Sports and Games Night this Friday

Join us for volleyball, ping pong, and board games on Friday, January 3rd.

We will be on the 2nd floor Union Place from 7:30 to 10:45 p.m.

Hope to see you there!

No Activities the next 2 Fridays

December 20th - This Friday's activities are cancelled because the gym floor is being resurfaced.  Hopefully it will be finished by our January 3rd Sports and Games night.

The following Friday's cancellation is due to the Christmas holidays.

Check back for updates.

Help out with Urban Impact this Friday.

If you would like to help out or if you have any questions, please contact King Bill bmccar5825@aol.com

Also, check the Prime Time! blog for a part-time job listing from the church: www.primetimejoy.blogspot.com

Light the Night
Fri, 6 Dec, 2013 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Join Urban Impact and Allegheny Center Alliance Church for a free concert and Christmas Celebration!  The event features several performing arts groups, student choirs, and the story of Christ’s birth.
Location:	Allegheny Center Alliance Church  250 East Ohio Street  Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Fees:	FREE
Contact:	eric.anderson@urbanimpactpittsburgh.org

Turkey Bowl this Saturday!!!

Saturday, November 30^th

TURKEY BOWL

Flag football will be at 3 p.m.

Invite football players to join us!

The post-football party will be at 5 p.m.

Protect our carpets: Please bring a change of clothes in case you get muddy.

Soup will be provided. Please bring a food or beverage item to contribute to the post-game feast. Invite friends! Also, feel free to bring a favorite board or card game.

To RSVP for football, the party, or both, contact Cathi.

jones@rmu.edu

Directions:

From I-79S - Take the Bridgeville exit and turn right.

Turn right at the light (by BP and McDonalds).

At the top of the hill, turn left onto Boyce Road.

Take the second left onto Hunting Ridge Trail.

The football field is on the right just past the bend in the road.

Be careful not to park in any driveways or numbered spaces.

From Rt. 19 S, turn right onto Boyce Road.

Follow Boyce Rd. for a couple of miles and look for the 7-11 on the left. As soon as you pass the 7-11, take the next right onto Hunting Ridge Trail.

The football field is on the right just past the bend in the road.

Be careful not to park in any driveways or numbered spaces.

Bible Discussion this week

Friday, November 22nd - King Bill will lead a lively, yet thoughtful Bible Discussion this week.

7:30 p.m. in the Heritage Room

Afterwards we will continue our fellowship at Applebee's in Edgewood.

Check out the pictures from Friday posted on our new blog: www.primetimejoy.blogspot.com

Sports and Games Night this Friday

Friday, November 15th - Sports and Games Night
Volleyball, ping pong, and board games.
7:30 - 10:45 p.m.
Simpson Hall and Heritage Room
ACAC www.acac.net

This week's activities

Friday, November 8^th – Bible Discussion – 7:30 p.m. Heritage Room.  Afterwards we will continue our fellowship at Olive Garden Greentree.

LB! Sunday, November 10^th – Lunch Buddies - At Lunch Buddies we meet for an informal lunch and a chance to meet others.  Open to everyone.  Come any time between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.  Buy your own lunch and look for our table.  Location: Bistro to Go, 415 E Ohio St, Pittsburgh, PA 15212-5570, (412) 231-0218 Contact Cathi with questions: jones@rmu.edu

Reminder: our new blog is www.PrimeTimeJoy.blogspot.com

New name launched!

Kickoff was a lot of fun.  Thanks to everyone who helped out!

Our new name was launched.  We are now Prime Time!
In the next few weeks, we will be transitioning to the the new blog and email:
www.primetimejoy.blogspot.com
primetimejoy@gmail.com

Kickoff Pictures are posted on the new blog.

This week:
Friday, November 1st - Sports and Games Night
Volleyball, ping pong, board games, fun
7:30 to 10:45 p.m.
Simpson Hall and Heritage Room
ACAC - www.acac.net
Email us at primetimejoy@gmail.com with questions.
Hope to see you there!

KICKOFF IS HERE!!!

Friday, October 25^th – KICKOFF CELEBRATION – Bring friends, co-workers, family members… Our new name will be launched at Kickoff.  KICKOFF STARTS AT 7 P.M.

If you would like to help out, feel free to come a little early and help with setup.  You could also help out by bringing something to share (or something for the Baked Goods Contest - see below).
 

Activities include:

 

Live Band from 7 to 8 p.m.

 

Special Prayer Experience - We will have a room set up from 8 to 9 for people to come in for a prayer experience.  We will have someone there to pray with anyone who requests prayer.

 

King of the court ping pong-King Bill is challenging all players to come on down and try to wrest his crown away from him!

 

Cornhole Tournament - starts at 8 p.m.

 

Baked goods contest - anyone can enter!

 

Baked Goods Contest Rules:

There will be a savory baked goods contest and a dessert baked goods contest at the same time. Judging will be based on taste (most important), creativity, and presentation. Please bring your baked goods to the registration table.

Also, music, volleyball, games, and more.

 

Contact Cathi w. questions: jones@rmu.edu

NOTE: KICKOFF STARTS AT 7 P.M., NOT 7:30 P.M. AS PREVIOUSLY REPORTED.

Sports and Games Night

Friday, October 18^th - Sports & Games Night volleyball, ping pong, board games, start at 7:30 p.m. – Simpson Hall and Heritage Room

Hope to see you there!

Kickoff is almost here!

Friday, October 25^th – KICKOFF CELEBRATION – Bring friends, co-workers, family members… Our new name will be launched at Kickoff. Activities include king of the court ping pong, a baked goods contest, music, volleyball, games, and more. Contact Cathi w. questions: jones@rmu.edu NOTE: KICKOFF STARTS AT 7 P.M.

Live band at Kickoff from 7 - 8 p.m.

Cornhole tournament!

Baked Goods Contest Rules:

There will be a savory baked goods contest and a dessert baked goods contest at the same time. Judging will be based on taste (most important), creativity, and presentation. Please bring your baked goods to the registration table.

NOTE: KICKOFF STARTS AT 7 P.M., NOT 7:30 P.M. AS PREVIOUSLY REPORTED.

Turkey Bowl - mark your calendars!

Saturday, November 30^th – Turkey Bowl – Flag football at 3 p.m. at the field in Hunting Ridge followed by a party at 5 p.m. at Cathi’s townhouse in Bridgeville. Soup will be provided. Please bring something to share. Field location: take I-79S to Bridgeville exit, turn right at the light. At the T, turn right (by BP). Approx. 2 miles uphill, turn left onto Boyce Road. Take the 2^nd left onto Hunting Ridge trail. The parking lot for the field will be on your right just after the road curves. Contact Cathi with questions: jones@rmu.edu

Start spreading the word!

Ducktober

LB! Sunday, October 13^th – Lunch Buddies - At Lunch Buddies we meet for an informal lunch and a chance to meet other singles. Open to singles of all ages. Come any time between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Buy your own lunch and look for our table. Location: Bistro to Go, 415 E Ohio St, Pittsburgh, PA 15212-5570, (412) 231-0218 Contact Cathi with questions: jones@rmu.edu

 

AFTER LUNCH BUDDIES, I AM PLANNING TO GO SEE THE GIANT DUCK AND TAKE SOME GOOFY PHOTOS.  WHO'S WITH ME? :-)

Live Music at Kickoff

You asked for it - it's coming ---Thanks to Debbie, we will have a live band at Kickoff from 7 - 8 p.m.  More details to follow.

NOTE: KICKOFF STARTS AT 7 P.M., NOT 7:30 P.M. AS PREVIOUSLY REPORTED.

Bible Discussion this Friday

Bible Discussion this Friday, October 11th will be at 7:30 p.m. in the Heritage Room.

George will be leading the discussion on "For the Love" - (Fruit of the Spirit - 1 Corinthians 13).

Afterwards we will continue our fellowship at Atria's in PNC Park.

October Calendar

Blog!    www.celebrationsingles.blogspot.com

 

Friday, October 11^th – Bible Discussion – 7:30 p.m. Heritage Room.  Afterwards we will continue our fellowship at Atria’s PNC Park.

 

LB! Sunday, October 13^th – Lunch Buddies - At Lunch Buddies we meet for an informal lunch and a chance to meet other singles.  Open to singles of all ages.  Come any time between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.  Buy your own lunch and look for our table.  Location: Bistro to Go, 415 E Ohio St, Pittsburgh, PA 15212-5570, (412) 231-0218 Contact Cathi with questions: jones@rmu.edu

 

Friday, October 18^th - Sports & Games Night volleyball, ping pong, board games, start at 7:30 p.m. – Simpson Hall and Heritage Room

 

Friday, October 25^th – KICKOFF CELEBRATION – Bring friends, co-workers, family members…  Our new name will be launched at Kickoff.  Activities include king of the court ping pong, a baked goods contest, music, volleyball, games, and more.  Contact Cathi w. questions:   jones@rmu.edu  NOTE: KICKOFF STARTS AT 7 P.M.

 

Baked Goods Contest Rules:

There will be a savory baked goods contest and a dessert baked goods contest at the same time.  Judging will be based on taste (most important), creativity, and presentation.  Please bring your baked goods to the registration table.

 

Saturday, November 30^th – Turkey Bowl – Flag football at 3 p.m. at the field in Hunting Ridge followed by a party at 5 p.m. at Cathi’s townhouse in Bridgeville.  Soup will be provided.  Please bring something to share.  Field location: take I-79S to Bridgeville exit, turn right at the light.  At the T, turn right (by BP).  Approx. 2 miles uphill, turn left onto Boyce Road.  Take the 2^nd left onto Hunting Ridge trail.  The parking lot for the field will be on your right just after the road curves.  Contact Cathi with questions: jones@rmu.edu

 

Small group Bible studies available:

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

¨      Providence Presbyterian Church (large group) – 1^st and 3^rd Saturdays from 7-9:45 p.m., Robinson Twp. at 77 Phillips Lane, 15136

¨      Growth group Sundays at 9:50 a.m. in Room 303 Union Place

 

Mission: The mission of Celebration Singles is to evangelize and disciple singles (married couples welcome) throughout the Pittsburgh area, to know sound Biblical doctrine, have Godly character, and live faithful, humble Christ-centered, service-oriented lives that Glorify God. The goal is to assimilate them into a Christ-centered community-focused, diverse fellowship, mobilizing them for active involvement in service and outreach efforts designed to build the Kingdom of God.  Married people are also welcome to become involved if spouses attend activities together. Those who are separated are encouraged to seek out divorce recovery groups and small group Bible studies. They are welcome to come to Celebration Singles if they will first meet with Celebration Singles leadership to discuss their situation.

 

Servant Team:
Dawn Capecci                missdawn25@yahoo.com

Cathi Jones                  jones@rmu.edu 

Bill McCarthy                bmccar5825@aol.com

Paul Robinson                 paul_57@verizon.net

Leah Rose                     leahrose25@msn.com

Tom Ruffer                  

George Veligdan            umawoofer@juno.com

Debbie Wolski               fullojoy_2000@yahoo.com

 

For the latest news and events, sign up for the email announcements, check the blog and the website, or call a servant team member.

***Events are being added all the time. Sign up on the blog to be on the email list to receive the latest updates.  Check the information racks in the church lobby for the most up-to-date flyers.

***Visit our website at http://www.acac.net/celebration-singles  Sign up on our blog to receive the weekly announcements: www.celebrationsingles.blogspot.com ***Questions, prayer requests, suggestions, or want to help? Contact any servant team member listed above or email celebrationsingles@gmail.com

Sports and Games Night this Friday

Join us this Friday for Sports and Games Night!
Volleyball, ping pong, and board games.
7:30 to 10:45 p.m.
Simpson Hall and Heritage Room at ACAC: www.acac.net

Drumroll - Kickoff approacheth!

Spread the Word - Kickoff is coming up on Friday, October 25th
Time to invite friends and co-workers.

7:30 to 10:45 p.m.
ACAC (www.acac.net )

Expected Activities:
King of the Court ping pong with King Bill - who will the new monarch be?

Baked Goods Contest
We are going to have two contests: a savory baked goods contest and a dessert baked goods contest.

Volleyball
Open court volleyball

Food and beverages
Please bring something to share - you could submit it to the baked goods contest!  Or you can just bring a beverage or snack to donate.

Music

Fun, more fun, and still more fun.
If you would like to help with the Kickoff, please email us at celebrationsingles@gmail.com

FYI - Great matching gift opportunity

This is a great opportunity to give to some of the ministries that ACAC supports. With a minimum donation of $25, The Pittsburgh Foundation will match your donation, up to $1000 on October 3rd.

ACAC supported ministries on their list:
Urban Impact
Light of Life
Northside Christian Health Center
Women's Choice Network

Please check out this websitehttp://pittsburghgives.org/ and see if this is something you would be interested in donating to.

Judgment is coming! (according to King Bill) Bible Discussion this Friday

Topic for Bible Discussion Friday, September 27th - King Bill is leading and this is what he says about it :-)

 

Judgement based on a James Merritt sermon titled "The Middle Seat" (1 Corinthians 5). It is actually very informative and entertaining, despite the topic.

Trust Me :)

Join us for Bible Discussion this Friday - September 27th
7:30 p.m. in the Heritage Room
www.acac.net

Afterwards we will fellowship at the Spaghetti Warehouse in the Strip District (since Gullifty's closed :-(  )

Purpose Profiling Seminar

Pastor John Stanko will be facilitating a Purpose Profiling Seminar on Saturday, September 28th from 12-4:30 p.m. in building 4AC at ACAC www.acac.net

Please arrive by 11:45 a.m. to sign in.

This seminar will help you understand who God created you to be and how you can best serve Him.

The seminar is free, but registration is required.  You can register online or contact Cheryl at 412-321-4333 x146 or email cheryl.bradbury@acac.net

Kickoff - Friday, October 25th

Spread the Word - Kickoff is coming up on Friday, October 25th
Time to invite friends and co-workers. 

7:30 to 10:45 p.m.
ACAC (www.acac.net )

Expected Activities:
King of the Court ping pong with King Bill
Baked Goods Contest
Volleyball
Food and beverages
Fun, more fun, and still more fun.

If you would like to help with the Kickoff, please email us at celebrationsingles@gmail.com

Sports and Games Night this Friday

Join us this Friday for Sports and Games Night!
Volleyball, ping pong, and board games.
7:30 to 10:45 p.m.
Simpson Hall and Heritage Room at ACAC: www.acac.net

Kickoff date changed to October 25th

Due to the Women of Faith Conference being held the 1st weekend in October, we have changed the date of Kickoff from Friday, October 4th to Friday, October 25th.

More details to follow.

Free Christian Concert this Saturday!

The Sparks are playing at Monroeville Community Park this Saturday, September 14th,  from 6 to 8 PM at the Amphitheater. The concert is free, but they are asking for non-perishable food donations to the Crossroads Food Pantry. Debbie Wolski is planning on attending. She can be reached at (412)897-4474 for more information.

Back by Popular Demand - "Pre-Existing Conditions" this Friday

The topic for our study on Friday is titled "Pre-Existing Conditions" by Pastor James Merritt based off of 1 Cor 7:25-40. This is an excellent message about single life in the church.
King Bill will lead this discussion.

Bible Discussion starts at 7:30 p.m. in the Heritage Room on Friday, September 13th.  Afterwards we will continue our fellowship at Olive Garden Greentree.

Lunch Buddies Cancelled this Month

Tomorrow's Lunch Buddies has been cancelled.  The Bistro to Go is closed tomorrow.

Sorry for the late notice.

Mark your calendars -- Kickoff is coming!

Friday, October 4th - Fall Kickoff
7:30 to 10:45 p.m.
ACAC (www.acac.net )

Expected Activities:
King of the Court ping pong with King Bill
Baked Goods Contest
Volleyball
Food and beverages
Fun, more fun, and still more fun.

If you would like to help with the Kickoff, please email us at celebrationsingles@gmail.com

Ideas welcome

As we are planning for the next year, we would appreciate any ideas you would like to contribute.  Feel free to email us at celebrationsingles@gmail.com with any thoughts and suggestions.

Lunch Buddies on Sunday

LB! Sunday, September 8^th – Lunch Buddies - At Lunch Buddies we meet for an informal lunch and a chance to meet other singles. Open to singles of all ages. Come any time between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Buy your own lunch and look for our table. Location: Bistro to Go, 415 E Ohio St, Pittsburgh, PA 15212-5570, (412) 231-0218
www.bistro-togo.com
Contact Cathi with questions: jones@rmu.edu
(Note: if for some reason Bistro to Go is closed again, we will meet at Max's Allegheny Tavern.)

Sports and Games Night this Friday

SPORTS AND GAMES NIGHT
Join us on Friday, September 6th from 7:30 to 10:45 p.m. for volleyball, ping pong, and board games.
Location: ACAC   www.acac.net
Simpson Hall and Heritage Room

Inspire Music Fest September 7th!

Several area Christian bands will be playing at this festival from 12 to 8 PM. at Renzie Park in McKeesport. Click the link below for more information.
 http://inspiremusicfest.com/
Contact Debbie of you are interested in going (412)897-4474. Perhaps we can all bring some coolers and have a picnic there.

Island Sports Center event on Friday

Friday, August 30th - Join us at the Island Sports Center at 7 this Friday.

Activities available:
Ice skating
Mini-golf
Driving Range

There is a bistro at the Sports Complex if you want snacks.

Contact King Bill with questions.  bmccar5825@aol.com

Punch Bowl Pictures

 The Fans

 Congratulations on your graduation Leah!

 Four cute puppies came to visit.