Fairhaven UMC

United Methodist Church

2415 Saw Mill Run Blvd.
Pittsburgh, PA 15234
Sunday 9:30am Worship

    • This Week November 29 – December 5

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      Sunday, November 29    FIRST SUNDAY IN ADVENT with Communion

      • 8:15 am – Trustees Meeting
      • 8:30 am – Free Kingdom Everlasting Cafe
      • 9:30 am – Worship Service led by Pastor Sue Hutchins – Sermon “God of Hope”
      • The Worship Committee needs volunteers in the following areas for the months of January and February.  There is a sign-up sheet at the bottom of the stairs.  Please sign up.
        • Greeters
        • Ushers
        • Acolytes
        • Liturgists
      • 1pm – 3pm – Youth Group at Spencer UMC (117 Spencer Ave Pittsburgh, PA 15227)
        • All Youth from 6th grade on up are invited.
        • Please invite any youth you know to come out and join us.
        • Any questions or concerns please contact Pastor Matt Price at 412-532-6157.
      • MISSION OPPORTUNITIES
        • Be the “son”shine in someone’s life
        • Pray for those in need and for God’s guidance in our efforts

      Monday, November 30

      • N A
        • 6:00 pm – Fellowship
        • 7:00 pm – Meeting

      Wednesday, December 2

      • 7:00 am – Men’s Fellowship with Pastor Matt at Fairhaven UMC
      • 6:30 pm – Prayer Service at Hill Top UMC

      Thursday, December 3

      • 12 pm – Red Hat Tea & Entertainment at Spencer UMC
      • BEYOND Casual Worship Service – 117 Spencer Ave. 15227
        • “Sensing the Presence of God”
          • Light Dinner at 6:15 pm
          • Casual Service 7:00 pm

      Saturday, December 5

      • 9:00 am – 12:30 pm – First Food and Friends
        • First United Methodist Church on Centre Avenue to work in the kitchen.
        • Help make a hot meal for the 50-100 clients that depend on this soup kitchen each week.
        • No food service experience required!
        • You get a free lunch too!

      FUTURE DATES

      December 6 – Administrative Council Meeting

      December 6 – Collection of Items for Blessing Bags

      December 6 – Deadline to place order for Poinsettias

      December 13 – Collection of Food and Paper Products for Carrick Food Pantry

      December 14 – 12 Noon United Methodist “Methodames” Meeting

      December 15 – 7:00 pm Women’s Club of Overbrook

      December 16 – 6:30 pm Prayer service at Hill Top UMC

      December 20 – Food and Clothing for Washington City Mission

      December 23 – 6:30 pm Prayer service at Hill Top UMC

      December 24 – 11:00 pm – Christmas Eve Candlelight Service with Communion

      December 27 – Be the “son”shine in someone’s life

      December 30 – 6:30 pm Prayer service at Hill Top UMC

      February 1 – 7:00 pm – SHP Quarterly Meeting at Hill Top UMC

      May 2 – 7:00 pm – SHP Qarterly Meeting at Crafton UMC

    • Hill Top’s Thanksgiving Service

       

       

      On November 22, 2015, the Hill Top United Methodist Church of the South Hills Partnership held its Rededication and Thanksgiving Service.

      Pastor Sue Hutchins led the Time of Thanksgiving by giving thanks to the many people it has taken to re-build the Hill Top Church.

      • Presentation of Stoles from the South Hills Partnership to Pastor Matt Price
      • Peg Bowman was acknowledged for her continued on-going journey to becoming ordained in the Priesthood of the Anglican Church.
      • Bible Marathon readers
      • Logan and his pumpkin auction which raised funds to rebuild the church ($880.00)
      • Barry Funeral Home
      • Joe Ehrlich
      • Plants and Flowers by Lisa
      • Sweet Peaches (Bek Hlavach and their staff) for letting people use their space as an auxiliary office for contractor and brainstorming meetings

      The following is from the bulletin given at the service:

      THANK YOU to the Board of Trustees, under the leadership of Joe Ehrlich, for overseeing the restoration work.  And to the many who helped by praying, sorting, carrying and serving in ways unknown.  Thank you to the congregation for its patience and understanding during these months.  Thank you to all of the participants in today’s service.  Praise God from whom all blessings flow!

      The altar flowers are presented by Sue Hutchins to the Glory of God and in honor of the workers who used their skills to create a place where God will be worshipped and people will experience God’s love; and in honor of the people of Hill Top, those present and the great cloud of witnesses who surround us.  God is bigger than any fire!

      Immediately following the worship service, a light luncheon catered by Sweet Peaches was served in the lobby.

      The following is a list of participants in the service.

      Musicians

      Steven Ehrlich and Erin Ehrlich

      Shirley Schmunk- Organist

      Ralph Graeser – Pianist

      Peg Bowman – Choir Director

      Bill Davidson – Pianist

      Choir – Members, friends, families of the SHP churches

      Worship Leaders

      Pastor Alex Ielase – Redeemer on the Mount (shares the Hill Top building)

      Rev. Paul Taylor – Pittsburgh District Superintendent, UMC

      Ms. Katie Salisbury

      Ms. Lauren Graeser Ohodnicki

      Mr. Joey Ohodnicki

      Mrs. Dona McDonald

      Ms. Debbie Acklin

      Photo Historian

      Ms. Debbie Schmunk Soles

      Technical Team

      Jen McCay – Spencer UMC

      Michael J. Bunardzya – MikeB Communications

       

    • Red Hat Tea & Entertainment

      At Spencer United Methodist Church

      Thursday, December 3, 2015 at 12 pm

      This is our last Red Hat Tea.  To make this special, we are having entertainment, so please invite your friends.

      Cost is $20.00. For more information, please contact Spencer UMC at 412-881-4000.  RSVP by Friday, November 27.

    • This Week November 22 – 28

      Sunday, November 22  

      Hill Top United Methodist Church

      Grand Re-opening of the newly restored building

      THIS WILL BE THE ONLY SERVICE ACROSS THE SOUTH HILLS PARTNERSHIP!

      You are invited to help fill the chancel with non-perishables for the local food bank that serves Allentown and the surrounding neighborhoods.

      Parking – There will be parking across the street at Barry Funeral Home; at the city lot a block away (no need to pay on Sundays) and on the surface streets.  Please make every effort to carpool.

      • Worship and Thanksgiving Celebrating the Glory of God
        • 631 E. Warrington Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15210
      • 9:00 am – Tours of the building
      • 10:15 am – Rehearsal for anyone wanting to be a part of a choir for that day, under the direction of Peg Bowman and Bill Davidson
      • 11:00 am – Praise, Worship Service and Thanksgiving
      • After Service – A light luncheon to follow

      MISSION OPPORTUNITIES

      • Bring a non-perishable donation for the local food bank that serves Allentown and the surrounding neighborhoods.
      • 1pm – 3pm – Youth Group at Spencer UMC (117 Spencer Ave Pittsburgh, PA 15227)
        • All Youth from 6th grade on up are invited.
        • Please invite any youth you know to come out and join us.
        • Any questions or concerns please contact Pastor Matt Price at 412-532-6157.

      Monday, November 23

      • N A
        • 6:00 pm – Fellowship
        • 7:00 pm – Meeting

      Wednesday, November 25

      • 7:00 am – Men’s Fellowship with Pastor Matt at Fairhaven UMC

      Thursday, November 26

      • HAPPY THANKSGIVING
      • No BEYOND Service this week

      FUTURE DATES

      November 28 – Decorate the Church for Christmas

      November 29 -8:15 am Trustees Meeting

      November 29 – Be the “son”shine in someone’s life

      November 29 – First Sunday of Advent with Communion

      December 2 – 6:30 pm Prayer Service at Hill Top UMC

      December 3 – 6:15 pm BEYOND Casual Worship at Spencer UMC

      December 5 – First Food and Friends

      December 6 – Poinsettia orders due

      December 6 – 8:15 am – Administrative Council Meeting

      December 6 – Blessing Bag Item Collection

      December 6 – Worship Service with Communion

      December 9 – 6:30 pm Prayer Service at Hill Top UMC

      December 10 – 6:15 pm BEYOND Casual Worship at Spencer UMC

      December 13 – Collection of non- perishable food and paper products for Carrick Food Pantry

      December 14 – 12 Noon Methodames Meeting

      December 15 – 7:00 pm Women’s Club of Overbrook

      December 16 – 6:30 pm Prayer Service at Hill Top UMC

      December 17 – 6:15 pm BEYOND Casual Worship at Spencer UMC

      December 20 – Collection for food and clothing for Washington City Mission

      December 23 – 6:30 pm Prayer Service at Hill Top UMC

      December 24 – 11:00 pm – Christmas Eve Candlelight Service with Communion

      December 25 – MERRY CHRISTMAS

      December 27 – 8:15 am Trustee Meeting

      December 30 – 6:30 pm Prayer Service at Hill Top UMC

      February 1 – 7:00 pm – SHP Quarterly Meeting at Hill Top UMC

      May 2 – 7:00 pm – SHP Qarterly Meeting at Crafton UMC

    • God’s Grace

      Sunday Sermon by Peg Bowman