Happy 101st Birthday to long time Bethel member Elsie Marshall
The roads you've walked,
The suns you've seen,
The joys you've gathered
In Between,
The years you've lived
And all they mean.
May God paint a rainbow of blessings for you
The birthday card you send to Elsie may make her collection of well wishes 101.
Elsie Marshall
Avalon Nursing Center
239 West Pittsburg Road,
New Castle, Pa. 16101
Appearing in New Castle News on July 31, 1937 pg. 3 Trudal-Marshall Wedding
A beautiful and impressive wedding ceremony
took place Wed, July 28 just before noon in the
Enon Valley Presbyterian church where Miss
Elsie Jane Trudal, daughter of Mrs. Etta Trudal,
became the bride of Calvin L. Marshall, son of
Mr. & Mrs. Howard Marshall. To the strains of
Lohengrin’s wedding march, played by Mrs.
Clarence Riddle, the bride proceeded down the
aisle on the arm of her cousin, John Bonnart,
who gave her in marriage. The bride was lovely
attired in a gown of white lace, made princess
style, her veil was shoulder length, gloves of
white lace, and she carried a bouquet of pink
roses. Miss Ruth Trudal, sister of the bride
served as bridesmaid and was attired in a blue
lace dress made similar to the bride’s, having a
short silk jacket and pink sash. She carried
yellow roses.
Luther Marshall served his brother as best man.
Rev. Koonce officiated, using the single ring
ceremony. Mrs. Koonce sand I Love You
Truly.
Following the ceremony, a dinner and reception
were held in the home of the bride. The table
decorated in blue and white centered with a
huge three-tiered wedding cake. Guests were
present from Alabama, Pittsburgh, Painesville,
Ohio and Enon Valley.
The couple departed for a trip to Niagara Falls
and Canada after which they will go to Trenton
Mich. where they will make their home. Mrs.
Marshall, before her marriage was affiliated
with the Beaver Valley General Hosp. Mr.
Marshall is employed in a chemical factory in
Wyandotte, Mich.
March 2014
BETHEL NEWS FROM THE PAST
The following article appeared in an old (undated) Bethel-Lite newsletter
WE SING
We sing HEAVENLY SUNSHINE and stay away from church when it’s too hot.
We sing SWEET HOUR OF PRAYER but never darken the door of Prayer Meeting night.
We sing ONWARD CHRISTIAN SOLDIERS and wait to be drafted into His service
We sing O’FOR A THOUSAND TONGUES and don’t use the one we have.
We sing THERE WILL BE SHOWERS OF BLESSINGS but do not come to church when it’s raining.
We sing HIDING IN THEE and then go hide from Thee.
We sing BLEST BE THE TIE THAT BINDS and let the slightest offense server it.
We sing SERVE THE LORD WIT GLADNESS and gripe about all we have to do.
Wed sing WE’RE MARCHING TO ZION but fail to march to Sunday school and church.
We sing I LOVE TO TELL THE STORY and never mention it all year.
We sing CAST THY BURDEN ON THE LORD and worry ourselves into nervous breakdowns.
We sing THE WHOLE WINDE WORLD FOR JESUS and never invite our next door neighbor to come to
church with us.
We sing O DAY OF REST AND GLADNESS and wear ourselves out cutting the grass and playing golf.
We sing THROW OUT THE LIFE LINE and content ourselves with throwing out a fishing line.
--The Seed and the Sower
COAL RIDGE SCHOOL GIRL WRITES ESSAY ~ (NC News 5-25-1924 Pg. 15)
Pupil of Miss Jane Kyle Writes on “The Psalm of Life”
The following is an essay, which was written by
We should not be satisfied with the work, which
Helen Witherspoon, a pupil in eighth grade of Coal
we have to do, but we should strive to be a hero. We
Ridge School, taught by Miss Jane Kyle.
should not put off until tomorrow, what we can do
The essay was written on the poem “the Psalm of
today.
Life,” the author of which is Henry W. Longfellow.
Lives of great men all remind us and we should try
“The Psalm of Life”
to follow their good examples as nearly as possible,
The Psalm of Life was written by Longfellow. It is
and after we have gone to the “Great Beyond”, we
considered as one of his greatest poems. It teaches
too can leave our footprints on the sands of time.
us the way we should live.
Someone may be discouraged, but when they see
Longfellow tells us that life is a dream, and that
that you have done, they may try again.
the soul is dead that slumbers. If we go through life
We should have a heart for any fate and never give
without taking notice of things, we cannot expect to
up trying.
get anywhere in the world.
I like this poem because it teaches us “Never put
Life is real. Life is earnest and the grave is not its
off till tomorrow what you can do today. (Note: Jane
goal means that the grave is not the end of life. But
Kyle and Helen Witherspoon were Bethel members)
there is something beyond the grave. We were made
of dust and we must return to dust, but we have
souls.
Some of our lives are happy and some are said but
we should be prepared for whichever our life is to
be.
Each day should find us farther ahead than the day
before. Each day our life grows one day shorter.
Bethel Meetinghouse News
Deacon minutes ~
January 28, 1980- voted to have a social time with comic plays.
September 25, 1980 ~ discussed building a stage with Rev. Yates. Suggestion to buy old RR cars in Darlington
for lumber. Mr. Hubert Gleghorn agreed to assist in pickup of lumber and construction of stage. Discussed size
would be 8 x 12. (Note: the stage worked very well but it definitely was not of light weight)
May 27, 1982 discussed holding International Dinner in July. Slides & pictures from foreign countries, and
food prepared from recipes from some of those countries.
February 24, 1983 - discussion of setting up an emergency fund for people in need right.
March 24, 1983 ~ emergency fund was given o.k. by session with a donation of $33.28 (collection taken during
session meeting) to start the fund donation. Guidelines for fund were set up.
Charles (Chuck) Ramsey
December 20, 1929 – November 28, 2013
completed a missionary medical course at Biola
Bethel lost a friend when Chuck was called to his
College in Calif. and a dental course at Missionary
heavenly home. He had been to Bethel many times
Dental Training Institute in Nebraska. He was
to share his love of the Lord and his passion
awarded an honorary doctorate from Pacific States
spreading Gods word to the Ayore Indians of
University. He serves with South America Mission
Eastern Bolivia. Two members of Bethel who
for 31 years, then founded LATCOM and
attended his memorial service commented, "It was a
EPLABOL. He continued his work with LATCOM
privilege and honor to have known Chuck & Jean.”
Chuck had written hundreds of poems. One of
until his death on November 28, 2013.
them was for Bethels’ 200 Birthday celebration.
Chuck was a missionary medical doctor and
Rev. Joe Hopkins, who was Bethel’s interim pastor
dentist, a farmer and cattle rancher, Bible translator
in 1993, wrote music for 140 of Chuck’s poems.
and preacher, a pastor and counselor, a recording
The obituary in the Sharon Herald reads in part:
studio and radio owner, a pioneer and visionary, a
poet and writer, a teacher, and a founder and
Thanksgiving Day, Nov 28, 2013 at 10:43a.m. Dr.
director of various organizations. He was a LOVER
Charles G. “Chuck Ramsey went home to be
of chocolate, a collector of everything, and
with the Lord as his children were singing “How
delighted in telling stories about Bolivia.
Great Thou Art” and remembering in prayer
Chuck embodied Jesus’ commandment to go into
that Chuck had always been confident and
all the world and preach the Gospel. He was loved
secure in God’s hand, never wavering from the
and will be remembered by many.”
task at hand.”
Pictures and memories can be seen at: www.
A memorial service was held Saturday February 1.
latcom-mission.blogspot.com/2013/12/dr-charlesThe following was printed in the memorial bulletin:
chuck-ramsey-leaving-legacy.html. Their
“Chuck was born in New Castle on December 20,
Facebook page would also be a good source for
1929 to George W. and Sadie Hay Ramsey. He was
memories.
married on October 10, 1952 to Jean B. Hampson.
Chuck and Jean went to Bolivia as missionaries in
1953. They had five children: Nathan, Tim, Bonnie,
Sharon, and Phil. They had 15 grandchildren and 15
great-grandchildren. Jean preceded Chuck in death
on January 27, 2010.
Chuck received his B.A. from Bob Jones
University and M.A. from Wheaton University. He
Philippians 3:10-12 (NIV)
10
I want to know Christ—yes, to know the power of his
resurrection and participation in his sufferings, becoming like
him in his death, 11 and so, somehow, attaining to the
resurrection from the dead.
12
Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already
arrived at my goal, but I press on to take hold of that for which
Christ Jesus took hold of me.
God Has A Positive Answer
You say: 'I'm always worried and frustrated'
God says: Cast all your cares on ME
(I Peter 5:7)
You say: 'I'm not smart enough'
God says: I give you wisdom
(I Corinthians 1:30)
You say: 'I feel all alone'
God says: I will never leave you or forsake you
(Hebrews 13:5)
St. Patricks Day
The day everyone claims to have some Irish Heritage.
According to History.com, the real St. Patrick was born in Great Britain. He was kidnapped and
taken to Ireland as a teenager by Irish raiders. He worked enslaved as a shepherd for six years
before escaping back to Britain. There, he later experienced a religious dream telling him to go
back to Ireland to teach the Christian faith. He returned after first finishing 15 years in religious
training. The original St. Patrick's Day was a religious day in Ireland to honor him for bringing
Christianity to the country. March 17 was chosen, because it is the date of St. Patrick's death in
the fifth century and a religious feast day. (Source: Connie Whiting, ehow.com)
IRISH PRAYER.
May the road rise up to meet you.
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face.
May the rains fall soft upon your fields and until we meet again,
may God hold you in the palm of His hand.'
Romans 1:16 (KJV)
16 For
I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to
every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.
PROJECT H.O.P.E.
Help restock the H.O.P.E. food bank for the month of
MARCH
Toothpaste, soap, deodorant, shampoo
Monetary donations are also accepted. Make checks payable to Project H.O.P.E.
COMING SOON ~ "Run for God-The 5K Challenge"
"Run for God" is a 12-week Bible Study and training plan aimed at running or walking a 5K, but with a
Christian focus. It is for all levels of runners & walkers, even those who have never run. This study
parallels the endurance of running and the endurance of our faith. We will meet Wednesdays at
6:30pm at Bessemer Pres. Church beginning March 5th. Please call Chris Arisman 724-651-4160 or
Karen Beatty 724-730-8031 to sign up or for more information.
JAVA JOG 5K RUN AND 2 MILE WALK
Mark your calendar for JAVA JOG 5K RUN AND 2 MILE WALK! It will be held on Memorial Day, May 26th,
in Bessemer. All proceeds will benefit the future MoCo House in Bessemer. Watch for more details! So
get those shoes laced up and get ready to support our local coffee house.
"Attention all Bethel Church families that are going to send a student to summer camp. The
Christian education committee has approved a 50% tuition assistance for any student going to a
summer camp. In order to get all the discounts we need to have all of our registrations and
monies paid by April 1, Which is a little less than one month away. You can register through the
camps website or hand me the physical paper with your check and I will put the registration in
for you. Either way please inform me that your child is going so I can Accurately report to the
church. If you have any questions please call me or email.
Thank you and God bless!
Mark Solley: 724-336-6753 -or Mcbasolley@comcast.net"
New in Bethel Library January 2014
The Greatest Love
Mustang!
Stuart Little
God is in the Small Stuff
God Always Has A Plan B
Women Who Do Too Much
What Ticks God Off
Teen Wise
Reflections From a Clay Jar
Premium Roast with Ruth
All Things New
The Girl in the Gate
The Tutor's Daughter
Horse Crazy Lily
Wild and Wacky Totally True - Bible Stories
Little Bear's Visit
Little Bear's Friend
Little Bear
Father Bear Comes Home
Ten Little Fairies (Board Book)
The Hidden Smile of God
The Roots of Endurance
Contending for Our All
Filling Up the Afflictions of Christ
A Christmas Longing
Dinosaurs Those Terrible Lizards
Life in the Ice Age
Catching Fireflies
Midnight Promises
Courting Cate
Adoring Addie
Jonathan Livingston Seagull
A Good Death
Here Am I Don't Send Me!
Partners in Prayer
Gifts From the Desert
Death The Final Stage of Growth
Five Practices of Fruitful Congregations
Halley's Bible Handbook (Large Print)
Studies in Hebrews
Reading the Bible Again for the First Time
Power Surge
More Random Acts of Kindness
Watch,Listen,Repeat
Presbyterians
Paper Dinosaurs
The Spyglass
Amazement Park
Tomie's Little Mother Goose (Board Book)
That's When I'm Happy (BB)
Goliath Was Big David was Small (BB)
What Can I Do With A Shoe?
Cuddly Beasties Words Book
Growing Jesus' Way
Baby Jesus Prince of Oeace
Noah's Floating Zoo
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HIGHLIGHTS FROM SESSION
MEETING JANUARY 14, 2014
 8 believers gathered for prayer
Elders present: Murat Tanyel, Gordy Richards,
Hugh Laughner, Russ Ponziani, Fred Raney, Glenn
Leslie, Ken Clark, Jim Bredl Teaching Elder Mark
Tippin Visitor: Marty Andrews Excused: , Bette
McKim
 The Clerk volunteered to plan a
Session and wives dinner.
 Pastor Mark gave a report on the
Presby. Meeting in Nov. 2013.
 The Elders will host an informal
meeting on Jan. 28, 2014 at 7:00 of
the Building Com. and Trustees.
 Membership/Evangelism- planning
how their evangelism outreach will
proceed.
 Mission- explained how the
committee directed funds were
distributed and still opportunities for
children sponsorships for Fintonia
School
 Approval of Communion and Joint
Services 2014 Schedule , with
Sunday School at 9:45A.M.and
Worship at 11:00 A.M.
 Schedule’s aim is to offer communion
more frequently, to increase joint
worship services for the body, to help
communication, unity, and music
planning. Schedule will be posted to
the web site.
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11/30/14
SUNDAY CON. DINNER & MTG.
JOINT SERVICE
FIRST SUNDAY IN LENT
JOINT SERVICE
MAUNDY THURSDAY
GOOD FRIDAY
SUNDAY
PENTECOST
JOINT SERVICE
SUNDAY
JOINT SERVICE
SUNDAY
REFORMATION
JOINT SERVICE
SUNDAY
ADVENT SUNDAY
JOINT SERVICE
 Prayer requested for Pastor Mark as
he continues his challenging class on
addiction.
 Bible Study of Romans to be offered
for small groups, with the goal that
the whole congregation will
participate.
 Elders to be selected to attend General
Assembly June 18 – 21 in Knoxville
Tennessee.
 Elders to Examine the Confirmation
class on Sunday April 13.
 Release of liability policy /process
and a parental release/hold harmless
form to be developed and distributed.
 Authorized expenditure to Crossroads
Development Group LTD., to assist
Bethel in evaluating its mission and
developing an action plan for future
growth.
Pattie Leicht Clerk