It was only a year ago that the boarded-up church that sat on the corner of Elberon and Phillips Avenue become a campus of Shiloh United Methodist Church. We are one church in two locations. But even though we are one church, there are times when people wonder, “What is happening at Price Hill?” We are claiming our community and city through the incredible things that are happening at Price Hill. It all begins with worship. Numerous people gather both on Wednesday Nights for Meal, Message and Music at 6pm and Sunday Worship Celebration at 11am to praise God and be fueled for the week. The first annual Harvest Festival was held last Sunday after church-not only did 70 people gather for worship, but 150 people participated in the family festivities and fun! Just last month the staff gathered at Price Hill for a prayer walk inside church and outside into the community. As we viewed the city from Mt. Echo Park and prayed in strategic places, we realized God’s incredible vision for rebuilding, restoring, and renewing this city!
In terms of service- the second Saturday of every month, church folks are gathering to collect trash in the neighborhood; but picking up trash is not just about taking pride in the neighborhood. It’s also about meeting our neighbors. One of the greatest needs in the Price Hill community is education. Dorian, the members of the Price Hill core team, and our Preschool Director, Aimee McBride, are working to start a Preschool and Day Care Program in Price Hill. We are also looking into GED programs for adults. BLOC ministries continues to offer an after school program and we are frequently being approached by the community and even other churches to form partnerships to claim the community for Jesus Christ!
Some of the up-and-coming events at Price Hill include Trunk or Treat on Wednesday, October 30, at 6pm and a Thanksgiving Holiday meal on Sunday, November 24.
God is on the move in Price Hill, and as the ministry grows so does the need. We are always in need of people to serve in ministry at Price Hill, so if you have felt the Holy Spirit calling you to serve in ministry at Price Hill please don’t hesitate to contact me or Pastor Dorian, dorian@shilohumc.com.
Blessings
Pastor Rachel
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