FRANKLIN PARK BAPTIST CHURCH

NOVEMBER, 2015 VOL. 14 ISSUE #11

When I think of November I naturally

think of Thanksgiving and giving thanks.

When we " give thanks " it's usually because

of the generosity of someone else. Recently, a

team of sociologists from Notre Dame

conducts a study of what it means to be

generous in America. Their results can be

found in the book The Paradox of Generosity :

Giving We Receive, Grasping We Lose.

Interestingly, they identified five possible

different practices of

" generous people." 1) Voluntary financial

giving; 2) the giving of time [volunteering];

3) Relational Generosity ( being generous

with one's attention and emotions;

4). neighborly generosity [ acts of kindness

towards those who live and work around you]

and 5) the personal impact of generosity.

They found that when a person expresses

generosity to others in any of these ways, that

their own sense of well-being [happiness,

bodily health, purpose of living, avoidance of

depression and personal sense of growth ]

benefits, too.

Their study helps us recognize that there

are many ways to be generous and that we

have been the recipients of others' generosity.

Let us " pay it forward " and experience the

blessings that accompany a giving spirit.

Pastor Paul Aiello

Address: 2470 Nicholson RD. Sewickley, PA 15143 View On Google Maps

Phone: 724-935-3950 Follow

Nov. 8 - Items for soldiers due

Wednesday – November 11

Kings Coupon Day

Sunday, November 22 –

Thanksgiving Lunch after worship

Tuesday – November 24 –

Community Thanksgiving Service at

Little Hill Church 7 p.m.

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From the family of Marcia Barnhart -“ We would

like to thank everyone for their love and support

during this difficult time and thru the last 5 years

as Mom's memory loss progressed. Mom loved

coming to church with Paul and I each week for the

past 10 years. She loved every one of you. We are

so blessed to have such wonderful friends here at

Franklin Park Baptist. With love Cindy, Judy, Donna and Family

.

On Saturday, October 24th Christy Nichols

organized her team called "Gramma's Bunch" and

walked in the Alzheimer Walk on the North Shore of

Pittsburgh. 17 family members and Christy's co-

worker walked the 2.5 mile course and raised over

$400 for a cure. It's was a beautiful morning for a

walk in memory of her Gramma, Marcia Barnhart,

who recently passed away after a battle with the

disease.

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NOVEMBER, 2015 VOL. 14 ISSUE #11

Morning Messages and Scriptures

Nov. 1 – “ Work It Out “

Philippians 2:12-18

Nov. 8 - “ On Knowing Christ “

Philippians 3:1-11

Nov. 15 – “What Occupies Your Mind ?”

Philippians 4 : 2 – 9

Nov. 22 - THANKSGIVING SUNDAY

“ What Have You Learned ?”

Philippians 4 : 10 - 20

* We will be having a food drive for the

Thanksgiving Holiday . Food will be given to

the Mt Nebo Food Bank. Please place your

donations in the box located in the back of the

Sanctuary before Sunday November 15th . If

you would rather give a monetary donation

that is fine . They appreciate everything that

we give them.

We will be providing gifts for the children at

Rankin Christian Center this year for

Christmas. Gift tags with a child’s

information on it will be displayed and gifts

should be wrapped and marked with the

child’s name.

More information and

dates the gifts are due

at the church will be

coming soon.

Special dates

• All Saints’ Day, November 1, 2015

• Daylight-Saving Time ends, November 1, 2015

• Veterans Day, November 11, 2015

• Christ the King Sunday, November 22, 2015

• Thanksgiving, November 26, 2015

• First Sunday of Advent, November 29, 2015

Do you wish you had help gathering up those

leaves in your yard ? Then please sign the sheet in

the sanctuary or call the church office

724.935.3950 or Ralph 412.719.9307 to get on the

list for assistance. The project is being taken on by

the Youth Group to help those who are in need.

World Vision Volunteer Day At least twice a year a group from our church goes

to the World Vision Warehouse to sort, fold and

pack boxes of clothes, shoes etc. for those who are

in need around the world. It’s a great day to get

together as a group and also help others.

Another date will be coming up !

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Jane Nagel

Wheelchair needed - the wheelchair we had

donated to us by Gladys Ford is in need of

replacement after it’s many years of service.

If you have access to one please contact the

church office or talk to Doug Frazier or Tom

Beatty.

CASH IN AT KINGS !

Kings Location : Wexford 910 and 79

Organization : Franklin Park Baptist Church

Date: Wednesday, November 11, 2015

Time: 6 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Present this coupon when paying your check and our

organization will receive 20% of your guest check

total.

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October 25 was Tricia Mack’s last

Sunday as our Music Director. A

reception was held in the gym to wish

her well and say thank you to her for her

contributions to our music program.

and anniversary 5 DOROTHY & ED CRESS 9 Shawn McKenna 10 Dale Nagel, Jr. ( his 60

th ! )

11 Jane Nagel ( her 91st

! ) 11 Cindy Merriman 12 Jenny English 17 Sally Cunningham 19 Mary Neely 21 Darlene Pilarski June Elder celebrated her 90

th birthday

on Sunday October 25, 2015. She was serenaded with “Happy Birthday “ by the congregation that morning.

THANK YOU for taking the time to

respond to the Pastor’s Search Survey. It

will be used by the committee as we

begin the search for a pastor that will fit

the needs of this church. Please keep the

Church Council in prayer as they

continue to do the tasks that are needed

during this transition period.

WE GATHER TOGETHER

Our church has a tradition of cooperating with and worshipping with other congregations in our

area. That tradition will continue as we’ve been invited to worship together with Rev. Tom Fodor

at the Little Hill Church this Thanksgiving. Also participating will be Rev. Nathan Beard from

Fairmont Church. We’ll celebrate and give thanks together on Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at

7:00 p.m. Plan now to be there as we lift our voices in praise for God’s rich blessings.

I'm grateful for ... In November 2014, many Facebook users accepted a gratitude challenge, posting what they were most

thankful for. An anonymous analysis of the posts revealed the top answers: friends (not surprisingly, for

a social-media site), family and health. State-by-state results garnered the most interest, though. Arizona

residents were most thankful for the rain, for example, while Hawaiians gave thanks for rainbows.

People in the Northeast were grateful for living near the beach, while those in the Bible belt expressed

gratitude for mercy, salvation and God’s Word. Top thankfulness topics in other states ranged from

YouTube and country music to “upbringing” and in-laws. What are you most thankful for, and why?

How has that answer changed throughout your life?

We will be decorating the sanctuary

and the church for Christmas the

Friday after Thanksgiving.

EVERYONE who enjoys this holiday

tradition is welcome to come out as

we join together to get ready for the

most beautiful holiday of the year.

Answered Prayer and Concerns October 30, 2015 ^ Marcia Barnhart, mother of Cindy Merriman, suddenly went home to her Lord and Savior on September 26, 2015.

Please remember Cindy and Paul Merriman, Scott, Marcy and Abby Hofstetter, Christy and Clay Nichols, Cindy’s sisters

Judy and Donna and their families. Marcia loved this church and always had a smile for everyone.

^ Dan and Dawn Irvin are dealing with the death of Dan’s grandfather, Bill Irvin. They are in need of our support and

prayers. Bill has been big part of Dan, Dawn and Bo’s lives. Their address: 1076 Silver Lane, McKees Rocks, PA.

15136.

^ Dave and Darlene Pilarski ask for prayer for a close friend of theirs. Dr. Louis Glasso had surgery to remove a brain

tumor and is undergoing radiation and chemotherapy.

^ Shirley Wright is continuing in rehab at Passavant Retirement Community, Zelienople - Tionesta Building Room 218.

^ Katelyn Frances, 14, great- granddaughter of Millie and John Flinchum, is experiencing health issues with her liver.

Please keep this family in prayer as Katelyn has gotten good results of tests and was able to go to her school dance.

^ Mary Eberhardt asks for prayer for her friend, Sharon McMorran in Georgia. She suffered a broken neck as a result of a

serious accident and underwent surgery.

^ Abby Trimbull, great-granddaughter of Ann Dobson, suffered an episode where she fell and had to have surgery to

repair her lip and face. She has recently been diagnosed with juvenile migraines.

* Those Who Have Lost Loved Ones : From Jason Dauer : October 16, 2015 Matthew Frieling lost his battle to a mental illness. He was a well-loved senior and Philosophy Major at Grove City College and lived 3 doors down from Jason and his roommate Caleb. Pray for Matt’s family and friends as they care for one another during this time. ^ Answered Prayer and Praise for : Denise Veselicky celebrated her 30th anniversary serving as Office Manager for the Pittsburgh Baptist Association (PBA ) and American Baptist Churches of Pennsylvania and Delaware (ABCOPAD). Denise began her work with the Pittsburgh Region in 1985 and serves with great proficiency, patience and enthusiasm. Thank you Denise ! * Continued Concern For: Marion Wolbert, Karen Ott, Marge Douglass, Eleanor and Bill Mooney, The Winn family, Bob

Waldron, John Cress, Sue Snyder, Jan Holman, Hannah Miller, Millie Hughey, Kaylin Murphy, Nathan Leckey, Jean

Downing, Peggy Woods, Kevin Kenny, Marilyn Sitts, Paul Jones, Bill Hicks, Fran Giles, Pat Douds, Mary Ann Shamod,

Christians around the world who are being persecuted.

* Those With Cancer: Scott Sarver, Bradley Michael, 4, Ann Farrell, Nancy Noughton, Matt O’Leary, Larry Bauer, [father

of June Elder’s grandson Doug], Wanda Woolsey, Robert Stinebiser, Robert Wently, Jean Ackerman, Lee Hanawalt, Abigail

Young, Betsy Bateman, Kathleen Moeller, Bill Yeater.

* Missionaries : Becky and Larry Stanton ( Hungary); Peter and Sarah McCurdy (Dominican Republic / Cuba); Carol

Sydnor (Nepal); Nora and Pieter Kalkman (Prague, Czech Republic}.

* In Service of Our Country : Major Doug Bauer, his wife Hope and family who are now in Guam for 2 years. 1st. LT. * Those In Assisted Living and Homebound :

George Green Cumberland Crossing Manor

9350 Babcock Boulevard Room 200

Pittsburgh, PA. 15237

Mrs. Shirley Wright Passavant Retirement Community

100 Burgess Drive Apt. 210

Zelienople, PA. 16063-1550

Telephone – 724-452- 3511

Janet Tehois Broadmore Senior Living

3275 Washington Pike Apt. 221

Bridgeville, PA. 15017 412-559-2813

Bill Harris Concordia at Rebecca Residence

3746 Cedar Ridge Road, Allison Park, PA. 15101

Albert (Buck ) Bucklew Sunnyview Nursing & Rehab Center

100 Sunnyview Circle Room 335

Butler, PA. 16001

Dorothy McKinney Creek Meadows Personal Care

1630 Ellwood City Road Zelienople, PA. 16063

Peggy Bucklew Chicora Medical Center

160 Medical Center Road Chicora, PA. 16025-2612

Homebound - Jane Nagel and Dale, Jr. Gloria Meinert Jean Downing

4015 Wick Place 2915 Salisbury Court 2245 Montgomery Road

Wexford, PA. 15090 Wexford, PA. 15090 Sewickley, PA. 15143

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Calling ALL Those with Musical Talents It is time to resume special music in our worship service. Now that

we are back in the Fall schedule we would like to have members of

the congregation provide some music (singing, instruments etc. )

alone or in a group. Please call the church office 724.935.3950 to

schedule a date to share your musical talents to our church family.

There is also a signup sheet in the sanctuary.

Please keep in prayer our Sunday School teachers : Jason Barr and Dave Pilarski – team teaching the adult class in the parlor

Margaret Dixon – Early Elementary class

Jared Dauer, Stephen McKenna and Board Of Christian Education – team teaching the 2 - 4

th grade class.

Scott Cunningham – Junior and Senior Youth

Doug Frazier – Adult Class

With the holidays fast approaching we remind you

of the gift card project we offer on behalf of our

youth / mission group. It costs you only what you

put on the gift card and our group gets a

percentage of that amount from Great Lakes

SCRIP gift card program. EXAMPLE – You

pay $100.00 for a Home Depot card. You get

$100.00 on your card. If our group buys the card

for you you pay less than full face value (2 – 13 %

less depending on the retailer) . That difference

goes to our group as a rebate ! Talk to Ellen

McKenna or Laurie Dauer if you have any

questions. Visit the SCRIP website and see ALL

the companies that participate. You might be

surprised. www.shopwithscrip.com/learn

Orders are placed the first week of each month.

THANKSGIVING LUNCH

Sunday, November 22, 2015

following our worship service

we will join together as a

church family to celebrate a

Thanksgiving Meal in the

social room downstairs. Each

family is to bring a side dish or

a dessert. The rest of the meal

will be provided. Plan to attend

and enjoy a wonder time of

fellowship, a time of

thanksgiving and some

delicious food.

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