Refuge Weekly Update 7/29/26

July 29th, 2026
by Michael Kleinschmidt

Father's Heart Back-to-School Outreach

If you have signed up to provide a backpack, please return those backpack by the end of this week, July 31.

Church Picnic

Please plan to join us on August 16th at Manor Park 3:00 PM as we celebrate our 10-year anniversary! Please RSVP to info@churchrefuge.com with the number of people who are coming.

Prayer Meeting

Prayer Meeting tonight (7/29/26) at 7pm in the church lower level:
Our focus is on praying for the lost and unsaved to be reached with the gospel.
And more specifically for the Outreach this Sunday at the Live Casino car show.

Gospel Outreach

We will be going to the Live Casino Car show at the Westmoreland Mall, this Sunday from 1pm to 3pm ish. You can meet us at the movie theater parking lot at 1pm. Walk through the show, have conversations, pass out tracts and point people back to Jesus.
Contact info: Bruce Michalowski 631-478-2230

BOLD Ladies Lunch

Our next BOLD ladies lunch will be held at noon on Thursday, August 6th at the Plaza Azteca restaurant located in Monroeville. (There are several locations so please make note of the Monroeville location). Questions? Contact Patty Sanderson at 724-396-1809.

Youth Drive In

Our MS and HS students will be going to Evergreen Drive-In (Mt. Pleasant) on Friday, August 21st. We will be meeting at the church at 6:45pm. Cost is $11 per student ($6 for under 12) cash only. Please email Ryan Sanderson at rsanderson@churchrefuge.com if you are planning on coming.

Greeters

We would like to expand our greeting team. If you would be willing to serve on a rotation or be contacted to fill in, please contact Kim Hidalgo at khidalgo@churchrefuge.com with your service preference.

Girl's Night Out

Our next GNO will be on Wednesday, August 12th at the home of Ashley DeLibero.

Children's Summer Celebration

Our Children's Summer Celebration will be on August 16th during the 11:00 AM service in their classrooms.

Move Up Sunday

Move Up Sunday is August 23rd.

Bible Studies

Men's Group (on break)

Our Men’s Group meets on Tuesday nights at 7:00 PM in the church basement. The group will resume on January 6 and will be studying Ezra/Nehemiah. All men are welcome to join. If you have any questions or want additional information, please contact Pastor Michael at mkleinschmidt@churchrefuge.com.

Young Adult Women's Bible Study (on break)

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 going through the "She Reads Truth" study on Exodus. Who is invited? All young adult women in their 20's & 30's (single, married & young moms) Questions? Patty Sanderson 724-396-1809

Women's Bible Study - Online (on break)

Our online bible study meets on Tuesday nights from 7:00 – 8:30 PM. The group will be going through The Book of Philippians by Jo Saxton. Don't hesitate to get in touch with Sue Scimio at 724-216-2884 or Leslie House at 412-848-3647.

Women's Bible Study (on break)

Our women’s group meets on Thursday mornings from 9:30 – 11:00 AM in the church basement. The group will resume on January 22 and will study In View of God's Mercies The Gift of the Gospel of Romans. Participants should purchase the study in advance, but no work is required before the first session. All women are welcome. Please contact Kim Hidalgo at 724-493-0628 if you have any questions.

Boutique Information

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Open Hours

Wednesday, July 29 from 7 pm - 8 pm
Wednesday, August 5 from 7 pm - 8 pm
Tuesday, August 11 from 9 am - 11 am
Wednesday, August 12 from 7 pm - 8 pm
Wednesday, August 19 from 7 pm - 8 pm
Saturday, August 22 from 9 am - 11 am
Wednesday, July 26 from 7 pm - 8 pm

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.

Volunteers

Our boutique has been growing and reaching more people. We have also been blessed with increasing donations. As a result, we need additional volunteers. We have spots to fill in November. Please sign up here. For additional information, please contact Katie Morgan at kmorgan@churchrefuge.com or Amber Hooke at 724-433-7004.

Ongoing Groups

Men’s Group Tuesday Night

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

Young Adult Women’s Bible Study

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. Who is invited? All young adult women in their 20's & 30's (single, married & young moms) Questions? Patty Sanderson 724-396-1809

Moms Fellowship & Play Group

Our Moms Fellowship & Play group resuming May 8th will meet on Fridays from 10-12 at the Schall home. The Moms are walking through the devotional, "Present Grace" by Truth + Light Co as a group and fellowshipping together while their children play. Who is invited? All moms and their kids! Questions? Kristen Schall 412-525-3433.

Ongoing Groups on Break

Women’s Bible Study Tuesday Night - Online

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

Women’s Group Thursday Morning

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.

Toddler Play Through the Bible

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.