The Rev. Dr. John G. Hamilton

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1 March 2014 Volume 57 Issue 3 Monthly Newsletter Sunday Morning Worship 8:15 & 10:45 am Pastor 1 Associate Pastor 2 Music Notes 3 Winter Worship Baptism, Communion Calendar 5 Birthdays 6 Our Military 7 A Voice for Ministry 8 Adult Sunday School 9 Spaghetti dinner, Mission Trip Bicentennial, Respite Care Inside this issue UPWARD 12 Know What a D Group is? Senior Pastor The Rev. Dr. John G. Hamilton Dear friends in the Lord, I have some good news and bad news. The good news- our four year old grandson has two new pets. The bad news- they are stink bugs. He named them Leonardo and Michelangelo, after two of the four Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, a team of turtles that emerges from the sewers of New York City to fight evil. Who knows from where these two stink bugs emerged? More good news and bad news. One of the stink bugs died overnight- good news for us, bad news for Jamie and the bug. It was Michelangelo. Don t ask me how Jamie knew. He just did. It is a reminder that we live in a world packed with good news and bad news. Every day. That is the world we live in a world created good by our loving God, a world infected with sin and evil because of our sin and the reality of the Evil One. Each day we awake to good news- we are awake and alive! And we awake to bad news from the national and world news to the latest hurts and struggles in our families and friends, in our bodies and souls and relationships. Good news bad news. Ah, and then there is THE GOOD NEWS. That is what Bethany is all about. We are a people of the good news that comes from God in Jesus Christ. In Christ, God came to be with us, to show us his heart and soul that God is love. In Christ, God came to die for us, to show us that, yes, God himself would die that we would live. In Christ, God came to rise for us, giving us the living hope of resurrection in the midst of the good and bad news of life. In the Spirit, God gives us his empowering and guiding presence in our journey through the good and bad news of our world. In the Spirit, God has shaped us into the people called Bethany Presbyterian Church. And in this community called Bethany, God has called us to trust in Jesus, love like Jesus, grow in Jesus, and bring others to Jesus.to receive it into our hearts and lives and to share it with others and the world. We are blessed to be a blessing. That is what Lent is about- to follow Jesus to the cross and then on Easter to discover the empty tomb and the risen Christ. To discover He is risen! Lent at Bethany begins with a supper and service on Ash Wednesday, March 5. We continue our journey using the Psalms and accompanying New Testament passages to guide us to the cross and the risen Christ. Please join us on this glorious journey and discover how the cross transforms all our news into grace. We live in a world of good news and bad news and THE GOOD NEWS. See you on these Sundays of Lent. See Inside on Page 2. Blessings, John Hamilton ***Please see inside about some very exciting news for Bethany this time of the year: the Mission Sunday and very special speaker on March 3, the classes for those who are sensing the call to become members of Bethany, and the D-Groups.

2 Page 2 From your Associate Pastor... Rev. Robbie Ytterberg One, Two, Three Jump into a D-Group What is it about the number three? Have you ever noticed how many stories use it? Three Musketeers, Three Little Pigs, Three Billy Goats Gruff, Golidilocks and the Three Bears, Three Blind Mice... There is something powerful in the number three. Perhaps it comes from who God is, three in one; Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Or perhaps it is because one is the loneliest number and two can be as bad as one. Whatever the reason, it seems that there is great potential and power in three. Let s add one more to the list of potential packed three s: the 3 P s of D-Groups (short for Discipleship Groups not the most creative but descriptive): 3 People à men or women meeting once a week wherever is most natural 1 Purpose à to become more like Jesus as we follow Him and share Him with others 3 Paths à to be intentionally open to God s plan: Trusting relationships Listening to God Responding to the Good News As we come into Lent, we strive to be open to the movement of God in our lives, we try to be open to how He may lead us, and long to grow as we consider the miracles of Passion Week and Easter. During Lent this year, will you consider joining a D- Group and intentionally make space for God? Allow Him to work through the 3 P s of a D-Group. This is a great chance to grow with others who are longing to grow in Jesus as well. A clear guide will be provided for you group meetings (available March 2) so you can feel confident you know what to do. If you are not sure or have questions about D-Groups, there is more information available on the website or please contact me (robbie@bethanypresby.org or x202). Mission Sunday March 2, 2014 God is on the move! He is working through Bethany Church, through you, to bring His love and good news in Jesus Christ to the lost, hurting, and broken. On Sunday, March 2, 2014 the Mission Team will be guiding us in a day of celebration, reflection, dreaming and action! You will not want to miss this. As we gather in worship we will praise God for His saving and life transforming grace that calls and compels us into a life on mission. Then after the services, in the Welcome Center, teams from our various mission trips and projects will be available to testify to what God is doing through the efforts, to answer your questions, and to give you the opportunity to join in! Finally, there will be a Bi-centennial Table where you can share and write down your Holy Spirit inspired dreams of how to reach our community with the love and good news of Jesus. We are truly Blessed to Be a Blessing and this year we are Celebrating our Roots by Serving our Community. So, start thinking and praying about how God would have us radically bless our community this year. No idea or dream too big or too small! Peace in Christ- Robbie Ytterberg

3 Page 3 Musical Notes by John Henninger Invitations Holy Week and Easter The Music Ministry of Bethany Church has several opportunities for those interested in making music to the Glory of God. Consider joining us for special services throughout Holy Week and Easter. The Bethany Choir would love to add some voices to our celebrations on Palm Sunday and Easter, April 13 and April 20 this year. This invitation extends to senior high youth as well. We will be singing Handel s Hallelujah Chorus on Easter along with other special selections. If you would like this chance to sing without a full commitment to the year-round choir, speak with me or come to our rehearsals on Wednesday evenings from 7:00 until 8:30. We will begin rehearsing Easter music March 12. Come and make a joyful noise unto the Lord. Alumni Choir One of the ways we plan on celebrating the 200 th anniversary of Bethany Presbyterian Church is by assembling an Alumni Choir. If you have sung in the choir before, even for just a few weeks or for special seasons (Christmas, Easter, the Advent Cantata are examples) we want you to participate in the Alumni Choir. The choir will sing on one Sunday in October. Let s fill the chancel that day with former and current choir members, and celebrate the blessings we ve been given and the blessings we are called to give in His name. Although October seems quite distant, we are going to start assembling names and contacting former choir members soon. Plan to say YES to the Alumni Choir!

4 Page 4 W O R S H I P A T B E T H A N Y 8 : 1 5 A N D 1 0 : 4 5 A. M. March 2, 2014 Mission Sunday Guest Preacher, Rev. Dr. Johannes G. J. Swart, Associate Professor of World Mission & Evangelism at thepittsburgh Theological Seminary March 5, Ash Wednesday, Fish Dinner at 6, Service at 7:00 PM March 9, st Sunday in Lent Communion March 16, nd Sunday in Lent March 23, rd Sunday in Lent March 30, th Sunday in Lent Come and join us! Baptism Please call the Church Office at to fill out the informational form. This will then be given to the minister who will set up a meeting date with you. The baptism dates for 2014 will be: April 27, June 15, August 10, and November 16. Communion Children wanting to receive Communion must first talk with the pastors. Call the pastor to make an appointment. Communion dates for 2014 are: March 9, April 17, May 4, June 29, August 3, September 7, October 5 (world communion), and November 30. Please Remember, the deadline for the newsletter is the 15th of each month. Worship at 8:15 and 10:45 a.m. Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. for all ages CHILD CARE Nursery for pre-school children at 8:15. Nursery for children under 2 at 10:45 Children two, three and four years of age can be dropped off before the service in Room #149. WORSHIP & WONDER Worship and Wonder is for children 4 years old through Second Grade. This multi-sensory worship designed for children is located in the Worship Center, Room #144. The children leave the Sanctuary following the Children s Message for a time of interactive worship. THE CRY ROOM A cry room is located at the back of the Sanctuary (near the usher s table) on the pulpit side with windows and a speaker so that you can see and hear the service.

5 March 2014 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 23 8:15 AM Worship 9:30 AM Sunday School 10:45 AM Worship 6:00 PM Jr. High Youth 6:00 PM Women of the Bible Study 7:30 PM Sr. High Youth 24 6:00 PM Upward Basketball 6:00 PM Upward Cheerleading 6:30 PM Girl Scout Brownie Troop :00 PM PW Body Carpenter Workout 7:00 PM Session Meeting 25 9:00 AM Greater Pgh Literacy Council - Tutor 5:00 PM LOGOS 6:30 PM Upward Cheerleading 7:00 PM Upward Basketball 26 9:30 AM Pre School 6:00 PM Upward Basketball 7:00 PM Bethany Choir Rehearsal 8:30 PM Bethany Ringers 27 9:00 AM Literacy Council - Tutor 9:00 AM MOPS 9:15 AM Quilting 12:00 PM Knitters 6:00 PM Upward Basketball 6:00 PM Upward Cheerleading 7:00 PM Dartball 8:00 PM Adult Basketball 28 6:30 PM Upward Basketball 1 7:00 AM Upward Basketball Games 2 MISSION SUNDAY 8:15 AM Worship 9:30 AM Sunday School 10:45 AM Worship 6:00 PM Jr. High Youth 6:00 PM Women of the Bible Study 7:30 PM Sr. High Youth 3 6:00 PM Upward Basketball 6:00 PM Upward Cheerleading 7:00 PM Dartball Captains Meeting 7:00 PM Deacon Meeting 7:00 PM PW Body Carpenter Workout 4 9:00 AM Greater Pgh Literacy Council - Tutor 5:00 PM LOGOS 6:30 PM Upward Cheerleading 7:00 PM Upward Basketball 7:15 PM PW CT Meeting 5 6 ASH WEDNES- DAY 9:30 AM Pre School 10:00 AM Fellowsh ip of Prayer 12:30 PM MOMS Next 6:00 PM Ash Wednesday Fish Dinner 7:00 PM Worship 9:00 AM Greater Pgh Literacy Council - Tutor 9:15 AM Quilting 11:00 AM MOPS play Days 12:00 PM Knitters 6:00 PM Upward Basketball 6:00 PM Upward Cheerleading 7:00 PM Dartball 8:00 PM Adult Basketball 7 6:30 PM Upward Basketball 8 7:00 AM Upward Basketball Games 9:00 AM PW Bible study 10:00 AM Saturday Knitters 9 Communion 1st Sunday in Lent Upward Sunday 8:15 AM Worship 9:30 AM Sunday School 10:45 AM Worship 12:00 PM New Members Class 6:00 PM Jr. High 6:00 PM Women of the Bible Study 7:30 PM Sr. High 10 6:30 PM Upward Year End Celebration 7:00 PM PW Body Carpenter Workout 11 9:00 AM Greater Pgh Literacy Council - Tutor 5:00 PM LOGOS 12 9:30 AM Pre School 13 9:00 AM Greater Pgh Literacy Council - Tutor 9:00 AM MOPS 9:15 AM Quilting 12:00 PM Knitters 7:00 PM Dartball 8:00 PM Adult Basketball 14 6:00 PM YG Spaghetti Dinner Set up 15 7:30 AM Food Bank 9:00 AM BYG Spaghetti Dinner Prep 5:00 PM BYG Spaghetti Dinner 16 LOGOS Sunday 2nd Sunday in Lent 8:15 AM Worship 9:30 AM Sunday School 10:45 AM Worship 12:00 PM New Members Class 6:00 PM Family Promise 6:00 PM Jr. High 6:00 PM Women of the Bible Study 7:30 PM Sr. High 17 6:00 PM Family Promise 7:00 PM PW Body Carpenter Workout 7:00 PM Session Team Meetings 18 9:00 AM Literacy Council - Tutor 5:00 PM OGOS 6:00 PM Family Promise 19 9:30 AM Pre School 12:30 PM MOMS Next 6:00 PM Family Promise 20 9:00 AM Literacy Council - Tutor 9:15 AM Quilting 11:00 AM MOPS play Days 12:00 PM Golden Oldies Luncheon 12:00 PM Knitters 6:00 PM Family Promise 7:00 PM Dartball 8:00 PM Adult Basketball 21 6:00 PM Family Promise 7:04 PM Soup n Sandwich prep 22 9:00 AM PW Bible study 10:00 AM Saturday Knitters 1:00 PM Crabb 1st Birthday Party 6:00 PM Family Promise 23 New Members Class 3rd Sunday in Lent 8:15 AM Worship 9:30 AM Sunday School 10:45 AM Worship 6:00 PM Jr. High 6:00 PM Women of the Bible Study 7:30 PM Sr. High 24 7:00 PM PW Body Carpenter Workout 7:00 PM Session Meeting 25 Greater Pgh Literacy Council - Tutor 5:00 PM LOGOS 26 9:30 AM Pre School 27 9:00 AM Literacy Council - Tutor 9:00 AM MOPS 9:15 AM Quilting 12:00 PM Knitters 7:00 PM Dartball 8:00 PM Adult Basketball 28 Confirmation retreat 7:00 PM LOGOS Family Fun Night 29 Confirmation retreat 11:00 AM Romanelli birthday party 29 4th Sunday in Lent 8:15 AM Worship 9:30 AM Sunday School 10:45 AM Worship 12:00 PM Session & New Members Class 6:00 PM Jr. High 6:00 PM Women of the Bible Study 7:30 PM Sr. High 31 6:15 PM Preschool Open House 7:00 PM PW Body Carpenter Workout 1 9:00 AM Greater Pgh Literacy Council - Tutor 2 3 9:30 AM Pre School 10:00 AM Fellowsh ip of Prayer 12:30 PM MOMS Next 9:00 AM Literacy Council - Tutor 9:15 AM Quilting 11:00 AM MOPS play Days 12:00 PM Thursday Knitters 7:00 PM Dartball Playoffs 8:00 PM Adult Basketball 4 5

6 Page 6 Birthdays 03/01 Sandra Fulton 03/02 Amy Ramage 03/02 Brandon Postler 03/02 Noah Laush 03/03 Joann Johnston 03/03 Mike Whoolery 03/03 Nicklaus Lytle 03/04 Michael Mitri 03/04 Diocelina Gastgeb 03/04 Casey Jackson 03/04 Morgan Martinson 03/04 Ryan Hebbert 03/05 Lucille Dimit 03/05 Janice Teller 03/05 Jack Ramage 03/05 Anthony Naples 03/05 Madelyn Rutkowski 03/06 Rebecca Borra 03/06 Grace Demko 03/07 Mary Bressanelli 03/07 Charles Wolstoncroft 03/07 Anita Myers 03/07 Bruce Carman 03/07 Jill Galosky 03/07 Kaitlin Fricker 03/07 Taylor Buchta 03/07 Meredith Stewart 03/08 Eric Hendershot 03/08 Brooks Pappert 03/09 Barbara Crawford 03/09 Dane Barzanty 03/09 Sarah Paviol 03/10 Lori Jablonski 03/10 Nicole Gross 03/11 Judy Stupak 03/11 Crissy Laush 03/11 Caroline Arison 03/12 Dawn Lane 03/12 Angelo Poiche 03/12 Tatum Sanders 03/12 Ellie Del Conte 03/12 Amelia Smith 03/13 Debra Kaminski 03/13 Ronald Zadrozny 03/13 Maria Brown 03/13 Carlie Holeva 03/13 Victoria Beattie 03/14 Maureen Breitigan 03/16 Wilma Zavodnik 03/16 Kerie Zadrozny 03/16 Jason Szost 03/16 Alexander Aul 03/16 Tricia Winder 03/16 Dominic DiDomenico 03/17 Allison Galbraith 03/18 Ruth Wright 03/18 Joseph Bettine 03/18 Ann Griffin 03/18 E. Dianne Fiorentini 03/18 Robert Rahr 03/19 James Jenkins 03/19 Hailey Sabin 03/19 Mallory Griffiths 03/19 Camden Gullo 03/20 Olga Deliman 03/20 Ramsey Lesnett 03/21 Marlene Brown 03/21 Michael Copeland 03/21 Kelly Kain 03/21 Taylor Barbaryka 03/21 Sarah Verduci 03/21 Annakate Galosky 03/22 Thomas Clarke 03/22 Casey Dady 03/22 Adriana Romanelli 03/23 Guy Russell 03/23 Dawn Dunlap 03/23 Pamela Mihalov 03/23 Mia Rossa 03/24 Mark Marra 03/24 Jackie Scott 03/24 Andrew Sommerfield 03/24 John Hunter 03/25 Carl Suppo 03/25 Brody Crabb 03/26 Carrie Emerson 03/26 Robert Grossi 03/26 Dennis Biearman 03/26 Vicki Rathbun 03/26 Christy Lesnett 03/26 Katie Doyle 03/27 Darren Deemer 03/27 Jesse Wilhelm 03/27 Maria Druchniak 03/27 Jordan Krieger 03/27 Sydney Brown 03/28 Bill Paviol 03/28 Nicole Ciaramella 03/29 Edward Stewart 03/29 Arthur Glass 03/29 Tim Underwood 03/29 John Crawford 03/29 Jonathan Colwell 03/29 Haden Kohler 03/30 Clare Arison 03/30 Jen Whoolery 03/31 Arthur Wells 03/31 Randall Rastetter 03/31 Alexis Padgelek 03/31 Presley Vennum

7 Page 7 For questions regarding finances contact Kim McCann. For facility requests, custodial needs and borrowing of tables and chairs contact Bill Stephan. Phone number is Please consider being a good steward of our environment and church finances by choosing to receive this newsletter on line. S i m p l y c a l l o r e m a i l office@bethanypresby.org to say YES to receiving future copies on line! Church expenses go on all year. If possible please help us and keep your pledge current. Below are the names of those (known to us) involved in the armed services/ reserves. Updated 10/24/2013 Michael Avery Justin Aylor Robin Aylor Heather Ayres Beattie Mark Becker Anthony Benini Mark Cameron Aaron Cox Douglas Crabb Michael Daniels Jeff David Nicole David Stephen Doyle Justin Driskill Ryan Duffy Brian Ellis Kyle Ely Jason Fulmer Phil Gertz Joshua Griffin Joel Harr Karen Weber Harr Chris Harrison Michael Hayes Tim Heath Quintin Held Dion Julian Rich Kearns William N. Kennedy Krystina Litton Ryan Kelsey Richard Lawrence Justin Mack Bruce MacNeill Michael Matthews Gary McMIllan Kelli Mitchell David Morgan Ian Murch Michael McFerron John Petkovich Joey Puharic Matt Read Scott Reese Maggie Ripley John J. Ross Beatriz Sachek Nicholas Sachek Kyle Schaffner Billy Segeleon David Semgrad Ryan Squires Scott Squires Linden St. Clair Evan Steckle Ben Stern, Jr. Stanley Taylor Paul Trusiak Scott Vokum Matt Weber Samuel Wilson

8 A Voice for Ministry written by Lisa Jo Colwell Page 8 John 3:16 New International Version (NIV) 16 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. What is your response when people reject the Jesus who you love? Recently in the adult Sunday school class that I have the privilege to teach (The Wired Word) our topic was American Atheists tell Super Bowl fans that prayer doesn t work. That was a very tough subject to approach mainly because the people that were present in class, as well as our friends connected by the internet have remarkable testimonies of how God has worked in lives, their lives. So the bold statement by the American Atheist President, David Silverman, who declares that "prayer is a superstition", was a tough statement to swallow for us, the believers in the Lord Jesus Christ. At first, as a group, we felt a slow burn from the pit of our stomachs up to our throats. Then we stepped back, and assessed the entire article that was part of our curriculum that particular Sunday morning. Our The Wired Word (TWW) class takes current news items and we read the Bible to see what God s Holy Word has to say about the featured subject at hand. Our dear friend Rev. Kay Day, a missionary in Rwanda, Africa is part of our class via the internet. Rev. Kay gave me permission to share that her experience is that when issues of life and death come up, even atheists pray. An atheist s lack of belief in prayer does not negate the truth of God s work. Thank you Rev. Kay for sharing your foundational thoughts on this issue. We chose to have the empathy of love for David Silverman and his group of atheists. Read John 3:16 (above) and you can depict that God has love for people, enough love to give Jesus Christ in exchange for our very lives. We agreed among ourselves that we enjoy the peace that comes by prayer, and we like the stability of our faith in God Who we choose to believe is in control, no matter what the circumstances of life look like. We refuse to argue, and we do not accept any belittling statements of people who may choose to reject the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We like having God with us as we walk through each day of our earthly lives. We like having hope for the future of our glorious home in heaven. It is good to have stability and something wholesome and good to look forward to in our days on earth. Jesus loved us when we were unlovable, so with Jesus as our Precious Example, we delight in our mission being to trust in Jesus, love like Jesus, grow in Jesus, and bring others to Jesus. Our world has plenty of hurt in it. It has been said that hurting people hurt people. Would you choose to be a follower of Jesus who reaches out to hurting people? One of my very good friends recently stated that love is constructive. Let us constructively be part of this world s solution by loving all people the way that we would most like to be loved. May the world s peace and love begin with me. Thank You Sovereign God. Amen. Would you dare to embrace this prayer?

9 Page 9 SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES FOR ADULTS Wired Word (Bethany Room): Every week this class will engage with the hot button current events and discuss what God s word has to say to us in the midst of them. Facilitator: Lisa Jo Colwell The Video College of Biblical Knowledge (Fellowship Hall near side): Join this class for Billy Graham s My Hope America and encounter the joy of sharing Jesus with your friends. Facilitators: Mark & Kitty Rackley Truth for Today - Book of Hebrews (Room 224): Through an in-depth section-by-section look at scripture, this class aims to understand what God is saying through His word and then to apply His truth to our lives. Facilitator: Fred Gossic Come and Follow Me (Fellowship Hall far side): This class explores what it looks like to follow Jesus in everyday practical ways, growing in our relationship with Him and being transformed by Him. Soup 'n Sandwich: Look for us on Sunday, March 23, after both services and even in between! This will be the last time until September! These are packed ready to go home for lunch! The menu will include the famous wedding soup, green pepper soup, chicken salad sandwiches, and ham salad sandwiches. Anyone interested in joining the Tapestries of Life mission trip this fall, please come on Friday, March 21, at 7:04 p.m. to help out! If you have any questions, please contact Cathy Schulz at EXCITING NEWS FROM THE PERSONNEL COMMITTEE: Andrew James Kolenda was born on Feb 24 to our church secretary, Jill Kolenda, and her husband Mike. Andrew was 8lb, 3oz and 20 inches long. Jill will be on maternity leave until May 5. Becky Young has been hired as our new full time Office Coordinator! Jeremy Belcastro has been hired as a part-time custodian.

10 Page 10 BYG SPAGHETTI DINNER March 15 5pm to 7 pm Adults $7.00 Kids 12 & under $5.00 Please come and support our youth group mission trips to Detroit and Washington DC Presbyterian Women Ladies of Bethany, we hope you will join us on Saturday, April 19, 2014, at 10:00 AM, for our Annual Lenten Brunch. We will be having a Scripture Tea, goodies to eat and an outstanding program. Hats are preferred, but not necessary - just be you, bring a friend and join us! So mark your calendars now! Men, women and children of Bethany, our Annual Rummage Sale (with those beautiful Hanging Baskets) will be on Saturday, May 3, Also, be sure and mark on your calendars for our Annual Strawberry Festival on Saturday, June 7, 2014, which we are kicking up a notch this year. Watch for the excitement and upcoming details about everything Presbyterian Women are doing. Haiti Mission Trip - Time is coming so fast and I can't believe we are getting ready for our Haiti Mission trip leaving Pittsburgh on Saturday, April 5, Although it is right around the corner, there is still time to join us. God has amazing things in store for us as His hands and feet in Haiti - we are so blessed to live in a country where it is easy for us to spread the Word of Jesus Christ to others. If you are unable to join us on our trip, we would so appreciate your prayers for us and even more for our brothers and sisters in Haiti and, of course, for Pastor Pierre! For further information, contact Barb barbandjack1964@hotmail.com.

11 Page 11 Bethany Presbyterian Church is celebrating our bicentennial this year! 200 years of being blessed to be a blessing. Keep an eye open for the many upcoming celebrations and events planned throughout the year. Need Scrip? Stop at the Welcome Center after worship or at the office during the week and purchase a card(s) for grocery stores, gas stations, restaurants, home improvement, etc. If we don't have a card in stock you can purchase a scrip card for Giant Eagle or Shop n Save, then purchase a gift card from the grocery store and receive fuel perks from the store. This is the easiest fundraiser you will ever participate in because it doesn't cost you anymore than you already spend. Thank you for supporting the mission work of the church through this program. R E S P I T E C A R E In this day and age of working and scattered families there should be someone you and your family can turn to for help when family is not available. You can turn to your church family. We can cook a meal, shop, drive or just visit for a few hours to give your family or caregiver a break. We re not a permanent or long term solution but we can help. We are a compassionate, dependable and responsible group and we will be sensitive to your needs. Let us help you recover and remain independent for as long as possible. We cannot take the place of your family, but we can put their minds at ease knowing that you are being assisted and are safe, independent and happy. For more information, or questions about how we can help please call Margie Smith at

12 B E T H A N Y P R E S B Y T E R I A N C H U R C H 740 Washington Avenue Bridgeville, PA Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage Paid Bridgeville, PA Permit #38 Phone: office@bethanypresby.org Dated Material Return Service Requested Bethany Church s Mission To trust in Jesus...love like Jesus...grow in Jesus...bring others to Jesus. Upward Basketball and Cheerleading News The final games of the season will be played on Saturday, March 8. Sunday, March 9 is Upward Sunday and our sanctuary will be filled with the glowing faces of young basketball players and cheerleaders wearing their team jerseys. Monday, March 10 is the Year End Celebration Please join us as often as you can for worship and other activities and events. Call the Church Office at or visit the website at