Hill UP Church Newsletter July 2012

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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 EVENINGWORSHIP SERVICES

6:007:00 P.M.

SUNDAY MORNINGWORSHIP SERVICES

10:3011:30 A.M.

JULY 7, 2012Lords Supper by Intinction

Kathy Davis PreachingCommissioned Lay Pastor

Faith Church, Kittanning, PA

JULY 1, 201214th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Lords SupperTraditionalSermon: For Freedom

Christ Has Set Us FreeRev. Clark Sawyer

Scripture: Isaiah 58: 6-12;Galatians 5: 1

JULY 8, 20126th Sunday after Pentecost

Mission Workcamp ParticipatingSermon: So They Went Out

Rev. Clark SawyerScripture: II Samuel 5: 1-5, 9-10;

Mark 6: 1-13

WORSHIP SCHEDULE

JULY 14, 2012Sermon: The Attempt to Destroy

RighteousnessRev. Clark Sawyer

Scripture: I Kings 19: 1-3, 8-18;Mark 6: 14-29 JULY 15, 2012

7th Sunday after Pentecost

Sermon: The Attempt to DestroyRighteousnessRev. Clark Sawyer

Scripture: I Kings 19: 1-3, 8-18;Mark 6: 14-29


The Music, Art and Drama Camp

Presentation ofHappily Forever AfterDirected by Kathy Sawyer

JULY 21, 2012The Music, Art and Drama Camp

Presentation ofHappily Forever After

Directed by Kathy SawyerIce Cream Social Follows

JULY 28, 2012Guest Preacher


Rev. Fred Young Preaching


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July 2012FROM THE PASTORS DESK

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

As we move into the month of July, the Fourthof July is a celebration of that seminal day whenthe thirteen colonies of Great Britain declaredtheir independence and moved toward becominga Constitutional Republic with an attempt at agovernment of the people, by the people and forthe people.

The Declaration of Independence spoke of theinalienable rights of life, liberty, and thepursuit of happiness. The Jewish and Christianfaith both speak of freedom and independence;

yet ultimately, not through a legal constitution,but through a lively covenant relationship withthe Living God Who reveals Himself to people.

God came to deliver the Israelite people fromslavery into being a free people in Canaan. Later,God came in Jesus the Messiah to deliver peoplefrom a hard-edged legalism to a Covenant ofgrace through a faith, hope and love relationship

with God through Christ Jesus, led by the HolySpirit.

As St. Paul wrote one time in Galatians 5: 1, Forfreedom Christ has set us free; stand fasttherefore, and do not submit again to a yoke ofslavery!

We are grateful to God for the freedom we liveby in this country. We also understand that thebasis for our freedoms are found in Gods

deliverance through the Exodus and Godssalvation in Jesus Christ. Freedom forever hasa spiritual basis anchored in a Covenantrelationship with the God Who has created usand leads us in our lives!

Grace to you and Peace through God theFather and the Lord Jesus Christ,

Pastor ClarkRev. Clark Sawyer

WORSHIP ATTENDANCE IN

MAY AND JUNE 2012

Saturday Sunday

5/05 No Worshipdue to Cent.

dinner

5/06 188

5/12 07 5/13 132

5/19 07 5/20 127

5/26 No worshipdue to holiday

5/27 91

6/02 09 6/03 173

6/09 No Worship 6/10 91

6/16 11 6/17 83

6/23 03 6/24 86

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Worship of God through our LordJesus is a marvelous way to staytuned spiritually to Gods workingby His Spirit in our lives. Worshipregularly, invite and bring others

and stay tuned! See you inworship!

I would like to thank everyone whovolunteered in the church officewhen I was away on vacation this

year

Louise Evans Bea Welch

Maryanne Puente Pam ChaffAudrey Nossokoff Miranda BradyCarole Hall

Jennifer Gilliland,Church Office Secretary


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Morning Evening

1 Job 20, 21 Acts 10: 24-48

2 Job 22, 23, 24 Acts 11

3 Job 25, 26, 27 Acts 12

4 Job 28, 29 Acts 13: 1-25

5 Job 30, 31 Acts 13: 26-52

6 Job 32, 33 Acts 147 Job 34, 35 Acts 15: 1-21

8 Job 36, 37 Acts 15: 22-41

9 Job 38, 39, 40 Acts 16: 1-21

10 Job 41, 42 Acts 16: 22-40

11 Ps. 1, 2, 3 Acts 17: 1-15

12 Ps. 4, 5, 6 Acts 17: 16-34

13 Ps. 7, 8, 9 Acts 18

14 Ps. 10, 11, 12 Acts 19: 1-20

15 Ps. 13, 14, 15 Acts 19: 21-41

16 Ps. 16, 17 Acts 20: 1-16

17 Ps. 18, 19 Acts 20: 17-38

18 Ps. 20, 21, 22 Acts 21: 1-17

19 Ps. 23, 24, 25 Acts 21: 18-4020 Ps. 26, 27, 28 Acts 22

21 Ps. 29, 30 Acts 23: 1-15

22 Ps. 31, 32 Acts 23: 16-35

23 Ps. 33, 34 Acts 24

24 Ps. 35, 36 Acts 25

25 Ps. 37, 38, 39 Acts 26

26 Ps. 40, 41, 42 Acts 27: 1-26

27 Ps. 43, 44, 45 Acts 27: 27-44

28 Ps. 46, 47, 48 Acts 28

29 Ps. 49, 50 Rom. 1

30 Ps. 51, 52, 53 Rom. 2

31 Ps. 54, 55, 56 Rom. 3

BIBLE READING FOR JULY

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SESSION HIGHLIGHTSJUNE 11, 2012

It was with great joy that the Session receivedMike and Rachel Fagan by Reaffirmation ofFaith as new members of the Hill Church. Wewelcome Rachel and Mike and pray them Godsblessing as they unite with us!

The Session approved a motion from theStewardship and Mission Support Committee toauthorize Treasurer Lyn Goehring to use up$15,000.00 from the Hazlett Fund, ifnecessary, to cover budgeted operationalexpenses.

Clark Sawyer, Moderator

THE HILL CHURCH

GARDEN CLUB

The Hill Church Garden Club willbe meeting on the thirdWednesday of every month.Meetings will be at 6:00 P.M.

Julys meeting, however will beon Thursday, July 19. We needsome strong men at this meetingto help move stones. Ifinterested, well see you there.If you have any questions,contact Pete McElhaney at 724-282-3509.

Join the Deacons foran Ice Cream Socialin the dining roomfollowing worship onSunday, July 29.


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FINANCIAL SUMMARY

Receipts and DisbursementsFive Months Ended May 31, 2012

Fund Balance

Actual Budget

VarianceFavorable

(Unfavorable)

Receipts

Envelope

Offerings $95,941 $86,630 $9,311OtherOfferings &Receipts $50,899 $53,332 ($2,433)

Total Receipts $146,840 $139,962 $6,878

Disbursements

Personnel $83,177 $84,683 $1,506

Buildings &Grounds $13,608 $16,596 $2,988

CapitalImprovements -0- -0- -0-

OfficeOperations $3,099 $4,271 $1,172

Stewardship $6,254 $5,171 ($1,083)

Mission Support $5,241 $8,637 $3,396

ChristianEducation $5,564 $9,187 $3,623

Nurture $1,049 $2,417 $1,368

Worship $5,463 $4,292 ($1,171)

Discipleship $21,012 $4,708 ($16,304)

TotalDisbursements $144,467 $139,962 ($4,505)

Total of ReceiptsoverDisbursements $2,373 $0 $2,373

Unrestricted (Deficit) ($30,402)

Designated $19,612

Total General Fund ($10,790)

YOUTHWORKS MISSION TRIP

From July 1 through July 6, peoplefrom our Church are participating inthe Youthworks Summer MissionTrip in Charleston, WV. There theywill meet with youth groups from

other churches from New York, Indiana,Pennsylvania and Ontario. The hustle and bustleof Charleston-West Virginias capital citystands in contrast with other more rural townsnestled in the Appalachian Mountains, but thecity still maintains the rugged beauty andrelaxed, comfortable pace that characterizesWest Virginia. The groups there will primarilyserve childrens programs and local ministries.They will make a presentation in worship onSunday, July 8.

Participating in the Mission Workcamp are:

Casey ArnMiranda BradyJona BrownEmily HuffmanJohn GillilandHannah KrugerLauren McElhaney

Morgan MillerAmber SelfridgeLaurel Wain

Adult LeadersSteve ArnEthan Brady

Jami Lyn Brady

Lorma and Geoff Hill have moved tZelienople. Here is their new address:

Lorma and Geoff HillWittenberg Place2000 May Drive Apt. 416Zelienople, PA 16063

724-452-3416The above amounts represent the 2012 financialtransactions in the general operating fund. Thissummary does not include any of the special andendowment funds.

You may help the work of the Lord and your Hillfamily of faith by staying current on the paymentof your tithes and offerings. Our ministries,programs and mission commitments go onthroughout the year regardless of the season.


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GHANA MISSION PARTNERSHIP

McWilson Atakro had been inquiring about our centennial celebrationduring this past year, just one of many inquiries he has made aboutactivities at the Hill Church. In response, Nancy Slezak mailed him thepacket of flashbacks and the program from our dinner. McWilson, also

currently the President of Peki Seminary, about 50 miles outside ofAccra, Ghana, encourages us to continue the scholarship program for the

students at Bubiashie. He said that education is hard to come by in Ghana, is greatly valued, andthat he pays out 50% of his salary to educate his sons.

In early June, we received an email from one of our scholarship awardees, Benedicta Akbokey.concerning the scholarship awarded last September. She was also inquiring about the possibilityof a Ghanaian student attending college in America. Keep Benedicta in your prayers for her veryspecial dream.

When you look in the overflow area you can notice there are still a number of cards hanging onour Tree of Knowledge, the publicity piece we are using to recognize the need to raise money forthe Ghanaian scholarship funds to be sent in August. We appreciate those who have agreed tohelp by praying for a student and making an extra effort to contribute funds. The task forceputs out a special challenge to any of you who are or were in education, whether as a teacher,administrator, mentor, coach, Sunday school teacher, or someone who has a passion for theeducation of youth. Becky Ackerman, a former member, now living in South Carolina and whowas visiting with us in May saw our tree and was motivated to make a contribution to assistthese young women. We prayerfully request that others will consider this effort to make a realdifference in the lives of young women who are motivated to be educated. Many folks as well as

the Task Force and the Session are working to see that the scholarship effort raises the fundsneeded in this next school year. Please join the persons or groups who have contributed to date.

Our Task Force continues to request your continuing prayers for our Christian friends in theBubiashie District churches.

Jim IhlenfeldThe Ghana Mission Task Force


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Contact the church office or Mark Hall to order.

724-287-5427


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KIDS CORNERCREATION

Join us for worship on July 21

6:00 P.M. or on Sunday, July 22

10:30 A.M. to see our 2012 MA

camp presentation of Happi

Forever After. You can also attend the dre

rehearsal at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, July 20.

Please start collecting canned goods and bottle

water to donate during MAD Camp (July 15-22

The items will be used to help build the set for ou

show and then will be given to local charities. Yo

may drop off donations any time before or durin

MAD camp and leave them in the computer room.


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VOLUNTEERS for JULY 2012 SUNDAY

COMMUNION TEAM Team CNEWSLETTER TEAM in JULY (for August) Team A (The Hoover Family)

VAN DRIVER for July ~ KEITH SWANK 724-282-6546

PULPIT FLOWERS

JULY 1

JULY 8

JULY 15

JULY 29

Donated in honor ofAda Scotts 100th

birthday on July 13thby the Slezak family

Donated in memory ofWilbur Dumbaugh andTracey Schlicht by Pegand Kerry Dumbaugh

Donated in memory of BurtKnauer by Edna Mae

Knauer

Donated in memory ofGeorge Patten by Jackand Sharon Montag and

family

USHERTEAM

GREETERSBEFORE

GREETERSAFTER

(DEACONS)

COUNTINGELDERS

ACOLYTECOFFEEHOUR

JULY

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Cheryl

Milanovich

Pete

McElhaney Simon

Brown

Louise

EvansChad

Provident

Anne

Miller

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BobScottsTeam

Volunteer

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KarenShultz KellyProvident Luke

Montag

AnneMcCaw &

Carol

GadsbyMorgan

Miller

BillEllis

JULY15

JuniorTeam

AnneMcCaw

Keith

Swank

Steve

Arn Kian

CampbellDeacons

Judy

Birch

Pat

Brennen

JULY22

Don

LanesTeam

AudreyNossokoff

Sharon

Montag

Jack

Barkley MAD

Camp

Several

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(MAD

camp)Susan

Catanzarito

Louise

Evans

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Com-binedTeams

ShirleyWinship

Cheryl

Milanovich

Pete

McElhaney Corah

Hawk

Deacons

Fifth

SundayChad

Provident

Mark

Huba

NURSERY

Carol

Gadsby

Lois

Minich

Jim

Kamerer

Louise

Evans

Volunteer

Needed

MIDDLE SECTIONBRADY STREET SECTION PEARL ST. SECTIONOVERFLOW AREA

JULY 1 Sharon Montag724-285-3231

Karen Shultz724-283-2413

JULY 8 Nancy Daugherty724-285-1013

Janet Edinger724-282-7782

JULY 15 Lois Minich724-283-1875

Barb Bishop724-282-2737

JULY 22 Dennis Hawk724-285-6355

Peg Dumbaugh724-789-7331

JULY 29 Anne Miller

724-282-2072

Kim Selfridge

724-285-9017

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


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HappilyForeverAfter

7:30pm-IceCream

Social

3pm-W.Workers

@NewHaven

10:30am-StaffMeeting

6:30-8:30pm-Movie

NightintheYouth

LoungeSimonBirch

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illUP

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6pm-WorshipWithA

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