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Roy Dail - Senior Pastor
Rodney Ayers - Worship Ministries
Christy Bryner - Adult Ministries
David Burda - Administration
Jen Conley - Children’s Ministries
Rigel Holmes - Youth Ministries
Roy Dail
Senior Pastor
Summer sure flew by fast!
But what a great summer – especially
August.
Vacation Bible School was a blast. The
Three Rivers Festival of Hope with
Franklin Graham was a blessing. What
more can we say about the Corn Roast –
amazing.
The best part of all of these activities
was the ease in which we related to the
unchurched people around us.
From the Pastor’s Desk
Inside this issue:
From the Pastor/
Lifeway Benefit & Luncheon 1
Vision Highlights 2
Sunday School 3
Church & Ministry News 4-5
September/October Calendars 6-7
Anniversaries/Birthdays/
Mongolia Connection
8
Alliance Youth 9
Children’s Ministries 10-11
We exist to grow in passion for God and compassion for people.
Volume 10, Issue 9
September, 2014
They need Jesus. They need a place to
belong – a church family who cares for
them.
Fall is around the corner: back to school
– sports – after school activities. It is just
as easy to relate to the unchurched in
these spheres. Sometimes the ready offer
of prayer for a voiced need, or a simple
question, “Where do you go to church?”
may be all that is needed for someone to
discover our church family.
You will be surprised how easy it is!
Pastor Roy Dail
On Sunday, September 28, the
Christian Action Committee will sponsor
its annual Celebration of Life Benefit for
the Lifeway Pregnancy Center of
Latrobe. Lunch will be served in the
Fellowship Hall beginning at 12:15pm.
The main entrée, rolls and beverages
will be provided. Please sign up at the
table in the Lobby indicating how many
will be attending, and If you are able,
bring a salad (vegetable or fruit), side
dish or dessert to share.
A shower of gifts for clients and babies
of the center will be held during the
luncheon. If you wish to bring a gift, it
should be new and does not have to be
wrapped. Baby items currently in need
are diapers (sizes 4, 5 and 6), baby
wash, comb/brush sets, diaper bags,
baby monitors, breast feeding cover-ups,
Lifeway Pregnancy Center Benefit & Luncheon - September 28
and baby medical kits (medicine
dropper, thermometer, diaper rash
cream, etc). Items needed for moms-to-
be are maternity clothes, extra large
sweat pants and tops.
Monetary contributions may also be
given. Checks should be made payable
directly to Lifeway Pregnancy Center. If
you participated in the baby bottle
donation campaign, bottles may be
returned to the Welcome Center at any
time or to the luncheon on September
28. If you would like a receipt for your
donation, please include your name and
address inside the bottle.
Thank you for your generosity as this
important and worthwhile center strives
to save lives and make God’s will
known. We hope to see you for lunch!
Church Picnic - September 20 - See Page 2 For Details
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Our Core Values
Communion with God: We believe in the importance of a personal relationship with God.
Competent in the Word: We believe in the importance of knowing and obeying God’s Word.
Consistent Walk: We believe that how we live is important – in all areas of life.
Connected to the Body: We believe in the value of relationship with those who know Jesus Christ,
especially those with whom we regularly worship and serve.
Compassion for All People: We believe that no one is beyond the love of God, and so we are to
extend His love to all.
Committed to Serve: We recognize that God has provided each believer in Christ with gifts and
resources with which to honor Him.
Vision Highlights
5:20 - Our vision is to see 5% of the unchurched population in a 20
minute radius of our church become fully devoted followers of Christ.
1 every 3 - We will reach this goal if each person reaches 1 person
every 3 years who becomes a fully devoted follower of Christ!
Community Corn Roast Report This August brought a lot of opportunities to our church, and the
Corn Roast turned out to be a fantastic day. We were able to donate
more than $2400 to the Fort Allen Fire Department.
Over 170 people from our congregation got involved in volunteering.
It was so exciting to see God provide in so many ways - from the
perfect weather to the positive response from the Fort Allen VFC and
the community. The fire department treasurer said, “No one has ever
done something like this for us before”.
THANK YOU to all of you who volunteered and prayed to make this
event happen!
Church Family Picnic
September 20, 6:00pm, on the church property Please join us for our Church Family Picnic on Saturday,
September 20, at 6:00pm. The night will include hamburgers,
hot dogs and mountain pies, as well as games and activities.
Please bring a side dish or dessert to share. Whether you’ve just
attended our church for the first time or have been coming for years,
we would love to see you there!
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Sunday School - “A Place for Growing… A Place for YOU!”
Our kid’s small groups meet for Sunday School at 9:15am (see bulletin board in children’s wing for classrooms)
and the Youth Sunday School class meets at 9:15am in rooms 225-235. Adult classes are offered at 9:15am
and 10:45am. Be sure to note the time that the class you choose is offered. Pick up a brochure at the rack in the
Lobby for details. If you can’t be here every Sunday, that’s OK - come whenever you can. It’s never too late to join
a class. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn something new and connect with people!
9:15am Classes
New Testament Class: Jude Have you ever wondered how a believer should
respond when society recognizes sin as good? This
epistle addresses this very important question in
light of changes in our own society. Though it is
short, it is very relevant and packed with explicit
instruction that can be helpful to us today.
Teacher: Tom McGarry
Location: Room 230/240
Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No to Take
Control of Your Life
By Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend Having clear boundaries is essential to a healthy,
balanced lifestyle. A boundary is a personal property
line that marks those things for which we are
responsible. In other words, boundaries define who
we are and who we are not. Boundaries (physical,
mental, emotional, and spiritual) impact all areas of
our lives. Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend
offer biblically-based answers to these and other
tough questions, showing us how to set healthy
boundaries with our parents, spouses, children,
friends, co-workers, and even ourselves.
Teachers: Mike and Becky Buriok
Location: Conference Room (Room 550)
10:45am Classes
To Live is Christ to Die is Gain by Matt Chandler Using Paul's radical letter to the Philippians as his
road map, Matt Chandler forsakes the trendy to
invite readers into authentic Christian maturity. In
this disruptively inspiring book, Chandler offers
tangible ways to develop a faith of pursuing, chasing,
knowing, and loving Jesus. Because if we clean up
our lives, but don't get Jesus, we've lost! So let the
goal be Him. To live is Christ, to die is gain - this is
the message of the letter. Therefore, our lives should
be lived to Him, through Him, for Him, with Him,
about Him - everything should be about Jesus.
Teacher: Lee Calisti
Location: Conference Room (Room 550)
Faith Lessons on the Promised Land and Faith Lessons
on the Prophets and Kings of Israel
By Ray Van der Laan
Faith Lessons #1: Promised Land
Filmed on location in Israel, Lessons on the
Promised Land is an in-depth video tour of the
buried, distant, or otherwise forgotten places where
the stories of the Bible actually happened.
Faith Lessons #2: Prophets and Kings
In Old Testament times, it was a common practice
to sacrifice children upon the altars of Baal and
other false gods to ensure that the land would be
fertile and yield an abundance of crops. Are we
sacrificing unborn children today on the altar of the
false gods of convenience and prosperity? You'll be
challenged as the Old Testament comes to life in a
whole new way in Faith Lessons on the Prophets and
Kings of Israel.
Location: Room 225/235
Fall Adult Sunday School Classes - Beginning September 7
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Men! It’s that time again - our 5th Annual Outdoor Break at Tom Keller’s home! If you haven’t attended
before, this is what you’ve missed - good food, lawn games, campfire, a brief message, lots of fun, and,
oh yes, throwing of sharp objects (knives, tomahawks, stars)! Men of all ages are welcome. Bring your
sons, your dads, your uncles, and your friends!
When? Saturday, September 6, at 3:00pm.
Where? Tom Keller’s home, 701 Arona Road, New Stanton.
What can you bring? A covered dish and camping chairs… and good aim!
Any questions, please call Tom at 724-610-0829 or email at [email protected].
Prayer Ministry
Every Sunday morning prior to the worship services, men come together to pray for the services and
our congregation. All men are welcome to join us in the Prayer Room located near the Sanctuary.
Bible Study Fellowship
All men and their sons are welcome to join us every Tuesday at 6:30am in the Conference Room 550
for the Men’s Bible Study Fellowship. We talk, pray and study God’s Word together to encourage and
equip one another for service to our families, church, work and community. Weekly attendance is not a
requirement - drop in as your schedule allows. Resolve yourself to get into the Word of God and let the
Word of God get into you!
Men’s Ministry - Don’t Miss our 5th Annual Outdoor Break!
Twenty-Somethings
If you are in your twenties - or a little before or after - we would love to have you join us for our
activities. Watch future Focus newsletters and Sunday morning bulletins for details on our upcoming
events. You may also contact Christy Bryner, [email protected], or Tom and Karen McGarry,
724-925-8377 for additional information on our ministry.
“God’s Creation” Calendars
With summer just ending, it’s hard to believe that 2015 is fast approaching and it’s time for our Annual
Calendars for Camp Sale. Order forms will be available Sunday, September 14, through Sunday,
September 28. Take a moment to stop by the table in the Lobby to see a sample of this beautiful “God’s
Creation” calendar. Payment is needed at the time orders are placed. Calendars will be delivered in early
October. All proceeds benefit the Children’s Camp Fund for Greensburg Alliance children who will attend
2015 Children and Youth Summer Camps at C&MA Western PA District Camps.
Young At Heart - Lunch at Bob Evans in New Stanton
Young at Heart will meet for lunch at the Bob Evans Restaurant in New Stanton on Thursday,
September 4. Please arrive at the restaurant between 11:00am and 11:30am. We will enjoy a good time
of fellowship together. Bring along a friend or two!
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We received a letter from the Salvation Army regarding our recent food collection: “Dear Greensburg Alliance
Church - Because you and other volunteers generously gave time, talent and energy on behalf of the
disadvantaged, The Salvation Army was able to help over hundreds of Greensburg families, children and shut-ins
with emergency food. We particularly appreciate your consistent efforts to support our food pantry; without your
help we could not serve the amount of people we do. Our prayer is that you experienced joy and satisfaction as
you shared your resources with others.” The Christian Action Committee thanks you, our church family, for your
generous donations to this worthy cause.
The monthly visit to Weatherwood Manor Assisted Living will take place on Saturday, September 20, between
2:00pm and 3:00pm. A spiritual program will be presented, as well as a craft and refreshments. We began this
ministry in the fall of 2009, and it continues to be a blessing to the residents as well as our members who
participate.
The next regular meeting of the committee will be held on Sunday, September 21, following the second service
in Room 220 at 12:15pm.
The Lifeway Pregnancy Center Benefit Luncheon and Shower will be held on Sunday, September 28, at
12:15pm, in the Fellowship Hall. Please bring your baby bottle donations to the luncheon or you may return them
earlier to the Welcome Center. See page 1 for details on the benefit.
Christian Action Committee (CAC)
As summer is approaching its end, and we gather backpacks and pack school lunches, we are excitingly
gearing up for our new season of Moms 24/7. Please join us for our first meeting on Tuesday, September 9, at
9:30am, in the Fellowship Hall. We will meet for two wonderful hours of encouraging one another, equipping
each other, and growing together in faith.
Our second meeting in September will be held on the 23rd at 9:30am. Continue to watch
Facebook, email, texts and handouts for our upcoming events. Please be encouraged to join us, even if you
have never come before, have come to every meeting, or somewhere in between. God has created all of us with
a gift to offer to someone else.
Moms 24/7 is a ministry for moms of ALL ages with children of ALL ages. Whether you are a first time mom or
you have grandchildren, Moms 24/7 is for you. Whatever your schedule or stage of life, we hope you make Moms
24/7 part of your life. It is not only an opportunity for you to get refreshed and encouraged, but also a chance for
you to refresh and encourage other moms. For questions or more information please contact Joanne Kreinbrook
at 724-850-7828 or email at [email protected].
Moms 24/7
World Outreach Conference 2014
Our annual World Outreach Conference will be held November 2-9. This is a great opportunity to meet our
international workers up close and personal and hear what God is doing in the mission field! Our Kids
Konvention will be held during the World Outreach Conference for children age 3 through grade 6. There will also
be activities for Jr. and Sr. High students. Watch upcoming “Focus” issues for details.
The first meeting for our 2014 Choir season will be on Wednesday, September 17, at 7:00pm in the Sanctuary.
If you are interested in Choir, please join us for this meeting. Hope to see you there!
Music Ministry
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September 2014
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 Church Office
Closed
Labor Day Holiday
2 6:30am Men’s
Bible Study
10am Ladies
Prayer Group
3 1pm Adult Prayer
6pm Awana
Workers
Informational
Meeting
7pm Adult Prayer
4 11:30am Young at
Heart Meeting @
Bob Evans, New
Stanton
6:15pm Missions
Committee
Meeting
7pm Thursday
Night @ The Well-
Alliance Youth (AY)
5
6 20 Somethings
Kayaking Outing
3:00pm Men’s
Outdoor Break @
Tom Keller’s home
7 8:30am Bible Quizzing
Practice Begins
9:15 & 10:45am Worship,
Communion &
Sunday School
“Moving Up” Day for
Children’s Ministries
8 6:30pm
Elders Meeting
8:00pm
Governing Board
Meeting
9 6:30am Men’s
Bible Study
9:30am
Mons 24/7
10am Ladies
Prayer Group
10 1pm Adult Prayer
6:30pm Awana
Begins
7pm Adult Prayer
11 7pm Thursday
Night @ The Well-
Alliance Youth (AY)
12
13
14 8:30am Bible Quizzing
Practice
9:15 & 10:45am Worship &
Sunday School
12:15pm Deacons Meeting
15 6:30pm
Elders Meeting
16 6:30am Men’s
Bible Study
10am Ladies
Prayer Group
Young at Heart
Sight & Sound
Trip
17 1pm Adult Prayer
6:30pm Awana
7pm Choir
Meeting
7pm Adult Prayer
18 7pm Thursday
Night @ The Well-
Alliance Youth (AY)
19
20 2pm Christian
Action Committee
Visit to
Weatherwood
6pm Church Picnic
21 8:30am Bible Quizzing
Practice
9:15 & 10:45am Worship &
Sunday School
9:15am Children’s Program
Practice
12:15pm Children’s
Captains Meeting
12:15pm Christian Action
Committee Meeting
4:30pm Alliance Youth
Ignition Trip
22
23 6:30am Men’s
Bible Study
9:30am
Mons 24/7
10am Ladies
Prayer Group
24 1pm Adult Prayer
6:30pm Awana
7pm Adult Prayer
25
6:30pm Trustees
Meeting
7pm Thursday
Night @ The Well-
Alliance Youth (AY)
26
27
28 8:30am Bible Quizzing
Practice
9:15 & 10:45am Worship &
Sunday School
9:15am Children’s Program
Practice
12:15pm Christian Action
Committee Benefit Lunch for
Lifeway Pregnancy Center
29 30 6:30am Men’s
Bible Study
10am Ladies
Prayer Group
October Newsletter
Article Deadline -
Wednesday, September 17
District Prayer Conference - Mars PA
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October 2014
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 1pm Adult Prayer
6:30pm Awana
7pm Adult Prayer
2 11:30am Young at
Heart Meeting
6:15pm Missions
Committee
Meeting
7pm Thursday
Night @ The Well-
Alliance Youth (AY)
3
4 Bible Quizzing
Meet
5 8:30am Bible Quizzing
Practice
9:15 & 10:45am Worship
& Sunday School
9:15am Children’s
Program Practice
6
7
8 6pm
Evening of Prayer
9
10
11
12 8:30am Bible Quizzing
Practice
9:15 & 10:45am Worship
& Sunday School
9:15am Children’s
Program Practice
12:15pm Deacons
Meeting
13 6:30pm
Elders Meeting
7:45pm Governing
Board Meeting
14 6:30am Men’s
Bible Study
9:30am
Mons 24/7
10am Ladies
Prayer Group
15 1pm Adult Prayer
6:30pm Awana
7pm Cantata
Practice
7pm Adult Prayer
16 6pm Alliance
Youth (AY) Corn
Maze Outing
(No meeting at
church tonight)
17 Hempfield
Homecoming
Parade Outreach
(details TBA)
18 2pm Christian
Action Committee
Visit to
Weatherwood
19 8:30am Bible Quizzing
Practice
9:15 & 10:45am Worship
& Sunday School
9:15am Children’s
Program Practice
12:15pm Children’s
Captains Meeting
20
21 6:30am Men’s
Bible Study
10am Ladies
Prayer Group
22 1pm Adult Prayer
6:30pm Awana
Grand Carnival
Fall Festival
7pm Adult Prayer
23
7pm Thursday
Night @ The Well-
Alliance Youth (AY)
24
25
26 8:30am Bible Quizzing
Practice
9:15 & 10:45am Worship,
Communion &
Sunday School
9:15am Children’s
Program Practice
12:15pm Christian Action
Committee Meeting
27 28 6:30am Men’s
Bible Study
9:30am
Mons 24/7
10am Ladies
Prayer Group
29 1pm Adult Prayer
6:30pm Awana
7pm Adult Prayer
30 6:30pm Trustees
Meeting
7pm Thursday
Night @ The Well-
Alliance Youth (AY)
31
AY Jr High - Jolt Retreat
AY Jr High - Jolt Retreat
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Mongolian International Workers & Families - Celebration Time!
Anniversary and birthday greetings by either postal mail or email are greatly appreciated.
Birthdays
September 28 - Jeremy Bergevin - P O Box 945, Darhan Uul aimag 45000 Mongolia - Email: [email protected]
October 1 - Cinda Wood - P.O. Box 945, Darhan Uul Aimag 45000 - Email: [email protected]
October 3 - Angel Lee (9 years old) - c/o Jason Lee & Ruth Kim - P.O. Box 2603, Ulaanbaatar 15160 Mongolia
Email: Ruth: [email protected]
October 8 - Clara Bergevin (7 years old) - c/o Jeremy and Renee Bergevin
P.O. Box 945, Darhan Uul aimag 45000 Mongolia - Email: [email protected]
September Birthdays
1 Dean Ambrose
Paul Obringer
Karlee Schneider
2 Eleanor Raffle
3 Melissa Iarussi
Colleen Peterson
4 Kathy Iwinski
5 Mariann Gault
Hillary Piggott
6 Logan McKivens
Spencer Schaus
8 Olivia Bolyen
Vernon Brewer
9 Ryan Brautigam
Mark Dillon Jr.
Paul Smartnick
16 David Colligan
Larry Darazio
Dan Hoffman
Kelly Kiesewetter
Valerie Schomer
R. J. Tonks
17 Betsy Danser
18 Luke Coughanour
19 Lisa Smith
Lottie Stevenson
20 Joanne Kreinbrook
Karen McGarry
21 David Marquis
22 Joel Momper
Bob Schoenfeld
10 Nolan Beres
Gene Cilli
Denny Fellers
Aidan Tressler
11 Gavin DiClaudio
12 Linda Bolyen
David Burda
David Tomko
13 Elizabeth Sellers
14 Jennifer Dail
Phyllis Kaylor
15 Logan Helms
Evelyn Kauffman
Florence Leeper
Duane Sutor
September Anniversaries
2 Tad & Sue Kelley
9 Tim & Jocelyn Fox
11 Carmen & Cheryl Dott
Rigel & Julie Holmes
12 Zac & Stephanie Cross
14 Ron & Peggy Longsdorf
15 Rusty & Christy Bryner
Michael & Michele Shuey
18 Jason & Debbie Mickinak
20 Todd & Kelley Brautigam
27 Tom & Eleanor Raffle
30 Shawn & Melissa Iarussi
John & Jennifer Thoma
23 Martha Arblaster
24 Isabella Arquillo
Karen McKivens
Kathy Wills
25 Melissa Bartels
Jonathon Kraynak
Emily Ukasik
26 Steve Beres
Shannon Colligan
Dawn Darazio
Ed Kerr
Sue Szurek
28 Sierra Jones
Marilyn Tressler
29 Tim Myers
30 Carissa Graziani
Anniversary
September 18 - Larry and Krista Lain - Hovd Aimag, Jargalant Sum, P.O. Box 130, Mongolia 84000
Email: [email protected]
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GAC Youth News & Events Rigel’s Contact Information
[email protected] ~ 914-830-6970
Operation Christmas Child Last year our Youth Group was able to pack and ship over 100 shoeboxes with toys, candy, hygiene
items and gospel materials to children overseas. Reaching and surpassing the 100 shoebox mark was
something that we were able to accomplish through strategically planning ahead. This month, we will be
focusing on “back to school supplies” and toiletries.
School Supplies - Pencils, erasers, color pencils, sharpeners, pens, small boxes of crayons, small solar
calculators, pads and pencil cases all make great additions to our shoeboxes (this is the best time of the
year to purchase these items).
Toiletries - Toothbrushes, toothpaste, bars of soap, washcloths, combs and hairbrushes.
Church Picnic - Saturday, September 20, 6:00pm Come join us for our annual Church Picnic on Saturday September 20, at 6:00pm. This year, the picnic
will be held on the church property. We are looking forward to seeing you and your family for this great
time of fun and fellowship!
Ignition - Sunday September 21, 4:30-9:45pm Ignition is an annual youth rally with awesome speakers, inspiring worship and a powerful time of
corporate prayer. The event also serves as a kickoff for “See You at the Pole” (SY@TP). This year’s
Ignition will be held at Franklin Regional High School. The event will feature Jason Ostrander as the guest
speaker, a show by the illusionist Brett Myers, and worship by the band, Red Letter Hymnal. Tickets are
$5.00, and have been pre-ordered, so there are only 20 spots available for students. We will meet in the
church parking lot at 4:30pm. Sign up ASAP; your $5.00 will be due at sign-up. We will return at
approximately 9:45pm.
SY@TP (See You at the Pole) - Wednesday, September 24 On the morning of Wednesday, September 24, thousands of Christian students from all around the
nation will meet at the flag pole in front of their schools before classes begin, for 30-45 minutes of
prayer for their schools and local communities. We encourage our students to participate in this great
nationwide event. The times and locations vary from school to school, but it generally takes place about
45 minutes before school begins. For more information, check out the website: www.syatp.org.
Jolt Junior High Retreat - October 24-26 (Registration Deadline - September 14) On October 24-26, all Junior High students (Grade 7-8) are invited to a District retreat called Jolt in Erie,
PA. The retreat will feature amazing speakers, awesome times of worship, great opportunities of
fellowship and tons of other fun stuff. The total cost for the retreat is $99 per student with a $25 deposit
and completed registration form due to Rigel by Sunday, September 14. Please see the brochure for
more details which may be picked up from Rigel or downloaded from our website -
www.greensburgalliance.org.
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What is Awana? Awana is fun with a purpose… to reach and train kids for Jesus Christ. It brings churches
and parents together to raise kids to know, love and serve Christ for life. Our club is
comprised of four age appropriate Awana programs for children age 2 through grade 6:
In many circles, “puggle” is a common term for a baby platypus. In children’s ministry
circles, Puggles is an enriching program for toddlers (older 2 year olds and younger 3 year
olds) that introduces little ones to God’s love! It presents basic biblical concepts through
teaching cards, activities, music and games.
Sparks is for children in kindergarten through grade 2 and builds on the material taught in
our preschool clubs. It ignites the curiosity of early elementary-age kids to learn about the
people and events of the Bible, building a foundation of wisdom for knowing Christ.
Meetings combine learning with fun to create an atmosphere of irresistible excitement for
churched and unchurched kids alike. Children love their red vests, the exciting games and
spending time with leaders and friends!
Truth & Training engages grade 3 through 6 students by answering their questions about
God and the Bible, guiding them through this pivotal life state to grow in Christ’s grace.
Handbooks and large-group sessions deepen a child’s knowledge about God and His Word
and teach how to put that knowledge into action in everyday life. Weekly meetings expose
kids to the gospel message, Scripture memory, Bible study, team-oriented games and loads
of fun!
In order for our first night of club to run smoothly, please remember to complete a new
registration form for your children even if they attended Awana previously (see article on
page 11). Parent handbooks will be available which contain information about our club
policies and procedures as well as a calendar of events for 2014-2015.
It’s not too late to volunteer for Awana! You can help as often as your schedule allows -
every week or once or twice a month - you decide. There are various positions available
from leading a class to listening to children recite verses or just basic classroom monitoring.
Training is available. If interested, please plan to attend the informational Workers Meeting
on Wednesday, September 3, at 6:00pm in Rooms 310-320. If you are unable to attend,
contact Jen Conley at the Church Office (724-837-1122) or Lisa Coughanour (724-961-
0185) for information.
Begins Wednesday, September 10 - 6:30-8:15pm
Volunteers Are
Needed!
Info Meeting on
September 3
Cubbies is for 3 and 4-year old preschoolers (must be 3 years old before September 1 and
potty trained). Last year, the Cubbies curriculum was updated with special focus on what
each story teaches about God’s character. It is designed to help moms and dads give
children a biblical foundation for faith at home. During meeting time there will be Bible
stories, games, puppets, crafts and other activities that make for a lively weekly experience
where fun and learning go hand in hand!
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The new quiz season is already upon us. This year we will be studying the book of Acts. Practices are held on
Sunday mornings, 8:30-10:00am, starting on September 7. Quiz Meets with area churches are held once a
month, usually on the first Saturday from October through April. Anyone in grades 3-12 can participate. Those
in grades 3-6 would compete in the Junior Division. The Senior Group (grades 7-12) is divided into two
divisions - one for the experienced, more competitive quizzers and another for those new to quizzing. It’s a fun
time learning God’s Word and growing in our relationship with God.
Please contact Jayne Obringer (724-861-3548 - [email protected]) or Jen Conley in the Church Office
for additional information.
Bible Quizzing
Rehearsals for Sing Noel will begin on Sunday, September 21. We meet at 9:15am in Rooms 310-320.
Parents, if you missed the informational meeting in August, there is still time to sign your children up to be a
part of our celebration. Please contact Linda Bolyen, 724-635-0408, to register and receive a copy of the
rehearsal materials. We are so excited to begin work on this very special celebration of our Savior’s birth!
Children’s Christmas Musical Rehearsals
In a continuing effort to keep our records correct and up to date, all parents must complete a new registration
form for their children even if you completed one in the past. The information is kept confidential and is used for
church business, safety and emergency purposes only.
Registration forms are available in the Lobby and at the Children’s Ministry registration desk. Completed forms
need to be returned as soon as possible. Thank you for your cooperation!
Registration for Children’s Ministries
Kids Konvention is a fun missions event held during our World Outreach Conference November 2-9. The exact
dates and times will be announced at a later time. There will be many activities for children including crafts,
games, international worker interviews and much more. Our theme this year is “Super Heroes”! Be sure to check
upcoming issues of the “Focus” for details. Registration will begin Sunday, October 5, at a table in the Lobby.
Kids Konvention
Children’s Summer Camp Support - Calendar Sales
“God’s Creation” calendars go on sale beginning Sunday, September 14. See page 4 for additional information.
Thanks for your continued support of this ministry!
On Sunday, September 7, the children’s Sunday School classes and Sunday Morning Worship classes will
“move up” to their new classes. Be sure to stop by the table in the Lobby or the Children’s Ministry registration
desk to complete a registration form for the 2014-2015 year.
“Moving-Up” Day - Sunday, September 7
NON-PROFIT ORG.
U.S. POSTAGE
PAID
GREENSBURG, PA
PERMIT NO 1065
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Return Service Requested
4428 Route 136
Greensburg PA 15601
724-837-1122
Email:
On the Web at:
www.greensburgalliance.org
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Lifeway Pregnancy Center
Benefit Luncheon & Shower
Sunday, September 28
See Page 1 for Details!