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While the entire universe has been irreparably divided over whether we heard "Yanny" or "Laurel," there is one thing that we can all agree on: We all think Toney Salva is amazing! This Sunday, make every effort to be at Discovery and the celebration, we will be having for Toney's 15 years as Lead Pastor. Be sure to have your stories at the ready and let's give honor to whom honor is due.
I'm not much of a billiards player (and I'm not just saying that to hustle you in a sports bar someday in the future). I do know that a professional player approaches the game much differently than I do. I am content if I'm able to knock the three ball in the corner pocket without scratching. For a professional they don't just want to knock the three ball in ... they want to setup their next four shots.
I am forever grateful that Toney was the guy who led before me. Discovery has a phenomenal Leadership Team, a staff that is hungry and talented and a church full of people who love Jesus and who will stop at nothing to introduce him to the people of Pittsburgh. Toney not only knocked in the shot, but left the table setup for us in a beautiful way. That speaks volumes to the type of leader that he is. I am excited for what God has next for Discovery and the "immeasurably more" He wants to do through us!
One more thing, if you heard "Laurel" ... you are correct.
Yours & His,
Matt Mehaffey
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Current Series - At The Movies: Superheroes
This Sunday - Avengers
Fifteen years ago, Discovery started in a Movie Theater, and years later we still can't shake our love for film. Every year, we pay homage to those early days by looking at some of the biggest or the best movies of the year, the stories they tell, and our stories alongside the story of God. This year we're focusing on the Superhero universes, finding important biblical truths in those epic conflicts and heroic characters.
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Celebrating Toney
This Sunday, May 20 * 3-6 PM
We will celebrate Toney's 15 years of leadership and legacy at Discovery on Sunday at the RLA. There will be food catered by Moe's, inflatables, yard games, and opportunities to reflect on Discovery's history. Plus, we will have a Photobooth and journal to send personal messages of thanks to Toney. Workshop some decent jokes and meaningful phrases before Sunday! See you there!
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Pizza with the Pastors
Next Sunday, May 27
* 12:15 PM
If you are new to Discovery, we invite you to join the pastors and their families for pizza immediately following the second service right at the RLA. This is just an informal time to get to know the pastors of Discovery a little bit better and for them to get to know you! You can feel free to ask questions, or just enjoy lunch...together. We will have pizza, salad and drinks. Please mark your 'flap' on Sunday and let us know if you would like to attend. Questions? Please contact the
church office.
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Next Steps with Matt
Sunday, June 3 * 12:15 PM
If you are interested in finding out more about being a follower of Jesus or about what membership at Discovery is all about, we invite you to attend this class. We will meet in room 2219 after the second service and will provide a lunch of pizza, salad and drinks. Childcare will be provided. To sign up, mark your "flap" on Sunday or for questions, please contact the
church office.
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Move Up Sunday
(Grades K-12)
Sunday, June 10
Graduation time is almost here! Students entering grades K-12 will move up to their next grade in their classes at Discovery too! Students entering KDG will move into the K-2 class, students entering 3rd grade will move to Shift and, students entering 6th grade will move to Fuel which takes place during 2nd service. Elementary age students need to be checked in by an adult each week for their classes. Questions? Please contact
Stacie for grades K-2,
Travis for grades 3-5 and
Alex for grades 6+.
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Ultimate Frisbee
Mondays * 6:30 PM
We'll play pick-up, co-ed ultimate Frisbee at Cranberry Community Park (behind Fun Fore All off Rt. 19, follow the signs for the Dog Park) on Mondays from 6:30-8 PM. It's fun, it's free, and anyone can play...and like all Discovery events, we encourage you to bring a friend! Wear running attire, bring your own water and feel free to bring the kiddos to play on the playground too. If you would like to be a part of this group, or if you have questions, please contact
Scott Faber.
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Coping to Thriving (Special Needs Support Group)
This Monday, May 21 * 6:30 PM
Through events like A Night to Remember and A Day to Remember, we celebrate kids, men, and women in our community who are sometimes overlooked due to a variety of special needs.
We want to continue to serve that community on a regular basis by providing a space for parents of special needs children to encourage and learn from one another.
Many families are simply coping with their unique challenges, but we want to help them start to thrive.
If you'd like to learn more, contact
Tracy Mahmoud.
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Summer Study for Women
Lessons in Gentleness
Begins June 28 * 7PM
Being gentle is not being weak. It is intentional, it is holding your tongue sometimes, it is doing that good thing that you don't feel like doing. It takes strength. We all have a gentle streak in us, but it must be cultivated. We will study stories of individuals who were gentle in un-gentle circumstances. We will meet on Thursdays from 7-8:30 PM through August 16th at Venango Trails (near the RLA). Fun childcare will be provided. Please mark your "flap" on Sunday if interested. Questions? Contact
Debbie Harrington. Bring a Bible and a friend.
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Discovery Camping Trip Thursday, July 26 - Saturday, July 28
Love the outdoors or at least want to get out and enjoy some fresh air? Each year Discovery families organize a camping trip to Laurel Hill State Park. The cost is $65 per campsite. Register
here
by Friday, July 15th to reserve your site; sites are reserved in the order of payment. Questions? Please contact
Doreen George
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May Calendar
19 Power Recovery Visit
20 Celebrating Toney Open House
21 Coping to Thriving, Ultimate Frisbee
24 Men's Bible Study
27 Pizza with the Pastors
June Calendar
3 Next Steps with Matt
17 Father's Day Discovery Style
28 Summer Study for Women Begins
18 CIY Move (Grades 9-12)
24 CIY Mix (Grades 6-8)
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