Greensburg Alliance Church
...growing in passion for God and compassion for people.

Single Adult Ministry (S.A.M.)

We are a fellowship of adults blessed by singleness.  Whatever our situation; whether never married, divorced or widowed, we strive to use our time, talents and availability to grow closer to God and to minister to others in the community.  Our activities include Bible studies where the emphasis is on becoming all that God would have us to be and wholesome fellowship activities in a safe environment where God is glorified.  We also believe that our life circumstances have made us uniquely qualified to fill specific roles within the church family and we encourage integrated service to the body of Christ.

Although we appreciate the difficulties experienced by those who are currently separated from their spouses, we feel that our  ministry is not appropriate for those who are currently going through a separation.  Instead, we encourge those who are in this process to seek Christian marital counseling, divorce recovery classes, and/or fellowship with those of the same gender at this stage of their lives.  If you are having difficulty locating these kinds of supportive relationships, we would like to assist you in this process. 




Announcements

  • Site updated May 7, 2010 with new event information.  Get out your calendar and reserve the dates!  We would enjoy having you join us.
  • We started a new Bible study on Jan. 10, 2010 based on the book Healing is a Choice by Stephen Arterburn.  Please see additional information below under "Small Group Bible Study" and "Recommended Reading for Singles".  Hope you can plan on joining us!  Even if you have missed teh 1st couple sessions, you can join us anytime.




Opportunities to Serve

Volunteers needed to assist with Small Repairs

We are looking for a handyman to assist one of our single moms in the Delmont area with some small repairs around her home.

Single Adult Ministry Program Team

We are looking for a few volunteers to help plan and coordinate social events, service projects and seminars for the singles ministry. Planning meetings are estimated to require approximately two hours a month. Additional commitment would vary depending on the nature and number of activities scheduled in any given month.

Single Adult Ministry Prayer Team

We are looking to form a prayer team of individuals who are willing to commit to praying individually as well as corporately regarding the needs of the ministry and those we serve on a regular basis.  Possible meeting times could be Wednesday evenings during GAC regularly scheduled prayer service.   

If you are interested in participating in the opportunities to serve listed above or if you have a need that you would like to share, please respond by e-mailing bussmr@zoominternet.net or by calling the church at 724-837-1122.




Recommended Reading for Singles 
(click on titles to be directed to that book at www.christianbook.com)

Healing is a Choice
By: Stephen Arterburn

Description: Do you want to get well?  The power to heal - physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually - is in God’s hands. But the choice to be healed is yours.  If you've been waiting for God to heal you, you must choose to let your hurt go.  Everyone, at some level, needs healing. In this book, Stephen Arterburn outlines ten choices crucial to receiving healing and ten lies that can prevent you from making them. You will find the wholeness God desires for you in a practical and prayerful way through this book.  Take hold of your future and begin the process to wholeness today! 

Total Forgiveness
By: R.T. Kendall

Description: Forgiving is not easy, but this book will give you a game plan and the encouragement to cast out areas of unforgiveness that have kept you from enjoying the best God has to offer you. Learn what forgiveness is and what it is not. Uncover physical, emotional, and spiritual consequences of unforgiveness and see why God adamantly encourages you to forgive others. Revised and updated with new testimonies of changed lives.

The Single Truth: Challenging Misconceptions of Singleness with God's Consuming Truth  
By: Lori Smith

Description: If you are single and struggling with its attendant "stigma," The Single Truth offers you God's liberating truths about singleness. Lori Smith clears away the fog and lies surrounding singleness and challenges you to live a full life and to see your singleness as a part of God's good plan. She powerfully affirms that:

  • You can be content.
  • You are deeply loved by God.
  • Marriage isn't better or worse; it's different.
  • You have no need to be ashamed about singleness.

Singled Out for Him: Embracing the Gift, the Blessings, and the Challenges of Singleness 
By: Nancy Leigh DeMoss

Description: Nancy Leigh De Moss does not view singleness as a misfortune to be dreaded or resented, but rather, in the will of God, as a wonderful gift to be received with gratitude. She believes that the key to experiencing joy and fullness as a single is to discover and embrace the unique plan and calling of God. Drawing upon her own experience, as well as the lives of other single men and women who have been sold out to God, Nancy shares ten pratical commitments that are the pathway to true blessing for every Christian single.

Captivating: Unveiling the Mystery of a Woman's Soul
By: John and Stasi Eldredge

Description: Every little girl has dreams of being rescued by her hero, of being swept away into a great adventure, of being the beautiful princess. Sadly, when women grow up, they are taught to be tough, efficient, and independent. Many Christian women are tired, struggling under the weight of the pressure to be a "good servant," a nurturing caregiver, passionate lover, or capable home manager. What Wild at Heart did for men, this book can do for women.

Wild at Heart
By: John Eldredge

Description: Dare to be the man God created you to be---passionate, adventurous, and free! In this provocative look at Christian manhood, Eldredge challenges you to actively pursue the dreams God has given you. Encouragement for every man who wants to walk the road least taken---and important insights for the woman who loves him! 224 pages, hardcover from Nelson.




Contact Information

If you are interested in any of these events, need directions or want more information about S.A.M., contact us at:

 S.A.M. is a ministry of Greensburg Alliance Church



Our sister church, Allegheny Center Alliance Church, also has a very active singles' ministry.  For more information about their ministry please click on Celebration Singles.   




Single Adult Ministry Events

"Let us concentrate on the things which make for harmony and the growth of our fellowship together" Romans 14:19

RSVP's are very helpful to ensure adequate transportation to events and to notify you in case plans get changed. Sign up sheets are available in the church lobby or you may RSVP by clicking the link below or calling the church.  Your cooperation in letting us know if you are interested in attending an event will be greatly appreciated so we can notify you of scheduling changes and can plan accordingly to make your fellowship with us more enjoyable! 

(See information below for individual event RSVP information

July 20 - Greensburg Alliance Softball Game (weather permitting)

  • Let's turn out and support our teams
  • GAC #1 plays GAC #2 at Arona Field (behind the post office) 
  • Game starts at 6:30 PM and will be rescheduled in the event of rain

July 23 - Annie musical at Latrobe High school

  • Sponsored by Bethany United Methodist Church
  • Doors open at 6:30 PM, Show starts at 7:00 PM
  • $10 / non-student and $5 / student
  • Meet at the school at 6:30 to buy your own ticket
  • RSVP by July 22nd so that we know to watch for you

July 24 - All out Praise Concert

  • Headliners are Apologetix and Jonny Diaz
  • A block of at least 10 tickets can be purchased early for $15 each - RSVP and pay $15 prior to June 27th for this discounted price
  • Tickets at the gate will be $25
  • Friends and Family (married or single of any age) welcome
  • Concerts to begin at 10:00 AM and end by 9:00 PM - Fireworks following the concerts

July 25 - NO BIBLE STUDY - We plan to resume with new material on Sept. 12th

Aug. 7 - Picnic at Anthony Trout's place (weather permitting)

  • Arrive any time after 4:00 PM, dinner to be around 5:30 PM
  • Hot dogs and hamburgers will be provided
  • Bring a covered dish to share and your favorite table or yard games
  • Location: Fort Allen area - near the church
  • RSVP by July 31 for address and directions and so we know how much meat to buy

Nov. 6 - SAM Thanksgiving Dinner

  • GAC Fellowship Hall
  • We will provide meat, dressing and drinks
  • Bring a traditional Thanksgiving dish to share
  • More details to follow 




Single Adult Survey

The Greensburg Alliance Church (GAC) Single Adult Ministry (SAM) desires to meet as many needs of the single adult population within our community as possible.  This brief survey is one way for us to identify what those needs are and will be a valuable tool as we minister to single adults both inside and outside our church.  This 5 minute survey can be accessed by clicking on the link below:

Single Adult Survey




Mission Statement

We exist to reach out to single adults inside and outside our church to help meet their spiritual, emotional, and relational needs by demonstrating God’s love in a way that strengthens their relationship with Christ.




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