Bethany loving with the heart of Jesus The Sacrament of Holy Communion Dinner at Levi s Pastor John Hamilton And as he sat at dinner in Levi s house Mark 2: 13-17 August 5, 2018 Our Mission To trust in Jesus love like Jesus grow in Jesus bring others to Jesus
The Chiming of the Hour WE GATHER BEFORE GOD The Welcome and News of the Church The Prelude Let Us Break Bread Together on Our Knees G Martin The Call to Worship (from Psalm 136) For his steadfast love endures forever The Prayer of Invocation *The Hymn No. 549 I Love Your Kingdom, Lord The Children s Message WE GIVE TO GOD Bethany at Work: Presbyterian Disaster Assistance The Presentation of our Tithes and Offerings The Offertory *The Response Have Thine Own Way, Lord Jackie Nixon, Soloist 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; Amen. *The Prayer of Dedication
WELCOME TO BETHANY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH We are delighted to have you in worship with us today! Our services today are at 8:15, 10:00 and 6:00 PM. The Sacrament of Holy Communion will take place at all three services. A Nursery is adjacent to the Sanctuary for infants through 2 years of age, and has a paging system available. A Cry Room with windows and speaker is at the rear of the Sanctuary (near the usher s table) on the pulpit side. Child Care (2 nd Hour) for ages 2 and 3 is available in room 149. Worship and Wonder, available for children age 4 thru 2 nd grade during our 10:00am service. Children will be escorted by their teachers after the offering to the class, which is held in Rm 144. Parents can pick up their children in the classroom after church. Coffee, cookies/donuts and fellowship are in the Welcome Center Please sign the Fellowship Pad at the end of the pew and pass it on. Sound amplification devices are available to those who might need or want to use them. Our ushers are available to help with any needs that you have during worship. Please turn off cell phones before worship. Thank you. *on the Worship bulletin indicates all who are able, please stand. Keep in Prayer: Alice Donaldson At Rehabilitation at Genesis heathcare John Smith At Rehabilitation at McMurray Hills Rehab facility Cheryl Harold Having back surgery on Tuesday, August 7 Flowers: The Chancel Flowers are in loving memory of my daughter, Julie Betschart, from Jean Roemer. Chancel flowers are also in memory of my mother Delphine Prohaska for her birthday, from Andrea Prohaska THANKS TO THOSE SERVING THE LORD THIS MORNING Ushers: 8:15 Joe & Henry Brickner, Dennis & Jackie Farrer, Camryn Loebig 10:00 Jim Myers, Maria Reynolds, Marilyn Richards, Cindy Richards Worship & Wonder: Debby Hayes, Sara Sunderlin 2 nd Hour: Taryn & Hunter Briggs Scrip Table: Ginny Millerschoen, Judy Gardner Nursery: 8:15 Beckie Price, Caroline Poiche 10:00 Bethany Armbruster, Jenny Smith 1
NEWS FOR THE BODY OF CHRIST Thank you: Ken Cook would like to thank the members of the church for their cards, phone call and prayers during his recent stays in the hospital. Thank you also to Rev. John for his visits. Family Promise Bethany is hosting Family Promise this week and help is needed. Please stop by our sign up table in the Welcome Center or go online to sign up. There are still quite a few spots to fill - especially for overnight and drivers! Please check out the online signups (link below) and see if there is any spot that you feel called to fill! Family Promise Online Sign Up http://bethanypresby.org/2012/03/volunteer/family-promise/ August Special Offering - Disaster Relief Fund The special offering envelope for August supports the Disaster Relief Fund administered through the Presbyterian Disaster Assistance program. Online giver? Not receiving envelopes? You can still donate to this special offering either by selecting "Disaster Relief Fund" in the online giving portal or noting that your donation is for the Disaster Relief Fund on your check or a pew envelope. Thank you for your contribution to the Disaster Relief Fund. Preschool News: There are four openings for the 3 year-old classes at Bethany Preschool. Children must be 3 by September 1, 2018 and be toilet trained. If interested please call the church at 412-221-5132 as soon as possible. 2
Supplies Needed for Kids Night Out and Fall Art Projects: If you can help in any way, please save these items and bring to church. Thank you for your help, Sharon Salvini - 34 2 liter pop bottles. - 40 egg cartons - 135 toliet or paper towel rolls Needed 17 more mens long sleeve shirts, any size. These will be used for art smocks for Kids Night Out. Thank you to everyone who has donated to the craft projects. Feed My Starving Children Mobile Pack - September 14-15 at South Fayette Intermediate School. Volunteer to pack meals with family & friends! Kids ages 5 & up are welcome. Only a 2-hour time commitment. So easy to pitch in & make a difference in the lives of hungry children all over the world! Registration begins on August 3rd at our website: give.fmsc.org/southhills Questions?? Call Celina Farabaugh 724-554-6370 Beth Moore Live Simulcast with Travis Cottrell When: Saturday, September 15, 2018 Time: 9:15 am - 5:15 pm. Cost: $35 ticket includes continental breakfast, simulcast, lunch and a snack. Cash or check made payable to Bethany PW. Please visit the sign up table between church services to purchase a ticket. Checks can also be mailed to the church. We look forward to sharing this time with you for fun, fellowship and food. ALL ARE WELCOME! Questions please contact, Valerie Bartels at 412-418-3072. 3
FROM THE CHURCH OFFICE Our Summer Office Hours are from 8:30am 3pm, Monday through Thursday, and until 2pm on Fridays. Attendance for July 29, 2018: 8:15 AM 59, 10:00 AM 131, 6:00 PM 33 Finance Report: As of July 29, 2018: ($) 2018 YTD 2017 YTD +/- Contributions and investment income 300,452 338,054 (37,602) Contributions received in 2017 designated for 2018 17,700 17,700 General Fund Subsidies (transfers) 129,342 101,230 28,112 Total General Fund Income 447,494 439,284 8,210 Year to Date Budget 449,562 +/- Budget (2,068) Monday, August 6 Pray for John & Georgia Townsend 6:15 PM PW Body Carpenter Workout 6:45 PM APNC Meeting 7:00 PM Deacon & Session Teams Tuesday, August 7 Pray for Scott, Krista & Jackson Trimmer 6:30 PM Men s Huddle Group 7:30 PM Quartet Practice Wednesday, August 8 Pray for Hope Trotta 4 Calendar and Events for the Week Thursday, August 9 Pray for Roberta, Naudia, Mason & Alexandrea Tumulty 9:15 AM Quilting 12:00 PM Thursday Knitters 8:00 PM AA Mtg Friday, August 10 Pray for John Turnbull, Gerri Tschudi & Madison 12:00 PM Men s Friday Lunch Saturday, August 11 9:00 AM PW Bible Study 11:00 AM Knitters Sunday, August 12 8:15 AM - Worship 10:00 AM - Worship 6:00 PM Worship
WE LISTEN TO GOD S WORD The Prayer of Illumination The Scripture Readings Mark 2: 13-17 page 1554 Luke 22: 7-8, 14-23 page 1637 Leader: The Word of the Lord People: Thanks be to God The Sermon Dinner at Levi s Rev. John Hamilton The Musical Offering Kum Ba Yah verses 1 and 4 Jackie Nixon, Soloist The Invitation THE SERVICE OF HOLY COMMUNION The Prayer of Confession, Intercession and Consecration The Lord s Prayer 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.
A Prayer after Communion Dear Lord, thank You for setting this table and inviting us here, for joining us for dinner and feeding us. We came here famished, and You filled us. We came here parched, and You quenched our deepest thirst. We came here shattered, and You healed us, body and soul. We came here lost and wandering, and You directed us back to You. We came here sin-infested, and You forgave us. We came here exhausted, and You renewed us. We came here aware of our wants, and You filled our deepest needs. Now Lord, we ask do not let us stay here; but like Your Son, let us sing a hymn of praise, enter a garden of prayer, and march into our field of service. As this table was set, all for us, may we live our lives all for You. In Your Son s name, Amen. WE RESPOND TO GOD S WORD *The Hymn No. 391 Will You Let Me Be Your Servant? *The Benediction The Postlude Jesus, Thou Joy of Loving Hearts H. Baker