Weekly Announcements
New Covenant VBS: A 3-day VBS is being planned for Tuesday-Thursday, August 12, 13 and 14. All children entering grades K-5 this fall are welcome to attend from 6:30 – 8:30 pm. Please register children at https://bit.ly/VBSatNewCov and feel free to email Deb Close ([email protected]) with any questions.
Ladies’ Bible Studies this week:
- The Wednesday morning study will not meet this week, but will resume on Wednesday, August 6 for the final lesson.
- The Evening study will meet this Wednesday, July 30; 6:30 p.m. at the church. Contact Jerri McMichael with any questions: (724-882-4099 or [email protected]).
New Covenant Night at the Ball Game – Friday, August 8: Join us for fellowship and fun at the Washington Wild Things Baseball game. Buy your tickets online at https://bit.ly/NewCov2025WWT and use the sign-up sheet to help us get a count of how many are planning to attend: https://bit.ly/WWTfellowship. You are responsible for purchasing your own tickets through the Wild Things link which is specifically designed to place all tickets in our group section. Contact Erin Fiscus with any questions.
Elementary Sunday School Teacher Orientation – Saturday August 23rd: If you have accepted a roll as an elementary Sunday school teacher this fall (classes begin September 7th) we are pleased to invite you to attend a brief orientation at the church from 9am – 12pm. A continental breakfast will be served.
Men’s Bible Study: This Saturday, August 2; 10-11AM at the home of Mike Berkenpas (17 Nancy Drive, Penn Hills). Contact Mike Berkenpas if interested at [email protected] or 412-266-5325.
Connections Women’s Bible Study – Join us for a flexible study of Titus and I John while connecting, studying, fellowshipping, and praying with other New Covenant women. This time of study will run from August 2025 through April 2026 and meeting times will be determined by each group of 2-4 women. Any questions can be directed to Alycia Dalbey or Jackie Partridge. Please consider joining us!
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Westminster Conference– September 19 & 20, 2025. Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary is hosting the Westminster Conference at Providence Presbyterian Church (PCA) in McKees Rocks. This year’s topic will be: “Governing All His Creatures and All Their Actions- God Executing His Eternal Decree of Providence”. Speakers include Dr. Matthew Everhard, Dr. Jonathan Master, Dr. Jeff Stivason, Dr. David Whitla and Dr. Barry York. You may register online at www.rpts.edu/westminster. Early registration discounts end on August 15th. Email June Whitla at [email protected] with any questions or pick up a flyer from the Welcome Desk for more details.
Save the Date! Our annual church picnic is being planned for Saturday, September 6. More details to follow.
New Members Class: A 4-week New Members Class will be offered during the Sunday School hour beginning Sunday, September 7. This class is open to all adults or children who are either wanting to learn more about our church or are in the process of joining (following their profession of faith, in the case of our covenant children). If you are interested in this class, please use the sign-up sheet at https://bit.ly/ncnewmemSept2025 to give us an idea how many to plan for. Also, if you are interested but have a conflict during that time, please talk to Pastor Josh or Pastor Chris.
August Home Groups – Home Groups meet the first Sunday of the month for fellowship, Bible study and prayer. If interested in joining a Home Group, please see the contact information below.
- Forest Hills: There are several FH groups. Contact Mike Berkenpas @ 412-266-5325 or Elliott Partridge @ 412-780-9640 for more details.
- Monroeville: Meeting 8/3; 5 pm @ the Henriquez’s. Contact Andy Bovard 412-512-3044 with any questions.
- Murrysville: Meeting 8/3; 5 pm @ the VerHill’s. Contact Rob Dalbey 724-664-9928 with any questions.
Greeters Needed: If you are looking for a way to serve, friendly faces are needed on Sunday mornings to welcome people and hand out bulletins. Pick a date at https://bit.ly/greetatNCPC .