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of Joy Children's Home
Our church frequently sends mission teams
to Songs of Joy Children's Home in San Jacinto,
Chiquimula,
Guatemala.
You can learn more about the Songs of Joy
ministry at http://www.songsofjoyhome.org/index.html
Be sure to read the Call articles written
by Lauren Grau and Jim Saraceno reflecting
their wonderful experiences at the home.
Senior Center is at Nativity Lutheran Church
4517 Mt. Royal Blvd.
Allison Park
412-486-6426
They have a hot luncheon and activities. Call
Cleo Ifft for more information.
Please Help
DEAR ELFINWILD FAMILY, When I retired
a year ago I began volunteering at Helen Faison
Elementary in Homewood. It is the worst performing
school in the Pittsburgh Public Schools. I
volunteer with 150 other volunteers from local
churches who the Pittsburgh School board has
allowed to go into this school.
These children are delightful and we have
a real chance to make a difference at their
young ages. There are many obstacles and one
of them is affording the mandatory school
uniform. As a result few of the children have
more than one uniform and that uniform doesn’t
get cleaned very often. So, we are collecting
used children’s clothing that we will
repair and clean and then give out to the
children. This will enable the school to have
a reserve and be able to wash the kids’
clothes when things get too bad.
What we need are plain collared shirts, long
or short sleeved in navy blue, light blue,
light yellow or white and khaki shorts, skirts
or pants. These clothes can be sized from
a 6x to a man or woman’s small. Seriously,
some of the kids are adult sized. We will
clean and repair any donations.
I thank you very much for any of your help.
I will put boxes in the narthex and at the
back of the sanctuary.
God bless, Kyle Pinta
Community
Study Groups
SUNDAY NIGHT WOMEN’S
STUDY. Join us as we begin John Ortberg’s
video study, “God is Closer Than You
Think”. We will explore how we can enjoy
a vibrant, moment-by-moment relationship with
our Heavenly Father. There will be an indroduction
and time of fellowship on Sunday, September
23 from 7-9 pm in Room #1 by Fellowship Hall.
After that we’ll meet the first and
third Sunday nights of the month from 7-9
pm. New members are welcome and questions
can be directed to Van Lesnett.
WOMEN’S
BIBLE STUDY. We will resume our
study called, The Lies Women Believe and The
Truth that Sets Them Free.
Come and join us on Monday, September 10 at
7:00 p.m. in Room 1 (the Peach room). Everyone
is welcome whether you have joined us before,
or you are new to this study group. Babysitting
will be provided.
Any questions please call Van Lesnett, or
Eileen Hughes
Thursday
Morning Men’s Group
6-7am weekly
Leader – Reverend Lesnett
Location - Kennedy Library
If you are interested in growing in
your faith by participating in a community
group please
contact the group leader. All groups welcome
newcomers.
WORSHIP
AT CALVERT.
Members of Elfinwild
are invited to attend worship at Clavert Presbyterian
Church during one of its Sunday morning worship
services during the next several months. This
is a
great way to spread God’s love in the
community
and to share worship with other believers
in our community. Calvert’s worship
service begins at
10:30 a.m. If you attend
early services at Elfinwild,
you may want to consider attending Calvert’s
service after our early service. Sign-up sheets
are located
in the hall outside the chapel. Please contact
Jeff Mulkern or Jim Giel, Jr. with any questions.
Call
church office for phone numbers.
Calvert Presbyterian
Update
The Tuesday Club continues to provide
a great after-school program from Children
in the Etna community.
Calvert has been able to maintain a worshipping
community through the
financial and volunteer
support of Elfinwild, Glenshaw, and Parkwood
churches. Volunteers have cleaned, painted,
moved rooms and have assisted with community
outreach programs. There will be many more
opportunities
to assist the faith-community at Calvert as
they
continue to serve Christ and his Kingdom in
Etna
and the surrounding communities of Sharpsburg,
Millvale and Laurenceville. Calvert is the
only Presbyterian church left in those communities.
Contact Jim Giel, Jr.
and Jeff Mulkern if you
wish to help or for more information. Be sure
to
read the entire story in the September Call.
PREGNANCY
CARE CENTERS
Wexford Pregnancy
Care Center is located at
1000 Brooktree Rd. in Wexford Suite 209. This
is a wonderful program for young mom's and
mom's to be, married and not married. They
have a Young Mom's Group for mother's of
small children or any woman expecting a child.
Meetings include speakers, refreshments, door
prizes and social events. Also babysitting
is
provided.
There are Life 101 classes. These are one
night
mini seminars offering learning opportunities
for
new mom's and expecting moms. The program
topics are:
My Life & My Finances
My Choices For Life
My Life & Relationships
My Life & My Faith.
All programs are led by experts from the community.
SENIOR
ACHIEVERS
We are a delightful group of older
adults meeting
at Elfinwild Church since 1969. We meet at
11:30 a.m., the third Thursday of each month
enjoying a light (brown bag) lunch and program
usually finishing between 1:00-1:30 p.m. Venturing
out on short trips into our community, we
explore
our world around us. If you are the right
age (62+)
and would like to become a part of our fellowship,
visit us during our meeting time as our guest
or
call Jean Cooper through the church office.
If you
are not the age limit, have free time and
would like
to work with our group during
meeting times or
trips call Terry Stoops through
the church office.
(412-486-5400)
Meeting: SENIOR ACHIEVERS’
MEETING will be held on Thursday, May 15,
2008 at 11:30 a.m. in Fellowship Hall. Pgh.
Oldtime Radio Theatre will perform. Bring
a bag lunch. Beverage and dessert are provided.
Guests and visitors are welcome.
GLENSHAW
AARP #3744
Non-members are welcome. Meetings are the
second Tuesday of each month. 7:30 p.m.. in
Fellowship Hall. (No meeting in August)
GLENSHAW AARP #3744 will meet on Tuesday,
May 13, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. at Elfinwild Presbyterian
Church, 3200 Mt. Royal Boulevard., Glenshaw,
PA. Bill Campbell “A Unique Country
Player” will perform. Bring gifts for
Vincentian- Regency, Vincentian Home, and
food for the food bank.
WE
ARE CONTINUING TO COLLECT DONATIONS
BREAD OF LIFE FOOD PANTRY NEEDS YOUR
HELP to continue to
serve the families in
need in the communities of Etna, Sharpsburg
and
Shaler Township. Your assistance with monetary
donations and gifts of food are needed to
meet the
needs of over 150 families served monthly
by the
Food Pantry.
While donations of food are appreciated, monetary
gifts assist in the purchasing of meats and
other commodities needed by the families.
Please send
your gifts to:
BREAD OF LIFE FOOD
PANTRY
P.O. BOX 95142
PITTSBURGH, PA 15223
Volunteer opportunities are also available.
Please
contact us at 412-781-3056.Your
help with this
important ministry is greatly appreciated.
EMOTIONAL
SUPPORT AVAILABLE AT NHCO
Crisis
Center North is offering Spring Training
April
1 - May 20, 2008 Tuesday
& Thursday
evenings 6-9 p.m.with the option of Saturday
make-up classes. This 44 hour training is
state mandated by the PA Coalition Against
Domestic Violence (PCADV).
There is a critical need to increase awareness
of the devastating effect that domestic violence
has on families in our community. By casting
light on this subject, Crisis Center North
hopes to fulfill its mission:
to empower victims of domestic
violence and cultivate community attitudes
and behaviors that break the cycle of violence.
Please consider
this opportunity and contact Glenn Sauer,
Volunteer Coordinator, at 412-364-6728 or
e-mail to gsauer@crisiscenternorth.org
NHCO offers
the following support groups in partner-
ship with Trinity Hospice and Orion Assisted
Living. Unless noted, groups meet at NHSCO
Allison Park.
Pre-registration for all groups is appreciated
by contacting Harriet Gibbs at 412-487-6316
or hzgibbs@nhco.org
Alzheimers Disease/Dimentia (for caregivers):
Second Tuesday, 7:00 p.m.
Young Widows /Widowers:First Thursday, 7 p.m.
King's Rest. Wexford
Bereavement:First Monday, 2 p.m.
We can sldo provide additional support groups
not currently offered by NHCO (e.g., depression,
divorce, anxiety, etc.)
PARISH
NURSE MINISTRY
Will meet on Tuesday, Sept 11, 2007
at 7:00 p.m. in church library.
You do not need to be a medical professional
to be on this committee. Medical
professionals are needed to assist in taking
blood pressures once a month,
and assessing home care situations.
If you can volunteer some time, please
come to our meeting, or call Cheryl Siar through
the church office.
A Commitment to Caring
Health Line-if you have a health-related
concern, call the church office and a nurse
or pharmacist will return your call.
Blood Pressure Screening-
Health Education-up-to-date information on
the latest issues and concerns.
Legal issues
Congregational Resources
& Referrals
Medication questions
Grief Counseling
First Aid & CPR Training
What Can I Do? Addressing
Caregivers Concerns
Often times it is awkwark to approach
someone and
ask for help. And often times people will
say, "if i'd known there was a need,
I would have helped" when
the need is passed. To try and bridge this
gap we are asking those who need help and
those who can help
to come forward and let us know you are there.
We are currently compiling a list of people
willing to
be called upon by caregivers who need a little
help or
just a little break from
their homes to run errands,
visit a doctor, or have a lunch with a friend.
There
are also oppportunities to do extended care
duties,
which are paid positions. If you or someone
you know,
or agency you can recommend, is willing to
be
available on our "Caregivers Call List"
please call the Parish Nurses, Cheryl Siar,
or the church office.
Placing your name on the list does not commit
you to anything more than you may be avalable
to help if someone calls. This list would
stay within our congregation.
Passavant Hospital
offers reduced meals for senior citizens through
the Senior Wellness Network.
Seniors may call Passavant Hospital at 412-367-6700
to register for meals in the cafeteria at
a reduced
rate. Meals are served Monday through Friday
from 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm.
CARING HANDS
The Caring Hands Ladies are very active these
days. Our ministry has really grown in the
past 5 years. Along with Hug-A-Bears that
go to nursing homes, police departments, Shaler
EMS, Passavant Emergency Room and Allegheny
General Nursery, we made made bosom pillows
for cancer patients, and hats for chemo patients
for Dr. Crandall’s office, quilts for
isolettes and blankets for Project Linus and
small pillows for Ronald McDonald House for
children. We make baptims boxes for our church
and have added making prayer shawls for church
members with a need and for others who know
of a need for one.
Our Bears go all over the world…not
only in the USA, but also to Guatemala, Russia,
China, India, Africa, Mexico, and South America.
If anyone would like to join us on the 2nd
and 4th Tuesday of the month from 1-3 p.m.
we would love to have you. God has been so
good to us.
You may contact either Mary Ann Johnson or
Nancy Matthews through the church office.
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