Everyone is welcome to attend the UMW meeting this Sunday in the Simpson Room after the 11 am service, about 12:15 pm. Please bring a small side dish to add to the buffet table. A business meeting will follow lunch.
Our sister church, St. Matthew’s AME Zion, is hosting an all-you-can-eat breakfast on Saturdays in February, 8 am - noon.
Anyone 11 or older who has not been confirmed is invited to be part of the upcoming confirmation class. Classes will begin this coming Sunday, February 17, during the Sunday School hour.
Rachel Boward needs Plastic Jug Rings and Toilet Paper Tubes for a cat toy project with her Pitt service organization. Please put in the collection box (Narthex or Simpson Room) by February 24th.
In case you haven’t heard, our 71st Annual Turkey Dinner is Thursday, February 14. Here are the details.
Special Offering – February 17th – This special offering helps promote awareness issues and supports Western PA Conference ministries that provide opportunities for fuller inclusion of people with disabilities.
This February, cover some babies with love by donating diapers and wipes! During February, SUMC will again accept diapers and baby wipes to help refugee families through the Jewish Family and Community Services (JFCS).
The following prayer was prepared by the Rev. Chris Kindle, WPAUMC Director of Discipleship, for use during the 40 Days of Prayer leading up to the General Conference in St. Louis:
Should the federal government shutdown continue, please share with those federal employees affected that there is assistance available. In particular, there are resources listed on the Greater Pittsburgh Food Bank (GPFB) website and Facebook page. Additional volunteers are also needed to help with the extra packing and distributions needed to serve the over 18,000 federal workers in the area served by the GPFB. Visit this webpage for details on the available assistance and the opportunities to help.
SUMC is teaming up with the American Cancer Society and Sewickley Relay for Life to raise funds through daffodil sales. Until February 17th, you may place your order via the sign-up sheets in the back of the sanctuary and in the Simpson Room or by emailing Martha Boward (maboward@yahoo.com). Payment must be made prior to February 17th, as well.
Thank you for helping to pay down the principal on our sanctuary renovation loan through our sale. Chicken Tortilla Soup, Ham and Potato Soup, Chili with Kidney & Black Beans, and Sandra’s Hummus are on the menu for our January sale. Order forms are on the posters in the Simpson Room and Sanctuary and are due by this Sunday, January 27.
On Thursday, January 31, 4—6:30 pm, SUMC will serve a hot meal at CFH in Ambridge to over 100 men, women, and children. Please volunteer to serve or to provide fruit, milk, or juice. Contact Donna Sawhill at 412-916-0854.
There will be a quick meeting for all committee members on Sunday after the Traditional Service at 12:30 pm in the Simpson Room.
There will be a continental breakfast on Sunday, 9:45 to noon in the Simpson Room. If you’re participating in Secret Pals, you will receive your Pal’s name at that time.
In an attempt at becoming accessible to more families, we are moving Kid’s Night Out to 6 pm on Sunday (January 27) THIS WEEK ONLY. No decisions have been made beyond this week. All kids up through 5th grade are invited, welcome, and encouraged to attend.
The youth group will meet this Sunday night, January 27th, from 6-9 pm and there will be pizza. All middle and high schoolers are invited, encouraged, and welcome to attend!
Brrrr! The weather has turned cold, so consider cold weather foods for January 27th. Soup, stews, chili, etc. would all be welcome on a cold day. Muffin, bread, or biscuit mixes would make a nice addition to those items. The grocery cart will be in the sanctuary on January 27th, but your contributions are welcome anytime.
Volunteers are needed to wait tables during the 71st Annual Turkey Dinner on February 14. The dinner runs from 5 pm until 7ish. If you can wait tables for all or part of the evening, please reply or let Lou Ann Scott know. There will be childcare in the nursery for volunteers working at the dinner.
Human Relations Day calls United Methodists to recognize the right of all God’s children in realizing their potential as human beings in relationship with one another. The special offering benefits neighborhood ministries through Community Developers, community advocacy through United Methodist Voluntary Services, and work with at-risk teens through the Youth Offender Rehabilitation Program.
Everyone is welcome as we gather in the church parlor to watch and discuss “Breaking Away” on Saturday, January 12, at 6 pm. The 1979 American coming of age comedy-drama film is in the top 10 on List of America's 100 Most Inspiring Movies compiled by the American Film Institute.
Don Thomas passed away on December 29. A funeral service and luncheon will be held here at the church tomorrow, Saturday, January 5. Don’s obituary follows.