SEPTEMBER 10, 2023
The altar flowers are presented by Mary Lou Whitezell in honor of Bud Wicks.
South Avenue United Methodist Church
412-371-7421 – Fax # 412-371-2675
Website: www.SouthAvenueUMC.org
Pastor Shuluga
Email: Shulugarussel@gmail.com
Our Vision:
Our vision is to be a loving Christian community, gratefully amazed and empowered by the gift of God’s grace. We seek to be an oasis of God’s grace and Christ-like hospitality, open to all. We seek to be bold and humble agents of God’s love.
Our Mission:
Our mission is to praise and serve God, to grow together in faithfulness as disciples of Jesus, and to serve as partners with God in ministry to our Wilkinsburg community and the world.
LAY LEADERS MEETING
Monday, September 18 @ 1:00 pm in the Library.
FIVE AREAS OF FOCUS FOR 2024 DISCUSSION
Monday, September 18 at 1:30 pm
All are invited to attend
CHOIR REHEARSAL + DINNER
SEPTEMBER 20 AT 3:00 PM
Please note that choir rehearsal will begin at 3:00 pm followed by dinner in the Wesley Room.
SARAH CIRCLE
Sarah Circle will have its annual picnic on Monday, September 25 at 12:30pm in the Fanny Crosby Room. Please bring a salad or dessert. Beverages will be provided. Bring a summer memory (present or past). All women of the church invited.
Nancy Patterson
CHARGE CONFERENCE ON OCTOBER 7
The Church Conference will be held at Whitaker United Methodist Church on October 7 at 2:00 PM. All members are invited to attend.
This is a cluster Conference with Mifflin Avenue, Homestead Park, Whitaker and Highland Grove.
ENJOY BOOKS!
Once again, Women’s Ministries will sell Enjoy Books this year for 2023-2024. They should arrive in the church office later in September and will be available for purchase. The cost is the same as last year – $30.00 each. Women’s Ministries makes a small profit on each book which helps in our efforts to raise money for missions. This book is full of coupons which can be a big savings for you. It’s not just restaurants – look for dry cleaners, florists and many more.
Here is a suggestion: you and a friend or two couples could choose to share one book and split the coupons as you decide. Two friends might make better use of the restaurant coupons as they usually involve two meals.
If you have this year’s book, don’t forget to check for coupons you still might want to use before they expire on November 1.
You may buy your new book before the old one expires on November 1 and begin using it immediately! It makes a great Birthday, Thank-you, Anniversary and/or Christmas present. How about as a hostess gift? Books will be available in the church office or call Mabel Matteson.
MINISTRY COUNCIL MEETING
Ministry Council will meet on September 21 at 7PM via Zoom.
POWER OF PRAYER
A friend of Shirley Oratto
All essential workers
Amy Mroz
Bill Bauer – friend of Shirley & Frank Oratto
Families of school shootings
Families of racial violence
Families of earthquake victims and first responders
Barbara – Dontae Pendelton’s grandmother
Belinda & Doug Bishop
Bill Clor – friend of Shirley and Frank Oratto
Bobby Howe – Susan Howe’s brother
Caleb Scott Ingram & family – Bob & Sharon Beattie’s great nephew
Deborah Webb
Delores and Michael Deaney – friends of the Church
Debenedetti Family – friends of Pat and Kip Deleonibus
Denise Hansen – Ruth Nelson’s niece
Donald Beck & Charlotte Beck
Dontae – long term care and recovery
Dorothy Hawkins
Friends serving on front lines as first responders/medical professionals
Garnet Hildebrand – Longwood Circle
Holly Davis
Janette Nelson – Ruth Nelson’s sister
Joanne and Marv Chidester
Josefina and Tom Morrissey – friends of Ruth Nelson
Kathy Stonebraker – sister in law of Frances Hardic
Mary Lou Whitezell
Our military and all people throughout the Middle East
Paul Miller – friend of Pat and Kip Deleonibus
Randy Johnson
Ruth Nelson
Susan Howe
The Peace Makers
Ukraine: its people, animals and very earth, as well as those offering help & refuge
United Methodist Denomination
Vincent Mroz
Virginia Atkinson
Wilma Jones Cox
Bishop Cynthia Moore-Koikoi
Rev. Deborah Ackley-Killian – Pittsburgh District Superintendent
Pastor Russel Shuluga
South Avenue UMC
