Dear Friends,
Welcome to worship at Pleasant Hills Community Presbyterian Church! Whether you are a long-time member or first-time worshipper this morning, we are glad you are here. May God truly be present to you as you worship this day.
It is two weeks and counting until we experience the new times and new opportunities of our fall schedule. Please make sure you are aware of the times for worship and education beginning on Sunday September 13th. Our entire staff has worked very diligently in preparing for this important day in the life of our congregation. Many of you have signed up for educational opportunities, so much so we have had to adjust room locations for some classes to accommodate those interested in attending. God is going to do wonderful things and we are excited! Why not invite a friend to join you in worship and education that Sunday!
Someone said once that “the only thing that doesn’t change in life is the fact that things change!” Whether worship times and schedules or major life events and circumstances, our lives are filled with change and other things producing anxiety and uncertainty – H1N1 flu predicted by some to infect half of our citizens; economic conditions not seen in decades; home foreclosures and job losses; global terrorism and war filling the news every day. In facing all that, we are called to exercise a “yet” faith, the kind of faith spoken of in the book of Habakkuk as we will see today.
Sometimes the smallest words have the greatest significance. May that be true for each of us as we live out lives of faith in today’s world.
In Christ,
Paul
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on Sunday, August 30th, 2009 and is filed under
All,
Education.
Do you want to honor a loved one or celebrate an anniversary with a special arrangement of flowers? Some dates are available. Contact Robyne at (412) 655-0868 to schedule a date.
This entry was posted
on Saturday, August 29th, 2009 and is filed under
All,
Worship & Music.
UPDATE 8/29/2009: There are only 2 seats left in Paul’s class.
There’s less than 10 seats left in Paul Thwaite’s class. Once the total reaches 70, the class will be closed. If you’ve been thinking of registering for this class, this is your last chance!
You can sign up for the class online by following this link.
Name: “Genesis: God’s Creative Call”
Description: Do you struggle to know & follow God’s call for you? Genesis tells us even the giants of the faith – Abraham, Isaac, Jacob & Joseph – struggled to obey their Creator. But Genesis also reveals the amazing truth that the God who called a world & a nation into being also calls each of us to serve Him.
Begins: Sunday, Sept. 13, 10:05 –11:05 AM.
Weeks: 11
Leaders: Rev. Dr. Paul Thwaite
This entry was posted
on Friday, August 28th, 2009 and is filed under
Adult,
Education.
Middle School CrossOver: 6:30 pm-8:15 pm beginning in the Great Room
High School CrossOver: 7:30 pm-9:15 pm beginning in the Youth Room (with the gym open until 10 afterward)
This year promises to be great! Watch CrossOver Buddy on Facebook and MySpace for information about Laurelville, Jumonville, dances and more!
There’s also more information about CrossOver on this web site!
This entry was posted
on Friday, August 28th, 2009 and is filed under
Youth.
Several of our beloved workers will not be able to work MOPS and will be missed. New MOPPETS workers are needed. Help us find additional workers. Please talk with everyone you know to find out if they would like to care for our children during MOPS meetings. Contact Kim Brown at (412) 653-7134 (moc.liamtohnull@52tsruhk) or Lori Brown at 412-461-2910. Time is short!
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on Friday, August 28th, 2009 and is filed under
All,
Children,
Support.
The Chancel Choir Cook-Out
Tuesday, September 1st 6:30 PM
Chancel choir rehearsal will also be at their home. Bring a salad, side dish or desert. If you’re interested in the choir, come on out!
If you don’t know where Joe and Carol’s home is, call the church for the address and phone number!
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on Thursday, August 27th, 2009 and is filed under
Worship & Music.
All Stars
The All Stars leader meeting is Sept. 3rd 6:30-8:00 in Room 225. The Cookout/Kick-Off is Thursday Sept. 17th 6-7:30 starts at the Farmer’s Market. Our page about Children’s Ministry has more information about All Stars
This entry was posted
on Thursday, August 27th, 2009 and is filed under
Children.
Pleasant Hills Community Presbyterian Church Silent Auction
Would you be willing to place a sign in your yard advertising this event? If so, please contact Debbie at (412) 655-2000. Thank you!
This entry was posted
on Thursday, August 27th, 2009 and is filed under
All.
Note: The days for tryouts have been changed! Tryouts are now September 14th and 17th, 2009!
The Middle School Music and Drama Ministry is preparing for another show this Fall. Under the direction of Mary Woll and Robert Morehead, MSMD will be producing “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” in November. Auditions will be September 14th and 17th in the Music Room. Rehearsals are every Monday and Thursday after school in the Great Room.
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on Thursday, August 27th, 2009 and is filed under
Youth.
Anthony gave his testimony at the Celebration of Youth worship service on August 26th. This young man’s testimony speaks to many things that our youth are dealing with today, his experiences here in CrossOver and at our church, and to what God has done in his life. Anthony was kind enough to permit us to republish his testimony on the web.
Hey. My name is Anthony. I’m a senior at TJ. I was asked to share my story–so here I am.
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on Thursday, August 27th, 2009 and is filed under
All,
Testimonies,
Youth.
