McMasters United Methodist Church
200 Church Street
Turtle Creek, Pennsylvania 15745
Office: 823-1988
There is a terrible joke about a man who won a contract to paint a small country church. The man showed up on Monday with his paint but nobody was there to supervise him. The painter was more interested in making a buck than doing a good job. So he took the paint and thinned it with two quarts of water so he wouldn't have to use so much paint. He painted like this on the first side of the church then began the second. Still nobody had shown up to supervise him so he took the paint and thinned it even more. This was going to be a lucrative job. He had hardly used any paint.
Late in the day he began the third side of the church. He looked around and saw that nobody was watching him so he got ready to thin the paint out even more. Suddenly, without any warning, a booming voice split the heavens, knocking the crooked painter off the ladder. And the painter heard from the sky, "REPAINT AND THIN NO MORE Well we are coming into the season of REPENTANCE and REFLECTION as we enter into Lent . . . I would like to suggest that YOU ask the Holy Spirit to search out your heart and thoughts during this season and draw you closer to God than you have ever been. The problem with most of us is that we love to HANG ON to the past even when God has forgiven us of it! It's true, we play the failed scenes of life over and over again in our heads until we are convinced by the hosts of Hell that we are no good and could never amount to anything in God's Kingdom. The TRUTH of this season is that JESUS died for YOU, so that YOU could live a VICTORIOUS life in and through Him!!! So lets join together in making our theme for the Lenten Season 2000 of:
L et's E liminate N egative T hinking. Jesus loves YOU enough to RELEASE you of your past .... are YOU willing to allow Him to work this miracle in your life today???
I knew you would!!! See YOU in church on Sunday!
Lovingly Yours,
Rev. Shaver
Plan to worship every Sunday during this very special time in the life of the Church. Worship services are at 8:30 and 10:45 on Sunday mornings. Sunday school is at 9:30
for all ages!
SERMONS FOR MARCH 2000
| 5: | "A Mirror Image!" | Holy Communion |
| 12: | "The World's Smallest Watchdog!" | |
| 19: | "When You're All Alone..." | |
| 26: | "Caring Is Everything" |
Wednesday, March 8, 2000 is Ash Wednesday. This special day marks the beginning of Lent. Lent is a time of spiritual discipline and preparation for the great Easter celebration. To begin our Lenten Pilgrimage a Prayer Vigil will be held from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. A sign-up sheet is available in the narthex and outside the office. Please sign up when you would like to attend. A prayer guide will be available to help you out. A service of worship will be held at 7:00 p.m. We hope you will plan to attend both the prayer vigil and the special worship service.
THE NEXT HEALING SERVICE will be held on Wednesday, March 1, 2000. The service is held at 7:00 p.m. All are welcome!
On Friday, March 3,2000 at 7:00 p.m. a WORLD DAY OF PRAYER service will be held at Alpha Evangelical Lutheran Church. This nondenominational service is sponsored by Church Women United, an organization of church ladies from all around the world. The theme this year is "Talitha Kumi, Young Woman, Stand Up!"
This year the TCAC has decided to offer lenten programs in a different format. The time schedule is at 7:00 p.m. unless otherwise indicated.
| Sunday, April 2 | Hymn Sing McMasters UM Church |
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| Sunday, April 9 | Youth Program Electric Hts. UM Church |
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| Sunday, April 16 | Easter Cantata (7:30) St. Colman RC Church |
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| Friday, April 21 | Good Friday (12-3) First UP Church |
We will receive new members into the fellowship of McMasters Church on Sunday, April 9, 2000. A luncheon to welcome our new members will be held following the 10:45 service. If you are interested in joining, please contact the church office at 823-1988.
Mark your calendars ... We'll be going to visit the Bishop at the Conference Center on Monday, March 20 at 10:00 a.m.
The deadline for the APRIL Newsletter will be Sunday, March 19, 2000. Articles can be turned into the church office. Thank you!
The food bank item for March is Children's Food items. Your generosity is appreciated!
The Food Bank Emphasis will be on children and babies for March, April & May. Please bring in peanut butter, jelly, spaghettios, cereal, baby food & juices, and green beans or other vegetables. Whatever your kids like, so do other kids. All items will be taken to the Food Bank after Children's Day in May. If you wish to make a cash donation, mark your offering for the FOOD BANK and place it in the offering plate or send it to the church office.
A NEW 8-Week BIBLE STUDY on Philippians is being offering on Tuesdays. You can choose between 11 a.m. to 12 noon or 7-8 p.m. Come as your schedule allows!
Summer 2000 Camping Brochures are available in the church office. There are camps for all ages and interests. Pick up your copy today and make plans to attend Summer Camp at one of our United Methodist Camps.
THE COMMUNITY CHOIR has begun rehearsals for the Palm Sunday Cantata. All voices are needed. Rehearsals are at Hillcrest Presbyterian Church on Thursdays at 8:30 p.m.
If you are purchasing the Upper Room or Moody Magazines, please put the 60 cents per month for Upper Room or $1.00 for Moody Magazine in an envelope marked as such and put in the offering plate.
Eastern Area Adult Services NEEDS YOUR HELP!!!
Volunteer for the Turtle Creek Home Delivered Meals program. You can make a difference! For more information, please call:
Jennifer, Volunteer Coordinator 412-247-1446
McMasters welcomes Heather as the new 3rd through 6th grade teacher. She will begin teaching on the first Sunday in March. We also welcome Donna as a teacher's aide. May God Bless You Both!
The Naomi Group, under the leadership of Del, will be hostesses for the March 14th meeting of the United Methodist Women commencing at noon. The ladies will serve dessert. The program will be presented by Rev. Byrl Shaver. All women of the church are welcome. The Naomi Group will also be the hostesses for the UM Men's meeting on March 6th.
| Our sincere thanks to the members of McMasters
Church for their generous gift to Monroeville Mall
Ministry. Your donation will certainly help us to start
out the new century on a firm financial footing. We
greatly appreciate your continuing support and
friendship in our efforts to keep our marketplace
ministry functioning. We wish all of you a happy,
healthy and fulfilling year 2000.
Teresa, Exec. Secretary. Thank you to everyone for their prayers and cards while I was sick. I really appreciate all your care. Ann Thank you to everyone for all their kindnesses - the cards, phone calls, prayers and visits. We are overwhelmed at how you care for us! Thank you again! Emelyn & Clyde |
I thank all my friends for their thoughtfulness, prayers,
calls, and cards during my hospital stay. Thank you Rev.
Shaver and Bonnie for your visits and prayers. God is
Great!
Sophie Thank you for you recent donation and your wonderful vote of confidence in our work. Silence ends ... Freedom begins! Womansplace Ann, Kitty and Helen would like to thank the anonymous friend who gave them the delicious cookies on Feb. 13. It was very thoughtful of you and we a appreciate your gift. The cookies were delightful! |
The next Flea Market will be held on Saturday, March 4th from 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m..
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