Our youth (MS/HS) are headed to Lonesome Valley Farms for the non-haunted corn maze on Wednesday, October 15, at 6:30 PM. The cost is $10 cash plus any additional money for the concession stand. We will meet at the church at 6:00 PM, or parents can drop their kids off at the farm at 6:30 PM. The goal is to return to the school building around 9 PM. Please remember to bring your permission slip.  If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Ryan Sanderson at rsanderson@churchrefuge.com.

We will be sending Care packages out to those in college or the military again this year.  If you would like someone to be included, please send their name and address to April Meyer at ameyer@churchrefuge.com by Sunday, November 2.

Our boutique has been growing and reaching more people. We also have been blessed with increasing donations.  As a result, we need additional volunteers.  There are lots of opportunities to serve in various capacities.  We would especially appreciate volunteers on Wednesday evenings from 6:45 to 8:15 p.m.  For additional information, please contact Katie Morgan at kmorgan@churchrefuge.com or Amber Hooke at 724-433-7004 .

We will host another Food & Clothing Giveaway on Saturday, October 25, 2025, in conjunction with boutique hours from 9:00 – 11:00 AM.  We are looking for volunteers to help shop and volunteers to help attendees carry items to cars.  If you can help shop for groceries, please reach out to Shannon Hach at 412-877-1552.  Please contact Amber Hooke at amberhooke28@gmail.com if you can help the morning of the event.

We are looking for volunteers willing to serve once a month in the nursery during the 11:00 AM service.  Please get in touch with Carrie Hertzler at carriehertzler@gmail.com  if you can help.

Our A/V Team is looking for volunteers willing to serve once a month. Training is provided. Please contact Pastor Michael at  mkleinschmidt@churchrefuge.com for more information.

We will be participating in Operation Christmas Child this year.  Samaritan’s Purse sends gift-filled Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes to children in need around the world, together with the message of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.  Mary Michalowski is leading the effort.  Shoeboxes will be available this Sunday and need to be returned before November 9th.   Please note we will also support filling gift bags for the Father’s Heart Christmas Outreach.  If you have any questions, please contact Mary at solidrock14@gmail.com 

It’s the annual call for 10 volunteers to cook turkeys and/or to serve at The Father’s Heart Thanksgiving Outreach on November 15.  Turkeys will be provided.  If you can help with the Thanksgiving outreach, please contact Corri Gross at corriagross@gmail.com.

Prepare Him Room Virtual Women’s Event – Saturday, December 6 from 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM.

Toddlers (ages 2-4) and their parents/caregivers are invited to join us for a Play Through the Bible group. We meet monthly, from 12:30-1:30 pm, in the church school building. Play Through the Bible sessions include an age-appropriate Bible lesson, snack, and craft. Parents/caregivers are expected to stay with their toddler for the whole time. There will not be childcare available. For more information, join the Facebook group: Refuge Toddlers - Play Through the Bible or text/call Melissa Sanderson (412) 420-7686.
 
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November 13 - Samuel

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Wednesday, October 8 from 7 pm - 8 pm
Tuesday, October 14 from 9 am - 11 am
Wednesday, October 15 from 7 pm - 8 pm
Wednesday, October 22 from 7 pm - 8 pm
Saturday, October 25 from 9 am - 11 am (food giveaway)
Wednesday, October 29 from 7 pm – 8
Donations can be made Monday-Friday 9 am - 4 pm. Please call the church office at 724-578-5583 before coming to ensure someone will be available to receive your donation.

All Church Wednesday Nights at 7:00 PM.  We have classes for Preschool through Adults and serve pizza in the school building at 6:45.

Our Men’s Group meets on Tuesday nights at 7:00 PM in the church basement.  The group is studying the book of Job. All men are welcome to join.  If you have any questions or want additional information, please contact Mike Kleinschmidt at mkleinschmidt@churchrefuge.com.

Our Zoom bible study meets on Tuesday nights via Zoom from 7:00 – 8:30 PM. The group is studying 1 Peter.   Don't hesitate to get in touch with Sue Scimio at 724-216-2884 or Leslie House at 412-848-3647.

Our Thursday morning women’s group meets on Thursday mornings from 9:30 – 11:00 AM in the church basement.  All women are welcome.  Please contact Kim Hidalgo at 724-493-0628 if you plan to attend or have any questions.

Our Young Adult Women’s bible study meets on Thursday nights from 6:45 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Sanderson’s home, 13500 Lincoln Way, N Huntingdon, PA 15642.  The group is studying the "She Reads Truth" study on the book of Exodus.  Who is invited?  All young adult women in their 20's & 30's (single, married & young moms) Questions?  Patty Sanderson 724-396-1809

Toddlers (ages 2-4) and their parents/caregivers are invited to join us for a Play Through the Bible group. We meet monthly, from 12:30-1:30 pm, in the church school building. Play Through the Bible sessions include an age-appropriate Bible lesson, snack, and craft. Parents/caregivers are expected to stay with their toddler for the whole time. There will not be childcare available. For more information, join the Facebook group: Refuge Toddlers - Play Through the Bible or text/call Melissa Sanderson (412) 420-7686.

Our Moms Fellowship & Play group meets every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month, from 10-12 in the school building gymnasium.  The Moms will be walking through the book "In the Trenches" and fellowshipping together while their children play.  Who is invited?  All moms and their kids!  We are also looking for volunteers to help with childcare. Questions?  Kristen Schall 412-525-3433