Christian Reporter. Worship. Mt. Lebanon Christian March Pastor: The Reverend Dr. Cindy McClung

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1 Mt. Lebanon Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) 367 Cedar Boulevard Pittsburgh, PA Pastor: The Reverend Dr. Cindy McClung Worship Fellowship 9:15 AM CAYA (Contemporary) Worship 9:45 AM Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 AM PLEASE JOIN US! Christian Reporter Mt. Lebanon Christian March 2018 There is a lot happening at Mt. Lebanon Christian Church. Christian Education for all ages has begun on Sundays, the choir and bell choirs are rehearsing regularly on Sundays, Bible Study meets on Tuesday evening the Ladies Prayer group meets on Wednesday evenings. The Elders, Trustees and Board meet regularly and are hard at work. Plans for Vacation Bible School are underway, as well as plans for mission and outreach. The Sanctuary is being painted. The church is to bring the Good News of Jesus Christ to those around us. The kingdom of God is here on earth, not just in heaven. Through our worship, study, music, prayer, mission and care we witness to God s love for us and we strive to live in ways that are pleasing to God. The Vision Team is meeting, praying, and listening for where God is leading our congregation. We need your prayers. We will be asking for your input very soon as well. Please pray specifically about where we need to focus and how to reach others in the area. May God Bless us all on this journey together! In Christ, Cindy

2 MARCH 2018 Volunteers WORSHIP LEADERS 4 - Chuck Sargent 11 - Joy Pajak 18 - Dan Wahl 25 - Jeff Hawn ELDERS 4 - Jane McCarty, Verna McGinley 11 - Chuck Sargent, Laurie Sargent 18 - Jeff Hawn, Sally Myton 25 - Brad Montgomery, Joy Pajak COUNTERS NURSERY 4 - Chuck & Laurie Sargent 11 - Jinny Plavetich & Janet Bowers 18 - Duane Ready, Brad Montgomery 25 - Jinny Plavetich & Janet Bowers 4 - Mary Nicholson 11 - Alice Lawson 18 - Janet Bowers 25 - Laurie Sargent SERMON - The Reverend Dr. Cindy McClung GREETER - Joanne Houston DIRECTOR OF MUSIC - Charles Bieri VISION STATEMENT God's vision for Mt. Lebanon Christian Church (DOC) is that we be a Christ-centered church; growing in faith through prayer, worship, and Bible study; growing in service through outreach; growing in love through Fellowship. The next men's church breakfast will be on March 3rd at the Eat N Park restaurant next to South Hills Village at 8:30 am. Please call or text Chris Wagner at (412) so he can have an accurate head count. Don t worry about failures. Worry about the chances you miss when you don t even try.

3 BIRTHDAYS 2 - Clare Maree Newman 19 - Lee Scott 22 - Fran Skelly 28 - Janet Bowers 29 - Dorothy Green MARCH ANNIVERSARIES 7 - Verna & Bernie McGinley 18 - Diane & Richard Ozanick 19 - Horst & Doris Riddler 25 - Fran & Jack Skelly The Elders pray for those in our congregation who need prayers of healing and spiritual help. We pray for those on our prayer lists and others who have been mentioned to us or during our worship services. If you are in need of prayer and would like to be included in our private prayer list or in the newsletter prayer list, please contact the church office or one of the Elders. If you are asking for prayers for someone else to be listed in the newsletter, please get their permission. Please also pray for our church family and all who are in need of God s healing, comfort and hope. Prayers for Members Ladies Prayer Group Wednesdays, 7:00 pm Are you longing to spend time in prayer for your families, friends and a hurting world? Join us for a time of prayer and reflection. Mt. Lebanon Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) A Church Alive with the Holy Spirit! Cedar Boulevard at Hollycrest Drive Pittsburgh, PA Office: (412) Fax: (412) Every Member Is A Minister Cindy McClung Pastor rev.mcclung@mtlebocc.org John McCarty Student Pastor jcm8080@gmail.com Chuck Sargent Board Chair cjrsargent@comcast.net Chuck Bieri Director of Music charlesbieri@yahoo.com Joyce Lackey Secretary churchoffice@mtlebocc.com Betty Archip The family of Rev. Robert Bishop Audrey Houke and family Joanne Houston The family of Michelle Kingrey Dave Koerber Connie McCarty and family Sandra Nespojohny Kathy Ottney Ed Pajak Duane Ready Jack & Betty Rothermel Bill Samples and family Lee Scott Jack & Fran Skelly Prayers for Friends and Family Renee Cappeta (Geri Offenbach) Kathy Comer (Jane McCarty s sister) Sandy Dillner (Anne Totin) John (Duane Ready s friend) Tyler Karman (Grandson of Audrey Houke) Ev Leindecker (Anne Totin) Betty Oros (Dan Wahl) Robert Ott (Joyce Lackey) RJ (friend of Barb Dillon) Kurt Scheck (Joy s nephew) Also, please remember in your prayers our members who are homebound.

4 LUNCH BUNCH Lunch Bunch will be held at T.G.I.F. on Oxford Drive. The date is to be determined and will be posted in the Bulletin. MUSICAL NOTES By Charles Bieri What is a Doxology? I would like to thank everyone who prayed, called, and sent cards during my recent illness. A special thanks to Reverend Dr. Cindy for her visit while I was in the ER. It is comforting to have such great Christian friends at a time when you are not 100%. Samaritan Fund Blessings to all, Barbara Scott The Samaritan is a fund at Mt. Lebanon Christian Church that helps those in need. The Samaritan fund was begun when the church received money from the estate of Anne Dumont. who died December 26, $3,500 was used to assist needy persons. The Trustees designated the balance of $10,000 as the Samaritan Fund. The $10,000 is to remain invested and the earnings used to assist the needy. The Fund is administered, in strict confidence, by our Minister. Donations to this fund are encouraged so that we may continue to help people in times of need. A memorial service was held on Saturday February 17th in memory of Peg Samples, who passed away on February 5th, We ask for your prayers for Bill and his family. A doxology is an expression of praise to God, especially, a short hymn sung as part of a Christian worship service. The word DOXOLOGY comes from the Greek DOXA, (Glory, splendor, grandeur) and logos, (word or speaking). Most doxologies are short hymns of praise to God in various Christian worship services. Many times they are added to the end of canticles, psalms, and hymns. Glory Patri, so named for its first two words in Latin, is commonly used as a doxology by The Roman Catholic and Protestant churches. It is called the Lesser Doxology, thus distinguished from the Great doxology, Glory in Excelsis Deo, and is often called simply the Doxology or Gloria Patri. The Latin text of the Lesser Doxology is Gloria Patri et Filio, et Spiritui, Sicut erat in principio, et nunc, et simper, et in sacula saeculorum. Amen. Literally translated, it means Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be. World without end. Amen. As well as praising God, this doxology is also a short declaration of faith of the Holy Trinity. Another commonly heard doxology is PRAISE GOD FROM WHOM ALL BLESSINGS FLOW, written in 1674 by Thomas Ken, a priest in the Church of England. The familiar words are: Praise God, from Whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye Heavenly Host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. Although the word Doxology is not found in the Bible, the themes expressed in doxologies are certainly scriptural. Praising God for His blessings (Ephesians 1:3), ascribing to Him all glory (Romans 11:36) and affirming the Trinity (Matthew 28:19) have always been integral parts of true Christian worship.

5 March - SHIM - Sack Hunger Most Needed Items for SHIM's Food Pantries: Dried beans and lentils Pasta sauce in jars Condiments and spices Cereal Boxed rice dinners Baking products (flour, sugar, oil, mixes) Canned meat (chicken, chili, tuna) Beverages (juice, tea, coffee) Diapers sizes 3-6 Personal care items (shampoo, toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, feminine items, etc.) A single guy decides life would be more fun if he had a pet. So he went to the pet store and told the owner that he wanted to buy an unusual pet. After some discussion, he finally bought a talking centipede, [100-legged bug], which came in a little white box to use for his house. He took the box back home, found a good location for the box, and decided he would start off by taking his new pet to church with him. So he asked the centipede in the box, "Would you like to go to church with me today? We will have a good time." But there was no answer from his new pet. This bothered him a bit, but he waited a few minutes and then asked him again. "How about going to church with me and receive blessings?" But, again, there was no answer from his new friend and pet. So he waited a few minutes more, thinking about the situation. He decided to ask him one more time; this time putting his face up against the centipede's house and shouting, "Hey in there! Would you like to go to church with me and learn about the Lord???" YOU ARE GOING TO LOVE THIS.... A little voice came out of the box, "I heard you the first time!! I'm putting on my shoes. Check us out on Facebook. Go to our page and like it and share posts.

6 Easter Flowers Order for (Please Print) Easter Lilies $7.00 Daffodils $7.00 Tulips $7.00 ( ) Pink ( ) Purple ( ) Yellow ( ) Orange ( ) red Mums $7.00 ( ) Pink ( ) Purple ( ) Yellow TOTAL NUMBER OF FLOWERS ORDERED TOTAL COST Cash/Check date: Please make your check payable to the Board of Deaconesses/ Mt. Lebanon Christian Church and return this form and payment to the church office by Sunday March 25, Dedication as it is to appear in the bulletin: (PLEASE PRINT) continue on other side Each person is responsible for taking their flowers after the Easter worship service is over. You can also request that they be given to a shut-in member of our congregation. "Mt. Lebanon Christian Church Lenten Worship Calendar Palm Sunday - March 25, Cantata Who Is This King? with Friendship Village in the Sanctuary 11:00 am Maundy Thursday - March 29, 7:00 pm in the Chapel Good Friday - March 30, 7:00 pm in the Sanctuary Easter Sunday - April 1 8:30 am Sonrise Service in the Chapel 9:30 am Breakfast 11:00 am Traditional Service in the Sanctuary Sunday school teacher was discussing the Ten Commandments with her five and six year olds. After explaining the commandment to 'honor' thy Father and thy Mother, she asked, 'Is there a commandment that teaches us how to treat our brothers and sisters?' Without missing a beat one little boy (the oldest of a family) answered, 'Thou shall not kill.'

7 The advantages are: Get Your Newsletter Online Anyone who wants to receive their Newsletter online just needs to let the secretary know. You get your Newsletter as soon as it is approved, not 3 or 4 days later Your Newsletter is in full color The Church saves money on ink, paper and postage Your Newsletter will not come torn and tattered from the mail If you want to try it let Joyce know by calling the church, , churchoffice@mtlebocc.org, or leave a note on her desk. If you decide that you don t like it, contact Joyce again and you will be put back on the mailing list. Mr. & Mrs. Jack Skelly 1300 Bower Hill Road Room 1410 Pittsburgh, PA PHONE: Ruth Schmidtetter 211 Garnier Street Pittsburgh, PA ask for Ruth Fran & Jack Skelly are back at their original address By all accounts Jesus didn't do a lot of talking on the cross. It was as if he were alone in his pain -- silent for the many hours he hung there, except for a very few words. But these 7 Last Words of Christ from the Cross provide a window into Jesus' soul, a way to understand through his own last words what is ultimately important to this One who is dying on the cross. 1. "Father, forgive them, they know not what they do." (Luke 23:34) 2. "This day you will be with me in Paradise." (Luke 23:43) 3. "Woman, behold your son." (John 19:26-27) Tri-County Men's Fellowship and Dinner. Marinna is still scheduled for March 22. Registration at 5:30 PM and Dinner at 6:00 PM. Menu: Swiss Steak, Mash Potatoes & Gravy, Mixed Vegetables, Mixed Salad, Drinks and Desserts. Entertainment by Rich Graham and group. 4. "My God, My God, why have you forsaken me?" (Mark 15:34; Matthew 27:46) 5. "I thirst." (John 19:28) 6. "It is finished." (John 19:30) 7. "Into your hands I commit my spirit." (Luke 23:46)

8 March MT. Lebanon Christian Church (DOC) Cedar Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA PH: , Web address: 4 S u n M o n T u e W e d T h u F r i S a t An obstacle is something you see when you take your eyes off the goal :00 pm Elder s Mtg. 4:30 pm Yoga Class :30 am Men s Breakfast 10:00 am Christian Education 11:00 am United Service 7:00 pm Bible Study 7:00 pm Women s Prayer Group Daylight Savings Starts 10:00 am Christian Education 9:45 am CAYA Serv. 11:oo am Traditional Serv :00 pm Bible Study 20 7:00 pm Women s Prayer Group 21 4:30 pm Yoga Class St. Patrick s Day 9:45 am CAYA Serv. 10:00 am Christian Education 11:oo am Traditional Serv. 25 Palm Sunday 9:45 am CAYA Serv. 10:00 am Christian Education 11:oo am Traditional Serv. 7: 00 pm Trustee s Mtg. 26 7:00 pm Vision Team Meeting First Day of Spring 7: 00 pm Board Mtg. 27 7:00 pm Bible Study 7:00 pm Women s Prayer Group 28 7:00 pm Women s Prayer Group 4:30 pm Yoga Class 29 7:00 pm Maundy Thursday Worship 4:30 pm Yoga Class 30 7:00 pm Good Friday Worship 31