A Joint Newsletter from the Ministries of The Presbyterian Church of Prospect and The Mt. Nebo Presbyterian Church. May 2018

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1 Volume 1 No. 6 A Joint Newsletter from the Ministries of The Presbyterian Church of Prospect and The Mt. Nebo Presbyterian Church May 2018 Reflections on the Weather It s snowing and it s less than 2 weeks before May begins. I m sitting in front of a fire, it s 31 degrees, and, according to the forecasters, the snow on the ground will be all gone when tomorrow arrives with temperatures in the high 50 s. We ll see. Weather is a lot like life, unpredictable and often beyond our control. We either accept and deal with both or we spend our time complaining and dreaming. Fortunately we re not helpless because neither weather nor life controls our attitudes. But our attitudes are deeply affected by other things that hide beneath the surface of our lives; beliefs and assumptions that we ve picked up along the way. Continued on Page 3

2 Page 2 The Presbyterian Church Of Prospect And The Mt. Nebo Presbyterian Church Directory ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Office, FAX, , tpcp@zoominternet.net Website: tpcp.net and tpcp.net/nebo/ Rev. Steve Cort, Pastor Cathy Johnson, Office Administrator Beverly O Hara, Presbyterian Church of Prospect Clerk of Session Randy Bieber, Mt. Nebo Presbyterian Church Clerk of Session The Presbyterian Church of Prospect Church Leaders Elders Deacons Trustees Mary Fisher Carrie Chapman Rick Brain Lisa Holland Sandy Duncan Jerry Osborne Mark Johnson Betty Herold Jack Sigmund Leslie Raisley Beverly Lotz Al Timms Beverly O Hara Shirley Warburton Jerry Vanater Don Weaver Elders Sue Weaver *********************************************** Mt. Nebo Presbyterian Church Leaders Trustees Randy Bieber Mary Rush Ben Patton Lynette Patton Aaron Winchell Kathy Wolabaugh Jason Rush Kathy Wolabaugh Jeff Kennedy Please continue to pray for our country, for those affected by hurricanes, earthquakes, war and other desperate situations.

3 Page 3 Reflections on the weather Continued from Page 1 Robin likes to go for long runs and fast walks. Are you going out in the rain? I ask. Sure, I m not made of sugar so I won t melt, she says. She inspires me. The car in front of me is going 10mph below the speed limit and there hasn t been an open passing lane for miles. I m not driving an ambulance or fire engine so what s my rush? Somewhere I picked up the belief that the speed limit is mine; but it isn t. Back in the 60 s the me generation popularized an ancient attitude that thinks 1) every belief is equally worthwhile and 2) anything that keeps us from getting what we want should be eliminated. But those beliefs inevitably crash into one another. We live with attitudes that ignore truths that are spiritually inconvenient and that seek to control everything that is physically and intellectually uncomfortable. But life, like the weather, does not conform to our requirements. In spite of all the human effort to get things right, while at the same time saying each one of us determines what is right, we re adding to our suffering, confusion, and disappointment. Maybe that s because at the end of the day every one of us is still a creature in this world, needing the love, guidance, strength, and forgiveness of our Creator. Without the One who knows us and can change our deepest attitudes, we will be carried along by things deep within us that can end up hurting us and others, rather than helping. Continued on Page 4

4 Page 4 Reflections on the weather Continued from Page 3 Jesus sent the Holy Spirit to adjust our hidden attitudes so we can face the unpredictable and uncontrollable. Sometimes the Spirit mercifully changes those things and those people we can t, but his greatest transformation is within the people who are called new creations in Christ. May is a time of renewal and fresh growth. New attitudes grow beginning with faith, grounded in God s Word, and they produce endurance, character, and hope that doesn t disappoint because God s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us (Rom. 5:3-5). (Living by faith, I m moving my short sleeve shirts to the front of the closet!) Love in Christ, Pastor Steve TPCP Rummage Sale, Aug. 3-4 The annual church rummage sale is a big event. We need your help to make it successful and manageable. This year we will be receiving donations BEGINNING MONDAY, JULY 30. This will allow us more time to organize and less time moving donated items from upstairs to downstairs to upstairs again. Set aside your unwanted and gently-used items for the sale (no TVs, large electronics, or furniture please) and bring them in, starting on the Monday before the sale. Thank you.

5 Page 5 MAY SERMONS God is the giver of light and life. Growth in the light is truth and growth in life is wisdom. All around us we see rapid growth: flowers, lawns, tree buds, and little critters. This month the sermons will focus on our growth in God s profound and practical wisdom. May 6 1 Kings 4 Wise Solomon May 13 Proverbs 1 Wisdom s Source May 20 Ecclesiastes 1 Wisdom s Sorrow May 27 James 3 Wisdom s Surprise Day of Prayer On Thursday, May 3rd the Presbyterian Church of Prospect will be open between the hours of 3 7 pm for prayer. Stop in to pray in the sanctuary for our country and whatever is in your heart. The Lord is waiting to hear from you. Card Frenzy Saturday, May 12th 10:30 am Come make 12 Spring greeting Cards. Cost: $20. for supplies. Sign up in the Fellowship Hall or call Cathy Johnson, Painting Class Sunday, May 20th 3 5 pm Patriotic theme on a wood panel. Sign up in the Fellowship Hall or call Lisa Holland,

6 Page 6 Ministry Highlights & Events At The Presbyterian Church of Prospect Pages 6 9 Our Trip to Lancaster On April 14th, 56 people loaded a bus very early in the morning and headed to Sight and Sound Theater in Lancaster to see their production of Jesus. The day started off with games and lots of laughter. Before the show we stopped at the Hershey Farm Restaurant and Inn for an amazing buffet lunch. We had everything from soup, salad, ham balls, and shoo fly pie. YUM! It was good and I think everyone ate way too much and we were ready for a nap but that wasn t on the schedule. After some shopping in their gift shop, we headed next door to the Sight and Sound Theater. This place is inspiring just looking at it from the outside. We had great seats for the show and I think we were all so excited and couldn t handle the anticipation of the show starting. Let me tell you-they did not disappoint. This show brought Jesus life to reality. The stage and props were incredible. The actors were so good and they even had animals that ran up the aisles and birds flying. How they trained these animals I ll never know. The story of Jesus life was breathtaking and I felt a sense of sadness and sorrow but also a greater sense of hope and joy. Even though this may not have been completely accurate, in every detail, and a bit theatrical at points, it left me thinking about what Jesus did for each and every one of us and it left me with a feeling of knowing everything was going to be okay and with the feeling of unexplainable joy and love. I looked around at all of the full seats in that theater knowing that every one of us was touched and it felt like we were all there as part of a great community. I am so grateful for the opportunity to go see this show and for the opportunity to go with these amazing people. I will not soon forget this feeling and experience. It has revived me, gave me a sense of peace, and let me know that even in this dark world, we are never alone as long as Jesus is in our hearts. I know I didn t really describe the show that well but it s hard to describe in full detail and for me it was more about the message and the feelings the show inspired. Lisa Holland

7 Page 7 Ministry Highlights & Events At The Presbyterian Church of Prospect Pages 6 9 It is hard to believe our school year is winding down already. We are looking forward to finishing up our time together with fun classroom activities, field trips, ice cream sundaes and our all-school picnic. We would like to say a big Thank You to all those who worked so hard to make Preschool Sunday such an enjoyable time. A special thank you goes out to Kathy Gallagher who played the piano for us. Fourteen of our students came to church on April 15 th to sing during the worship service. Over 100 family members joined us that day for the service and many of them stayed for the pizza party afterward. It was a great time of fellowship! We are truly blessed with an amazing church family here at our school. Happy Mother s Day to all of our preschool Moms. We are so very grateful that you have chosen to share your little ones with us. They are a true blessing in our lives! We hope you all have a safe and enjoyable summer! See you in the fall! Heather & Christina ANNIVERSARIES MAY BIRTHDAYS 7 Jim Warburton 22 Suzanne Schaefers 15 Frank Cornelius 23 Savannah Gibson 21 Ella Gaskill 28 Haden Osborne 22 Carrie Chapman 30 Ken Holland 18 BJ & Teri Hicks 27 Mark & Suzanne Schaefers Should your Birthday or Anniversary be listed above?? Notify the church office and we will add it to our list.

8 Page 8 Ministry Highlights & Events At The Presbyterian Church of Prospect Pages 6 9 Prayer Concerns Please call the Prayer Chain Team Captains with your Prayer Requests. Remember, if you place someone on the Prayer Chain, please keep the Team Captains aware of updates in conditions and situations. Team Captains: Diane Kemper Dolly Hays Mary Harmon Mary Fisher Next month s Prayer Walk (Sit in) is scheduled for Tuesday, May 1st at 6:30 pm will be at The Presbyterian Church of Prospect. Mark your calendar and plan to join with us in May 1 May 2 May 3 May 6 May 8 May 10 May 12 May 20 May 22 May 25 May 26 May 28 May at TPCP 6:30 pm Prayer Walk at TPCP 10 am Cup of Friendship World Day of Prayer 3 7 pm Stefanie Kidd & Nathan Shea wedding after lunch 3 pm Deacon s Mtg. 7 pm Preschool Board Mtg. 7 pm Session Mtg. 8 am Men s Breakfast 10:30 am Card Class No Fellowship Meal 3-5 pm Painting Class 6 pm Presbytery Mtg. New Sewickley, Rochester Community Day Prep. Community Day Parade & Sausage sale. Memorial Day Office Closed

9 Page 9 Ministry Highlights & Events At The Presbyterian Church of Prospect Pages 6 9 TPCP welcomes new members into our church family. Jackie Chiprean Tim Gerstel 300 Kennedy Rd 105 Fox Dr Prospect, Pa Evans City,Pa Nathan Shea & Stefanie Kidd Nancy Sarver 930 New Castle Rd 110 Park Crest Lane Butler, Pa Butler, Pa Nancy McMillen Irene Maser 386 Mitchell Hill Rd 144 Orchard Dr. Butler, Pa Prospect, Pa Men s Breakfast May 12, am Good food, Good Study and Discussion Plan to join us. Pastor Steve leads our study on the life of Joseph. Cup Of Friendship Women s Fellowship First Wednesday of every month. 10 am Next gathering May 2nd SUMMER CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS It s time to start thinking about church summer camp. The Board of Deacons is offering a $100. scholarship per camper. Camp brochures are available through the church office. TPCP Financial Summary as of March 2018 Income: $26,417 Expenses: $30,344

10 Page 10 Calendar Legend MN-Mt. Nebo Presbyterian Church (Bold Italics) TPCP-The Presbyterian Church of Prospect Shared activities M A Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesda S U N M O N TUE W E D 1 6:30 pm Prayer Walk TPCP 2 10 am - Cup of F ship TPCP Chimes & C MN-8 pm-choir 6 8 am MN Men s Breakfast 9:30 am MN Worship 10 am MN Sunday School 10 am TPCP Sunday School 11 am TPCP Worship Fellowship Meal 1:30 pm Kidd/Shea Wedding pm Deacon s Mtg 7 pm Preschool Board Mtg. 9 TPCP Chimes & C MN-8 pm-choir 13 9:30 am MN Worship 10 am MN Sunday School 10 am TPCP Sunday School 11 am TPCP Worship TPCP Chimes & C MN-8 pm-choir 20 9:30 am MN Worship 10 am MN Sunday School 10 am TPCP Sunday School 11 am TPCP Worship No Fellowship Meal 3 5 pm Painting Class pm Presbytery Mtg. New Sewickley, Rochester 23 TPCP Chimes & C MN-8 pm-choir 27 9:30 am MN Worship 10 am MN Sunday School 10 am TPCP Sunday School 11 am TPCP Worship 28 Memorial Day Office Closed TPCP Chimes & C MN-8 pm-choir

11 Page 11 M A Y esday Thursday Friday Saturday p of Friendes & Choir hoir T H U F R I SAT pm World Day of Prayer es & Choir hoir 10 7 pm TPCP Session Mtg am Men s Breakfast 10:30 am Home made Card Class es & Choir hoir 17 7 pm Preschool Graduation 7:30 pm MN Session Mtg es & Choir hoir am -Community Day Prep 26 Community Day Sausage Sale es & Choir hoir 31

12 Page 12 Ministry Highlights & Events At Mt. Nebo Presbyterian Church Pages The Mt. Nebo Church Yard Sale is coming sooner than you think. We are still deciding on a day that works with our young adults. Watch for more information in next month s Tidings. Sandi Cox MAY BIRTHDAYS ANNIVERSARIES 2 Jay Fassinger 7 Shirley Bieber 28 Gina McKinney 30 Scott McKinney 16 David & Heather Cox 27 Scott & Bev McKinney 29 Jeff & Donna Frazier

13 Page 13 Ministry Highlights & Events At Mt. Nebo Presbyterian Church Pages Thank you to all involved in putting together the bus trip to Lancaster to see the production, Jesus. What an awesome experience and a wonderful witness to Jesus life, death and resurrection! The meal at Hershey Farm was delicious and the bus ride gave us an opportunity to spend time getting to know each other better. God provided beautiful weather, safe travels and a powerful reminder of the sacrifice Jesus made for us. Bev McKinney Ben Patton scheduled a work day at the church on Saturday, April 21st. We had a terrific turn out. We were able to clean up all the stones in the grass. We raked up all the leaves and pine cones. The yard looks great now. We want to thank all the people that came and helped. The following new members have joined the Mt. Nebo family. Nicole Brenneman/Roy Weltz 110 Sutton Lane Harrisville, Pa Justin & Glenna Weichey 209 Old E. Butler Rd. Butler, Pa Tom McGregor Leeanna Porter 126 Country Lane Rd 247 Old Plank Rd Butler, Pa Butler, Pa

14 Page 14 Ministry Highlights & Events At Mt. Nebo Presbyterian Church Pages PRAYER CONCERNS If you need prayer the Mt. Nebo Prayer Chain is there for you. Mary Rush Marge Cornetti Shirley Bieber Cathy Burr Virlinda Bieber Lynnette Patton Bev McKinney Sandi Cox Donna Frazier Ella Heathcote Kathy Wolabaugh New Babies at Mt. Nebo March 30, 2018 Lucas Alvin Worst was born to Bethany and John Worst, weighing 8 lbs. 3 ozs. 21 inches long. Proud grandparents are Diana Streets & Wesley Peters. April 13, 2018 Ivan David Miller was born to Joe & Pam Miller weighing 6 lbs. 11 ozs. 10 inches long. Proud grandparents are Dave & Sandi Cox April 16, 2018 Andrew Joseph Rush was born to Jerry & Sarah rush weighing 6lbs. 12 ozs. 19 inches long. Proud grandparents are Willis & Mary Rush. April 19, 2018 Karson Weaver was born to Sara Streets and Kory Weaver. Proud grandparents are Diana Streets and Wesley Peters.

15 Page 15 Ministry Highlights & Events At Mt. Nebo Presbyterian Church Pages May at Mt. Nebo May 1st May 6th May 2,9,16,23,30 May 22nd Mt. Nebo Men s Breakfast Sunday, May 6, am All men are invited. Join us! Great food & good conversation. 6:30 pm Prayer Walk at TPCP 8 am Men s Breakfast 8 pm Choir practice 6 pm Presbytery meeting at New Swickley, Rochester The Gospel Alphabet Submitted by Janice Boice An easy way to memorize the Scripture from Samaritan s Purse. We will publish a few verses each month over the summer. Make this a fun family challenge! All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. -Rom. 3:23 Behold! The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world! -John 2:29b Come to me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest -Matt. 11:28 Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. -James 4:8a Even so it is not the will of your Father who is in heaven that one of these little ones should perish. -Matt. 18:14 For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God. -Eph. 2:8

16 Page 16 SHARED MINISTRY EVENTS The Presbyterian Church of Prospect AND Mt. Nebo Presbyterian Church HARMONY REVIVAL Good Friends, Good Music, Good News! May 5, pm Cardinal Wuerl High School 1617 Route 228 Cranberry Twp, Pa Tickets $12 ($15, at Door) $5. Student (Tickets are available in TPCP church office) (Pastor Ron Schermerhorn of Mt. Chestnut Presbyterian Church is a part of the barbershop singers.)

17 Page 17 SHARED MINISTRY EVENTS The Presbyterian Church of Prospect AND Mt. Nebo Presbyterian Church The Presbyterian Church of Prospect June 10, pm Join us!

18 Page 18 SHARED MINISTRY EVENTS The Presbyterian Church of Prospect AND Mt. Nebo Presbyterian Church St. Christopher s at the Lake Church Personal Safety & Self Defense Class May 5, pm RSVP call or text Ashley Young, or young.ashley6416@gmail.com Topics: Everyday safety tips, assertiveness and self empowerment, quick decisions and actions if being assaulted, basic self defense moves, ways perpetrators manipulate victims into trusting them, societal barriers for men/women to overcome in order to stay safe. NOTE: This class focuses on physical and sexual assault. All men and women welcome. (must be in 9th grade or older unless a parent is present.)

19 Page 19 SHARED MINISTRY EVENTS The Presbyterian Church of Prospect AND Mt. Nebo Presbyterian Church T H E P R E S B Y T E R I A N C H U RC H Community Day Join us for lunch! Community Day Activities at The Presbyterian Church of Prospect Saturday, May 26, 2018

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