in on Tuesday, November 24^th at the Western PA School for the Deaf, 300 West Swissvale Avenue, Edgewood. The gathering is at 7:45 a.m. The program begins at 8:00 a.m. and ends at 9:00 a.m. The cost is $7.50. Tickets are available in the Church Office. The event is sponsored by the Wilkinsburg Chamber of Commerce. The public is invited. The speaker is Reynolds Clark, Vice Chancellor of University of Pittsburgh.

Sarah Circle will meet on Monday, November 30. We will meet at 7:00 at "Ten Thousand Villages: in Squirrel Hill for some early Christmas shopping then on to Gullifty's for dessert and conversation.

The Woman's Club of Wilkinsburg has nuts for sale (1 pound bags) Mammouth pecan halves (unsalted) @ $8.00; Whole jumbo cashews(salted) @ $7.50; Deluxe Mixed (salted and roasted cashews, pecans, almonds, filberts and Brazils) @ $7.50; Dark chocolate-covered pecans @ $8.50; Chocolate-covered raisins @ $5.00 and Chocolate-covered peanuts @ $5.00. Please see Marilyn Karpinski or Carole Mapel. Cash or make check payable to "Woman's Club of Wilkinsburg.

CHRISTMAS POPS CONCERT FEATURES

HOLIDAY FAVORITES - Sunday, December 6 Favorite holiday music (both sacred and popular) will be presented by South Avenue's Chancel Choir's very personable and talented musicians. This joyous and light-hearted evening has become a welcome annual tradition. It is a perfect way to experience the many blessings of Christmas. All concert-goers are invited to a 5:30 p.m.

"Do It Yourself" covered dish dinner prior to the concert. This means that you bring a meat, vegetable or salad dish and your own table service. The concert will begin at 7:00 p.m. Dessert will be served after the concert. This ALL CHURCH ACTIVITY is being hosted by South Avenue's Young Elders Fellowship. Come and bring a friend!

Art for the Neighborhood

NEW PHOTOGRAPHY SHOW

Now in the Wesley Room is a large display of photographs taken and prepared by the members of Bob McAfoos Photography Class. Don't miss this opportunity to see what Bob's class is all about and what talented students he has! The photographs will be on display until the end of November.

DISCIPLE BIBLE CLASS ON THE PSALMS

Next Session for Longwood - 10:45 a.m.

Monday, November 16 - Week 7 & 8

Pastor Dave will lead a short-term Disciple Bible Study focused on the Psalms.

Come join our mid-day Bible Study each Wednesday from 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. Pastor Keller will lead a discussion of the lectionary passages that will be the focus of the coming Sunday's worship. We meet in Pastor Dave's office.

Digital Photography Class will meet on Wednesday December 2 and 16.

THE CHURCH CLOSET

The Church Closet was opened for the second month on November 14 with enthusiasm and many more happy shoppers than on our opening month in October. Word is getting out and our electronic sign and sidewalk board as well as some posters around town have helped.

Please keep your great donations coming! Shoppers are impressed with the condition, (clean, good repair and stylish) selection and price. (free) Please contact Betsy Monheim if you have donations at 412-731-4574 or bmonheim@aol.com The next time the Church Closet will be opened is December 12 from 9:30 until 11:30 in the church dining room.

This year Wendell August Ornaments will be available only by ordering them by November 15, 2009 in the Church Office. Profits from the sale support our campership fund.

You are invited to come and help decorate the Sanctuary and Wesley Room for Christmas.

NEXT MOVIE IS

THE SECRET GARDEN

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

1:00 p.m.

(More information in the December UNITED)

Nancy Hamilton - 7559 Penn Bridge Court,
Pittsburgh, PA 15221

John Hardic - 150 Sherwood Drive,
Pittsburgh, PA 15235

Lloyd Lingemann - Forbes Nursing and Rehabilitation
6655 Frankstown Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15206

Karen Richard - Cedars Nursing Home - Room 309, Monroeville - send cards to: 925 Rebecca Avenue,
Pittsburgh, PA 15221

Sylvia Lafranchi - Health Center - send cards to:
51 Wayside Lane, Verona, PA 15147

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The Staff of South Ave. Church is eager to serve you:

David F. Keller Pastor

Shirley A. Oratto Administrative Assistant

Bob McAfoos Accounting and Data Manager

Janet Lillich Stivanson Organist/Choir Director

Beth Riggleman Coordinator of Children/Youth Ministries

Vicki Craig Congregational Nurse

Marilyn Karpinski Building Host

Bud Wicks Building Manager

Glenn Matteson Web Master

Mim Schwartz Nursery Helper

The Angel Tree with angels on it for The Program for Female Offenders is at the Action Table. Each angel has a child's name, age, size, sex, and suggested gifts. The gifts are due in the Church Office by Sunday, December 6 - UNWRAPPED with angel attached. Cash contributions are accepted.

The Worship Ministry Team invites you to reserve a Sunday for altar flowers for 2010. A representative will be at the Action Table this month to take your requests in honor and/or memory of a loved one or in recognition of a special event in the life of your family. You may also call the Church Office to make your requests. The flowers are ordered from James Floral in Wilkinsburg. $16.00 per vase.

ORDER POINSETTIAS

Orders must be received by December 13.

Please help to beautify our altar for Sunday, December 20, and Christmas Eve by ordering a poinsettia. $7.00 each. You may take your plant home following the Christmas Eve service to cheer a homebound friend, give as a gift or brighten your home or you may designate your plant for a homebound member of the church. If you would like to place a poinsettia on the altar, please call the church office (412-371-7421) or fill out a form at the Action Table.

LIFE LINE SCREENING

On Thursday, December 10th, Life Line Screening will hold a health screening in our dining room from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. This screening makes available testing for detection of Carotid Artery disease which can lead to stroke, Atrial Fibrillation, Abdominal Aneurysm, Peripheral Arterial Disease and Osteoporosis. For more information or to set up an appointment call 1-800-679-5192.

For your information - Daybreakers and Women's Ministries for the Tea will also meet that day. Schedule your appointment around the time you will be in the building.