APRIL 2019

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 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

Community Ash Wednesday Service

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
APRIL 7, 2019
5th Sunday In Lent
Lord’s Supper - Traditional

Rev. Leigh Benish

Scripture: Deuteronomy 15: 7-11; John 12: 1-8

APRIL 14, 2019

Palm Sunday

Rev. Leigh Benish

Scripture: Psalm 118: 1-2, 19-29; Luke 19: 28-40

APRIL 21, 2019

Easter

Rev. Leigh Benish

Scripture: Isaiah 65: 17-25; Luke 24: 1-12

APRIL 28, 2019
2nd Sunday Of Easter

Rev. Leigh Benish

Scripture: Psalm 30; John 21: 1-14

 The women were terrified and bowed their faces to the ground, but the men
said to them, “Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not
here, but has risen. Remember how he told you, while he was still in
Galilee, that the Son of Man must be handed over to sinners, and be
crucified, and on the third day rise again.” –Luke 24:5-7

Lent is my favorite liturgical season. Holy Week is my favorite part of the Lenten season.
And Easter is my absolute favorite holiday. For some Christians, their faith rests on
Christmas, on God becoming flesh and living among us. For others, Good Friday is the focal
point, the death of Jesus as atonement for our sins. For me, both of these events are vital, but
the story is not complete without the resurrection.

However, Easter is not the same without Maundy Thursday and Good Friday. The
resurrection doesn’t mean as much without Jesus’ command to love one another as he loved
us, or his trial before the people, or his death on the cross. We like the Palm Sunday parade,
and we love the Easter celebration. But many would rather avoid what comes in between.

Ann Weems, the late Presbyterian poet wrote about this in her piece “Between Parades”
which is published in her book Kneeling in Jerusalem: Poetry for Lent and Easter. Weems
writes:

We’re good at planning!

Give us a task force and a project and we’re off and running!
No trouble at all!
Going to the village and finding the colt, even negotiating with the owners
is right down our alley.
And how we love a parade!
In a frenzy of celebration we gladly focus on Jesus
and generously throw our coats and palms in his path.
And we can shout praise loudly enough
to make the Pharisees complain.
It’s all so good!

It’s between the parades that we don’t do so well.

From Sunday to Sunday we forget our hosannas.
Between parades the stones will have to shout
because we don’t.

As we travel the road to Jerusalem, this year especially I invite you to take in all that is Holy
Week. Join us for our joint worship services for Maundy Thursday and Good Friday. Reflect
on what the entire passion story means, not just the triumphant parts. Take some time for
rest, reflection, and prayer between the parades. Walk down the dark and difficult path
toward the cross. When we do this, our Easter celebration is that much sweeter.

Peace-
Rev. Leigh

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 BIBLE READING S 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
2nd - Sheila McCaw, Andrew Chaff, and 4 Ruth 1, 2, 3, 4 Luke 8: 1-25
Spencer Thompson 5
6
I. Sa. 1, 2, 3
I. Sa. 4, 5, 6
Luke 8: 26-56
Luke 9: 1-17
4th - Madyson Hall 7 I. Sa. 7, 8, 9 Luke 9: 18-36
8 I. Sa. 10, 11, 12 Luke 9: 37-62
5th - Alexandra Miller 9 I. Sa. 13, 14 Luke 10: 1-24
7th - Hayden Kretzer 10 I. Sa. 15, 16 Luke 10: 25-42
11 I. Sa. 17, 18 Luke 11: 1-28
9th - Joshua Nace 12 I. Sa. 19, 20, 21 Luke 11: 29-54
13 I. Sa. 22, 23, 24 Luke 12: 1-31
11th - Jenna Hinkle 14 I. Sa. 25, 26 Luke 12: 32-59
12th - Jack Barkley 15 I. Sa. 27, 28, 29 Luke 13: 1-22
16 I. Sa. 30, 31 Luke 13: 23-35
13th - Carolyn Street and Jacob Miller 17 II. Sa. 1, 2 Luke 14: 1-24
14th - Kerry McElhaney 18
19
II. Sa. 3, 4, 5
II. Sa. 6, 7, 8
Luke 14: 25-35
Luke 15: 1-10
15th - Tammy Brenenborg 20 II. Sa. 9, 10, 11 Luke 15: 11-32
21 II. Sa. 12, 13 Luke 16
16th - Dale Montag 22 II. Sa. 14, 15 Luke 17: 1-19
20th - Donna Scoville 23
24
II. Sa. 16, 17, 18
II. Sa. 19, 20
Luke 17: 20-37
Luke 18: 1-23
21st - Karen Bryson 25 II. Sa. 21, 22 Luke 18: 24-43
26 II. Sa. 23, 24 Luke 19: 1-27
22nd - Carole Hall and Glenn Brennen, III 27 I. Ki. 1, 2 Luke 19: 28-48
29th - Cassidy Eck 28 I. Ki. 3, 4, 5 Luke 20: 1-26
29 I. Ki. 6, 7 Luke 20: 27-47
30th - Dennis Jack 30 I. Ki. 8, 9 Luke 21: 1-19

Session Notes
The Session held its regular monthly meeting on March 11, 2019 in the
Hall Lounge.
WORSHIP
Actions taken included: ATTENDANCE
++ Adoption of a new building use policy. IN FEBRUARY
++ Approval of parking lot permission policy by non-members. AND MARCH
++ Approval of building security measures during Sunday worship. Sunday
++ Approval to purchase a laptop computer for Music Ministry use.
++ Approval to receive the four PC (USA) denominational 2/3 84
offerings in 2019 -- One Great Hour of Sharing, Pentecost, Peace
and Global Witness, Christmas Joy. 2/10 81
++ Approval to designate local portion (40%) of the Pentecost 2/17 100
offering to Youth Ministries for trip to the 2019 Triennium.
2/24 67
Next meeting to be held April 8, 2019. 3/3 75
Respectfully submitted,
Louise Evans, Clerk
3/10 86
3/17 94
4 3/24 86
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Join us for our last night of Wednesdays on the Hill at 6 pm on April 10. We'll
have our spring indoor picnic with a pizza party, desserts, and a presentation of
Eight Amazing Days, the story of Palm Sunday- Easter. Songs, instrumental music,
drama! Be there to see what our wonderful volunteers have taught our kids this
winter. There is a sign up sheet on the door to the Music/Education office area.

Looking ahead: Mother's Day isn't just for mom. Honor all the significant women
in your life with a gift of homemade chocolate covered candied apples. Look no
further for the perfect gift! Watch your bulletin for order forms...
Nine volunteers served a St. Patrick’s day themed meal to 81
guests on March 13th. The menu was shepherd’s pie, dinner
roll, peaches or applesauce, a shamrock cookie, and a granola
bar. For information about how you can help, call Barb or Jim
Kamerer at 724.283.2248.
April 7th is the date for our baking date for “Meals On
Wheels”. We will have tables set up on the stage are
in the Fellowship Hall. We will deliver our baked
goods to Meals on Wheels on Monday, April 8th.
Please remember to omit nuts and frostings on your
cookies, cakes, quick breads, muffins, gingerbreads, angel foods, etc. Thanking each
of you in advance. Monetary gifts are accepted also. Make your check to Hill U.P.
Church with “Meals On Wheels” in the memo section. In years past we have always
surprised them with the nice quantity we take them. On behalf of Presbyterian
Women, Bea Welch - Moderator.

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.

Time for spring cleaning of the Church yard! Helpers are needed for pruning trees,
shaping shrubs, and removing several bushes. Later in the spring, we’ll be meeting
to edge and mulch. All are welcome to join in the fun on Saturday, April 6th at 9:00
a.m. Bring (if you have them) shovels, rakes, extension cords, trimmers, work
gloves, and willing hands. Questions? Contact Gerry Graham or Pete McElhaney.
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 Nominations for Elders, Deacons, and Nominating Committee Members
Hill Church is accepting nominations for church leaders to serve as elders, deacons, and nominating committee
members-at-large. Leadership positions that need to be filled include:
Elders:
Six members are needed to serve as elders for three-year terms that begin in August of 2019 and end in July
of 2022. (Class of 2022).
Three members are needed to serve as elders for two-year terms that begin in August of 2019 and end in
July of 2021. (Class of 2021).

Board of Deacons:
Four members are needed to serve as deacons for three year terms that begin in August of 2019 and end in
July of 2022. (Class of 2022). One member is needed to serve as deacon for a one year term that begins in
August of 2019 and ends in July of 2020.

Nominating Committee Members-at-Large:

Four members are needed to serve as members-at-large to the nominating committee for a one year term that
begins in the spring of 2020 and ends in June of 2020.

A form to nominate members for these leadership positions is included with this newsletter. This form will also be
included in the church bulletin. You may use this form to nominate yourself or another member of the congregation for
an available leadership position. Completed forms can be put in the weekly offering plate or mailed to the church
office.

Members of this year’s nominating committee include: Ruth Scott, Pat Brennen, Kyle Nevel, Maryanne Puente, Jami
Lyn Brady, Pat McCafferty and Patti Donaldson. You may contact them if you have any questions about the duties,
responsibilities and time commitment involved with any of these leadership positions.

It is the nominating committee’s hope that we will be able to fill all open leadership positions for the Session, Board of
Deacons and Nominating Committee. When you are contacted by a member of the nominating committee please
prayerfully consider whether God is calling you to be a servant-leader at Hill Church.
For consideration as a candidate for the office of:

I would like to volunteer my name:

CHURCH NOMINATING COMMITTEE MEMBER:

DEACON: _______________________________________

ELDER:__________________________________________
PLEASE PLACE THIS FORM IN THE CHURCH OFFERING PLATE

NOMINATION FOR CHURCH OFFICERS

___________________________________________

______________________________________________________

___________________________________________
___________________________________________
__________________________________________

__________________________________________
__________________________________________

__________________________________________
__________________________________________

I prayerfully submit the names of the following people for

OR FORWARD IT ON TO THE CHURCH OFFICE BY

nomination to the office of:

APRIL 14, 2019.
 Easter Flowers
PLEASE PRINT LEGIBLY THE WAY YOU WISH NAMES TO BE PUBLISHED IN THE BULLETIN
USE A SEPARATE FORM FOR EACH PLANT ORDERED

$7.25 Per Plant Lily _______ Tulip_______ Hyacinth_______ Total Ordered_______

In memory of: _____________________________________________________

OR
In honor of: _____________________________________________________

Given by: _____________________________________________________

Payment enclosed: Check #________ Cash Amount: __________________

Will pick up Garden Club can plant Deadline for orders is Sunday, April 7, 2019
Ecumenical Community Lenten Services will be held Wednesdays
during Lent at 7:00 p.m. There will be a reception following the
services. Please join our fellow churches during this Lenten season.
April 3rd - Radical Us - Unity In Christ, Hosted by First United
Methodist Church
April 10th - Radical Witness - Discipleship, St. Peter’s Anglican
Church

We will be having a Community Easter Sunrise Service at Moraine

State Park beginning at 6:30 Easter morning. Please plan on joining
us and please look for more information in your future bulletins.
Senior Night Out will be held on Monday, April 15th at 5:30 p.m. The meal will be catered by Simply
Catered and will be chicken parmesan, penne (sauces and cheese in containers), parmesan cheese to
sprinkle, Italian bread, green bean almondine, Italian mixed salad, and a dessert. This ministry is for those
ages 50 and over to enjoy fellowship, a catered dinner, and a special program. Put your reservation form
(below) in the collection plate or turn it in to Elean in our Church Office on or before Wednesday, April
10th at noon. Please let us know if you have to cancel the day of the dinner.

Reservation form
SENIOR NIGHT OUT
MONDAY, APRIL 15, 2019 at 5:30 P.M.

I / We will attend Senior Night Out:

Name(s)_______________________________________
#Attending _________ # Gluten Free _________
Ride Needed? _________ # Dairy Free _________
Donations accepted
DEADLINE for RESERVATIONS: Wednesday, April 10th
 VOLUNTEERS FOR APRIL 2019
USHER COUNTING CHURCH FELLOWSHIP
LITURGIST ACOLYTE OPENER/
TEAM ELDERS HOUR
POWERPOINT

Pete Loretta
McElhaney Elder Elder
Ladies’ Bella Dougherty
APRIL 7 Terre Alan
Team Barb Heist And
Patterson Milanovich
Kamerer Carole Gadsby
Alan
Milanovich Elder Elder Deacon
Ladies’ Caroline
Becky Alan Karen
APRIL 14
Team Marcia Freeze
Plymale Milanovich Bryson
McCaw
Ruth
Scott Elder Elder
Men’s Seth None due to
Jack Louise
APRIL 21
Team Pat Heist Easter
Barkley Evans
Brennen
Gerry
Elder
Graham Elder
Men’s Jami Juliet Doug
APRIL 28 Pete
Team Leroy Lyn Miller Hall
McElhaney
Edinger Brady

Communion Team – Team A

Newsletter Team in APRIL (for May) – Team A (The Hoover Family)
Sunday morning ride service driver for APRIL - Keith Swank (724-282-6546)

PULPIT FLOWERS
APRIL 7 APRIL 14 APRIL 21 APRIL 28
Donated with love in
Donated with love in Donated with love in
memory of
honor of memory of
Wilbur G. Dumbaugh Still Available
his granddaughters Ed Weichey
by
by Mark Hall. by Jane and family.
Peg Dumbaugh
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
APRIL 7 Sharon Montag, 724-285-3231 Karen Shultz, 724-283-2413
APRIL 14 Nancy Daugherty, 724-285-1013 Janet Edinger, 724-282-7782
APRIL 21 Lois Minich, 724-283-1875 Volunteer Needed
APRIL 28 Volunteer Needed Volunteer Needed
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5th Sunday In Lent
Lord’s Supper-
7 Traditional
9:00am - Lenten Book Study
10:30am - Worship - Rev.
Leigh Benish preaching
11:30am - Fellowship Hour
11:45am - Handbell Practice
12:15pm - Women’s Book
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9:00am - Lenten Book Study
9:30am - Community
Lunches
9:30am - Handbell Practice
10:30am - Worship - Rev.
Leigh Benish preaching
11:30am - Fellowship Hour
“Jesus said to
her, ‘I am the
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resurrection and
6:30am - Sunrise Service at
Moraine State Park
the life. Those 10:30am - Worship - Rev.
Leigh Benish preaching
who believe in me, 2nd Sunday
Of Easter
even though they 28
10:30am - Worship - Rev.
Leigh Benish preaching
11:30am - Fellowship Hour
11:45am - Handbell Practice
die, will live’”
- John 11: 25
APRIL 2019
Cut out the picture and Bible verse and use it as your bookmark for your Bible for the month of April!
MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT
1 2 3 4 5 6
9:00am - Hill Quilters 8-10:30am - Raabe
9:30-11:00am - Women’s 8:00am - Women’s setup in Fellowship Hall
Bible Study Fellowship Breakfast at and Kitchen
11:15am - Staff Meeting Mac’s Café 9:00am - Garden Club
7:00pm - Deacons’ 9:30am - Willing Workers Meeting
Meeting 5-7:00pm - Wednesdays 11:00am - 12:00pm -
On The Hill Arlene Roth meeting in
7:15pm - Choir Practice Deacons’ Room
11:00am - AA
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6:45pm - Session Meeting 9:30-11:00am - Women’s 8:00am - Women’s 11:00am - AA
Bible Study Fellowship Breakfast at
11:15am - Staff Meeting Mac’s Café
5-7:00pm - Wednesdays
On The Hill
5:00pm - Community
Dinner
7:15pm - Choir Practice
Church Office
Closes at 11:30
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1:00pm - Piano Tuning 9:30-11:00am - Women’s 8:00am - Women’s 7:30pm - Maundy Thursday 12:00pm - Community 11:00am - AA
5:30pm - Senior Night Out Bible Study Fellowship Breakfast at Service Service at St. Andrews
11:15am - Staff Meeting Mac’s Café
9:30am - Willing Workers
7:15pm - Choir Practice
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9:30-11:00am - Women’s 8:00am - Women’s 9:00am - 3:00pm -
Bible Study Fellowship Breakfast at Presbyterian Women’s
11:15am - Staff Meeting Mac’s Café Spring Gathering
1:00pm - Betsy McCormick 5:30pm - Choir Practice 11:00am - AA
Circle Meeting
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7:00pm - BAP 9:30-11:00am - Women’s
Bible Study
11:15am - Staff Meeting