Hill UP Church Newsletter August 2012

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SATURDAY EVENING

WORSHIP SERVICES

6:007:00 P.M.

SUNDAY MORNING

WORSHIP SERVICES

10:3011:30 A.M.

AUGUST 4, 2012No Worship

AUGUST 11, 2012

No Worship

AUGUST 5, 201210th Sunday after Pentecost

Lords SupperTraditional

Sermon: Take My Hand, O GodRev. Michael Winship

Scripture: Isaiah 41: 4b-13;Mark 8: 22-25

WORSHIP SCHEDULE

AUGUST 18, 2012Kathy Davis, Commissioned Lay Pastor,

Faith Church, Kittanning, PA

Preaching

AUGUST 12, 201211th Sunday in after Pentecost

Followed by Congregational MeetingSermon: Soul Food

Rev. Clark SawyerScripture: Isaiah 54: 9-14;

John 6: 35, 41-51


Worship without WallsAt the Masonic Shelter, Alameda Park

Led by the Praise TeamFollowed by our Church Picnic

Sermon: Show Yourself to the WorldRev. Clark Sawyer

Scripture: Psalm 84;John 7: 1-13


Sermon: The Eucharistic ChristRev. Clark Sawyer

Scripture: I Kings 3: 3-14;John 6: 52-69

AUGUST 25, 2012Sermon: Show Yourself to the World

Rev. Clark SawyerScripture: Psalm 84;

John 7: 1-13


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August 2012

FROM THE PASTORS DESK

Dear Brothers and Sisters, Members and

Friends of the Hill United Presbyterian

Church:

The week of July 15 through the 22nd, we had

simply a wonderful and amazing Music, Art and

Drama camp.

Led and directed by Kathy Sawyer, withcostumes by Jennifer Gilliland, with the help

of many other parent, grandparent, and youth

volunteers, and with a terrific cast of

children, youth and young adults, the Gospel

of Jesus and His love was presented in a

joyful, lively and memorable fashion.

Happily Forever After is a musical parable

about living life in the Kingdom of God way

what the musical called the backward way.

That is, Christians are challenged and led by

our Lord Jesus to live very differently fromthe everyday ways of the world so that the

Gospel of Jesus love can truly be seen and

shared with others.

Remember Jesus words: Seek first the

Kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all

else will be added unto you!

Together, lets live that backward way,

showing the Gospel to the world!!!

Grace to you and Peace from God

the Father and our Lord Jesus Christ,Pastor ClarkRev. Clark Sawyer

WORSHIP ATTENDANCE IN

JUNE AND JULY 2012

Saturday Sunday

6/02 09 6/05 157

6/09 No Worship 6/12 80

6/16 11 6/19 109

6/23 03 6/26 185

6/30 09 7/03 82

7/07 13 7/10 150

7/14 05 7/17 136

7/21MAD Camp

200 7/22MAD Camp

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Please come and be

with us at worship and

our other gatherings.Invite and bring

others!

Thank-you very much!

Dont tell God the size of yourproblems...

Tell your problems the size ofyour GOD!


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DateDateDateDate MorningMorningMorningMorning EveningEveningEveningEvening

1 Ps. 57, 58, 59 Rom. 4

2 Ps. 60, 61, 62 Rom. 5

3 Ps. 63, 64, 65 Rom. 6

4 Ps. 66, 67 Rom. 7

5 Ps. 68,69 Rom. 8: 1-21

6 Ps. 70, 71 Rom. 8: 22-397 Ps. 72, 73 Rom. 9: 1-15

8 Ps. 74, 75, 76 Rom. 9: 16-33

9 Ps. 77, 78 Rom. 10

10 Ps. 79, 80 Rom. 11: 1-18

11 Ps. 81, 82, 83 Rom. 11: 19-36

12 Ps. 84, 85, 86 Rom. 12

13 Ps. 87, 88 Rom. 13

14 Ps. 89, 90 Rom. 14

15 Ps. 91, 92, 93 Rom. 15: 1-13

16 Ps. 94, 95, 96 Rom. 15: 14-33

17 Ps. 97, 98, 99 Rom. 16

18 Ps. 100, 101, 102 I. Co. 1

19 Ps. 103, 104 I. Co. 2

20 Ps. 105, 106 I. Co. 3

21 Ps. 107, 108, 109 I. Co. 4

22 Ps. 110, 111, 112 I. Co. 5

23 Ps. 113, 114, 115 I. Co. 6

24 Ps. 116, 117, 118 I. Co. 7: 1-19

25 Ps. 119: 1-88 I. Co. 7: 20-40

26 Ps. 119: 89-176 I. Co. 8

27 Ps. 120, 121, 122 I. Co. 9

28 Ps. 123, 124, 125 I. Co. 10: 1-18

29 Ps. 126, 127, 128 I. Co. 10: 19-33

30 Ps. 129, 130, 131 I. Co. 11: 1-16

31 Ps. 132, 133, 134 I. Co. 11: 17-34

BIBLE READING FOR AUGUSTWORSHIP WITHOUT WALLS

Come join our family of faith, invite a guest or

two, and give thanks and worship our Lord in

the beauty of his creation during our annualWorship Without Walls service on Sunday,

August 26, 2012 at the Masonic Shelter at

Alameda Park. The Masonic shelter is the

large shelter by the pool and playground.

The Praise Team will lead us in song and our

annual Church picnic will immediately follow

worship.

The Nurture Committee asks that you bring asalad or side dish to serve at least 10 people.

The committee will provide hot dogs with a

choice of toppings, desserts and drinks. If

you plan to bring a hot dish, please provide an

insulated container as there are no extra plugs

to keep items warm. Serving utensils will be

provided.

Feel free to bring your own lawn chair to use

during the worship service. Volunteers areneeded to help with both the worship and the

picniccontact Kelly Provident (724-256-5908

or by e-mail at [email protected]) to

help with preparations and cleanup.

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GHANA MISSION TASK FORCE

Here it is; fast approachingthe end of our season of

raising funds for the Ghana

scholarship program for young

women. For those who have

wanted to do this but have not

yet done so, please remit your funds by August

15th. We will be transmitting the money by late

August. Thank you to all for assisting this

mission work to make a difference in the world.

Was it really difficult to give up something if you

did this to save your money? Let me know.

Thank you Ashley Holmes for constructing our

Tree of Knowledge.

While I was at the General Assembly meeting inPittsburgh during the July 4th week, Ghana was

favorably mentioned on several occasions. The

country was mentioned in a couple of committee

meetings and on the floor during plenary

sessions. At the World Mission booth in

conversation with one of the representatives, we

were complimented for our scholarship efforts.

There was a conversation with a Milwaukee

Presbytery representative and a church involved

with the Ghana Mission Network of which ourtask force is involved. The church, Westminster

Church of Albany, New York, had a youth group

visiting the final day of the assembly as they

were headed to work at the Pittsburgh Project.

Several of the youth were Ghanaian. That

church is a multi-cultural congregation with aGhanaian membership of about 30. See the front

bulletin board for a picture post card of our

West Africa Liaison, Joshua Heikkila.

One of our scholarship awardees, Benedicta

Akbokey, continues to express her interest

concerning the possibility of attending college in

America. Does anyone in the congregation have

any specific contacts(process or financial) to

help her achieve this dream? Keep Benedicta in

your prayers.

Our Task Force also continues to request y

prayers for our Christian friends in the Bubia

District churches, as well as for Josh Heikkila.

For The Ghana Mission Task Force Jim Ihlenfe

Dear Members:

I truly thank you dear people for honoring me

beautifully on my 95th birthday by coming to

celebration and sending me such lovely cardsso

with touching sentiments-others really funny!

have read and reread them-they are r

keepers!

My dear friends gave of their time and energy

prepare the refreshments and I do sincerely ththem-they are such dears all the time!

When I was young, (yes, I really was young a l

time ago), our church was known as the Glad H

Church and I think it remains so today. O

members are friendly and loving. We all appreci

that!

The Lord has richly blest me with a loving family

long, happy and healthful life, and the is wha

pray for each of you.

Sincerely,

Ida Miller


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FINANCIAL SUMMARY

Receipts and DisbursementsSix Months Ended June 30, 2012

Fund Balance

Actual Budget

VarianceFavorable

(Unfavorable)

ReceiptsEnvelopeOfferings $113,637 $103,957 $9,680

OtherOfferings &Receipts $54,318 $63,997 ($9,679

Total Receipts $167,955 $167,954 $

Disbursements

Personnel $99,599 $101,619 $2,020

Buildings &Grounds $15,629 $19,915 $4,28

CapitalImprovements -0- -0- -0

OfficeOperations $3,625 $5,125 $1,500

Stewardship $9,211 $6,205 ($3,006

Mission Support $7,423 $10,365 2,94

ChristianEducation $4,218 $11,025 $6,807

Nurture $1,100 $2,900 $1,800

Worship $5,619 $5,150 ($469

Discipleship $24,351 $5,650 ($18,701

TotalDisbursements $170,775 $167,954 ($2,821

Total of ReceiptsoverDisbursements ($2,820) $0 ($2,820

Unrestricted (Deficit) ($35,205)

Designated $19,222

Total General Fund ($15,983)

RINGING IN THE FALL!

The Joybells and Jubilation Ringers will continue

this fall for our second year! Both of these bell

choirs will rehearse on a regular basis and are

already scheduled to play for various worship

services throughout the year. Children and youthdo not have to have had experience ringingbefore.we will review techniques and music

reading when we start!

The Joybells are for children

entering Grade 3 through 6, and will

rehearse Wednesday evenings from

5-5:30pm, beginning Wednesday,

September 19.

The Jubilation Ringers is a group for

youth Grades 7-12 and will rehearse

Wednesday evenings from 5:30-

6:00pm. We will begin meeting on

September 19. I would like to involve

the youth in the decision making

process of music we play, the techniques we learn

and perform, and the future of the group! The

Jubilation Ringers also will accompany theChancel Choir when needed.

ADULTS! Dont forget the Memorial Ringers

rehearse on Thursday evenings from 6:30 to7:30. Rehearsals begin on Thursday, August

30th.

Be on the look out for more information in the

monthly newsletters and mailings home. If you

are interested in joining a group or learning moreabout any of the bell groups, please contact

Tommy Walters by calling the church office orby email at [email protected] .

~Tommy Walters


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KIDS CORNER

GOSPELS CROSSWORD

The Instrumental Ensemble is looking

for new musicians interested in

joining our group. It is open to 5th

graders though adult aged musicians.Please contact Tommy Walters for

more information by email

[email protected]. We will

begin rehearsing on September 19,

2012 from 6:30 - 7:15P.M.

MAD CAMP PRESENTATION ON DVD

T h e M A D c a m p

presentation of Happily

Forever After is available

on DVD from Bill Ellis

Pick up an order form in

the Church office, or from

Kathy Sawyer or Bill. The DVD will play on

your TV. All monies beyond costs will be

donated to future childrens ministries of the

Hill U.P. Church.


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PleaseJoinUsfortheFollowingMinistryOpportunities:PleaseJoinUsfortheFollowingMinistryOpportunities:PleaseJoinUsfortheFollowingMinistryOpportunities:PleaseJoinUsfortheFollowingMinistryOpportunities:

WorshipWithaDifferenceWorshipWithaDifferenceWorshipWithaDifferenceWorshipWithaDifference

EverySaturday@6:00pmWorshipwithourPraiseTeam.

TraditionalWorshipTraditionalWorshipTraditionalWorshipTraditionalWorshipEverySunday@10:30am

AgeAgeAgeAge----LevelMinistriesintheFallLevelMinistriesintheFallLevelMinistriesintheFallLevelMinistriesintheFall

ADULTSADULTSADULTSADULTS----

MensLunch/WorkMensLunch/WorkMensLunch/WorkMensLunch/Work----daydaydaydayeveryotherMondayatnoon,beginsSept.24. WomensBreakfastWomensBreakfastWomensBreakfastWomensBreakfastatPaneraeveryWed.at8am,beginsSept.19. WomensBibleStudyWomensBibleStudyWomensBibleStudyWomensBibleStudyTuesdaymornings9:30am,beginsSept.11. ChancelChoirChancelChoirChancelChoirChancelChoir(gr.7-adult)7:30pmThursdays,beginsSept.13. MemorialBellsMemorialBellsMemorialBellsMemorialBells(adult)6:30pmThursdays,beginsAugust30. HillQuiltersHillQuiltersHillQuiltersHillQuiltersFirstFridayeachmonthat9:30am.

AdultSundaySchoolAdultSundaySchoolAdultSundaySchoolAdultSundaySchoolSundaysat9:15am,beginsSept.9.

TheHillYouthChoraleCabaretwilltakeplaceJanuary25and27,2013.TheHillYouthChoraleCabaretwilltakeplaceJanuary25and27,2013.TheHillYouthChoraleCabaretwilltakeplaceJanuary25and27,2013.TheHillYouthChoraleCabaretwilltakeplaceJanuary25and27,2013.

MADcamp2013willtakeplaceJuly14MADcamp2013willtakeplaceJuly14MADcamp2013willtakeplaceJuly14MADcamp2013willtakeplaceJuly14----21,201321,201321,201321,2013

FormoreinformationontheseprogramsoranyquestionsaboutHillChurch,pleaseFormoreinformationontheseprogramsoranyquestionsaboutHillChurch,pleaseFormoreinformationontheseprogramsoranyquestionsaboutHillChurch,pleaseFormoreinformationontheseprogramsoranyquestionsaboutHillChurch,pleasecontacttheChurchofficeat724contacttheChurchofficeat724contacttheChurchofficeat724contacttheChurchofficeat724----282282282282----7189weekdays9am7189weekdays9am7189weekdays9am7189weekdays9am----4:30pm4:30pm4:30pm4:30pm

This page (front and back) was included in the Church bulletins distributed for M.A.D.

camp. It contains a lot of information about exciting activities at the Church this Fall.


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YOUTHYOUTHYOUTHYOUTH----Grades7&8Grades7&8Grades7&8Grades7&8Jumpstart78:Jumpstart78:Jumpstart78:Jumpstart78:FellowshipandFunonFridaynightsbeginsSept.14. 30minutes!30minutes!30minutes!30minutes!Sundaymornings9:30-10:00am,beginsSept.9.

Grades9Grades9Grades9Grades912121212Delve912Delve912Delve912Delve912onWednesdays7-8pm,beginsSept.19. 30minutes!30minutes!30minutes!30minutes!Sundaymornings9:30-10:00am,beginsSept.9.AllYouthAllYouthAllYouthAllYouth JubilationRingersJubilationRingersJubilationRingersJubilationRingersWednesdays5:306:00pm,beginsSept.19.HillYouthChoraleHillYouthChoraleHillYouthChoraleHillYouthChoraleSundays12:15-1:15pm,beginsSept.9.InstrumentalEnsembleInstrumentalEnsembleInstrumentalEnsembleInstrumentalEnsembleWednesdays6:307:15pm,beginsSept.19. (adultsalsowelcome)

CHILDRENCHILDRENCHILDRENCHILDREN----Grades5&6Grades5&6Grades5&6Grades5&6-Club56Club56Club56Club56AlternateSundaysinSept.,Oct.,November6:30-8pm,begins Sept.23.Grades1Grades1Grades1Grades1----6666-JamSessionsJamSessionsJamSessionsJamSessionsSundaymornings9:15-10:15am,startsSept.9. JoybellsJoybellsJoybellsJoybellsWednesdays5:00-5:30pmbeginsSept.9(grades3-6). ChristmasMusicalChristmasMusicalChristmasMusicalChristmasMusicalWed/SatRehearsalsstartinNovember. KidsClubKidsClubKidsClubKidsClub-Age3grade4Wednesdays5:30-7pmincludesdinner. StartsSept.19.

FormoreinformationontheseprogramsoranyquestionsaboutHillChurch,FormoreinformationontheseprogramsoranyquestionsaboutHillChurch,FormoreinformationontheseprogramsoranyquestionsaboutHillChurch,FormoreinformationontheseprogramsoranyquestionsaboutHillChurch,pleasecontacttheChurchofficeat724pleasecontacttheChurchofficeat724pleasecontacttheChurchofficeat724pleasecontacttheChurchofficeat724----282282282282----7189weekdays9am7189weekdays9am7189weekdays9am7189weekdays9am----4:30pm4:30pm4:30pm4:30pm


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