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    January 2017

    Newsletter of The Hill United Presbyterian Church Butler, PA

    So if anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation: everything old has passed away; see, everything has become new!
    2 Corinthians 5: 17

    Rev. James Steiner

    SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP AND FELLOWSHIP


    10:30 A.M.Worship Service
    11:30 A.M.Coffee and Fellowship Time in the Fellowship Hall

    Elder Louise Evans

    Paula Baptiste, Choir Director


    Nancy Slezak, Memorial Handbell
    Director and Organist

    Elean Heist, Administrative Assistant


    and Financial Secretary
    [email protected]
    Lyn Goehring, Treasurer

    30 Shoeboxes for Samaritan Purse Operation Christmas Child!

    John D. Whittington

    501 Second Street


    Butler, Pennsylvania 16001
    724-287-5427
    E-mail: [email protected]
    www.hillup.org

    WORSHIP SCHEDULE
    SUNDAY MORNING
    WORSHIP SERVICES
    10:30 - 11:30 A.M.
    JANUARY 1, 2017
    1st Sunday in Christmastide
    Lords Supper - Traditional
    Sermon: Overcoming The Letdown
    Rev. James Steiner
    Scripture: Isaiah 63: 7-9; Hebrews 2: 9-18
    JANUARY 8, 2017
    Epiphany Sunday
    Sermon: Now That Youve Found Him
    Rev. James Steiner
    Scripture: Matthew 2: 1-12
    JANUARY 15, 2017
    Baptism Of The Lord
    Sermon: My Chosen One

    Rev. James Steiner


    Scripture: Isaiah 42: 1-9; Matthew 3: 13-17
    JANUARY 22, 2017
    3rd Sunday After The Epiphany
    Sermon: United In Mind And Thought
    Rev. James Steiner
    Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1: 18-31

    JANUARY 29, 2017


    4th Sunday After The Epiphany
    Sermon: Beatitudes I: Blessed? Rejoice? Really?
    Rev. James Steiner
    Scripture: Matthew 5: 1-12

    Dear Friends in Christ,


    To this end we always pray for you, asking that our God will make you worthy of his call and will fulfill
    by his power every good resolve and work of faith, so that the name of our Lord Jesus may be glorified
    in you, and you in him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ (2 Thessalonians
    1:11-12).
    By the time you receive this, no doubt you are thinking about New Years resolutions. When we think
    of resolutions, they are usually about our own personal behaviors or habits. Are we watching too much
    TV? Eating between meals? Not walking enough? Should we be calling our families more often?
    Folks who are employed in the diet or exercise business will tell you January is their busiest month!
    (Too bad clergy cant say the same thing)
    As Paul opens his second letter to the church at Thessalonica, he is praying that God will help them
    fulfill every good resolve and work of faith, so Jesus name will be glorified. We must ask ourselves
    have we made resolutions so Jesus name might be glorified? I need to resolve to do better in 2017!
    As we close out 2016 and move into the New Year, we can say with confidence that 2017 will be
    exciting in the life of our great church. Many issues are before us, and our leadership needs your
    prayers and support.
    As you know, the Transition Team continues to meet, facilitating the Interim Process. They will be
    working with you to hear Gods answer to the following questions:
    1. Who has Hill been in this community and the world?
    2. What aspects of our past do we want to keep?
    3. What might God be calling us to leave behind?
    4. Who is God calling us to be in the future?
    Part of the Interim process is to consider everything we do, look at it, discuss it, and decide if we need
    to change anything. We want to be sure that everything has been addressed before the next pastor
    arrives.
    If you decide to make any resolutions for 2017, please make two more resolve to be more active in
    the life of our church, and resolve that the name of Jesus will be glorified both in your heart and here
    at the corner of Second & Brady. Continue to pray for our church, and our leaders. Pray that Gods
    will be done here. 2017 stands to be an exciting year for us, as we await Gods intervention in our
    lives.
    My sincere thanks and appreciation to all the folks who make Hill Church GO. Because of you, the
    Body of Christ called Hill Church is alive and well! I praise God for their work, and their ministry,
    both to Hill and to me. Keep your leaders in your prayers, as the demands of 2017 will be high!
    Finally, my sincere thanks for your continuing support and encouragement. I am honored to serve as
    your pastor.
    Blessings for the New Year, and always.
    In Christ,
    Pastor Jim

    Session Summary
    The following actions were taken at the December 12, 2016 Session meeting.
    ** Accepted with regret the resignation from Session of Elders Denny
    Hawk and Josh Reeger.

    WORSHIP
    ATTENDANCE
    IN NOVEMBER
    AND DECEMBER
    Sunday
    11/6

    84

    ** Approved with regret the removal of Laraine and David McCrea from our
    membership rolls per their request.

    11/13

    93

    11/20

    91

    ** Action was taken to remove an additional forty-nine names from the rolls
    due to inactivity.
    Louise Evans
    Clerk of Session

    11/27

    72

    12/4

    91

    12/11

    72

    12/18

    104

    2017 Stewardship Campaign


    The Stewardship and Mission Support Committee would like to thank the members of the Hill Church
    family of faith for their generous response to our 2017 Stewardship Campaign. A total of 56 Estimate of
    Giving Cards were consecrated during our November 13, 2016 Worship service. Since that time an
    additional 20 cards have been received bringing the total amount pledged to date to $171,592.50. This
    response compares to prior years as follows:
    Pledge Year
    Number of Pledges
    Total Amount Pledged
    2017
    76
    $171,592.50
    2016
    84
    $149,696
    2015
    98
    $180,835
    2014
    101
    $200,624
    2013
    100
    $191,913
    It is not too late to participate in our 2017 Stewardship Campaign. A Estimate of Giving Card is
    included in this newsletter below. It can be returned in the offering plate or mailed to the church office.
    Thank you for honoring God through your support of the ministries and mission of Hill Church. Your
    generosity and commitment is deeply appreciated.
    The Stewardship and Mission Support Committee

    BIBLE READING S FOR JANUARY

    2nd - Carol McKinney and Kristi Suchonic


    3rd - Danielle Dickey
    4th - Amy Muisiner and Herman Bauer
    5th - Martha Mager, Kaitlyn Nevel, and Kyle Nevel
    7th - Brea Suchonic
    8th - Ashley Holmes
    9th - Paige Williams
    10th - Jane Weichey and Jane Resnick
    12th - Shirley Winship
    14th - A.J. Pagano
    16th - John Mager
    17th - Ben Huba, John Sandora, and Timothy Porter
    18th - John Minich and Mark Hall,
    19th - Doug Hall
    21st - Elma Hall
    22nd - Barb Graham and Rylie Milanovich
    23rd - Seth Heist
    24th - Gerry Graham
    25th - Clinton Evans and Scott Milanovich
    26th - Lori Williams
    27th - Piper Wentling
    29th - John Gilliland, Jr. and Ryan Meyer
    30th - Pam Lentz

    Susan (Barber) Catanzarito

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    Gen. 1, 2, 3
    Gen. 4, 5, 6
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    Gen. 13, 14, 15
    Gen. 16, 17
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    Ex. 19, 20
    Ex. 21, 22
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    Matt. 1
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    Matt. 5: 1 - 26
    Matt. 5: 27 48
    Matt. 6: 1 - 18
    Matt. 6: 19 - 34
    Matt. 7
    Matt. 8: 1 - 17
    Matt. 8: 18 - 34
    Matt. 9: 1 - 17
    Matt. 9: 18 - 38
    Matt. 10: 1 - 20
    Matt. 10: 21 - 42
    Matt. 11
    Matt. 12: 1 - 23
    Matt. 12: 24 - 50
    Matt. 13: 1 - 30
    Matt. 13: 31 - 58
    Matt. 14: 1 21
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    Matt. 15: 1 - 20
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    Matt. 16
    Matt. 17
    Matt. 18: 1 - 20
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    Matt. 19
    Matt. 20: 1 - 16
    Matt. 20: 17 - 34

    Marshall A. Miller

    Susan is the moderator of our Board of Deacons.


    Marsh is a member of our Christian Education
    Susan was born on October 12th here in Butler. She has Committee. He was born on February 2nd (Groundhog
    been blessed with one son, Jason, who is 37.
    Day) here in Butler. Marsh married Sharon Heist Miller on
    Susans favorite memories of Hill Church are the
    October 28, 2000.
    Christmas dinners and the mother/daughter banquets.
    Marsh has been blessed with 5 children, Aaron,
    Susan loved the Church being filled with the long tables
    Christine, Noelle, Robin, and Glen (who is with our Lord
    and the most delicious homemade casseroles and desserts. and Savior in heaven), and 6 grandchildren, Grant, Reese,
    Susan is so proud of how the people of our Church
    Tucker, Isabella, Julia, and Oliver.
    have banded together over the past year to keep our
    Marshs favorite memories of Hill Church are walking
    Church alive. So many decided to leave but the faithful
    his mom, Ida (who celebrated her 99th birthday on June 21st
    have remained and continue to work.
    this year), home from Church and having her tell him how
    Susan has been both an elder and a deacon but likes
    many nice and wonderful people go to Hill Church.
    being a deacon best. She feels it is very rewarding seeing
    The Hill Church ministries that have touched Marshs
    the smiles on the faces of our members at home when they heart the most have been going with Pastor Clark and
    are visited. The little things we do mean so much for
    serving communion to shut-ins, directly helping others
    others.
    through work camps, community dinners, and the work of
    Whats Susans advice for future deacons? Three
    the deacons.
    years may seem like a long commitment but the rewards
    Whats Marshs advice for future elders? Dont be
    are worth it. Just jump in and become involved in all our afraid to ask questions and dont hesitate to become an
    activities. We need men as well as women, new blood and active member of our Session or our Board of Deacons!
    new ideas. You will love it!
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    GHANA MISSION TASK FORCE REPORT


    Our Task Force recently(11/8/16) sent Christmas cards to the current students and
    Catechists in the Bubiashie District. It takes about three weeks to receive.
    Some of your recent contributions to the scholarship fund have already been distributed.
    I humbly write to acknowledge the receipt of an amount Two Hundred Ghana Cedis from your outfit as a
    scholarship beneficiary. I am a second year student of Mepe St. Kizito Senior High Technical School in the Volta
    region.
    Good bless you.
    Attie Hellen
    The following e-mail from Catechist Joseph K. Afenya was received on November 30th. He is truly a servant of
    God and his Lord, Jesus Christ. Please enjoy his words.
    Dear Presbyter Ihlenfeld,
    Im most delighted to reach you once again through this medium. Special greetings from the entire congregation of
    the E. P. Church, Bubiashie here in Ghana to you and the Hill Presbyterian Church as a whole.
    It is undeniable fact that we serve a living God who cares and protects us at all times. Guess what, Ive come to
    the end of my active ministry work as a catechist after thirty-two years. Now I had retired on 2nd Oct. 2016. Im
    thankful to God for His endless mercy and blessings over my family and the congregation of the E. P. Church
    Bubiashie where I served for the past thirty-two years.
    Beloved in Christ, another good news is that my grand-daughter Emelia who is one of the beneficiaries of your
    educational scholarship scheme has also gained admission to the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and
    Technology which is one of the state universities in Ghana.
    Emelia is very grateful to your outfit for seeing her through her secondary education. She promised to work
    harder in the university to justify your investment made in her schooling. Myself and my entire household will like to
    say more grease to your elbows for the financial assistance being extended to Emelia in particular.
    Moreso, ministry work in the Bubiashie E. P. Church is on going without any hindrance. Praise be to God that He
    is using church leadership to transform and save many souls for Christ. Our chapel building project is seriously
    going on. Currently, we have roofed the building and we are undertaking ceilings and other finishing touches. We hope
    to dedicate it to God in the shortest possible months to come.
    Please, remember me in prayers for continuous grace from Christ as I sit back and enjoy my retirement. God
    bless you all and the entire congregation of the Hill Presbyterian Church. Till I read from you soon. Have a fruitful
    Christmas season.

    Yours in Christ,
    Joseph K. Afenya
    PRAYER CONCERNS CONTINUE
    Please continue to keep the Bubiashie Church, Bernard Daddy, chairperson of the Bubiashie Scholarship
    Committee, as well as the students, and Joshua Heikkila, the West Africa Liaison for the PC(USA), in your prayers.
    In particular Josh has been having difficulty raising money for his position (only $53K of the $83K needed for
    2016 and then the same begins again for 2017 if he is to stay in the field). Also for Dr. McWilson Koku Atakro,
    the Executive Presbyter for the West Ho Presbytery.

    Beginning New Years day, the downstairs nursery will not be staffed. Please use the newly
    refurbished Family Room located on the balcony or the nursery for your childcare needs.

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    JANUARY
    1

    USHER
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    GREETERS
    BEFORE

    COUNTING
    ELDERS

    Ladies Team

    Deacon
    Gregory Heist

    Louise Evans
    Janet Edinger

    ACOLYTE

    FELLOWSHIP
    HOUR

    Bella Heist

    None due to the


    New Year holiday

    Ben Huba

    Anne Miller

    BriAnna Reeger

    Deacon
    Elma Hall

    Bryce Hawk

    Volunteer Needed

    Emily Rogers

    Deacons
    Fifth Sunday

    Tim Moses

    JANUARY
    8

    Ladies Team

    Bea Welch
    Marsh Miller

    JANUARY
    15

    Mens Team

    JANUARY
    22

    Mens Team

    JANUARY
    29

    Combined
    Teams

    Pat Brennen

    Deacon
    Patti
    Donaldson
    Audrey
    Nossokoff

    Tom Graham
    Alan Milanovich
    Diane Olenic
    Jack Barkley

    Deacon
    Elean Heist

    Becky Plymale

    COMMUNION TEAM Team A


    NEWSLETTER TEAM in JANUARY (for February) Team A (The Hoover Family)
    VAN DRIVER for JANUARY - Keith Swank (724-282-6546)
    PULPIT FLOWERS
    JANUARY 1
    Donated with love in
    memory of
    Ruth Cupp
    by her family.

    JANUARY 8

    JANUARY 15

    JANUARY 22

    JANUARY 29

    Available

    Donated with love in


    memory of
    John Mager
    by Mr. and Mrs. John
    Mager and family.

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    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

    PEARL ST. SECTIONOVERFLOW AREA

    JANUARY 1

    Sharon Montag, 724-285-3231

    Karen Shultz, 724-283-2413

    JANUARY 8

    Nancy Daugherty, 724-285-1013

    Janet Edinger, 724-282-7782

    JANUARY 15

    Lois Minich, 724-283-1875

    Volunteer Needed

    JANUARY 22

    Dennis Hawk, 724-285-6355

    Peg Dumbaugh, 724-789-7331

    JANUARY 29

    Anne Miller, 724-282-2072

    Kim Selfridge, 724-285-9017

    Epiphany Sunday

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    Church
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    9:30-11:00am Womens Bible Study

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    9:30-11:00am - Womens
    Bible Study

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    9:30-11:00am Womens Bible Study


    12:00pm - Betsy
    McCormick Circle at
    Macs Caf

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    PWCT Meeting
    9:30-11:00am Womens Bible Study

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    7:00pm - Deacons Mtg.

    8:00am - Womens
    Fellowship Breakfast at
    Macs Caf
    1:30pm - Memorial Bells

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    8:00am - Womens
    Fellowship Breakfast at
    Macs Caf
    9:30am - Willing Workers
    1:30am - Mary Lou Boyer
    Circle
    12:30pm - Memorial Bells

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    8:00am - Womens
    Fellowship Breakfast at
    Macs Caf
    1:30pm - Memorial Bells
    5:00pm - Community
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    8:00am - Womens
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    Macs Caf

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    9:00am - Hill Quilters

    11:00am - AA Meeting

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    11:00am - AA Meeting

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    9:00am - Choir
    10:30am - Worship Rev.
    James Steiner preaching
    11:30am - Deacons 5th
    Sunday Fellowship Hour

    4th Sunday
    After
    The Epiphany

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    9:00am - Choir
    10:30am - Worship Rev.
    James Steiner preaching
    11:30am - Fellowship

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    3rd Sunday
    After
    The Epiphany

    9:00am - Choir
    10:30am - Worship - Rev.
    James Steiner preaching
    11:30am - Fellowship
    12:15pm - Yarn Group

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    Baptism Of The
    Lord

    9:30am - Community
    Lunches
    10:30am - Worship Rev.
    James Steiner preaching
    11:30am - Fellowship
    12:15pm - Womens Book
    Club

    10:30am - Worship Rev.


    James Steiner preaching

    New Years Day


    1st Sunday in
    Christmastide
    Lords Supper - by Intinction

    SUN

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