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Pulpit Supply

Bud Green is now mobile with his cane and available for preaching.  You can reach him at 724-654-1513.

Income Tax Information from the Board of Pensions

The Board’s web resources for the current tax season, Tax Tips for Members and Churches – Tax Year 2013, is available now at Board University athttps://pensions.adobeconnect.com/_a701962636/taxtips2013.  Other links are also found there.

Refund Available to Virtually Every Church

For the fourth and final year since the Small Employer Healthcare Tax Credit was offered in its current form to small tax-exempt employers —  including churches with fewer than 25 full-time equivalent employees —  the Board of Pensions is once again providing resources at http://www.pensions.org/AvailableResources/FeaturedArticles/Pages/Significant-Tax-Savings-Possible-for-Small-Employers-through-Healthcare-Tax-Credit.aspx  to help PC(USA) churches and other employing organizations claim this credit.

Former Steeler at Westminster College

Former Pittsburgh Steeler and current KDKA TV Color Analyst, Edmund C. Nelson will be speaking on Thursday, February 27th at 7:30 PM in the Wallace Memorial Chapel, Westminster College.  He will share his faith journey and his stories from his time playing football.  Mr. Nelson was a coveted Guy Toph Award winner, and a Cliff Hare Award winner.  He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1982 in the 7th round and played professional football for the next seven years, also playing for the New England Patriots and the Cleveland Browns.

News from the Churches

Indoor Yard Sale

The Presbyterian Women of Unity Presbyterian Church, 1857 Mercer W. Middlesex Road, (Rt. 318) will hold an Indoor Yard Sale on Friday, February 28, 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM , and Saturday, March 1, from 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM.  Lunch will be available.  Proceeds will support mission projects.

Organist Wanted

New Wilmington Presbyterian Church is seeking a part-time organist.  Interested parties should send a resume c/o Organ Committee, New Wilmington Presbyterian Church, 229 S. Market Street, New Wilmington, PA  16142.

Organ Available

There is a small organ available FREE.  Contact Anne Dayton at 724-458-9245 for details.