February 14, 2016 8:15 and 10:45 AM 1 st Sunday of Lent The Sacrament of Holy Communion Soul Keeping So longs my soul for you, O God. Psalm 42
WELCOME TO BETHANY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Enter this Church not as a stranger, but as a guest of God. May the blessings of God rest upon you, both in your coming in and your going out. We are delighted to have you in worship. We ask that you please sign the Fellowship Pad at the end of the pew. We have a nursery adjacent to the sanctuary, complete with an available paging system. We also have a Cry Room 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. Please turn off cell phones and pagers before worship. Thank you. The Chiming of the Hour We Gather Before God The Welcome and News of the Church The Prelude Christ, the Lamb of God J. Behnke *The Call to Worship *The Hymn no. 253 Lead Me to Calvary The Children s Message We Give to God The Giving of our Tithes and Offerings The Offertory 8:15 In the Cross of Christ I Glory W. Held 10:45 If You Search C. Courtney The Response Were the whole realm of nature mine, that were and offering far too small; love so amazing, so divine, demands my soul, my life, my all. The Prayer of Dedication
CARING FOR ONE ANOTHER: Please let us know if you are going into the hospital, having surgery or will be an outpatient. Also, let us know when you return home. Let Us Pray: Jean Roemer recovering from knee surgery Janet Marlett at Ohio Valley Rehab, no visits, cards to home please Earl Swanson recovering from surgery Dolly McCrea recovering from surgery Flowers: The flowers are in loving memory of Jess Woodward from Ruth & Stush Underwood, Karalee, Frank, Jacob & Kaycee, Joe, Kathy & Emma, Eda Woodward, Tom & Meredith, Jessica & Daryl, Ashton & Abby. FROM THE BETHANY CHURCH OFFICE 740 Washington Road, Bridgeville PA 15017 412-221-5132 office@bethanypresby.org www.bethanypresby.org Attendance for February 7, 2016 8:15 AM 61, 10:45 AM - 172, 6:00 PM-38 Finance Report as of February 7, 2016 ($) 2016 YTD 2015 YTD +/- Contributions and investment income 56,413 54,893 1,520 General Fund Subsidies (transfers) 24,557 25,607 (1,050) Total General Fund Income 80,971 80,500 470 Year to Date Budget 86,682 +/- Budget (5,711) THANKS TO THOSE SERVING THE LORD THIS MORNING Ushers: 8:15 Maddie Zombek, Joe & Henry Brickner 10:45 Tom & Carole Aspinall, Maddie Zombek, Nate Petro Worship & Wonder Mike & Jane Vennum 2 & 3 Year Olds Second Hour Taryn & Hunter Briggs Scrip Table Andrea Prohaska Nursery: 8:15 Jason & Richelle Sommerfield 10:45 Jim & Heather Fries Communion: 8:15 Domenic & Caroline Poiche, Maxine Berton, Jaymi Neely 10:45 -
News for the Body of Christ ***The Deacons would like to thank everyone who helped with the Ash Wednesday fish dinner. *** The Bethany Men s Ensemble will be singing on Sunday, February 28 for both services. Any and all men are invited to participate by attending 2 very brief rehearsals on Sunday, February 14 and February 21 after the 10:45 service in the choir room. No experience is needed! Women of Bethany Secret Sister Ministry Our revealing this year will be a little different. Everyone who is participating in this program at the present time, please send your sister a card revealing yourself! Let her know who you are and that you have been praying for her! When you see her in church, give her a hug! Bethany Church Preschool has only a few openings left for the 3 year old class for the 2016-2017 school year. There is a $50 deposit required and the child has to be potty trained. Call Mrs. Patty Johnson the director at 412-276-0892 or the Preschool at 412-206-0166 for more information. There are forms available on the Welcome Center desk. NEW MEMBERS CLASS Are you interested in being a part of the Family of God here at Bethany? Or are you curious to learn more about who Bethany is and what we are about? Then join us for our next New Member s Class to be held over three Sundays: March 6 th & 13 th and April 3 rd. The classes will start at Noon and end about 3 pm. A light lunch will be served and we also will have childcare available. We are excited that you are interested in being part of our family and cannot wait to tell you all about life here at Bethany. To ask questions or to confirm your participation in this class please email or call Mike Segeleon at msegeleon@nvrinc.com or 412-389-0985 Or contact the church office at office@bethanypresby.org or 412-221- 5132.
New or Gently Used Microwave Needed for Family Promise Contact Pastor Robbie if you are able to provide for this need: 412-221- 5132 x202 or robbie@bethanypresby.org Tuesday Crafters! Are you working on a craft, sewing or other project? Do you need some space to work or advice? We re a group ready to help and give opinions. We meet Tuesday mornings starting at 9:15 AM. Sessions begin on March 1. Come join us! Would you like to help a child spread the word of Jesus? Friends of Haiti are raising money to buy Bibles for children at the Lacroix Schools. The children s bible is titled 101 Favorite Bible Stories will be for grades Preschool to 3 rd Grade. The upper Elementary grades will be given a book of Pslams and the New Testament. The High School students will be given a standard adult Bible. Each Bible costs $10 and will include a book plate. If you would like to bring the word of God to a child or children in Haiti, please pick up a form at the Welcome Center desk or see Barb Crawford for more information. Bethany Membership Team is in process of working with Guidebook Publishing to bring the 2016 Edition of our activities and up-to-date member information. This booklet is issued FREE of charge to Bethany members, and is funded by advertising by local businesses. Please contact businesses that you support and provide the church office (or Mike Segeleon) with contact information. Also, please check your personal contact information in the 2015 directory and contact Bethany office if it has changed or is incorrect. What is on file for you in the church office is what will go into the directory. If you choose not to have any part of your information shared in the Guidebook, contact the church office. Calendar and Events for the week Sunday, February 14, 2016 Valentine s Day Pray for Ralph & Peggy Wolstoncroft 8:15 AM - Worship 9:30 AM Sunday School 10:45 AM Worship 4:00 PM BYG Senior High Babysitting Fundraiser 6:00 PM Modern Worship
Monday, February 15 Pray for Ryan Wolstoncroft 9:30 AM NO Preschool 5:30 PM Upward Basketball Practice 6:00 PM Upward Cheerleading Practice 6:15 PM PW Body Carpenter Workout Tuesday, February 16 Pray for Eda Woodward 5:00 PM LOGOS 6:00 PM Upward Cheerleading Practice 7:00 PM Bethany Youth Ringers, Upward Basketball Practice Wednesday, February 17 Pray for Ruth Wright 9:30 AM Preschool 5:30 PM Upward Basketball Practice 6:00 PM Upward Cheerleading Practice 7:00 PM Choir Practice Thursday, February 18 Pray for John & Becky Yanak 9:15 AM Quilters 11:30 AM Golden Oldies Luncheon 12:00 AM Thursday Knitters 5:30 PM Upward Basketball Practice 7:00 PM AA Meeting 7:30 AM - Dartball Friday, February 19 Pray for Scott Yanak 9:30 AM Preschool 12:00 PM Preschool Lunch Bunch Saturday, February 20 Pray for Nancy Yenchik 7:30 AM Food Bank 9:00 AM Upward Basketball Games Sunday, February 21 8:15 AM Worship 9:30 AM Sunday School 10:45 AM Worship 12:30 PM Confirmation Class Meeting off site 4:30 PM BYG Jr. High 6:00 PM Modern Worship 7:15 PM BYG Sr. High 7:15 PM MOMS Next
We Listen to God s Word The Prayer of Illumination: Sanctuary Lord, prepare me to be a sanctuary, pure and holy, tried and true; with thanksgiving, I ll be a living sanctuary for you. The Scripture Readings Old Testament Psalm 42: 1-5 page 881 New Testament Matthew 16: 24-26 page 1524 Leader: The Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God. The Sermon Soul Keeping Pastor John The Hymn Breathe This is the air I breathe, This is the air breathe, Your Holy presence living in me. This is my daily bread, This is my daily bread, Your very Word spoken to me. And I, I m desperate for You. And I, I m lost without You. The Invitation The Sacrament of Holy Communion The Prayer of Confession and Consecration The Words of Institution Distribution of the Elements Each person is asked to hold the bread until all have received it. We will then partake of it together, signifying our unity as the Body of Christ. Each person is asked to drink the juice as soon as he or she receives it, signifying the personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Meditate on our Lord and His sacrifice as soon as the elements are received. The Prayer of Thanksgiving and The Lord s Prayer
We Respond to God s Word *The Affirmation of Faith: The Apostles Creed I believe in God the Father, Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth. And in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord; Who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate; was crucified, dead and buried. He descended into hell. The third day he rose again from the dead and ascended into heaven, and sittith at the right hand of God the Father Almighty, from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. *The Hymn No. 274 An Upper Room With Evening Lamps *The Benediction *The Benediction Response (10:45) May the Grace of Christ our Savior Postlude Glory Be to Jesus C. Hulse What is the one big idea I got from today s message?