Bulletin:

Announcements for July 27, 2008

WELCOME TO ST. PAUL'S
St. Paul's opens our doors and our hearts to guests who choose to participate in the life, worship, and work of our church. If we can be of help to you in any way, please call us at 412.486.7006.

SUMMER WORSHIP SCHEDULE
Saturday
6:00 p.m. - Wesley Hall
Sunday
8:30 a.m. - Chapel in the Woods
8:30 a.m. - Methodist Mass (Sanctuary)
10:00 a.m. - Sanctuary

SUMMER GREETERS
The summer schedule for greeters is posted on the bulletin board by the mailboxes. Please take a minute to sign up to greet one Sunday this summer. Thanks you.

TIE A KNOT AND SAY A PRAYER
Please stop in the Chapel and say a prayer as you tie a knot on the quilts on display. These quilts are provided by our Prayers & Squares Ministry for individuals who are in need of prayer. Their names and concerns are listed above the quilts. If you would like more information about this ministry or would like to sponsor a quilt for an individual, quilt request forms are available at the Communication Centers.

ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS
The Summer Adult Class meets Sunday mornings at 11:15 in the New Horizons Room. Pastor Bruce Gascoine leads this study of the book of James. All are welcome.

MARKET PLACE OPEN JULY 27
Stop by the tables under the tree at the Sanctuary entrance to purchase or place an order for "Great Experiment" creations. We look forward to hearing in the fall how people have multiplied their "talents." Our next Market Day is August 24.

MOM'S PLAYGROUP
Monday, July 28 - 10:00 a.m.
If you have an infant or toddler three years old or younger, you're invited to join us in the Susanna Wesley Room on Monday. Bring a small bag of toys. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Allison Radi-Vaupel.

DROP-IN CHILD CARE
Please note the last day for St. Paul's drop-in Child Care is Friday, August 1. The center will be closed August 4 through August 22. The fall opening day is Monday, August 25. Registration forms are available from the Child Care office.

CARE TEAM PICNIC
Thursday, July 31 at 6:00 p.m.
Home of Annette Locke
Please note there will be no meeting on July 24.

QUARTERLY STATEMENTS
During the next couple of weeks, quarterly statements will show up in your church mailbox. If there are any questions concerning your statement, please contact Bob Milavec either by telephone or by leaving your inquiry in Bob's mailbox.

CANDLELIGHT REMEMBRANCE SERVICE
August 14 - 7 p.m.
Companion animals enrich our lives in so many ways, and anyone who has lost a beloved pet has experienced the sadness and emptiness that accompanies that loss. Animal Friends offers a monthly Candlelight Remembrance Service. Please join us for a very special August service to be held in the Prayer Garden of Frances May-Burke. Rev. Bruce Gascoine and/or Dr. Ron Hoellein will be leading the service. All are invited to remain afterward for discussion. Reservations are necessary. Contact Ann Cadman at acadman@thinkingoutsidethecage.org.

SENIOR TRIP: JUST DUCKY TOURS
Monday, August 11 - Cost: $19
We have 20 seats reserved for the August 11 outing. The deadline for signup is August 6. We will meet at 9 a.m. at the church to carpool to Station Square. Please call the Church Office or sign up at the Communication Center as soon as possible. Thank you.

BUS RIDES FOR SENIORS COORDINATOR NEEDED
NHSSI has offered bus rides from retirement centers to Sunday services at St. Paul's since January 2006. The coordination of the program has been done by NHSSI staff. NHSSI is a non-profit group reaching out to all denominations. Since riders are primarily from St. Paul's, we are seeking a St. Paul's member to take over the program. The procedures are documented and straightforward. This service means so much to the riders, so please prayerfully consider stepping up and using your talents to help provide this worthy service. Please call Kathy Belcastro in the Church Office for additional details.

LEADERS NEEDED
The Music Ministry is currently recruiting leaders to help with our Children's Choir program this fall. Rehearsal times and schedules are flexible and will be based upon the availability of leaders, children, and on current children's programming. If you are interested in helping us give a "new look and sound" to our Children's Choirs, please contact Tom Taylor (ttaylor@stpaulsumc.com or 412.486.7006).

PATHWAYS MATERIALS NEEDED
Ministry leaders are reminded to send information for fall and winter ministries to Faith no later than August 6.

ROOM REQUESTS AND MEETING DATES
Room requests for fall/winter events need to be turned in to Penny in the Church Office to reserve room use. Please fill out a pink event registration form at the Communication Centers and also advise Penny of changes in committee chairpersons/phone numbers so we can update our records. Thank you.

GARDEN HELP NEEDED
If you would like to help tend the gardens around the church (weed and water), please sign up in the Communication Center. NOTE: We now have two hoses available.

NHCO COLLECTING SCHOOL SUPPLIES
North Hills Community Outreach is collecting new backpacks and school supplies for distribution to low-income children in grades K-12. Items needed include backpacks, pencils, rulers, scissors, crayons, markers, notebooks, and folders. Please drop off donations in the Ministry Center.

FOOD PANTRY
July Items - Pasta (1 lb. box) and Spaghetti Sauce --- August items - canned fruit and applesauce
Toilet paper, toothpaste, shampoo and bar soap are always needed and appreciated. Please place donations in the wheelbarrow in CLC entryway or Ministry Center. Thank you for your support!

FAITH IN ACTION VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Volunteers are needed to provide nonmedical assistance (rides to the doctor, grocery shopping, friendly visits, etc.) to senior citizens. Training will be August 12, 9:30 a.m., at North Hills Community Outreach's Millvale location. For more information, call Cathy.

GROCERY CERTIFICATES
Cards/certificates for Giant Eagle and Shoppers' Choice are available following worship (at entrance to the Chapel in the Woods service and in the Ministry Center after 10 a.m. service). They are also available at the Church Office weekdays. Use the same as cash; St. Paul's receives five cents per dollar purchased. Thank you for your support of our F.A.C.E. Fund (for Furniture And Church Equipment).

PAPER RECYCLING
If the bin in the lot near North Hills Community Outreach Center is full, there is another in the lower parking lot near the Preschool/Child Care entrance. Please do not leave bags on the ground if the bin is full. REMEMBER: WE DO NOT RECYCLE PHONE BOOKS. Thank you for recycling your paper and magazines with us. Your donations help the environment and help St. Paul's earn money towards our Children's Ministries, Mission Share, and NHCO.