September 9, 2018 Today's Sermon "Decisions, Decisions" Rev. Jo Ramsey At The Pulpit - East Union Presbyterian Church 8:30 & 11am Sunday Worship
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September 9, 2018
Today's Sermon "Decisions, Decisions"
Rev. Jo Ramsey At The Pulpit
East Union Presbyterian Church
8:30 & 11am Sunday WorshipEast Union Presbyterian Church
······························· Sunday, September 9, 2018
······························ Compass Points
Welcome To East Union Church
We are delighted to have you worship with us today as we break from our summer
schedule and return to a new fall/winter season. Please refer to page 11 for additional
information about Christian education programs and worship services.
It's Rally Day — We Return To Our Regular Schedule
We appreciate you being here this morning as we startup a new season of knowing and
growing in Christ. Pastor James, Pastor Jo, and our church officers, leaders & musicians
are planning fresh, creative and uplifting ways to open our hearts more to God. It is
good to connect, worship and serve together with you!
Blessing of the Backpacks
All children and youth (from toddlers through college) are invited to bring their
backpacks forward and be lifted up in prayer. Participants will receive a special gift
from our church family. Also today, please join us for breakfast between our worship
services as we begin another exciting year of Sunday School! Children, youth, parents
and adults are all welcome! We have Sunday School classes for all ages!
Rally Day
Sunday School
Breakfast
Today at 9:45am in
Kennedy Hall
Everyone is invited to enjoy a
light breakfast as we begin a
new season at East Union.
After breakfast, we invite you
to go with one of our Sunday
school teachers, get to know
people, and hear what we
have in store for the Fall!
Page 2 www.EastUnionChurch.orgChristian Education
Sunday School (SS) ~ Let’s Set Sail on a
New Adventure with God!
Sundays, 9:45 — 10:30am
Come one, come all to celebrate the beginning of a new year of
growing in God! New people are always welcome and weekly
attendance is not required. Hope to see you!
Children 4 years old through 3rd grade… The “Deep Blue” Class will meet in
the Discovery Room, located in the SS Hallway, below the Sanctuary. We use
a 'Rotating Teacher Schedule' throughout the year. If you would like to be a
teacher or a teacher's helper, please contact Shari Smallwood at 724.265.6214.
Youth in 4th through 6th grade… The Grapple Class also meets in the SS Hallway
in the Orange Room. A rotating teacher schedule is used.
7th through 12th grade… The M2Y Class (Ministry To Youth) meets in the Spot
located in Kennedy Hall. The class is led by Joey & Tim Resciniti.
For Adults… The Seeker's Class meets in the Administration Building. This class
will continue a study 'Gospel Parallels' and is facilitated by Rev. James Ramsey.
For Adult Men… The Men's Bible Study is located in the Men's SS Room, near
Founders' Chapel. Class. The class is facilitated by John Burk and they continue
their study of the Chronicles.
For Parents… The Art of Parenting is led by Brian & Kelly Fill for those interested
in learning more about Christian parenting (see details on page 4).
Youth Group Starts Today!
Teens, 6th grade –12th grade, are invited to Youth Group (YG)
Today at 5-7pm
Welcome Day!
Meet at the Pavilion
Join Us For a campfire, some games, relay challenges, and 'Bible Heads' Up.' In the
event of rain, we'll move the fun indoors, meet in Kennedy Hall at the Spot. As always,
feel free to bring a friend!
Youth Group's App
Teens, details about all of these events and more are in the Youth Group app.
Please contact Mike and Margie for details on how to connect.
margiemikeeupcyg@gmail.com
Email: eastunion@eastunionchurch.org Page 3Announcements,
ChristianEvents
Education
& Activities
R.A.T. Team to Meet with Presbyterian Foundation Rep
You are invited to join us this Tuesday, September 11 at 10am in the Administration
Building, as the Revenue Advisory Team welcomes Ellie Johns -Kelley, Ministry
Relations Officer for the Northeast Region of the Presbyterian Foundation. Ellie works
with congregations to create a culture of generosity and provides coaching to finance,
stewardship and endowment committees. “Building on relationships and resourcing
churches to help them increase funding for their ministry are my top priorities,” said
Ellie. "I want to help others realize the vast amount of resources available through the
Foundation and work in collaboration with other agencies of the PC (USA)."
Women's Ministry (WM): Book Club Review
Ladies, we invite you to read “Mrs. Saint and the Defectives”
by Julie Lawson Timmer. We'll get together and discuss the
book on Wednesday, October 3, 7pm, in Kennedy Hall. The
book is available on Amazon costing $11 or $5 on Kindle (or
contact Donna Paszek at 724.265.3451 who may be able to
suggest where you might borrow a copy). We hope you can
join us for a fun night with the ladies!
WM: Afternoon Tea with the First Ladies Please Be Our Guest
All ladies are invited to enjoy a spot of tea! Tea time
is coming Sunday, October 14, 2pm, in the EUCC.
Invitations will be personally handed out beginning
next Sunday. Please be our guest for a splendid
afternoon with the ladies of East Union Church. Tea with the First Ladies
New Small Group Parenting Class Starting!
This 8-session series will be facilitated by Brian & Kelly Fill for those interested in
the topic of Christian Parenting. The program has been assembled by Family Life
Ministry and will include watch-at-home movies with worksheets. Our sessions
together will consist of reflecting, discussing, learning and growing in faith as we
discuss the task of parenting within a Christian context.
Per the maker's of the program: "Family Life's Art of Parenting will help parents find
new ways to integrate faith into everyday parenting moments. Parents will end the
eight sessions with renewed confidence, fresh insights on parenting children of
different ages, and a parenting plan unique to each child’s personality and gifting."
Our 8 sessions will take place 1-2 times per month during the Sunday School hour
(9:45-10:30ish). Small children that are too young to attend Sunday School are
welcome to accompany you. This group is appropriate for couples, singles or
anyone interested in becoming the parent God intends you to be.
Page 4 www.EastUnionChurch.orgYouth Events & Activities
Group What's Happening
This Wednesday
September 12, 2018, 4-7pm
Sauces — Marinara, Meat, Mushroom, Meatballs, and Alfredo
Folks can also enjoy a mini-salad bar, too!
This is a Fundraising & Fellowship Event… We have been collecting approximately
$1,000 in proceeds from each of our Spaghetti Dinners. This helps fund the ministry
and missions of our church. Thank you for supporting this fundraiser. We could not
do it without your help!
Here's How To
Support This Fundraiser
Help With Tables & Chairs Donate Brownies & Cookies
With a group of helpers,
We would love to serve
It'll take about 30 minutes! cookies and brownies for dessert at
the Spaghetti Dinner.
Set Up the Tables & Chairs
This Tuesday (9/11/2018) If you are able to donate, please
8:15pm in the EUCC deliver the cookies and brownies to
the church either Tuesday,
September 11th or Wednesday,
Take Down the Tables & Chairs
September 12th
This Wednesday (9/12/2017)
7:00pm in the EUCC Thanks!
Email: eastunion@eastunionchurch.org Page 5Traditional Worship, 11am in the Sanctuary
The dark blue hymnal will be used today
We Assemble In God's Name
Prelude Knowing You Graham Kendrick
Greetings
* Call to Worship (Psalm 139—Selected Verses)
O Lord, you search for us and know us.
You know when we sit down and when we rise up.
You discern our thoughts from far away.
You are acquainted with all our ways.
Even before a word is on our tongues,
O Lord, you know it completely.
Let us worship the God who love us and has chosen us!
* Invocation
* Hymn No. 447 Lead On, O King Eternal
* Call to Confession
* Prayer of Confession
Heavenly Father, we are here because you have chosen to
touch our lives with your love. Yet, we sometimes find it hard
to choose you. We face so many decisions in our lives — big,
little, and in-between. Sometimes, we are overwhelmed. Often,
we are distracted. Usually, we are tired. We don’t always
recognize opportunities to serve you, to share your love or to
use our gifts for your glory. Forgive us when we make
decisions based on selfish desires. Forgive us when we
choose to judge rather than listen. Forgive us when we ignore
or neglect our faith. Remind us who we are and whose we are
— your beloved children. Strengthen and renew us by the
power of your Holy Spirit so that our decisions bear witness
to your claim on our lives. May we live as your chosen people
— sincere and devoted followers of Jesus Christ, your Son,
our Lord, in whose name we pray…
* Moment of Silence for Individual Confession
* Assurance of Pardon
* All that are able please stand* Response of Praise (Dark Blue Hymn No. 579) Glory Be to the Father
Glory Be to the Father and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; As
it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without
end. Amen, Amen.
* Passing of the Peace
We Proclaim God's Word
Children’s Chat
Old Testament Reading Joshua 24:14-15 Pew Bible, p. 206
New Testament Reading Ephesians 1:3-10 Pew Bible, p. 180
Sermon "Decisions, Decisions" Pastor Jo
We Respond To God's Word
* Hymn No. 276 Great Is Thy Faithfulness
Blessing of the Backpacks
The Morning Prayer
Prayer of the People (ending with The Lord's Prayer—Traditional)
Our Father, who art in heaven, Hallowed be Thy name. Thy
kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as
we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but
deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power,
and the glory, forever. Amen.
Announcements
The Offering
The Offertory Be Thou My Vision
* Doxology Hymn No. 592 (dark blue hymnal)
Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all
creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heavenly host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
* Prayer of Dedication
We Depart In God's Name
* Hymn No. 357 O Master, Let Me Walk With Thee
* Charge and Benediction
* Benediction Response-Hymn No. 586 (dark blue hymnal) Amen
* Postlude I'll Fly Away Albert BrumleyJoys, Concerns & Prayer Requests
Congratulations On Your New Grandchild!
We send our congratulations to Karl and Nancy
Kennedy on the birth of their third grandchild.
Alekzander Flynn Kennedy, son of Dan &
Shannon Kennedy, was born on Tuesday,
August 21, 2018. Grandpa explains that Dan
A parent’s job is to really liked the name, Alek, while mom really
nurture, correct & motivate. liked the name, Zander. Bundle the two names,
——— and that is how my grandson got his name! He
A grandparent’s job is to is our bundle of joy!
pamper, spoil and cuddle.
Prayer Requests (contact the church office to be placed on this prayer list)
Hospital / Care Facility:
Albert & Emily Allison (Hartwood Care Home) Ella Baker (Harmar Village)
Elma Baker (Fairwinds Manor—Sarver) Karen Klemmensen (Elmcroft of Saxonburg)
Evelyn Kochan (Harmar Village) Marion Miller (Concordia—Cabot, PA)
Evelyn Nagy (Elmcroft of Saxonburg) Betty McClelland (The Willows)
Marge Wilkinson (Sunrise of McCandless) Lois Wilson (Concordia @ Ridgewood)
Home Care: Cathy Burk Dan Fentress George Kistler
Noah Latronica Marilyn Roth Mary Sweadner
Birthdays This Week: MJ Trocki (09/13) Evelyn Nagy (09/14)
East Union Prayer Cloud — Our Prayer Cloud accepts prayer requests for your
concerns at any time. Upon request only, your prayer concern will be included in the
Compass Points. To initiate the Cloud, contact: Carol McCaskey (724-312-5656 /
camc@consolidated.net) or Teresa Williams (412-613-4375/dlns@verizon.net)
Contact Deacon Of The Month For Deacons Care Ministry
Valerie Demase / 724.265.4415
Pastoral Care — Our pastors consider it a privilege to provide spiritual care and
support to our East Union Church family and friends. If you would like to receive
pastoral care, please contact the church office to speak with a pastor, request a visit
or schedule an appointment. In case of an emergency, Pastor James can be reached
at home at 724-224-4211.
Page 8 www.EastUnionChurch.orgAnnouncements
Free Admission
Snack Food Available
In the East Union Community Center
Here's How You Can Help with the Craft Fair
Thursday, September 27, 2018, 7:30pm—
Help needed for 1 hour to set up tables
Saturday, September 29
7:30am— Help crafters bring their items into the EUCC
2pm— Need help putting tables away (This is the most needed area of help)
9am-2pm— Help during the Craft Show
Email: eastunion@eastunionchurch.org Page 9Opportunities of The Week
Sunday, September 9 — 16, 2017
Today: Return to Regular Worship Schedule
Blessing of the Backpacks
8:30am - Contemporary Worship (EUCC)
9:45-10:30am - *Sunday School & Rally Day Breakfast (Kennedy Hall)
11:00am - Traditional Worship (Sanctuary)
11:00am - Faithful Followers (EUCC)
5-7:00pm - Youth Group (Pavilion)
Monday: 9:30am - Strength & Stretching—Open To All (EUCC)
6-9:00pm - Cub Scout Meeting (Kennedy Hall)
7:00pm - Deacons Meeting (Men's Classroom)
7-9:00pm - *Adult Basketball—Open To All (EUCC)
Tuesday: 9:15am - Cardio Lite—Open To All (EUCC)
10:00am - Revenue Advisory Team, Guest—Ellie Johns-Kelley
6:30-9pm - Fun & Freedom Basketball (www.funandfreedom.org)
7:00pm - *Worship Ministry Team Meeting (Admin Bldg)
8-9:15pm - Deer Lakes Sobriety Meeting (YG Room)
8:15-9pm - *Set Up Tables/Chairs for Spaghetti Dinner (EUCC)
Wednesday: 4-7:00pm - Spaghetti Dinner (EUCC)
Thursday: 9:30am - *Strength & Stretching—Open To All (EUCC)
6:30pm - *Tai Chi—Open To All (EUCC)
7:00pm - *Sunday Singers Rehearsal (Choir Room)
Next Sunday: Sunday School Returns To Regular Schedule
Deer Lakes Nursery School Begins This Week
8:30am - Contemporary Worship (EUCC)
9:45-10:30am - Sunday School (Discovery Room/ The Spot/
Admin Bldg/ Men's SS Room)
10:35am - Kaleidoscope Kids (Founders' Chapel)
11:00am - Traditional Worship (Sanctuary)
11:00am - Faithful Followers (EUCC)
5-7:00pm - Youth Group (The Spot)
* All Are Invited
~ To reserve any part of the church building or grounds, call the church office ~
Kids' Choir
Begins Next Sunday, September 16
Meeting Every Sunday at 10:35 in the Choir Room
~ Children Having Fun Ringing & Singing Together ~
Directed by Phyllis Passarella (412.767.4526 / DPassareella124@comcast.net)
Page 10 www.EastUnionChurch.orgEast Union Presbyterian Church
A Church With
Direction
A Warm Welcome Is Extended To Our Guests!
What a pleasure to have you worship with us this morning! Please take a
moment to fill out our Connection Card, available at the Welcome Table, and
return it in the offering plate or Connection Card box. (We respect your privacy
and do not share this information.) Please know that you are invited to
participate in all of our activities and events.
Sunday School (SS) Classes For All Ages, Sundays, 9:45—10:30am
Deep Blue Class — Children 4 years old through 3rd grade are invited; Located in
the SS Hallway, Discovery Room, below the Sanctuary. Rotating Teacher
Schedule, contact Shari Smallwood at 724.265.6214 for information.
Grapple Class — Youth in 4th through 6th grade are invited; Located in the SS
Hallway in the Orange Room using a rotating teacher schedule.
M2Y — Ministry To Youth (M2Y) is designed for 7th through 12th grade; Led by
Joey & Tim Resciniti in the Spot.
Seeker's Class — Adults are invited. Visitors welcome. We meet in the
Administration Building. Class facilitated by Rev. James Ramsey.
Men's Bible Study — This class meets in the Men's SS Room, near Founders'
Chapel. Class facilitated by John Burk.
The Art of Parenting — Our new Christian Parenting class meets 1-2 times per
month in the Youth Lounge, and is facilitated by Brian and Kelly Fill.
Youth Group, Most Sundays, 5—7pm, Youth, 6th–12th grade, are invited to
Youth Group. Check the Youth Group page for the current schedule. Details
about all YG events are in the Youth Group app. Please contact Mike and Margie
(margiemikeeupcyg@gmail.com) for details on how to connect.
Women's Ministry, All ladies are welcome to year-round events, Bible Studies, and
our Book Club! Please call or text Teresa Williams (412.613.4375) to have your
email added to the WM's mailing list.
Worship Schedule: Contemporary Worship 8:30am, in the EUCC
Traditional Worship 11:00am, in the Sanctuary
Faithful Followers Service 11:00am, in the EUCC
A printed version of this morning’s sermon will be posted to our website
Email: eastunion@eastunionchurch.org Page 11East Union Presbyterian Church
292 East Union Road, Cheswick, PA 15024
Church Telephone: 724-265-1381 Website: www.EastUnionChurch.org
Email address: EastUnion@EastUnionChurch.org
Rev. James C. Ramsey Pastor / Head of Staff
Rev. Jo Ramsey Associate Pastor of Family Life
JoAnn Peterson & Phyllis Passarella Organist/Pianist
Brian Fill Praise Band Coordinator
Vicki Callender Admin Asst-Financial Secretary
John H. Burk, Jr. Treasurer
Margie & Mike Lynch Youth Group Co-Directors
Cheryl Haynes Deer Lakes Nursery School
Pearl Campbell Housekeeping Custodian
Mike McCormick Maintenance Custodian
Ministry Teams & Committees 2018
(Committee Chairs will be updated at the September 19 Session Meeting)
Administration & Staff ···························· Gail Stotlemyer, Keith Russell
Christian Education ································· Vonna May Miller
Christian Growth & Membership ··········· Keith Tarbi, Brian Fill
Faithful Followers ··································· Michael Lynch, Jeff Parsons
Outreach & Evangelism ·························· Teresa Williams
Mission ··················································· Beverly Schubert
Women's Ministry ··································· Teresa Williams
Worship ·················································· Carol McCaskey, Allison Gray
Nominating Committee ·························· Carol McCaskey
Cemetery Committee ····························· Joe Willliams
Revenue Advisory Team ························· Dana Wangler
Session
Carol McCaskey, Clerk Wanda Blackwell John Burk
Doug Blinn Allison Gray Matt Forsman
Brian Fill Patricia Martinez Frank McCoy
Gail Stotlemyer Jeff Parsons Vonna Miller
Keith Tarbi Sue Vresh Teresa Williams
Board of Deacons
Bonnie Braun Jan Blinn Doris Cochran
Valerie Demase Sharon Mueller Stacie Duffy
Janet Wangler Mary Jane Trocki Shari Smallwood, Mod.
Mary Ann Yanetti Heather Bogacz Jeanne Walter
Board of Trustees
Pat Aber Carol Bock, Pres. Dan Klemmensen
Jeff Hodgkinson, Vice Pres. Lori Butler Mike Maher
Bonnie Wilczynski Kevin Vresh Samantha Wilczynski
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