Surge

Welcome to 2012

pat — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 17:16:31 +0000

A new year means exciting new ways of trying things. It can mean new routines, new relationships, new adventures and new ways of thinking about the same things we did all the time in 2011, 2010, 2009….and etc. We are very excited for 2012 at Murrysville Community Church and we are eager to strengthen our relationships with every family throughout the year and hopefully introduce new families to our number for the sake of the Glory of God. I want to discuss a few housekeeping items with you very briefly so that 2012 is a little more organized than previous years.

We are asking that families send us the “Consent to Treat” form once at the beginning of the year so that we can hold onto them so that we do not burden folks with hours of unnecessary paperwork all year long. Clicking on the link above should pull up the form but if you have any problems, I can supply you with a printed copy, email it to you directly, or place it on the website. Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.

The Website-

I am currently revising much of the content on the website and I would love to hear your input. What are some ways you would prefer the website to be utilized? Our primary goals are event promotion, ministry promotion, and consistent communication from the youth ministry to the home so that there can be more integration of what is being taught at Surge with what is being discussed at home. We will also do our best to make it a place where documents and other general information can always be accessed. Please respond with your ideas and suggestions. I would love to hear them.

Youth Membership class-

The Youth Membership class is geared for any of our students who are either ready to join the church or are eager to hear more about what it means to be a part of the Church. The youth class will be split into 3 classes and those classes will meet on January 21st, February 18th, and the final class is March 3rd. These classes will meet at MCC and will meet from 9:00am to approximately noon. If students are pursuing membership then they are required to be at all 3 classes. Attendance and completion are a requirement for membership but the student will also have to be interviewed by session just like any adult. If your student is even curious at all, I highly urge you to bring them to the class so that they can begin to think about God’s call in their life. If you have any questions, please contact me or pastor Kevin.

Dear Lord, I pray for each of these families as they seek your face and remain faithful in raising their children in your ways, according to your word. Please fill them with your Holy Spirit and encourage them to always put you first in the home. Please guide this ministry and shape us according to your will so that we may glorify you by witnessing your love and forgiveness to all youth through the power of your Gospel. Amen.

Patrick Hardwig
Director of Youth Ministries
MCC

HS Snow Tubing

pat — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 17:10:57 +0000

Sign up for this Saturday’s snow tubing trip. The cost is $30. We will be meeting at MCC at 11:30am and returning at 4:30pm. Email pat@murrysvillechurch.com to sign up.

A quick note to parents from PK…

kevin — Thu, 12 May 2011 16:20:26 +0000

Hello, Surge Parents! As a fellow parent, I am confident that you rejoice with me in the call of Patrick Hardwig to serve as our permanent Director of Youth Ministries. Let me encourage you to get and stay in touch with him about your middle or high school student(s) – and for a few key reasons.

For one thing, this better equips us to uphold you and your family in prayer. Secondly, it helps Patrick shape the ministry’s teaching and his personal encouragements to assist your child in growing to love the Lord Jesus. Finally, it reinforces that we’re all in this together! You and your family are never alone. You are part of the largest family of all, the family of God!

May the Lord bless you as we look forward to sunny skies and even warmer temps!

Summer 2011 schedule on the way!

pat — Thu, 12 May 2011 16:15:49 +0000

With Patrick now permanently on staff, our youth ministry site is being updated. Watch here for upcoming event information. We’ve got great things planned for this summer!

Quick note from PK

pat — Thu, 12 May 2011 16:09:23 +0000

Hey! Last month, the elders at Murrysville Community Church decided that it was time to add Patrick Hardwig to our staff permanently. We believe that he’s the Lord’s choice for this position, and we see ample evidence of it. As such, he’s now the official Director of Youth Ministries. As the Lord wills, we hope to enjoy his consistent leadership for years to come.

Turning our attention toward the summer months, Patrick is working with the elders, his leadership team, and me to shape a youth ministry of meaningful fellowship, study, and service. Check out our bulletin, this site, and the quarterly youth ministry magazine for more information!

Get involved! It’s just not the same without you!

Pastor Kevin

SURGE 3rd ANNUAL BRACKET CHALLENGE

jon — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 13:59:20 +0000

Don’t miss being a part of the MADNESS! Find out how to participate by reading the bracket challenge email.

See you tonight, March 14, at Surge!

Mystery Trip 2009

lisa — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 13:11:30 +0000

Have you ever been on a Mystery Trip? If not, you’re wondering how does a Mystery Trip work. Well, here’s the deal! You bring whatever you think you might need (here’s where training for Survivor would come in handy), and what we tell you to bring. Meet at the church, get in the van, and spend the next one, two or three hours guessing where you’re going and what you’re going to do. Sound like fun?

WHO: Middle and High School

WHEN: July 21

WHERE: If we told you, it wouldn’t be a mystery!

COST: $25

DEADLINE: July 13

Project Pitcairn: July 6 – 10

lisa — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 13:04:04 +0000

Ministry: renovating a home, assisting in VBS and possibly renovating a playground in one of the borough’s parks.

Involvement: anyone in middle school and up can serve all week or just a portion of the week.

Contact: Marshel Lentz or Jon Price

General Info: A new community development organization called Pitcairn Community Ministries has started ministering in the Borough of Pitcairn. This ministry was started through the vision of Pitcairn Presbyterian Church, one of our sister congregations. It is their desire to see gospel transformation and restoration in lives of those living in the borough and the community itself.

***If you are looking for additional ways to serve the community or the church through service-oriented projects this summer, please contact Jon, Pat or Deacon John Iaconis.***

“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.” Galatians 6:9-10

GLOBAL IMPACT 2009

jon — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 20:37:45 +0000

Global Impact is coming April 25th to Pittsburgh. This is a day designed just for teens, where you are encouraged and challenged to fulfill your part of the Great Commission. What is so cool about Global Impact is that it’s not just a day of speakers telling you what you should do, but you actually get to go and serve others, right here in Pittsburgh! Sign-up by April 19. We have a few spots at the $20 rate. Once they’re gone the cost is $30. The fee includes lunch and dinner, project supplies, plus great speakers and worship band! This is an event you don’t want to miss! Please sign-up by contacting Pastor Jon, or by submitting your registration form.

SURGE ONLINE!

jon — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 18:50:12 +0000

Welcome to the new web home of Surge, the youth ministry of Murrysville Community Church. Thanks for checking us out.

Surge meets Sunday nights at MCC 7 – 8:30 PM

You never know what you’ll find at Surge, so come check it out for yourself! If you have any questions about what Surge is, or how you can get involved, email Jon, our youth pastor.