The Beacon. Bethany Presbyterian Church Newsletter. To Whom Will You Go so that You Both Will Grow?

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1 The Beacon S P E C I A L P O I N T S O F I N T E R E S T : Bethany Presbyterian Church Newsletter V O L U M E 2, I S S U E 2 A U G U S T August Calendar Important information on Church Picnic WV Mission Trip To Whom Will You Go so that You Both Will Grow? You may have already heard that a new book from Dr. Seuss was released on Tuesday, July 28. What Pet Should I Get? will undoubtedly be another best seller in the long line of classic works by my favorite children s story author. It s amazing to think that, though Dr. Seuss died almost 25 years ago, the work he did then is still having a huge impact today! It makes me wonder what I am investing myself in, day in and day out? What kind of impact would your life leave in 25 years if you were to die? What are you working on? I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E : Voice for 2 Ministry Choir Info 3 Church Picnic 3 WV Mission 4 August Calendar Birthdays In Galatians 6:9 we are encouraged to, Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Who knows, the proper time for the real impact of our lives, of our giving and our ministry may be 25 years down the road after we are long gone. There are so many opportunities coming up for you to make an impact in someone else s life. You can participate as a youth leader and invest in junior and senior high students during that time in life where they need some Jesus-loving mentors. You could jump in as a children s Sunday School teacher or lead a small group of elementary kids during LOGOS on Tuesday evenings. You may have gifts in communication and organization that God is calling you to use as the new LOGOS coordinator. You could start or join an adult small group or D- group and develop relationships with other adults that allow you to mutually grow in your faith! Whatever it is, the fall is approaching. Start praying now about what God is calling you to do and how He wants to work in you for your growth and work through you for someone else s. If you have questions or are feeling led to participate in some particular way, feel free to contact me: robbie@bethanypresby.org or In my feeble attempt to emulate the late great Dr., think and pray about this: To Whom Will You Go so that You Both Will Grow? Peace- Robbie Ytterberg

2 P A G E 2 A Voice for Ministry written by Lisa Jo Colwell Treasures in the Trash Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here! 2 Corinthians 5:17 (New International Version) Jesus makes all things new. He gives each one of us an opportunity to repurpose our lives by saying, yes to Jesus and inviting Him into our heart. One of my very best friends recently offered a very valuable gift of time and energy spent rifling with me through old boxes that had built up in my basement. Although I was feeling a bit of apprehension when my friend offered this opportunity to me, I chose to agree to do it, and a date and time became solid on my calendar. What about God? He cleans us up and sorts out the treasures within our very being. On the day of the event we sorted, and sorted, and sorted for well over seven hours. It is unbelievable what kind of stuff just stacks up unseen, and unnecessary, just taking up valuable real estate. The biggest reward that we unearthed and I have no idea how it ended up in a box that just looked like trash, was my parent s original marriage certificate and a few photographs from their wedding day. What a delight to find these treasures in the trash! I plan on properly framing and displaying these items which certainly will give me loads of pleasure and will be a wonderful heirloom to pass onto my sons. I refuse for these treasures to get misplaced again. What about God? He digs us up out of a mound of boxed up issues, when we simply invite God into those unfinished places in our personal lives. He cleans us up and sorts out the treasures within our very being. Our part = invite Him in, even when we are somewhat apprehensive. God s part = He cleans us and heals us in our processing. From brokenness, God spots the valuable among the stash of stuffed down emotions. When we allow the Holy Spirit to work in our lives, He shows us just what it is that is okay to let go of at the foot of the Cross of Jesus Christ.. as far as the east is from the west, so far has He removed our transgressions from us. Psalm 103:12 For the record, my friend who offered me this delightful gift of his time was my oldest son Bruce. It just so happened that the day we found my parent s original marriage certificate and wedding photographs was on their sixty-fourth wedding anniversary. I imagine that they are smiling on us from heaven. This very personal addition to my story just makes it richer and sweeter....you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Surely Your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. Psalm 23: 5, 6 May our Great and merciful God receive ALL of the glory! T H E B E A C O N

3 V O L U M E 2, I S S U E 2 P A G E 3 Music Notes Some dates to keep in mind as fall starts drawing closer Wednesday, September 9; Bethany Adult Choir meets to start a New year of praising God. Choir picnic is at 6:30 in the Great Room. Is this your year to join us? Come to the picnic and find out. Anyone interested in ringing bells is invited to the picnic too. By John Henninger Wednesday, September 16; Bethany Ringers practices start at 8:30 in the choir room; this follows the Bethany Choir practice. Women of Bethany Summer Picnic Women of Bethany summer series concludes with a picnic on August 11, 2015, at 6:00 PM. Presbyterian Women will provide the hot dogs and lemonade. You simply have to bring a side dish (salad, vegetable, fruit or dessert) We will meet in the courtyard, weather permitting. It will be a relaxing time to fellowship and enjoy great food. Event Sign-ups for the Church Picnic on August 30 Delicious Dessert Contest! Sign Up on Sunday, August 2nd and 9 th and get the rules. Judging occurs from 11:00-11:20. Watermelon Eating Contest! Sign up on Sunday, August 9 th and August 16th 6 Adults and 6 Children Contestants Needed for 2 Separate Contests from 11:00-11:15. Kickball Game! Sign Up on Sunday, August 16 th and 23 rd for the Family and Friends Kickball Game from 1:00-2:00.

4 Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage Paid Bridgeville, PA Permit #38 Bethany Presbyterian Church 740 Washington Avenue Bridgeville, PA Phone: Fax: Loving with the Heart of Jesus West Virginia Mission Trip On Sunday August 2 nd following second service a mission team from Bethany will be heading to Maxwelton, West Virginia. The team will be working alongside West Virginia Mission and Advocacy Workcamps throughout the week repairing and fixing homes for those in that area. We will return on Saturday August 8 th. We will be sharing and showing what the love of Jesus is all about. Please remember to pray for the following members: Dean Nock Jon Bovard Colleen Heasley Gerry Kuehn III Jamie Martinelli Arianna Lower Dee Kantorzyk Steve Lower Catherine Price Rich Ralston Caroline Poiche Carly Ralston

5 AUGUST 2015 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 6:00 AM Parking lot crack sealing weather permitting 2 COMMUNION SUNDAY 3 7:00 PM Dartball Captains Meeting 7:00 PM Deacon Meeting :00 AM Fellowsh ip of Prayer 6 10:00 AM MOPS Bible Study 4:00 PM BYG Bible study off site 7 7:30 PM Johnstonbaug h's Summer brass Camp Concert 8 9:00 AM PW Bible study 11:00 AM Saturday :00 PM Session Teams 11 6:00 PM Women of Bethany Picnic 12 9:00 AM BYG Hiking Trip 13 10:00 AM MOPS Bible Study 5:30 PM BYG Bible study off site 7:00 PM AA Mtg 14 12:00 PM Men's Friday Lunch at Kings Restaurant 15 7:30 AM Food Bank 8:30 AM BYG Living Ministry Outreach/ Workday :00 AM MOPS Bible Study 12:00 PM Golden Oldies Luncheon 5:00 PM BYG Bible Study Family Promise dinner/stay and play 21 2:00 PM BYG Raccoon Creek State Park Promise Arrives 22 BYG Raccoon Creek State Park 9:00 AM PW Bible study 11:00 AM Saturday Promise Arrives :00 PM Session Meeting :00 PM Boy Scouts 27 7:00 PM AA Mtg CT Meeting 28 12:00 PM Men's Friday Lunch at Kings Restaurant Church Picnic 31

6 08/01 Carol Willhite 08/01 James Cawley 08/01 Cheryl Harold 08/01 Tyler De Rose 08/01 Case Martinec 08/02 Stefani Jazudek 08/03 Susan Radzik 08/03 Carolyn Garretson 08/03 Robert Butt 08/03 Joseph Patterson 08/03 Samantha Saracco 08/03 Lynn Underwood 08/03 Daine Lower 08/03 Ryan Doyle 08/03 John Wolstoncroft 08/04 Donna Slack 08/04 Tricia Gibson 08/04 Austin Abel 08/05 Brian Eater 08/05 Matthew Heasley 08/05 Melissa Ayres 08/05 Charles Wilson 08/06 Delphin Prohaska 08/06 Kimberly McAuley 08/06 Jennifer Jenkins 08/06 Brady Gullo 08/07 Frankie Palombi 08/07 Arnold McAuley 08/07 Jaymi Neely 08/07 Rylie Mendenhall 08/08 Dawn Starr Lytle 08/08 Jeffrey Miklavic 08/08 Laurie Steedle Sysak 08/08 Alexandra Findley 08/09 Veva Tessmer 08/09 Teresa Dunn 08/09 Melinda Schweitzer 08/09 Jonathan Henderson 08/10 Shawn Zwigart 08/10 Margaret Nicholson 08/10 Shawn Arlet 08/10 Elizabeth Suppo 08/11 Harriet McCray 08/11 James Goerdt 08/11 Mark Wolstoncroft 08/11 Bettina Beattie 08/12 Stephanie Saracco 08/12 Emily Henderson 08/12 Tyler Carnahan 08/12 Leah Wallis 08/12 Finley Arlet 08/12 Marley Lynn Arlet 08/13 Brittany Poglein 08/13 Gregory Price 08/14 Joseph Del Conte 08/15 Randall Shaffer 08/15 Joseph DePaoli 08/15 Luke Bizzack 08/16 Sara Escobio 08/16 Ashley Vollmer 08/16 Jacob Kundra 08/16 Carson DeRoss 08/16 Erynn Barish 08/17 Rebecca Price 08/17 Bradley Miller 08/17 Joshua Naples 08/18 Jerod Witwicki 08/19 Barbara Druchniak 08/19 Debra Poglein 08/19 Colin Barbish 08/20 Audrey Clarke 08/20 Nicole Casciola 08/20 Cathy Fink 08/22/ Mary Beth Hampson 08/22/ Sylbia Kunst 08/22 Michael Shildt 08/22 Ashley McAuley 08/22 Ian Hunter 08/23 Sandra Miklavic 08/24 Molly Mazzanni 08/24 Jordan Underwood 08/24 Wesley Ytterberg 08/24 Ava Martinec 08/24 Sophia Martinec 08/25 Patricia Black 08/25 Mackenzie Smith 08/25 Lily Duffill 08/26 Eric Millerschoen 08/26 Benjamin Doyle 08/26 Harper Crabb 08/27 Stanley Underwood 08/27 William Gray 08/27 Amber Williams 08/28 Kathryn Martinec 08/29 Virginia Millerschoen 08/29 Ralph Wolstoncroft 08/30 Patrick Harding 08/30 Colleen Veneski 08/31 Dorothy Smith 08/31 Tracey De Rose 08/31 Rebecca Scalise 08/31 Noah Sommerfield Dessert Contest at the Bethany Church Picnic on August 30th Rules: 1. Contestants should pre-register by ing or calling (412) Contestants must complete form and be entered in the name of the person who made the dessert. Entries will be assigned a number and judging will take place before the entrants names are identified. Entries may not contain any labeling of any kind other than the entry number. 2. Nuts must be listed on a 3 X 5 card to provide information for people with food allergies. 3. Acceptable desserts include but are not limited to cakes, pies, cookies, brownies, crisps, crumbles, etc. 4. Desserts must be registered with the form at the dessert tent and arrive between 8 and 10:00 AM. Please provide a serving utensil. After judging, all desserts will be available for the luncheon. Judging : 1. Judging will start at about 11 AM. 2. Minimum of three judges. 3. Entries will be assigned a number and judging will take place before the entrants' names are identified. 4. Criteria for judging Point total 20 Appearance 5 Points, Flavor 5 Points, Moistness 5 Points, Creativity 5 Points Scoring: Each judge assigns a numerical value for each category without consultation with the other judges. The dessert receiving the highest total numerical value is the winner. In case of a tie judges will judge those desserts again. First, second and third place awards will be given overall. Winners will be announced at the end of lunch.