July 22, 2021 | ISSUE #68 |
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Love. Share. Grow. Serve. |
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Bellefield family,
"And they devoted themselves to...the prayers" --Acts 2:42
Recently, as part of our sermon series on Bellefield's vision statement, Greg Burdette preached on the passage in Acts 2:42-47. There, we find a portrait of the characteristics and commitments of the early Church, and we see that one of the things to which they expressly devoted themselves was prayer.
John Calvin famously called prayer "the chief exercise of the Christian faith", because it is a vital and essential aspect in the lives of those who believe in and follow after Jesus. The opportunities for prayer, of course, are boundless--which is why Paul encouraged believers to "pray without ceasing" (1 Thessalonians 5:17).
As we prepare to enter into a new season of ministry together, I'd invite you to devote some of your time in prayer to the following things.
Please pray:
- For wisdom in planning for the fall, especially in this time of uncertainty with continuing COVID-19 restrictions.
- For the unity and fellowship of the Spirit to be powerfully present among the congregation, especially as many begin to return to in-person worship and gatherings.
- That God would be refining us through the trials and difficulties of the past year and a half, that the struggles we have had would not embitter us, but cause us to hunger and thirst more for the Lord.
- For students and families as summer wraps up and a new school year begins.
- For our new elders and deacons, and for those groups as a whole in the ways they lead and serve the congregation and community.
- For effective outreach to new and returning students at Pitt, Chatham, and CMU.
- That God would raise up volunteer leaders.
- For new small groups, classes, and initiatives starting in August.
- For physical and spiritual refreshment during the summer for all involved in these ministries.
It is a privilege to worship and serve the Lord alongside you all, and I'm looking forward to the ways in which we can love, share, grow, and serve together in the weeks and months ahead!
Grace and peace,
Josh
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COMMUNITY CARE
In need of help? Looking for ways to get connected? Here's how:
Connect
When we must maintain physical distance it can be hard to feel connected. Please reach out to us using this connect form. One of our staff or leaders would be happy to talk with you.
Small Groups
If you would like to grow in your faith through joining a small group, there are a number of groups to choose from! Fill out our small groups form here, and we'll help you find the perfect fit.
Prayer
Would you like to be prayed for or to connect with one of our Elders to talk? You can email connections@bellefield.org
Deacons
If you or your family have been experiencing spiritual, financial, or physical hardship during this time, please reach out to our Deacons who are here to help care for you.
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The following gatherings are happening in our community this week. Underlined events will link you to the online gathering or to email the host for more information. |
Sunday, July 25th
*To watch our worship service online after Sunday morning, head over to our YouTube page, click Videos and then Past Live Videos. On Monday mornings you can find the recorded live stream on the front page of our YouTube channel.
Tuesday, July 227th
Wednesday, July 28th
- Cornerstone college group; Summerstone @ 6:00pm, Patio
Sunday, August 1st
Small Groups:
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Garage Giveaway - Donations and Volunteers Needed! |
PRISM's yearly garage giveaway is happening on August 20 & 21 from 8am-4pm, and we need your help to welcome the nations!
Donations are welcome August 16, 17, and 18, and the process of sorting and setting up donations is happening August 16-19. We need general volunteers, along with lifters and drivers with trucks and/or large vehicles.
To register or donate, please visit our website , and if you have any questions, email bfischer.prism@gmail.com. |
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Christmas in July
The Last week of Collection!
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Please help love and serve Family House residents by donating items on the 2021 Family House Wish List. Items will be collected in a bin at the Thackeray entrance of Bellefield Presbyterian Church every Sunday in July. Thank you for your generosity.
If you would like to donate but cannot do so in person due to COVID-19, please contact Kirsten Lunn at lunnkirsten@gmail.com for more information.
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Bellefield Presbyterian Church | 4001 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 | 412-687-3222 |
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