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August 2015
UP on the Hill Newsletter of The Hill United Presbyterian Church Butler, PA
SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP, STUDY AND FELLOWSHIP
10:30 A.M.—Worship Service
11:30 A.M.—Coffee / Fellowship Time in the Fellowship Hall
PASTORAL MINISTRY
Rev. Clark T. Sawyer
PROGRAM MINISTRY
Kathy O. Sawyer
MUSIC MINISTRY
Kathy O. Sawyer, Director of Musi
Margaret E. McGuirk, Organist
Nancy Slezak, Memorial Handbell
Director and Assistant Organist
CHURCH OFFICE
Elean Heist, Administrative Assistan
And Financial Secretary
Lyn Goehring, Treasurer
CUSTODIANS
John D. Whittington
Bobby Jo Sullins
Hill United
Presbyterian Church
501 Second Street
Butler, Pennsylvania 16001
724-287-5427
E-mail: hillup@zoominternet.
www.hillup.org
Worship, Study and Fellowship With Us!
“Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God.” Hebrews 13:
Youth Mission Trip 2015 - The Pittsburgh ProjectNathan Hampe, Delaney Loomis, Sam Hampe, Becky Arturo, Elaine
Stephens (the homeowner), Steve Arn (behind Elaine), Emily Selfridge,Tyler Bell, and Corah Hawk.
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WORSHIP SCHEDULESUNDAY MORNING
WORSHIP SERVICES
10:30 - 11:30 A.M.
AUGUST 9, 201511th Sunday After Pentecost
Sermon: “Get By With A Little Help From My Friends”
Rev. Kelley Angelberger
Scripture: Romans 12: 9-18; Luke 16: 1-13
AUGUST 16, 201512th Sunday After Pentecost
Ordination, Installation, and Recognition of Church Officers
Sermon: “The Eucharistic Lord”
Rev. Clark Sawyer
Scripture: Psalm 111; John 6: 41-59
AUGUST 23, 201513th Sunday After Pentecost
Elena Fagan Baptism
Sermon: “What About Baptism?”
Rev. Clark Sawyer
Scripture: Romans 6: 1-11; Matthew 3: 11-17
AUGUST 30, 201514th Sunday After Pentecost
Worship Without Walls at Alameda Park, Masonic Shelter
Sermon: “The Habits Of The Heart”
Rev. Clark Sawyer
Scripture: Isaiah 29: 11-14; Mark 7: 1-8, 14-15, and 20-23
AUGUST 2, 201510th Sunday After Pentecost
Lord’s Supper - Traditional
Sermon: “Please Pass The Bread!”
Rev. Deborah Crusan
Scripture: Exodus 16: 2-4, 9-15; John 6: 24-35
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AUGUST 2015 WORSHIP ATTENDANCE
IN JUNE AND JULY 2015
Sunday
6/7 201
6/14 93
6/21 98
6/28 82
7/5 89
7/12 82
7/19 73
7/25 - M.A.D. Camp 165
7/26 - M.A.D. Camp 169
Dear Brothers and Sisters, Membersand Friends of the Hill UnitedPresbyterian Church:
Through our Ghana Mission Partnership, we
have a relationship with the Churches in theBubiashie District of the EvangelicalPresbyterian Church in Accra, Ghana, which isthe Capital of the nation.
We have raised funds over the past few yearsto provide scholarships for young Christianwomen in three congregations.
This year, forty-six grants were madethrough a Committee in the Ghanaian Church inAccra. These young, Christian women, as theyfurther their education at Secondary Schools,Colleges, University, and Graduate Schools aregrateful to God for these scholarships whichGod is leading us to provide.
The past two years, the Hill Church has been
able to provide about six thousand dollars eachyear to help in this educational work of ministry.
Our hope is to reach that goal of sixthousand dollars this year of 2015 as well. Wehave about a month before the funds are sent.
At this time, we are about 800 hundreddollars away from that goal.
As God leads you, keep the GhanaianMission Partnership in your prayers andpossibly in your monetary giving.
Thank you and Grace to you and Peace inour Living Lord and Savior Jesus Christ,
Pastor ClarkRev. Clark T. Sawyer
Jesus often spoke “The come and see
and be with me”
principle! Invite and bring others with you
to gatherings for worship, study,
fellowship, service, and outreach.Thank you so very much!
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The next newsletter deadline is
AUGUST 15, 2015!
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Update from the Forward in Faith Task ForceThe Forward in Faith Task Force was commissioned by the Session to develop suggestions for a long
term plan for Hill Church’s ministries and programs. Its work is a continuation of assessment and plannin
efforts that started with the 2002 Ministry Audit and continued with the 2008 Special Committee.
The Forward in Faith Task Force wishes to thank the members of the congregation who completed an
returned the Congregational Survey. Seventy-three surveys were completed and returned. The Task Forcehas begun reviewing the information from these surveys. Once a preliminary review has been completed,the Task Force will schedule some focus group meetings on topics of interest to the congregation.
You may also share your opinions or concerns personally with any of the Forward in Faith Task Forcemembers. Those members include: Laraine McCrea, Pat Brennen, Lauren McElhaney, Barb Graham, PegDumbaugh, Patti Donaldson, Cathy Zarnick, Anne Miller, the Rev. Clark Sawyer and Louise Evans.
If you have a question or concern about the work of the Hill Church Forward in Faith Task Force, plespeak with a Task Force member or with a member of the Session.
2nd - David Jacox, Jr.5th - Nancy Birckbichler and Mason Brewster
6th - Lydia Osniak8th - Nancy Daugherty9th - Jim Kamerer11th - Matthew Reimhold12th - Patricia McCafferty14th - Brenda Jacox18th - Pam Barkus, Clark Sawyer, and Robert Scott19th - John Miller, IV20th - Michael McElhaney21st - Alan Ruffel and David Jacox, Sr.
22nd - Emily Lyons, Kim Arn, Nick Jacox , andNicholas Slomer23rd - Hallie Fagan24th - Ruby Waggoner25th - Beatrice Faux26th - Robert Cupp, Robert Graham, and Tyler Pesci29th - Josh Duman30th - Benjamin Mikan and Jonathon Rogerson31st - Staci McNeish and Jeffrey Miller
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BIBLE RE DING S FOR UGUST
ate Morning Evening
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: 22-39
7 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
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GHANA MISSION TASK FORCE REPORT
MISSION CO WORKER FUNDING IN JEOPARDY An e-mail was received from Joshua Heikkila in Early
July. He expressed great concern for the strong possibility that a number of mission co-workers would have to
pulled back from their assignments at year’s end due to a continuing lack of funding for the mission field. (This
predicament could also affect Barry and Shelly Dawson). The overall giving for missions has continued to
decline in recent years. Both Joshua and the Dawsons are currently in the USA to talk about their work and to
garner more support. On July 21st, the Ghana Task Force will visit with Joshua at the Mars Old Union Church
Since this event will be after our newsletter deadline, we hope to bring information to you in August.
NURSING STUDENT REPORTS FROM GHANA Anita Nyalemegbe a student at Community Health
Nursing training in Navrongo (and daughter of the Tsokome Catechist) sent this message: ‘
It is a great honor to write this letter. I greet you in the name of Christ Jesus our Lord. I thank you for yo
help and prayers in my life. I was really happy when I received your letter with the Christmas card and I am
very grateful. May God richly bless you all.
Please my name was not added to the list of other recipients of our scholarship this time. Ms. Delali Geye
and Ms. Abigail Amenudzi from Tsokome received their own.
Being in school is a very great experience and by the grace of God and your prayers studies are perfect. I am v
sorry my letter has been delayed as the letter came home when I was in school. May the good Lord continue t
give you grace and long life. Thank you. Yours faithfully, Anita’
This student is quite a distance from her home. Navrongo is in the Upper Northeast Region of Ghana, about te
miles from the border with Burkina Faso and about 600 miles from Anita’s home.
By early September we will be sending scholarship money to the Bubiashie committee for distribution. Please
make a point to contribute by the end of August so that we will have a meaningful amount to send. Recall tha
46 students were helped this past school year. Thank you for your great love for education for these young
Christian women.
PRAYER CONCERNS CONTINUE Please continue to keep the Bubiashie District churches, Bernard Dad
chairperson of the Bubiashie Scholarship Committee, as well as the students, and Joshua Heikkila, the West
Africa Liaison for the PC(USA), in your prayers.
Jim Ihlenfeld for the Task Force
Church World Service Mission TripEach October, Presbyterian Women of Beaver/Butler Presbytery take a bus trip to New Windsor, Md
to work on kit processing or SERRV workrooms. On October 6th, we will leave early and on the way wewill visit Bedford Springs, Summer White House for President James Buchanan. Lunch is included atBedford, Ed’s Steak House. One evening there will be a short worship and hymn sing and the other will
fun night and ice cream. Cost of the trip includes bus fare, seven meals, room, and tip for the driver.Shared rooms (2 per room) with private bath cost is $225. Arrive home on October 8th in the evening. Ifyou have any questions and have an interest call Bea Welch at 724-482-4834.
Looking Ahead to Presbyterian Women’s Events September 18-19: Beaver-Butler Fall Retreat at Camp Kon-O-Kwee in Fombell, PASeptember 27: Thank Offering Sunday - guest speaker Rev. Connie Dunn.October 17: Hill Women’s Fall Gathering and Soup and Salad Luncheon at 12 noon in the Fellowship HaMore information about these events will be coming in future newsletters and Sunday bulletins.
On behalf of Presbyterian WomBea Welch, Modera
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Every year Hill Church is asked to support the work of the Beaver-ButlerPresbytery, the Synod of the Trinity and the General Assembly of the PresbyterianChurch USA. This support is made through a per-capita assessment of churchmembers. This assessment has been used for over 150 years to fund the essentialwork of the Presbyterian Church.
As we have done in past years, we are inviting members to the Hill Church family of faith to contributethe support of the shared work of the Presbyterian Church USA. The per-capita assessment for 2015
$39.93 per member which includes all those who have been baptized and have made their professionfaith. For example, a single member would contribute $39.93, a couple who are both members woucontribute $79.86, a couple with one confirmed child would contribute $119.79 and so on.
For your convenience in making this offering, a special blue envelope has been included in your regubox of envelopes, appearing between the January 25 th and the February 1st envelopes. Or you may mthe memo line of your check “per -capita” and this offering will be properly credited to your givstatement.
As of 7/26/15 we have collected $4,182.92. Thank you for your continued generosity and support.
COME JOIN OUR F AMILY OF F AITH,
invite a guest or two, and give thanksand worship our Lord in the
beauty of His creation during our
annual Worship Without Walls
service on Sunday, August 30,
2015 at the Masonic Shelter at
Alameda Park. The Praise Team will
lead us in song and our annual church
picnic will immediately follow worship. TheNurture Committee asks that you bring a
salad or side dish to serve at least 10 people.
The committee will provide hot dogs with a
choice of toppings, desserts, and drinks.
Contact Tommy Walters (724-282-8267) for
more information or to volunteer to help.
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ATTENTION: All over 18 who love and work with children
As you may know, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has changed its requirements for who
needs to obtain background checks and clearances when working with children under 18. In
the past, only paid staff and teachers working with children needed checks and clearances.
But now anyone - paid or volunteer - who has direct teaching or caring contact with children
under 18 MUST receive the appropriate checks and clearances.
What does this mean for you? If you are involved in a ministry of teaching, care for, or have
adult responsibilities for children under 18, you must get the following checks and clearances.
If you are over 18 and serve in a ministry as a volunteer that has any direct contact with
children, you must obtain:
1. The PA State Criminal History Report
2. The PA Child Abuse History
3. Provide Hill Church either a notarized affidavit stating that you have lived in
Pennsylvania for the last ten years or an FBI Criminal History Report if you
have lived in the PA for less than 10 years.
There is no cost for the clearances except for a notary fee for the affidavit or a fee for the FBI
Clearance.
Information packets and forms can be obtained from the church office or use the forms
attached to the August newsletter.
It is essential that anyone who needs to complete the clearance forms do so immediately.
There is bound to be a backlog at the state level to get approvals.
If you need help completing the form there will be help sessions August 16 and 23 at 10 AM
in the Hall Memorial Lounge and after worship in the fellowship hall.
Please return all completed forms to the church office for mailing.
The Christian Education committee has set a deadline of August 31 to get all needed
clearances submitted. If you already have clearances from a place of employment, please
bring a copy to the church for our files.
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VOLUNTEERS for AUGUST 2015 – SUNDAY
MIDDLE SECTION—BRADY STREET SECTION PEARL ST. SECTION—OVERFLOW AREA
AUGUST 2 Sharon Montag, 724-285-3231 Karen Shultz, 724-283-2413
AUGUST 9 Nancy Daugherty, 724-285-1013 Janet Edinger, 724-282-7782
AUGUST 16 Lois Minich, 724-283-1875 Volunteer Needed
AUGUST 23 Dennis Hawk, 724-285-6355 Peg Dumbaugh, 724-789-7331
AUGUST 30 Anne Miller, 724-282-2072 Kim Selfridge, 724-285-9017
AUGUST 2 AUGUST 9 AUGUST 16 AUGUST 23 AUGUST 30
Donated with lovein honor of
Kaydence LucindaHall’s 1st birthdayby her parents and
grandparents
Donated with love inhonor of our mothers,Mary Louise Sawyerand Gretchen Oakes,by Clark and Kathy
Sawyer
Donated with love inmemory of
Jean L. Andersonby John W. Anderson and
Family.
Donated with lovein honor of Clark,Emily, and Elisha’s
birthdays byKathy Sawyer
Worship WithoWalls
USHER TEAM
GREETERS BEFORE
GREETERS AFTER
(DEACONS)
COUNTING ELDERS
NURSERY ACOLYTE COFFEE HOUR
AUGUST
2
Ladies
Team
Volunteers
Needed
Cathy ZarnickPete
McElhaneyCarol Gadsby Seth Heist
Susan
Catanzari John Anderson
Nancy
Daugherty
AUGUST
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Bob Scott’s
TeamBea Welch
Patti
Donaldson
Tommy
WaltersLois Minich
Amy
Waggoner
Voluntee
NeededCarole Hall Louise Evans
AUGUST
16
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Team
Volunteers
Needed
Elean Heist Bob Kennedy
Jim Kamerer Bella Heist Deacons
Gregory Heist Mike Fagan
AUGUST
23
Jack
Montag’s
Team
Audrey
Nossokoff
Mary Beth
McQuistion Anne Miller
Nancy
DaughertyBen Huba Marsh Mil
Barb Kamerer Diane Olenic
AUGUST
30
Combined
Teams
Louise Evans
Worship Without Walls Worship Without WallsLaraine
McCrea
PEW GREETERS
Hill Church for many years was known as “The Glad Hand Church.” The Nurture
Committee 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.
COMMUNION TEAM – Team ANEWSLETTER TEAM in AUGUST (for September) – Team B
(Willing Workers)VAN DRIVER for AUGUST - Keith Swank (724-282-6546)
PULPIT FLOWERS
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