Bulletin:

Announcements for July 25, 2010

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
Our summer worship schedule has begun (through September 5).
Saturday
6:00 p.m. - Wesley Hall - moves to George Crooks Dining Area June 26
Sunday
8:45 a.m. - Chapel in the Woods
8:45 a.m. - Sanctuary (Methodist Mass)
10:00 a.m. - Sanctuary

PRAYER QUILTS IN CHAPEL
Some Individuals on our prayer list have a prayer quilt hanging in the Chapel. Please stop in and tie a knot on the quilt as you say a prayer for them. Quilts are provided by our Prayers & Squares Ministry. More information about this ministry and quilt request forms are available at the Communication Centers.

FOLLOW THE MISSION TRIP
When possible Faith and Natalie Geer are posting information about their mission trip to Zimbabwe on our website. Thanks for keeping them in your prayers.

TRIP TO MISSION BARN, NEW CASTLE, PA
St. Paul's Mission Team is planning a trip to the United Methodist "Mission Barn" located about one hour north of Pittsburgh, near New Castle, PA. The Mission Barn is where all of the Health Kits and other UMCOR kits are collected, sorted, and prepared for shipment. We will be sorting and packing kits. All adults and children ages 12 and up (with an adult) are welcome to join us. We will meet at the church on Monday, August 2 at 9:00 a.m.; carpool to New Castle; and return to St. Paul's in the afternoon. If interested, please contact Sue English at hsgjenglish@yahoo.com.

CHILDREN WELCOME IN WORSHIP
Children are welcome to remain in worship. If you choose, a nursery for infants through two-year-olds is located in the lower level of the Christian Life Center. Ushers can direct you. Children 3 years of age to Kindergarten are invited to attend Children's Church. Parents, please drop off your children in CLC Red 1 prior to the 8:45 service. At the 10:00 service, children will depart for Children's Church following the Children's Message.

DROP-IN CHILD CARE ON SUMMER SCHEDULE
St. Paul's Drop-In Child Care is a state-licensed facility providing a happy, safe environment for each child entrusted to our care. During the month of July we are open Tuesday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. We are closed August 2-25 and will reopen on Thursday, August 26 with extended hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for a trial period during the fall. Registration packets for the fall are now available at the Child Care area and the Church Office.

SECURITY SYSTEM TO BE INSTALLED IN CHILDREN'S AREA
During August a new security system will be installed for the doors leading to the Children's Ministry Area. Families using the Drop-In Child Care, Kidz Korner, and Preschool will be issued a key fob that will permit them entry to the building during their program hours. The doors will be unlocked during Sunday morning ministries.

BE A BARNABAS FOR A COLLEGE STUDENT
It's that time of year again for young adults to head off to college. The Barnabas ministry provides a secret pal for interested students in their first year of college/military. This secret pal sends small gifts, notes, and cards throughout the year. If you are interested in supporting one of these young persons or need more information, please call Jacque Lang in the Church Office at 412.486.7006.

NHCO COLLECTING SCHOOL SUPPLIES
Through July 31, 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 (large ones for older kids are especially needed), pencils, rulers, scissors, crayons, markers, notebooks, and folders. Please place donations in the Ministry Center.

REQUEST FOR E-MAILS
As a result of the surveys compiled in June, we found most of the congregation uses e-mail. We will be using this form of communication to send reminders, updates, and other information. Please send your e-mail address to jlang@stpaulsumc.com or update one we may already have on file. Cards will be available in the Communication Centers if you prefer to write it (please print clearly). For those not using e-mail, we use phone tree messaging as well as printed material. Thank you for your attention to this request.

GARDENS NEED TLC!
If you would like to help weed and water our gardens, please sign up in the Communication Center for a week of care. Hoses are near the Sanctuary entrance and George Crooks Dining Area door. Please feel free to come any time to weed.

YOUTH MUSIC & WORSHIP SPECIALIST SOUGHT
The specialist will recruit middle and high school students to use their musical talents and train them to lead worship through music. Position is part-time (10-12 hours/week plus several retreat weekends per year). Complete details are available on youth ministry bulletin board and our website: stpaulsumc.com. Send resumes to fgeer@stpaulsumc.com by August 9.

SUMMER CLASSES
TAI CHI
Tuesdays through August 24 at 11:30 a.m.
Thursdays through August 26 at 11:30 a.m.
YOGA
Mondays at 11:00 a.m. through July 26
Mondays: July 26 - Aug. 30 at 7:30 p.m. (Yoga Nidra)
Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. through August 26

METHODIST NIGHTS AT PIRATES GAMES
Enjoy a night at PNC Park with hundreds of United Methodists from across Western PA. Discounted tickets for the Pirates vs. Cincinnati on Aug. 4, 2010 are available. For tickets and details go to www.wpaumc.org/news/detail/109.

FOOD PANTRY NEEDS
North Hills Community Outreach's Food Pantry needs for July are pasta (1 lb.) and spaghetti sauce. In addition, toilet paper, toothpaste, shampoo, and bar soap are always needed and appreciated. Please place your donations in the shopping cart in the Ministry Center or the wheelbarrow in the CLC entryway. Thank you for your support of our neighbors in need!

GROCERY CERTIFICATES
Cards/certificates for Giant Eagle and Shoppers' Choice are available at the entrance to the Chapel in the Woods after the 8:45 service, in the Ministry Center following 10:00 a.m. worship, and at the Church Office weekdays (except Monday of this week-closed for the holiday). Use the same as cash; St. Paul's receives five cents per dollar purchased. Proceeds support our F.A.C.E. (Furniture And Church Equipment) Fund.

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. PLEASE NOTE: WE DO NOT RECYCLE PHONE BOOKS OR CARDBOARD. 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.