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NEWS & UPDATES

Every Sunday is Full if Life

7/26/2019

 
Good morning –
Oh my God - these sunny, sunny days! (I’m nervous about saying anything, don’t want to jinx us.) Thank you God!

It is true, every Sunday morning of worship is a time for healing, forgiving, praising, singing, learning, and growing as the people of God. No, we don’t do “Lights! Camera! Action!” around here. Our worship is not flashy. (Although we do project words onto a screen!) Let’s just say – at the First Presbyterian Church of Edgewood we come to worship as we are, we come in love and humility, we come to be filled with life.
Heather sent me a quote this morning that I really like, from long time spiritual leader and teacher, A.W. Tozer: “Modern religions focus on filling churches with people. The true gospel emphasizes filling people with God.”
See you Sunday morning – 10:00 a.m. in the Gathering Place. Come with an open heart and a humble spirit – ready to be filled with God.
Grace and peace to all,
Pastor Michael

AND PLEASE – do stay after worship to hear what the Strategic Planning team is thinking and discussing. Your presence is important to us. We are keen to keep you up to date. We long for your input and voice. Please join us. I look forward to that time together.

Strategic Planning Update

7/24/2019

 
Good morning,
What a lovely day it is!
A heads up. Immediately following worship this coming Sunday, the Strategic Planning team and I will present an update on our work and the ideas we are considering regarding the church facility.
It is well established the caring for the church facility is a costly and time consuming job. With the congregation shrinking number of members and a subsequent decline in giving, we need to think prayerfully and creatively about what to do with the facility.
I very much hope that you will be able to attend the worship service and the congregational conversation that a will follow.
Grace and peace,
Pastor Michael

What a week!

7/19/2019

 
Good morning brothers and sisters – people of the Way (as the earliest Christians were called),
What a week! The heights and depths of human nature were on full display:
  • We watched and celebrated the day that Neil Armstrong, representing the aspirations and determination of all humanity, stepped onto the moon. Do you remember where you were on that history making day?
  • We watched our President stand in front of thousands of American citizens – all from immigrant families – gleefully chant “Send her back!” to a more recent immigrant and fellow citizen.
  • And today, we remember and celebrate the life of the South African leader, Nelson Mandela. His life has become a beacon of light for all humanity, his words and witness must not be forgotten.
This Sunday, I hope you will join us for worship at 10:00 a.m. We will read that Jesus, walking defiantly into the tumult if his time, sat down with two of his closest friends – both women – and opened their eyes to what he called “the good portion” of discipleship. Do you remember what that good portion is?
See you in church!
Grace and peace to all – and please take care of yourself on these hot, muggy days.
Pastor Michael

After the Sunday worship service concludes, you will be invited to join me and other adults to explore further the meaning of the morning’s scripture readings. ​

A chance to make a difference...

7/16/2019

 
Good afternoon,
Real quick. If you or someone you know might have two hours a week to make a big difference – check this out:
  1. Wilkinsburg Community Ministry runs a summer lunch program for kids. No kitchen help needed….however – sit at the entrance door from Noon to 1:30 p.m. on any weekday – open door for kids and ask them to sign in on sign in sheet that they all know about. One and a half hour one day a week…a big help.
  2. Someone in the church is facing a health issue that is keeping that person out of the garden. The weeds are not waiting for that person to feel better. Spare an hour or whatever you can – your work will be deeply appreciated.

If you can help out in either of these situations – or know someone who can – let me know (421-298-3140 or mprucker@fpcedgewood.org)
Thanks – and God bless.

Sunday

7/13/2019

 
Good morning,
“May God fill your day with joy and happiness.”
A quick note: The Strategic Planning team must postpone our congregational conversation after worship tomorrow morning. We will in the near future.
However – there will be adult Sunday School in the lounge for all who are interested.
Grace and peace to all,
Pastor Michael

A Reason to Give Thanks

7/12/2019

 
Good morning everyone,
I am not the only one who is especially grateful for the ministry of community service freely offered by all who put together out Summer Community Dinners. Jim Segedy, Tyler McGuigan, John Foster, Judy Mysels – and so many more – thank you.
A Christian mystic named Meister Eckhart wrote, “If the only prayer you ever say your entire life is thank you, it will be enough.” This Sunday we will hear the wonderful stories of two women, two families, who have every reason to live a life of thanksgiving after being gently touched just once by Jesus. Great stories they are! Come Sunday, 10:00 a.m. in the Gathering Place, to hear the stories and give thanks to God. See you soon.
Pastor Michael

A REMINDER: immediately following worship the Strategic Planning team will give an update on its work – and seek feedback from you. Please plan to stay with us a little big longer this Sunday.

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