On Wednesday, December 2, at 6:30 pm, we’re kicking off a midweek prayer service in the freshly re-modeled sanctuary of Hill Top UMC (631 E Warrington Ave, 15210). Ever since the devastating fire in 2014, the Hill Top congregation has been outside of their building.Now, as they re-enter their worship space, let’s join together to transform that new building into a house of prayer for all people!
There are few acts as basic to the Christian life as prayer. In fact, it’s been said that the best way to gauge the vitality of a church is to look at the place of prayer in that church’s life. When John Wesley began the Methodist revival so long ago, he received strength to change the world from weekly and at times daily services of prayer and Holy Communion.
In this new beginning for the Hill Top Church, then, we seek to base our life together on prayer, opening ourselves to the Holy Spirit’s presence and guidance.The midweek prayer service will meet weekly, with healing prayer and anointing offered the first Wednesday of every month, including in our kick-off service on Dec. 2nd. All are welcome, and we hope you’ll join us as we seek revival of our spirits and encounters with our God. This Advent, why not prepare yourself to celebrate Jesus’ birth in a manger once more by making room for Him in your heart through prayer? Please contact Pastor Matt for more details at (412) 532-6157 or [email protected].
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
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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
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
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