Events & News
JANUARY 2009 (updated Dec 29)
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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28
Regular Services
9:00 am Prayer Warriors
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29
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7:00 PM Elders Meeting
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31
6:30 PM Men & Boys Sauerkraut Supper
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January 1
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7:00 pm Scrapbook-ing
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8:00 am Men's Prayer Breakfast
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8:00 & 10:30 am Regular Services, Penny Pile, Feet Washing & Communion
9:00 am Messiah's Ridrs
10:10 am Donut Felowshp
2:30 pm Quiz Meet Here
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7:30 pm Dartball Alverton at CUMC
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6:45 pm Commission Meetings
7:45 pm Ad Council Meeting
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7 12:00 noon WCSC/Missn'y.
6:00 pm Senior Choir
6:00 pm Quiz Practice
6:30 pm God's Choir
7:00 pm Adult & Youth Bible Studies, All Stars, Cubby Bears, Beacon Club
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7:00 pm Scrapbook-
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REGULAR SERVICES
9:00 am Prayer Warriors
6:00 pm Shema Baby Shower
7:00 pm Youth Choir Practice
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7:30 pm Dartball Tyrone at Alverton
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12:00 pm Cooks' Day Out
6:00 pm Senior Choir
6:00 pm Quiz Practice
6:30 pm God's Choir
7:00 pm Adult & Youth Bible Studies, All Stars, Cubby Bears, Beacon Club
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REGULAR SERVICES
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7:30 pm Dartball St. Johns at Alverton
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2:00 pm Women's Bible Study
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21 6:00 pm Senior Choir
6:00 pm Quiz Practice
6:30 pm God's Choir
7:00 pm Adult & Youth Bible Studies, All Stars, Cubby Bears, Beacon Club
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REGULAR SERVICES
9:00 am Prayer Warriors
6:00 pm Shema
7:00 pm Youth Choir
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7:30 pm Dartball Alverton at TUMC 2
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7:00 pm Elders Meeting
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28 6:00 pm Senior Choir
6:00 pm Quiz Practice
6:30 pm God's Choir
7:00 pm Adult & Youth Bible Studies, All Stars, Cubby Bears, Beacon Club
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FEBRUARY COMING EVENTS February 7 Sweetheart Dinner - February 13-15 Arctic Blast at Camp
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COOKS DAY OUT LUNCHEON - Wednesday, January 14, 12:00 noon
MENU: Beef Tips & Noodles, Potatoes, Veggie & Salad, Dessert & Beverage
Adult bible study to follow at 1:00 PM for those wishing to stay.
MISSIONARY'S BIRTHDAYS
Samir Singha
Mission House
Uluberia RS
Howrah District
West Bengal,
India 711 316 (1/10)
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Anna-Karin Molgaard
Gardsmygen 7
41507 Gothenburg, Sweden
(1/10)
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Walter Thermidor
700 Alexander Lane, Apt. 203
Canton, GA 30114
(1/12)
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Dave Kapaku
P.O. Box 11888
Lahaina, HI 96761
(1/15)
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Aaron Dewan (14 years old)
Churches of God Mission
P.O. Box 5
Bogra 5800
Bangladesh (1/23)
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Geneva McNutt (Retired Missionary)
1328 Bridget Lane
Columbia City, IN 46725
(1/27)
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Junie Joute (17 years old)
Mt Olive Church of God
5130 Flatlands Ave., 1st Floor
Brooklyn, NY 11234
(1/29)
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THANK YOU
Thank you for the lovely Christmas planter in memory of Marjorie Cree. At a time like this, we certainly appreciate our friends in our church family.
Sincerely, Paul & Bonnie Cree
Becky & Choir Members: I would like to thank you all for coming out this past Sunday to sing Christmas carols. It was greatly appreciated and you all sounded wonderful, just like you always do! Merry Christmas! Chris Kline & West Overton Museums
Dear Center Bethel, Your warm welcome and hospitality were greatly appreciated. We enjoyed our time of worship and fellowship with you on December 7th. May God lift you up and guide you. In Christ, Pastor Don & Char Engelhardt
I would like to thank the church for the snack box and school supplies. They will come in handy during my college studies. B.J. Olsen
I would like to thank the church for the snack box and school supplies. It was great to receive a package from home now that I'm away at grad school and working in New York City. I really appreciate being remembered in such a thoughtful way. Thanks again. Tyler Olsen
Pastor Kline, church members and friends were a real comfort for Bonnie and me during the loss of my sister, Marjorie Cree.
Thank you for the support of the memorial for Marjorie for the Elevator Fund. Paul Cree
Dear Church Family, I would like to thank you all for the beautiful cards, thoughts and especially prayers during my recent illness. Your caring and praying for me has meant so much, you are very special and I appreciate each of you. I am feeling better each day and look forward to being back in church soon. God bless you all, Peggy Baker
CONGRATULATIONS
Kaiya Jo Marie Smith, Born December 18, 2008, 19 inches long, 6 lb. 11 oz.
Proud Parents: Pam Smith & Dereck Mills
Pastor Abel Robles & Kelly McBeth - Married November 28, 2008 at Sarasota, Florida
Pastor Abel & Kelly are residing in Poland, Ohio
IN SYMPATHY
Family of Marjorie Cree (Longtime member of Center Bethel) (Sister of Paul & Bonnie Cree)
Family of James Collins (Brother of Bill Collins)
Family of Joyce Sweitzer (Mother of Brad & Dena Fess)
AD COUNCIL REPORT
The following is a synopsis of our Ad Council meeting on December 2nd.
Pastor Donald Engelhardt will be here for a trial sermon on December 7th.We will have Communion & Feet Washing in both worship services on January 4, 2009
The Copy Center in Mt Pleasant will print our church directory books
Quiz Kids and youth will go to World of Life Ministries in Greensburg to see the walk to Bethelehem” program
KEEP THOSE SERVING IN THE MILITARY IN YOUR PRAYERS
From our church: Sgt. Michelle Bowman ; A1C Jason Potoka; Tim & Carmella Long
YOUTH NEWS
he Shema youth are meeting on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month at 6:00 pm Meetings will resume on January 11th.
Penny Pile Sunday will continue on the first Sunday of each month. Proceeds from the Penny Pile are taken to the rally and help to support Camp Sonrise Mountain.
The youth are getting geared up for Arctic Blast on February 13-15 at Camp Sonrise Mountain. See your youth advisor for applications and information.
Continue to remember our youth in prayer and they serve God in their activities.
QUIZ KIDS NEWS
The Quiz Kids are busy practicing each week for their Quiz Meets the first Sunday of each month at different churches.
Last month's quiz was held at the Mt Pleasant Church on December 7th. There were 7 teams that participated with 3 churches represented. We had two teams participate. We took 4th place with a score of 260 points. Our quizzers were Ashley Leshko with a score of 20, Greg Sullenberger with 100 points, Shelby Horak with 120 points, Alyssa Prinkey with 140 points and Paige Bowman with 80 points. Congratulations on a good job, kids.
This month they will quiz on January 4th at 2:30 pm here at Center Bethel. The youth will be quizzing on Luke 9, 10, and 11. You are invited to attend and cheer on our teams.
In addition they will be doing a variety of fundraisers to help pay the costs of going to Findlay for Nationals next July. In December they sold poinsettias for the Christmas display. In January they will be having an Applebee's fund raiser along with selling hearts for Valentine's Day. Their annual Sweetheart Dinner will be on February 7th at 6:00 pm More details will be out soon for these activities. Other fundraisers are also planned for 2009. Please see one of the quizzers, Shelby Horak, Alyssa Prinkey, Paige Bowman, Greg Sullenberger, Ashley Leshko or Judy Horak for more information.
CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS PROGRAM
Sunday, December 14 - The children presented their annual Christmas program "Bethlehem Treasure" on Sunday, December 14th during the 10:30 worship hour. The kids did a great job!
Special thanks goes out to Denise Schwartz and Kim Semon for directing the program along with the many others who helped with the costumes and backgrounds, and all the children and youth who participated in the program.
CHRISTMAS CAROLING
Wednesday, December 17 - We went Christmas Caroling in the community on Wednesday, December 17th. There were 38 carolers plus those who helped in the kitchen. Thanks to each one who participated in this program in any way, those who caroled, who worked in the kitchen and that ones that brought snacks.
CANDLELIGHT SERVICE
Our annual Christmas Eve Candlelight Service celebrating our Savior's birth was held on Wednesday, December 24th. There were 250 who attended this special service. Pastor Wendell Grimm was our guest speaker for the evening. All three choirs brought special music and we sang the carols of Christmas and heard the Scripture message of Christ's birth. Thanks to all who participated and attended this very special service.
A NEW PICTURE DIRECTORY
We are continuing to work on our new Picture Directory. We hope to have the directories ready for publication at the end of this month.
Thank you to all who had their pictures taken and those who submitted pictures of activities. A special thanks goes out to Lee & Sue Kline, Linda Potoka, Peggy Poole, Ruth Ann Poorbaugh and Greg Sullenberger who worked so hard over the summer to see this project become reality.
SCRAPBOOKING Friday, January 2 & Friday, January 9, 7:00-? pm
Scrapbooking is continuing for the winter season. Meetings will be the second Friday of each month at 7:00 pm If you like to "scrap" or if you just need to organize your photographs, come and enjoy an evening of fellowship with other ladies who enjoy "scrapping." A special overnight Scrapbooking Class has been planned for Friday, January 2nd in addition to the regular one on the 2nd Friday of the month.
The Memory Keepers are also selling homemade greeting cards for $1.00 apiece. There are a variety of cards including birthday, sympathy, get well, and for special days. All proceeds will go to Camp Sonrise Mountain for various projects. The cards are located on the table in the fellowship hall foyer. Just pick the ones you wish to purchase and drop your donation in the can provided.
ELEVATOR FUND
We currently have over $27,000 in the fund but much more is needed. If you would like to contribute to this fund, just put your donation in an envelope marked "Elevator" and put it in the offering plate. If you have any suggestions for fundraising events for the elevator project, please contact a member of the fundraising committee. They are Marvin Staggers, Ron Frey, Jane Frey, Bob Baker, Craig Sanner & Nick Ritz.
AVON SALE
We had an Avon Sale to raise money for the Elevator and new roof. We'd like to thank DeAnna Horak for her help to organize this project. A report will be given next month on the money earned. Also, thank you for participating in this project.
A NEW ROOF
The roof on the church has been completed at a cost in excess of $20,000. We have a fund raising project where you can buy a bundle of shingles for $50 to help with the cost of this project. If you would like to help, please place your donation in an envelope and put it in the offering plate marked "New Roof." If you cannot afford $50, any amount would be appreciated.
SAMARITAN'S PURSE OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD
Thank you for your support of our Shoebox Ministry. We packed 171 shoeboxes with your help and support bringing in items, donating to purchase plastic containers and supporting the annual Smorgasbord and Chinese Auction. Also, a special thanks to the Bible School children for bringing in items for the shoeboxes and giving their offerings each day for the shoeboxes. We'd also like to say "thank you" to all who prepared their own shoeboxes and brought them in for this project. We had a total of 196 shoeboxes that we took to the Greensburg distribution center on Sunday, November 23rd. Judi Schomer & The WCSC ladies
NURSING HOME MINISTRY
Our Nursing Home Ministry has been suspended for January and February due to the unpredictability of the winter weather. Our next Nursing Home Ministry will be on Friday, March 6th. Location and time will be announced later. Thank you for participating in this program this past year. Hope to see you again in March.
JANUARY WCSC/MISSIONARY January 7, 12:00 noon
We will be ordering pizza for the meal. You are invited to attend.
MEN & BOYS SAUERKRAUT SUPPER Wednesday, December 31, 6:30 pm Sponsored by The Alverton Civic Association
All men and boys of the church And community are invited to attend
2009 GCWM WOMEN'S RETREAT March 6-8, 2009, At Winebrenner Theological Seminary. Findlay, Ohio
Special guests will be Elisa Morgan, Suze Fair, Ange & Ris, and the Mossburg Strings. The theme for the weekend is "Growing Together." More information and brochures will be coming out soon or you can get more information online at http://cggc.org/MarchRetreat.htm.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS FOR 2009 AD COUNCIL
On Sunday morning, December 7th in both worship services we elected new members of our Ad Council for 2009. Those who have been elected are as follows:
Elder: Dave Krieger Trustee: Jerry Eicher Deacon: Craig Sanner & Donnie Bowman Deaconess: Karen Hough Youth Advisor: Denise Schwartz
These new officers will be installed along with the current members of the Ad Council on Sunday, January 4th. A complete list of your Ad Council members will be in next month’s newsletter.
CHRISTMAS MONEY TREE
You can still donate to our Christmas Money Tree. All money received will go to Good Will to help our church families who have special needs during the holiday season. Just mark an envelope "Christmas Money Tree and put it in the offering plate.
ALTAR FLOWER CALENDAR FOR 2009
A new Altar Flower calendar is available for you to sign up for altar flowers for the coming year. The cost is the same as last year, $25.00 for two vases of flowers.
The calendar is located on the table in the Coat Room for your convenience. If you are unable to attend church and would like altar flowers give Donna a call at the office at 724-887-8259.
ELEVATOR FUND
We currently have over $27,000 in the fund but much more is needed. If you would like to contribute to this fund, just put your donation in an envelope marked "Elevator" and put it in the offering plate. If you have any suggestions for fundraising events for the elevator project, please contact a member of the fundraising committee. They are Marvin Staggers, Ron Frey, Jane Frey, Donnie Bowman, Craig Sanner & Nick Ritz.
A NEW ROOF
The roof on the church has now been replaced. To help defray the over $19,000 cost of the roof, we are asking if you would buy a bundle of shingles for $50 to help with the cost of this project. If you would like to help with this project, please place your donation in an envelope and put it in the offering plate marked "New Roof." If you cannot afford $50, any amount would be appreciated. We have already raised over $3500 for the roof and we thank you for your generous contributions.
ANNUAL REPORTS
Donna will soon be working on the 2008 annual report booklet. Forms are being given out this week to the classes and organizations in the church and should be back to her by January 11th. She will then prepare the booklets and have them out to the congregation by January 25th.
FLEA MARKET & BAKE SALE
We have scheduled our Annual Flea Market and Bake Sale for March 14, 2009. Please save this date.
This year we had such a successful sale and with your help we can do the same in March.
If you need a place to store your gently used, clean items please call the office at 724-887-8259 or Peggy at 724-887-8956 for information. As always, the proceeds go towards church improvements.
Thank you!
OUR NEW MAILBOXES
Our new mailboxes are now available for your use. You may continue to put your mail in the mailbox in the fellowship hall foyer for Fox's Run or you can put your mail in the mailboxes yourself.
Please check your box each Sunday or Wednesday for mail.
“THE GATHERING”
“The Gathering” is a new non-traditional class that will begin on Sunday, May 4th. This class will be led by Becky Rodriguez and is open to couples and singles in their 20’s, 30’s, and 40’s, with or without children. This class will focus on couples/singles with children between the ages of nursery through 6th grade.
Please join me in the prayer meeting room every Sunday from 9:45 am till 10:15 am as we discuss relevant topics and issues that our kids face in today’s society. We will be utilizing resources from Group Ministry and a newsletter developed by Parent Link. Light refreshments will be available from 9:30-9:45 for this gathering.
I invite you to drop off your children in our of our excellent Children’s Sunday School classes and casually make your way up to “The Gathering.”
Let me know if you have any questions. “The Gathering” is what I am calling this group for now. Hopefully once it starts up and we have attendance, I’m sure we will have a class name, but until then, this is what I was thinking.
Thanks! Becky Rodriguez
GLOBE BANKS FOR MISSIONS
Globe Bank Sunday was September 21st. This year we are supporting our sister churches in Haiti. All money collected will be designated for CC2803 - Haiti Church Ministries. If making out a check is your choice, please make it to Allegheny Regional Conference and mark in the memo section Globe Bank" or CC2803.
If you do not have a bank and would like to have one for future use, please see John Horak or Pastor Lee and they will see that one is available for you. Thanks for your support in advance; Mission Evangelism Commission, Allegheny Regional Conference
MESSIAH'S RIDERS
We believe that our youth are the future of this world. As believers in Jesus and His teachings, it is our duty to teach our youth about the Word of God, the promise of Jesus Christ, spread the good news of the Gospel. The Messiah's Riders raise funds to benefit the youth groups of our churches. In addition we support organizations and private needs outside our church where there is an opportunity to reflect the love of God and act out the teachings of Jesus. Visit The Messiah's Riders at www.messiahsriders.org
WOMEN'S MINISTRIES RALLY
The Fall Rally for Women's Ministries was held here at Center Bethel on Thursday, October 16th. There were 57 in attendance for the rally. Our guest speaker for the day was Martha Yerger, who with her husband works for the advancement of missions for the General Conference. She brought lots of interesting information concerning our missions. Our Project Offering went to Brook & Sara Sarver for their missionary efforts in Thailand.
Thanks to all who donated food items for the Rally and who helped in the kitchen. The next Rally will be at United Community on May 21, 2009.
PRAYER WARRIORS
The Prayer Warriors meet the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month in the Prayer Meeting Room at 9:00 am for prayer. You are invited to join the group as they pray for needs within our church family and community.
There is a wooden box located in the Coat Room for your special prayer requests. Please indicate the person's name you wish prayer for and the need.
If you have borrowed or accidently carried home any items from the kitchen area would you please return them as soon as possible. Many of these items will be needed when we begin to prepare for the Westmoreland Fair next month.
Thank you, The Trustees
CAN YOU HELP US RECYCLE? Recycling (creation care) can be rewarding. Help turn something used into something useful again. Let's respect our God given environment and make a better tomorrow by reusing rater that throwing it away.
Aluminum cans - The youth and children of the Sunday School are recycling aluminum beverage cans to help raise money for the Elevator/Roof Funds. If you could save your used pop cans and bring them to the church it would be appreciated. There will be a bin set up behind the fellowship hall near the entryway to the Senior High classroom for your convenience. See Pam Bowman if you wish further information about this project.
Cell phones can be deposited in the marked collection boxes. The church receives cash for each phone then the phones are recycled for use. Look for the receptacles at several locations in the church.
Ink jet cartridges can be recycled with the church receives cash for each recycled cartridge we turn in. The following are the models that are currently being recycled. Dispose of your used cartridges in the receptacle in the Coat Room and help the church and the enviornment. The following are the models that are currently being recycled:
Hewlett Packard
17G0060 (60) C8728 (28)
16G0065 C6657 (57)
12A1985 C6658 (58)
12A1980 (80) C6656 (56)
18L0042 (83) c6625A/D (17)
18L0032 (82) C9369 (99)
15M0125 C9368 (100)
15M0120 (20) C9363 (97)
10N0026/27 (26) C8766 (95)
10N0016/17 (16) C8727 (27)
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Canon
C9351 (21)
BX 3 C9352 (22)
BC 02 C1823/D/G (23)
BC 05 C6578A/D (78)
BC 20 C6614A/D (20)
BX 2 51645A/D (45)
BX 20 C6615A/D (15)
PG-40, PG-50
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Dell:
7Y743, 7Y745
M4640, M4646
A920, AJ740
T529, T530
J5556, J5567, J4844
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Lexmark
31, 32, 33, 34, 35,
1 C9362 (92)
16G0055 C9361 (93)
17G0055 C8765 (94)
17G0050 (50) C8767 (96)
12A19795 C9365 (101)
12A19970 (70) C9364 (98)
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Sharp:
CL-41 UXC70B
CL-51, CL-52
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Please see Joan Neff for more information on this program
Save your recyclable items for the church and schools. Why throw these items away, when you can help the lives of others.
Aluminum cans, cell phones, and inkjet cartridges receive money for the church.
Paper (Alverton Elementary School) They will take not only newspapers but also advertisement papers, catalogs, junk mail, etc. A recycling dumpster has been set up at the side of the building and is marked with the recycling symbol for this type of paper. All newspapers should be placed in a brown paper bag or tied securely with twine.
