WE GATHER BEFORE GOD. The Chiming of the Hour The Welcome and News of the Church. The Prelude 8:15 Christ, Our True Light W.

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1 The Chiming of the Hour The Welcome and News of the Church WE GATHER BEFORE GOD The Prelude 8:15 Christ, Our True Light W. Leupold 10:45 - Just As I Am Carrie Emerson and Fred Gerstacker *The Call to Worship Let the nations be glad and sing for joy, for you judge the people with equity and guide the nations upon the earth. Let all the peoples praise you, O God; let all the people praise you. The earth has brought forth its increase; God, our God, has blessed us. Let all the peoples praise you, O God; let all the peoples praise you. *The Hymn No. 480 Open My Eyes, That I May See *The Prayer of Confession Merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart and mind and strength. We have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. In your mercy forgive what we have been, help us amend what we are, and direct what we shall be, so that we may delight in your will and walk in your ways, to the glory of your holy name. Through Christ, our Lord Amen. *Silent Prayer of Confession *Assurance of Pardon *The Response The Gloria Patri 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, Amen WE GIVE TO GOD The Children s Message The Mission Statement The Presentation of our Tithes and Offerings The Offertory 8:15 Just As I Am Carrie Emerson and Fred Gerstacker

2 10:45 All Things Bright and Beautiful P.Stopford *The Response The Doxology Praise God from who all blessings flow; Praise Him all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heavenly hosts; Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost, Amen. *The Prayer of Dedication *The Hymn No. 603 In Christ There is No East or West The Pastoral Prayer and the Lord s Prayer WE LISTEN TO GOD S WORD The Scripture Readings: Old Testament Psalm 67 page 902 New Testament Revelation 21:1-2, 15-27; 22:1-5 page 1937 Leader: The Word of the Lord People: Thanks be to God The Sermon The Healing of Nations Rev. Debbie Smith WE RESPOND TO GOD S WORD *The Affirmation of Faith: The Apostle s Creed I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth. And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; he descended into hell; the third day he rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty, from thence He shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. Amen. *The Hymn No. 621 For the Healing of the Nations *The Benediction *The Benediction Response (10:45) May the Road Rise to Meet You The Postlude Praeludium in C J.S. Bach

3 FROM THE CHURCH OFFICE 740 Washington Road, Bridgeville PA OUR STAFF AND CHURCH OFFICERS The Rev. Dr. John G. Hamilton, Senior Pastor The Rev. Melany Hamilton, Interim Assoc.Pastor John Henninger, Music Director Kim McCann, Financial Accountant Bill Stephan, Facility Supervisor Judi Wolstoncroft, Youth Director Jill Kolenda, Church Secretary Jenny Smith, Nursery Coordinator 2017 Session Clerk-Beckie Price, Treasurer-Mark Wolstoncroft Maxine Berton, Barb Boehmer, Doug Bovard, Niki Ciaramella, Ron Gastgeb, Marlene Haley, Terry Kohlmyer, Shaun Martinec, Barb Mours, Jim Myers, Tim Nagy, Karin Nass, Jackie Nixon, Pam Petrow, Caroline Poiche, Andrea Prohaska, Bob Pulice, Mike Segeleon, and Earl Swanson Deacons Lee Restich (Moderator), Dennis Farrer, Tom Hayes, Bob Julius, Bill Just, Joan Kundra, Cindy O Korn, Bill Paviol, Sarah Paviol, Jeanine Rainone, Karl Salvini, Sharon Salvini, Ed Stewart, Peggy Walsh, Dave Werner, Thomas Willhite, Ryan Wolstoncroft. Our Office Hours are from 8:30am 4pm, Monday through Thursday, and until 2pm on Fridays. Attendance for October 1, 2017: 8:15 85, 10:45 120, 6:00-43 Finance Report: As of October 1, 2017 ($) 2017 YTD 2016 YTD +/- Contributions and investment income 426, ,827 6,156 General Fund Subsidies (transfers) 133, ,525 (44,918) Total General Fund Income 560, ,352 (38,762) Year to Date Budget 549,486 +/- Budget 11,104

4 WELCOME TO BETHANY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH We are delighted to have you in worship with us today! Our worship services this Sunday are at 8:15am, 10:45am and 6:00pm. Today is Thank Offering Sunday. A Nursery is adjacent to the Sanctuary for infants through 2 years of age, and has a paging system available. A Cry Room with windows and speaker is at the rear of the Sanctuary (near the usher s table) on the pulpit side. Child Care (2 nd Hour) for ages 2 and 3 is available in room 149. Worship and Wonder, available for children age 4 thru 2 nd grade during our 10:45am service. Children will be escorted by our teachers after the offering to the class, which is held in Rm 144. Parents can pick up their children in the classroom after church. Coffee, cookies/donuts and fellowship are in the Welcome Center Please sign the Fellowship Pad at the end of the pew and pass it on. Sound amplification devices are available to those who might need or want to use them. Our ushers are available to help with any needs that you have during worship. Please turn off cell phones before worship. Thank you. *on the Worship bulletin indicates all who are able, please stand. Flowers The flowers are in loving memory of James. J. Gabelhart, loving husband, father, grandfather from his family. Bill Barbish - at Country Meadows Recovering at home - Karin Nass CARING FOR ONE ANOTHER THANKS TO THOSE SERVING THE LORD THIS MORNING Ushers: 8:15 Patty Nowak, Andrea Prohaska, Diane Cook 10:45 Tish Liggins, Deb Pyle, Lynne Suchoza, Elissa Hamilton Worship & Wonder: Debby Hayes, Sara Sunderlin 2 nd Hour: Taryn Briggs & Hunter Briggs Scrip Table: Nikki O Brien, Carl & Tammie Suppo Nursery: 8:15 Jason & Richelle Sommerfield 10:45 Jim & Heather Fries

5 NEWS FOR THE BODY OF CHRIST Thank you Thank you to Pastors John and Melany for the visits and prayers, and all the cards, visits, prayers from all the members of Bethany to Bill Barbish. He has really appreciated it. Bill is hoping to be home soon. Love, The Barbish Family Family Promise sign-ups for our October 8-15 host week are now available online. We have a need for set up, drivers, dinner, stay & play and overnight hosts. Here is the link to the website if you would like to serve with us: Feed My Starving Children Volunteer Registration is now open! Join us for a two-hour shift on Friday October 13th or Saturday October 14th as we work together to feed God's hungry children across the globe! It's easy and FUN! Ages 5 & up are welcome! Visit this website, then click on "Volunteer" along the right side: give.fmsc.org/southhills Contact Celina Farabaugh with questions or if you need assistance registering: The Bethany Golden Oldies have a trip on Thursday, Dec 7 to see the play Our Christmas Dinner at the Ohio Star Theater in Sugar Creek, Ohio. See Diane Cook, Dolly Rastetter or Judy Gardner for more information. Sunday, October 15 is Heritage/Octogenarian Sunday! Come celebrate our members who have been with us for over 50 years or are 80 + years old. There will be a luncheon after the 10:45 service which all are invited to attend. If you know of anyone who would like to attend and needs at ride to church, please call the church office and we will arrange it for you. See you next Sunday! October Special Offering - Presbyterian Women Thank Offering The special offering envelope for October supports the multiple mission and outreach programs designated by the Presbyterian Women of the Pittsburgh Presbytery. Online giver? Not receiving envelopes? You can still donate to this special offering either by selecting "Thank Offering" in the online giving portal or noting that your donation is for the Thank Offering on your check or a pew envelope. Thank you for your contribution to the Thank Offering and your support of the Presbyterian Women!

6 Operation Christmas Boxes will be starting next week. Please look for flyers and stop and pick up your box. Thank you! Calendar and Events for the Week Sunday, October 8 Thank Offering Sunday 8:15 AM Worship 9:30 AM Sunday School 10:45 AM Worship 4:30 PM BYG Jr. High 6:00 PM Modern Worship 7:00 PM BYG Sr. High Monday, October 9 Pray for Stefani Jazudek & Austin Phillips 9:30 AM Preschool 6:00 PM APNC Meeting 6:15 PM PW Body Carpenter Workout 7:00 PM Session Teams Meeting Tuesday, October 10 Pray for James Jenkins & Nicole 9:30 AM Women s Day Out 6:00 PM Connect Prayer Groups Wednesday, October 11 Pray for Jennifer Jenkins 9:30 AM Preschool 7:00 PM Boy Scouts 7:00 PM Choir Practice Thursday, October 12 Pray for Joann Johnston 9:15 AM Quilters 9:45 AM - MOPS 12:00 PM Thursday Knitters 2:00 PM Bethany Belles 6:45 PM Dart Ball 7:00 PM Esther Bible Study 7:00 PM AA Meeting Friday, October 13 Pray for Adam Jones 9:30 AM Esther Bible Study 9:30 AM Preschool 12:00 PM Preschool Lunch Bunch 12:00 PM Men s Friday Lunch 6:00 PM - Family Promise Arrives Saturday, October 14 9:00 AM PW Bible Study 11:00 AM Saturday Knitters Sunday, October 15 Heritage/Octogenarian Sunday 8:15 AM Worship 9:30 AM Sunday School 10:45 AM Worship 12:00 PM Heritage/ Octogenarian Luncheon 4:30 PM BYG Jr. High 6:00 PM Modern Worship 7:00 PM BYG Sr. High

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