St. Paul's Episcopal Church: Outreach

Outreach

Locally, nationally and around the world:
we share the myriad blessings we have received from God.

Please see out Outreach Ministry Brochure!

Home Delivered Meals Schedule for April

August 7 – Jim Stafford and Bill Savatt
August 14 – Ellen Goss and Richard Davies
August 21 – Joe Gray and Al Plantz
August 28 – June and Ed Hanraty

Outreach Opportunities

It is absolutely true that “Many hands make light work.” As a result of hard work the garden at SHIM (South Hills Interfaith Ministry) has already produced 315 lbs. of zucchini, 61 lbs. Swiss chard, 17 lbs. of lettuce and increasing amounts of beets, green beans, tomatoes, eggplants and herbs. Unbelievable! Note: When Kris blesses a garden, it produces!!

Consider participating in hands-on experiences in one of the following ministries:

SHIM Garden (contact Natalie Klimas at 412.854.9120 ext. 10 or nklimas@shim-center.org or Pat Eagon at 412-276-7721 or pkeagon@gmail.com)

Shepherd’s Heart monthly. Watch your all parish announcments for the menu of food items to donate or help serve. We meet at the church at 4:00 and return around 8 p.m. This is a great family activity. (contact Pat Eagon at 412-276-7721 or pkeagon@gmail.com)

St. David’s Episcopal Church Peters Township. Help set up and serve coffee hour following their 10 a.m. service. (contact Karen Schneider at 724.942.4179 or Karen.schneider2672@hotmail.com)

In addition to hard work, the Outreach efforts of St. Paul’s have resulted in financial support in excess of $1,700 to The Youth Mission Trip, Confirmation Class retreat, Pat Hurd’s Mission Trip to The Blessed Mustard Seed Babies Home in Uganda, and NYOP (Neighborhood Youth Outreach Program) at St. Stephens in Wilkinsburg. The support has been made possible by money in the Operation budget and funds raised at various Outreach sponsored dinners. Consider matching any of these contributions out of the blessings The Lord has given you.

Pat Hurd’s January 2010 Trip to the Blessed Mustard Seed Babies home in Uganda

The following blog entries chronicle Pat Hurd, and Kathy and Wally LaLonde’s Mission of Hope trip to the Blessed Mustard Seed Babies home in Uganda in January.

Final Report from Kathy LaLonde

Update (4) January 27, 2011 from Kathy LaLonde

Update (3) January 27, 2011 from Kathy LaLonde

Update (2) January 27, 2011 from Kathy LaLonde

Update (1) January 27, 2011 from Kathy LaLonde

Update January 21, 2011 from Kathy LaLonde

Update (2) January 18, 2011 from Kathy LaLonde

Update (1) January 18, 2011 from Kathy LaLonde

Update (2) January 17, 2011 from Kathy Lalonde

Update (1) January 17, 2011 from Kathy LaLonde

Update January 16, 2011 from Kathy LaLonde

Geoff Hurd shares with us this report on Jan. 14, 2011

The Missioners departed for Uganda on Tuesday Jan. 11, 2011. Thank you to Dana Fenner for driving the Pittsburgh contingent to the Airport. Bad weather in the US caused the group to miss their scheduled flight to Kampala but they were able to get tickets on the next plane.

Everyone from the US arrived safely in Hoima though several bags were delayed (these are on their way). As this report is written (noon Friday Jan. 14, 2011) the weather in Uganda is rain with a high temperature of about 75°F.

Everyone is doing well at Blessed Mustard Seed Babies Home. They have had an arrival celebration and meal with the children featuring cake for desert!. All are looking forward to a great visit!

Pat sends thanks and love to all of her family, neighbors and friends that have supported her through prayer, donations and encouragement. They have made this trip possible.