ALBRIGHT UNITED METHODIST CHURCHRev. Steven Lamb, Pastor Home phone 724-628-6772 Office phone 724-628-7130

Cell phone: 724-372-1453; Email address: blamb@zoominternet.netChurch Email: albrightumc1626@gmail.com Sunday school 9:30; Worship service 10:45

Administrative Assistant, Elsie Beal Organist, Jeanne Meyers Choir director, Donna FosbrinkCustodian, D. Glenn Siple Church treasurer, Randy Fisher

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July 2 - VBS PROGRAM 9 - Beverly Lamb16 - Jessica Tony23 - Shelley Mattis30 - Ricky Tressler

ACOLYTES - June 4 - Cohen Groh & Trinity Hatfield11 - Jayden Groh & Khyler Tony18 - Madelynn Johnson & Gabby Miller25 - Kylie Groh & Nathan Miller

July 2 - VBS PROGRAM 9 - David Groh & Emma Karfelt16 - Trinity Hatfield & Ean Johnson23 - Maycee & Kenadee Whipkey30 - Lauren Porterfield & Madelynn Johnson

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WEDNESDAY BIBLE STUDYMorning Bible study 9:00 a.m. EVERYONE WELCOME!! CHURCH COUNCILWill meet Tuesday, September 19 at 7:00 in the dining hall. Anyone is welcome to attend.

UshersHead Usher, Glenn Siple

JUNE: Randy Fisher, Ken Urbach, Myra Holden, Donna Fosbrink JULY: Dave Mattis, Shelley Mattis, Linda Burnworth, Karen Stimmell If you are interested in being an usher, please contact Glenn Siple at 724-415-8186

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Altar FlowersJune 4: (1) Bob & Gayle M. (1) Connie Work 11: Snyder children & grandchildren 18: Dorman & Kay Jacobs 25: (1) Bill & Eve S.; (1) Elsie & Gene B.July 2: (1) Barry Lincoln; (1) Sis & Ron Cole 9: (1) Joan Bates & fam.; (1) Randy Fisher Sr. 16: (1) Bill & Karen Stimmell; (1) Mary Tressler 23: (1) Fuchs family; (1) Dave Groh 30: (1) Ken & Merna U.; (1) Dolores CobertOPEN VASE: Sept. 17, Dec. 10 To reserve one, call Shelley Mattis.Cost is $12.50 per vase; $25.00 both. Please pay on or near the Sunday you are scheduled.

TO MAKE ANY CHANGES Call Shelley Mattis at 724-323-6822

SUN. BIBLE SCHOOL -Children’s church Coordinator: Glennda Groh

GROUP 1: Jessica Tony, Linda LeonardGROUP 2: Sherry Grote, Linda BurnworthGROUP 3: Joni Snyder, Shelley Mattis GROUP 4: Glennda Groh, Mandy LynnGROUP 5: Brittany & Shawn Shroyer, Kathy Nebraski June 4: #4; 11: #5; 18: #1; 25: #2July 2: VBS Prog.; 9: #3; 16: #4; 23: #5; 30: #1EVERYONE over age 18 in leadership positions MUST have clearances on file in the office.

Women’s News KATIE DIDS CIRCLEMEMBERS: Marilyn Banks, Kay Jacobs, Janet Raupach, Sis Cole, Jean Rahl, Colleen Grindle, Pat Ward, Mariloyd McClintock, Joyce Raupach, Gayle Martin, Debra Murray, Linda Burnworth, Linda Leonard, Shelley Mattis, Phyllis KimmelWe have for sale the Streakfree Microfiber cloths. They are $5 each. Stop by the church office to get them.

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OMEGA ALPHA CIRCLEMEMBERS: Mardell Fullem, Elsie Beal, Merna Urbach, Elaine Snyder, Kathy Nebraski, Mildred Flair, Elaine Fosbrink, Donna Fosbrink, Bernie Winemiller, Tina Hudec, Jackie Bartholomai

LAYETTES FOR BABIESWe will once again be making layettes for babies in need. We are asking you to donate items to help us make them. ITEMS NEEDED FOR EACH LAYETTE: 12 Diapers, 2 onesies,1 bib, 2 receiving blankets, 1 heavy blanket (crocheted or knitted also acceptable), 2 socks or booties, 2 sleepers, 1 sweater set CAMPBELL SOUP LABELSWe only need the UPC symbol & picture beside it off of the labels. Bring entire label if you wish & we will take what we need. These benefit the Ruth M. Smith Center in Sheffield.

RADA CUTLERY, ETC. We have books available for your orders of cutlery & other items (such as soup mixes, dips, etc.) from the Rada Co. We will meet on Monday, September 11 at 4:00.

UNITED METHODIST WOMENMother/Daughter dinner was a huge success. We had 72 reservations with 67 attending. Everyone enjoyed the food and the program presented by the Mon Valley Cloggers.

Our 2 circles will again meet Tuesday, October 10 at 6:00 for Thank Offering program.

Calling All Men Men’s BreakfastsWe will not meet in June, July, or August. We will meet on Saturday, September 16 at 8:30 a.m. ALL MEN are invited to join us. If you want to help cook, come at 7:30. Come and bring other men with you!!

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LAYETTES FOR NEWBORNS - A new ministry through Connellsville Area Community Ministries

* What started 30 years ago as Layettes for Newborns has expanded to become KidCareMinistries* KidCare works with local organizations and agencies to meet the needs of the children in our local communities!* Local volunteers work together to represent the hope and love of our Savior Jesus Christ!

Since beginning 30 years ago, the Layettes for Newborns has distributed over 3,900 Layettes and we are still counting!!

WE PROVIDE* Layettes for Newborns - sleepers, blankets, bibs, onesies, diapers, socks or booties* Emergency Kits for Kids (3 months to 2 years)Outfits, pajamas, blankets, underwear* Other Available Emergency Items Car seats, Pack N Plays, Diapers, Hygiene Essentials, High Chairs, Seasonal clothing HOW TO GET INVOLVED* Individual volunteer hours at CACM* Individual or Group monetary and supply donations designated to KidCare Ministries.

If you would like to volunteer with helping to assemble any of these kits, please call Connellsville Area Community Ministries at 724-626-1120 or on the web at www.connmin.org £££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££ Women’s Retreat at Camp AlleghenyAugust 25-27 beginning at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Speaker is singer/songwriter, Julie Nevel. It is a good experience to be with other Christian women for the weekend. Cost is $99 for the weekend, if paid by August 1. If you are interested, see Elsie Beal to get a reservation form and other information. £££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££

CHANCEL CHOIR We hope you will join us in the fall!! Donna Fosbrink, Director. We will have special music on Sundays during the summer.

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T.O.P.S. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)Group #1463 meets at Albright each Monday at 10amGroup #1073 meets at Albright each Monday at 5 pm

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FOOD PANTRYThanks to those who bring food to the church for our local food pantry. Any non-perishable food items and toiletry items are appreciated.

ALUMINUM RECYCLEDThanks to those who continue to bring aluminum to the church to be recycled to help with expenses.

FATHER’S DAY Sun., June 18: We will be having a PICNIC after church that morning. This is in honor of ALL MEN of the church. Please bring a covered dish to share and join us. We also ask the LADIES of the church to come and SING something special during morning worship. Gentlemen - Come and enjoy!

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ST. ANDREW VOLUNTEERSMEMBERS ARE: Glenn & Shelly Siple, Sherry Grote, Elaine Fosbrink, Kay Jacobs, Polly Basinger, Charolette Davidson, Gayle Martin Other volunteers are always appreciated. STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL We had our strawberry festival on Saturday, June 3 at 3:00-6:00. We made $626 for the trustee fund.

WE WILL NOT BE HAVING ANY MORE OF TRASH’N’TREASURE SALES. If you have items you would like to donate, we suggest you donate those items to Connellsville Area Community Ministries.

We always have the heavy dishcloths for sale $2 each. Thanks to those who always support our fundraisers.

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TEA TIMEJune 7 & July 5. A fellowship ministry on Wednesdays from 11:00-1:00. A short devotion followed by tea and crumpets, adult coloring, games, cards, or just plain fellowship.

EVERYONE IS WELCOME!!

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55 & OVER THURSDAY LUNCHEON MEN & WOMEN WELCOMEJune 29: Menu The Lambs are planning meatloaf & other items. We will have dessert & beverage. July 27: Menu will be announced later. We will have dessert & beverage.We need someone to cook & serve for July. If you are willing to volunteer, please contact Gayle ASAP. This is meant as a time of fellowship, so invite your friends. Join us between the hours of 11:00-1:00. It is open to the public. Anyone may come. Give a donation if you can. Gayle Martin is coordinator of these lunches.

£££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££ POTLUCK DINNERSMonths with a 5th Sunday - we have a potluck dinner after church. Next one is July 30. Bring a covered dish of your choice to share. Come and enjoy the fellowship.

Deepest Sympathy to family & friends of:

Samuel Wilson, 87, who passed away unexpectedly on April 19. He was a grandfather of Jessica Tony.

Andrew McLaughlin, 27, who died in a tragic accident on April 30. He is survived by his parents, grandparents. He was predeceased by his brother, Matthew.

PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR MILITARYNavy: Brennen (& Lillian) Tressler - 1535 Laurel Grove Dr. Unit 2 - Chula Vista, CA 91915Army: SSGT Kyle (& Jasmin) Coughenour – 253 Legends Dr. - Raeford, NC 28376 Marines: LCPL Richard K. (& Casey) Strother - 4248 Fiesta Way #3 - Oceanside, CA 92057

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Saturday Morning Special We want to thank everyone who helped in any way with this ministry this year. We appreciate the donations of food & cash to help with expenses. We look forward to beginning another exciting year in September for people with special needs.

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HISTORY OF Saturday Morning Special In the mid 70’s the pastor saw a need for a ministry for people of all ages with special needs. This ministry has continued for 40 years at Albright United Methodist Church in South Connellsville, Pa. There have been several leadership teams that have kept it going all these years. Many people have volunteered their time to help those who attend. They are here around 2 hours. They sing songs, have a storytime and prayer. Then they do a craft that is followed by a meal provided for them by the church. They meet the first and third Saturday September through December and February through May. People come from group homes and individuals living with family also attend. At the last gathering in May they do a variety of things in addition to the regular routine. They play games (with prizes) outside if weather permits. They are a happy group of people who appreciate every little thing we do for them. The Sunday after their last gathering, they are our special guests in the Sunday morning worship service. They sing a few songs which everyone enjoys. This service is followed by a meal in the church dining hall. On Sunday, May 21, 2017 we celebrated the 40th anniversary of this special ministry.

PRAYER CONCERNSTom McMurray Stephanie Mattis Yara Marsh Gloria McMurray Diana LaPosta Elizabeth Anderson Tina Hiltabidel Merna Urbach

Barb Stuart Rose & John Koziel Misty Lowry Dorman Jacobs Jim & Lila Yauger Evelyn Lane Winnie DavisLinda Thompson Harry McClelland Reann Berger Dick & Patty Goodwin

Jessica & Justine Obney Ian Sage Bev & Charles Garlick Joyce Doppelheuer Tammy Hay Wanda Donner

Sean Ganoe Irma O’Neal David Stuart Carolyn Means Jane Barnhart Anna K. Brown Martha Sheets Andrew Mattis Ralph & Dawna Prinkey Jean BohnaRosina Corvin Conner Bell Janet Malago Edward Wilson

Rodd & Judy LoughBrittany WashburnRobin & Amanda Kennison Nancy Cowan Ryan & Nancy Morrow Becky Bloom Judy Zitney Maddy Bartholomai Fred & Carol McCloy Susan St. Clair Charolette DavidsonMatthew Huff Earl Filler Tom Dolde family Charles Firestone family Amanda Pletcher family Clifford Walters family All government leaders Unspoken requests Those traveling Pastor Steve & Bev Lamb & family OUR HOMEBOUND PERSONS as listed below Bishop Moore-Koikoi Rev. William Blair Rev. Robert Zilhaver Those battling drug addiction ALL Military Personnel Praise for answered prayers

OUR HOMEBOUND PERSONSPlease remember these persons in prayer and send them a card or note to let them know you are thinking of them. Patty Albright - 3658 St. Rte. 31 - Donegal, Pa. 15628Bob Beatty - 1914 S. Pittsburgh St. - S.ConnellsvilleDolores Cobert - 1211 County Home Rd. Apt. 21 - Greensburg, Pa. 15601Jim & Sue Corvin - 1922 S. Pittsburgh St. - S.C’villeMardell Fullem - 1508 S. Pittsburgh St. - S.C’villeBarb George - 738 Garden St. - ConnellsvilleSherrill Goodwin - 604 Hardy Hill Rd. - Dunbar 15431Chuck Hall - 410 Terrace Dr. - Uniontown 15401Patty Karfelt - c/o Ron Karfelt - 215 Que vista Dr. East - Horseheads, NY 14845Dolly King - 1916 S. Pittsburgh St. - S. ConnellsvilleShirley Mathias - 1512 Chestnut St. - S. ConnellsvilleShirley McElhaney - 1923 Second St. - S. ConnellsvilleEd Miller & Dorene Provance - 123 Runaround Rd.-DunbarPriscilla Miller - 1226 Vine St. - ConnellsvilleJack Mundorff - 1318 Walnut St. - S. ConnellsvilleWill & Joyce Raupach - 505 Davidson Ave. - ConnellsvilleCharles & Esther Riser - 2112 S. Pittsburgh St. -S.C’villeRose Tressler - 1336 Banning Ave. - Connellsville

From The Pastor’s DeskAs I write this letter today I am overwhelmed at the negative news that has been broadcasted of late. International tensions over Syria and North Korea; national and political divisions over boarder security and human rights; the murder of a defenseless senior citizen in Cleveland and the racially charged killings in California;

and even tension in our own community, at our school and at the borough building. I shake my head and wonder those words of Rodney King, “Why can’t we all just get along?” I sometimes get on my wife’s Facebook account and scroll through some of the articles and post that people put on. There is an awful lot of spiritual messages being sent. A lot of people letting others know that they stand with Jesus. And the next day I’ll read other post that are racially insensitive, or just downright nasty in nature. And some of it coming from the same people! The Scriptures tell us to take a good accounting of our lives and to measure them up to the life that God calls all of us to live. Paul writes to the Colossians, “Put to death, therefore, whatever in you is earthly: fornication, impurity, passion, evil desire, and greed (which is idolatry)” (Col. 3:5). Yet goes on to write, “As God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience. Bear with one another and, if anyone has complaint against another, forgive each other; just as the Lord has forgiven you, so you must forgive one another…”(Col. 3:12-13). With so much that is negative in the world. And so much around us calling us to turn our backs on the commandments to love God and one another. And with so much tendency to choose the world and sin, why can’t we just take a moment and look for the good that is around us. What is it that causes us to turn toward the negative, the impure the imperfections of others and exploit them? For what? Where is it that I can find the good in others? I need to realize the imperfect in me first. It starts with the fellow I see in the mirror every day. And then, do everything I can to be sure I live as a follower of Jesus Christ. I know I stumble, but not as often as I once did. And when I look at others, I need to realize they are on a journey as well, some are yet to find the path, and some are walking right next to the Lord. The best as I can do is to use the gift of God’s grace to help others on their way and remember that they will have their stumbling times as well. There will always be negative news to broadcast and print. People will still put post on Facebook that will make me cringe. But, when we choose to follow Jesus, we can see others as God sees them. Imperfect yet loved. And that will make us all a little better.

See ya Sunday,

Pastor SteveHappy Birthday - June

1 - Dennis Taylor Jr., Jerry Strother 2 - Victoria Lamb 3 - Melissa Reed, Jared Jacobs, Pat Ward 5 - Tim Bates 7 - Mark Snyder 8 - Zackary Martin 10 - Mark Flair 12 - Dustin Murray 14 - Lisa Evans

15 - Debra Murray, Bev Gross 17 - Morgan Wiltrout 18 - Mark Ward, Pastor Tate Fulton, Tanner Barko 21 - James Skilone 22 - Jayden Groh, Bev Lamb, David Lynn 23 - Jamie C. Mathias, Ava McClean, Paige Grabiak, Sandy McClelland 26 - Aubree McClean, Aubrey Olexa 27 - Ryan Strother 28 - Randy Fisher 29 - Robert A. Bradley 30 - Kathy Younkin

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Best Wishes toKenny & Maria (Hiltabidel) Callahan who were united in holy matrimony on May 13 with Rev. Steven Lamb officiating.

Happy Birthday - July 1 - Ean Johnson 2 - Glennis Keefer, Amaria Robinson 4 - Patty Karfelt, Marian Jaynes

8 - Ethan Rice, Michael Lamb 12 - Gary Armstrong, Steve Karfelt 13 - Norman Blanish 14 - Will Raupach 15 - James Garlick 16 - Don Clawson Jr., Barry Lincoln, Louise Ringer 17 - Rebecca Lamb 18 - Ed Milles, Kilee Robinson 19 - James Porterfield 20 - Iasiah Marsh 21 - Dave Groh, Lisa Soliday, Allie Cole 22 - Rev. Marvin Watson 24 - Kyle Coughenour, Chuck Hall 25 - Bobby Ringer 28 - Brenton Tony 30 - Dr. Tom St.Clair

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FAITH NIGHT AT PNC PARKThe 5th Annual Faith Night will be held on Thursday, August 17, 2017. Enjoy discounted tickets for the Pirates-Cardinals game at 7:05 pm and stay after the game to hear from Manager Clint Hurdle and many more Pirates Players and Coaches discuss how faith has impacted their lives, both on and off the field. The Faith Night presentation will last approximately 45 minutes. Early bird pricing for groups of 15 or more. Contact Chad Glover at (412) 325-4756 or chad.glover@pirates.com or Ryan Vizzini at (412) 325-4777 or ryan.vizzini@pirates.com.

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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL June 26-30 at 6:30-8:30 p.m. Glennda Groh will be director. We NEED donations to help with the expenses. Materials were ordered when she got a discount. Anything you could donate would be greatly appreciated. Just make checks out to Albright Church and mark it for V.B.S. 2017. Picture will be Wednesday. Picnic will be Friday.We will be asking for food donations for our local food pantry as a Mission Project. We also will be collecting new socks of all sizes.We also need volunteers to teach & serve. Please let Glennda know as soon as possible if you can help.

Thank YouThank you to those who are faithful to come and assemble the newsletters, and do various other things around the church office. You are truly appreciated.

Many thanks for your donation of $100 on March 21. Your donation will help CACM continue to be an advocate for those in need from the Connellsville area. Here’s an example of how CACM serves as an advocate: Recently we were made aware of an 80 year old, partially-blind man who was a victim of an unscrupulous landlord. He was restricted to one room with no refrigerator and only a microwave to prepare food. He was robbed and mistreated. CACM was able to help him move into safe housing and worked through an agency to help him with healthcare, recreation and transportation. Because of faithful donors like you, we can meet needs of individuals & families who come to us for help. Thank you for your support and may God’s blessings be on you. Chip Rowan, Executive director Connellsville Area Community Ministries

Many thanks to those who helped with the dinners the last week in April for the V.I.M. workers. Thanks to those who donated food for the dinners. Your help is always appreciated. Glenn & Shelly

Thank you very much to the youth of Albright who put flags on veterans graves for Memorial Day. Your help is always appreciated. Glenn & VFW

I would like to thank all the folks who sent me cards when I hurt my foot. It was so nice to know how much everyone was to care. God bless everyone. Sherrill Goodwin

Thanks to the youth for a wonderful dinner and an enjoyable Price Is Right program. Everyone who attended had a wonderful time.

I want to thank my church family for all the thoughts, prayers, cards, and monetary gifts during my surgeries in February, March, and April. I will be starting physical therapy on Mya 15th and I’ll be going 3 times a week for 4 weeks. I will be returning to work on June 5. I appreciate each and every prayer, and for Pastor Steve visiting me at the hospital. I’m very lucky to belong to Albright United Methodist Church, you all are a great group of people. Thanks again, Vicki StimmellThank You very much to Pastor Steve for remembering me on Administrative Assistant/Secretary’s Day. The flowers are beautiful and the stand is great. God bless you always. Elsie Beal

Dear church family; Thank you all so much for all the birthday cards you sent me. It cheered me up! The years are going by so fast. Each of you are a blessing to me. God bless you all. Sherrill Goodwin

I want to thank all my church family for remembering my birthday. Thanks for cards, texts, gifts & the cake. Thanks for being my church family. Elaine Fosbrink

A Special Thank You We would like to thank Pastor Steve for the wonderful words that he spoke at the dedication of Sheila’s grave marker. He spoke so kindly of her and it made a bittersweet day better. It was also Palm Sunday and a beautiful sunny day. We launched a huge bundle of purple balloons and we think we heard Sheila giggling with excitement and covering her rosy red face with her hands! This was the final step in putting her to rest. We sure do miss her. We would also like to thank Bev for all of the hard work that went into getting Tee shirt orders in Sheila’s memory as a fundraiser for the Saturday Morning Special.

Sheila certainly loved her friends. We all miss her tremendously, but her legacy lives on in the kind things that people do in her memory and for our family left behind to live our lives without her, with the assurance that we will see her again one day and, oh, what a day that will be!! And we cannot forget Elsie! Thank you for everything you have done for our family. Thank you for always including Sheila in everything that the junior choir did – even though she was not a “kid” – but a “kid” in her heart and mind. You always made her feel special and never excluded her. We also want to thank Elsie, Donna, Elaine, Denny, Kathy and Kenadee for keeping the Saturday Morning Special going because you knew it would be too hard for our family to deal with right now. We appreciate you all more than you will ever know. Our church is a family --- always there for one another – in good times and in bad.

With Much Love, Dorman & Kay Jacobs and Family

??????????????????????????????????????????????? YOUTH NEWS Congratulations to Kenadee Whipkey who was inducted into the National Honor Society. Bailee Hiles who was promoted to Sergeant Major in the ROTC on May 6. She also

received a medal from the Purple Heart Society.Ryan Huey received the 2017 National College Baseball Association World Series M.V.P. award

Slippery Rock Baseball Club.

HONOR STUDENTS FROM OUR CHURCH:8th grade - High Honors: Emma Johnson7th grade - High Honors: Lindsay Geisler, Emmalee Karfelt, Kenadee Whipkey; Honors: Jared Hough4th grade - Highest Honors: Christian Evans

(Taken from Daily Courier - May 25)

Youth NewsOFFICERS: President - Bailee Hiles Vice President - Carlee Shreve Secretary - Chelsea Bartholomai

We will meet again in the fall. Our annual outing this year: we will be going to indoor waterpark in OhioOUTREACH IN MINISTRY In April we went to the Pittsburgh Food Pantry and helped give food to homeless people. It was an experience that made a lasting impression on all the youth who participated. We also put flags on veterans graves in the area for Memorial Day.

MANY THANKSWe want to thank everyone who supported our dinner and program in May. Your support always means a lot to us. We made about $570 on the dinner.

Please keep us all in your prayers as we work together for ministry and outreach of the youth in our church and in our community. Thanks! Sherry Grote, youth director

Pastor’s Report May 2017“But God said to him, “You fool! This very night your life is being demanded of you. And the things you have prepared, whose will they be?” Luke 12:20 Today I had a wonderful District worship with our, soon to be, new Superintendent, Bob Zillhaver. Bob shared from Luke 12: 13-21 the parable of the Rich Fool. He pointed out in the story how the rich man had gained many possessions. So many he had decided to tear down his barns and build bigger ones to hold them. He was so satisfied with all he had in possession that he was ready to just sit back and live a life of leisure. Not knowing, that that very night he would lose his life. He had stored up treasure for himself, but had nothing to show towards God. Bob pointed out that in this parable, the man spoke only of himself, using the word “I” six times and “me” three times. He did use the word “you”, but only in referring to himself. He was a man standing on an island of his own making, focused only on his task of providing for himself and no other. Too often, we in the church have found ourselves concentrating on ourselves and losing sight of the call of what our ministry should be. Turing our eyes inward only, we become self-centered and begin to believe that what we do is for us alone. We say this is our church and our ministry, even believing that the ministries we may be involved in within the church is sonly ours. But we are fools if we believe this way. This ministry, this church and this calling you have on your life are God’s! All we do is to be for his glory. When we have Saturday Morning Special, it is for God’s glory. When we have a tea time gathering, it is for God’s glory. When we have special music, children’s choir, chancel choir, it’s all for God. When we have fund raisers, give the glory to God. Isn’t it supposed to about him anyway. If we feed thirty VIM workers, is it so we get the at-a-boy at Albright, or is because we have a relationship with the Almighty that compels us to do the greater good? Too many pastors have selfishly caused disarray in the church by pushing their own social agendas that are contrary to the Book of Discipline. And too many congregations have stifled growth among the younger people in our communities by holding on to the status quo of the way we do things around here. Too many “I”’s and “ME’s and not enough about “HE”. We need to see that we are connected to something much larger than ourselves. We are bigger that the walls of the church because God is bigger than the walls of the church. Each of us is his candle shining in the dark places of our world and we all need to recognize that we need to ministry together, supporting one another and reaching beyond our self-made boundaries into the greater ministries that God calls us for.As your pastor, I am making a commitment to become involved in local ministeriam, and to reach out to other pastors for support in my service to God and you. And I encourage all of you to become involved in small group ministries with people that you can build covenant with to help you on your spiritual journey. Be it a Bible study, the tea time, men’s breakfast group, the youth, or UMW, find people to relate with and to grow with. I love being a pastor in God’s church. Whether it be at Albright, Pleasant Hill or in the UMC at large, and I need to remember that it will always be about God more than it will ever be about me or even us.

Let us always move forward so His kingdom may always grow. Pastor Steve

Congratulations to: OUR GRADUATES Bailey Cartwright is graduating from Greensburg Central Catholic with highest honors. She will be attending the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana. Her major will be physics in medicine/pre med. She will be a member of Notre Dame’s Women’s Soccer Team. She has been accepted into the summer program at Notre Dame and will be leaving for college June 16. She is the daughter of Bryan and Barbie Cartwright, sister of Alexandria Cartwright and granddaughter of Scott and Debbie Murray. Jacob Rice is graduating from Connellsville High School with highest honors. He will be attending Malone Christian University in Canton, Ohio. He will have a dual major of accounting and finance with a minor in international business. He will be a member of Malone’s mens Soccer Team. He is the son of Jason and Laurie Rice, brother of Ethan Rice and grandson of Scott and Debbie Murray. Lindsi Snyder Mahokey is graduating from Carlow UIniversity with a Nurse practitioner degree. Her husband, Brian & son, Maddox are proud of wife & mom. Her proud parents are Jack & Joni Snyder. Proud grandparents are Tom & Janice Bailey. Kayelin Snyder is graduating from Westmoreland Community College with a Dental Hygienist degree. Her proud parents are Jack & Joni Snyder. Proud grandparents are Tom & Janice Bailey. Ian Mitchell Arevalo graduated May 6 from Penn State University. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Biobehavioral Health. His future plans after graduation include studying for his MCAT exam and pursuing his paramedic certification. He plans to apply to medical school in the Fall of 2018, specializing in Emergency Medicine. His proud parents are Dr. Alfonso S. Arevalo of Ligonier and Laurie Arevalo of Greensburg. Grandparents are Paul & Myra Holden of Connellsville. Alfonso Jonathan Arevalo, DO is graduating from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in Philadelphia on June 3, 2017. He will be starting his five year Orthopedic Surgery Residency Program at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine on June 21, 2017. His proud parents are Dr. Alfonso S. Arevalo of Ligonier and Laurie Arevalo of Greensburg. Grandparents are Paul & Myra Holden of Connellsville. Cole Anthony Kooser is graduating from Connellsville Area High School. He is the son of Jodi Bartholomai & Donald Kooser Jr.; Brother of Jayden Kooser. Other siblings are Justine & Shane. Grandson of Jackie Bartholomai, Donna & Tom Armstrong and Donald Sr. & Marsha Kooser. Great-grandparents are Donald & Charlotte Holt and Elizabeth Bartholomai. Dominiue Raquel Bartholomai is graduating from Connellsville Area High School. She is the daughter of Bill Bartholomai and Janel Stewart and Step-daughter of Sadie Humphreys. Sister of Chelsea Bartholomai. Other siblings are Madelyn, Morgann, Mia, Sophia & Paisley. Grandparents are Jackie Bartholomai and Robert Stewart. Great-grandparents are Donald & Charlotte Holt and Elizabeth Bartholomai. Accomplishments are: She placed 1st along with her group at SkillsUSA. They will be moving on to the nationals in Louisville, KY. For the last 2 years she achieved Highest Honors. She was student of the month in January; President of SAAD (Students Against Drunk Driving) and a member of the National Honor Society. She is currently employed by Connellsville Dairy Queen. She has been accepted into the nursing program at Penn State, Fayette Campus beginning in the fall. She wishes to continue her education and attain her goal of becoming a Nurse Anesthetist.

Erica Marie Burnworth, daughter of Richard Jr. & Caroline Burnworth of Greenville, Pa. graduated Cum Laude from Slippery Rock University with a degree in Biology. She has been accepted into the doctrine program in Physical Theraphy at Slippery Rock University. She will be attending Redlands University in Redland, California for Summer classes to study a course in how to introduce faith into your medical practice. While in school she belonged to Tri-Beta biology and “CRU - a Christian Organization. In the future she would like to work for the V.A. helping our veterans. In the past she helped several years with Albright VBS. She is granddaughter of Linda Burnworth.We honored graduates on Sunday, June 4 during our morning worship service. We invite ALL graduates to attend this service to honor them.

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1 2 3 PLEASANT HILL UMC is taking orders for 12” subs. They are $6 each and will be made up on Saturday, June 24 & can Strawberry Fest. be picked up here at Albright. Need orders June 11. 3:00-6:00

$6A; $3Ch.June 4 is Pentecost Sunday - wear something red! Clean

strawberriesSandwiches also 6:00 available

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 4 5 6 7 8 9 10Recognition of Bible study 9:00 Annual Conference at Grove City 8th-11th graduates

Creative Kidz graduation 3:00 Tea Time 11-1

LAST DAY to

order Father’s day carnations T.O.P.S. 10 & 5 ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Bible study 9:00

Trinity Sun.

Last Day to order subs from PH T.O.P.S. 10&5 ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Trip to see Jonah PH: Sub Sale Father’s Day in Lancaster

$6 each 12” sub Women Sing leave church 7am

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Picnic

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Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9:00-3:00

Office phone: 724-628-7130 CLOSED July 10-14

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Independence Bible study 9:00 Day VBS Program Tea time 11-1 10:45

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Bible study 9:00

Elsie at Jumonville this week - OFFICE CLOSED

T.O.P.S. 10 & 5

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Ice cream & Aug/Sept

Karaoke 7-9

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Bible study 9:00 55+ luncheon 11:00-1:00 Assemble

newsletter 10:00

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POTLUCK POTLUCK DINNERS dinner after Months with a 5th Sunday - we have a potluck dinner after church church. This one will be

July 30. You may bring whatever you choose to bring.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOLJUNE 26 - 30

6:30-8:30 p.m.Albright U.M. Church - South Connellsville 724-628-7130

Classes for age 3 through 5th grade completed

COME AND BRING YOUR FRIENDSfor this fun-filled week of exciting things to do

MISSION PROJECT THIS YEAR IS“Do Good! Seek peace and go after it!” Psalm 34:14b

God’s heroes have HEART!God’s heroes have COURAGE!God’s heroes have POWER! God’s heroes have WISDOM!God’s heroes have HOPE!

COME! AND MEET FLAME

The Red PandaDirector, Glennda Groh 724-984-2270