ANNOUNCEMENTS 

ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL/CORPORATION MEETING

AND COVERED DISH LUNCHEON

The annual Congregational/Corporation meeting will be held on Sunday, December 14th after the worship service. The business will include election of elders, deacons, trustee and other corporation officers. The election of the four at-large members of the 2026 Nominating Committee and review of the 2026 budget adopted by the Session. All active members are encouraged to attend. Immediately following the meeting there will be a covered dish luncheon in the fellowship hall. See Gayle with any questions.

CHRISTMAS STORE   Elizabeth Forward Clothes Closet will be hosting a Christmas Store to help those in need. If you have any small gift items

– Christmas or not – that you’d like to contribute, please bring them to the Small Conference room (right next to Pastor Matt’s old office) in the CE building by December 14th.

THRIVING SURVIVORS   Due to restaurant availability, the date has changed for our Thriving Survivors Christmas Luncheon. On Tuesday, December 16th, at 1:00 p.m., we will be dining at the Carriage Inn (1601 Lovedale Rd). We will order off the menu and each is responsible for their own bill. If you would like to participate, we will have a $5-10 gift exchange game (this not mandatory). There will be some games and Christmas carols, too! This would be a wonderful opportunity for you to join us if you haven’t come yet! As always, please let Janice Sherman know if you will join us or need a ride.

FREE CHRISTMAS BUFFET    The upcoming holiday season presents some neighbors with angst.  They are alone and/or unable to cook or afford a large meal.  Wagner’s Restaurant will once again host a free Christmas Buffet on CHRISTMAS DAY  from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. (Note: The hours posted in the Newsletter were incorrect.) The buffet (menu pending) will include Turkey, Ham, Pot Roast, stuffing, potatoes, vegetables, bread, drinks and dessert.  All are welcome. Please spread the word to family and friends.  If you wish to contribute to this mission, they will be accepting donations of cookies (2 dozen max), cans of soda, bottles of water, or cash.  Please see Lisa Wagner. 

URGENT REQUEST FROM THE ELIZABETH SALVATION ARMY

The Elizabeth Salvation Army Unit especially needs your help in serving the folks living in the 15013, 15018, 15020, 15037, and Pangburn Hollow areas. Please place your donations in either red kettle located in the vestibule or in the CE building’s lobby; they will be available until the end of December. This is their only means of financial support to help others with emergency assistance. Thank you so much for helping those in need – especially during the holidays.

MEALS ON WHEELS NEEDS YOUR HELP!   There is an immediate need for volunteers for Meals on Wheels on Fridays, 6:30-9:00 a.m. at Central Highlands United Methodist Church, (100 Timothy Drive, Elizabeth). Work entails packing lunches and kitchen clean-up. Any questions, contact Linda at (412) 751-2230. Thank you.

FLOWER PRICE INCREASE   Please note that the 2025 Flower Chart is posted in the narthex. If you would like to have flowers placed on the chancel, please sign on the chart indicating “Provided by’, “In Memory of’ or “In Honor of” on the date you would like. The price for two vases of flowers is now $30; checks may be made payable to Round Hill Presbyterian Church. Please indicate FLOWERS on the envelope.

FOOD PANTRY DONATIONS    The Food Pantry is requesting baking supplies for the month of December. Please place these either in the basket in the vestibule or drop them off in front of the Food Pantry door in the CE building. Thank you for helping those in need!

CLOTHES CLOSET DONATIONS   Anyone leaving donations for the Clothes Closet, PLEASE DO NOT leave them outside! Any donations left outside will be placed in the Salvation Army drop-off box.  DO bring in your donations Monday through Friday between 9:00 and 12:00 and spread the word to anyone inquiring about donating to the Clothes Closet.  Thank you for helping those in need. Please do not bring in any houseware items: dishes, pots & pans, knick knacks, etc.  We do not have the space for these items. Thank you!

FLOWER CHART   The Flower Chart is posted in the narthex. If you would like to have flowers placed on the chancel, please sign on the chart indicating “Provided by’, “In Memory of’ or “In Honor of” on the date you would like. The price for two vases of flowers is $20; checks may be made payable to Round Hill Presbyterian Church. Please indicate FLOWERS on the envelope.

OFFERING ENVELOPES- When you have about one month's worth of envelopes left at home, please fill out the BRIGHT PINK form found on the table in the narthex to order more. These forms are also for those of you who would like to start using offering envelopes but have never received any. All forms can be then placed in the collection basket. Thank you!

"PER MEMBER ASKING "Our presbytery is currently funded by "per member asking," an amount per active member that each church is asked to contribute. This year (2024), Round Hill is contributing $15.00 per member to the Presbytery of the Alleghenies. Our contribution to the denomination is based on 1% of last year's income to the church which is about $16 per member. That is a total of $31 per member. This information is provided for those members who would like to contribute the per member amount in addition to their regular giving by marking "PMA" or "per capita" on a gift placed in the offering.

ONLINE GIVING NOW AVAILABLE- If you would like to donate online, go to  the "Donations" page and follow the instructions; you can use credit/debit cards or Paypal.