MATTHEW 25 CHURCH

WHAT THE WORLD NEEDS NOW

Session voted for our church to become a “Matthew 25 Church,” which means that we are joining with other Presbyterian churches committed to bring alive our commitment to boldly live out Christ’s call to serve the least of these in our community and around the world.  Each Sunday this summer, we will have leaders from our local partners in mission, speaking on the theme of “What the World Needs Now,” based on Jesus’ call to serve those in need (Matthew 25).  In addition, we will be collecting things that will help benefit their mission and outreach.  You can either bring an item from the list, or make a financial donation to support their work.

  July 21 “I was thirsty, and you gave me something to drink”

Guest Mission Speaker:  Jennifer Scholosser, North Hills Community Outreach

Please bring cereals, pastas & sauce, peanut butter & jelly

 August 4          “I was a stranger and you welcomed me”

Guest Mission Speaker:  Sister Linda Yankoski,     Holy Family Institute

             Items in need will be announced.

 I hope you will join me this summer in learning what the world needs now and how to put our faith in action in our community and in our world, so that they will know we are Christians by our love.

 In Christ’s service with you,  

Pastor Donna

JOIN US FOR

Are you stressed?  Overwhelmed?  Or Lonely?

Do you want to pray but don’t know when?

Do you want to draw closer to God but don’t know how?

If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, then

you are invited to join Pastor Donna for a summer contemplative prayer group.

When?  Sundays before worship (from 8:30-9:30 am), through August 11

Where?  The Chapel

How?  Just come—no sign ups or cost

Come, just as you are...find the joy and inspiration you seek

ANNUAL BACKPACK DRIVE

2019 ANNUAL CHURCH BACKPACK DRIVE

Please Return Filled Packs by  AUGUST 4, 2019

 It’s that time of year again when the generous congregation of CPCBA provides backpacks filled with school supplies for children and youth of the 2nd UP Church in Wilkinsburg.  Watch for the Outreach Committee bulletin board in the narthex with removable backpack images on it.  Remove  one of the backpacks and look on the back for the supplies needed.  Then buy the packs, fill them with the supplies and return them to the church by August 4.

 The 2nd UP Church & CPCBA have been mission partners for several years. 

Please help to provide a tangible reminder of God’s love to the children

in the Wilkinsburg community.

SAVE THE DATE!

WOMEN’S MORNING OUT

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14

9:00 a.m. – 12:00 PM

(more details soon!!!!)

NEW MEMBER CLASS

NEW MEMBERS CLASS

AUGUST 6, 2019

Are you interested in learning more about how to become a part of our family of faith? 

You are invited to meet with Pastor Donna at 6:00 PM in her study on Tuesday, August 6.  The informal discussion will last one hour.  If you decide to join the church, you will then meet with Session at 7:00 PM.  On Sunday,August 11 during the 10:00 AM worship  you will be welcomed by the congregation.  Please talk with Pastor Donna if you have any questions.  You can register for the class by emailing Tracey at office@cpcba.org or calling the church office at 412-761-1233.

 Come just as you are.  Find the joy and inspiration you seek.

Become the person you were created to be.

2019 ADULT EDUCATION FIELD TRIP THIS SUMMER

MAXO VANKA MURALS

THURSDAY, JULY 25

 A trip to see the Maxo Vanka Murals is scheduled for Thursday, July 25 at 11:30 AM at the St. Nicholas Croatian Roman Catholic Church, 24 Maryland Avenue, Millvale.

 Maxo Vanka, a Croatian–American artist, was commissioned to paint the murals in 1937 and 1941.  One of Pittsburgh’s treasures, the murals show a strong faith as well as a spirit of Croatia, attributes of justice and injustice, mercy and the horrors of war are also present in murals.

 Our one-hour tour begins at 11:30 a.m.  Be sure to bring your camera!  The fee is a $10 donation per person.  We will go to lunch after the tour.  Carpooling is suggested.  Please meet at CPCBA at 10:45 a.m.

To register please sign up on the sheet located on the desk in the Narthex.  For more you can click on the link https://vankamurals.org/ or contact Barbara McKelway at 412-366-2975 or mckbj5@aol.com.

OLD ECONOMY VILLAGE

SUNDAY, AUGUST 4

Join us from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. for a trip to Old Economy Village. This village is a National Historic Landmark that tells the story of the Harmony Society, one of the oldest and most successful religious communal groups of the nineteenth century.  We will meet at the Visitor’s Center located at 2760 16th Street in Ambridge.  There will be time for a video introduction, tour of the grounds (there are benches for resting), and to shop in the gift shop.  The fee is $10 payable that day plus we will meet for lunch prior (place to be announced.)

WE APPRECIATE YOUR PLEDGE

REMINDER

You may be taking a vacation this summer, but church expenses don’t!  So even if you are away from worship, please continue to pay your pledge.

 And remember that online giving is available on our website (www.cpcba.org). Thank you!

WHAT ARE YOU DOING THIS SUMMER?

How about getting to know others, the Bible, and God better?

Summer Scripture Study Now through Monday, August 5 at 7:00 PM

Don’t worry if you can’t make all of them

Just come and grow in faith together

To sign up call 412-761-1233 or email office@cpcba.org

You’ll be glad you did!

Junior Church

Starting this coming Sunday, we will be providing a time for the children called Junior Church. It is between the Children's Message and Communion. For the summer, the children will have time in the sanctuary that allows them to learn the elements of church. This then allows our parents to be able to worship without distractions.

July Dear Friends

Dear Friends,

It’s summer time!  You know what it means?  It means a different routine: no school, vacation, cookouts, swimming, or concerts in the park.  At church it means a different routine, too. We move to Fellowship Hall to worship at 10:00 AM.  While the choir takes a break, we will have special music from various musicians.  We will have different kinds of prayer and different ways to read Scripture. And we will have different speakers from our local partners in ministry.  They will be speaking on the theme of “What the World Needs Now,” based on Jesus’ call to serve those in need (Matthew 25). Here is the schedule:  To read the rest of Pastor Donna’s letter, click here.

An Invitation to More

Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength. Take to heart these words that I give you today. Repeat them to your children. Talk about them when you’re at home or away, when you lie down or get up. Write them down, and tie them around your wrist, and wear them as headbands as a reminder. Write them on the doorframes of your houses and on your gates.

Deuteronomy 6:5-9

In case you do not know this already, there are wonderful wonderful children in our church and community. I am in awe of their knowledge and their minds. My wish for you is that you can see them as I do. Not as a parent, not as a neighbor, not even as a grandmother. Rather I see these children by their faith. A faith that is only as good as those who teach it.

I bring you an invitation to view this with new eyes. Please consider volunteering for Summer Sunday School.

Summer Sunday School is an awesome opportunity to see faith grow, gradually, fast, sometimes both in the same child. I invite you to go on a faith journey with these children and see faith through their eyes. I guarantee you, it will change your own faith in the most amazing ways. How can you sign up? There is a doodle poll with dates here or on the desk in the narthex.

Believe me when I tell you this is not an opportunity to pass up! Even if you can only commit to one day, that’s one day that you can experience this tangible act of the Spirit.

Thank you,

Tor.

SAVE THE DATE!

4TH ANNUAL JAZZ & BBQ FEST

SUNDAY, JULY 21, 5:00 – 7:00 PM

More information to come, but please mark your calendars!  

 We are currently accepting donations for the gift baskets.  If you would like to contribute a gift card, or theater or sporting event tickets, or even a filled gift basket, please contact Diana Petruska (dianalpetruska@gmail.com) no later than June 30 as raffle tickets will go  on sale July 7.

 This year’s recipient will be The Center in Bellevue.

 Hope to see you for another fun-filled evening with great food and hot jazz!

SIGN UP TODAY!!!!

2019 Mission Trip

July 14 through July 19

This year we will be traveling to Canfield, OH. We are staying at the Canfield Presbyterian Church. We will be working on a mix of rural and urban jobs. This includes areas of Youngstown, Oh. This is an exciting journey, even though it is a short distance away, the work done will benefit a whole host of people.

Please register here!

You can also go to our website and view the mission trip page.

FAITH-IN-ACTION: DIGNITY ROBES

In April a group of women cut out dignity robes, now its time to put them together.  Do you sew?  Can you help?  The dignity robes are for Allegheny Health Network Radiation Oncology Department.  Each woman gets her own robe to wear during her daily treatments. 

Our sewing for FAITH IN ACTION will set up in Fellowship Hall Wednesday, June 12 and Thursday, June 13 at 1 p.m. and work each afternoon.  Please let Gail know if you can come either day.  Please bring your sewing machine. 

gailjohn@aol.com or 412-734-2050

GRIEF SUPPORT

Living With Loss

JUNE 11

If you have experienced a loss of a loved one, a friend, a pet, or a job, or any other loss in your life, please join us at our Living with Loss Support Group.

Leaders are trained  in grief counseling.  Child care is available if needed (please notify the church if child care is needed, 412-761-1233),

Our next meeting is Tuesday, June 11

  Questions?   

  Email Lyn Robertson at lynrob28@gmail.com

 

An Invitation to More

Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength. Take to heart these words that I give you today. Repeat them to your children. Talk about them when you’re at home or away, when you lie down or get up. Write them down, and tie them around your wrist, and wear them as headbands as a reminder. Write them on the doorframes of your houses and on your gates.

Deuteronomy 6:5-9

In case you do not know this already, there are wonderful wonderful children in our church and community. I am in awe of their knowledge and their minds. My wish for you is that you can see them as I do. Not as a parent, not as a neighbor, not even as a grandmother. Rather I see these children by their faith. A faith that is only as good as those who teach it.

I bring you an invitation to view this with new eyes. Please consider volunteering for Summer Sunday School and/or Day Camp.

Day Camp is June 24-28, with a trip to Crestfield on the Wednesday. This is an opportunity to see the Spirit moving in rapid succession. Be there as we have a concentrated learning experience that submerges the children into the faith and offers opportunities for them to plug in. How can you be a part? There is a doodle poll with categories here or on the desk in the narthex.

Summer Sunday School is an awesome opportunity to see faith grow, gradually, fast, sometimes both in the same child. I invite you to go on a faith journey with these children and see faith through their eyes. I guarantee you, it will change your own faith in the most amazing ways. How can you sign up? There is a doodle poll with dates here or on the desk in the narthex.

Believe me when I tell you this is not an opportunity to pass up! Even if you can only commit to one day, that’s one day that you can experience this tangible act of the Spirit.

Thank you,

Tor.

Pastor Dear Friends letter

Dear Friends,

It is a joyful time of year!  The sun is shining, the flowers are blooming, the gardens are growing, school is ending, and summer is beginning.  Joy, joy, and more joy! Click to read the rest of Pastor Donna’s letter

SUMMER DAY CAMP -- Register now!

Register your child for day camp at Community Church of Ben Avon. It will be the best week of the summer!

FAITH-IN-ACTION: DIGNITY ROBES

In April a group of women cut out dignity robes, now its time to put them together.  Do you sew?  Can you help?  The dignity robes are for Allegheny Health Network Radiation Oncology Department.  Each woman gets her own robe to wear during her daily treatments. 

Our sewing for FAITH IN ACTION will set up in Fellowship Hall Wednesday, June 12 and Thursday, June 13 at 1 p.m. and work each afternoon.  Please let Gail know if you can come either day.  Please bring your sewing machine. 

gailjohn@aol.com or 412-734-2050