Pine Grove United Methodist Church

 Doorkeeper/Snow Removal Position- This paid position requires someone who would unlock the door on Sunday morning and relock after Sunday morning activities end.  Also shoveling the sidewalks and in front of the doors in the event that it is needed.  Please see Pastor Joel if you would like more information.


Helping Hands & Helping Hearts - Our Helping Hands Food Run is scheduled for Sunday, September 26. Mark your calendars and watch for more information on how you can help our brothers and sisters in need. There are many opportunities to volunteer or donate that truly shares the love of Christ with others in our community.

Upcoming Preaching Series/Bible Study Opportunity - During the months of September & October the messages will focus on the book Unchristian by David Kinnaman. The book exposes surprising research about what outsiders think of Christianity; and engages ways to correct our image problem. This book addresses what a new generation really thinks about Christianity...and 'why it matters'. It addition to the sermons, there will be a group study on Wednesday evenings (September 1- October 6) that will compliment the messages and allow for deeper engagement of the material. If you are interested in participating in the small group, or would like to read along with the series, please sign up in the narthex. Books will cost $10.

Are you interested in 'Discovering a new way to healthy living?' We are starting a Healthy Living Group/Bible Study this fall at PGUMC. We will be using the program 'First Place 4 Health' and will follow the bible study and weight loss support tools. We hope to have a great group to work on spiritual disciplines as well as healthy lifestyle choices. The group is open to anyone and we hope you'll consider joining us. There is a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board in the narthex. We need an approximate number of attendees so we can look at our materials, room location and meeting night. If you want to look up the program, visit www.firstplace4health.com. If you have questions, see Niki Coleman.

Islam‐ through the Lens of Christ, August 16-19 from 6-9p.m. at York Alliance Church. This is a 4-part interactive seminar through which people can become better acquainted with tenets of the Islamic faith, a Christian response to that faith, and discuss its impact in our world. Brochures (with more information) are available in our narthex, or visit the website www.yorkalliance.org

"Right now I am making a way for all my dreams to come true." These are some lyrics of the Christian rock band Bright Light Parade. BLP will be coming to Pine Grove UMC on October 9 at 7:30p.m. to play a benefit concert for World Vision. to help make our dreams come true, we will be selling BLP merchandise (donated by the band), handing out flyers and snip-its, holding contests to win free merchandise and pre-ording tickets at the table in the narthex. Come visit us after the service. If you have any questions or want to order tickets during the week, call Brittani Fry 717.259.1343.

Past Cultural Awareness Class - For those of you who attended Allen Shoff's Cultural Awareness Class, if you have any questions that you wanted Allen Shoff to address, please bring them on August 29. Allen will research and try to answer these questions on September 19, following the worship service.

E-Tithing is available here at Pine Grove United Methodist Church. E- Tithing or Electronic Tithing is an alternate method for collecting offering. This streamlined automatic collection process benefits both members and our church. Members can elect to make their contributions from their bank accounts on a regular basis such as weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly. This alternate method of giving is safe and secure and is similar to Direct Deposit of paychecks or paying utility bills with your bank.  If you provide your email address you will receive an email every time your account is debited. To sign up you must complete an authorization agreement for direct debit and return to the treasurer. Copies are located on table in the Narthex.  If you have any questions or concerns, please see Charlie Brown.