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 PASTOR'S WELCOME

My name is Tom Moore and I am the pastor of Emsworth UP Church. I would like to take this opportunity to extend a warm welcome to all of you. These last few months have been a great adventure in the life of this congregation. Back in July they called me as their new pastor. Upon my arrival, I found that this congregation is very welcoming and loving. They accept people just the way they are as I found out first hand. While we are one of the smaller congregations in Pittsburgh Presbytery, God is doing some pretty amazing things here among us. This is a congregation that is eager to serve the Lord, and our size is not a factor. Being a smaller congregation means we have greater opportunities for fellowship and dedicated service. Everyone has a chance to know everyone; to be involved with one another and to bear with one another in times of joy and need. We gather together around the Word of God in a great Victorian style church; a wonderful atmosphere for fellowship and worship. As a congregation, we are firm believers that God is active within the world and it shows through our worship. My sermons are rooted in scripture and bear witness to the work of God in, through, and as Jesus Christ; both in our lives and within the world. On Wednesday evenings we have a joint dinner and bible study. It is a wonderful time to gather with friends and discern what mischief God is up to in the world and in our lives. Generally, we study the biblical passage that will be the focus of the sermon the following Sunday. This is a great time to find out what people are struggling with in their lives as well as what they struggle with in the Bible. There are many opportunities within this congregation for service and worship. But it is easy to miss us from the highway. One member described this congregation as an “off the beaten track church for off the beaten track people.” I truly believe there is something to that. We aren’t “Any Church USA.” We’re called by God as we are and where we are. Judgment and condemnation are not what we do; rather we welcome all with arms wide open, knowing that Jesus Christ is up to something in each one of our lives. It is my sincerest hope that you would come and join us some day for worship and fellowship. You can even drop by on Wednesday evening for dinner and great conversations. I would love to sit down with you and discover with you what God is up to in your journey of faith. The grace and peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you!      -Tom Moore

Emsworth United Presbyterian Church 73 Hiland Avenue, Emsworth, Pennsylvania 15202.   (412-766-4238)