WORSHIP SCHEDULE

SATURDAY EVENING WORSHIP SERVICES 6:007:00 P.M. and SPECIAL SERVICES SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP SERVICES 10:3011:30 A.M.

MARCH 2, 2013
Lords Supper by Intinction

MARCH 3, 2013
3rd Sunday in Lent Lords Supper - Traditional

Sermon: Suffering and Sin Rev. Clark Sawyer Scripture: Isaiah 55: 1-19; Luke 13:1-5 MARCH 9, 2013 NoWorship Service

Sermon: Suffering and Sin Rev. Clark Sawyer Scripture: Isaiah 55: 1-19; Luke 13:1-5 MARCH 10, 2013
4th Sunday in Lent

MARCH 16, 2013 NoWorship Service MARCH 23, 2013 NoWorship Service THURSDAY, MARCH 28, 2013
Maundy Thursday7:30 P.M. Lords Supper by Intinction with the Instrumental Ensemble & Chancel Choir Singing

Sermon: The Story of the Loving Father Rev. Clark Sawyer Scripture: Joshua 5: 9-12; Luke 15: 1-3, 11-32 MARCH 17, 2013
5th Sunday in Lent

Sermon: Holy Waste Rev. Clark Sawyer Scripture: Isaiah 43: 15-21; John 12: 1-8 MARCH 24, 2013
Palm Sunday

Meditation: The Heart of the Servant Rev. Clark Sawyer Scripture: Exodus 12: 1-14 John 13: 1-17, 31-35 FRIDAY, MARCH 29, 2013
Good Friday 12:00 - 1:00 P.M.

Sermon: The Entry of the King Rev. Clark Sawyer Scripture: Zechariah 9: 9-10; Luke 19: 28-40 MARCH 31, 2013
Easter Festival 9:15-10:15 A.M.Easter Breakfast Easter Brass, JAM Chimers and Chancel Choir

St. Andrews Presbyterian Church Community Presbyterian Worship MARCH 30, 2013
The Great Vigil of Easter Lords Supper by Intinction

Sermon: Why Do You Seek the Living Among the Dead? Rev. Clark Sawyer Scripture: Isaiah 25: 6-9; Luke 24: 1-12

Sermon: Why Do You Seek the Living Among the Dead? Rev. Clark Sawyer Scripture: Isaiah 25: 6-9; Luke 24: 1-12

FROM THE PASTORS DESK

March 2013

WORSHIP ATTENDANCE IN JANUARY and FEBRUARY 2013

Saturday 1/05 1/12 1/19 1/26 2/02 2/09 2/16 06
No Worship No Worship No Worship

Dear Brothers and Sisters, Members and Friends of The Hill United Presbyterian Church: Where would we be without Easter, the GreatGetting-Up Day of Jesus Christ? Quite directly, we would be bereft spiritually and eternally without hope in this world and the next. Paul, in I Corinthians 15 spoke to this question: He wrote, If Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is in vain and your faith is in vain...If Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile and you are still in your sins If for this life only we have hoped in Christ, we are of all people most to be pitied. But in fact Christ has been raised from the dead, the first fruits of those who have died For as in Adam all die, so also in Christ shall all be made alive. But each in his own order: Christ the first fruits, then at His coming, those who belong to Christ. I look forward to celebrating this Lenton season, Holy Week and the Great Day of Easter with you. Believe the Easter cry: Christ is Risen...He is Risen Indeed! In the Grace of Jesus Christ Pastor Clark Rev. Clark Sawyer

Sunday 1/06 1/13 1/20 1/27 2/03 2/10 2/17 117 91 120 138 106 120 140

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No Worship No Worship

The writer to the Hebrews one time wrote, Do not neglect the habit of meeting together (for Worship) for in so doing, we stir one another up to love and good works! I believe that God loves to see us stirred up as we gather together for worship, fellowship, study, service and outreach. See you at worship! Rev. Clark Sawyer

WOMENS AFTERNOON TEA RING AND SING SPRING THING

All women and girls of all ages are invited to a Tea on May 18 in the Fellowship Hall of the Church. Nancy Slezak will present her program Ring and Sing which will include many of those in attendance. Please bring your own teacup if you have a favorite. If you dont have a favorite or if you forget, one will be provided for you. Keep the date, Saturday, May 18, available. Reservation forms will be included in the next newsletter and in future bulletins. There is no charge for the Tea, but donations will be gladly accepted.

SESSION HIGHLIGHTS
BIBLE READING FOR MARCH
Morning
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Num. 23, 24, 25 Num. 26, 27 Num. 28, 29, 30 Num. 31, 32, 33 Num. 34, 35, 36 Deut. 1, 2 Deut. 3, 4 Deut. 5, 6, 7 Deut. 8, 9, 10 Deut. 11, 12, 13 Deut. 14, 15, 16 Deut. 17, 18, 19 Deut. 20, 21, 22 Deut. 23, 24, 25 Deut. 26, 27 Deut. 28, 29 Deut. 30, 31 Deut. 32, 33, 34 Josh. 1, 2, 3 Josh. 4, 5, 6 Josh. 7, 8, 9 Josh. 10, 11, 12 Josh. 13, 14, 15 Josh. 16, 17, 18 Josh. 19, 20, 21 Josh. 22, 23, 24 Judg. 1, 2, 3 Judg. 4, 5, 6 Judg. 7, 8 Judg. 9, 10 Judg. 11, 12

Evening
Mark 7: 14 - 37 Mark 8: 1-21 Mark 8: 22-38 Mark 9: 1-29 Mark 9: 30-50 Mark 10: 1-31 Mark 10: 32-52 Mark 11: 1-18 Mark 11: 19-33 Mark 12: 1-27 Mark 12: 28-44 Mark 13: 1-20 Mark 13: 21-37 Mark 14: 1-26 Mark 14: 27-53 Mark 14: 54-72 Mark 15: 1-25 Mark 15: 26-47 Mark 16 Luke 1: 1-20 Luke 1: 21-38 Luke 1: 39-56 Luke 1: 57-80 Luke 2: 1-24 Luke 2: 25-52 Luke 3 Luke 4: 1-30 Luke 4: 31-44 Luke 5: 1-16 Luke 5: 17-39 Luke 6: 1-26

The Stewardship and Mission Support Committee made a motion adopted by the Session to name Lyn Goehring as the Hill Church Treasurer for 2013. Kathy Ruffel, the Clerk of Session, reported that Hill Church has 354 total active members for 2013. Clark Sawyer, Moderator

ONE GREAT HOUR OF SHARING Lenten Season Offering

More than sixty years ago, in response to the devastation of World War II, a Saturday evening nationwide broadcast asked Americans to give generously the next morning in their churches. A remarkable variety of national leaders and celebrities gave their efforts to the broadcast. More than seventy-five thousand churches responded. So was born The One Great Hour of Sharing. Today, our Presbyterian Church USA uses its offering gifts roughly divided into thirds. Each of these three programsSelf-development of People, Presbyterian Disaster Assistance and the Presbyterian Hunger programeach receives 32% of the offering; the remaining 4% goes to the Presbyterian Hunger Program for its work on homelessness and affordable housing. The Presbyterian Church USA offering has received eight to eleven million dollars a year for at least the past twenty years. Our goal at Hill Church this year is $2,100.00. Please pray about whether God wants you to give to this offering. If you are led to give, please give generously. Envelopes will be in the bulletins at our worship services throughout Lent and into the celebration of Holy Week and Easter. Blessings to you!

EASTER FLOWERS
Dont forget to order your flowers for Easter this year. The deadline for orders is March 17. Lilies, tulips, and hyacinths are available. Order forms are on the Deacons table in the sanctuary. The price this year is $7.00.

Born to Keith and Anna Resnick Shidemantle on February 10, 2013 in Boise, Idaho a daughter, Cora Jane. Cora Jane joins her sister, Ada Mary, in the Shidemantle family. Anna is the daughter of Mary Lee Resnick Hart and a grand-daughter of Pat McCafferty.

BREAKING THE SILENCE And Taking the Road Less Traveled (An Amended and Amplified Announcement) March 317, 2013 Led by Rev. Mike Winship
The Adult Sunday School Classes on March 3, 10, and 17 will be led by Rev. Mike Winship who will share his own personal journey of changes of mind, his reasons for alliance and advocacy for gay people. Mar.3rd class may be called For the Bible Tells Me So, and Mike will shed new light on some old misunderstood and mis-used Bible passages. Mar.10th class may be called When Did We Choose to be Gay or Straight? Facts about being gay and the severely emotional burden of hiding who one is with its imposed shame and rejection. Am I Gods child? Am I too created in the image of God? Am I not to love? Mar.17th class may be called Are We on the Road Less Traveled? Where is the faithful Church in all this? Are we called on to forgive or to repent? How can we realize the prophecy of Isaiah 58: 6-12? If some of what we were taught over the years, some of the literal and traditional interpretations of Holy Writ, conflicts with the love and example of Jesus, which way do I go?? Maybe, just maybe, in these classes some of us may change our minds, too. Check out Romans 12:2. The class meets in the Hall Lounge from 9:1510:15 A.M.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY Receipts and Disbursements

FOR MONTH ENDING JANUARY 31, 2013

Actual Envelope Offerings Other Offerings & Receipts Total Receipts

Budget

Variance Favorable (Unfavorable)

Receipts
$18,599 $19,480 ($881)

14,036 32,635

8,917 28,397

5,119 4,238

Disbursements
Personnel Buildings & Grounds Capital Improvements Office Operations Stewardship Mission Support Christian Education Nurture Worship Discipleship Total Disbursements Net of Receipts over Disbursements 16,819 4,063 0 1,112 0 641 831 245 553 0 24,264 16,972 3,489 0 800 959 1,993 1,417 483 934 1,350 28,397 153 (574) 0 (312) 959 1,352 586 238 381 1,350 4,133

8,371

8,371

Fund Balance
Unrestricted (Deficit) Designated Total General Fund ($27,997) 25,989 (2,008)

THE HILL CHURCH NEWSLETTER GETS A NEW LOOK Due to new postal regulations, the monthly newsletter will now arrive in an envelope for those who receive it via the postal service. The cover has also been updated. Remember, you can sign up to receive your newsletter via e-mail by sending an email to newsletter.hillup@zoominternet.net.

SINGING CITY TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE Many members of the Hill Church Chancel Choir will be participating in the Singing City Event at the Peterson Events Center on April 20, 2013. The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra will open the inaugural Music for the Spirit Festival in grand fashion with Singing City, a large-scale, historic concert event at the University of Pittsburghs Petersen Events Center. Singing City marks a cultural milestone for the city of Pittsburgh and will feature Music Director Manfred Honeck and the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra in performance with an ensemble of over 2,200 voices from professional choirs, university choirs, high school choirs, members of religiousaffiliated choirs, and more from the Pittsburgh region and surrounding areas. Repertoire highlights include the Chorale Finale of Mahlers Symphony No. 2 Resurrection, as well as the world premiere of a newly commissioned work for a cappella choir by Pittsburgh native, Jonny Priano. Tickets are very reasonably priced at $20 adults, $10 students and seniors and $5 for children under the age of 12. The tickets are sold by Ticketmaster as that is who the Peterson Event Center uses for ticketing purposes. 1-800-745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com

CARE PACKAGES Address Form

The Deacons send their spring care packages to members' sons and daughters or members themselves who are in college or the military. A new form is needed each time. Please send a care package to the following:

NAME _________________________________
(Please print)

ADDRESS ______________________________ ______________________________ Submitted by _________________

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Phone _________________

Upon completion, please return to church office.

GHANA MISSION TASK FORCE REPORT

As we move into the new year, we remind you that our scholarship fund needs replenished in order to send funds by early September. This past September, over $6200 was transferred to the Bubiashie District scholarship committee, resulting in assistance for 31 young women to attend high school, college, or a technical school. Thanks to each and every one of last years contributors. Further, we invite all others to join us in this endeavor in 2013. Remember, setting aside one dollar each day for this fund can add up in a short time. The following is an excerpt of a letter from one of our students, Abigail Kpelly to Jim Ihlenfeld. It was written on December 28th and received on January 22nd. Her father has a tailor shop just about two blocks from the Bubiashie church and the family resides nearby. Mr. Kpellys (John) work is absolutely superb. He makes mens shirts, pants, suits, a variety of womens clothes and whatever else a tailor can make. Abigail writes:

Dear Sir, Thank you so much for taking the initiative to break the ice by writing me first and I have not been able to reply to you. I hope you and your family are getting on well by the Grace. I am also fine by the Grace and I hope you and your family are also sound in mind and limb. I would like to take this opportunity to say thank you to the church for helping my colleagues and I financially. We really appreciate it and pray that God blesses all of you in abundance. With your effort we have been able to complete secondary school successfully and came out with wonderful results. I wish all of you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. I pray that God grant all your wishes as we are about to begin a new year. Goodbye for now. May God bless you. Abigail
We also received the following information from another one of our scholarship awardees: Ivy Darke is 28 and attends the Ho Community Health Nursing School which is located in the city of Ho in the Volta Region. Ho is located about 100 miles north of Accra in a very beautiful section of Ghana. Ivy is pursuing a certificate in community health nursing. Her favorite classes are basic nursing and personal hygiene. Her goal is to acquire skills to alleviate patients from their pain. Her mother is a caterer while her father is a technical engineer. The family of six lives in AccraNorth Kaneshie District. They attend the Bubiashie EP Church. Ivy enjoys singing at church, as well as reading motivational and Christian books, listening to music, and playing with kids. Ivys school address is: Ho Community Health Nursing School Ghana, West Africa.Her e-mail is: ivybabe1@ymail.com p. o. box PMB Ho Volta Region

Please keep the Bubiashie District churches, the Bubiashie scholarship committee, as well as the students in your prayers.

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BAKED GOODS FOR MEALS ON WHEELS

Each year in April, members of Hill Church contribute baked goods to Meals on Wheels. We hope to supply them with enough desserts for 3 weeks or more. Saturday, April 6 and Sunday, April 7 is our collection date this year. We will taking the baked goods to Meals on Wheels about 9:00A.M. on Monday morning. Baked goods include cookies, gingerbreads, cup cakes, bundt cakes, fruit and pumpkin pies, quick breads, and angel food cakes. Do not use nuts or icing in or on any of the baked goods. Monetary donations will also be accepted. Checks should be made payable to Hill Church, memo to Meals on Wheels. If you have any questions, please call Bea Welch at 724482-4834. Thanks again for your help!

KIDS CORNER EASTER

from sermons4kids.com

(Handbell Camp)
Entering Grades 3-8 Tue, June 25 6:30pm Tues, July 2 6:30pm Tues, July 9 6:30pm Play for Worship Sunday, July 14 Leader: Tommy Walters

(Movie, Art & Play)

Age 3 - Entering Grade 1

Wednesdays 5:30-7pm, includes dinner May 22, June 19, & July 24 Leaders: Kathy Sawyer, Cathy Zarnick Registration/payment Deadline: June 1 Fee $15 (scholarships available)

Do you like big bells or small bells or have you never touched a bell? Do you know why bell ringers wear gloves and use 4-inch thick foam? Whats the difference between a Martellato" and a "Staccato"? Whether you are just beginning or want to learn the secrets of more advanced bell ringing, this VCC is for you! Have fun ringing bells and working together as a team to produce wonderful music while glorifying God.

Parents, drop your kids off at Hill Church and go enjoy your time. Kids have their own special program which includes a simple dinner, a short movie and related fun projects. Free

(Music, Arts & Drama Camp)

Entering Grade 1 - College

Entering Grades 3-6

Entering Grades 3-6

Pre-rehearsals (attendance optional, but recommended): Wed, May 29 6:30pm Mon June 10 6:30pm Wed, June 19 7:00pm Mon, July 8 6:30pm Wed, July 10 6:30pm MAD camp: Sunday, July 14 Sunday, July 21 10am-3pm M-F; S,S times vary Showtimes: Sat. 6pm; Sun. 10:30am Leader: Kathy Sawyer

Tuesday, June 18 10am-5pm, includes lunch (raindate June 20) Leaders: Jim Kamerer, Clark Sawyer, Steve Arn Soccer, Whiffle Ball and Swimming at Armco Parkfun for both girls and boys!

Tuesday, August 13 10am-5pm, includes lunch (raindate Aug 15) Leaders: Jim Kamerer, Clark Sawyer, Steve Arn Soccer, Whiffle Ball and Swimming at Armco Parkfun for both girls and boys! Limit 16 participants Cost: $5.00 (scholarships available)

Limit 16 participants Cost: $5.00 (scholarships available)

Registration/payment Deadline: April 17 Fee $20 (scholarships available)

Grab a friend, relax and watch a movie! Explore together how it relates to Gods Word. Leader: Kathy Sawyer Eastern Virginia Grades 9-college Sunday, June 30 -Friday, July 5 Leaders: Steve Arn, Jami Lyn Brady, Carol Schreffler Cost$125.00 Remaining spaces are limited, contact trip leader or Kathy Sawyer if interested. All dates 7:00pm includes snack, no cost Wednesday, June 12Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory Grades 1-6 ThemeContentment VerseI Timothy 6:6-8 Tuesday, July 24Mr. Hollands Opus Grades 1-8 ThemeEternal Rewards Verse I Timothy 6:17-19 Wednesday, August 14What About Bob? Grades 1-6 ThemeChristian LifeBaby Steps VerseProverbs 27:1