Church Office Hours: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Monday through Friday

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1 SPRING Sterrett Street, Valencia, PA Phone: (724) Fax: (724) Website: Church Office Hours: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Monday through Friday Adult Sunday School is held at 9:00 am Sunday Worship Service is at 10:00 am Nursery is available from 8:45-11:15 am

2 Come! The Revelation of Jesus Christ In February, 2017, we began a study of Revelation by Max Lucado, called, Final Curtain Call. This study is currently being read and discussed by two different small groups, St. Barnabas and our adult G.R.O.W. small group. The last book in our Bible ends with these words from Revelation 22:20-21 that say, He who testifies to these things says, Yes, I am coming soon. Amen. Come, Lord Jesus. The grace of the Lord, Jesus be with God s people. AMEN. This study has generated some very interesting discussions based on readings from a very complex and symbolic book of the Bible. In spite of all of the symbols and picturesque imagery found in Revelation, there is a very simple overall message in this last book: Hope for ALL Mankind because of who Jesus Christ was and is and is to come! From one of Max Lucado s other books, he writes: In fact, it seems God s favorite word is come. God is a god who invites. Max lists several examples from the gospels. God is a god who calls us and opens the door, pointing us to His table. This invitation is not just for a meal, though, it for life itself! Max puts it this way: An invitation to come into His kingdom and take up residence in a tearless, graveless, painless world. Who can come? Whoever wishes. The invitation is at once universal and personal. Currently, our small groups are reading from the first few chapters of Revelation, where Jesus Christ is instructing John to write to the seven churches of the world. This beginning shows that our God is both personal and universal!

3 Therefore, His message of Hope is both personal and universal! In this last chapter of Revelation, chapter 22:17, Jesus tells John, The Spirit and the bride say, Come! And let the one who hears say, Come! Let the one who is thirsty come; and let the one who wishes take the free gift of the water of life. You may not have ever read the book of Revelation. Or maybe, you have read it and do not understand it or are confused by some of its imagery! That is ok, because we are not even certain that John, the author, understood anything except the unmistakable message of hope for us! Today, does the thought of the end of this world make you afraid, uncertain, excited, nervous, full of anticipation or full of peace? The disciple, John, was given the opportunity to preview the end of the world in a vision directly from God. He saw the final battle of good and evil, God s justice, and our assured victory and celebrations. What should this mean for us? The promise of the end of this world should change the ways in which we live each day. Our lives should reflect the anticipation, comfort, and peace of His hope given to us. Here are some services that you can attend during Holy Week: April 9 th April 13 th April 20 th Palm Sunday, 10am Matthew 21: The Royal Welcome Maundy Thursday, 7:30pm John 13: Up to Something! Resurrection Day Sunrise Service at Mars Home for Youth, 6:20am Easter Service at VPC, 10am John 20: Our Challenge He is Risen!! Pastor Jim Kirk

4 December 20, 2016 Motion to approve reports of the Session, Treasurer, Pastor and Ministry Teams. MSC to approve vacation days for Pastor Kirk (January 8-11, 2017) MSC to approve Gary Weston to preach on 1/8/17 MSC for communion to be served on 1/1/17 MSC to approve 2017 Communion Dates MSC to approve Commissioner for all 2017 Presbytery Meetings be Karla Gill MSC to elect Treasurer Karen Lusser for 2017 MSC to elect Clerk of Session Matt McKinley for 2017 MSC to approve Congregational Meeting be held on 01/01/2017 to approve nomination of Kathy Kirk to Deacons Class of 2019 MSC to approve $89 fee for website upgrade MSC to approve manse allowance of $4,000 for 2017 January 24, 2017 Motion to approve reports of the Session, Treasurer, Pastor and Ministry Teams. MSC to accept Audit Report with recommendation to store electronic files off-site MSC to approve four new members to join the church on 1/29/17: John and Rae Anne Bosnyak and Harry and Karen Owens MSC to approve VBS dates as 06/25/ /29/2017 (6-8pm) January 1, Special Congregational Meeting A Quorum was declared and the congregation voted to approve Kathy Kirk be elected to the Deacon Class of 2019 February 21, 2017 Motion to approve reports of the Session, Treasurer, Pastor and Ministry Teams. MSC to approve Congregational Meeting be held on 02/26/2017 to approve nomination of Paul Halenda to the Session Class of 2019 and Ed Walter, Sr. to the 2017 Nominating Team. February 26, Special Congregational Meeting A Quorum was declared and the congregation voted to approve the following: - Paul Halenda be elected to the Session Class of Ed Walter, Sr. be elected to the 2017 Nominating Team

5 The Mission Team will be dedicating each month to a Mission of the Month. The team will determine a need and will partner with that cause to (1) educate the congregation on the subject through speakers and articles in the bulletin/link and (2) collect donations for that specific mission. So far in 2017, the Missions of the Month that have been selected are: MONTH THEME MISSION PARTNER January Sanctity of Life Women s Choice Network February Canned Food Month Lighthouse Food Bank March Homeless Awareness Grace Youth & Family Foundation April Autism Awareness Autism Society of Butler County May Senior Isolation/Hunger South Butler Meals on Wheels If you know of any missions in need of support, please notify a team member. And do not forget to do good and to share with others, For with such sacrifices God is pleased. Hebrews 13:16 NIV Volunteers Needed Please sign up in the Lounge

6 NEW S Sharing God s word with the youngest at Valencia Presbyterian Church VPC is currently looking for additional caring, energetic and reliable NURSERY STAFF for approximately 4-8 hours a week, including Sunday mornings, Wednesday evenings and possibility of additional times as needed. RESPONSIBILITIES include being a positive role model for children, ages newborn to 5 years old, while assisting with free play time, snacks, crafts, Bible lessons, potty breaks, diaper changing and other activities. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS include being able to lift children and be able to get down on the floor to play with the children. *Must be at least 21 years of age *Must have or be willing to obtain Criminal, Child Abuse, and FBI Clearances *Compensation: $10 per hour Contact the church office or visit our website for an application Vacatiion Biiblle Schooll Sunday, June 25 th thru Thursday, June 30 th 6:00pm 8:15pm See Crystal Yurek for volunteer opportunities Visit our website for online registration beginning in April.

7 April 21-23, 2017 Please pray for our Mission Youth Team as we prepare for our 4 th trip to serve with The Pittsburgh Project. Each year our group gets the opportunity to serve home owner in Pittsburgh through various home repair projects. Many of the homeowners are elderly or disabled and have old homes that require various projects to keep them in their home. It is a great opportunity to be the hands and feet of Jesus by serving others. Please join our team by making the commitment by praying for those that are serving and those we will be serving.

8 MARCH APRIL MAY 1 Mike Tenos 2 Gino Crognale (son) 1 Max Pasquinelli 6 Regan Kramm 3 Rae Anne Bosnyak 2 Corey Owens 9 Virginia McWilliams 3 Logan Walter 3 Judie Geortz 10 Jim Wilson 5 Cassie Tenos 4 Marie Molnar 12 Cathy Fordenbacher 6 Kai Whirlow 6 Jim Schaeffer 20 Tyler Hays 8 Roma Park 8 Annamary McMullen 20 Isabella Lippke 11 Nancy Wolfe 15 Nancy Chambers 21 Kelly King 13 Mike Pasquinelli 16 Aaron Yurek 22 Madison King 14 Sarah Kirk 17 Nancy Schaeffer 22 Zach Kramm 15 Joey Crognale 18 Betty Joyce Galer 22 DJ Meigel 16 Jaden Pasquinelli 19 Donna Dreveniak 22 Alexis Pahlman 17 Bernie McWilliams 19 Bob Riale 23 Isaac Ellis 17 Amy Riggio 22 Nancy Shattuck 28 Brian Yurek 20 Jenna Halenda 26 Rose Lager 22 Jim Lippke 27 Karen Owens 24 Eli Mathews 28 Marilyn Herbster 28 John Bosnyak 28 Isaac McKinley 29 Lillian McWilliams 31 Bill Rankin 30 Dick Liebold 30 Carla Rankin MARCH Brian and Kelly King March 1, 1997 Alex and Katie Gill March 5, 2011 Rev. Jim and Kathy Kirk March 10, 1979 Ed and Rebecca Walter March 17, 2001 Herb and Betty Joyce Galer March 29, 1947 APRIL Bill and Carla Rankin April 10, 1985 Bernie and Gini McWilliams April 26, 2003 MAY John and Karen Peterman May 3, 1963 Rich and DJ Meigel May 5, 1984 Chuck and Regina Nogee May 10, 2014 Aaron and Crystal Yurek May 21, 2005 Wayne and Roma Park May 24, 1952 Bill and Nancy Wolfe May 24, 2003 Mildred Stelter Born into this life on July 16, 1917 United with this congregation on July 20, 2008 Entered into eternal life on January 22, 2017