Special Events

ONLINE GIVING
Thanks to all of you who have signed up to donate online! If you are interested, you can join or make changes at any time. Just visit our website and click on eMPC along the top menu. Select the option for Auto Withdraw Authorization to create your own account. You can opt for a one-time payment or regular weekly or monthly withdraws from your checking or savings account. Please be sure to include your current giving envelope number to help us track your donations. Online giving is a great way to make sure that your donations get to us even if you are unable to get to church.

NHCO CITRUS SALE
Show your support of North Hills Community Outreach by participating in their annual Citrus Sale. NHCO provides services to families in Northern Allegheny County who are experiencing crisis, hardship or poverty. Help a neighbor in need and treat yourself by purchasing fresh, high quality citrus fruit. Stop by the table in the Café area to place your order. Contact Natalie Klaum at 412-487-6316, option 1, with any questions.

Mission Matters Mid-Winter Break
Power Company kids and parents are invited to come out for a time of fun and learning about the importance of missions. Come to the Clayton Center from 10:30 a.m.–12:00 Noon on Saturday, February 4 and enjoy the bounce house, games, and make a craft to send to our missionaries and people in the armed forces. The cost of admission is a personal care item to give to a member of our military.

SOUP SUPPER
Bring a friend and join us after Saturday Night Worship on Saturday, February 4, for a free soup supper. We’ll provide homemade soup, bread, dessert and drinks. The soup supper follows the 6:00 p.m. service at the Clayton Center.

HOME COURT ADVANTAGE
(Mission Matters and Money Matters)
Parents are the primary spiritual influencers of their children. Recognizing this important fact, we desire to come alongside parents, encouraging them in this critical role. Throughout the year we offer Home Court Advantage activities for parents and children on various topics. On Saturday, our H.C.A. activity, Mission Matters, gave children in early childhood exposure to missions as we provided goods and greeting cards for men and women serving in our military. Sunday’s H.C.A., Money Matters, focuses on stewardship for children in Grades 2-3 and their parents.

WOMEN’S MINISTRIES CHORUS!!
Back by popular demand! Ladies, please come on Sunday, February 5 at 8:45 A.M. to the choir loft in the Sanctuary to sing our favorite rendition of “Just as I Am” arranged by Travis Cottrell. Black and white attire preferred.

SECOND THURSDAYS
Mark your calendars for Thursday, February 9 when MPC’s Celebration of Life returns with Craig Zinger and our own Sharon Wolf. Craig delivers a knockout, entertaining show of hilarious original parodies plus dazzling Boogie Woogie/Ragtime piano and when paired with the sweet voice of Sharon Wolf…this is an event not to be missed!! The MPC Reception Committee will serve a delicious, hearty meal at 12:00 Noon, followed by this enjoyable musical program. Reservations will be taken on January 29 and February 5.

WOMEN’S RETREAT “A Confident Heart”
February 17 & 18, 2012
Registration Deadline is February 5
Mark your calendars for Friday and Saturday, February 17 and 18. This will be an exciting time at MPC with nationally known “Proverbs 31” writer and speaker, Renee Swope. Starting with dinner here on Friday night, breakfast and lunch on Saturday, Renee will be teaching three sessions on “A Confident Heart.” Pick up a brochure and register today! This is a wonderful way to draw closer to God and to one another.

“CREATED IN LOVE”
will be offered to fourth and fifth grade girls and their mothers on Saturday, February 25, from 10:45 a.m.–12:45 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. Local speaker and author Amy Schuering will share her humorous and thoughtful stories about coming of age and what to expect. This is a unique, relaxed approach – a conversation about the changes going on in your daughter’s body and life – and an opportunity to invite friends in your community. The cost is $10 per person which includes the talk and light lunch. For reservations and questions, contact Jaime Dean at 412-364-9492, ext. 110 or jaime@memorialparkchurch.org.

NORTH HILLS REVIVAL PRAYER GATHERING
Join Pastor Kevin and others the first Wednesday of each month to pray for revival. Our next gathering is Wednesday morning, March 7, from 7:30–8:30 a.m. in the Sanctuary.

PLAY BALL!
Memorial Park Church has a softball team that plays in the North Hills/Cranberry Men’s Church Softball League. If you are a serious player interested in a competitive softball league that provides fellowship and an opportunity to glorify God, please contact Murrey Wolff at Murreywolff@yahoo.com. Games are played on Sunday afternoons from April to July.

Mark your calendars for Summer Surge 2012! Our three sessions are:  June 25 – 29; July 9 – 13 and July 16 – 20.
•    Kids age 4 through 5th grade: Choose one week and get ready for the best week of your summer!
•    Middle School, High School and College Students: Think about how you can serve and make a difference in a young person’s life as a counselor or assisting with crafts, games or snacks, or working behind the scenes on Work Crew.
•    Adults: Think about how you can be a part of one or more of these exciting weeks! We need over 100 adults to volunteer in dozens of capacities, small to large in terms of time commitment. We always need help in the following areas: elective leaders, snacks, crafts, games, Bible story, picnic dinner, daily dismissal safety, Water Day safety, Ice Cream Social, Camp Office assistance, nursery care, first aid station, mission project, and especially, Senior Counselors in our half day Junior Camp. Details regarding these volunteer positions is available by contacting the Children’s Ministries office at 412-364-9492.
•    Counselor and volunteer applications are available outside the Children’s Ministries office, by contacting their office and here.
•    Camper brochures and applications will be mailed to all MPC children and past Summer Surge campers the week of February 20. If you do not receive one in the mail by the end of February, please contact tammy@memorialparkchurch.org.