WPA District of The C&MA

06/15/2026

You're Invited to Missions Day at Mahaffey Camp!

Join us on Thursday, July 23, for Missions Day, sponsored by the Alliance Women of the Western Pennsylvania District. This special day brings together many of our International Workers and their families for a time of encouragement, fellowship, and celebration of what God is doing around the world.

If you've never experienced The Grove, you won't want to miss it! Open in the morning, The Grove is an incredible ministry that resembles a "Walmart" for our International Workers. Churches and individuals donate new items that IWs can take back to the field or use during home assignment—completely free of charge.

For churches planning to distribute items at The Grove, please:
- Check in at the Alliance Women tent before setting up your tables.
- Bring only new items.
- Do not bring expired food.

After The Grove, stay for our Missions Celebration at 1 p.m. featuring a colorful Parade of Nations and keynote speakers R and A, who serve in a Creative Access Country. Their stories and insights will inspire and challenge you as we celebrate God's work among the nations.

We hope you'll join us for this meaningful day of connecting with our International Workers, supporting global missions, and celebrating what God is doing around the world.

For more information, please contact Jenn DiAndreth, WPA District Director for Alliance Women.

We look forward to seeing you at Mahaffey Camp on July 23!

06/10/2026

New Book Release: Adventures en Mission

Retired Western Pennsylvania District International Workers, David Bill and Teresa Bill, have shared their incredible missionary journey in their new book, Adventures en Mission, now available on Amazon.

From encounters with African wildlife and sinking boats to dramatic rescues in the midst of a war zone, this captivating collection of true stories reveals God's faithfulness through decades of ministry in Africa. Readers will be inspired by accounts of lives transformed through evangelism, teaching, hospitality, and a willingness to follow God's call wherever it led.

Former WPA pastor's wife Kitt Wattenphul describes the Bills as “Mr. and Mrs. Adventure,” noting that their stories demonstrate what it looks like to give everything so others can hear the hope of the Gospel.

Whether you enjoy missionary biographies, adventure stories, or testimonies of God's work around the world, Adventures en Mission is a book you won't want to miss.

Get your copy today on Amazon:https://a.co/d/09JaJrub

06/08/2026

Stay connected with the WPA District through the June edition of The Heartbeat, including: The Lord Added: Stories of God's Initiative Across the District by Dave Nagel, Get to Know Justin Deiter, Missions Spotlight with Shawn & Becky, and more. June 2026 Heartbeat - tinyurl.com/june26heartbeat

06/05/2026

International Worker Spotlight
Shawn and Becky serve as International Workers with The Alliance in West Africa. In this video, they share about the women’s collaborative group Becky is involved with and how God is opening new opportunities for International Workers to continue sharing the Gospel across Africa. Please keep them in prayer as they travel, as they minister to those affected by the recent fire in the slum community, and continue to pray for their children.

06/04/2026

Justin grew up in Lancaster, PA the second of thirteen kids and was homeschooled. Though they did not attend church through the entirety of his childhood, Christianity played a big part in his upbringing. It was a major part of homeschooling and they always prayed before meals and bed. He also was influenced by his grandparents faith and walk. Growing up surrounded by such influences he confessed faith young but didn’t necessarily take it seriously till later.

One important moment for Justin took place before a home church meeting they did with some other large families. His dad sat him and a few of the siblings down to tell them that we needed to take it seriously and even though we might not have done much with church lately, it was important. Not long after, he began to read his dad’s Christian books. He began listening to sermons on Christian radio and reading the Bible. It was not long after that he felt the call to ministry - and started buying books. He now has a library of over 1000 plus books, not including ebooks. Even though he felt the call in his teens, he did not have the opportunity to preach till his late 20s. He became licensed through the Churches of God and served as a fill-in preacher in the denomination and several local churches.

Justin met his wife, Christy, while she was attending Lancaster Bible College. After they were married, they moved to western, PA where she is from. They are the parents of Hudson (5), Lincoln (3), Natalie (2), and a baby girl due in August. In addition to homeschooling the kids and her involvement in the church, Christy volunteers with a local Bible release-time ministry. As a family, they enjoy the outdoors, camping, and Crosley cars.

They first filled in at Clymer Alliance in May of 2025 after separate recommendations of Micah Yarger and a local Church of the Nazarene pastor for someone to fill in. They immediately felt at home. Justin was officially installed as pastor in February of 2026. They are thankful for the past year and looking forward to seeing what God will do. In addition to being a pastor, Justin also works as a purchaser for an HVAC company and does some mowing on the side.

06/01/2026

Today’s the day! The new Children’s Missions Project for Casa de Alegría (“House of Joy”) officially begins!

This year, kids across WPA will help support a new community center on Isla La Calzada in El Salvador through the ministry of Rocky and Shaina Higgins and their local ministry partners. Casa de Alegría will be a safe, welcoming place where children can learn about Jesus, receive educational support, enjoy fun activities, and experience the love of Christ.

Our prayer is that this “House of Joy” will bring hope, comfort, and lasting impact to children and families in the community for generations to come.

Theme Verse – Jeremiah 31:13:
“I will turn their mourning into gladness; I will give them comfort and joy instead of sorrow.”

The project runs June 1, 2026 – May 31, 2027. Will you join us in bringing joy and hope to El Salvador?

For more information go to cmawpa.org/children.

05/29/2026

Join us for a FREE World Refugee Day Conference on June 20 from 8 a.m. –noon!

Attend in person at Allegheny Center Alliance Church in Pittsburgh or join via livestream.

Come gain a clear, accessible overview of today’s shifting immigration policies and how they impact immigrant families, local services, and ministry opportunities. Participants will learn about:

• Key immigration policy updates
• How changes affect immigrant neighbors
• Practical steps for church-community partnerships and support
• Resources for advocacy and community engagement

An optional lunch will be available for $20.

Register here: https://acacpgh.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3645280

Sponsored by RAIN (Refugee and Immigrant Network of The Alliance), CIAC (Christian Immigration Advocacy Center), WPA District of The Alliance, and Embrace Network.

05/28/2026

WPA Bible Quizzing held District Finals May 1–2 at Cherry Tree Alliance Church, and we are so proud of all the quizzers who participated! Congratulations to this year’s top teams and individual quizzers for their hard work, dedication, and commitment to hiding God’s Word in their hearts.

Top Senior Teams:
1. Erie 1
2. Pittsburgh 1
3. Erie 2

Top Junior Teams:
1. Erie 1
2. Pittsburgh 3
3. Pittsburgh 2

Top 10 Junior Quizzers:
1. Amelia Brazofsky (Erie 1)
2. David Freeman (Pittsburgh 2)
3. Bradley Swan (Erie 1)
4. Silas Freeman (Pittsburgh 1)
5. Micah Cheng (Pittsburgh 3)
6. Oliver Serafine (Pittsburgh 3)
7. Elijah Harris (Erie 3)
8. Ike Trate (Pittsburgh 4)
9. Evie Vogan (Erie 2)
10. Jonah Hertlein (Pittsburgh 1)

Top 10 Senior Quizzers:
1. Seth Brazofsky (Erie 2)
2. Levi Brazofsky (Erie 1)
3. Hannah Hertlein (Pittsburgh 1)
4. Daniel Cox (Pittsburgh 2)
5. Eliana Brazofsky (Erie 3)
6. Nate Swan (Erie 4)
7. Lydia Brown (Erie 4)
8. Clara Brazofsky (Erie 3)
9. Miles Bailey (Pittsburgh 1)
10. Josh Wagner (Erie 1)

The top 5 Junior Quizzers earned camp scholarships, and the top 5 Senior Quizzers will represent WPA at Internationals July 13–18 at Prairie Bible College in Alberta, Canada. Since Daniel Cox is unable to attend, Nate Swan will join the team representing WPA.

Please be praying for our International team and coaches, Erin Brazofsky and Alex Winklevoss, as they prepare for and travel to Internationals later this summer. We praise God for all our Bible Quizzers and their passion for Scripture!

05/27/2026

The Legacy Builders Retreat was held May 18–20 at the Carlisle Inn in Sugarcreek. Attendees from more than 10 WPA churches gathered for a meaningful time of fellowship, encouragement, and spiritual refreshment.

Guest speaker Nate Glover of Urban Impact shared inspiring and impactful messages throughout the retreat. Through the faithful teaching of God’s Word, attendees were reminded that God continues to provide meaningful purpose and opportunities for every season of life.

Those who participated in the retreat left feeling renewed, encouraged, and motivated to continue the good works God has prepared for them. Individuals who were unable to attend this year are encouraged to plan to join next year’s retreat.

05/26/2026

There is an opportunity tomorrow online for Worship leaders to connect, collaborate, and encourage one another across The Alliance! Whether you have specific questions, want to hear fresh ideas from other ministries, or simply connect with fellow worship leaders, this is a great opportunity to learn and grow together.

CALLING ALL WORSHIP PASTORS/LEADERS ➡️ We’re excited to invite you to a new opportunity to connect—Alliance Worship Office Hours with Josh Sadlon and Olivia Vinson. This will be a relaxed, open Zoom call where we can spend time together, share ideas, answer questions, and talk about what’s happening in your local context.

Whether you have specific questions, want to hear what others are doing, or just connect with fellow worship leaders across The Alliance, we’d love for you to join us.

As a small thank you for your time, we’ll be sending a DoorDash gift card to everyone who attends.

DM us for the Zoom link!