Join Us for Worship!
SUNDAY WORSHIP – August 24th, 2025 – 11th Sunday after Pentecost- Led by Pastor Adam J. Stump
Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11
Message: “Dealing with Temptation (Part 2)”
Special Music: Penelope Dempsey
Those Serving on Sunday:
Ushers/Greeters: The Gronlund Family
Offering Steward: Phil Hurd
Liturgist: Colette Hucko
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Live Stream @ 9:30 am Sundays - Online YouTube service can be accessed on our website www.chcumc.org and choose the option for Live Stream Series for a list of available dates, the Central Highlands Facebook Page or directly by searching Central Highlands Community United Methodist Church in YouTube.
This week at Central Highlands August 21th – September 1st
Thurs. 8/21 Early Dinner @ Tillies- 4:00 pm
Choir Practice- 6:00 pm
Sun. 8/24 Sunday Worship– 9:30 am
Mon. 8/25 Audit- 9:00 am
Tue. 8/26 Finance Committee- 6:00 pm
Council Meeting- 7:00 pm
Wed. 8/27 Bible Study- 10:00 am
Youth Group Kick-Off- 6:30 pm
Thurs. 8/28 Choir Practice- 6:00 pm
Sun. 8/31 Sunday Worship- 9:30 am
Mon. 9/1 Office Closed
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Youth Group– It’s time for our annual Youth Group Kickoff! Wednesday, August 27th here at the church at 630 pm we’re gonna hang out, play games, learn the word, and eat! Anyone from 6th grade through college is invited. Come see Phil if you have any questions.
Youth Group Help– Phil is looking for volunteers to make food for Youth Group. Each youth group meeting will have a small dinner or snack for the kids, if you’d like to sign up there’s a sheet in the Narthex. Thank you!
Meetings this week– Finance will be meeting on Tuesday at 6 pm which will be followed by the Council meeting at 7 pm. Please get your reports in to Phil as soon as possible!
UMW– Our September meeting will be on the 2nd at 1 pm in the Fellowship Hall. Bring your lunch and we’ll provide beverages and dessert. Come see what we do and find out what UMW is all about. Try us, you will like it!!
Makeup and Dessert- UMW is hosting “Makeup and Dessert” in Fellowship Hall at 1:00 p.m. on September 20th. Mary Kay representatives (Ann Carlson’s daughter and granddaughter) will present products for both men and women. See what the new colors are and how you can make your skin, lips, and nails shimmer! Make a change for Fall! And, of course, it’s never too early to think about Christmas gifts. Join us for “Makeup and Dessert” – a signup sheet is in the narthex. This is a fundraiser; the church will receive a percentage of all sales. So, bring your family, friends, and neighbors.
Hearts Afire- The first choir rehearsal for Hearts Afire will be Thursday, August 21st from 6:00-7:00 PM. If you love to sing, please consider joining us! We laugh, have fun, and make beautiful music together! If you are interested in joining the choir, please see Jennifer Herrington.
Phantom Trimmer– Thank you from the lawn care team to the Phantom Trimer who trimmed up the church’s shrubs. It is greatly appreciated.
Bible Study– We’re kicking back up this Wednesday from 10 to 11:30 am. Everyone is invited to study the Word.
Co-ed Cornhole– It’s the last chance to upset our champs! Monday, September 8th at 6:30 pm.
Church Mice– Linda Vota is looking for volunteers to be church mice this upcoming school year. Please contact Linda or sign-up in the Narthex to help make our college aged kids get a little taste of home. We’re also taking signups for kids as well. So if you’re a parent or grandparent of a college aged kid there are signups in the Narthex.
SAVE THE DATE– Sewing with a Purpose will be next month on Saturday, September 6th, from 10 am to 2 pm. Both sewers and non-sewers are invited! bring your sewing machines/sewing tools, and white thread and bobbin. The kits for dresses and aprons will be provided. Non sewing people bring bag lunch, a smile and a friend.
Highlander- The Highlander will be back for September! If you have any articles or things you’d like put in, please get them to Phil by the 26th. Thank you!
Early Dinner– We’re going to Tillies tonight. Let Karen know if you have any questions or would like to join!
Fall Fest– Keep October 18th available! Jess, Phil, and Pastor Adam will be looking for volunteers to help shine a light to the rest of the community! A sign up sheet for volunteers will be out by the end of the month.
LABOR DAY- The office will be closed on 9/1 in observation of Labor Day, if you need Phil he’s still reachable by e-mail.
Please Send Cards
Wilda Harris (Marilyn and Lora’s Aunt) will be turning 104 on August 31st. Let’s shower her with cards!
Wilda Harris
211 Harris Dr.
Elizabeth, PA 15037
Please keep the following members & friends and their families in prayer:
Please continue to pray for the many requests offered during worship each Sunday and for the unspoken concerns on our hearts.
Pray for civil unrest throughout the country
Pray for victims of the Clairton Mill Explosion and the families of those involved
Prayer & Health Concerns: : Anna, Ken, Kevin, Andrew Wright, Those involved in the Clairton Explosion, Bill J., Jamie C., Pat Wehrle, Shannon Drabicki, Norm Candelore, Terri McClain, Ed Toth, Tom Toth, Carol Barr, Tyranee, Reagan, Frank Basic, Lee Vuckovich, Joanne Brassart, Heidi and Holly Bailey, Renee Kanski, Bob Frazier, Jensen, Dorothy Fitzgibbons, Helen Markus, Cheri Mortle, John Corey, Michael Vuckovich, Bev James, Bev Heid, Kathy Mikesell, Cheryl Burris, Audrey Jacobs, Lois King, Jennifer Herrington, Donna Newingham, Tyler Scott, Kathy Nestler, Susan Kobosky, Kathy Rusz, Jennifer, Letha, John Adams, Sandy Franks, Donna Carney, Colleen Gantt Kiger, JR Coughron, Laura, Heidi Bailey, Ella Heaton, Jan Leikeram, Ken Kleber, Elizabeth, Anthony, April Andrejdes, Diana Lombardo, Kevin Sas, B.J. Berich, Chuck Puglin, Robin & Family, Keith Waltower, Nancy & Merle Shotwell, Emily, Marlene Sherman, Dee Peters, Lyric, Robin Cowell, Trudy Roman, Peg Kocak, Cheryl Gourley
Families grieving the loss of a loved one: The Williams Family, Raymond Gronlund and Family, Nancy Starr and the Starr Family, Carothers Family, Don Ulbrich and the Swonger Family, Heather Corey and Family, McCullogh Family
Our homebound, nursing home and care center members: Joe Newmeyer, Carolyn Svec, Edna Stojanovic, Jack Mayfield, Ruth & Jack Brothers, Marie Custer, June Nock, Gail Hankins
Those serving in the Military: Seth Smith, John Anderson, Bryan Bound, Zach Lepley, Frank Coulter, Jared Booth, Joseph Puharic, Christian Painter, Chris McCall, Johnny Summers, Zach Trunzo, William Remaley