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
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
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
