An Attitude of Gratitude

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1 November 20, :15 & 10:45 o clock An Attitude of Gratitude Were not ten made clean? The other nine, where are they? Luke 17:17 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. 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 THE CHIMING OF THE HOUR WE GATHER BEFORE GOD THE UPWARD BASKETBALL: A Story and An Invitation 8:15 Tori Gregory 10:45 Jim Pitts THE PRELUDE 8:15 Here I Am to Worship Carly Ralston, Mandy Flynn, Ryan Black, John Hamilton 10:45 More Love to Thee, O Christ Men s Chorus Please take time during the Prelude to meditate & prepare for worship. *THE CALL TO WORSHIP *THE PRAYER OF INVOCATION *THE HYMN No. 721 Come, Ye Thankful People, Come Vs. 1, 2, & 4 2

3 CARING FOR ONE ANOTHER: 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 November 18: Tom Woodward Mercy (Betty s son) Discharged: Rev. Bill Roemer (Jean s husband) 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 Patty Black whose sister died and to Laura Shildt whose grandfather died. Baptism: November 20. NEWS FOR THE BODY OF CHRIST Communion: November 27 (1 st Sunday of Advent) Children wanting to receive Communion must first talk with the pastors. Call the pastor to make an appointment. 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. 3

4 The Annual Congregational Meeting will be held today, Sunday, November 20, 2011 following the 10:45 service in the Sanctuary. Terms of call for Rev. John will be voted on and the 2012 Nominating Committee, from the congregation, will be elected. Persons wishing to nominate someone should contact the person for approval prior to making the nomination. The following are to be nominated at the Meeting today ELDERS: 3-YEAR TERM Debbie Gossic Carrie Emerson Rich Ralston Domenic Poiche Peggy Wolstoncroft Kim Hartnett Kathleen Bonosky ELDER: 2-YEAR TERM Jean Roemer ELDERS: 1-YEAR TERM Ruth Doyle Dennis Biearman DEACONS: 3-YEAR TERM Cindy O Korn Rhonda Blosser Cindy Richards Tim Underwood Karl Salvini Sharon Salvini AUDITORS: 3-YEAR TERM Cathy Schulz Dennis Farrer Soup N Sandwich: Thank you for your support of the Soup n Sandwich! We will return after the holidays in January! Hanging of the Greens Come help decorate the church at our annual Hanging of the Greens on Tuesday, November 22 nd. Your family, along with the LOGOS group, is invited to come and help from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. This is a fun family night when we all help decorate Bethany for the Advent Season. We will have decorations for the kids to make, decorations for the adults to hang, and pizza & Christmas Carols for all. We hope to see you there! For more information or to RSVP, please contact Barb Crawford at or her at crawford@bethanypresby.org or Karen Verduci at or her at jkverduci@juno.com Food Bank Sunday is today. Thanks to all who participated. Food can be brought to the church during the week between 8:30 and 3:30 if you forgot today. Remember we are closed Thursday and Friday this week. 4

5 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. Upward Basketball and Cheerleading Registration Register online at or pick up a registration form at the Welcome Center. Cost is $60 per child if registered before Thanksgiving. Volunteer information will also be posted online or you may upward@bethanypresby.org for more information. "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! Is your meeting date on the church calendar? If not, the doors may not be open and the heat not on. Call the office to verify your dates. Weekly Message Rev. John does a Glimpses of Grace message most weeks to the church. Please contact the church office by calling or ing marlett@bethanypresby.org if you would like to receive this often fun, and always inspirational . Video College of Biblical Knowledge Class with Mark & Kitty Rackley. We meet in Fellowship Hall Sunday mornings at 9:30 and are doing On the Road with Jesus: Birth and Ministry. It is a four week program from Ben Witherington III (BW3). We did the birth of Jesus last week and we ll cover the ministry over the next three weeks. BW3 blends archeology with a tourist s look at the Holy Land, relating where he is with what Jesus did there. In December we will do 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. 5

6 Bethany Presbyterian Church Service of Baptism Sunday, November 20, :45 Service Erynn Annaliese Barish, daughter of Michael & Kelly Barish, born August 16, Colin Joseph Galosky, son of Ryan & Jill Galosky, born September 13, Paige Marie Morse, daughter of Thomas & Christina Morse, born July 27, Owen Thomas Veneski, son of Jason & Colleen Veneski, born September 12, Leah Mae Wallis, daughter of Scott & Jennifer Wallis, born August 12,

7 * Questions to the Parents In presenting your child for baptism, you announce your faith in Jesus Christ, and show that you want your child to study Him, know Him, love Him, and serve Him as His beloved disciple. Please show your purpose by answering these three questions. Who is your Lord and Savior? Jesus Christ. Do you trust in Him? I do. Do you intend for your child to be His disciple, to obey His word and show His love? I do. * Questions to the Congregation Our Lord Jesus Christ ordered us to teach those who are baptized. Do you, the people of the Church, promise to tell these children the good news of the gospel, to help these children to know all that Christ commands of us, and by your fellowship, to strengthen their ties to the household of God? Do you? We do. * A Promise From the Congregation In unison We the people of the Church, in receiving you, recognize and acknowledge our responsibility in the family of God. We are to be parents in Christ to the children of each new generation, including you. We promise to affirm and encourage your parents as they surround you with Christ s loving embrace; to speak and show the way of Christ, that you may see Christ in us and believe. We thank God for you and for the privilege of loving you with the heart of Jesus. 7

8 Calling all women of Bethany.the PW are planning our annual Christmas Gathering and Silent Auction and we need your help. This year s event will not only have silent auction items, but we would also like to have several gift baskets to include as well. Now is the time to start thinking and collecting newer items that can be used together with other items or can stand alone individually for the auction. Please do not wait until the last minute. The success of this year s auction depends on your participation. Items will be collected now through Friday, December 2 nd. In addition to the auction we will have a few different tables also. This year we will have an Alternative giving table which will have items such as beads from Beads for Life, scarf s made in Haiti, 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. An ornament exchange will take place bring an ornament / take one home. Do not have to participate if you don t want to. And since this time of year always means goodies we will also have a Bake Sale table. So you can purchase goodies to give or enjoy yourself! Let s not forget about our Christmas entertainment, this year we are proud to have the South Fayette Show Choir to perform for us as well. Make your plans now and ask your friends and relatives to join us for this yearly Christmas celebration and if you would like to help contact Caroline Poiche at So start gathering items for the Auction MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6 TH AT 7:00 P.M.! Black Friday Babysitting November 25 The youth group is offering babysitting from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on black Friday. If you or anyone you know needs a place to drop the kids off before you shop, Bethany is the place. We will have movies, games, and tons of fun!! There is no charge however any donations made will go to the youth mission trip. Thanks to all who responded to our Blanket Appeal. We collected $1,481 for a total of 296 blankets. 8

9 THIS WEEK AT BETHANY Sunday, November 20 (II Kings 25:1-30) Baptism Food Bank Sunday Pray for Jack, Amy, Jordan & Lane Ramage 8:15 A.M. Worship Sanctuary 9:30 A.M. Sunday School 10:45 A.M. Worship Sanctuary 12:00 P.M. Christmas Pageant Rehearsal Chapel 12:00 P.M. Congregational Meeting Sanctuary 4:00 P.M. Community Thanksgiving Dinner Great Room 6:00 P.M. Junior High Youth Youth Room 7:15 P.M. Senior High Youth Movie Night Monday, November 21 (Psalm 1:1-6) Pray for Dolly Rastetter Tuesday, November 22 (Psalm 2:1-12) Pray for Randy, Lauren & Caitlyn Rastetter 9:15 A.M. NO Staff Meeting 9:30 A.M. Women s Day Out Fellowship Hall 5:00 P.M. Hanging of the Greens Fellowship Hall 7:00 P.M. Youth Bell Ringers Choir Room 7:30 P.M. Senior High Bible Study Youth Room Wednesday, November 23 (Psalm 3:1-8) Pray for Lee Restick 7:00 P.M. Young Adult Bible Study Youth Room Thursday, November 24 (Psalm 100:1-5) Happy Thanksgiving Offices closed Pray for Lois, Cynthia & Marilyn Richards Friday, November 25 (Psalm 4:1-8) Offices closed Pray for Jean & Bill Roemer 6:00 A.M.-2:00 P.M. Babysitting Great Room Saturday, November 26 (Psalm 5:1-12) Pray for Kirsten & Malayna Rogers 10:00 A.M. Saturday Knitters Room 224 Sunday, November 27 (Isaiah 9:1-7) First Sunday of Advent Pray for Mark, Jody, Lucianna, Luca & Adriana Romanelli 8:15 A.M. Worship Sanctuary 9:30 A.M. Sunday School 10:45 A.M. Worship Sanctuary Communion 9

10 Bethany Church, March 26 th, 1827 Mr. Jeffrey, not being able to go to the church, Session met at his house and was constituted with prayer. Present. - John Nesbett John Hanna - Moses Middleswart - John Herriott Alexander Anderson Samuel Brice Samuel Collins Thomas Alexander, and William Jeffery, Mod. Session appointed Samuel Collins Assistant Clerk. Mr. Laird being present, and declaring himself ready to answer to the charge, exhibited against him by common fame, Session proceeded to examine witnesses in that case James McClemmons, being duly sworn, doth depose and say In the fall of the year 1826, I met with Mr. Laird. He asked me if I had seen John Wilkeson in the mill. I told him that I had. He asked me if I had seen him taking wheat out of his garner. I told him that I did not. He then said that Mr. Wilkeson had gone to the mill, and had taken of his wheat, without leave from him or any of his family. He then said that he would have to prosecute Wilkeson, for that, the people about Noblestown, threatened to prosecute him, if he did not prosecute Wilkeson. He then said that some said that he had taken six and some eight bushels of wheat out of his garner, but that he, Mr. Laird, for his own part, did not know how much he had taken; but, that there appeared to be a considerable want in the garner. This I think is the substance of what happened between Mr. Laird and me at that time. A few days after this I met with Mr. Laird. He just said that he had concluded it was best to say nothing about the business of which he had been speaking to me. I replied that I thought it was, for I supposed, that Mr. Wilkeson had no intention of stealing his wheat. He answered that he thought not, but thought he was wrong in taking it in the manner he had done, without leave. Question by Mr. Laird Did you not ask me who informed me that Wilkeson had taken my wheat? Answer I do not remember; but you certainly declared what I have stated on the subject. Q by Session Did Wilkeson ask you to go and see him measure the wheat? A He did not. Q by Session Did Wilkeson ask you for the half bushel? A I cannot say, he did or did not. To be continued next week with Mr. Isaac Walker s testimony.. 10

11 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 as of Nov. 18 th. The evening class will meet on Nov. 29, 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 this 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. 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) The Men s Ministry Team will be serving the Annual Advent Brunch after both services on Sunday, December 4, 2011 in the Great Room. If you missed our award-winning chili this Fall, you won t want to miss our ever expanding brunch menu. Also, the Team is looking for men to help in the set-up, preparing, serving and clean-up for the Brunch. If you can help, please contact Dennis Biearman (dbiearman@yahoo.com) or Paul Bonosky (pbonosky@yahoo.com). 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. FROM THE BETHANY CHURCH OFFICE Finance Report as of November 13, Budget $733,124 Year to date Budget $595,737 Year to date Income $622,283 Attendance for Sunday, November 13: 8: : Per Capita for 2011 is $23.60 per member. This responsibility covers $14.90 for Pittsburgh Presbytery, $2.20 for Synod of the Trinity and $6.50 for the General Assembly for each member of the church. 11

12 Some upcoming events for November: Sunday, November 20 th Annual Congregational Meeting 12:00 Sunday, November 20 th Baptism & Food Bank Sunday Sunday, November 20 th Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner Tuesday, November 22 nd Hanging of the Greens 5:00 p.m. Thursday & Friday, November 24 th & 25 th Offices closed Friday, November 25 Black Friday Babysitting 6:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Sunday, November 27 th First Sunday of Advent Communion 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. Community Thanksgiving Feast Greater Bridgeville Area No place to go for Thanksgiving? No Family in the area? Not planning on a Thanksgiving meal? Times are hard right now? Then You re invited to a FREE Meal November 20, 4:00-6:00 p.m. at Bethany Presbyterian Church. Sponsored by Bridgeville Ministerium. American Cancer Society Relay for Life Team Mahalo will be sponsoring a free event at the American Legion Post 54, Station Street. Have your photo taken with Santa by their photographer ( address required) or bring your own camera on Saturday, November 26 th between 10:00 and 1:00 and 2:00 and 6:00. Even though this event is free donations will be accepted. THANKS TO THOSE WHO ARE SERVING THE LORD Lay Readers: 8:15 Alice Sherwin 10:45 Debbie Gossic Ushers: 8:15 Amy Ramage, Tom Harold, Eric & Ginny Millerschoen 10:45 Rusty, Sandy, Zachary & Logan North Randy & Maria Druchniak, Carl & Elizabeth Suppo Fellowship Greeters at 10:45 are Lou & Karen Nowasielski. Good News Greeters at 10:45 are Jim & Julie Pitts, Carrie Emerson. 12

13 In the Nursery: 8:15 Service Judy Vietmeier, Rosemarie Thielet 10:45 Service Jenny Smith, Brittany Lytle, David Krieger 2, 3 and 4 year olds (room 149) Heather & Larry Scrima Children s Worship & Wonder for 4 and 5 years old thru 2 nd grade (room 144) Dee Wolfe, Annie Doty, Brooke Ley & Lindsey Myers. Welcome Center: 8:15 Ed Van Eman 10:45 Mike Suchoza The flowers are given as follows: One vase is in memory of Nadine Lookabill and One vase is in memory of Stormy Kennedy May & Margaret Schiele from Dennis, Joyce, Kate, Chris, Chrissie, Mr. Big and Don Diego. One vase is in memory of our daughter Sue Schneider Stewart from the Richard Schneider family. 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. Malawi, Africa news Please note: kaymalawi@yahoo.com is Rev. Kay Day's new address. Any missionary would really appreciate a word or two of encouragement from you! 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

14 Lord, make us rich, very rich Lord, make us rich, very rich in mercy for those who have hurt us, in time for those who need us, in attention for those who need to be heard, in laughter and delight with all around us. Lord, make us rich, very rich in the beauty that our senses take in, and the beauty we give out; in the signs of heaven we see on earth, and the signs of heaven we leave on earth. Lord, make us rich, very rich in the things that count most, that is, the things that cannot be counted: faith, hope and love. For that richness we would become poor Amen. Rev. Dr. John G. Hamilton SCRIP: 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! REMINDER: In order to have your Christmas gift cards in time, orders must be received by Sunday, December 4. Scrip will be sold through Sunday, December 18. 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! Andrea Prohaska will be at the SCRIP table after the 8:15 service. 14

15 WE GIVE TO GOD THE ANTHEM 10:45 Mighty is Our God How Great is Our God Bethany Youth Singers - Peggy Nicholson Directing THE CHILDREN S MESSAGE Please sign the Fellowship Pad. Pass it back to the center aisle to be picked up. THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM 10:45 (pages 6 & 7) THE RECEIVING OF OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS OFFERTORY 8:15 More Love to Thee, O Christ Men s Ensemble 10:45 The Heavens Are Declaring L. Beethoven *RESPONSE No. 34 Doxology *PRAYER OF DEDICATION A PASTORAL PRAYER: Lord Make Us Rich 8:15 (page 14) WE LISTEN TO GOD S WORD THE SCRIPTURE READINGS: Lay Reader Old Testament: Psalm 100 See page 937 in pew Bible New Testament: Luke 17:11-19 See page 1627 in pew Bible L: The word of the Lord P: Thanks be to God THE PRAYER OF ILLUMINATION THE SERMON An Attitude of Gratitude Rev. John Hamilton 15

16 WE RESPOND TO GOD S WORD THE PRAYER OF COMMITMENT (sung by all) Count Your Many Blessings When upon life s billows you are tempest-tossed, When you are discouraged, thinking all is lost, Count your many blessings, name them one by one, And it will surprise you what the Lord hath done. Refrain: Count your blessings, name them one by one, Count your blessings, see what God hath done! Count your blessings, name them one by one, And it will surprise you what God hath done. *THE HYMN No. 14 Now Thank We All Our God *THE BENEDICTION Response 10:45 Threefold Amen J. Stainer *THE POSTLUDE For the Beauty of the Earth L. Smith *All who are able and willing, please stand 16