April 20, 2014 9:00 & 11:00 o clock The Risen Shepherd I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. John 10:11 Our Mission To trust in Jesus love like Jesus grow in Jesus bring others to Jesus
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 entering and departing. We are delighted to have you in worship. We ask that you please sign the Fellowship Pad at the end of the pew. For your convenience, we have a warm and loving 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. If you have any questions or need literature regarding the life of Bethany Presbyterian Church, please visit the Welcome Center, located next to the sanctuary. Please remember to turn off cell phones before the beginning of worship. *All who are able and willing, please stand THE CHIMING OF THE HOUR WE GATHER BEFORE GOD THE WELCOME AND NEWS OF THE CHURCH THE PRELUDE The Rejoicing G.F. Handel Lenore Buchta and Jeff Miklavic, Trumpets Please take time during the Prelude to meditate & prepare for worship. THE CALL TO WORSHIP from Psalm 130 and Matthew 28 *THE HYMN NO. 288 Christ The Lord is Risen Today *THE PRAYER OF CONFESSION (Unison) Living God, our lives are often like the living dead emptied of any passion except for the trivial of any faith except in our circumstances, of any compassion except for ourselves, of any hope except in what we can see. Forgive us for being dead on our feet instead of walking with You. Lift us from our death walk into the abundant and eternal life that comes only from You. Give us once more a heart for You.
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. In the Hospital Walt Jablonski St. Clair Dorothy Warnock St. Clair Gloria Sinkovitz - knee surgery, St. Clair Tuesday April 22 Carol Willhite, surgery St. Clair -Tuesday April 24 Judy Vietmeier Surgery (hernia) St. Clair Tuesday April 29 Recovering Jim Smith at home Rich Tessmer at home Ed Schneider at home Please remember in prayer Amanda Kaminski, the 23 year daughter of Deb and Don Kaminski, as she recovers from a serious assault. A card shower is being organized by Lynne Suchoza and others to bless Amanda in Jesus love. You may drop off a card at the church office or- even better- bring it to church and place it in a box. Lynne will also have cards available for you in the Welcome Center this morning to write a note of encouragement. Congratulations to proud grandparents, Tom and Debby Hayes on the birth of their grandson, Richard Roman Ward. He was 8 lbs 11 oz and 21.5 inches. Parents, Becca and Rich, and baby Richard are doing well. The Blue Fellowship of Prayer Request Cards are for those having a prayer request, interested in being a part of this group, or wanting more information. Respite Care Did you know that your church family can cook a meal, shop, drive or just visit for a few hours to give your family or caregiver a break? We are not a permanent or long term solution but we can help. For information or to volunteer please call Margie Smith at 412-221-3730. FROM THE BETHANY CHURCH OFFICE 740 Washington Road, Bridgeville PA 15017 412-221-5132 office@bethanypresby.org www.bethanypresby.org Attendance for April 13, 2014-8:15-120 10:45 231 Finance Report: As of April 13, 2014 2014 Budget 762,379 Sunday School Year to Date Budget 220,812 Sunday School YTD 873.71 Year to Date Income 210,036 2013 Year to Date income 222,758
THANKS TO THOSE SERVING THE LORD THIS MORNING Ushers: 9:00 Caroline & Domenic Poiche, Jason & Noah Sommerfield 11:00 Dolly McCrea, Al Wiltrout, Elizabeth Suppo, Tom and Carole Aspinall We are grateful to all of the musicians who have helped us worship the Risen Christ on this joyful Easter Sunday! **There are sound amplification devices available to those who might need or want to use them. Please see an usher if you are interested. NEWS FOR THE BODY OF CHRIST Bicentennial Guidebook 2014 edition coming to Bethany! The 2013-14 Guidebook Directory is in process so that Bethany members will have a free and up-to-date directory of all of our members contact information. We need you to please: Check last year s Guide book directory and call the office for any changes in your contact information. Please make sure it is up-to-date and double check your email address because some are incorrect, or have changed and then delete information not current. If you do not have a 2013 Guidebook, then call the church office to see if your information is accurate, or add your information. The church office information will be what goes into the directory unless you request particular information be kept private. The Guidebook is funded by advertising, so please consider recommending favorite local business that your family patronizes, and your family business advertisement for the directory. The Guidebook is supported by these Ads and we want to support local and our members businesses. Please call Jean Roemer at 412 951-6451 or Email Jeanwrites4u@gmail.com for general questions, and the Bethany office for contact information changes. The movie, Irreplacable, is coming to theaters in a special one-night national event on May 6. The movie is the first in a series of feature length documentaries that will approach the concept of the family from a number of different angles. The goal of each documentary is to recover, renew and reclaim the cultural conversation about the family. Pat Swanson is coordinating getting a block of tickets so if you are interested in seeing it, or would like more information, please contact her at swanson_p_a@yahoo.com, 412-276-3578
CALENDAR AND EVENTS FOR THE WEEK Sunday, April 20 EASTER SUNDAY Pray for Janet and Earl Bud Marlett 6:30 AM Worship at Melrose Cemetery 9:00 AM WORSHIP 11:00 AM WORSHIP Monday, April 21 (Psalm 44) Pray for Joan Marshall 7:00 PM - Session Meeting 7:00 PM PW Body Carpenter Workout Tuesday, April 22 (Psalm 45) Pray for Shaun, Kathryn, Ava, Sophia, Lane and Case Martinec 9:30 AM Tuesday Quilters 7:00 PM PW CT Meeting 7:00 PM Upward Meeting Wednesday, April 23 (Psalm 46) Pray for Jamie Martinelli 7:00 PM - Choir Practice 8:30 PM - Bell Ringers Thursday, April 24 (Psalm 47) Pray for Morgan Martinson 9:00 AM MOPS 9:15 AM Bethany Quilters 10:00 AM Golden Oldies Trip to Carnegie Science Center 12:00 PM Thursday Knitters Friday, April 25 (Psalm 48) Pray for Shannon Massimino 12:00 PM Men s Lunch at King s Restaurant Saturday, April 26 (Psalm 49) Pray for Phyllis Matthews 9:00 AM Women s Bible Study 10:00 AM - Saturday Knitters
Sunday, April 27 Pray for Brian Matusic Service of Reception for Confirmation Class 8:15 AM Worship 9:15 AM VBS Informational meeting in the Chapel 9:30 AM Sunday School 10:45 AM Worship 12:00 PM VBS Informational meeting in the Chapel 6:00 PM Junior High Youth Group 7:30 PM Senior High Youth Group A Congregational Meeting has been called by Session to be held on Sunday, May 4, 2014 for the purpose of approving the terms for the mortgage refinance. Additional information will be available and distributed following the Session meeting on Monday, April 21, 2014. Save the Blooming date : MAY 10, 9AM 1PM The tulips and daffodils have begun to raise their heads. So it is time to ready the church landscaping for summer and our anniversary celebration. Please join in accomplishing the following: spread mulch in the flower beds, pull and trim weeds growing along the sidewalks, sweep and clean up the parking lot, miscellaneous clean up tasks. You may sign up at the Welcome Center or call or email Domenic Poiche or Linda Ferrell. Plan to bring garden tools, gloves and sunscreen. Thank you. A REMINDER FOR THE CHILDREN S CHOIR: Children K-5th grade sing at the 10:45 service on April 27. Children will meet in the Chapel following Sunday School. Again this year Bethany will be going down the Mt. Hope area of West Virginia, to work with the West Virginia Mission and Advocacy Workcamps. We will be leaving Sunday, AUGUST 3 rd after second service, and returning Saturday AUGUST 9 th in the afternoon. We will have an informational meeting on Wednesday April 30 th at 7:30. Remember with this trip you have the opportunity of staying a half week or an entire full week. If you have any questions, please contact Caroline Poiche at 412-220-9784.
Empower us with your Holy Spirit and lead us forward in the living hope, our Savior Jesus Christ. In His name. Amen. *THE SILENT CONFESSION *THE ASSURANCE OF PARDON from Psalm 130 *THE RESPONSE NO. 146 THE CHILDREN S MESSAGE Glorify Thy Name Father, we love you, we worship and adore you, glorify they name in all the earth; glorify they name, glorify they name, glorify they name in all the earth. Jesus, we love you Spirit, we love you WE GIVE TO GOD THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM and RECEPTION OF NEW MEMBER (9:00AM) THE PRESENTATION OF OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS THE OFFERTORY The Festal Day is Here Choir and Trumpets H. Hopson *THE RESPONSE Doxology With Alleluias Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him all creatures here below; Alleluia, Alleluia Praise Him above, ye heavenly hosts; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost; Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia. *THE PRAYER OF DEDICATION THE PASTORAL PRAYER and THE LORD S PRAYER (11:00 AM) THE ANTHEM Sound the Trumpet M. Patterson
WE LISTEN TO GOD S WORD THE PRAYER OF ILLUMINATION Psalm 25:4-5 Make me to know your ways, O LORD; teach me your paths. Lead me in your truth, and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation; for you I wait all day long THE SCRIPTURE READINGS: Old Testament: Psalm 23 Page 862 New Testament: John 10:11-18 Page 1668 L: The Word of the Lord P: Thanks be to God THE SERMON The Risen Shepherd Rev. John Hamilton WE RESPOND TO GOD S WORD ANTHEM Hallelujah from The Messiah G.F. Handel *THE EASTER AFFIRMATION OF FAITH Psalm 23 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; Thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever *THE HYMN NO. 440 Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us *THE BENEDICTION *THE POSTLUDE Music for Trumpets and Organ Lenore Buchta and Jeff Miklavic, Trumpets