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November 26, 2017 To Follow Jesus and Lead Others to HimSERVING TODAY AT THE 8:30 AM SERVICE Liturgist: Heather Dolhi Greeters: Billy Watterson and Carol & Chuck Urtin Acolytes: Jacob Dormire Organist: Kim Thoma Pianist: Linda Lorenz SERVING TODAY AT THE 11:00 AM SERVICE Liturgist: Rita Aber Greeters: Renee Volker and Kathy Thurston Acolytes: Emma Chamberlin & Sierra August Organist: Kim Thoma Pianist: Linda Lorenz Ministers: All of the Church Family Lead Pastor: Rich Phipps - Ext. 116 Email: [email protected] Associate Pastor: John E. Ciampa - Ext. 115 Email: [email protected] Director of Youth Ministries: Scott Uhlinger - 724-610-3037 Email: [email protected] Minister of Pastoral Care: Pastor Jim Decker – 724-515-7252 Email: [email protected] Director of Connectional Ministries: Elizabeth Somes –Ext. 204 Email: [email protected] Director of Childrens Ministries: Erin Kerstetter - Ext. 214 Email: [email protected] Director of Communications: Katie Morgan - 724-446-1579 Email: [email protected] Director of Traditional Worship Arts: Keeley DiMartino - 724-713-5273 Email: [email protected] Director of Current Worship Arts: Mike Kleinschmidt - Email: [email protected] Director of Food Ministries: Kendra Simpson - Email: [email protected] Facilities Manager: Deb MacAllister - Email: [email protected] Facilities Maintenance: Bob Hengstenberg - Email: [email protected] Director of Technical Ministries: Leigh Casale Email: [email protected] Safe Sanctuary Coordinator: Colleen Mosser - 412-952-9286 Email: [email protected] Treasurer: Heather Dolhi - 412-855-2515 Email: [email protected] Financial Secretary: Melanie Barrett - 724-392-4212 Email: [email protected] Secretaries: Carole Helsel Email: [email protected] Wendy Johnson Email: [email protected] Church Telephone: (724) 744-3413 Church Fax Number: (724) 744-4758 Church Address: 3487 Route 130, Irwin, PA 15642 Church E-mail: [email protected] Church Web Page Address: www.communityumchurch.com Resident Bishop: Cynthia Moore Koikoi District Superintendent: Patricia Nelson Parsonage Address: Pastor Rich - 404 Longview Drive, Manor, PA 15665 (724) 454-1395 Parsonage Address: Pastor John - 6 Brook Valley Drive, Harrison City, PA 15636 (724) 744-2289

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November 26, 2017 “To Follow Jesus and Lead Others to Him”

SERVING TODAY AT THE 8:30 AM SERVICE

Liturgist: Heather Dolhi

Greeters: Billy Watterson and Carol & Chuck Urtin

Acolytes: Jacob Dormire

Organist: Kim Thoma Pianist: Linda Lorenz

SERVING TODAY AT THE 11:00 AM SERVICE

Liturgist: Rita Aber

Greeters: Renee Volker and Kathy Thurston

Acolytes: Emma Chamberlin & Sierra August

Organist: Kim Thoma Pianist: Linda Lorenz

Ministers: All of the Church Family

Lead Pastor: Rich Phipps - Ext. 116 Email: [email protected] Associate Pastor: John E. Ciampa - Ext. 115 Email: [email protected] Director of Youth Ministries: Scott Uhlinger - 724-610-3037 Email: [email protected] Minister of Pastoral Care: Pastor Jim Decker – 724-515-7252 Email: [email protected] Director of Connectional Ministries: Elizabeth Somes –Ext. 204 Email: [email protected] Director of Children’s Ministries: Erin Kerstetter - Ext. 214 Email: [email protected] Director of Communications: Katie Morgan - 724-446-1579 Email: [email protected] Director of Traditional Worship Arts: Keeley DiMartino - 724-713-5273 Email: [email protected]

Director of Current Worship Arts: Mike Kleinschmidt - Email: [email protected] Director of Food Ministries: Kendra Simpson - Email: [email protected] Facilities Manager: Deb MacAllister - Email: [email protected] Facilities Maintenance: Bob Hengstenberg - Email: [email protected] Director of Technical Ministries: Leigh Casale Email: [email protected] Safe Sanctuary Coordinator: Colleen Mosser - 412-952-9286 Email: [email protected] Treasurer: Heather Dolhi - 412-855-2515 Email: [email protected] Financial Secretary: Melanie Barrett - 724-392-4212 Email: [email protected] Secretaries: Carole Helsel Email: [email protected] Wendy Johnson Email: [email protected] Church Telephone: (724) 744-3413 Church Fax Number: (724) 744-4758 Church Address: 3487 Route 130, Irwin, PA 15642 Church E-mail: [email protected] Church Web Page Address: www.communityumchurch.com Resident Bishop: Cynthia Moore Koikoi District Superintendent: Patricia Nelson Parsonage Address: Pastor Rich - 404 Longview Drive, Manor, PA 15665 (724) 454-1395 Parsonage Address: Pastor John - 6 Brook Valley Drive, Harrison City, PA 15636 (724) 744-2289

WELCOME TO COMMUNITY CHURCH

A United Methodist Congregation

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

MUSIC LEADING TO WORSHIP “How Majestic Is Your Name”

• CALL TO WORSHIP - Based on Psalm 100

ONE: Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth. ALL: Worship the Lord with gladness; come into God’s presence with singing. ONE: Know that the Lord is God. God made us, and we are God’s people. ALL: Enter God’s house with thanksgiving and praise. ONE: Thank God and bless God’s holy name. ALL: The Lord is good. God’s love is steadfast and endures forever. ONE: God’s faithfulness knows no boundary, no end. ALL: Praise the Lord! Let us worship with our whole hearts.

• OPENING HYMN UMH # 73 “O Worship the King”

• GATHERING PRAYER

Gracious and all-powerful God, we come before you acknowledging you as King, and in so doing, acknowledge ourselves as your people. Through the life of your Son, Jesus Christ, you showed yourself to be a Servant-King, a King for whom love and mercy, humility and grace, faith and faithfulness were a way of life, and you call us to the same. Remind us that it is in self-sacrifice, not in self-promotion, that we will find joy; that it is in our weaknesses that we will receive your Spirit and be made strong; that it is in giving up our delusions of control and trusting in you that we will find the peace and security which we so desper-ately seek. Our hope is in you, O Lord, in hearing the voice of our Good Shepherd and in following where you lead. Grant us the wisdom and the courage to listen and obey. AMEN!

• SINGING OUR FAITH UMH # 327 v 1 “Crown Him with Many Crowns” Crown him with many crowns, the Lamb upon his throne. Hark how the heavenly anthem drowns all music but its own. Awake, my soul, and sing of him who died for thee, And hail him as thy matchless king through all eternity.

SHARING OF PRAYER AND PRAISE

PREPARING TO PRAY UMH # 381 v 1 “Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us” Savior, like a shepherd lead us, much we need thy tender care;

In thy pleasant pastures feed us, for our use thy folds prepare. Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus, Thou hast bought us, thine we are. Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus, Thou hast bought us, thine we are.

PRAYERS OF GOD’S PEOPLE - THE LORD’S PRAYER UMH # 895 (You are invited to the altar rail to pray)

BRINGING OUR GIFTS AND OFFERINGS TO THE LORD CONSECRATION OF RADICAL GENEROSITY RESPONSES 8:30 “Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee” 11:00 “10,000 Reasons” Chancel Choir

• SONG OF THANKSGIVING UMH # 140 chorus “Great Is Thy Faiithfulness” Great is Thy faithfulness! Great is Thy faithfulness! Morning by morning new mercies I see; all I have needed Thy hand hath provided;

great is Thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me!

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM -11:00am Bennett Thomas DiMartino CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE – as projected

MESSAGE

“Evidence That Demands a Verdict” Matthew 25: 31-46 Pew Bible, New Testament, Page 29

Pastor John Ciampa

• HYMN UMH # 560 “Help Us Accept Each Other” (You are invited to the altar rail to pray)

• BLESSING AND SENDING FORTH

• CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE UMH # 572 v 1 “Pass It On” It only takes a spark to get a fire going, and soon all those around Can warm up in its glowing. That’s how it is with God’s love Once you’ve experienced it; you spread his love to everyone; You want to pass it on.

You are invited to give your “Change for Missions” as you leave worship today. There are baskets provided at the exits.

Lectionary Readings November 26, 2017

Ezekiel 34: 11-16, 20-24, Psalm 100, Ephesians 1: 15-23, Matthew 25: 31-46

• Please stand if able

~ Connect Guides are available at the Welcome Centers ~ Trouble Hearing the Service? Please ask an Usher for a Hearing Assist System device.

EVENTS AT OUR CHURCH Nov. 26 - Dec. 2, 2017

Deadline for Bulletin Information - Wednesday at Noon

Deadline for Newsletter Information - 10th of the Month

I would like information about:

□ Becoming a Christian

□ Church Membership

□ Children’s Ministries

□ FUEL Middle (grades 6-8)

□ FUEL (grades 9-12)

□ Adult Ministries

□ Music Ministries

Prayer Request (Please Print All Information)

Requestor’s

Name:______________________________ (Optional)

Please Pray For:

_________________________________

_________________________________

_________________________________

(Please select one option below - Request will

not be printed in bulletin if nothing selected)

Please put in bulletin _____

Please keep confidential _____

Please remove from list _____

NOTE: Names will appear for 4 weeks then

come off the list. Please submit a new

request after 4 weeks if needed.

Annual Church Conference / December 3rd / 12:30pm Sunday, December 3rd at 12:30pm, Community United Methodist Church will meet

for our Annual Church Conference. We will elect Officers, set the pastors salaries,

review the past year and plan for the coming year. Every elected officer and leader

of the church should be present but every member of the congregation is welcome

to attend and participate in this meeting.

Family Christmas Fest is Coming! / December 2nd / 9-11am Fun crafts, breakfast, and a visit with the Jolly Ol’ Guy himself! Everyone is welcome to this

FREE event! All supplies are provided. Bring a tray or box for transporting crafts home.

Hope to see you and your family and friends there!

Holiday Helping Hands You can bless a local family in need this Christmas by buying a child a special Christmas

gift. Cards with the children’s Wishes and Needs are now available on the tree in the

MMR. Requests come in a wide range of prices and are typical of what other kids of similar

ages desire. If you don't see a card in your price range, please consider partnering with

someone to buy the gift(s). Don't like to shop? Monetary donations are also wel-

come. Checks should be made out to CUMC with a note for HHH. Gifts (please do NOT

wrap) must be returned by December 10th. Contact Amy Frey if you would like to sponsor

siblings or know of someone in need. (724-689-7933 or [email protected])

2018 Intent to Give This past weekend, we asked those worshiping with us to complete their Intent to Give cards

for 2018. If you still need to turn in your Intent to Give, we hope that you have prayerfully

considered what you will give financially to the church in the name of Jesus. Please make

your giving estimates as soon as possible as your giving estimates will set our budget for

ministry next year. Intent to Give cards are available at the welcome centers. If you’d like to

complete your estimate of giving online, you can do so by visiting this website:

https://communityumchurch.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/15/responses/new

MyFit MyFit is a component of Community Central, and it is easy and simple to look at the list of

opportunities to serve online. After signing in, click your name on the top right side of the

page and choose Edit Profile from the drop down menu. On the heading above your profile,

click My Fit. When you add your selections into Community Central, you can see more details

on the Positions that are available relating to these categories. If you’d prefer to fill out a

paper form, they are available at the Welcome Centers. You can access Community

Central directly from our website. Find the Info tab at the top of our website, and Community

Central is the first option on the menu. If you need help with your log in or if you need an

activation email re-sent to you or for more information contact Katie Morgan

([email protected]). Thank you for your response to Radical Generosity.

@ www.communityumchurch.com

@ Community UM Church

Sunday 8:30am

9:30am

9:30am

9:45am

10:30am

11:00am

12:00pm

7:00pm

Traditional Worship

Worship Team Rehearsal

Brown/Grace Group

Prayer Meeting

Current Worship

Traditional Worship

Ministry House Reserved

Christian Believer

Sanctuary

MMR

Patterson Parlor

211

MMR

Sanctuary

Ministry House

Ministry House

Monday 10:00am

7:00pm

Worship Team Meeting

Church Council Meeting

Patterson Parlor

Patterson Parlor

Tuesday 8am-3pm

9:15am

6:30pm

7:00pm

Ark Playgroup/Preschool

Leadership Team Meeting

GriefShare

Casale Group

Fellowship Hall

Patterson Parlor

Patterson Parlor

209

Wednesday 8am-3pm

10:00am

5:45pm

6:00pm

6:00pm

6:45pm

6:45pm

6:45pm

6:45pm

6:45pm

6:45pm

6:45pm

Ark Playgroup/Preschool

Connectional Meeting

Childcare

Final Meeting Wrap Up

Disciple 3 (Florio)

Disciple 1 (Somes)

Disciple 1 (Dolhi)

Disciple 2 (Anderson)

Disciple 4 (Stones)

Kids Small Group

Men’s Group (Moser)

Novak Small Group

Fellowship Hall

Patterson Parlor

120

Patterson Parlor

211

209

207

205

Fellowship Hall

210

Ministry House

Thursday 8am-3pm

9:00am

12:30pm

7:00pm

7:30pm

Ark Playgroup/Preschool

Busy Hands

Content Creation

Choir Rehearsal

Exalt Men Small Group

Fellowship Hall

PP / 207

Sanctuary

Sanctuary

211

Friday 8am-3pm

9:15am

6:30pm

Ark Playgroup/Preschool

MOPS

Girl Scouts

Fellowship Hall

PP-203-205-207

Patterson Parlor

Saturday 9:00am

12:00pm

3:30pm

4:00pm

6:00pm

7:30pm

Family Christmas Fest

Current Set Up

Wedding

CLASS 101

Current Service

Worship Team Meeting

MMR

MMR

Sanctuary

Patterson Parlor

MMR

Ministry House

Stay Connected! Visit Us At:

Hospitals:

Mercy: Robert Greene

UPMC East: Agnes Leonard

Home: Rollie Sims

Home Hospice: Charlotte Lipanovich

Nursing Homes / Rehab Centers:

Brookdale Murrysville: Tom Thomas

Golden Heights (Penn Twp.): John Dekret, Marcia Shaw

Golden Heights (Irwin): Jeri Jacobs

Greensburg Care Center: Michelle Miller

Latrobe Care Center: Anna Mae Watt

Nature Park Commons: Don Pitzer

Redstone (Greensburg): Janet Cox, Charlotte Hilty

St. Annes: Jessie Komara

Presbyterian Sr. Care: Willows- Rev. Richard & Leanna Wright

Weatherwood: Ruth Lowry

Wm Penn Care: Margaret Hockenberry, Donna Anger,

John Beech

Week #1- God’s will to be done in our world, our church, our

government, the armed forces, on our jobs, within our homes,

for our families, our new church construction and for:

Alli, Amy, Christian, DePretto Family, Judi Figel, Fran Filkosky, LeeAnn

Grace, Rick Grace, Robert Greene, Larissa & Ray, Linda & Bobbi,

Maureen, Max, Melody, Erin Myers, Pam, Mark Regalla, Paul Rose Sr.,

Tom Silvis, Slivinski Family, Molly Spillers-Mountan, John Wick

Week #2 - Chuck Auckerman, Pastor Bob, Tina C., Cassidy, Catherine,

Conor, Donna, Esther, Pat Evans, Family, Roni Hay, Joe, Pauline

Kapper Family, Beverly Kosalec, Mike, Nina, Emily P., Tim Penska,

Jack Pletcher, Jesse Reed, Pat & Denny Russel, John J Simpson, Dick Stewart, Ruth Wick, Ron Zubasic

Week #3- Susan Byerly, Dale Chovan, Ruth Chovan, Tom Curry, Gina,

Philip Kanarkowski, Julie Kunkelmann, Laura, Layla, Reg Legge, Max,

Paxton, Russ, S.D., Allison Staymates, Joe Wareham, Mike Wattay,

Wenzel

Week #4 - A.J., Ray Burkhart, Dolecki Family, Erin, Patty G.,

Elizabeth & Bud Hickman, Jason, Jeff, Pap Pap Jim, Kerrigan Family,

Matt & Mark Kukic, Pat & Steve Lander, Jessica Lukes, Matt, Josh

Meehan & Family, Mike, Maureen Morarity & Family, Dave Paterline,

Patty, Heather Renee, Michael & Christina Rozzo & Family,

David Spillers, Terese, Toni, Valarie, Varroto Family

November 25 & 26, 2017

We would like to know you were here!

Please place in the offering plate.

Welcome Visitors! I am visiting today, this is my:

___ 1st Visit ___ 2nd Visit ___ 3rd Visit

What brought you to today’s service?

____ new to the area

____ considering a new church home

____ here for a special event

____ a guest of _____________________

____ Other ________________________

_____ Saturday 6:00pm Service

_____ Sunday 8:30am Service

_____ Sunday 10:30am Service

_____ Sunday 11:00am Service

Mr. / Mrs. / Miss / Mr. & Mrs.

_______________________________

Name

_______________________________

Address

_______________________________

City

_______________________________

State Zip

Phone: _______________________

Cell : __________________________

E-mail: ________________________

____ I am a member of CUMC

____ I regularly attend

____ I wish to join

Child(ren’s) Name(s) & Age(s):

_________________________________

_________________________________

Fellow Churches - Pray for our brothers and sisters at

Level Green Presbyterian Church - Trafford

Pray for God’s blessings on their ministry.

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CONNECT CARD

Time To Order Christmas Poinsettias! / Deadline For Orders is December 3rd Order forms at the Welcome Centers. Poinsettias are $8.00 each.

CHRISTMAS FAMILY OUTREACH 2017 A large “THANK YOU” to all of you wonderful people who helped in many ways with the

Thanksgiving Family Outreach. The Outreach program is now moving into the Christmas

Season. We are again looking for volunteers to shop for and deliver groceries to families in

our community. Please understand, all we ask is your time, our church provides the rest.

The sign up sheets are located at the welcome center at the church and on the bulletin

board by the lower entrance and one at the MMR entrance. The distribution of the names

and groceries will be Thursday, December 14th in the Multi Ministry Room between 6 pm and

7 pm. If you know of a family who is in need of help this season, or have any questions

please contact the church office, 724-744-3413, or Jill Eisenhuth-724-744-6049. May your

blessings be abundant this Christmas Season!

CUMC Food Pantry Our November and December distribution dates are fast approaching. We need your help

to fill our shelves. This month’s requests are as follows: mac n cheese (boxed), spaghetti

sauce (jar), pasta (penne, rigatoni, elbow, spaghetti), peanut butter and jelly.

F.E.A.S.T. / Wednesdays / 3:30pm to 6:30pm / Multi-Ministry Room Hey Friends…are you hungry for some food and fellowship? If so, mark your calendars…

FEAST is every Wednesday! We are serving delicious homecooked meals from 3:30 to

6:30 p.m. The cost is $6.00. The menu is as follows: November 29th - Pork Roast w/Gravy,

Rice, Mixed Veggie. December - 6th BBQ Pulled Chicken Sandwich & Cheesie Potatoes,

Meatloaf, Parslied Potatoes, Green Beans. NO FEAST December 20th or 27th Merry Christmas!

FEAST will return on January 3rd.

Sportsman's Special / Wesley Woods / November 26 to December 9 Wesley Woods has nearly 600 acres of land available for small and large game hunting.

For a special nightly fee of $35 per person, from Sunday, November 26 to Saturday, Decem-

ber 9, you can stay in one of the cabins and receive a pass to hunt on the property. Each

cabin has bunks, a shared kitchen and common area, and bathrooms. Linens, pots and

pans, cooking utensils, and dishes are provided. Call the office at 814-436-7802 or email

[email protected] to make your reservations.

SHARE CHRIST WITH OTHERS THIS CHRISTMAS This Christmas season, as you are writing your Christmas cards and lists, consider adding

Christ. At the Welcome Centers, you will find cards with our Christmas service times-

extend an invitation to your family, friends and co-workers to join you at church. You can

add a card in each Christmas card you mail, along with a little note inviting that person to

join you. There are many opportunities to invite people in your life to church this Christmas.

Give someone the ultimate gift this year- the gift of eternal life.

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NURSERY / TODDLER CHILDCARE

The Comfort/Cry Room - adjacent to the sanctuary is available

for parents use during Sunday Morning services in the Sanctuary.

Staffed Toddler Care (infant – 3 ½ years) In Room 120 on the 1st floor

during all weekend services.

COMMUNITY’S KIDS EXPERIENCE - Kids in preschool through 5th grade will experience

Jesus in a whole new way on Sunday mornings at the early service as well as both later

services. We will worship together, break into small groups, then join together at the end to

send out. Are you interested in being a part of this Experience as a part of our leadership

team? Contact Erin Kerstetter for details.

CK's Experience sign in: Sunday mornings at all services.

Sign your child in before service: traditional worship in Fellowship Hall, current worship in the

MMR. Kids stay with their grown ups & will be dismissed at the beginning of adult worship, a

CKs leader will be waiting to guide them over/down. Pick up your child after service in FH.

Kids Small Groups - Kids in kindergarten-5th grade can join us Wednesdays from 6:45-

8:15pm . Having church friends is important for kids as they navigate their way through

elementary school! At small groups, kids will strengthen those relationships while they grow in

faith, through fun games & activities, and fun ways of merging scripture with their every day.

Preschool Small Groups is where we will read and act out Bible stories, create crafts, and

make music. Children will also be invited to sing in a worship service once a month as a part

of our new preschool choir, the Treble Makers. Open to all potty-trained preschoolers.

Contact Keeley DiMartino at [email protected]

JOYFUL NOISE - Praise God through music in our children’s choir! Kids in kindergarten – 5th

grade will lift their voices to the heavens in joyful noise. Group will meet Sundays from 9:30-

10:30am, beginning September 10th. Special appearances in adult worship & in other events

will take place throughout the year. Contact Keeley DiMartino at kdimarti-

[email protected]

Kids & Family Christmas Eve: JINGLE JAM! – don’t get all wrapped up in the “stuff” this

Christmas! Centered around the Christmas Story & the idea of generosity, Jingle Jam will

inspire kids & families to GO BIG with generosity & celebrate the gift of Jesus, God’s Son!

All are welcome! Sunday, December 24 at 10:30 in the MMR.

Jesus All Night – spend the night with Jesus and your church friends on Friday, December

29th, in the second annual Jesus All Night! For kids in Kindergarten to 5th grade, who have

attended at least 5 church events prior to Christmas. Pre-registration & staff signed forms are

required to attend. See Erin Kerstetter for more info!

Camp A Winter Retreat: Save the date of January 19-21 for Camp A weekend! For kids in

2nd-5th grades. Registration will be online in Community Central, opening soon! More info

coming soon!

The flowers on the Sanctuary Altar are placed in loving memory of

John Dzialowski, Paul Carmichael and Quincy Jackson.

By The Dzialowski Family

The flowers on the Sanctuary Altar are placed in loving memory of

our son, Dave, who we lost 2 years ago today.

By Rollie & Sandy Sims

NO Confirmation / FUEL / FUEL MIDDLE - There not be Fuel nor Fuel Middle on November 26th due

to the holiday weekend.

Fuel Fall Retreat ! Deposit Due TODAY! — Hey high schoolers! The mountains are calling, and we

must go! Fuel students will head to the Camp Ligonier December 1st - 3rd for a weekend in the

Laurel Highlands. The cost for the weekend is $75, and sign ups are located on the bulletin

board outside Scott’s office. Plan to drop off at camp at 7 pm on Friday, and pick up is at

camp at 1 pm on Sunday. Questions? Ask Scott!

Contact Scott Uhlinger, Director of Student Ministry: Cell – 724-610-3037

or [email protected]

FUEL Middle (6-8th grade) - Sundays 5:30-7:30pm

FUEL (9-12th grade) - Sundays 6:30-8:30pm

CUMC’S PERSON OF THE WEEK

Would you like to send a smile? Each week we will highlight our “Person Of The Week” whose

name will be taken from our Nursing Home and Rehab Center listing. Wouldn’t it be great to

lift someone’s spirits with a little note to say hello and they are being thought of?

Donna Anger, William Penn Care, 2020 Ader Road, Jeannette, PA 15644

We extend our Christian Love and Sympathy to John & Darlene Simpson and

Family on the death of John’s father, John J Simpson.

Congratulations to Keeley & Joseph DiMartino on the baptism of their son,

Bennett Thomas DiMartino, at the 11:00am Traditional Sunday Service.

Building News Update!

As we’ve taken time this week to celebrate our many blessings, we thought we’d take a mo-

ment to be thankful for different aspects of our building project. We are thankful that the re-

taining wall is nearing completion. We give thanks for the office suite basement slab that was

poured and the steel that was delivered for the construction in that area. As we worship,

study and serve in comfort, we are thankful that the HVAC systems are operational. Caisson

drilling and other foundation work aspects are progressing as anticipated, and we are thank-

ful for the firm base they will provide for our church. We are thankful for the safety of everyone

working on these projects, and we are thankful for each person who has lifted this church in

prayer. May we never take our many blessings for granted!

As you make your way into Community Church’s parking lot from Route 130, please

remember that there is still only ONE entrance into the campus from Route 130. We’ve always

had one entrance, and that has not changed with construction. We’ve noticed that some

people have been entering our campus from Route 130 closer to the Ministry House. That is

an exit only location, and entering our campus near the Ministry House could cause confu-

sion, traffic congestion or even an accident. As always, we ask that you take your time, pay

attention to signs and use extreme caution in the parking lot.

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Capital Campaign Update!

235 Cards Returned

$2,189,404.00 Pledge Total

$1,383,402.00 Total Given To Date

We are so thankful for your faithful giving. Every dollar you’ve given is a show of support and

confirmation that you stand with Community Church and share in the vision that we are carrying

out to Follow Jesus and Lead Others to Him. Because of your willingness to give sacrificially to this

campaign, we are pleased to say that we have not had to borrow any money to fund construction

to this point! This means we have not had to incur any interest charges, saving us an untold amount

of money.

While we anticipate borrowing money eventually, it is our prayer that we can extend the time be-

fore we borrow money for as long as possible so we can continue construction without incurring

interest charges. How can you help?

• Please continue to faithfully give to the building fund as you’ve been called.

• Prayerfully consider increasing your pledge.

• If you’re considering year end giving for tax purposes, your financial gift to the

building fund will help accomplish that goal.

Again, we can’t fully express our thankfulness and appreciation for your support in this call to reach

lives in the name of Jesus. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this campaign, please

don’t hesitate to ask. Modifying your pledge for this campaign is as easy as confidentially contact-

ing Financial Secretary Melanie Barrett at

[email protected] or 724-392-4212.

CHRISTMAS AT COMMUNITY CHURCH

Christmas Cantata December 17th ~ 11:00am ~ Sanctuary

Come celebrate the birth of Jesus by enjoying the many talents

of our musicians.

Christmas Dinner and Children’s Program December 17th ~ Multi Ministry Room 5:00pm Dinner and 6:00 Program.

Blue Christmas Service *December 20th ~ 7:00pm ~ Sanctuary

This service focuses on those who have had a death of a loved one or had other

personal losses and provides a message of hope and promise.

Christmas Eve-Eve December 23rd ~ *7:00pm & 9:00pm ~ Sanctuary

Traditional Christmas Worship & Candlelight

Christmas Eve December 24th

*8:30am Traditional Service ~ Sanctuary

10:30am Kids & Family ~ Multi-Ministry Room

*6:00pm Current ~ Multi-Ministry Room

*7:00pm Traditional Service ~ Sanctuary

9:00pm Traditional Service ~ Sanctuary

11:00pm Traditional Service ~ Sanctuary

*Staffed Toddler Care Available in Room 120

Comfort/Cry Rooms Available At All Services