SUMC Announcements

Thank you to everyone who contributed to the November Rummage Sale. With the proceeds of $950 we were able to support our mission obligations for 2010. Please remember not to place anything in the Potato Room until after the Turkey dinner in 2011.

We received good news from Red Bird Mission. Their school which was to close in May has been able to reopen due to gifts from alumni, Kentucky and Indiana United Methodists and local businesses. However, there were also budget cuts that scaled down the school through reductions of staff (50%), transportation and no support for athletics.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 3RD FROM 6:00-9:00 PM FOR 1/2 HOUR SHIFTS

Volunteers are needed for 1/2 hour shifts to portray Mary, Joseph, Baby Jesus, Wisemen, Shephards, and Angels. The Live Nativity takes place at the front of the sanctuary - no acting or speaking needed - just willingness to wear a costume and stand or sit for 1/2 hour. Small children are welcome, as well - we have child-sized costumes for all parts. We would love to have your baby play the part of Baby Jesus - don’t worry if your baby won’t sit still!

If you can take a shift, please email Martha Boward, Donna Sawhill, or Diane Bartley. A sign-up board will be at the back of the sanctuary on Sunday.

The Live Nativity takes place as part of Sewickley’s Lightfest (formerly known as Light Up Night) and includes music in our sanctuary. The Tween Sunday School class will also have an Imagine No Malaria cocoa booth on the front lawn. Be sure to support their effort to help make malaria history. Many other activities will be available within the Village of Sewickley. Plan to volunteer and enjoy those festivities, as well.

On behalf of the Outreach Committee,

THANK YOU for

Funds for 12 Turkeys for local needy families
Groceries for Bethany House Academy
School Supplies for Bethany House Academy children
UMCOR cleaning kit supplies
Giving through special offerings to support the Youth Service Fund, Christian Education , Rural Churches, World Communion Sunday, and UM Student Day
Helping our youth raise over $275 through Trick or Treat for UNICEF
Non-perishables for the local food pantry
Supporting Imagine No Malaria iniatitve, including Nothing but Nets
Meals for the Bethany House Academy children
Serving through the Congregate Feeding on the Northside
Shoes for Soles4Souls

AND SO MUCH MORE



May you have a truly blessed Thanksgiving.

In His Service,
Martha Boward


Thanksgiving Prayer by Samuel F. Pugh

Oh, God, when I have food,
help me to remember the hungry;
When I have work, help me
to remember the jobless;
When I have a warm home,
help me to remember the homeless;
When I am without pain,
help me to remember those who suffer;
And remembering, help me
to destroy my complacency
and bestir my compassion.
Make me concerned enough
to help, by word and deed,
those who cry out
for what we take for granted.