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Inside:Pastors’ NotesMusic MinistryChristian EducationYouth MinistryPreschool NewsPresbyterian WomenMission NewsNEW MEMBER PHOTOSCalendar Photos by Joseph Routon
and Logan Peterson
140 years celebrated in fellowship and song
Pastors Bill Getman and
Rachel Rhodes celebrate with senior member Vivian Stauder, who has been a member for
78 years.
Longest Night Service: A time of comfort for those who've experienced loss.— Monday, December 19, at 7:30 p.m., in the Chapel —
Glad First Presbyterian Church • Haddonfield
Tidings
December 2011
Dear Family of Faith Members,
The name Advent comes from the Latin word adventus, “an arrival,” and refers to the season of preparation for Christ’s arrival on earth. During Advent, we remember the nation of Israel’s longing for the Messiah, we anticipate our own celebration of Christmas, and we look forward to Christ’s coming. Advent is celebrated during the four weeks prior to Christmas. The first Sunday of Advent is also the first Sunday of the new Church liturgical year. This year the first day of Advent
is Sunday, November 27. As part of our church’s observance of Advent and our individual preparation for the celebration of Christmas, I want to suggest some alternatives to the ways we normally mark these weeks. Maybe one or two of these will strike a chord in you. First, spend less on gifts and then give an equal amount to the church or a non-profit organization you believe provides care for God’s most vulnerable people. Many of those to whom we give presents don’t really need them anyway. Second, bring even more food to church. The Food Bank of South Jersey and other agencies we support are in desperate need of more resources. For many, the economy has taken a heavy toll, and gifts of food sometimes enable them to make it through the week. Unfortunately, donations are way down. Our church family can do something about this! Third, invite someone who lives alone to dinner during the next month. An evening with people who care may be the best gift that person receives this holiday season. And finally, come to worship. The gifts we offer to others only make sense as we reflect on the gift God has offered to us. Use this Advent to truly prepare for the arrival of the one whose birth we will mark on December 25. In his peace,
Bill
Pastor’s Notes Glad TidingsPublished monthly
Betsy WestermaierEditor-in-Chief
Joe RoutonContributing online editor
Photography editor
Marcy Webster, Sue GetmanWriters
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-- Church Staff --
Rev. Bill GetmanSenior Pastor
Rev. Rachel Achtemeier RhodesAssociate Pastor
Ken CarterMusic Director
Donna CashmanChristian Education
Barbara SewallPreschool Director
Joe RoutonChoral/Pastoral Assistant
Joyce Ann RoutonOrganist
David RhodyChapel Organist
Rebecca Wilhjelm LentinePianist, 9:30 service
Thomas Sherrerd Choir Accompanist
Nancy Ruth WainwrightChildren’s Choirs
Elizabeth OlsonCherub Choir Accompanist
Logan PetersonMedia and Communication
Carol TatemFinancial Secretary
Linda WilhjelmSecretary
Betsy BaumhauerSecretary/Receptionist
Mike RichardsonCustodian
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First Presbyterian Church20 Kings Highway EastHaddonfield, NJ 08033
www.haddonfieldpres.org856-429-1960
Rev. Bill GetmanSenior Pastor
Do you have relatives and friends who live far away who would enjoy seeing your youth or children performing in a choir, being baptized, or participating in our Sunday morning services at 11:00?
You should let them know that they can go to our church's web page to click on the live-streaming sentence on the home page. They can then watch it live, as it happens, or, a few days later, they can go to the live-streaming and click on the service in the archive section.
Music Ministry
Choir performance schedule
Dec 4– Thomas Sherrerd Choir
Dec. 11– Cherub and Carol Choirs
Dec. 18- (11:00 AM) – Chapel Choir
Dec. 18 - (5:00 PM) – All singing and ringing choirs
Dec. 24 (4:00 PM) –Cherub and Carol Choirs and Alleluia Bells
Attention, Thomas Sherrerd Choir and Parents: Our original performance calendar that was mailed in the fall had a mistake. The Thomas Sherrerd Choir sings on Sunday, December 4, at our 11 AM worship service. Please add this to your calendars.
Our annual Christmas Candlelight and Carol service will be held on Sunday, December 18, at 5:00 PM. Plan to come early to get a good seat. You will enjoy singing many favorite Carols, hearing the Christmas story in scripture, and hearing all of our singing and ringing choirs presenting special music.
The tableaux rehearsal for the Christmas Candlelight service will be held on Saturday, December 17, at 11:00 AM in the sanctuary.
Choir warm-ups for the Christmas Candlelight Service are as follows: All ringing choirs meet in the sanctuary at 3:30 PM and all singing choirs meet at the robing area at 4:20 PM.
Adult handbell ringers are needed to join the Moore Bells beginning in January. We will need possibly two additional ringers who have either handbell experience or read music well and are willing to learn. Please call me, 429-1960, to find out how you can join the fun. It will make my day.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to our Oratorio Choir, soloists and orchestra for their beautiful presentation of Mozart’s Coronation Mass, on Sunday, November 20, at
our 140th Anniversary Worship service.
Ken CarterMusic Director
Christmas Services
Christmas Candlelight Service
December 185:00 p.m.
Christmas Eve Services4:00 p.m.7:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Sunday Worship December 25
January 111:00 a.m.
Note of Appreciation
Thank you all for the great commemoration dinner on Saturday, November 19. We are grateful for the 140 years that our church has served and for the testi-monials that were delivered to celebrate each of us for our many years of service to this church. It was a great evening!
Ken CarterDavid Rhody
Joyce Ann and Joe RoutonBarb Sewall
Youth MinistryYOUTH MINISTRY NEWS
Greetings, friends! Here’s what to expect in the coming month.
Nov. 30th—HS Bible Study—8:15-9:00pm, Hospitality Center
Dec. 4th—YOUTH GROUP—The Vine (MS), 5-6:30pm,
Youth Lounge; Dive! (HS), 7-8:30pm, Rachel’s House
Dec. 7th—HS Bible Study—8:15-9pm, Hospitality Center
Dec. 11th—Christmas Caroling—MS & HS—5:00-7:00pm. Join us as we bring good news of great joy to people in our
church family!
Dec. 14th—HS Bible Study—8:15-9:00pm, Hospitality Center
Dec. 16th-17th—Middle School LOCK-IN—10pm-8am
Dec. 18th—ALL-CHURCH Candlelight Service—NO YOUTH GROUP!
Dec. 21st—HS Bible Study—8:15-9pm, Hospitality Center
Dec. 25th—MERRY CHRISTMAS!—11am Worship—NO YOUTH GROUP
If you would like to receive regular updates about Youth Group events, please send your name and e-mail address to Rachel
Rhodes at [email protected]
The 2011 High School Retreat was a wonderful weekend filled with fellowship and laughter! Check out some of our pictures!
Rachel RhodesAssociate Pastor
Christian Education
Special thanks to Trish Adkins for chairing our 2011 Advent Festival! We would also like to thank everyone who helped prepare crafts, donated greens and holly, set-up tables and chairs, staffed craft tables, prepared and served soup, sold hoagies, baked desserts, and those who made a donation towards our mission projects and/or the cost of supplies. It was a wonderful event to help prepare our hearts and minds for the celebration of Christ's birth, and fun was had by all! See photos below.
Regular Sunday School will continue through Sunday, December 18. There will be no Sunday School or Children's Church on Sunday, December 25, or Sunday, January 1, 2012. Regular Sunday morning nursery hours will continue through Sunday, December 18. We are pleased to offer nursery care during the Christmas Candlelight Service on December 18; the 4 pm Christmas Eve Service; and the 11 a.m. service on December 25 and January 1.
Donna CashmanChristian Education
Preschool News
... the little hills rejoice on every side. The pastures are clothed with flocks; and the valleys also are covered over with corn; they shout for joy, and sing. Psalms 65:12-13
PRESCHOOLERS SING FOR JOYThe 3 year-old classes celebrate Thanksgiving with song and gifts of food. The Preschool classes have gathered food items to accompany turkeys given to Caring Hearts families for the Thanksgiving holiday. Each class decorates and parents “stuff” the boxes with non-perishable goods as a “Giving Thanks” gift.
Dec. 19, Monday. Christmas Pageant for 4 & 5 year-olds, 9:30 am Parents, grandparents, and friends, join us in the sanctuary for the Christmas Story as told by preschoolers thru pageant and music led by Molly Revell. You are invited to attend a very special event - a Christmas Pageant starring our 4 and 5 year old children in the Sanctuary. The children will re-enact the Nativity scene - with songs, fingerplays, and that special blend of Christmas magic.
Jewelry “Look–a-Likes” Check the doors and newsletters..... Back by popular demand… Jewelry that looks like David Yurman, Lagos, John Hardy, Michael Dalkins …and more! These are inexpensive – good looking jewelry. The price ranges from $5 - $30+ for beautiful pieces. 11 am till… you stop buying! Think Christmas for daughters, family, and you!
Kindergarten Readiness Talk w/ Virginia Ritchie - December 7, Wed..... Back by popular demand… Come to the Parlor, 7:30 pm. Sign up for Gesell Testing ($35) will be posted on the Preschool Office Door for January.
Thank you to all who were involved with the Celebration of 140 years for our church. It was a lovely evening. I am so pleased to have served our Preschool for 28 years. Blessings have come in small packages – starting with one-years-olds and extends to five-year-olds.
Thank you for these years filled with children, parents, preschool teacher friends and church friends.
Sincerely, Barb Sewall
Barbara SewallPreschool Director
Craft Fair Snapshots
Photos by Joseph Routon
Remember—If you order your Christmas gifts online using the church’s Amazon Partnership (found on the home page of our website), you’ll benefit our church, and it won’t cost you any extra!
GatheringsPresbyterian Women
Coordinating Team meets Dec. 6 at 9:45 a.m. in the church Parlor.
Circle 4E meets Dec. 12 at 7:30 p.m., Hostess, Kathi Bell, 236 Centre St. (428-1083)
Bible verse for Dec.: Matthew 5:6
Parish Register— Baptized —November 13
Emma Elizabeth Green (daughter of Meghan and Timothy Green)
Chelsea Jaclyn Lawrence (daughter of Melissa and Jonathan
Lawrence)
— Joined the Church Triumphant —Elizabeth Harris
October 26
Verna Reed November 23
Barbara Bauer November 24
Primetimer Luncheon
December 14 at noon in the Hospitality Center.— Christmas dinner menu —
beef brisket, wild rice, ramen cabbage slaw,
bread, pizzelles, and hot fruit compote
Cost is $3. Please call the church office to make a reservation
Join us for the sights, sounds and fellowship of the Christmas Season. Our annual Candlelight Service on December 18 at 5:00 PM is awesome!
FOOD DONATIONS Great Start! Our food baskets are full on Sundays, marking a great start to our ministry to those feeding neighbors in need. Keep up the good work and we’ll keep emptying the baskets! Here are some suggested items to bring. Any non-perishable food items are acceptable. Please be mindful of expiration dates. Cold or hot instant cereal (add water) peanut butter and jelly Parmalat or powdered milk English Muffins juice (apple, V-8, etc.) mayonnaise rice or Rice-a-Roni soup (canned or microwavable) canned ravioli or spaghetti macaroni and cheesecanned meats (tuna, chicken, turkey, ham) Stove Top stuffing Tuna/Hamburger Helper pasta instant or canned potatoes canned vegetables spaghetti saucepancake mix (add water) and syrup raisins crackers (graham, Club, Ritz, etc.)
A great time was had by all at the Advent Festival.
MISSION OPPORTUNITIES
The Mitten Tree and Toy Box will be ready to receive your donations throughout Advent. Help decorate the tree at the back of the Sanctuary with warm hats, gloves, mittens and scarves for men, women and children. Please bring new unwrapped toys to the toy box in the parlor. Share the joy of Christmas with those in need.
Thank you, Rakers! Everyone who came out to help our neighbors with clearing leaves worked very hard. Your efforts are greatly appreciated.
The Kids’ Alley Christmas Luncheon will be held on December 17th at Christ the King Parish in Haddonfield. Children participating in the programs at Kids Alley and their families will be treated to a special celebration.There are many ways you can help. Check out the flyers on the bulletin boards or call Rita Brown at (856) 768-3293 or drop a note in the “Mission” mailbox.
Monday Math Mayhem at Kids’ Alley continues Dec. 5th and Dec. 12th. Help supervise fun math oriented activities for these wonderful children. No expertise required. Also, homework helpers are needed on Tuesdays anytime between 3:15 and 5pm. Contact Rita Brown at (856) 768-3293 for more details.
Our Monthly, Multi-Generational Mission Activity for January will be participation in the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service with members of other area churches. Save the date: Monday, Jan. 16, 2012.
Help stop hunger! When you are grocery shopping just pick up some gift cards and put
them in the offering plate. Our supply of Acme and Super Fresh cards is dwindling.
Thanks from the Deacons
Family Faith FormationFAMILY SABBATHCondensed from an article by Marilyn Sharpe, May 2005
What was God thinking of, commanding a Sabbath? Doesn’t God know how busy we are, how much we have to do, how hard it is to keep track of everyone’s schedule?
So, really, what was God thinking of? God was thinking of you and your family... and of • God’s love for you and desire to be in relationship with you • Your need for rest and restoration, for pausing to reflect, for savoring the joyous things in life, for delight • Time to experience the abundant life Jesus came to bring • Recharging you before sending you back into the world
What is Sabbath? It may be a day (or week or month) or it may be one deep, intentional, God-filling-you breath. It is an intentional time to slow down, to step out of the torrent of life rushing past, to be still, to be in the presence of God, to be with those you love, to savor silence and beauty and good food and delight, to emerge refreshed.
Why Sabbath? God knew we’d burn out, lose focus, worship other gods, slight our relationships if we didn’t practice Sabbath. It is one of the ways God cares for us.
So where might you experience Sabbath.
FAMILY ACTIVITIES: By its very nature, Sabbath is a practice of the Four Keys for Nurturing Faith.
1. CARING CONVERSATIONS – Use Sabbath time to be really present with one another, listen deeply, share your deepest dreams and joys and concerns.
2. FAMILY DEVOTIONS – Spend intentional, focused time with God as a family, naming the people, places and experiences that have been the face of Jesus in your lives. Read scripture together. Collect prayer requests from one another.
3. RITUALS AND TRADITIONS – Sabbath is drenched with rituals – candles, eating together, a walk in the beauty of God’s creation, a restoring nap. All of these remind you that you are on holy ground.
4. FAMILY SERVICE – Plan together the ways you will serve God’s family and its needs after you are refreshed. Thank one another for the loving acts of service you have done for one another.
For more articles and ideas on family faith formation, go to http://www.thelogosministry.org/heartfet.html.
Advent Festival provides activities for the whole family!
Gisbert and Bonnie Manskopf have lived in Haddon Township for a year. Gisbert, a physician from Germany, earned his M.D. from the University in Hessen. Now retired, he enjoys gardening and being proactive about the environment. Bonnie, from Rutherford, is a nurse; she received her R.N. from Methodist Hospital School of Nursing in Brooklyn. Now retired, she enjoys babysitting their 5 grandchildren. Gisbert and Bonnie have three children.
Elyse Yerrapathruni, who has lived in Haddonfield for 7 months, grew up in Philadelphia and Montgomery County. She earned her B.S. and M.S. in nutrition from Penn State. A stay-at-home mom, she and husband Sai have three sons, ages 3 1/2, 1 1/2, and 3 months. She enjoys running, scrapbooking, and cooking. A member of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, she is a self-proclaimed “Tree Tender.”
David and Stephanie Imperatore have lived in Cherry Hill for 12 years. David, who grew up in Cherry Hill, has his bachelor’s degree in nursing from Rutgers and is working on his master’s at Jefferson. A nurse anesthetist, he enjoys biking, tennis, golf, movies, and his children’s soccer. Steph, who grew up in Marlton, has her B.S.N. from Seton Hall and is a nurse for South Jersey Vascular Institute. She enjoys their kids’ activities. She and David have a 10 year old son and 7 1/2 year old daughter.
Franjee Hay, from Puerto Rico, has lived in Haddonfield for one year. She graduated from Wellesley College with a B.A. and M.B.A. in political science. A consultant in bilingual services for a medical business group, she has three children, ages 22, 20, and 17. She enjoys walking, reading, music, and helping children with English.
New Members
Bill and Claudette Fonshell have lived in Haddonfield for 10 years. Bill, who grew up in Gradyville, PA, has his B.S. in journalism from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and works in sales for a redistribution company. He enjoys fishing, sports, and reading and is involved in Haddonfield Little League. Claudette grew up in Havertown, PA, and has her B.S.N. degree from Jefferson. A nurse, she works at Jefferson in patient safety and clinical outcomes. She enjoys reading, walking their dog Brandy, and cheering on their two children, ages 14 and 12, in their activities.
Jon and Melissa Lawrence have lived in Haddonfield for 3 years. Jon grew up in California and went to school at University of California Davis, where he earned his B.S. in mechanical engineering. He works in industrial machine design. Melissa, who grew up in Medford and Mt. Laurel, has her B.S. from Hofstra and her M.B.A. from Thunderbird School of Global Management, majoring in International Business. She works in marketing research for Campbell’s Soup. Her interests include their kids, working out, languages, and international cultures. She and Jon have two children, ages 2 and 4 months.
Bob and Kimberly Lawrie have lived in Haddon Township for 16 years. Bob, from Mendham, earned his B.A. from LaSalle and his M.B.A. in political science from Widener. He is a healthcare executive for Horizon Blue Cross, Blue Shield of New Jersey. He enjoys woodworking. Kim, who grew up in Newark and Toms River, has her B.S.N. from Jefferson and also works for Horizon BCBS of NJ in utilization management. She enjoys reading and family-time. She and Bob have two children, ages 5 and 16 months.
Henry (Skip) and Kris Bean have lived in Haddonfield for 10 years. Skip grew up in Haddonfield and earned his Associates Degree in Business from Camden County College. He works in sales at Henry Bean and Sons Insurance. He enjoys gardening, golfing, and boating. Kris, from Barrington, studied elementary education at Penn State. A stay-at-home mom, she enjoys gardening, cooking, and reading. She and Skip have four children, ages 20, 16, 16, and 6.
Harold (Hal) and Donna George have lived in Stratford for two years. From Skippack, PA, Hal went to the University of Pittsburgh. A mechanical engineer, he designs and installs HVAC for Mascaro Construction in Chestnut Hill, PA. He is especially interested in historic reconstruction. From Columbus, Ohio, Donna, who is a member of the National Honor Society of Nurses, is an RN at Jefferson Hospital, where she works in the ultrasound biopsy suite. She enjoys knitting, reading, and cooking. Hal and Donna have two daughters, ages 23 and 20.
Lindsay Harris, who grew up in Toms River, has lived in Haddonfield for 3 years. A graduate of the Berkeley School of Business, she has the B.S. degree in fashion marketing. She is an apparel buyer for Burlington Coat Factory Corporation. She enjoys singing, reading, and yoga.
Andrew and Danielle Gallinaro live in Audubon with their two children, ages 3 and 1. Andy, who grew up in North Reading, Massachusetts, is an attorney with Conrad O’Brien. He earned his B.A., with honors and high distinction (Phi Beta Kappa) from Penn State and his law degree from Boston College Law School. Danielle, a stay-at-home mom, grew up in Washington Township. They enjoy spending time with their kids, trying new restaurants in the area, and working on home projects.
Welcome our new members and get to know them. We’re
excited to have them as a part of our
church!
Advent Festival Photos
Plan to attend our annual Christmas Candlelight and Carol service on Sunday, Dec. 18, at 5 PM.
Come early to get a good seat. Enjoy singing many favorite carols, listening to all our singing and ringing choirs, hearing the Christmas story in scripture, and seeing our Christmas story tableau.
For God so loved the world that He gave His Son . . .
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This year’s Christmas card for Joe and Joyce Ann Routon is Joe’s oil portrait of a mother and child in Pondicherry, India.
During the season of Advent, his Christmas portraits will be on exhibition at the Doylestown Presbyterian Church in Pennsylvania.
