December 7, :45 AM Advent Cantata. Second Sunday of Advent. Advent Meditation: Remembering

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1 December 7, :45 AM Advent Cantata Second Sunday of Advent Advent Meditation: Remembering 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 turn off cell phones before worship. Thank you. *Indicates all who are able, please stand. We Gather Before God The Chiming of the Hour The Welcome and News of the Church The Prelude What Brings This Lovely Fragrance? Toni Sears, Piano; John Henninger, Organ arr. L. Smith *The Lighting of the Advent Candle The Prophet s Candle of Hope The Bethlehem Candle of Mercy The Prayer *The Hymn no. 180 O Little Town of Bethlehem The Children s Message We Give to God The Presentation of our Tithes and Offerings The Offertory O Little Town of Bethlehem Piano and Organ arr. L. McKechnie The Response Emmanuel, Emmanuel No. 178 Emmanuel, Emmanuel, his name is called Emmanuel. God with us, revealed in us, His name is called Emmanuel.

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. Keep in Our Prayers: Ed Unghajer and Norm Miller FLOWERS: The flowers are in memory of Betty Woodward from Ruth & Stush Underwood, Karalee, Frank, Jacob & Kaycee, Joe, Kathy & Emma, Eda Woodward, Tom & Meredith, Jessica & Daryl, and Ashton & Abby. THANK YOUS: -Many thanks to everyone for the cards and prayers during my recovery, Bethany has the best church family! Nancy Yenchik -My family and I would like to thank Rev. John, Rev. Robbie and the congregation for their thoughts and prayer during my recent surgery. Because of you, Jesus held my hand and never let go. Tom & Peggy Unghajer and family FROM THE BETHANY CHURCH OFFICE 740 Washington Road, Bridgeville PA office@bethanypresby.org Attendance for November 30, :15 AM 84 10:45 AM 175 Communion 8:15 AM 78 10:45 AM Finance Report: As of November 30, 2014 ($) 2014 YTD 2013 YTD +/- Contributions and investment income 528, ,072 (35,671) General Fund Subsidies (transfers) 115,714 85,044 30,670 Total General Fund Income 644, ,116 (5,001) Year to Date Budget 679,713 +/- Budget (35,598) THANKS TO THOSE SERVING THE LORD THIS MORNING Lay Reader: Fred Gossic Ushers: Jim & Lindsay Myers, Sue & Katie Nagy Worship & Wonder Nikki O Brien and Paula Naples 2 & 3 Year Olds Second Hour Dawn Lane & Erica Crabb Scrip Table Ginny Millerschoen Nursery Bethany Armbruster Advent Candle Readers The Scalise Family Calendar and Events for the week Sunday, December 7 Second Sunday of Advent Pray for Lois Bettine Senior High Youth Group Retreat

4 8:15 AM - Worship 9:30 AM Sunday School 10:45 AM Worship Christmas Cantata 12:00 PM Food Bank Christmas Party 6:00 PM Jr. High Movie Night Monday, December 8 (Psalm 130) Pray for Dennis, Joyce, & Christine Biearman 9:30 AM Preschool 7:00 PM - PW Body Carpenter Workout Tuesday, December 9 (Psalm 131) Pray for Esther Biearman 9:30 AM Tuesday Quilters 5:00 PM LOGOs 7:00 PM - Bethany Youth Ringers Wednesday, December 10 (Psalm 132) Pray for PJ Black 9:30 AM Preschool 7:00 PM Bethany Choir Practice 8:30 PM Bell Ringers Thursday, December 11 (Psalm 133) Pray for Bob, Patricia, Kaitlyn & Ryan Black 9:15 AM Quilting, MOPS 12:00 PM Golden Oldies Luncheon, Thursday Knitters 7:00 PM Dart Ball Friday, December 12 (Psalm 134) Pray for Audrey Blackstock 9:30 AM Preschool 12:00 PM Men s Friday Lunch at King s Restaurant Saturday, December 13 (Psalm 135) Pray for Rhonda Blosser, Quintin Held and Grace Demko 9:00 AM Christmas Pageant Dress Rehersal, PW Bible Study 12:00 PM Southwood Boys Christmas Party 6:00 PM Christmas Progressive Dinner Sunday, December 14 - Third Sunday of Advent Senior High Youth Group Retreat 8:15 AM Worship 9:00 AM Men s Advent Breakfast 9:30 AM Sunday School 10:45 AM Worship 6:00 PM Jr. High Youth Group Christmas Party 7:30 PM Sr. High Youth Group Christmas Party

5 NEWS FOR THE BODY OF CHRIST The Christmas Progressive Dinner will take place THIS Saturday, December 13 th. The schedule is as follows: 5:00 to 6:00PM - Hors d'oeuvres at Reg and Pat Frye's (2638 Fox Chase Ct. Bridgeville, 15017). 6:00 to 7:30 Main Course at Carrie Emerson's (2601 Fox Chase Ct. Bridgeville, PA 15017). 7:30 to 8:30 Dessert at Fred and Deb Gossic's (306 Hays Road, Pittsburgh 15241). Join the fun! See Sharon Salvini for more information. Script for the Holidays!!! The holidays are almost here. Please buy your scrip cards for your holiday gifts for your friends and family members. There are a wide variety of cards to choose from. This is the last week that cards can be ordered to be received in time for Christmas. Script cards are a safe give and cannot be hacked. Bridgeville Area Food Bank TOY Gift Drive The Food Bank is asking for gifts (approximately $ 20.) for the children of the families that are assisted by our Food Bank. Should you desire to take an angel, sign the list (so that we will know who has committed), and RETURN the toy gift by DECEMBER 14th, with the ANGEL ATTACHED. Since the child will think that Santa, or the parents are giving these gifts, have your toy gift UNWRAPPED. Also, wrapping paper and ribbon could be included if you so wish. Thank you, & blessings. Please see Carolyn Garretson in the Welcome Center today for the updated Prayer Lists. The Fellowship of Prayer Update Meeting was this past Wednesday. The Men's Advent Breakfast will be prepared and served by the men of Bethany on December 14 th following both the 8:15 and 10:45am services. We will be accepting good will offering only so please plan to attend to support the men of the church and to simply enjoy a great meal and great conversation. The church is looking for volunteers to drive elderly church members to church and back home on Sunday mornings. Please contact John Turnbull at if you are able to provide this service. Thank you. Presbyterian Women s new Mission Project (Santi-Panti s) is up and running. Please stop by the PW table in the Welcome Center to find out more about this project. This is a very much needed project in the other places of the world. Your help is need in sewing these santi-panti s. Kits and patterns will be available.

6 Mark Your Calendars Bethany Christmas Pageant December 18 at 6 PM "Just Believe Fellowship and appetizers start at 6 and the performance at 7:00 PM. A children s choir prepares to leave for a big city convention center. When their bus breaks down, they end up performing at a Retirement Center and find the true meaning of Christmas is more than glitz and glamour. With hip contemporary music, Latin American music, country music, and a little bit of swing from the 40 s every child will have a favorite style! All are welcome! Starting on 7 December, the Video College of Biblical Knowledge (that meets in the Fellowship Hall from 9:30 to 10:30am on Sundays) will be viewing the 2014 feature-film Son of God, edited from the 2013 television mini-series, The Bible. The movie starts with Jesus' humble birth and follows His teaching, His crucifixion, and His resurrection. Join us. No prior "Biblical Knowledge" is necessary. As the end of the year approaches, please keep in mind that all contributions for 2014 must be received at the church no later than December 31, IRS general rules state that a check placed in the church offering plate in January 2015 cannot be recorded as a 2014 contribution, even if the check has been dated The only exception to this rule would be for contributions that are mailed and postmarked in These contributions would be deductible in 2014 even though the contributions were not received until If you have any questions please call Kim McCann, Financial Accountant, at Kim is generally in the office Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Beginning January 2015 the Pastors will be doing the Scripture readings for worship by request of the Worship Team. The practice of having lay readers had begun during the most recent interim period between Sr. Pastors. Over the past year the Worship Team has been considering a return to the Pastoral reading of the Scripture lessons as the usual pattern for Sunday worship. That will begin in the new year- and will be evaluated later in the year. As we make this transition, your Worship Team wishes to thank all who have served so faithfully as lay readers for your faithfulness and excellence. We are grateful for your witness to God in the reading of His word. We invite your input on this and other dimensions of worship as we work to help us all glorify God. Ruth Doyle, Deb Gossic, Kelly Timco Worship Team Elders ***See back of bulletin for additional announcements

7 The Prayer of Dedication The Pastoral Prayer and The Lord s Prayer We Listen to God s Word The Advent Presentation Please see Insert The Hymn No. 188 Angels We Have Heard on High *The Benediction Response (All sing in Unison) Glo ri a; in excelsis Deo! Glo ri a; in excelsis Deo! Postlude Angels We Have Heard on High Piano and Organ arr. M. Woodall

8 More News for the body of Christ Members of the Pittsburgh Civic Orchestra invite you to their Christmas Celebration Concert at Upper St. Clair High School on December 20 at 7:30 pm. This year s program will include Mozart s Symphony in G Minor #40, Handel s Hallelujah Chorus featuring Masterworks Concert Chorale, Anderson s Christmas Festival and other holiday favorites. Cookies and coffee will be available at intermission. Several members of the Pittsburgh Civic Orchestra are with us today in our Bethany Cantata Orchestra. Christmas Card Exchange is now available through January 2 nd. Send and receive Christmas cards with attending church members and no postage needed) Just use the alphabetized mailboxes located in the narthex. Celebrate and share God's love with your church family! The Food Bank on November 15 served 126 families, including 86 children, 165 adults and 37 elderly. Thank you for your continued support of the Bridgeville Area Food Bank. The church is in need of new volunteers to count the weekly offerings. This weekly service takes about 2-3 hours to perform and you need to be able to make the deposit at the bank. Please contact Joe Brickner or any member of the Stewardship Team if you are interested. Thanks.

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