MAY 2015

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1

2 *Dist. Children's Talent

Finals-Butler

6:00 PM NA Group-

FH

3 *Annual Congregational

Meeting

9:30 AM Morning Worship-

Sanc.

11:00 AM Sunday School

5:00 PM Teen Drama-TC

6:00 PM Teen Praise Team-

TC

6:00 PM Great Commission

Training-FH

7:00 PM Teen Bible Study-TC

4

10:00 AM Dom.

Outreach-LL

5 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Women's Ministry Bible

Study-FH

5:30 PM Dom. Out-

reach-LL

6:00 PM NA Group-

FH

6:00 PM Naranon-TC

7:00 PM Prayer Service-

Sanc.

6 *Pastor Ken at Light of Life

1:30 PM Pastor's Full Staff

Mtg.-Lib

6:00 PM Worship Team-

Sanc.

7:00 PM Combined Prayer

& Bible Study-Lib

7:00 PM Teen Bible Study-

TC

7

National Day of Prayer 7:00 AM Breakfast w/the

Guys-Panera

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Great

Commission Training-TC

7:00 PM SA Group-

Choir

8 *Dist. Shepherds Advance-

Butler

8:00 PM *Teen Event-May

Madness-FH,CC,TC

9 *Teen Event-May Madness-

FH,CC,TC Out 8AM

12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Music Recital-Sanctuary &

Foyer

6:00 PM NA Group-

FH

10

Mother's Day 9:30 AM Morning Worship-

Sanc.

11:00 AM Sunday School

11

10:00 AM Dom.

Outreach-LL

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Church

Board-FH

12 11:30 AM Women's Minis-

try Luncheon-FH

5:30 PM Dom. Out-

reach-LL

6:00 PM NA Group-

FH

6:00 PM Naranon-TC

7:00 PM Prayer Service-

Sanc.

13 6:00 PM Worship Team-

Sanc.

7:00 PM "EPIC" Bible

Study-Pastor's Office

7:00 PM Prayer & Bible

Study-Lib

7:00 PM Teen Bible Study-

TC

14

7:00 PM SA Group-

Choir

15

16

6:00 PM NA Group-

FH

17 9:30 AM Morning Worship-

Sanc.

11:00 AM Sunday School

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM VBS

Volunteer Meeting-CC

5:00 PM Teen Drama-TC

6:00 PM Teen Praise Team-

TC

7:00 PM Teen Bible Study-TC

8:00 PM SNURCH-TC

18

10:00 AM Dom.

Outreach-LL

19

5:30 PM Dom. Out-

reach-LL

6:00 PM NA Group-

FH

6:00 PM Naranon-TC

7:00 PM Prayer Service-

Sanc.

20 6:00 PM Worship Team-

Sanc.

7:00 PM "EPIC" Bible

Study-Pastor's Office

7:00 PM Prayer & Bible

Study-Lib

7:00 PM Teen Bible Study-

TC

21

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

DivorceCare-CC

7:00 PM SA Group-

Choir

22

23

6:00 PM NA Group-

FH

24

Pentecost 9:30 AM Morning Worship-

Sanc.

11:00 AM Sunday School

25

Memorial Day

10:00 AM Dom.

Outreach-LL

26

5:30 PM Dom. Out-

reach-LL

6:00 PM NA Group-

FH

6:00 PM Naranon-TC

7:00 PM Prayer Service-

Sanc.

27 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM TeenE-

vent-Grad Banquet-FH &

Kit

6:00 PM Worship Team-

Sanc.

7:00 PM "EPIC" Bible

Study-Pastor's Office

7:00 PM Prayer & Bible

Study-Lib

28

7:00 PM SA Group-

Choir

29

30 *Dist. Work & Witness-

Kentucky

Mara Fannie-FH & Kit (All

Day)

6:00 PM NA Group-

FH

31 *Dist. Work & Witness-

Kentucky

Trinity Sunday

9:30 AM Morning Wor-

ship-Sanc. 11:00 AM Sunday

School

Calendar Format—–The monthly calendar format shows all groups-outside and scheduled

church events. For church event times, especially for the Fellowship Hall, please consult the

Weekly Events section in the bulletin, the bulletin announcement, or call the church office...the

time reflected on this calendar may include set-up and cleanup so there is no scheduling conflict for

the room. To check room availability, to reserve a room, or place an event on the church calendar,

in advance of your event, call the church office at 412-831-6333. To see any church event updates,

this calendar can be accessed 24/7 at www.shcn.org under the “What’s Happening” page.

Legend– The picture of the lock shown on this calendar next to some events means it’s either a pri-

vate event or an outside group.

The Lord’s Day, May 3, 2015 Prayer in the Library, 9:00 AM; Morning Worship, 9:30 AM

Kenneth Culbertson, Senior Pastor

Dallas Mucci, Missional Outreach Pastor

Stephen Mannion, Dir. of Assimilation & Outreach

Jennifer Irwin, Assistant Pastor

Chalmer & Judi Wiegman, Ministers of Visitation

Chuck & Kelly Tatum, Youth Ministers

Our Mission:

Helping people cross the bridge toward wholeness.

5601 Library Road Bethel Park, PA 15102

412.831.6333 shcn@comcast.net; www.shcn.org

Audio devices are available at the Welcome Center

for those who have difficulty in hearing the service.

Quiet Reflection…

Please prepare your hearts for worship by meditating on this prayer: I commit myself to adore the Father through Christ the Son in the grace and power of the Holy Spirit. As we worship together, I seek a transforming encounter with the risen and ascended Christ.

WELCOME ~ Pastor Stephen Mannion

WORSHIP TOGETHER IN WORD AND SONG

CALL TO WORSHIP ~ Pastor Ken Culbertson

Psalm 51:16–17

CALL TO PRAYER ~ Pastor Chalmer Wiegman

CALL TO GIVING ~ Pastor Ken Culbertson

Presentation of His Tithes and Our Offerings

Offertory...Sanctuary Choir ~ “There Is a Savior”

CALL TO CELEBRATION ~ Pastor Ken Culbertson and Sue Baun

Reception of Ryan & Hannah Baird into membership & Commissioning to Service

Recognition of the Mucci’s service to the Lord and His Church

CALL TO GOD’S WORD “A Man After God’s Heart?” ~ Pastor Ken Culbertson

John 18:1; Matthew 5:3

CALL TO OUR LORD’S TABLE

CALL TO SERVICE

SUNDAY SCHOOL... FOR DISCIPLES OF ALL AGES

If you are not already part of a Sunday school/discipleship group, please

consider joining one of these classes:

Nursery to 6th Grade–Lower Level Junior & Senior High–Teen Center

College Age–Library (May–Aug.)

20–Somethings–Foyer

Bethel Bible–Choir Room

CrossRoads–Fellowship Hall

LifeBuilders–Sanctuary

Giving from May 1, 2014—April 26, 2015

2014–2015 Tithes & Offerings

Needed to Date $364,000

Amount Needed Weekly

$7,000

2014–2015 Tithes & Offerings

Given to Date* $335,169

Amount Given Last Week

$5,640

*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.

World Evangelism Fund offering received to-date is $7,655.

Recent Prayer Requests Family and friends of Richard Kosinski; Gianna, Braelyn, & Mara Fannie, Jimmy Lilja, JoAnn DeUsanio Puma, Pastor Ken & Patty, George Edwards, Deb Dell, Stephen Mannion, Sholder family, Lee & Shirley MacLeod, Pastor Dallas & Sandy Mucci, Dean Mancine, Joe Olszewski, Linda Sallee, Tammy Findlay Delserone, Shannon Baker, Rich Lampenfield, Heather Rhody, Cheryl & Greg Hardy, Parr/Frischmann/Irwin families, Evelyn Whitling, John Vukovich, Jayne Poling, Patti Hill, Anita Torchia, Urbano family, Irene Gunderman, Deanna Lynn Harris; those needing employment; pregnancy prayer support; serving in our military; in nursing/personal care homes; recovering from addictions; and salvation.

To receive a weekly electronic copy of the Prayer List, please contact the church office at shcn@comast.net.

Church Office Hours

Monday—Friday

8:30 AM to 1:30 PM

412.831.6333; shcn@comcast.net

www.shcn.org

Bulletin Deadline: Thursdays, 10:00 AM

Church Calendar: To check availability, reserve a room, or

place an event on the calendar, please call the church office in

advance of your event and in advance of event advertising.

Borrowing Church Property? Please contact the church

office to check on availability. Thanks!

Keeping Connected...

Pastor Darrell, Jeanine, &

Denea Robinson

1543 Parkline Drive

Pittsburgh, PA 15227

Please take a few minutes to send a card

to the Robinsons and encourage them in

their ministry.

Breakfast with the Guys

The next Breakfast with the Guys will be on Thursday,

May 7 at 7:00 AM in Panera Bread, South Park Shops.

All Guys are welcome and please feel free to invite a

friend.

This will be the last meeting of this session; it will start

back up in the fall on Thursday, September 3, 2015.

This Week’s Church Events

Teen Drama Today, 5:00 PM, Teen Center Teen Praise Team Today, 6:00 PM, Teen Center Teen Bible Study Today, 7:00 PM, Teen Center Women’s Ministry Tues., 9:30-11:30 AM, F. Hall Prayer Service Tues., 7:00 PM, Sanctuary Pastor’s Staff Meeting Wed., 1:30 PM, Library Comb. Prayer/Bible Study Wed., 7:00 PM, Library Teen Bible Study Wed., 7:00 PM, Teen Center Breakfast with the Guys Thurs., 7:00 AM, Panera, SP Shops Great Commission Trg. Thurs., 6:30-7 PM, Teen Center Teen Lock-In Fri./Sat., F. Hall, T. Ctr., C. Chapel Congregational Work Day Sat., 9 AM–NOON, Church Grounds

Epic Readings for May 4 – May 10

As you read these passages in preparation for next Sunday’s worship service, imagine...David’s Purpose and God’s Promise show us God’s plans for us as His “living temples.” It is a plan of life-long, covenantal discipleship.

Monday, May 4. Read 1 Chronicles 17:1–15. Tuesday, May 5. Read 1 Chronicles 17:16–27. Wednesday, May 6. Read 1 Chronicles 28:1–10. Thursday, May 7. Read 1 Chronicles 28:11–19. Friday, May 8. Read 1 Chronicles 29:1–13. Saturday, May 9. Read 1 Chronicles 29:14–20. Sunday, May 10. Read 2 Corinthians 6:14–16.

Dates to remember for upcoming

DivorceCare meetings

Two special events are planned for this summer

for the following dates:

Thursday, May 21 and Thursday, July 23 at

7:00 PM in the Fellowship Hall. More details

to follow.

The Fall 2015 Divorce Care Session will begin

on Thursday, September 3.

For questions or further information, please see

Pastor Jennifer Irwin, Tom Kapples or Frank

Noah.

Spring is here! The weeds will

be coming soon! Come and

join us on Saturday, May 9

at 9:00 AM to help spread

mulch, weed, OR clean the

inside of the church if that is

more your speed.

Lunch is provided!

Call Stephen Mannion at

412.610.3289 to let him

know you can help.

Congregational Work Day Saturday, May 9

9:00 AM Date

Change!

Date Change!

Women's Ministry Ladies you are invited to the “End of the Year” Luncheon. It will take place on Tuesday, May 12, 11:30 AM in the Fellowship Hall. The cost is $7.00. Optional...bring a dessert to share. Childcare is

provided.

Reservations are needed. Please contact Cheryl Hardy at 412.833.8335 by May 7 to let her know you are coming.

Vacation Bible School – Volunteer Meeting

Janet Drake and Rachel Sweeney will be hosting the

VBS Volunteer Meeting on Sunday, May 17, in the

Children’s Chapel right after Sunday School. Please let

them know if you are unable to attend.

Janet and Rachel promise that the meeting

will be done no later than 1PM!

Public Service Announcement…

St. Germaine Parish in Bethel Park, at the corner of

Baptist and Horning Roads, welcomes national acclaimed

trumpeter Chiz Rider for a free concert on Friday, May

22, 2015 at 7:00 PM. Open to the entire community, Rider

will perform a collection of inspired worship and praise,

patriotic and contemporary songs. His high-energy

trumpet playing has spread Christ’s messages of love and

salvation to millions of people. St. Germaine Parish

invites the community to gather alongside family and

friends to enjoy this uplifting, free concert.

For information, contact St. Germaine Parish at

412.833.0661 or church_stgermaine@comcast.net.

Pastor’s Great Commission Training Class…

will meet tonight at 6:00 PM in the Fellowship Hall.

This is a reschedule from last week.