Newly-appointed Pittsburgh District Superintendent Rev. Debbie Ackley-Killlian and her daughter Rev. Grace Killian look at their calls to Christian Ministry. Their stories speak to how God places them in life, with late husband and father Rev. Earl Killian, and in PIttsburgh, Boston, Bethlehem and Franklin, PA. To see and hear their reflections, select the following […]
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SAVE THE DATE! Pittsburgh District Superintendent Installation
The Installation service for Pittsburgh District Superintendent, Rev. Deborah Ackley-Killian, will be Sunday, October 24, 4 pm at Mt. Lebanon United Methodist Church.
Covid Mitigation at the Church
By Pastor Tom Strandburg In light of recent events, and the elevation of our county to the “substantial” spread level for COVID-19, I have asked that all of our church employees once again wear a mask when working public events here at the church, for the safety of our people. This will be particularly important […]
August 1, 2021 – Online Worship Experience
Podcast – The Rev. Grace Killian Videocast – Pastor Tom Strandburg How does the Bible describe the church? Pastor Tom’s favorite passage pertaining to the church is in Ephesians 4:1-16 : “From Christ the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work.” (verse 16) […]
“Reaching Out Through Outreach,” Faith for Today
Are you looking for a way to do what Jesus has asked of us, to serve “the least of these?” See and hear this Faith for Today with information on how to help communities in need. Learn about Hello Neighbor, The Food Lift, Family Promise, Daily Bread and East End Cooperative Ministries.
July 25, 2021 – Online Worship Experiences
Podcast – Rev. Don Cook Videocast – Pastor Tom Strandburg I remember as a youth singing the traditional chorus, “Deep & Wide.” Deep and wide, deep and wide, there’s a fountain flowing deep and wide! Pastor Tom’s message shares with us that the Apostle Paul puts it this way — “And I pray that you, being […]
July 18, 2021 – Online Worship Experiences
Podcast – Mr. Mitchell Stecker Videocast – Pastor Tom Strandburg The delayed 2020 Summer Olympics begins in Tokyo this week under the Olympic motto of “faster, higher, stronger.” That is also the title of Pastor Tom’s message, based on Isaiah 40:21-31. Drawing inspiration from the upcoming games and from the words of the prophet Isaiah, […]
“Make a Joyful Noise”
“How Great Thou Art” . . .”Blessed Assurance” . . . oh the joyful noise! Favorite hymns of congregation friends and members are on display in this Faith for Today. Tune in and sing along.
July 11, 2021 – Online Worship Experiences
Podcast – Mr. Mitchell Stecker Videocast – Pastor Tom Strandburg In the midst of the turbulence of Holy Week, Jesus is approached by the soldiers in the Garden of Gethsemane. He asks them, “Whom are you looking for?” Jesus answers their response with the historic name of God, “I Am.” Pastor Tom’s message tells us […]
Faith for Today – America: A Land of Immigrants and Refugees
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 […]