MCPRESBY NEWS LENTEN SERVICES TO BEGIN FAMILY PROMISE EXPERIENCE THE WAY MARCH 6, 2011 A PRAISE AND WORSHIP EVENT MCDONALD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

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1 MCDONALD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH MARCH 2011 LENTEN SERVICES TO BEGIN FAMILY PROMISE You will find located on page 8 a listing of all the Lenten Services sponsored by the McDonald Ministerium. We ask that you please post this is in a convenient location so you know when and where each service will be located. Along with that, the Presbyterian Women will host their annual Ash Wednesday Service and Continental Breakfast on Wednesday, March 9, 2011 in the fellowship hall of Trinity Center. The imposition of ashes and the serving of communion will be offered. We hope you will bring a friend! Beginning Sunday, March 13, 2011 through March 20th we will once again be hosting families from the Interfaith Hospitality Network. If you would be interested in volunteering for this mission, please contact any Deacon. The families we hosted in December found their experience to be quite comfortable and at this time we have learned that all of the families we served have now found permanent housing. EXPERIENCE THE WAY MARCH 6, 2011 A PRAISE AND WORSHIP EVENT This concert is a presentation of the Gospel using narrative, scripture, video, and contemporary Christian music. We will be hosting the concert here at McDonald Presbyterian Church in the sanctuary of Calvary Center. This concert is a partnership between MPC and Third Presbyterian Church Washington. If you missed this great event the first time around when it was held in Washington you do not want to miss it again. Circle of Faith Praise Band from Third Presbyterian Church and MPC Praise Team have joined forces once again to present Experiencing the Way. Mark your calendars for March 7pm. More details to follow. Start spreading the news. Jesus said, I am the way, and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. John 14:6 SPECIAL POINTS OF INTEREST: Experience the Way Concert March 6th March 9th-Ash Wednesday March 13th-Daylight Savings Time begins Operation Backpack- March 13 and 20th March 13th through March 20th Hop-a-Thon-March 20th INSIDE THIS ISSUE: PASTOR S PAGE 2 SUNDAY SCHOOL NEWS TREASURERS RE- PORT 3 CHOIR NEWS 6 MYM NEWS 6 PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN NEWS LENTEN SERIES SCHEDULE BIRTHDAYS/ ANNIVERSARIES CARE LIST 10 CALENDAR 11

2 PAGE 2 PASTOR S PAGE-REV. JUSTIN AMSLER Visitor from Ethiopia This month we have the privilege of hosting a very special guest of the Presbytery. As some of you are aware we have begun to assist with a mission partnership to the South West Bethel Synod in Ethiopia that Washington Presbytery has maintained for about ten years. Throughout the length of this partnership it has been very difficult and almost impossible to gain visas for our Brothers and Sisters in Ethiopia to be able to travel here and see our churches in order to connect with us, minister to, and encourage us. Prior to this visit only one other leader from their church was able to gain a visa. Haile Sadins (First name pronounced like the English word highly ) is a passionate and charismatic leader of the Ethiopian church who is sure to inspire us and broaden our understanding of global Christianity. He will be making his first trip to the United States this March 10 th -23 rd. In the photo, Haile is leaning against the wall on the left. His wife Atalalech is beside him, with his one-year-old son Biruk. Rusty Salminen, the Washington Presbytery Coordinator for the Ethiopia Mission Partnership gives this short bio: Haile is 35 and has worked at various jobs in South West Bethel Synod in development and in theology. He is finishing a degree in intercultural theology at a seminary in Hermannsburg, Germany. That's the reason his stay is short; his dean recommended he would need most of his semester break to write his thesis. Besides speaking excellent English, Haile has a wonderful personality. He's representative of what makes people fall in love with the Ethiopians. And while he's serious-minded and sure in his faith (he's the first member of his family to become a Christian), he's also blessed with humor. Lots of charisma. McDonald Presbyterian Church will have the privilege of hosting Haile for Sunday March 20 th. This corresponds with our Hop-a-thon and potluck dinner following worship. He will be giving the Sermon presentation at both the 10:45 AM and the 7:00 PM services of worship. Following the 7:00 PM service of worship there will be a special opportunity for a prayer session with Haile. We have been encouraged to view this visit as preparation for future visits and a deepening relationship. Haile will hopefully visit our Presbytery again several more times for longer periods before his visa expires in November There are many churches who would have been honored to have Haile on one of the two Sunday mornings that he will be with us so please make a special effort to be present in church on Sunday March 20 th to hear about the fastest growing Presbyterian Church in the world, the Ethiopian church.

3 PAGE 3 MARCH MEMORY VERSES Our Memory Verse Program continues. The verses (taken from our Faith Weaver curriculum) will be reviewed in each Sunday School class, but parents please practice with your kids at home, too! Please see the additional announcement about Memory Verse Make-Up Month in March.(Page 4) March Memory Verses Preschool: For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son. (John 3:16a) Kindergarten - Jr./Sr. High & Adults: For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. (John 3:16) HOP A-THON MARCH 20TH MARK YOUR CALENDARS! * SUNDAY, MARCH 20, 2011 * ** HOP-A-THON TO BENEFIT PINE SPRINGS CAMP FUND ** We ll be hopping in the Calvary Center Fellowship Hall during the potluck lunch after the 10:45am worship service. Plan to join us and raise money for our campers!! OPERATION BACKPACK All Sunday School kids are invited to participate in this project!! The next Sunday School service project will be Operation Backpack. We will be sorting supplies and packing backpacks during Children s Church on two (2) Sundays: MARCH 6 AND MARCH 13. All Sunday School kids are invited to participate in this project!! Please contact Michelle Unruh with any questions ( ). WANTED: PRESCHOOL TEACHER Starting in September, we will be in need of a second Preschool Sunday School teacher. Jess Roberts will be one part of the team, but we need a second volunteer. Melinda Errett will be moving up to team teach with Heather Weiler in the Kindergarten/1 st grade class. If you think this is something God is calling you to do, please contact the church office. You can call Michelle Unruh with any questions ( ).

4 PAGE 4 MARCH IS MEMORY VERSE MAKE-UP MONTH! If you are new to our Sunday School, or just happened to miss on the days we tested a verse don t worry! You can make them up in March. Here is a list of all our verses. Practice faithfully. We will be around to the SS classrooms all month for those who would like to recite any verse! You have all done a super job this year. Keep up the good work! (There is a new verse for March see S.S. news) OCTOBER MEMORY VERSES Preschool, Kindergarten/1 st Grade: Trust in the Lord with all your heart. (Proverbs 3:5a) 2 nd - 6 th Grades, Jr./Sr. High & Adults: Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight. (Proverbs 3:5-6) NOVEMBER MEMORY VERSES Preschool, Kindergarten/1 st Grade: So do not fear, for I am with you. (Isaiah 41:10a) 2 nd - 6 th Grades: So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. (Isaiah 41:10a) Jr./Sr. High & Adults: So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. (Isaiah 41:10) DECEMBER MEMORY VERSES: *** EVERYONE SHOULD TRY TO LEARN THIS ONE (WE MISSED IT DUR- ING MUSICAL REHEARSAL TIME IN DECEMBER) *** Preschool: For to us a child is born, to us a son is given. (Isaiah 9:6a) Kindergarten - Jr./Sr. High & Adults: For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. (Isaiah 9:6) JANUARY MEMORY VERSES: Preschool: If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. (2 Corinthians 5:17a) Kindergarten - Jr./Sr. High & Adults: Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come! (2 Corinthians 5:17) FEBRUARY MEMORY VERSES: Preschool: (Jesus said) "If you love me, you will keep my commandments. (John 14:15) Kindergarten - Jr./Sr. High & Adults: (Jesus said) If you ask anything in my name, I will do it. If you love me, you will keep my commandments. (John 14:14-15) ALL CHURCH LIST Pastor Justin maintains an all church list which is used from time to time to communicate updates and reminders as needed. If you are not on this list and would like to be, simply send an to justin@mcdonaldpres.org requesting that you be added to the list. There are also plans to begin using an list for the occasional communication of prayer concerns that are important for the life of our congregation.

5 PAGE 5 SUNDAY SCHOOL NEWS/VOLUNTEERS MARCH Children s Church Adult Volunteer Youth Volunteer March 6th Backpacks with Michelle Unruh Matt Dugan March 13th Backpacks with Michelle Unruh Diana Motte March 20th Marilou Cooper Anthony Panizza March 27th Heather Weiler Amelia Motte Nursery Adult Volunteer Youth Volunteer March 6th Peggy Samarin Katie Nemec March 13th Vicki Zyra Amelia Motte March 20th Dot Penberthy Emily Eyler March 27th Linda Matchett Julie Hanczar Small Talk March 6th March 13th March 20th March 27th Melanie Nemec Kid s Choir Larry Doak Kelli Miller Acolytes March 6th March 13th March 20th March 27th Hospitality Bakers March 6th March 13th March 20th Marc 27th Matt Cook & Cal Miller Hailey Bair & Katie Nemec Diana Motte & Lacie Walker Evan Tidd & Adam Unruh Peggy Samarin Katie McDowell Alicia Slovick Donut Day! TREASURERS REPORT JANUARY 2011 Actual Income: $29, (includes $1, to the Lighting the Way (LTW) campaign) Actual Expenses: $19, Roof Receipts: $ (whole amount applied to principal) 2011 BUDGETED FIGURES FOR A 1 MONTH PERIOD: YTD Expected Income: $20, YTD Budgeted Income: $26, YTD Budgeted Expenses: $17,738.45

6 PAGE 6 MARCH CHOIR PRACTICE SCHEDULE Thursday, March 3rd Thursday, March 10th Thursday, March 17th Thursday, March 24th Thursday, March 31st 6:00 p.m. Bell Choir 7:30 p.m. Adult Choir 6:15 p.m. Kids Choir 7:00 p.m. Ensemble Group 7:30 p.m. Adult Choir 6:00 p.m. Bell Choir 7:30 p.m. Adult Choir 7:30 p.m. Adult Choir 6:00 p.m. Bell Choir 7:30 p.m. Adult Choir MCDONALD YOUTH MINISTRIES NEWS First and foremost McDonald Youth Ministries would like to welcome Mrs. Tara Fanton to the team as the new Youth and Children s Director. We as the MYM volunteer team are looking forward to serving with you as God leads. Jeremiah 29:11 says For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. We know the Lord has wonderful plans for our youth and our church and we are excited for what He has in store for us at McDonald Presbyterian Church. Special Thanks I would like to thank all the volunteers who helped with the annual Spaghetti Dinner. It was such a wonderful time of fellowship and service. A special thank you to Janet Crawford and her faithful kitchen crew for all their time decorating and preparing the spectacular food. Also, thank you to those who donated a basket your creativity, time, and effort has blessed McDonald Youth Ministries greatly! March Line Up 3/2 MYM 3/9 Meet at Trinity 7:00 p.m. We will walk to the Alliance Church for their Ash Wednesday Service at 7:30 p.m. Dinner will be on your own! 3/10-12 Fort Cherry District Musical 3/16 MYM To Meet at Calvary Center Fellowship Hall 3/19 Waynesburg College Youth Day $17 per youth, 11:30am-9pm

7 PAGE 7 PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN EVENTS Spring is busting out all over and giving us the opportunity to become an participant in the ministry of our domination. March 25th Workshop with complimentary Dinner 6:00 p.m. Woodlands Clubhouse Speaker: Jan Marsh, Presbyterian Women Mission Coordinator March 26th Spring Gathering 9:00 a.m. 1:30 p.m. Presbyterian Senior Care Chapel Washington, PA Speaker: Jan Marsh Topic: Be a Visual Voice Lunch Cost: $5.00 Reservations: Please call 724/ Dorothy Penberthy Presbyterian Education Board of Pakistan Support for SHE (Struggle Hope Empowerment) The Presbyterian Church has been involved with schools in Pakistan for more than 125 years. Recently, some of the schools were returned to Education Board after the government decided they could not afford to run them. They were returned in very bad condition. So now PEB (public education board) is trying to rebuild and improve conditions with our help! The Synod goal is to raise $20, for seed money for a home for girls exposed to abuse and sexual exploitation. It will provide vocational skills, raise public awareness and offer formal education when possible. Executive Director, Veeda Javaid reminds us the meaning 3 Cups of Tea in Pakistan. The first is to show hospitality and understanding, the second, to discuss business and the final cup of tea to seal the deal. We as Presbyterian Women would like to help the Synod to attain their goal A Little Red Teapot will be on the hospitality Table in the New Beginnings Room to receive your offering. We will keep it there for the next few weeks and we thank you for your generosity. MCDONALD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH FUND A permanent fund has been established on the books of the Washington Community Foundation, Inc. known as the McDonald Presbyterian Church Fund. The fund is a part of the foundation and not a separate trust. The McDonald Presbyterian Church Fund was created in July, 2010 by the transfer of the Marguerite Allison Lohman Trust for the Trinity Presbyterian Church and the Marguerite Allison Lohman Trust for the Calvary Presbyterian Church. A check in the amount of $1, was remitted to the church in February which represents the 2011 allocation from the Fund. This year s allocations were applied to the principal of the roof debt. The church will receive annual allocations from the fund based on the contributions, earnings and interest. The 2010 year end balance of the fund was $65,441. This fund is open for contributions at any time and is especially appropriate to name as a beneficiary in wills and bequests. If you have any questions about the fund, you can contact Betsie Trew, president and CEO of the foundation at 724/ or Alvin W. Berthold of McDonald Presbyterian Church.

8 PAGE 8 MCDONALD AREA MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION COMMUNITY LENTEN SERIES You are invited to participate in a special worship series this Easter season. Many of our churches will sponsor a service with refreshments and a fellowship time to follow. Thank you for your continued support of our local ministerium and may God bless you richly this joyous season. Wednesday, March 9 Host: McDonald Presbyterian, Trinity Ctr. Ash Wednesday 10:00 AM Message: Rev. Justin Amsler, McDonald Pres. Imposition of Ashes/Sponsored By: MPC Presbyterian Women Wednesday, March 9 Host: McDonald Alliance Church Ash Wednesday, 7:30 PM Message: Rev. Kevin Truman McDonald Alliance Church Wednesday, March 16 Host: Center Presbyterian Church, Midway 7:30 PM Message: Rev. Dan Peternel, Living Word Community Church Wednesday, March 23 Host: Midway United Methodist Church 7:30 PM Message: Rev. Justin Amsler, McDonald Pres. Wednesday, March 30 Host: McDonald Bible Methodist Church 7:30 PM Message: Rev. Keith Clark First Baptist Church, McDonald Wednesday, April 6 Host: McDonald Presbyterian, Calvary Ctr. 7:30 PM Message: Rev. Brian Kilbert, Center Presbyterian Church, Midway Wednesday, April 13 Host: Robinson Presbyterian Church 7:30 PM Message: Rev. Craig Kephart, Venice Presbyterian Church Good Friday, April 22 Host: Irons Memorial Presbyterian Church 12:00 Noon Message: Rev. Charles Puff, Irons Memorial Good Friday, April 22 Host: First Baptist Church, McDonald 7:30 PM Message: Rev. Robert Hinkle, Retired United Methodist Church Offerings collected at these services will be used by the Ministerial Association to support local charities and families

9 PAGE 9 HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO: Chris & Pam Thomassy 03/20 Bob & Vicki Zyra 3/26 Carryl & Gene Linck 03/26 HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO: Norm Krenn 03/01 Bea Cerezo 03/03 Bea Cerezo 03/03 Greg Gilbert 03/03 Jared Thomas 03/03 Dixie Haberland 03/06 Marie Schottenheimer 03/07 Ed (Sonny) Gilbert 03/08 Ron Catrain 03/09 Ray Phillips 03/10 Syndria Lowe 03/11 Barbara Turner 03/11 Kayla Leipold 03/16 Larry Doak 03/17 Mark Sember 03/17 Lois Smith 03/17 Gary Haberland 03/18 Nancy Turk 03/20 Derek Errett 03/22 Kari Bair 03/23 Gerry Rossi 03/23 J. Richard Masquelier 03/24 Lana Gilbert 03/25 Sean Keslar 03/26 Kelly Brodnick 03/28 Teri Runtas 03/28 Austin Tokarski 03/28 Carrie Theiss 03/29 Jillian Panizza 03/29 Kris Hanczar 03/30 Kurt McElhaney 03/30 Elizabeth Bryer 03/31

10 PAGE 10 AS OF FEBRUARY 8, 2011 Mrs. Vera Armstrong Mr. Clarence Brockman Ms. Dorothy Blank (Lynn Brockman s cousin) Mrs. Margie DeFaveri Mrs. Kris Hanczar Jeha Joe (friend of Jamie Wilson s) Mrs. Dorothy Laughlin Mrs. Jane McRae Mrs. Sharon Salvini (friend of Jamie Wilson s) Mrs. Dorothy Smith Mrs. Pat Johnston (niece of Dorothy Irwin and Jo McDowell) Mrs. Jean Tucker Mr. Chuck Belk (Dana Motte s dad) Mrs. Naomi Brockman Lori Corbin (friend of Michelle Unruh) Miss Rosemarie Doak (Larry Doak s sister) Mrs.Robin Gilden (friend of Lin Nalesnick) Mrs. Roberta Langer Mrs. Jo McDowell Mrs. Sylvia Cimarrolli Mrs. Marie Neff (Ida Galicic s mother) Mrs. Carol Wanner (sister of Debbie McGinnis) Mr. Carl Waspusk Mr. John Walker Mrs. Sylvia Cimarrolli Assisted Living /Rehabilitation Miss Mary Ann Johnen, Presbyterian Senior Care, South Minster Place, Apartment South Main Street, Washington, PA Telephone: 724/ Jo McDowell, Washington Commons, Room 209, 528 Dewey Avenue, Bridgeville, PA Dorothy Blank, Kade Nursing Home, 1198 W. Wylie Avenue, Washington, PA Telephone: 724/ Mrs. Hilda Balog, Providence Point Health Care Center, 200 Adams Avenue, Room 139-Memory Support Unit Pittsburgh, PA (Please note this is a change of room number). Mail must be addressed as listed. Nursing Home Mrs. Millie Pucci, Southminster Place, 835 South Main Street, Washington, PA Mrs. Thelma Sansone, Room 2146, The Willows, 1215 Hulton Road, Oakmont, PA Serving in the United States Army Vance, Michael CHAOS 6/8 CAV FOB SYKES APO, AE The Krenn family would like to thank everyone for their prayers, cards, calls, visits and the cookies... A special thank you to Sonny and Paul for the extra work they did during Norm s recovery from surgery. Bless all of you, Norman Krenn and family. Clarence and Naomi Brockman would like to thank everyone for their prayers, cards, visits and food. They are on the mend and ask that you continue to pray for a speedy recovery. Daylight savings time begins on Sunday, March 13th Spring forward! Hooray! We would like to welcome into our membership Jim and Kathy Strand. Jim and Kathy come to us from St. John s Presbyterian Church in Rancho Park, Los Angeles, and Dan and Pam Stutzman come to us from First UP Church of Crafton. When you see them, please give them a warm welcome!

11 PAGE 11 MARCH 2011 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 7:30 p.m. Trustees/Trinity Library 2 3 9:00 AM. Preschool Pictures 4 5 7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts Cal. Ctr. Choir Practice Cal. Ctr. MYM Girl Scouts 6:30 P.M. Trinity Ctr, AA Trinity Ctr. Fellowship Hall 6 Communion 10:45 a.m. Backpacks 7:00 p.m. Worship 7 8 Dart Ball Trin. Ctr. 7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts Cal. Ctr. 9 Ash Wed. Service/Trinity Ctr. 10:00 a.m. 7:30 p.m. Lenten Service McDonald Alliance 10 Choir Practice Fort Cherry Musical 11 Fort Cherry Musical AA Trinity Ctr. Fellowship Hall 12 Fort Cherry Musical 13 Daylight Savings Time 10:45 am Worship 7:00 pm Worship 14 7:00 P.M. Session/Calvary Ctr Calvary Center- Lenten Service 7:30 p.m. Center Presbyterian Church 17 Happy St. Patricks Day! Lioness s 7:30 p.m. Cal. Ctr. 18 AA Trinity Ctr. Fellowship Hall 19 Waynesburg College Tour 20 10:45 a.m. Worship Ethiopian Guest Pot Luck Lunch Pine Springs Hop-athon 7:00 p.m. Worship Boy Scouts Calvary Ctr. 7:00 p.m. 23 MYM Lenten Service 7:30 p.m. Midway United Methodist 24 Choir Practice Girl Scouts 6:30 p.m. Trinity Ctr. 25 AA Trinity Ctr. Fellowship Hall :45 a.m. Worship 7:00 p.m. Worship 28 Deacons Mtg. 7:00 p.m. Calvary Ctr. New Beginnings Room 29 7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts Calvary Ctr. 30 MYM Lenten Service 7:30 p.m. McDonald Bible Methodist 31 Choir Practice 6:30 p.m. Girl Scouts Trinity Ctr. AC: Adult Choir BC: Bell Choir Abbreviation Key: KC: Kids Choir YC: Youth Choir

12 McDonald Presbyterian Church Non Profit Org. US POSTAGE PAID MCDONALD, PA PERMIT NO. 9 Worship Site: 202 West Lincoln Avenue McDonald, PA Offices Located at: 119 Station Street McDonald, PA Telephone: 724/ Return Service Requested Website: March Newsletter MAUNDY THURSDAY SEDER SERVICE THURSDAY, APRIL 21, 2011 Please plan to join us on Thursday, April 21, 2011 for a traditional Seder Meal for our Maundy Thursday Service. Though plans are still the early stage, this service will be held in the Trinity Center Fellowship Hall. It will feature foods, drama and music. More information will be coming in the weekly bulletins and the April Newsletter. The Seder meal is the first feast of the Jewish festival of Passover. It is celebrated in the spring and coincides with the Christian celebration of Easter. There is good reason for this: Jesus last supper, which we remember as part of Maundy Thursday, was a Seder meal, and he used the symbols of Seder-well known to every Jewish person of his day and ours-to proclaim his place in the order of God s universe and plan. The word Seder which means order, and the meal is a strictly ordered process, prescribed and established by God himself for the teaching of his children.