July 2013

UP on the Hill
Newsletter of The Hill United Presbyterian Church Butler, PA
PASTORAL MINISTRY
Rev. Clark T. Sawyer

Worship With Us
SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP
10:30 A.M.Worship Service 11:30 A.M.Coffee / Fellowship Time in the Fellowship Hall

PROGRAM MINISTRY
Kathy O. Sawyer

MUSIC MINISTRY
Kathy O. Sawyer, Director of Music Margaret E. McGuirk, Organist Thomas P. Walters, Director of Handbells and Instrumental Music Nancy Slezak, Memorial Handbell Director and Assistant Organist Jessica E. Sanzotti, Saturday Worship Director

SATURDAY EVENING WORSHIP

6:00 P.M.Saturday@hill Worship with a Difference (First Saturday of the Month only)

CHURCH OFFICE
Jennifer Gilliland, Financial Secretary Lyn Goehring, Treasurer

CUSTODIANS
John Whittington Bobby Jo Sullins

Butler Blue Sox Game June 2012

The Hill United Presbyterian Church 501 Second Street Butler, Pennsylvania 16001 724-287-5427 E-mail: hillup@zoominternet.net www.hillup.org

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

JULY 7, 2013 JULY 6, 2013 No Worship Service

7th Sunday after Pentecost Lords Supper - Traditional Mission Workcamp Participating

Sermon: America The Beautiful The Power Of One Rev. Mike Winship Scripture: Philippians 3:4b-16; John 17:20-26 JULY 14, 2013
8th Sunday after Pentecost Power Chord Academy Plays in Worship

JULY 13, 2013 No Worship Service

Sermon: Who Is My Neighbor? Rev. Clark Sawyer Scripture: Leviticus 19:9-18; Luke 10:25-37 JULY 21, 2013
9th Sunday after Pentecost

JULY 20, 2013 The Music, Art and Drama Camp Presentation of Go Noah! Directed by Kathy Sawyer Ice Cream Social Follows JULY 27, 2013 No Worship Service

The Music, Art and Drama Camp Presentation of Go Noah! Directed by Kathy Sawyer

JULY 28, 2013

10th Sunday after Pentecost

Rev. James Campbell, Guest Preacher

FROM THE PASTORS DESK

July 2013

Dear Brothers and Sisters, Members and Friends of the Hill United Presbyterian Church:

WORSHIP ATTENDANCE IN MAY AND JUNE 2013

Saturday Sunday

For the past five years, Jennifer Gilliland has been our Administrative Assistant and Financial Secretary. She has done a wonderful job with us.

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No Worship No Worship No Worship

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On June 18, 2013, Jennifer took a new position at Grove City College as the Administrative Assistant in the International Studies Department. We pray and wish Jennifer well in this new position.

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On the other hand, Jennifer will stay with us as our Financial Secretary along with participating in the life of our Church. That is good!

In the next number of weeks, as you come into the Church Office or call on the phone, you will be greeted by Elean Hooper from Specialized Staffing.

Throughout the summer months as you travel take some time to worship in some other churches. However, we always look forward to our gatherings of the Hill Family of Faith. See you in worship this summer!

Elean is a very pleasant and competent person. Please welcome her and make yourself known to her. She will work from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

I would like to thank everyone who volunteered in the church office when I was away on vacation this year Louise Evans Susan Catanzarito Audrey Nossokoff Bea Welch Pam Chaff Lynda Lavorini

Have a blessed summer and we will see you in worship!

Jennifer Gilliland, Church Office Secretary

Grace to you and Peace through God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, Pastor Clark Rev. Clark Sawyer

SESSION HIGHLIGHTS
JUNE 10, 2013 Session approved three Administration Committee: motions from
BIBLE READING FOR JULY
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 Job 20, 21 Job 22, 23, 24 Job 25, 26, 27 Job 28, 29 Job 30, 31 Job 32, 33 Job 34, 35 Job 36, 37 Job 38, 39, 40 Job 41, 42 Ps. 1, 2, 3 Ps. 4, 5, 6 Ps. 7, 8, 9 Ps. 10, 11, 12 Ps. 13, 14, 15 Ps. 16, 17 Ps. 18, 19 Ps. 20, 21, 22 Ps. 23, 24, 25 Ps. 26, 27, 28 Ps. 29, 30 Ps. 31, 32 Ps. 33, 34 Ps. 35, 36 Ps. 37, 38, 39 Ps. 40, 41, 42 Ps. 43, 44, 45 Ps. 46, 47, 48 Ps. 49, 50 Ps. 51, 52, 53 Ps. 54, 55, 56

Evening
Acts 10: 24-48 Acts 11 Acts 12 Acts 13: 1-25 Acts 13: 26-52 Acts 14 Acts 15: 1-21 Acts 15: 22-41 Acts 16: 1-21 Acts 16: 22-40 Acts 17: 1-15 Acts 17: 16-34 Acts 18 Acts 19: 1-20 Acts 19: 21-41 Acts 20: 1-16 Acts 20: 17-38 Acts 21: 1-17 Acts 21: 18-40 Acts 22 Acts 23: 1-15 Acts 23: 16-35 Acts 24 Acts 25 Acts 26 Acts 27: 1-26 Acts 27: 27-44 Acts 28 Rom. 1 Rom. 2 Rom. 3

Motion: To accept with regret the resignation of Jennifer Gilliland, effective June 18, 2013. Additional Information: Jennifer will continue as Financial Secretary at this time. Motion: To enter into a contract with Ron Hartman Concrete for the removal and replacement of the Brady Street stairs, three landings and two side walls with a quoted price of $15,068. Additional Information: Landscaping, railings and a new light fixture will also need to be done to complete this project. Motion: To enter into a contract with Ron Stutz Construction for the repointing of the stone work on the Second Street side entry. Additional Information: The current bid is for $3,750. Additional expense may be incurred for repair to the concrete steps. Session approved two motions from the Stewardship and Mission Support Committee: To use the proceeds of the $90,000 gift from the Ruth Bauer estate to fund Educational Gifts for: 1 Hill Church members who are graduating from high school in June 2013 and each year thereafter, and who plan to attend an institution of higher learning, a vocational training program, or to enter the military; 2 Hill Church members currently enrolled in the educational programs listed above, who graduated from high school 2007-2012; 3 Women who are members of one of the five churches of the EPC Bubiashie District of Accra, Ghana, and who are pursuing secondary or post-high school education.

FROM THE FINANCIAL SECRETARY

Jennifer Gilliland will continue to collect, track and process tithes and offerings made to the church. All monies collected need to be submitted by Sunday to be included in the Elder count and deposited for that week (Jennifer will count and prepare the deposit on Sunday). Anything turned in on Monday or after will be included in the next weeks deposit. Any questions about tithes, offerings, and statements can be directed to Jennifer by leaving a message with Elean during normal office

FINANCIAL SUMMARY Receipts and Disbursements

FOR MONTH ENDING MAY 31, 2013

YOUTHWORKS MISSION TRIP

From June 30 through July 5, people from our Church are participating in the Youthworks Summer Mission Trip in Eastern Virginia. There they will meet with youth groups from other churches from New Jersey and other places. A visit to the Eastern Shore of Virginia and the town of Onancock offers a historic setting, serene lifestyle and abundant outdoor recreation. Fishing and birdwatching are popular pastimes for both residents and visitors. Despite the natural beauty of the area, typical rural struggles, such as unemployment, exist. A large number of retirees moving to the area also have driven up home prices, causing affordable housing challenges. Our group will have an opportunity to complete home improvement projects and serve local children while they enjoy the simple pleasures of Gods creation. They will make a presentation in worship on Sunday, July 7. Participating in the Mission Workcamp are: Miranda Brady Jona Brown Emily Selfridge John Gilliland Hannah Kruger Tyler Bell Kaitlyn Bell Paige Schreffler Amber Selfridge Emma Scuotequazza Adult Leaders Steve Arn Carol Schreffler Jami Lyn Brady

Actual Envelope Offerings Other Offerings & Receipts Total Receipts

Budget

Variance Favorable (Unfavorable)

Receipts
$94,440 37,107 131,547 $97,402 44,581 141,983 ($2,962) (7,474) (10,436)

Disbursements
Personnel Buildings & Grounds Capital Improvements Office Operations Stewardship Mission Support Christian Education Nurture Worship Discipleship Total Disbursements Net of Receipts over Disbursements 82,818 16,926 0 4,362 4,108 6,001 7,005 1,667 4,035 4,827 131,749 84,860 17,446 0 4,000 4,794 9,966 7,083 2,417 4,667 6,750 141,983 2,042 520 0 (362) 686 3,965 78 750 632 1,923 10,234

(202)

(202)

Fund Balance
Unrestricted (Deficit) Designated Total General Fund ($39,304) 28,722 (10,582)

The above amounts represent the 2013 financial transactions in the general operating fund. This summary does not include any of the special and endowment funds. You may help the work of the Lord and your Hill family of faith by staying current on the payment of your tithes and offerings. Our ministries, programs and mission commitments go on throughout the year regardless of the season.

The next newsletter deadline is July 15, 2013

GHANA MISSION PARTNERSHIP EMAIL

Hello, I hope all is well with you? We are wonderful by God's Good Grace and Mercy. It's been a while since we communicated. My mum has been ill for some time now that is why you have not heard from me lately. Glory to God that she is recovering and would soon go back to work.
I am almost done with my National Service and it has been a hectic yet educative journey. I would be done by August of this year. I plan to write the GRE test of which i would start classes in preparation towards the test on 1st June, 2013. I pray God sees me through successfully. Passing this test would enable me get full scholarship from an American University to pursue a course of my choice abroad, probably in Public Health (MPH). I would love to hear from you soon. Greetings from my family to you. My love to all. Stay blessed.

Priscilla Ivy Ahudenu Bubiashie E.P. Church, Ghana

MAD Camp 2013 Join us for worship on July 20 at 6:00 P.M. or on Sunday, July 21 at 10:30 A.M. to see our 2012 MAD camp presentation of Go Noah! You can also attend the dress rehearsal at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, July 20.

KIDS CORNER

VOLUNTEERS for JULY 2013 SUNDAY

USHER TEAM GREETERS BEFORE GREETERS AFTER (DEACONS) COUNTING ELDERS NURSERY ACOLYTE COFFEE HOUR

JULY 7

Ladies Team

The Gebrosky Family

David McCrea Chad Provident Judy Birch Patti Donaldson Pam Lentz Morgan Miller Sharon Montag Susan Catanzarito

Louise Evans Kelly Provident Bob Kennedy Marsh Miller Diane Olenic Carolyn Street Barb Bishop Steve Arn

Carol Gadsby

Lydia Reeger

Volunteer Needed

JULY 14

Bob Scotts Team

Bea Welch

Lois Minich

Mason Montag

Volunteer Needed
Several Members (MAD camp)

JULY 21

Junior Team

Anne McCaw

Jim Kamerer

MAD Camp

JULY 28

Don Lanes Team

Audrey Nossokoff

Kerry McElhaney

Bryce Hawk

Volunteer Needed

COMMUNION TEAM Team C NEWSLETTER TEAM in JULY (for August) Team A (The Hoover Family) VAN DRIVER for July ~ KEITH SWANK 724-282-6546

PULPIT FLOWERS
JULY 7
Donated in honor of Nancy and Norbert Slezaks 50th Wedding Anniversary by family

JULY 14
Donated in memory of Bert Knauer by the Knauer family

JULY 21
NoneMAD camp

JULY 28
Donated by Carolyn Stutz

PEW GREETERS
Hill Church for many years was known as The Glad Hand Church. The Nurture Committee wants to continue this tradition. Pew Greeters will now welcome visitors, encourage them to sign the guest registry, and invite them to Fellowship Hour on Sunday.
MIDDLE SECTIONBRADY STREET SECTION JULY 7 JULY 14 JULY 21 JULY 28 Sharon Montag 724-285-3231 Nancy Daugherty 724-285-1013 Lois Minich 724-283-1875 Dennis Hawk 724-285-6355 PEARL ST. SECTIONOVERFLOW AREA Karen Shultz 724-283-2413 Janet Edinger 724-282-7782 Barb Bishop 724-282-2737 Peg Dumbaugh 724-789-7331

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Communion Independence Day Office Closed 9:30am - Hill Quilters Communion

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5pm - Community Dinner 6:30-8pm MAD camp Rehearsal 6:30pm Power Chord Academy 6:30-8pm MAD camp Rehearsal

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11am - AA Meeting

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11am - AA Meeting

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10:30am - Worship 11:35pm - Coffee/ Fellowship 4-8pm MAD camp 10am - 3pm MAD camp 7pm - Lupus Support 10am - 3pm MAD camp 3-5pm - MAD camp tech rehearsal 10am - 3pm MAD camp

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9:30am - Willing Workers 10am - 3pm MAD camp 11am - AA Meeting 10am - 3pm MAD camp 1pm - Dress rehearsal 3-6pm - MAD camp Pool 4pm - MAD camp Actors MAD camp to New Report Haven 6pm - Worship / MAD camp Go Noah! 7:30pm - Ice Cream Social

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10:30am - Worship / Go Noah! MAD camp 11:30am - Coffee Hour

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1pm - Mary Lou Boyer Circle

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5:30-7pm - MAP Night 7:00pm - Movie Night in the Youth Lounge Mr. Hollands Opus Grds 1-8

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10:30am - Worship 11:30am - Coffee Hour

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