Blessed to Be a Blessing The Blessing Continues!

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1 Blessed to Be a Blessing The Blessing Continues! October 26, :15 and 10:45 AM The Grace of Giving We want you to know about the grace that God has given II Corinthians 8:1 Our Mission To trust in Jesus love like Jesus grow in Jesus bring others to Jesus

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 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. The Chiming of the Hour We Gather Before God The Welcome and News of the Church The Prelude Take My Life and Let it Be E. Diemer The Call to Worship *The Hymn No. 72 Great is Thy Faithfulness *The Prayer of Confession Lord, You provide for our deepest needs; we focus on our wants. You provide us with blessings to share; we want to keep them for ourselves. You provide a world and neighbors who need us; so often we miss the opportunity to serve. You shower us with Your rich grace; we think of the things we do not have. Forgive us for wanting more instead of giving more, for holding back instead of pouring out. Free us to accept Your grace, count Your blessings, and serve Your children. In Christ s name. Amen.

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 your prayers: Marion Harold- at St. Clair Hospital Dot Warnock Country Meadows Rehab Facility Nancy Yanchick Recovering from outpatient shoulder surgery The Flowers are in memory of my sister Patricia Gump from Nikki O Brien. DONATIONS: The following persons made a donation to the Stained Glass Window Fund in memory of Joseph Phillips: Jesse & Susan Orrick, John & Mary Sourbeer, and Gladys Kennell. The following persons made a donation to the Stained Glass Window Fund in memory of Helen Godwin Boyce: Roddie & Louise May, and James & Cynthia Bonetti. FROM THE BETHANY CHURCH OFFICE 740 Washington Road, Bridgeville PA office@bethanypresby.org Attendance for October 19, :15 AM :45 AM 215 Finance Report: As of October 19, 2014 ($) 2014 YTD 2013 YTD +/- Contributions and investment income 463, ,521 (61,023) General Fund Subsidies (transfers) 102,622 73,771 28,851 Total General Fund Income 566, ,292 (32,172) Year to Date Budget 589,674 +/- Budget (23,554) THANKS TO THOSE SERVING THE LORD THIS MORNING Lay Readers: 8:15 Robbie Ytterberg 10:45 Lisa Jo Colwell Ushers: 8:15 Andrea Prohaska, Jack & Nikki O Brien, Lee Restich 10:45 Edgar Shaffer, Jaymi Emmanuelson, Bill & Sarah Paviol Worship & Wonder Debby Hays & Sara Sunderlin 2 & 3 Year Olds Second Hour Tom & Cheryl Harold Scrip Table Ginny Millerschoen Nursery: 8:15 Joe & Tera Brickner 10:45 Annie Doty & Jordan Krieger Fellowship Greeters: Jack & Amy Ramage, Clare & Caroline Arison

4 NEWS FOR THE BODY OF CHRIST TODAY, TODAY TODAY!!! The Property Team is holding a training session for emergency evacuation TODAY immediately following the second service in the chapel. It is highly recommended for Sunday school teachers, ushers, deacons, Upward volunteers, MOPS participants, Family Promise volunteers, nursery volunteers, dart ballers, Presbyterian Women, Food Bank volunteers, Youth Group leaders, and anyone else who is regularly in the building at times other than Sunday mornings. It will involve an approximately 10 minute presentation followed by a building tour to point out areas of safety & safety features of interest. If you have questions or need further information, please contact Amy Ramage at or by amoid@comcast.net. REMEMBER TO SET YOUR CLOCKS BACK ON NOVEMBER 2 ND! There will be a service of Healing and Wholeness on Sunday, November 2 following the 10:45 service in the Chapel (at noon). All are invited to attend and have the opportunity to pray for loved ones, for health and personal concerns or for the needs of the Nation and world in general. As the Lord has told us, For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them. Family Promise is seeking a new Overnight Coordinator & Assistant Coordinator. If you are interested, please contact Christine Camacho- Lehnan at Also, we are seeking donations for Halloween costumes (new & used) since we have the families again the week of Halloween. Please drop off the costumes in the Church Office. Thank you.

5 For Thanksgiving this year, Bethany will be partnering with Crossroads Church and St. Mary's to deliver meals to families in need in the area. In our mission to Love with the heart of Jesus, we'll be taking referrals from all of you about families YOU know that we can bless with our blessings. We will also be asking you to take part in this mission with a food drive and help us raise funds. It takes $25.00 to feed a family of five. There will be a planning meeting on October 30th at 7pm here at Bethany and all are welcome to attend. If you have any referrals or questions, please feel free to contact Jaymi Emanuelson at Jaymi1961@hotmail.com or Bethany Youth Ringers have started! We could use a few more ringers. Plan on coming and offering praise to God. Rehearsal is from 7:00 until 7:30 in the choir room on Tuesdays (after LOGOS). Upward Registration started October 1 st online only at Registration is first come, first served for each age group. Once a group is full, there will be no further registrations. Please call the church office with questions. PW Fundraiser: PW is continuing to host a fundraiser with That s My Pan, a variety of personalized pans and assorted items. All proceeds will go to the mission Bethany Helping Hands. Stop by the display table in the Welcome Center. These make a wonderful gift! "Grace and Truth: a Bible Study and Conversation on God's Design for Marriage and Sexuality November 9 at Noon Due to interest, this will be a repeat presentation of the study and conversation we held in July. It will include a study of scriptures on marriage, sexuality and homosexuality. There will be time for reflection, dialogue and prayer. This is a particularly relevant topic in our culture, our personal lives and in light of the PC-USA General Assembly actions to redefine marriage. You are invited, whatever your perspective, to participate. Questions contact Pastor Robbie.

6 The 200-year Bicentennial history books are still available. Please see Carol or Tom Willhite. You can also contact the church office at A donation to help defray the cost of printing is suggested. Golden Oldies Trip Information If you are going on the Oldies trip this Thursday, Oct 30, PLEASE be at the church by 7:15 AM. The coach must leave at 7:30 sharp. We have several stops and lunch at the Oakhurst. There will be several opportunities to buy things. Snacks and water will be provided throughout the day. You will also get a bagged lunch to enjoy on the trip home. Return time depends on traffic and how much time we spend at each stop. If all goes well we should be home around 6:30. Dress warmly in layers. The bus is full. Come prepared to have a great time. THANK YOU serving on Octogenarian Sunday Special Thanks to the Mission Team for making the delicious soups and sandwiches. Thank you: Cathy Schultz, Lori Just, Rich Ralston, Terry Kohlmyer, Ron and Celina Gastgeb, Mike and Connie Segeleon. Extra Thanks to the Church Youth for their willingness to serve soup and help with the clean up. Thank you: Amanda Metzger, Greg Leavitt, Jacob Kundra Taylor Barbaryka, Nathan, Sarah Paviol, and Max and Kathryn Nagy. Thank you for set up and clean up and all the steps in between that made Octogenarian Sunday possible. Thank you: Lisa Jo Colwell, Ruth Doyle, Jackie Nixon, Jaymi Emanuelson, Ralph Neely, Rhonda Blosser, Tom Hayes, Cindy Richards, Cindy O'Korn, Mike Venuum, John Turnbull, Ed Stewart, Sarah Paviol, Mike Segelon, Jacob Kundra and Doug Bovard, Bill Paviol, Tom Willhite, and Karl and Sharon Salvini Operation Christmas Boxes Presbyterian Women along with MOPS are going to be organizing the Operation Christmas Boxes. Please stop by the table in the Welcome Center and pick-up your box and flyer explaining the program. If you have any questions please call Lynne Suchoza

7 National Family Promise Week: October 19-26, 2014 This week, Family Promise affiliates celebrate the uniting of the faith community to help children and their families who are homeless. Family Promise (IHN) was founded in New Jersey in 1988 on the belief that people are compassionate and want to make a difference. Today, Family Promise has grown into a national organization with 185 programs across the United States who are hosting families and keeping children safe while their parents re-build their lives. Since opening in Washington, PA in 1995, and with the addition seven years ago of our Pittsburgh program, Family Promise of Southwestern Pennsylvania, with the assistance of our congregation, has served nearly 500 local families, over 1650 individuals, including more than 900 children. In 2014 to date, we ve served 26 families; 80% have successfully moved from our program to homes of their own. Family Promise SWPA is so grateful to Bethany Presbyterian Church and your FP coordinator, Christine Comancho, for all you ve done to support the families God has entrusted to our care. For more information on Family Promise of Southwestern Pennsylvania and how YOU can help, talk with your FP coordinator or visit

8 Bethany Presbyterian Church Stewardship Campaign 2014 Blessed to Be a Blessing The Blessing Continues! 200 years of living, 200 years of giving, let s continue the blessing. As Dedication Sunday approaches, may we spiritually and prayerfully consider how we might increase our giving in order that we can continue the blessing: as good stewards of the all the blessings God has given us with and of the ministry that is Bethany Presbyterian Church. May we continue to be Blessed to Be a Blessing Please join us for worship as the Blessing Continues. Themes on the upcoming Stewardship Campaign include: October 26: The Grace of Giving, presented by Fred Gossic and John Hamilton II Corinthians 8:8-16, 9:6-13 November 2: The Rise of the Nones Acts 17:16-34 November 9: Dedication Sunday Being an Acts 29 Church Acts 28:17-31, Acts 29 Presentation of Dedication Cards Honor the LORD with your wealth, with the first fruits of all your crops; then your barns will be filled to overflowing, and your vats will brim over with new wine. -Proverbs 3:9-10

9 Calendar and Events for the week Sunday, October 26 Pray for Scott Yanak 8:15 AM - Worship 9:30 AM Sunday School 10:45 AM Worship 12:00 PM Emergency Training Session 4:30 PM Jr. & Sr. High Youth Group Meet at Bedner s Farm Monday, October 27 (Acts 28:7-10) Pray for Nancy Yenchik 10:00 AM NO Preschool 7:00 PM - PW Body Carpenter Workout 7:00 PM Session Meeting Tuesday, October 28 (Acts 28:11-16) Pray for Robbie, Abby, Wesley, Ella, & Liana Ytterberg 9:30 AM Tuesday Quilters 5:00 PM LOGOs 7:00 PM Bethany Youth Ringers Wednesday, October 29 (Acts 28:17-20) Pray for Kerie & Megan Zadrozny 7:00 AM Smooshed Women s Meeting 9:30 AM Preschool 7:00 PM Choir Practice 8:30 PM Bell Ringers Thursday, October 30 (Acts 28:21-27) Pray for Ronald Zadrozny 7:15 AM Golden Oldies Bus Trip 9:15 AM Bethany Quilters 12:00 PM Thursday Knitters 7:00 PM Dart Ball 7:00 PM Planning Meeting for Thanksgiving Dinners Friday, October 31 (Acts 28:28-31) Pray for Frances Zaloznik 9:30 AM Preschool Halloween Celebration

10 Saturday, November 1 (Psalm 106) Pray for Wilma Zavodnik 9:00 AM PW Bible Study 12:00 AM SET YOUR CLOCKS BACK-DAYLIGHT SAVINGS ENDS Sunday, November 2 8:00 AM Family Promise Leaves 8:15 AM Worship 9:30 AM Sunday School 10:45 AM Worship 12:00 PM Service of Healing and Wholeness 6:00 PM - Jr. High Youth Group 7:30 PM Sr. High Youth Group Presbyterian History Who was the first Presbyterian minister in western Pennsylvania? In October 1776, with his wife and four young daughters, Reverend James Power became the first Presbyterian minister to permanently reside in western Pennsylvania. His family settled into a cabin near Brownsville, PA. Within a month of their arrival a fifth daughter graced their home! Power was a circuit riding pastor preaching at Laurel Hill, Mt. Pleasant, Sewickley, Tyrone and Unity. His travels often exposed him to unfriendly Indians who frequently raided settlements in the area. On several occasions he was reported killed by the Indians but the hand of Almighty God must have protected him as he continued to reappear in the scattered churches of the area. After three years as an itinerating minister, he became the settled pastor of the Sewickley and Mt. Pleasant congregations in Westmoreland County.

11 The Assurance of Pardon *The Response Gloria Patri No. 734 The Anthem (10:45) The Children s Message We Give to God My Life is in You, Lord Bethany Children s Choir The Presentation of our Tithes and Offerings The Offertory 8:15 Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus E. Diemer 10:45 The Lord is My Strength M. Patterson The Response The Doxology No.34 The Prayer of Dedication The Fruits of Giving: A Video Testimony The Pastoral Prayer and The Lord s Prayer The Prayer of Illumination We Listen to God s Word The Scripture Reading Lay Reader II Corinthians 8:1-12; 9:6-15 page 1801; 1803 Leader: The Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God. The Sermon The Grace of Giving Fred Gossic and Rev. John Hamilton

12 We Respond to God s Word The Prayer of Response *The Hymn No. 353 Grace Greater Than Our Sin *The Benediction *The Benediction Response (10:45) Threefold Amen arr. D. Moore *The Postlude A Mighty Fortress is Our God J.G. Walther October 26, 2014 Sermon Outline Principles of Christian Giving* Christian giving is an expression of the grace of God. (2 Corinthians 8:1-6) Christian giving is inspired by the cross. (2 Corinthians 8:8, 9) Christian giving is proportionate giving. (2 Corinthians 8:10-12) Christian giving resembles a harvest. (2 Corinthians 9:6-11a) Christian giving inspires thanksgiving to God. (2 Corinthians 9:11b-15) (*From The Grace of Giving, by John Stott, Published by The Lausanne Movement, and the Langham Partnership International, copyright 2008.)