MAY 2018

Newsletter of The Hill United Presbyterian Church Butler, PA

“But the Advocate, the Holy spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you
everything, and remind you of all that I have said to you.” John 14: 26

Rev. Dr. William Jackson

SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP AND FELLOWSHIP

Elder Louise Evans
10:30 A.M.—Worship Service
11:30 A.M.—Coffee and Fellowship Time in the Fellowship Hall
Jenny Martin, Choir Director

Nancy Slezak, Memorial Handbell

Director and Organist

Kathy Davis

Elean Heist, Administrative Assistant

and Financial Secretary
Elean.hillup@zoominternet.net

Lyn Goehring, Treasurer

John D. Whittington

Chancel Adorned With Easter Flowers

501 Second Street

Butler, Pennsylvania 16001
724-287-5427
“No oNe has greater love thaN this, to lay dowN oNe’s life E-mail: hillup@zoominternet.net
www.hillup.org
for oNe’s frieNds.” JohN 15: 13
 WORSHIP SCHEDULE
SUNDAY MORNING
WORSHIP SERVICES
10:30 - 11:30 A.M.
SUNDAY
MAY 6, 2018
6th Sunday Of Easter
Lord’s Supper - Traditional

Sermon: “Keeping In Touch"

Rev. Dr. William Jackson

Scripture: Mark 1: 40-45

MAY 13, 2018

7th Sunday Of Easter
Layette Sunday

Sermon: “A Homemade Faith”

Rev. Dr. William Jackson

Scripture: II Timothy 1: 1-7

MAY 20, 2018

Pentecost; Layette Sunday

Sermon: “There’s Something In The Wind”

Rev. Dr. William Jackson

Scripture: John 3: 3-8; Romans 8: 11, 14-17

MAY 27, 2018
Trinity Sunday

Sermon: “More Than A Day”

Rev. Dr. William Jackson

Scripture: I Thessalonians 4: 13-14; I Corinthians 15: 51-58

Dear Friends at Hill,

I want to give you an update on the search process in the work of the Pastor
Nominating Committee. To date, they have received over 300 dossiers for
review. Currently, they are interviewing some of the ones they think are good
prospects (week of 4/9). They are also listening to or reading sermons from
these candidates, as well as checking on references.

When the committee finally makes its decision, and the candidate responds
positively, they will submit that name to the Committee on Ministry of Beaver-
Butler Presbytery. With the approval from that committee, a date for the
prospect to preach on a Sunday morning, after which there will be a
congregational meeting where the people will vote yes or no. If the vote is
favorable, that report is sent to the Presbytery, and the candidate will be invited
to a Presbytery meeting for a public interview and vote on the person and
approval of the terms of call, salary, etc.

A starting date will be set and the new pastor will begin. An official worship
service of installation will be held, usually sometime within the first two
months.

In the meantime, please continue not only the Covenant Prayer Day each
Tuesday, as well as daily prayer: Please pray for the Committee, the
prospective people being interviewed, for the patience, insight, and the
discernment of the Holy Spirit. I am available to answer any other questions
you may have.

Finally, may God bless all of us with the patience, presence, insight, and
discernment of the Holy Spirit, so that ultimately God’s will may be done - all
to His glory.

Sincerely,

Bill Jackson
Interim II

The next newsletter deadline is

MAY 15, 2018!
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 BIBLE READING S FOR MAY

Morning Evening
1 I. Ki. 10, 11 Luke 21: 20-38
2 I. Ki. 12, 13 Luke 22: 1-20
3 I. Ki. 14, 15 Luke 22: 21-46
1st - Samantha Reeger 4 I. Ki. 16, 17, 18 Luke 22: 47-71
2nd - Marilyn Rogerson and Madison Sowa 5 I. Ki. 19, 20 Luke 23: 1-25
6 I. Ki. 21, 22 Luke 23: 26-56
5th - Pat Brennen 7 II. Ki. 1, 2, 3 Luke 24: 1-35
8th - Sally Bauer 8 II. Ki. 4, 5, 6 Luke 24: 36-53
9 II. Ki. 7, 8, 9 John 1: 1-28
10th - Suzanne Leroy 10 II. Ki. 10, 11, 12 John 1: 29-51
12th - Melanie Reeger 11
12
II. Ki. 13, 14
II. Ki. 15, 16
John 2
John 3: 1-18
14th - Christopher Heasley 13 II. Ki. 17, 18 John 3: 19-36
14 II. Ki. 19, 20, 21 John 4: 1-30
16th - Keely Mohn and Jack Montag 15 II. Ki. 22, 23 John 4: 31-54
17th - Bonnie Bolten 16 II. Ki. 24, 25 John 5: 1-24
17 I. Ch. 1, 2, 3 John 5: 25-47
18th - Jeff Kramlich and James Miller 18 I. Ch. 4, 5, 6 John 6: 1-21
19 I. Ch. 7, 8, 9 John 6: 22-44
20th - Elizabeth Pesci 20 I. Ch. 10, 11, 12 John 6: 45-71
21st - Richard Beisheim 21 I. Ch. 13, 14, 15 John 7: 1-27
22 I. Ch. 16, 17, 18 John 7: 28-53
23rd - Jami Lyn Brady and Landon Yourish 23 I. Ch. 19, 20, 21 John 8: 1-27
25th - Betty Double and Elean Heist 24 I. Ch. 22, 23, 24 John 8: 28-59
25 I. Ch. 25, 26, 27 John 9: 1-23
26th - BriAnna Reeger, Kevin Chaff, and 26 I. Ch. 28, 29 John 9: 24-41
27 II. Ch. 1, 2, 3 John 10: 1-23
Larry Twentier 28 II. Ch. 4, 5, 6 John 10: 24-42
27th - Diane Olenic 29 II. Ch. 7, 8, 9 John 11: 1-29
30 II. Ch. 10, 11, 12 John 11: 30-57
31st - Kathryn Neal and Nathan Moses 31 II. Ch. 13, 14 John 12: 1-26

On Wednesday April 11, the Community dinner volunteers served a hearty

meal to 79 guests. The menu was meatloaf, mashed potatoes and gravy,
corn, rolls and butter, applesauce, and butterscotch pudding. There was
plenty of food for seconds, and no one went away hungry! For information
about how you can help, call Barb or Jim Kamerer at 724.283.2248. WORSHIP ATTENDANCE
IN JANUARY AND
Session Notes
FEBRUARY
The Session met on April 9, 2018 for its regular monthly meeting. Sunday
The following actions were taken: 3/4 82
3/11 100
++ Approved two congregation-wide food drives to support the Weekend Power
Pack program at Dassa McKinney Elementary School. 3/18 - Not Recorded
3/25 (Palm Sunday) 80
++ Approved a motion to direct the Beaver Butler Presbytery to match our church's
portion of the per capita payment which is designated for the Synod of the Trinity 3/29
83
and the General Assembly. (Maundy Thursday)
4/1 (Easter) 117
++ Approved a motion to thank Elder Pete McElhaney for his work during the
absence of custodian John Whittington. 4/8 92
Respectfully submitted, 4/15 86
Louise Evans
4/22 83
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Another Winter-Spring session of Wednesdays on the Hill is in the books. We wrapped up on April 18th by reminding
each other about the great Bible stories we learned and thanking our awesome volunteers. Each week about thirty kids
and young people gathered to grow in their faith. We loved getting to know Pastor Bill and singing to his ukulele. We
learned strange Bible truths – like finding out no one in Jesus’ time ate shrimp or bacon. What?!?! Great food and
recreation kept everyone coming back. But best of all were the amazing things we learned about how Jesus died on the
cross and was raised to life on Easter. We also love sharing the highs and lows of our week with our grown ups. These
are the best grown ups in Butler. The mission project wrapped up with 12 full school bags for Puerto Rico. A big thanks
to all!

The Tuesday Bible Study for Women has been so intent on the Gospel of Mark that sometimes John has to shut the lights
off in the lounge to get them to go home. They are halfway through the gospel but still welcome new members to the group.
The study goes through May and then field trips are in the planning stages for this summer.
May 13th and 20th are the dates set for our “Layette Sundays”. We will have our little crib near the Deacons’
table in the overflow room ready for your new or gently used clothing for babies and children 2 and under.
Each year we receive lovely hand knit sweaters, caps, booties, blankets, etc. Also beautiful baby quilts plus so
many little outfits folks have taken time to purchase. We appreciate each gift you bring and for all your work
in making them.
The 67th Annual National Day of Prayer
Thursday, May 3rd.
“O Lord, hear; O Lord, forgive; O Lord listen and act and do not
delay! For your own sake, O my God, because your city and
your people bear your name!” - Daniel 9: 19

Locations and times to pray in Butler are:

7 a.m. - 8 a.m. - Prayer at the Diamond, Diamond Park
7 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. - First United Methodist Church Service

Reservation form
SENIOR NIGHT OUT
MONDAY, MAY 21, 2017 at 5:30 P.M.

I / We will attend Senior Night Out:

Name(s)_______________________________________
#Attending _________
Ride Needed? ______
Donations accepted
DEADLINE for RESERVATIONS: Wednesday, May 16th.
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 VOLUNTEERS FOR
MAY 2018
CHURCH
USHER GREETERS COUNTING FELLOWSHIP
TEAM BEFORE ELDERS LITURGIST ACOLYTE OPENER/ HOUR
POWERPOINT
Alan
MAY Ladies’ Deacon Milanovich Lauren Bella Elder Alan
Louise Evans
6 Team Elean Heist McElhaney Heist Milanovich
Ruth Scott
Tom
Elder None - Due to
MAY Ladies’ Graham Juliet Elder Tom
Bea Welch Steve the Mother’s
13 Team Nancy Miller Graham
Arn Day Holiday
Daugherty

Ruth Scott Elder

MAY Men’s Deacon Seth Elder Louise Deacon
Becky
20 Team Elma Hall Terre Heist Evans Nancy Luellen
Plymale
Patterson
Anne Miller Elder None - Due to
MAY Men’s Audrey Caroline Elder Anne
Terre the Memorial
27 Team Nossokoff Jack Freeze Miller
Patterson Day Holiday
Barkley
Communion Team – Team B
Newsletter Team in MAY (for June) – Team B
(Willing Workers)
Sunday morning ride service driver for MAY - Marsh Miller (724-287-5444)

PULPIT FLOWERS
MAY 6 MAY 13 MAY 20 MAY 27
Donated in loving
Donated in with love in Donated with love in Donated in loving
memory of
honor and memory of all honor of Elean Heist’s memory of
Georgia
mothers, both here and birthday James and Ruth Cupp
Rauschenberger
in heaven, by Nancy and by Gregory, Sam, Seth, by their children and
by Patti Donaldson and
Norbert Slezak. and Bella Heist. grandchildren.
Cathy Zarnick.

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 SECTION—BRADY STREET SECTION PEARL ST. SECTION—OVERFLOW AREA

MAY 6 Sharon Montag, 724-285-3231 Karen Shultz, 724-283-2413
MAY 13 Nancy Daugherty, 724-285-1013 Janet Edinger, 724-282-7782
MAY 20 Lois Minich, 724-283-1875 Volunteer Needed
MAY 27 Volunteer Needed Volunteer Needed
 SUN MON TUES WED THUR FRI SAT
1 2 3 4 5
9:30-11am - Women’s 8:00am - Women’s 9:00am - Hill Quilters 11am - AA Meeting
Bible Study Fellowship Breakfast at
6:00pm - PNC Meeting Mac’s Café
5:00pm - Choir Practice

6th Sunday of Easter

Lord’s Supper -
6 Traditional 7 8 9 10 11 12
10:30am - Worship Rev. Dr. 9:30-11am - Women’s 8:00am - Women’s 11:00am - AA Meeting
William Jackson preaching Bible Study Fellowship Breakfast at
11:30am - Fellowship Hour 11:05am - PWCT Mac’s Café
12:15pm - Women’s Book Meeting 5:00pm - Choir Practice
Club 6:00pm - PNC Meeting 5:00pm - Community
Dinner

7th Sunday
of Easter
13 Layette 14 15 16 17 18 19
Sunday
9:30-11am - Women’s 8:00am - Women’s 11:00am - AA Meeting
10:30am - Worship - Rev. 6:45pm - Session Mtg. Bible Study Fellowship Breakfast at
Dr. William Jackson 1:00pm - Betsy Mac’s Café
McCormick Circle 9:30am - Willing Workers
6:00pm - PNC Meeting 5:00pm - Choir Practice

“The grace of
Pentecost
Layette
Sunday
the Lord Jesus 20 21 22 23 24 25 26
10:30am - Worship - Rev. 5:30pm - Senior Night 9:30-11am - Women’s 8:00am - Women’s 11:00am - AA Meeting
Christ, the loveDr. William Jackson Out Bible Study Fellowship Breakfast at
preaching 6:00pm - PNC Meeting Mac’s Café
11:30am - Fellowship Hour 5:00pm - Choir Practice
of God, and the 11:30am - Memorial Bells
12:00pm - Yarn Group

communion of
the Holy Spirit
Trinity Church
Sunday Office
be with all of 27 Closed 28 29 30 31
10:30am - Worship - Rev. 9:30-11am - Women’s 8:00am - Women’s
Dr. William Jackson Bible Study Fellowship Breakfast at
you.” preaching 6:00pm - PNC Meeting Mac’s Café
11:30am - Memorial Bells 5:00pm - Choir Practice

2 Corinthians

MAY 2018
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Cut out the picture and Bible verse and use it as your bookmark for your Bible for the month of May!