Bellevue Beacon - June 12th

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In This Issue
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* Devotional Thought
* Weekend Events
* Opportunities to Serve
* Missions and Local Outreach
* Youth and Children's Ministry
* Worship
* Other Reminders

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Devotional Thought
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"The safest road to Hell is the gradual one—the gentle slope, soft
underfoot, without sudden turnings, without milestones, without
signposts." - C.S. Lewis, The Screwtape Letters

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Weekend Events
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On Sunday, June 14th, Chuck Gohn will be preaching. His
sermon title is "The Three Scrooges" and is taken from
Nehemiah 2:18b-20.

On Monday, June 15th at 7PM, Bellevue Christian will host
the monthly B.I.G. (Bellevue Initiative for Growth) group.
Bellevue Council President Kathy Coder will faciliate
the group meeting. Come hear about the exciting things
that are happening in the North Boroughs. All are welcome
and encouraged to attend.

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Opportunities to Serve
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Please log onto our website to view all the opportunities
available to serve within our congregation and in the
community. Currently there are over 60 positions available
to suit every area of giftedness and personality. If you
are unable to access the position list, please see Chris
Hill, Ed Hain or Chuck Gohn and one of them will print you
a copy of the list.

Summer Solstice Spectacular begins on June 18 and continues
through June 21st. Michelle Smith is looking for volunteers
to help out. This is a great opportunity to support the
community and have fun in the process. If you would like to
help out, please contact Michelle Smith at
info@enjoybellevue.org

The schedule of events is available at
www.enjoybellevue.org/summer_solstice_spectacular_2009.htm

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Missions and Local Outreach
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The Outreach ministry will be providing dinner for the
Genesis House on June 29th. If you are interested in
helping, see or call Anne Taylor at 412/766-2176.

The Outreach Ministry will be passing out hot dogs and
water in front of the church for Sidewalk Sale Days on
July 16, 17 & 18, from 11 AM to 2 PM. If you can help
with this, see or call Bev Haller 412/761-9094.


His Place Contact Center, one of the ministries we support,
is once again taking part in the Pittsburgh Symphony
Orchestra's Community Partners Concert. This year the
artist is Chaka Khan and it is hosted by Lynn Swann. All
the proceeds go to His Place if you give the code 11773
when making your reservation. The date is June 25, 2009
at 8 PM and the number to call is 412/392-4900. Be sure
to give the His Place code! If you have questions, call
Marilyn Johnstone at 412/366-9484.


The Shepherd's Door has added new products that directly
support poverty stricken areas of the world. In addition
to Ugandan Gold Coffee and other products, the store is
now selling jewelry products with hand-made beads from
women in Uganda. The money spent on the jewelry is given
specifically to the woman who created that jewelry item.
Each piece of jewelry is unique and has the name of the
woman who created that item attached to the jewelry.

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Spiritual Formation and Small Groups
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To submit a prayer request, please e-mail to prayer@
bellevue-christian.com or phone Marilyn Hain (412)
761-6358). In the case of an urgent request, phone
or e-mail one of the ministers.


The Silver Servants will meet at Bill & Carrol Killip’s
home on Friday, June 19th, at 6 PM. The ladies are asked
to bring a vegetable or salad to share. The meat and
dessert will be provided. If you need directions, see
Bill Killip for a map! If you can not attend, please
let the Killip’s know, because they are expecting you!
Call them at 412/264-2141.

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Youth and Children's Ministry
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Vacation Bible School will be held July 20-24, from
6:30—8:30 PM. Our theme will be “Studio GO! Game Show.”
We are in need of Adult and Teen Helpers. If you are
interested, there are position descriptions and Volunteer
Forms in the Maranatha Room. For more information, see
Debbie Gohn.

Impulse is held each Tuesday evening at 6 PM and ends at 8 PM.

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Worship and Arts
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Sunday Greeters are:
Lincoln Ave. Door -- Ron & Kathy Coder
Starr Avenue Door -- Ruth Robinson
Guest Center -- Cindy Robertson

Sunday Ushers are: Lauren Haller, Preston Turner, Dick Stuempges


During the months of July and August, we will NOT have Sunday
School. The Worship service will begin at 10 AM.


If you have been out of town and missed a Sunday Worship
Service, you can listen to past sermons or request a CD
copy on our website.

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Other Reminders
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Are you interested in learning the basics of American Sign
Language? Lori Milcic will be teaching a class on ASL at
The Shepherd's Door. Classes began on June 10th. The class
will take place each Wednesday from 7 to 8 PM and runs for
a total of 8 weeks. Space is limited to 12 people. If you
are interested in this class or would like more information,
please see Lori Milcic.


Mark your calendar for Family Outdoor Movie Nights on
July 31st and August 21st. We will be showing "Bedtime
Stories" on July 31st. Refreshments will be served.


BCC will be attending a Washington Wildcats baseball game
on Saturday, August 8th. Tickets are $8 each and game time
is 7:05 PM. We will be leaving the church at 5:30 PM. If
interested see Ed Taylor (412/766-2176) to purchase tickets.
You must sign-up by July 12th and money is due by July 19th.

On Saturday, July 18th, BCC will host the 5th annual "Bluegrass
in Bellvue Concert" to benefit the North Hills Food Bank.
In addition to local favorate Timber Ridge, this year the concert
will feature the 30 member Pittsburgh Mandolin Orchastra. For
more information, or if you would like to help out, please
contact Chuck Gohn.

Greenstone United Methodist Church (939 California Avenue,
Avalon) will hold a Blood Drive in honor of Christine Feagin
(daughter of Pastor Feagin at Greenstone). The Blood Drive
will be on Saturday, June 27th, from 9 AM to 2 PM. Please
call 1-800-GIVE LIFE or log onto redcrosslife.org to sign
up to donate blood.

June 18 -- Taize Service @ Central Methodist 7:30 PM
June 19 -- Silver Sneakers @ Killip's home 7 PM
June 25 -- Equipping Team meeting 7 PM
July 18th - Bluegrass in Bellevue 6:30 PM

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