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101 Bridgeboro Road, Moorestown, New Jersey

First Presbyterian Church

Weathervane
(856) 235-1688 www.fpcmoorestown.org Entrusted...Not Entitled

November 2011
Dear Friends,

He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your seed for sowing and increase the harvest of your righteousness. 2 Cor. 9:10

Over the years I have loved taking our grandkids to good old McDonalds. I remember one day a few years ago our oldest grandson, Jonathan, went to this fine dining establishment with me and in effort to help my cholesterol I passed on the french fries. Jonny got a Happy Meal and he was very happy. Well, the fries smelled and looked too good, Jonny began to play with the toy he got in the box and as he did I slipped a few French fries onto my plate. Before they were in my mouth I heard, "Pop, they're mine!" He then took the one dangling on my lips out of my mouth and ate it. Now the fact is that Jonny was right ~ they were his. But the other facts were also true: 1) I bought those fries ... 2) I have enough money to buy every fry in the store ... 3) If I wanted to I could forcefully take back my gift. Like my grandson, I assume that everything I have is mine. I say things like "my car, my home, my shirt, my wife, my money, my future." I forget that all we have (Psalm 24:1,2) is a gracious gift from a God who loves us more than we can ever understand (grandparents can understand that the best). We also forget that God has the power to take away our gifts and blessings whenever He chooses. God is sovereign and omnipotent. The stewardship and thanksgiving season are times when we can remember anew that God owns everything and we are simply "trustees" of gifts and responsibilities that God has entrusted to our care. We come together on November 20 ~ `Thanksgiving Sunday' ~ and will dedicate our tithes and offerings to the Lord as we look to 2012. My hope is that we become at a "tithing" congregation ~ meaning that the first tenth of anything/everything I receive goes to the work of the Lord. This biblical guideline from Malachi 3 carries with it a great promise ~ the blessing of God. I know some in this congregation who are seeking to give 20% of their income to the kingdom. I love the man who asked me the question: "Jonathan ~ have you ever wondered how much you and Karin actually need to live on?" Maybe God would like to free up more "French fries" than I know about. I loved the men who were here from Haiti a few weeks ago and the team we are sending in January. I love the confirmation class that goes to Broad Street Ministries in Philly on Wednesdays to help with the needs of the city. I love the Sunday School class that made "getwell-cards" for our sick ~ a small "fry" but a very important one to those that received them. I love having the Hendricks in our Mission House so that they can be renewed prior to their return to their ministry in Africa . I love a men's retreat where 50 men meet Christ is new and renewing ways! This church is blessed with many French fries and we get to feed others with them! We are entrusted, not entitled to use these gifts wisely. I do want to acknowledge one other matter that "stirs the pot" in the Presbyterian family. A gay man was ordained in a Presbyterian Church in Wisconsin a few weeks ago. Some Presbyterians are overjoyed ~ others feel the witness of our church and the larger church has been immensely harmed. We are discussing these matters as a session. The session has recently completed a very helpful retreat with Dr. John Franke and spoken to these matters directly. I ask you to pray ... remember you belong within a "family" called the Body of Christ. Jesus is the Head of the Church and will guide us in the days to come. We will be offering further reflection as a session and staff in the new year. See you in church ... invite someone to worship with you and sit next to you on Sunday!

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November 2011 Sermon Schedule


SUNDAY MORNINGS
8am in Fellowship Hall 8:30am in the Sanctuary 11am in the Sanctuary NOVEMBER 6 Series: Three Looks at a Touchy TopicMammon The Dark Side of Money Luke 6:24-26; 16:19-31 Kevin Stainton NOVEMBER 13 The Light Side of Money Genesis 13:8-18 and Luke 11:9-13 Richard Herman NOVEMBER 20 Kingdom Side of Money 2 Corinthians 8:1-15 Jonathan Miller NOVEMBER 27 1st Sunday in Advent Advent Series: Isaiah ~ All I Want for Christmas The Gift of Wonder Isaiah 6 and Gospel lectionary Jonathan Miller

SUNDAY EVENINGS
5pm New Creation in the Commons

NOVEMBER 6 Live Your Lives in Him Colossians 2:6-7 Wes Allen NOVEMBER 13 Sparingly or Bountifully 2 Corinthians 9:1-5 Jonathan Miller

NOVEMBER 20 Be the Church Series Marcus Lambright, Seminary Intern

NOVEMBER 27 Series: The Gift of Christmas The Gift of Anticipation Holy Communion Isaiah 25:6-26:6 Martha Jordan

Stephen Ministry
One of Jobs friends stated that man is born for trouble as the sparks fly upward. That sounds a bit pessimistic but the truth is ~ trouble will come sometimes during our lifetime. And it is during those times that a loving, listening ear can lead us to the pathway of healing. The Stephen Ministry logo that you see above symbolizes that we are all broken people and it is only through the cross of Jesus that we can be made whole. It is the desire of your Stephen Ministers to be ready to walk alongside that one who finds it difficult to cope with unsettling circumstances. If you are interested in more information you may contact Pastor Dick Herman or Jan Amos 234-0942.

Heritage ~ Homecoming Sunday


Sunday, November 6 Preacher: Rev. Kevin Stainton, former pastor at FPC from 19871991 Celebrating our 50 year members!

Luncheon following the services at 12:15pm

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From Our Executive Pastor


Dear Friends and Fellow-Disciples of Jesus, To Feast: to be present at a celebratory meal, to eat heartily or with enjoyment; to derive great pleasure from something. To Fast: to voluntarily abstain from something for a specific time with a spiritual purpose. Later this month most of us will gather around a table with friends and loved ones to feast on turkey, pumpkin pie and other traditional fixings of a Thanksgiving celebration. Many will also feast on football and then dive into a frenzied feast of shopping on Black Friday. As American Christians, were skilled at feasting on lots of things and thats OK. Our faiths history and tradition is chalk full of feasts everything from the Old Testaments feasts of Israel to the feast days of our Christian calendarChristmas, Epiphany, Easter, Ascension Day, Pentecost. In some Christian traditions there are additional feast days to mark events in the life of Christ and His church, as well as the lives of various saints. Were good at feasts. What were not so good at are fasts, traditionally associated with seasons like Advent and Lent, or days like Ash Wednesday. If were honest, we dont fast much. Thinking ahead to our week of prayer and fasting in February, Im reading a little book by Lynne Baab simply called FastingSpiritual Freedom Beyond Our Appetites which defines Christian fasting [as] the voluntary denial of something for a specific time, for a spiritual purpose, by an individual, family, community or nation (p. 16). What fascinates me is how Baab says that fasting is essentially about freedom and not about denial or restrictions. Its about freedom to make time to read the Bible and draw near to God; freedom to pray passionately for the needs of people near and far; freedom to listen to God and alter the direction of our prayers; freedom to feel the full range of human emotions mirrored passionately in the Psalms. I dont have to do things the same way, day after day. I am not a slave to my habits, says Baab. I can change things around try new things, and experience companionship with God in new ways. Im free to light-heartedly stop a habit for a day and experience new things with God, even as my heart is heavy and Im praying fervently for my friends needs (p. 12). We assume that fasting is primarily about withholding or abstaining. But, at its core, its really a discipline of making space for God. Why fast? Here are some reasons Baab gives in her book: 1. Christian fasting is not to manipulate God into doing what we want. Fasting enables us to listen, so we hear Gods direction in how to pray. 2. Fasting creates space in our lives. Its not so much about what I give up as what I replace it with things like prayer and compassion for others in need. Fasting in American and other prosperous western nations is almost incomprehensible because we are brainwashed by a consumer culture. We are taught to experience the good life by consuming, not by renouncing consumption.

3. Fasting makes us more attentive to Gods hand in any situation. 4. With a fast we declare that what I am praying about is so important that I am willing to set John Piper, A Hunger for God aside my daily routineincluding food or whatever Im fasting fromto focus on praying for it. Fasting nurtures purity of heart and clears out the distractions of our lives. It affirms our utter dependence on God. 5. For many Christians, fasting is a significant part of praying for healing, bringing power, clarity, and focus to our prayers and enabling us to hear to Gods direction for them. 6. In the face of strong messages from our culture that say we should satisfy every desire as soon as we feel it, fasting teaches us something countercultural and deeply significant for our life of faith 7. Fasting helps us experience solidarity with those who dont have enough food or other essentials 8. Fasting can reveal new paths in prayer, particularly in thankfulness, repentance and remembering the needs of the poor and hungry. It can expand our prayer lives by helping us notice what we havent been thankful for (Hummm maybe this is

I dont mean this as a downer a midst our Thanksgiving feasts. Rather, its a word that can make them richer and more meaningful; and also a word of preparation for a meaningful Week of Prayer and Fasting together as a church February 12-19, 2012. Blessings in HIS grace and truth

Pastor Dick Herman

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From Our Associate Pastor for Families


Recently I was reading my twitter feed watching a number of friends and acquaintances at a conference that I wish I could have attended. The conference sounded fun and the speakers were a variety of people who would have challenged me in my theology and it would have been good for my soul. As I was reading what people were saying about incarnational theology, I kept seeing people talking about relationships with our Lord. If you look at Pauls letters in the New Testament, one will notice that Paul focuses on relationships. In the epistles, we see that four are personal letters to fellow believers and nine epistles are to churches. He was not about ministry all alone but instead saw the value of working with colleagues in ministry. Paul was grateful for those whom he ministered with and shared common hopes and experiences. He thanked Priscilla and Aquila for saving his life at the risk of their own (Romans 16:3-4). He frequently mentions the fact that he was praying for his brothers and sisters in Christ (Ephesians 1:15-16; Colossians 1:3-9; 1 Thessalonians 1:2-4) and that he wanted them to pray for him (1 Thessalonians 5:25; 2 Thessalonians 3:1). Theres a lesson in this for us. We are often quick to give thanks to God for the material blessings we enjoy. We thank God for our food when we eat. We thank the Creator when we see a beautiful sunset. We thank our Lord for providing clothing and shelter. But how often do we remember to be thankful for the people with whom God has surrounded us in the big family of God? We ought always to remember one another in our prayers to the Father. Look at Romans 16 and see what Paul says. He talks about the precious people in his life who are important to him. Paul mentions by name many believers: Phoebe, Priscilla, Aquila, Epenetus, Mary, Andronicus, Junias, Ampliatus, to name a few. But he also describes them as special people to him. They just werent names but instead he describes them as my sister, my dear friend, I love him as a brother in the Lord and a choice believer in the Lord. What great descriptions for a person to hear about themselves. When was the last time you used any of these expressions to show your appreciation for someone at church? Our fellow Christians constitute one of the most cherished blessings we enjoy in the Lord. We need to understand the immense value of that blessing and embrace it as a beautiful gift of God. And we need to let each other know that we appreciate one another. I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people (1 Timothy 2:1). Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers (Galatians 6:10) What a world we would live in if we actually lived out these words and were thankful for one another. I would encourage you this month as you prepare for Thanksgiving and giving thanks for all that you have ~ to remember the people you are thankful for in your life. I know at times it can be easy to remember the material things we have to be thankful for, but let us remember how thankful we are for those around us to encourage us in our faith and on our faith journey.

PS (in case I havent said this to you lately) it is a blessing to have wonderful colleagues who support and encourage me in my ministry!

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Adult Christian Education


Sunday Morning 9:30am -10:30am
Bible Option: The Mystery and the Majesty of the Book of Job led by Ken and Joyce Peacock. Fellowship Hall A Christian Living Option: led by Paul Asciutto titled the Victorious Christian Life and explores how to have victory in your life. Fellowship Hall C 11/06/11 Victory over Compulsive Eating (Filling up on Spiritual Food) 11/13/11 Victory over Decision Making (Finding the Will of God) 11/20/11 Victory over Depression (Escaping the Darkness of Despair) 11/27/11 Victory over Envy and Jealousy (Enjoying what we have) 2-1 Couples class Option: Can You Hear Me Now? (from the Tommy Nelson Marriage series) Open to couples of all ages. Pam and Steve Engle facilitating looking at scripture and how couples relate to one another and to their children (whether young or old). Room 3/4 Elective Option: Through Nov 13th, Ruth Stotensburg leads a class called Inside Out Faith. From Nov 20th-Dec 11th, Rev. Martha Jordan will lead a class called Advent: From Longing to Receiving. Fellowship Hall B

Sunday evenings at 6:30pm, Bill and Debbie Walker


are facilitating this informative DVD-based curriculum taught by Dr. Del Tackett, instructor of Christian Worldview at the Focus Leadership Institute and a former Senior Vice President of our ministry. This study is the starting point for looking at life from a biblical perspective. Each lesson discusses in great detail the relevance and importance of living the Christian worldview in daily life. You are welcome to come at 5pm for worship, dinner at 6pm with the program beginning at 6:30 pm.

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Missions
Kit Contents

World AIDS Day


November 30, 2011
In collaboration with World Vision, we are hosting a Caregiver Kit sponsorship and assembly day to recognize World AIDS Day. 100 sponsors are needed quickly to caregiver kit supplies for assembly on: Wednesday, November 30, 2011, from 4 8:00 pm. This is a wonderful opportunity for families, youth and members of all ages to participate in bringing joy and practical help to AIDS caregivers, enabling them to have an immeasurable impact in their communities in Africa, Asia and Latin America. Kits and refill packs are equipped with supplies that can improve and prolong the lives of those living with AIDS, while protecting caregivers and preventing the spread of infection. A handwritten note is included with each kit to encourage the caregiver who receives it. Kit components will be delivered to Moorestown, assembled on Nov. 30. Completed kits and refill packs with be returned to be shipped to caregivers throughout the world. The Need

Carrying Case - provides dry storage and easy transportation of all kit items. Refill Pack - provides storage and easy transportation for all refill pack contents. Disposable latex gloves - prevents spread of infection within a patients home and between a caregivers patients. Petroleum jelly - the skin of chronically ill patients is often dry and prone to cracking, increasing the chances of infection. Petroleum jelly keeps skin moisturized and protected. Antibacterial soap - helps prevent the spread of infection between patients or within households. Washcloths - for bathing patients. Flashlight - for assistance at night - most patients live in areas with no electricity. Long-lasting batteries - power flashlights making it easier to reach patients at night. Acetaminophen - a basic pain reliever to help patients who struggle with soreness, headaches and other symptoms. Antifungal cream - for treatment of common skin infections. Water purification sachets - provides quick access to clean water. Oral rehydration salts - to treat dangerous dehydration resulting from chronic diarrhea. Cotton balls - to clean patients mouths and any sores. Notebook and pens - to maintain notes on each patients health, keeping them on hand if further medical treatment is needed. Handwritten note of encouragement - our words have the power to offer hope and encouragement to a caregiver letting them know they are not alone, giving them strength to provide care and comfort to the sick.

Who's in need? 33 million people living with HIV and AIDS Where are they? Africa, Asia, and Latin America Who's helping them? World Vision-trained volunteer caregivers What can you do? Build Caregiver Kits and Refill Packs filled
with basic supplies!

1 kit + 4 refill packs = 1 caregiver equipped for an entire year Contact the church office (Mary Ellen Forrest) or email cmcwilliams@fpcmoorestown.org to sponsor a caregiver kit/refill pack @ $30/ea. Checks should be made payable to FPC, memo World Vision Caregiver Kits. Well be sure to have lots of helping hands available on Nov. 30 if you cannot be present to assemble the kit(s) you sponsor.

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Missions
Good Shepherd Hospital Democratic Republic of Congo
Some people walk more than 100 miles to receive care offered at Good Shepherd Hospital. While the hospital is by no means sophisticated by Western standards, it offers treatments not available anywhere else in the region. Dr. John Fletcher, A PC(USA) mission worker we support, teaches and performs surgery there alongside Congolese colleagues. On a daily basis he sees very sick children brought to the hospital by desperate mothers. Some are in critical condition, almost to the point of death, and others are in stable condition but have a congenital or other problem that can only be resolved through complex surgery. Often despite our best efforts in the provision of medical care we can only pray and grieve along with the family at the loss of their love one, John says. Other times, through the grace of God and by Gods healing power, we are able to save these patients. Gwenda is an educator who works with Congolese partners to expand the capacity of church schools. Congolese teachers are paid about $6 per month and often teach in classrooms that lack textbooks and teaching materials. Many work from notes they have kept from their school days and carefully write the lessons on blackboards. Parents struggle to pay the $1 per month student fees. Dr. John and Gwenda Fletcher The Presbyterian Community of Congo (CPC) has developed a strategic plan with goals aimed at improved buildings and equipment, textbooks for students at all grade levels, more teacher training, and increased enrollment and retention of female students. Gwenda writes, It is my privilege to work with the Education Department of the CPC, helping to facilitate their efforts and increase their capacities as they strive to achieve the goals they have established. Gwenda is also involved in Moringa tree food supplementation to combat malnutrition. Moringa Trees are a popular gift item each year in the FPC Alternative Gift Market: Alternative Gift Market
returns in Advent featuring practical gifts for those in need around the world honoring your loved ones, friends and business associates.

Calvin, Margy, Doug, Katherine & Anna Trimble

Forman Christian College Lahore, Pakistan


Presbyterian missionary Charles W. Forman founded Lahore Mission College in 1864. The name was changed to Forman Christian College (FCC) in 1894 to honor the founder. The college soon became one of the major institutions of higher education on the subcontinent, producing two presidents of Pakistan, one prime minister each for Pakistan and India and numerous leaders in education, law and other fields. The school was nationalized by the government in 1972 but was returned to the PC(USA) in March 2003. The following year it became a university that now offers bachelors and masters degrees. Under the leadership of President Peter Armacost, FCC has received a considerable physical makeover, new professors and programs have been added, standards have been raised and the university has once again become one of the leading educational institutions in Pakistan. Dr. Doug Trimble is a Presbyterian mission co-worker we support who serves at FCC as the director of Assessment and Institutional Research. In the past year I was able to help establish a comprehensive language program for first-year students and have overseen the assessment of incoming students language ability to accurately place them into English classes. In addition to professional responsibilities, Doug and his wife, Margy find sensitive and engaging ways to witness to their faith in Christ in a Muslim context. A major concern of Christians in Pakistan in the past generation has been the difficulty in obtaining access to higher education. FCC is now educating a large number of Christians. In a student body of 5,000 in 2010, Doug reports that 18% of graduating students were Christians, the greatest number of Christians to graduate from any college in all of Pakistan in its entire history! The number of Christians that FCC graduates annually is a significant and ongoing contribution to Pakistans Christian community and its future leadership. Prayers are requested for health and safety for the Trimble family amid a recent outbreak of Dengue fever and escaping oppressive heat caused by forced blackouts.

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Childrens Ministry
Schedule for November 2011
PLEASE CHECK THE FPC WEBSITE FOR THE VERY LATEST

Youth Ministry
Schedule for November 2011
PLEASE CHECK THE FPC WEBSITE FOR THE VERY LATEST

November 2...Kingdom Kids at 4:45pm, Family Dinner at 6pm Crossing Zone at 6:30pm November 6...Sunday School at 9:30am November 9...Kingdom Kids at 4:45pm, Family Dinner at 6pm Crossing Zone at 6:30pm November 10...Crossing Zone Bowling from 12:45pm2:45pm November 13...Sunday School at 9:30am November 16...Kingdom Kids at 4:45pm, Family Dinner at 6pm, Crossing Zone at 6:30pm November 20...Sunday School at 6:30pm November 23...NO Kingdom Kids, Crossing Zone or Family Dinner November 26...Jesus Birthday Party at 1:30pm Gingerbread House Challenge from 2pm-4pm November 30Kingdom Kids at 4:45pm, Family Dinner at 6pm, Crossing Zone at 6:30pm

November 1...Youth Breakfast ~ Wilkes November 2...FLOCK at 6:30pm November 5...Painting Party for girls side of the 3rd floor November 6...Credo Meeting at 9:30am; Sunday School at 9:30am WAVE at 5pm November 8Youth Breakfast ~ Balchs November 9FLOCK at 6:30pm November 10..Senior High Bible Study at 6:30pm November 13...Sunday School at 9:30am; Credo No Barners Dinner at BSM from 5pm to 8pm WAVE at 5pm November 15..Youth Breakfast ~ Londres November 16...FLOCK at 6:30pm; Mission Info Meeting at 8pm November 18th-20th...Alive Jr. High Retreat departs at 4:00pm November 20...Credo at 9:30am, Sunday School at 9:30am WAVE at 5pm November 22...Youth Breakfast ~ Wilkes November 23...FLOCK at 6:30pm November 27...Credo Meeting from 9:30am-10:30am, WAVE at 5pm November 29...Youth Breakfast ~ Fletchers November 30...FLOCK at 6:30pm

Painting Party
Saturday, November 6th after the 11am Service The 3rd Floor (girls side) will be changing to lavender and green with beige trim!

...ALIVE...
Junior High Retreat November 18-20 Ocean City, Maryland (4pm Fri4pm Sun) $140/person Call the office if interested An excellent opportunity to experience Christian fellowship, meaningful faith and spiritual content, contemporary praise music and lots of fun!

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Stepping Stones
Sharing the News from our Preschool

Friday Nighters
November 4at 6:30pm Come and enjoy a catered dinner along with a presentation entitled:

D-DAY; A Day to Remember


Please Call Barbara Lewis to make a reservation: 609-518-7420 October was filled with learning and activities relating to apples, colors, autumn, fire safety (with a special visit from the Moorestown Fire Dept.), farm animals, pumpkins, and great stories from the Bible. Field Trips were a highlight this month! The 3 year olds visited Paws Farm to learn more about farm animals and the 2 year olds visited Stellwags to enjoy a romp through the pumpkin patch! We are excited to introduce Sing A Song this year a dynamic music enrichment program designed for young children. They offer an exciting musical experience for our students twice a month, encouraging their creative and intellectual growth.
* We still have spots available in a few of our classes this year. Anyone interested in the openings can contact Amy Agger at 856-235-7105 or aagger@fpcmoorestown.org with any questions or to schedule a tour. They can also find great information on our website, www.fpcmoorestown.org/preschool

Cost will be determined by the time you receive your postcard invite.

KNITTING NETWORK
(A service fellowship project of Presbyterian Women)

Saturday, November 5 10am12pm in Room 8


Were continuing to knit and sew. Knitting supplies are available. Want to learn to knit? We can help. Handmade items are being distributedbaby items to India and Camden, NJ, prayer shawls to those in need of comfort, and soft blankets to children through the Linus Project. For more information call Betsy Gildehaus 856-234-5414

COMMUNITY BIBLE STUDY


Fall Series: Women You Cant Ignore Wednesdays at 10:15am November 2: Mary, Mother of Jesus led by Jonathan Miller November 9: Estherled by Arlita Winston November 16: Deborahled by Arlita Winston November 23: NO CLASSTHANKSGIVING November 30: Hannahled by Martha Jordan December 7: Miriamled by Jonathan Miller

MENS BREAKFAST
Saturday, November 19 at 8am Andre Taliaferro, father of Adam, will be our speaker. Adam has a history as a gifted athlete from this area but while playing football at Ohio State he suffered a spinal cord injury while making a tackle. The diagnosis was that he would never walk again. Come and hear the inspiring story of Gods grace at work in his long journey back to full health. Call the Church Office (235-1688) to reserve.

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TOYS

TOYS

TOYS

We are again collecting toys for children in Camden. There are so many more families without jobs and we hope to bring some love and joy to them at Christmas. Please open your hearts and help with our drive. So many of you have continued to be so generous over the years. Thank you. Bring your gifts to the church with our name on them or to our home: 329 Springhouse Lane in Moorestown Or we will be happy to pick them up at your home. Our number is: (856) 234-0717 Gifts are most needed for children between 3 and 13 years old. We deliver them December 15th and December 20th. Blessings to all, Annette and Skip Emerson
Presbyterian Women presents the

Church-wide Christmas Dinner


Monday, December 5 at 6:30pm
This is a covered dish supper...check the sign-up sheets around the church!

Youre invited to attend the ISG Womens Retreat


Held at St. Marys of Providence Elverson, PA

Thanksgiving Eve Service


FOR THE WHOLE COMMUNITY

More Beautiful than Diamonds


Featured Speaker: Mrs. Susan Meers, speaking on gems Bible Study Leader: Ms. Ruth Stotsenburg Cost: $165 by January 15, 2012 $175 by March 1, 2012 Reservations may be made by calling (856) 220-1602

Wednesday, November 23, 2011 at 7pm First Presbyterian Church Babysitting Available

You Can Become an Angel!


Support Angel Tree Prison Ministry this Christmas Season.
Each Christmas season thousands of children more acutely feel the pain of separation and sense of abandonment that accompanies the incarceration of a parent. For the past five years our church has been helping to support Prison Fellowship Ministries with their Angel Tree program to reach out to these children. Again this year, your Deacons will be setting up an Angel Tree to let you select a local child or several children for whom you will purchase several gifts. Angel Tree provides us the names, ages, and wish lists of approximately 60 eligible children in Burlington and nearby Counties. Should you want to become an Angel this Christmas season, you will select a paper angel from the Angel Tree on Sunday November 27th . Then during the week after Thanksgiving, you will purchase and wrap your gifts ($20-$30 maximum per child, usually one toy and one clothing item) and place them back under the tree on Sunday December 4th. The Deacons will see that the gifts get delivered before Christmas. Please help us touch the lives of these children with the love of Jesus again this year. It is your chance to be part of a great way to link children in need with caring Christians living in nearby communities. This can be a great thing for you and your family to do together. You may also want to help the Deacons even further by assisting in the gift delivery. We provide you the contact information, you set up a delivery date with the parent or guardian and deliver between Dec. 4th and 24th. Those smiles of appreciation are wonderful things to share with your family. For more information contact Tom Hottenstein (856-866-0827) (thottenstein@comcast.net) or Kathy Stone (856-273-8082) (stoneka1009@aol.com). The Angel Tree web address is (www.angeltree.org). Visit it to learn more ways to give and help.

November 2011 Calendar

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Service of Remembrance
Sunday, December 11, 2011 7pm in the Sanctuary A Light in the Darkness The people walking in darkness Have seen a great light; On those living in the land of deep darkness A light has dawned.
Isaiah 9:2

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