“The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face to shine upon you,
and be gracious to
you; the Lord lift up his countenance upon you, and give you peace.” - Numbers 6: 24-26
Rev. Leigh Benish
Pastorleighb@[Link]
SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP
10:30 A.M.—Worship Service
Elder Louise Evans
Nancy Slezak, Memorial Handbell
Director and Organist
Elean Heist, Administrative Assistant
and Financial Secretary
[Link]@[Link]
Lyn Goehring, Treasurer
John Whittington
Bob Cuffman
Lord’s Supper
501 Second Street
Butler, Pennsylvania 16001
724-287-5427
E-mail: hillup@[Link]
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WORSHIP SCHEDULE
SUNDAY MORNING
WORSHIP SERVICES
10:30 - 11:30 A.M.
Doors Open at 10:00 A.M.
Services will also continue online.
MARCH 7, 2021
Third Sunday In Lent;
Rev. Leigh Benish
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1: 18-25; John 2: 13-22
MARCH 14, 2021
Fourth Sunday In Lent
Rev. Leigh Benish
Scripture: Ephesians 2: 1-10; John 3: 14-21
MARCH 21, 2021
Fifth Sunday In Lent
Rev. Leigh Benish
Scripture: Jeremiah 31: 31-34; John 12: 20-33
MARCH 28, 2021
Rev. Leigh Benish
Scripture: Psalm 118: 1-2, 19-29; John 12: 1-19
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“Sanctify a fast, call a solemn assembly. Gather the elders and all the inhabitants of
the land to the house of the Lord your God, and cry out to the Lord.” -Joel 1:14
The season of Lent is upon us. But this year, it’s different. We don’t need the
reminders about the darkness of the world or our own mortality. The last year has
been heavy enough with grief and fear.
Lent is a season of penitence and self-reflection, but it is also a season of intentionally working on
our relationship with God. This year, our worship theme for Lent is “Again and Again.” Through
scripture, prayer, art, and more, we will reflect on the ways that God loves us, God calls us, God
guides us, again, and again, and again. With so much changing around us, we will celebrate the
unchanging God.
The season of Lent is an invitation to be with God. As the Rev. Sarah Are says:
I like to imagine that each year, And with every step past that threshold,
God invites me to a party. I know that God is cheering me on.
God drops me a note that says, It’s the pride of a parent watching their child
“No gifts, casual dress. Come just as you are.” take their first step.
If I freeze, God is not disappointed.
If I fall, God is not mad.
I like to imagine that I am brave enough to go.
But if I trust the invitation,
I like to imagine that I decide that I am worth it.
If I move closer,
This was no pity invite,
I know, God celebrates.
There is no obligatory postage.
God wants me there.
Friends, you’ve got mail.
It’s an invitation to dust off your shoes,
So I get myself together,
To go deeper,
Smudged glasses, sensitive ego, wrinkled shirt,
To trust that you’re worth it,
and all.
To lose your keys and your faith,
I ring the doorbell a few minutes late on account
And then to find them both, along with your
of the fact that
worth.
I lost my keys twice trying to get out the door,
You are invited.
And I almost turn back to hide in my car,
We are invited.
Afraid that I might embarrass myself over appe-
Again and again and again.
tizers or small talk.
This invitation is for you.
But then God answers the door,
And God says, “You’re here!”
Prayer by Rev. Sarah Are | A Sanctified Art LLC | sancti-
And I smile, because I am. [Link]
Friends, the invitation has been extended. God is waiting, ready to welcome you with open arms,
just as you are, with all the baggage you carry. And no matter how many times we turn away, God
invites us, again and again, for we are God’s beloved. May you accept the invitation this Lent.
Peace-
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Dear Friends,
After nine years of service, we have decided to step down as co chairs of the
Community Dinner ministry. We are grateful for the support of the Session, the con-
gregation, and the wonderful volunteers who make this program successful.
We will serve as chairs until June 10, which is the day after the June meal, un-
less a new chair is in place before that time. Certainly, we will help to transition the
new person or persons into the role.
Please consider whether you are called to step into this role in our church and
community. You do not need to be a good cook to lead this ministry. Organizational
skills and time management are far more important to the job. If you would like
more information, please feel free to call or text us at 724.487.3675 (Barb's cell) or
724.991.1954 (Jim’s cell).
We will continue to support this important outreach with our prayers of sup-
port and our presence as volunteers.
Barb and Jim Kamerer
Barb and Jim Kamerer served 79 pasta dinners in Feb-
ruary. Tim Kennedy served 20 bagged lunches. All
meals are served takeout style from St. Andrews church.
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, March 14th
Be sure to see your bulletin or Pastor Leigh’s announcements
at the beginning of our services regarding upcoming Holy
Week services.
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CARE PACKAGES – Address Form
The Deacons send care packages to members' children, grandchildren or
members themselves who are in college or the military. A new form is
needed each time. Please send a care package to the following:
NAME
(Please print)
ADDRESS
Submitted by Phone
Upon completion, please return to church office
or place in the collection plate by March 14th.
Flower Donations for 2021
Now that we have resumed sanctuary worship, fresh flower arrangements will again brighten
the chancel.
The Flower Chart for 2021is being kept electronically and updated by Elean Heist in the
church office. If you would like to donate flowers in memory or honor of loved ones, there are many
weeks still available. For your convenience, here is a list of dates currently available: March 14, April
18, 25, May 2, 9, June 27, July 4, 25, August 1, 8, September 5, 12, 19, 26, October 3, 17, 24, No-
vember 7, 21, 28, December 12, 19, 26.
When you donate, please consider taking the flowers after worship, as they are not being de-
livered as part of the Deacons’ ministry. Otherwise, the Worship committee will attempt to share
them to bring joy to others.
The flower donation is $30; include FLOWERS on the memo line of your check. You may pay
at a later date.
THANK YOU for helping to brighten our chancel as you remember or honor loved ones!
Pulpit Flowers Request Form
Date Of Placement First Choice:__________ Second Choice:__________ Third Choice:__________
IN MEMORY OF: _________________________________________________________________
OR
IN HONOR OF: ___________________________________________________________________
Given by: _________________________________________________________________________
Please check all that apply: Chancel Flower Donation is $30 and may be paid at a later date.
_____ Yes, please mention this donation in the spoken announcements (live-streamed via internet).
_____ No, please do not mention in the spoken announcements.
_____ Yes, I plan to take the flowers after worship.
_____ No, I will not be taking the flowers after worship.
Best way to reach me (email or phone): _________________________________________________
MARCH 7 MARCH 14 MARCH 21 MARCH 28
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memory of memory of memory of
Still Available
Pam Chaff’s birthday Erma L. Fauty LeRoy Daubenspeck
by Andy Chaff. by Linda Smialowski. by Linda Smialowski.
ANIMALS OF THE BIBLE
S W X O S Q N S F L O W Y Y U NIGHTHAWK SPIDER
E C C S B P W E I D N M E C I OSPREY SPONGE
P W O T T A O A V A W E R G O OSTRICH STORK
E S Q R N O N N H A G M P O L OWL SWAN
E W K I P S R M G D R K S K W PARTRIDGE SWINE
H I W C J I X K I E W C O D P PELICAN TURTLE
S N A H E P O R C U P I N E F PORCUPINE VULTURE
T E H F M R T N G D E U L Q C PYGARG WEASEL
U I T L N R U R F S P I D E R QUAIL WOLF
R Y H A A V A T L X C K E D W RAVEN WORM
T Z G P U G I W L A L A D E L SCORPION
L I I S Y J C Z N U L J A S W SHEEP
E J N P L I A U Q T V S F V O SNAIL
A U D H Q M X S F L E D U U L SNAKE
W O R R A P S G P L S N A K E SPARROW
