Announcements July 5, 2010

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This week
Sunday, July 11th - Fellowship Picnic at Ed's at 2 p.m.

Mark your calendars
Friday, July 16th – Adult Sports and Games Night
Friday, July 23rd – Bead and Purse Party
Saturday, July 24th – Volunteer Opportunity for the Food Bank at the Blues Festival
Friday, July 30th – Wildwood Highlands
Saturday, August 14th – Rappelling and/or Biking at Ohiopyle (Note: there is no charge for the rappelling; Dale will give lessons to anyone who would like to learn.)
Other
Greensburg Alliance Activities
Bible study information
Email and website information

ACTIVITIES DETAILS BELOW
This Week
Sunday, July 11th - Fellowship Picnic at Ed’s - 2 p.m.
Ed will be supplying hamburgers and hot dogs.
Everyone is welcome to bring what they wish.

Games will include volleyball, badmitton, wiffle ball, cards, Apples to Apples.

A day of fun and fellowship for all.

Directions:

1. Start out going SOUTHWEST on 5TH AVE toward BIGELOW BLVD.0.8 mi

2. Turn SLIGHT LEFT onto PA-885 N/BOULEVARD OF THE ALLIES.0.3 mi

3. Merge onto I-376 W toward DOWNTOWN/FORT PITT BRIDGE.14.0 mi

4. Take the PA-60-BR exit, EXIT 3, toward MOON.0.5 mi

5. Merge onto PA-60 BR N/AIRPORT PKWY/ORANGE BELT.2.7 mi

6. Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto UNIVERSITY BLVD/ORANGE BELT.0.4 mi

7. Turn LEFT onto ROSEMONT DR.0.2 mi

8. 139 ROSEMONT DR is on the LEFT. (Orange brick house on the corner. Park along the road.)

Upcoming Activities

Friday, July 16th - Adult (18+) Sports and Games Night
We meet on 1st and 3rd Fridays for volleyball, ping pong, and board games from 7:30 p.m. to 10:45 p.m.

We will be in Union Place on the 2nd floor.

There will be a brief devotional and announcements at 9 p.m.

Volleyball, Ping Pong, Board games – All skill levels welcome. Feel free to bring your favorite board game.

Friday, July 23rd – Cathi will be hosting a bead and purse party. The beads are made by women in Africa to support their families. The website is www.beadsforlife.org if you would like to learn more about this ministry.
The purses are sold by a friend who will show them and make them available for sale. Tentative start time will be 6:30 p.m. in Upper St. Clair. More details will follow.

July 24th - Volunteer Opportunity at the Annual Blues Festival
Volunteers needed for the 16th Annual Blues Festival

This is a major event that supports the Food Bank.

When : A small group is signed up for Saturday, July 24th from 1:00 – 6:00
Note: this time slot is full; other time slots may be available.

Where: Hartwood Acres

Sign up soon – slots go fast.

Call Suzie Thompson at (412) 600-7222 or sthompson116@yahoo.com for more information.

Friday, July 30th – This is a 5th Friday so we will go to Wildwood Highlands. Meet at TGI Friday's @ 6:00 just off of Babcock Blvd 5300 Corporate Dr. Pgh. PA 15237
Miniature golf, go carts, bumper boats, laser tag at Wildwood Highlands @ 7:30 2330 Wildwood Road Wildwood, Pa

Contact Paul with questions or to RSVP: (412) 780-3127 paul_57@verizon.net

Saturday, August 14th – Rappelling and/or biking at Ohiopyle.
Dale Craig is willing to provide rappelling and rock climbing for those who are interested. If you would like to learn, Dale will teach you. If you are interested in this, you must RSVP by August 10th.

Some people will be biking on the Ohiopyle trail in addition to or instead of rappelling.

Greensburg Alliance Activities
Single Adult Ministry Events
"Let us concentrate on the things which make for harmony and the growth of our fellowship together" Romans 14:19
RSVPs are very helpful to notify you in case plans get changed. Sign up sheets are available in the church lobby or you may RSVP by e-mailing bussmr@zoominternet.net. Your cooperation in letting us know if you are interested in attending an event will be greatly appreciated so we can plan accordingly and make your fellowship with us more enjoyable!
July 9 - Demo Derby at New Alexandria (weather permitting)
o Tickets are $8.00 at the gate for adults and $2.00 for children 6 years and under
o Buy your ticket and meet inside the gate at 7:00 PM, demo derby starts at 8:00PM.
o You may want to bring rain coats or sheets of plastic in case it is a muddy track.
o Friends and family (married or single - all ages) welcome.
o RSVP by July 7 so we know to watch for you
July 11 - Bible Study
o Material: Healing is a Choice by Steve Arterburn - Last session of this study.
o Study begins at 6:30 PM in the Greensburg Alliance Church Conference room and runs until about 8:00 PM
o Child care can be made available with at least 48 hours advance notice.
July 20 - Greensburg Alliance Softball Game (weather permitting)
o Let's turn out and support our teams
o GAC #1 plays GAC #2 at Arona Field
o Time yet to be announced - watch for more details
o Please RSVP by July 18th so that we can contact you in case plans change
July 23 - Annie musical at Latrobe High school
o Sponsored by Bethany United Methodist Church
o Time and cost yet to be announced (watch for more details)
July 24 - All out Praise Concert
o Headliners are Apologetix and Jonny Diaz
o A block of at least 10 tickets can be purchased early for $15 each - RSVP and pay $15 prior to June 27th for this discounted price
o Tickets at the gate will be $25
o Friends and Family (married or single of any age) welcome
o Outside food and drinks not permitted on the grounds. Since this is a find raiser for Champion Christian school and in order to keep the price of the tickets low, they ask that we support their food concessions.
o Time: concerts 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM, fireworks following the concert
July 25, Aug 8, Aug 22 - NO BIBLE STUDY - we hope to resume on Sept. 12

Aug. 7 - Picnic at Anthony Trout's place (weather permitting)
o Arrive any time after 4:00 PM, dinner to be around 5:30 PM
o Hot dogs and hamburgers will be provided
o Bring a covered dish to share and your favorite table or yard games
o Location: Fort Allen area - near the church
o RSVP by July 31 for address and directions and so we know how much meat to buy
Nov. 6 - SAM Thanksgiving Dinner
o GAC Fellowship Hall
o We will provide meat, dressing and drinks
o Bring a traditional Thanksgiving dish to share
o More details to follow
Bible Studies

Celebration Singles has a growth group which meets at ACAC on Sundays at 9:50 a.m.

Bruce Bickel has a Bible study that meets at 12:10 on Thursdays at First Presbyterian Church on Sixth Ave. Downtown Pittsburgh.

Patrick Marx has several small group Bible studies. Contact him for information on these studies patrick.marx@verizon.net

Email and Website Information
Email Celebration Singles at celebrationsingles@gmail.com or
check out the webpage (http://www.acac.net/celebration-singles) if you have any questions on any of these events.