Special Notice

Mother’s Day Ideas
Remember Mom on Mother's Day with a book and a card from the Book Corner. Take 10% off books and prints for this special event and support People Helper's Ministry with your purchase. Consignment items such as cook books, plates and Tracy Colby prints aren't discounted.

Golf Outing
The annual Men's Golf Outing will be held on Saturday, May 17, at the Blackhawk Golf Course. Sign-ups will be held before and after church services on May 3-4 and May 10-11. Cost is $40.00 per person which includes lunch, prizes, and cost of the outing. No need to have a foursome; just sign up, and we can place you in a foursome. Also, if you would like to help with the preparation for, or the day of, the outing, WE NEED YOU! Please contact Al Martelli at 412-519-8080 or Chris Fillar at 412-264-3592.

Sign-up for Apples of Gold
Apples of Gold is a nurturing program for women developed by Betty Huizenga based on Titus 2:3-5. Sign-up for the six-week fall program begins this weekend in the lobby.
 Program components includes:
      The Word feeds our Soul
      The Fellowship feeds our Hearts
      The Food feeds our Bodies
Runs Wednesday mornings: mid-September through October 2008. For more information, please visit the Sign-Up Table in the Cloisters or e-mail Kathy Keller at kkeller12@comcast.net.

Community Bible Study
Registration is now open for fall CBS class! Thursday mornings, September 11 through May 7, 9:15am to 11:15am. In-depth study of the Gospel of Matthew comfortable for Bible students of all levels. Brochures, registration cards, and envelopes available at the Information Desk or contact Suzie Nardozzi (nard0221@verizon.net or 412-604-0161). Adults are welcome any time but pre-registering is highly recommended. NOTE: Children must be pre-registered. Children’s Classes will fill quickly.

Book Dialogue
Please join us for Book Dialogue on May 23rd when we will have a very special guest, Amy Mason, who will speak to us about her experiences in Israel and the renovation and archival work in the Anglican library. She has enjoyed the privilege of working with precious historical material and will describe the challenges and joys of this work. Circle the date on your calendar and meet us on Friday, May 23, at 9:30am in the St. Stephen’s Library. Please bring a friend.


Missions

Take Part in a Win-Win Situation
Have your car hand-washed and at the same time help support a St. Stephen's Medical Mission Trip to La Cieba, Honduras in early June. The Mission Team will be washing cars on Sunday, May 18, (May 25 is the rain date) to help raise funds for the trip. You can get your car washed during any of the Sunday services by simply purchasing a "$10 Ticket for La Cieba" on Saturday, May 10, or Sunday, May 11 when you attend services. Ticket holders will park in a designated part of the main parking lot the following week and your ticketed vehicle will be washed for you while you attend church.
Ricardo’s Pizzeria Returns!
Bill, Steve, and Doug’s Excellent Adventure brings you the return—for one night only--of Ricardo’s Pizzeria! Homemade pizza pies using Ricardo’s secret recipe. Only $15 plus toppings. Order TODAY at the table in the lobby, and pick up on Saturday, May 10. While enjoying gourmet pizza you will be helping to further the summer missions work in the Appalachia region of West Virginia!

Bill, Steve, and Doug’s Excellent Adventure
This summer’s mission opportunity is quickly approaching. We are headed to Philippi, WV to work together with World Vision. We are going to be working on several projects for the week from Vacation Bible School to different construction projects. The cost for the trip is $375 and the sign-up dead line is Thursday, May 1, with a $50 deposit. For more information please contact Steve Matson: 412-741-1790 x140.


FAMILY

Children’s Ministry
Time Machine Jerusalem, June 16-20, at St. Stephen’s summer camp for kids. We need a woven blankets, large clay pots, baker’s paddle, woven rugs, large baskets. Stop by the table in the lobby or call Dawn at the church or Robin Billings at 412-741-4566.

Camp Nurse Needed!
June 16-20 for Summer Celebration off-site events, and afternoons at the church. More fun than the clinic! Call Dawn at the church.

Nursery & Preschool Snacks
If you would like to contribute snacks to our nursery and preschool kids program, please contact Carrie at the church: 412-741-1790.

Senior High
Momentum
Momentum meetings are held on Sunday evenings at 6:15-8:00pm for youth in grades 9-12. It’s an exciting time of fellowship and small group interaction. Dinner is provided. Get connected with other young people as well as connected more deeply with the Lord. If you have any questions, contact Steve Matson: 412-741-1790 x140.

Narnia Movie Trip
On Sunday, May 18, we are going to see the new Narnia movie, Prince Caspian. We will leave church at 2:45pm and return at 8:30pm. The $15 cost includes movie, dinner, and transportation. Permission forms are in the lobby. Open to students in grades 6-12. Tickets are limited: first come, first served!

Middle School
Pulse
Pulse meetings are held on Sunday evenings at 6:15-8:00pm for youth in grades 6-8. It’s an exciting time of fellowship, games and small group interaction. Dinner is provided. Get connected with other young people as well as connected more deeply with the Lord. If you have any questions, contact Doug Raeder: 412-741-1790 x145.

Middle School Girls Bible Study
Come and spend time with friends, and enjoy some snacks as we take a refreshing and unique look at the Bible. Wednesdays at 3:30 until 4:30pm and goes every Wednesday until summer. Meet on the 3rd floor of the Henning House. Contact Carrie Raeder:412-741-1790 x135.


Pastoral Care

Rebuilders
Our divorce recovery support group, Rebuilders, continues to meet on Saturday nights in the Henning House from 7:30 to 9:00pm. The group is currently viewing the "Divorce Care" video series.


Service

Help Wanted
It’s spring again and the trees and flowers are blooming…but the grass still needs to be cut! I’ve thought about purchasing two billy goats, but I don’t think the property committee will approve, so I’m asking for able and willing bodies to cut grass for me. I’ll accept whatever time you are able to donate. You may leave a message on my voice mail. Love and hugs, Ed Jackson.


Community

Letter Carrier Food Drive
The National Association of Letters Carriers, (Pittsburgh Branch 84) will be collecting non-perishable food items on Saturday, May 10, 2008, for distribution to the LOCAL food banks and pantries. Branch 84 represents post offices in Allegheny, Washington, Greene, and Westmoreland counties. Letters carriers on Saturday, May 10, will be collecting non-perishable food donations along their routes for delivery to the local food banks and pantries. It is the annual "Stamp Out Hunger" drive conducted by the National Association of Letters Carriers —the largest one-day food drive in the nation. Please place a food donation by your mailbox on Saturday, May 10, before your mail is delivered. Your letter carrier will deliver it to the local food bank or pantry. Help us help our community. Thank You.