May 5, 2013 8:15 & 10:45 o clock Sermon: Is It In You? Our Mission To trust in Jesus love like Jesus grow in Jesus bring others to Jesus.
WELCOME 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. 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 turn off cell phones before worship. Thank you. ORDER FOR THE PUBLIC WORSHIP OF GOD THE CHIMING OF THE HOUR WE GATHER BEFORE GOD THE WELCOME AND NEWS OF THE CHURCH THE PRELUDE We Place Upon Your Table, Lord R. Powell Please take time during the Prelude to meditate & prepare for worship. THE CALL TO WORSHIP *THE HYMN NO. 461 Breathe on Me, Breath of God THE CHILDREN S MESSAGE WE GIVE TO GOD THE GIVING OF OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS Please sign the Fellowship Pad and return it to the center aisle. THE OFFERTORY 8:15 Upon Thy Table, Lord D. Wood 10:45 A Time for All Things D. Wagner 2
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 as of May 3: Anna Mae Kramer Ohio Valley Rehab Betty Yenchik Canonsburg Mary Schneider St. Clair Rosemarie Brown St. Clair Discharged: Jimmy Beckman (Betty Durocher s son) Remember in Prayer Eileen Douglas Riley Karn Nancy Sherman (Alice Sherwin s sister) Lois Lewis Rebecca Hayes Ward Delphine Prohaska James Vokoun, age 8 (Jean Roemer s grandson) Makenzie Matthews (Phyllis Matthews granddaughter) Paula Padgelek Kane Hospital 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.. NEWS FOR THE BODY OF CHRIST Rev. John & Rev. Melany Hamilton are on vacation this week. Communion dates: June 30 August 4 September 8 October 6 December 1 Children wanting to receive Communion must first talk with the pastors. Call the pastor to make an appointment. Baptism dates for 2013: June 9 August 11 Parents please call the church office to make arrangements. Scrip: Stop by the scrip table and see what Scrip Cards we have on hand. We have cards for groceries, restaurants, department stores, Starbucks, gasoline, home remodeling, etc. This is easiest fundraiser you will ever participate in because it doesn't cost you anymore than you already spend. NO SCRIP SOLD TODAY AFTER THE 10:45 SERVICE. 3
Recital Bethany s own Michael Talerico, son of John and Karen Talerico, will be performing a recital at Bethany Presbyterian Church today, Sunday, May 5 th at 4:00 p.m. There will be a free will offering benefiting the Bridgeville Area Food Bank. Michael will be joined by Armando, a baritone, and accompanied by Xuelai Wu. All are welcome. SPRING MISSION PROJECT A Ministry of Calvary Full Gospel Church Offering Short-Term Help and Long-Term Hope to Women and Children Suffering from Domestic Violence or Experiencing Crisis. We will be collecting toiletries for the month of May: Toothpaste Toothbrush Mouthwash Deodorant Shampoo Conditioner Shower Soap Hand Soap Body Lotion Combs Brushes Women s Socks Please put your items in the basket in the Welcome Center no later than May 31, 2013. Thank you, For further information, contact Lynne Suchoza @ 412.221.7484 Bethany s Golden Oldies We will gather for lunch and a program presented by Joe Oyler on Thursday, May 16 th in Fellowship Hall. Iced Tea and hot coffee will be ready at 10:30 a.m. Lunch will be served at noon. On Thursday, May 23 rd a coach bus will leave from the church parking lot at 9:30 a.m. for a trip to Quail Acres, lunch at Drovers Inn and a stop at Meadowcroft Village. Golden Oldie members pay $30. All others will pay $45 which includes the $15 yearly membership fee. The last day to sign up for the trip is at the May 16 th meeting. A limited number of seats are still available so reserve your seat today. 4
Men of the church are invited to sing with the Bethany Men s Ensemble on May 19 (Pentecost and Music Ministry Sunday). We will be singing at both services. Please plan on attending brief rehearsals today, Sunday May 5 and Sunday May 12 in the choir room after the 10:45 service. Sing to the Lord a new song! The Next New Member s Class will be held Sunday, October 6 th at 12:00 noon. If you are interested in being a part of the Family of God here at Bethany please meet in the Welcome Center. A Memorial Gift has been received for the Memorial Fund in memory of Howard Maxwell from Ral & Dot Warnock. Fellowship of Prayer participants can pick-up their updated prayer list from Caroline Garretson who will be in the Welcome Center. The Personnel Committee of Bethany has begun a search for a parttime secretary. Interested candidates can email personnel@bethanypresby.org, or contact the church office for more information. Please note that it is the policy of Bethany Presbyterian church that staff employees are not members of the church. Therefore, Bethany will only hire staff employees from outside the church congregation. Vacation Bible School July 8 th to July 12 th, from 9 A.M. to 12 P.M. for kids 4 years old thru 8 th grade. Cost is $3 per child or $5 per family. Saddle up your horses and get on over to SonWest Roundup! Closing Roundup Friday, July 12 th at 6 PM Roundup Closing Program Dinner Line Dancing More details to follow Spaghetti Dinner Saturday, May 11 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the Great Room, sponsored by the Youth Groups. Proceeds will be used for their mission trips. Adults - $10 Seniors 65 & over - $8 Children 12 & under - $5 Children 2 & under free 5
FROM THE BETHANY CHURCH OFFICE Attendance: Sunday, April 30 2013 8:15-88 10:45 192 Finance Report: April 30, 2013 2013 Budget 771,982 Year to Date Budget 257,899 Year to Date Income 247,709 2012 Year to Date income 281,831 Sunday School Offering April 30 66.00 Year to Date (offering is used to support four children in Haiti) 1,168.79 You may have noticed that the bulletin has recently reflected contributions as significantly behind budget. For years, we have determined our weekly income budget based on historical giving patterns. However, giving for 2013 has not followed historical giving patterns. After analyzing both actual 2013 and historical contributions, we have modified the year to date weekly contribution budget to more accurately reflect the expected timing of 2013 contributions. Please note that the annual income budget for 2013 is unchanged: we have only changed the allocation of the budget to specific weeks. Please don t hesitate to contact Kim McCann, Mark Wolstoncroft or a member of the Stewardship Team with any questions. THIS WEEK AT BETHANY Sunday, May 5 (Proverbs 4:1-27) Communion Pray for Edward & Virginia Silassy 8:15 A.M. Worship 9:30 A.M. Sunday School various rooms (see hall signs) 10:45 A.M. Worship Sanctuary 4:00 P.M. Michael Talerico Concert Sanctuary 6:00 P.M. Junior High Youth Lounge 7:45 P.M. Senior High Youth Youth Lounge Monday, May 6 (Proverbs 5:1-23) Pray for Gloria Sinkovitz 7:00 P.M. Deacons Meeting Welcome Center Tuesday, May 7 (Proverbs 6:1-35) Pray for Carl & Shirley Skerl 9:30 A.M. Tuesday Quilters Fellowship Hall 7:00 P.M. PW Coordinating Team Room 224 7:30 P.M. Senior High Bible Study Youth Room 6
Wednesday, May 8 (Proverbs 7:1-27) Pray for Donna Slack 7:00 P.M. Adult Choir Choir Room Thursday, May 9 (Proverbs 8:1-36) Pray for Patricia Slack 9:00 A.M. MOPS Bethany Room 9:15 A.M. Quilting Room 144 12:00 P.M. Thursday Knitters Room 224 1:00 P.M. Pittsburgh Presbytery Meeting Westminster Church 7:00 P.M. Discerning the Voice of God Bible Study Chapel Friday, May 10 (Proverbs 9:1-18) Pray for James & Cheryl Smith 9:30 A.M. Discerning the Voice of God Bible Study Chapel 12:00 P.M. Men s Luncheon Kings Restaurant 7:00 P.M. Year of the Bible Discovery Room 224 Saturday, May 11 (Proverbs 10:1-32) Pray for Jason & Amelia Smith 10:00-3:00 Paper Shredding Parking Lot 10:00 A.M. Saturday Knitters Room 240 10:00 A.M. Conquer Your Fears by Dr. John Mazzola Welcome Center 4:00 P.M. Spaghetti Dinner Great Room Sunday, May 12 (Proverbs 11:1-31) Pray for Jennifer Smith 8:15 A.M. Worship 9:30 A.M. Sunday School various rooms (see hall signs) 10:45 A.M. Worship Sanctuary THANKS TO THOSE SERVING THE LORD THIS MORNING Lay Reader: 8:15 Tera Brickner 10:45 Carl Suppo Ushers: 8:15 Ken Wilson, Marlene Haley, Renee Rusko, Judy Vietmeier 10:45 Dolly McCrea, Elizabeth Suppo, Mike & Connie Segeleon Fellowship Greeters: 8:15 Ushers 10:45 Domenic, Caroline, Angelo & Tony Poiche Good News Greeters: 8:15 Eric & Ginny Millerschoen 10:45 Mark & Kitty Rackley Nursery 8:15 Janice Ralston 10:45 Jennifer Smith, Sandra Fricker 7
2 nd Hour 10:45 Worship & Wonder 10:45 Debby Hayes, Sara Sunderlin, Jordan Krieger, Halie Ralston Welcome Center 8:15 Scrip Table Ginny Millerschoen 10:45 Mike Suchoza Name Tag Table Karen Harkins COMMUNITY NOTES Post Office Food Drive will be held Saturday, May 11 th. If at all possible please leave a bag of food by your mail box and the carrier will pick it up and deliver it to the church for the Bridgeville Area Food Bank. If you can help sort the food here at the church beginning about 2:00 p.m. come on down. Pleasant Hills Community Presbyterian Church announces their annual Men s Communion Breakfast, Saturday May 11, 2013 at 8:30 a.m. in the church Sanctuary, followed by breakfast and fellowship. All men (including youth) are invited to attend this time of worship, food and fellowship. This year speaker is Jon Kolb the great Steeler offensive lineman from 1969-1981, Mr. Kolb was known for his strength; punching open holes for John Fuqua, Rocky Bleier and Franco Harris; and protecting Terry Bradshaw CHURCH STAFF Dr. John Hamilton, Senior Pastor Rev. Robbie Ytterberg, Associate Pastor John Henninger, Director of Music Kim McCann, Financial Accountant Tim Michel, Office Administrator Matt Fricker, Youth Director Janet Marlett, Secretary Bill Stephan, Facility Supervisor Rick Ruffennach, Part-time Custodian hamilton@bethanypresby.org robbie@bethanypresby.org henninger@bethanypresby.org finance@bethanypresby.org michel@bethanypresby.org fricker@bethanypresby.org marlett@bethanypresby.org custodian@bethanypresby.org custodian@bethanypresby.org Jenny Smith, Nursery Coordinator nursery@bethanypresby.org Patty Johnson, Week-day Pre-School Director 412-206-0166 Web site www.bethanypresby.org Church Phone 412-221-5132 Fax Number 412-220-9107 8
Calling All Golfers Bethany Presbyterian Annual Golf Outing will be held Saturday, June 22nd at Fort Cherry Golf Club and all are invited. Whether you re a single player, a pair or foursome all are welcome to share in a great day of fellowship, golf, sit down dinner and skill/fun prizes. Join us as we watch Robbie attempt to hit a hole in one now THAT would be a miracle! Where: Fort Cherry Golf Course When: Saturday, June 22 9:00 ish - tee times tbd Why: Great time with friends For more information contact Ed Stewart 412 818-7895 or complete the form at the Welcome Center to register your team and payment of $75 per golfer. You can also place this form along with your check payment in the offering plate or place in an envelope c/o Bill Just Deacon mailbox. Bethany Church Preschool Summer Play Camp 2013 Our school year is coming to a close and our plans are coming together for our first Play Camp 2013. All we need to know is if you will be joining us for some summer fun! The summer program will be consistent with our philosophy and policies of our school. We will be offering a summer day camp that is developmentally appropriate, including playtime, arts and crafts, songs, stories, outdoor/gross mother play and snack. There will be 2 separate 4-day sessions from 9:30 to 12:00 noon. Week one May 28-May 31 (Tuesday thru Friday) Week two June 3-June 6 (Monday thru Thursday) Registrations available in the church office. Parents may register their child for any or all of the sessions at a cost of $60 per session. Payments must accompany registration. We are all excited for the children to have a wonderful camp experience. Children must be 3 to 5 years old. Any questions call Mrs. Johnson at 412-276-0892. Registrations due by May 14 th. Bethany will be hosting the families from Family Promise again the week between May 5 th and May 12 th. The sign-up board at Bethany was up last Sunday and again today. There are still a few open spots to volunteer in every category. Please look at your calendar now and either go online (www.bethanypresby.org) or stop by the board today to sign up. Looks like a good mix of babies and older kids in 4 or 5 families to stay with us. 9
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, 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, for all of us, may we live our lives all for You. In Your Son s name. Amen. *THE RESPONSE.10 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 WE LISTEN TO GOD S WORD THE SCRIPTURE READINGS: Lay Reader Old Testament Leviticus 26:9-13 Page 197 in pew Bible New Testament John 14:8-29 page 1675 in pew Bible L: The word of the Lord P: Thanks be to God THE PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION THE SERMON Is It In You? Rev. Robbie Ytterberg THE SACRAMENT OF THE LORD'S SUPPER THE INVITATION TO THE LORD S TABLE THE PRAYER OF CONSECRATION and CONFESSION THE WORDS OF INSTITUTION THE BREAD, THE CUP THE DISTRIBUTION OF THE ELEMENTS Please hold the bread until all have received it, signifying our unity as the Body of Christ as we take it together. Please drink the juice as soon as you are led by the Holy Spirit, signifying our personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Pray and reflect on Christ and his sacrifice as the elements are shared. THE PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING and LORD S PRAYER WE RESPOND TO GOD S WORD *THE HYMN NO. 706 I Come With Joy *THE BENEDICTION 11 *THE RESPONSE 10:45 Twofold Amen
*THE POSTLUDE Praeludium in F Major D. Buxtehude *All who are able and willing, please stand. Going Deeper: What is God saying to me in the Scripture and sermon? How have I experienced God s presence in worship? 12