September 2, :15 and 10:00 o clock

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1 September 2, :15 and 10:00 o clock Sermon: The Sacred Calling of Our Work Our Mission To trust in Jesus love like Jesus grow in Jesus bring others to Jesus.

2 WELCOME TO BETHANY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 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 that you 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. We also have a Cry Room at the back of the Sanctuary (near the usher s table) on the pulpit side with windows and a speaker so that you can see and hear the service. 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. Please remember to turn off cell phones before worship. Thank you. ORDER FOR THE PUBLIC WORSHIP OF GOD WE GATHER BEFORE GOD THE CHIMING OF THE HOUR THE WELCOME AND NEWS OF THE CHURCH THE PRELUDE Word of God Speak Millard and Kipley As recorded by mercyme ~ Dave Oliver - Vocal Soloist Word of God speak. Would You pour down like rain, washing my eyes to see Your majesty. To be still and know that You re in this place. Please let me stay and rest in Your holiness. Please take time during the Prelude to meditate & prepare for worship. THE CALL TO WORSHIP *THE HYMN NO. 112 You Servants of God *THE PRAYER OF CONFESSION (In unison) Lord, our gaze is inward, your vision outward. Our regrets and fears look backward, your call beckons us forward. Our world centers around ourselves, your grace is as endless as the ocean. Our giving is in measured spoonfuls, your grace sweeps over us like a tidal wave. Forgive us for holding back, clinging to our pride and possessions for dear life. 2

3 CARING FOR ONE ANOTHER: Please let us know if you are going into the hospital, having surgery or will be an outpatient. Also, let us know when you return home. In the Hospital as of August 31: Edward Jack Wilcox St. Clair Donald Bowman St. Clair (Dawn Salerno s dad) Discharged: Heather Scrima Remember in Prayer: Betty Durocher & Family Eileen Douglas Nancy Sherman (Alice Sherwin s sister) Mackenzie Briggs Rebecca Hayes Ward Marilyn Di Ilio Those dealing with fires out west Breitigan Family Mary Eichler (Paul s mother) Lois Lewis The O Brien Family Jan Underwood & Family Jackie Nixon & Family James Vokoun, age 8 (Jean Roemer s grandson) Scott and Candy Gearhart (SuEllen Dillon s brother & sister-in-law) Makenzie Matthews (Phyllis Matthews granddaughter) For the flooding and devastation from Hurricane Isaac The flowers are given in memory of Dorothy Yanak, John s mother, from the Yanak Family. The rosebud announces the birth of Timothy Ryan Brown born August 14, 2012 to Ryan & Maria Brown. Timothy s five sisters welcomed him home. Congratulations to Tim and Lois Underwood whose daughter Leslie Underwood Dallas gave birth to a little girl, Joy. Joe and Lois Bettine are the great-grandparents. Sympathy of the congregation is extended to Betty Durocher, and family, on the death of her husband Cliff Durocher who passed away August 29, Sympathy of the congregation is extended to Toni Sears on the death of her mother last week. 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

4 NEWS FOR THE BODY OF CHRIST We welcome Toni Sears as organist this morning. John Henninger is on vacation. He returns to the office Tuesday, September 4 th. Rev. Robbie Ytterberg is on vacation and will return to the office Tuesday. Hearing Devices: There are personal hearing amplification devices that are available to use anywhere in the sanctuary. They are a small unit, similar in size to a smart phone. If you are interested in using one, please see one of the ushers. Plan to worship with us at 8:15 a.m. or 10:45 a.m. as we begin our fall schedule next Sunday, September 9th. Sunday School Rally at 9:30 in the Great Room. Classes are held for all ages from 2 years old thru adult. Child care is available for those under 2 years old. 8:15 Worship Hour with Child care for infants up to 5 years old is available in the Nursery with adult supervision. 10:45 Worship Hour Child care for Infants up to 2 years of age in the Nursery. The nursery is supervised by Jenny Smith & volunteers. Children two, three and four years of age can be dropped off before the service in Room #149. Worship and Wonder is for children 4 years old through Second Grade. This multi-sensory worship designed for children is located in the Worship Center, Room #144. The children leave the Sanctuary following the Children s Message for a time of interactive worship. Parents are asked to pick up their children after the Service has concluded. We rely on each family taking a turn several times throughout the year. Sign up with Debby Hayes. The Next New Members class is scheduled for November 4 th. We look forward to personally meeting you at that time. 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 or fill in the red card in the pew and drop it in the offering plate. Communion dates for 2012: September 16 October 7 December 2 Children wanting to receive Communion must first talk with the pastors. Call the pastor to make an appointment. Baptism dates for 2012: September 30 November 25 Parents please call the church office to request a date. 4

5 VOLUNTEERING..it does the soul good. September 30 Oct. 7 November contact Dan Wolfe or Bonnie Eichler Adult Tapestries of Life Orphanage Mission Trip November contact Cathy Schulz Help is needed during the 8:15 and 10:45 nursery. If you can help please Jenny Smith at nursery@bethanypresby.org Opportunities to Host Kawiya Visitors that we may be mutually encouraged by each other s faith. Romans 1:12 The personal connections between individuals from our two churches are at the heart of the partnership between Bethany and Kawiya. Hosting a Kawiya guest in your home for a few days is a wonderful opportunity for you and your family to develop a relationship with them, to exchange faith and life experiences and to extend the hospitality and love of Jesus Christ. Host families must be able to provide their guest a bedroom, be available to spend time with them in the evening and provide meals. Group activities will be planned for the day and host families are encouraged to accompany their guest on these outings when possible (around work and school). Hosts must also attend one of the Pittsburgh Presbytery sponsored training session (TBD). There are three hosting periods. Place a check mark in the appropriate box for any period that you are available to host. Saturday, 9/15 (evening) Tuesday, 9/18 (morning) Tuesday, 9/18 (evening) Saturday, 9/22 (morning) Saturday, 9/22 (evening) Tuesday, 9/25 (morning) If you cannot host a Kawiya guest, but would like an opportunity to participate in the partnership visit, perhaps you and your family would like to serve a meal in your home for one or more of the Kawiya visitors and their hosts. Please indicate your interest below: I cannot host a visitor, but would like to serve a meal in my home. Contact Carl Suppo at Parking for Sunday Services The Property Team asks that we reserve the front row spaces near the entrance for the elderly, for those with special needs and for visitors. Those who may have a greater need than others just might get discouraged from attending church because they have to walk so far. 5

6 Need Scrip? Stop at the Welcome Center after worship or at the office during the week and purchase a card(s) for Home Depot, KMart, Wal-Mart, Lowes, Target, and many more cards are available. How about going out to eat after a busy day we have cards available for several restaurants. We even have cards for BP and Sunoco for vacation trips. You can also purchase Giant Eagle and Shop n Save cards. This is the easiest fundraiser you will ever participate in because it doesn't cost you anymore than you already spend. Thank you for supporting the mission work of the church through this program. 8:15 Andrea Prohaska 10:00 Earl & Pat Swanson Bethany s Golden Oldies Hey Folks, we are ready to hit the road and have some fun. Mark your calendars NOW for Thursday, October 11 th departing from the church parking lot. This is a trip you won t want to miss. Now is your opportunity to FILL THE BUS with good friends and neighbors. Guaranteed great history, delicious food, lots of fun, excitement and laughter. Don t be left sitting at home with no place to go. Bethany Preschool is currently accepting applications for our school year. Our school provides a loving and nurturing, learning environment. There are openings in our three and four year old classes. For more information or to schedule a tour of our school, please call Director, Mrs. Johnson at OUR PRESCHOOL NEEDS YOUR HELP: In order to keep the costs down at our Preschool, we are asking for your help with supplies this year. Your donations can be left by the church office. 5 oz. cups (we use 50 a day) Napkins Gallon of hand soap Wipes (both cleaning and baby) Elmers glue Glue sticks Stickers (seasonal, reward, no cartoon ones) Thank you! Bethany MOPS Come and take the plunge with Bethany MOPS! Our new year begins on September 13 and we d love to see you and your friends. MOPS is open to all moms with kids from birth to Kindergarten including first time moms who are expecting. We meet on the second and fourth Thursday of each month from 9:00 11:00 a.m, and child care is provided. MOPS is part of MOPS International which exists to encourage, equip and develop every mother of preschoolers to realize her potential as a woman, mother and leader in the name of Jesus Christ. We offer small group discussion, service opportunities and Moms Nights Out; all of which coordinate with this year s theme to PLUNGE into meaningful and intentional relationships with other moms. You don t have to be a member of Bethany to attend, so bring a friend! If you have any questions, please contact Jennifer Wallis at or jenniferlynn612@gmail.com. 6

7 Fellowship of Prayer Participants will meet Wednesday, September 5th at 10:00 a.m. in the Welcome Center for fellowship and refreshments followed by a time of updating the prayer list and prayer in the Bride s Room. Those interested in praying for others are welcome to join us. Shredding Day September 8th Bring your old documents and/or paper to the church from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Saturday, September 8. Business Records Management will destroy personal or sensitive documents safely and securely for free. Bring bank statements, cancelled checks, tax returns, insurance records, credit card records, magazines and even junk mail. Participants are asked to make a monetary donation to benefit the building of the Tapestries of Life Orphanage in Guadalupe, Mexico. Any questions, please contact Cathy Schulz at THIS WEEK AT BETHANY Sunday, September 2 (I Thessalonians 5:1-28) Pray for Pat & Reginald Frye 8:15 A.M. Worship Sanctuary 10:00 A.M. Worship Sanctuary Monday, September 3 (2 Thessalonians 1:1-12) Labor Day Offices closed Pray for Robert & Sandra Fulton Tuesday, September 4 (2 Thessalonians 2:1-17) Pray for Ruth Gabelhart 9:30 A.M. Rev. John, Rev. Robbie & John Henninger meet Rev. John s office 7:00 P.M. Deacon Teams Caring # 234 Community #244 Fellowship #240 7:30 P.M. Deacons Meeting Room 245 Wednesday, September 5 (2 Thessalonians 3:1-18) Pray for Patricia Gable 10:00 A.M. Fellowship of Prayer Welcome Center/Bride s Room 6:30 P.M. Choir Picnic Great Room 7:00 P.M. Sunday School Teachers meet Rooms 244 & 245 7:30 P.M. Adult Choir Rehearsal Thursday, September 6 (I Timothy 1:1-20) Pray for Ryan, Jill & Colin Galosky 9:15 A.M. Quilting Room :00 P.M. Thursday Knitters Room 240 7:00 P.M. MOMSnext Welcome Center 7:00 P.M. Dartball Fellowship Hall 7:00 P.M. Preschool Orientation Great Room 7

8 Friday, September 7 (I Timothy 2:1-15) Pray for John, Ross & Jenna Gardner Saturday, September 8 (I Timothy 3:1-16) Pray for Judy Gardner 9:00 A.M. PW Bible Study Welcome Center 9:00 A.M. Shredding Day Back Parking Lot 10:00 A.M. Saturday Knitters Room :00 P.M. Malawi Host Orientation Offsite Sunday, September 9 (I Timothy 4:1-16) Sunday School Rally Day Pray for David & Carolyn Garretson 8:15 A.M. Worship Sanctuary 9:30 A.M. Sunday School Rally Great Room 10:45 A.M. Worship Sanctuary FROM THE BETHANY CHURCH OFFICE Sunday, August 26 Attendance 8: : (Worship in the Park) 189 (at the Picnic) Finance Report as of August Budget 776,373 Year to Date Budget 502,729 Year to Date Income 497, Year to Date income 475,613 COMMUNITY EVENTS The Pregnancy Resource Center of the South Hills would like to invite you and your favorite foursome to participate in our Golf Outing to be held Monday, September 10 th at the Chartiers Country Club. For more information see the bulletin board by the Nursery or call Lisa Boyd at or Food Bank Statistics for the August 18 th distribution 91 families were helped which included 40 children, 104 adults and 39 elderly. Thank you. Concerts: Anyone interested in attending the Matthew West concert at South Hills Bible Chapel on November 11, and/or the Toby Mac concert at Consol Energy Center on December 15, please contact Karen Talerico at and leave a message. Thank you to Nicholas Aul, working on an Eagle Scout project, organized a group of scouts who planted the rose bushes and other plants in the area of the boxwood cross. It looks beautiful. They also cleaned all the red chairs in the Great Room. 8

9 THANKS TO THOSE SERVING THE LORD THIS MORNING Lay Readers: 8:15 Caroline Poiche 10:00 Lisa Jo Colwell Ushers: 8:15 Ken Wilson, Marlene Haley, Renee Rusko, Judy Vietmeier 10:00 Bill Paviol, Tim & Max Nagy Fellowship Greeters: 8:15 Ushers 10:00 Tom & Carole Aspinall Good News Greeters: 8:15 Claudia Ziegler 10:00 Carl Suppo, Natalie Walters Nursery 8:15 Janice & Halie Ralston 10:00 Jenny Smith Two, Three & Four Year Olds Room 149 Four Year Olds thru 2 nd grade Children s Worship & Wonder 10:00 Nikki O Brien, Paula Naples, Megan Shildt, Sarah Paviol. Welcome Center 8:15 Jack O Brien 10:00 Mike Suchoza CHURCH STAFF Dr. John Hamilton, Senior Pastor Rev. Robbie Ytterberg, Associate Pastor John Henninger, Director of Music Kim McCann, Financial Accountant Tim Michel, Office Administrator Matt Fricker, Youth Director Janet Marlett, Secretary Bill Stephan, Facility Supervisor hamilton@bethanypresby.org robbie@bethanypresby.org henninger@bethanypresby.org finance@bethanypresby.org michel@bethanypresby.org fricker@bethanypresby.org marlett@bethanypresby.org custodian@bethanypresby.org custodian@bethanypresby.org Rick Ruffennach, Part-time Custodian Jenny Smith, Nursery Coordinator nursery@bethanypresby.org Patty Johnson, Week-day Pre-School director Web site Church Phone Fax Number

10 The Prayer of Commitment (in unison) Gracious God, Thank You for the work You have given me. I give You my hands to create something of beauty, build something of strength, serve the broken and needy. I give You my feet to lead by example, go where You lead, carry me to worship. I give You my mind to learn more of your world, learn more of your Word, see my work as service to You. I give You my voice to speak kindly of others, share your story with children, sing your praise. I give You my time to work for You, rest and play, worship and pray. Gracious God, Thank You for the work You have given me. and for your work of grace on the cross. May my work be your work. Through Jesus, I pray. Amen. Rev. John Hamilton. 10

11 Help us to release ourselves, all that we are, all that we have, to your grace and power. Then let us see the miracles You will do. In your Son's name. Amen. Rev. Dr. John G. Hamilton THE SILENT CONFESSION *THE ASSURANCE OF PARDON *THE RESPONSE HYMN NO. 734 Gloria Patri THE CHILDREN S MESSAGE WE GIVE TO GOD THE PRESENTATION OF OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS THE OFFERTORY Before the Morning John Wilson with Then Sings My Soul Jeff Nowak ~ Guitar and Vocal Soloist You still have a reason to sing. *THE RESPONSE HYMN NO. 51 How Great Thou Art refrain only Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to Thee: How great Thou art, how great Thou art! *THE PRAYER OF DEDICATION *THE HYMN NO. 504 Just A Closer Walk With Thee THE PASTORAL PRAYER AND THE LORD S PRAYER WE LISTEN TO GOD S WORD THE SCRIPTURE READINGS: Lay Reader Old Testament: Psalm 127 See page 968 in pew Bible New Testament: Ephesians 4:1-6 See page 1821 in pew Bible L: The word of the Lord P: Thanks be to God 11

12 THE PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION HYMN NO. 472 (Please remain seated and sing together) Turn your eyes upon Jesus, look full in his wonderful face; and the things of earth will grow strangely dim in the light of his glory and grace THE SERMON The Sacred Calling of Our Work Rev. John Hamilton WE RESPOND TO GOD S WORD *THE PRAYER OF COMMITMENT (see page 10) *THE HYMN NO. 658 Awesome God Dave Oliver, Jeff Nowak, John Hamilton Our God is an awesome God, he reigns from heaven above with wisdom, power and love Our God is an awesome God! *THE BENEDICTION *THE POSTLUDE *All who are able and willing, please stand Going Deeper: What is God saying to me in the Scripture and sermon? How have I experience God s presence in worship? 12