June 10th, 2021 | ISSUE #62 |
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Love. Share. Grow. Serve. |
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Bellefield family,
It's good to be back after spending a week in Chichicastenango with our team, serving alongside the incredible staff at ASELSI. Thank you for the generous support and faithful prayers that you provided!
Aside from our unexpectedly adventurous return trip (an early morning flight cancellation that led our team to split up and return on four different flights over two days through different cities via different airlines), the week went as well as it possibly could have.
As a team, we were able to accomplish the goals we had set, namely:
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Encouraging and equipping the ASELSI staff and clinic workers. We were warmly welcomed as the first team they've hosted in over a year, and were able to provide valuable COVID-related training to their medical staff and also leadership training for their Bible Institute.
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Resourcing the medical clinic. We took down fans and HEPA filters to make the clinic safer, laptops to help with record keeping and administration, a year's worth of medicine to restock their depleted pharmacy, and several suitcases full of baby clothes/supplies. We had previously purchased a new ultrasound machine for the clinic, and got to see firsthand how it is enabling them to better care for the community.
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Treating patients. Each day, our medical, dental, and pharmacy teams worked with dozens of patients to provide care and expand the impact of the ASELSI clinic staff.
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Improving the ASELSI compound. We replaced an old and leaky roof, painted an onsite residence, and helped them take care of various projects they've had to put on hold this past year.
Through all of these things, we saw the Lord at work--though perhaps most clearly in the fact that 15 people from Chichi committed their lives to Christ throughout the course of the week!
Pointing people to Jesus while also meeting their physical needs is exactly what ASELSI seeks to do, and we were blessed to participate in that work with them once again. I encourage you to continue to pray for the health, safety, and effectiveness of that ministry going forward.
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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Communion This Sunday
June 13th
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We will celebrate Communion together this Sunday as part of our in person services.
If you would like Communion brought to your home, please reach out to Pastor Josh (josh@bellefield.org) to schedule a home visit.
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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, June 13th
*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, June 15th
Sunday, June 20th
Small Groups:
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Congregational Meeting
THIS SUNDAY
June 13th, 11:30am
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The purpose of this meeting is to present the 2021-2022 budget, learn about the new Adult Discipleship position, and elect new elders and deacons. If you are not able to attend in person, you may do so remotely. We will be providing instruction for online participation for all members via email this Saturday.
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Men's Gathering
June 25th, 7pm
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All men high school age and older are invited to attend Summer Fun Night at Barry Balliet’s home on Friday, June 25 at 7PM. Come enjoy the hot tub, ping pong, bocce, a fire pit, and more!
Sponsored by Men’s Ministry.
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Women's Bible Study
Beginning June 26th, 10:30am
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If you are a female of any age, please consider joining us! We meet two Saturdays a month, the first Saturday at someone's home for a potluck brunch, prayer, and fellowship, and the second Saturday at Bellefield to study one of the Psalms. There is NO homework, so if you miss a week, no big deal! Email Kaitlyn Emile (kaitlynbonzo@gmail.com) or Heather Frank (hthrdolan@gmail.com) if interested in joining, and one of us will provide locations for the home studies
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There are many ways to connect with our Bellefield community, one of them is service. Sign up, either in signup genius or our Realm app, where you can log in and sign up under Serving Opportunities (scroll through the rolls and click to sign up!) Thank you for serving!
Providing Meals
# volunteers needed: occasional spots to fill in
This is an opportunity to provide meals for a family in Highland Park. Family of 4, meals needed frequently. If you are able to provide a meal or a gift card, please sign up.
Providing Rides
# volunteers needed: 4 -5 each month
This is an opportunity to serve a family of three that has been a part of our community for a long time! If you are fully vaccinated, and have room for three individuals in your car, we would love to have you sign up for a Sunday or two over the summer to drive them home from church after the 10:00 service. This family is fully vaccinated. They live nearby in Squirrel Hill. Please send any questions to Janice.bryant@gmail.com
Bag Packing
# volunteers needed: typically 1-2 each month
The week leading up to the Food Bank Distribution, volunteers help pack food into bags for our food bank clients. They typically meet on a week night, like Wednesday, for an hour.
Delivery Driver
# volunteers needed: typically 4-5 each month
The day before the Food Bank distribution, delivery drivers will receive an email telling them which clients they will be delivering to. On the day of the Food Bank distribution, drivers will pick up bags from the On-Site Coordinator at Bellefield and deliver a set of bags to each of their clients (usually only 2-3 stops, all within 15213 zip code). A couple of our clients requested extra assistance in getting their bags inside. If you are willing to provide this, please indicate this in your email (not a requirement).
Food Bank Delivery Unloading
# volunteers needed: typically 2-3 each time we get a delivery from the food bank
We order food from a local food bank, and this role would help unload the deliveries. This would involve moving large heavy boxes (up to 40 lbs) from the curb into the food pantry room and organizing the food and boxes within the pantry room.
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Bellefield Presbyterian Church | 4001 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 | 412-687-3222 |
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