Newsletter November 2016 Website
Newsletter November 2016 Website
Newsletter November 2016 Website
Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in the one body. And be thankful. - Colossians 3: 15
John D. Whittington
WORSHIP SCHEDULE
SUNDAY MORNING
WORSHIP SERVICES
10:30 - 11:30 A.M.
SUNDAY
NOVEMBER 6, 2016
All Saints Day
Lords Supper - Traditional
Sermon: Final Exhortations
Rev. James Steiner
Scripture: Hebrews 13: 1-6, 17-21
NOVEMBER 13, 2016
26th Sunday After Pentecost,
Consecration Sunday
Sermon: Test Me In This
Rev. James Steiner
Jesus said to them, Surely you will quote this proverb to me: Physician, heal yourself!" (Luke 4:3)
Dear Friends in Christ,
In the passage above, Jesus is speaking in Capernaum, near his home town. He encounters opposition, and quotes a
familiar proverb, which was used in Greek and Hebrew communities at the time. Essentially it means, before
attempting to correct others, make sure that you aren't guilty of the same faults.
I had an interesting moment a few weeks ago you might call it an epiphany, but I am not referring to the visitation of
the Wise Men (Epiphany), which we celebrate twelve days after Christmas.
So why did God send me this message, and why am I passing it along to you? Let me explain.
I am Board President of a faith-based counseling organization in Pittsburgh I know the Executive Director from
Seminary. A few years ago, she invited me to serve on the Board. (Lo and behold, after two meetings, I found myself
elected Board President!)
Several weeks ago, my Executive Director friend resigned, and the entire organization was thrown into chaos. To add to
the confusion, they have an outreach program my friend wants to purchase, so I am moderating (sometimes not so
successfully) discussions between her and up to twelve Board Members, all through email. You can imagine how that is
going
As we worked through our search plan, a name came up to serve as Acting (or INTERIM!) Executive Director. This
person was well-respected, and to make him even more appealing, he had actually been Executive Director previously,
before my friend became Executive Director.
Our Search Team was overjoyed! This guy was the OBV IOUS CHOICE to become the Interim Director! He knew
everyone, he knew how the organization worked, he even knew how to make coffee and what each light switch was for!
And here he was, simply dropped into our laps! Let's get going!
Can you guess the epiphany God gave to me?
Here I was, immersed in the chaos and disruption of an organization in transition, and I reached for the first life ring I
could find. I was so involved and immersed in events, I failed to see that I was guilty of the same behavior I have
criticized in the past. Instead of stepping back and "doing-my-Interim-thing," I was drawn to the first and quickest
solution, like a moth to a flame.
Physician, heal thyself!
My friends, maybe you're thinking this Interim thing isn't necessary, or perhaps it has taken too long to start. Why not
start reading resumes now? Why do we have to go through this process anyhow? Why not simply hire ME as your
pastor?
These are all perfectly reasonable questions I know, I just asked them myself at the non-profit!
But as wonderful as this manager is (and he will be great, for a short time), he is NOT the person to lead my non-profit
through a time of transition, self-reflection, and CHANGE. The organization is at a critical point in their history, and
my friend's departure is a PERFECT TIME to slow down and actually go through an intentional Interim process.
As I reflect on this uncomfortable and convicting epiphany delivered by God, I need to apologize to The Hill Church for
my ignorance of how an organization in transition might behave. Now I know, and whatever thoughts you might have
about how things are progressing, they are normal and OK.
We all (that includes me!) need to be patient, and allow God to lead us to the next pastor who has already been chosen
for our great church.
Thanks for your grace TO ME, and for your patience WITH ME.
In Christ,
Pastor Jim
BIBLE READING S
Morning
Evening
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Titus 2
Titus 3
Philemon
Heb. 1
Heb. 2
Heb. 3
Heb. 4
Heb. 5
Heb. 6
Heb. 7
Heb. 8
Heb. 9
Heb. 10: 1-18
Heb. 10: 19-39
Heb. 11: 1-19
Heb. 11: 20-40
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Ezek. 5, 6, 7
Ezek. 8, 9, 10
Ezek. 11, 12, 13
Ezek. 14, 15
Ezek. 16, 17
Ezek. 18, 19
Ezek. 20, 21
Ezek. 22, 23
Ezek. 24, 25, 26
Ezek. 27, 28, 29
Ezek. 30, 31, 32
Ezek. 33, 34
Ezek. 35, 36
Ezek. 37, 37, 39
Heb. 12
Heb. 13
Jas. 1
Jas. 2
Jas. 3
Jas. 4
Jas. 5
I. Pet. 1
I. Pet. 2
I. Pet. 3
I. Pet. 4
I. Pet. 5
II. Pet. 1
II. Pet. 2
The Church Van is for Sale: Session has decided to sell the chur ch van. It is a 2001 Dodge
Caravan with (only!) 55,723 miles. It has recently been inspected. We are asking $1,300. If you
are interested, please see Tom Graham or Alan Milanovich by November 13th.
Name(s)____________________________________________
#Adults_______
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Christmas is about sharing the gift of God's Son, Jesus Christ, with the world.
Operation Christmas Child brings joy and hope to poor children around the world
through gift-filled shoeboxes and the Good News of Gods love. You can share
Gods love with needy children in Honduras, Kosovo, or another country by
participating with other members of our church. We will have more information in an upcoming church
bulletin insert, or you can visit the Operation Christmas child website at www.samaritanspurse.org/occ for
ideas, boy and girl box labels, and an informative video. You can start by filling out and coloring the
enclosed letter to put in the shoebox. Also consider if you want your shoebox to go to a boy or girl and
what age group you would like to buy for. There are three age groups: 2-4, 5-9, and 10-14. The 10-14 group
sees the least amount of shoeboxes donated so we encourage you to consider them. All shoeboxes need to
be brought to church on or before Sunday, November 20th to make sure that the children receive them in
time for Christmas. If shopping and filling shoeboxes are not for you, we will also accept monetary
donations. It costs $7 to mail one shoebox.
Don't forget to bring your shoebox gift to church on or before
Sunday, November 20th.
oinsettias
$6.50 each
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USE A SEPARATE FORM FOR EACH PLANT ORDERED
In memory of:
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In honor of:
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Given by:
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Will pick up
This year our Beaver/Butler Presbyterian Women made the trip to New Windsor,
MD for our Annual Mission Work Trip on Oct. 3-5. In addition to the work we
accomplished while we were there, our Hill P.W. sent 23 School Kits and 25
Hygiene Kits on the bus. They are donated to Church World Service for Disaster
Relief to be distributed to disaster areas in the U.S. and abroad.
When giving information to Elean in our church office please be
sure to call, e-mail, or place the information in her bin. There have
been several instances when pieces of paper with important
information have been found in various places in the office. Please
do not leave anything on Eleans desk. She has a bin right beside the
pastors bin. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
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STUFFING
THANKSGIVING
TURKEY
WORSHIP
YAMS
VOLUNTEERS FOR
NOVEMBER 2016
USHER
TEAM
GREETER
BEFORE
NOVEMBER
6
Bob Scotts
Team
Deacon
Karen Bryson
NOVEMBER
13
Ladies
Team
Bea Welch
NOVEMBER
20
Junior
Team
Deacon
Elean Heist
NOVEMBER
27
Jack
Montags
Team
Audrey
Nossokoff
COUNTING
ELDERS
NURSERY
ACOLYTE
COFFEE
HOUR
Carol Gadsby
Bryce Hawk
Volunteer
Needed
Pat Brennen
Emily
Rogers
Consecration
Sunday
Luncheon
Jim Kamerer
Lane Hawk
Deacon
Cheryl
Milanovich
Nancy
Daugherty
Lydia
Reeger
None Due To
The
Thanksgiving
Holiday
Louise Evans
Marsh Miller
Tim Moses
TBD
Janet Edinger
Becky Plymale
Jack Barkley
Pat Brennen
NOVEMBER 13
Donated in loving
memory of
Elroy and Crystal Beisheim
and
Richard R.B. Beisheim, Jr.
by Richard and
Maxine Beisheim
NOVEMBER 20
NOVEMBER 27
Donated in loving
memory of Jack Street
by Carolyn Street and
family.
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 welcome visitors,
encourage them to sign the guest registry, and invite them to Fellowship Hour on Sunday.
MIDDLE SECTIONBRADY STREET SECTION
NOVEMBER 6
NOVEMBER 13
NOVEMBER 20
Volunteer Needed
NOVEMBER 27
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14
MON
Election Day
& Bake Sale
29
22
15
9:30-11:00am - Womens
Bible Study
7:00pm - Deacons Mtg.
TUES
All Saints Day
5-7:30pm - Wednesdays
On The Hill
30
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5-7:30pm - Wednesdays
On The Hill
5-7:30pm - Wednesdays
On The Hill
WED
3
24
Thanksgiving
Church
Office
17
10
THUR
Church
Office
Closed
25
18
11
Veterans Day
FRI
11:00am - AA Meeting
26
11:00am - AA Meeting
19
12
11:00am - AA Meeting
11am - AA Meeting
SAT
Cut out the picture and Bible verse and use it as your Bible bookmark for the month of November!
9:00am - Choir
10:30am - Worship Rev.
James Steiner preaching
No Fellowship Hour Due To
The Thanksgiving Holiday
1st Sunday
Of Advent
9:00am - Choir
10:30am - Worship Rev.
James Steiner preaching
11:30am - Fellowship
12:15pm - Womens Book
9:15am - Community
Lunches
10:30am - Worship - Rev.
James Steiner preaching
11:30am - Fellowship
13
26th Sunday
After Pentecost
9:00am - Choir
10:30am - Worship Rev.
James Steiner preaching
11:30am - Fellowship
SUN