McKeesport Alliance Church

Christmas Concert with Chiz Rider

admin — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 19:44:56 +0000

Emmy Award-winning trumeter Chiz Rider will be performing at the McKeesport Alliance Church on Friday, December 18 at 7:00pm. Chiz performs a blend of traditional and contemporary Christian music but on this occasion will perform primarily Christmas Music. The concert is free and open to the community. A love offering will be received.

Some of Rider’s career highlights follow:

When not recording for the Myrrh record label, Rider plays over 200 concerts annually throughout North America and all over the world.

He won an Emmy Award in the category Outstanding Broadcast Performance for PBS’s “Chiz Rider, Fast Forward.”

He has appeared in the Pittsburgh Billy Graham Crusade and at the Crystal Cathedral

When Chiz was four he discovered his father’s trumpet in a closet and has been playing ever since. Chiz is ninety percent self-taught, but he studied for a short time under the direction of Don Smith, then assistant Penn State University Blue Band director and David O’Neill of Nashville. Chiz’ fresh musical style embodies a jazz/pop sound that has been influenced by such versatile jazz musicians as Wynton and Branford Marsalis, Maynard Ferguson, Louis Armstrong and Jon Faddis.

MAC hosts regional Bible Quiz Tournament

admin — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 17:12:29 +0000

On Saturday, December 5, the McKeesport Alliance church will host Bible quizzers from the Pittsburgh Region for a quiz meet. The Quiz meet starts at 9am and runs until approximately 1pm. The quizzers have been studying 1 & 2 Corinthians. Come out and support our kids.

Jesus is All We Need sermon series

admin — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:55:47 +0000

Too often we complicate things… Even in the church. Join us through November as we examine John 14-16. This section includes Jesus’ words to His disciples following his prediction of Judas’ betrayal and Peter’s denial, and comes just before his arrest in the garden. Let’s take time to really reflect on what it means to have Jesus make his home in us and for us to make our home in Christ.

Take the Challenge
1. Invite God to speak to you during this challenge.
2. Read John 14-17 each day
3. Read “My Heart Christ’s Home” by Robert Munger (view here: My-Heart-Christs-Home)
4. Read “Himself” by A.B. Simpson (view here: Himself)

And don’t forget to join us each Sunday. Let me know if your taking the challenge. (email: challenge@mckalliance.org)

Faith in Action (October 19-24)

admin — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 17:06:47 +0000

PLEASE NOTE: OUTOOR PROJECTS HAVE BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14.

Join us this week as we “Put Our Faith in Action.” If you have not yet signed up, review the project list below and contact the church to sign-up, or REGISTER HERE.

Monday (3:30 – 6 pm) – Sonshine Kitchen Meal Program*

Tuesday (3:15-4:30 pm) – Sonshine Kitchen Tutoring Program*

* Two-three volunteers are needed each night at Sonshine Kitchen

Friday (6:30-8:30 pm) – Angel Tree Phone Calls

Saturday

(9:00 am – 1:00 pm) Salvation Army McKeesport

(9:00 am – 2:00 pm) Fawcett-Plan Projects POSTPONED UNTIL NOVEMBER 14

(10:00 am – Noon) Angel Tree Phone Calls

(10:00 am- 3:00 pm) Act of Kindness POSTPONED UNTIL NOVEMBER 14

First Responder Recognition Service

admin — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 14:20:05 +0000

September 13 at 10:45 AM

The events of September 11 reminded us of the daily sacrifice that our community first responders make. When crisis hits our community, our police, fire and ems personnel are the first to respond. Join us as we not only remember the events of September 11, but as we take a moment to say thank you to our community servants.

IMPACT Sermon Series

admin — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 17:48:29 +0000

What impact is your life having? Who are you influencing and how are you influencing them? For good or bad, our lives impact the lives of those around us. Join us as we explore the issues that shape who we are, the choices we make, and the impact we make on the world around us.

Aug 30 – CORE What do I believe about God?

Sept 6 – CORE What do I believe about myself?

Sept 20 – CORE Where do I stand with God?

Sept 27 – CHOICE What are my priorities?

Oct 4 – CHOICE How am I influencing others?

Oct 11 – CHOICE What am I holding on to?

Oct 18 – ENGAGE Becoming part of the team

Oct 25 – ENGAGE Living a life of mission

Volunteer’s Needed for International Village (Aug 18-20)

admin — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 19:34:17 +0000

Mark your calendars (August 18-20). Volunteers are needed to serve at International village this year. We will again be providing a diaper changing station, and providing free vision screening for children. This is the 50th Anniversary of International Village this year. Sign-up today if you can help.

Real Life Youth Ministry

admin — Fri, 22 May 2009 01:27:37 +0000

All youth (grades 6-12) are invited to join us each Thursday night at 7:00 pm. The youth Sunday School meets Sundays at 9:30 am. For more information please contact our Director of Youth Ministry, Jeff Keifer at jeffkeifer@mckalliance.org .

Vacation Bible School

admin — Sat, 09 May 2009 20:50:31 +0000

June 14-June 18

Join us each evening at 6pm, June 14-June 18. Call the church office to pre-register (412-678-1162)

Veterans Recognition Service

admin — Fri, 08 May 2009 19:16:54 +0000

Join us for our annual Veterans Recognition Service on May 24 @ 10:45.