Windover Hills UMC Church Heading
Windover Hills United Methodist Church offers many opportunities to join fellow Christians in providing help and fellowship to others,
both here in our community and around the world. We welcome your participation!
For additional information, please see the ministry's contact person or call the church office at 412-653-6899.
Or, click here to view our "Get Connected!" form which you can print out, complete, and return to the church office.
For additional information, please see the ministry's contact person, or call the church office at 412-653-6899.
Children and Youth
   Sunday School   
A time for learning various aspects of the Bible.
Time commitment: Sunday mornings 9:45-10:45
Contact: Beth Cafaro

   Sunday Morning Worship Child Care   
Childcare for Kindergarten age and younger children during Sunday services. Time commitment: One Sunday a month
Contacts: Marla Schmader and Mona Ridgeway


   College Connection   
Sends letters and packages every month to college students connected to our church.
Time commitment: A few hours a month.
Contact: Viv Gyorke


   Acolytes   
3rd graders and older, light and extinguish the altar candles during the traditional Sunday service.
Time commitment: One Sunday every other month.
Contact: Karen Hoover


   Preschool   
Preparing children for kindergarten by making education fun.
Time commitment: Daily 9 am - noon.
Contact: Jill Mihoces


 
 
 
 
 

"You show that you are a letter from Christ, the result of our ministry, written not with ink but with the Spirit of the living God, not on tablets of stone but on tablets of human hearts". (II Corinthians 3:3)

 
 
 
 
 
Serving Others
   Fellowship Team   
Special functions to make Windover Hills a warm and welcoming place for all of our members and friends.
Time commitment: Varies throughout the year.
Contact: Joanne Craze


work day    Maintenance   
Help maintain the church grounds and building.
Time commitment: Once a month for grounds keeping; as needed for the church building
Contacts: Dorothy Albright (grounds); John Allman (building)


   Ushers   
Welcomes worshipers to the traditional service, distributes bulletins, collects the offerings and distributes communion.
Time commitment: One Sunday per month
Contact: Daryl Moisey


   Counters   
Count and record the offerings from both services following the 11 am traditional service.
Time commitment: One Sunday per month
Contact: Ruby Dunlap


   Liturgist   
Leads the worship service and reads Bible passages at the 11 am traditional service.
Time commitment: Occasionally as needed.
Contact: Jodi Hyrb at 412-833-2927


communion    Communion   
Prepare hosts and juice for the communion services.
Time commitment: First Sunday of each month.
Contact: Shari Harkins


   Funeral Luncheons   
Prepare meals for serving following funeral services.
Time commitment: As needed.
Contact: Pastor Jude Urso 412-655-4824


   Web Ministry   
Update and maintain the church's web sites.
Time commitment: A few minutes a day.
Contact: Send an email to Kevin Barkes







Local Mission

   MOPS (Mothers Of Preschoolers)   
Nurture mothers of preschoolers by meeting their distinct needs to the glory of Jesus Christ.
Time commitment: 2nd & 4th Tuesday of each month, Sept. - May
Contact: Cheri Sloan (412) 607-4874

   Mission Work Teams - Disaster Relief   
Coordinate relief efforts for those whose homes are damaged by natural disasters.
Time commitment: One week per year or more if needed.
Contact: Pastor Jude Urso 412-655-4824


   Congregate Feed   
Cook and serve meals for the homeless. (Click for more info.)
Time commitment: Several times a year
Contact: Karen Croft


   Ecumenical Vacation Bible School   
A time of learning for children about various aspects of the Bible. Sponsored by Windover Hills, Grace Lutheran and Nativity Catholic churches.
Time commitment: 5 weekdays in June from 9 am until noon.
Contact: Julie Stumpf


   Education Committee Mission Projects   
Mission fund raising projects for various needs throughout the community and the world, including UNICEF, Mitten Tree, Angel Tree and the Heifer Project.
Time commitment: 2-3 weeks, various times throughout the year.
Contact: Jodi Hyrb


   Meals On Wheels - South Park   
Provide meal services to the elderly and disabled who are home-bound.
Time commitment: As your time permits.
Contact: Dick Harrison


   Shiloh Food Bank   
Provide non-perishable food products for the food bank.
Time commitment: As your time permits.
Contact: Pastor Jude Urso 412-655-4824


   Alcoholics Anonymous   
Our church makes its facilities available to AA, which helps people control their alcohol addictions.
Time commitment: Saturday at 10 am.
Contact: Call church for contact name (412) 653-6899



Fellowship
   S.A.S.S.   
Seniors are Special Somebodies.
Time commitment: 11:30 a.m., 3rd Friday of the month
Contact: Church Office 412-653-6899


   United Methodist Women's FORUM   
Fellowship, Outreach, Recreation, Understanding and Mission for women.
Time commitment: Twice a month
Contact: Vivian Gyorke



Discipleship
   Bible Study Groups   
Short-term Bible studies are offered throughout the year to assist those wishing to gain a deeper understanding of the scripture.
Time commitment: Varies
Contact: Pastor Jude Urso 412-655-4824


   Adult Sunday School   
A time for learning various aspects of the Bible.
Time commitment: Weekly
Contacts: Pastor Jude Urso 412-655-4824


   Praise Team   
The Purple Daisies lead the congregation in music during the Contemporary Sunday service (8:30 a.m.), year-round.
Click here to visit their web site and listen to their music. Share your musical gift as a guest performer during recurring "Special Music" presentations, or become a regular weekly Daisy... musicians, singers and a/v techs are invited to sit in at a rehearsal and meet with the team.
Time commitment: Practice on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.
Contact: Carolyn and Dave Anderson


   Chancel Choir   
Lift their voices during the Traditional (11 am) Sunday service, September through May.
Time commitment: Practice on Thursday at 7:30 p.m.
Contact: Jodi Hyrb, Choir Director


   Special Music   
You're invited to provide music during during the Traditional (11 am) Sunday service, June through August.
Contact: Jodi Hyrb


   Prayer Chain   
Receive requests for prayers, and pass the requests on to others on the list.
Contact: Vivian Gyorke 412-655-0847


   24 Hour Prayer Vigil   
A time for praying for world peace.
Time commitment: Every year on September 21
Contact: Bill Morse or Pastor Jude Urso 412-655-4824