SUMC Announcements

FREE MOVIE SHOWINGS - visit projectinghopepgh.com or see bulletin board in the back of the sanctuary for show listings and other details.

The 8th annual Projecting Hope Film Festival
October 8 - 10, 2010 | Cranberry Cinemas
October 15 - 17, 2010 | Waterworks Cinemas

Each year thousands of patrons come out for a weekend of God-honoring entertainment on the big-screen. Enjoy inspirational favorites, as well as new releases before they hit theaters…

ALL ON THE BIG SCREEN and ALL FOR FREE!

In addition to viewing information feeds from October 10th to October 19, visiting 10-fold.org during those days helps generate financial support for a range of projects - AT NO COST TO YOU. Sponsors have pledged funds for various projects based on how many people visit the site. I hope that you will take this opportunity to see the UMC in action - Opening Hearts, Opening Minds, and Opening Doors.

The UMCOR Hotline: 10-Fold Edition
10-Fold is an online educational campaign that highlights some of the ministries of the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) along with other mission projects and programs supported by United Methodists and The Advance.
Join the campaign October 10 to 19, 2010, at www.10-fold.org for webcasts, streaming video, online chats, and other media that bring into focus the life-giving and life-saving work of UMCOR. Increase your knowledge of United Methodist ministries by 10-Fold.
This special Hotline offers a glimpse of the five UMCOR programs that are highlighted by 10-Fold.

• October 10: Haiti Recovery
• October 16: Justice for Our Neighbors
• October 17: Clean Water and Sanitation
• October 18: Health Care in Africa
• October 19: Sustainable Agriculture

UMCOR. Be There. Be Hope.
UMCOR’s mission is to alleviate human suffering-whether caused by war, conflict, or natural disaster-with open minds and hearts to all people.

The 10-Fold movement launches this Sunday at www.10-fold.org. Be counted.

October 31st, following 10:45 am Service - Children age 4 and up are invited to Trick or Treat for UNICEF in the church neighborhood. Cheese pizza will be provided for the Trick or Treaters following the service. We will leave from the church no later than 1:30 pm and will conclude by 3:00 pm. Please let Martha Boward know if your child(ren) will Trick or Treat for UNICEF. If you are willing to chaperone, please let her know that, as well.

Camping Sunday offering provides funds to offset camping ministry expenses not covered by Annual Conference Mission Share. The offering assists with summer program staff salaries and training of staff and volunteers. Bibles for campers and Mountain Praise, the camp worship series, are also funded in part through the Camping Sunday offering. Offering may be included with your normal offering or through use of envelopes provided for these special offerings. Please be sure to note “Camping Sunday” on your envelope or check.