HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY: Each year the Worship Committee likes to honor women in some way by choosing a deserving non-profit organization to whom to give a gift of money to support their efforts.

Twice Blessed and “Reaching Up and Reaching Out” is a Mercer County ministry supporting those on the journey from jail to a new life in Christ. Two years ago a house was purchased with funds raised through fundraisers and gifts received. Those living in Manna House have the opportunity to develop employment skills as they work through their life recovery. The project will have ongoing financial support from the proceeds of a thrift shop that opened in Mercer next to Walt’s called Twice Blessed. Please check out Twice Blessed as a source for gently-used fashions and furniture. The store is operated totally by volunteers and would welcome your time should you wish to volunteer some extra time you may have.

UPCOMING DATES OF INTEREST IN JUNE:1st 6:30pm Connections Team3rd 6:30pm Christian Education Team6th 8:15am Trustees Meeting8th 7:00pm M & E @ Lowry Home9th 5:45pm Worship Committee10th 6:30pm Deacons Meeting15th 6:30pm Mission Shaped Church Committee17th 6:30pm Session Meeting26th 4-9pm Gabby Collins Grad Party

The LIONS CLUB will be hosting a drive up, take out Spaghetti Dinner on Thursday, May 13th, 4:30-6:30pm. Come out and support our Lions while getting dinner. Do not worry about

planning or cooking dinner for this night. All dinners will be served to go. Please reach out to the church office with any questions. 724-748-4670

Leesburg ECO Presbyterian Church1831 Perry HighwayVolant, PA 16156

George & Linda Selden – Florida & Europe

April 25– May 1Judy Steele, 2902 Leesburg Volant Rd., Volant 16156Jon & Karen Stewart, 208 Woodland Ave., GC 16127

May 2-8Katie Stewart, 415 Memorial Ave., Grove City 16127Marcus & Bethany, Selah & Pip Smith, 1774D Perry Hwy., Volant, PA 16156

May 9-15Bob Thompson, 197 Orr Rd., Mercer 16137Bill & Mary, Scott Turner, 1585 Perry Hwy, Volant 16156

May 16-22Don & Jennalee Vaughn, 1760 Perry Hwy, Volant 16156Merle & Barb Verner, 2403 Leesburg-GC Rd, Mercer 16137

May 23-29Chris & Samantha Warrender, 184 W Valcourt Rd, Grove City 16127Travis & Beth Weller, Hannah, Abby, Amelia, Liam, 203 State St., Grove City, PA 16127May 30-June 5Frank Voltz, 66 No. 2 Mine Rd., Volant, PA 16156Patty Wilson, 427 Old Mercer Rd., Volant, PA 16156

Do you have a musical talent and would like to share it on a Sunday in the summer months, please let Tracy know? We would love to have you share with our congregation.

Please do not send anything to the OLD church email

(leesburgchurch@yahoo.com)The current church email is:leesburgecochurch@gmail.comThe old email is not used any longer.

Springfield Twp. Annual Clean Up Day Township residents only. June 12th, 8am-12pm There are information sheets on the

countertop in the welcome area with all the details and what is NOT accepted. Please contact Tri-County

directly at 724-748-4705 with any questions.

Slippery Rock Baptist Campis offering summer camp dates. If you are interested in

information, please check out the flyer on the countertop in the welcome area.

Nathaniel Collins was inducted this past week, as a Junior, into National Honor Society at Grove City High School. Congratulations, Nathan.

Spread the word about our Annual

TOUCH A TRUCK EVENT August 28th 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

EVERYONE IS INVITED!

We are seeking interesting vehicles of all kinds. If you or anyone you know would like to bring a vehicle, ("anything that goes"), please register your vehicle by contacting the church office at 724-748-4670 or by email to: bpsmith83@zoominternet.net

Pickle Harris

7th Jim & Kathy Schepp14th Pat & Prugh Barger21st George & Betsy Horchler28th Frank Baker

THANK YOU FOR YOUR WILLINGNESS TO HELP! Here is a list of volunteers for May….

Date Time Liturgist Greeters Ushers

2nd 9am Cross Family Missy D Cindy & Terri B

11am Kevin J Jack & Kathy Dick & Judy W 9th 9am Cross Family Warren E Cindy & Terri B

11am Kevin J Rick M Dick & Judy W16th 9am Cross Family Billie Jo S Cindy & Terri B

11am Kevin J Rick M Dick & Judy W23rd 9am Cross Family Tracy J Cindy & Terri B

11am Kevin J Judy B Dick & Judy W30th 9am Cross Family Warren E Cindy & Terri B

11am Kevin J Patty W Dick & Judy W

Hospital Visitation for March—Session Member—Patty Wilson & Deacon—Deb Wilkins

Please join Pastor Jeff each Wednesday morning at 9:00 a.m. for coffee and conversations! Pastor Jeff will lead the time, hope you are able to come and enjoy a purposeful and meaningful time of learning and growing together.

When contacting Missy Davies please use the following email: missyldavies@gmail.com

SAMARITAN SHOEBOX DONATIONS

THANK YOU for your continued support of donations. This month, May, we are asking for your donations of

Notebooks and stuffed animals. The following items will continue to be accepted: coloring books & crayons, toothbrushes, washcloths & “BAR” soap, small toys, stuffed animals…….“The more we get, the more shoeboxes we can fill” - We can NO LONGER accept toothpaste or candy.

CALLING ALL KIDS, AGES 3 THROUGH 6TH GRADE…We are in the planning stages of a VBS program for the youth of our church and community for this summer. We hope to share more information soon. Please watch the weekly bulletins and the monthly newsletters for more information.

1st Jodi Smith 18th Katie Stewart 4th Mike Meals Kara Kingsley 5th Nathan Collins Katie Hurst 9th Beth Hilmar 19th Sue Mathieson 12th Vern Miller Tammie Bobbert15th Bill Morgan 22nd Alexis Jaszemski

Carson Baker 28th Cody LatimerJerry Hurst 29th Hannah WellerKrissy Hurst Jamie Filer

16th Ken Brown17th Caden Ifft

6th Nick & Kara Miller 9th Dick & Sharon Patterson 24th Travis & Beth Weller

Tom & Teresa Gomola 31st Jon & Karen Stewart

High School Graduates from LPC

Gabby Collins, Caleb Shawgo,

Abby Weller, Andy Wilson

College Graduates:

Brandon Cross, Megan Hurst, Jed Grimm, Wyatt Grimm

Gabriella Collins will be attending YSU in the fall where she will be taking a dual program of study in Primary Education and Primary Intervention Specialist grades PK-5th.  Gabby received a Red & White Academic Scholarship from YSU of $2000 per year.  The church is invited to celebrate Gabby's graduation on Saturday, June 26th from 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm at our home, located at 242 Old Mercer Rd. Volant, PA.

Caleb Matthew Shawgo will graduate from Grove City HS & is off to basic training for the Army in August of 2021

Abby Weller will graduate from Grove City HS. Abigail will attend Messiah University and major in Music Education.

Andy Wilson will graduate from Grove City HS. Andy is going onto UNOH(University of Northwestern Ohio) IN Lima, OH  For Diploma in Agricultural Equipment Technician program.  Andy's graduation party is on August 7 from 2 to late at our home.  He is starting at UNOH on June 28, 2021. 

Brandon Cross graduates on May 1 from Pitt Greensburg. He will hold a degree in Chemistry and will graduate Summa Cum Laude. He is planning on going on to graduate school, but no plans are finalize yet.

Megan Hurst graduates May 2 from Palm Beach Atlantic University with a degree in Studio Art and Film

Jed Grimm is graduating with his JD from Suffolk Law

Wyatt Grimm is graduating with a BS in Biochemistry from Grove City College

DID YOU KNOW?

The church van is a great resource for group or committee activities, but there are guidelines in place for its’ use.

Permission for use must be approved through the trustees A sign-up calendar is on the wall behind the office door Use is limited to church activities and Scout events Mileage must be logged on the small clipboard located in the van The van must be filled up with fuel upon return from use. The group

using the van is responsible for the fuel used and its cost No luggage is permitted on the roof No towing of any item permitted Seat belts must be used by all passengers At least 2 adults in the van when operating with children passengers Maximum of 12 passengers, and ideally, minimum of 5 passengers All drivers must be approved and submit a copy of their driver license

and personal auto insurance to the church office Minimum age of 25 and maximum age of 65 (unless prior permission

granted through trustees and insurance company)

The Mission and Evangelism Committee is planning a yard sale at the church to support our Missionaries. Since we have been unable to have our Dinner Theater, we thought this would be a good way to help. Our yard sale will be held in conjunction with the

15 mile yard sale held in Volant on Saturday, August 14. If you are interested in helping, please reach out to Dotty Lewis or Karen Stewart.

Special thanks to Nevaeh Booth who helped Kathy Schepp remove the weeds from around the church.

MILLBURN MILLSScones for Sale

$15 per boxEach box contains

16 regular Or 12 largeFLAVORS AVAILABLE:

Chocolate Chip Lemon Poppyseed ButterscotchStrawberry Cream Bacon Cheddar Toasted CoconutSweet Onion Walnut Chocolate Cappuccino Blueberry(mix and match up to 2 flavors per box)

To Order, Call or Text Kim Hurst at 724-301-9612

The Heart to Heart, secret sister group will meet for a potluck luncheon on Sunday, May 23rd following the 11am service in the

pavilion (weather permitting) or the fellowship hall.

The Nursery needs your help!! Would you please consider volunteering for a Sunday to help with the young ones of

our church? We need to cover the services each week. There is a sign-up sheet on the table at the top of the stairs or you can contact the church office at 724-748-4670.

2021 CHURCH STAFF AND OFFICERSMinister Pastor Jeff HurstSecretary Tracy Jaszemski

Financial Secretary Julie Mayberry Treasurer Kathy McConnell

Custodian Niki ScheppSnow Removal Rick Dillaman Lawn Care Paul CollinsELDERSCindy Barcheck Judy Brown Jodi Smith Jr CE Bruce Curfman Julie Mayberry Jon Stewart Katie WilsonConnie Lowry Brad Smith Patty Wilson Billie Jo SaccolDEACONSKaren Enscoe Pat Barger Deb Wilkins Sr CE Carol Harris Wilma Frisk Niki Schepp Katie WilsonDoris Steffan Donna Hensel Emily Love Billie Jo SaccolTRUSTEES Jake LowryJim Schepp Tom Booth Frank Baker Jodi SmithDave Woods Larry Mathieson Warren EnscoeWORSHIP COMMITTEESandy Yarian Charlotte Yeager Cindy BarcheckSue Mathieson Bertie Hensel Bruce CurfmanPERSONNEL COMMITTEE CHRISTIAN ED COMMITTEE Session Julie Mayberry All Sunday School TeachersTrustee Dave Woods Kathy Schepp Jon StewartDeacon Pat Barger Connie Lowry Katie WilsonFINANCE COMMITTEE Karen StewartTrustee Frank BakerSession Jon Stewart CONNECTION TEAM AUDIT COMMITTEE Doris Steffan Billie Jo SDick Welton Missy Davies Tammy Rynd Missy Davies Rick MartinCHURCH NOMINATING COMMITTEE Patty Wilson Kathy RileySession Judy Brown & Brad Smith Wilma Frisk Jack RileyTrustee Warren Enscoe Judy Brown Jodi SmithDeacon Carol Harris Tracy JaszemskiCongregation at Large: Kevin Jaszemski, James Schepp,Wilma Frisk, Dotty LewisMISSION SHAPED CHURCH COMMITTEE

Deacon Dotty Lewis Congregation at large: Pat Woods, Trustee Dave Woods Liz Kingsley, Phyllis SmithSession Julie Mayberry Warren Enscoe

Memorial Day weekend is often a time of relaxation with our family and friends. The Mission Shaped Church and theTouch A Truck committees are joining forces to make your weekend special. We will be having a bake sale on May 30,and we hope to provide your sweet culinary wishes. Proceeds from this bake sale will be used for Touch A Truck and All Things That Go! on August 28.  Have a favorite dessert? Let us know!

YOUTH GROUP MAY GATHERING:A few details......

When: Sunday May 2nd. Time: 12:00 - 2:30 pm.  Where: Carol and Pickle Harris's pond. The pond behind Tony and Billie Jo Saccol's house. 5-minute drive from the church. If your child needs a ride, please contact Billie Jo Saccol ahead of time by texting or calling 724-730-4003. Address: 1554 Shaw Rd, Volant, PA 16156. Who: The youth in grades Kindergarten through 12th grade. What to bring: Fishing pole and lure. Lake has graciously offered to donate worms.  Dress: We will be outside all afternoon, please dress appropriately for the weather. A light lunch will be provided.If it is raining and cold, youth will meet in the fellowship hall at the church to play games.We are looking forward to a fun afternoon with the youth fishing and fellowshipping with one another. The pond is catch and release, so I am sorry to report that your child will not be catching your dinner.  

LADIES DAY!! The connections Team is hosting a Ladies Day in the fellowship hall. We will be doing cupcake & cookie decorating with demonstrations

and instruction with recipes. This is open to all women and girls of the church. If you are interested in attending, please sign up on the list on the table at the top of the stairs. This will help us

to prepare for those attending with supplies. This will take place on June 13 th following the 11am service. Mark your calendars. A light lunch will be provided.

Mission Shaped Church will be hosting (free) donuts and coffee in the pavilion on Pentecost Sunday, May 23rd. Pastor Jeff is supporting this time of fellowship during our normal Sunday School hours. If you attend the 9:00 worship, please stay! If you usually come at 11:00, be sure to get to the church by 10:00 that week! This is the perfect time to come back to in-person worship as we can visit outside and be able to keep whatever distance you are comfortable with.

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