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N O R T H S E W I C K L E Y P R E S B Y T E R I A N C H U R C H February 2016

Church Business 2-8

Birthdays and Anniversaries

3

In the Spotlight 9

Calendar 11

Calendar 6

Church Activities 12-15

Inside this issue:

From My Angle…..

Rev. Dr. Judy Angleberger

Lent is here. It begins with Ash Wednesday. What is each of

us going to do to observe Lent? Lent is the forty days before Easter

and a time of preparation for Holy Week or Passion Week of our

Lord Jesus Christ.

We are to be in a preparation mode. We can put it in terms of

“Give up or Get up”! We can “give up” something to improve our

faith, such as that which distracts us from spiritual growth. This

could be giving up too much television or social media, too much

consumerism, too much entertainment, or too much consumption of

food or drink—whatever distracts our time and attention from the

Triune God. During Lent we can plan to pray more, read Scripture

more, worship more, witness more, etc. We can think in terms of

giving up that which prevents us from becoming more like Jesus,

which is the process of sanctification.

Or we can “get up” and give more of our time and talents in

service, whether in our Church or in our Community. This may in-

volve spending more time in relationship with people, physically

meeting the needs of others, getting up and cleaning out our excess

“stuff” and giving it to those who can use it, buying food for our

Church pantry, getting up for Worship and staying for Sunday

School, getting up and spending time with and for the benefit of oth-

ers.

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Sunday Numbers

Attendance Offering Building

In order to meet budgeted income, we need to receive $3,250 each week.

1/3/16 90 $4,852.00 $ 615.00

1/10/16 71 $2,353.00 $2,315.00

1/17/16 67 $1,918.00 $1,460.00

1/24/16 73 $3,140.00 $ 310.00

1/31/16 70 $3,039.00 $ 195.00

From My Angle (continued)…..

In Paul’s Second letter to the Thessalonians, he writes…”our God will make you worthy

of his call and will fulfill by his power every good resolve and work of faith, so that the name

of our Lord Jesus may be glorified in you, and you in him, according to the grace of our God

and the Lord Jesus Christ.” (NRSV II Thess. 1:11b-12)

Lent is about growing in spirit and in favor with God. It is a time to think upon Jesus’

passion and all he did for us and the world. It is pleasing Him by our words and actions. It is

focusing more of our time, talents, and treasures on the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. “Give up

and Get up” to glorify our Lord Jesus who got up and gave up Himself for us.

Lent Begins on Ash Wednesday, February 10th: Lent is coming soon! It is meant to be a time of preparing ourselves spiritually for Christ’s coming on Easter. It all begins at North Sewickley Church with a service of repentance at 7:00 p.m. in the sanctuary. Please plan to start your Lent the right way by joining us for our Ash Wednesday ser-vice.

Date Liturgist Greeter(s)

Feb 7 Joe Fisher Judy Richards

Feb 14 Judy Lipcsak Dan & Cathy Pflugh

Feb 21 Dave Sullivan Joe & Sydney Fisher

Feb 28 George Lipcsak Brandon Fisher

Head Usher

Josh Koach

Ushers

Dave & Dale Sullivan

Judy Richards

Pat Hinkle

Ability to blend traditional and contemporary expressions of music. Consult with Pastor regarding worship se-

Worship Assistants for February

December Anniversaries

February Birthdays

Gary Bologna 2/4

Brenda Liebendorfer 2/8

Brandon Miller 2/9

Jim Paff 2/17

David Peffer 2/17

John Shepler 2/17

Audrey Maybray 2/18

Joyce Hart 2/20

Esther Aiken 2/21

Nadia Paff 2/21

Cathy Pflugh 2/21

Iola Grant 2/23

Patty Hinkle 2/26

Jackie Kline 2/27

Kathy Jamison 2/28

Confirmation Classes will begin in March. If interested please let the office or Dave Sullivan know.

A new members class will begin the end of February. If interested please let the office or Denise Broadwater know.

From Christian Education

Sunday School – Classes for all age groups; Adult classes include a bible study by John Ortberg titled All the Places to Go – God has placed before you and open door. What will you do? Another bible study of the Book of Acts. A Lenten series begins February 17

th and runs for five weeks. The series is titled

'Jerusalem – Center of the World. Meal at 6:30 PM and the study from 7:00 to 8:00 PM Youth Groups for all ages meet Sunday evenings The Christian Education Committee thanks all who give of their time and talent to make North Sewickley Presbyterian Church special for all and a blessing from God.

From the Deacons

DEACONS’ ACTIONS

1. Received gift of $500 for Food Bank from Idlewood

Products of Beaver, PA.

2. Donated $100 to Ellwood City School District Breadbasket

Program which sends food home for the weekend for needy

students.

3. Donated $100 towards expenses of Hunter Paff’s peace-

making trip to Israel in February.

4. Agreed to prepare Lenten Supper on February 17, 2016.

5. Accepted donation of second serving cart to store

communion supplies.

6. Prepared communion for February 7, 2016.

7. Packed food boxes for families in February.

8. Added T. Thompson and V. Brotzman to list of college

students.

2/10/16 Ash Wednesday Service at 7:00 p.m.

2/17/16 Lenten Dinner and

Bible Study

Dinner at 6:30 p.m.

Study at 7:00 p.m.


Bible Study

Dinner at 6:30 p.m.

Study at 7:00 p.m.


Bible Study

Dinner at 6:30 p.m.

Study at 7:00 p.m.


Bible Study

Dinner at 6:30 p.m.

Study at 7:00 p.m.


Bible Study

Dinner at 6:30 p.m.

Study at 7:00 p.m.

3/20/16 Palm Sunday

3/24/16 Maundy Thursday Service at 7:00 p.m.

3/25/16 Good Friday

3/26/16 Great Vigil of Easter

3/27/16 Easter Sunday

Starting on February 28th, we will be participating in One Great Hour of Sharing. There will be more de-tails in upcoming bulletins.


The Church Family Tree Quilt History

Tessa Lynn, daughter of Nick and

Connie Bargiband, was baptized on

Sunday, Nov. 15.

By Pat Vagias

Our Family Tree Quilt was constructed by

members of the Cum-Joy-Nus Class under the

direction of Donna Boots, a close friend of many

in our congregation but not a member of NSPC.

It originally hung in Fellowship Hall in a large

wooden shadow box frame with a Plexiglas front

that was made by Paul Eonta (Cathy Pflugh's dad)

and Don Aiken. The quilt is not traditionally quilted

with a batting. The leaves are fused to the face fabric

using a fusible iron-on webbing. The quilt was

stapled to the back of the frame to keep it stretched.

The quilt was presented to the church at a

ceremony commemorating the 150th anniversary of

the founding of NSPC in approximately 1997 under

the ministry of Dan White. During the church

renovation of 2015, the framed quilt was removed

from the wall to allow for added electrical pipes. It

was never updated since its dedication 18 years ago

and was becoming slightly mildewed; the staples

were damaging the fabric.

The quilt was removed from the frame which was given to Pine Valley Camp to be used

as a large display case. Pat Vagias updated the quilt by adding many additional leaves which

had been thoughtfully cut out and given to Dolores McDanel for safe keeping almost 20 years

ago. Names of new members who had joined the church since 1997 were added to the quilt.

A quilt sleeve was made at the top to accommodate a drapery rod which was donated by Don

Aiken (who had made the original frame). The original hanging board was inserted in the

bottom of the quilt to give added weight, allowing it to hang more evenly.

It was decided to place the quilt in the front stairwell which was much improved during

the renovation with a raised ceiling, new lighting and a bright paint color which compliment-

ed the quilt. Now that the quilt is accessible, new member's names can be added easily.

Many people had never noticed the quilt in Fellowship Hall. Its new prominent placement in

the stairwell will allow the quilt to be appreciated for being a work of art and a handcrafted

historical heirloom.

There are approximately 20 leaves available for the addition of new member's names. Fu-

ture leaves may be added using the original leaf patterns (found in the church office file cabi-

net) and any complementary cotton fabric. These leaves may be attached to the quilt with fu-

sible/iron-on webbing. A permanent marker can be used to write the names of future mem-

bers as well as ministers. It should be noted that only one space remains for a minister's

name.

Pictured are some of the original creators of the

Quilt - Don and Esther Aiken, Kathy Liller,

Ella Smilek and Mary Lou Eonta.

Eastern Gate Ministries, International

An EGMI administrative team visited NSPC last winter and are returning on Sunday, February 21st to update our congregation on the happenings at the orphanage as well as future hopes and needs. Pastor John Sorice, founder of EGMI, will deliver the Minute for Mission. The three member team will use the Sunday School hour to present. Sunday school teachers are invited to bring their classes, at their discretion.

In 2014, 5 members of NSPC traveled to Tanzania with Trust In Him, Ministries to repair a fire damaged roof at Center of Hope Orphanage.

Their website is www.egmi.net

Pastor John Sorice

This month we are spotlighting Denise Krepps Broadwater.

Denise is 4th generation of her family being part of this church fam-ily, her great grandparents had a major part in starting N.S.P.C. Her mother Donna was a Blinn and Dr. Chuck Krepps her father. Denise is the oldest of four sisters. She has two sons, a daughter-in-law and one grandson. Denise has been a nurse for 38 years, currently work-ing as a hospice nurse for 11 years.

She has blessed us many times by singing in the church choir and shared several solos with us in church and for special occasions. Den-ise has serves as Elder two times. She has worked on the hospitality committee in the past and has been a jack of all trades throughout the years whenever wherever the need. Currently Denise serves on the Evangelism and Fellowship Committee. She was instrumental in pre-paring the brochures of 27 church members for the Christmas Advent Devotionals.

Denise has been a part of NSPC since birth and this has been her “home” church. She enjoys singing with her sisters as part of the Ellwood Civic Corals group. Has been to New York City twice to sing at Carnegie Hall. She has flown to Germany twice to visit her son, grand-son and his family. She is a part of the Welsh Hymn Sing, Pittsburgh PA. Denise is famous with family and friends for her delicious spaghet-ti sauce.


Each month the Fellowship and Evangelism committee will

present a brief interview with a person or family in our church

to allow the congregation to get to know them better.

By Barb McDanel

To the Youth Group Carolers,

“Thanks each of you it was lovely”….

I will never forget hearing your voices singing to

me on the porch before Christmas. I had the flu

and it hit me hard and I was quite ill. You’ll never

know how much you lifted my spirits and how much

I appreciated you thinking of me.

Thanks so much,

Barbara McDanel

Congratulations!!!

After multiple months of hard work-flying to L.A.,

making many cakes and filming the show—Tristan

Slater and Emily Bartlow became the winners of

Cake Wars on the Food Network and $10,000.

Tristan is the daughter of Tim and DeeAnn Krepps

Slater and the niece of Denise Broadwater and Deb-

bie Young.

Good Job Girls!!!

Feb. 1 Trustees 7 p.m.

Feb. 3 Mission Team 6 p.m.

Feb. 8 Worship Committee 6 p.m.

Christian Education 7 p.m.

Feb. 10 Ash Wednesday Worship Service 7 p.m.

Feb. 17 Lenten Dinner 6:30 p.m.

Bible Study 7 p.m.

Feb. 20 Men’s Prayer Breakfast at the Wolverine 9 a.m.

Feb. 24 Lenten Dinner 6;30 p.m.

Bible Study 7 p.m.

Feb. 26-28 Women’s Retreat at Seneca Hills

Planning Calendar

Paint Party for Women’s Retreat

We are hosting a Paint Party as a fundraiser for the next Women’s Retreat. If you have never been to a party like this, come join us on Saturday, March 12, 2016 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Fellowship Hall in North Sewickley Presbyterian Church on Chapel Drive. The party will be fun and a beautiful painting will be completed by everyone there. No need to be embarrassed, everyone’s eye is different and each painting is different, whether you can paint or not. Our guest artist will walk us all through the picture, so don’t come because you can’t draw or paint, it is made easy! Everything will be supplied for a cost of $25.00 this includes paints, brushes, canvas, plus food and drinks (non-alcoholic). Please pay at the door when you arrive, checks payable to North Sewickley Presbyterian Church. Bring extra money for a possible Chinese/Silent Auction and during the wait time door prizes!

To reserve your spot contact the Church office by Monday, March 7, 2016 at 724-752-1272 and leave your name, phone number and the number of people in your group and mention paint party. Church members can pay at time of registration to Ra-

yanne. Public welcome and bring a friend! Men are welcome!

Alan Adams Alaska Trip

Alan Adams holding a caribou pelt

Bonnie Gorrell, Denise Broadwater, Carol

Smith , Pastor Judy Angleberger

On January 14, 2016, NSPC hosted Alan

Adams and he spoke of his eight-week

adventure while on sabbatical in Alaska.

He spoke about their life among the

natives (both people and critters!) while

serving the Yakutat Presbyterian

Church.

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