How many of us know that six members of our church are immigrants? That our church has sponsored a family of refugees? This week’s Faith for Today, presented on the Fourth of July, is a celebration of America and its open arms. Our immigrants, now U.S. citizens, and a representative for the sponsored family tell […]
Author: Sarah Boice Stecker
July 4, 2021 – Online Worship Experiences
Podcast – Pastor Tom Strandburg Videocast – Pastor Scott Miller On this Independence Day it’s good to pause to ask whether there’s anything that makes the day different for an American follower of Jesus. Pastor Scott’s message, “I Pledge Allegiance to the Lamb,” is based on Philippians 3:20-21. He asks us if being born again […]
“O Come, Let Us Sing Unto the Lord”
Faith for Today with Music Director Mitchell Stecker Take a journey with Music Director Mitchell Stecker. He not only performs on the organ for the Faith for Today faithful, but also takes us through his start in music, his favorites, the music genres, the sacred and the fun. Don’t be discouraged if at first the […]
Celebrate, Bless and Send Off Rev. Dr. Kimberly Greway and Mr. Ken Hendrata
This Sunday at the 8:30 and 10:45 services, we will celebrate the call of Rev. Dr. Kimberly Greway to become the new pastor at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in North Versailles. Dr. Greway will be presiding over the services. Her sermon title: A Sending Out. Her first Sunday at St. John’s will be July […]
Calling All Patriots! Give Back to Your Community – Donate Blood this Upcoming 4th of July Weekend.
MLUMC is Hosting a Blood Drive Saturday, July 3, 8 AM – 1 PM. The drive will be in Asbury Center in honor of Joey Festor, the son of church members Bob and Bev Festor. An appointment to donate is recommended. To make an appointment or for more information: call Bev Festor @ 412-563-3961 call […]
Collection – Blessing Bags for Homeless People
MLUMC’s Northside Lunch Ministry volunteers, who serve lunch on the Northside once a month, are collecting items for Blessing Bags for the lunch guests during the summer. Donations of individual items, complete bags in gallon-size Ziplock bags and money for the Mission Committee to complete the Blessing Bags are welcome. The Ministry will deliver the […]
Sunday Morning Breakfast at the Church
COME TO SUNDAY BREAKFAST – A “made-to-order” free breakfast is being served this Sunday from 8:45 am to 10 am in Asbury Center. It’s a morning meal with a choice of eggs, toast, pancakes, bacon, ham carved off the bone and fresh fruit. The breakfast is available the third Sunday of each month. Come enjoy […]
An LGBTQIA Plan of Action – What the UMC General Conference is Considering
On Sunday evening, June 13 at the Do No Harm meeting, Chuck Vogel presented an updated plan being considered and likely to be approved by the UMC’s General Conference to solve the LGBTQIA conundrum. If you did not attend the meeting, you can still see the presentation. The link below takes you to the recorded […]
Do No Harm Meeting with Juneteenth Celebration
Red Velvet Cake and other red foods are a feature of Juneteenth celebrations, paying honor to African traditions with the color red. Do No Harm is inviting you to a meeting and a red cake and movie celebration of Juneteenth. The meeting is Sunday, June 13 at 7 pm in the Welcome Center, or if […]
Church Office Reopening
Reinstitution of Church Office Hours: As another positive sign of our church’s reopening, we are pleased to establish the following hours for the conduct of in-person business in the main church office — Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to Noon and 1:00 to 4:30 p.m. Our staff will observe their lunch hour from Noon until […]