Help celebrate Don C.’s 95th birthday at an open house that his daughter Janine will host on February 24. Watch for more information coming soon!
NEW MEMBERS During worship on February 4, we will welcome three new members into Old Union’s fellowship. Gloria U. is transferring her membership from Valencia Presbyterian Church and Lisa S. is transferring her membership from Nixon United Methodist Church. Jonathan K. will become Old Union’s first-ever “affiliate” member. This means that he will retain his membership at Grace Church in Harmony because of his close ties to that congregation. However, as an affiliate, he will also become part of our church family as well. Be sure to welcome Gloria, Jonathan, and Lisa, and support them with your prayers. The session has authorized up to $10,000 to be used from the Mission Endowment Fund in 2024 for missions. This represents 6% of the fund’s total balance at the end of December, which is the maximum permitted by the fund’s policy. The fund earned more than this amount in 2023. Speak with a session member if you know of an appropriate cause to support. ASH WEDNESDAY WORSHIP Old Union will host a joint Ash Wednesday service on February 14 at 7:00, as we invite our brothers and sisters from Crestview and Plains Presbyterian Churches to begin the Lenten season with us. Plan to join us for this special service. LENTEN WORSHIP Old Union, Plains, and Crestview Presbyterian Churches will join together to offer a series of Wednesday Lenten worship services. The services will begin at 7:00 and last 30-45 minutes. Watch for more details coming soon! Congratulations to Debbie M. and Jonathan K. on the marriage on January 24! NEWS FROM THE LIBRARY Thanks to Gloria U., the church library is getting a facelift! The next time you’re at the church, stop by to see what’s available for both children and adults. Feel free to help yourself to items that are being removed, and speak with Gloria if you have things you’d like to donate. Each Monday from 6:00 to 8:00 PM the “Top Hats” ensemble will be holding baton and flag practice in our fellowship fall for elementary age girls. We’re happy to host community groups in our space! |
UPDATE ON THE MANSE
Since Peter announced his decision to move out of the manse into a home of his own, the Manse Rental Task Force (Sally P., Marcus S., and Mike S.) have been working on plans to rent the manse in order to generate funds to provide the pastor with a housing allowance. In consultation with treasurer Dick C., the task force presented a preliminary proposal to the session that would mean no change to the church’s overall budget. Finalized numbers are not yet available, but they will be presented to the congregation at a specially-called meeting, likely to take place sometime in May. AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM UPDATE “Leading Learners” geared up to begin offering after school care for Mars area students, but because it began mid-year it has not yet attracted any interested families. Stay tuned for further developments! ADOPT A MISSION You’re invited to “adopt a mission” by agreeing to provide at least $350 to support one of Old Union’s mission projects. You can do so individually, as a family, or as a group. Speak with Ralph J. to claim your mission! PRISM (Pittsburgh Region International Student Ministry) CHOSEN (Christian Hospitals Overseas Secure Equipment Needs) The Lighthouse Samaritan Counseling Center Peki Seminary in Ghana Camping Association Presbytery Mission Projects Student Pastor Josh H. “The Inn,” a maternity home for pregnant women with no safe place to live, has been one of Old Union’s mission projects for several years. However, Lifechoices Ministry, which operated The Inn, has decided to end this outreach. We are currently looking for a new project to take its place. John D. and Sally P. will conduct the annual audit of our church’s finances on February 12. If you are the treasurer of a church group, please have your records available for them to review. Speak with John or Sally if you have any questions. |
Old Union Presbyterian Church | 200 Union Church Road, Mars, PA 16046
724-538-8672 | OldUnionChurch@gmail.com
724-538-8672 | OldUnionChurch@gmail.com