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SPECIAL POINTS OF

INTEREST :

May 4th—Communion & Service Fair

May 6th—Trustees Meeting

May 11th—Mother’s Day

May 12th—Session Meeting

May 17th—Church Clean-up

May 17th—Deacons Flower Sale

May 18th—Lighting the Way Luncheon

May 19th-Deacons Meeting

May 23rd & 26th—Office Closed for Memorial Day

INSIDE THIS ISSUE :

PASTOR ’S PAGE 2

SPECIAL SUNDAYS

IN SPRING

3

SUNDAY SCHOOL

NEWS

4

SERMONS ONLINE

INFORMATION

5

PINE SPRINGS CAMP

REGISTRATION

6

CHOIR SCHEDULES 8

VOLUNTEER

SCHEDULE

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CARELIST 11

B IRTHDAY/

ANNIVERSARIES

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MAY 2014

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MCDONALD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

EASTER TO PENTECOST SERMON SERIES

One the Sunday after Easter, we will begin a five-week sermon series called “Spiritual Gifts for an Epic Life.” Together we will explore the spiritual tools that God has blessed us with to thrive right where we are. Our God has specially equipped each of us to do amazing things for his Kingdom. Join us as we explore how God wants us to be in-

volved in ministry that is larger than life itself…that is Epic.

CHURCH CLEANUP DAY ~

SATURDAY , MAY 17TH

Help us make our church buildings look beautiful! Come and join us for a fun day of flower planting, mulch spreading, weeding, raking, and other projects.

Mulch Spreading: Our Trustees are beginning with the spread-

ing of mulch at 8:00 am. Meet in the Trinity Center Parking lot and bring a wheel bar-

row if you are able and a shovel. In addition to those transporting mulch we can also use

volunteers to clear weeds and prepare the beds for the mulch.

Flower Planting: Several ladies have worked together to coordinate a beautiful ar-rangement of flowers to be planted around our churches this year. They will also begin at 8:00 am with preparing beds, fertilizing and planting. Meet at Calvary center to con-nect with our flower planting team.

Deacon Flower Pickup and Sale: If you ordered flowers from the deacons, the flow-ers will be available for pickup along Grant Street on the Trinity lawn starting at 10:00am. There will also be a selection of nice potted outdoor planters for sale.

LIGHTING THE WAY—THANK YOU LUNCHEON

On May 18th we will gather in the fellowship hall of Calvary Center to mark the end of our three year campaign. That Sunday in worship some details will be given regarding the extent of the accomplishments of the campaign and key people will be recognized. This has been a full community effort, and everyone who has been active in our congre-gation for the past three years has contributed to this effort in one way or another. We will have a covered dish dinner with fried chicken and rolls provided. A-M please bring a side dish and N-Z please bring a salad or dessert.

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Days of Anticipation

When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. They saw what

seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them. Acts 2:1-4

The days following the resurrection of our Lord Jesus were some incredible times that were filled with expectation, anticipation, and fear. The disciples were scattered for a time but then were called back together by a risen Savior. They were rebuked and loved; cherished and challenged to be who they were called to be. No one else could do the work that they were called to do. They were the ones that Jesus had invested in. They were the chosen ones to do the work of mission and ministry after his departure. But they were not expected to do it alone nor could they. The Holy Spirit had been promised to them but they had been directed to wait. (Acts 1:4) What a fascinating lesson for us. There are times in our spiritual journey when God clearly says “wait.” No-tice that he did not say: “Do something else for a while and I will let you know when I need you again.” No, that was not the instruction they had received, they were to be active in their pursuit of God’s grace. They were to spend time together, encouraging one another, praying together and seeking the face of Christ each and every day. They even had some serious business to attend to. They very carefully found a replacement for Judas among them. They were not asked to be idle, we are never asked to be that in the kingdom of God. Even our resting and our Sabbath has purpose and is filled with the pursuit of God’s everlasting love and grace. Skillful, purposeful waiting is a very important part of kingdom life. If we are following the spirit of God he will be revealing things to us, he will be giving us glimpses of what could be or what might be and he will ask us to wait for his timing to pursue them. These times of waiting should also be times of blessing, vitality, and growth. Much happens as God is shaping us for his next big thing.

In this time following Easter we are practicing an active kind of waiting. We are anticipating what God will do through us and with us. We are seeking to be “all together in one place” frequently for the purpose of prayer, worship, and encouragement. We will be doing the work of our Lord, and anticipating his mighty hand to move in our church and in our community. The disciples were rewarded with the gift of the Holy Spirit fol-lowing their time of waiting and we believe that we will be blessed as well.

Through our Sunday services we will be exploring different kinds of gifts that the Holy Spirit gives to us and how as members of the body we can put them to use for his kingdom. In June we will have a Pentecost prayer gathering that will gather leaders and people from area churches to seek the face of the Lord as the disci-ples did so many years ago. May Jesus Christ be praised as we seek to love and serve him in the days that he has blessed us with.

In Christ’s Service – Pastor Justin

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SPECIAL SUNDAYS IN SPRING!

May 4th ~ Communion & Service Fair: Bring your calendar to worship so

you can plan to volunteer over the summer months. This service fair in the parlor following worship will include signups for June, July, August, and September. Volunteer opportunities include: Children’s Church, Nursery youth helpers, Lay Leader, Greeters, and more.

May 11th ~ Mother’s Day ~ Please join us for this special Sunday where we will celebrate the work and

ministry of all the women in our congregation.

May 18th ~ Lighting the Way ~ Thank You Luncheon ~ (details on front page)

May 25th ~ Memorial Day Tribute ~ This Memorial Day we will take an opportunity to remember

those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our country through our armed forces. Many men and women have bravely given their lives so that we might be free to live and worship in peace. Our Boy Scout Troop will be here to assist us in remembering the cost of freedom.

June 1st ~ Children’s Day to feature a “Trip to Rome” ~ This year, on Sunday, June 1, please

plan to join us on a wonderful trip as the Sunday School kids take a scriptural and musical journey in “Roamin Through Romans.” It will be a great day with a guest visitor from the Bible and lots of wonderful scriptures and songs that will have your heart rejoicing and your toes a tappin’. The kids will practice for this each week during their traditional Sunday School time as well on Thursday nights for the choir from 6:30 to 7:20 p.m. Make your reservation now by marking your calendar……...Ciao!!!

June 1st ~ Love Bike Pray ~ Family fun bike and walk along the Panhandle Trail (see page 10 for de-

tails).

June 8th ~ Pentecost Sunday & Summer Worship Time ~ We will begin our Summer worship

schedule with worship beginning at 10:00a.m. in Calvary Center.

June 8th ~ Summer Sunday School ~ Children will be having their own fun filled worship time at

10:00 a.m. in Trinity Center throughout the summer. There will be no 9:30 a.m. Sunday School until the fall.

June 15th ~ Father’s Day ~ Fathers and all men will be recognized for their service and role in our fami-

lies and in our church.

June 29th ~ Special Community Concert Planned for McDonald’s 125th Birthday ~

A concert is planned to commemorate and celebrate McDonald’s 125th birthday. Details are still being worked through but it is hoped that music will be both secular and sacred and allow the listener to travel through time! The program is being coordinated by Marilou Ritchie and Syndria Lowe. More information will be coming in the weekly bulletins.

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OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD

MCDONALD FOOD BANK

The suggested items for the McDonald Food Bank this month are canned pasta and sauces. All contributions are welcomed. Please drop off your donation in the parlor of Calvary Center. If you have any questions, please see Ed Nalesnick.

SUNDAY SCHOOL NEWS

The OCC items for April will be coloring books and crayons. All contributions are welcomed. Please drop off your donation in the parlor of Calvary Center. If you have any questions, please see Michelle Unruh.

The children will be performing a play for us this year on Children’s Day.

The children will begin play practice on April 27th during the regular Sunday School hour and continue with practice until showtime! We will be celebrating Children’s Day on June 1st, during 10:45a.m. worship service at Trinity Center.

VBS ~ JULY 28TH THROUGH AUGUST 1 ST

At Weird Animals VBS, kids discover that Jesus’ love is one-of-a-kind.

We look forward to VBS for a long time before it actually arrives. Please pray for our volunteers, crew leaders, kitchen staff, and the children that will be attending!

BIBLE CLUB ~ SUMMER 2014

Last year, Bible Club was a huge success and we are looking forward to another great summer of fun and of course Subway lunch. The actual day of the week is still pending while we await final activity schedules from the school. Currently we are planning to meet on a weekday morning from 10:00 AM to Noon most weeks of the summer. Invite your friends now to attend this fun and dynamic time together.

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Each Sunday our worship service is recorded digitally and the sermon track is uploaded to our web-site. Jim McDowell makes sure this happens, and we appreciate his service. If you miss a Sunday or want to share a message with a friend, you can always do that by going to www.mcdonaldpres.org and selecting the Sermons Online box at the bottom of the homepage.

SERMONS ONLINE

ECO ~ NATIONAL GATHERING National Gathering for ECO will take place this August 18th—20th in Dallas, Texas. The East Brook Presbyterian Church is organizing a bus trip to the conference. If you are interested in the bus trip information, please contact the office for more details.

PENTECOST PRAYER GATHERING ~ FRIDAY, JUNE 6TH

On Friday evening June 6th we are planning a special prayer gathering here at McDonald Presbyte-rian Church. We will be inviting other congregations from our local ECO family, and we will hold a vigil in the spirit of Pentecost. We will have different prayer exercises to go through and things to do corporately and in small groups. This is a new kind of event for us, but we are ex-pecting God to move powerfully through our boldness. Plan now to join us for this enjoyable time of fellowship and prayer.

CD MINISTRY UPDATE

Our CD Ministry was discontinued due to some equipment challenges, but we would like to begin distributing au-dio CD’s of the services once again. If you or someone you know would benefit from a weekly copy of our worship service, please contact the church office so we can begin to make preparations to restart this valuable ministry.

IN MEMORIAM

A memorial plaque has been placed in the second stained glass window in the Parlor at Trinity Church Center. It is given in memory of Dr. Charles M. Hughey and appears in the window depicting Jesus as our shepherd. These two windows represent two brothers, Dr. Charles and Dr. Jim—two servants of this church, their community, and the medical profession. These are given in loving memory by Margaret Douglass Hughey.

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MCDONALD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH :

YOUTH SUMMER CAMPING PROGRAM 2014


Pine Springs Camp, Jennerstown Pa: www.pinesprings.org

McDonald Presbyterian Church is committed to sending all of our young people who wish to attend, to Pine Springs summer camp. Church Camp is not something that only “outdoorsy” kids do. It is something that we believe is a pow-erful, spiritual formation experience. As we participate in church ministries and programs throughout the year our time is generally broken into blocks limited only to a few hours to worship God and be with other Christians. At camp our students experience a full week of worship, study, play, and relationship building that leads to a great week of spiri-tual growth that is fun and energizing. Every student that attends from McDonald Presbyterian Church and registers by the deadline will receive a $150.00 scholarship towards the cost of camp. The price of camp reflects the very high qual-ity of program that our students receive and a very low counselor to camper ratio.

Details: MPC will be attending Pine Springs Camp Week 6: July 20-25

We have chosen a week where all of our students, who are able, will attend camp together. This week of the summer there are several traditional camps offered for students of all ages, from the completion of 3rd grade to the completion of their Senior year. Pastor Justin is serving as the Volunteer Director for a camp called Adventure Journey, July 20-25. This camp is open to all students who have completed grades 6th - 8th. Students who have finished grades 3rd- 5th will attend the Adventure Exploration Camp and students who have completed grades 9th - 12th will attend the Adventure Expedition Camp. Students who attend any of the other camps that week will see Pastor Justin at meals and other times around camp. All traditional camps run from Sunday afternoon through Friday evening and have a cost of $380.00, before our church scholarship.

MPC Registration Deadline: Pine Springs does not have a registration deadline but our church strongly en-courages families to commit to camp by Sunday, May 25th to receive the full $150 scholarship. For those students who do not complete a registration form and pay the $75.00 deposit to PSC by May 25th, the church scholarship will be reduced to $125.00.

Registration Procedure: Registration for traditional camps are something that happen directly between the Student’s parent or guardian and Pine Springs. Registration forms and initial payment should be mailed di-rectly to the camp. When this happens contact the church office and notify us of the details of your registra-tion, including what camp your child will attend. In early June a check will be sent out from our church to pay for the MPC Scholarship portion for all those students who have registered.

Other Weeks at Pine Springs: Can’t attend our week? PSC offers camps all summer long. The same scholar-ship guidelines apply for students attending from our congregation.

Additional Scholarships: We do not want finances to stop a child from attending camp. If some additional funds are needed, please contact Michelle Unruh or Pastor Justin.

Thank you for your interest in and support of Pine Springs Camp. It is a great opportunity for your children and the

thousands of campers that have attended over the years.

http://www.pinesprings.org

MAKING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR ESTATE PLANNING ~

REV. JUSTIN AMSLER


One of the things that I was educated on recently is the high level of taxation that can occur when a will is executed at the end of our or a loved one’s life. Between the estate taxes that must be paid before inheritors receive anything and the taxes that the inheritors will be responsible for after receiving the property or funds, what actually makes it into the hands of our loved ones can be reduced significantly. What is also evident is that some thoughtful planning can maximize the impact of our gift after we die. Gifts to charitable organizations are tax free which maximizes the impact we can have through our es-tate. From a spiritual perspective God is interested in every aspect of our lives including the allocation of our resources after our life on earth is over.

There are three financial areas that we should keep in mind when considering what God is asking us to do with our resources. (1) The first is the most commonly considered, our regular living income. It is clear to most of us that we should “tithe” from what we have been given by God to live on. We see it as an act of faith and trust that we will be able to thrive on this earth even when we give a substantial portion away. God blesses this kind of giving as many can attest.

(2) The second area is our savings. When we have been able to save some of what God has given us, from time to time it is appropriate to take a portion of those resources and invest them in kingdom work. We should never think in a type of tax structure mindset that since we have already tithed from our income that God is not interested in any of what we have set aside. New Testament faith sees tithing as a starting point not an end point. When we are able to give more it is reward-ing and faith building to do so.

(3) The third area to consider is our end of life planning and this is the focus of this article. With so much uncertainty surrounding how much it will cost to live out our final days, it may be difficult to determine in advance how much we can faithfully give away and even if anything will remain at the time of our death. However, many people do “graduate” from this life into the next with resources that will need to be distributed. Where should they go and who should receive them? Most people that I know want to be able to leave something for their children. This is a wonderful objective and a sign of love and care for those family members whom we care so much about. We work hard our whole lives, saving and investing cautiously, our efforts should go somewhere that makes a difference.

While our gifts to our adult children will certainly be appreciated and will probably boost their quality of life, at least for a little while, a stronger gift to our adult children is to give a substantial portion of our estate to the Church of Jesus Christ. A serious estate gift to your church speaks loudly and clearly one final time what really mattered in your life. It is one last chance to communicate in a very tangible way what our focus in this life should be. The focus should not be paying off debt, providing a new car, or making possible an addition to the home of your children. These things have their place but they will pass away as we know and have seen. We believe that the Lord takes care of us and our children. What we give to Jesus and his bride the church makes an eternal difference. Estate gifts enable a church to have strength and vitality that it otherwise would not have. Estate gifts enable a church to reach the next generation with the enduring message of salvation through Jesus Christ. Whether the gift is designated for immediate use, or invested in an endowment fund on behalf of the church, it will make a real impact for the fulfillment of the great commission.

Prayerfully consider what you have done in the way of estate planning and consider adding the church as a benefici-ary. Many options are available and you will be investing in the faith of future generations. Whether or not your children are involved in the life of our congregation your actions speak louder than words when it comes to putting faith first. It is a deci-sion you will not regret in heaven!

Finally, this does not have to be a secret decision. Many times these decisions are but your decision to include the

church in your planning could serve as a testimony to encourage others to do the same. If you make a decision to support the

church in this way it might be appropriate to share the decision with your family and certain contacts in the church. Dollar

amounts or percentages might not be discussed but the action itself should be something that you are proud of and can freely

share with others. Thank you for reading and may the Lord shine his wonderful face upon you and yours!

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CHOIR SCHEDULES FOR MAY

Thursday, May 1st Kids Choir 6:30 p.m.

Adult Choir 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, May 4th All Sunday School Kids

Trinity Center 9:30 a.m.

Tuesday, May 6th Bell Choir 6:00 p.m.

Thursday, May 8th Kids Choir 6:30 p.m.




Tuesday, May 13th Bell Choir 6:00 p.m.

Thursday, May 15th Kids Choir 6:30 p.m.




Thursday, May 22nd Kids Choir 6:30 p.m.



Trinity Center 9:30 a.m

Thursday, May 29th Special Practice—All Kids 6-8 pm for Children’s Day at Trinity

Saturday, May 31st Special Practice—All Kids 10 am—12 pm for Children’s Day at Trinity

THREE RIVERS FESTIVAL OF HOPE ~

AUGUST 15TH - 17TH

Consol Energy Arena

Friday and Saturday events start at 7:00 PM

Sunday events start at 4:00 PM

Doors open 90 minutes prior to the start.

Franklin Graham and the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association are bringing the Good News of Christ to Pittsburgh.

At past events, we’ve seen churches work together and communities changed like never before. We’re praying and believing that thousands will hear the Gospel and lives will be transformed for eternity.

Will you begin praying for the Three Rivers Festival of Hope now? We hope to take a group from our church to the event. Put the Friday evening event on your calendar now and think about whom you might invite.

Children’s Church Adult Volunteer May 4th Adriane Ware May 11th Sarah Amsler May 18th Betty Ryan May 25th Volunteer Needed Nursery Youth Volunteer May 4th Helper Needed May 11th Helper Needed May 18th Helper Needed May 25th Helper Needed Small Talk Hospitality May 4th Linda Matchett May 4th Lois Meehan May 11th Sarah Amsler May 11th Katie McDowell May 18th Debbie McGinnis May 18th Betty Ryan May 25th John Casey May 25th Joy Penderville Greeters May 4th Lucky Hawk May 11th Joy Penderville May 18th Slack Family May 25th Volunteer Needed Lay Leaders May 4th Tom Maxwell May 11th Linda Matchett May 18th Volunteer Needed May 25th Tom Maxwell Acolytes May 4th Katie & Alex Nemec May 11th Jim & Tom Gilbert May 18th Kaitlyn & Dylan Eger May 25th Samantha Berthold & DJ Slovick Communion Servers May 4th Arlene Carr, Ed Gilbert, Linda Matchett, Ed Nalesnick, Nancy Turk, Michelle Unruh

VOLUNTEERS – MAY 2014


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First Annual Love, Bike, Pray Day

Sunday, June 1, 2014

1 pm – 4 pm

What: Fun Bike and Walk along the Panhandle Trail followed by a Prayer Service.

Where: Start on the trail near your home or church. Each participating church will have a hospitality tent along the trail. Collect a ribbon at each tent you visits. End at the McDonald Trail Station by 4:00 pm for a prayer service and a pizza party. (It will end with enough time to ride back to your starting location.)

Why: Every Sunday we go to our separate services - this event will celebrate the beliefs we share. Plus, this is a great opportunity for members of your church - young and old -to get outside and meet new people from neighboring churches.

When: The fun starts Sunday, June 1st at 1 pm. Make sure you make it to the McDonald Trail Station by 4:00 pm.

*Any money raised from T-shirt sales or donations will go to the Interfaith Hospitality Network of Southwestern Pennsylvania.

For more information, visit: http://lovebikepray.blogspot.com/

Please register online – especially if you would like a t-shirt.

MCDONALD BOROUGH PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD

McDonald Borough Parks and Recreation Board has a program available to area residents called Dedicate-a-Tree at Heritage Park. A variety of trees and shrubs are available to or-der for planting at the park and along with them comes an engraved brick to be placed at the base of the tree/shrub. This is a wonderful way to not only beautify the Park but also to honor a relative, a loved one, or to celebrate a special event. Please contact the Borough office at (724) 926-8711 for more information or to place your order. All trees/shrubs will be professionally planted and you will be contacted with the location and planting date. Special thanks to Bedner's Greenhouse for supporting this program.

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CARELIST MAY, 2014

Ms. Stacy Bennett Mrs. Donna Bennett

Mr. Clarence Brockman Mrs. Dolores Chambola (Ida Galicic’s sister)

Mrs. Sylvia Cimarrolli Miss Julie Hanczar

Mrs. Kris Hanczar Mrs. Dorothy Irwin

Mrs. Roberta Langer Mrs. Dorothy Laughlin

Mrs. Jo McDowell Mrs. Jane McRae

Mrs. Dorothy Roths Mr. Chuck Smith, Sr.

Mrs. Jean Tucker Mrs. Dorothy Vermuellen

Mrs. Connie Walker Mr. John Walker

Mr. Carl Waspusk

Assisted Living /Rehabilitation

Mrs. Connie Walker, Helen Purcell Home, Health Care Unit, 1854 Norwood Boulevard, Zanesville, OH 43701

Miss Mary Ann Johnen, Presbyterian Senior Care, South Minster Place, Apartment 336, 880 South Main Street, Wash-ington, PA 15301 Telephone: 724/250-4951

Mrs. Jo McDowell, Golden Living Center of South Hills, Room 203 D, 201 Village Drive, Canonsburg, PA 15317.

Mrs. Hilda Balog, Molinaro Manor, 100 Rose Court, Oakdale, PA 15071 724/693-8325

Mrs. Bea Cerezo, Country Meadows of South Hills, #4, 3570 Washington Pike, Room 414, Bridgeville, PA 15017.

Mrs. Dorothy Roths, Golden Living Center of South Hills, 201 Village Drive, Room 308, Canonsburg, PA 15317. 412/344-9860.

Mrs. Dorothy Laughlin, Molinaro Manor, 100 Rose Court Oakdale, PA 15071 724/693-8325

The family of Naomi R. Brockman would like to thank the Congregation, Staff & Rev. Justin Amsler for their prayers and visits during her year long illness, then again at the time of her passing.

A note from Bill Gibbs: Thanks so much for all your cards and prayers. They really help!

A note from Linda Matchett: My brothers and sister and I extend our sincere thanks to all of you who sent cards to our mother, Bea Cerezo, on the occasion of her 90th birthday. The joy on her face as she kept receiv-ing card after card was wonderful to behold and was worth so much more than any presents. Again, we thank you for making this day so special for her.

A note from Pat & Barb Powell: We would like to thank everyone for your prayers and get well cards. Also, thanks to all the good cooks who sent meals and goodies during Pat’s recent recovery from open heart surgery. God Bless!

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Heather & Scott Weiler 5/11 Bill & Joann Gibbs 5/14

Melanie & Mike Nemec 5/20 Mary Catherine & Tom Garrett 5/26

Tom & Melissa Garrett 5/26 Jeffrey & Chris Burger 5/29

Kathleen Morgan 5/1 Tom Gilbert 5/2

Christine Matchett 5/3 Beverly Quevi 5/4

Sylvia Cimmarolli 5/5 Jake Cole 5/9

Jim Gladden 5/9 Erica Hamilton 5/9

Donna Bennett 5/10 Jon Sember 5/10

Macy Slack 5/11 Marah Slack 5/11

Julia Amsler 5/12 Gary Gilbert 5/12

Jim Gilbert 5/14 Rhonda Lauff 5/15

Ben Libert 5/15 Mary Lou Cooper 5/16

Abby Weiler 5/16 Sydney Bair 5/18

Bill Gibbs 5/19 Ed Lowe 5/19

Linda Matchett 5/20 Jodie Panizza 5/20

Justin Longstreth 5/21 John Rapacuk 5/22

Emily Eyler 5/23 Jim McDowell 5/27

Chuck Smith, Jr. 5/27 Larry Jacobs 5/29

Jonah Amsler 5/29 John Libert 5/29

Samantha Berthold 5/30 Sam Unruh 5/31

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McDonald Presbyterian

Church

Worship Site:

202 West Lincoln Avenue

McDonald, PA 15057

Offices Located at:

119 Station Street

McDonald, PA 15057

Telephone:

724/926-8561

May 2014 Newsletter

R ETURN SERVICE REQESTED

Website:

www.mcdonaldpres.org

May 2014

Newsletter

Rev. Justin Amsler

Pastor

[email protected]

724/699-0157

Dir. Of Children’s

Ministries/Accts. Payable

Heather Weiler

724/926-8561

[email protected]

Choir Director

Syndria Lowe

Organist

Donna Klimas

MYM Ministry Leaders

Richelle Damico

Jonathan Damico

Jim McDowell

Custodial Staff

Pat Powell—Supervisor

Paul Winters

John Libert

Church Secretary

Karen Richard

[email protected]

724/926-8561

724/926-8602(fax)

Office Hours

Monday 11:00a.m.—2:00p.m.

Tuesday—Friday

9:00 a.m.—2:00 p.m.

Save the dates of July 28th through August 1st for our Vacation Bible School at Trinity Center – Weird Animals!

We will of course need lots of help and volunteers for this fun packed week of learning about Jesus!

If you are interested in helping us out, please contact Heather Weiler at [email protected] or give Heather a call at 724-926-8561.

This year’s theme Weird Animals focuses on teaching kids that God filled the world with a lot of crazy creatures...including you! When kids feel weird, different, or even lost in a crowd—nothing compares to the extraordinary love of Jesus.

Also, while you’re marking your calendar for this very important fun filled week make a note that we will worship at Trinity on Sunday, July 27th at 10:00 a.m., as a kick-off for Vacation Bible School.

VBS – July 28th Through August 1st

WEIRD ANIMALS

Where Jesus’ Love is One-of-a-Kind

mailto:[email protected]

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