http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iypeBWFAUsY

Sam, Marvin, and Rev get ready for the parade.

Reverend Marion Edmonds, proud Bengals fan, with Deacon Floyd Edmonds

Pittsburgh's Major Taylor Cycling Club

First Baptist Church's Future: Arianna Kemp, Grant Timmerson, Dan Kemp's daughter and son (in back), Jasmine Timmerson, Stacia Francois.

The crowd enjoys the sunshine, food, and performers on stage.

Carol and Damon Powell's eldest daughters enjoy the Bengals win over the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Come rain or shine, the Emancipation Day Celebration is on!!!

UPDATE FOR SATURDAY 9/23:

• The parade route (Lincoln Ave.) has been freshly paved for tomorrow's parade. Thank you, Penn DOT. Line up is 11 am. Parade starts at noon.
• We will have chairs at the intersection of Lincoln and N. McDonald Street for seniors and anyone that is not able to stand. It would be a good idea to bring a folding chair.
• The Street Festival begins at 1 PM.
• There will be a lot of food vendors! We'll have Refuge Church of God In Christ with chicken and ribs. Gist Catering will have a bounty of delicious soul food. The FBC Choir is serving milk shakes, sundaes, coffee, and popcorn. And of course, there's nothing like a good hot dog - we'll have them.
• On stage - A full schedule of groups. See the flyer attached below. Gospel, several mime groups including The Children of Praise, the FBC Youth Praise Team will be steppin', 2 Community Choirs and a jazz jam session. Also, our seniors (79 years and up) have been designated grand marshalls of the parade and will be surprised to find out they will be receiving proclamations from the office of Governor Rendel. Ssssh. It's a secret.

UPDATE FOR SUNDAY 9/24:

• BIG NEWS: Sunday's Free Community Cookout will begin at 12 noon. We will be airing the PITTSBURGH STEELERS VS. CINCINNATI BENGALS game outside under tents on two huge screens. Everyone is invited to attend and everything is free! We will be grilling hot dogs and burgers and will have chips, beverages, and a dessert. Please, please, please come out and join us. Did you know that Marvin Lewis, head coach for Cinncinati Bengals and Jonathan and Jay Hayes on Marvin's coaching staff are from McDonald? They were all members of our church at one time and their families continue to be active.
• At 4 PM we'll hold the Revival Service with Rev. McMahon Gray and his choir from Second Baptist Church of Penn Hills. Please join us.
• All events are open to the public. Attire is casual.

Directions to McDonald are easy!
From Pittsburgh:
Take the Parkway West toward the Airport. Just before Robinson Towne Center, exit and follow Routes 22/30 West.
Travel approximately 7 miles to the exit at 980– McDonald. Travel approximately 5 miles to McDonald. Once you enter McDonald, make a left at the one and only light on to N. McDonald Street.

From Washington PA:
Take 79N to Canonsburg. Follow 980 into McDonald (10miles). Route 980 turns into South McDonald Street. At the light, this will then be North McDonald Street.

First Baptist Church is at 141 N. McDonald Street, just across the street from the Fire Dept.
Lost? Call us at 724-926-4216 or 724-926-9957.

Thank you, everyone! The Second Annual Taste of McDonald was a huge success. Thanks to pre-event coverage from the Pittsburgh Post Gazette we had a great turn out. Everyone enjoyed the fried wings, BBQ ribs, desserts, greens, perogies, corn on the cob, and more. For more news coverage, check out www.PAFocus.com article on 8/3/2006.

Our September 2006 Emancipation Day Celebration is coming together nicely. Check out this latest flyer, updated 8/21/2006.

To enlarge flyer shown above: Click on the flyer image, then click on the orange square icon with four blue arrows pointing to the center.

For directions, go to http://fbcmcdonald.com/. Staying for the weekend? We have a block of rooms reserved at the Tonidale Comfort Inn at a great rate. Call 412-787-2600 and ask for the "First Baptist Church" rate.

We still have space for food and merchandise vendors. This is a great fundraising opportunity for churches and other groups. Spaces are 10 ft. by 10 ft. and range from $25 to $50 depending on the type of vendor. A limited number of covered spaces are available for an additional $10. To reserve a space, call the church office at 724-926-4216. To receive a reservation form, leave a message with your name and address.

We are publising a Sponsor book again this year. To advertise or create a memorium for your family, please call the church office at 724-926-4216 and leave a message with your name and address to receive a Sponsor form.

If you would like to be in the parade, please contact Donna at 724-695-7830.

Any other questions? Please call the church office at 724-926-4216 and leave a message. One of the committee members will get back to you ASAP.

"The colored people of McDonald are making unusually elaborate plans to celebrate Emancipation Day." Read this article from the August 14, 1914 issue of the "McDonald PA Record" posted on www.rootsweb.com. The easiest way to find this article and others is to go to www.google.com. In the Search box, type "Emancipation Day McDonald PA rootsweb Carnegie."

2nd Annual

Taste of McDonald

Saturday, July 29, 2006

4 PM to 7 PM

McDonald Trail Station & Meeting House

From pierogies to pound cake!

Wings and ribs too!!!

Featuring DJ, Ron Johnson

Local residents have pulled out their secret family recipes and we'll be serving your culinary favorites.

For more information call 724-926-4216 or 724-926-8551.

Taste of McDonald is sponsored by

First Baptist Church 141 North McDonald Street, McDonald PA 15057

Reverend Keith W. Clark, Pastor

For directions, go to www.mcdonaldtrailstation.com.

"Taste of McDonald" Menu and Venue Comments

The Taste of McDonald is a terrific chance to taste foods that you've never tried before. Never tried greens or pierogies? Now is the time!

MENU:
The menu below is subject to change (of course):
Here is a sampling of the items that we are planning to serve at this fun event:
Stuffed meatloaf, shrimp scampi, various fruit cobblers, potato salad provencale, Texas sheet cake, Polish Halushki (cabbage and noodles), BBQ ribs, Hummingbird cake (no hummingbirds are used in making this cake), pound cake, pierogies (Helen's famous dough rounds usually filled with potatos and various cheeses), corn on the cob, southern-style greens (you know - mustard, collard, turnip greens), green beans, fried chicken wings (prepared on site), veggie pizza, pineapple upside down cake, baked beans, brownies, and pretzel salad.

HOW IT WORKS:
You pay $1 for each ticket. One ticket will buy you one serving of anything we have except the ribs which will probably priced at two tickets. (We're still working out some of the details.) Beverages - sodas and water will also be available.

VENUE:
The McDonald Trail Station & Meeting House is the perfect venue for this event. There is picnic style seating available outside, but for those who prefer air conditioning, seating is also available inside. We'll be grilling the ribs and frying the wings outside. For directions, go to www.mcdonaldtrailstation.com. We're just 12 miles west of Robinson Towne Center.

Come join us for food, music, and fellowship!
See you there!
For more information, call 724-926-4216.