Here’s what happened at our “Seekers in Sneakers” vacation Bible school in August.
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Starting on September 8th, Children’s Church and Youth Group will be back underway. We are looking for additional volunteers who are interested in being a second volunteer in the Nursery, with Children’s Church, Fellowship of the Cross, or Youth Group.
On Sunday, September 15th, there will be a special offering received for the purpose of supporting the educational ministries of the Western PA Conference, which include training, resources, and laity scholarships.
This Sunday, September 8, the Library Committee and SUMC family will recognize our 3rd graders with Bibles.
Children and youth (preschool through high school) are invited to join the Education team for a “Back to School” party on the church lawn between services (10:00 am) on August 25th.
The Children’s Ministry team would like to thank everyone who has helped us engage with the children through the summer.
Children’s Church, during the 11:00 am service, is looking for 1-2 adult leaders and 1-2 assistants, each serving once a month.
As we draw closer to our Vacation Bible School week in August, the “Seekers in Sneakers” team has added some new items to our wish list. Here are a few things we would like to borrow from church family.
All the children are invited to join us Sunday (July 14) on the SUMC lawn at 10:00 am (between services) for a pre-VBS party.
Starting Friday, August 16th, we will be gathering with our neighbors from the Latino Community for a time of food, fellowship, and education.
The Library Committee is in search of our children entering 3rd grade in the fall. We like to recognize those students with their own commemorative Bible.
We celebrated our graduates during the June 9 services.
We have three new growth groups starting this month. The Bible’s YES to Same-Sex Marriage begins June 4th. Cultural Diversity Training happens June 13th in preparation for our English as a Second Language course, and Emotionally Healthy Discipleship kicks off June 17th.
Look for Vacation Bible School registration info in early May. Online registration is available on the SUMC website.
The Sewickley UMC will be collecting coloring books, crayons, and flowers in May.
A 4-week mini-series that will expand your understanding of what it means to be an anti-racist and learn how you can work towards a more just and loving church and community. Classes meet once a week.
Our children and youth will be leading worship on Mother’s Day (May 12), and students are invited to share their musical gifts in the worship services.
Consider this an invitation to a planning meeting and a prayer initiative. The SUMC VBS team is holding its next planning meeting in the Simpson Room on April 21, shortly after the 11:00 am worship service ends. If you have committed to the project, or are wondering if there is a place for you, please join us.
The group is studying important women every Tuesday morning in April. The May study will concentrate on “The Chosen.”
SUMC has campership funds available to help your child attend one of three great camps in Western PA.