The prayer of the righteous is powerful and effective (James 5:16)
We have begun sending prayer concerns and praises out by email.Would you like to receive an email also?Please send your email address to secretary@firstumcec.org or call the church office at 724-758-6278 and you will be included in the list.
CARE TEAM
The February Care Team calls will be taken by Joyce Fenechi (724-758-3327) and Carol Kingston (724-758-6002).
EMAIL ADDRESSES
Would you be willing to share your email with the church office or does your email address need updated?Please send the church office an email at firstumcec@zoominternet.net.Thanks!
EMAILING NEWSLETTERS
Church Conference members have been discussing possibly making changes in the way you can receive your newsletter.Different churches and organizations have been making their newsletters available by email and our church is discussing this option.We are taking into consideration whether we could save money in postage, printing, paper, etc.Nothing is decided at this point - we would just like input!Please call or email the church office and tell us if you would be open to receive your monthly newsletter by email or you would like to receive it in the mail.Please call the church office at 724-758-6278 if you have any questions or concerns.
SHEPHERDING
Our congregation is making a renewed effort to keep in touch consistently and thoroughly with all those of our church family. Such efforts are referred to as ‘Shepherding’, in church lingo. Once an individual has become a part of the life of our church (even briefly or infrequently), we must make every effort to continue to make that person feel welcome. And, in the busyness of our lives and ministries, we must never ‘lose track’ of people. Awareness and communication are the key features of Shepherding.
We are asking the congregation to assist by doing a few simple things. These most typically apply to Sunday morning worship, but are applicable for any church event:
Please always sign the attendance pads so that your attendance may be recorded
Please keep an eye out for newcomers and infrequent attendees and make sure they are welcomed (greet everyone warmly, of course)
Please be aware of absentees – especially consecutive and/or more frequent absences and alert church to your concern. Also, please try to contact them to let them know that you miss them and are thinking about them.
Please give the Shepherding Team a heads up on attendance issues that you notice and/or you have information on (newcomers, absentees, etc.)
Please let the Shepherding Team know about your own situation as it may relate to your own absence
Let’s work together to care for one another in a manner that is enriching to the body and pleasing to the Lord.
Thank you,
The Shepherding Team,
Church Office: Phone: 724-758-6278; Email: firstumcec@zoominternet.net
Dave Hinckley: Phone: 724-657-2440; Email: dlh2731@comcast.net
Jerry Rectenwald: Phone: 724-944-2215; Email: jerry@rectenwald.com
EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION
Would the church members be able to contact your loved ones if needed while you were in the church building? Those wishing to share the information are asked to complete an informational card that is located in the narthex and by the church office, seal it in the attached envelope and drop the information in the boxes in the narthex or library areas. You may also call the church office.
