July 2019

Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m. Church Website: www.marionpres.org Listen to a sermon: hillsermons.blogspot.com Find us on Facebook: The Presbyterian Church of Marion

“LIGHT FROM THE HILL”

The Presbyterian Church of Marion 206 High Street/PO Box 178, Marion Center, PA 15759 Phone: Church Office: 724-397-8110 Secretary Email: pcmarionsecretary@comcast.net Pastor’s Phone: 724 471-8525 Pastor’s Email: scenoch@gmail.com

Secretary: Beth Turner

Financial Secretary: Bev Gatskie Treasurer: Heather Hood Capital Fund Treasurer: Debbie Frankoff Choir Director: Betsy Sisitki Pianist: Jennie Henry

From the Pastor’s Desk...

You set the boundaries of the earth, and you made both summer and winter. – Psalm 74:17

Can you believe it...summer is here! Just yesterday (or so it seems) we were busy shoveling snow – or at least

trying to navigate the ice. And now…vacations, family outings, long weekends and visiting loved ones we

haven’t seen for a while. A time for fun and relaxation. I pray you are having a great summer.

I do have one question to ask you: “Where will Jesus be in your summer plans?” Too many times Jesus is left out

in the cold as we celebrate the heat of summer. It’s just so easy to do! We might think that the Lord won’t mind if

we miss church this weekend to go to a lake, play golf, go fishing, traveling or whatever. But as you pack for

whatever your summer plans are, remember this: be sure to include Jesus.

By this I mean…

WORSHIP! Wherever you may be there are Christian churches for you to attend worship in. Make

worship a priority wherever you are, including here at the Presbyterian Church of Marion.

GIVING! Despite rumors to the contrary, churches do not close down or move to a part-time schedule

during the summer. We still have vital ministries and worship that pleases God during the ‘dog days.’

We still have salaries and bills to pay to keep the ministries going. So I urge you to keep up the giving, no

matter what the outside temperature may be.

GROWING! Sometimes we take a hiatus from Christian growth opportunities in the summer. Instead,

use your rest and relaxation time to grow. Read a Christian book, explore a new growth opportunity, find

a Christian concert to enjoy, or listen to Christian music while laying in your hammock sipping an ice tea.

We still need to grow.

SERVICE! Opportunities to serve Christ and his Kingdom do not slow down just because it is summer.

Sometimes they multiply in the pleasant weather. From Vacation Bible School to service opportunities

here at the church or even spontaneous mission opportunities in Indiana County or wherever the Lord

sends us, the summer is a great time to serve.

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The Session The Board of Deacons Janis Baun Donna Kanouff Barbara Meese Jennifer Frederick Susie Enoch Lynette Clawson Ken Black Melissa Leasure Sandy McKee Valerie Slade Betsy Sisitki Linda Glasser Debbie Hill Jim Sisitki

What I’m trying to say is that while I do pray you have a great summer, let’s remember at all times the one who

has provided the summer for us. Just keep Jesus is in your summer planning. And you will have a great summer!

God loves you, and so do I

-Pastor Chris

JULY 2019 WORSHIP HIGHLIGHTS

July 7, 2019

Scripture: Luke 6:27-36

“BELIEVE – Kindness”

Being kind doesn’t come natural to us, and we have to really work at it. We are

called to be kind.

July 14, 2019

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

“BELIEVE – Faithfulness”

Being faithful is a HUGE commitment. But we are not in the commitment alone. Jesus will give you and me

faithfulness.

The Lord’s Supper will be celebrated.

July 21, 2019

Scripture: Matthew 11:25-30

“BELIEVE – Gentleness”

Gentleness is a lost value in our current society. As believers and followers of Christ, we do need to bring that

value back.

July 28, 2019

Scripture: Philippians 2:3–4

“BELIEVE – Humility”

As we finish the “BELIEVE” series, we look at humility. It’s not natural. But it is Christ-like.

Worship

NAVAJO MISSION TRIP - HOSS’ FUNDRAISER ON FRIDAY, JULY 26

Dear Friend of Presbyterian Church of Marion Center:

We are excited to team up with Hoss's Steak and Sea House to raise money for a very

worthy cause. Please consider visiting the Hoss's location listed below on 7/26/2019

to aid us in raising money to benefit Presbyterian Church of Marion Center.

Print this email and present it on 7/26/2019 at Hoss's in Indiana.

Hoss's will then donate 20%* or 25%** of your total check paid to Presbyterian Church of Marion Center

*To qualify for the 20% payout, our group must have a minimum of $300.00 in total pre-tax food and beverage sales.

**To qualify for the 25% payout, our group must have a minimum of $1,200.00 in total pre-tax food and beverage sales.

This applies to a one-day, single location, pre-scheduled event. The purchase of gift cards is not included as part

of your organization’s community fundraising totals.

DISTRIBUTING INVITATIONS ON HOSS’S PROPERTY IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED AND WILL

DISQUALIFY OUR ORGANIZATION! Thank you for your cooperation!

Group #118750

Please print and present this email when ordering.

Life-Way Pregnancy Center’s Change for Life Campaign…

One again, as part of our mission outreach we will be collecting change for Life-Way

Pregnancy Center. The organization helps men, women and children. It provides pregnancy

and parenting education as well as adoption and after-abortion healing and support. They

also lend a hand for those in need of maternity and baby/nursery supplies.

So how far does change go? Well in 2018 through their fill a baby bottle campaign they

raised $28,300, so yes change adds up and makes a difference! Stop by the mission table in

the Narthex and pick up a bottle to fill. You can fill your bottle with more than change and checks are acceptable

too, just make payable to “Life-Way Pregnancy Center”. We will be collecting bottles through the month of July.

PRAYER WALK ON SUNDAY, JULY 21

Over the past year or so a number of area pastors have been

attending what is being called the Indiana Clergy Network; the

main focus of the network has been prayer. I was invited to attend

by the late Dave Wasemann, whose wonderful influence is still

quite palpable at our gatherings.

On Sunday afternoon, July 14, at 4:00 p.m. there is planned a

county-wide neighborhood prayer walk; but being that the

Community Vacation Bible School for Marion Center starts that

evening, the timing for me (us) isn’t good.

So the plan here in Marion Center is to participate on the following Sunday, July 21 at 4:00 p.m. The goal is to

gather up as many Christians as we can and walk through and pray over our neighborhoods.

I want to encourage you to gather at the corner of Main and Manor at 4:00 p.m. and we’ll go from there. Let’s

walk through and pray over our neighborhoods.

-Pastor Chris

Marion Center Community VBS

4 years – 12th grade

Sunday, July 14 – Thursday, July 18, 2019

6:15 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

At the Presbyterian Church of Marion 206 High Street,

Marion Center, PA

REGISTRATION:

Child’s Name __________________________________________________

Date of Birth: ______________ Age: _____________ Grade for Fall 2019: _____________

Parent/Guardian Names(s) ______________________________________________________

Address: _____________________________________________________________________

Home Phone: ____________________________ Cell Phone: _________________________

Email Address: ________________________________________________________________

Home Church: ________________________________________________________________

Emergency Contact Name/Phone if Parent/Guardian cannot be reached:

Name_______________________________ Phone: ____________________________

Special Needs/Allergies (Please list and be specific with directions)

_____________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________

PHOTO CONSENT: Please sign below to give permission to take the above child’s photograph and to post on

our Facebook page, if applicable.

____ I give my permission to take my child’s photo and post our Facebook page.

Parent/Guardian Signature ________________________________

You may also register your child on-line at the

Marion Center Community Vacation Bible School Facebook Page or by going to the on-line registration link listed below

https://tinyurl.com/mcvbs2019

Congratulations to our college graduates…..

Alexis Mouser

2019 Graduate of Westmoreland County Community College

Received a Diploma in Medical Assisting Plans to work for Excela Health in a Family Practice

Tricia Good

2019 Graduate of Mount Aloysius College She obtained an associate’s degree in science and is a

Certified Phlebotomy Technician and a Certified Surgical Technologist She is now employed at the Punxsutawney Area Hospital and works in

the Operating Room as a Certified Surgical Technologist

Dr. Samantha (Shick) Starr

2019 Graduate of University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine After 8 years Samantha is a Veterinarian!

Samantha married David Star on June 1st She and David will be working and residing in St. Louis, Missouri

Cheyenne Shultz

2019 Graduate of IUP

With a Master of Arts Degree in counseling Cheyenne is a National Certified Counselor Advocate

at the Alice Paul House in Indiana

Looking Ahead

June 30 Worship and Picnic at Blue Spruce Park (at big pavilion) 10:30 a.m.

July 14 Communion

July 14-18 Vacation Bible School at the Marion Center Presbyterian Church 6:15-8:30 p.m.

July 21 Beacon Ridge Service at 2:00 p.m.

Marion Center Community Prayer Walk 4:00 p.m. (meet at the corner of Main and Manor Streets)

July 26 Mission Trip Hoss’ Night Fundraiser

Prayer Requests

Rest Home Folks: Missionaries St. Andrews - Grace Gromley Musange Presbyterian Church (Rwanda) Crystal Waters - Irene Fairman & Charles Wallace Michael & Rachel Weller – Ethiopia

Active Military Service: Benjamin Eaton Louis Good Brianna Fulmer

JULY BIRTHDAYS JULY LAYLEADERS 1 Alexis Haney 7 14 3 Mikey Anthony 21 28 7 Carol Fry 27 Madison Kanouff JULY GREETERS 9 Evan Fry Lorrie Gallo 7 Joe & Debbie Hill 14 Gary & Donna Kanouff 11 T.J. Banks 28 Amy Lowmaster 21 Gerry Frye & Rick & Sandy McKee 28 Blake Didlott family 12 Lennon Brown 29 Natalie Gatskie Gary Kanouff JULY USHERS 30 Maddox Didlott Lynn Baun, Ray Glasser, 16 Sherry Beatty Bob Marshall Dave Meese and Paul McMahan 18 Connie Edwards JULY ACOLYTES Joan Marshall 7 Roman Elensky & Owen Snyder Heather Hood 14 Miranda Leasure & Tori Snyder 21 Maggie Hood & Cassie Snyder 21 Sara Baker 28 Luke Slade & Olivia Vehovic 25 Amanda Kanouff DEACON OF THE MONTH Susie Enoch Milestone Anniversaries ELDER OF THE MONTH 3 Ralph & Julie Kellar - 15

th Jim Sisitki

17 Rick & Sandy McKee - 20th

24 Mike & Ashley Anthony - 15

th AUGUST GREETERS

4 Ken & Sharon Ackerson 11 Paul & Virginia McMahan

18 Ken Mottorn & Judy Schurr 25 Dave & Barb Meese AUGUST USHERS Jennifer Frederick, Sandy McKee

Donna Kanouff and Connie Edwards