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Have You Signed Up for a Growth Group Yet?

Have You Signed Up for a Growth Group Yet?

During the week of October 12th, SUMC Growth Groups, comprised of small group Bible / Christian studies, will begin and run for 6 weeks. The groups are open for anyone to attend.

Let’s Read the Bible Together

Let’s Read the Bible Together

We are invited to join with Pastor Hannah in reading through the Bible in a year. Download the outline, and read along. We will begin to read together on Sunday, October 4th. Beginning on November 2nd, I will send out a weekly devotional that engages some of the scripture we have read for that week.

Growth Groups

Growth Groups

During the first week in October, we will initiate SUMC Growth Groups comprised of small group Bible / Christian studies. The groups will be open for anyone to attend. Feel free to select one or more groups as they will be held throughout the week at various times.

Virtual Vacation Bible School

Virtual Vacation Bible School

Hey Parents and Grandparents! We would like to invite your children and grandchildren to an exciting Virtual Bible School! All are welcome from anywhere, as this is virtual!

Virtual Vacation Bible School

Virtual Vacation Bible School

We are so excited about our new virtual VBS – UPRIGHT: TAKE ACTION! This year, we invite all children and grandchildren to follow the church on this new adventure.

VBS 2020 Canceled

VBS 2020 Canceled

We regret that due to the resurgence of COVID-19 cases in our area, we have decided to cancel our plans for Vacation Bible School this year. Even with the extra measures we were planning to take, we’ve decided that it will be best to not put our children and volunteers at any risk.

Your Quest:  To Serve, Lead and HAVE FUN at our Sewickley Community VBS

Your Quest: To Serve, Lead and HAVE FUN at our Sewickley Community VBS

Join us on an adventure to the Knights of North Castle as we explore the Quest for the King’s Armor. Our knights will discover how God’s strength empowers them to accept the call to wear the Armor of God as they live out a call for truth, justice, peace and a life of faith with God.

VBS Planning Meeting

VBS Planning Meeting

This Sunday, June 28 at 11:30 am, everyone is invited to attend a VBS Planning Meeting in the Simpson Room. Lisa Jankowski will facilitate, and representatives from other churches will join us, as we are planning a community VBS. Key topics include: VBS themes, decorations and food, participation of other churches, assignment of roles, and next steps.

Online Bible Study

Online Bible Study

Christianbook.com is teaming up with bestselling author, Louie Giglio, with a FREE online Bible study starting May 12th! Based on Louie Giglio’s bestselling book, “Goliath Must Fall,” this Bible study aims to teach you that it’s not the height of the giant that matters – but the size of our God! For more information and to register, click here.

Easter Zoom Sunday School & Goodie Bags

Easter Zoom Sunday School & Goodie Bags

On Easter Sunday, we will hold a Sunday school class for the kids over Zoom at 11 am in order to let them celebrate together and see their friends. Parents are encouraged to pick up a goodie bag for each child through 5th grade from the box at door #7 by the church parking lot. The goodie bags will be available from Sunday, April 5 at 2 pm through Friday, April 10. Each bag will contain some eggs for a mini Easter egg hunt, sidewalk chalk, and other goodies for the kids to enjoy. Email Susie.fhnc@gmail.com for the zoom link or more information on how to participate!

Virtual Sunday School

Virtual Sunday School

Ms. Susie will post a Sunday school lesson, geared to preschool, but available to everyone, on the church homepage and YouTube channel each week we are not able to meet in person. Encourage your kids to watch, and feel free to share with friends and family!

Black History Month

Black History Month

The celebration of Black History Month began as “Negro History Week,” which was created in 1926 by Carter G. Woodson, a noted African American historian, scholar, educator and publisher. It became a month-long
celebration in 1976. February was chosen to coincide with the birthdays of Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln.

Sunday School

Sunday School

Sunday School classes officially begin this Sunday morning at 10 am, with classes for every age: preschool through high school, as well as 2 adult classes. Class content ranges from stimulating conversations about the Bible, to contemporary Christian issues, books, and videos. Bible stories, crafts, skits, songs, and games are often utilized to convey the message in our elementary classes. Please join a class!

Bible Study

Bible Study

Bible Study begins on Wednesday , September 11, with “When God Doesn’t Fix It” by Laura Story. Is it possible
that good things can come out of our broken dreams?

Reflections on VBS

Reflections on VBS

I found Jose as I stepped away from an opening prayer asking God to lift the first-night anxieties from our first Community Vacation Bible School in early August. I was nervous. I wasn’t sure we were prepared. So many new faces. Could we provide what they were expecting? Could we provide what He was expecting?

Christian Education Special Offering

Christian Education Special Offering

Sunday, September 8th is designated by Western PA Annual Conference for this special offering which supports the educational ministries of the Conference, which include Training and Resources and Laity Scholarships. Please use the “blue” envelopes located in the pews and on the information table or mark your check/envelope “Christian Ed” and include with your regular offering. You may also select “Christian Education Sunday” on EasyTithe.

VBS Thanks!

VBS Thanks!

Thanks to everyone who helped us to have a very successful Vacation Bible School! We had 49 kids registered this year! Special thanks to St Paul’s Lutheran Church and St Matthews AME Zion Church for helping with our first joint Sewickley Community VBS! All volunteers are invited to a taco bar/ice cream social on Thursday, Aug 22nd at 6:30pm at SUMC in the Simpson Room. We will celebrate our success for the year and start planning for next year.

It’s Vacation Bible School Time

It’s Vacation Bible School Time

Blast off with us for an epic adventure! To Mars and Beyond VBS will help us explore where God’s power can take us! The journey takes place August 5 - 9, 6-8:30 pm.