Sanctuary Flowers today are given by Carole & Tom MacLachan in loving memory of Wilfred & Wilma Jackson.

GARAGE GIVEAWAY 2024 SATURDAY AUGUST 17th

VOLUNTEER AREAS OF NEED:

SET UP: August 13th, 14th, or 15th 10 AM to 8 PM Help with picking up donations, unloading donations,

sorting and set up of items in Bellefield Church’s Sanctuary.

GIVEAWAY DAY: Saturday August 17th

1ST SHIFT VOLUNTEERS – ARRIVE @ 8 AM

Drivers with large vehicles, lifters, greeters, student guides, check-in desk, etc.

2ND SHIFT VOLUNTEERS – ARRIVE @ 12 pm

Cleanup Crew, donation & waste removal afterwards.

DONATE HOUSEHOLD ITEMS!

PRISM is looking for Clean, Useful items like:

Desks (not large) – Office Chairs, Tables (to fit student apartments or dorms) , Chairs - Small Furniture – Small Appliances

Kitchen Items (new or very clean)

Linens – bedding, towels, etc., new pillows

Beds – if “like-new” condition (not Queen or King).

PLEASE DO NOT DONATE: Sofa Beds – Recliners – Large Furniture, Televisions - Computers – Monitors – Sharp Knives, Clothing – Baby items – Filing Cabinets

Union Church Drop-off - designated area of the Fellowship Hall now through August 11th!

Volunteers are also needed to deliver items to Bellefield Church on August 13th to 15th from 10 AM to 1 PM

Please contact Sarah Shaffer 412-849-9082 sashaffer37@yahoo.com or Scott K. Davis 412-370-7899 skdavis11@verizon.net if you are able to help!

Music Fund Drive - Support Our Guest Musicians

Our church community has a rich tradition of worship through music, and we are enthusiastic about inviting you to support our guest musicians who enhance our services.

We are privileged to welcome these talented musicians throughout the tri-state area for the summer season and beyond. From special services to community events, their contributions enrich our worship experience and foster a sense of unity among us. To ensure that we can continue to invite these gifted individuals to share their talents with us, we are launching the Music Fund Drive.

Our donations will directly support the compensation of our guest musicians, allowing us to honor their time and commitment to our congregation.

Every contribution makes a difference, whether you feel moved to give a little or make a significant donation to help us well into the future. Your support will enable us to maintain the high caliber of music that enriches our worship services and strengthens our community.

Please consider donating to the Music Fund today. Thank you for your generosity and continued support.

Blessings, John M. Seybert, Director of Music Ministries

Do YOU Enjoy Singing? We want YOU to join the Choir!

We invite YOU to sing with our Adult Choirs this year. We have exciting opportunities planned for the entire year! Please get in touch with John Seybert at jseybert23@gmail.com. Our Choral rehearsals begin on Thursday, September 5, at 7:00.

Worship and Church Picnic August 25

All activities will be in Clever Park

Worship at 10am Luncheon and Fun to follow!

The main dish will be provided. Congregation please provide:

Last name: A-G = Vegetable or Potato side

Last name: H-P = Dessert Last name: Q-Z = Fruit or salad

An invitation to a special community event Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at 7PM

“We are Shape the Sky”

Mission: We help parents and professionals create responsible children online.

We believe that “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” when it comes to education our youth around responsible technology use.

NO Registration needed and NO cost to attend. Invite adult friends and family members too!

If we don’t start the conversation now, our youth could make mistakes on social media in the future. This session will be led by Ryan Klingensmith, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Nationally Certified Professional Counselor (NCC). He is the founder of “Shape the Sky” and will be presenting the program. While Ryan was working with middle school and high school students, he noticed the mistakes and misuse of social media. Shape the Sky was born when he identified a need for comprehensive, ongoing education about social media for parents, school personnel, law-enforcement and mental health providers.

Ken Mawr United Presbyterian Church, 1760 Pine Hollow Rd. ,Kennedy Twp, PA 15136-1536

(412) 331-2863

Food Pantry Tuesday August 13 6:00pm in Fellowship Hall

Please place your donation of non-perishable grocery items in the “Food Pantry” bin located near the Fellowship Hall entrance. This month we are in need of: pasta sauce, mac & cheese, baked beans, catsup, mustard, peanut butter, jelly, pie filling, dish soap, household cleaners.

Also gently used (or new) clothing, shoes, coats, jackets, and household items are welcome. If you know someone who could use support right now, please call the church and ask for the Deacons.

Helpers needed on Tuesday, August 13 in Fellowship Hall

¨ 10:00am - Pack food boxes

¨ 5:30 pm - Setup and distribute Food boxes

to benefit students at Cornell Elementary School and LifeWise Academy July 21st—August 11th

Backpacks, #2 pencils, erasers, crayons, colored pencils, markers, glue sticks, kid-safe scissors, dry erase markers, highlighters, pencil pouches/boxes, headphones, pocket folders, composition books, Clorox wipes, tissues, and hand sanitizer. Thank you in advance for your generosity!

As you consider your yearend giving and 2023 personal budgets, we hope that Union Church is part of your plan. Here are ways to give to Union Church now and throughout next year.

1. Donate electronically: go to unionpresbychurch.org and click on the Give Now tab
2. Place a check or cash in the offering boxes on Sundays.
3. Mail a check to Union Church, 6165 Steubenville Pike, McKees Rocks PA 15136

Thank you for your faithful giving to the mission of Union Church. May God continue to provide abundantly for you in 2024!