SHADYSIDE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Find Faith and Keep Moving on Sunday, May 2, 2010

The Pittsburgh Marathon on Sunday, May 2, will do more than impact our morning worship.  The marathon also will provide an opportunity for our church family to shine the light of Christ into the community.  Read on for details about how you can get involved in the day’s festivities.

Support “Run 4 Haiti”
Our ministers have formed a relay team to run the Pittsburgh Marathon with the intent of reminding us to continue helping our brothers and sisters in Haiti – not just in the short term, but the long run.  Donations to the “Run 4 Haiti” fund may be sent to the church office.  Checks should be made payable to “Shadyside Presbyterian Church,” with “Haiti” in the memo line.  All funds collected will go directly to Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, which will remain in Haiti through the duration of the relief efforts. Please also remember to keep the pastors in your prayers. The pastors were featured on Dave Crawley's KD Country on Monday, April 26; in case you missed it, visit the KDKA website video library to view the segment.  The Tribune-Review also ran a story about our pastors on Wednesday, April 28; click here to read the piece online.

Orange Distribution Tent and Encouragement Teams
If you live within or near the marathon route and would like to cheer on your pastors, fellow parishioners, and thousands of other runners, contact Lisa Iadicicco through the church office: 412-682-4300.  Teams of volunteers will be located at the relay exchange points to help encourage them along the way.  In addition, we will again set up a tent along Fifth Avenue near Amberson Avenue to distribute orange slices and encourage the runners.

Worship at 4:00 p.m.
Because the marathon route restricts access to the church in the morning, the Session has re-scheduled worship for May 2 to an afternoon service at 4:00 p.m.  The Reverend Dr. John P. Burgess, professor at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, will preach at the service, which will follow a vespers format.  (There will be no worship at 11:00 a.m. and no Christian Education hour at 9:45 a.m.  Nursery care will be provided during vespers.)

Potluck Picnic and FitnessFest at 5:00 p.m.
Join us for fun and healthy fellowship after vespers!  A potluck picnic begins in the Parish Hall at 5:00 p.m.  Each family should bring a side dish (suggestions: salads, coleslaw, or fruit) that will feed at least 12.  Please RSVP to the church office by Thursday, April 29, and let us know what you will bring.  To enter the cupcake contest, bring a dozen cupcakes – enough for competition and dessert!  The contest will award for the best tasting healthy cupcakes and "fitness" decorated cupcakes.  Fun fitness activities – including hula-hooping and yoga breathing exercises – will occur outside on the church lawn, as well as face-painting and balloon-sculpting for children.  Several tents will permit us to enjoy the outdoor events rain or shine.  You are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing.  Attire is casual for worship and for play in the afternoon.