SUMC is an active church in our local community and in missions around the world. Here’s what’s going on.
Thank you for providing 23 Thanksgiving bags—21 were sent to the Sewickley Community Center Food Panty, and 2 will be kept for distribution by Pastor Russel. Donations and Outreach Designated Funds provided funding for $15 Giant Eagle gift cards for each bag recipient. Thank you for helping the Sewickley Community Center Food Pantry patrons have complete Thanksgiving dinners.
An ecumenical Thanksgiving worship service will be held here at SUMC on Sunday evening at 6 pm with Rev. Ryan Kovert from St. Paul’s Lutheran Church bringing the message. A free will offering will be received to benefit the Sewickley Community Center Foodbank.
You may give to this special offering through the special envelopes available on November 24th or indicate “UM Student Day” on your gift or through EasyTithe.
To help us get ready for Miracle Sunday, there will be 2 educational sessions led by church member Travis Sollinger, Certified Financial Planner™. The sessions will explain Miracle Sunday and discuss how you can give, including how you can give non-cash gifts, tax benefits of giving, and other financial matters. We hope you will join us for a luncheon on Sunday, November 17th at 12:30 pm, or for dessert on Monday, November 18th beginning at 7 pm.
Fellowship of the Cross (FOTC) is collecting names and addresses of college students from our church family and extended families, including graduate and commuter students. Please share your college student’s address with FOTC at fotc@sewickleyumc.org or the office at secretary@sewickleyumc.org.
There will be a gathering of all children 5th grade and younger who are interested in participating in this year’s Christmas Pageant on Sunday following the 11:00 service in the sanctuary. Those children who are unable to attend but interested in participating, please see Pastor Russel.
Our monthly Salad Luncheon is 11 am to 1 pm today, Thursday, November 7. Proceeds from our community luncheons support the General Fund. Please consider donating your homemade salads for the luncheons.
Pastor Russel is hosting the 14th Annual Church Family Thanksgiving dinner on Saturday, November 16 at 6 pm. Go here to RSVP online (be sure to click the SUBMIT button at the bottom of the RSVP form) or complete the form in the back of the sanctuary. RSVPs are due by Sunday, November 10. A free will offering will be accepted at the dinner to help offset the cost of the dinner.
The YSF is a unique ministry, because it is run completely by, with, and for youth. Youth contribute the money, they decide what projects receive money, and the projects supported are youth-designed, youth-led, and youth benefited. If you would like to support youth missions through this special offering, please use one of the special envelopes located in the pews and at the back of the sanctuary. Indicate “YSF” on your gift or through EasyTithe.
Drop it in FOTC’s box in the narthex. The FOTC will include it in the care packages they will send to college students just in time for finals.
All Saints’ Day is a day of remembrance for the saints. During both services this Sunday, November 3, we will celebrate the communion of saints, as we remember those who transitioned to life eternal, both from the Church universal and our local congregation. Following the 11 am service, a luncheon will be held in the Simpson Room. Donations are needed of side dishes and salads. Main course and dessert will be provided. Help with cleanup is also needed. Contact Sandy Kuriger or Belinda Resler. Everyone is welcome to attend.
To help patrons of the food pantry prepare Thanksgiving dinner, Outreach is asking that you fill a grocery bag with the non-perishable items that are traditionally used at Thanksgiving. Please take a bag with “grocery list” attached (see display table in sanctuary)—some are for small families, some for larger families. Purchase the items listed, and return the filled bag to church. Thanksgiving Bags must be returned no later than November 17th.
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”.
