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Friday, July 13, 2012
Announcements~July 15, 2012
SCRIPTURE READING: Genesis 2:18-24
Next Week: Genesis 3:1-7
SERMON: "The Not So Big Fat First Wedding"
SERVING IN WORSHIP TODAY……….
ORGANIST/PIANIST:
8:30AM Nathan Parrott
11:00AM Lon McClearn
GREETERS:
8:30AM Jim & Nellie Gagliano
11:00AM
NURSERY: 0-5 years of age only
TODAY: Eleanor Hodge
NEXT WEEK: Volunteer Needed
TRUSTEE LOCKING UP:
TODAY: Tom Gleghorn
NEXT WEEK: Rhae Leslie
TODAY……….
The SACRAMENT OF THE LORD'S SUPPER will be observed during morning worship. Anyone who has been baptized in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit and who is trusting in Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior is welcome to partake. For children who have not yet publicly professed their faith, Bethel's practice is to allow them to participate, if in the judgment of their parents, they understand that Jesus died for their sins.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS………….
Sunday…………….July 15 WORSHIP-COMMUNION 8:30AM
Sunday School 9:45AM
WORSHIP-COMMUNION 11:00AM
Encounter 6:00PM-8:00PM
Tuesday……………July 17 Deacons 7:30PM
Trustees 7:30PM
Session Picnic/Meeting 6:30PM
Home of Hugh & Diane Laughner
Wednesday………...July 18 Membership/Evangelism 6:30PM
Saturday……………July 21 Celebration for Greg & Heather 6:00PM
Sunday………….….July 22 WORSHIP 8:30AM
Sunday School 9:45AM
WORSHIP 11:00AM
BPSM at NWMC 6:30PM
ANNOUNCEMENTS………
SAVE THE DATE!!
The Bethel family will celebrate the marriage of Greg and Heather on Saturday, July 21 at 6 pm. Details will follow but please put it on your calendars now. You won't want to miss it!
Would you be a blessing to the Bethel family and share a musical gift that the Lord has blessed you with? We are looking for special music for the summer months. See Beth Kissling (ksslng@windstream.net) to schedule soon!
NURSERY
Nursery volunteers are needed. Please see Rachael Hodge to volunteer.
MISSION ADVOCATES: Please check your folders for updated material on your mission. Folders are in coat room
NEEDED: Mission advocates for the Kennedys in Egypt, Gerief Bible School in Sudan. Please tell Hugh Laughner or Betty Scott where you are willing to serve.
LADIES PICNIC AT WESTFIELD
The Westfield women's association is inviting the women to a picnic that will be held on Tues., July 17th at 12:00 noon in the Westfield pavilion. Bring a lawn chair. Everything else is provided. "At the Museum" is the theme for the program. J.V. Lamb will speak on the Mt. Jackson museum committee project. Bring a friend and enjoy the fellowship.
MOHAWK AREA ALUMNI REUNION
Saturday, August 4, 2012 at 6:30PM in the Mohawk High School Cafeteria. The Class of 1961 will be in charge of Registration and the Class of 1963 will be in charge of the Refreshments. The Class of 1962 will be the Honorees.
THANK YOU
"Thank you so much for the generous donation that you and your churches
provided. It helped me so very much. Thank you for your prayers as well."
With Love and Thanks, Linda Shoaff.
Saturday, July 7, 2012
Announcements~July 8, 2012
SERMON; "God Takes a Break"
SCRIPTURE: Genesis 2:1-3 Exodus 20:8-11
NEXT WEEK: Genesis 2:18-24
TODAY
Brief meeting for helpers with VBS after first service in fellowship hall.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Sunday July 8
Encounter – 6:00PM-8:00PM
July 9-13 VBS 6pm-8:00pm
Last night of VBS come and enjoy a Concert/Bonfire
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Sunday July 15
Communion will be served at both services
VBS- July 9-13 6:00pm-8:30pm" Rock It Old School"
Bonfire/Concert on Friday, July 13
The Bethel Family will celebrate the marriage of Greg and Heather on Saturday, July 21 at 6pm. Details will follow. Please put the date on your calendars.
Looking for special music for the summer months. See Beth Kissling to schedule.
NURSERY
Volunteers are needed. Contact Rachael Hodge
MISSION ADVOCATES:
Check your folders for updated material on your mission. Some folders are overflowing.
Needed: mission advocates for Kennedys in Egypt, Gerief Bible School in Sudan. See Hugh Laughner or Betty Scott.
PROJECT H.O.P.E
Help restock the food bank for July. Pasta/sauce, mac & cheese, rice. Monetary donations are also accepted. Make check payable to Project H.O.P.E.
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Ladies Picnic at Westfield
Westfield women's association is inviting the women to a picnic that will be held on Tues, July 17,at 12:00 noon in the Westfield pavilion Bring a lawn chair. Everything else is provided . "At the Museum" is the theme for the program. J.V. Lamb will speak on the Mt. Jackson museum committee project. Bring a friend and enjoy the fellowship.
LITTLE BEAVER HISTORICAL SOCIETY ANNUAL LADIES TEA
Saturday, July 14, 1012 1:00PM –3:00pm
Bethel Fellowship Hall Tickets $15.00
Contact Sue LaClair or Phyllis Kuhn
MOHAWK AREA ALUMNI REUNION
Sat. August 4, 2012 at 6:30PM in the Mohawk High School Cafeteria
Class of 1961 will be in charge of Registration. Class of 1963 will bein charge of refreshments. Class of 19062 will be the Honorees.
Friday, May 25, 2012
Announcements ~ May 27, 2012
SCRIPTURE READING: Romans 8:22-27
SERMON
SERVING IN WORSHIP TODAY……….
MUSIC: Worship Team
GREETERS:
8:30AM Tory & Meghan Laughner
11:00AM Chuck & Margaret Ulmer
NURSERY: 0-5 years of age only
TODAY: Duane & Chris Arisman & Mya Ponziani
NEXT WEEK: Amy George
TRUSTEE LOCKING UP:
TODAY: Marty Andrews
NEXT WEEK: Tom Gleghorn
TODAY……….
It is our joy this morning to dedicate Ensley Grace Sun, daughter of
Angelo and Erin Sun
Big Brother: Ian
Big Sisters: Avery & Addyson
Grandmas: Linda Smith
Nancy Sun
The SACRAMENT OF THE LORD'S SUPPER will be observed during morning worship. Anyone who has been baptized in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit and who is trusting in Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior is welcome to partake. For children who have not yet publicly professed their faith, Bethel's practice is to allow them to participate, if in the judgment of their parents, they understand that Jesus died for their sins.
MACA FIRE FUND
On Easter Sunday, Linda Shoaff of New Road lost everything except the clothes on her back to a fire. An offering will be taken today and
June 3. Offering plates will be on the table in the narthex and back of sanctuary. Please make checks payable to Bethel Deacons and mark in memo line "Shoaff Fire" Thank You
CALENDAR OF EVENTS………….
Sunday…………….May 27 PENTECOST
WORSHIP~COMMUNION 8:30AM
Sunday School 9:45AM
WORSHIP ~COMMUNION 11:00AM
Tuesday……………May 29
MOMS IN PRAYER 9:00AM
Ladies Bible Study 10:00AM
Wednesday………...May 30
Library Open 9:00AM – 2:30PM
Sunday…………….June 3
Sunday School 9:30AM
WORSHIP 11:00AM
Congregational Meeting 12:30PM
ANNOUNCEMENTS……….
BETHEL IN PRAYER
"Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray.
Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing Psalms." James 5:13
Bethel In Prayer -- Saturday, June 2, 2012
7 pm in the Sanctuary
A gathering of the people to pray together corporately.
Please join us!
IMPORTANT EVENTS OF JUNE 3 TAKE NOTICE
On Sunday, June 3, 2012, Sunday School will begin at 9:30 am. Bethel will join together for a joint worship service at 11 am. Explanation of balloting procedures will begin immediately following worship with the meeting scheduled to begin at 12:30 pm. Session has called a congregational meeting for Sunday, June 3, 2012 at 12:30 p.m. following Morning Worship in the church sanctuary. The purpose of the meeting will be to vote by paper ballot on the question per Session's recommendation: Shall Bethel UP Church PCUSA be dismissed to the Evangelical Presbyterian Church?
Would you be willing to make cookies for the meeting on June 3.
Signup sheet is on the back table in the sanctuary.
Mohawk Baccalaureate Sponsored by Mohawk Area Church Association June 3, 2012 6PM Mohawk High School Auditorium
Speaker: Rich Samsa, teacher at Grove City High School and former Mohawk graduate. Refreshments to follow.
COOKIES…COOKIES…COOKIES
10 dozen cookies are needed from Bethel for the Baccalaureate.
If you can bake some cookies please let Ivan Raney know.
NURSERY
Nursery volunteers are needed. Please see Rachael Hodge to volunteer. Thank you!
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL July 9-13, 2012 6:00-8:30PM
"Rock It Old School" Bonfire/Concert on Friday, July 13
SAVE THE DATE!!
The Bethel family will celebrate the marriage of Greg and Heather on Saturday, July 21 at 6 pm. Details will follow but please put it on your calendars now. You won't want to miss it!
MISSION ADVOCATES: Please check your folders for updated material on your mission. Folders are in coat room
NEEDED: Mission advocates for the Kennedys in Egypt, Gerief Bible School in Sudan. Please tell Hugh Laughner or Betty Scott where you are willing to serve.
PROJECT H.O.P.E.
Help restock the H.O.P.E. food bank for the month of May
Cake mixes, frosting, pudding, Jell-O
Monetary donations are also accepted.
Make checks payable to Project H.O.P.E.
MEMORIAL DAY SERVICES
Post 638, American Legion, Bessemer announces Memorial Day Services on Sunday, May 27 at 7:00PM
Calvary Assembly of God Church
Special Music: Lee Sheehan
Main Speaker: Thomas C Patton DMD
Friday, May 11, 2012
Announcements~May 13, 2012
SCRIPTURE READING: John 21:15-25?
Next Week: Ephesians 1:15-23
SERMON
SERVING IN WORSHIP TODAY……….
ORGANIST/PIANIST:
8:30AM Janice & Mitchell Grim
11:00AM Carolyn McQuiston
GREETERS:
8:30AM Laura Gleghorn & Sue Rimbey
11:00AM Marty, Cherie, Sidney & Jack Andrews
NURSERY: 0-5 years of age only
TODAY: Jenny Tippin
NEXT WEEK: Volunteer Needed
TRUSTEE LOCKING UP:
TODAY: Beth Laughner
NEXT WEEK: Dave Meyer
TODAY……….
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY TO ALL MOMS!!
Our annual Mother's Day Offering for Shenango Presbyterian Senior Care will be received TODAY! Please make checks payable to Bethel U P Church. Please use the pink envelopes.
ATTENTION GRADUATES!!
Reservations due TODAY!!
If you are graduating or have already graduated this year and you did not receive an invitation to the graduation party hosted by the Deacons on
May 23, please contact the church office.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS………….
Sunday…………….May 13 WORSHIP 8:30AM
Sunday School 9:45AM
WORSHIP 11:00AM
COMBINED ENCOUNTER 6:00-8:00PM
Tuesday……………May 15 MOMS IN PRAYER 9:00AM
Ladies Bible Study 10:00AM
Prayer 6:30PM
Joint Board 7:00PM
Deacons, Session, Trustees
Wednesday………...May 16 Library Open 9:00AM – 2:30PM
Choir 7:00PM
Worship Team 8:30PM
Thursday…………..May 17 AWANA 6:30PM
Sunday…………….May 20 WORSHIP 8:30AM
Sunday School 9:45AM
WORSHIP 11:00AM
Silver Ring Thing
New Castle High School 5:30PM
ANNOUNCEMENTS……….
Confident in God's care over all of us who are His children, but also fully aware of the enduring consequences of our congregations vote on June 3, your elders invite you to join us on Sunday, May 20 at 9:45AM in the fellowship hall so that we may more fully share with you the confidence we have in recommending our dismissal to the Evangelical Presbyterian Church.
ATTENTION ALL LADIES!!
You are invited to a Ladies Luncheon May 19 from 1:00-3:00PM
Bethel Fellowship Hall Cost is $7 adults and $3 children
RSVP to Cheri Ponziani, Phyllis Kuhn or the church office by May 13.
Articles for June newsletter are due Sunday, May 20. Please email to office@bethelupchurch.org or jbs417@windstream.net or leave in tray on office door.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL July 9-13, 2012 6:00-8:30PM
There will be an organizational meeting Sunday, May 20 at 5:00PM for anyone interested in helping with VBS. If you are unable to attend this meeting and would like to help please see Cheri Ponziani or Stacy Cosgrove.
BLOOD DRIVE
Blood drive on Wednesday was a success. We had 28 potential donors with 26 successful donations. Thank you to all the willing workers, the soup makers and cookie makers.
BUILDING FUND
Anyone who has contributed money to the building fund can have it returned until December 31, 2012. Contact Rhae Leslie
NURSERY
Nursery volunteers are needed. Please see Rachael Hodge to volunteer. Thank you!
Friday, April 20, 2012
Announcements ~ April 22, 2012
SCRIPTURE READING: John 20:19-23
Next Week: John 20:24-31
SERMON
SERVING IN WORSHIP TODAY
MUSIC: Praise Team
GREETERS:
8:30AM Bette McKim
11:00AM Phyllis Kuhn & Sue LaClair
NURSERY:
TODAY: Volunteer Needed
NEXT WEEK: Volunteer Needed
TRUSTEE LOCKING UP:
TODAY: Tom Gleghorn
NEXT WEEK: Rhae Leslie
CALENDAR OF EVENTS………….
Sunday…………….April 22
WORSHIP 8:30AM
Sunday School 9:45AM
WORSHIP 11:00AM
ENCOUNTER
7TH – 8TH 5:00PM-7:00PM
9TH – 12TH 6:00PM-8:00PM
Monday……………April 23
Men's Bible Study 7:00PM
Tuesday……………April 24 ELECTION DAY
Wednesday………...April 25
MOMS IN PRAYER 9:00AM
Ladies Bible Study 10:00AM
Library Open 9:00AM – 2:30PM
Choir 7:00PM
Thursday…………..April 26
Ladies Bible Study 9:00AM
AWANA 6:30PM
Friday……………..April 27
Project H.O.P.E. Spaghetti Dinner
4:00PM – 7:00PM
Sunday…………….April 29
WORSHIP 8:30AM
Sunday School 9:45AM
WORSHIP 11:00AM
ENCOUNTER
7TH – 8TH 5:00PM-7:00PM
9TH – 12TH 6:00PM-8:00PM
ANNOUNCEMENTS
MOMS in prayer and Ladies Bible Study (SIC) will be Wednesday, April 25 instead of Tuesday April 24 because of Election Day.
Project H.O.P.E. Spaghetti Dinner
Project H.O.P.E. is sponsoring a Spaghetti Dinner on Friday, April 27 from 4:00-7:00PM in the fellowship hall. There's no ticket price just a donation for the meal. Please come and enjoy as the food bank is in need. All proceeds go to the food bank.
Thank you for your support!
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Anyone who has contributed money to the building fund can have it returned until December 31, 2012. Contact Rhae Leslie
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
On behalf of the congregation, CE committee is looking for volunteers to lead vacation bible school (VBS). Please contact Elder Tanyel if you feel the call to lead VBS.
NURSERY
Nursery volunteers are needed. Please see Rachael Hodge to volunteer.
MISSION ADVOCATES: Please check your folders for updated material on your mission. Folders are in coat room
NEEDED: Mission advocates for the Kennedys in Egypt, , Gerief Bible School in Sudan. Please tell Hugh Laughner or Betty Scott where you are willing to serve.
PROJECT H.O.P.E.
Help restock the H.O.P.E. food bank for the month of April & May
Cake mixes, frosting, pudding, jello
Monetary donations are also accepted.
Make checks payable to Project H.O.P.E.
REMINDER!!!!!
If you unlock a door be sure it is locked when you leave. Be sure lights are off both inside and out. All Fellowship Hall non scheduled activities must be scheduled through the office
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