Mt. Hope Community Church


 

 

 
Mt. Hope Community Church is located in the heart of Penn Hills, PA, just minutes outside the city of Pittsburgh. We are part of the Presbyterian Church U.S.A. and our congregation is composed of Christians of every age and walk of life. We invite everyone to join us for worship and to become a part of this exciting community!

 

Announcements

 

April 27, 2008

  

The Young Children in Worship story today is The Sower, led by Gretchen Hiller and assisted by Laurie and Alaina Napolitana.

Pulpit flowers are given by the Brandon’s in honor of Benjamin’s 12th birthday; and by Jack and Clare Heidish in honor of their granddaughter, Allyson, who is being baptized today at a Presbyterian Church in Washington County.

 

Thanks to the Mission Ministry for providing for fellowship time today!  Fellowship time for next Sunday will be provided by Stewardship and Finance Ministry.

 

Confirmation Class:  Parents, has your child(ren) gone through Confirmation Class at Mt. Hope?  If not, please call the office and let us know.  The Session will offer a Confirmation Class for those who are interested!  Thank you.

 

Mt. Hope Men’s Softball League:    Anyone interested in joining the team, call Andy Vitko, 412.795.4937; Joe Racchini, 724.733.4452; John Dick, 412.798.3257 us at the field.  League play starts the week of April 28.

 

Crestfield Camp & Conference Center is hosting three Retreats for Senior Adults, facilitated by Rebecca Cole-Turner, Ph.D.: May 6-7 ($65 per person); July 22-24 ($125 per person); September 23-24 ($65 per person)! Come and take a  journey of the heart...a pilgrimage along the Celtic Christian spiritual way, exploring the roots and expressions of this vibrant spirituality. Retreats include worship, inspirational workshops, hymn singing, crafts, hayrides, s’mores, double occupancy lodging in Scott Lodge, and all programming costs and meals. Transportation will be provided from central locations. Please check out the website for more info: www.crestfield.net!

 

Flower Committee Annual Flower Sale, May 10, 2008, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.  Order your flowers now or stop at the church on May 10.  You may pick up a flyer in the Narthex; someone from the Flower Committee will be in the Narthex to assist you with your order.  The deadline for pre-orders is May 4.  We have the same great plants from Bridges Greenhouse as last year.  The proceeds from this flower sale are used to purchase plants, shrubs, mulch, etc. to maintain our church gardens and outdoor areas.  Your support will be greatly appreciated.

 

Mt. Hope Women/Child(ren) Banquet sponsored by the Deacons – May 15, 2008:  Are you a mom, grandma, aunt, niece, sister, daughter?  Every woman is one of these and has a child or children in their life that is special to her by birth, family relationship, neighbor, or friend.  (Age does not matter.)  Please plan on attending the Mt. Hope Women/Child(ren) Banquet on Thursday, May 15, 2008 – Arrive 6:00 p.m. – Dinner 6:30 p.m. – Entertainment 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.  Save the datemore information to follow.

 

The 2008 Mt. Hope Desert Classic, (an annual fund raiser for our youth programs) is Monday, June 16th at the River Forest Country Club. Tournament fees are $85 per person or $340 per foursome. A sit down Steak Dinner will follow the tournament for $25. We are putting together approximately 10 themed gift baskets (Race for the Cure; Night at the Movies; Picnic; Pamper Yourself; Car Care; Men’s Golf; Wine & Cheese; Games; Chocolate; Tool Box; Gourmet Foods) to use as prizes and we would like your help by donating a few items to a basket,  putting together a complete basket or, if you have other ideas for baskets, we would love to hear your suggestions.  Please contact Megan Ochendowski with your ideas and donations: 412-374-8724 or email: Megan @mrboots.com.  Thank you for your support!

 

The annual Mt. Hope Pirates Game is Thurs., August 14, which is also sky blast night!  We have purchased 60 tickets in Section 331, at a cost of $9.00/each.  A tailgate will be planned; details and cost will be given later.  If you are interested, see Elder Eric Schramm to reserve your tickets with payment.

 

We are now recording the church service to CD.  If you want a copy of the service, please contact the office.  The cost is $1.50.

 

The Flower Chart Notebook for 2008 is in the Narthex.  The costs are:  1 arrangement - $15.00; 2 arrangements - $30.00.  You may buy one or two arrangements, or two can share the flower arrangements.  May 25 is an open date.

 

Men and Women Shelters. There is a basket in the Narthex to collect toiletry items (soap, shampoo, toothpaste, deodorant, toothbrushes, razors, shaving cream, etc.)!  

 

Penn Hills Service Association Gas prices are up so food prices are up and donations to the Penn Hills Service Association food bank are down.  When you shop for cereal, dry goods, boxed meals, etc., please consider buying one for yourself and one for a needy family.  Thank you – the Mission Team.

 

John and Helen Dick want to thank everyone for their prayers, concerns, and cards during John’s operation and recovery.  It was greatly appreciated.

 

The sympathy of the congregation is extended to the Bossert family, following the death of Cecelia this past week.

 

Please call the office with any announcements that you would like placed in the following week(s) bulletins or email mthope@mthopechurch.org  All bulletin information must be in the office by Wednesday at 4:30 p.m.

PRAY FOR OUR SICK, SHUT-IN, NURSING HOME MEMBERS

                                                                            

Dorothy Knight                    Recuperating at home: Please contact the church office for information

John Dick                     Recuperating at home: Please contact the church office for information

Betty Sundin               Recuperating at home: Please contact the church office for information

 

If you know of persons who are sick, hospitalized, in a  nursing home, or shut-in, please call the church office and let us know!

 

 
 

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