We did it!!! We reached our goal!! The majority of our Pumpkin Patch sales benefit the Navajo Nation in New Mexico, who grow our pumpkins, and “Pumpkin Patch Fundraisers.” We receive a percentage of the sales, which is a tiered formula based on our overall sales. Thanks to sales today and a generous donation from an Angel, in this, our 18th year of running the Pumpkin Patch, we have finally reached the illusive 40% mark. We couldn’t have done this without all of the wonderful volunteers who helped unload the precious orange cargo and ran the pumpkin patch, and of course the many customers who faithfully visit our Patch each year. Thank You! Thank You! Thank You!
November 10th from 8 am to 1 pm in the church’s Simpson Room. The drive is open to the public, so share the date with others.
New members will be received on October 27 during both services. If you would like to officially join Sewickley UMC, please let Pastor Russel or the office know.
We are off to a great start for the year and have lots of upcoming activities.
When: Sunday, October 27
Where: During the 9 am and 11 am services
Who: Kids will collect using UNICEF boxes
Why: UNICEF provides aid to impoverished children
The grocery cart will be in the sanctuary for October’s collection on October 27th, but you may bring items at any time and place in the cart in the hallway across from the restrooms.
VIM recognizes the important work of putting Christian love into action across the globe. The special offering on October 20th is designated for work within WPAUMC. To give, include your additional gift with your regular offering or EasyTithe, marking “VIM”.
In order to offset costs of our camps and retreat centers, WPAUMC churches are asked to take a special Camping Sunday offering. To give to Camping Sunday, you many include your additional gift with your regular offering or use EasyTithe, marking “camping”.
Plans are in place for our annual Haunted House! Come to an informational meeting and lunch this Sunday at noon to find out more. Stay after the meeting till 4 pm for an afternoon of decorating.
On Saturday, October 12th from 5-7 pm, SUMC will serve a public dinner to kick off autumn, and we hope you will come. Bring friends for a traditional, homemade roast pork, sausage, and sauerkraut dinner with potatoes, Haluski, homemade desserts, and beverages.
All are invited to the 3rd Annual Hay Ride & Bon Fire this Saturday, October 5, at Sandy & Bill Kuriger's home from 6 to 9 pm.
October means Pumpkins! We are in need of volunteers to man the pumpkin patch every day through October 31. There is no need to lift or carry pumpkins!
Our monthly Salad Luncheon is this Thursday, October 3 from 11 am to 1 pm. Proceeds from our community luncheons support the General Fund. Please consider donating your homemade salads for the luncheons.
To sign up online, go here, put a checkmark in the time(s) you can volunteer, click the “submit and sign up” button, add your name and email, and click on the “sign up now” button. It’s so easy!
WASHINGTON — Reports released Thursday show the Trump administration intends to reduce the number of refugees admitted into the United States to 18,000 in the next fiscal year.
UMCOR has issued grants for early response needs to Annual Conferences (for Bahama and for USA areas) that experienced severe weather losses. As early assessments are done and long term plans are formulated, further grants will be issued and volunteer teams will be formed.
On this worldwide day of unity, the offering benefits World Communion Scholarships, the Ethnic Scholarship Program, and the Ethnic In-Service Training Program.
As a community outreach, Sewickley United Methodist Church will again offer story times to preschools visiting our pumpkin patch during October. The groups visit during the day. If you are willing to be a reader, please see Martha Boward or leave a message with the church office.
Please join the Fellowship of the Cross THIS SUNDAY, September 29 between the worship services when 100 boxes will be filled. Everyone is invited to join us and pack some boxes.
Our Pumpkins arrive TOMORROW, SATURDAY, September 28, at 9 am. Breakfast will be provided prior to the unloading beginning at 8:15 am. Come to nourish your bodies for a good morning workout and have some fellowship time with fellow unloaders!
