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October 16, 2016

ANNOUNCEMENTS WELCOME ! If you are a visitor or new to Mt. Lebanon United

Methodist Church—we’re glad you’re here. Please sign the attendance

sheet in the pew. Worship at our church is a joyful, prayerful, music-

filled, traditional experience. We worship to glorify God and build up

the community of believers to live in this world as followers of Jesus

Christ.

The 8:30 am service meets in Sanner Chapel, immediately inside the

front entrance of the church, and the 10: 45 am service is in our beautiful sanctuary.

Kids Praise, a special worship service for ages 3 through 3rd grade, takes place during

our 10:45 Sunday service. For more information:

www.mlumc.org or 412-531-7131.

Christian Ed Collection

Brick by Brick—Construction Project in Zimbabwe

Throughout October, MLUMC’s Christian Ed students are

collecting donations for renovations at a Nyadire health

clinic . These much needed improvements are for a clinic

that serves as the only source of health care for thousands of

people in rural Zimbabwe. Money for renovations comes

from The Nyadire Connection and other United Methodist

Churches in the US and Norway. MLUMC’s goal this year is

to raise $700 with 100% of donations going directly to

building clinics. Informational fliers and a display are

located in the Narthex. Checks can be made to MLUMC

with Zimbabwe clinics in the memo line. For more

information, please see Kim Rhoton or www.nyadire.org.

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up after the sale.

There will be a pre-sale on Friday,

November 4th from 3-6 p.m. for church

members and invited guests.

Why should we care? Nearly 80% of our

church's mission budget comes from our

rummage sale proceeds. As a church we

want to continue to support our long-term

commitments to Africa, Europe, the

Caribbean, and disadvantaged sections of

our country.

If any questions, please call Nancy

Marshal (412-221-9699) or Lori Barr

(412-851-8425).

You can support the rummage sale and

missions in two ways:

Donation of your items. Contributions

include clothing, housewares, furniture,

jewelry, books, children’s clothing, toys

Christmas items and decorations. We

cannot accept computers, older TVs, or

non-working appliances. Please bring you

donations to Asbury Center. As always,

we have volunteers with trucks who can

pick up large pieces.

Donation of Your Time. We need

volunteers to set up and sort items

starting the Wednesday before the sale,

to work during the actual sale and clean

Saturday, November 5

Fall Rummage Sale

Now is the time to bring your treasures to

the alcove in Asbury Center, as the

November 5th Rummage Sale approaches.

Share with the Lord's people who are in need. Romans 12:13.

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Adult Sunday School Classes 9:30—10:30 am

Mixers—Balcony Classroom

10-16 Bonnie Lawson, Sanday Waters, -

the Thanksgiving Meal Mission

10-23 Ben Dempe –the Peace Corps in

Albania

Kerygma - Balcony Library

October - “What Are We Fighting For?

Coming Together Around What Matters

Most,” Thomas Bickerton

10- 16 - Trax Farms, leave church at 12:30,

return at 4 pm.

10- 16 - Youth Choir at 4:30 pm

Youth Group Events

For information: blockie@mlumc.org

October 30– Youth Group Event Doctors Without Borders program -

leaving church at noon, return 3:30 pm

Donate Paperbacks

to the Allegheny County Jail

The Allegheny County Jail is in need of

new or used paperback books for their

library. Donations may be dropped off

in the box located in the Narthex. No

hard back books are permitted.

Esther Circle Meeting

The UMW Esther Circle meets Thursday,

October 20th at Bette Lou Reichard’s home

in Providence Point.

The meeting begins at 9:30 am and Mary

Garber is the scheduled speaker.

Church Council Meeting

The next meeting of the MLUMC

Church Council will be held

Wednesday, October 19 at 7 pm in the

Mixers’ classroom. All are invited.

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Saturday, November 12 8 am—9:30 am

Mt. Lebanon Evangelical Presbyterian Church (next door)

Sign-up in church office or contact Matt Baker, baker9400@yahoo.com

October 31 Deadline

For submitting articles for “The Window”

newsletter. This issue will cover all stories

and special events for the Thanksgiving,

Christmas and New Year’s holidays.

Submit your articles to :

Monica Kao, Communications Coordinator

mkao@mlumc.org

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ACHTUNG! ATTENTION! What? First planning/informational meeting for partnership trip to Zwickau, Germany

Why? Since 1996 we have visited our partner church about every 4 years

Who? Anyone of any age who would like to travel, experience new things, grow

spiritually and globally, and connect with our partners

When? October 25 after Terrific Tuesdays at 7:30 pm

Where? Welcome Center

The goals of our first meeting will be to present basic information about the trip and

the partner visit, poll potential participants about dates mid-June to end of June,

discuss possible cities to visit before and after the Zwickau visit, and discuss costs

and fundraising. (There will also be additional assistance from the Mission Commission

for youth.) This experience is usually about 2 1/2 weeks long. Although German is a

plus, there will be plenty of English speakers who will help you!

Fundraisers? Yes, two have already been held, and Kim Palmer is already preparing

for another German dinner in January.

What makes summer 2017 especially good?

This is the 500 year anniversary of the Reformation (Martin Luther in eastern Germany),

and there is also much to be learned regarding the refugee crisis, toward which we and

our partners have donated time and money.

So, if you have been thinking about going with us sometime, this may be the year. Bring

your thoughts and questions to the meeting.

QUESTIONS, contact: Deanna Baird (fraubaird@aol.com) or 412-606-4719

ACHTUNG! ACHTUNG! ATTENTION! ATTENTION!

If you would like to understand more of that German,

we have a class for you. Wunderbar!

Starting on Monday, November 14, a beginner's German class taught by Deanna

Baird will start and continue through Monday, January 30. We will meet from 7-8:15 in

the Welcome Center. This first term will focus on the basics (numbers, family,

weather, foods, leisure activities, etc.) and on typical beginning conversation/

questions. We will also focus on sounds so that those going to Zwickau

can sing the songs.

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Welcome New Members

Beverly, Joseph & Robert Festor Tim & Anne Stokes

Last Sunday the congregation received new members— Beverly and Robert Festor, and

their adult son, Joseph; and Tim and Anne Stokes. The Stokes family were not at the

service, as they were attending to the birth of their son, Dexter. We look forward to

meeting him!

Members of the household of God,

I commend these persons to your love and care. Do all in your power to increase their

faith, confirm their hope and perfect them in love. - The United Methodist Hymnal

Although priority will be given to those going to Zwickau, others may also join this

class. There will be a $35 fee, which will go to the Mission Fund to help fund that trip.

Please sign up with Deanna Baird (fraubaird@aol.com), 412-606-4719, by

November 7; there will be a maximum number to the class. Beginning in March

there will be a second term that will go beyond the basics; people with basic

knowledge may wish to sign up for that.