Pittsburgh District Events May 23–24: PDTC Class (Butler): Pastoral Care & Counseling (B. Herren) June 6–7: District Assembly (Friday, 6 PM; Saturday, 9 AM) June 8: District-Wide Worship Service (Sunday, 3 PM) June 9–13: District Scrapbook Camp June 14: NYI Convention June 17–19: PALCON (Pastors and Leaders Conference) at ENC June 20–21: NMI Convention (Saturday, 9:30 AM) June 23–28: District NYI Teen Camp July 26: SDMI Convention / Sunday School Rally (9:30–12) July 27–August 3: Family Camp August 8: Nazarene Day at PNC Park August 13–20: Domestic Work & Witness trip – Nova Scotia August 16–20: Kidz Camp August 22–23: District Family Geocache Camp Sermon Notes The Lord’s Day, May 18, 2014 Quiet Reflection in the Sanctuary, 9:20 am; Morning Worship, 9:30 am 5601 Library Road Bethel Park, PA 15102 412.831.6333 [email protected]; www.shcn.org Kenneth Culbertson, Senior Pastor Dallas Mucci, Missional Outreach Pastor Krista Kraemer, Director of Discipleship Stephen Mannion, Dir. of Assimilation & Outreach Marilyn Anderson, Creative Arts Director Jennifer Irwin, Assistant Pastor Chalmer & Judi Wiegman, Ministers of Visitation Chuck & Kelly Tatum, Youth Ministers Our Mission: Helping people cross the bridge toward wholeness Quiet Reflection in the Sanctuary Welcome Call to Worship—Malachi 4:2 Worshiping Together in Song Call to Prayer—Psalm 147:1–3 Gideon Presentation Don Baun Call to Giving—2 Corinthians 8:7 Presentation of His Tithes and Our Offerings “Give Me Jesus,” Sanctuary Choir Special Music Gretchen Czech and Derek Culbertson Call to God’s Word—Luke 8:40–56 “What’s the Goal, After All?” Call to Service—1 Peter 1:3, 8–9 Benediction Our Scripture reader this morning is Louanne Schmitt. Audio devices are available at the Welcome Center for those who have difficulty in hearing the service. SUNDAY SCHOOL FOR ALL AGES This Week’s Church Events Game Night Assimilation Mtg. Oper. Timothy Mtg. Corporate Prayer Worship Team Teens’ Bible Study Prayer & Bible Study Christianity 101 Teen Lock-in Tonight, 6–8 PM Mon., 7:00 PM Tues., 6:15 PM Tues., 7 PM Wed., 6:00 PM Wed., 7:00 PM Wed., 7:00 PM Wed., 7:00 PM Fri.–Sat. Fellowship Hall Fellowship Hall Choir Room Sanctuary Sanctuary Teen Center Library Pastor’s Office Teen Ctr. Giving from May 1, 2014 to May 11, 2014 2014–2015 Tithes & Offerings Needed to Date $14,000 2014–2015 Tithes & Offerings Given to Date $70,817 Amount Needed Weekly Amount Given Last Week $64,269 Homegoing of Matt Slocum’s father, James Edward Slocum; Dawn Kosinski; Jim & Gloria Garland; Marion & Dick Freeman; Rod & Ann Siverts; Lynette Tomasetti; David & Sara Hughes; Rhonda Mikels; Lea Urbano; Irene Gunderman; Natasha Mikush; continued prayer for the Muccis, Jeannetta Ingold, Priscilla Smith, Ed Lanetz, Alice Riedel, John Sciullo and his family. Thank you for praying! For a more complete update on prayer concerns, please contact the church office at [email protected] to receive a weekly electronic copy of the Prayer List. 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM 412-831-6333 www.shcn.org Family Game Night Tonight, 6 to 8 PM in the Fellowship Hall Cost: $4/adult; $2/kids 11 & under MOST RECENT PRAYER REQUESTS Monday—Friday Nursery through 6th Grade–Lower Level Junior & Senior High–Teen Center College Age–Parsonage Porch TwentySomethings–Foyer LifeBuilders–Sanctuary Bethel Bible–Choir Room CrossRoads–Fellowship Hall $7,000 This total does not reflect giving that is considered pass-through funds; the total represents all giving that would be considered tithes and offerings for all purposes. Church Office Hours If you are not already part of a Sunday school/ discipleship group, please consider joining one of the classes listed below: Enjoy a time of playing games and getting better acquainted with others in the church. The Teens will provide dessert, and monies raised will help offset the costs of their upcoming summer mission trip to West VA. Please RSVP in the Friendship Folders this morning. College-Aged Summer Sunday School Class Begins Today Ladies and Men who like to golf… College Kids...Join Chuck Tatum and Pastor Ken on the side porch of the parsonage for a new Sunday school class just for you! If you are interested in being part of a Golf League during the 2014 Golf Season, please contact Kelly Kraemer at 412-526-8099 or [email protected] today. The first golf outing will be this Thursday, May 22. You don’t have to be available every week in order to participate. Use this as a ministry opportunity. Your golfing buddies are welcome, too. Epic Readings for May 19–May 25 Please read these passages with your family or friends in preparation for next Sunday’s worship service when the message will be about the Feeding of the 5000. Consider this question: Why are people fed, but still go away hungry?        Mon., May 19 Tues., May 20 Wed., May 21 Thurs., May 22 Fri., May 23 Sat., May 24 Sun., May 25 John 6:1–14 John 6:15-21 John 6:22–25 John 6:26–34 John 6:35–40 John 6:41–59 John 6:60–71 Happy Birthday, Pastor Dal We love you and thank God for you! Your godly influence and character have touched all our lives. We are better people because of knowing you. Have a fantastic birthday this week! Ministry Opportunities Adopt-a-Bed...We still need a few volunteers to keep Keeping Connected... 5570 Annetta Drive Bethel Park, PA 15102 Sending a card to let Claire Marie and her daughter, Debbie, know that they are being remembered in prayer would bless their day. Tickets Available for ONLY $67 for 2015 Women of Faith! Contact Mara Fannie or Carol DeUsanio if you are interested in going or have questions about next year’s May 1–2 conference in Columbus. Upcoming Summer Events Thursday, May 29, 7:00 PM in the Fellowship Hall Come join us for an evening of fellowship, dinner, devotions, and sharing. For more information and to RSVP, please talk to Tom Kapples, Frank Noah, or Pastor Jennifer Irwin. Thursday, July 17, 7:00 PM in the Fellowship Hall Please join us to view Successful Singlehood by Dr. Tony Evans and to discuss the upcoming fall session, which begins on September 4. the church’s landscaping looking nice throughout the summer. Join Hands with the Bible Chapel...On May 31, from 8 AM to 1 PM, you can reach out and help another congregation beautify its property. If you would like to help with either of these projects, please contact Stephen Mannion at 412-610-3289 or at [email protected] Coming to Pittsburgh... August 15–17