October 2016

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PASTOR’S PAGE

G race and peace to you in the name of Jesus Christ. As the calendar turns to October this week I have found myself reflecting on two things. The first is that I am beginning my fourth year of ministry with you all. I cannot believe three years have already gone by. I am so thankful for all of you, for this congregation which has so warmly and lovingly embraced me and my family. I am grateful that you took a chance on a ‘green’ pastor—just out of seminary with a head full of ideas and energy for helping lead a congregation in mission and service to Jesus. I am grateful that you have put up with some of my crazy ideas, that you have pursued ideas and programs of your own and that you have graciously walked alongside me as I learn how to be a pastor. Thank you, thank you, thank you. I am so looking forward to what God will continue to do in us and through us as we seek to follow Him.

The second thing I have been reflecting on is how appreciative I am to be a member of the Presbyterian Church (USA). This was once again brought home the other night at the September meeting of the Beaver-Butler Presbytery. Ministers and ruling elders and others from around Beaver county and Butler county met together to worship God and seek to do His will here in our presbytery. But we did not gather alone. We gathered with our brothers and sisters-in-Christ from Shenango Presbytery (our northern neighbors) at Camp Crestfield in Slippery Rock for a first-ever joint presbytery meeting. It was a joy to meet new members of my Christian family, as well as connect with friends I have met before. It reminded me that I can go almost any-where in the United States and meet Presbyterian brothers and sisters. It reminded me that no matter where I go, family will be close. And as we all know, sometimes family can push our buttons faster than anyone else. But that gives us all an opportunity to put our pride aside and in humility love our brothers and sisters more than ourselves. The joy of being part of a denomination is that we all will not agree. This means we have an opportunity to grow in spiritual maturity whenever we meet together. This means we have an opportunity to demonstrate hospitali-ty through empathically listening to others and demonstrate reconcilia-tion to the world around us. Being part of a church, just like being part of a family, is a messy, slow, inefficient task, that is often thankless. But it is the opportunity to grow in Christlikeness, to be transformed by the Holy Spirit into a people who love God and love neighbor and are blessings to the world. I am glad that I am part of this family and I am glad that all of you are here too. Here is to many more messy, crazy, awesome, fulfilling years of being the body of Christ to Hopewell and the world.

Grace and peace,

Pastor Nick

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Birthdays/Anniversaries

Volunteers schedule

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F.E.A.S.T.

College Student Info.

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News from the Pews 5

Living in Liberty 6

10 Things You Can Do to

AVOID FRAUD

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Halloween Party 8

Mars Home for Youth

Open House Photos

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Session and Deacon Mtg.

Highlights

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Kid’s Page 11

Calendar 12

Inside this issue:

Multitasking-Pastor Nick & Peyton

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1 Ed Hilliard

6 Mary Radonovich

8 Eleanor Pike

Gary Cronin

Patrick Gregory

Alaina Stroud

9 Lois Dancer

10 Lois Kearns

12 William Arzberger

Shawn Bruno

13 Janis Lewis

16 Brittany Smith

Donald McFarland 17 Dianne Kanitra

18 Patti Strominger

19 Amy Martin Effler

Lillian Otto

20 Evelyn Moss

22 Andrew Shaffer

24 Keith Murdoch

29 Trent Nan

Robert & Sandra Nan 10/11

Kevin & Nancy Hribar 10/11

Jeff & Jennifer Davis 10/16

Scott & Sharon Neville 10/16

Richard & Barbara Tackac 10/20

Larry & Susan Palochak 10/23

Jim & Vi Young 10/24

Birthdays in October

Anniversaries in October

DATE NURSERY JR. CHURCH LITURGIST

10/2 Shannon Bruno Kristen Nan Barb Mihalow

10/9 Whitney Shaffer Family Sunday Michelle Sebastian

10/16 Wendy Dameron Bonnie Martin Jon Moss

10/23 Rayna Knox Amy Muslin Kathy Lee Tolfa

10/30 Gina Arzberger Elaine Verostek Jen Davis

October 6th is Mary Radonovich’s

101st birthday!

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F.E.A.S.T.

(Family Easting And Studying Together)

Topic: Welcome to the Family. We will be learning the story of

Ohio UP Church, the Presbyterian Church (USA), and discussing

what it means to be a part of the Ohio UP Church family.

What is it? A mid-week time of fellowship and learning. We

begin by sharing a meal together and then spend time learning

together. There is child care and programming for kids up to 6th

grade.

When is it? Wednesday, October 5th thru Wednesday, November 9th from 5:30-7:30 pm

Does it cost anything? $3/person, $12/family to help pay for dinner.

Who should come? You! Whether you have been here 5 months or 50 years, everyone will learn

something and get to know other members of the family better.

NEEDED: COLLEGE STUDENTS’ NEW CONTACT INFO

The college students have returned to school and we need their current contact info to stay in

touch, send care packages, etc.

Students attending local colleges while living at home will also receive care packages.

Please provide the information requested below so we know best how to keep in touch and let

our students know how important they are to us. Email the information to the church or mail this to the church office.

STUDENT_____________________________________________

SCHOOL_____________________________________________________________________________

MAJOR (IF DECLARED)_________________________________________________________________

ADDRESS FOR PACKAGES_____________________________________________________________

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FOOD ALLERGIES_____________________________________________________________________

CONTACT INFO (CELL #/EMAIL) TO SAY HELLO_________________________________________________

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PUMPKIN SPICE CAKE RECIPE from the kitchen of Ellen Paul (served at Manna)

Ingredients:

Cake

1 yellow cake mix

1 (small) vanilla instant pudding

1 cup canned pumpkin

1/2 cup vegetable oil

1 1/2 cups water

3 eggs

1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon

1 tsp. ground cloves

Frosting

1 (8 oz.) pkg. softened cream cheese

1/2 stick softened butter

1 tsp. vanilla extract

1/4 tsp. cloves

16 oz. (2 cups) powdered sugar

Directions for cake:

Beat all cake ingredients at low speed just until moistened. Beat on medium speed

2 minutes. Pour into a 13 x 9 greased baking pan and bake at 350 degrees for 35

minutes. Let cool before icing.

Directions for icing:

Beat first 4 ingredients until well blended. Gradually add powdered sugar. Spread

on cooled cake.

LUNCH BUNCH-OKTOBERFEST!-Date change

Please join us on Tuesday, October 11th at

Noon for our Oktoberfest celebration!

We will be serving a delicious meal which will

include: soft pretzels with mustard dip,

roasted chicken, kielbasa w/ sauerkraut, German potato salad, red cabbage, and

German chocolate cake. After lunch we will learn about Oktoberfest traditions,

sing German songs and just enjoy a great time of fellowship.

Sign up with the bulletin insert or call the church office.

THANK YOU!

The Martin & Effler families would like to thank you for the many gifts and encour-

aging messages, cards, and prayers that Amy has received from so many mem-

bers of our congregation. They lift her up every day. Also, thank you for the box

filled with the many goodies and puzzle books. She feels so loved and cared for.

Please continue to pray for complete healing.

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Living in Liberty provides comprehensive support for women rescued from sex trafficking in the United States.

Human trafficking is a $32 billion business-the world’s third largest illegal market. It is America’s second

largest illegal market-second only to drugs

There are 600,000-800,000 humans trafficked each year

At least 100,000 American children fall victim to sex trafficking each year

Only 1% of trafficking victims are rescued

MISSION: Living in Liberty restores the dignity, freedom and a new life to victims of commercial sexual exploitation by creating a safe, secure, loving and nurturing community where healing occurs and a new life begins.

OUR SERVICES: Living in Liberty helps victims rescued from enslavement, providing a range of services to both victims of sex trafficking

and the general public that align with our vision of helping to eradicate human trafficking. We also educate those who are

not aware of the severity of this epidemic.

Safe House

The Living in Liberty safe house is a secure location where victims of sex trafficking receive the treatment and services

they need to overcome the trauma they have experienced and gain the confidence and skills necessary to live inde-

pendently. We provide a loving, caring, homelike environment where victims can feel safe, secure and welcome. The

house is a full-service facility with the amenities of an average American home. While in the safe house, residents have

access to the following services:

Loving and Caring Environment

The most important part of recovering from such a traumatic experience is being part of a community that provides a lov-

ing and caring environment. The house is a place to receive treatment but also to build relationships with fellow victims

and care givers, an important step on the road to recovery.

Health Care

Because most residents have a wide variety of health issues, while in our care they have access to health care services

to aid in their recovery. These services include medicines, treatment for diseases and malnourishment, substance addic-

tion recovery and other services as necessary.

Counseling

Counseling services range from mental health counseling to help victims accept the situation from which they were res-

cued, to drug and substance abuse counseling to help victims recover.

Food

Most victims have come from situations in which they were not eating regularly or are malnourished. They need balanced

healthy meals to help rebuild their bodies. We provide nutritious foods and a fully functioning kitchen. This allows some

victims to learn how to cook and maintain a clean kitchen.

Clothing

Many victims have few, if any, possessions. Through donations we provide clothing for the victims.

Education

The women learn basic life skills such as cooking, cleaning and interacting with other people to advanced life skills like

balancing a check book and preparing a resume, and have access to materials to learn subjects taught in schools like

reading, writing and mathematics. Our hope is that by gaining even the most basic education, the women will continue

their educations after leaving the house. Residents also can learn crafts such as sewing and have access to resources to

express themselves through art. The combination of all of these skills will help to prepare the women to get jobs and be-

come independent.

Legal Counseling Referrals

The victims need access to a wide array of legal services, from assistance in registering the necessary paperwork to get

their U.S. citizenship to providing information that may lead to the prosecution of traffickers. We provide as much legal

assistance as possible to help the women successfully move on once they leave the house.

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Join Us

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Halloween

Party!

This is an event for All Ages!

Come dressed in COSTUME

(nothing too scary or inappropriate please)

GAMES, DINNER, FUN!!!

Sign up with the bulletin insert or by contacting

the church office.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30TH

4-7 PM

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Mars home for youth

harvest open house

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Session Meeting Highlights-September

F.E.A.S.T. will be October 5 through November 9 from

5:30—7:00 pm and will serve as the new member class.

Deacons responsible for the meal on October 5th and

November 2nd and Session will provide the meal on

October 12th & 19th.

Elaine Verostek stepping in as nominating committee

chair for Linda Duganich

Looked at budget allocations for committees

Judi’s leave request for October 4 was approved.

Discussed having a joint Thanksgiving service with Concord Church

Discussed a children’s Christmas musical-tentative date would be December 11th

Discussed Christmas service times

September 2016 Deacon Meeting Highlights

Correspondence: 41 cards were sent out over the summer

Lunch Bunch: Tuesday, October 4th at noon. Theme will be Oktoberfest.

Friendship Group: Wednesday, September 28th at Shadow Lakes was planned.

October Friendship Group will be to Hozak’s Farm.

After Church Fellowship: Will have a “Getting to Know You” wall to go along with the theme of

F.E.A.S.T. Menu will be grilled chicken on lettuce, fixins bar for salad, rolls, lemon pound cake.

Treasurer’s Report: Additional $200 gift card was distributed in the summer to help a family

where the father was laid off. Balance as of 8/31/16 was $3,791.88.

September & October Greeters: Sherri Murdoch & Jesseca Muslin

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