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Sunday, May 20
The Reverend Dr. M. Craig Barnes
Living with Awe (Hebrews 12:18-24, 28-29)
- Christian Education for All Ages at 9:45 a.m. (Details)
- Worship at 11:00 a.m., with Installation of Officers
Choral Music: "God So Loved the World," by Libby Larsen, and
"O Love That Casts Out Fear," by Norman Coke-Jephcott. Organ Music by Healey Willan, Alec Rowley, and André Campra. - Annual Meeting and Congregational Lunch at noon
in the Parish Hall (Details)
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Upcoming Opportunities
- Midweek Vespers: Wed., May 16, at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel. Reverend James W. Tinnemeyer, Jr., preaching.
- Evening Prayer Group: Thurs., May 17, at 7:00 p.m. Details.
- Mexico City Mission: May 19 through 26, please pray for the members of our short-term construction team working this week in the Chimalhuacan community.
- Annual Mtg.: Sun., May 20, at noon in the Parish Hall. Details.
- EECM Men's Shelter Dinner: Volunteer to serve dinner on
Mon., May 21, at 7:30 p.m. at 250 N. Highland. Read more. - Morning Prayer Group: Tues., May 15, at 10:00 a.m. Details.
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Pittsburgh Presbytery Night at the Pirates
On Fri., June 22, the Pittsburgh Pirates will play against the Detroit Tigers at 7:05 p.m. Those attending the game will receive a free Pirates T-shirt. A portion of each ticket sold is donated to Presbytery missions. Read more about the event and sign up by Wed., May 16.
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VBS Applications Due
 Registrations are now being accepted for Shadyside's VBS program scheduled for June 18-22. Find more information on the website by clicking here, where you also may download an application (PDF) to register children or volunteer as a junior counselor. Enrollment is limited; please register by Sun., May 20. |
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Sign Up to Help with the Strawberry Festival
Co-sponsored by the Special Events MAC and the Board of Deacons, the 19th Annual Strawberry Festival occurs on Friday, June 8, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. and benefits Sojourner House MOMS, one of our mission partners. This community event offers fun, food, and entertainment for the whole family. We are seeking volunteers to help staff the event, in addition to donations for the bake sale. Please sign up for these opportunities in the Sharp Atrium lobby or contact the church office: 412-682-4300. Read more about the fun in store.
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Quarterly EECM Food Pantry Collection
In June, Shadyside Presbyterian Church invites you to participate in our quarterly food drive, which benefits the Food Pantry at the East End Cooperative Ministry (EECM), an organization dedicated to serving the hungry throughout Pittsburgh's East End. Bags will be distributed in the narthex on Sundays, May 20 and 27, with a list of suggested donation items attached to each bag. Filled bags can be returned to the church on Sun., June 3, or to the church office at any time. Please consider serving the community in this simple but critical way. Additional questions can be directed to Rev. Todd Leach or to any member of the Hunger and Homelessness MAC. |
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General Assembly Still Needs Volunteers
General Assembly takes place the first week of July at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. It will be a monumental undertaking, and more volunteers are needed for a variety of tasks, especially greeting and welcoming our delegates and guests at the convention center. As you make your summer plans, please prayerfully consider volunteering. Simply go online to www.cola2012.org to register and sign up for the time slots that are convenient for you. Thanks to those of you who have already signed up. For more information, contact Jennifer Loh through the church office. |
