Special Events

WINTER INQUIRERS’ CLASS
Visitors who would like to learn more about our ministries and beliefs are encouraged to attend this informative time of fellowship. You’ll meet the pastors, ministry leaders and other members of our church family. We’ll meet Sunday mornings for six consecutive weeks, beginning February 14 through March 21, from 10:30 a.m.–   12:00 p.m. and a continental breakfast will be provided. If you have children, our nursery staff will welcome infants up to 12 months and children one year and older may attend their age appropriate Power Company class.

SOUP SUPPER
Join us after Saturday Night Worship on the first Saturday of the month for a free soup supper. The next Soup Supper is coming up on Saturday, March 6, following the 6:00 worship service. We’ll provide homemade soup, bread, dessert and drinks. Invite a friend!

HUSTON GALLERY ART OPENING
Our new show features the beautiful watercolors of three local artists. We are pleased to welcome back Jeanne Adams and Nancy Smith, who have exhibited previously in our Huston Gallery, along with Joe Saber. All three are members of the North Hills Art Center, active in the Thursday morning art group. Jeanne, a graduate of the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, has worked as a Graphic Designer for many years. Nancy studied at Clarion University and furthered her education through the Carnegie Museum and the Community College of Allegheny County. A Pittsburgh native, Joe has studied under a variety of local masters. Stop in on Sunday morning after the 11:00 service to meet these talented artists and to be inspired by their artwork.

“SPECIAL FRIENDS” (Ministry to the Disabled)
Due to the February snow, our movie night has been rescheduled. Join us on Tuesday, March 9, in Fellowship Hall at 7:15 p.m. for “Cool Runnings.” Friends and family are welcome as always. And, have you heard the big news? Special Friends will now be meeting twice a month! Same place, same time, and twice the fun! We’ll continue to meet on the second Tuesday but we’ve also added the fourth Tuesday as well. If you would like to help out with our special friends or for more information, contact Marlene Pugliese.

SEALARKS
will meet Wednesday afternoon, March 10 at 12:30 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. Susan Shegog, an Irish story teller, will present a program entitled “Celtic Connection.” All women “alone” are welcome to join us. Please bring a sandwich for lunch.

IT’S THE RETURN of THE BANJO ALL STARS
Thursday, March 11. Join us in Fellowship Hall at 12:00 Noon for another one of our Celebration of Life Second Thursdays featuring the MPC Reception Committee’s fabulous meals followed by the delightful notes of The Banjo All Stars of The Pittsburgh Banjo Club. We will be taking registrations on Sunday, February 28 and March 7. Mark your calendars and invite a friend! Due to snowy weather, we had to postpone the Tuesday Gospel Group in February. This entertaining group will be rescheduled in the coming months.

MEN’S HUDDLE:
Thursday, March 11, 6:30– 8:00 p.m. This month’s Huddle will be a great one! Dave Broms and Marco Attisano from The Pittsburgh Project will share with us their hearts for the city and how we can be the hands and feet of Jesus in a very practical way. All men need to be there! For more information contact Pastor Rob.

Marriage Enrichment for Parents
Pastor Rob will lead a Twogether Pittsburgh class focusing on the changes in our family structure that come with the birth of a child. Along with the blessing of a child comes a period of adjustment. Come and learn how to be a team in parenting, how to set goals for your children based on the gifts the Lord has given them. This two day seminar will be held Friday, March 19 (6:30–9:00 p.m.) and Saturday, March 20 (9:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m.) and is open to members of MPC and the community, free of charge. Register at our table in the Café by March 15 so that we can plan for lunch on Saturday.

COOKING CLASS
Sign up at the registration table for the cooking class with Shirley Sedlacek. “A Taste of One-Dish Dinners” is available to you for $12 on Wednesday, March 24 at 6:30 p.m.

Family Resurrection Celebration
Families of all ages are invited for food, fun and fellowship on Saturday morning, March 27, from 10:00 a.m.–noon. Experience Holy Week through interactive games and crafts for preschoolers and elementary age children, enjoy a snack while chatting with other families and friends of MPC, and end the day with a giant egg hunt on the church lawn. Stop by our table in the Café between services to sign up beginning next Sunday, March 14. The cost is $3 per child ages 2 through grade 5, adults are free.

NORTH HILLS REVIVAL PRAYER GATHERING
The first Wednesday of each month is an opportunity to meet in front of the Sanctuary to pray for revival. Join Pastor Kevin for our next gathering coming up this Wednesday, April 7 from 7:30–8:30 a.m.  Please join us!

Attention parents of eighth graders
Youth Ministries is sponsoring The Pledge program for parents and current eighth graders on Sunday, April 25, May 2 and May 16, at 9:15 a.m.  The Pledge is designed to move teens positively through adolescence and into the world of adulthood, encouraging your young adults to commit themselves to maturity, purity and ministry. This is a unique opportunity for parents and their children to prepare together for the challenges of high school. For more information contact, Youth Ministries.

Summer Surge
2010 camp dates: June 21 – 25; June 28 – July 2; July 12 – 16. Registration information will be mailed to all member families and past participants in late February. If you are new to the church and would like to receive a packet, please contact Tammy Hawbaker at 412-364-9492.
Counselors and Volunteers — Applications are available in the Children’s Ministries office (below Fellowship Hall). Pick yours up Sunday morning or contact Tammy Hawbaker at 412-364-9492 or tammy@memorialparkchurch.org to have one mailed to you.
Also, counselor applications are available here.

Marriage Ministry
Focus on Marriage Nights
We are offering a time for married couples to discuss topics relevant to healthy, loving marriages. The evening begins with dinner for the entire family in Fellowship Hall from 6:30-7:00 p.m. After dinner, childcare will be provided while parents view a short DVD featuring candid interviews with couples sharing real-life struggles as they seek to build healthy marriages. Small group discussion will follow. Join us for dinner with your family at 6:30 p.m. followed by the program from 7:00–8:00 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. Childcare is available for all children through grade 5. Register on our clipboard in the Café or contact Rob Sparr at rsparr@memorialparkchurch.org.

WOMEN’S MINISTRIES
MENTORING PROGRAM
As women of MPC gather together in mentoring/mentee relationships, new avenues of friendships and support are being formed. These relationships are based on the relationship which Jesus had here on earth with His disciples. Register today and we will get you connected! A “MENTORING CELEBRATION” will be held on Friday evening, April 16 at 6:30 p.m. here at the church. Nicole Bell will provide hors d’oeuvres and desserts and Clare Kushma, formerly of WORD-FM radio, will present an inspirational message. All of this for only $10. Plan to come!

BOOKENDS
will meet on Tuesday, March 16 at 7:30 p.m. Our book for discussion is The Help by Kathryn Stockett. Set in Mississippi in the early 1960s, this thought-provoking novel was featured on the Today show’s “Ten Must-Read Books for Spring”. Any questions, please contact Amanda Rihn at acbecker@yahoo.com.

PLEASE NOTE: There is a video of our “Boundaries Extraordinaire” Retreat available at:

http://mpcpodcastnetworkvideo.blogspot.com/search/label/Women.