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Easter’s Never Over

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Neither is the Journey

One thing I missed last month were some of our family Easter traditions. For many years Easter day included four things: hidden baskets, an egg hunt, great food, and a walk, to recover from the great food. Oh, there was another Easter tradition: putting it all away! That makes me wonder: if Easter is over, what’s next for Christian disciples? The answer is simple. Living by faith! What is not always simple is actually “living by faith in Christ!” In one of his shortest sentences, the Apostle Paul wrote,

For we live by faith, not by sight.

(2 Corinthians 5:7)

What does it mean to live by faith? Is it the oppo-site of what we see with our eyes? I don’t think so. Faith does not ignore what our eyes see, our ears hear, and what our mind thinks. But

faith is also more than these; it enables our eyes, ears, and minds to comprehend things that would otherwise remain hidden or ignored. C.S. Lewis wrote, “I believe in Christianity as I believe that the sun has risen: not only because I see it, but because by it I see everything else.”

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T I D I N G S

TPCP Church Leaders

Elders Deacons Trustees Mary Fisher Ann Curtis Bob Fisher

Lisa Holland Carrie Chapman Dave Lotz

Mark Johnson Sandy Duncan Jerry Osborne

Leslie Raisley Betty Herold Jack Sigmund

Beverly O’Hara Beverly Lotz Al Timms

Don Weaver Ginny Osborne

The Presbyterian Church

of Prospect is

a Confessing Church.

What is a Confessing Presbyterian Church? It is a church which announces to the world that it be-

lieves in:

1. Jesus Christ as the Lord of all and

the only way of salvation.

2. The Bible as the only certain guide

to faith and life.

3. God’s call to his people to live a holy life in every aspect, as the Bible defines that life.

The Presbyterian Church

Of Prospect

Church Directory

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Office, 724-865-2063

FAX, 724-865-9748

Email, [email protected]

Website: tpcp.net

Rev. Steve Cort, Pastor

724-991-3457

Cathy Johnson, Office Administrator

Beverly O’Hara, Clerk of Session

Financial Summary

At end of April 2017

Income $ 25,694.

Expenses. $ 27,769.

Please continue to pray for our country, the world and for those in desperate situations.

TPCP’s MISSION

As ambassadors of Jesus Christ, guided by the Holy Spirit, through Biblical instruction, we will continue to nurture, equip and educate our members of all ages. We will partner with local churches and commu-nity organizations to journey towards believing that God is in control. We will help one another witness their faith by striving to grow in unity through regular listening, dwelling in the word, prayer, and Bible stud-ies, so we may help people see God’s work in daily social issues.

NOTICE: Anyone is welcome to attend our monthly session meetings .

Opened - The moderator, Rev. Steve Cort opened with prayer.

Devotions— Rev. Steve Cort led a discussion from I Cor. 15:1-19

“Easter Reflections”

Deacon’s Report—No report.

Trustees Report— No report.

Clerk Report— No report

Pastors Report— Received report and voted and approved the following:

Fund raising and publicity guidelines.

If the way be clear, for the Deacons to provide prayer opportunities in the church on National

Day of Prayer, 5/4/17

If the way be clear, the Pastor will invite Rev. Tega Swann to provide a minute for mission

during a worship service in May or June about “The Refreshing Springs Ministry of Aliquippa”.

Stewardship Committee—No report.

Outreach Committee—Communion report— 93 were served communion 4/2/17

Nurture Committee—

Preschool —No report

Willing Workers—Feb. St. Andrews Dinner served 140 Next dinner is 4/26/17.

Missional Church— Prayer Walk –8 attended 4/4/17 at The Presbyterian Church of Prospect

Fund Raising Committee — Brunch report received.

Old Business—None

New Business—

Voted and approved Parade booklet ad for $80.

Consent Agenda Voted and approved the following

rentals.

Fellowship Hall—Kathy Wolabugh 5/20/17

Charlotte Potts 8/19/17

Permission for Jack Sigmund to advertise our church in the

community day parade.

Session

Highlights

Apr. 6, 2017

Men’s Breakfast

May 13, 2017 8 am Good food, Good Study and Discussion

Plan to join with us. Pastor Steve leads our study.

T I D I N G S

Cup Of

Friendship

First Wednesday of

every month.

10 am

T I D I N G S

Prayer Concerns

Please call the Prayer Chain Team Captains with your Prayer Re-quests. Remember, if you place some-one on the Prayer Chain, please call the Team Captains with updates of conditions and situations.

Team Captains:

Diane Kemper 724-865-2725 Dolly Hays 724-865-2008

Mary Harmon 724-865-2181

Mary Fisher 724-282-9640

The Prayer Walk (Sit in) is scheduled for Tuesday May. 2nd at 6:30 pm at Emmanuel Lutheran Church.

Mark your calendar and plan to join with us in prayer.

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I once heard that we live by faith every time we flip on an electrical switch or get on a plane because we rely on something we don’t fully understand (electricity) and we entrust ourselves to something we don’t control (the airplane). This may be a glimpse of what living faith is but the type of faith described in the Bible is much more specific. Faith is a kind of leaning.

There are times when we need someone or something to lean on. Faith trusts enough to rely on God. But unlike a handrail, a cane, or someone’s arm, Christian faith isn’t now and then; it’s something we need and use always.

The Scriptures connect faith and life. Since God is the author of life, faith is tied closely to following and leaning on God. Since God can’t be handled or owned, like a walker or hiking stick, faith is first of all a gift from our Heavenly Father, and it is also unpredictably alive. Our physical eyes and ears connect us to everything and everyone around us. In a similar way, faith in Jesus connects us to the fullness of God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The Bible is the story of faith, received and rejected, lived and neglected.

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Through the witness of God’s written Word, our faith is directed, deep-ened, and developed inside each of us, in a unique way. Faith touches every part of us, and it affects every relationship we’re in; if we are willing to live by it.

Like the Hebrews following Moses in the wilderness or the disciples traveling with Jesus, we are in a faith journey together. Each one of us contributes to the journey, and each one of us has the potential to take away from it as well. Our personal walks with Christ affect the journeys of other Christians. The faith walks of our brothers and sisters in Christ also impact us individually. That is why living in Christ, individually and together, forms a powerful witness of the Trinity. The love between the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, and the manner in which they show that love to one another is the love we are learning as I/we walk by faith together.

The journey is not limited to a particular day in April or to a particular program or event. Each Sunday we celebrate living by faith in worship and we practice living by faith through friendships, our fellowship with one another, and in service to those around us. Faith is living and, by the Holy Spirit, it keeps us alive. —Pastor Steve

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Time to register for Summer Camp

It is time to start thinking about Summer camp. The church office has brochures for Seneca Hills and Lambec Camps. The Deacons are providing scholarships for our campers. Stop by the office for your camp brochures.

T I D I N G S


“Faith takes God without any ifs.” ~ D.L. Moody

“Faith sees the invisible, believes the unbelievable, and receives

the impossible.” ~ Corrie Ten Boom

“The only way to learn strong faith is to endure great trials.”

~ George Muller

“I do not want merely to possess a faith, I want a faith that

possesses me.” ~ Charles Kingsley

“You can never cross the ocean until you have the courage to

lose sight of the shore.” ~ Christopher Columbus

“The beginning of anxiety is the end of faith, and the beginning of

true faith is the end of anxiety.” ~ George Mueller

“Prayer is not overcoming God’s reluctance, but laying hold of His

willingness.” ~ Martin Luther

“Faith isn’t the ability to believe long and far into the misty future. It’s simply taking God at His Word and taking the next step.”

~ Joni Erickson Tada

“You can’t stand effectively on “blind” faith. You must have a “knowing” faith, and that comes from believing wholeheartedly

what the Word promises.” ~ Gloria Copeland

“The world says, “Seeing is believing” – Faith says, “Believing is

seeing.” ~ Pastor Tim Hall

“Man’s only righteousness is through the mercy of God in Christ, which being offered by the Gospel is apprehended by faith.”

~ John Calvin

“I have learned that faith means trusting in advance what will only

make sense in reverse.” ~ Philip Yancey

T I D I N G S

Welcome New Members

The following have been received into the care , nurture and fellowship of The Presbyterian Church of Prospect. Please make these additions to your 2017 Church Directory.

Charles & Joyce Cranmer Curt Miller

7102 Fairway Drive Peggy & Josh Shelatree

Butler, Pa. 16001 P O Box 485

724-822-9133 Prospect, Pa. 16052

724-865-2647

James (Jim) Szymoniak

Box 432 Jerry & Barb Vanater

Prospect, Pa. 16052 146 N. Franklin St.

724-865-9703 Prospect, Pa. 16052

Kesha Weiland

1135B Bonnie Brook Rd

Butler, Pa. 16002

It’s time to spruce up the church from our long winter. There are lots of projects to be done. Please volunteer a couple hours when you can. See Al Timms, Dave Lotz or Betty Herold and they will be sure to give you a job. There is lots to be done inside and outside!

The Deacons will begin collecting items for their annual Rummage Sale held in August. Please place your items in Room #105 (across the hall from last year’s room). All items must be carried down to this room. Please do not leave

any items in the Fellowship Hall or entry.

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M A Y 2 0 1 7 S U N M O N T U E W E D T H U F R I S A T

1 7 pm—Preschool Board Meeting

2 6:30—Prayer Walk at Emmanuel Lutheran Church

3 7 pm—Chimes 8 pm—Choir

4 National Day of Prayer 3– 6 pm—Church will be open for prayer.

5 6

7 9:30 am—Sunday School 11 am - Worship Fellowship Meal Communion Sunday

8 9 6:30 pm—Deacon’s Meeting


11 7 pm—Session Mtg.

12 13 10 am—Men’s Break-fast

14 Mother’s Day 9:30 am—Sunday School 11 am - Worship

15 16 17 7 pm—Chimes 8 pm—Choir

18 7 pm—Preschool Graduation

19 20

21 9:30 am—Sunday School 11 am - Worship Fellowship Meal

22 23 6 pm—Presbytery Meeting


25 Ascension of the Lord

26 9 am—Prep Day for Community Day

27 Community Day Sausage Sandwich Lunch after Parade

28 9:30 am—Sunday School 11 am - Worship

29 Memorial Day Church Office Closed.

30 31 7 pm—Chimes 8 pm—Choir

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Maybe You Can Help

Two friends of our congregation are in need. Debbie Bush and Geraldine Bauer are each hoping to purchase a vehicle so they no longer have to rely on the kindness of others to get them to and from the store, doctor’s appoint-

ments, and to visit friends and family. Their circumstances make it impossible for them to afford a vehicle so they are pursuing a crea-tive alternative. Thanks to one of the more positive opportunities on the Internet, Debbie and Gerry have each set up online fund-raising sites. These are reputable and well-used avenues for peo-ple with legitimate needs who seek support from others in order to make their dreams into reality. If you would like to know more about Debbie’s and Gerry’s situations and how to support their ef-forts, please go to the website addresses listed below. Thank you.

For Debbie Bush, go to

https://www.youcaring.com/deborahbush-747226

For Gerry Bauer, go to

https://www.gofundme.com/get-a-car-fund-for-disabled-couple

National Day of Prayer

May 4, 2017

The Deacons will have

the church open from 3—6

pm for those who wish to

come to the church to pray.

https://www.youcaring.com/deborahbush-747226

https://www.gofundme.com/get-a-car-fund-for-disabled-couple

T I D I N G S

FREE, DRUG AWARENESS WALK

Saturday, May 6, 2017

10 am—12 pm

Free registration begins at 9 am at

Westminster Presb. Church 420 N. Main St. Butler.

Please join our FREE “Walk of Hope” to bring attention to this growing epidemic.

The WALK begins at Westminster Church & continues to

the Courthouse. Hot dogs & drinks provided.

Optional basket raffle. Donations accepted.

Organized by Hope for Broken Hearts.

For more information call 724-991-2357. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Together, we can make a difference. Organized by the family support group—Hope for Broken Hearts (Outreach of Mt Chestnut Presbyterian Church)

Operation Christmas Child

Christmas Shoebox collec-tion

The April collection will be small

Toys. A collection Box

is located in the Fellowship Hall.

Who are we? There are many answers to that question. We have many things in common that identify us and there are things about us that show how we are different. Our names set us apart too. Jesus has a name for his people: “disciples.” More than just the “Twelve Disciples,” this name is given to all of his followers. This month we will look at how disciples are God’s Church.

May 7 Disciple: Who Am I? Acts 11:26

May 14 Disciple: Who Is My Teacher? John 8:31-36

May 21 Disciple: What do I do? Matthew 14:14-21

May 28 Disciple: How do we do it? Acts 9:1-25

“I want to say thanks to all the Deacons and Ann Curtis for the cards sent to me. Thank you all for thinking of me.” - Geraldine Bauer ______________ “ A big Thank you to everyone who helped in any way to make our Good Friday Brunch a huge success! “ -Fundraising Committee ______________ “A special Thank you to our Hospitality Team for a wonderful Preschool Sunday fellowship meal following worship. The Preschool had a marvelous performance and a good time was had by all.”

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YOU SAY YOU KNOW THE BIBLE!!!

There are names of 16 books of the Bible in the paragraph below. See how many you can find. A minister found 15 books in 20 minutes, but it took him 2 weeks to find the 16th.

I once made a remark about hidden books of the

Bible. It was a lulu: kept people looking so hard for facts…

and for others it was a revelation. Some were in a jam,

especially since the names of the books were not

capitalized. But the truth finally struck home to numbers of

our readers. To others it was a real job. We want it to be a

most fascinating few moments for you. Yes, there will be

some really easy ones to spot. Others may require judges

to help them. I will quickly admit it usually takes a minister

to find them, and there will be loud lamentations when it is

found. A little lady says she brews a cup of tea so she can

concentrate better. See how well you can compete. Relax

now, for there really are sixteen names of the books of the

Bible in this paragraph.

T I D I N G S

Community Day Activities at

The Presbyterian Church of Prospect

Saturday, May 27, 2017

HAVE LUNCH WITH US

T H E P R E S B Y T E R I A N C H U RC H O F P RO S P E C T

Community Day

May 27, 2017

Join us

for

lunch!

Sausage and Meatball Sandwiches, Macaroni Salad, Calico Beans and Beverages will be sold starting im-

mediately following the Parade.

T I D I N G S

MAY BIRTHDAYS

7 Jim Warburton 22 Suzanne Schaefers

15 Frank Cornelius 23 Savannah Gibson

21 Ella Gaskill 23 Larry Maser

22 Carrie Chapman 28 Hayden Osborne

30 Ken Holland

ANNIVERSARIES

18 BJ & Teri Hicks 27 Mark & Suzanne Schaefers

Should your Birthday or Anniversary be listed above??

Notify the church office and we will add it to our list.

PRESCHOOL NEWS It is hard to believe our school year is winding down already. We are looking forward to finishing up our time together with fun classroom activities, field trips, ice cream sundaes and our all-school picnic.

We would like to say a big “Thank You” to all those who worked so hard to make Preschool Sunday such an enjoyable time. Twenty three of our students came to church on April 23 to sing during the worship service. Over 125 family members joined us that day for the service and many of them stayed for the wonderful lunch afterward. It was a great time of fellowship! We are truly blessed with an amazing church family here at our school.

Happy Mother’s Day to all of our preschool Moms. We are so very grateful that you have chosen to share your little ones with us. They are a true blessing in our lives!

We hope you all have a safe and enjoyable summer! See you in the fall!

Heather & Christina

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