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October 2011 Volume No. XXXVVIVIVI, No. 2 Sunday, October 2 8:00 a.m. Women’s Breakfast 9:15 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Communion Worship Sunday, October 9 9:15 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Thursday, October 13 7:00 p.m. Confirmation Orient. Mtg. Saturday, October 15 Newsletter Deadline 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. LVPC Craft Fair Sunday, October 16 9:15 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Sunday, October 23 9:15 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Friday- Sunday, October 28 – 30 Confirmation Opening Retreat wknd. Saturday, October 29 4:00 p.m. Trunk or Treat Party Sunday, October 30 9:15 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship
Lenape Valley Presbyterian Church P. O. Box 5066 321 W. Butler Avenue New Britain, PA 18901 215-345-1099 – office phone Office hours: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. www.lvpcchurch.org – Web Address [email protected] – Church Office [email protected] - Doug [email protected] – General Music [email protected] - Diane [email protected] - Bryan [email protected] – A/V
Vision Notes -From the Pastor
“What is the body of Christ like when the lights are out, the doors are locked, and the parking lot is empty?” Bill Hill
The late Elton Trueblood’s statement in 1979 still rings true today:
Perhaps the greatest single weakness of the contemporary Christian Church is that millions of supposed members are not really involved at all and, what is worse, do not think it strange that they are not.
Elton Trueblood is of course, speaking of involvement in the life, worship and ministry of the church. Yet, the involvement he speaks of is not one that proceeds out of duty or “have-to-do-this” but an involvement that proceeds from people in process of becoming spiritually mature. This kind of involvement is the natural result of persons growing in Christlikeness. Therefore, the greatest single weakness of the contemporary Christian Church is – in other words - that millions of members who say they believe in Jesus don’t have as a personal priority a desire to be in relationship with that Jesus. George Barna has found in his own research of the Christian Church that millions of church members lack the passion, perspective, priorities, and perseverance to develop their spiritual lives. As a result they begin celebrating the wrong things. Halloween becomes a bigger celebration than Christmas, conquest over one’s personal enemies more important than forgiveness and reconciliation, material success trumps sacrificial lifestyles that would permit more resources to be poured into the work of the church. The result, of course, is a church that is trying to reach the world without genuine disciples among its membership. I have to agree with Trueblood – this is the single greatest weakness of the contemporary Christian Church. Here in my Vision Notes each month I seek to cast a personal vision of God’s claim upon us as a people of God. The Presbyterian Church has historically said, and continues to say, that this is the single most important responsibility of the clergy – listening to God and casting a vision before the people that are both God inspired and God directed. This fall I have asked each of you to join me in taking personal responsibility for intentional spiritual growth in our own lives. My book, Faith Journey is prepared in a manner that permits readers to personally engage the essays of each chapter by answering reflection questions right into the book. Then – in a group of three to eight people – you simply share your responses making note of helpful insights that come from other group members. The result of this study will be spiritual growth. As members of our own church begin to become dissatisfied with “membership without relationship with Jesus” we will see a power unleashed among us that will resemble the power of the early church. It’s true, if you are honest, that our schedule and energy follows our passions. If you argue that you don’t have the time and energy to develop a personal plan for spiritual growth you may have to ask the hard question, “Just were do my passions lie?” Joy,
Doug
PRAYERS FOR FAMILY IN OUR PRAYERS, please remember this month: Those living in nursing homes or medical facilities, particularly: Emily Broughton, and Ray Caine – Greenleaf, Jane Austin and Jackie Hartman – Heritage Towers. Please continue to pray for healing and comfort for John Bergmann, Bob Dando, Jeanne Faux , Gladys Kuhn, Janice Kuhn, Betsy Raab, Kaye Rissinger, Elaine Schillo, Elaine Tedrow, and John Wolff. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________
WOMEN’S BREAKFAST - Sunday, October 2 at 8:00 a.m. Call the church office today (215-345-1099) or email [email protected] to reserve your spot for the annual breakfast served by our male deacons. Our speaker will be our own Loretta Clift.
Each fall we provide addresses for our Post High School members who have gone off to school, the military or relocated. You may wish to write notes of encouragement throughout the year and/or send a card on their birthday to remind them that the church continues to love and care for them when they are away from home. The following are the addresses we have received since the last issue. Nick Drozd Birthday: July 23 40 E. Market Street, Apt. 6 West Chester, PA 19383 Rachael Hood Birthday: February 27 1200 Main Street P. O. Box 0657 Bethlehem, PA 18018 [email protected] Daniel Plunkett Birthday: December 11 2300 Adams Avenue MU Box 787 Scranton, PA 18509
(Correction from last month) Ryan Orr Birthday: May 28 Fall Semester address: c/o The Pantheon Institute Piazza del Collegio Romano 1/B 00186 Rome, Italy Spring Semester address: 132 East Cherry Lane State College, PA 16803 [email protected]
MISSION NEWS . . . . October 2011 A member asked recently, “What is Mission doing these days? I see very little evidence that anything is happening.” He’s right - you can’t “see” most of mission’s work because it consists mainly of the quiet giving of monetary gifts and the unnoticed labor of small groups or individuals. It doesn’t get the exposure, the recognition and the praise it deserves. So, with great thanks to a mission oriented member for his observation and concern, we dedicate this page to a summary of 2011 mission activity and promise to be much more visible in the months ahead! The Church’s Mission Budget Supports * 3 international missionary ministries: Campus Crusade for Christ, WEC, Pioneers * 8 Local/Regional Missions: A Woman’s Place, Ann Silverman Community Health Clinic, Bethanna, Bucks County Opportunity Council, Inc., Doylestown Area FISH, Doylestown Hospital Chaplain, Life Abundant, UrbanPromise * Contributions to 2 Lenape Valley Annual Mission Trips - Adult and Youth * Support of the Parish Nurse
Additionally, both mission trip groups sponsor fund raisers and contribute some of their own dollars to work a hard week for others. This year 17 adult members returned to New Orleans to continue construction in the 9th ward that was largely destroyed by Hurricane Katrina. The Youth Mission Trip, with 15 students, 7 adult leaders and 3 youth leaders, worked at home repair and construction projects in Watertown, NY.
Individual Giving Opportunities One Great Hour of Sharing Thanksgiving Offering (LVPC Deacons) Christmas Offering *Operation Christmas Child Pocket Change for Pine Run Elementary School The Luke Ministry *Soles for Souls *Items, not funds, contributed Lenape Valley Deacons honor requests by both members and non-members for monetary aid. Ministers of the Lenape Valley Congregation have an opportunity for mission activity through Bite-Sized Ministries (short-term commitment) for church committees or individuals.
Why Get Involved?: In response to God’s direction and 2 of Lenape Valley’s 5 Faith Practices: “Learn and Apply God’s Word,” and “Participate in a Ministry “(even if you are a Ministry of 1!) Church Committees, Organizations: If you have need of short-term help, call the church office or Nancy Strickland (215-822-3427) or email [email protected]. with your requirements.
What if I have a Bite-Sized Need: If you, a member or friend of Lenape Valley, have a personal need: a ride to doctor’s appointment, task around the house you can’t manage, etc.; if you have an idea for or want to volunteer in a ministry, call the church office or Nancy Strickland (215-822-3427) or email [email protected]. You will see announcements of short-term opportunities on this Newsletter page, the Sunday Bulletin, or on the screens of a Sunday morning. Be ‘ware - Mission is all around you - be a part of it!
Current Bite-Sized Opportunities Current needs are for the following tasks. You can sign up on a Heinsohn Fellowship Hall bulletin board or call the person listed. Bakers - Sunday Morning Coffee Hour. You don’t even have to be there. Bring your sweets in midweek and put them in the freezer. Call Sharon Sandt, (215-997-9332). . Hosts - Sunday Morning Coffee Hour. Contact Sharon Sandt, (215-997-9332). Flowers - Each Sunday during the year members give flower arrangements for the chancel area. Call Elaine Schillo (215-822-0456). * * * Please pray for our mission friends in the
field and at home.
Adult Mission Trip Team Senior High Youth Ministry Missionaries Louis and Susan Sutton Missionary Paulette Thomas Friends serving in South Asia
“Get Into God’s Word”
LVPC LIBRARY “Show me your way, Lord, teach me your path, guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are
God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long.” Psalm 25:4-5 Features for October:
(located on table in Narthex)
“Invitation to the Jesus Life: An Experiment in Christlikeness” By Jan Johnson "What can I do in the next 10 minutes to connect with God?" In Invitation to the Jesus Life, Johnson takes a closer look at several scenes from Jesus' ministry and the Godly traits He demonstrates. She then offers practical exercises in spiritual growth to help you practice these qualities. By connecting with God and spending time with Him, His love and character will begin to flow through you, from the inside out. © Nav Press
“In the Grip of Grace” By Max Lucado Can anything separate you from God's love? Does He really love you, no matter what? How does He feel when you snap at anything that moves? When you've failed as a parent? When your thoughts are gutter-level? When your tongue is sharp? Have you drifted too far? Waited too long? Slipped too much? The answer is found in one of life's sweetest words - grace. God lovingly holds you in the eternal grip of His grace. Good deeds won't help. Perfect performance isn't required. Best-selling author Max Lucado proclaims the grace of God to be "the greatest discovery of my life." © Thomas Nelson
“Lord, I want to Know You” By Kay Arthur When the car won't start we call a mechanic. Likewise, when the bathroom overflows we call a plumber. Yet, when we are in the midst of a spiritual struggle we often fail to call upon God's provision, comfort and strength. In this insightful study of God's names, Kay will teach you how to call upon the names of God so that you can connect with your: Protector in times of vulnerability, Healer in times of illness, and Provider in times of financial drought. Learn how to call upon specific names of the Lord who can provide for your every need. © Random House
For the KIDS From the Happy Day Book Series: Explore the world of Happy Day Books - filled with fun-to-read stories that teach Christian values. Including titles: Jesus is my Special Friend; I can Pray; God made You Special; & Seven Special Days Also a book series that will remind kids of what Jesus taught through five of His parables! Includes My Story of Jesus; Thank You, God; Charlie's Be Kind Day; Prickle Says I'm Sorry; Jesus Loves Me; and What Is Faith?
** Families Read Together & Grow Together ** PARENTS: With many selections of children’s books & dvds to available to
borrow & enjoy!! Visit the Library with your KIDS! Open anytime!
We’d love to hear from you, if interested to serve and help out in the LVPC Library! Email the church office, [email protected] & let us know!
BOOK CLUB The book club welcomes women of all ages to join us in exploring literature through a Christian perspective. Meetings are held the second Wednesday of the month from 7:15 PM to 9:00 PM at Karen Greer’s home. Light refreshments are served after the discussion. For questions or directions contact Karen Greer – 215-822-3975 or Janet Wall – 215-345-5579.New members are always welcome. Monthly attendance is not required.
October 12, 2011 They Thought for Themselves
Sid Roth
What is the connection among these people? How did they end up in the same book? Athiest, Holocaust survivor, multi-millionaire, Media Executive, PhD. They all defied the status quo and thought for themselves. They dared to explore and confront the forbidden. The result? Everything in their lives changes for the better! Author Sid Roth was instructed in a dream to find and interview people who had broken through the mold of their previous experiences to achieve their destiny. These are the people he interviewed. These are their stories and this is your time for your breakthrough! Everyone has a supernatural destiny, but few reach it. Too many want the safe and comfortable life of following the same old roads or fitting in with the same old crowd. How boring! Have you ever wondered if there is something more to life? Have you dared to reach beyond your comfort zone? Only when you dare to think for yourself, will you reach your supernatural destiny. Start today! (Amazon.com)
November 9, 2011 Loving Frank: A Novel
Nancy Horan Horan's ambitious first novel is a fictionalization of the life of Mamah Borthwick Cheney, best known as the woman who wrecked Frank Lloyd Wright's first marriage. Despite the title, this is not a romance, but a portrayal of an independent, educated woman at odds with the restrictions of the early 20th century. Frank and Mamah, both married and with children, met when Mamah's husband, Edwin, commissioned Frank to design a house. Their affair became the stuff of headlines when they left their families to live and travel together, going first to Germany, where Mamah found rewarding work doing scholarly translations of Swedish feminist Ellen Key's books. Frank and Mamah eventually settled in Wisconsin, where they were hounded by a scandal-hungry press, with tragic repercussions. Horan puts considerable effort into recreating Frank's vibrant, overwhelming personality, but her primary interest is in Mamah, who pursued her intellectual interests and love for Frank at great personal cost. As is often the case when a life story is novelized, historical fact inconveniently intrudes: Mamah's life is cut short in the most unexpected and violent of ways, leaving the narrative to crawl toward a startlingly quiet conclusion. Nevertheless, this spirited novel brings Mamah the attention she deserves as an intellectual and feminist. (Aug.) Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
Yiming Zhang, Accompanist/Pianist
Our new choir accompanist/pianist comes to us with a superb musical background. He is a doctoral student at the Boyer Music School of Temple University, where he is currently earning his DMA degree in piano performance. Born thirty years ago in China, Yiming (pronounced HEE-MING) Zhang was a chamber music teacher in Shanghai Conservatory. He came to the United States in 2006, and earned his Master’s Degree at Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago. He has translated books and musical scores from English to Chinese. In China he has a monthly column in the music journal Philharmonic. He gives solo and chamber music performances in Philadelphia, Chicago, and China. Yiming now lives in South Philadelphia with his wife of three years, Quan Cai, who is earning her MBA from St. Joseph’s University. We welcome him and are looking forward to his help in making this a wonderful musical year.
Bryan Jones,
Director of Young Adult Ministries Bryan grew up in Sykesville, MD and spent most of his life there. Four of the last five years were spent right outside of Philadelphia going to Eastern University. He majored in Youth Ministry with a minor in Christian Studies. He loved college, but now he has moved into ‘real life.’ Contrary to popular belief, real life is not all that is cracked up to be.
He lived in Washington, DC and worked at The National Presbyterian Church as the Interim Director of Youth Ministries for a year before accepting the call to come to Lenape Valley Presbyterian Church. He is excited to be a part of this great ministry.
“Life is good here and I love the staff and the students that I work with. I still get to see my friends down in Maryland every now and then, which is awesome. God has blessed me with so much, and I try to thank Him for that every day! In my free time I love to be outdoors. I love to go hiking, kayaking, snowboarding, and driving in my Wrangler with the top off. Any way that I can enjoy God’s creation is always enjoyable. One of my goals in life is to hike the entire Appalachian Trail from start to finish in one shot.”
LENAPE VALLEY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHRT. 202, NEW BRITAIN
Wood Crafts Watercolor Paintings Handmade Soaps Doll Clothes Handmade Note Cards Art Photography Holiday Items Stained Glass Baby Items Quilts/Scarves Scented Candles Jewelry
All Handmade Craft Items !!!!!
REFRESHMENTS / BAKED GOODS
For information: 215-345-1099
See you there !!! sponsored by the Activities Committee
Saturday, October 18, 20089:00 AM - 3:00 PM
14th Annual Craft Fair17Saturday, October 15, 2011
www. lvpcchurch.org
Calling all families, youth, children, And “hole-y” ghosts
Trunk – or – Treat Party
Saturday, Oct 29 4:00PM at LVPC
Please contact Sharon Sandt for more information or
to volunteer your time to assure the success of this event. 215-997-9332 or [email protected]
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday2 Communion 3 4 5 6 7 1
8:00 Women's Breakfast 9:30 Doylestown Art 10:00 Senior Bible Study(L) 8:00 Property Comm.9:15 Sunday School 9:15 Staff Meeting (P) 10:00 Watercolrs (YR) 6:00 Joyful Noise (CCR) 9:30 Doylestown Art
9:30 Worship(S) 9:30 Doylestown Art 6:00 Library Work Team(L) League Workshop 8
10:45 Adult Education (R5) 6:30 Small Groups 2:00 Country Christmas Grp. 7:00 Pack 36 Comm. (R14) 7:00 Boy Scouts (R5) 6:30 Jubliliant Singers(CCR)5:30 Uturn 7:30 Chantry Ringers(R2) 7:15 Activities (L) 7:00 Brass Ensemble6:30 Ignition (FH/YR) 7:30 SIS (R15)8:00 Al-Anon., Alateen (wkly) 7:30 Chancel Choir (CH/S)
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9:15 Sunday School 9:15 Staff Meeting (P) 9:30 Doylestown Art 6:00 Joyfull Noise9:30 Worship (S) 9:30 Doylestown Art 10:00 Watercolrs (YR) 6:30 Small Groups 10:00 - 12:00 9:00 - 3:0010:45 Adult Education (R5) 11:00 LV Luncheon Club 6:30 Jubliliant Singers(CCR) Amer. Sewing Guild -YR Annual Craft Fair
7:00 CL Quilters (FH) 7:00 Christian Educ.(L) 5:00 GS troop 21305 7:00 Confirmation Orient.7:30 Country Christmas 7:00 Weblo Den 1 7:00 Brass Ensemble
6:30 Ignition (FH/YR) 7:30 Chantry Ringers(R2) 7:30 Mission Comm.(R14) 7:00 Boy Scouts (R5) 7:30 SIS (R15)8:00 Al-Anon., Alateen (wkly) 7:30 Worship Comm. (P) 7:15 Book Club 7:30 Chancel Choir (CH/S)
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9:15 Sunday School 9:15 Staff Meeting (P) 9:30 Doylestown Art 10:00 Senior Bible Study(L)9:30 Worship (S) 9:30 Doylestown Art 10:00 Watercolrs (YR) 6:00 Joyfull Noise10:45 Adult Education (R5) 6:30 Jubliliant Singers(CCR)
6:30 Small Groups 7:00 YDT 7:00 Embroiderers (FH) 7:00 Boy Scouts (R5) 7:30 Brass Ensemble
6:30 Ignition (FH/YR) 7:30 Deacons (L) 7:30 Chancel Choir (CH/S)8:00 Al-Anon., Alateen (wkly) 7:30 Chantry Ringers(R2) 7:30 Stew/Finance (P) 7:30 Compass. Frds. 7:30 SIS (R15)
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9:15 Sunday School 9:15 Staff Meeting (P) 9:30 Doylestown Art 6:00 Joyfull Noise9:30 Worship(S) 9:30 Doylestown Art 10:00 Watercolors (YR) 6:30 Small Groups 9:30 Doylestown Art10:45 Adult Education (R5) 6:30 Jubliliant Singers(CCR) League Workshop 4:00 Trunk or Treat
5:00 GS troop 21305 7:00 Brass Ensemble Party6:30 Ignition (FH/YR) 7:30 Chantry Ringers(R2) 7:00 Session (P) 7:00 Prayer Shawl (P) 7:30 SIS (R15) 5:30 Confirmation 8:00 Al-Anon., Alateen (wkly) 7:00 Boy Scouts (R5) 7:30 Chancel Choir (CH/S) Opening Retreat Through Sunday 3:30 p.m.
30 319:15 Sunday School
9:30 Worship (S) Room codes: YR = Youth Room10:45 Adult Education (R5) CCR = Child. Choir
FH = Fellowship Hall L = Library6:30 Ignition (FH/YR) 7:30 Chantry Ringers(R2) R# = Room # CH = Choir Room8:00 Al-Anon., Alateen (wkly) P = Parlor S = Sanctuary
01 Linda Hamp, Melinda Wall 02 Sharon Schiavone, Eileen Spencer 03 Ron Fritch 07 John Monaco 08 Sally Brumbaugh, Gladys Kuhn, Yola O’Kane 09 Jason Hepler 12 Sharon Gillen, Tom Zimmermann 13 Elaine Benner, Kathy Bogle, Charles French,
Stephanie Felton, Lori Halfpenny 15 Jennie Upton 16 Gerry Brown, Bob Catlett 17 Chuck Bredow, Allen Franklin, Ron Orr 18 Alice Anderson, Faith Frank Happy Birthday to you! Bill Ston
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October Birthdays at Lenape Valley
19 Susan Brodish, Carolyn Ventresca 20 Patrick Gillen 21 Claudia Glitz 22 Gerry Brockett, Jim Glitz, Lorie
McCafferty, Jack McCullough, 24 Betty Hintenlang 25 Susan Whitehouse 26 Don Hamp, Cecelia Kukuchka 28 Paul Maynard 30 Dottie Jensen, Priscilla Muir 31 Julia Johnson, Scott Weidemoyer
