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WORSHIP WITH US
SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP
9:15 A.M.JAM SESSIONS, ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL, ASK THE PASTOR CLASS 9:30 A.M.30 MINS! FOR YOUTH 10:30 A.M.WORSHIP SERVICE 11:30 A.M.COFFEE / FELLOWSHIP TIME IN THE FELLOWSHIP HALL
SATURDAY EVENING WORSHIP
WORSHIP SCHEDULE
SATURDAY EVENING WORSHIP SERVICES 6:007:00 P.M. SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP SERVICES 10:3011:30 A.M.
NOVEMBER 4, 2012
23rd Sunday after Pentecost Lords SupperTraditional 2013 Stewardship Consecration Harvest Home
Sermon: Servants and Stewards Rev. Clark Sawyer Scripture: Proverbs 3: 5-9, 13-14; I Corinthians 4: 1-2 and I Peter 4: 7-11 NOVEMBER 11, 2012
24th Sunday after Pentecost Harvest Home
Sermon: Putting in Everything Rev. Clark Sawyer Scripture: Mark 12: 38-44; Hebrews 9: 24-28
Sermon: Putting in Everything Rev. Clark Sawyer Scripture: Mark 12: 38-44; Hebrews 9: 24-28 NOVEMBER 18, 2012
25th Sunday after Pentecost Operation Christmas Child Boxes Due
Sermon: The Beginning of the Birth-Pangs Rev. Clark Sawyer Scripture: I Samuel 2:1-10; Mark 13: 1-8
Sermon: Soar on Wings Like Eagles Rev. Fred Young Scripture: Psalm 46: 1-4, 10A; Isaiah 40: 21-31
November 2012
FROM THE PASTORS DESK Dear Brothers and Sisters, Members and Friends of the Hill United Presbyterian Church: As we come to the conclusion of our 2013 FirstFruits Stewardship Emphasis, I am grateful to God for you and I am grateful to you for Your stewardship support of the ministry and mission of the Hill Church. As we come to the Thanksgiving season, we come to realize that everything we are and everything we have is given to us by God through Jesus Christ our time, our health, the creation, relationships, our talents, spiritual gifts and abilities, our money and property, as well as the Gospel. As Christian stewards, we serve God out of love for God and out of gratitude to God. Through the leading of our Lord Jesus, God helps us to use all of our gifts for the building of the Kingdom of God. One time Peter wrote, As each has received a gift, serve one another, as good stewards of Gods varied grace. Paul wrote Rejoice always, pray constantly, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you! Yours for Stewardship and Thanksgiving in Jesus Christ, Pastor Clark Rev. Clark Sawyer WORSHIP ATTENDANCE IN SEPTEMBER and OCTOBER 2012
Saturday 9/1 9/8 9/15 9/22 9/29 10/6 10/13 10/20 10/27 07 05 06 08 08 05 05
No worship No worship
Sunday 9/2 9/9 9/16 9/23 9/30 10/7 10/14 10/21 10/28 100 118 109 102 117 124 148 128 97
Taking time to worship God through our Lord Jesus reminds us of who we are and Whose we are! The worship of God puts our lives and our life with God in the right perspective. As we gather for worship, study, fellowship, service and outreach, come and be with us, bringing and inviting loved ones, friends and neighbors to join you, join us and join God. Thank-you very much.
Evening
Titus 2 Titus 3 Philemon Heb. 1 Heb. 2 Heb. 3 Heb. 4 Heb. 5 Heb. 6 Heb. 7 Heb. 8 Heb. 9 Heb. 10: 1-18 Heb. 10: 19-39 Heb. 11: 1-19 Heb. 11: 20-40 Heb. 12 Heb. 13 Jas. 1 Jas. 2 Jas. 3 Jas. 4 Jas. 5 I. Pet. 1 I. Pet. 2 I. Pet. 3 I. Pet. 4 I. Pet. 5 II. Pet. 1 II. Pet. 2
It was with joy that the Session received two new members of Hill Church by Reaffirmation of Faith: Lonnie Kuzia and Lynda Rysiewicz. We pray Gods blessing on Lonnie and Lynda as they join the Hill Family of Faith. Also, two Baptismal motions were presented by Worship and Discipleship: 1. To approve the baptism of Mason McElhaney, son of Michael and Tricia McElhaney, on October 14, 2012. 2. To approve the baptism of Hallie Fagan, daughter of Michael and Rachel Fagan, at a date to be determined. It was also with joy that both of these motions were approved by Session. Clark Sawyer Moderator
CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS
Dont forget to order your Christmas poinsettia this year! Order forms will be available on the Deacons table in mid-November. The greenhouse requires our that our entire order to be placed by December 10th, so December 9th will be the last Sunday to turn in your order form. Poinsettias are still $8.00 each, and will be ordered from Gumto Greenhouses this year.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY
Receipts and Disbursements Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012 Variance Favorable (Unfavorable)
Budget
Receipts $172,210 88,972 261,182 $155,935 95,997 251,932 $ 16,275 (7,025) 9,250
Disbursements
Personnel Buildings & Grounds Office Operations Capital Improvements Stewardship Mission Support Christian Education Nurture Worship Discipleship Total Disbursements Net of Receipts over Disbursements
151,295 24,730 6,008 0 11,763 19,389 10,254 1,432 8,234 26,478 259,583 1,599
152,429 29,872 7,688 0 9,308 15,547 16,538 4,350 7,725 8,475 251,932 -0-
1,134 5,142 1,680 0 (2,455) (3,842) 6,284 2,918 (509) (18,003) (7,651) 1,599
You may help the work of the Lord and your Hill family of faith by staying current on the payment of your tithes and offerings. Our ministries, programs and mission commitments go on throughout the year regardless of the season.
PLEASE HELP THE CHURCH BY RECYCLING YOUR BULLETIN INSERTS! Simply place the inserts that you do not need in the box beside the food barrel in the Overflow area after worship. Many inserts can be reused from week to week.
HILL CHURCH CHRISTMAS MUSICAL DUDE, YOU HEAR WHAT I HEAR? All children are welcome and encouraged to participate! Note that there are three rehearsals that everyone must attend. There may be additional rehearsals that you must attend according to your assigned part, but you will not have to attend every rehearsal. Forms are available at the Church and due to Kathy by November 2nd. The rehearsal schedule is as follows: Wednesday, Nov. 7 5:30 7:00 P.M. ALL MUST ATTEND
You will receive scripts, a CD of songs, and learn group musical numbers Wednesday, Nov. 14 Wednesday, Nov. 28 Saturday, Dec. 1 Wednesday, Dec. 5 Sunday, Dec. 9 Wednesday, Dec. 12 Saturday, Dec. 15 Sunday, Dec. 16 5:30 - 7:00 P.M. 5:30 7:00 P.M. 10:00 A.M.Noon 5:30 7:00 P.M. Noon2:00 P.M. 5:30 7:00 P.M. ALL MUST ATTEND
10:00 A.M.Noon DRESS REHEARSAL -ALL MUST ATTEND 5:30 Actors Report (eat at home) 7:00 MUSICALinvite friends and family!!!
LETTER TO INCLUDE IN YOUR OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD SHOEBOX Christmas is about sharing the gift of God's Son, Jesus Christ, with the world. Operation Christmas Child brings joy and hope to poor children around the world through gift-filled shoe boxes and the Good News of Gods love. You can share Gods love with needy children in Honduras, Kosovo, or another country by participating with other members of our church. You can start by filling out and coloring the enclosed letter to put in the shoebox. Also consider if you want your shoebox to go to a boy or girl and what age group for which you would like to buy. Wrap the lid and the bottom of your shoebox in colorful Christmas paper, and look for a brochure in church or visit the website www.samaritanspurse.org/occ for gift ideas to fill your box. Don't forget to bring your shoe box gift to church on or before November 18th, 2012. What a perfect gift to give in honor of Jesus' birthday!
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NOV 4
Ladies Team
Volunteer Needed
NOV 11
Bea Welch
Karen Shultz Judy Birch Susan Catanzarito Patti Donaldson Pam Lentz
Peter McElhaney Dennis Hawk Bob Kennedy Bill Ellis Kelly Provident Diane Olenic Louise Evans Jack Barkley
Carol Gadsby
Ruby Waggoner
Stewardship Committee
Lois Minich
Aiden Wach
Denny Hawk
NOV 18
Junior Team
Anne McCaw
Jim Kamerer
Declan Graham
NOV 25
Audrey Nossokoff
Louise Evans
Callie Sweitzer
COMMUNION TEAM Team B NEWSLETTER TEAM in November (for December) Team B (Willing Workers) VAN DRIVER for November ~ JIM KAMERER 724-283-2248 COFFEE HOUR VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Can you help? Volunteers are needed to host the Sunday morning coffee hour. There are many available openings for the coming months. A light snack is all that needs to be provided. If you are willing to host, please sign your name on the coffee hour sign-up sheet on the Deacons table.
PULPIT FLOWERS
NOVEMBER 4 Donated in memory of Bert Knauer by Edna Mae, Scott, Michele, Danielle, Lindsay and Mother NOVEMBER 11 Donated in memory of Elroy and Crystal Beisheim by Richard and Maxine Beisheim NOVEMBER 18 Donated in memory of Jack Street by Carolyn Street NOVEMBER 25 Donated in memory of Ruth Brookhart by Helen Knauer and Family
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9:30am - Hill Quilters
7:00am - Ghana Task Force @ Eat n Park 9:30am - Willing Workers 3:30pm - New Haven Service 6:30pm - Memorial Handbells 7:30pm - Chancel Choir Communion
6-7pmYouth hand out candy at the Church for Halloween No Sat Worship
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12:00pm - Mens Lunch 5:00pm - Youth Intervention Project Dining Room Closed Drop off baked goods for bake sale tomorrow 7:00pm-Deacons 9:30am - Women's Bible Study 1:30pm - Admin. Comm.
Harvest Home
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11am - AA Meeting 6pm - Worship With a Difference
8am - Women @ Panera 5pm - Joybells 5:30pm - Jubilation Ringers 5:30-7pm Christmas Musical Rehearsal 6:30pm - Instrumental Ensemble 6:30pm - Memorial Handbells 7:30pm - Chancel Choir
9:15 - Adult Sun. School 9:15 - JAM Sessions 9:30 - 30 Minutes! 10:30 - Worship 11:30 - Coffee Hour 12:15p - HYC Rehearsal/ Womens Book Club (Pride and Prejudice) 6:30p - Club 56 Veterans Day
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9:30am - Women's Bible Study 4:30pm - CE Meeting
Harvest Home
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6:30pm - Memorial Handbells 7:30pm - Chancel Choir
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11am - AA
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11:00-2:00pm Symphony Luncheon @Faith Church benefits the HYC
9:15am - Adult Sunday School, Ask the Pastor 9:15am - JAM Sessions 9:30am - 30 Minutes! 10:30am - Worship 11:30am - Coffee Hour 6:00pm - Session Meeting (early due to football game) Operation Christmas Child Boxes Due
8am - Women @ Panera 5pm - Com. Dinner @ St. Andrews 5pm - Joybells 5:30pm - Jubilation Ringers 5:30-7pm Christmas Musical Rehearsal 6:30pm - Instrumental Ensemble
No Sat Worship
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12:00pm - Mens Lunch 3pm - W. Workers 9:15am - Adult Sunday @New Haven School, Ask the Pastor 5:00-7:00pm - Senior 9:15am - JAM Sessions Night Out 9:30am - 30 Minutes! 10:30am - Worship Service 11:30am - Coffee Hour 12:15pm - HYC
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9:30am - Women's Bible Study 1pm - Betsy McCormick Circle 7pm - Lupus Support
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Office Closed
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Office Closed
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No Sat Worship
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11am - AA @ Hill UP
NOVEMBER 2012
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10:30am - Worship Service
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9:30am - Women's Bible Study 6:00pm - Presbytery Meeting
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8am - Women @ Panera 9am - Hanging of the Greens @ Hill Church 1pm - M. L. Boyer Circle 5pm - Joybells 5:30pm - Jubilation Ringers 5:30pm - Christmas Musical Rehearsal 6:30pm - Instrumental Ensemble