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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

6:00 P.M.SATURDAY@HILL WORSHIP WITH A DIFFERENCE

Come and Join Us!

SEE COMPLETE WEEKLY SCHEDULE ON THE OTHER SIDE VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.HILLUP.ORG FOR THE CHURCH CALENDER AND OTHER NEWS

WORSHIP SCHEDULE
SPECIAL SERVICES & SATURDAY EVENING WORSHIP SERVICES 6:007:00 P.M. SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP SERVICES 10:3011:30 A.M.

APRIL 1, 2012 THURSDAY, APRIL 5, 2012

Maundy Thursday7:30 P.M. Lords Supper by Intinction with the Instrumental Ensemble & Chancel Choir Singing Palm Sunday Lords SupperTraditional

Meditation: Given and Poured Out for You Rev. Clark Sawyer Scripture: Psalm 50: 4-10 Luke 22: 1-22 FRIDAY, APRIL 6, 2012
Good Friday 12:00 - 1:00 P.M.

Sermon: A Different Messiah Rev. Clark Sawyer Scripture: Zechariah 9: 9-10; Mark 11: 1-11

APRIL 8, 2012
Easter Festival 9:15-10:15 A.M.Easter Breakfast Easter Brass, JAM Chimers and Chancel Choir

St. Andrews Presbyterian Church Community Presbyterian Worship

with

Preaching, Scripture, Prayer & Music APRIL 7, 2012

The Great Vigil of Easter Lords Supper by Intinction

Sermon: Why Do You Seek the Living Among the Dead? Rev. Clark Sawyer Scripture: Isaiah 25: 6-9; Luke 24: 1-12 APRIL 14, 2012 Guest Preacher APRIL 21, 2012 Guest Preacher

Sermon: Why Do You Seek the Living Among the Dead? Rev. Clark Sawyer Scripture: Isaiah 25: 6-9; Luke 24: 1-12 APRIL 15, 2012
2nd Sunday of Easter

Sermon: Unless I See, I Will Not Believe Rev. Clark Sawyer Scripture: Psalm 133; John 20: 19-31 APRIL 22, 2012
3rd Sunday of Easter

Sermon: Clothed With Power From On High Rev. Clark Sawyer Scripture: Psalm 4; Luke 24: 36-49 APRIL 29, 2012
4th Sunday of Easter

APRIL 28, 2012 Sermon: I Am the Good Shepherd Rev. Clark Sawyer Scripture: Psalm 23; John 10: 7-18

Sermon: I Am the Good Shepherd Rev. Clark Sawyer Scripture: Psalm 23; John 10: 7-18

April 2012
FROM THE PASTORS DESK
Dear Brothers and Sisters, Members and Friends of the Hill United Presbyterian Church: The heart of the good news of the Christian faith is that Great-Getting-Up Day when Jesus rose from death! Death could not overcome nor overwhelm Jesus; instead, life in Jesus overcame and overwhelmed death and the grave! That is what we call eternal life based on the resurrection faith through our Savior and Lord Jesus Christ. St. Paul put it this way in I Corinthians 15: Now if Christ is preached as raised from the dead, how can some of you say that there is no resurrection of the dead?... If Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is in vain and your faith is in vain...But in fact Christ has been raised from the dead...For as in Adam all die, so also in Christ shall all be made alive Christ the first fruits, then at His coming, those who belong to Christ. Please join us for Holy Week and the GreatGetting-Up Day of Easter, the very heart of the faith through our Lord Jesus Christ! * * * * * * Please remember our Centennial Celebration Dinner on Saturday, May 5, 2012 at Tanglewood Center, with social hour beginning at 4:30 P.M. and the dinner at 6:00 P.M. On Sunday, May 6, 2012, our Centennial Service of Worship, followed by fellowship time, will take place. Yours in the Easter faith and for Living in His Presence: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow, Pastor Clark Rev. Clark Sawyer

WORSHIP ATTENDANCE IN FEBRUARY AND MARCH 2012

Saturday 2/04 2/11 2/18 2/25 3/03 3/10 3/17 17 08 20 90 12 30 08 Sunday 2/05 2/12 2/19 2/26 3/04 3/11 3/18 117 99 115 111 167 135 130

The Book of Psalms is often understood as a book of devotion to God. One of the main causes the Book focuses on is the worship of God. Psalm 148 calls on all created things to praise the Lord: all things in heaven; all animals, all plants and objects on earth; all people are summoned to join in the chorus of praise as well. See you at worship! Please invite and bring a friend! Please come and join us for Holy Week: Palm Sunday Worship Service on Palm Sunday, April 1st with the Chancel Choir singing. Maundy Thursday Service at 7:30 P.M. on April 4th with Lords Supper, Instrumental Ensemble and Chancel Choir singing. Good Friday Community Presbyterian Service at St. Andrews from 12:00 noon to 1:00 P.M. on April 6th. Great Vigil of Easter from 6:00 to 7:00 P.M. on April 7th with Lords Supper. Easter Fellowship Breakfast from 9:15 A.M. to 10:15 A.M. on April 8th. Easter Festival Service from 10:30 to 11:30 A.M. with the Chancel Choir and an Easter message on April 8th.

BIBLE READING FOR APRIL

Morning
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Judg. 13, 14, 15 Judg. 16, 17, 18 Judg. 19, 20, 21 Ruth 1, 2, 3, 4 I. Sa. 1, 2, 3 I. Sa. 4, 5, 6 I. Sa. 7, 8, 9 I. Sa. 10, 11, 12 I. Sa. 13, 14 I. Sa. 15, 16 I. Sa. 17, 18 I. Sa. 19, 20, 21 I. Sa. 22, 23, 24 I. Sa. 25, 26 I. Sa. 27, 28, 29 I. Sa. 30, 31 II. Sa. 1, 2 II. Sa. 3, 4, 5 II. Sa. 6, 7, 8 II. Sa. 9, 10, 11 II. Sa. 12, 13 II. Sa. 14, 15 II. Sa. 16, 17, 18 II. Sa. 19, 20 II. Sa. 21, 22 II. Sa. 23, 24 I. Ki. 1, 2 I. Ki. 3, 4, 5 I. Ki. 6, 7 I. Ki. 8, 9

Evening
Luke 6: 27-49 Luke 7: 1-30 Luke 7: 31-50 Luke 8: 1-25 Luke 8: 26-56 Luke 9: 1-17 Luke 9: 18-36 Luke 9: 37-62 Luke 10: 1-24 Luke 10: 25-42 Luke 11: 1-28 Luke 11: 29-54 Luke 12: 1-31 Luke 12: 32-59 Luke 13: 1-22 Luke 13: 23-35 Luke 14: 1-24 Luke 14: 25-35 Luke 15: 1-10 Luke 15: 11-32 Luke 16 Luke 17: 1-19 Luke 17: 20-37 Luke 18: 1-23 Luke 18: 24-43 Luke 19: 1-27 Luke 19: 28-48 Luke 20: 1-26 Luke 20: 27-47 Luke 21: 1-19

SESSION HIGHLIGHTS
MARCH 12, 2012 Motions from the Stewardship and Mission Report were approved: Motions: 1. To authorize by resolution that Lyn Goehring, Treasurer, Jack Barkley, Mark Huba, and/or Pat (Mary Patricia) Brennen, be authorized to provide PNC with instructions pertaining to the interest of Hill United Presbyterian Church in the Loyal B. Spang trust for Margaret Janicki and to sign on behalf of Hill Church any acknowledgements pertaining to said account. 2. To elect Terre Patterson, Jim Kamerer, and Betty Scarnato as the audit committee for the purpose of completing an audit of Hill Churchs 2011 financial records. 3. To provide a scholarship to Robin Schmeider, a member of HYC to attend an intensive vocal institute offered through the Westminster Choir College in Princeton, New Jersey on June 24-July 7, 2012. The amount of the scholarship will include $1,750 to cover the cost of tuition, music, room and board. Hill Church will fund this scholarship through its L.K. Cornelius Scholarship Fund. Additional funds to cover the cost of travel to and from the College and miscellaneous expenses associated with practice and performance will come through the Music Ministry Designated Fund at Kathy Sawyers discretion.

HELP THE ENVIRONMENT, SAVE THE CHURCH OFFICE MONEY AND POSTAGE, SAVE THE OFFICE VOLUNTEERS TIME, ETC... There are lots of reasons to sign up to receive your church newsletter via e-mail! If you would like to receive your newsletter via email, rather than receiving a printed version, please send a request via email to: newsletter.hillup@zoominternet.net. You will receive the monthly newsletter as an Adobe (.pdf) file. This newsletter will be exactly the same as the print version, but in full color. You can easily print it out at home, if you like.

Clark Sawyer, Moderator

EASTER BREAKFAST
All are invited to our annual Easter Breakfast at 9:15 am on Easter morning in the dining room. Reservation forms are available in your Sunday bulletin, or you can reserve by calling the Church office. A sign-up sheet is on the Deacons table to with the Easter Breakfast. Volunteers needed to set-up, clean-up, and work in kitchen. Also, donations of food, milk orange juice are needed. help are the and

BEAVER-BUTLER PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN SPRING GATHERING The Annual Gathering of the Beaver-Butler Presbyterian Women will be held at M eri dia n P r esb yt e ria n Church on Saturday, April 21. Registration begins at 9:30 A.M. and the meeting will conclude by 2:30 P.M. New officers will be installed that day, and both the morning and afternoon speakers will be interesting. Please call Marian Bell at 724-285-3423 by April 15th if you would like to attend.

NOMINATING COMMITTEE
This is the time of the year when the Nominating Committee solicits your help in nominating people for Church Officers as Elders, Deacons, and Nominating Committee members. If you have someone in mind, please list their name on the Nomination Insert included with your Church bulletin in April, and return it to the Church office.

Hill U.P. Church Members and Staff Thank you for all the thoughts and prayers for my recovery after my foot surgery! Thank you for the card signed by everyone! God Bless! Sharon Montag

SPRING FLOWER SHOW AT PHIPPS CONSERVATORY

Were all anxious to see spring flowers, and the Deacons are supplying that opportunity! They are offering a trip to the Phipps Conservatory in Pittsburgh to view the Spring Flower Show. On Tuesday, April 10, at 11:30 a.m., they will provide lunch at the church, then will leave at 12:30 for Pittsburgh. Tickets are subsidized by the Deacons, so your cost will be $6.00, $5.00 for seniors. Transportation will be provided. Reservations due by April 3rd.

Yes, I would like to go to the Phipps Conservatory Spring Flower show on Tuesday, April 10th.

NAME _________________________________
(Please print)

Phone _________________

FINANCIAL SUMMARY
Receipts and Disbursements
Two Months Ended February 29, 2012 Variance Favorable (Unfavorable)

BAKING FOR MEALS ON WHEELS

As we have done in the past, we are asking the congregation to contribute baked goods for Meals on Wheels. Since April 1st is Palm Sunday and April 8th is Easter Sunday, baked goods will be collected Saturday, April 14 and Sunday, April 15. They can also be brought early Monday morning. The baked goods will be taken to Meals on Wheels on Monday morning, April 16th. Please mark your calendar, they are counting on US! Baked goods include cookies, gingerbreads, cup cakes, bundt cakes, fruit and pumpkin pies, quick breads, and angel food cakes. Do not use nuts or icing in or on any of the baked goods. Monetary donations will also be accepted. Checks should be made payable to Hill Church, memo to Meals on Wheels.

Actual Budget Receipts Envelope Offerings Other Offerings & Receipts Total Receipts $36,521 $34,652

$1,869

$9,061 $45,582

$21,332 $55,984

($12,271) ($10,402)

Disbursements Personnel Buildings & Grounds Capital Improvements Office Operations Stewardship Mission Support Christian Education Nurture Worship Discipleship Total Disbursements Total of Receipts over Disbursements $33,686 $6,510 -0$1,298 $1,045 $1,547 $721 $256 $2,710 $281 $48,054 $33,873 $6,638 -0$1,708 $2,068 $3,455 $3,675 $967 $1,717 $1,883 $55,984 $187 $128 -0$410 $1,023 $1,908 $2,954 $711 ($993) $1,602 $7,930

($2,472)

$0

($2,472)

Fund Balance
Unrestricted (Deficit) Designated Total General Fund ($42,335) $26,699 ($15,636)

CONGRATULATONS!
Congratulations to Laurel Wain and Robin Schmeider, both 5 year members of the Hill Youth Chorale. Both were recently selected to be part of the All State Chorus at the PMEA convention on April 21, 2012.

THE HILL UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION GALA

The Hill Church will hold its 100th Anniversary Gala at Tanglewood on May 5th, 2012. There will be a social hour at 4:30 P.M. and the buffet dinner will be at 6:00 P.M., followed by a time to reminisce about the churchs first 100 years. There will also be displays of church photos and memorabilia, and a video program featuring interviews with elder church members. Make sure to make your reservation, along with payment of $15.00 per person, before the April 20th deadline! You can use the form below, or use a form inserted in your church bulletin on any Sunday in April (before the 20th).

WELCOME SPRING!
HYC RUMMAGE SALE IN THE FELLOWSHIP HALL The Hill Youth Chorale will be Holding a Tag Sale in the Fellowship Hall on Saturday, April 28 from 8am-2pm. Come and see if you can find any treasures to take home, and bring your friends and family! Seeking donations in good condition from church members to be brought to the church on Thursday, April 26th or Friday the 27th.

R E S E RVAT I O N F O R M 1 0 0 T H A N N I V E R S A RY G A L A S AT U R D AY, M AY 5 , 2 0 1 2
I / We will attend the 100th Anniversary Gala at Tanglewood: Name (s) _____________________________________________________ #Attending_______ X $15.00 = $___________

Make checks to : Hill UP Church (Gala Dinner in the memo line) DEADLINE for RESERVATIONS: Friday, April 20

VACATION CHRISTIAN CAMPS AT HILL ARE FILLING UP FAST!

Summer 2012 camps include MAD camp, two Sports / Field trip camps at Armco Park, Movies and More, M.A.P. nights, and the Power Chord Academy. Youth camps are the Mission Trip to Charleston, WV and a canoeing trip to Foxburg, PA. Make sure that you sign up for our churchwide trip to Kennywood on Friday, July 13. We will take a bus and leave Hill Church at 9:30am and return at 9:30pm. This is a great time to have fun and fellowship with your church family. All children under age 16 must sign up with a specific adult who will be responsible for them the entire time in the park. Fee $30 covers all-day ticket and bus (Both adults & children). As always, adult volunteers are needed and help is always appreciated with these summer groups. Contact Kathy if you are able to help.

ONE GREAT HOUR OF SHARING Offering will be received during the Lenten season
More than sixty years ago, in response to the devastation of World War II, a Saturday evening nationwide broadcast asked Americans to give generously the next morning in their churches. A remarkable variety of national leaders and celebrities gave their efforts to the broadcast. More than seventy-five thousand churches responded. So was born The One Great Hour of Sharing. Today, our Presbyterian Church USA uses its offering gifts roughly divided into thirds. Each of these three programsSelf-development of People, Presbyterian Disaster Assistance and the Presbyterian Hunger programreceives 32% of the offering; the remaining 4% goes to the Presbyterian Hunger Program for its work on homelessness and affordable housing. The Presbyterian Church USA offering has received eight to eleven million dollars a year for at least the past twenty years. Our goal at Hill Church this year is $2,100.00. Please pray about whether God wants you to give to this offering. If you are led to give, please give generously. Envelopes will be in the bulletins at our worship services into the celebration of Holy Week and Easter. Blessings to you!

HOAGIES FOR SALE UNTIL APRIL 15th FOR APRIL 21st DELIVERY
The Hill Youth Chorale is selling hoagies to raise money for their trip to New York City in June. Order forms for hoagies will be inserted in the Church bulletins, or you may order from any Hill Youth Chorale member. Orders are due by April 15th. Hoagies are $6.00 each and will be delivered to your home on Saturday, April 21st around lunch time.

FLASHBACK: Church Minutes (The following is taken from hand written copy, original spelling and grammar.) This month Flashback is taken from a 1937 congregational Meeting. Butler, Pa. April 21, 1937 The annual congregational meeting was held this evening in the Irvine Class room after the regular prayer service. Opening prayer by Dr. Gamble. The meeting was called to order by Dr. Gamble with E.H. Oesterling acting as secretary. On motion Mrs. A.M. Douthett and Mrs. J.G. McMarlin were elected as Deaconesses for a term of 3 years. Before retiring, Dr. Gamble conducted the meeting until a chairman was selected. On motion Arthur O. Black was selected to act as chairman and D. L. Murtland was elected to act as secretary. The minutes of the meeting held April 15, 1936 were read and approved. The chairman then called for reports from the various organizations for the past year. The following reports were given. Mr. E.H. Oesterling reported for Session as follows: Balance on hands Apr. 1, 1936 $31.41 Received during the year 60.97 Total 92.38 Disbursement 68.06 Balance on hands Apr. 1, 1937 24.32 Members reported Apr. 1, 1936 730 New members during year 42 772 Removed by death (4) 32 Removed by dismissal (32) ___ Membership as of Apr. 1, 1937 740 Infants Baptized 16 Adults Baptized 3 19 Blanch McChesney reported for the Womans Missionary Society as follows: Bal. on hands Apr. 1, 1936 $ 7.80 Recd. during year 776.47 Total 784.27 Disbursements during year 760.70 Bal. on hands Apr. 1, 1937 23.57 Charles Sherwin reported for the every member canvas as follows: Amount pledged for year $12,214.25 Outstanding cards not yet returned, based on their payments last year. 834.00 Total $13,048.35 7

Mrs. Audry Stoughton reported for the Junior Missionary Society as follows: Amount recd. during year $ 94.12 Disbursements 94.01 Bal. .11 Miss McKee reported for the Jean Black Circle as follows: Recd during year $ 433.25 Disbursements during year 427.05 Balance April 1, 1937 6.20 W.H. Kammerer church treasurer gave the following report: Receipts from all sources for the church year $13,583.53 Disbursements during year 13,506.54 Bal. on hands Apr. 1, 37 76.99 Bible school receipts during year $1518.10 Disbursements 1489.19 Bal. on hands April 1, 37 $ 28.91 On motion all the foregoing reports were accepted and ordered recorded in the minutes. C.N. Watson reporting for the trustees informed the congregation that $1300.00 was being paid on the church indebtiness reducing same to $3700.00 Mr. Watson also said he would loke some suggestions as to how to make the annual meeting more interesting, so that more of our members would attend. On motion John R. Pollock, who was selected to act as trustee until the Congregational Meeting was elected to serve three years. This vacancy on account of the resignation of Mr. Findley Bartley. On motion regularly moved and seconded J.J. MacKinney, C.M. Watson and B.R. Williams were elected to succeed themselves as trustee for a term of 3 years. On motion by R.J. Ferguson seconded by Albert Weihe the salary of our pastor Dr. Gamble was placed at $4500.00, which was an increase of $500.00. Mrs. J.I. Sutherland was highly complimented on her history of the church, which was given at the Special Meeting held April 7, 1937, in connection with the 25th anniversary celebration. Many of the members expressed a desire to have a copy of the history. On motion it was decided to plant an anniversary evergreen tree on the church lawn. Dr. Gamble having returned to the meeting gave a very interesting talk, and thanked the congregation for the co-operation. Dr. Gamble was complimented on the good work he is doing in the church and the community by various members. The meeting was closed by prayer by Mr. Oesterling Arthur O. Black, Chairman, D.L. Murtland Secretary

GHANA MISSION TASK FORCE NEWS The task force is pleased to present another letter from one of our grateful Ghanaian students. I am Benedicta Elinam Agbokey, a 19 year old final year student of Ebenezer Senior High in Accra, Ghana. I am one of your beneficiaries who is currently enjoying from the scholarships you and your team granted all the females who are in the senior high school and are members of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church in Ghana. I am a General Art student whose electives are Government, Christian Religious Studies, French and Literature. I am currently preparing for my final examination (West Africa Secondary School Certificate Examination) which will pave a way for me to enter and further my education in the University. I have already written the private WASSCE in which I performed pretty good. In it I had English-B, Social Studies-B, Government -B, Christian Religious Studies-B, Literature-B, French-C, Science-C and Mathematics-D. My aim is to become a journalist in the future that is why I have decided to seek admission from the Ghana Institute of Journalism (GIJ) after I get the required grades. My exams will actually commence on the 29th of March and end on the 8th of May this year. I will therefore like to use this opportunity to thank you and all those who helped you in making this scholarship project a success. I say God richly bless and honour you. May His goodness and favour never depart from you. I will also like to know if the scholarship also takes care of our University education. I will be very glad if the answer is positive because most of us are wondering where we will get assistance from to further our education to the point where we will be able to fit into the field of work as well as meet the challenging demands of work after we graduate from senior high. Moreover, the university forms are already out and for me personally I do not know where to get financial assistance to purchase the forms because I live with my mother who is singlehandedly trying so much to see myself and my elder sister through school. I therefore wish to plead and ask if I can be granted any financial assistance to purchase the university forms. The GIJ forms actually costs GH85(Eighty-five cedis) but I will like to buy another form from the University of Cape Coast in the Central Region of Ghana which costs the same as that of GIJ. Therefore I will need estimatedly GH170 (One Hundred and seventy cedis) for both forms. I hope my request will fall on kind hearts. Once again, I say thank you for all the goodness you have shown my colleagues and I and it is our prayer that the good Lord will touch your heart so that we the less privileged ones will receive more of your goodness and favour. Thank You. Benedicta Agbokey from E.P Church, Odorkor Official Town.(Accra-Ghana) ****************************************************************************** Our task force continues to request your continuing prayers for our Christian friends in the Bubiashie District churches. The Ghana Mission Task Force

GRADUATION RECOGNITION
As we move toward the time of Graduation Ceremonies, if there is a member of your family graduating from High School, College, PostGraduate Studies, VocationalTechnical or any other program, please tell the Church Office the name of the person and from where they are graduating. Please have this information to us by May 15, 2012. Graduation recognition for high school students will take place on Sunday, June 3, 2012 during worship.

HILL YOUTH CHORALE AUDITIONS

Auditions for the Hill Youth Chorale will be held April 15th and April 29th at 12:15 P.M (potential members need only come one of these dates). HYC members are youth from entering 7th grade to college age. For more information, please contact Kathy Sawyer.

KIDS CORNER EASTER COOKIES

You will need: 1c. whole pecans or walnuts 3 egg whites 1c. sugar 1. Preheat oven to 300 2. Place pecans in zipper baggie and let children beat them with the wooden spoon to break into small pieces. Explain that after Jesus was arrested, the Roman soldiers beat him. Read John 19:1-3. 3. Let each child smell the vinegar. Put 1 tsp. vinegar into mixing bowl. Explain that when Jesus was thirsty on the cross he was given vinegar to drink. Read John 19:28-30. 4. Add egg whites to vinegar. Eggs represent life. Explain that Jesus gave His life to give us life. Read John 10:10-11. 5. Sprinkle a little salt into each child's hand. Let them taste it and brush the rest into the bowl. Explain that this represents the salty tears shed by Jesus' followers, and the bitterness of our own sin. Read Luke 23:27. 6. So far the ingredients are not very appetizing. Add 1c. sugar. Explain that the sweetest part of the story is that Jesus died because He loves us. He wants us to know and belong to Him. Read Ps. 34:8 and John 3:16. 7. Beat with a mixer on high speed for 12 to 15 minutes until stiff peaks are formed. Explain that the color white represents the purity in God's eyes of those whose sins have been cleansed by Jesus. Read Isaiah. 1:18 and John 3:1-3. 8. Fold in broken nuts. Drop by teaspoons onto wax paper covered cookie sheet. Explain that each mound represents the rocky tomb where Jesus' body was laid. Read Matt. 27:57-60. 9. Put the cookie sheet in the oven, close the door and turn the oven OFF. Give each child a piece of tape and seal the oven door. Explain that Jesus' tomb was sealed. Read Matt.27:65-66. 10. GO TO BED! Explain that they may feel sad to leave the cookies in the oven overnight. Jesus' followers were in despair when the tomb was sealed. Read John 16:20 and 22. 11. On Easter morning, open the oven and give everyone a cookie. Notice the cracked surface and take a bite. The cookies are hollow! On the first Easter Jesus' followers were amazed to find the tomb open and empty. 1 tsp. vinegar a pinch salt tape zipper baggie wooden spoon Bible

VOLUNTEERS for APRIL 2012 SUNDAY

USHER TEAM GREETERS BEFORE GREETERS AFTER (DEACONS) COUNTING ELDERS NURSERY ACOLYTE COFFEE HOUR

APR 1

Ladies Team

Dennis Jack

APR 8

Bob Scotts Team

Lorma & Geoff Hill

APR 15

Junior Team

Anne McCaw

Sharon Montag Terre Patterson Terre Patterson Pat McCafferty Jim Kamerer Morgan Miller Barb Kamerer Cheryl Milanovich Karen Shultz Chad Provident

Steve Arn Gary Anderson Jack Barkley Pat Brennen Bill Ellis Louise Evans Tom Graham Kathy Ruffel Mark Huba Marcia McCaw

Carol Gadsby

Simon Brown

Lorma Hill

Volunteer Needed

Elizabeth Graham

None

Jim Kamerer

Jesse Kretzer

DeaconsMorgan Miller Joan Gregg and Marilyn Johnston Deacons 5th Sunday

APR 22

Don Lanes Team Combined Teams

Audrey Nossokoff

Lois Minich

Angela Hilliard

APR 29

Shirley Winship

Louise Evans

Sami Roth

COMMUNION TEAM Team A NEWSLETTER TEAM in April (for May) Team A (The Hoover Family) VAN DRIVER for April ~ KEITH SWANK 724-282-6546 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
APRIL 1 Donated in memory of LeRoy Daubenspeck by Linda Smialowski APRIL 8 Donated in memory of Wilbur Dumbaugh by Tommy Walters APRIL 15 Donated in memory of Ruth Brookhart by Helen Knauer and family APRIL 22 Donated by Jane Weichey APRIL 29 Donated in memory of loved ones by Mr. and Mrs. John Mager

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9:30am - Womens Bible Study 5pm - Joybells 5:30pm-Jubilation Ringers 6:30pm-Inst. Ens. 7pm - Deacon's Meeting 7:30pm - Maundy Thursday Service With Communion 8am - Women @ Panera Bread 9:30am - Willing Workers 3:30pm - New Haven Service Communion 10:30am - Worship 11:30am - Coffee Hour 12:15pm - HYC 12:15pm - Womens Book Club (One for the Money, etc.) 6:30pm - Club 56 5:00-7pm - Youth Intervention Project

12:00pmGood Friday Service @ St. Andrews

11am - AA Meeting

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5pm - Praise Team Rehearsal 6pm - Worship With a Difference/Communion

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8am - Women @ Panera Bread 9:30am - Women's Bible Study 9:15am - Easter Breakfast 10:30am - Worship 5:00-7pm - Youth Intervention Project 7:30pm - Administration Meeting 5pm - Community Dinner at St. Andrews 5pm - Joybells 5:30pm-Jubilation Ringers 6:30pm-Inst. Ens. 6:30pm - Memorial Handbells

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Baking for Meals on Wheels

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11am - AA Meeting 5pm - Praise Team Rehearsal 6pm - Worship With a Difference

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9:30am - Women's Bible Study 3pm - W. Workers @New Haven 1pm - Betsy McCormick Circle 7pm - Lupus Support 6:45pm - Session Meeting Primary Election Day 9:15am - Adult Sun. Sch. 9:15am - JAM Sessions 9:30am - 30 Minutes! 10:30am - Worship 11:30am - Coffee Hour 12:15pm - HYC (auditions for new members)

Baking for Meals on Wheels

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9am - HYC Hoagie Making 11am - AA Meeting 5pm - Praise Team Rehearsal 6pm - Worship With a Difference 8:00am-2pm:

5pm - Joybells 5:30pm-Jubilation Ringers 6:30pm-Inst. Ens.

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9:15am - Adult Sun. Sch. 9:15am - JAM Sessions 9:30am - 30 Minutes! 10:30am - Worship 11:30am - Coffee Hour

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1pm - M. L. Boyer Circle 5pm - Joybells 5:30pm-Jubilation Ringers 6:30pm-Inst. Ens.

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7:30pm - Chancel Choir

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Dining Room Closed / Rummage Sale Donations Accepted

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11am - AA @ Hill UP 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 11:30am - Coffee Hour 12:15pm - HYC Youth Trip to PGH

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