MAY 2019

“Restore to me the joy of your salvation, and sustain in me a willing spirit.” - Psalm 51: 12

Rev. Leigh Benish

Pastorleigh.hillup@zoominternet.net
SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP AND FELLOWSHIP
10:30 A.M.—Worship Service Elder Louise Evans
11:30 A.M.—Coffee, Snacks, and Fellowship Time in the Fellowship Hall
Jenny Martin, Choir Director

Nancy Slezak, Memorial Handbell

Director and Organist

Kathleen Davis

Elean Heist, Administrative Assistant

and Financial Secretary
Elean.hillup@zoominternet.net

Lyn Goehring, Treasurer

John D. Whittington
Easter Flowers given in honor or in memory of loved ones.

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
MAY 5, 2019
3rd Sunday Of Easter
Lord’s Supper - Traditional

Rev. Leigh Benish

Scripture: Psalm 150; John 20: 19-31

MAY 12, 2019

4th Sunday Of Easter

Rev. Leigh Benish

Scripture: Psalm 23; John 10: 22-30

MAY 19, 2019

5th Sunday Of Easter

Rev. Leigh Benish

Scripture: Psalm 148; Revelation 21: 1-6

MAY 26, 2019
6th Sunday Of Easter
Memorial Day

Rev. Leigh Benish

Scripture: Psalm 67; John 14: 23-29

 Jesus replied, “You must love the Lord your God with all your
heart, with all your being, and with all your mind. This is the first
and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: You must
love your neighbor as you love yourself.” -Matthew 22:37-39

When I first preached at Hill, back in September of last year, I shared with the
congregation my “desert island Bible passage.” An idea coming from Rev. Dr.
Karoline Lewis which she shared at the Young Clergy Women International
Annual Conference last summer, one’s desert island verse, passage, or story is the
one which is the foundation of our faith. Mine, as listed above, is when Jesus tells
us the greatest commandments: love God, love others, love ourselves.

Love. That’s my theology; that’s me in a nutshell. God loves us so much,

Genesis tells us, that we were created in God’s own image. God loves us so
much, the writer of the Gospel of John tells us, that “he gave his only son” so that
we might inherit eternal life. God loves us so much, the author of 1 John tells us,
and because of this love, we must love one another.

I hope, in the six months that I’ve been at Hill so far, you’ve felt how much I love
you. I hope that this foundation of my faith has been exhibited in my words and
actions. I pray, deeply, that this has been the case.

And now, it’s your turn. This spring, I’m asking you to share with me your desert
island verses. What stories, phrases, or passages form the foundation of your
faith? What seems to be your go-to text? Perhaps it is a verse you memorized as
a child, or one which was read at a special event in your life. What is it about this
verse/passage that is so meaningful to you? How do you use this text as
inspiration in your life?

Soon you will have an opportunity to submit your desert island verses, and I will
use these verses which are most important to you as the basis for my preaching
this summer. Even while we remain in Butler, we will travel to the beach together
to dig deeper into God’s Word and grow in our own faith.

I encourage you, in the next few weeks, to be thinking of that special passage of
Scripture. And start packing your bag – the island awaits!

Peace-
Pastor Leigh

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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 5
6
I. Ki. 19, 20
I. Ki. 21, 22
Luke 23: 1-25
Luke 23: 26-56
Madison Sowa 7 II. Ki. 1, 2, 3 Luke 24: 1-35
8 II. Ki. 4, 5, 6 Luke 24: 36-53
5th - Pat Brennen 9 II. Ki. 7, 8, 9 John 1: 1-28
12th - Melanie Reeger and 10
11
II. Ki. 10, 11, 12
II. Ki. 13, 14
John 1: 29-51
John 2
Gabriel Benish 12 II. Ki. 15, 16 John 3: 1-18
13 II. Ki. 17, 18 John 3: 19-36
14th - Christopher Heasley 14 II. Ki. 19, 20, 21 John 4: 1-30
16th - Jack Montag 15
16
II. Ki. 22, 23
II. Ki. 24, 25
John 4: 31-54
John 5: 1-24
17th - Bonnie Bolten 17 I. Ch. 1, 2, 3 John 5: 25-47
18 I. Ch. 4, 5, 6 John 6: 1-21
18th - Jeff Kramlich and James Miller 19 I. Ch. 7, 8, 9 John 6: 22-44
20 I. Ch. 10, 11, 12 John 6: 45-71
21st - Richard Beisheim 21 I. Ch. 13, 14, 15 John 7: 1-27
23rd - Jami Lyn Brady and Carol Gadsby 22 I. Ch. 16, 17, 18 John 7: 28-53
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 26 I. Ch. 28, 29 John 9: 24-41
27th - Diane Olenic 27 II. Ch. 1, 2, 3 John 10: 1-23
28 II. Ch. 4, 5, 6 John 10: 24-42
29th - Karen Shultz 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

Session Notes

The session held its monthly meeting on April 8, 2019.

The following actions were taken:

WORSHIP ATTENDANCE
++ Accepted with regret the resignation of Elder Dale IN MARCH AND APRIL
Anderson from the session effective July 2019. Sunday
++ Accepted the 2018 Investment Performance Report as 3/3 75
presented by the Stewardship Committee with 2 corrections. 3/10 86
++ Accepted $718.82 from the Alice M. Platt Living Trust. 3/17 94
3/24 86
++ Accepted the treasurer's report from the Board of
Deacons.
3/31 75
4/7 82
++ Approved the minutes of the March 11, 2019 session 4/14
meeting. Palm Sunday 84
The next Session meeting will be May 13, 2019. 4/18
Respectfully submitted, Maundy 88
Louise Evans, Clerk Thursday
4/21 156
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To the Members and Friends of Hill Church,

A short synapsis of what has happened to me.

I started out on a 38 day cruise around the southern part of Australia, then to the New Caledonia
Islands in the south seas. The last part was New Zealand. At the beginning of my trip to New
Zealand, cellulitis reared its ugly head. I spent 59 days in a New Zealand hospital and then 5 days at
Penn Medical Center and I’m now in a rehab facility.

I just want to give a huge thank you for all the prayers and good thoughts. When I return to church I
will not be able to thank you all because I will be too emotional.

I would like to express some thoughts about prayer. There were many nights when I could not sleep.
Instead of tossing and turning I would go through my prayer list which seems to get longer by the
day. Like a miracle my pain would subside and I would sleep worry free.

There were also times when I was afraid or emotional and I asked God to surround me by the
prayers that had been offered for me. It helped me to relax and control my emotions and get me
through whatever procedure I was facing.

If you ever wonder if your prayers make a difference I am an example of they do make a difference.

With grateful thanks,

Carolyn Street

As in past years, our Layette Sundays are in May. This

year the dates are May 12th and 19th. We will have our
baby crib set up in the Overflow area of the Church near
the Adult Library for all the beautiful baby clothing,
blankets, quilts, etc. Many of you enjoy knitting and
crocheting caps, sweaters, etc. and others enjoy shopping.
Your generosity is always appreciated. On behalf of
Presbyterian Women, Bea Welch - Moderator.
Calling all musicians! There's a sign up sheet on the bulletin
board across from the adult library for summer music sign ups. It
can be any sort of musical offering to God - singing, playing an
instrument, dance, poetry/dramatic reading, etc. Please consider
picking a Sunday to share your talent with your Church family!

Community Family Game Night - We’ll be joining our fellow

Presbyterians for an evening of fellowship, board games and
fun on Friday, May 3, at Faith Presbyterian Church. All ages
are invited. We’ll gather at 6:30 pm in Faith’s Fellowship
Hall. Bring some friends, a snack or dessert to share, and some
of your favorite games. We promise you won’t be “board!”
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 found in a cookbook of Jane Cooper, grandmother of the Baker Girls

First plant 5 rows of Peas:

Preparedness - Promptness - Perseverance -
Politeness - Prayer

Next to them plant 3 rows of Squash:

Squash Indifference - Squash Gossip -
Squash Criticism

Next 5 rows of Lettuce:

Let us be Faithful - Let us be Unselfish -
Let us be Loyal - Let us be Truthful -
Let us Love One Another

No garden is complete without Turnips:

Turn up for Church - Turn up with a Smile -
Turn up with a New Idea -
Turn up with Determination

The 68th Annual National Day of Prayer

Thursday, May 2nd.
“I give you a new commandment, that you love one another.
Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another.”
- John 13: 34

Location and time to pray in Butler is:

7 a.m. - 10 a.m. - North Main Street Church Of God, 312 North Main Street

Fourteen volunteers served Community Dinner to more than 80 guests in

April. The menu was rigatoni, tossed salad, Italian bread, applesauce or
pineapple, and cake. Thank you to Kathy Nevel for helping with the baking
this month and to the deacons for their donation of cakes.
 VOLUNTEERS FOR MAY 2019
USHER COUNTING CHURCH FELLOWSHIP
LITURGIST ACOLYTE OPENER/
TEAM ELDERS HOUR
POWERPOINT

Tom
Graham Elder Elder Usher
Ladies’ Bella
MAY 5 Maryanne Tom Appreciation
Team Barb Heist
Puente Graham Reception
Kamerer
Gerry
Graham Elder Elder None Due To
Ladies’ Maddy
MAY 12 Steve Bob The Mother’s
Team Mike Hall
Arn Kennedy Day Holiday
Freeze
Anne
Miller Deacon Elder Deacons
Men’s Seth
MAY 19 Patti Anne Gregory and
Team Dale Heist
Donaldson Miller Elean Heist
Anderson
Steve
Arn Elder None Due To
Men’s Suzzanne Ben
MAY 26 Louise The Memorial
Team Marcia Freeze Huba
Evans Day Holiday
McCaw

Communion Team – Team B

Newsletter Team in MAY (for June) – Team B (The Willing Workers)
Sunday morning ride service driver for MAY - Chad Provident (724-256-5908)

PULPIT FLOWERS
MAY 5 MAY 12 MAY 19 MAY 26
Donated with love in
Donated with love Donated with love in Donated with love
memory of
in memory of honor of Elean’s birthday in memory of
Rev. Sam Gamble and
Jim and Ruth Cupp by Gregory, Sam, Seth, Pam Chaff
Dr. and Mrs. Ralph
from their children and Bella, Keira, and Eva by
Wymer by
grandchildren. Heist. Andy Chaff.
Carolyn W. Stutz

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 5 Sharon Montag, 724-285-3231 Karen Shultz, 724-283-2413
MAY 12 Nancy Daugherty, 724-285-1013 Janet Edinger, 724-282-7782
MAY 19 Lois Minich, 724-283-1875 Volunteer Needed
MAY 26 Volunteer Needed Volunteer Needed
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8:00am - Women’s 9:00am - Hill Quilters 9:00am - 12:00pm -
Fellowship Breakfast at 6:30pm - Game Night at Church Audit in Deacons’
Mac’s Café Faith United Presbyterian Room
9:30am - Willing Workers Church 11:00am - AA
5:00pm - Choir Practice

3rd Sunday Of Easter

Lord’s Supper-
5 Traditional 6 7 8 9 10 11
9:30am - Handbell Practice 9:30-11:00am - Women’s 8:00am - Women’s 11:00am - AA
10:30am - Worship - Rev. Bible Study Fellowship Breakfast at
Leigh Benish preaching 11:15am - Staff Meeting Mac’s Café
11:30am - Fellowship Hour 7:00pm - Deacons’ 5:00pm - Community
11:45am - Handbell Practice Meeting Dinner
12:15pm - Women’s Book
Club

4th Sunday
Of Easter
12 13 14 15 16 17 18
9:30am - Community 6:45pm - Session Meeting 9:30-11:00am - Women’s 8:00am - Women’s 6:45pm - Choir Practice 11:00am - AA
Lunches Bible Study Fellowship Breakfast at
9:30am - Handbell Practice 11:15am - Staff Meeting Mac’s Café
10:30am - Worship - Rev. 9:30am - Willing Workers
Leigh Benish preaching

“He saved us, not

because of any works
5th Sunday Church Office
Of Easter Closed
of righteousness that 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
10:30am - Worship - Rev. 11:15am - Staff Meeting 8:00am - Women’s 11:00am - AA
Leigh Benish preaching 11:30am - Betsy Fellowship Breakfast at
we had done, but 11:30am - Fellowship Hour McCormick Circle lunch Mac’s Café
12:00pm - Yarn Group @Mac’s Café 4:30pm - Choir Practice
12:30pm - Betsy
McCormick Circle Meeting
according to his
mercy, through the
6th Sunday Church Office
water of rebirth and 26 Of Easter Closed
27 28 29 30 31
10:30am - Worship - Rev. 11:15am - Staff Meeting 8:00am - Women’s
renewal by the Leigh Benish preaching 6:00pm - Presbytery Fellowship Breakfast at
Meeting at Ohio Mac’s Café
Presbyterian Church, 4:30pm - Choir Practice
Aliquippa
Holy Spirit.”
- Titus 3: 5
Cut out the picture and Bible verse and use it as your bookmark for your Bible for the month of May!