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Newsletter
WORSHIP WITH US
SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP
9:15 A.M.JAM SESSIONS, ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:30 A.M.30 MINUTES! FOR YOUTH 10:30 A.M.WORSHIP SERVICE 11:30 A.M.COFFEE / FELLOWSHIP TIME IN THE FELLOWSHIP HALL
SATURDAY EVENING WORSHIP
WORSHIP SCHEDULE
SATURDAY EVENING WORSHIP SERVICES 6:007:00 P.M. and SPECIAL SERVICES SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP SERVICES 10:3011:30 A.M.
FEBRUARY 4, 2012
Lords Supper by Intinction
FEBRUARY 5, 2012
5th Sunday in Ordinary Time Lords SupperTraditional
Sermon: Everyone is Searching For You Rev. Clark Sawyer Scripture: Isaiah 40: 21-31; Mark 1: 29-39 FEBRUARY 11, 2012 Kathy Davis, Commissioned Lay Pastor, Faith Church, Kittanning, PA Preaching
Sermon: Everyone is Searching For You Rev. Clark Sawyer Scripture: Isaiah 40: 21-31; Mark 1: 29-39
FEBRUARY 18, 2012 Kathy Davis, Commissioned Lay Pastor, Faith Church, Kittanning, PA Preaching FEBRUARY 22, 2012
Ash Wednesday Lenten Season Begins
Sermon: Touching the Untouchable Rev. Clark Sawyer Scripture: II Kings 5: 1-14; Mark 1: 40-45 FEBRUARY 19, 2012
7th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Community Presbyterian Worship Service St. Andrews Presbyterian - 7:30 P.M. Rev. Steve Franklin Preaching Lords Supper Celebrated
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Sermon: I Have Come to Fulfill the Law and the Prophets Rev. Clark Sawyer Scripture: II Kings 2: 1-12; Mark 2: 2 9
Sermon: Establishing a Ministry Rev. Clark Sawyer Scripture: I Peter 5: 6-11; Matthew 4: 1-11
Sermon: Establishing a Ministry Rev. Clark Sawyer Scripture: I Peter 5: 6-11; Matthew 4: 1-11
February 2012
FROM THE PASTORS DESK Dear Brothers and Sisters, Members and Friends of the Hill United Presbyterian Church: February 22, 2012, Ash Wednesday, marks the beginning of the Lenten season, which leads to Holy Week, which culminates in that GreatGetting - Up Day of Easter, upon which our Resurrection Faith is founded in Our Lord Jesus Christ!! As we speak of a faith founded in our Lord Jesus Christ, please be reminded that on March 6, 1912, the Second United Presbyterian Church of Butler (now known as The Hill Church) was founded through the work of the Holy Spirit in that Lenten season of 1912. One hundred years later, Lent is still a time when we think about the depth of our commitment to Jesus Christ as His disciples except almost four generations removed! As our fellow-followers of Christ were faithful and active in the cause of the Gospel over these last one hundred years, let us continue to share in that ministry as we Live in His Presence: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow. Thank God for your cooperation, love and service in the Gospel of the Lord Jesus. Please set aside the weekend of May 5 and 6, 2012, as we have our Centennial Dinner celebration on Saturday with Social Hour beginning at 4:00 P.M. and dinner at 5:30 P.M. at the Tanglewood Center, to be followed by breakfast and our Centennial Service of Worship on Sunday. In this Centennial year of the Ministry of the Hill Church, may God Bless You Mightily, Pastor Clark Rev. Clark Sawyer WORSHIP ATTENDANCE IN DECEMBER 2011 & JANUARY 2012
Saturday
12/03 12/10 12/17 10 10 12
Sunday
12/05 12/13 12/19 12/19 4:00 P.M. 8:00 P.M. 12/25 1/01 1/08 1/15 1/22 1/29 132 90 296 240 26 288 53 75 131 92 108 125
Christmas Musical Christmas Eve Christmas Eve Christmas Day 12/31 1/07 1/14 1/21 1/28 No Service 10 16 09 08
Meeting together regularly for worship, fellowship, study, outreach, and service is one of the ways that we delight God and grow spiritually with our Lord Jesus Christ. Please come regularly to our gatherings and invite and bring others! Thank-you very much!
Evening
Matt. 21: 1-22 Matt. 21: 23-46 Matt. 22: 1-22 Matt. 22: 23-46 Matt. 23: 1-22 Matt. 23: 23 39 Matt. 24: 1 - 28 Matt. 24: 29 - 51 Matt. 25: 1 - 30 Matt. 25: 31 - 46 Matt. 26: 1 - 25 Matt. 26: 26 - 50 Matt. 26: 51 - 75 Matt. 27: 1 - 26 Matt. 27: 27 - 50 Matt. 27: 51-66 Matt. 28 Mark 1: 1 - 22 Mark 1: 23 - 45 Mark 2 Mark 3: 1 - 19 Mark 3: 20 - 35 Mark 4: 1 - 20 Mark 4: 21 - 41 Mark 5 Mark 6: 1 - 29 Mark 6: 30 - 56 Mark 7: 1 - 13
It was with joy that the Session received three new members by Profession of Faith: Jona Brown, Dan McKinley, and Lacey Sweitzer. We thank God for Jona, Dan and Lacey, and we pray Gods blessing upon them as they become a part of the Hill Church Family of Faith. Upon motion from Worship and Discipleship, authorization for baptism was approved for Callie Alexis Sweitzer and Ryan David Sweitzer, daughter and son of Lacey Sweitzer, to be baptized on January 29, 2012. Upon motion from Stewardship and Mission Support, the Session passed a revised Ministry and Mission budget for 2012, which will be shared with the congregation through the Annual Report, and at the annual meeting on February 5, 2012 at 11:35 A.M. Clark Sawyer, Moderator
Thank you so much for your participation in the Deacons' "Head Start Happy Holiday" project. Every one of the 35 names on the tree were taken! Your kindness and overwhelming generosity are very much appreciated. God Bless You! Happy, Healthy 2012! The Board of Deacons Three boys are in the school yard bragging about their fathers. The first boy says, "My Dad scribbles a few words on a piece of paper, he calls it a poem, and they give him $25." The second boy says, "That's nothing. My Dad scribbles a few words on a piece of paper, he calls it a song, and they give him $200." The third boy says, "I got you both beat. My Dad scribbles a few words on a piece of paper, he calls it a sermon, and it takes eight people to collect all the money!"
YEAR-END STATEMENTS
Annual Gi vi ng S ummary Statements for 2011 have been prepared and mailed. Please check your statement carefully to make sure that it correctly reflects the offerings you have made to Hill Church. If you feel that there is an error on your statement, or you made a contribution to Hill Church in 2011 and did not receive a statement, please contact Jennifer Gilliland, our church Financial Secretary.
DELVE 912 resumes Wednesday, 2/1/12 at 7:00 p.m at Eat n Park at Clearview. Jump Start 78 resumes Friday 2/3/12 at 6:30 p.m. Club 56 resumes Sunday 2/19/12 at 6:30 p.m. Kids Club meets on Wednesdays resuming on 2/1/12 at 5:30 p.m. Joybells - rehearsal resumes Wednesday, February 1st 5:00-5:30 P.M. Jubilation Ringers - rehearsal resumes Wednesday, February 1st 5:30-6:00 P.M. Instrumental Ensemble - rehearsal resumes Wednesday, February 1st 6:30-7:15 P.M. Senior Night Out will resume in March, 2012.
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FINANCIAL SUMMARY
Receipts and Disbursements Twelve Months Ending December 31, 2011
Variance Favorable (Unfavorable)
Actual Budget Receipts Envelope Offerings Other Offerings & Receipts Total Receipts $250,190 $270,510
($20,320)
84,828 335,018
76,348 346,858
8,480 (11,840)
Disbursements Personnel Buildings & Grounds Capital Improvements Office Operations Stewardship Mission Support Christian Education Nurture Worship Discipleship Total Disbursements Total of Receipts over Disbursements 198,431 40,296 0 10,507 14,801 22,563 36,585 9,855 11,355 5,332 $349,725 193,618 55,455 0 10,500 13,260 21,775 26,200 3,400 10,400 12,250 $346,858 (4,813) 15,159 0 (7) (1,541) (788) (10,385) (6,455) (955) 6,918 (2,867)
(14,707)
(14,707)
Fund Balance
($36,489) 23,326 (13,163)
FLASHBACK: Church Minutes (The following is taken from hand written copy, original spelling and grammar.) This month Flashback is taken from the book of minutes from the Irvine Bible Class. In the beginning of the book is a list of the class Presidents from 1915 to 1957. Most of those names were familiar to me from my childhood. Butler Pa. Jan. 8, 1929 The annual Father and Son banquet of the Irvine Bible Class was held Tuesday evening Jany. 8th in the basement of the church. The dining room was well filled with men and boys. Rev. Gamble returned thanks. An excellent dinner was served by Don Ferguson and his aides of the Commisssaary Committee. The coffee was donated by Mr. Tebay. The pickles were the gift of Mr. Ferguson and Mr. Black. After our appetites had been appeased R.C. Wiggins, chairman of the Entertainment and Publicity committee acting as Master of ceremonies, introduced Junior Hinerman and Ned Dimmick, who sang three songs accompanied by Mr. Weigle. These numbers were enthusiasticly received by all present. Several readings by Mrs. A.J. Stone were thoroughly enjoyed. The welcome was given by Dr. Gamble. Several songs were sung under the leadership of J.M. Byers, accompanied by Abel Fisher. The main address was given by Dr. McCoy Franklin, president of the Crossnore School of Crossnore, N.C. The speaker held the interest of Dads and Sons alike as he told of the hardships, lack of education, and poverty among the mountaineers of the South. He also told of the progress being made by the Crossnore School, which is largely financed through the sale of second hand clothing. A collection was taken and the entire amount $55.00 plus the $25.00 promised from the treasury, making a total of $80.00 was presented to Dr. Franklin to aid in his important work. Brief talks were given by Fred Stover and W.G. Bradford. After repeating the Mispah Benediction we adjourned J.G. Stewart Secy.
~ by Nancy Slezak
KIDS CLUB
Kids Club begins again on Wednesday, February 1st for 5:307:00 P.M. Volunteer staff assignments are the same as they were during the fall session. Staff should report by 5:15 P.M. on February 1st. Kids who attended Kids Club in the fall DO NOT need to re-register. New friends (ages 3grade 4) should preregister now by filling out a form posted on the Kids Club bulletin board near the choir loft, or by coming early the first day. A sign-up sheet is also posted for those who can donate food and drinks. Invite kids you know to be part of a fun way to learn about the love of Christ in their lives. If youd like to help in any way, contact Kathy Sawyer. Thank you for supporting this dynamic childrens ministry!
THE TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS (for those who were curious at Christmastime) Gift A partridge in a pear tree Two turtle doves Three French hens Four calling [sic] birds Five gold rings Six geese a-laying Seven swans a-swimming Eight maids a-milking Nine ladies dancing Ten lords a-leaping Eleven pipers piping Twelve drummers drumming Interpretation Jesus The Old and New Testaments Faith, Hope and Charity The four Gospels The Torah or Pentateuch, the first five books of the Old Testament The six days of Creation Seven gifts of the Holy Spirit The eight Beatitudes Nine fruits of the Holy Spirit The Ten Commandments The eleven faithful Apostles The twelve points of the Apostles' Creed
Coming UpTheological Open House. We discuss thought-provoking topics. Your opinions are hardly welcome. All singles are invited to join us Friday at 7 p.m. for the annual Christmas Sing-alone." Remember in prayer the many who are sick of our church and the community. The rosebud on the altar this morning is to announce the birth of David Alan Belzer, the sin of Rev. and Mrs. Julius Belzer. This afternoon there will be a meeting in the south and north ends of the church. Children will be baptized at both ends. Thursday at 5:00 p.m. there will be a meeting of the Little Mothers Club. All wishing to become little mothers, please see the minister in his study. This being Easter Sunday, we will ask Mrs. Lewis to come forward and lay an egg on the altar. Next Sunday, a special collection will be taken to defray the cost of the new carpet. All those wishing to do something on the new carpet will come forward and get a piece of paper. At the evening service tonight, the sermon topic will be "What Is Hell?" come early and listen to our choir practice. Our youth basketball team is back in action Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. in the recreation hall. Come out and watch us kill Christ the King. Miss Charlene Mason sang, "I will not pass this way again," giving obvious pleasure to the congregation. The sermon this morning: "Jesus Walks on the Water." The sermon tonight: "Searching for Jesus." Next Thursday there will be tryouts for the choir. They need all the help they can get. Barbara remains in the hospital and needs blood donors for more transfusions. She is also having trouble sleeping and requests tapes of Pastor Jack's sermons.
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Ladies Team
Dennis Jack
Karen Shultz Chad Provident Keith Swank Judy Birch Sharon Montag Susan Catanzarito Jim Kamerer Barbara Kamerer
Gary Anderson Steve Arn Jack Barkley Pat Brennen Tom Graham Louise Evans Mark Huba Lorma Hill
Carol Gadsby
Sami Roth
No Coffee Hour
FEB 12
Junior Team
Kian Campbell
FEB 19
Anne McCaw
Jim Kamerer
Tiffany Carlson
FEB 26
Audrey Nossokoff
Lois Minich
Aiden Wach
Barb Bishop
COMMUNION TEAM Team B NEWSLETTER TEAM in February (for March) Team B (Willing Workers) VAN DRIVER for February ~ JIM KAMERER 724-283-2248 COFFEE HOUR VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Can you help? Volunteers are needed to host the Sunday morning coffee hour. There are many available openings for the coming months. A light snack is all that needs to be provided. If you are willing to host, please sign your name on the coffee hour sign-up sheet on the Deacons table.
PULPIT FLOWERS
FEBRUARY 5 Donated by Robert and Jane Kennedy in memory of their mothersGarlo S. Kennedy and Myrtle J. Morris FEBRUARY 12 Donated in memory of our parents, Ada M. and Robert V. Scott, by their children FEBRUARY 19 Donated by Patti Donaldson in memory of Alberta Moser Cooper and Mildred Halasy FEBRUARY 26 Donated in honor of the Hill Church Chancel Choir by Bob and Peg McGuirk
Sun
9:30am - Hill Quilters 6:30-8:30pm - J.S. 78 7-9pm - Girl Scouts Communion 8am - Women @ Panera Bread 5pm - Joybells 5:30pm-Kids Club 5:30pm-Jubilation Ringers 6:30pm-Inst. Ens. 7-8:15pm-Delve 912
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
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6:30pm - Memorial Handbells NO Choir
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11am - AA Meeting 5pm - Praise Team Rehearsal 6pm - Worship With a Difference
Groundhog Day 9:30am - Willing Workers 3:30pm - New Haven Service 6:30pm - Memorial Handbells 7:30pm - Chancel Choir
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11am - AA Meeting 5pm - Praise Team Rehearsal 6pm - Worship With a Difference
Communion
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9:15am - Adult Sunday School 9:15am - JAM Sessions 9:30am - 30 Minutes! 10:30am - Worship 11:35pm - Congregation Meeting 12:15pm - HYC 12:15pm - Womens Book Club (Suzannes..) 7pm - Deacon's Meeting Valentines Day 9:30am - Women's Bible Study
7:30am-Stew. Mtg. @ Eat n Park 8am - Women @ Panera Bread 5pm - Joybells 5pm - Community Dinner at St. Andrews 5:30pm-Kids Club 5:30pm-Jubilation Ringers 6:30pm-Inst. Ens. 7-8:15pm-Delve 912
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11:30am - Centennial Committee 12:00pm - Mens Lunch 9:30am - Women's Bible Study 11:05am - PW CT Mtg. 6:45pm - Session Meeting 8am - Women @ Panera Bread 5pm - Joybells 5:30pm-Kids Club 5:30pm-Jubilation Ringers 6:30pm-Inst. Ens. 7-8:15pm-Delve 912 Ash Wednesday
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9:30am - Willing Workers 6:30pm - Memorial Handbells 7:30pm - Chancel Choir
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6:30-8:30pm - J.S. 78 7-9pm - Girl Scouts
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11am - AA Meeting 5pm - Praise Team Rehearsal 6pm - Worship With a Difference
9:15am - Adult Sunday School 9:15am - JAM Sessions 9:30am - 30 Minutes! 10:30am - Worship 11:35pm - HYC Fundraiser Luncheon
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9:15am - Adult Sun. Sch. 9:15am - JAM Sessions 9:30am - 30 Minutes! 10:30am - Worship 11:30am - Coffee Hour 12:15pm - HYC 3pm - W. Workers @New Haven 6:30-8pm - Club 56
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9:30am - Women's Bible Study 1pm - Betsy McCormick Circle 7pm - Lupus Support
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8am - Women @ Panera Bread 5pm - Joybells 5:30pm-Kids Club 5:30pm-Jubilation Ringers 6:30pm-Inst. Ens. 7:30pm - Ash Wednesday Service (St. Andrews)
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6:30pm - Memorial Handbells 7:30pm - Chancel Choir 7-8:15pm-Delve 912
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11am - AA @ Hill UP 5pm - Praise Team Rehearsal 6pm - Worship With A Difference Kids Club Saturday
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9:15am - Adult Sunday School 9:15am - JAM Sessions 9:30am - 30 Minutes! 10:30am - Worship 11:30am - Coffee Hour
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12pm - Men's Lunch @ Fellowship Hall
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9:30am - Women's Bible Study
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8am - Women @ Panera Bread 5pm - Joybells 5:30pm-Kids Club 5:30pm-Jubilation Ringers NO Inst. Ens. 7-8:15pm-Delve 912
February 2012