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What kinds of opportunities? Opportunities to grow, fellowship, serve, and get involved in many number of ways! 30 Hour Famine The 30 Hour Famine is World Vision's international youth movement designed to save kids lives. It "puts hands and feet to teens' desire to live a life of compassion." The New Song Youth Group participates each year. For more information check out World Vision's 30 Hour Famine web page. Contact Tom Farley if you would like to be involved. Becoming a Contagious Christian Do you want people to see God in you and be attracted to Him through you? Do you want to flavor the world around you? Do you want to light up the room when you enter? Do you want to help those you love find meaning in life and be guarenteed to go to heaven when they die? God's number ONE priority and our number ONE assignment is to reach out to those who don't know Christ. Most Christians really, really wnat to do so but don't know how. It doesn't have to be that way. Gaining the passion and skills for reaching out in caring ways is what Becoming a Contagious Christian is all about. You are invited to participate. Contact the office for more information. Children of Promise Children of Promise is a sponsorship program making a difference for children and their families around the world.
Visit the Church of God - Children of Promise web page for more information. Contact the office for more information on how New Song is participating. Children's Classes
We believe children and youth ought to enjoy being in church right from the beginning. Children's classes are a ministry available to pre-school through high school children. They communicate God's love, give solid knowledge of the Bible, and make church attendance an enjoyable experience. The nursery also provides tender loving care by mature adults at all services of our church Contact Jane Ziemianski to learn more about this ministry or to join the teaching staff. Christ Birthday Offering Contact the church office for more information. Counseling New Song provides pre-marriage counseling and some limited personal and marriage counseling. For more involved counseling needs we provide referrals to qualified Christian counselors. Contact the church office for more information. Encounter God Encounter God is a weekend retreat that is part of the the Mentoring and Equipping process. Contact Barb Laurin for more information and scheduling information. Evangelism Team The evangelism team helps to facilitate our congregation it its efforts "to do whatever it takes to aggressively reach the unchurched through personal relationships and advertising." Contact the church office to get involved or for more information. Facility Development Team This team is part of the Resource Team. The purpose of the Resource Team is to provide the physical facilities and resources for Sunday worship and classes and other activities of the congregation. For more information contact Gary Opferman or Jeff Scott. Family Assistance Contact the church office. Fellowship Team The Fellowship team endeavors "to provide opportunities for family-like relationships to grow through cell groups and larger group activities." Life was meant to be enjoyed, not just endured. We offer opportunities for recreation through sports, outings and gatherings of all kinds. To get involved contact the church office. Flea-Market The flea-market is an annual event held each spring for the purpose of fellowship, outreach, and fundraising. To get involved in the next flea market contact Betsy Cauffman. Friendship Groups Sunday mornings are when the entire congregation meets together to worship and learn. But another important time is when people meet in smaller groups to develop meaningful relationships and serve others. Far too many people endure life without good friends to walk with through life’s ups and downs. We at New Song believe that every person can live life to the fullest through being a part of a small group. In a Friendship Group you can get to know God better, learn how to live more effectively, become all God created you to be, and reach out a helping hand to others all in the environment of family-like relationships Contact the church office or any lay-pastor for more information. From Where God Sits From Where God Sits is a mostly weekly article written by Pastor Herb Shaffer that provides the Bible's perspective on everyday life. Past "From Where God Sits" Articles
To receive future "From Where God Sits" articles through e-mail, please send your request to Pastor Shaffer at nwsngpgh@concentric.net Gospel for Asia Gospel for Asia trains native missionaries and launches them to the unreached villages of Asia. New Song helps Gospel for Asia by supporting a native missionary. Please pray for this missionary, his family and the ministry the Lord has given them. For more information about Gospel for Asia or to request a free book about the story behind this dynamic outreach visit the Gospel for Asia website.
Greeters Contact Betsy Cauffman Hospitality/Meals Contact the church office I.S.L. The Institute for Servant Leadership seeks to equip Christians to be effective servant leaders in the local church. Everyone at New Song is invited to participate in the I.S.L. learning experience. The curriculum consists of 6 two day sessions held twice a year for three years. All New Song lay-pastors, ministry leaders, and P.A.T. members are strongly encouraged to complete the I.S.L. course. Visit the Institute for Servant Leadership web site or contact the church office for more information. Lay Pastors Lay Pastors are leaders at New Song who have completed the mentoring process, are now mentoring others and lead Friendship Groups. Contact any Lay Pastor or the church office for more information. Light of Life donations "Light of Life Rescue Mission is a private non-profit Christian agency dedicated to serving homeless and needy people of Southwestern Pennsylvania by providing food, shelter and hope through outreach and residential programs. This organization will endure as a ministry grounded on the teachings of the Lord Jesus Christ and as a caregiver, advocate and leader on behalf of homeless and needy people." Light of Life Rescue Mission is not just a soup kitchen. The goal of the Mission is to "invest in programs that restore hope, and help them recognize and share their God-given gifts". The Mission works toward this goal by providing the homeless with food, shelter, medical care, clothing, Bible study, life-skills training, vocational training, tutoring and child care services (while mom is in class). The Mission is currently serving more homeless people than ever before. Consequently, its need for monetary and material donations has also greatly increased. New Song regularly collects items to be donated to the Mission. Following is a list of their most abundant needs: SEASONAL - Cold weather clothing (hats, gloves, scarves, coats, shoes, boots, socks) Blankets. GENERAL - Toiletries, especially travel size (toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, shaving cream, shampoo, deodorant, brush and comb, underwear, tissues, bandages, disposable razors, women's hygiene products) Umbrellas, Study Bibles (NIV), Pajamas, Daily Devotionals, Twin-size bed sheets. CHILDREN'S ITEMS - Toys and games (for the child care center), Book bags, School supplies, Pajamas, Infant clothing and shoes, Disposable diapers and diaper wipes, Baby food and formula. Bring items to be donated to the Mission on Sunday Mornings and place them in the box provided in the back. If you have any questions or are interested in volunteering, please see the Light of Life Rescue Mission web site. Men's Retreat Every year the New Song men plan a one night weekend get-away. Sometimes they attend a Promise Keepers conference. Sometimes they go to a retreat or camping center for fellowship and teaching. Contact Jeff Scott for more information.
Mentoring / Discipleship Every Christian must grow and mature to be Spiritually healthy and become all God created them to be. The Mentoring process combined with participation in cell groups is vital to that growth. Everyone at New Song is encouraged to complete the Mentoring process and commit to Mentoring others. Contact Barb Laurin for more information. Mommy/Daddy & Me Mommy/Daddy and Me is a weekend camp for 1st and 2nd grade children and their parent(s). The purpose of the camp is two fold: (1.) to provide quality time with a parent(s) away from the distractions of the world (2.) to introduce young children to summer camp without the separation worries from either child or parent. The camp is held at
Whitehall
Camp and Conference Center. It is a wonderful experience for both
child and parent.
Contact the church office for more information. Newsletter The New Song Newsletter is a quarterly publication sent via U.S. mail to hundreds of friends and members. The purpose of the Newsletter is to provide timely and relevant information about the people, ministries, and events of New Song Community Church. Contact Wendy Scott to submit articles or notices for the next edition. Submission deadlines are as follows... September 5 for the Fall Edition
To be put on the Newsletter mailing list contact the church office. Operation Christmas Child Operation Christmas Child sends a message of
hope to children in desperate situations
around the world through gift-filled shoe boxes and Christian literatu
P.A.T. Current Pastoral Advisory Team: Herb Shaffer (Pastor)
The leadership council is made up of the P.A.T. plus the following members: R.B. Lane (Treasurer)
Contact any P.A.T. member or the church office for more information. Pictorial Directory To be included in the pictorial directory and to obtain a copy contact Betsy Cauffman. Prayer Requests Prayer Partners intercede weekly for requests submitted on Sunday blue cards or requests submitted by phone or email to the church office. Emergency prayer chain for sudden illnesses, accidents, surgery, etc. can be activated by calling the church office or anyone on the prayer chain. For more information or to become a Prayer Partner or a member of the Prayer Chain contact Cathy Opferman. Refreshment table Coffee, punch and treats are enjoyed each Sunday after the Worship Celebration. Everyone is welcome to have a refreshment while also enjoying fellowship together. Contact Marilyn Opferman to be added to the cookie donation schedule or to help with setup. Saturday Morning Fellowship Every Saturday morning this group visits the Baptist Home to serve coffee and fellowship to the residents there. Sometimes there is music, sometimes crafts. always smiles and blessings. Contact Jeff Scott to get involved.
Shaped for Ministry Class New Song wants to help Christians identify the work God has called them to, train them to do it and place them in the church body in meaningful ministry. An important part of this process is discovering how God has SHAPED each one of us. The process includes Spiritual Gifts Discovery as well as understanding how our Hearts, Abilities, Personalities, and Experiences uniquely qualify us for specific ministry. Shaped for Ministry is a seminar that is part of the the Mentoring and Equipping process. Contact Russ Evans for more information. Silver Ring Thing Silver Ring Thing is a sexual abstinence program developed to help teens. The program was designed to attract the attention of the typical 21st century teenager and offer them protection from the destructive effects of America's sex obsessed culture. See the Silver Ring Thing web page. The New Song Youth Group attends the function together and provides follow-up support. Contact Tom or Shannon Farley for more information. Sunday Morning Worship Celebration 10:30 am at Fort Couch Middle School You will enjoy the uplifting worship services. The music, the children's story and the message are all designed to lift your spirit and connect you with God. Pastor Herb Shaffer delivers a Biblically based, practical message each week. It may make you laugh or cause you to stop and think, but it always gives you something to apply to your life throughout the week. Contact church office for more information. Tape Ministry Audio tapes of Pastor Herb's message are recorded each week and are made available after the Sunday Celebration. Past tapes from recent weeks are available at the information table. Contact Tom Farley to learn more about this ministry. Contact Church Office to obtain tapes of past services. Video/Music Library A variety of videos and cassettes for Christian growth and entertainment are available to borrow. The collection is accessible Sunday mornings with a simple sign-out and return system. Welcome Ministry Contact the church office for more information. Worship Team We worship our Creator, Savior and Lord through lives of surrender and obedience. When we gather as a congregation we unite in our expressions of thanksgiving and praise. It is the job of the worship team to facilitate an environment of sight and sound that allows us to join together in corporate praise and worship. Our purpose is to provide opportunities to experience God in corporate worship in a relevant, inspirational way that prepares participants for daily living. If you want to get involved in any facet of this ministry, whether it’s setting up or singing / playing an instrument, working with the sound or slide team, or learning to lead the Sunday Celebration Worship time please contact Wendy Scott. Youth Camps Youth Camps are organized by Western PA Ministries of the Church of God and are the highlight of the year for all youth and adult volunteers who attend. Each camp is well attended by our New Song youth and staffed by mature, dedicated, Christian volunteers. The camps are held in June or July each summer at Whitehall Camp. 3rd & 4th grade camp is 4 days and 3 nights 5th & 6th grade is 6 days, 5 nights Jr/Sr High is 6 days, 5 nights Contact the church office for more information. Youth Conventions The International Youth Convention is held ever other summer (in even years). The Western PA State Youth Convention is held annually in November. Contact Tom & Shannon Farley for more information. Youth Group Contact Tom Farley.
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The New Song
Children's Classes and Youth use their Sunday offerings to sponsor several
children through the program. 
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This program provides an opportunity for individuals of all ages to be
involved in a simple, hands-on missions project that reaches out to
suffering children while focusing on the true meaning of Christmas–Jesus
Christ, God's greatest gift. In 2002, over 6 million shoe boxes were
collected worldwide and
distributed to children in more than 95 countries.
