To learn about our ongoing ministries please visit our Missions & Outreach page.
September 8 the worship service time goes back to 10:15 a.m.
Emergency Contact
In case of extreme medical emergencies, Rick Herbster is the contact person for the members of this church. If you call him, he will insure the information is passed on appropriately.
Rally Day and Blessing of the Backpacks
Join us on Sunday, September 8, at 9:00 am, as we gather in the sanctuary to sing and introduce our new Sunday school groups, as well as our new Sunday school and Junior Church curriculums. We will also Bless the Backpacks this day. Afterward, all will be invited to the Fellowship Hall for a light breakfast.
Clothing Giveaway
The Outreach Team is hosting a Clothing Giveaway on Saturday, September 14 from 8 am to 12 pm. This free ministry event will include clothing from infant to adult sizes. We are also giving away gently used shoes. Additionally, new shoes for Elementary age children will also be available. Providence Presbyterian Church wants to recognize and thank Super Shoes of Altoona’s for their contribution to help with these new shoes for our neighbors who have a need.
Interested in Helping with the Clothing Giveaway?
We are asking you to donate gently used clothing and shoes. Donations may be placed anytime in the Bell practice Room downstairs. Sizes from infants to adults are needed since families come in all shapes and sizes.
Our local teachers have shared the desperate need our community children have for adequate footwear. To help with this need, we have partnered with Super Shoes of Altoona. They are providing us with 20% off discount coupons for those who can purchase new shoes. These coupons are available at Church. We will mark these coupons with our church name and size information for boy or girl so we get a variety to give away.
Volunteers are also needed to sort clothing and help with set up Wednesday, September 11 , Thursday, September 12 and Friday, September 13 from 8am-12pm. We also seek your prayers for God’s blessing on this ministry as we seek to be the Hands and Feet of our Lord in our Community.
Nursery
Bonnie DeLozier would like each family who has a child in the nursery to please fill out a Nursery Enrollment form located right outside the nursery. Also if you would please bring in an updated picture of your child/ren for the bulletin board she would appreciate it!
Veterans Day Card Making Event
Join us to honor and thank our local Veterans with homemade cards. The Outreach Team will host this card making event taught by our favorite creative gurus Carol Adams and Kathy Braun. Please bring a friend and introduce them to this fun afternoon. Cards will be given to our local veterans. There is no cost. Donations are accepted but not expected.
A sign-up sheet is in the Fellowship Hall. Please sign up by Sunday, September 29. We are limiting the number of attendees to 24.
New Pastor
We are pleased to announce on July 7 our church extended a call to Rev. Dr. Hilary Livingston. Her first day will be September 22.
The Rev. Dr. Hilary E. Livingston is an ordained Teaching Elder (Minister of Word and Sacrament) in the Presbyterian Church (USA). Hilary is originally from the South Hills of Pittsburgh, and she has served churches in Pennsylvania and Delaware. Hilary earned her B.A. from Grove City College, her M.Div. from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, and her D.Min. from Fuller Theological Seminary. Hilary is also a certified health coach who helps people integrate Christian spiritual practices with wellness habits. In her free time, Hilary enjoys hiking, writing, travel, spending time in nature, hanging out with friends, and various arts & crafts. She also enjoys spending time with her rescue kitty, Addy.
Late Summer/Fall Calendar:
Sunday, September 1 – Final 9:30 am Worship Service; Ken Lynch, Communion
Sunday, September 8 – Rally Day at 9:00 am and Morning Worship Service at 10:15 am; Ken Lynch, Choir resumes
Sunday, September 15 – Sunday School classes begin at 9:00 am; Carol Wyerman
Sunday, September 22 – Pastor Hilary Livingston’s First Sunday in the pulpit
Sunday, September 29 – Pastor Hilary Livingston
Sunday, October 6 – World Communion Sunday
Sunday, October 27 – Reformation Sunday
Upcoming Youth Events
Sunday, September 22, 3:00 pm – Get the Scoop on our Youth Group at our Youth and Families Ice Cream Social. All are welcome to come and hear about the upcoming plans we have for our growing youth group. We will have a scavenger hunt, play a taste testing game, and of course, eat ice cream! Each person is asked to bring their favorite ice cream topping to share.
Sign-ups will be in the Fellowship Hall.
Tentative Events (Dates To Be Determined):
-October – JB Tree Farm Fall Frenzy with a bonfire, corn maze and hay ride. Date: TBD.
-November – Gratitude Games Night with pizza, games and a chance to be thankful for each other. Date: TBD.
-December – Running a hot chocolate and cookie decorating bar during the Soup on Saturday event on December 21. Also, caroling at the Presbyterian Village at Hollidaysburg. Date: TBD.
-January – Playtime Pottery Outing (Ages 10 and up) Date: TBD.
-February – Friendship Fiesta. Bring a friend to come party with you! Taco bar, games and pinata. Date: TBD.
-March – Lucky to Have You Breakfast. Serve breakfast to our church family (pancake breakfast) during Sunday school. Date: TBD.
-April – Easter Egg Hunt on Palm Sunday, April 13.
-Movie Night for junior/senior highs. Date: TBD.
-May – Ice Skating. Date: TBD.
-June – Youth Sunday. Date: TBD.
Thursday Bible Study
Join us for our Thursday Bible Study at 11:30 a.m. each week.
Upcoming Events from the Congregational Fellowship committee
There will be a coffee fellowship on Sunday, October 6.
Our Advent Dinner will be held on Sunday, December 8 (the Second Sunday of Advent).
Family Services Sunday
Family Service items for September include the following: gift cards for grocery stores.
Food Bank Sunday
Any donation of non-perishable food items is appreciated.
Flower Calendar
If you would like to honor or remember a love one, please sign the 2024 Flower Calendar. The cost is $50 for two vases.