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VOLUME II, ISSUE 9 “I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made…” - Psalm 139:14 OCTOBER 2002
He is the potter, we are the clay
God formed every creature on this planet with a spe- God deliberately shaped and formed you to
cial area of expertise. Some animals run, some hop, serve him in a way that makes your ministry unique. He
some swim, some burrow, and some fly. Each has a carefully mixed the DNA cocktail that created you.
particular role to play based on the way they were David praised God for this incredible personal attention
shaped by God. The same is true with humans. Each of to detail that God gave in designing each of us: "You
us was uniquely designed, or "shaped" to do certain made all the delicate, inner parts of my body and knit
things. me together in my mother's womb. Thank you for mak-
Before architects design any new building they ing me so wonderfully complex! Your workmanship is
first ask, "What will be its purpose? How will it be marvelous." "God doesn’t make junk," said Ethel Wa-
used?" The intended function always determines the ters.
form of the building. Before God created you, he de- Not only did God shape you before your birth,
cided what role he wanted you to play on earth. He he planned every day of your life to support his shaping
planned exactly how he wanted you to serve him, and process: David continues, "Every day of my life was
then he shaped you for those tasks. You are the way you recorded in your book. Every moment was laid out be-
are because you were made for a specific ministry. fore a single day had passed." This means nothing that
The Bible says, "We are God's workmanship, happens in your life is insignificant. God uses all of it to
created in Christ Jesus to do good works ...." Our Eng- mold you for your ministry to others, and shape you for
lish word "poem" comes from this Greek word trans- your service to Him.
lated "workmanship." God never wastes anything. He would not give
you abilities, interests, talents, gifts, personality, and
You are God’s hand-crafted work of life experiences unless he intended to use them for his
art. You are not an assembly-line glory. By identifying and understanding these factors
you can discover God’s will for your life.
product, mass-produced without The Bible says you are "wonderfully complex."
thought. You are a custom designed, You’re a combination of many different factors.
one-of-a kind, original masterpiece. (Continued on page 8)
Jen, Scott,
Ryan, Inside this Issue:
and
Melissa Young Adult Game Night 2
enjoyed the
Christian Education Classes 3
food,
frisbee, and University Interns 4
fellowship
Worship + Two 5
at the
annual Session Update 6
all-church
Testimony 7
picnic
in Calendar, Birthdays, Treasurer 9
Schenley Tom’s Corner
Park.
OCTOBER 2002 THE BELLE PAGE 2
Young adults converge on Game Night
By Charlie Fox
I don’t think I’ve played Uno for sentiments of all were “Let the their excellent ability to recall
two years. This sad fact was games begin!” meaningless sports trivia and that
among many things that were un- women tend to dominate games
wittingly discovered on Friday Without any opening ceremonies, like Taboo because of their excel-
night, September 20th at the Young boxes were grabbed, boards were lent communication skills, it was a
Adults’ Game Night, where over opened, timers were set, cards big surprise to find out that it was
50 young adults converged from all were shuffled, and soon we were the guys who won the largely ver-
over the Pittsburgh region. all thoroughly engaged in the bal game of Mad Gab. The game
thrills of game playing. Among involves reading nonsensical
The plans for game night were: the games played: Trivial Pursuit, phrases out loud and reinterpreting
have fun, play games, eat, and stay Mad Gab, Scrabble, Euchre, and them to guess the correct phrase.
up later than many of us typically Catch Phrase. It was loud at times, For example: “Deep Lace Wasp
ever do. In the process, we were hilarious at others, and maddening Act” would translate to “The place
able reach the greater goal of get- at still others. Do you know what was packed,” and would accurately
ting to know the other young adults it’s like to call “Uno” only to have describe game night.
from Bellefield. a Wild Draw Four card slapped
down on you? I do. But in the As the games wound down, con-
My wife Beth and I arrived at end, winning or losing didn’t mat- versations picked up, guitar cases
Carisa Youngman’s place a bit ter – we were having a great time! were opened, and soon many of the
early to help set up, and we soon group were worshipping God to-
found ourselves opening the snacks If you’re wondering what other gether. It was an awesome re-
and catching up with friends. Be- facts were unwittingly discovered, minder of why we have been
fore long, many more people were here’s another. While it’s well brought together in fellowship in
arriving, seats quickly became a known that guys tend to dominate the first place – our faith in Jesus
rare commodity, and the gathering games like Trivial Pursuit due to Christ.
If you missed game night, don’t
feel too left out. Many more excit-
ing and enriching young adult
events will be planned. Stay tuned,
invite your friends, and join us
again at the next young adult event!
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September 8th - October 20th
NEW TESTAMENT BIBLE The Bible and Homosexuality:
STUDY ON THE PARABLES
A Study Led By Prof. Robert Gagnon
OF CHRIST
In this class we will explore the biblical material most pertinent to
Organized By Denis Nkweteytim the homosexuality debate that has dominated the church's attention
for the last 30 years. We will also examine the scientific evidence.
In this inductive Bible study class, we Assessing the biblical position on homosexuality will also take us
into the broader subject of sexuality. Robert Gagnon's book The Bible
will focus on the Biblical text it-
and Homosexual Practice (Abingdon) will serve as the basis for the in-
self. References to outside material struction. Reading the book is not required for the class but those
or other scripture may be made, but wanting to delve more deeply may want to get a copy. (For those who
would like to purchase a copy of the book at a 40% discount, see
the goal will be to discover what a pas-
Robert Gagnon.)
sage says for itself through group in-
teraction and specific questions. We Sept. 8: Introduction; The Old Testament Witness I
Sept. 15: The Old Testament Witness II
will select a parable every week or two,
Sept. 22: The Witness of Jesus
identify all the passages in the Bible Sept. 29: The Witness of Paul: Romans 1:24-27
that treat it, and in each case, identify Oct. 6: (1) The Witness of Paul: 1 Corinthians 5-6; and (2) Applying
the reasons and the lesson to be the Bible's Message Today I
Oct. 13: Applying the Bible's Message Today II
learned from the parable. The study Oct. 20: Applying the Bible's Message Today III (Science)
will be led by different people, with
everyone having an opportunity (but Robert Gagnon is Associate Professor of New Testament at Pitts-
burgh Theological Seminary. He is also an ordained elder at Belle-
not a requirement) to lead. Please join field Presbyterian Church.
us for a time of learning and growing in
God's word!
New Orleans Night
Friday, November 1st MUST RSVP FOR DINNER
(120 person limit for dinner)
Bellefield Church
RSVP to the church office
Cajun Style Dinner: 6:30 PM office@bellefield.org or 412-687-3222
Boilermakers Jazz Band Concert: 8 PM Concert open to any and all!
This event is designed for members of Bellefield Church to reach out and invite friends,
co-workers and neighbors to a fun and relaxing evening.
Everyone is strongly encouraged to bring a guest!
OCTOBER 2002 THE BELLE PAGE 4
Melissa Clark
Yesterday
Melissa Trenton Moulin
wanted to be
Hi, my name is Trenton Moulin, and yeah it’s like the Moulin
a college
Rough in Paris. I hail from a small town called Oil City, Pennsyl-
professor (in
vania, and as of summer 2002 I am a Pitt Alum.
no specific
field). Today
I enjoy the outdoors (hiking, climbing, backpacking, etc…) and I
she wants to
love helping others enjoy and appreciate
plant com-
God’s creation. I am a task-oriented
munity gar-
person and like to get things done but I
dens in urban neighborhoods. Tomor-
also like to enjoy myself along the way.
row, who knows? While the future may
I try to be in the here and now as much
seem uncertain, Melissa knows that God
as I can while being mindful of the fu-
has called her to be a university ministry
ture and learning from the past.
intern at Bellefield Church, and she hopes
that her varied interests and enthusiasm
Political Party: ask me.
for many different professions will aid her
Personal Hygiene: smell me.
in encouraging students as they seek God
Worldview: always changing.
in making future plans. A recent Pitt
My God: Never Changing.
Graduate who studied Neuroscience,
Melissa wishes she had majored in Urban
Studies because she loves cities and the Scott Britton
people therein. One of her favorite pas- There is a story in 1 Kings 19, about Elijah, about God, about a
times is walking through Pittsburgh’s meeting between them, about the voice of God present, not in an
various neighborhoods. Melissa loves earthquake, winds or fires, but in a stillness, in the quiet. I relate. I
books and can spend hours at the Carne- sit quietly waiting, I speak quietly, hoping, I walk quietly, chasing.
gie Library or browsing the used book- But mostly I am pleading for the peace of Christ, seeking the sacri-
stores. Another favorite activity of hers is fice of His flesh; these unattained as
volunteering with Habitat for Humanity yet. What should I tell you? I am like
because of how they combine economic you, more than you would like, more
justice, racial reconciliation, partnership, than you would think. Prides, strug-
and Jesus Christ. Above all, Melissa loves gles, vanities, joys, laughs, brokenness,
the Lord and is excited to share her life healing. I am not you, but only like
with college students as she continues to you…seeking for something bigger
learn the importance of community, soli- than myself. Finding sometimes,
tude, and service in the persuit of God. wanting more of it, of Him.
PAGE 5 THE BELLE OCTOBER 2002
WORSHIP + TWO
Each healthy church member has a place to worship,
plus two areas of ministry—one to give and one to
BELLEFIELD receive
By Pastor Dave
growth factoids Bellefield is growing! Our worship atten-
dance averaged 245 this past summer (compared to
WORSHIP ATTENDANCE STATS 221 in 2001… 199 in 2000… and 193 in 1999).
This September we averaged 411 in worship
(compared to 341 in 2001… 331 in 2000… and 315
AUGUST 2002 2001 1999
in 1999). See a trend here? Our University Ministry
1st Sunday 203 190 147 has been running out of chairs for students at Cor-
nerstone on Wednesday nights. Fifty-two young
2nd Sunday 210 182 194 adults showed up for a Fall Friday Game Night
(see page 2 for pictures and a story.) Twenty-two
3rd Sunday 215 279 212 women showed up for our brand new MOPS
(Mothers Of PreschoolerS) kick-off. At its most re-
4th Sunday 372 355 382 cent meeting, the Pittsburgh Presbytery executive
Average 250 252 234 reported that Bellefield was one of just seven con-
gregations (out of 160) to experience at least a 10%
increase in membership last year. Bellefield’s staff
and leadership are scrambling to provide enough
seating, parking, small groups and ministries to
welcome all the newcomers to our church family.
Plans are moving forward to add a second worship
service before we begin turning people away from
our current service. This is all good news!
But healthy growth is more than just num-
The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe is one of my bers. The Bellefield Mission is to make committed
family's favorite books. I first read it to Jake Bryant when disciples of Christ, not just spectators. Our goal is
he was five and I know spiritual growth along with numerical growth. To
Claire and Betsy have help foster this healthy growth, Session is incorpo-
read or heard the books rating a Worship + Two focus this year for Belle-
multiple times. When I field. This is a simple tool or benchmark to help
saw that the Playhouse each person grow in Christ. Worship + Two en-
Jr. was presenting the courages three crucial commitments for each mem-
play at their Oakland ber of our church family. To grow, we all need:
theatre, it seemed like a
natural fun and fellow- 1) A place to worship (corporately on Sundays,
ship event for the older elementary children to do on a Sun- individually the other days)
day afternoon. I'm sure people of all ages will want to par- 2) A place to receive (a small group, Bible study
ticipate, so there is no age limit for participation. Younger or Sunday School class)
children (seven and under) will need to have a designated 3) A place to give (a ministry team or mission—
grown up (parent or otherwise) to attend. and not necessarily at Bellefield)
Our plan for the afternoon of November 3 is:
Lunch after church 12:15 - 12:45. A fun activity to pre- If any of these three commitments are miss-
pare for the Play 12:45 - 2:00. Transport to Playhouse Jr. ing in your life, you’re probably blocking the
on Craft Ave. The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe 2:30. growth God wants to produce. And Bellefield
Parents pick up after the play at the Theatre. would like to help you discover your place in the
Ticket price is $6.00 each. Group reservations by body of Christ as together, we worship, receive and
October 16th please for the play. Please contact give to God’s glory.
Janice Bryant at janice@bellefield.org for reserva-
tions, more information, or questions.
OCTOBER 2002 THE BELLE PAGE 6
From Session
Congregational Meeting scheduled for November, Bellefield
launches a website, and other news
September’s Session meeting service. We ask you to keep this ciently if the budget year and terms
started out with the staff members request in your prayers, and we’ll for the officers went from July1
sharing with Session what they see let you know if the request is through June 30.
the Lord doing, and as you may al- granted. Also keep B.J.
ready know, these are indeed excit- Woodworth and the rest of the Al- Another item of business that we
ing times in our church. The sanc- ternative Worship Team in your will be conducting is the election
tuary on Sunday mornings has been prayers as they work to put this to- of Session Elders, Deacons, and
filled with people seeking to wor- gether. Trustees. The Nominating Com-
ship God; the Wednesday evening mittee will be putting forth a slate
Cornerstone gatherings has been The Outreach Council has been of candidates, and in addition to
drawing so many students that they working hard so that visitors see this there will be an opportunity for
run out of chairs, and across the our church as welcoming and nominations from the floor. If you
board we are seeing the Lord bring friendly. To this end, they have have someone that you want to
people to himself through our min- been setting up the information ta- nominate please check with that
istry. As the Session heard these bles and parking signs. They are person before you nominate him or
reports our thoughts were, “Wow! also setting up teams to call or e- her to make sure that they are will-
What an exciting place to be. God mail visitors. These servants are ing to serve if elected.
is moving!” While it is our sincere the ones that have been planning
hope that each of you are taking an the New Orleans Night for No- The proposed budget for 2003
active role in our church, one of the vember 1st – which is something will also be presented. We will be
most significant ways you can be new for Bellefield and sounds like voting on changes in the terms of
active is with your financial giv- it will be a blast! Plan to come, the call of our senior pastor, and
ing. While on one hand supporting and bring a friend! there will be a time for new busi-
the church is an obligation each of ness.
us needs to take seriously, it can One of our members, Lisa Ker-
also be a source of joy when you estesi Edwards, has transferred her It is difficult to predict how long
see the way God uses your giving membership to Beverly Hights the meeting will be. You may want
at Bellefield. United Presbyterian Church, and to bring a small lunch or a snack
while it’s always difficult to say for yourself or your young children
If you get a chance, check out our goodbye, we do thank God for the in case you get hungry. Baby-
Web site at www.bellefield.org. time that she was part of our con- sitting will be provided. We would
gregation. like to encourage each member to
Two representatives from Pitts- attend, and to take an active part in
burgh Presbytery’s Benevolence/ Notice is hereby given that there the work the Lord is doing in our
Missions Support team met with will be the Annual meeting of the midst.
Session briefly to inform us of the congregation and corporation of
various projects that they are sup- Bellefield Presbyterian Church Karl S. Williams, Clerk of Session
porting. Our Presbytery receives on Sunday, November 17, 2002, Steve Rine, President of the Board
$3 million dollars a year, and over following the worship service. of Trustees
$2M goes toward “Doing God’s
work in ministry to congregations One of the items of business that
and communities.” The rest is used we will be considering is changing
to keep us connected in the de- one of the by-laws. These pro-
nomination and to keep the presby- posed changes will be available
tery running. Along this line, the soon. The reason for these pro-
Growth and Outreach Council is posed changes is to align our min-
seeking a Transformation Grant istry year with the school year.
from Presbytery to help finance It is Session’s opinion that the
pursuing an alternative worship church would function more effi-
PAGE 7 THE BELLE OCTOBER 2002
Testimony
Wrecked and Redeemed
After alcohol and drug abuse, broken relationships, and two life-threatening car wrecks, Jason Spinneweber found what he’d
been looking for all along.
By Mitch Hill
at impact sending shards of glass and over the car, striping his helmet
Jason Spinneweber had just fin- through the air. The wreck left the
car with a bent frame and Jason sit-
with paint from the roof. When he
landed he saw his motorcycle in a
ished paying off his 1985 Chevy Im-
pala. He was driving it home one ting by the road, uninjured, waiting pool of gasoline in the middle of the
snowy night from the bar after at- for the police to arrive. road. He tried to drag it to the side
tempting to drink away his frustra- “It was one of the first wake when a man appeared and told him
tion and discord. But the frustra- up calls,” said Jason. “I had no in- to relax, an ambulance was on the
tions weren’t going away, they were spection, no car insurance, and I was way. Although Jason didn’t believe
getting worse. He was tired of con- drunk,” but the police officer merely in God at the time, he would later
stantly fighting with his girlfriend drove him home. “It was an actual realize that Someone was watching
who he’d allowed to move in with miracle,” said Jason. over him without letting a single
him. He was tired of drugs; tired of “I gotta quit drinking,” Jason bone be broken.
spending his whole paycheck at the continued to tell himself for the next When the ambulance ar-
bar; tired of all his relationships end- nine months. The fighting with his rived, the EMT was someone Jason
ing up in ruins. So in an attempt to live-in girl friend escalated. “We hadn’t seen in a long time. They
commit “passive suicide,” he pushed were spiraling downward, hand in had gone to high school together.
his foot down on the accelerator. He hand,” he said. Finally, she began On the ride to the emergency room,
loved the power of that huge V8 en- seeing another guy—the bass player Jason learned that his old acquaint-
gine. Then he lost control of the in Jason’s band. He thought things ance was a believer in Jesus. Look-
wheel and veered into a bank along couldn’t get worse. ing back, this might be the first time
the road. The rear window exploded Heading the wrong direction Jason heard about the saving power
one night after drinking with friends, of God.
Jason rear-ended his Kawasaki 400 Jason’s motorcycle antics
motorcycle going over landed him in Western Psych for
60 mph into a slow suicidal tendencies. The week and a
moving car. “I only re- half that he spent in the psych ward
member leaving the bar was structured with speakers, ac-
and hitting the car,” said countability meetings, and
Jason. The wreck sent “reprogramming” that eased him
Jason through the air back into society.
The time at Western Psych
provided a “break from drugs, bad
Although he now theology, and all the science that I’d
rides a Yamaha mo- learned in college. It cleared all that
torcycle, Jason once
did all his traveling by out. I was no longer totally focused
school bus, touring on myself.”
from coast to coast In the rehab program,
with a traveling rock “spirituality came up continually,”
band as a roadie. He
said that he learned
said Jason. “Everyone was search-
how to serve the band ing. Something was seriously miss-
and how to be a ing,” he said of his own life. “I felt
leader on tour, but the divine finger poking at my fore-
that he couldn’t do it
head.”
forever. Read this
story to find out more After being released from
about how Jason Western Psych, Jason went back to
found the Ultimate work at his old job where he men-
Truth. tioned to his co-worker that he
(Continued on page 8)
OCTOBER 2002 THE BELLE PAGE 8
Potter & Clay (con’t) Jason Spineweber (con’t)
(Continued from page 1)
(Continued from page 7)
would like to start attending church. It wasn’t
Unwrap your spiritual gifts for serving God long until his Christian friend gave Jason his
God gives every believer spiritual gifts to be used in first Bible and brought him to worship at
ministry. These are special God-empowered abilities for serv- Bellefield church.
ing him that are given only to believers. The Bible says, “The music blew me away,’ Jason said
"Whoever does not have the Spirit cannot receive the gifts that about his first experiences at Bellefield.
come from God's Spirit." “Church was fun; people were close; people
You can’t earn your spiritual gifts or deserve them - talked in church without trying to race out.”
that’s why they are called gifts! They are an expression of What he saw happening at Bellefield was very
God’s grace to you. "Christ has generously divided out his different than what he had come to expect of
gifts to us." Nor do you get to choose which gifts you’d like to church from his Roman Catholic upbringing.
have. God determines that. Paul explained," It is the one and After hearing the Gospel message
only Holy Spirit who distributes these gifts. He alone decides through radio preachers, and C. S. Lewis’
which gift each person should have." book Mere Christianity, and with encourage-
Because God loves variety, and he wants us to be spe- ment from his friend, Jason prayed the sinners’
cial, no single gift is given to everyone. Also, no individual re- prayer. Accepting Christ is “the easiest thing
ceives all the gifts. If you had them all, you’d have no need of to do and the hardest thing to do,” Jason’s
anyone else, and that would defeat one of God’s purposes- to friend told him.
teach us to depend on each other. Your spiritual gifts were not Finally the one thing that had been
given for your own benefit but for the benefit of others, just as missing in Jason’s life had been discovered.
other people were given gifts for your benefit. The Bible says, “The first couple days [as a Christian]
"A spiritual gift is given to each of us as a means of helping the were awesome! Riding the bus was awesome!
entire church." God planned it this way so we’d need each Living in Christ was awesome. It was fright-
other. When we use our gifts together, we all benefit. If others ening at first how everything felt,” Jason said.
don’t use their gifts, you get cheated but if you don’t use your But he knew his new faith was based in truth,
gifts, they get cheated. This is why God wants us to discover not merely mountaintop emotions. “It was
and develop our spiritual gifts. (Article from Rick Warren’s like infancy,” he said about the initial experi-
Ministry Toolbox, www.pastors.com) ence of being reborn. “It’s easy to get a baby
to smile, but it’s harder to get a grown-up to
laugh.”
Discovery As a Christian he moved back home
like the “prodigal son” to his parent’s house
Days where he still lives with his sister and his dad.
—Saturday mornings— Everyday Jason is realizing more of the
Discover more about your spiritual gifts and leader- changes that occurred in his life when he gave
himself to Christ. For example, now he is able
ship style, meet others, and explore your potential to handle more responsibility at work, which
role and membership in this church family. has allowed him to become the manager of his
RSVP: by Thursday, October 10th to the church office: store.
412-687-3222 x 1 or office@bellefield.org Today Jason has a new perspective on
the events of his “former life.” He can look
Discovery Days: 9:00am-12:00noon back and see both the hand of God protecting
10/12 Discovering your Spiritual Gifts him and the lies of Satan tricking him. One of
10/26 Discovering your Leadership Style and Passions Satan’s tricks that Jason fell for, he said, was
getting a tattoo of a poisonous snake on his
11/9 Discovering your Place
shoulder. Today, he said, this snake represents
You do not need to come to all of the events, but to come Temptation. He has plans to “complete” the
to the final one you must have attended the second and third artwork on his body by adding a knight
ones. dressed in the armor of God standing over the
A light breakfast will be provided at each event adder slaying it with a sword known as the
Word of God.
PAGE 9 THE BELLE OCTOBER 2002
GIVING BUDGET DIFFERENCE
JULY ‘02 15,176 23,667 -8,491
AUG ‘02 16,401 23667 -7,266
YEAR-TO-DATE 170,377 189,333 -18,956
OCTOBER
Birthdays
Sophia Cosentino
Karan Pruszynski
Matthew Conner
Timothy Griffith
Frank Raymund
Rick Budzowski
Anzu Sekikawa
Susan Norman
Laureen Stehle
Dave Dellinger
Issac Anticole
Jeremy Sutter
Randy Bryant
Joel Norman
Nancy Brom
Heejin Woo
Alexis Burd
Jenny Fox
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SUN MON TUES WEDS THURS FRI SAT
1 2 3 4 5
CORNERSTONE 5 pm-Arabic Chris-
FALL RETREAT tian Fellowship
(Friday 5:30 pm-
Thru Sunday 1 pm)
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Communion 8 am– Pittsburgh 9 pm- Off Fifth 9 am-Discovery
Sunday Historical Landmark Coffee House Day: Discovering
Foundation mtg. Your Spiritual Gifts
6 pm– Indonesian
Christian Fellowship
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
9 am- MOPS Belle Deadline 8:30 am-Men’s
Breakfast
5 pm-Arabic Chris-
tian Fellowship
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
7 pm-Trustees Mtg 9 am-Discovery
Day: Discovering
Your Leadership &
Passion
6 pm– Indonesian
Christian Fellowship
27 28 29 30 31
MOPS
BELLEFIELD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
4001 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Phone: (412) 687-3222
Fax: (412) 687-3899
Office Email: office@bellefield.org
Belle Email: belle@bellefield.org
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“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I
will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from
me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find
rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is
light.” (Matthew 11:28-30)
