September 2017

Newsletter of The Hill United Presbyterian Church Butler, PA

So let us not grow weary in doing what is right, for we will reap at harvest time, if we do not give
up. So then, whenever we have an opportunity, let us work for the good of all, and especially for those
of the family of faith. Galatians 4: 28

Rev. James Steiner

SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP AND FELLOWSHIP
10:30 A.M.Worship Service Elder Louise Evans
11:30 A.M.Coffee and Fellowship Time in the Fellowship Hall

Paula Baptiste Floyd, Choir Director

Nancy Slezak, Memorial Handbell

Director and Organist

Elean Heist, Administrative Assistant

and Financial Secretary
Elean.hillup@zoominternet.net

Lyn Goehring, Treasurer

Note for Meals On Wheels recipients from John D. Whittington

our Youth Mission Day

501 Second Street

Butler, Pennsylvania 16001
724-287-5427
E-mail: hillup@zoominternet.net
www.hillup.org
 WORSHIP SCHEDULE
SUNDAY MORNING
WORSHIP SERVICES
10:30 - 11:30 A.M.
SUNDAY
SEPTEMBER 3, 2017
13th Sunday After Pentecost
Lords Supper - Traditional

Sermon: Disputing The Divine"

Rev. James Steiner

Scripture: Exodus 3: 1-5; Matthew 16: 21-28

SEPTEMBER 10, 2017

14th Sunday After Pentecost

Sermon: Spiritual Gifts I: The Spirit Speaks

Rev. James Steiner

Scripture: Romans 12: 4-8; 1 Corinthians 12: 27-31

SEPTEMBER 17, 2017

15th Sunday After Pentecost

Sermon: Spiritual Gifts II: The Spirit Leads

Rev. James Steiner

Scripture: Exodus 18: 12-27; Romans 12: 4-8; 1 Corinthians 12: 1-11

SEPTEMBER 24, 2017

16th Sunday After Pentecost

Sermon: Spiritual Gifts III: Building A Fire

Rev. James Steiner

Scripture: Romans 12: 4-6; John 10: 1-16

Dear Friends in Christ,

Just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the
same function, so in Christ we who are many form one body, and each member belongs to all
the others. We have different gifts, according to the grace given us (Romans 12:4-6).

So it is with you. Since you are eager to have spiritual gifts, try to excel in gifts that build up
the church (1 Corinthians 14:12).

When we give our life to Christ, God sends the Holy Spirit, the third person of the Trinity, to
live inside us. One Greek word used by Jesus to describe the Holy Spirit is paraklete,
meaning, one who walks alongside. Besides the gift of eternal life, we also receive
another thing (or things!) we receive spiritual gifts. Every Christian has at least one
spiritual gift; some have more.

During September, my messages will look at spiritual gifts. If we read Scripture, we can
count fifteen; some books list as many as twenty-seven. The most important thing is for us
to discern and know what our gift is (or what our gifts are!) As I have said, another benefit
of knowing your gifts is knowing what our gifts are not! if we are not comfortable with
teaching, or administration, or hospitality, thats fine maybe God has given us another gift!

Have you ever taken a spiritual gift survey? Do you know what your gifts are? We will be
distributing a survey in the coming weeks for you to fill out. After youre finished, you will
have some idea of what God has given you.

More important, once you discover what your gift is, God himself commands us to live it out
to build up the Body of Christ. Every member of the Body is important, and each one
contributes to the work of the Body.

Elsewhere in this edition of the Up On The Hill, I have listed brief descriptions of some
spiritual gifts. Look them over, and see what interests you perhaps God is speaking!

As you read this, your Session has had its first meeting of the new church year, including the
newly-elected and returning elders. The Deacons continue their ministry as well. Pray for
your leaders as they guide and serve Hill into the future.

And of course, continue to pray for the Pastor Nominating Committee their work is just
beginning, and they need your support, encouragement, and prayers.

Challenges remain, but this is only brief period in the life and history of Hill. God is faithful,
and since we know there is a happy ending ahead, enjoy the journey!

In Christ,

Pastor Jim

3
 SPIRITUAL GIFTS AND DEFINITIONS
I have listed below a list of spiritual gifts, along with definitions. Some are familiar, some less
so. Look them over, to see if any particular gift speaks to you. If you are still unsure, we will
be distributing a survey.

ADMINISTRATION: 1 Cor. 12:28 - to steer the body toward the accomplishment of God-
given goals and directives by planning, organizing, and supervising others (Greek Word: ku-
bernesis - to steer, guide, helmsmen)

APOSTLE: Eph. 4:11; 1 Cor. 12:28 - to be sent forth to new frontiers with the gospel,
providing leadership over church bodies and maintaining authority over spiritual matters
pertaining to the church (Greek Word: apostolos - 'apo'=from 'stello'=send; one sent forth)

CELIBACY: 1 Cor. 7:7,8 - to voluntarily remain single without regret and with the ability
to maintain controlled sexual impulses so as to serve the Lord without distraction

DISCERNMENT: 1 Cor. 12:10 - to clearly distinguish truth from error by judging whether
the behavior or teaching is from God, Satan, human error, or human power

EVANGELISM: Eph. 4:11 - to be a messenger of the good news of the Gospel (Greek
Word: euaggelistes - preacher of gospel; eu=well, angelos=message - messenger of good)

EXHORTATION: Rom. 12:8 - to come along side of someone with words of encourage-
ment, comfort, consolation, and counsel to help them be all God wants them to be (Greek
Word: paraklesis - calling to one's side)

FAITH: 1 Cor. 12:8-10 - to be firmly persuaded of God's power and promises to accomplish
His will and purpose and to display such a confidence in Him and His Word that circum-
stances and obstacles do not shake that conviction

GIVING: Rom. 12:8 - to share what material resources you have with liberality and cheer-
fulness without thought of return

HEALING: 1 Cor. 12:9,28,30 - to be used as a means through which God makes people
whole either physically, emotionally, mentally, or spiritually

HELPS: 1 Cor. 12:28 - to render support or assistance to others in the body so as to free
them up for ministry

HOSPITALITY: 1 Pet. 4:9,10 - to warmly welcome people, even strangers, into ones
home or church as a means of serving those in need of food or lodging (Greek Word: philox-
enos - love of strangers; 'philos'=love; 'xenos'=stranger)

KNOWLEDGE: 1 Cor. 12:8 - to seek to learn as much about the Bible as possible through
the gathering of much information and the analyzing of that data

4
LEADERSHIP: Rom. 12:8 - to stand before the people in such a way as to attend to the di-
rection of the body with such care and diligence so as to motivate others to get involved in
the accomplishment of these goals

MARTYRDOM: 1 Cor. 13:3 - to give over ones life to suffer or to be put to death for the
cause of Christ

MERCY: Rom. 12:8 - to be sensitive toward those who are suffering, whether physically,
mentally, or emotionally, so as to feel genuine sympathy with their misery, speaking words of
compassion but moreso caring for them with deeds of love to help alleviate their distress

MIRACLES: 1 Cor. 12:10,28 - to be enabled by God to perform mighty deeds which wit-
nesses acknowledge to be of supernatural origin and means

MISSIONARY: Eph. 3:6-8 - to be able to minister in another culture

PASTOR: Eph. 4:11 - to be responsible for spiritually caring for, protecting, guiding, and
feeding a group of believers entrusted to ones care

PROPHECY: Rom. 12:6; 1 Cor. 12:10; Eph. 4:11 - to speak forth the message of God to His
people (Greek Word: prophetes - the forth-telling of the will of God; 'pro'=forth; 'phemi'=to
speak)

SERVICE: Rom. 12:7 - to identify undone tasks in Gods work, however menial, and use
available resources to get the job done (Greek Word: diakonia - deacon, attendant 'diako'=to
run errands)

TEACHING: Rom. 12:7; 1 Cor. 12:28; Eph. 4:11 - to instruct others in the Bible in a logical,
systematic way so as to communicate pertinent information for true understanding and
growth

TONGUES: 1 Cor. 12:10; 14:27-28 - to speak in a language not previously learned so unbe-
lievers can hear Gods message in their own language or the body be edified

INTERPRETATION OF TONGUES: 1 Cor. 12:10; 14:27,28 - to translate the message of

someone who has spoken in tongues

VOLUNTARY POVERTY: 1 Cor. 13:3 - to purposely live an impoverished lifestyle to

serve and aid others with your material resources

WISDOM: 1 Cor. 12:8 - to apply knowledge to life in such a way as to make spiritual truths
quite relevant and practical in proper decision-making and daily life situations

5
 BIBLE READING S
FOR SEPTEMBER
Date Morning Evening
4th - Megan McElhaney and Benjamin Jacox 1 Ps. 135, 136 I. Co. 12
2 Ps. 137, 138, 139 I. Co. 13
9th - Carolyn Reimold and Mary Lee Resnick 3 Ps. 140, 141, 142 I. Co. 14: 1-20
11th - Gregory Heist and Jordan Hinkle 4
5
Ps. 143, 144, 145
Ps. 146, 147
I. Co. 14: 21-40
I. Co. 15: 1-28
14th - Mary Beth McQuistion and Lena 6 Ps. 148, 149, 150 I. Co. 15: 29-58
7 Prov. 1, 2 I. Co. 16
Provident 8 Prov. 3, 4, 5 II. Co. 1
15th - Jan Hoover 9
10
Prov. 6, 7
Prov. 8, 9
II. Co. 2
II. Co. 3
17th - Barb Kamerer, Shawna Osniak, 11 Prov. 10, 11, 12 II. Co. 4
12 Prov. 13, 14, 15 II. Co. 5
Shanea Raabe, and Alex Bell 13 Prov. 16, 17, 18 II. Co. 6
14 Prov. 19, 20, 21 II. Co. 7
18th - Joan McGarvey 15 Prov. 22, 23, 24 II. Co. 8
19th - Ashley King 16 Prov. 25, 26 II. Co. 9
17 Prov. 27, 28, 29 II. Co. 10
21st - Larry Nevel 18 Prov. 30, 31 II. Co. 11:1-15
19 Eccl. 1, 2, 3 II. Co. 11:16-33
24th - Jesse Kretzer, Alan Milanovich, 20 Eccl. 4, 5, 6 II. Co. 12
and Josh Reeger 21 Eccl. 7, 8, 9 II. Co. 13
22 Eccl. 10, 11, 12 Gal. 1
26th - Andrew Muisiner 23 Song 1, 2, 3 Gal. 2
24 Song 4, 5 Gal. 3
27th - Sheryl Neely 25 Song 6, 7, 8 Gal. 4
28th - Boden Lenyk and Chad Provident 26 Isa. 1, 2 Gal. 5
27 Isa. 3, 4 Gal. 6
29th - Marian Bell and Jeffrey Cupp 28 Isa. 5, 6 Eph. 1
29 Isa. 7, 8 Eph. 2
30th - Jon Anderson 30 Isa. 9, 10 Eph. 3

Seventeen volunteers served community dinner to a

record number of guests in August! One hundred
fifteen guests enjoyed a meal of chicken, potato
salad, mixed vegetables, fresh cantaloupe, and
brownies. Many thanks to those who helped with WORSHIP
the baking this month. We are blessed that this ministry is ATTENDANCE
supported by so many individuals and groups in our church. To find IN
out how you can help, contact Barb or Jim Kamerer at 724.283.2248. JULY AND AUGUST

After three productive meetings, the Pastor Nominating Sunday

Committee continues to work on the Ministry Information
Form, an extensive document that gives pastors looking 7/2 85
for a new church home a profile of Hill, the types of 7/9 80
ministries that we participate in, and the qualities that we
are looking for in a new pastor. Upon completion, the Form will be approved
7/16 91
by Session and the Presbytery thus allowing us to begin the interview 7/23 72
process. 7/30 107
The Committee has also elected a leadership board that consists of Jim 8/6 98
Ihlenfeld as Chair, Barb Graham as Vice-Chair, and Nancy Daugherty as 8/13 70
Secretary. The Committee will continue to meet on a weekly basis and would
appreciate your continued prayer through this important process. 8/20 76
 SESSION NOTES
The Session met on August 14, 2017 for its regular monthly meeting. The following actions were taken:
-- Approved the minutes of the June 12, 2017 monthly session meeting and June 19, 2017 congregational
meeting.
-- Approved that 25% of the Peacemaking Denominational Offering will be given to the American
Legion Riders to support services for homeless veterans.
-- Approved that all loose plate offerings collected at the August 27th Worship without Walls service
will be given to the United Way of Butler County to support relief efforts for victims of recent flooding
in the Butler area.
-- Approved that fifth Sundays of the year be designated as "Deacon Sundays", and to give all loose plate
offerings collected on those Sundays to the Board of Deacons in support of the various ministries that
the Deacons provide.
-- Approved an increase to $9,537 (from $7,000) in the amount to be paid for 2017 per capita assessment to
Beaver Butler Presbytery. (Includes all designated gifts from Hill Church members for the 2017
assessment as well as general fund money to bring the total to $9,537). Current 2017 assessment to the
church is $14,605.58.
-- Approved a plan to fund the handicap lift project that would include a) initiating a capital campaign,
b) securing a PILP low interest loan from the PC (USA), c) utilizing some money from the church's
investment funds, and d) to secure a CAP grant from Beaver Butler Presbytery.
-- Authorized a one-time scholarship of $1,000 to recent high school graduate and member Emily
Selfridge using money from the Ruth Bauer Investment Fund.
-- Approved the submission of an application for the CAP grant from the Beaver Butler Presbytery.
-- Approved the election of Louise Evans as Clerk Of Session for a one-year term.
Respectfully submitted,
Louise Evans, Clerk

Handicap Lift Project Update

In June, the Hill Session authorized the expenditure of up to $20,000 to develop architectural/engineering
plans to install a handicap lift to address the needs of individuals with mobility issues who attend worship
and other church events.
Subsequently, the Administration Committee signed an agreement
with Olsen Craft Associates of Butler to develop plans for the
installation of a Garaventa 3-stop lift. This is a lift, not an elevator, and
is more cost effective.
In July, members of the committee and Rev. Steiner visited Union
Presbyterian Church in Clintonville and saw a similar lift which has
been used by their congregation since 2008.
Based on that visit, and a recommendation by architect David Hill from
Olsen Craft, the committee is confident that this unit will be beneficial
and assist the congregation and visitors that have mobility issues to
enter the sanctuary and Fellowship Hall with ease, without having to
navigate the Second Street steps.
In August, Session approved funding for this project. Please refer to
the Session Notes article in this newsletter. Cost of the project will
be financed by a combination of the following: a capital campaign,
application for a $2,000 grant from the Beaver Butler Presbytery, a
potential low interest loan from the Presbyterian Investment and Loan
Program (PILP) from the PC (USA), and the use of any necessary
endowment funds.
In order to pay for the lift project the Session has approved a special
capital campaign, entitled Lifting Up Gods People. The campaign
pledge period will be from September 10-28, 2017. Members will
receive more information in the coming month along with a Minute for
Mission during Sunday worship.
Look for more information on how you can help this project come to
fruition.
7
 VOLUNTEERS FOR
SEPTEMBER 2017
USHER GREETERS COUNTING FELLOWSHIP
LITURGIST ACOLYTE
TEAM BEFORE ELDERS HOUR

Ruth Scott Elder None - Due to

SEPTEMBER Ladies Deacon Emily
Jim Labor Day
3 Team Miranda Brady Alan Rogers
Ihlenfeld Holiday
Milanovich

Diane Olenic Elder

SEPTEMBER Ladies Volunteer
Bea Welch Becky Lane Hawk
10 Team Needed
Jack Barkley Plymale

Tom Graham Elder

SEPTEMBER Mens Deacon Deacon
Becky Lydia Reeger
17 Team Karen Bryson Elean Heist
Terre Patterson Plymale

Barb Kamerer
SEPTEMBER Junior Audrey Elder Volunteer
Seth Heist
24 Team Nossokoff Nancy Tom Graham Needed
Daugherty
Communion Team Team C
Newsletter Team in SEPTEMBER (for October) Team C
(Audrey, Bea, Karen, and Shirley)
Sunday morning ride service driver for SEPTEMBER - Jim Kamerer (724-283-2248)

PULPIT FLOWERS
SEPTEMBER 3 SEPTEMBER 10 SEPTEMBER 17 SEPTEMBER 24
Donated in loving memory of Donated with love in Donated in loving Donated in loving
Ben and Betty Lou Dickey honor of memory of my parents, memory of
from Dave and Diane Olenic our Daddys birthday Clara and Wesley Jeanette McQuistion
and Ashley and Amanda by Sam, Seth, Bella, Rowles, by Mary Beth McQuistion
Holmes and Beau Heist. by Carolyn Street. and the Freund 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 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

SEPTEMBER 3 Sharon Montag, 724-285-3231 Karen Shultz, 724-283-2413
SEPTEMBER 10 Nancy Daugherty, 724-285-1013 Janet Edinger, 724-282-7782
SEPTEMBER 17 Lois Minich, 724-283-1875 Volunteer Needed
SEPTEMBER 24 Volunteer Needed Peg Dumbaugh, 724-789-7331
 1 2
11am - AA Meeting

13th Sunday Labor Day

After Pentecost
3 Lords Supper -
Traditional
10:30am - Worship Rev.
James Steiner preaching
No Fellowship Hour due to
the Labor Day holiday
Church Office 4 5 6 7 8 9
Closed
9:30-11am - Womens 8:00am - Womens 9:30am - Willing Workers 9:00am - Hill Quilters 11:00am - AA Meeting
Bible Study Fellowship Breakfast at
6:00pm - PNC Meeting Macs Caf
7:00pm - Deacons 1:30pm - Memorial Bells
Meeting 6:30pm - Choir Rehearsal

14th Sunday Patriot Day

After
10 Pentecost 11 12 13 14 15 16
Grandparents Day
6:45pm - Session Mtg. 9:30-11am - Womens 8:00am - Womens 11:00am - AA Meeting
9:30am - Community Bible Study Fellowship Breakfast at
Lunches 6:00pm - PNC Meeting Macs Caf
10:30am - Worship - Rev. 1:30pm - Memorial Bells
James Steiner preaching 5:00pm - Community
11:30am - Fellowship Dinner
12:15pm - Womens Book
Club

Giving thanks to
15th Sunday
After
Pentecost 18 19 20 21 22 23
God the Father 17 10:30am - Worship Rev. 5:30pm - Senior Night 9:30-11am - Womens 8:00am - Womens 11:00am - AA Meeting
James Steiner preaching Out Bible Study Fellowship Breakfast at
11:30am - Fellowship 1:00pm - Betsy Macs Caf
McCormick Circle 9:30am - Willing Workers
6:00pm - PNC Meeting 12:30pm - Mary Lou
at all times and
Boyer Circle
1:30pm - Memorial Bells
for everything in
the name of our 16th Sunday
After
24 Pentecost 25 26 27 28 29 30
10:30am - Worship Rev. 9:30-11am - Womens 8:00am - Womens 8:30am - 1:30pm -
Lord Jesus
James Steiner preaching Bible Study Fellowship Breakfast at Office Training
11:30am - Fellowship Macs Caf 11:00am - AA Meeting
1:30pm - Memorial Bells
Christ. -
Ephesians 5: 20
Cut out the picture and Bible verse and use it as your bookmark for your Bible for the month of September!