A Publication fromHewitt Presbyterian ChurchRices Landing, PA 15357

Contents“From the Pastor’s Desk”By Reverend Rach

Congregational NewsBuilding & Grounds Update

Congreational News Cont’dUpcoming Events

Agape Women’s UpdateChristian Education

March 2014 Calendar

Mission & Evangelism

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“So if anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation: everything old has passed away; see, everything has become new!” - 2 Corinthians 5:17

March 2014

From the Pastor’s Desk

Reverend Geoff Rach145 Carmichaels St.Rices Landing, PA 15357(724) 501-2142 (home)(412) 400-4990 (cell)hewittpastor@windstream.net

Who’s ready for a restart to 2014 after this winter? It seems like we’ve spent the first two months of the New Year either cooped up inside trying to stay warm or outside moving snow. This winter has put many of us in survival mode preventing us from seeing anything beyond cold and snowy days. Maybe you’ve been looking for a fresh

start for some time in your life and for your family. Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, March 5th. It’s a spiritual New Year. It’s a time of renewal in our lives. We have several opportunities at Hewitt Church in this upcoming Lenten Season to help you grow in your relationship with the Living God. There is Sunday School for all ages, Bible studies and special times of worship and fellowship. Set a goal for yourself and your family of being in worship every Sunday morning during Lent. God desires to make us new people through faith in Jesus Christ. We are told in 2 Corinthians 5:17,

“So if anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation: everything old has passed away; see, everything has become new!”

May the Holy Spirit revive us and refresh us at Hewitt Church during this season of Lent.

Things to Remember:

Ash Wednesday – March 5We begin the season of Lent together on Ash Wednesday, March 5th. We will share a Meager Meal of soup and bread starting at 6:00 p.m. and begin worship at 7:00 p.m. Join us for this special time of worship and repentance complete with the imposition of ashes.

Daylight Savings Time Daylight Savings Time begins on Sunday, March 9th. Don’t forget to turn your clocks ahead one hour before bed on Saturday night.

First Sunday of Lent – March 9Sunday, March 9 is the First Sunday in Lent. We will celebrate the Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper during worship.

Committee meetings will also take place on March 9. The Building & Grounds, Christian Education, Mission & Evangelism and Worship Committees will all meet after worship.

A Lenten Bible Study will begin at the manse on Sunday, March 9. There is more information later in this newsletter.

Sympathy ExtendedSympathy is extended to the family of Marie Leichliter-Krause on the death of Marie’s father, Norman Leichliter. Mr. Leichliter passed away on February 17, 2014.

Looking AheadTurkey Dinner – Saturday, April 5The Hewitt Church women will be having their annual turkey dinner on Saturday, April 5 from 4-7 p.m. Mark your calendars and anticipate a phone call asking for help. There will be more details to come.

Palm Sunday – April 13Holy Week begins on Palm Sunday April 13. The Choir will be having their Easter Cantata followed by a reception.

If anyone has any good news to share with their church family in our Hewitt Happenings please let the Church Office know and we will be glad to get it in the Newsletter.

March Birthdays 1 Geoff Rach 3 Christian Wilson 8 Austin Clark, Virginia Wainwright22 Adam Brewer23 Mike Brewer, Mona English24 Matthias Rach29 Evelyn Motzer30 Diana Jeffries

March Wedding Anniversaries2 Mr. & Mrs. Doug Wilson23 Rev. Dr. & Mrs. Don Wilson31 Mr. & Mrs. Bob English

To have your birthday or anniversary posted in the Newsletter please contact the church office.

Building & GroundsGarage Sale – June 7The Building & Grounds Committee would like to remind everyone to save their used items to donate to the Garage Sale on June 7.

Stained Glass Window Repair UpdateThank you to everyone who contributed to our Stained Glass Window Repair Fund. We are waiting for the repairs to begin on our Good Shepherd window.

Congregational News

Hewitt Church Dartball TeamThe Dartball team would like to thank all who baked and purchase items at our Bake Sale after church on Sunday, February 9. The following are the results of our games:

Week 17 vs. Crabapple Community Church Lost 5-3, Lost 1-0, Tied 3-3Week 18 Postponed till March 10 due to the weatherWeek 19 vs. Waynesburg Nazarene Won 5-3, Won 6-1, Won 10-1Week 20 at Crosspoint Assembly of God Lost 9-8, Won 10-3, Won 4-3Our current record is 28 wins-24 losses-5 ties.

Upcoming Games:Week 21 24-Feb-14 at Waynesburg MethodistWeek 22 3-Mar-14 vs. Pine Bank MethodistWeek 23 10-Mar-14 vs. WWJD Christian Center

Upcoming Events

Winter Jam 2014 (Christian Music’s Largest Annual Tour) •March21attheConsolEnergyCenter. •Opentoentirechurchfamily •PleasecontactCassie/AmybyMarch7if interested in attending •Costis$10/ticketatthedoor •Departurefromchurchispromptlyat4:30pm

Easter Egg Hunt and Pancake BreakfastApril 19 from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.Accepting donations of wrapped candy, plastic eggs, and loose changeLenten Bible StudyThere will be a new six week Bible Study beginning on Sunday, March 9. We will be studying “Eat With Joy: Redeeming God’s Gift of Food” by Rachel Marie Stone. Booksare$12.ThegroupwillmeetSundaysthroughLent from 5 to 7 p.m. at the manse. A light supper will be provided. Please let Geoff or Cara Rach know by Sunday, March 2nd if you are interested in joining.

Men’s BreakfastThe men of Hewitt Church are invited to breakfast on Saturday March 15 starting at 7:30 a.m. in Fellowship Hall. Please invite any other men that may be interested in this time of food and fellowship. If you have any questions please contact Rev. Rach.

World Mission Initiative ConferenceApril 4-5, 2014Pittsburgh Theological Seminary“Beyond the Stained Glass: The Church Sent into the World”Three keynote speakers: •JulieClawson •FahedAbuAkel •RichardPeace •Eighteenworkshopsonvariousmission emphases.

If interested, see Debbie Wilson or Rev. Rach for additional information

Congregational News

Women’s Bible StudyOn Monday, March 3 the Women’s Bible Study Group will resume at 9:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall (weather permitting). We will pick up with Lesson #9 of First Peter Study book. Anyone wishing to join us is welcome. Contact Ellen Pahanish for more information.

Agape 7The Women of Agape 7 will hold their monthly luncheon and meeting on Wednesday, March 19, 2014 at 12:30 p.m. in the Church Social Room. The hostesses for this meeting will be Mona English and Jane Gray. Devotions will be given by Evelyn Motzer. All women of the church are invited to attend.

Coffee Sales On the first Sunday of each month regular, decaf, some teas, hot chocolate and baking cocoa will be available for sale after worship. Proceeds from these sales benefit missions. Through Fair Trade, farmers support their families, stay on their land and care for the environment. Working in democratically-run co-operatives, small-scale farmers gain control of their own livelihoods and make strides together in organic agriculture and quality control. With the added income from Fair Trade, farmers invest in education and social services for their community. In the year 2012 individuals, schools and congregations across the U.S. purchased Equal Exchange coffee to the tune of 749,311 pounds that equals 29,972,440 cups which is equal to the entire

annual harvest of 360 family farms. Thank you for supporting farming families around the world.

Hewitt Cookbooks Still AvailableTheHewittCookbooksareavailablefor$13each.These make excellent wedding gifts, bridal shower gifts and even baby shower gifts not to mention birthdays and anniversaries. Please contact Debbie Wilson, 724-852-6417; Mona English 724-592-6929; or Evelyn Motzer 724-592-5918 if you are interested. They will also be available the first Sunday of the month during coffee sales.

Christian EducationSunday SchoolJoin us Sunday mornings before worship for Sunday School! We have classes for all age groups, child and adult. Sunday School takes place Sunday mornings from 9:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. Hope to see you there!

Children’s ChurchChildren’s Church takes place on Sunday mornings during the Church service. Children K through 3rd grade are invited to go downstairs after the children’s moment during the worship service.

NurseryNursery is available for children up to age 5 during Sunday School and worship on Sunday morning.

Chili Cook-off Thank YouThank you to all who contributed and participated in the 1st Annual Hewitt Men’s Chili Cook-off February 2. We had 8 entries with the winning entries being 1st Lynn Murral, 2nd Bill Ankrom, 3rd Dustin Teegarden. This was an enjoyable time for all, and we were able to raise$200tosupportCEandfutureevents.

Youth Group Lock-InThe Youth Group hosted a Lock-in on February 14th in the church social hall. There were 17 children and 8 adults that attended the event. There was a lot of food, many games, movies enjoyed, and very little sleep!

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Mission & Evangelism

One Great Hour of Sharing

FAITH ENDURES

“Hope does not disappoint us, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts.” - Romans 5:5

“After every storm, hardship and misfortune, a better day follows. By giving generously you can help rebuild strength and brighten lives - bringing promise to prayers of faith. God’s love is evidence that hope exists despite our immediate circumstance. One Great Hour of Sharing depends on YOU to help rebuild strength and brighten lives.”

“Did YOU know: •GiftstothePC(USA)OGHSaresharedbythePresbyterianDisasterAssistance,PresbyterianHunger Program and Self-Development of People programs. •OGHSstartedafterWWIIin1949withanecumenicalradioappealandover75,000churches participating. •Inrecentyears,Presbyterianshavegivenabout$7.5millionannually. •EightdenominationsandChurchWorldServiceparticipateinOGHS. •YOURgiftstoOGHSenabletheseprogramstoassistintheempowermentofothersastheymovepast emotional, physical and spiritual misfortune.”

Fish banks for use during Lent will be offered to families on Sunday, March 2. Last year our offering amountedto$636.05.Let’sconsideragoalof$700forthisyear.If30familiesatHewittgave$25toOGHS,ourofferingwouldamountto$750.$25overa7weekperiodamountsto$3.58perweek…lessthanaHappyMealatMcDonalds. Will you consider participating in this challenge? There will be bulletin inserts on some Sundays during Lent to give you an idea of where YOUR OGHS offering goes. The fish banks will be collected on Sunday, April 20 - Easter Sunday.

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Hewitt Presbyterian Church 1206 Crucible Road Rices Landing, PA 15357 Rev. Geoff Rach, Pastor Phone: 724-592-6111 Email: hewittpc@windstream.net

More information located on the February calendar

Sunday Worship Time10:30 a.m.

Inclement Weather NoticeIn the event of inclement weather please tune in to KDKA (1020AM/TV2/kdka.com)orWANB(1210AM/105.1FM)forinformationonSundaymorningworshiporotherchurchevent/meeting cancellations.

Coming UpAsh Wednesday – March 5We begin the season of Lent together on Ash Wednesday, March 5th. We will share a Meager Meal of soup and bread starting at 6:00 p.m. and begin worship at 7:00 p.m. Join us for this special time of worship and repentance complete with the imposition of ashes.

Daylight Savings Time Daylight Savings Time begins on Sunday, March 9th. Don’t forget to turn your clocks ahead one hour before bed on Saturday night.

March 2014

Coming Up