Bellefield Weekly

December 2, 2022 | ISSUE #139

BELLEFIELD WEEKLY

Love. Share. Grow. Serve.

Bellefield family,

Throughout November, we reflected together on the biblical concept of stewardship. We heard from various members of the Bellefield community about how faithful financial stewardship has impacted them personally, and we used the lens of our mission statement to consider this. Our mission statement says that we believe God is calling us:

"To be witnesses of Jesus in every area of life" -- following Jesus changes every aspect of our lives, including the way we handle our material resources
"developing committed disciples of Christ" -- generous giving deepens our own discipleship and also provides ministry opportunities for others to come to know Jesus
"and caring for the Oakland community" -- your giving enables us to reach out to the university and international communities here in Pittsburgh and send people out all over the world

I hope that you've taken some time recently to give consideration to what faithful financial stewardship looks like in your own life. Giving is something that should be thoughtful and deliberate, and one of the ways to help develop those characteristics is by making a stewardship pledge for the upcoming year. Not only is that a way for you to make an intentional commitment to this act of worship and discipleship, but it also allows us to be good stewards as we plan for our upcoming budget year and discern what God is calling us to do with his provision.

The next two Sundays, you will have an opportunity to hand in a 2023 stewardship pledge card (see below for details). If you didn't get one in the mail, they will be available in the sanctuary and Thackeray lobby. If you have questions, please reach out to our admin team (katherine@bellefield.org) and they'll be glad to help.

Thank you for your faithful and generous giving! I look forward to how the Lord will use this in the coming year to help us love, share, grow, and serve together.

Grace and peace,

Josh

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.

deacons@bellefield.org

Pledge Hand In

December 4th & 11th

Over the next two Sundays we will provide an opportunity during the worship services to present our pledge cards for 2023. Please note: This year we are doing paper pledge cards only, to avoid some online submission issues that came up last year. The Finance team will enter all pledge card information and authorized changes to online gifts manually in Realm.

If you need a paper pledge card they are available in the Sanctuary and Fellowship Hall. If you have any questions, please reach out to katherine@bellefield.org or (412)687-3222 x12.

This Week at Bellefield

Sunday, December 4th - Communion

Classic Worship Service @ 8:30am, Sanctuary
Breakfast Connect Potluck @ 9:45am, Fellowship Hall
Modern Worship Service @ 11am, Sanctuary
Modern Worship Online, Livestream @ 11am
Walk in the Woods @ 12:30pm, Westinghouse Shelter, Schenley Park
Relaxed Worship Service @ 5:00pm, Fellowship Hall

Monday, December 5th

Women's Bible Study @ 9:30am, Conference Room & Online
Youth Group, Contact Matthew for details
Chatham Healthcare Bible Study @ 6:30pm, Carriage House
University Bible Study @ 7:30pm, Conference Room

Wednesday, December 7th

Wednesday Hangout & Bible Study, Contact Matthew for details
Young Adult Small Group @ 7pm, B5
Cornerstone Fellowship @ 8:40pm, Fellowship Hall

Thursday, December 8th

Chatham Christian Fellowship @ 6:30pm, at the Gate House
Freshman Bible Study @ 7pm, B5
Young Adult Small Group @ 7pm, B6

Saturday, December 10th

Small Group for Young Families @ 9:30am, Contact Greg
Advent Potluck Celebration @ 5pm, Fellowship Hall

Sunday, December 11th

Classic Worship Service @ 8:30am, Sanctuary
Sunday School Class @ 9:45am, Fellowship Hall
Modern Worship Service @ 11am, Sanctuary
Modern Worship Online, Livestream @ 11am
Christmas Eve Before You Leave Service @ 5pm, Sanctuary

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.

Special Announcements

Providing Meals for the Community

A number of Bellefield families can use a little help getting by as they recuperate from illness. Please consider signing up to provide meals for them.

Meal Train for the Burrows

Meal Train For the Wagoners

Christmas Poinsettias

Upcoming Events

Breakfast Connect

This Sunday

Join us for our monthly breakfast potluck! It is a time for church updates and more importantly a time for fellowship with others. Please bring a breakfast dish to share.

Christmas Gift Drive

Ends December 4th

Please bring your unwrapped (may be in a gift bag) gift to Bellefield by December 4, 2022 so they can be distributed. Any questions contact Tanya at tanya@bellefield.org.

Walk in the Woods

December 4th

Connections Team is inviting you to come out to Westinghouse Shelter in Schenley park following the 11am service! Drinks and snacks will be provided and/or you can bring a lunch for yourself. Walking optional - sit and chat or head out and hike together.

Pancake Study Break

December 12th @ 7:30pm

Attention undergraduate college students! Come take a break from your studies by eating some free, all-you-can-eat pancakes!

Advent at Bellefield

Advent Celebration

Dec. 10th, 5pm

All Bellefielders are invited to join us for a potluck dinner and entertainment by Children & Youth! Share in the joy of the Christmas season with food, fellowship, and fun.

Please RSVP in Realm by December 4th.

Christmas Eve Before You Leave

December 11th, 5pm

Before students head home and many others also travel, we invite you to join us for a unique 'Christmas Eve' service in celebration of the birth of the Savior. All are welcome to this time of worship!

Devotional Resource

If you are looking for an Advent resource to read during this season, our Adult Discipleship team is recommending Sinclair Ferguson's "The Dawn of Redeeming Grace". Use the link below to pick up a copy.

Check it out here

Check out our calendar for more programs and events!

Give Now

DevoCast

About Realm

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 LOW.
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.
A fully masked section is on the east side of the sanctuary for any who choose.
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!

Bellefield Presbyterian Church | 4001 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 | 412-687-3222