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1 Saint Andrews UPC NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION 201 East Jefferson Street US POSTAGE PAID Butler, PA PERMIT NO 34 BUTLER CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED Summer Highlander Saint Andrews United Presbyterian Church 201 East Jefferson Street, Butler, PA Rev. Merry Hope Meloy, Pastor Phone Web: June-July 2014 Saint Andrews United Presbyterian Church Invites You to Join Us for Worship Every Sunday at 10:30 AM Saint Andrews United Presbyterian Church 201 E. Jefferson Street, Butler, PA Phone: (724) Web: MINISTERS All members of the church PASTORAL MINISTRY EDUCATION MINISTRY Rev. Merry Hope Meloy Stephanie Slezak, Youth Ministry Lori Haughey, Children s Ministry Hm Allison Martin, Nursery Ministry MUSIC MINISTRY Deanna Golden, Director Chuck Davey, Organist Susan Moon, Bell Choirs OFFICE MINISTRY Danielle Smith, Office Manager/Bookkeeper Office Hours: Tuesday Thursday 9:00 AM 2:30 PM Closed Monday and Friday

Sunday, June 1 Sunday, June 8 Sunday, June 15 Sunday, June 22 Sunday, June 29 Sunday, July 6 Sunday, July 13 Sunday, July 20 Sunday, July 27 Worship with Us in June 2014

Sunday in Ordinary Time 10:30 am Betsy McCormick 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time 10:30 am Bill Jamieson 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time 10:30 am Fred Young 17th Sunday in

Broadcasts Now Available Any Time! Just a reminder. We can now access recordings of our broadcast through our website. Simply go to standrewsupc.

This means that listeners can worship with us any place and any time, with a computer and internet connection.

Nallathambi and all of Helga s loved ones. Helga died on Sunday, May 18, 2014.

Melinda Stevens June 6 Kendra Mulneix June 29 Justin Mulneix June 11 Martha Barto June 30 Ken Weckerly June 11 Marcia Bennett June 12 Jon McKay JULY BIRTHDAYS July 7 Bob

2 Sunday, June 1 Sunday, June 8 Sunday, June 15 Sunday, June 22 Sunday, June 29 Sunday, July 6 Sunday, July 13 Sunday, July 20 Sunday, July 27 Worship with Us in June 2014 Graduation Sunday 10:30 am Worship 4:00 pm Swing Into Summer Pentecost Sunday 10:30 am Worship with Communion First Communion for Third Graders Trinity Sunday 10:30 am Worship Welcome Rev. Fred Young 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time 10:30 am Worship and Installation of New Officers 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time 10:30 am Worship Worship with Us in July th Sunday in Ordinary Time 10:30 am Worship Welcome Rev. Betsy McCormick 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time 10:30 am Worship Welcome Rev. Bill Jamieson 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time 10:30 am Worship Welcome Rev. Fred Young 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time 10:30 am Worship Welcome Rev. Fred Young Our worship service is at 10:30 am. It is also broadcast at 11:00 am every Sunday on WBUT Radio 1050 AM. Broadcasts Now Available Any Time! Just a reminder. We can now access recordings of our broadcast through our website. Simply go to standrewsupc.org and click on 11:00AM Broadcast on WBUT 1050AM, then click on WBUT Live Streaming and click on the last week or month under Schedule to find the Sunday you want. This means that listeners can worship with us any place and any time, with a computer and internet connection. All in the Family The sympathy and resurrection faith of the congregation go out to: Gary and all of Judy Gregson s loved ones. Judy died on Tuesday, May 13, Dr. Nallathambi and all of Helga s loved ones. Helga died on Sunday, May 18, JUNE BIRTHDAYS June 1 Judy Gall June 13 Jen White June 1 Matthew Stalker June 14 Kathy Eamigh June 5 Mark Eamigh June 14 Brandon Fleeger June 5 Heather Fleeger June 14 Melinda Stevens June 6 Kendra Mulneix June 29 Justin Mulneix June 11 Martha Barto June 30 Ken Weckerly June 11 Marcia Bennett June 12 Jon McKay JULY BIRTHDAYS July 7 Bob Eamigh July 16 Paul Clement July 7 Nathaniel Grossman July 27 Christ Cotton July 8 Barbara Thomas July 27 Larry Hindman July 12 Ken Bedford July 27 Kristen Mowery July 13 Alyssa Ripper July 28 Joe Ragan Building Funds Update Project Donations to Date Target Amount % Raised Ramp Fund $24,680 $40, % A/C Fund $15,312 $72, % Total $44,992 $117, % Thank you for you continued faithfulness in funding these important projects.

Here s a glimpse of our graduates: Ansu Benjamin Ansu is graduating with honors with distinction from Butler Senior High School.

3 Congratulations Class of 2014! During worship on Sunday, June 1, we celebrated the graduations of four amazing individuals. Special thanks to our Youth Director, Stephani Slezak, and elders Thalia McGrady, Jon McKay, and Esther Radvinski for making the service so special! Here s a glimpse of our graduates: Ansu Benjamin Ansu is graduating with honors with distinction from Butler Senior High School. She is a member and the current Secretary of the National Honor Society, a member and the current President of the Butler Area Junior Classical League, and has attended the Latin Convention at Penn State University. She is also a representative on Student Council. Over the past four years, Ansu has played the violin in the Butler Orchestra. She also plays the piano and the flute. Last year, she was named 2 nd Runner-Up in Butler s Distinguished Young Women Scholarship Competition. This fall, Ansu will be part of the Honors College at Duquesne University. She plans to major in biology and then go to medical school to become a pediatrician. Stephanie Cupps Stephanie recently graduated with honors from Slippery Rock University, where she earned a Bachelor s Degree in Early Childhood Education with a Minor in Exceptionalities. In addition to making the Dean s List for 6 semesters, she was a member of Slippery Rock s Swim Team and Water Polo Team. During the past four months, Stephanie student-taught first and second grade in the South Butler County School District. She is now serving as a substitute teacher in that district. Stephanie writes, I am currently spending a lot of time applying and interviewing with school districts, trying to land a job as an elementary school teacher. So keep me in your prayers! Elizabeth Haughey Elizabeth is graduating with honors and distinction from Butler Senior High School. Over the past four years, Elizabeth has played the flute in the Golden Tornado Marching Band. She has been a member of the Butler Area Junior Classical League, the Pennsylvania Junior Classical League, the National Honor Society, the Butler CARE Club, and the Celebration of Faith Planning Committee. She has also been active in Fishbone Ministries, and has volunteered with Butler s Special Olympics. This fall, Elizabeth will attend Clarion University s Venango College of Nursing. She would like to earn her Doctorate in Nursing and do medical mission work overseas. Ashley Moon In May, Ashley graduated Magna Cum Laude (with high honors) from Westminster College, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Public Relations with a Minor in Spanish. During her years at Westminster, she was actively involved in a variety of campus organizations. She was a member and served as Executive Vice President of Sigma Kappa Sorority. She was also a member of the honors fraternities Omicron Delta Kappa, Pi Sigma Pi, Mortar Board, and Sigma Delta Pi. In addition, she participated in Dance Theatre, the Wind Ensemble, the Public Relations Student Society of America, the Young Presbyterian Scholars Program, and volunteered with the First Year Student Orientation Program. Ashley writes, Thank you all for your continued support throughout my time in college. I am grateful for all of the kind words, prayers and encouragement you have graciously given me. Worship Helpers for June 2014 Liturgists Children s Sermon Acolytes Children s Church 1 Nicholas Ripper Dawn Grossman Nate Grossman None 8 TBA Susan Moon Kyle Hawks Janice King 15 Bob Eamigh Liv Mulneix Lily Hawks Lori Haughey 22 Kevin Moon Denise Hawks Alyssa Ripper Elizabeth/Abigail H. 29 Jessica White Janice King Andrew Ripper None Ushers 1 Ken Weckerly Lila Albert Mary Lindenberg Karen Pressler 8 Jon McKay Natalie McKay Susan Race Don Eyth 15 Chuck King Bob Gladd Vickie Swigart Jeanne Wilson 22 Rick Kelley Anzie Kelley Shari Manos Andrew Hazlett 29 Scott Hazlett Mary Ann Hazlett Carol Landis Dave Landis Worship Helpers for July 2014 Liturgists Children s Sermon Acolytes 6 Denise Hawks Dawn Grossman Danielle Golden 13 Susan Moon Susan Moon Kevin Golden 20 Thalia McGrady Liv Mulneix Ben Grossman 27 Travis Grossman Denise Hawks Nate Grossman Ushers 6 Travis Grossman Scott O Day Dale Hutchison Barbara Gallagher 13 Ken Weckerly Lila Albert Mary Lindenberg Karen Pressler 20 Rick Kelley Anzie Kelley Susan Race Don Eyth 27 Chuck King Bob Gladd Vickie Swigart Jeanne Wilson Communion on Pentecost Sunday, June 8th We will be sharing the Lord s Supper during worship on Pentecost Sunday, June 8th. Please remember to wear red in celebration of the gift of the Holy Spirit. Our third graders, Nate Grossman, Robbie McCrea, and Andrew Ripper will be receiving Communion for the first time that Sunday. Join us as we celebrate together!

New Church Officers On Sunday May 25, 2014 the congregation elected new elders and deacons.

Eamigh Thalia McGrady John Ripper Travis Grossman Susan Moon Esther Radvinski Jon McKay Dave

Class of 2017 Mary Ann Hazlett Anzie Kelley Suja Benjamin Carol Israel Chuck King Kathy Eamigh

Summer Office Hours Summer hours at the church office will begin on Monday, June 16th.

Tuesday through Thursday, it will be open from 9:00 am to 2:30 pm.

Office Closed The church office will be closed on Thursday, July 3rd, in celebra on of

SUMMER SCHEDULE Pastor Merry will be out of town for part of General Assembly from Saturday, June

She will also be taking several weeks of vacation and several weeks of sabbatical time during the

If you have a pastoral care need or concern, please call Danielle at our church office or Rev.

June Schedule Everyone in sixth through twel h grade is invited!

Group Happy Father s Day June 22 * Cruise a Palooza June 29 * Sunday Lunches Cruise-A-Palooza

No, we don t have any cars to show, but we do have cold pop and water to sell.

4 New Church Officers On Sunday May 25, 2014 the congregation elected new elders and deacons. Saint Andrews Session now includes Class of 2015 Class of 2016 Class of 2017 Susan Race Bob Eamigh Thalia McGrady John Ripper Travis Grossman Susan Moon Esther Radvinski Jon McKay Dave Pisani Jeanne Wilson Saint Andrews Board of Deacons now includes Class of 2015 Class of 2016 Class of 2017 Mary Ann Hazlett Anzie Kelley Suja Benjamin Carol Israel Chuck King Kathy Eamigh Carol Landis Colleen McCormick Barb Hutchison Peggy Pisani Bud Weckerly Shari Manos Rebecca King Summer Office Hours Summer hours at the church office will begin on Monday, June 16th. The office will be closed on Mondays and Fridays. Tuesday through Thursday, it will be open from 9:00 am to 2:30 pm. Regular office hours will resume on Monday, August 18th. Office Closed The church office will be closed on Thursday, July 3rd, in celebra on of Independence Day. SUMMER SCHEDULE Pastor Merry will be out of town for part of General Assembly from Saturday, June 14th through Wednesday, June 18th. She will also be taking several weeks of vacation and several weeks of sabbatical time during the month of July. While she is away, Rev. Jim Swanson will be available in case of emergencies. If you have a pastoral care need or concern, please call Danielle at our church office or Rev. Swanson at Covenant ( ). June Schedule Everyone in sixth through twel h grade is invited! June 1 * Gradua on Sunday * Swing Into Summer June 8 * Youth Group at 6 pm June 15 * No Youth Group Happy Father s Day June 22 * Cruise a Palooza June 29 * Sunday Lunches Cruise-A-Palooza Saint Andrews is par cipa ng in the Cruise-a-Palooza on Sunday, June 22nd. No, we don t have any cars to show, but we do have cold pop and water to sell. Our table will be near the Butler Symphony Building. If you re a ending the Cruise-a- Palooza, please stop by and support our Youth Group. If you d like to help with a financial dona on, simply mark your gi Cruise-a-Palooza and drop it in the offering plate. All proceeds benefit Youth Mission ac vi es. Join us this summer for a FIESTA! Saint Andrews United Presbyterian Church Vacation Bible School July 28 th 31 st from 6:00 pm 8:30 pm Everyone in preschool through 5th grade is invited! To register, please call the Church office

June First Sunday Mission Offering Our First Sunday Mission Offering in June goes to Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, the emergency relief program of the PCUSA.

In the last few months alone, PDA has offered assistance and support to the survivors of the mudslide in Washington State, tornadoes in the South and Midwest, and the recent mass shoo ng in

We can help put Christ s love into ac on by making a dona on. Simply mark your envelope Presbyterian Disaster Assistance or write a check with Presbyterian Disaster Assistance on the memo line.

In recent years, money from this fund has been used to help support the work of Dr. Martha Sommers, who serves as the only long-term doctor at the Embangweni Hospital in Malawi. This year, Dr.

Since she does not need financial support during this time, we are supporting the work of PCUSA mission co-workers Tim and Rachel Stone who are also in Malawi.

Currently, there is only one trained pastor for every 5,000 church members.

His wife, Rachel, is a global health advocate and educator. They have two young sons.

Please continue to pray for the people of Malawi, Tim and Rachel Stone and their family, and Martha. Thank You Teachers!

5 June First Sunday Mission Offering Our First Sunday Mission Offering in June goes to Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, the emergency relief program of the PCUSA. We never know when or where a disaster may strike. But thanks to your gi s, Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA) is ready and able to respond. In the last few months alone, PDA has offered assistance and support to the survivors of the mudslide in Washington State, tornadoes in the South and Midwest, and the recent mass shoo ng in California. Working with Presbyteries, other church denomina ons, mission partners, and relief organiza ons, PDA helps provide physical aid such as food and shelter, as well as spiritual support. We can help put Christ s love into ac on by making a dona on. Simply mark your envelope Presbyterian Disaster Assistance or write a check with Presbyterian Disaster Assistance on the memo line. Thank you! July First Sunday Mission Offering Our First Sunday Mission Offering in July goes to the McKee Memorial Fund. In recent years, money from this fund has been used to help support the work of Dr. Martha Sommers, who serves as the only long-term doctor at the Embangweni Hospital in Malawi. This year, Dr. Sommers is on leave, updating her medical skills while working in a U.S. hospital. Since she does not need financial support during this time, we are supporting the work of PCUSA mission co-workers Tim and Rachel Stone who are also in Malawi. Although Malawi is the size of Pennsylvania, it has more Presbyterians than the entire U.S. Rapid church growth has led to a severe clergy shortage. Currently, there is only one trained pastor for every 5,000 church members. Tim is an Old Testament and Hebrew professor at Zomba Theological College, where he is helping to educate the next generation of pastors and teachers. His wife, Rachel, is a global health advocate and educator. They have two young sons. To help support their work, simply use the envelope marked McKee Memorial in the July section of your envelope booklet or use a First Sunday Mission Offering envelope from the pew racks. Please continue to pray for the people of Malawi, Tim and Rachel Stone and their family, and Martha. Thank You Teachers! Our children and youth were so blessed to have such wonderful teachers and leaders this year. Thank you to Deanna Golden, Dawn Grossman, Lori Haughey, Elizabeth and Abigail Haughey, Denise Hawks, Andrew Hazlett, Anzie Kelley, Janice King, Lori Love-Franke, Allison Martin, Susan Moon, Susan Race, Esther Radvinski, Melinda Ripper, Stephanie Slezak, and Bob and Melinda Stevens for sharing your faith and love. Your dedication is truly appreciated! Swing Into Summer Thank You A huge thank you to everyone who helped make Swing Into Summer such a success. The weather was perfect, the music was great, the food was yummy, and the fellowship was wonderful! So many people helped in so many ways. Thanks to everyone who put up flyers and yard signs, invited friends, helped with games, served food, pitched in for the set-up and clean-up, and came. Many hours of planning and organizing goes into such an event. Special thanks to Dawn Grossman, Janice King, Jon McKay, and John Ripper for all they did behind the scenes in the months leading up to June 1st. You all did an amazing job. Thanks for a wonderful afternoon! Lernerville Speedway Outing Calling all gearheads! Start your engines and come on out for an evening of family fun at the Lernerville Speedway on Friday, June 20th. Tickets are $18 for everyone 18 years and older, $10 for adults 60 years and older, and $7 for youth ages 11 to 17. Admission for children 10 and under is free. The races begin at 7:30 pm. We will meet at 6:30 pm at the former Cooper Station Restaurant. For more information or to reserve tickets, please contact the church office or see Chuck King. Dinner with Friends Dinner With Friends will be gathering at Houlihan s in Cranberry at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 21st. Please RSVP Susan Moon at if you would like to come. It's always a wonderful night out!

6 Got Dessert? Saint Andrews needs a few good bakers. We are supplying desserts for Meals on Wheels for the month of July. Ideas for baked goods include: Cookies No Nuts or Icing Bundt Cakes No Icing Gingerbread Pies All Kinds Except Cream Pies Cupcakes No Icing Angel Food Cakes Please have the items packed for the freezer. Baked goods can be delivered to St. Peter s Episcopal Church, at the corner of Jefferson & Cliff Streets, Monday through Friday, from 8 am to 10 am. Please contact Barb Hutchison at (724) if you have any questions or plan on baking in July. Thank you so much for helping! ALLEGHENY RIVER CANOE TRIP SATURDAY, AUGUST 2, 2014 Calling all adventurers! Chuck King has planned a fabulous float down the Allegheny River for Saturday, August 2nd. Sixteen canoes have been reserved (12 twoperson canoes & 4 three-person canoes) for a 7 mile paddle on the Allegheny River. We ll drop in our canoes at Emlenton, then paddle downriver to Foxburg, where we ll stop for lunch and a comfort break. A er lunch, we ll paddle on to our final des na on, Parker. All adventurers will meet at Saint Andrews and depart at 9:00 am sharp. We will be back in Butler by 6:30 pm. The cost is approximately $40 per canoe plus money for lunch. If you are not able to canoe, but would like to share in the adventure, come meet us for lunch in Foxburg! To reserve a canoe or ask ques ons, please contact Chuck King or the church office by July 20, Final deadline for payment is Sunday, July 27, Community Dinner Team If you are unable to help this month, please contact one of the following individuals. They will be more than happy to substitute if needed: Pat Patterson, or Chuck King, Manna Team Cooks Arrive around 2:30 pm Terri Bonnett, Carol Landis Set-up Arrive around 4:00 pm Gary Gregson Servers Arrive around 4:45 pm Lois Clement, Kathy Ditch, Kathy Eamigh, Barb Hutchison Clean-Up Arrive around 5:15 pm Bob Eamigh, Dale Hutchison, Bob Stevens Lamb Team Cooks Arrive around 2:30 pm Lila Albert, Terri Bonnett, Bob Gladd, Bud Weckerly, Zoann Weckerly Set-up Arrive around 4:00 pm Gary Gregson Servers Arrive around 4:45 pm Kristi Caplan, Kristen Mowery, Karen Pressler, Betty Staaf, Chuck King Clean-Up Arrive around 5:15 pm Karen Pressler, Bob Stevens Covenant Food Cupboard Please prayerfully consider how you can help with this ongoing mission to our neighbors. Suggested items for June are: Peanut Butter, Jelly, Canned Fruit, and Rolled Oats. Suggested items for July are: Gift certificates from local food markets, Baby Food, Diapers. The Food Cupboard happily accepts other food items as well. Food donations may be left in the grocery cart in the narthex. If you would like to make a monetary donation, just put Covenant Food Cupboard in the memo line of your check. Thank you! Sunday Lunches June June 1, 2014: Grossman Family June 22, 2014: Mary Lindenberg and Jeanne Wilson June 29, 2014: Youth Group July July 6, 2014: Suja and Ansu Benjamin July 27, 2014: Youth

Fall Highlander. Saint Andrews United Presbyterian Church Invites You to Join Us for Worship Every Sunday at 10:30 AM

Fall Highlander. Saint Andrews United Presbyterian Church Invites You to Join Us for Worship Every Sunday at 10:30 AM Saint Andrews UPC NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION 201 East Jefferson Street US POSTAGE PAID Butler, PA 16001 PERMIT NO 34 BUTLER CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED Fall Highlander Saint Andrews United Presbyterian Church