Summer 2019

JMPC in Miss ion John McMillan Presbyterian Church

Our mission is to provide a way for the community to

Know, Glorify and Serve God!

John McMillan Church has been filled with mission

and ministry activity! At the church we planted a

SHIM garden & orchard. Several members traveled

to New Bern, NC in March to help with flood re-

lief. Another JMPC group went on a mission trip

in Chiapas, Mexico in July. Our youth went to Big

Creek, KY in July. Vacation Bible School was a

fabulous time

for 144 chil-

dren from

our church

and the com-

munity in June. We give

thanks to

God for all of

these experi-

ences that

allowed us to

be God’s

teachers,

hands, feet

and voices!

New Bern, NC

(right)

Chiapas, Mexico

(above)

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JMPC in Miss ion 2019

Chiapas, Mexico

(above & right)

Helping with flood relief

in Big Creek, KY (above

& right)

SHIM

Orchard

(below)

New Bern, NC

(above & right)

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This past year’s VBS we had 144 space travelers filling the church! A huge

thank you to all that attended and helped make this year’s VBS a HUGE

success!

Special Thanks To:

Emily Shubilla, Director

Samantha DeFurio, Music Leader and Holli Lisak, Music Assistant

Teachers & Assistants:

2019

Vacation Bible School

Hunter Altmeyer

Ray Altmeyer

Grace Bogdon

Leslie Bogdon

Alivia Cartwright

Alayna Corbin

Carol Cowser

Emily Cowser

Joe Smith

Zach Smith

Karen Todd

Kathryn Todd

Jane Voligny

Nicole Webb

Judy Willison

Jim Willison

Dave Dowdell

Cindy Fast

Lori Feldmann

Joey Fertal

Angela Gaudelli

Betsy Gilbert

Julia Graves

Joseph Graves

Luke McLinden

Ryan McLinden

Nancy Page

Jake Pauley

Linda Pelan

Christie Rethage

Devon Serena

Alex Sherbak

Volunteers

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John McMIllan is blessed to have dedicated volunteers from the con-

gregation who help out by driving the van, staying overnight, purchas-

ing supplies, preparing a dinner, setting up the rooms and doing laun-

dry while we host homeless children and their families for a week at

our church. We also are blessed to have support from Ruthfred Lu-

theran, Bethany Lutheran, St. Louise de Merillac,Bethel Presbyterian, and Mingo Creek Presbyterian.

This past July we hosted 4 families—9 children and 5 adults. Our next hosting period is the week of

October 13th. This is an excellent opportunity to reach out and be a good neighbor to those in

need as Jesus exemplified in his Good Samaritan lesson. Please consider becoming a part of this Out-

Christmas Affair

Before you know it, the Christmas Affair will be upon us, Sat-

urday, November 2, 2019. Over 50 Crafters have been reg-

istered and a waiting list of crafters is forming. Watch for the

schedule for gift bag decorating in September and candy making

Gifts from the Heart

August is the time for getting kids and grandkids ready for “back to school” and the busiest time for tourism.

August 12th is the start of grouse season in Britain ( in case that comes up on “Jeopardy!”) AND time to start

or continue making crafts to donate to JMPC’s “Gifts from the Heart” at the “Christmas Affair 2019” a few

short months away! This year we may try three areas: 1) Black and Gold, 2) Only $5! and 3) an area for

anything else. Thank you for your generosity and creativity; it couldn't be done without you.

Linda Pelan, linpel@verizon.net, (412)653-6256.

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Music Notes

We will have a kick-off picnic on Friday, August 30, at 6:30 PM for our Chancel Choir and Celebration Ring-

ers. The picnic will be held at the home of Carolyn and Rick Brow. You are welcome to join us if you are

thinking of joining either of these musical groups. You can contact Carolyn Brow for more details.

This summer we have been fortunate to have many fine soloists to sing and play for our worship ser-

vices. Thank you, to all of you who have shared your musical talents with us. The Chancel Choir and Cele-

bration Ringers will resume in September.

SHIM Garden

The SHIM garden needs

your help. We need

gardeners to help us

harvest on Monday eve-

nings. Please come

even if you don’t know how to garden because we will

show you what to do. You don’t have to come every

week. Any help will be appreciated.

We are sending fresh, organic produce to SHIM every week

for their needy clients, many of whom are children. We

have picked broccoli, carrots, zucchini, tomatoes, peas,

beans, bok choi, and cucumbers. We hope to continue har-

vesting into October.

The beautiful orchard continues to grow. It will be at least

two years before we can harvest much fruit so we must be

The Women's

Breakfast Club

We meet for break-

fast on the 3rd Tues-

day of each month

at 9:00am at Eat ‘N

Park across from South Park Shops. In

August, join us on the 20th.

Christian sympathy & prayers for Katie Strickland & family & John Schreck

on the passing of their mother, Jeanne.

Christian sympathy & prayers for Nancy Feeser & family on the death of

her mother-in-law, Christine.

Christian sympathy & prayers for Betty Jolley on the

recent death of her 92 year old sister.

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August 4 August 18

Paul Zandhuis; Mike, Tom Jackie & Ian Artim; Owen

Dan & Susan Zearley Joann & Dennis Bair; Rhiannon, Trevin

Betty Zelinsky Mary Berry

Jennfier & John Zunic; Scott, Zachary Jessica & Chris Blackwell

Mike & Tracy Ackerman; Jake, Kylie Rudell & Martin Boehm

Church Directory

Update

John Schreck

4688 Prescot Drive

Bethel Park , PA 15102

Art & Alice Wargo

July 7 July 21

David & Karen Todd Bob & Karen Wengryn; Jake, Valerie

Barrie Ann Troutman Judy Wessel

Becky Troutman Jim & Judy Willison

Rich & Sandy Underwood; Nicole Jim & Lynn Willison; Sarah, Russell, Ella

Steven & Kelly Valentine; Parker Erika & Eric Wisler; Ezekiel, Cecilia

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July Birthdays

1 Marge Burns

2 Vivian Lane

2 Kristy Preston

3 Ron Clark

4 Karen Todd

5 Todd Sauter

5 Lori Mirarchi

5 Ashley Smith

7 Chris Todd

8 Camri Andrews

8 Riley Evans

8 Derek Page

8 Sam Page

8 Donna Skinnell

10 Ken Eller

10 Ray Kells

10 Peggy Lynch

14 Tracey DelBene

16 Linda Arnold

16 Moe Arnold

17 Paul Chenevert

17 Pete Kohle

18 Rachelle Edwards

18 Steve Lane

19 Parker Valentine

20 Rhiannon Bair

20 Amy Gilliland

20 Jennifer Zunic

21 James Braden

21 Gary Cartwright

21 John Schreck

21 Rory Shegan Siniawski

22 Ella May Given

22 Halle Harbison

22 Julie McGuire

23 Mary Beth Deckard

23 Brynn Shegan Siniawski

23 Alexander Volow

24 Megan Douds

24 Debbie Fossick

24 Tom Strickland

25 Phil Groschwitz

25 Donna Kovell

26 Linda Hinerman

27 Mike Zandhuis

29 Brian Edwards

29 Moira Edwards

30 Dixie Arbuckle

30 Niko Gaudelli

If your birthday is in August and is not included on this list, please contact the church office (412-

Come Worship with Us!

August 11 (9:30 am) August 25 (9:30 am)

Baptism Cooper Kenney Rev. Jeff Tindall preaching

Rev. Jeff Tindall preaching on Luke 10: 25-37 “Go and do likewise”

“Do this and you will live”

August Birthdays

2 Joyce Ewing

3 Rowena Partyka

4 Jake Wengryn

7 Jenna Kroboth

8 Tom Yankowski

9 Debi Taylor

10 Dan Davies

10 Harold Dodd

10 Marilyn Gfroerer

10 Carolyn Sulkowski

11 Don Ewing

11 Matt Scott

11 James Shubilla

11 Stephanie Wittmann

12 Jack DePra

12 Tammy Minteer

13 Frank Howard

13 Phyllis Mellor

10 James Schiffbauer

12 Jacob Pauley

13 Dorothy Measures

14 Ryan Lynch

14 John Zunic

16 Neil Kwak

16 Ken Maxwell

16 Ryan Shinton

16 Paul Zandhuis

17 Linda Boren

18 Zello Davis

18 Arianna Harris

19 Nicole Underwood

19 Debbie Yankowski

20 J.R. Measures

20 Nicole Tiano

21 Mark Lander

22 Madelyn Webb

23 Aubrey Kuhn

23 Becky Robert

24 Tuler Barozzini

24 Randy Evans

25 Lucy Martin-Farmer

27 Jessica Kenney

27 Judy Krieger

28 Raymond Altmeyer

28 Katelyn Parker

29 Kelly Novic

29 Rose Previs

30 Alex Clark

31 Lara Juraschek

31 Lisa Knight

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2019 Miraculous

Mission Vacation

Bible School

Visit us on the web

johnmcmillanpc.org

John McMillan

Presbyterian Church 875 Clifton Road Bethel Park, PA 15102

Rev. Jeff Tindall, Senior Pastor

Rev. Matthew Fricker, Associate Pastor

Carolyn Brow, Music Director

Elisabeth Jeffries, Organist

Lori Feldmann, Preschool Director

Leslie Bogdon , Office Manager

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Church Office 412-833-4704

www.johnmcmillanpc.org

jmpc@johnmcmillanpc.org

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