Special points of interest:

∗ Sunday Sermon Small

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∗ Children’s Ministry

∗ Youth Activities

∗ New Deacons

∗ Budget Update/Per

Capita

FEBRUARY 2012

Worshipping 2

Connecting 3

Growing 2-5

Serving 6-7

Calendars 8

Leadership 9

Sharing 6

TheTheThe LinLinLinkkk Imagine Jesus Calling to You

For Christmas I got the devotional book Jesus Calling written by Sarah Young. My sister gave it to me, knowing that it was on my list! Several friends have the book and often commented last year that God would give them just the right words at just the right time through her writing. Es-sentially she has taken the scriptures and written them from Jesus’ point of view, so that your perspective is that of Jesus speaking to you. Then she includes the Bible verses for further reflection. Each day, I go back to the reading for January 4th and read it again. It strikes a cord within me as I desire to grow closer to Christ this year. I pray that it is an encour-agement to you as well. Imagine Jesus calling to you with the following words from Sarah Young’s book... I want you to learn a new habit. Try saying “I trust You, Jesus” in re-sponse to whatever happens to you. If there is time, think about who I AM in all My Power and Glory; ponder also the depth and breadth of My Love for you. This simple practice will help you see Me in every situation, acknowledging My sovereign control over the uni-verse. When you view events from this perspective--through the Light of My universal Presence--fear loses its grip on you. Adverse circumstances become growth op-portunities when you affirm your trust in Me no matter what. You receive blessings gratefully, realiz-ing they flow directly from My hand of grace. Your continual as-sertion of trusting Me will strengthen our relationship and keep you close to Me.

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Inside this issue:

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Come, Let Us Worship

I have seen you in the sanctuary and behold your power and glory.

~Psalm 63:2

See, the Sovereign Lord comes with power, and his arm rules for him.

See, his reward is with him, and his recompense accompanies him.

He tends his flock like a shepherd: he gathers the lambs in his arms

and carries them close to his heart; he gently leads those that have young.

~Isaiah 40:10-11

(Continued from page 1) Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence?

If I go up to the heavens, you are there; if I make my bed

in the depths, you are there. If I rise on the wings of the dawn, if I settle on the far

side of the sea, even there your hand will guide me, your right hand will hold me fast.

~Psalm 139:7-10

May we learn to say “I trust You, Jesus” in re-sponse to whatever happens in 2012. Joy,

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Pastor Jen would enjoy the

opportunity to connect with

you and hear

about what God

is doing in your

life and/or any

needs you may

have. If you

would like to

schedule a visit,

please contact her at the church, by tele-

phone at 610-347-2327 or by email at

pastorjen@comcast.net.pastorjen@comcast.net.pastorjen@comcast.net.pastorjen@comcast.net.

If you would like to make sure

she knows about an upcoming

hospitalization, please note

that hospitals do not contact

us if patients from UPC are in

their facility. Please let Jen

know directly. Thank you.

Visits with the Pastor

As you know, Adult Disci-

pleship has been holding

the Sunday Sermon Small Sunday Sermon Small Sunday Sermon Small Sunday Sermon Small

GroupGroupGroupGroup at 10:30 a.m. after

worship. This small group

has allowed those who have

attended to dive deeper

into the key points of the

sermon and discuss their

meaning and application.

We are putting together a

schedule of facilitators for

the upcoming months. The

facilitator will distribute

provided handouts with an

overview and key points

highlighted. Questions are

included to help the group

think about the points in the sermon and

make a plan for any action steps.

No experience or preparation is

needed. So, what could be eas-

ier!?! Please let Sue Minarchi at

smminarchi@aol.comsmminarchi@aol.comsmminarchi@aol.comsmminarchi@aol.com or 610-925-

0764 know if you would be willing

to facilitate a discussion

and what date you are

available.

S³G Dives Deeper

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Dear Friends,

Happy New Year everyone! Congratula-tions to all the children for their wonderful performance in the Ad-vent Play.

To see a slideshow check out the church website at www.unionvillepc.org.www.unionvillepc.org.www.unionvillepc.org.www.unionvillepc.org. First click on the children tab and then the slideshow tab to view the pictures.

Sunday Blast Sunday Blast Sunday Blast Sunday Blast returns with a new curriculum that we are excited to implement. Group’s “Buzz” curriculum is both child and teacher friendly. The age-appropriate lessons are bibli-cally solid, learner-based, and engaging. Children will come to know, love, and follow Jesus and form a lasting relation-ship with GOD. Each week your child will come home with a take-home sheet, high-lighting the week’s story and theme. Please contact Holli with any questions.

I am pleased to announce that so many chil-dren have expressed an interest in being an acolyte this year, that we will be having an aco-lyte help with worship every Sunday. A big thank you to Aidan, Connor, Emma, Riley, Jamie, Ky-lie, Josh, Meghan, Sarah-Kate, Cali, and Madison for their willingness to serve!

Special dates:Special dates:Special dates:Special dates:

2/12 – Blastoff

2/20 – Children’s Ministry Team Meeting @ 7:00 all are welcome!

2/26 – First Sunday of Lent. Check out the children’s Lenten Table near the nursery.

Reminders:Reminders:Reminders:Reminders:

-Sunday Blast meets from 10:30-11:30

-Parents please remember to sign your chil-dren in and out of Blast every Sunday.

-2nd-5th graders don’t forget to get a new Bible Detec-tive Card each Sunday.

-If anyone borrowed a book from our Advent Table, please return it to the table near the nursery.

From the Desk of the DCM

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Sunday nights from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.!!!!Sunday nights from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.!!!!Sunday nights from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.!!!!

February 19: Youth Group ~ 5:00-8:00 p.m.

February 26: Youth Group ~ 5:00-8:00 p.m.

February 5: Youth Group ~ Football Game

at 2:00 p.m. / Super Bowl Party at Lawson’s at 5:00 p.m.

February 10-12: Youth Group Ski Trip, depart on Friday at

5:30 p.m. and return on Sunday at 11:30 a.m.

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Do you get a good feeling when you participate in Op-eration Christmas Child or the La Iglesia children’s Christmas party? Then you may want to help organize or manage one of our mis-sion/outreach projects. We guaranty that the time com-mitment is not unreason-able. But be warned ...the rewards are huge!

To join the Mission and Mission and Mission and Mission and

Evangelism Ministry Team Evangelism Ministry Team Evangelism Ministry Team Evangelism Ministry Team contact the UPC office (610-347-2327) or one of the team members: Janice Taylor Kristin Proto, Lyn D’Iorio, Diane Beeson, Ellen Becker or Fred Hoge. We look forward to wel-coming you to our team!

Are You Seeking That Loving Feeling?

We ex-

tend a

sincere

thank

you to

Ellen

Becker

and

Dodie

Corne-

lius for their contribu-

tions to the Deacons

and our church fam-

ily as their terms ex-

pire.

A warm welcome is

extended to Tom Ogur-

cak and Kim Pannell as well as to

Mardette Alexander and Jane McCray for

continuing their service as Deacons. The

following Deacons also continue in ser-

vice: Kay Dunkle, Edie Marson, Janet

Chaney, Brenda Hinze and Joyce Parrett.

A reminder for all to remember flower

dedications as honoriums and as memo-

rials. The orders may be placed in one of

three ways: using a pew flower

envelope, signing the flower

chart in the narthex or by

phoning the church office

(610-347-2327). The cost

for a bouquet is $25.00,

payable to UPC.

Farewell and Welcome to our Deacons

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Finance Ministry Team Update

Income & ExpensesIncome & ExpensesIncome & ExpensesIncome & Expenses

Through year end December 2011 expenses in-curred ($264,970) have been greater than in-come received ($216,572). We have withdrawn $44,700 from the UPC fund to cover budgeted expenses.

The 2012 expense budget is $290,814. To sup-port the expense budget, monthly income re-ceived should be approximately $24,200. The Finance Ministry Team will continue to monitor and report income and expenses on a monthly basis.

Per Capita SharePer Capita SharePer Capita SharePer Capita Share

We would like to thank everyone who has turned in their per capita share. The amount we will pay to Presbytery for 2012 is $5,356. If you haven’t submitted your per capita offering, please consider submitting it promptly.

So, what is Per Capita? It is a charge of $29.00 assessed to UPC from Donegal Presbytery for each and every member in our church. The Presbytery uses these funds for its operation and to provide various operational and ministe-rial resources to the churches in the Presby-tery. Each church is responsible for paying Per Capita to the Presbytery for each member re-ported to be on its rolls.

Therefore, if your family has four church mem-bers (adults and con-firmed chil-dren), your Per Capita amount is $29.00 x 4 = $116.00.

KFB Continues to Serve and You Can Help

Thanks to everyone who supported the Kennett Area Food Bank during the holiday season.

The need for food continues with many families

in our community and you can help!

Food items always in demand are: peanut but-ter, tuna fish, spaghetti and sauce, canned vege-tables and canned fruit. Bring a can or two on Sunday and place in the narthex to help those in need!

What’s It All About?

Gathering in Orlando, FL in January.

Come and hear the panel discussion and ask questions so you too can know what it’s all about.

There will be a repeat discussion on Thursday, February 9 at 7:00 p.m.

On Sunday, February 5, imme-diately following Worship in the Sanctuary Pastor Jen, Shane Howat and Joe Scott will share with all members and friends of UPC what they learned at the Fellowship of Presbyterians

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DEACONS DEACONS DEACONS DEACONS

Moderator: Joyce Parrett

Class of 2012Class of 2012Class of 2012Class of 2012

Kay Dunkle

Edie Marson

Joyce Parrett

Class of 2013Class of 2013Class of 2013Class of 2013

Janet Chaney

Brenda Hinze

Class of 2014Class of 2014Class of 2014Class of 2014

Mardette Alexander

Jane McCray

Kim Pannell

Tom Ogurcak

Leadership of Unionville Presbyterian Church

ELDERS ELDERS ELDERS ELDERS

Clerk of Session: Mary Keating

Class of 2012Class of 2012Class of 2012Class of 2012

Valerie Kapp-Benner

Sue Minarchi

Joe Scott

Class of 2013Class of 2013Class of 2013Class of 2013

Curt McCray

Class of 2014Class of 2014Class of 2014Class of 2014

Ray Crossan

Fred Hoge

Mary Keating

Kristin Proto

Tom Sheridan

STAFFSTAFFSTAFFSTAFF

Pastor: Rev. Jennifer K. Howat Director of Youth Ministry: Rob Alkhas

Director of Children’s Ministry: Holli Cialini Director of Music: Bill Johnson

Financial Secretary/ Treasurer: Mary Hewes Secretary: Judy Krug

Pastoral Intern: Annalie Korengel Lorgus

812 Wollaston Road812 Wollaston Road812 Wollaston Road812 Wollaston Road

Kennett Square, PA 19348Kennett Square, PA 19348Kennett Square, PA 19348Kennett Square, PA 19348

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