Church Family News

March 19, 2023

The Altar Flowers are presented by Glenn & Mabel Matteson in memory of Dorothy W. Facer, mother of Mabel.


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.

TUTORING & HOMEWORK HELPERS NEEDED

Church Union sponsors an after school Learning Hub at The Bridge, 1500 Chicago Street in Northview Heights,  3 days a week.  Our kids are struggling in their classes at school and they can use some extra tutoring with spelling words, reading and math. You would be very welcome to help  Tuesday through Thursday from 3:30 – 6:30 at the old farmhouse building.  You can even have a light dinner with the kids.  We welcome volunteers any or all days and we ask that you have clearances and a patient heart.  Helping these children learn is a beautiful gift and an act of love.  Youth, 16 and up, are welcome too.  If you are interested in helping soon, please contact Rev. Beth L. Nelson at 412-398-7894 .

 

NEED A BOOK?

Did you know there’s a bookshelf right inside our church library on the right-hand side with donated books from our members and friends? Feel free to borrow or to donate. No need to sign them out. Just borrow and enjoy.

WE CAN EDUCATE OURSELVES

The Western PA United Methodist anti-racism team has been holding workshops on Tuesday evenings beginning in March at the South Avenue UMC.  The next workshop is scheduled for March 21 and the final, March 28th. You are welcome to attend future workshops even if you missed a previous one.    

Dear Pittsburgh District Churches and Clergy – Please save the date and share the “Come Warm Your Hearts!” invitation below with those in your congregation and beyond. 

COME WARM YOUR HEARTS

Pittsburgh District clergy and laity are invited to “Come Warm their Hearts” at a Worship Service on Sunday, March 26 at 2 pm at South Avenue Church (733 South Ave, Pittsburgh). This will be a celebration of our connection as United Methodists siblings.  Come and you will find your heart strangely warmed! 

May you have a holy Lent, Deborah.

BIBLE STUDY
ADAM HAMILTON

LUKE
JESUS AND THE OUTSIDERS, OUTCASTS, AND OUTLAWS

Session 4 March 22 Luke 17-19

Session 5 March 29 Luke 20-24

UNITED DEADLINE

The deadline for the April UNITED will be Monday, March 20.  Please leave articles in the church office or email them to Helen McAfoos at hmcafoos@comcast.net.

UMCOR IN TURKEY AND SYRIA

We see the devastation and human toll the earthquake has brought to Turkey and Syria.  If you are moved to be of help, know that UMCOR, working with their international partners, was on the ground there, immediately rendering aid in the form of tents, blankets, heaters, warm clothes, ready-to-eat meals, and first aid kits.  All aid organizations are struggling to keep up as this tragedy unfolds.  Know that UMCOR will continue to be there during these difficult times.  Donations to this effort can be made through the church or directly online.  Please mark your donations through the church for UMCOR-Turkey, and they will be properly directed to this cause.

Another local connection is Brother’s Brother Foundation, headquartered here in Pittsburgh.  They provide medical supplies that have been donated by numerous area hospitals to relief efforts around the globe.  Shipments are already on their way to the affected areas.

UMCOR IN OUR OWN BACKYARD

We have all seen the reports of the recent chemical disaster unfolding in Ohio and Pennsylvania due to the train derailment. The Mission Barn in New Castle was able to send health kits and cleaning buckets to our friends in need as they weather the effects of what has happened in East Palestine, Ohio, which is a half mile from the Pennsylvania border.  When we assemble our kits, we never know how close or far away they will go.  We are glad to know we can have a small part in lightening the worries of our neighbors, especially the farmers whose livelihoods are threatened in the wake of this environmental nightmare.  Let’s keep them in our prayers.

EASTER FLOWER ORDERS
DUE MARCH 27, 2023

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FORMS ARE LOCATED AT THE ACTION TABLE.

LOOKING FORWARD 
DETAILS TO FOLLOW

April 2 – Palm Sunday

April 6 – Holy Thursday

April 7 – Good Friday

April 9 – Easter

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POWER OF PRAYER

All essential workers

Amy Mroz

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

Debbi Whitezell – niece of Mary Lou Whitezell

Deborah Webb

Delores and Michael Deaney – friends of the Church

Denise Hansen – Ruth Nelson’s niece

Dontae – long term care and recovery

Dorothy Hawkins

Friends serving on front lines as first responders/medical professionals 

Garnet Hildebrand – Longwood Circle

Heather – friend of Bud Wicks

Holly Davis

Janette Nelson – Ruth Nelson’s sister

Joanne and Marv Chidester

Josefina and Tom Morrissey – friends of Ruth Nelson

Mary Lou Whitezell

Nancy Hamilton

Nicole Whitaker – friend of Shirley Oratto

Our military and all people throughout the Middle East

Paul – friend of Walt Pischke

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

Wilma Jones Cox

Bishop Cynthia Moore-Koikoi

Rev. Deborah Ackley-Killian – Pittsburgh District Superintendent

Pastor Russel Shuluga

South Avenue UMC

GRIEF – Carol Brown

POWER OF PRAYER

All essential workers

Amy Mroz

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

Debbi Whitezell – niece of Mary Lou Whitezell

Deborah Webb

Delores and Michael Deaney – friends of the Church

Denise Hansen – Ruth Nelson’s niece

Dontae – long term care and recovery

Dorothy Hawkins

Friends serving on front lines as first responders/medical professionals 

Garnet Hildebrand – Longwood Circle

Heather – friend of Bud Wicks

Holly Davis

Janette Nelson – Ruth Nelson’s sister

Joanne and Marv Chidester

Josefina and Tom Morrissey – friends of Ruth Nelson

Mary Lou Whitezell

Nancy Hamilton

Nicole Whitaker – friend of Shirley Oratto

Our military and all people throughout the Middle East

Paul – friend of Walt Pischke

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

Wilma Jones Cox

Bishop Cynthia Moore-Koikoi

Rev. Deborah Ackley-Killian – Pittsburgh District Superintendent

Pastor Russel Shuluga

South Avenue UMC

GRIEF – Carol Brown