2015 November Newsletter

NOVEMBER, 2015
VOL. 14 ISSUE #11
FRANKLIN PARK BAPTIST CHURCH
When I think of November I naturally
think of Thanksgiving and giving thanks.
When we " give thanks " it's usually because
of the generosity of someone else. Recently, a
team of sociologists from Notre Dame
conducts a study of what it means to be
generous in America. Their results can be
found in the book The Paradox of Generosity :
Giving We Receive, Grasping We Lose.
Interestingly, they identified five possible
different practices of
" generous people." 1) Voluntary financial
giving; 2) the giving of time [volunteering];
3) Relational Generosity ( being generous
with one's attention and emotions;
4). neighborly generosity [ acts of kindness
towards those who live and work around you]
and 5) the personal impact of generosity.
They found that when a person expresses
generosity to others in any of these ways, that
their own sense of well-being [happiness,
bodily health, purpose of living, avoidance of
depression and personal sense of growth ]
benefits, too.
Their study helps us recognize that there
are many ways to be generous and that we
have been the recipients of others' generosity.
Let us " pay it forward " and experience the
blessings that accompany a giving spirit.
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 Nov. 8 - Items for soldiers due
 Wednesday – November 11
Kings Coupon Day
 Sunday, November 22 –
Thanksgiving Lunch after worship
 Tuesday – November 24 –
Community Thanksgiving Service at
Little Hill Church 7 p.m.
Pastor Paul Aiello
Address: 2470 Nicholson RD. Sewickley, PA 15143 View On Google Maps
Phone: 724-935-3950
http://www.franklinparkchurch.org/
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* We will be having a food drive for the
Thanksgiving Holiday . Food will be given to
the Mt Nebo Food Bank. Please place your
donations in the box located in the back of the
Sanctuary before Sunday November 15th . If
you would rather give a monetary donation
that is fine . They appreciate everything that
we give them.
We will be providing gifts for the children at
Rankin Christian Center this year for
Christmas. Gift tags with a child’s
information on it will be displayed and gifts
should be wrapped and marked with the
child’s name.
More information and
dates the gifts are due
at the church will be
coming soon.
Morning Messages and Scriptures
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From the family of Marcia Barnhart -“ We would
like to thank everyone for their love and support
during this difficult time and thru the last 5 years
as Mom's memory loss progressed. Mom loved
coming to church with Paul and I each week for the
past 10 years. She loved every one of you. We are
so blessed to have such wonderful friends here at
Franklin Park Baptist.
With love Cindy, Judy, Donna and Family
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On Saturday, October 24th Christy Nichols
organized her team called "Gramma's Bunch" and
walked in the Alzheimer Walk on the North Shore of
Pittsburgh. 17 family members and Christy's coworker walked the 2.5 mile course and raised over
$400 for a cure. It's was a beautiful morning for a
walk in memory of her Gramma, Marcia Barnhart,
who recently passed away after a battle with the
disease.
Nov. 1 – “ Work It Out “
Philippians 2:12-18
Nov. 8 - “ On Knowing Christ “
Philippians 3:1-11
Nov. 15 – “What Occupies Your Mind ?”
Philippians 4 : 2 – 9
Nov. 22 - THANKSGIVING SUNDAY
“ What Have You Learned ?”
Philippians 4 : 10 - 20
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KINGS !
Kings Location : Wexford 910 and 79
Organization : Franklin Park Baptist Church
Date: Wednesday, November 11, 2015
Time: 6 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Present this coupon when paying your check and our
organization will receive 20% of your guest check
total.
Janet Tehois
Janet Tehois
Wheelchair needed - the wheelchair we had
donated to us by Gladys Ford is in need of
replacement after it’s many years of service.
If you have access to one please contact the
church office or talk to Doug Frazier or Tom
Beatty.
Special dates
• All Saints’ Day, November 1, 2015
• Daylight-Saving Time ends, November 1, 2015
• Veterans Day, November 11, 2015
• Christ the King Sunday, November 22, 2015
• Thanksgiving, November 26, 2015
• First Sunday of Advent, November 29, 2015
Jane Nagel
Do you wish you had help gathering up those
leaves in your yard ? Then please sign the sheet in
the sanctuary or call the church office
724.935.3950 or Ralph 412.719.9307 to get on the
list for assistance. The project is being taken on by
the Youth Group to help those who are in need.
World Vision Volunteer Day
At least twice a year a group from our church goes
to the World Vision Warehouse to sort, fold and
pack boxes of clothes, shoes etc. for those who are
in need around the world. It’s a great day to get
together as a group and also help others.
Another date will be coming up !
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and anniversary
October 25 was Tricia Mack’s last
Sunday as our Music Director. A
reception was held in the gym to wish
her well and say thank you to her for her
contributions to our music program.
THANK YOU for taking the time to
respond to the Pastor’s Search Survey. It
will be used by the committee as we
begin the search for a pastor that will fit
the needs of this church. Please keep the
Church Council in prayer as they
continue to do the tasks that are needed
during this transition period.
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Dale Nagel, Jr. ( his 60 ! )
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Jane Nagel ( her 91 ! )
Cindy Merriman
Jenny English
Sally Cunningham
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Darlene Pilarski
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June Elder celebrated her 90 birthday
on Sunday October 25, 2015. She was
serenaded with “Happy Birthday “ by
the congregation that morning.
We will be decorating the sanctuary
and the church for Christmas the
Friday after Thanksgiving.
EVERYONE who enjoys this holiday
tradition is welcome to come out as
we join together to get ready for the
most beautiful holiday of the year.
WE GATHER TOGETHER
Our church has a tradition of cooperating with and worshipping with other congregations in our
area. That tradition will continue as we’ve been invited to worship together with Rev. Tom Fodor
at the Little Hill Church this Thanksgiving. Also participating will be Rev. Nathan Beard from
Fairmont Church. We’ll celebrate and give thanks together on Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at
7:00 p.m. Plan now to be there as we lift our voices in praise for God’s rich blessings.
I'm grateful for ...
In November 2014, many Facebook users accepted a gratitude challenge, posting what they were most
thankful for. An anonymous analysis of the posts revealed the top answers: friends (not surprisingly, for
a social-media site), family and health. State-by-state results garnered the most interest, though. Arizona
residents were most thankful for the rain, for example, while Hawaiians gave thanks for rainbows.
People in the Northeast were grateful for living near the beach, while those in the Bible belt expressed
gratitude for mercy, salvation and God’s Word. Top thankfulness topics in other states ranged from
YouTube and country music to “upbringing” and in-laws. What are you most thankful for, and why?
How has that answer changed throughout your life?
Answered Prayer and Concerns
October 30, 2015
^ Marcia Barnhart, mother of Cindy Merriman, suddenly went home to her Lord and Savior on September 26, 2015.
Please remember Cindy and Paul Merriman, Scott, Marcy and Abby Hofstetter, Christy and Clay Nichols, Cindy’s sisters
Judy and Donna and their families. Marcia loved this church and always had a smile for everyone.
^ Dan and Dawn Irvin are dealing with the death of Dan’s grandfather, Bill Irvin. They are in need of our support and
prayers. Bill has been big part of Dan, Dawn and Bo’s lives. Their address: 1076 Silver Lane, McKees Rocks, PA.
15136.
^ Dave and Darlene Pilarski ask for prayer for a close friend of theirs. Dr. Louis Glasso had surgery to remove a brain
tumor and is undergoing radiation and chemotherapy.
^ Shirley Wright is continuing in rehab at Passavant Retirement Community, Zelienople - Tionesta Building Room 218.
^ Katelyn Frances, 14, great- granddaughter of Millie and John Flinchum, is experiencing health issues with her liver.
Please keep this family in prayer as Katelyn has gotten good results of tests and was able to go to her school dance.
^ Mary Eberhardt asks for prayer for her friend, Sharon McMorran in Georgia. She suffered a broken neck as a result of a
serious accident and underwent surgery.
^ Abby Trimbull, great-granddaughter of Ann Dobson, suffered an episode where she fell and had to have surgery to
repair her lip and face. She has recently been diagnosed with juvenile migraines.
* Those Who Have Lost Loved Ones : From Jason Dauer : October 16, 2015 Matthew Frieling lost his battle to a
mental illness. He was a well-loved senior and Philosophy Major at Grove City College and lived 3 doors down from Jason
and his roommate Caleb. Pray for Matt’s family and friends as they care for one another during this time.
^ Answered Prayer and Praise for : Denise Veselicky celebrated her 30th anniversary serving as Office Manager for the
Pittsburgh Baptist Association (PBA ) and American Baptist Churches of Pennsylvania and Delaware (ABCOPAD). Denise
began her work with the Pittsburgh Region in 1985 and serves with great proficiency, patience and enthusiasm. Thank you
Denise !
* Continued Concern For: Marion Wolbert, Karen Ott, Marge Douglass, Eleanor and Bill Mooney, The Winn family, Bob
Waldron, John Cress, Sue Snyder, Jan Holman, Hannah Miller, Millie Hughey, Kaylin Murphy, Nathan Leckey, Jean
Downing, Peggy Woods, Kevin Kenny, Marilyn Sitts, Paul Jones, Bill Hicks, Fran Giles, Pat Douds, Mary Ann Shamod,
Christians around the world who are being persecuted.
* Those With Cancer: Scott Sarver, Bradley Michael, 4, Ann Farrell, Nancy Noughton, Matt O’Leary, Larry Bauer, [father
of June Elder’s grandson Doug], Wanda Woolsey, Robert Stinebiser, Robert Wently, Jean Ackerman, Lee Hanawalt, Abigail
Young, Betsy Bateman, Kathleen Moeller, Bill Yeater.
* Missionaries : Becky and Larry Stanton ( Hungary); Peter and Sarah McCurdy (Dominican Republic / Cuba); Carol
Sydnor (Nepal); Nora and Pieter Kalkman (Prague, Czech Republic}.
* In Service of Our Country : Major Doug Bauer, his wife Hope and family who are now in Guam for 2 years. 1st. LT.
* Those In Assisted Living and Homebound :
George Green
Cumberland Crossing Manor
9350 Babcock Boulevard
Room 200
Pittsburgh, PA. 15237
Mrs. Shirley Wright
Passavant Retirement Community
100 Burgess Drive Apt. 210
Zelienople, PA. 16063-1550
Telephone – 724-452- 3511
Albert (Buck ) Bucklew
Sunnyview Nursing & Rehab Center
100 Sunnyview Circle Room 335
Butler, PA. 16001
Homebound - Jane Nagel and Dale, Jr.
4015 Wick Place
Wexford, PA. 15090
Janet Tehois
Broadmore Senior Living
3275 Washington Pike
Apt. 221
Bridgeville, PA. 15017
412-559-2813
Dorothy McKinney
Bill Harris
Concordia at Rebecca Residence
3746 Cedar Ridge Road,
Allison Park, PA. 15101
Peggy Bucklew
Chicora Medical Center
160 Medical Center Road
Chicora, PA. 16025-2612
Creek Meadows Personal Care
1630 Ellwood City Road
Zelienople, PA. 16063
Gloria Meinert
2915 Salisbury Court
Wexford, PA. 15090
Jean Downing
2245 Montgomery Road
Sewickley, PA. 15143
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Calling ALL Those with Musical Talents
It is time to resume special music in our worship service. Now that
we are back in the Fall schedule we would like to have members of
the congregation provide some music (singing, instruments etc. )
alone or in a group. Please call the church office 724.935.3950 to
schedule a date to share your musical talents to our church family.
There is also a signup sheet in the sanctuary.
Please keep in prayer our Sunday School teachers :
Jason Barr and Dave Pilarski – team teaching the adult class in the parlor
Margaret Dixon – Early Elementary class
Jared Dauer, Stephen McKenna and Board Of Christian Education –
team teaching the 2 - 4th grade class.
Scott Cunningham – Junior and Senior Youth
Doug Frazier – Adult Class
With the holidays fast approaching we remind you
of the gift card project we offer on behalf of our
youth / mission group. It costs you only what you
put on the gift card and our group gets a
percentage of that amount from Great Lakes
SCRIP gift card program. EXAMPLE – You
pay $100.00 for a Home Depot card. You get
$100.00 on your card. If our group buys the card
for you you pay less than full face value (2 – 13 %
less depending on the retailer) . That difference
goes to our group as a rebate ! Talk to Ellen
McKenna or Laurie Dauer if you have any
questions. Visit the SCRIP website and see ALL
the companies that participate. You might be
surprised. www.shopwithscrip.com/learn
Orders are placed the first week of each month.
THANKSGIVING LUNCH
Sunday, November 22, 2015
following our worship service
we will join together as a
church family to celebrate a
Thanksgiving Meal in the
social room downstairs. Each
family is to bring a side dish or
a dessert. The rest of the meal
will be provided. Plan to attend
and enjoy a wonder time of
fellowship, a time of
thanksgiving and some
delicious food.
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