Worship Initiative Update

At LPC, our vision is Gathering a Community to Live for Christ. A crucial question is: how do we accomplish the

vision? The answer is nothing less than by the power of the gospel (Rom. 1:16). But, practically speaking, how does

that work out in the daily life of the church? There are many ways. One important way is through public

worship. We want to create a worship service that embodies living for Christ. In other words, it’s according to His

word and the participants experience God’s glory. For example, we have preaching (2 Tim. 4:2), prayer (Phil. 4:6),

singing (Col. 3:16), and the sacraments (Acts 2:42) as part of the worship service because the Bible teaches that they

should be a part of worship. Also, the Bible teaches that it’s important to create a service that fulfills the Great

Commission by being accessible, hospitable, and respectful to those outside our church family who worship with us,

and that fits the cultural context in which LPC exists (Phil. 2:3-4, Mk. 10:45, Mt. 7:12). It’s important to remember

that the Apostle Paul expected unbelievers to come into the worship service (1 Cor. 14:24-25) which is also our hope

and expectation.

How do we accomplish this second task outlined above in our public worship? A first step is to understand the

culture. God has placed us in a culture where while Christian beliefs used to be assumed, that is not the case

anymore. For example, my father went to a Philadelphia public grade school in the 1940s. He remembers the Bible

being read every morning at the start of school. Another example is in the early 20th century when a bank asked a

famous business guru for a reference from a pastor, priest or rabbi in order to secure a loan stating that they wouldn’t

trust anyone who wasn’t religious. The point is that the culture was “Christianized.” This meant that basic Christian

ideas and beliefs were assumed to be true and society’s institutions operated under those assumptions. Most non-

Christian people who came to church held many Christian ideas to be true, like the existence of God, the Bible’s

authority, sin, morality, that absolute truth exists and so on. And they were much more familiar with the stories and

characters of the Bible. Today, this is no longer true.

Therefore, motivated by Christ’s example of putting others before himself (Phil. 2:3-4), we want to help visitors—

whether they’ve been a believer for a while, or they’re a new believer, or they’re not a believer yet—understand

what’s happening in the worship service. For example, we want to speak in the ordinary language of our

culture. Instead of praying for “traveling mercies” we should ask God to give “safe travel.” We also want to be

thoughtful and define theological terms like “justification,” and “righteousness.” We shouldn’t even assume the word

“sin” is understood in the same way by everyone. The list goes on, and now let me mention some of the things we’ve

done with the Worship Initiative to accomplish this goal.

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S p r e a d i n g B r a n c h e s The Newsletter of Lansdale Presbyterian Church

450 Oak Park Road www.lansdalepres.org (215) 368-1119

“I am the Vine, you are the branches; he who abides in Me bears much fruit...” John 15:5

September 2017

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We created the Standards of Worship. It defines each element of the service explaining the content and purpose. That

way, we can train worship leaders as well as assess all the elements of the worship service to ensure that they are

accomplished in a manner aligned to the vision. We created a weekly feedback process based on those standards by

which anyone who speaks, prays, announces, etc., in the service receives direction and encouragement as well as

suggestions for potential improvement. We have thought about how best to do things like formatting the bulletin and

the PowerPoint slides. We have made changes to the order of worship. For example, we added the Connection Cards

so we can better engage visitors. We’ve made changes to the music ministry to improve the quality of the music to

pursue excellence because excellence is (besides God-honoring) engaging and inclusive. For example, we’ve used

substitute musicians as needed to have music we think best fits the service. Basically, anything that goes on in the

worship service (except the preaching, that’s handled by a separate committee) is considered from the point of view

of our vision.

Please pray that God would use our efforts to make LPC a church where the unchurched come in to our worship and

experience God’s glory through the gospel of Jesus Christ.

- JJ Zeller, Ruling Elder

Seniors Living in Christ (SLIC)

A record number of 34 seniors met on July 19th at the home of Pastor Tom and Cathy Keane for their annual indoor

picnic. As usual it seemed like the hottest day of the year, but the Keane's home was cool and comfortable inside.

There were scrumptious hamburgers and hot dogs grilled by Pastor Tom and our Master Chef, Al Zeller, and lots of

delicious salads and side dishes, followed by several delectable desserts. Thank you to Carole Pletscher for arranging

to hear from Ralph and Jean Pennington for the "Getting to Know You" theme. The Penningtons had been members

in the past, and recently moved back from Florida. Carole also conducted a quiz in which everyone answered three

questions: What is your middle name, where were you born, and where is the farthest you ever lived from your

birthplace. We had to guess who they were. We thank Tom and Cathy for their wonderful hospitality in hosting us

again this year.

July Picnic Pictures

On August 16th, nine seniors met in the church Library and enjoyed playing games: Mexican Train Dominoes and

Skip-Bo. Everyone brought their own lunch after which ice cream was served. It was an enjoyable time.

On Wednesday, September 20th, SLIC is planning a trip to September Farms in Honey Brook, PA.

The group will have lunch in the restaurant and view cheese being made on the premises. Plan to

meet at 10 AM at the church to carpool. If you have questions, please call Martha Foote

(215-368-4936) or Dottie Finn (215-855-8087).

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Men’s Ministry

Men’s Monthly Evening Study When: 4th Monday of the month (September - March)

Time: 7:00-8:30 PM (we’ll be done by 8:30!)

Location: LPC library Cost: $15 for workbook;

More info: contact Brian Hand- brian@lansdalepres.org

“33” is a series designed to give men a clear definition and inspiring vision of

Authentic Manhood, as modeled by Jesus in His 33 years on earth. Regardless of

what season of life you are in or where you are in your relationship with Jesus, this

series is for you. This year, in volume 4, we look at a man and his work. We will

look at the obstacles and tensions that men experience and seek to move beyond a

conventional perspective that leads to dead ends and frustration to a biblical vision of work that goes back to God’s

original intention to give us work as a gift and means of reflecting his own work.

By meeting monthly we hope to minimize the strain on family schedules while still providing men with an opportunity

to meet together to grow, be encouraged by other men and walk away better equipped to face the challenges we all

do as men, husbands, and fathers.

Men’s Weekly Morning Study When: Wednesdays (September 13 – December 13) Time: 6:00 – 7:30 AM

Location: LPC Library Cost: $10 for the book

More info: contact Pastor Keane- tom@lansdalepres.org

Men, do you want to cut through the cultural confusion about what it means to be a man? Are you

looking to live lives of faithfulness to God’s calling for you? In his book, The Masculine Mandate,

Richard Phillips encourages us to join with him on a journey of repentance and renewal, drawing

foundational teaching for men from God’s Word. Join us for this thirteen-week study. Beginning

September 13th and each Wednesday morning up to the Christmas holiday, we’ll enjoy fellowship,

a continental breakfast, rich discussion, and mutual encouragement. Hope to see you there!

Youth News: End of Summer Youth Retreat at Harvey Cedars Bible Conference

The youth will be returning

to Harvey Cedars once again

to cap off the Summer and

launch into the fall ministry.

This year’s dates are

September 22-24 and the

theme will be the I AM

statements of Jesus in John’s

gospel.

Full details are available in

the retreat flyer. See Brian

with any questions or

information about

scholarships.

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Consider Joining a Small Group

LPC Small Groups provide a way to encourage and equip

one another as together we grow into a community living

for Jesus Christ. Our groups offer opportunity to share

insights from the Scriptures with each other about how

we can live our lives with God’s fullness and wisdom. In

these groups we talk about the joys, hopes, and struggles

of our lives and have opportunity to pray for one another

and to offer support. Small Groups also offer an informal

place to invite friends who will be able to see firsthand

what it looks like to live in the community of God’s

people. In this way we serve to fulfill our vision of being

a “going” church, reaching out into the wider community

around us.

So consider joining us this fall. If you would like more

information about a particular group, contact one of the

people listed below, or call the church office.

Fridays 10:30 am Contact: Charlie Miller at (267) 733-7786,

cemiller@yahoo.com OR Tom Woloski at

(215) 855-0861, Tomwoloski@aol.com

Weekly Location: LPC Church Library

Start Date: September 8

Study Topic: Esther

This group is oriented towards seniors

Sundays 5:30 pm Contact: Ken/Shelley Berg at (215) 699-6122,

sailing.biochemist@gmail.com

Weekly Location: 150 Mendham Dr., North Wales

Start Date: September 17

Study Topic: Book of Acts – beginning with ch. 15

Dinner, Bible Study, Prayer

Contact: Matt Halvorsen at (215) 361-3352,

rimat1@aol.com

Weekly Location: LPC Library

Start Date: September 17

Study Topic: Book of Acts

Contact: Dan McBride at (215) 527-6563,

danindar@swissmail.org OR Scott Wilson at

(267) 664-6066, scottwilson217@comcast.net

Weekly location: Varies/rotates between three host

families:

McBride’s – 2854 Truman Drive, Hatfield

Wilson’s – 217 Cornwall Drive, Chalfont

Santos’ – 1640 Quarry Road, Lansdale

Start Date: September 10

Study Topic: “Storytelling”

Dinner, Prayer, Bible study

(Small Groups continued)

Contact: Ethertons, (215) 421-6965,

amber03@hotmail.com OR Dave/Krista Hathaway,

(215) 264-7104, kristahathaway@gmail.com

Bi-weekly Location: varies (Perkasie area)

Start Date: September 17

Study Topic: TBD

This group is oriented toward young families

Contact: Phil Mooney (215) 453-6337,

phil@pdmooney.com;

Location: varies (meets 2nd Sunday)

Start Date: Mid-September

Study Topic: TBD

Ladies Bible Studies

We want to warmly welcome ALL ladies to one of the

Bible Studies - those new to and those who are

experienced in studying God's Word. Bible study is a

great way to get to know new friends, pray for each other

and develop a deeper relationship with God – and one

another. In addition to the Bible study time, there is also

time to enjoy fellowship, and share items of prayer and

praise.

Starting in September, the Ladies' Bible Studies will be

studying From Garden to Glory: A Bible Study on the

Bible's Story by Courtney Doctor.

"The Bible, from Genesis to Revelation is a beautiful,

epic, and cohesive story. It is the story of how our

eternal God is on a grand mission to redeem and

restore his rebellious and wayward children. But it is

not a story meant to merely inform us. The story itself

is meant to transform us and invite us to participate in

this glorious redemption of all things!"

Please come join us as we delve into God's redemptive

story. Courtney will also be the speaker at the Presbytery

Women's Retreat in the Spring!

The Thursday morning Bible Study will meet from

9 – 11am in the Church Library, beginning on September

14th, with coffee, snacks and babysitting provided.

The Thursday evening Bible Study will begin their

season of study on September 28th, at 6:00 pm, with a

pot-luck dinner at Nancy Brewer's house. Following that

kick-off event, studies will meet in the Church Library at

7:00 pm.

For more information, please contact Denise Mooney or

Chris Greene regarding the morning Bible Study and

Shirley Wilson or Janet Younathan regarding the

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Office Staff Changes

The LPC office staff is going through another change!

After over 15 years as Church Secretary, Cindy Miller

is leaving her position in the church office.

This change is just one of several for the Miller family

this year. Stephanie was accepted into the nursing

department at Montgomery County Community

College this spring and Jaclyn completed her freshman

year at East Carolina University. But one of the biggest

changes is that Dean will be retiring from his job at the

Lansdale Police Department and will begin a new job

with the Montgomery County Department of Public

Safety doing safe schools work, assessing and

evaluating schools and their preparedness, and

handling training issues with the schools as needed.

Perhaps the most exciting change for Dean and Cindy

was the birth of their first grandchild, Mason. He was

born at the end of February to Jason and Kellie (Miller)

Adams. With Mason’s infectious smile and bright, big

eyes it didn’t take much convincing for Cindy to

consent to watching Mason full-time starting in

August when Kellie begins a new teaching position at

a charter school in Pottstown.

Thank you, Cindy, for your many years of faithful

service! May the Lord bless you and your family as

you all begin journeys on new and exciting paths!

Current Office Staff

Lori Davis and Sue Hathaway are now staffing the

church office. Lori continues as Administrative

Assistant and Sue will now assume the role of Office

Assistant in addition to her position as Bookkeeper.

Here is their contact information:

Lori: lori@lansdalepres.org #(215) 368-119, ext. 22

Sue: sue@lansdalepres.org #(215) 368-1119, ext. 21

Summer Youth Service Week Recap

North Care Women’s Clinic- While we have all heard

of this ministry, this was the first time any of us had

ever been to their location. We got the grand tour and

heard all about the various services they offer. We

learned that their clients are not limited to a narrow set

of ages, ethnicities, or social classes. We also learned

about how they are funded, how doing things in

particular ways allows them to reach more people and

why their volunteers are called client advocates. This

all led to fruitful discussion about how we as

individual Christians and the church collectively can

minister to women in crisis pregnancy situations. We

wrapped up our time by pulling a bunch of weeds from

their back lot and brick sidewalk area in front of the

clinic.

The Ray of Hope Project- We served with Ray Gant

last summer on our CSM missions trip and it was good

to catch up with him again. We met him at 19th and

East Atlantic Avenue in the Harrowgate neighborhood

of Philadelphia where we teamed up with a block

captain and another church that was serving with

CSM. Our work included trash removal, pulling up

weeds, weedwacking, and sweeping. One neighbor

was inspired by what she saw taking place and began

work on her own property to spruce things up. No day

with Ray is complete without listening to his stories

about his work for the city he loves and no story of

Ray’s is complete until he gives all the glory to God.

As one columnist observed, “Ray is an evangelical

Christian who praises the Lord as easily and naturally

as breathing.”

Chosen 300- Chosen 300 began when and Lansdale

area couple met a homeless man in Philadelphia and

returned a few days later with a Bible and some food

for the man. They now operate three locations serving

over 150,000 meals a year. Additional services include

volunteer barbers once each month and professional

clothing donations to assist the homeless with

grooming and job interviews. They also offer

computer services that can help people get the

identification forms needed for government assistance

and applying for jobs. Our work included working

with two other churches to serve a hot meal. The

location we were at serves every Monday, Wednesday,

Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. They fill the tables,

there is worship music and a brief message with gospel

presentation and then they serve food until they run out

of people or run out of food.

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Registration & Breakfast: 9:00 am

Walk (run, bike, skate): 10:00 am

Location: Franconia Community Park

To register: call (215) 855-7747 or online: www.supportlifeprc.org

Proceeds benefit the Pregnancy Resource Clinic of North Penn and help

raise awareness of the clinic in area churches and in the community. The

walk also raises critically needed funds that go directly to the work of the

clinic in saving the lives of babies and ministering to women facing

unplanned pregnancies. Enjoy a free breakfast, get some family-friendly

exercise, and support a ministry right here in our community.

Building Update

Building Fund: The status of our building fund is as follows:

Balance as of 8/7: $1,491,436

Outstanding Commitments: $ 106,852

Given current cost estimates, our fund falls below what we anticipate our final costs will be.

This will be true even when all outstanding commitments have been fulfilled. It is still our

expectation, however, that surplus funds currently in savings will be able to make up the

difference.

Please note that the “Outstanding Commitments” number is significantly lower than what had

been previously reported. A large gift that had been given in fulfillment of a commitment had

not been counted toward that fulfillment. That error has now been fixed, and the number above

gives the true picture of the commitments that have yet to be received.

Please continue to ask for the Lord’s provision, and also continue to give toward our building

project.

Building Timetable: On August 28th our building plans were approved by Hatfield Township, and a permit to begin

construction was granted. Our first set of plans were rejected since they did not contain

sufficient upgrades to our current building to meet Americans with Disability Act (ADA)

regulations. New plans were submitted with upgrades to our existing restrooms and side

entryways that satisfied the requirements. The next steps are to get new cost estimates that

reflect the upgrades, and to set a date to begin construction. We are hoping to break ground by

the end of September.

Praise God for hearing our many prayers, and for his continued affirmation of this project!

Many thanks also to the Building Steering Committee for their work in moving this process

along!

Walk in the Light Saturday, September 30

New Adult Sunday School Classes

The fall quarter begins September 17th

Time: 9:15 am – until 10:05 am

The Land and the Bible

God’s special revelation is

developed throughout time

and space. So what are some

of the more important

historical, cultural and

geographical contexts in

which the Old and New

Testaments were written? In addition to this, why did

God choose such a tiny stretch of land in which to

develop most of redemptive history?

In this class, we will look at the importance not only of

the actual geographical location and history of the Bible,

but also the theological significance of “land” as a theme

that stretches from the Garden of Eden to the New

Jerusalem. As citizens of heaven, we are given several

important images and can learn much from a study of the

Land and the Bible.

Location: Sanctuary

Teacher: Rev. Danillo Santos

Christ-like Living in a Pluralistic World

Jesus calls us to live “in the

world,” while at the same

time not being “of it.” This

can present challenges and

potential points of conflict for

those who want to live lives

of faithfulness to Christ. The many and varied ways

people view the world along with their lifestyles often

oppose the ways that Jesus teaches how we should think

and live. In light of this, what’s a faithful follower of

Jesus to do?

Some of the questions we will ask in this class are:

How do we interact with, learn with, do business

with, and govern with those whose views and

ways of living are contrary to, and sometimes

even hostile to, the teachings of Christ?

Should the law of God and the teachings of

Christ have a voice in the discourse taking place

in the public square?

Can Christians join with non-Christians in

shared projects and not compromise their

faithfulness to Jesus? If so, what does that look

like, and if there is a line to be drawn, where and

when should it be drawn?

(new adult Sunday School classes continued)

Some of the specific areas we will touch on are science,

politics, economics, gender, sexuality, race, education,

abortion, and Islam.

Location: Library

Teacher: Pastor Keane

Children’s Fall Sunday School

The fall season brings a new school year with students

starting a new grade. Fall is also the time when our

Sunday school classes promote our students to the next

grade. This year Christian Ed Sunday will be on

September 10th.

Our classes are as follows:

Class Room

Age 2 and under Nursery

Ages 3-4 (Preschool) E-21

Grades K-2 E-26

Grades 3-5 E-25

Music E-24

Puppets E-23

Grades 6-8 E-27

Grades 9-12 W-35

September Schedule Thank you to the many volunteers

serving this month!

Greeters: 9/3 Bob & Michelle Wunderlich

9/10 Lori Davis

9/17 Floss Woloski

9/24 Tammy Stratton

Ushers: Ralph Pennington, Philip Pennington,

Dave Fox, Rick Davis

Counters: 9/3 Tom Strohlein, Craig Schwartz,

Jamie Bard

9/10 Tom Strohlein, Craig Schwartz,

Jamie Bard, Jeremiah Etherton*

(*refresher)

9/17. 9/24 Jeremiah & Amber Etherton

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The youth group is pleased to invite all children between age 4 - 5th grades to join us for another year of Sunday

evening Children’s Ministry.

When: 3rd Sunday of the month (September - May) from 5:30 - 7:30 PM.

Where: Meet in the coffee fellowship area for dinner.

What: Dinner, Songs, Games, and Lessons

The youth group will be helping to lead this monthly ministry by serving as “big brothers” and “big sisters”. They’ll

stick with one or two children throughout the evening. On ministry nights they’ll help them get their dinner, lead in

songs and games and help teach lessons and work through lesson activities.

Please see Brian Hand with any questions.

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August

2017

Mission Trip to Taiwan

Dr. Vern & Dr. Diane Poythress

Thank you for your sustaining prayers. This was a

difficult trip due to Diane's illness and loss of voice in

Taiwan. One day it rained 2 feet of rain in Taipei, and

then continued pouring the next 3 days as well. We also

worked in 112-degree weather without AC in California

to clean Vern's dad's home while he was in hospital.

Our main Taiwan work involved:

Each of us teaching 33 hour classes at China

Reformed Theological Seminary

Vern preaching and lecturing at church

Diane speaking at chapel, baccalaureate, and

prophets class at Christ College and leading a

lunch time Bible study

We saw God's blessings:

In a young girl being baptized whom Diane had

witnessed to three years ago

Meeting a faithful Christian who had been

Diane's student 38 years ago

Privately praying with two elders from China

Participating in a rural church plant

Witnessing to a non-Christian husband at an

appointment Repentance of young man to

whom we witnessed last year

Students crying during Diane's class

Many opportunities arose to witness in

subways, taxis, hotels, stores and to counsel

hurting Christians, such as a missionary whose

house had burned the previous week.

Please pray with us that God would continue to use and

protect Taiwan as a lighthouse for teaching, translation,

and training of the Chinese church worldwide. Pray for

idolaters to be saved, moralists to have true salvation,

and Christians to have Biblical discernment and mature

zeal for our Lord. Thank you for blessing God's people.

Food From the Heart Dinner *

Date: July 30, 2017

Number of Guests: 60

Menu: Fresh fruit salad, pulled pork

sandwiches, baked beans, cole slaw,

potato salad, chips, apple cobbler and

ice cream

Head Chef: Rick Davis

Speaker: Steve and Pam Smith

Topic: “Trust”

Date: August 27, 2017

Number of Guests: 45

Menu: Fresh fruit salad, roll and butter,

Italian chicken, mixed vegetables, pasta

salad, apple cobbler and ice cream

Head Chef: Anita Schwartz

Speaker: Craig Schwartz

Topic: “Seeing God in Every Day Life”

*Food from the Heart dinners are the last

Sunday of each month at 1:00 pm.

The music ministry is eager to see new faces! Please consider adding your gifts to our music ministries.

Worship Band Singers, keyboard players, guitarists, bass players, drummers, and other instrumentalists: the opportunities

are great! See JJ Zeller with questions.

Choir Do you enjoy singing? Would you enjoy a time of fellowship with like-minded brothers and sisters in

Christ? Please join us for choir; rehearsals begin on Wednesday, September 6th, from 6:30 - 7:30 pm.

New members are welcome! See Suzy Liegel with questions.

“Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth!” Psalm 100:1 11

Join us in Making Music!

Next Stop: ¡Perú!

Dear Friends at Lansdale,

For years the LPC office staff and missions committee

have done yeoman work keeping track of tax-deductible

donations that have enabled us to represent you in

Cameroon and Gambia. As a result of the work we have

done in those places, we have received more requests for

teaching sessions, and so we need to be part of an

established organization that can take the load for

supporting us off the LPC staff. In God’s providence, we

were directed to Artists in Christian Testimony

International (A.C.T. Intl., actinternational.org).

The mission of A.C.T. Intl is “to mobilize and equip

artistic and innovative ministries and missionaries for

Christian work around the world.” This includes, of

course, encouraging worship in musical forms that are

most familiar to each people group which is our

specialty. Another part of their vision is to provide

logistical help. For us this means status as a registered

non-profit and practical help with raising financial

support.

Our first project as staff members of A.C.T. Intl will be

to collaborate with a group called Support and

Leadership Training (SALT, saltleadership.org) in

presenting a “Seminario en Música Étnica” (Ethnic

Music Seminar) in Ayacucho, Perú, October 25–27.

There Ginny will be working through a translator with

about fifty pastors and other church leaders, mostly from

Quechua Indian tribes.

We are grateful for the prayer and financial support you

have given us over the recent years as we’ve gotten back

into cross-cultural mission work. We now ask you please

to pray with us that God will see fit to use us further to

encourage and help local churches in minority cultures to

worship not only in truth but from their hearts.

Sincerely,

Henry and Ginny Whitney

Camping with the Guys

On the eve of July first, 11 men and their sons travelled

to French Creek State Park for an overnight. We arrived

at dusk with storm clouds on our heels. The last tent went

up as the rains began, and dinner was memorably eaten

huddled together by light of headlamps under two dining

flies trying to not get our tails too wet. Though in a valley

running with streams of water, with lightning sending

shadows everywhere, the comfort of being with Brothers

was as sweet as the corn. By s’mores time, the clouds

finished emptying themselves, and Jupiter was found

hovering near the moon, bringing praise to its creator.

After a night’s rest, which was mostly dry, breakfast was

prepared and camp broken down. We finished our trip

with a hike around Scott’s Run Lake.

This was the first real camping trip for some of our

younger guys. While we might have hoped for some

slightly less rainy weather, the thunderstorms provided

some opportunities we might not have had otherwise.

These young men got to see their dads and other men of

the church in action as they worked together in less than

ideal circumstances. One tent was flooded when, in the

commotion of trying to keep the food dry, its windows

were left open but a spare tent was available and others

set it up for that father and his son. Star charts and

binoculars were shared as the clouds cleared and a

skinned knee was bandaged. This was brotherhood on

display.

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Celebrating

anniversaries

LPC Annual Church Picnic Storytelling

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This month’s events:

3 Su 9:15 am Christian Ed. (weekly)

10:30 am Worship (weekly)

5:30 pm Youth Group (weekly)

4 Mo Labor Day

6 We 6:30 pm Choir Rehearsal begins (weekly)

7:30 pm Band Rehearsal (weekly)

7 Th 6:30 pm Session Meeting

8 Fr 10:30 am Friday Small Group (weekly)

9 Sa 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Church Reserved

10 Su Last Adult Summer Sunday School Class

New Sunday School classes begin for

children and youth

2:00 pm Meadowood Ministry

5:30 pm McBride/Wilson Small Group

begins (weekly)- see page 4 for details

11 Mo 7:00 pm MOPS begins

13 We 6:00 am Men’s Ministry begins (weekly)

14 Th 9:00 am Ladies Bible Study begins

7:00 pm Women’s Ministry Meeting

16 Sa 8:00 am – 1:00 pm Session Retreat at

Biblical Theological Seminary

17 Su New Adult Sunday School classes begin

10:30 am Worship Service

- Rev. Brian Hand preaching

5:30 pm Small Groups Begin: Halvorsen,

Etherton, Berg - see page 4 for details

5:30 pm Children’s Ministry

18 Mo 7:00 pm Deacons Meeting

20 We 10:30 am Seniors Living in Christ (SLIC)

September Farm trip in Honey Brook, PA

24 Su 1:00 pm Food from the Heart Dinner

25 Mo 7:00 pm Men’s Ministry begins (monthly)

28 Th 6:00 pm Ladies Bible study pot-luck dinner

at Nancy Brewer’s house

6:00 pm Visitor Initiative Dinner/Meeting

30 Sa 9:00 – 11:00 am Walk in the Light at

Franconia Park

1 Ellen Koudis

3 Andrew Moyer

11 Diana Mattera

Joy Ohanian

12 Spencer Falk

Bill Gray, Sr.

Dietrich Gray

Jonathan Han

15 Shirley Wilson

16 Rich Frattarelli

18 Sparky Brumbaugh

19 Joan Doyle

Rob Hand

21 Sahana George

David Han

Christian Hand

28 Pam Smith

29 Dan McBride

30 Gideon Falk

Tom Keane Jr.

16 Paul & Dottie Koehrsen

17 Ralph & Sue Pennington

27 Jason & Stephanie R.

29 Lowell & Deb Negley

30 Bob & Joan Doyle

If your birthday or anniversary does

not appear on our list or if there has

been an error, please contact the

church office. Thank you.

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