May Newsletter (Unformatted)
Soup and Sandwich Lunch to Help Support the
Christian COG School in Honduras.
Sunday, May 16th after the 2nd Service in the FLC.
On February 25th, seven teens and four adults, from our congregation, traveled to Honduras on a mission trip to serve with the Church of God in La Ceiba. It was an awesome trip! While we were there we got to spend a morning at the Escuela Evangelica Las Naciones (The Nations Evangelical School), getting to know the children and teachers and having a lot of fun face painting!
The Church of God in La Ceiba began this Christian School, for preschool to 4th grade, four years ago. There are presently 125 students. To change their country for Christ they know it is essential to begin with the children. There is no tuition charged and it is operated by faith, and God has been faithful! It is a bilingual school and is a colorful and positive atmosphere, unlike the public schools in Honduras.
We were lead to seek ways in which we, as a church body, could help support the school. The principal, Xiomara Allen, provided us with a list of supplies that would greatly help them. Some are school supplies. Other items are things that the school can provide to parents for resale to raise funds to help support the school financially. ( “American” products are very popular in Honduras).
So,… we would like to invite our church family to be part of this mission outreach to our Honduran brothers and sisters by joining us for an after church luncheon on May 16th. We are asking that you donate, at the door, as you feel led. Another way to help is by donating any of the items listed, either school supplies or items for resale. The resale items can be new or like new. Please give any donated items either to Kathy Baker, Carla Baer or you can leave them at the Church Office.
Muchas Gracias!!
School Items: Puzzles
Spiral notebooks Tape
Composition books White tee shirts– children's small
Spanish children’s books and medium
Coloring books
Construction paper Also needed is a commercial printer
Poster board that can be purchased in Honduras.
Crayons
Colored paper Resale Items (new or like new)
Bottles of glue Sandals, flip flops
Colored pencils Perfume
Chalk Custom jewelry– earrings & bracelets
Dry erase markers Nail polish
Brushes & watercolors Children’s clothing or other clothing
Finger paints items.
Scissors
All items donated will be shipped directly to the school in La Ceiba.
Church Meetings:
Music & Worship
Thursday, May 6th
@ 6:30 @ Traci’s.
Board of Elders
Tuesday, May 11th
@ 7:00 pm
Compassion Ministry
Wednesday, May 12th
@ 9:00 am
Stewardship & Finance
Thursday, May 20th
@ 10:00 am
Youth Group Camp Dates:
5th & 6th Grade ~ June 14-19
Jr. & Sr. High~ June 21-26
3rd & 4th Grade~ June 27– July 1
It’s not too late to register! Registration forms available on the table in the Narthex. Deadline May 9th.
If interested, please call the Church Office ASAP.
_____________________
We are taking a special offering on May 1st & 2nd for
kids that need
financial help with Youth Camp.
Memory Maker Ministry
Love scrapbooking but want some fellowship while you do it?
Saturday, May 1st from
10 am – 4 pm in the F.L.C.
Please bring a snack to share!
Come and make new memories!
??? Contact
Michelle Arbster
@ 724-567-1908.
Anyone who is new to our Church within the past year or so is invited to come and see what the Church is all about and meet our three wonderful pastors. (Maybe I should rephrase that, but, maybe not.) If raining, we will meet in the Family Life Center. If you have any questions, you may call the Church Office @ 724-478-1631. We will do our best to answer your questions. Looking forward to meeting new faces and making new friends.
Kids Closet
Prep: Friday, May 7th @ 6:00 pm-???
Kids Closet:
Saturday, May 8th
From
10:00am– 2:00pm
Stats from the 10th Anniversary Weekend:
3,378 items of clothing given away.
139 families~ means over 550 people.
172 kids (record #)
50 gowns given away through Cinderella’s Closet!
God is faithful!!
Pizza With The Pastors
Friday, May 14th @ 6 pm @ the
Pavilion.
Anyone who is new to our Church within the past year or so is invited to come and see what the Church is all about and meet our three wonderful pastors. (Maybe I should rephrase that, but, maybe not.) If raining, we will meet in the Family Life Center. If you have any questions, you may call the Church Office @ 724-478-1631. We will do our best to answer your questions. Looking forward to meeting new faces and making new friends.
Pre– School Children's Church Teacher’s Meeting
Monday, May 17th @ 6:30pm at NACOG.
Graduation Sunday
May 16th @ 10:45 Service.
For all High School and College Graduates!
If you have not received a letter to participate, please contact the Church Office @ (724)478-1631.
God Is Good
First, “Thank You” to everyone that supported the
Youth Rummage Sale!
The Youth made $2278.00 after tithe.
Primetimers
( 55 years old and up)
Thursday, May 13th at 9:00 am at Kings Family
Restaurant.
Breakfast, Fellowship, Friendship
Youth Events
Destination
Unknown
Sunday, April 25th
Departure Time: 4:00 pm
Return Time: 8:00 pm
Cost: $10 per person
You won’t want to miss this GREAT time!
___________________
Pittsburgh
Homeless
Ministry Trip
Saturday, May 15th
Departure Time: 4:30 pm
We will be sharing the Gospel and passing out Bibles and clothes in downtown Pittsburgh to the homeless.
____________________
Silver Ring Thing!
Saturday, May 22nd
@ Whitehall Camp
If you plan on going, sign-up by May 16th. Cost is $5 a person.
11th Annual Golf Outing
Sponsored by North Apollo Church of God Youth. This event will take place on Saturday, June 19th at Apollo Elks Golf Course.
Teams of 4
$55 a person
Food & Door prizes
?? Contact: Pastor Kevin @ (724)478-1631.
Registration forms available.
Youth: You can earn $50 in your account for each Tee Box Sponsor that you get!
Spiritual Forum
What is God doing in our midst?
Tuesday, June 1st @ 7pm
in the Sanctuary.
Open to the Congregation!
Come and hear the great things that God is doing at NACOG!
Save The Date
Juarez Bike Race
Saturday, July 10th
______________________
Nursery Workers Tea
Saturday, July 10th @ 10:00 am in Room #15
_____________________
Vacation Bible School
Week of July 19-24
_______________________
Pirate Game
Saturday, July 24th
Game @ 7:05 pm vs. Padres
Tickets:
14 yrs.old and under: $ 8
15 yrs. –adult : $12
Concert after game: “Steve Miller Band”
RSVP by June 27th to Bill Shindledecker (412)653-3776.
Meet at Church for Bus
transportation.
Ministry Council
Thursday, June 10th @ 6:30
In the F.L.C.
This is for the Board of
Elders ,Ministry Leaders and
Committee Chairs.
Motorcycle Run & Bonfire
Saturday, June 5th @ 12:00 pm
Meet @ the Church.
All Welcome!
??Bill Shindledecker (412)653-3776 & Jim Carnahan
(724)478-4353
Watch Weekly Newsletter for more details.
The 30 Hour Famine
World hunger and starvation is real. One person dies every 3 seconds from it and 2/3 of those are children.
On March 26th over 50 teens, from our church and two others, participated in World Vision’s 30 hour famine. We spent Friday evening through Saturday together at church. The fast from all food begins at noon on Friday and continues till it is broken on Saturday at 6pm with communion. There are several juice/water breaks during that time.
The activities include “tribal” challenges, music, a candle light vigil, a canned food collection, neighborhood trash pick-up, a visit to West Haven and an excellent guest speaker.
The teens have to get sponsors prior to the famine. A total of $2,600 was raised for World Vision’s famine relief. For every $30 they estimate they will save another life for 30 days.
The 30 hour famine is an intense experience for all involved. It includes a lot of fun, challenges, sacrifice, and reflection. Although we do get hungry it is a sobering reminder to know that our hunger last only for 30 hours.
Thank-you to all those that supported us and to those who were involved!
Dave & Michelle Arbster
Dave Michelle
Favorite Food? Pepperoni Pizza Chocolate…it IS a food group.
Favorite TV Show? I don’t have time to watch T.V. Criminal Minds
Favorite Season? Spring Fall
What Celebrity Do You Look Like? Brad Pitt (in Michelle’s eyes) Angelina Jolie ( He’s Brad Pitt,
remember?!)
Your Job? I own my own construction business Wife and mother….I volunteer a lot.
Hobbies? Fishing and spending time Scrapbooking! I started the
with my family. “Memory Maker” Ministry here at NACOG
You Been Married? She is involved with D4J at Church.
How Long Have You Been Coming to the NACOG? 1 & 1/2 years
N.A.C.O.G? By: Angela Kupas