This Sunday- Worship at 10am ONLY
August 11, 2022 | ISSUE #122
BELLEFIELD WEEKLY
Love. Share. Grow. Serve.
Last week, Andy Moore (one of our University Ministry staff who works primarily with Pitt students) provided an update on students returning to Oakland. The following is from Jessica Bonzo, our University Ministry staff who works with Chatham students.

Bellefield family,

New and returning Chatham University students are arriving this month!  
 
Before the students reach campus, God has been preparing them to encounter Him, perhaps for the first time. Each student has a story and God has a plan for them. We, as a church, have the opportunity to meet these students, share the Gospel, connect them with community, and help them grasp a faithful vision for their entire lives.
 
Christ is sustaining a remnant of believers at Chatham. We meet regularly for prayer, Bible study, and discussions about faith. Students are leading their friends to Jesus, Scripture, and church! God is speaking in personal ways to students and is drawing them closer to Himself. We’ve seen lives transformed as Christ’s redemption and restoration unfold on campus. 
 
Still, there are many students who do not know Jesus and who are disconnected. College can be a difficult time and place to grow spiritually. God is yet faithful. He is inviting us to minister to Chatham students during their formative college experiences. Jesus is working with Bellefield church and believers on campus to encourage and equip students.  
 
Chatham students are a critical link in sharing the Gospel and partnering with God to bring restoration in our broken lives, communities and world.  
 
The strong remnant of students shared sentiments like these:
 
“I want to be a witness for Jesus on campus.”
“I’m excited to be a light and Kingdom builder!”
“My friend asked if we could try going to church together.”
 
Would you like to join us? 
 
Here are a few ways to participate with the Bellefield team serving Chatham students:
  • pray for revival on campus and encouragement for believing students
  • help with outreach and ministry logistics
  • provide refreshments for Bible study
  • join the Chatham student mentor program
  • be a prayer champion for a student during Jubilee
 
Thank you for your partnership!

Jessica Bonzo
jbonzo@ccojubilee.org
COMMUNITY CARE
In need of help? Looking for ways to get connected?

Connect
If you are looking for ways to connect with our community, 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! Email Julie for more information.

Prayer
Our Prayer Team will offer prayer after our morning service. Contact Greg if you need to talk or would like prayer during the week.

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.
This Week at Bellefield
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This Sunday:
Abby Opal
We invite the entire Bellefield family to join us at 10am this Sunday for the final week of our special sermon series with Abby Opal, who serves as an EPC Mental Health Chaplain in the Presbytery of the Alleghenies.

Our Fall Schedule begins August 21st! Worship at 8:30am, 11am, and 5pm.
Sunday, August 14th

Monday, August 15th
  • Chatham University Bible Study @ 5:30pm, Chatham University. Please contact Jessica Bonzo for details.

Tuesday through Thursday, August 16th -18th
  • PRISM Garage Giveaway Donation Drop-off

Saturday, August 20th
  • PRISM Garage Giveaway

Sunday, August 21st - Worship Times Change

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.
Upcoming Events
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PRISM Garage Giveaway
August 20th
Our partners in mission, PRISM, host an important household goods giveaway each year for new international students and scholars.

Volunteers and items are needed!

Visit their website for a list of Items Needed and for Volunteer Sign Ups.
Setup volunteers needed August 16-18 and many Extra Hands are needed on Garage Giveaway Day, Saturday August 20.

Contact Bernadette with any questions: bernadette@prismpgh.org
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Women's Small Group
August 20th
Our women's small group will be meeting offsite on Saturday, August 20th. All women are welcome to join!

Email Jessica for more information.
Fall Worship Schedule
begins August 21st
As university students return to local campuses and K-12 grades return to classes, we also resume our Fall Worship Schedule!

Beginning on August 21st, join us at any of our three in-person worship services or watch our 11am service live streamed.
Church Picnic
Save the Date
October 9th
Our annual church picnic on the Sci-Tech lawn is coming this October! Mark your calendars for this event.
COVID-19 Guidelines
Over the past two years, our elders and leadership have made it our practice to promote the local CDC guidelines for mitigation strategies. Here are the current recommendations:
  • The CDC COVID-19 Community Level for Allegheny County is currently HIGH, and it is recommended that people wear a mask indoors.
  • Those who are sick or may have recent exposure are encouraged to remain at home and participate in our online options when available. 
  • Please be mindful of your interactions with vulnerable populations.
  • We will maintain a fully masked and distanced seated section in the sanctuary for any who choose to sit there.
  • If after attending an onsite event you test positive for COVID, we encourage you to let the group leader know so they can inform those who may be impacted.

Thank you for helping us to care for one another!
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