April 16, 2023

 

Call for Plastic Grocery Bags

Please consider donating any extra bags you have after your next shopping trip to be reused in this positive way!
On distribution days, the Food Pantry puts these plastic bags over the brown paper bags that contain the food being delivered to families. This makes the bags sturdier and easier to carry.
The Food Pantry is in need of plastic grocery bags, preferably white or blue (Walmart/ Giant Eagle).

UWF Donates $1,200 to Local & Global Charities

As a result of the amazing fundraising support we receive from church members like you, the UWF was able to donate $1,200 at its March planning meeting.
 
The money was sent to seven local and global organizations that benefit women, children and youth. They include:
 
· Brother’s Brother Foundation $200
· Friends of Aseema $200
· Foster Love Project $100
· Hello Neighbor $200
· Little Dresses for Africa: $100
· Ruth M. Smith Center $250
· UWF Legacy Fund $150
 
Look for more upcoming UWF fundraisers this spring and summer – and thank you, in advance, for supporting them. We couldn’t do it without you!

United Women in Faith Spring Flower Basket Sale!
 Just in time for Mother's Day!

The UWF is selling big, beautiful hanging flower baskets for $30 each (same price as last year)!
To order yours, please call the church office at 412.531.7131 no later than Thursday, April 27.
 
Choose from:
New Guinea impatients (sun/partial shade)
Million Bells (sun)
Non-stop begonia (shade)
Mega begonia (partial shade)
Upright geranium (sun)
 
You can pick up your order on Saturday, May 6  in the church parking lot between 10 am and noon.
Please pay with exact cash or via check made out to “United Women in Faith.”
Please note, we cannot accept checks made out to UWF, UMW or United Methodist Women.
All proceeds benefit women, children and youth.
Thank you for supporting the UWF!
 
 

If men from MLUMC would like to attend, please contact David Seitz at 267-314-4898 or davidseitzacts@gmail.com.

Please register before Tuesday, April11th.

Good Friday Community Fish Fry
Nourishes Body, Mind, and Spirit
Rob Spicher, Community Events and Outreach Committee Chair
 
Our Good Friday Community Fish Fry was, to put it mildly, a resounding success.  The 700 meals served (eat-in, take-out, delivery) were a record.  For the first time that I can remember, we almost ran out of some items! Both Asbury Center and Wesley Hall were packed with diners throughout much of the evening.  Communion elements administered by Pastor Tom, a prayer station staffed by Pastor Scott, and a piano played by Music Director Mitchell ensured a meaningful yet entertaining evening for all.  Hospitality and fellowship abounded!
Special thanks to the leadership team of Donna Chesleigh (with husband Alan), Liz DiPietro (with husband Tom), Linh Quach (with husband Dave), and Matt Baker for pulling everything together to ensure a first-class experience. A big expression of gratitude to Don Langston and the Food Lift, whose generous donations of bread and desserts helped not only to keep out-of-pocket costs down but also provide a wide variety of items from which to partake.  Appreciation also to Tom Wagner for composing a meaningful Easter message, Office and Communications Coordinator Kate for handling advance publicity and same day messaging, and Weekday Ministries for giving away children’s books. And last, but certainly not least, thanks to the financial donors whose generosity enabled all costs to be covered.  Thanks be to God!
 

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