MANY OF OUR COLLEGE STUDENTS WILL BE RETURNING HOME for the summer in the next weeks. They have been receiving weekly Christ Church up-dates, occasional care packages and inspirational messages from our post-high ministry.  Please look for these young adults and welcome them back into our community of faith. 

MOMS meet Tuesday, May 13, at 9:15 a.m. in the Library for a Bible Study:  Moms Discussion Box. 

LEAH CIRCLE will meet Tuesday, May 13 at noon at the Crown Plaza on Fort Couch Road. 

MOM AND ME SING-A-LONG is Friday, May 16 at 10:00 a.m. in A105 for kids ages birth to 3. Questions? Call Molly Keen, 412-854-1042. Sign the blue insert to attend. 

REEL Sanctuary meets Saturday, May 17! It is a time for gathering together to watch a film, then discuss the film in a sacred context afterwards. We will be seeing "The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian." Theater and time TBD. After viewing the movie, there will be a group discussion about the film and how it relates to our faith and Christianity today. Contact Karyn at reelsanctuary@yahoo.com with any questions. 

AMBRIDGE AREA STEEL DRUM BAND-Saturday, May 17 at 7:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary! The Ambridge Area High School Steel Drum Band, under the direction of Mr. Todd Hartman, has received local & national recognition for its outstanding musical ability, unique style, and infectious energy.  Reception follows the concert in the Otterbein Room. Tickets - $10, adults; $5, students. Tickets may be purchased in advance at the church office or at the door. 

LOOKING AHEAD 

SEMINAR CLASS will host Tracy Merrick and Pat Morris, lay delegates from Western PA Conference to the General Conference of the United Methodist Church, to report on issues presented, debated and accepted or rejected into our discipline. This is a follow up to the presentation regarding the General Conference which we discussed in the class with Sally Ernst in February. All are welcome. Come join us at 9:30 a.m. in A105 Sunday, May 18. 

FIELD OF DREAMS WORKDAY is Saturday, May 17, at 9:00 a.m. to noon.  Everyone is invited to help make our church playground ready for the summer.  Simple tasks for many hands.  Call Sue Irwin at 41 for more information. 

MEET OUR LAY LEADERS! Lay Leaders serve as advocates for and representative of the laity. Marie Hunt will be available in the Otterbein Room Sunday, May 18 and June 8 between Sunday morning worship services. Henry Huffman will be available after the 6:00 p.m. service. Join them for conversation-or just stop in and introduce yourself!  

ROUNDTABLE TAKE-OUT! This month Chef Gary’s making meat and marinara sauces by the quart ($6). Pick your order up between services on Sunday, May 18. Orders must be made by Wednesday, May 14. Sign the blue insert or call the church office to order. 

JIMMY LIU, PIANIST will be in concert at Christ Church Friday, June 6, at 7:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Jimmy will be a senior at Carnegie Mellon University majoring in piano performance and music education. Jimmy will be the music intern again this summer at Christ Church for the second year in a row. This upcoming concert will not only feature works for solo piano, but violin and voice, featuring Adam Liu, Wuyan  Liu and Sabrina Liu.  Concert is free.  

OPPORTUNITIES 

PART-TIME SEXTON needed for weekends and vacation fill-in. If you are interested, please contact Jim Stewart at x49.

HAVE YOU BEEN INSPIRED ON A SUNDAY MORNING by the Chapel Choir? Ever witness the life changing experience of a work camp? Consider making a contribution to support this year’s Choir Tour to the Midwest and work camp to Buffalo, NY. Designate your gift “choir tour/work camp” and support these transformational ministries! 

SUPPORT THE NYADIRE UNITED METHODIST MISSION this year by helping to purchase supplies and funding the work of The Nyadire Connection through the special offering to Nyadire. Your gift will make a difference. 

DO YOU LIKE TO SING OR PLAY AN INSTRUMENT…or sing while you're playing an instrument? Consider being a soloist for the summer Saturday night services. Contact Lana Kipp at 412-833-5436 for more information. 

MEXICO OPPORTUNITY-Volunteer in Mission with our own Terry and Muriel Henderson of “Give Ye Them to Eat Mission,” Tlanculpican, Mexico!  Travel with a VIM team from the Central Pa Conference October 10-19, 2008. For more information contact Sara Dickey at the church x42 or at outreach@christumc.net. You can contact Rev Marian Hartman, team leader, directly at revmeh@epix.net or revmeh@ptd.net.  

SOUTH HILLS INTERFAITH MINISTRIES (SHIM) is in need of new and nearly-new summer clothes for children (ages infant through teens). Please place your donations under the information table in the hallway between the Sanctuary and the main office. Thank you! 

CHILDREN AND YOUTH ANNOUNCEMENTS 

CALLING ALL YOUTH! Check out what’s happening Sunday, May 11:

• Confirmation Sunday!  Happy Mother’s Day! No youth activities

Tuesday, May 13

• Youth Recreation, CLC, 6-7:30 p.m.

Sunday, May 18:

• Jr. High Sunday School, Youth Center, 11;00 a.m.
• Sr. High CBS (Care, Bible Study, and Service), B113, 11:00 a.m.
• Jr. High, Youth Center, 4:30-6:00 pm, Wrap up the school year right with your favorite friends.  Come and get pumped about Work Camp!
• Sr. High Youth, Youth Center, 7:00-8:45 p.m., Scavenger Hunt, Here’s your chance to search for the strange, the unique, the weird all in the name of Christ!

Tuesday, May 20

• Youth Recreation, CLC, 6-7:30 p.m.

AHOY me HEARTIES!  Plan on Vacation Bible School, July 21- 25! 

LOOKING FOR A CHRISTIAN FAMILY VACATION? Check out Jumonville’s Family Week, July 26-August 2. Brochures are on the Information Table. 

SUMMER CAMP brochures are available on Information Tables.  Check out camping opportunities at Jumonville, Allegheny, and Wesley Woods camps. 

COUPLES MINISTRY

Saturday, May 17

·         TAKE THIS OPPORTUNITY TO “GIVE BACK” Join in the fun and fellowship while we help out with the Child Care Work Day. We’ll be sprucing up the outside of the child care area from 9:00 a.m.-noon. Sign the blue insert to let us know you’ll be able to help.   

SINGLE ADULT MINISTRIES

www.christumc.net-Singles

SAM meets Monday evening at 7:00 p.m. in the Christian Life Center. For more information about SAM or to arrange for childcare ($2 per child), call Denise x60.

Monday, May 12

• Divorce Support: Letting Go and Letting God...I Will Survive 
• Searchers & Seekers-Beginnings-led by John Shaver. Tracy Larger, class coordinator.

·         SALT /PHD:  Guest Speaker:  Jen LaRosa 

Saturday, May 17

• Bike Hike at Cedar Creek-10:00 a.m. Cost is $4 per hour bike rental. Walk or ride at this family friendly event. Sign up at Monday SAM meetings or contact Sue Wastchak.

Monday, May 19

• SAM Spring Dinner and Dance. Appetizers at 6:30 p.m.  Dinner at 7:00 p.m. Cost $15 for dinner and dance, $6 for dance only.  Contact Cristin Kissinger. Cristin will help you get ready for the Spring Dance with free lessons at SAM on Monday, May 12.   

ADULT AND BIBLE STUDIES

SUNDAY MORNING CLASS

9:30 a.m.  

• DISCOVERY CLASS, B112, Facing Your Giants by Max Lucado. Madylon Hood and Howard Irwin leaders.
• ADULT SEMINAR CLASS-Margie Lenox will discuss Barbara Brown Taylor's memoir Leaving Church in A105. Mel Koehler, contact.

11:00 a.m.  

• Adult Bible Study in B112, Parables of Jesus, led by Keith Stanislaw/Tracy Larger.

WEDNESDAY

• Men’s Bible Study at 8:30 a.m. in B114 currently studying Psalms.