Religion: Week of April 19
At the Bible Chapel, McMurray, Chapel Sages meet from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. April 21. Explore a fun way to engage in spiritual conversations to impact others, view part of the movie “The Bema Seat,” and enjoy ice cream sundaes. For more information, contact sages@biblechapel.org.
At Christ United Methodist Church, Bethel Park, an open house celebrating the new expanded space will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. April 22. Take a free tour of the new building and see images of the clinic in Zimbabwe. The construction of both buildings is a part of the Giving Hope missions and building project, a $3.9 million campaign that was created to make an impact on missions and to expand and update ministry areas for children, youth, Day Care and PRIME TIME (caring for the frail elderly), and to create a gathering space called the Community Square. For more information, visit christumc.net or the project site, cumcgivinghope.net.
• GROWednesdays features dinner, fellowship and faith development for the entire family. Visit the website for more information and for a complete schedule.
For more information, visit www.christumc.net.
At Crossroads Church of Christ, located on Thomas Road in McMurray, Bible study for all ages begins at 9:30 a.m. Sunday (nursery available), followed by worship at 10:30 (nursery and cry room available).
• Life Connections, 5:30 p.m. Sundays. Participate in informal discussions with other Christians. Topics include “Becoming the Answer to Prayer” and “Exploring Christian Movies.” Food provided. Call for details. For more information, call Jay at 724-941-4942.
At Crossroads Ministries, Finleyville, “Clubhouse Kids” runs from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. Wednesdays for children ages 3 through fifth grade. The evening includes high-energy worship, interactive games and crafts, and is free and open to all. For more information, call children’s ministry director Cortney Hodgson at 724-348-1620. For more information, visit www.crsmin.com.
At Emmanuel Lutheran Church, located on Pine Avenue in Castle Shannon, Community Lenten Lunches are held at noon every Wednesday during Lent. A light lunch follows at 12:30 p.m., and a $4 donation is requested to benefit St. Winifred’s food pantry. For more information, call 412-531-1080 or email EmmanuelLutheranCS@gmail.com.
At Hamilton Presbyterian Church, Bethel Park, a covered dish luncheon and worship service is held at noon every Wednesday during Lent. For more information, visit www.hamiltonpresbyterian.org or facebook.com/hamiltonpresbyterian. For more information, visit www.hamiltonpresbyterian.org or facebook.com/hamiltonpresbyterian.
At In His Presence Church, Venetia, a special weekend event will be held April 21-23, featuring speaker Pastor Ryan Bastress. Friday begins with a 10 a.m. session followed by a 2 p.m. afternoon session. The topic is “Taking your business to the cutting edge of God’s perfect plan.” Lunch will be provided by Sonorous. The “Wake the Soul” event begins Friday at 7 p.m. and also Sunday at 10 a.m. Love offerings will be taken during the meetings. For more information, visit the Facebook page @ihpchurchpa.
• Foundations of Honor, a special study series, is held at 7 p.m. Wednesday evenings. This teaching series is by well-known author and speaker Danny Silk. This week’s topic is Long-term Relationships: How to Make and Keep Them. The church is on Brookwood Road. For more information, visit ihpchurchpa.com.
At Mt. Lebanon Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Family Fusion program for all ages is offered at 7 p.m. Wednesday evenings in Fellowship Hall. Children and youth groups are age appropriate. The seminary intern, using the book “Drama of Scripture,” leads the Young Adult Group. There is also a Single Mom’s Group. Small group adult Bible study will be using a study of “Four Great Loves.” Each lesson stands on its own, although it is best to participate in all eight classes. To reserve childcare, call 412-489-3746. For more information, call 412-531-3387 or visit mlepc.org.
At South Hills Assembly of God, Bethel Park, a new session of Grief Share (support and encouragement after the death of a loved one), led by Pastor Pat Sutton, meets from 10 a.m. to noon or from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays, through June 29. Find help for the grieving process through this Bible-based support group. Class consists of DVD teaching followed by discussion and sharing with others also on the grief journey. Join anytime and return for any of the classes you missed. Registration is $15 and includes a workbook.
• Lunch Bunch Bible study and luncheon for adults, noon to 2 p.m. April 20. Cost of $6 includes lunch.
• Easter Cross Hunt and Egg Giveaway is planned at the 9 and 11 a.m. services on April 23, for ages 2 to sixth grade. The event will be held indoors.
• Gospel Women Prayer Group, a prayer and fellowship group led by Marge Kubany, 6:30 p.m. April 27.
For more information, visit www.southhillsassembly.org.
At St. Valentine Church, Bethel Park, the 50th anniversary celebration will include a celebration during the 10:30 a.m. Mass on April 23 of all members that have been baptized from the church. A reception will follow in Frawley Hall for all parishioners.
At Westminster Presbyterian Church, Upper St. Clair, an Enneagram Group will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursdays, April 20-May 18. Deepen your understanding of the Enneagram as a powerful instrument for spiritual growth. The book and accompanying study guide “The Road Back to You” by Ian Cron and Suzanne Stabile will be used.
• Westminster Book Group, noon to 1 p.m. April 26. Discuss “A Man Called Ove” by Fredrik Backman. Bring a brown bag lunch.
For more information, visit www.westminster-church.org or call 412-835-6630.