November 6, :15 and 10:45 AM Dedication Sunday. Generosity Moving from Existing to Living

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1 November 6, :15 and 10:45 AM Dedication Sunday Generosity Moving from Existing to Living

2 WELCOME TO BETHANY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Our goal is to nurture and practice Christ-centered relationships that transform lives. We are delighted you are worshipping with us. May you experience God s love in the worship, people and ministries of Bethany Presbyterian. Please sign the Fellowship Pad at the end of the pew and pass it on. A Nursery is adjacent to the Sanctuary and has a paging system available. A Cry Room with windows and speaker is at the rear of the Sanctuary. Second Hour (ages 2 & 3) & Worship and Wonder (ages 4 2 nd grade) are available for younger children at the 10:45 AM Service. Coffee, cookies and fellowship are in the Welcome Center. The 6:00 PM Modern Service is in the Chapel. *Indicates to please stand if you are able. We Gather Before God The Chiming of the Hour The Welcome and News of the Church The Prelude Take My Life and Let it Be E. Diemer The Call to Worship *The Hymn No. 569 God of Grace and God of Glory *The Prayer of Confession Lord, we yearn for life life that is deeper than our calendars, wider than our vision, richer than our possessions, larger than our earthly lives. We yearn for life that only You can give. Help us now to give You anything that might be a barrier between us and the life You give In your Son s name *Silent Prayer *Assurance of Pardon

3 CARING FOR ONE ANOTHER: Flowers: Flowers are in loving memory of Roger M. Lesnett from DJ, Tara, David and Jordan Krieger. Flowers are also in memory of my dear mother Gloria Ellinger from Cindy O Korn. From THE BETHANY CHURCH OFFICE 740 Washington Avenue, Bridgeville PA office@bethanypresby.org Attendance for October 30, :15 AM: 90, 10:45 AM: 185, 6:00 PM: 43 Finance Report: As of October 30, 2016 ($) 2016 YTD 2015 YTD +/- Contributions and investment income 451, ,106 29,725 General Fund Subsidies (transfers) 192, ,800 24,160 Total General Fund Income 644, ,986 54,885 Year to Date Budget 621,277 +/- Budget 23,513 THANKS TO THOSE SERVING THE LORD THIS MORNING Ushers: 8:15 Ken Wilson, Marlene Haley, Maxine Berton, Brian Bartels 10:45 Celina Gastgeb, Terry Kohlmyer, Worship & Wonder Mike & Jane Vennum 2 & 3 Year Olds Second Hour Deb & Richard Pyle Scrip Table Ginny Millerschoen, Judy Gardner Nursery: 8:15 Janice Ralston 10:45 Sandy Fricker Calendar and Events for the Week Sunday, November 6, :15 AM Worship 9:30 AM Sunday School 10:45 AM Worship 12:00 PM Pastor Robbie Farewell Luncheon 6:00 PM Modern Worship 7:15 PM BYG

4 Monday, November 7 Pray for Jennifer Jenkins 9:30 AM NO Preschool 6:15 PM PW Body Carpenter Workout 6:30 PM Upward Evaluations 7:00 PM Dartball Captains Meeting, Deacon Meeting, Session Teams Tuesday, November 8 Pray for Joann Johnston 9:30 AM Women s Day Out 5:00 PM Bethany Wednesday, November 9 Pray for Adam Jones 9:30 AM Preschool 6:30 PM Upward Evaluations 7:00 PM Boy Scouts 7:00 PM Bethany Choir Practice Thursday, November 10 Pray for Richard & Saundra Jones, Sydney, Jason & Matthew 9:00 AM - MOPS 9:15 AM Quilters 12:00 AM Thursday Knitters 7:00 PM AA Meeting 7:30 PM Dart Ball Friday, November 11 Pray for Thomas & Ruth Jones 9:30 AM Preschool 12:00 PM Preschool Lunch Bunch 12:00 PM Men s Friday Lunch at King s Restaurant 6:30 PM Pizza and a Movie God is Not Dead 2 Saturday, November 12 Pray for William, Lorrie, Alexander, & Elizabeth Just 9:00 AM PW Bible Study 10:00 AM Upward Evaluations 11:00 AM Saturday Knitters 2:00 PM Boy Scout Pancake Breakfast Set up Sunday, November 13 8:00 AM Boy Scout Pancake Breakfast 8:15 AM Worship 9:30 AM Sunday School 10:45 AM Worship 6:00 PM Modern Worship 6:15 PM BYG

5 Even More Kid Friendly Foods! News for the Body of Christ BETHANY Time for you and your family to Regroup, Refocus and Refresh Tuesdays 5:00 7:00 pm Whether you can join us for a half hour or the whole evening, we invite you to participate in this community of folks looking to re connect with God and one another! There are opportunities for all age groups to grow in faith and build Christ centered relationships with one another through: dinner, crafts, activities, games, Bible lessons, and small groups. Thanksgiving Community Basket This is your opportunity to help! Every week a different food item will be requested. Food items will be delivered to families receiving a free Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner on Nov 23, Goal: Every family gets a grocery bag of food with their dinner. Starting Oct 23, boxes will be positioned at the Sanctuary doors. Oct 23 - can vegetables Oct 30 - mac 'n cheese Nov 6- can soup or ramen Nov 13- cereal Nov 23- can or powder milk The Bethany s Golden Oldies trip to Olgebay to have dinner and see the lights is FULL. If you would like your name on a waiting list, please speak with Judy Gardner. Thank you. Bethany MOPS ~ Did You Know? We have 25 moms in our group, including five new moms. Five of us are Bethany members, therefore our ministry is currently serving 20 additional moms in our community. Some belong to other churches, and some have no home church. See Heather Scrima, Kathryn Martinec, Courtney Ramous, or Melanie Bedner to learn more about our group, and follow us on Many thanks to our wonderful Mentor Moms-- Mandy Evans, Becky Yanak, and Caroline Poiche. Also, our meetings wouldn't be possible without the support of our generous childcare volunteers, including Nikki O'Brien and Valerie Bartels. Help us meet the needs of moms in our community by giving 2-4 hours per month to play with our kids. See one of the Steering Team members above, or mops@bethanypresby.org to volunteer. Thanks!

6 Now More Than Ever Our Youth Need You! And it's Fun! In light of the recent departure of our youth director, we need leaders to step forward to invest in the lives of our junior and senior high students. There is a core group of experienced leaders already in place. In order to care well for our youth and even better to point them to Jesus, we need you as well! You don't have to have experience. You don't have to be an expert in the Bible. You don't have to have a perfect relationship with God, just a willingness to be available, listen well, and share what you do have - a relationship with God that is in progress. If God is nudging you to consider being a part of this fun and vital ministry, contact Pastor Robbie at or robbie@bethanypresby.org Bethany has a large variety of script cards which now includes cards for Shop N Save. Stop by the script table after either service to see what is available. You may also purchase these cards during the week when the office is open. This is an easy way to help support Bethany s many missions. There are still boxes available for Operation Christmas Box! Please see the table in the Welcome Center for your box, instructions and forms. Thank you. PIZZA and a Movie! November 11, 2016 at 6:30 PM Bethany Evangelism Team is presenting the movie God is not Dead 2, a powerful call to action. When a high school history teacher is asked a question about Jesus in class she ends up in an ensuing epic court case. Where will you stand? Come for pizza and fellowship, followed by the movie. Please call the church office by Nov 9 with your reservation (so we can order enough pizza) or sign up on the sign-up sheet (including number of children) in the Welcome Center in the Narthex. Babysitting provided. All are welcome!

7 Diabetes Supplies for Africa: Rev. Dave Carver, from the Pittsburgh Presbytery is travelling to Malawi on Christmas Day. I am collecting unwanted, unused, not expired diabetes supplies for him to carry. It has been a difficult few years in Malawi due to famine and flood, and diabetes supplies are needed. If you have, or know someone who might have extra insulin, strips, meters, syringes, lancets, or glucose tablets please bring them in to the welcome center for Jean Roemer or call me for pick-up at Food Bank Angel Tree: It s that time again when lovingly with the heart of Jesus, we purchase a gift for a child of a Food Bank recipient. Please take an Angel from the tree, sign the sheet, purchase a gift and return it to our church no later than Sunday, December 11 th. PLEASE DO NOT WRAP THE GIFT. You may include the wrapping paper. Thank you. On this week of Veterans Day, November 11, please give thanks for those who have served our country in the military and for those who serve now.

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9 A Prayer Before the Elections O God, Ruler of all nations: as we approach these elections, we acknowledge our need for You. God, grant us compassion, that we would seek the common good over self-interest. Grant us commitment, that we would express our compassion through voting. God, grant us wisdom, that we would discern what is right. Grant us courage, that we would do what is right. God, grant us gratitude, that we would see how blessed we are as a nation. Grant us humility, that we would not confuse our nation with You, and our limited judgment with Your perfect will. God grant us confidence, that we would view the election not with cynicism or bitterness, but with hope. And God, may that hope be in You. As our nation once declared its independence, we now declare our dependence on You, O God, our strength and our hope. Amen Some Scripture on Government: II Chronicles 7:14 Psalm 2:1-6 Psalm 20:7 Psalm 33:10-12 Psalm 45:8-11 Psalm 146 Isaiah 58:6-12 Micah 4:1-4 Micah 6:6-8 Luke 20:19-26 Acts 5:29 I Peter 2:1-17 Revelation 21:1-5

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11 *The Response The Gloria Patri Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen, Amen. The Anthem (10:45) The Children s Message We Give to God This Little Light of Mine Bethany Sunday School Children The Presentation of our Tithes and Offerings The Offertory 8:15 Voluntary in F W. Hine 10:45 I Give My Life J. Shafferman *The Response The Doxology Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him all creatures here below Praise Him above, ye heavenly hosts; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. *The Prayer of Dedication Generosity, A Testimony The Pastoral Prayer and the Lord s Prayer The Solo: Softly and Tenderly Jesus is Calling Jackie Nixon We Listen to God s Word The Prayer of Illumination: Spirit of the Living God The Hymn No. 492 The Scripture Readings John 10:7-11 page 1666 I Timothy 6:17-19 page 1851 Leader: The Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God.

12 The Sermon: Generosity Moving From Existing to Living Rev. Dr. John G. Hamilton We Respond to God s Word *The Prayer of Commitment Silent Prayer The Completing of Estimate of Giving Cards *The Hymn No. 66 To God be the Glory see insert *The Presentation of the Estimate of Giving Cards *The Prayer of Dedication *The Benediction *The Benediction Response(10:45) Threefold Amen Postlude Psalm of Glory D. Wells Breakfast with Santa at the Manger Join us at Bethany Presbyterian Church in Bridgeville, December 10 th at 9am. There will be A visit from Santa who will talk about the reason for the season A pancake breakfast A Photo opportunity with Santa and lots of fun! Cost is $6 Children 12 and under are free with a donation to the Food Bank. RSVP soon, space is limited first come first serve. (Deadline for RSVP s is November 27 th ) Buy tickets before/ after the 10:45 Bethany Church service on November 6 th, 13 th, or 20 th Or SaraAsunderlin@gmail.com