Hill United Presbyterian Church Non-Profit Organization

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Butler, PA 16001
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Phone: 724-287-5427
FAX: 724-287-7468 Butler, PA
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WORSHIP WITH US
SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP

9:15 A.M.—J.A.M. SESSIONS /ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL

10:30 A.M.—WORSHIP SERVICE
11:30 A.M.—COFFEE / FELLOWSHIP TIME IN THE FELLOWSHIP HALL

SATURDAY EVENING WORSHIP

6:00 P.M.—SATURDAY@HILL
“WORSHIP WITH A DIFFERENCE”

Come and Join Us!

SEE COMPLETE WEEKLY SCHEDULE ON THE OTHER SIDE
 WORSHIP SCHEDULE
SATURDAY EVENING SUNDAY MORNING
WORSHIP SERVICES WORSHIP SERVICES
6:00—7:00 P.M. 10:30—11:30 A.M.

APRIL 2, 2011 APRIL 3, 2011

Lord’s Supper by Intinction 4th Sunday of Lent
Sermon: “One Thing I Know: I Was Blind, Lord’s Supper—Traditional
Now I See!” Sermon: “One Thing I Know: I Was Blind,
Rev. Clark Sawyer Now I See!”
Scripture: I Samuel 16: 1-13; Rev. Clark Sawyer
John 9: 1-41 Scripture: I Samuel 16: 1-13;
John 9: 1-41
APRIL 9, 2011
Guest Preacher APRIL 10, 2011
5th Sunday of Lent
Sermon: “See How He Loved Him”
Rev. Clark Sawyer
APRIL 16, 2011 Scripture: Ezekiel 37: 1-14;
Guest Preacher John 11: 1-45
APRIL 17, 2011
Palm Sunday
APRIL 21, 2011 Sermon: “Your King is Coming to You!”
Maundy Thursday—7:30 P.M. Rev. Clark Sawyer
Lord’s Supper by Intinction Scripture: Zechariah 9: 9-10;
with the Instrumental Ensemble & Chancel Choir Singing Matthew 21: 1-11
Meditation: “I Have Given You an Example”
Rev. Clark Sawyer
Scripture: John 13: 1-20, 31-35 APRIL 22, 2011
Good Friday 12:00 - 1:00 P.M.
St. Andrews Presbyterian Church
APRIL 23, 2011
The Great Vigil of Easter
Community Presbyterian Worship
with
Lord’s Supper by Intinction
Sermon: “But God Raised Him” Preaching, Scripture, Prayer & Music
Rev. Clark Sawyer
APRIL 24, 2011
Scripture: Acts 10: 34-43 Easter Sunday
9:15-10:15 A.M.—Easter Breakfast
APRIL 30, 2011 Easter Brass, JAM Chimers and Chancel Choir
Sermon: “Jesus Came and Stood Sermon: “I Know That You Seek Jesus”
Among Them” Rev. Clark Sawyer
Rev. Clark Sawyer Scripture: Isaiah 25: 6-9;
Scripture: John 20: 19-31 Matthew 28: 1-10
 April 2011
FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK WORSHIP ATTENDANCE IN
FEBRUARY AND MARCH 2011
Dear Brothers and Sisters, Members and Friends Saturday Sunday
of the Hill United Presbyterian Church:
2/05 18 2/06 129

There is no more important time of year for our 2/12 14 2/13 117
Christian faith than the celebration of Holy 2/19 18 2/20 109
Week with the culmination of that “Great-
Getting-Up-Day,” the resurrection from the dead 2/26 100 2/27 106
of our Savior and Lord Jesus Christ! 3/05 17 3/06 115
3/12 12 3/13 148
Jesus’ resurrection from death is the “linchpin”
3/19 18 3/20 119
and “foundation” of Christian faith.
Take a few moments and share Jesus’ love by
St. Paul, in Chapter 15 of I Corinthians, said it
inviting and bringing a friend, neighbor, or
this way:
relative to one of our gatherings for worship,
“
study, fellowship, service or outreach. That
If Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile
person will experience a wonderful blessing
and you are still in your sins. 18Then those also
from God and so will you! Thank-you very much!
who have fallen asleep in Christ have perished.
19
If for this life only we have hoped in Christ, we Please come and join us for Holy Week:
are of all men most to be pitied.
Palm Sunday Worship Service on Palm Sunday,
20
But in fact Christ has been raised from the April 17th with the Chancel Choir singing.
dead, the first fruits of those who have fallen
asleep. 21For as by a man came death, by a man Maundy Thursday Service at 7:30 P.M. on April
has come also the resurrection of the dead. 21 with Lord’s Supper, Instrumental Ensemble
22
For as in Adam all die, so also in Christ shall all and Chancel Choir singing.
be made alive. 23 But to each his own order:
Christ the first fruits, then at His coming those Good Friday Community Presbyterian Service at
who belong to Christ. 24Then comes the end, when St. Andrews from 12:00 noon to 1:00 P.M. on
He delivers the kingdom to God the Father after April 22nd.
destroying every authority and power. 25For He
must reign until He has put all His enemies under Great Vigil of Easter from 6:00 to 7:00 P.M. on
His feet. 26The last enemy to be destroyed is April 23rd with Lord’s Supper.
death.”
Easter Fellowship Breakfast from 9:15 A.M. to
The Christian Faith is a resurrection faith—a 10:15 A.M. on April 24th.
faith filled with eternal life, light and love!!
Easter Festival Service from 10:30 to 11:30
A.M. with the Chancel Choir and an Easter
message on April 24th.
“Christ is Risen!”
“He is Risen Indeed!”
Pastor Clark
3 Rev. Clark Sawyer
 BIBLE READING FOR APRIL
Morning Evening
1 Judg. 13, 14, 15 Luke 6: 27-49
2 Judg. 16, 17, 18 Luke 7: 1-30
3 Judg. 19, 20, 21 Luke 7: 31-50
4 Ruth 1, 2, 3, 4 Luke 8: 1-25
5 I. Sa. 1, 2, 3 Luke 8: 26-56
6 I. Sa. 4, 5, 6 Luke 9: 1-17 SESSION HIGHLIGHTS
7 I. Sa. 7, 8, 9 Luke 9: 18-36 MARCH 14, 2011
8 I. Sa. 10, 11, 12 Luke 9: 37-62
9 I. Sa. 13, 14 Luke 10: 1-24
10 I. Sa. 15, 16 Luke 10: 25-42 It was with great joy that the Session
11 I. Sa. 17, 18 Luke 11: 1-28 received Mrs. Helen Knauer and Michael and
12 I. Sa. 19, 20, 21 Luke 11: 29-54
13 I. Sa. 22, 23, 24 Luke 12: 1-31 Mary Waggoner into the Family of Faith at
14 I. Sa. 25, 26 Luke 12: 32-59 Hill Church upon their Reaffirmation of Faith
15 I. Sa. 27, 28, 29 Luke 13: 1-22 in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord. It is a
16 I. Sa. 30, 31 Luke 13: 23-35
17 II. Sa. 1, 2 Luke 14: 1-24 wonderful blessing to welcome these new
18 II. Sa. 3, 4, 5 Luke 14: 25-35 members and our prayers are with them!
19 II. Sa. 6, 7, 8 Luke 15: 1-10
20 II. Sa. 9, 10, 11 Luke 15: 11-32
21 II. Sa. 12, 13 Luke 16 Upon a motion by Stewardship and Mission
22 II. Sa. 14, 15 Luke 17: 1-19 Support the Session approved the move of
23 II. Sa. 16, 17, 18 Luke 17: 20-37 $325.00 from the Hill Fund to pay for the
24 II. Sa. 19, 20 Luke 18: 1-23
25 II. Sa. 21, 22 Luke 18: 24-43 parking lot snow plowing over the winter
26 II. Sa. 23, 24 Luke 19: 1-27 months.
27 I. Ki. 1, 2 Luke 19: 28-48
28 I. Ki. 3, 4, 5 Luke 20: 1-26
29 I. Ki. 6, 7 Luke 20: 27-47
Clark Sawyer, Moderator
30 I. Ki. 8, 9 Luke 21: 1-19

AT EASTER

As Easter breathes hope for a joyous tomorrow

E'en out of the depths of despair,
So may this day banish from you every sorrow
And make you feel free as the air.

While hearing grand anthems that swell to the sky,

And breathing sweet lilies' perfume,
May you feel assured that your soul will not die
As life does not end in the tomb.

~Winifred Sackville Stoner, Jr.

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 EASTER BREAKFAST LISTENING SEMINAR
WITH REV. FRED YOUNG
All are invited to our annual Easter Breakfast at
9:15 am on Easter morning in the dining room. Rev. Young will repeat his seminar on THE SKILL
Reservation forms are available in your Sunday OF LISTENING. This time, the course will be
bulletin, or you can reserve by calling the Church completed in just three sessions, which will take
office. place on Wednesdays March 30th, April 6th, and
April 13th.
A sign-up sheet is on the Deacon’s table to help
with the Easter Breakfast. Volunteers are There will be two time slots - 1:00 P.M., and
needed to set-up, clean-up, and work in the then the session will be repeated at 7:00 P.M. -
kitchen. Also, donations of food, milk and each Wednesday. They will each be 1 1/2 hours
orange juice are needed. long and cover the same material that he
presented last fall.

“I think I know
What I think you think I said,
But I don’t think I think you heard
NOMINATING COMMITTEE What I think I said.”
Author Unknown
This is the time of the year when
Do you think of “listening” as an art, a skill, or
the Nominating Committee
something you just do with your ears? In these
solicits your help in nominating
seminars, Rev. Young challenges us to be better
people for Church Officers as
listeners, for he believes that the greatest
Elders, Deacons, and Nominating
listener was Jesus. We will reflect on some of
Committee members.
the passages of scripture that might help us see
this, think about how listening affects our
If you have someone in mind, please list their
relationships, and even how some of what we
name on the Nomination Insert included with
study may be applied to our times of prayer.
your Church bulletin in April, and return it to
the Church office.
SESSION 1—March 30, 2011
What is COMMUNICATION? What are
its BARRIERS?

SESSION II—April 6th, 2011

How can I learn to be a better
COMMUNICATOR?
Dear Hill Church Family,
SESSION III—April 13, 2011
Over the last year you have been so good for What is NECESSAR Y for good
prayers for me for my illness. I know the Lord communication?
looks after us and protects us everyday and I
thank you so much for your visits, prayers, and This class meets in the Hall Lounge.
concern for me.

Hazel McCaw
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 FINANCIAL SUMMARY BAKING FOR MEALS ON WHEELS

Receipts and Disbursements

Baking for Meals on Wheels will be collected on
Two Months Ended February 28, 2011
Saturday, April 2nd and Sunday, April 3rd in the
Variance
Favorable
Fellowship Hall. Butler Meals on Wheels serves
Actual Budget (Unfavorable) approximately 130 people a day! In addition,
Receipts 40% of these people receive two meals per day,
Envelope which means additional desserts are needed
Offerings $40,979 $45,085 ($4,106)
each day.
Other
Offerings &
Receipts $18,877 $12,725 $6,152 Desserts can include cookies,
Total Receipts $59,856 $57,810 $2,046 cupcakes, gingerbread, quick
Disbursements breads, bundt/pound cakes,
fruit/pumpkin pies, quick breads
Personnel $31,880 $32,270 $390
Buildings & or angel food cakes. Please do
Grounds $8,318 $9,242 $924 not use nuts, chocolate or
Capital icing in or on any of the baked goods.
Improvements -0- -0- -0-

Office Cash donations are always appreciated and

Operations $1,727 $1,750 $23 checks should be made out to Hill Church for
Stewardship $45 $2,210 $2,165 Meals on Wheels.
Mission Support $1,412 $3,629 $2,217
Christian Please bring your baked goods to the stage area
Education $3,786 $4,367 $581 of the dining room on Saturday evening or
Nurture $604 $567 ($37) Sunday morning. If you have any questions, you
may call Gloria Miller at 724-283-6442.
Worship $1,175 $1,733 $558
Discipleship $78 $2,042 $1,964
Total
Disbursements $49,025 $57,810 $8,785
Total of Receipts THINKING ABOUT FLOWERS
over
Disbursements $10,831 $0 $10,831 Easter flowers are still available, but
orders are due NO LATER than April
Fund Balance 3rd, 2011. Also, the following dates
Unrestricted (Deficit) ($12,923) are still available to donate pulpit
Designated $25,298 flowers in 2011: May 1, June 12,
August 14, September 11, October 2
Total General Fund $12,375
and 9, and December 25. If you would like to
donate flowers for the pulpit, please take a
form from under the flower chart located in the
overflow area (by the food barrel). The cost is
$27.00 for two arrangements. You may choose
to take the flowers home with you after the
service that Sunday, or they may be taken by
the Deacons to brighten the day of shut-in
Church members.

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 THE HILL UNITED PRESBYTERIAN
CHURCH “KICK-OFF” TO OUR
CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION
WELCOME
On Sunday, June 26,
SPRING!
2011, we will have a
joint Worship Service SPECIAL SERVICES IN MAY AND JUNE:
at St. Andrews
Presbyterian Church May 8—Mother’s Day
at 201 East Jefferson
Street to begin our Centennial Year May 15 - Confirmation Class Received
celebration.
May 22—Usher and Greeter Recognition
St. Andrews is the “mother” Church of the
Hill Church. St. Andrews was at one time the June 5—The HYC sings is commissioned for its
First United Presbyterian Church, and felt ministry trip to Washington, D.C. and High
God’s leading to establish the “Second United School Graduates Recognized
Presbyterian Church.” That is how the Hill
Church was born. June 19—Father’s Day with the Praise Team

The Sanctuary of the Hill Church was built in June 26—Joint Service with St. Andrews
1911 with the cornerstone laying taking place Church kicking off our Centennial year!
on Thursday, June 29, 1911 at 7:00 P.M. The
Butler Eagle says that nearly one thousand
Rev. and Mrs. Clark T. Sawyer
people attended!
Cordially invite
All Members and Friends of
Eight months later, on March 6, 1912, the The Hill United Presbyterian Church
Session of the First United Presbyterian To the Marriage Service of
Church, having been appointed a commission Emily Joy Mueller
by Presbytery to organize the Second to
Michael C. Lyons
Presbyterian Church of Butler, met in the
Sunday, May 8, 2011
Church building at 7:30 P.M. 4:30pm
Heinz Memorial Chapel
One hundred forty-five names of the on the campus of
members from the roll of First Church were The University of Pittsburgh
placed on the roll of the Second Church, they
to constitute the nucleus for the future Hill
Church congregation.
We regret that space limitations do not allow the entire
That is how God gave birth to the Hill Church! congregation to also be invited to attend the reception, and
request no gifts.
See you at our joint worship service at St.
If you cannot join us for the wedding service, we would
Andrews Church on June 26, 2011! greatly appreciate your prayers for Emily and Michael
as they begin their married life together.
Clark Sawyer, Pastor
 VACATION CHRISTIAN CAMPS AT
HILL ARE FILLING UP FAST!

Summer 2011 camps include

MAD camp, the LIFT-OFF Field
trip camp, and the Power Chord
Academy. As of the end of ONE GREAT HOUR OF SHARING
March, MAD camp has very Offering will be received during the Lenten
limited availability. The LIFT- season
OFF camp is full and has a waiting list, and
there are only a few spaces left for the Power More than sixty years ago, in
Chord Academy. You should check with Kathy response to the devastation of
Sawyer very soon if you are interested in any World War II, a Saturday evening
of these camps. nationwide broadcast asked
Americans to give generously the
Many children have signed up for M.A.P. nights, next morning in their churches. A
God’s Girls (nearly full), and God’s Guys, remarkable variety of national leaders and
although limited space is still available. There celebrities gave their efforts to the broadcast.
is still space available for the “Celebrate VCC” More than seventy-five thousand churches
trip to Waldameer in Erie on August 4th. For responded. So was born “The One Great Hour
this trip, all children must have a specific adult of Sharing.”
who will be responsible for them the entire
time at the park. Today, our Presbyterian Church USA uses its
offering gifts roughly divided into thirds. Each
As always, adult volunteers are needed and help of these three programs—Self-development of
is always appreciated with these summer People, Presbyterian Disaster Assistance and
groups. Contact Kathy if you are able to help. the Presbyterian Hunger program—receives 32%
of the offering; the remaining 4% goes to the
Presbyterian Hunger Program for its work on
HOAGIES FOR SALE UNTIL APRIL 3RD homelessness and affordable housing.
FOR APRIL 9TH DELIVERY
The Presbyterian Church USA offering has
The Hill Youth Chorale is received eight to eleven million dollars a year
selling hoagies to raise money for at least the past twenty years. Our goal at
for their trip to Washington Hill Church this year is $2,450.00.
D.C. and Baltimore, MD in
June. Order forms for Please pray about whether God wants you to give
hoagies will be inserted in the Church bulletins to this offering. If you are led to give, please
in March, or you may order from any Hill Youth give generously.
Chorale member. Orders are due by April 3rd.
Hoagies are $5.00 each and will be delivered to Envelopes will be in the bulletins at our worship
your home on Saturday, April 9th around lunch services into the celebration of Holy Week and
time. Easter.

Blessings to you!
 FLASHBACK: Church Minutes (The following is taken from hand written
copy & original spelling.) I am returning to Trustee Minutes from 1915
due to the mention of the basement in this report.

Trustees meeting of Second United Presbyterian Church of Butler, Pa. held at the
house of T. M. Black Sept. 13, 1915. Present Rink, Weihe, Sutherland, and Black with
Cornelius in the choir.

Minutes of the last meeting read and approved. Moved by Black seconded by
Sutherland that Frank Eakins bill for labor helping to remove the ashes from the
basement of the church amounting to $3.20 be referred to John Campbell for an
explanation from Eakin as to why so much labor was necessary in doing this work, and
John Tack’s bill amounting to $3.30 for hauling the ashes and a load of lumber from
John Campbells shop to the church be paid. Carried.

Moved by Sutherland seconded by Rink that Miss Parker be paid $2.00 the
amount paid by her to Miss Harfrer for playing the organ for her one day while she was
away. Carried.

Moved by Rinnk seconded by Weihe that permission to give lessons on the pope
organ in the church be refused. Carried. Secretary was instructed by the chair to
notify Miss Parker, who had made the request, of this action.

Weihe was appointed a committee of one by the chair to look after the repairing
of the spouting on the church. The verbal resignation of the Janitor Frank Eakin was
presented by Rink, said resignation to take effect as soon as his successor is elected.
This matter was discussed informally but no action was taken and on motion the meeting
adjourned to meet at the same place Sept. 20th for further discussion and definite
action if possible.
T.M. Black, Secretary

Meeting of the Trustees of the Second United Presbyterian Church held at the
house of T. W. Black Sept. 20, 1915. All members with the exception of Weihe were
present. Moved by Campbell seconded by Black that Forest Byers be elected Janitor.
Carried.

On motion the meeting adjourned

T. M. Black Secretary

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 GRADUATION RECOGNITION

As we move toward the time of

Graduation Ceremonies, if there is a
member of your family graduating
from High School, College, Post-
Graduate Studies, Vocational-
Technical or any other program, please tell the
HILL YOUTH CHORALE AUDITIONS
Church Office the name of the person and from
Auditions for the Hill Youth Chorale will be held
where they are graduating. Please have this
April 3rd and April 17th at 12:15 P.M for males
information to us by May 15, 2011.
only (potential male members need only come
one of these dates). Auditions for girls will be
Graduation recognition for high school students
held in May. HYC members are youth from
will take place on Sunday, June 5, 2011 during
entering 7th grade to college age. For more
worship.
information, please contact Kathy Sawyer.

KIDS’ CORNER
EASTER COOKIES

You will need:

1c. whole pecans or walnuts 1 tsp. vinegar zipper baggie

3 egg whites a pinch salt wooden spoon
1c. Sugar tape Bible

1. Preheat oven to 300

2. Place pecans in zipper baggie and let children beat them with the wooden spoon to break into small pieces.
Explain that after Jesus was arrested, the Roman soldiers beat him. Read John 19:1-3.
3. Let each child smell the vinegar. Put 1 tsp. vinegar into mixing bowl. Explain that when Jesus was thirsty on
the cross he was given vinegar to drink. Read John 19:28-30.
4. Add egg whites to vinegar. Eggs represent life. Explain that Jesus gave His life to give us life. Read John
10:10-11.
5. Sprinkle a little salt into each child's hand. Let them taste it and brush the rest into the bowl. Explain that
this represents the salty tears shed by Jesus' followers, and the bitterness of our own sin. Read Luke
23:27.
6. So far the ingredients are not very appetizing. Add 1c. sugar. Explain that the sweetest part of the story is
that Jesus died because He loves us. He wants us to know and belong to Him. Read Ps. 34:8 and John 3:16.
7. Beat with a mixer on high speed for 12 to 15 minutes until stiff peaks are formed. Explain that the color
white represents the purity in God's eyes of those whose sins have been cleansed by Jesus. Read Isaiah.
1:18 and John 3:1-3.
8. Fold in broken nuts. Drop by teaspoons onto wax paper covered cookie sheet. Explain that each mound
represents the rocky tomb where Jesus' body was laid. Read Matt. 27:57-60.
9. Put the cookie sheet in the oven, close the door and turn the oven OFF. Give each child a piece of tape and
seal the oven door. Explain that Jesus' tomb was sealed. Read Matt.27:65-66.
10. GO TO BED! Explain that they may feel sad to leave the cookies in the oven overnight. Jesus' followers
were in despair when the tomb was sealed. Read John 16:20 and 22.
11. On Easter morning, open the oven and give everyone a cookie. Notice the cracked surface and take a bite. The
cookies are hollow! On the first Easter Jesus' followers were amazed to find the tomb open and empty.
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 VOLUNTEERS for APRIL 2011 – SUNDAY
GREETERS
USHER GREETERS COUNTING COFFEE
AFTER NURSERY ACOLYTE
TEAM BEFORE ELDERS HOUR
(DEACONS)

Susan Kelly
Catanzarito Provident Barb
APR Ladies’ Dennis Carol Corah
Bishop /
3 Team Jack Lynda Randy Gadsby Hawk
Bea Welch
Lavorini Kruger
Jim Marcia
Kamerer McCaw MaryBeth/
APR Junior Lorma & Candi Emily
Jeanette
10 Team Geoff Hill Barbara Peter Gibson Selfridge
McQuistion
Kamerer McElhaney
Kerry Anne
Bob McElhaney Miller Deacons—
APR Anne Jim Julia
Scott’s Becky
17 McCaw Pat Michael Kamerer Gibson
Team Plymale
McCafferty Miller
Cheryl Gwil
Don Milanovich Price No
APR Audrey Tyler
Lane’s Lois Minich Fellowship
24 Nossokoff Terre Maryanne Pesci
Team Hour
Patterson Puente

COMMUNION TEAM – Team A

NEWSLETTER TEAM in April (for May) – Team A (The Hoover Family)
VAN DRIVER for April ~ JIM KAMERER– 724-283-2248

COFFEE HOUR VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Can you help? Volunteers are needed to host the Sunday morning coffee hour.
There are many available openings for the coming months. A light snack is all that
needs to be provided. If you are willing to host, please sign your name on the coffee
hour sign-up sheet on the Deacon’s table.

PULPIT FLOWERS
APRIL 3 APRIL 10 APRIL 17 APRIL 24
Donated in memory Donated in memory of Donated in memory of Donated by Dr. and
of Wilbur Dumbaugh Ed Weichey by Jane Ruth Brookhart Mrs. Robert McKee
Weichey, children and
grandchildren
APRIL 2011