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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
JULY 22, 20128th Sunday after Pentecost
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
JULY 29, 20129th Sunday after Pentecost
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.
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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
JULY
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BobScottsTeam
Volunteer
Needed
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
Members
(MAD
camp)Susan
Catanzarito
Louise
Evans
JULY29
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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11am-AAMeeting
5pm-PraiseTeam
Rehearsal
6pm-WorshipWith
aDifference
10am
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3-5pm
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10:30am-Worship
11:30am-CoffeeHour
11am-AAMeeting
4pm-MADcampActors
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HappilyForeverAfter
7:30pm-IceCream
Social
3pm-W.Workers
@NewHaven
10:30am-StaffMeeting
6:30-8:30pm-Movie
NightintheYouth
LoungeSimonBirch
Grds4-8
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5pm-PraiseTeam
Rehearsal
6pm-WorshipWithA
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9:30am-
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11:35pm-Coffee/
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Workcamp
InWorship
9:00am-Covenant
Cupboard
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Rehearsal
6:30-8:30pm-Movie
NightintheYouth
Lounge
TheEmpire
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Circle
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11:30am-CoffeeHour
12:30pm-Youth
MissionTripDeparts
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Communion
10am-3pmMADcamp
7pm-LupusSupport
10am-3
pmMADcamp
9:30am-WillingWorkers
10am-3pmMADcamp
MADcamptoNew
Haven
10am-3pm
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1pm-Dressrehearsal
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