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July 2013

UP on the Hill Newsletter of The Hill United Presbyterian Church Butler, PA

W orship W ith U s SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP

10:30 A.M.Worship Service11:30 A.M.Coffee / Fellowship Time in the Fellowship Hall

6:00 P.M. Saturday@hill Worship with a Difference(First Saturday of the Month only)

SATURDAY EVENING WORSHIP

PASTORAL MINISTRY

Rev. Clark T. Sawyer PROGRAM MINISTRY

Kathy O. Sawyer

MUSIC MINISTRY

Kathy O. Sawyer,Director of Music

Margaret E. McGuirk,Organist

Thomas P. Walters,Director of Handbellsand Instrumental Music

Nancy Slezak,Memorial Handbell Director and Assistant Organist

Jessica E. Sanzotti,Saturday Worship Director

CHURCH OFFICE

Jennifer Gilliland,Financial Secretary

Lyn Goehring,Treasurer

CUSTODIANS

John WhittingtonBobby Jo Sullins

The Hill UnitedPresbyterian Church

501 Second StreetButler, Pennsylvania 16001724-287-5427 E-mail: [email protected]

Butler Blue Sox Game June 2012


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SATURDAY EVENING

WORSHIP SERVICES

6:00 7:00 P.M.

SUNDAY MORNING

WORSHIP SERVICES

10:30 11:30 A.M.

JULY 6, 2013 No Worship Service

JULY 14, 20138th Sunday after PentecostPower Chord Academy Plays in Worship

Sermon: Who Is My Neighbor? Rev. Clark Sawyer

Scripture: Leviticus 19:9-18;Luke 10:25-37

WORSHIP SCHEDULE


JULY 21, 20139th Sunday after Pentecost

The Music, Art and Drama CampPresentation of Go Noah!

Directed by Kathy Sawyer

JULY 28, 201310th Sunday after Pentecost

Rev. James Campbell, Guest Preacher

JULY 20, 2013 The Music, Art and Drama Camp

Presentation of Go Noah!

Directed by Kathy SawyerIce Cream Social Follows


JULY 7, 20137th Sunday after PentecostLords Supper - Traditional

Mission Workcamp Participating Sermon: America The Beautiful

The Power Of One Rev. Mike Winship

Scripture: Philippians 3:4b-16; John 17:20-26


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July 2013FROM THE PASTORS DESK

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

For the past five years, Jennifer Gilliland hasbeen our Administrative Assistant and FinancialSecretary. She has done a wonderful job withus.

On June 18, 2013, Jennifer took a new positionat Grove City College as the AdministrativeAssistant in the International StudiesDepartment. We pray and wish Jennifer well in

this new position.

On the other hand, Jennifer will stay with us asour Financial Secretary along with participatingin the life of our Church. That is good!

In the next number of weeks, as you come intothe Church Office or call on the phone, you will

be greeted by Elean Hooper from SpecializedStaffing.

Elean is a very pleasant and competent person.Please welcome her and make yourself known toher. She will work from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.Monday through Friday.

Have a blessed summer and we will see you inworship!

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

Pastor ClarkRev. Clark Sawyer

WORSHIP ATTENDANCE INMAY AND JUNE 2013

Saturday Sunday

5/04 05 5/05 115

5/11 No Worship 5/12 118

5/18 No Worship 5/19 132

5/25 No Worship 5/26 107

6/01 09 6/02 177

6/08 No Worship 6/09 120

6/15 No Worship 6/16 106

6/22 No Worship 6/23 96

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Throughout the summer months as you travel take some time toworship in some other churches.However, we always look forwardto our gatherings of the HillFamily of Faith. See you inworship this summer!

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

year

Louise Evans Bea WelchSusan Catanzarito Pam ChaffAudrey Nossokoff Lynda Lavorini

Jennifer Gilliland,Church Office Secretary


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Morning Evening 1 Job 20, 21 Acts 10: 24-482 Job 22, 23, 24 Acts 113 Job 25, 26, 27 Acts 124 Job 28, 29 Acts 13: 1-255 Job 30, 31 Acts 13: 26-52

6 Job 32, 33 Acts 147 Job 34, 35 Acts 15: 1-218 Job 36, 37 Acts 15: 22-419 Job 38, 39, 40 Acts 16: 1-2110 Job 41, 42 Acts 16: 22-4011 Ps. 1, 2, 3 Acts 17: 1-1512 Ps. 4, 5, 6 Acts 17: 16-3413 Ps. 7, 8, 9 Acts 1814 Ps. 10, 11, 12 Acts 19: 1-2015 Ps. 13, 14, 15 Acts 19: 21-4116 Ps. 16, 17 Acts 20: 1-1617 Ps. 18, 19 Acts 20: 17-3818 Ps. 20, 21, 22 Acts 21: 1-17

19 Ps. 23, 24, 25 Acts 21: 18-4020 Ps. 26, 27, 28 Acts 2221 Ps. 29, 30 Acts 23: 1-1522 Ps. 31, 32 Acts 23: 16-3523 Ps. 33, 34 Acts 2424 Ps. 35, 36 Acts 2525 Ps. 37, 38, 39 Acts 2626 Ps. 40, 41, 42 Acts 27: 1-2627 Ps. 43, 44, 45 Acts 27: 27-4428 Ps. 46, 47, 48 Acts 2829 Ps. 49, 50 Rom. 130 Ps. 51, 52, 53 Rom. 231 Ps. 54, 55, 56 Rom. 3

BIBLE READING FOR JULY

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SESSION HIGHLIGHTSJUNE 10, 2013

Session approved three motions fromAdministration Committee:

Motion: To accept with regret the resignationof Jennifer Gilliland, effective June 18, 2013.Additional Information: Jennifer will continueas Financial Secretary at this time.

Motion: To enter into a contract with RonHartman Concrete for the removal andreplacement of the Brady Street stairs, threelandings and two side walls with a quoted priceof $15,068.Additional Information: Landscaping, railingsand a new light fixture will also need to be doneto complete this project.

Motion: To enter into a contract with RonStutz Construction for the repointing of thestone work on the Second Street side entry.Additional Information: The current bid is for$3,750. Additional expense may be incurredfor repair to the concrete steps.

Session approved two motions from theStewardship and Mission Support Committee:

To use the proceeds of the $90,000 gift fromthe Ruth Bauer estate to fund Educational Giftsfor:1 Hill Church members who are graduating

from high school in June 2013 and each yearthereafter, and who plan to attend aninstitution of higher learning, a vocationaltraining program, or to enter the military;

2 Hill Church members currently enrolled inthe educational programs listed above, whograduated from high school 2007-2012;

3 Women who are members of one of the fivechurches of the EPC Bubiashie District ofAccra, Ghana, and who are pursuingsecondary or post-high school education.

FROM THE FINANCIALSECRETARY

Jennifer Gilliland will continue to collect,track and process tithes and offeringsmade to the church. All moniescollected need to be submitted bySunday to be included in the Elder countand deposited for that week (Jenniferwill count and prepare the deposit onSunday). Anything turned in on Mondayor after will be included in the nextweeks deposit. Any questions abouttithes, offerings, and statements can bedirected to Jennifer by leaving amessage with Elean during normal office


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The next newsletter deadline is July 15, 2013

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YOUTHWORKS MISSION TRIP

From June 30 through July 5,people from our Church areparticipating in the YouthworksSummer Mission Trip in EasternVirginia. There they will meet with

youth groups from other churches from NewJersey and other places. A visit to the EasternShore of Virginia and the town of Onancock offers a historic setting, serene lifestyle andabundant outdoor recreation. Fishing and bird-watching are popular pastimes for bothresidents and visitors. Despite the naturalbeauty of the area, typical rural struggles, suchas unemployment, exist. A large number ofretirees moving to the area also have driven uphome prices, causing affordable housingchallenges. Our group will have an opportunity tocomplete home improvement projects and servelocal children while they enjoy the simplepleasures of Gods creation. They will make apresentation in worship on Sunday, July 7.

Participating in the Mission Workcamp are:

Miranda BradyJona BrownEmily SelfridgeJohn GillilandHannah KrugerTyler BellKaitlyn BellPaige SchrefflerAmber SelfridgeEmma Scuotequazza

Adult Leaders Steve ArnCarol SchrefflerJami Lyn Brady

The above amounts represent the 2013 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 Hill familyof faith by staying current on the payment of yourtithes and offerings. Our ministries, programs and

mission commitments go on throughout the yearregardless of the season.

FINANCIAL SUMMARYReceipts and Disbursements

FOR MONTH ENDING MAY 31, 2013

Actual Budget

Variance Fa-vorable(Unfavorable)

Receipts

EnvelopeOfferings $94,440 $97,402 ($2,962)

Other Offerings& Receipts 37,107 44,581 (7,474)

Total Receipts 131,547 141,983 (10,436)

Disbursements

Personnel 82,818 84,860 2,042

Buildings &

Grounds 16,926 17,446 520CapitalImprovements 0 0 0

OfficeOperations 4,362 4,000 (362)Stewardship 4,108 4,794 686

Mission Support 6,001 9,966 3,965

ChristianEducation 7,005 7,083 78

Nurture 1,667 2,417 750

Worship 4,035 4,667 632Discipleship 4,827 6,750 1,923TotalDisbursements 131,749 141,983 10,234Net of ReceiptsoverDisbursements (202) 0 (202)

Fund Balance

Unrestricted (Deficit) ($39,304)Designated 28,722Total General Fund (10,582)


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GHANA MISSION PARTNERSHIP EMAIL

Hello,I hope all is well with you? We are wonderful by God's Good Graceand Mercy. It's been a while since we communicated.

My mum has been ill for some time now that is why you have notheard from me lately. Glory to God that she is recovering and wouldsoon go back to work.

I am almost done with my National Service and it has been a hectic yeteducative journey. I would be done by August of this year.

I plan to write the GRE test of which i would start classes in preparationtowards the test on 1st June, 2013.

I pray God sees me through successfully. Passing this test would enableme get full scholarship from an American University to pursue a courseof my choice abroad, probably in Public Health (MPH).

I would love to hear from you soon. Greetings from my family to you.

My love to all. Stay blessed.

Priscilla Ivy AhudenuBubiashie E.P. Church, Ghana


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KIDS CORNER

MAD Camp 2013

Join us for worship on July 20 at 6:00 P.M. or onSunday, July 21 at 10:30 A.M. to see our 2012 MADcamp presentation of Go Noah! You can also

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


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VOLUNTEERS for JULY 2013 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 7 JULY 14 JULY 21 JULY 28

Donated in honor ofNancy and NorbertSlezaks 50th WeddingAnniversary by family

Donated in memory ofBert Knauer by theKnauer family

NoneMAD camp Donated by CarolynStutz

USHER TEAM

GREETERS BEFORE

GREETERS AFTER

(DEACONS) COUNTING

ELDERS NURSERY ACOLYTE COFFEE HOUR

JULY 7

Ladies Team

TheGebrosky

Family

DavidMcCrea

LouiseEvans Carol

Gadsby Lydia

Reeger Volunteer

NeededChadProvident

Kelly Provident

JULY 14

BobScotts Team

Bea Welch

Judy Birch

BobKennedy Lois

MinichMasonMontag

VolunteerNeededPatti

DonaldsonMarshMiller

JULY 21

Junior Team

Anne McCaw

PamLentz

DianeOlenic Jim

KamererMADCamp

SeveralMembers

(MADcamp)

MorganMiller

CarolynStreet

JULY 28

DonLanes

Team

Audrey Nossokoff

SharonMontag

BarbBishop Kerry

McElhaney BryceHawk

VolunteerNeededSusan

CatanzaritoSteve Arn

MIDDLE SECTIONBRADY STREET SECTION PEARL ST. SECTIONOVERFLOW AREA

JULY 7 Sharon Montag724-285-3231

Karen Shultz724-283-2413

JULY 14 Nancy Daugherty724-285-1013

Janet Edinger724-282-7782

JULY 21 Lois Minich724-283-1875

Barb Bishop724-282-2737

JULY 28 Dennis Hawk724-285-6355

Peg Dumbaugh724-789-7331

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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