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Ohio United Presbyterian Church 1236 Longvue Avenue Aliquippa, PA 15001 We are especially thankful for: Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage Paid South Heights, PA 15081 Permit No.

1 Ohio United Presbyterian Church 1236 Longvue Avenue Aliquippa, PA We are especially thankful for: Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage Paid South Heights, PA Permit No. 5 Visit the Ohio United Presbyterian web site: November 11, 2010 The Lamplighter is a monthly publication of Ohio United Presbyterian Church 1236 Longvue Ave., Aliquippa, PA Editor-Judi Halavanja- oupc@choiceon .com Worship services-sunday mornings 8:30 & 11:00 Sunday school for all ages-9:45 am Office Hours-Monday thru Friday 8:00 am-1:00 pm Church phone (724) Lamplighter deadline for articles-21st of each month

Lamplighter Rev. Eric Powell, Interim Pastor 724-378-3690 Ohio United Presbyterian Church November 2010 website: www.ohiopresbyterian.org email: oupc@choiceonemail.

Elders of the Month: Patti Strominger 724-495-2146 pattistr@gmail.com Lynn Smith 724-375-9613 lynn _smith@comcast.

2 Lamplighter Rev. Eric Powell, Interim Pastor Ohio United Presbyterian Church November 2010 website: Dear Friends, Sunday worship 8:30 am & 11:00 am Sunday School for all ages 9:45 am Daylight Savings Time Ends November 7th Change your clocks! Elders of the Month: Patti Strominger Lynn Smith lynn Deacon of the Month: Nancy Hribar The Church Office is open from 8 am-1pm Monday thru Friday You may have noticed a subtle yet distinct change in the life of the congregation over the course of the past year or so in regards to diminished attendance during the worship services. While there may be various reasons and factors that have come into play to cause this trend, there is no simple fix or solution. It is merely the present reality and decisions need to be made and implemented in order to hopefully move forward in a healthy way. The Worship Committee and the Session have been aware of this for some time, have made some adjustments earlier in the year and have recently decided to make some more in the new year. After several months of consideration by the Worship Committee and the Session, the decision has been made to have just one worship service, starting January 2, 2011, with Sunday School at 9:00 a.m. and Worship at 10:00 a.m. Some of the reasons behind this decision and these times are the following: An uncomfortable sense of being disconnected from one another due to the two services, which can be disconcerting in a congregation of this size Due to the many sports and family activities in which people participate on Sundays, it is hoped that these mid-morning times will encourage families to attend Sunday School and Worship more frequently Many folks are on a schedule for most of the week that requires them to get up early and thus mid-morning times such as these make more sense to their lifestyles A 10:00 a.m. worship time is believed to be a fair compromise between the 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. services The Session realizes that not everyone may like this decision or appreciate the changes involved, and I can assure you that this decision was not made lightly or quickly. This decision, though, is made in what is believed to be the best interest of the church at this time and given the present circumstances. Further, it was decided to wait on implementing this until the new year yet announce it now in order to give you the opportunity to consider this before we get too busy with the upcoming Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me. In Christ s Love, Rev. Powell 2

3 Report on the Meetings of the Congregation and Corporation On Sunday, October 24, 2010 after the eleven o clock worship service, concurrent meetings of the Corporation and Congregation were held to discuss and vote upon adopting new By-Laws which would merge the duties of the Board of Trustees into the Session. After narrowly securing a quorum, the meetings were held with Rev. Powell Moderating the discussion and Chairman of the Corporation Elder John Martin Moderating the voting. There was much discussion and after amending the proposed By-Laws to increase the Session back to twelve again, the new By-Laws were adopted, effective January 1, The Corporation Meeting then continued with the election of Corinna Petrella as an Auditor, the other election of officers being moot since the adoption of the new By-Laws. The Congregational Meeting then continued with the election of Jeff Barth, Eric Nan, and Lynn Smith to the Class of 2013 on the Session and Bev Abate, Karen Barth, Nancy Hribar, and Barbara Tackac to the Class of 2013 on the Board of Deacons. Due to the Session going back to twelve members in size, and to the attrition that has occurred, there is at present the need for two more Elders to be elected yet-one to the Class of 2012 and another to the Class of If you are contacted by a member of the present Nominating Committee, please prayerfully consider serving. Chuck & Janice Adamski and Wayne & Sarah Jane Shaffer were elected to serve as representatives to Christians United of Beaver County. Those elected from the Congregation to serve on the Nominating Committee for 2011 are: Chuck Adamski, Dorothy Elko, Nancy Glatz, Wayne Shaffer, and Jim Young. Two Elders from the Session, to be determined at the Stated Meeting of January 2011, and a Deacon will round out the Nominating Committee for next year. This group will be the ones to nominate the members of the Pastor Nominating Committee when it becomes time next year to do that, as well as to nominate officers in the Fall for the ensuing year. So, please keep them in prayer, for they have their work cut out for them in 2011! Copies of the official By-Laws are available in the narthex of the church. Official Minutes from this Congregational Meeting will be available at the Annual Congregational Meeting in January. 3

4 Imagine the Impact that Americans of faith could have on the future of our nation, the character of its leadership and the moral health of its people if we all applied biblical principles to every aspect of our lives-including our participation in the democratic process. -Focus on the Family ELECTION DAY IS NOVEMBER 2ND! Just one vote... In 1649 one vote gave Oliver Cromwell control of England. In 1649 one vote caused Charles I of England to be executed. In 1776 one vote gave America the English language instead of German. In 1845 one vote brought Texas into the Union. In 1868 one vote saved President Andrew Johnson from impeachment. In 1876 one vote gave Rutherford B. Hayes the presidency of the United States. In 1876 one vote changed France from a monarchy to a republic. And in 1923 one vote gave Adolf Hitler the leadership of the Nazi party. Your one vote counts just as much! All Saints Day-November 1 Election Day-November 2 Daylight-Saving Time ends- November 7 Veterans Day-November 11 Christ the King Sunday-November 21 National Bible Week-November Thanksgiving Day-November 25 First Sunday of Advent-November 28 Flag Retirement The Boy Scout troops in our area are collecting worn, tattered American flags that are no longer in good enough condition to be displayed. The flags will be honorably retired in a ceremony at Brady s Run Park (at the shelter across from the Boat house) at Noon on Sunday, November 14th. If you have a flag that needs retired, you can bring it to the church office up through Friday, November 12th and it will be given to the Boy Scouts for retirement. If you have never witnessed a flag retirement ceremony, you are welcome to attend the ceremony at Brady s Run Park. 4

Birthdays 2 Paul Cunningham 3 Evelyn McElhose Marissa Ulmer Carla Somerville 5 Leah Barkovich Julie Novacek 6 Mary McCartney-Adair Adam Gibboney 7 Margaret Young 10 Edith Wagner 11 Dorothy Elko Maude

di Gregory 12 Rebecca Lorussa Teta Boguszewski 14 Casey Atwell Kerry Falk 16 D.J.

5 Birthdays 2 Paul Cunningham 3 Evelyn McElhose Marissa Ulmer Carla Somerville 5 Leah Barkovich Julie Novacek 6 Mary McCartney-Adair Adam Gibboney 7 Margaret Young 10 Edith Wagner 11 Dorothy Elko Maude Williams Gail Magee Jodi Gregory 12 Rebecca Lorussa Teta Boguszewski 14 Casey Atwell Kerry Falk 16 D.J. Fox Patricia Slezak 17 Jack Bruce Terri Riegle 19 Bev Abate Vince Mancini 21 Trudy Boggs Mike Kamenski 22 Frank Progar Barbara Corsi 23 Amy Muslin 24 Sarah Jane Shaffer Elaine Verostek 26 Erin Augspurger 27 Ralph Mellott Jimmy Smith Gina Arzberger 28 Jiim Augspurger 30 Cherryl Lachowicz Natasha Jackson Anniversaries 3 Robert & Renee Schomburg 14 Ralph & Vicki Mellott 18 Tony & Pat Wozniak Donna Craig & Jon Moss 20 Eric & Kristen Nan 24 Edward & Marcy Zombeck 30 Ray & Tammy McMasters 8:30 WORSHIP LEADERS November 7 Lois Davie November 14 Jon Moss November 21 Alli Martin November 28 Joe Glatz 11:00 WORSHIP LEADERS November 7 Jesseca Muslin November 14 Elaine Verostek November 21 Lynn Smith November 28 Brittany Smith GREETERS November 7 Barb Tackac/Patty Slezak November 14 Janice Adamski/Patty Slezak November 21 Donna Olexick/Nancy Hribar November 28 Bonnie Martin/Karen Barth NURSERY November 7 Kristen Nan November 14 Kingsley Sebastian November 21 Brittany Smith November 28 Amy Angelo 5

Notes from the Trustees Meeting Narthex insulation has been completed SAVE THE DATE! There will be a combined Session/Trustees/Deacons Meeting on November 9th @ 7:00 pm.

6 Notes from the Trustees Meeting Narthex insulation has been completed SAVE THE DATE! There will be a combined Session/Trustees/Deacons Meeting on November 7:00 pm. ING CD was rolled into a 12 month one. Second CD will be cashed in November to partially fund the new van purchase Purchase of church office software has been approved and ordered Electrician has been contacted about several electrical problems that have been noted Church gutters will be cleaned Exterior railing was repaired Multiple offers being considered on church van Soup Sale There will be a Soup Sale Fundraiser on November 14, after the 8:30 and 11:00 worship services. Chicken Noodle Soup will be available for $6 per quart. This is a fundraiser to help purchase the new church van. Won t you plan to purchase a few quarts? It s a tasty way to support purchasing an important ministry tool of the church! 9th Annual Ornament Contest The Beaver-Butler Presbytery staff is once again sponsoring the Christmas tree ornament contest. Your church is invited to enter as many hand crafted ornaments as you wish, although each individual participant may enter only one ornament. There are several age groups: Preschool-K, Grades 1-3, Grades 4-6, Grades 7-9, Grades 10-12, Adults. Prizes will be awarded for each age group and the winners will be honored at the January Presbytery meeting. The complete set of rules and entry forms are available in the Narthex of the church or can be mailed to you by calling the church office to request one. Christmas Cantata Choir News Christmas Cantata rehearsals begin Thursday, November 4th, from 8:15-9:00 pm. We will be performing The Love of God at Christmas on December 19th. Any and all voices are welcome to participate! The children will also be joining us for parts of the Cantata this year, so please see Patti or Jennifer for info if your child would like to sing! Rehearsal Schedule Changes The choir has some rehearsal schedules changes this month: Instead of Thursday, November 11, we will rehearse Wednesday the 10th, due to the Women s Association Turkey Dinner. Instead of Thursday, November 25, we will rehearse on Wednesday the 24th due to Thanksgiving. Regular time: 7:00-8:15 pm. 6

Youth Page Jr./Sr. High Youth Group November 4 TBA November 11 No Youth Group-attend the Turkey Dinner @ 6:00 pm instead November 18- TBA November 25 Happy Thanksgiving!

Youth Group will meet on each second Thursday Evening from 6:30-7:15 pm in Room number 13 which is located downstairs-the second room on the right.

7 Youth Page Jr./Sr. High Youth Group November 4 TBA November 11 No Youth Group-attend the Turkey 6:00 pm instead November 18- TBA November 25 Happy Thanksgiving! Attention Kindergarten - 6th Grade Students! Please join us for Jr. Youth Group at Ohio UP Church. Beginning in October, Jr. Youth Group will meet on each second Thursday Evening from 6:30-7:15 pm in Room number 13 which is located downstairs-the second room on the right. Other monthly church activities are also being planned for November and December. These activities are currently scheduled on Sundays. Below is a schedule for October thru December. November 7th Bowling at Sheffield Lanes 2:00 pm-3:30 pm (more info later) November 11th Jr. Youth Group 6:30-7:15 pm Thanksgiving Craft December 5th Gingerbread House & Lunch at Noon in the Social Hall Watch for more details December 9th Jr. Youth Group 6:30-7:15 pm Christmas Craft We hope you will come and bring a friend. Look for sign up sheets in the bulletin. Call Mrs. Pike if you have questions See you there! -Mrs. Murdoch and Mrs. Pike 7 The book of Exodus contains many laws for living. One law deals with harvesting crops. God instructed people to plant and gather for six years. What does he say to do in the seventh year? Choose the correct answer from the options below. A. Plant double what you usually plant. B. Plant only grass for the animals. C. Let the land rest and lie fallow. D. Give away all your crops to the poor. (See Exodus 23:10-11 for answer)

NEWS FROM THE PEWS Our love and sympathy to the following who lost a loved one recently: Bill Broadwater, on the death of his sister To the friends and family of Dayna Thomas, who passed away

8 NEWS FROM THE PEWS Our love and sympathy to the following who lost a loved one recently: Bill Broadwater, on the death of his sister To the friends and family of Dayna Thomas, who passed away recently Dana Clark, on the death of her grandfather Pat Colangelo and Carol Kowalewski, on the death of their sister Bernie Davis wishes to thank the congregation for their prayers, cards, visits and other acts of kindness during his hospital stay and recuperation. A special thanks to Rev. Powell for his visits and phone calls. On December 11th, Elizabeth Hribar, daughter of Nancy and Kevin Hribar, will appear in the Christmas production of the Nutcracker. It will be at Ambridge Area High School and there are two shows. The times are 2:30 and 6:00 pm. Tickets are on sale and are $12. Seniors and kids under 10 are $10. If interested, please see Nancy or Elizabeth for more information. It promises to be a great show! IT S A GIRL! Congratulations to Chris and Kristy Otto on the birth of their first child, a beautiful little girl named Lillian Marie Otto, who was born on Tuesday, October 19th. It s a Girl! Congratulations to proud grandparents Patti and Ken Strominger and Eleanor and Rich Pike on the birth of their first grandchild-a beautiful little girl named Emma Elizabeth Pike. Mom, Dad and daughter are doing well. Do you have a special event that you would like to share with your church family or a special honor you or a family member has earned? Send us a note, and include a photograph if available. The photograph can either be a digital photograph, which can be ed to the church office, or it can be a printed picture than can be scanned in and returned to you. 8

9 Women s Association Hanging of the Greens The Hanging of the Greens will be held on Tuesday, November 23rd at 9:00 a.m. Please come and help as we get ready to celebrate the coming Advent season. Men are very much welcome also. It s an all church undertaking. See you there! Surprises for Shut-Ins Surprises for Shut-ins is a program of the Beaver County Office of Aging. We are happy to be participating once again by collecting needed items that include: pretty soaps, sun catchers, socks, lotions, shampoo, slippers, calendars, pens & note pads, combs, picture frames, lap robes, mugs, playing cards, shaving cream and other toiletry items. A basket will be in the narthex for your donations. Wrapped gifts are appreciated but wrapping is not necessary. If you do wrap the gift, please state the contents on the outside with a post-it note. Your donations should be brought to the Church by November 28th. Monetary donations are also greatly appreciated. Annual Turkey Dinner This year s annual Women s Association Turkey Dinner will be on Thursday, November 11, 2010 at 6:00 pm. A traditional turkey dinner will be served. This year s entertainment will be provided by Chuck That Long-Haired Guy, who will play a combination of patriotic and favorite songs from the past. To sign up contact the church office, or fill out an insert in the worship bulletin on Sunday. Reservations will be taken through Sunday, November 7th. A free will offering will be accepted to help pay for the meal. Wish Tree College Care Packages You can make a child smile this The Women s Association will Christmas by selecting a Salvation prepare College Care Packages Army Treasure for Children tag for our college young people to or an ornament for the Hopewell Conservation have and enjoy during finals week. You can Club from the Wish Tree in the Narthex. There participate by donating items such as hot chocolate is a $25 limit on gift purchases. The requested packets, candy, gum, cup-a-soup, microwave gifts are only a suggestion so the purchaser popcorn, pens, highlighters, note pads, cookies, may use their own discretion depending snack bags, etc. The Care Packages will be on the age of the child. The date for returning mailed out the week after Thanksgiving. Please your purchase is on the Treasure Tag or the let the office know your college student s most Conservation Club tag. current address as soon as possible so they can receive one of these packages! 9

10 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 7 8 Youth Group 5:00 p Gospbells 7:00 p Gospbells 7:00 p Women s Assoc. 7 p Deborah Circle 6:30 p 9 Joint Session/ Deacon/Trustee Mtg 7:00 pm st Sunday in Advent Fellowship Luncheon CE Meeting 6:30 Gospbells 7:00 p 29 Gospbells 7:00 p Presbytery Mtg. 6 p Deborah Circle 6:30 23Women s Assoc.church decorating following mtg. 30 Last Deborah Circle this quarter 6:30 p Choir 7:00 pm Cantata practice 8:15 Choir 7:00 pm Cantata Practice begins 8:15-9:00 11 Turkey Dinner 6: Youth Group 5:00 p Choir practice 7:00 Cantata practice 8:15-9:00 24 Choir 7:00 pm Cantata practice 8: Church Office Closed Family Board Game Night-6:00-8:00 p Communion 1 All Saints Day 2 Electon Day Lunch Bunch-Noon 10

Inside this issue: I CAN ONLY ANSWER THE QUESTION, WHAT AM I TO DO? IF I CAN. -Alasdair MacIntyre

Inside this issue: I CAN ONLY ANSWER THE QUESTION, WHAT AM I TO DO? IF I CAN. -Alasdair MacIntyre I CAN ONLY ANSWER THE QUESTION, WHAT AM I TO DO? IF I CAN ANSWER THE PRIOR QUESTION OF WHAT STORY OR STORIES DO I FIND MYSELF A PART? -Alasdair MacIntyre This month we find ourselves one-third of the way