Week of Feb. 4
At the Bible Chapel, McMurray, the sermon series #Jesus #unexpected will take place Feb. 7 and 8.
• Volunteer Income Tax Assistance, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday-Friday, Feb. 2-April 15 at the South Hills campus, rooms 185 and 186. Free income tax preparation for senior citizens and low income individuals. First-come, first-served basis, walk-ins only. For a list of suggested documents to bring, visit biblechapel.org/events or call 1-800-829-1040.
At Center Presbyterian Church, McMurray, a Black History Appreciation Worship Service will take place at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 11, featuring African-American spirituals, liturgy from black poets and a recorder sermon “Paul’s Letter to American Christians” by the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. For more information, call 724-941-9050.
• Regular Sunday worship hours are 8:30 and 11 a.m. with Sunday school for all ages at 9:45 a.m.
At Christ United Methodist Church, Bethel Park, The Apocrypha: The Books in the Middle, Part 2 will be held at 7 p.m. Feb. 4-March 18 (no class Feb. 18). Read and discuss the significance of these little-known books that span the time period between the Old and New Testaments. This second half of the series includes the books of Ecclesiasticus through Second Maccabees.
• Women’s Book Discussion Group, 3:30 p.m. Feb. 11. Discuss “Still Life with Bread Crumbs” by Anna Quindlen.
For more information, visit www.christumc.net.
At First Bethel United Methodist Church, Financial Peace University, led by Pastor Tom Barnicott, will begin Feb. 10. The nine-week class will help participants develop a strategy for attacking debt. To register, call Lori Rutter at 412-835-0700.
At Jesus Fellowship, Bethel Park, the woman’s Bible study “Breathe-Making Room for Sabbath” meets 7:30-9 p.m. every other week, beginning Feb. 9. Presented by Priscilla Shirer, it is a six-week video session. To order a workbook, $11, call Sandy at 412-833-8419 by Feb. 1.
At South Hills Assembly, Bethel Park, CommuniTea, a community women’s Bible study fellowship, will be held 9:30-11:30 a.m. Feb. 6 in the multi-purpose room.
• International School of Ministry, 1-4 p.m. Feb. 7 in C1-A. This is the first trimester of this video Bible school. Call Pastor Rick to register at 412-835-8900 ext. 113.
At South Hills Church of the Nazarene, Bethel Park, the winter session of the DivorceCare Support Group meets 7-9 p.m. Thursdays, through April 2. DivorceCare features a video every week prior to discussion with nationally recognized experts on divorce and recovery topics. Cost of $20 includes a workbook. Limited scholarships are available for those who are unable to pay. Babysitting will not be available. For more information, call 412-831-6333.
At St. Louise de Marillac Parish, Upper St. Clair, “Seminar of Hope: How to Pray for Your Sons, Daughters and Loved Ones” will be held 7-9 p.m. Feb. 13 and 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Feb. 14 in Le Gras Hall. Led by Vernon Robertson, the seminar addresses the issue of those who no longer practice their faith. The seminar is free, but a love offering will be accepted. On Saturday, Mass will be celebrated in the church at 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. Bring a bag lunch on Saturday. Beverages and dessert provided. To preregister for seating and a free seminar manual, contact Janet MacDonald at 724-942-2592 or jmacdona2@aol.com.
At St. Valentine Church, Bethel Park, the Women’s Guild will celebrate its 60th Annual Card Party with a special fashion show and luncheon on Feb. 14. RSVP by Feb. 9 to Marlene at 412-831-0556.
At Temple Emanuel of the South Hills, Coach Bag Bingo will be held at 1 p.m. Feb. 22, featuring 15 rounds of bingo, 15 Coach bags plus additional prizes. Tickets are $15. Funds support the art and music programs of Temple Emanuel Early Childhood Development Center. Make checks out to TE-ECDC PTA and send to TE-ECDC, 1250 Bower Hill Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15243. Pick up tickets on the day of the event. For more information, call Iris Harlan at 412-279-7687.
At Westminster Presbyterian Church, Upper St. Clair, an Inquirers’ Class will be offered 9-11:30 a.m. Feb. 7. Explore what it means to be a faithful follower of Christ in the Presbyterian tradition. For more information, call 412-835-6630.