Click here to learn about our
"Sharing The Cross" program!
Click here to
see the 50th Anniversary "Celebrating 50 Years" booklet.
We are a family-oriented United Methodist Church in South Park, Pennsylvania.
We have programs for all ages and attitudes.
There is always something going on at Windover Hills.
Most importantly, our staff and members are devoted to helping one another
develop a deeper commitment to Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior.
We will strive to follow Jesus Christ by being a loving, welcoming, and growing community.
Holy Communion
Holy Communion will be offered at both services tomorrow, July 6.
Please bring a non-perishable food item for Shiloh Food Bank. Place donations
in the blue box opposite the Education Wing kitchenette.
We welcome our new pastor, Rev. Rico Vespa
Windover Hills extends a warm welcome to our new pastor, Rev. Rico Vespa, and his wife, Bobbi.
Rev. Rico was appointed by Bishop Tom Bickerton in consultation with Rev. Dr. Don Scandrol,
our District Superintendent.
Rev. Vespa attended West Virginia Wesleyan College and earned his Master of Divinity
degree at Methesco Seminary in Ohio. He has served as a pastor since 1981, and was
ordained in 1985. His last assignment was pastor of the New Brighton parish.
Meet and greet the Vespas tomorrow
The Staff Pastor Parish Relations Committee invites the congregation to meet
Pastor Rico after both services tomorrow, July 6. Refreshments will be
served. Join us on the church lawn, weather permitting.
Summer Music Vocalists, instrumentalists, groups... if you, your family or
friends would like to share your musical gifts with our congregation
during either of the worship services this summer, please call Jodi Hyrb at 412-833-2927. Summer Ushers Needed Summer ushers are needed in July and August for the 10 am
traditional service. Sign up sheets are in the Narthex and on the
bulletin board opposite the church office; families are
welcome! Be A Greeter!
In an effort to reach out to visitors, embrace church members, and encourage growth
in this wonderful family we call Windover Hills, we are looking
for some friendly individuals or couples who would be willing to serve as Greeters
at either worship service. Click here for
additional information. Women's Summer Bible Study Starts July 22
How can you live with integrity in today's self-absorbed society?
Beth Moore's study of the Book of Daniel- reviewing the
temptations, threats and trials the prophet endured in a hostile culture- is open to all
women. Click here for
additional information.
Annual Wild Things outing
Join us on Tuesday, July 29 at what's become an annual event: a trip
to a Wild Things baseball game. The
Wild Things is a professional
minor league baseball team in Washington, PA. Because of our group size- over 60, and still counting- the ticket price has dropped from
$7 to just $5. Windover Hills'
Chad Jones will sing the national anthem. Family, friends and
neighbors are welcome; call Paul Downey, 412-653-7372, for
reservations. 50th Anniversary Celebration
Our 50th Anniversary Celebration Banquet will be held on Saturday, September 6 at 6 pm in Fellowship Hall.
Reservations are required; please use the
invitation form supplied in the 50th anniversary information packages, or call Judy Woods
at 412-653-1926.
Join Us!
If you're interested in becoming a member of our church family, please
call Pastor Rico at 412-655-4824.
Church Calendar
July
6
Holy Communion at both services;
SPPRC "Meet & Greet Pastor Rico" after both services.
7
Rev. Rico and Bobbi move into parsonage
22
7:30 pm
Summer Women's Bible Study on Daniel begins
29
7:05 pm
Annual Wild Things baseball outing
September
6
6:00 pm
50th Anniversary Celebration Banquet
7
Fellowship with Bishop Thomas Bickerton
Purple Daisies Praise Band Rehearsals: Wed, 7:30 pm
A.A. meets Saturdays at 10 am
Preschool, Transition School, Nursery School, MOPS,
Chancel Choir and Jubilee Singers are on summer hiatus
and will return in September.
Pastor Rico Vespa officially assumed his duties at Windover Hills on July 1. Rico comes to us
from the New Brighton
parish.
Pastor Dale Reese ...
Dale is now pastor of Trinity Tower UMC following
13 years of outstanding service here at Windover Hills.
Dale's final sermon, "What Does The Lord Require of You?" is available
here
in mp3 audio format.
WHUMC Sponsored Mission Efforts ...
Visit our Missions page for updates from Chris Harrison in Australia and Cheryl Harrison in Latvia...
Church Contacts ...
The church office phone is (412) 653-6899.
The secretary's office hours are 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
Pastor Rico can be reached at the church at (412) 655-4824 and at the Parsonage at (412) 653-3693.
Kevin Barkes maintains this web site and can be reached at kgbarkes@gmail.com.
Inquiries regarding the web site can also be sent to Rob Simpson at
robs2@WindoverHills.org.
