ADVENT PRESENTATION Prepare the Way

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1 December 4, :45 o clock ADVENT PRESENTATION Prepare the Way THE ADVENT CANDLE OF Mercy Our Mission To trust in Jesus love like Jesus grow in Jesus bring others to Jesus. WELCOME

2 Enter this Church not as a stranger, but as a guest of God. May the blessings of God rest upon you, both in your coming in and your going out. We are delighted to have you in worship. We ask you to please sign the Fellowship Pad at the end of the pew. For your convenience, we have a warm and loving nursery adjacent to the sanctuary, complete with an available paging system. If you have any questions or need literature regarding the life of Bethany Presbyterian Church, please visit the Welcome Center, located next to the sanctuary. ORDER FOR THE PUBLIC WORSHIP OF GOD CHIMING OF THE HOUR WE GATHER BEFORE GOD WELCOME AND NEWS OF THE CHURCH PRELUDE Coventry Carol Toni Sears, Piano John Henninger, Organ L. Smith Please take time during the Prelude to meditate & prepare for worship. *LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT CANDLE *PRAYER OF INVOCATION *HYMN No. 153 Come Thou Long Expected Jesus Please make sure everyone in the pew signs the Fellowship Pad and returns it to the center aisle to be picked up by the Ushers.. WE GIVE TO GOD THE CHILDREN S MESSAGE Children age 4 thru 5 th grade are invited to come to the chancel for the story. Children age 4 through 2 nd grade can leave quietly for class after the story. Children 3 rd grade through 5 th grade should return to the pew & sit with their family. RECEIVING OF OUR TITHES & OFFERINGS 2 CARING FOR ONE ANOTHER:

3 Please let us know if you are going into the hospital, having surgery or will be an outpatient and also when you return home. In the Hospital as of December 2: Ada Ferree St. Clair Tom Woodward Mercy (Betty s son) Jeffrey James Gabelhart, Jr. St. Clair (Jim & Ruth s son) Remember in Prayer: Zach Noel (Shirley Ellis grandson) Mr. & Mrs. Albert Eisenbeis (Jean Roemer s parents) The Blue Fellowship of Prayer Request Cards are for those having a prayer request, interested in being a part of this group, or wanting more information. Respite Care: Did you know that your church family can cook a meal, shop, drive or just visit for a few hours to give your family or caregiver a break. We are not a permanent or long term solution but we can help. For information or to volunteer please call Margie Smith at or Beckie Price at Sympathy of the Congregation is extended to: the family and friends of Jim Myers whose mother died last week and to Kim McCann, Financial Accountant, and her family on the recent death of her grandmother NEWS FOR THE BODY OF CHRIST Advent Worship Highlights: December 11 4:30 p.m. The children of Bethany Church will present the Christmas Pageant Arrest These Merry Gentlemen. A congregational dinner will follow at 5:30 p.m. in the Great Room. December 18 Healing & Wholeness Service at 12:00 p.m. December 24 Christmas Eve Services at 6:00, 8:00 & 10:00 p.m. December 25 & January 1 Worship at 10:00 a.m. No Sunday School, 3 Annual Advent Brunch Sunday, December 4, 2011 If anyone serves, he should do it with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. 1 Peter 4:11 (NIV)

4 The Men s Ministry Team will be serving the Annual Advent Brunch after both services today in the Great Room. If you missed our award-winning chili this Fall, you won t want to miss our ever expanding brunch menu. What better way to bring praise to God than serving others in His name. All proceeds go to the continued development of the men s ministry at Bethany Church. Weekly Message Rev. John does a Glimpses of Grace message most weeks to the church. Please contact the church office by ing marlett@bethanypresby.org or calling if you would like to receive this often fun, and always inspirational . The next New Members Class will be held next year. If you are interested in joining the Family of God here at Bethany please note this on the Fellowship Pad along with your name, address and phone number, fill in the red card in the pew and drop it in the offering plate or sign-up on line. We will notify you of the next class. Video College of Biblical Knowledge Class with Mark & Kitty Rackley. We meet in Fellowship Hall Sunday mornings at 9:30. Today we begin a six week study called, The Path of Jesus. This sounds like the same thing, but it is more story telling. I don t know the British Theologian, and the Path is more a spiritual path than the literal Road that BW3 is on. Update on Women s Bible Studies For those dear ones who have been taking the Breaking Free class, please note the dates for upcoming class sessions. The morning class has ended. The evening class will meet on Dec. 8, and Dec. 13. We will not meet again until early January. Our next study will be on the book of James. The study is called James: Mercy Triumphs. The study book for students costs $ The Friday morning class will start on January 27, which will give us plenty of time to publicize the class and order materials. The Thursday evening class will start it as soon as they have finished Breaking Free. 4 Red Hats Christmas Party will be held Saturday December 17 th in the Welcome Center at 11:00 a.m. Lunch will be provided along with prizes and entertainment. Please respond by Thursday the 15 th to Marlene at comet246@peoplepc.com or phone her at

5 to Joy Heaps at or phone her at Hope to see you as we enjoy fun and socializing. PS. If you still haven't paid your dues you can pay them at the party. Thanks, Your Queen Marlene Thanks to everyone who returned their Estimate of Giving Card. If you have not returned your card there are additional cards on the Usher s Table. Fill it in and drop it in the offering plate. Women of Bethany.the PW will be holding their annual Christmas Gathering on Tuesday, December 6 th at 7:00 p.m. in the Great Room. Items can be dropped off at the office for the Silent Auction. In addition to the auction we will have Alternative Giving tables which will have items such as beads from Beads for Life, scarf s made in Haiti, chocolate angels made by intercity young people plus opportunities to give in the name of a Bethany mission project such as Tapestries of Life, Mexico, the Food Bank, Meals on Wheels and other mission related areas. And since this time of year always means goodies we will have a Bake Sale table. You will be able to purchase goodies to give or enjoy yourself! An ornament exchange will take place bring an ornament / take one home. You do not have to participate if you don t want to. All proceeds will be given to missions. Let s not forget about our Christmas entertainment this year we are proud to have the South Fayette Show Choir to perform for us. Make your plans now to attend and ask your friends and relatives to join us for this yearly Christmas celebration on Tuesday, December 6 th at 7:00 p.m. If you would like to help, please contact Caroline Poiche at Do we have your meeting date/s on the church calendar? If not, the doors may not be open and the heat not on. Call the office to verify your dates. Now is the time also to make sure dates are on the calendar for next year. 5 Upward Basketball and Cheerleading Registration Register online at or pick up a registration form at the Welcome Center. Volunteer information will also be posted online or you may upward@bethanypresby.org for more information.

6 "Be an Upward Prayer Partner! This season's Prayer Captains are recruiting Partners to participate in a daily prayer effort for the Upward program. We pray from December 1 through March 31. If you're asked to be a Partner, pray about it and give it a try. You'll be blessed and amazed what the Lord will do! SCRIP: REMINDER: In order to have your Christmas gift cards in time, orders must be received today. Sunday, December 4. Scrip will be sold through Sunday, December 18. Christmas shopping made easy! The Scrip program offers many retail, restaurant, and grocery stores. Some examples are: Shop n Save, Giant Eagle, Get Go, Texas Roadhouse, Wendy's, Arby's, Subway, KMart, Sears, WalMart, Sam's Club, Target, Tanger Outlets, Home Depot, Lowes, JCPenneys, Game Stop, Chuck E. Cheese, and the list goes on! Also, Shop N Save and Giant Eagle cards may be used to purchase other gift cards - you even get the fuel perks! Order forms are available at the Welcome Center. Proceeds benefit the Adult Mission Team. It is the easiest fundraiser, because it does not cost you anymore than you already spend! Ginny Millerschoen will be at the SCRIP table after the 8:15 service. Once again we are thrilled to be hanging ornaments from the Southwood Boys Home here in Bridgeville on our tree in the Welcome Center. If you are able, please take a "Penguin Ornament" from the tree. On the back of the Penguin ornament is the boys age and items they would like to have - you may purchase 1, 2 or even all 3 of the items - it is entirely up to you. Southwood does request that you place the items in a GIFT BAG and attach the PENGUIN ORNAMENT to the bag. Please be sure and sign your name and telephone number on the sign-up sheet beside the tree. You may return your gifts at any time, but no later than Sunday, December 18th. Thank you so much for your continued generosity and may God Bless you and your family. 6 Fellowship of Prayer participants will meet Wednesday, December 7 th at 10:00 a.m. in the Welcome Center for fellowship and refreshment followed by updating the prayer list and a time of prayer in the Bride s Room. All who are interested in praying for others are invited to join us.

7 In our last installment, Session began deposing witnesses in the case of Mr. Laird being accused of slandering Mr. Wilkeson by telling people that Mr. Wilkeson had taken wheat from Mr. Walker s mill without permission. We resume this week with the deposition of Mr. Isaac Walker, owner of the mill Isaac Walker, being sworn saith Sometime last September, I think it was, as I was going to Mr. Lairds for wheat, I overtook Mr. Wilkeson, a short distance from my mill. He asked me how I was coming on seeding. I told him I was then going to Mr. Lairds for seed wheat. He told me that he had got some of Mr. Laird s wheat and that I might tell Mr. Laird he had got it. After going to Mr. Lairds, and making known my business, I told what Mr. WIlkeson had said. Mr. Laird seemed to think it strange, and said Wilkerson had never asked him for it, but he might have asked his sons and they might have given him permission to take the wheat. This is the substance of what happed at that time, according to my best recollection. Sometime after this, I can t tell how long, Mr. Laird came to my house and spoke about the wheat that Wilkeson had taken. He said Wilkeson had not asked his sons for the wheat- that he had inquired of them and they said they had not been asked for it. Mr. Laird stated that he had been in Noblestown and that it was reported there that Mr. Wilkeson had taken, some said three some said six and some eight or nine bushels and that if he did not prosecute Wilkeson - others would prosecute. Question by Session Did Mr. Laird allow you to take wheat out of his garner, without the presence of any one to see it measured? Answer There was nothing said, particularly on that subject but I took it myself and without the presence of any others. Q by Session Did Mr. Laird admit at any time, in your hearing, that he possibly might have given Wilkeson permission to take wheat but had no recollection of so doing? A No, but always asserted that neither he nor his sons had even given liberty. Q How much do you suppose was in the bag that Wilkeson informed you he was taking home of Laird s wheat? 7 A I think about three bushels. Q Did you see the garner, out of which this wheat was said to be taken, soon after you saw Wilkeson taking home the wheat? A Yes, I think I saw it, about three hours after. Q How much, do you suppose, from the appearance of the garner, had been recently taken out of it?

8 A I suppose about three bushels, about the same amount I had seen in Wilkeson s bag. Q - Do you certainly know the garner, out of which Wilkeson took the wheat? A I know from the appearance of wheat, being recently taken out of the garner, to which I have alluded, that he took it out of it, as certainly as I know anything which I did not see. Q Do you know whether he took wheat at any other time? A No Q - At the time that I went to your house, did I not ask you, if you knew, how that report of Wilkeson s taking wheat out of the garner got out. A I don t recollect, but it is likely you did. Q Did I not ask you if there was any person in the mill, when Wilkeson took the wheat, and did you not say, that you thought, that one of the Mr. McClemmons was? A I said that Mr. McClemmons was in the mill. Q Did Wilkeson ask you to go and see him measure the wheat? A No! Q Did you hear anything of the Noblestown reports, referred to above, before Laird informed you of them? A No Q When Laird told you what some persons in Noblestown said, did he give you the names of those persons? A No, but that several persons had told him. Mr. McClemmons here stated that he now recollects in addition to his former testimony as follows: At the time Laird spoke of a considerable want being in his garner, I asked him if had had measured his wheat when he laid it in the mill? He answered that he had not, but his boys had, and had kept an account of it and whatever was wanting, he intended to make Wilkeson pay for it. To be continued. Newsletter articles are due in the church office no later than December 13 th for the January Newsletter. to marlett@bethanypresby.org 8 Name Tag Sunday today is under the leadership of Brad Crabb. Please wear your name tag as we get to know one another. Welcome someone you don t know. THIS WEEK AT BETHANY

9 Sunday, December 4 (Psalm 12:1-8) Second Sunday of Advent Men s Brunch Senior High Return from Retreat Pray for Renee Rusko 8:15 A.M. Worship Lessons and Carols Sanctuary 9:30 A.M. Sunday School 10:45 A.M. Worship Advent Presentation Sanctuary 12:00 P.M. New Members Party Monday, December 5 (Psalm 13:1-6) Pray for Guy & Dolly Russell 7:00 P.M. Joint Session & Deacon Meeting Fellowship Hall Tuesday, December 6 (Psalm 14:1-7) Pray for Jamie, Jennifer, Jay, Elana, Kyler & Hayden Russell 9:15 A.M. Staff Meeting 7:00 P.M. PW Christmas Gathering Great Room 7:00 P.M. Youth Bell Ringers Choir Room 7:30 P.M. Senior High Bible Study Youth Room Wednesday, December 7 (Psalm 15:1-5) Pray for Art, Michele, Madelyn & Zachary Rutkowski 10:00 A.M. Fellowship of Prayer Welcome Center / Bride s Room 6:00 P.M. Upward Evaluation Great Room 7:00 P.M. Christmas Pageant Dress Rehearsal Chapel 7:00 P.M. Adult Choir Rehearsal Choir Room 7:00 P.M. Young Adult Bible Study Youth Room 8:30 P.M. Bethany Ringers Choir Room Thursday, December 8 (Psalm 16:1-11) Pray for Pete, Melissa & Kayle Saavedra 9:00 A.M. MOPS Fellowship Hall 9:15 A.M. Quilting Room :00 P.M. Thursday Knitters Room 224 6:00 P.M. Upward Evaluation Great Room 6:30 P.M. Rev. Bill Roemer s Bible Study Room 224 7:00 P.M. Dartball Fellowship Hall Dodgers Marlins) 7:00 P.M. Breaking Free Bible Study Room 245 7:00 P.M. Associate Pastor Nominating Committee Bethany Room 8:00 P.M. Adult Basketball Great Room 9 Friday, December 9 (Psalm 17:1-15) Pray for Kris, Rebecca, Hailey & Kelsie Sabin 12:00 P.M. Men s Luncheon Kings Restaurant 1:00 P.M. Friendship Bible Study Room 240 Saturday, December 10 (Psalm 18:1-29) Pray for Dawn, Joelle, Christopher & Cara Salerno

10 10:00 A.M. Upward Evaluation Great Room 10:00 A.M. Saturday Knitters Room 224 2:00 P.M. Christmas Pageant Dress Rehearsal Sanctuary Sunday, December 11 (Psalm 18:30-50) Third Sunday of Advent Christmas Pageant / Family Night Dinner Pray for Karl & Sharon Salvini 8:15 A.M. Worship Sanctuary 9:30 A.M. Sunday School 10:45 A.M. Worship Sanctuary 1:00 P.M. Junior Hi Christmas Party Offsite 4:30 P.M. Christmas Pageant Sanctuary 5:30 P.M. Family Night Dinner Great Room 7:15 P.M. Sr. Hi Christmas Party Youth Room COMMUNITY EVENTS Christmas in Salem Crossroads, Delmont, PA, will be held Saturday December 3 rd & 10 th from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. and Sunday, December 4 th & 11 th from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. For information see the bulletin board by the Nursery, contact or call weekdays from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for tickets. FROM THE BETHANY CHURCH OFFICE Remember to turn out the lights when leaving the building, especially in the evenings. Finance Report as of November 27, Budget $733,124 Year to date Budget $625,648 Year to date Income $649,477 Attendance for Sunday, November 27: 8: : OFFERTORY Overture from The Messiah Toni Sears, Piano John Henninger, Organ G. F. Handel *RESPONSE (All sing together) O Glorious God, Your Praise We Sing

11 And give our lives as offering; Bring peace on Earth, and with us dwell; Come, Jesus, our Emmanuel. Paula Meador Testerman, Used by permission *HYMN 181 Of the Father s Love Begotten Verses 1 & 2 WE LISTEN TO GOD S WORD ADVENT PRESENTATION See insert *HYMN 181 Of the Father s Love Begotten Verses 3 & 4 *BENEDICTION *POSTLUDE O Thou From God the Father J. S. Bach *All who are able and willing please stand 11

12 THANKS TO THOSE WHO ARE SERVING THE LORD Ushers: 8:15 Don & Barb Brandt, Dennis & Jackie Farrer 10:45 Randy & Danielle Druchniak Jim & Lindsey Myers Fellowship Greeters at 10:45 are John, Michele & Brooke Ley. Good News Greeters at 10:45 are Mark & Kitty Rackley. In the Nursery: 8:15 Service Joe & Tera Brickner 10:45 Service Jenny Smith 2, 3 and 4 year olds (room 149) Scott & Jennifer Wallis Children s Worship & Wonder for 4 and 5 years old thru 2 nd grade (room 144) Renee Rusko, Sandy Bellas, Chrissie Biearman, Mackenzie Smith. The rosebud announces the birth of Eva Gastgeb born November 27, 2011 to Chris & Diocelina Gastgeb. Big sister is Sofia and Grandparents are Ron & Cindy Gastgeb. The flowers are given in memory of Rodney Lewis, former custodian, from Willa Maggs. Flowers for 2012 it is time to place your order for Chancel flowers. Call the office or marlett@bethanypresby.org to verify your standing order and to place new orders. Dr. John Hamilton, Senior Pastor Rev. Melany Hamilton, Interim Associate John Henninger, Director of Music Kim McCann. Financial Accountant Barb Crawford, Interim CE Director Matt Fricker, Youth Director Janet Marlett, Secretary Bill Stephan, Custodian Tim Michel, Custodian CHURCH STAFF hamilton@bethanypresby.org mhamilton@bethanypresby.org henninger@bethanypresby.org finance@bethanypresby.org crawford@bethanypresby.org fricker@bethanypresby.org marlett@bethanypresby.org custodian@bethanypresby.org Jenny Smith, Sunday School / Worship Nursery Coordinator Patty Johnson, Week-day Pre-School director Web site Church Phone Fax Number

13 Bethany Presbyterian Church Sunday, December 4, :45 a.m. Prepare the Way An Advent Service of Lessons and Carols Fred Gossic, Lay Reader Presented by the choir of Bethany Presbyterian Church, Bridgeville, PA

14 the congregation is asked to hold applause until the end of the entire presentation. * * * Readings John 1:1-14 Matthew 24:36-44 Come, Messiah, Come Jack Schrader Come, come, Messiah, come dispel the darkness; come, come, Messiah, come and break the silence. Come, come, Messiah, come. Come, come, Messiah, break the chains that bind us, we are scattered, lost, and wand ring come, O Lord, and find us. Come, O come, come, Messiah, come. Come as King in all your glory, come, Messiah, come. Come, fulfill redemption s story, come, O come, Messiah, come. Come, come, Messiah, crush the pow rs that enslave us. Come, come, Messiah, as the Spotless Lamb to save us. Come, O come, come, Messiah, come. Come Messiah, come. Reading Isaiah 40:1-5 Every Valley Joseph Martin Every valley will be lifted high and every mountain made low. Every valley shall be lifted and the crooked be made whole. Sound the trumpet, for the glory of the Lord shall be revealed Come, O come, Emmanuel and ransom captive Israel, that mourns in lowly exile here, until the Son of God appear, Rejoice, rejoice, give thanks, and sing! Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel, shall come to thee, rejoice! Every valley will be lifted high and every mountain made low. Every valley shall be lifted and the crooked be made whole. Sound the trumpet, for the glory of the Lord shall be revealed God s glory be revealed.

15 Reading Luke 1:46-55 Lo, How a Rose E er Blooming Arr. Joel Raney Lo, how a Rose e er blooming from tender stem hath sprung, of Jesse s lineage coming as saints of old have sung. It came, a floweret bright, amid the cold of winter, when half-spent was the night. Isaiah twas foretold it, the Rose I have in mind; with Mary we behold it, the virgin mother kind, To show God s love aright she bore to us a Savior, when half-spent was the night. Lo, how a Rose e er blooming from tender stem hath sprung, of Jesse s lineage coming as saints of old have sung. To show God s love aright God gave to us a Savior, when half-spent was the night. Lo, how a Rose e er blooming. Reading Mark 1: 1-8 In the Bleak Midwinter Gustav Holst / arr. Keith Christopher In the bleak midwinter, frosty wind may moan, Earth stood still as iron, water like a stone; Snow had fallen, snow on snow, snow on snow, In the bleak midwinter, long, long ago. Heaven cannot hold Him, nor the earth sustain; Heav n and earth shall flee away when He comes to reign. In the bleak midwinter a stable place sufficed; Lord our God incarnate, Jesus Christ. Angels and archangels may have gathered there, Cherubim and seraphim thronged in the air. But His mother only, in her maiden bliss, Worshipped the beloved with a holy kiss. What can I give Him, poor as I am? If I were a shepherd, I would bring a lamb. If I were a wiseman, I would do my part; Yet, what can I give Him, Give to Him my heart.

16 Reading Matthew 1: Sweet Little Jesus Boy Robert MacGimsey / arr. Don Hart Sweet little Jesus Boy, they made You be born in a manger. Sweet little Holy Child, Didn t know who you were. Didn t know You d come to save us, Lord; TO take our sins away. Our eyes were blind, we couldn t see, We didn t know who You were. Long time ago You were born, Born in a manger low, Sweet little Jesus Boy. The world treats You mean, Lord, Treats me mean too, But that s how things are down here: We don t know who You are. You have shown us how, we are trying, Master, You have shown us how even when You were dying. Just seems like we can t do right, look how we treated You. But please, Sir, forgive us, Lord, we didn t know twas You. Sweet little Jesus Boy born long time ago. Sweet little Holy Child, we didn t know who You were. We didn t know who You were. Sweet little Jesus Boy. Reading Luke 2:1-14 Gesu Bambino Pietro Yon / arr. Mark Hayes Karalee Nelson, Soprano soloist When blossoms flowered mid the snows upon a winter night was born the Child, the Christmas Rose, the King of Love and Light. The angels sang, the shepherd sang, the grateful earth rejoiced. And at His blessed birth the stars their exultation voiced: O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord. Again the heart with rapture glows to greet the holy night that gave the world its Christmas Rose, its King of Love and Light. Let ev ry voice acclaim His name, the grateful chorus swell. From paradise to earth He came that we with Him might dwell. O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord.

17 Reading Luke 2:15-20 Sing to the Child K. Lee Scott Shepherds were watching near Bethlehem, under the starry night sky, Suddenly angels sang; Tidings of joy outrang: Praises to God on high. Sing to the Child, sing to the Savior, Sing with the angels round Bethlehem. Glory to God, joy to all people, Sing to the holy Child. After the angels had gone away, Quickly they ran to the stall. And, as the angel said, Thre in a manger bed rested the Lord of All. Sing to the Child, sing to the Savior, Sing with the angels round Bethlehem. Glory to God, joy to all people, Sing to the holy Child. Joseph and Mary, his mother mild, Welcomed the shepherds that night. Bowing, they worshiped him, Praising with cherubim Hon ring this Babe of Light. Sing to the Child, sing to the Savior, Sing with the angels round Bethlehem. Glory to God, joy to all people, Sing to the holy Child. Let us then worship and honor Him, Joining with angels above. Let us with shepherds fall there in the lowly stall, Praising the Lord of Love. Sing to the Child, sing to the Savior, Sing with the angels round Bethlehem. Glory to God, joy to all people, Sing to the holy Child. Sing to this wondrous Child!

18 Bethany Presbyterian Church Ministry of Music John D. Henninger, Director Adult Choir Soprano: Maureen Breitigan Ruth Doyle Darlene Duffy Carrie Emerson Bonnie Hendershot Sheri Jackson Linda Karns Karalee Nelson Jackie Nixon Pauline Oyler Mary Schneider Tammie Suppo Betty Woodward Alto: Maxine Berton Kathleen Bonosky Lisa Jo Colwell Bonnie Eichler Marie Findlay Debbie Gossic Marlene Haley Karen Harkins Joy Heaps Delores Kantorzyk Janice Ralston Tenor: John Breitigan Fred Gerstacker Louis Nowasielski Joe Oyler Joe Perkins Bass: Mark Bonosky Al Heaps Frank Mawhinney Dave Oliver Lay Reader: Fred Gossic

19 The Orchestra Violin I Jami Kleinert Daniel MacDonald Jean Roemer Violin II Gene Armocida Jean Forry Viola Arlene Cook Cello Leni Roberts Flute-Piccolo Oboe Clarinet Sue Ann Armstrong Larry Donovan Colleen Jarrett Sammi Berton Jacob Restanio Trumpet French Horn Trombone Jeff Miklavic Lenore Buchta Ryan Jackson Grant Paxton Taylor Buchta Tuba Timpani Percussion Ryan Innes Mike Faust John Turek Piano Toni Sears *** Several members of our cantata orchestra are from the Pittsburgh Civic Orchestra (PCO) and the Washington Symphony Orchestra (WSO). We thank them for their gift of music and willingness to participate in our presentation. *** Thank you to Trinity Elementary School of Washington, PA and Band Director John Turek for use of their percussion instruments.

20 Bethany s Golden Oldies A Gathering Place If you haven t signed the sheet to reserve your meal for the Golden Oldies Christmas luncheon at noon, Thursday, December 15 th. PLEASE complete this sheet and place it in today s offering or turn it into the church office. Anyone who would like to spend an hour or two with some delightful, fun folks is welcome to join us. Reserve your seat and bring a can or two for the food bank. A freewill offering will be collected and then donated to the food bank so others less fortunate can have a delicious meal this Christmas too. Yes, please add me/us to the luncheon list. Name(s) Menu: Stuffed Pork Chops Potatoes Veggies Salad Rolls And a yummy dessert Program: Beautiful music by Joy and Al Heaps and some other surprises too. See you in Fellowship Hall on December 15 th Coffee is ready at 10:30 meal is served at noon. Reservations due by Monday, December 12 th.