Hill UP Church February 2013 Newsletter

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Hill United Presbyterian Church501 Second StreetButler, PA 16001Phone: 724-287-5427FAX: 724-287-7468E-mail: [email protected]: www.hillup.org

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SATURDAY EVENING

WORSHIP SERVICES 6:007:00 P.M.

and SPECIAL SERVICES

SUNDAY MORNING

WORSHIP SERVICES

10:3011:30 A.M.

FEBRUARY 2, 2013Lords Supper by Intinction

Sermon: With Authority and PowerRev. Clark Sawyer

Scripture: Jeremiah 1: 4-10;Luke 4: 31-41

FEBRUARY 9, 2013

No Worship Service

FEBRUARY 3, 20134th Sunday after Epiphany

Lords SupperTraditional

Sermon: With Authority and PowerRev. Clark Sawyer

Scripture: Jeremiah 1: 4-10;Luke 4: 31-41

FEBRUARY 10, 2013Transfiguration of the Lord

Congregational Meeting after WorshipSermon: The Glory, the Cloud and the Voice

Rev. Clark SawyerScripture: Exodus 34: 29-35;

Luke 9: 28-36

WORSHIP SCHEDULE

FEBRUARY 16, 2013No Worship Service

FEBRUARY 17, 20131st Sunday in Lent

Sermon: The Conditional IfRev. Clark Sawyer

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6: 13-16, 8: 1-3;Luke 4: 1-13

FEBRUARY 24, 20132nd Sunday in Lent

Sermon: I Must Go on My WayRev. Clark Sawyer

Scripture: Genesis 15: 1-12, 17-20;Luke 13: 31-35

FEBRUARY 23, 2013No Worship Service

FEBRUARY 13, 2013Ash Wednesday

Lenten Season Begins

Community Presbyterian Worship ServiceCovenant Presbyterian - 7:30 P.M.

Rev. Francois Lacroix PreachingLords Supper Celebrated


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February 2013

FROM THE PASTORS DESK

Dear Brothers and Sisters, Members andFriends of the Hill United Presbyterian Church:

As February comes around, so does thebeginning of the Lenten Season starting withAsh Wednesday on February 13, 2013.

We receive the name Lent from thelengthening of the days as we move towardspring and Easter, the Great-Getting-Up dayof Jesus Christ.

Also, Lent is a time when we can focus spiritually

upon our discipleship for our Lord Jesus Christ.

Ash Wednesday worship begins this process aswe use ashes symbolic for repentance from sinand a turning to a greater faith, hope and lovethrough the Lord Jesus Christ.

See you in worship and blessings inthis upcoming Lenten season!

Pastor ClarkRev. Clark Sawyer

WORSHIP ATTENDANCE IN

DECEMBER 2012 & JANUARY 2013

Saturday Sunday

12/01 13 12/02 134

12/08 No Worship 12/09 164

12/15 No Worship 12/16 291

Christmas Musical 12/16 250

12/22 No Worship 12/23 138

Christmas Eve 4:00 P.M. 47

Christmas Eve 8:00 P.M. 257

12/29 No Worship 12/30 113

1/05 07 1/06 117

1/12 No Worship 1/13 91

1/19 No Worship 1/20 120

1/26 No Worship 1/27 138

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It is always good to see Gods peopleworshipping together along with times forstudy, fellowship, outreach and service. We

benefit wonderfully from being together andthe goodness of God is affirmed!

See you in worship and at our other times also!

CONGRATULATIONS TO

AARON AND ADRIANA

MILLER on the birthof a daughter,

Isabella NascimentoMiller on January 10,2013. Marsh andSharon Miller are theproud grandparents,and Ida Miller is the

proud great-grandmother. The familyresides in London, England.


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Morning Evening

1 Ex. 27, 28 Matt. 21: 1-22

2 Ex. 29, 30 Matt. 21: 23-46

3 Ex. 31, 32, 33 Matt. 22: 1-22

4 Ex. 34, 35 Matt. 22: 23-46

5 Ex. 36, 37, 38 Matt. 23: 1-22

6 Ex. 39, 40 Matt. 23: 2339

7 Lev. 1, 2, 3 Matt. 24: 1 - 288 Lev. 4, 5 Matt. 24: 29 - 51

9 Lev. 6, 7 Matt. 25: 1 - 30

10 Lev. 8, 9, 10 Matt. 25: 31 - 46

11 Lev. 11, 12 Matt. 26: 1 - 25

12 Lev. 13 Matt. 26: 26 - 50

13 Lev. 14 Matt. 26: 51 - 75

14 Lev. 15, 16 Matt. 27: 1 - 26

15 Lev. 17, 18 Matt. 27: 27 - 50

16 Lev. 19, 20 Matt. 27: 51-66

17 Lev. 21, 22 Matt. 28

18 Lev. 23, 24 Mark 1: 1 - 22

19 Lev. 25 Mark 1: 23 - 45

20 Lev. 26, 27 Mark 221 Num. 1, 2 Mark 3: 1 - 19

22 Num. 3, 4 Mark 3: 20 - 35

23 Num. 5, 6, 7 Mark 4: 1 - 20

24 Num. 8, 9, 10 Mark 4: 21 - 41

25 Num. 11, 12, 13 Mark 5

26 Num. 14, 15, 16 Mark 6: 1 - 29

27 Num. 17, 18, 19 Mark 6: 30 - 56

28 Num. 20, 21, 22 Mark 7: 1 - 13

BIBLE READING FOR FEBRUARY

SESSION HIGHLIGHTS

January 14, 2012

It was with joy that the Session received RobSchmeider upon Profession of Faith in JesuChrist as a new member of Hill Church. Wwelcome Robin!

Upon a motion from the AdministratioCommittee, it was affirmed to appoint TommWalters to serve as Coordinator of the Light anSound systems at an annual salary of $600.00.

Upon a motion from Pastor Clark Sawyer, it waaffirmed by Session that Hill Church would entethe Acts 16:5 Initiative sponsored by the BeaverButler Presbytery and Vital Churches Institut

for Church Growth and Transformation. ThInitiative will be for a three-year period with cost of $40.00 per month or $1440.00 over ththree-year period.

Clark Sawyer, Moderato

ASH WEDNESDAY COMMUNITY SERVICE

TO BE HELD

The Ash Wednesday Community PresbyteriaService will be held at Covenant PresbyteriaChurch on Wednesday, February 13, 201beginning at 7:30 P.M. Rev. Francois Lacroix the Preacher for the evening.

You are invited to be with seven othePresbyterian churches as we begin the Lenteseason of 2013!!

Thank you so much for yourparticipation in the Deacons' "Head

Start Happy Holiday" project. Every one of thenames on the board was taken! Your kindness andoverwhelming generosity are very muchappreciated. God Bless You!

Happy, Healthy 2013!

The Board of Deacons

Many thanks to all the people whovolunteered to wrap packages forHabitat for Humanity beforeChristmas! It is a majorfundraiser for Habitat and yourservice is very much appreciated. Thank you!

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SOUND SYSTEM CLASS

Anyone who is interested in learning more aboutoperating the Sound System, please see TommyWalters. An informal and informational "class" onthe sound system is in the works. We would love tobe able to create a rotating schedule of volunteersto oversee the sound board for Worship servicesand special programs. Any questions can bedirected to Tommy or the Church office.


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PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN

Presbyterian women wish to thankthe congregation for the wonderfulresponse to the Willing WorkersKeep Me Warm trees. Wereceived many beautiful mittens,

caps, scarves, sweaters, coats and other warmclothing items. On December 14, we deliveredseveral boxes and large bags of clothing eachto VOICe and Family Pathways. The balance ofitems received after that date are beingdelivered to Family Pathways in January. Thank

you and God bless you for your help.

BAKING FOR MEALS ON WHEELS

Each year in April,members of Hill Churchcontribute baked goods toMeals on Wheels. Wehope to supply them withenough desserts for 3 weeks or more. OnSunday morning, April 7, donations of cookies,muffins, cupcakes, quickbreads, pies, etc. canbe brought to the stage area of the FellowshipHall. Monetary donations are welcome if you

prefer no to bake. Please omit nuts andfrostings.

Please not that the Willing Workers are no

longer collecting medicine bottles.

Next Newsletter Deadline is February 14th

RINGING IN THE NEW YEAR!

Have you ever wondered whysome bells are so much larger orsmaller than others? Have youwondered why some bell choirswear gloves, and some don't?

Have you pondered how much abell weighs, or how much a single handbell orchoir chime costs? Well, continue to look inthe monthly newsletters for an informational"Handbell 101" section. If you have a questionthat you are losing sleep over, send Tommy orJennifer an email, and your questions will beanswered!

YEAR-END STATEMENTS

Annual Giving SummaryStatements for 2012 havebeen prepared and mailed.Please check your statement

carefully to make sure that it correctlyreflects the offerings you have made to HillChurch. If you feel that there is an error on

your statement, or you made a contribution toHill Church in 2012 and did not receive a

statement, please contact Jennifer Gilliland,our church Financial Secretary.

A THANK-YOU NOTE

WAS RECEIVED fromPresbyterian DisasterAssistance for ourC h u r c h s r e c e n t

contribution to help the victims of Hurricane

Sandy. We are grateful to God for thosewho gave to this fund, and we ask that youcontinue to pray for those affected by thisstorm. The Hill Churchs total donation tothe fund was $635.00.


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GHANA MISSION TASK FORCE REPORT

As we move into the new year, weremind you that our scholarshipfund needs replenished in orderto send funds by earlySeptember. This past September, over $6200was transferred to the Bubiashie District

scholarship committee, resulting in assistance for31 young women to attend high school, college, ora technical school. Thanks to each and every oneof last years contributors. Further, we invite allothers to join us in this endeavor in 2013.Remember, setting aside one dollar each day forthis fund can add up in a short time.

The 31 scholars represent all five churches of thedistrict. A scholarship is especially important for

the three students in the smallest and poorestcongregation. 24 of the young women are in highschool, six are in college (one in medical college),and one is in midwifery training school. Their agesrange from 16 to 26. There are 19 different highschools represented. Remember that Accra hasover six million residents.

On January 14th, we received a Christmas cardfrom the Bubiashie congregation addressed to the

Hill congregation, wishing us a very merryChristmas. It took 21 days for delivery. The cardis hanging with the Bubiashie banner.

Please keep the Bubiashie District churches, theBubiashie scholarship committee, as well as thestudents in your prayers.

~Jim Ihlenfeld for the GhanaMission Task Force

FINANCIAL SUMMARY

Receipts and Disbursements

FOR MONTH ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2012

Actual Budget

VarianceFavorable(Unfavorabl

Receipts

Envelope Offer-

ings $238,728 $207,913 $30,8

Other Offerings

& Receipts 108,902 127,996 (19,09

Total Receipts 347,630 335,909 11,7

Disbursements

Personnel 200,615 203,238 2,6Buildings &

Grounds 33,785 39,830 6,0

Capital Improve-

ments 0 0

Office Opera-

tions 9,922 10,250 3

Stewardship 14,314 12,411 (1,90

Mission Support 25,036 20,730 (4,30

Christian Educa-

tion 14,126 22,050 7,9

Nurture 3,713 5,800 2,0

Worship 15,909 10,300 (5,60

Discipleship 27,426 11,300 (16,12

Total Disburse-

ments 344,846 335,909 (8,93

Net of Receipts

over Disburse-

ments 2,784 0 2,7

Fund Balance

Unrestricted (Deficit) ($29,529)

Designated 19,150

Total General Fund (10,379)

THE CHURCH DOORTOTHE ALLEYwill now bekept locked (except on Sunday mornings) dueto the recent theft of a flat screen TV fromthe Deacons room. Signs are posted on thatdoor listing the Church number for anyonewho needs to use it during the week. Thestaff will be aware of the daily churchschedule and unlock the door as needed.


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CENTENNIAL CAPITAL CAMPAIGN

WRAPS UP APRIL 30, 2013

The Hill Church CentennialCapital Campaign was a twophase campaign. During PhaseI a total of $69,853 was

raised for repairs to thechurch roof. During Phase II $124, 722 waspledged for renovations to the churchsfellowship hall and electrical system, as well asfor upgrades to the churchs flooring andcarpeting. As of December 31, 2012 a total of$105,585.73 had been received in pledgepayments and other gifts and $29,465.59remained to be paid.

In January, Jennifer prepared and distributeda special giving statement, summarizing theamounts pledged and paid to date for anyonewho had given to Phase II. If you have notreceived this statement, or have a questionabout your statement please contact Jenniferat the church office.

Please note there is no problem if yourcircumstances have changed and you need moretime to fulfill your pledge. You may continuepaying on your centennial capital campaignpledge beyond April 30th. Just make a note onthe memo line of your check that your donationis for the centennial capital campaign soJennifer can direct it to the proper account.

The Stewardship and Mission SupportCommittee appreciates the ongoing generosityof the Hill Church Family of Faith. Your giftshave made our church home a safe, functionaland beautiful place to worship and serve ourLord.

CONGREGATIONAL MEETING

The Annual Congregational Meeting will be heldin the sanctuary after the 10:30A.M. WorshipService on Sunday, February 10, 2013. Thepurpose of this meeting is to receive theAnnual Report and to approve the terms of call

for the Pastor.

Clark Sawyer, ModeratorKathy Ruffel, Clerk of Session

Due to the Congregational Meeting, there willbe no Fellowship Hour on Sunday, February 10.

BREAKING THE SILENCE

and Taking the Road Less Traveled

The Adult Sunday SchoolClasses on March 10 and 17will be led by Rev. MikeWinship who will share his ownpersonal journey of changesof mind, his new Spirit and

alliance and advocacy for gay people.

He will raise the key questions so many ask (orshould ask) and the issues that divide yet fewreally discuss. He will focus on the Scripturesw ith new l i ght , revea l i ng manymisunderstandings still commonly held,especially among the churches.

The Apostle Paul said that as ones who followJesus Christ, we are called to grow, mature,and transform; to see others as Jesus seesthemthat means to change, first by renewingour minds, and then our ways (Romans 12:2).Have you yourself changed lately? If not, thenwhy not?


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A man in the Middle Ages became fed up with humanity and decided to spend the rest of hislife in a monastery. The abbot warned him that he would have to take a vow of silence and live therest of his life as a scribe. The man replied, "No problem. I'm sick of talking.

Ten years went by, and the abbot called for the man. He told him that he was a model monk and perfecscribe, and they were very happy with him. As per tradition he was allowed say two words. So he noddeand said, "Food cold." The abbot sent him on his way.

Ten years later, he was brought before the abbot again and told how pleased they were with hperformance, and he was again allowed two more words. The man said, "Bed hard," and was sent back twork.

Another ten years went by and again the abbot sent for the man, telling him he was the best monk thehad ever had, and that he was allowed another two words. The man nodded and said, "I quit."

The abbot replied in a disgusted tone, "Doesn't surprise me. You're done nothing but complain since you gohere."

KIDS CORNER

Source: Mightymag.org


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VOLUNTEERS for FEBRUARY 2013 SUNDAY

COMMUNION TEAM Team BNEWSLETTER TEAM in February (for March) Team B (Willing Workers)VAN DRIVER for February ~ ALAN MILANOVICH 724-285-3779

PULPIT FLOWERS

FEBRUARY 3 FEBRUARY 10 FEBRUARY 17 FEBRUARY 24

Donated in memory ofour parents, Ada M.and Robert V. Scott,

by their children

Donated by PattiDonaldson and CathyZarnick in memory ofAlberta Moser Cooper

and Mildred Halasy

Donation Needed Donated in memory ofTodd Dougherty by

Ray and LorettaDougherty and family

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PEW GREETERSHill Church for many years was known as The Glad Hand Church. The Nurture Committeewants to continue this tradition. Pew Greeters will now welcome visitors, encourage them to signthe guest registry, and invite them to Fellowship Hour on Sunday.


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