FOCUS Roy Dail - Senior Pastor Rodney Ayers - Worship Ministries Christy Bryner - Adult Ministries David Burda - Administration Jen Conley - Children’s Ministries Rigel Holmes - Youth Ministries Roy Dail Senior Pastor The Three Rivers Festival of Hope is coming to the Consol Energy Center in Pittsburgh on August 15-17, 2014. Franklin Graham, with the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, will speak. Such an event has not come to Pittsburgh since June, 1993. Those were great days. Attendance at Three Rivers Stadium totaled 154,500 people, with more than 12,500 people coming forward for the needs of their soul. Our own people at Greensburg Alliance Church prayed for their friends and co-workers to come to know Jesus Christ and took them to the event. From the Pastor’s Desk: “It Hasn’t Happened For Over 21 Years!” Inside this issue: From the Pastor/Church Events 1 Easter Celebration/Church News 2 Sunday School 3 Ministry News/ Mongolia Connection 4-5 April & May Calendars 6-7 Children’s Ministries 8-9 Alliance Youth 10 Congratulations/Anniversaries/ Birthdays/Sympathy 11 We exist to grow in passion for God and compassion for people. Volume 10, Issue 4 April, 2014 A core part of our preparation for the Festival of Hope is attendance at the Christian Life and Witness Class, offered by the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. Who: This training event is your opportunity to be trained in how to share Christ with others, and it is the primary training event for those wishing to be counselors at the Festival in August. When: Three Monday Nights (April 21, 28, and May 6) from 7:00pm-9:00pm. Three Rivers Festival of Hope: Christian Life and Witness Class We have another great opportunity in our own backyard. Who do you know who needs Jesus? Will you pray for them? Will you invite them to the Festival? Will you attend the Christian Life and Witness Classes being held in late April and early May? There are many ways to plant a seed of the Gospel in someone’s life. But there are few ways to do so on such a grand scale! Pastor Roy Dail The three sessions are cumulative, so attendance at all three is expected.* Where: Amplify Church (Pittsburgh East Community Church), 9400 Saltsburg Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15239. *Other locations and days during those weeks are available if you are unable to attend those listed above. Visit their website: http://www.threerivershope.org/ training. See page 10 of this newsletter for information on the classes our teens will be attending (FM419). Rev. Richard LaFountain will be with us during the Sunday morning services on April 27, sharing about the disciplines of spending time alone with God. Rev. LaFountain is a pastor and author, who has followed God’s call to train God- hungry people in the disciplines of prayer. Following the morning services, there will be a two-hour seminar in the A Day In His Presence, with Rev. Richard LaFountain afternoon. Lunch will be available in the fellowship hall, and the youth will provide childcare for this event, so please plan to stay for the seminar! This event is designed to inspire a new passion for prayer and the presence of God among us as we look to God and believe that He can do mighty things through prayer.
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Roy Dail - Senior Pastor
Rodney Ayers - Worship Ministries
Christy Bryner - Adult Ministries
David Burda - Administration
Jen Conley - Children’s Ministries
Rigel Holmes - Youth Ministries
Roy Dail
Senior Pastor
The Three Rivers Festival of Hope is
coming to the Consol Energy Center in
Pittsburgh on August 15-17, 2014.
Franklin Graham, with the Billy Graham
Evangelistic Association, will speak.
Such an event has not come to
Pittsburgh since June, 1993.
Those were great days. Attendance at
Three Rivers Stadium totaled 154,500
people, with more than 12,500 people
coming forward for the needs of their
soul. Our own people at Greensburg
Alliance Church prayed for their friends
and co-workers to come to know Jesus
Christ and took them to the event.
From the Pastor’s Desk: “It Hasn’t Happened For Over 21 Years!”
Inside this issue:
From the Pastor/Church Events 1
Easter Celebration/Church News 2
Sunday School 3
Ministry News/
Mongolia Connection
4-5
April & May Calendars 6-7
Children’s Ministries 8-9
Alliance Youth 10
Congratulations/Anniversaries/
Birthdays/Sympathy
11
We exist to grow in passion for God and compassion for people.
Volume 10, Issue 4
April, 2014
A core part of our preparation for the
Festival of Hope is attendance at the
Christian Life and Witness Class, offered
by the Billy Graham Evangelistic
Association.
Who: This training event is your
opportunity to be trained in how to share
Christ with others, and it is the primary
training event for those wishing to be
counselors at the Festival in August.
When: Three Monday Nights (April 21, 28,
and May 6) from 7:00pm-9:00pm.
Three Rivers Festival of Hope: Christian Life and Witness Class
We have another great opportunity in
our own backyard.
Who do you know who needs Jesus?
Will you pray for them? Will you invite
them to the Festival?
Will you attend the Christian Life and
Witness Classes being held in late April
and early May?
There are many ways to plant a seed of
the Gospel in someone’s life. But there
are few ways to do so on such a grand
scale!
Pastor Roy Dail
The three sessions are cumulative, so
attendance at all three is expected.*
Where: Amplify Church (Pittsburgh East
Community Church), 9400 Saltsburg
Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15239.
*Other locations and days during those
weeks are available if you are unable to
attend those listed above. Visit their
website: http://www.threerivershope.org/
training. See page 10 of this newsletter
for information on the classes our teens
will be attending (FM419).
Rev. Richard LaFountain will be with us
during the Sunday morning services on
April 27, sharing about the disciplines of
spending time alone with God. Rev.
LaFountain is a pastor and author, who
has followed God’s call to train God-
hungry people in the disciplines of prayer.
Following the morning services, there
will be a two-hour seminar in the
A Day In His Presence, with Rev. Richard LaFountain
afternoon. Lunch will be available in the
fellowship hall, and the youth will provide
childcare for this event, so please plan to
stay for the seminar!
This event is designed to inspire a new
passion for prayer and the presence of
God among us as we look to God and
believe that He can do mighty things
through prayer.
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Sunday School - “A Place for Growing… A Place for YOU!”
Our kid’s small groups meet for Sunday School at 9:15am (see bulletin board in children’s wing for classrooms)
and the Youth Sunday School class meets at 9:15am in rooms 225-235. Adult classes are offered at 9:15am and
10:45am. Be sure to note the time that the class you choose is offered (see page 3). Pick up a brochure at the
rack in the lobby for details. If you can’t be here every Sunday, that’s OK - come whenever you can. It’s never too
late to join a class. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn something new and connect with people!
Easter Offering
A Note From the Church Office The Church Office will be closed on Monday, April 21, for the Easter holiday.
Our 2014 Easter Celebration will be highlighted by the presentation of the worship
cantata, “Mercy Came Running: God’s Promise Fulfilled”. If you have taken a book
and CD and plan to sing in the cantata, please join us for rehearsals Wednesday
evenings at 6:45pm in the sanctuary. If you are not able to make these nights, please
plan to join us for the final rehearsals on Wednesday, April 16, and Thursday, April 17,
at 7:00pm.
Easter Celebration
April 18, Good Friday Service at 7:00pm Childcare available for infants through age 3
April 20, Easter Sunday - Cantata presented at 9:15am & 10:45am Programs for children infant through age 5 will be available
No Sunday School for age 6 through adult
Children grades 1 through 6 will attend service with their families
Easter Services
At the Congregational Meeting on March 30, it was decided this year’s Easter offering will be designated for the
purpose of church planting and leadership development in the Gobi region of Mongolia. These funds will further
enhance the partnership we have with Mongolia providing financing for the various projects they have planned.
Please be in prayer about contributing, above and beyond your regular giving, to this fund. Clearly indicate that
your giving is for the “Easter Offering”.
Irwin Male Chorus Concert - Sunday, May 4
The Irwin Male Chorus will present a sacred concert at our church on Sunday, May 4, at 7:00pm. This group has
been performing for over 100 years. One of their members is also a member of our church - Sam Hixson. A free
will offering will be received to benefit the chorus. A time of fellowship and refreshments will follow in the
fellowship hall. Be sure to mark your calendar and plan to join us for a wonderful evening of music and fellowship!
Baptism Services - Sunday, May 4
Baptism Services are planned for Sunday, May 4. If you are interested in being baptized and have not yet signed
up, please indicate on your Sunday bulletin information card or contact the church office (724-837-1122). A
Children’s Baptism Class is scheduled for Tuesday, April 15, at 7:00pm - see page 9 for details. Teens and adults
being baptized are not required to attend a class.
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New Testament Class (1 and 2 Peter, Jude)
Teacher: John Cogan
Location: Room 230/240
1 & 2 Peter and Jude are part of the general
epistles, written by various apostles and church
leaders to general audiences of early
Christians. Peter wrote his letters probably after the
death of Paul. Jude, who was probably the half-
brother of Jesus Christ, wrote about the same time
period as II Peter. The theme of I Peter is suffering as
a Christian. II Peter and Jude deal with false
teachers. We will examine the letters in the light of
our contemporary situation where many Christians
around the world are suffering because of their faith
in Christ, and our continuing struggles with false
teaching.
Spring Adult Sunday School Classes - 9:15am
“Sacred Marriage” and
“The Marriage You’ve Always Wanted”
Teachers: Eric and Joanne Kreinbrook
Location: Conference Room
This class will focus on marriage, using two great
dvd series: “Sacred Marriage” and “The Marriage
You’ve Always Wanted”.
“Sacred Marriage” by Gary L. Thomas invites you to
see how God can use marriage as a discipline and a
motivation to reflect more of the character of Jesus.
Your marriage is much more than a union between
you and your spouse. It is a spiritual discipline ideally
suited to help you know God more fully and
intimately. Sacred Marriage shifts the focus from
marital enrichment to spiritual enrichment in ways
that can help you love your mate more. Whether it is
delightful or difficult, your marriage can become a
doorway to a closer walk with God. Everything about
your marriage - from the history you and your spouse
create, to the love you share, to the forgiveness you
both offer and seek by turn - is filled with the capacity
to help you grow in Christ's character.
“The Marriage You’ve Always Wanted” by Dr. Gary
Chapman gives couples the essential tools they need
to improve and enrich their marriage. Utilizing dvd
clips from Dr. Gary Chapman's widely popular
Chip Ingram's "The Miracle of Life Change"
Teacher: Rusty Loy
Location: Conference Room
So, you've been 'born again'… now what? You were
made for intimacy, beauty, impact and adventure,
but you still struggle to break old habits and keep
your temper in check. Is it really possible to become
more like Christ? It is! In this series, Chip explores
how life-change really happens, even in the midst of
frustrating, painful or mundane circumstances. Don't
give up! Join this class if you are ready to break out
of your old self patterns and embrace new life in
Christ.
conference series, small groups will dive deep into
discussions regarding key topics such as
Communication 101, understanding and expressing
love, initiating positive change, making sex a mutual
joy, and how to share the things that bug you.
Max Lucado's "You'll Get Through This"
Teacher: George Cross
Location: Room 235/245
You’ll get through this. Whatever “this” is - financial
woes, relationship valleys, health crises. You fear you
won’t make it through. You fear that the depression
will never lift, the yelling will never stop, the pain will
never leave. Will this gray sky ever brighten? This
load ever lighten?
Yes! Deliverance is to the Bible what jazz music is
to Mardi Gras: bold, brassy, and everywhere.
Consider the Old Testament story of Joseph - tossed
in a pit by his brothers, sold into slavery, wrongfully
imprisoned. But God wove what was meant for evil
into good.
God is in the business of redeeming the broken. He
was then. He is still. Do you crave some hope for
these tough times? Then this is the message you
need.
Spring Adult Sunday School Classes - 10:45am
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Our Moms 24/7 group has been busy building relationships, meeting new people and learning a lot. Even
though it is April, we welcome all moms at any time. Please feel free to join us if you haven't come in a while or
you haven't yet come.
Mark your calendars for our regular meetings Tuesdays, April 8 and 22, at 9:30am. We have a lot of great
things planned, including an educational panel that you won't want to miss. Please see our Moms monthly
newsletter for more information about our Moms Night Out and outreach opportunities.
Moms 24/7 is a ministry for moms of ALL ages with children of ALL ages. Whether you are a first time mom or
you have grandchildren, Moms 24/7 is for you. Whatever your schedule or stage of life, we hope you make
Moms 24/7 part of your life. It is not only an opportunity for you to get refreshed and encouraged, but also a
chance for you to refresh and encourage other moms.
For questions or more information please contact Joanne Kreinbrook at 724-850-7828 or email
FM 419 (April 22, 29 & May 6) As some of you may know, our church will be participating in Franklin Graham’s Three Rivers Festival of Hope
this summer in Pittsburgh (August 15-17). This will be a well-organized evangelistic opportunity in which
believers will have a chance to bring friends to hear a clear and inspiring presentation of the Gospel with an
invitation to respond. One important element of preparation is attending training events called “Christian Life
and Witness”. The three FM 419 sessions are the “Christian Life and Witness” classes specifically geared
towards teens.
What is FM 419? FM is for “Follow Me” and 419 is for Matthew 4:19 that says, “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men”.
The FM 419 training events are three consecutive, high-octane opportunities for youth leaders and the youth to
be trained to reach other young people for Christ. FM 419 is designed to help train teens to live a life that
pleases God, practically equip them to share their faith in Jesus Christ, and qualify them to serve as a counselor
at the Franklin Graham Three Rivers Festival of Hope.
When? Three consecutive Tuesdays, April 22, 29, and May 6.
The meetings will be held in Sewickley and transportation and food will be provided by the church. We will
meet at the church at 5:00pm and return at 10:00pm (sessions will be from 6:30-9:00pm). Please note that
these meetings are training sessions that build upon one another which is why they strongly encourage
participants to commit to all three nights.
Baptism Service (May 4) Baptism is an important step of obedience in the life of a Christian. It is an outward sign of the work that Christ
has done in our lives and serves as a symbol to those around us that we are committed to living our lives for
Him. Our church will be having a baptism service on Sunday, May 4. If you are a teen and are interested in
baptism, please check the appropriate box on the Sunday bulletin information card or talk to Pastor Rigel.
Creation Music Festival Registration (Creation Dates: June 25-29) Creation Northeast is the largest Christian music festival in the country. For the past 26 summers our church
has been taking a group to Creation to spend a week of camping, worship and hearing encouraging messages.
The cost of the trip is $150 per student which includes transportation, a festival ticket and meals throughout
the trip. A non-refundable deposit of $35 is due at sign up. Many of our students consider our annual trip to
Creation as the highlight of their summer. A detailed packet for this year’s trip is available for download on the
church website (greensburgalliance.org).
Mahaffey Camp (July 21-25) Each year, ten students* have the opportunity to volunteer at Mahaffey Family Camp in Mahaffey, PA. On
Monday, July 21, Pastor Rigel will be taking a group of students to the campground (about an hour away) to help
run field games for the children attending the camp. The cost for the entire week is $25 per student which
includes food and lodging. A packet fully explaining the ins and outs of serving at Mahaffey Camp will be
available on the church website. As stated above, this trip is primarily an opportunity to serve and has a limited
number of spots. Applications must be submitted to Pastor Rigel as soon as possible.
*Students must be at least 13 years old to participate; students who have served in previous years will be
given first preference.
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April Anniversaries
2 Bill & Tammy Combs
4 Neil & Marian Husband
5 Will & Dawn Brown
George & Judy Cross
13 Pastor Rodney & Dimphina Ayers
18 Jack & Anita Fennell
Jarred & Karen Slater
25 Ryan & Salise Tressler
26 Tom & Janet Keller
28 Ted & Linda Sauve
30 Corey & Laney Coffman
April Birthdays
1 Jordan Baum
Mason Sterling
3 Kevin Dail
4 Kayla Coughanour
Eva Graziani
Sharon Kendall
Megan VanScoyoc
5 Katelyn Colwell
6 Dianne Ambrose
Pastor Roy Dail
Eleanor Lear
Mel Trout III
Joshua VanScoyoc
12 Diane Fleming
Velma Laco
Eric Manley
13 Adam Lubas
Don Ukasik
14 Noah Calisti
David Graff
Rachel Hatch
Bill Schomer, Sr.
15 Luke Belgiovane
16 Ryan Cross
Gabriella Kreinbrook
Amy Landin
17 Peggy Longsdorf
7 Cheryl Dott
Allan Fox
Elijah Morgan-Washington
8 Will Brown
Conner Iarussi
9 Lindsey Abel
Joni Hugland
Olivia Knepp
Elaina Stoltenberg
10 Sharon Ross
Kristopher Sharp
Julie VanScoyoc
Luke Wallace
11 Luke Cross
Ron Tonks
19 David Williams
21 Judy Cross
Amanda Helms
Jim Kendall
Linda Schneider
25 Jeannie Smith
26 Noah Burda
Audra Murgi
Mel Trout II
27 Amy Calisti
Joshua Young
29 Marcie Bauer
30 Eric Kreinbrook
Congratulations!
To Matt and Lindsey Abel on the birth of their son, Levi Michael, on March 16.
He weighed 6 pounds, 15 ounces and measured 18.5 inches.
Deepest Sympathy
To Dave Arch and family on the death of his wife, Betty, on February 23.
To Pastor Roy Dail and family on the death of his brother, Robert, on March 8.
To the family of Marg Wible, who passed away on March 9.
To Drew Everett and family on the death of her father, Bill Bullerd, on March 19.
