Podcast – Pastor Thomas Strandburg Videocast – Pastor Scott Miller It’s Halloween – and that’s what Pastor Scott’s message is about. There’s a fair bit of controversy over Halloween in the Christian church. Some see it as a harmless bit of costume and candy fun. Others believe it trivializes (or worse, celebrates) a satanic holiday. […]
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The River of Life with God – A Service in Pictures Celebrating the Appointment of Rev. Deborah Ackley-Killian as the Pittsburgh District Superintendent
‘’This summer, I returned to this metropolitan area that I love as your District Superintendent. The baptismal waters have brought us full circle as the river of life with God unfolds.” This is how Pittsburgh District Superintendent Rev. Deborah Ackley-Killian describes her appointment to the Pittsburgh District in her sermon. Her message, “Many Rivers” was spiritually […]
October 24, 2021 – Online Worship Experiences
Podcast – Pastor Scott Miller Videocast – Pastor Tom Strandburg “Our Great High Priest” is the name of Pastor Tom’s videocast this week, based upon the Epistle reading from Hebrews 7:23-28. Pastor Tom examines the ancient role of the High Priest, as one who interceded for his people, and the many ways in which Christ has […]
Invitation to the Installation Service for Pittsburgh District Superintendent, Rev. Deborah Ackley-Killian
Bishop Cynthia Moore-Koikoi, Resident Bishop, Western Pennsylvania Annual Conference, invites you to attend the Installation Service for Rev. Deborah Ackley-Killian, Pittsburgh District Superintendent, on Sunday, October 24, 2021, 4 pm, at Mt. Lebanon UMC (3319 W Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh). Facemasks are required and childcare will be available. In lieu of a reception, attendees will receive […]
October 10, 2021 – Online Worship Experiences
Podcast – Pastor Scott Miller Videocast – Pastor Tom Strandburg “What do you value?” That’s Pastor Tom’s question in this Sunday’s message entitled, ““The Importance of Values-Based Living,” based on Mark 10:17-31. Our Christian faith encourages us to value those things that will see us through this life, and on into eternity. Pastor Tom’s message […]
October 3, 2021 – Online Worship Experiences
Podcast – Pastor Tom Strandburg Videocast and Message for The Gathering – Pastor Scott Miller “God Said It, I Believe It, That Settles It.” So what’s wrong with that? Pastor Scott discusses this in the fourth sermon of the series “Half-Truths,” based on Deuteronomy 23:12-14. Clearly if God says something, we should believe it. But we […]
September 26, 2021-Online Worship Experiences
Podcast – Pastor Scott Miller Videocast – Pastor Tom Strandburg In a message entitled “The True Meaning of Prayer,” Pastor Tom discusses how prayer helps us to step outside ourselves, assess troubling situations, and take action when we can. Based on James 5:13-20, the message also tells us that prayer helps us to accept the […]
Video Recording: Celebration of Life Memorial Service for Cindy Reichard – Saturday, September 25, 2021
A Celebration of Life Memorial Service was held for Cindy Reichard on Saturday, September 25, 2021 at the Mt. Lebanon United Methodist Church Sanctuary. You can watch the recording of the service at the following link: Obituary Age 69, of Mt. Lebanon, died suddenly but peacefully on Thursday, August 19, 2021. Beloved daughter of Edward […]
Celebration of Life Memorial Service for Cindy Reichard – Saturday, September 25, 11 AM (Livestreamed)
Celebration of Life Memorial Service: Saturday, September 25, 2021 11:00 AM, Mt. Lebanon United Methodist Church Sanctuary Obituary Age 69, of Mt. Lebanon, died suddenly but peacefully on Thursday, August 19, 2021. Beloved daughter of Edward L and Bette Lou Sankey Reichard; loving sister of David E. Reichard (Denise), Rev. Timothy R. Reichard (Rev. Cindy) […]
Memorial Service for Russell Barber – Thursday, September 23, 11:30 AM MLUMC Sanctuary
Sympathy and prayers of comfort are offered to the family and friends of long-time church member and dear friend Russ Barber, who passed away on Sunday, September 19, 2021 at the age of 96. Russ is survived by, Gloria, his wife of 67 years; his son, David Barber; his daughter Sandra Barber Bernert; grandchildren and […]