February 2011 Weathervane

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From His fullness we have all received, grace upon grace.

John 1:16

Dear Friends,

As we approach the beautiful month of February ~ let me remind you of one of the basic truths of theKingdom we are invited to live in today. I was an 11th grader at the Wilmington Friends School. One of myfavorite teachers was a man named Mr. Short. If you wanted to get out of 11th grade there was one require-ment. You had to memorize a poem by W.E. Henley. Some of you will no doubt remember it and some mighbe able to recite it.

In the fell clutch of circumstance, I have not winced nor cried aloud. Under the bludgeoning of chance, myhead is bloody, but unbowed. Beyond this place of wrath and tears, loom but the horror of the shade, and yetthe menace of the years, finds and shall find me unafraid. It matters not how strait the gate, how charges with

punishments the scroll, I am the master of my fate; I am the captain of my soul.

Stirring, yes but is it true? For the poet the only resource we can depend upon is ourselves. And the olderI get the less I can depend upon myself ~ did you ever notice that? If it wasnt for Karin cheering me on inthese perpetual and daily radiation treatments, I am not sure how my life would be. Every time I return from mdaily treatment (Monday Friday) I find a sign of her love. A card, a favorite piece of chocolate, new boxershorts ~ you name it Ill probably get it. I am not themaster of my fate, there is only one master in my life and

His name is Jesus. In fact, because of Him I have the joy and privilege to become a child of God (John 1:12)

Think back to your best days as a Christian ~ were they not always those days in which you worked from agreater frame of reference, surrounded by people who love you and love our Lord. Our mission trips aroundthe corner are life changers. There is no question in my mind that if everyone went on a mission reacheither locally or internationally, our congregation would look and operate very differently.

The fact is the closer we are to the poor and the places of injustice, and those who are simply lost the moreof the fullness of Jesus we know. And in that fullness we have all received, grace upon grace gift upon gift

What a joy and what a thrilling adventure to walk together in Christ this month, not as the master of our soulsbut as beloved children of the Most High!

Bring a friend to hear the good news around here almost any day of the week

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THEFirst Presbyterian Church

101 Bridgeboro Road, Moorestown, New Jersey (856) 235-1688

February 2011

Jonathan Miller, Pastor


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SUNDAY MORNINGS

8am in Fellowship Hall

8:30am in the Sanctuary

11 am in the Sanctuary

FEBRUARY 6

WHOS YOUR DADDY?

John 8:34-59

Jonathan Miller

FEBRUARY 13

FROM THE MAN JESUSTO PROPHETTO LORD

John 9

Jonathan Miller

FEBRUARY 20

PLAIN TALK

John 10:22-42

Martha Jordan

FEBRUARY 27ILLNESS ~ FOR GODS GLORY?

John 11:1-16

Dick Herman

SUNDAY EVENINGS

5pm New Creation in the Commons

FEBRUARY 6

FAMOUS LAST WORDS

Mark 14:22-31

Dick Herman

FEBRUARY 13

ARE YOU THE MESSIAH?

Mark 14:51-72

Phillip Jones

FEBRUARY 20

One of our Seminarian Interns

will be Preaching

FEBRUARY 27

WISHING TO SATISFY THE CROWD

Mark 15:1-20

Martha Jordan

February 2011 Sermon Schedule

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DO YOU LOVE TO PLAY AN INSTRUMENT?

Raise a song, sound the tambourine, the sweet lyre with the harp. Ps. 81:2

Let them praise his name with dancing, making melody to him with tambourine and lyre. Ps. 149:3

Praise him with trumpet sound; praise him with lute and harp! Ps. 150:3

Do you love to play an instrument? This is your opportunity to praise God while playing an instrument. We are looking for

people who play the clarinet, the violin, the flute or any instrument. You are invited to join the Family Band which will play

one Sunday in Lent during the New Creation Service. It does not matter if you are an expert or just beginning to play, this will

be a fun night to help in worship while sharing your God given gift.

Please contact Neal Stephens by February 20th [email protected]

If you are interested in participating in order to allow time to practice the music!


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2011LentenSmallGroupStudiesBeginning March 6

From the ChroniclesofNarniaby C.S. Lewis

The Magicians Nephew

The Horseand H isBoy

Beginning the week of Ash Wednesday, the first full week of March, members and friends of First Presbyterian will stepout into an exciting journey of faith and Godly imagination that will be fun and challenging, inspiring and significant.Since the first volume was published in 1950, the seven Narnia tales of C. S. Lewis have enthralled the hearts and cap-

tured the minds of several generations of children and adults alike. Now three of the stories have been made into major

motion pictures (The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, Prince Caspian and most recently The Voyage of the DawnTreader). This year, we will be studying two of the lesser known books in this series The Magicians Nephew and

The Horse and His Boy.

Writing about how the tales came to be in answer to an editors request, Lewis says:

At first they were not a story, just pictures. The Lion all began with a picture of a Faun carrying an umbrella

and parcels in a snowy wood. This picture has been in my mind since I was about sixteen. Then one day, when Iwas about forty, I said to myself: Lets try to make a story about it.

At first I had a very little idea how the story would go. But then suddenly Aslan came bounding into it. Ithink I had been having a good many dreams of lions about that time. Apart from that, I dont know where the

Lion came from or why He came. But once He was there He pulled the whole story together, and soon He pulled

the other six Narnian stories in after Him.

I like that! How like Jesus Aslan isbounding into our lives not by our design but joyously by His grace, pulling our

lifes story together and pulling other stories in after Him. During this six-week study well turn the pages of two fan-

tastic stories and also read biblical stories of Jesus Christ who bounds into our lives as Redeemer, Creator, Protector,Companion and Friend. Written originally as childrens stories, the two books are easy and fast reading (which is whywe can do twobooks this year) but they are not light-weight or shallow as they speak directly into our souls as

readers.

In early February, information about signing up for small groups will become available and the books will be on hand for

purchase.

If youre willing to host a small group in your home during Lent 2011, please give Elizabeth Caggiano a call at thechurch (856-235-1688) and let us know as soon as possible; and, should you be interested in leading a group (let us

know about that, too), there will be training sessions with the study guide in February to prepare you to have the best

experience possible.

I invite youto join us in this wonderful study during Lent 2011. Blessings,


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WHAT IS THIS THING CALLED SPIRITUAL DIRECTION?

One beggar showing another beggar where to find bread is an apt description of spiritual direction. In this ancient meta-

phor we see the two essential qualities for being a spiritual companion: attending to the Presence of God with one ear

while simultaneously attending to another hungry soul with the other. (In this respect spiritual direction differs from mod-

ern psychological counseling that usually has a more problem-centered focusthough some persons may be involved inboth at times.)

One beggar. The desire to find a spiritual guide needs to grow out of a deepening desire for companion-ship with God.

Because so much of spiritual companioning is the art of holy listening, its essential that the guide and seeker both

spend time between and during the meetings listening with Godwhich is a good definition of contemplative prayer.

Showing other beggars. The desire to help others find spiritual direction needs to grow mutually out of the guide and

seeker hungering for God at the center of all life experiencesgrieving and celebrating, working and playing. Aware-

ness is everything: the guides own neediness can assist in being closer to God and more present for othersor it could

get in the way.

Where to find bread. Spiritual direction isnt just talk; its a holy conversation about finding and follow-ing the One who

nurtures a hungry soul intent on seeking the Bread of life in the very ordinary stuff of life. The guide encourages the

seeker to cultivate spiritual disciplinespraying with scripture, meditating, journaling, retreatingthat help a person to

pay attention to the rhythms of grace in the gifts and struggles in the world of action.

A MANY COLORED COAT

This ancient art is a many colored coat that goes by varied names: spiritual direction, spiritual guidance, spiritual com-

panionship or friendship, soul friends (Irish anamchara), spiritual mentoring, or disciplingand the rebbe-hasidtradition

in Judaism. It has biblical roots: the friendship of David and Jonathan, Ruth and Naomi, Paul and Silaseven in the rela-

tionship of Jesus with the beloved disciple. Through the ages there have been many examples: Francis of Assisi and

Claire, John Calvin and John Knox, Teresa of Avila and John of the Cross, Dietrich Bonhoeffer and Eberhard Bethge,

Evelyn Underhill and Baron von Hugel, Howard Thurman and Martin Luther King, Jr. It is two persons encouraging and

praying for one another, with some mutual giving-receiving (Romans 1:11- 12)even when it is a disciple-mentor rela-

tionship.

FORMAL AND INFORMAL

The many names reflect unique facets of one experience. Spiritual direction conveys a more formal-ized relationship,

and speaks of discernmentfinding a sense of direction for ones life. Spiritual companioning ( com-panis in Latin

literally bread with) speaks of more reciprocity: yet the one friend clearly needs to be the guideone beggar showinganother by example, story, listening, praying.

From SPIRITUAL COMPANIONING: What is This Thing Called Spiritual Direction?

By Rev. Dr. Kent Ira Groff of Oasis Ministries, Inc., Camp Hill, Pa.

If you are interested in finding out more about Spiritual Direction and

whether this ministry is something that you would find helpful to your

life in Christ, please contact Pastor Dick Herman


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From Our Associate Pastor for Families

Dear friends,

I hope the beginning of 2011 has been a good one for you. I have a feeling of excitement. There are many things

that I am looking forward to this year. Some are things that are happening soon for example the Mother~Daughter movie

night on February 25th and mission trip to India in March. Some events are happening later this year like VBS in June and

the Great Date Night in April. But at the same time there is some apprehension on my part. There is a sense of uncer-

tainty about what to expect. There are times in our lives when we feel the excitement about special events and then

sometimes we feel let down or depressed when they are over.

One thing that is important for Christians is to always have the excitement of the Good News. We are blessed to

have a relationship with Jesus Christ. It is not something that we should take for granted or become complacent about.

Recently, I was leading the chapel for the Step by Step preschool. After sharing a Bible story with the children we began

to sing some songs. One of them was This Little Light of Mine. The children were wonderful in holding up their finger

and singing about letting the light of Christ shine in them. Somehow we lose that excitement as adults.

As Christians, we believe that in Christ, God calls us toward new things. These new things may seem as plain

and ordinary as a phone call from a friend at the right time or new person in our midst. But they are not just plain and

ordinary when they are put in the context of Gods plan. A card, a smile, an unexpected expression of love can make all

the difference in helping us carry the light of Christ out into the world.

I hope you will take the time each day and reflect on where have I felt Gods presence? Sometimes the answer

is easy. I always feel Gods presence at the communion table. I can see and feel the presence of God when I am in the

Sunday School classrooms. But I can also feel the presence of God sometimes when I talk with members one on one. So

often, and in so many ways, I am privileged to see the Spirit moving among us.

However there are days when things dont go like they should, when I am frustrated and tired or even cranky.

There are days when I see people that I just dont know what to say to help ease the hurt they are feeling. There are days

when I see and feel my limitations. Those are the moments that a friend once told me that Invited or not, God is here.

For those moments, I am grateful for the grace and mercy and support of fellow believers.

I would like to encourage you to see where God is moving in your life. We have many wonderful education

programs for children and adults that will help strengthen you on your faith journey. We have programs during the week

and on Sundays and at a variety of different times. I hope you will take the time to pray about what can feed your soul

or maybe how you can help lead or teach in order to feed the souls of Christians around you.

Blessings,


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Childrens Ministry Youth Ministry

Feb 1st Mtg.6pm

Letter Writingand Pizza

February 1

6pm Meeting for the 24 youth participants in YouthWorks

that takes place in June (see below)

Letter writing workshop. Pizza will be served.

February 11-13

Philly Blitz weekend for families, youth and adults.

The Philadelphia Project at Mt. Airy Presbyterian Church

$50/person - Martha Jordan

[email protected]

Note: a full week experience is being developedfor late July or early August

March 4-6Junior High Lake Champion Winter Retreat

For those in grades 7-8.

Experience a life changing event in the beautiful mountains

of New York State. Be challenged in your walk with God

while having fun in the company of good friends.$135/person

Register online by February 14, 2011

- STAY TUNED FOR A SPRING SENIOR HIGH RETREAT

June 26July 1, 2011

Adirondack MountainsYouth Mission

for students

in grades 9 thru 12

$400/person

Stay tuned for mission details. In the past we have run

Kids Clubs, painted and done light construction.

Childrens Fellowship Groups

2011 WINTER/SPRING KICK OFF!

Wednesday, February 2

KINGDOM KIDS

4:45pm6pm

6pm FAMILY DINNER

CROSSING ZONE

6:30pm7:30pm

Check the website underChildrens Ministryfor more details and to register:

www.fpcmoorestown.org


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Stepping Stones

Sharing the News from our Preschool

Its that time again

Preschool Registration for 2011-12 classes!

Early registration (for church members and those cur-

rently enrolled) began January 10. Open registration

(for everyone else) began on January 24.

Help spread the word about our wonderful Preschool

here at 1st Presbyterian! If you or someone you know did

not get a chance to stop by our Registration Open House

in January, contact Amy Agger at

[email protected]

or 856-235-7105 to schedule a tour.

We have half day programs for 2 , 3, and 4 year olds in

a variety of schedules. NEW for 2011-12...a 4 day PreK

class and we extended the school year by two weeks!

Check out our website,

www.fpcmoorestown.org/preschool

for all the latest information.

We still have a few spots avail-

able in our program this school

year. To get more information,

call Amy Agger at the

Preschool Office,

856-235-7105.

ALPHA

Alpha is a Safe Place to Begin

Two Special Courses are offered

starting

Wednesday, February 2nd

here at the church

This is a great follow up for the weekend

with Christian Andrews!

ALPHA I

The Big Focus in a Small Group:

Christianity! The Trinity! Is any of this relevant to you life?

Wednesday, February 2May 11

6pm Dinner 7pm Program

ALPHA III

The Jesus Lifestyle Series:The Sermon on the Mount

Wednesday, February 2April 23

6pm Dinner 7pm Program

These ALPHA courses are friendly

and faith-building.

Come for dinner at 6pm

(catered by Georgettis)

followed by an evening

of stimulating discussion and learning.

The cost for dinner is $7 per person

ALL ARE WELCOME!


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The2010AlternativeGiftmarketproduced more than $11,000 for basic necessities, schooland educational supplies, domestic animals, and medicine and life changing surgery! Thank you to everyone who sup-ported the vast needs at home and around the globe with alternative gifts that honored family members, friends and oth-

ers. Below is a recap of the amazing ways that your generosity will be shared.

Missions

Health & Medicine:

8 Biosand water filters for safe water

7 Cataract surgeries

31 Medication treatments for eye

diseases

265 Childrens immunizations

180 Doses of vitamin A

16 Community Health Clinic days in India

15 Sets of pump repair tools for safe water

16 Kids healing kits for Haiti

3,280 Doses of anti-parasite medication

1 Fistula surgery for a Congolese woman

1 HIV/AIDS health caregiver kit

Disasters/Crises:

140 People receive emergency medicine

3 Hygiene kits for displaced families22 Sets of blankets and bedding

13 Cholera training kits for Haiti

9 Shares of construction materials

for Haiti

26 Days of shelter for a local family

Education:

29 Children sponsored in after school programs for

a month in Camden

3 Girls high school fees at Hekima Place

sponsored for a year

27 Sets of school books for SNEHA School (India)

240 Hours of music classes at UrbanPromise

288 Hours of art instruction at UrbanPromise

16 Weeks after school program for a child in

Honduras

20 Art and music therapy sessions for children

The idea of contributing toward a water buffalo

for a poor family is terrific! Ive always thought I

might want to do this but now you made

my wishful thinking an actuality!Thank you so much!

Women, Children & Families:

65 Sets of warm clothing (multiplied 6X by corporate sponsors)

60 Days of food for AIDS widows and orphans

16 Jesus Loves Me toy lambs

12 Operation Christmas Child boxes sponsored

122 Nutritious meals Rise Malawi childrens program

21 Soccer balls/sports equipment forProject Teach in Malawi

7 Weeks of milk for

impoverished children

8 Shares to rescue a girl child from exploitation

23 Shares of loans for womens income/business

2 Shares of construction materials for a family latrine

Domestic Animals/Agriculture:

22 Shares of a donkey for workand transport (2+ animals)

18 Shares of a goat for food and

income (1+ animal)

24 Shares of a water buffalo for

food and work (2+ animals)

18 Baby chick broods for food

and income

5 Shares of a llama for wool and income

192 Packs of Moringa tree seeds

Excerpt from an Alternative Gift card recipient:


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Missions


2011 Mission Outreach

Teams are forming and details are being finalized as we movecloser to the opportunities to serve and share our faith through mis-

sion service in 2011. The map below defines the outreach pro-grams with dates and approximate costs please contact the lead-ers indicated for additional information and to commit its not too late!

Philly Blitz weekend Feb. 11-13 - families, youth andadults The Philadelphia Project at Mt. Airy PresbyterianChurch - $50/person - Martha [email protected](Note: a full week experience is being developedfor late July/early Aug.)

Harriet Benson Memorial Hospital March 11-23

Lalitpur, India up to 4-person adult team rehab projectto assist implementation of the Palliative Care Ministry $2,800 Carol [email protected]

Hekima Place Kenya April 14-25 completion projectat the permanent home for girls orphaned by AIDS andpoverty. Intergenerational - $3,200 Carol [email protected]

Haiti Outreach Ministries (HOM) April 16-23 home con-struction for families impacted by earthquake. Intergenera-tional team of 10. $800 - David [email protected]

March 5th ~ Benefit Evening ~ Dinner & Silent Auction

Mission travelers, Deacons and others from throughout the Church are participating in this

years Benefit Evening. The evening includes a delicious home made spaghetti dinner which is

served in the Fellowship Hall, while the silent auction is featured in the Commons. For the past

2 decades, the dinner has been one of the best attended activities held at the church because its a time for friends and families togather. The Silent Auction adds an element of fun and excitement to the evening by providing an extensive variety of gifts, services,

themed baskets, sports equipment, lessons, personal services, art, and home accessories to winning bidders. Save March 5th on

your calendarto be a part of this enjoyable evening that supports mission teams and the Deacons. Dinner tickets will be available

in the Church Office and at Missionwares.

Valentines from Missionwares are cherished in two ways..first by the recipi-

ent of a unique gift or jewelry i tem and second by the artisan who earned fair

wages by producing it. Organizations such as Ten Thousand Villages and

SERRV provide artisans with training, materials, design assistance and, mostimportantly, markets for their products. Consider a gift item from Missionwares

for Valentines Day and other occasions.

YouthWorks June 26-July1 Adirondacks - high school youth.All spots are presently filled; a wait list has developed as additionalspots become available. $400 Wes Allen

[email protected]


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Adult Education


Theology for the Troubled Believer

Dr. Diogenes Allen will lead a four week Adult Sunday School class beginning March 20th.

He will talk about the Theology for the Troubled Believer, which is the title of his recent book.

The reasons people are attracted to Christianity and its teachings are many and varied. Dr.

Allen hopes to supply the missing pieces of the puzzle that are needed to make sense of the

Christian understanding of God and our life. The book addresses issues and questions thatemerge on a daily life for people. We have copies of his book available in the office for $15.

Study of Ezekiel begins February 20th

Ezekiel was a 6th century prophet. The name Ezekiel means God strengthens or May God Strengthen,which is appropriate for a prophet called to proclaim a message of uncompromising judgment and later a

message of a restoration for Gods sake, not Israels. The Lord strengthened Ezekiel in the face of cynicism

and rejection by his fellow Jews.

Come learn about Ezekiel from Kelly Hernandez, one of our seminary interns from Princeton. Beginning

February 20th, Kelly will share in four weeks information about this prophet but also help us to understand

some prophetic words.

Kelly will be teaching the class in Room 3/4 during the Church School hour9:30am to 10:30am

LOVEBIRDS

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

Great Date Night!

Friday, April 29th at 7pm

$20 per Couple

Dessert will be served

Mark Cable has been ministering full-time throughmusic since 1981. An accomplished acoustic guitarist

and songwriter, Mark has released 17 CDs and has

played on Christian stations across the country.Many of his concerts are Great Date Night events

for couples. This is a fun and encouraging evening

of music and laughter.

Come and enjoy a night out with your spouse!


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I n t e r f a i t h

H o s p i t a l i t y

N e t w o r k

Through the Burlington County Interfaith Hospitality Network, we at FPC with 11 other churches extend compassion,

care and hope to families through a network of Host and Support Congregations, social and business organizations, and

individual volunteers. We provide emergency shelter, meals, transportation, and other support for assisting families to re-

gain their independence. The families are provided with essential service for locating and securing housing, employment

and job training as well as helping to rebuild their savings, repair their credit and restore their unity.

At the center of the program is the IHN Day Center, which is located on Moorestown-Mount Laurel Road. In addition to

providing case management, the center offers work areas, as well as a home environment with kitchen and laundry facili-ties. It also serves as their temporary address, telephone, and transportation center.

In the evenings the families go to the Host Congregation for dinner, overnight accommodations, and breakfast. The fami-

lies arrive at the churches around 5pm and leave the following morning at 6:30am. Congregations can host up to 4 fami-

lies and a total of 14 individuals for one-week periods. They arrive at the new congregations on Sunday evening and leave

the following Sunday morning.

Volunteers are needed at FPC to prepare/provide meals, host evening activities (arts/crafts, homework assistance, infant

assistance, reading, and so forth), along with hosting overnight. There are also opportunities for assisting with set up and

breakdown of rooms, beds, toys, etc. and providing transportation for the families as needed. In general there are

approximately 50 opportunities for assisting/volunteering during the week that we host these families in need.

If you would like to know more about IHN and volunteering opportunities please contact Joe Sheideler (856) 461-5475

The Presbyterian Women continues its study of Revelation. We thank The Rev. Martha Jordan for starting us

off teaching Lesson 4 and 5 at our Winter Gathering. We are so blessed to have a woman pastor as part of

our team. It was also a delicious luncheon with four wonderful homemade soups!

Next on the Calendar is The Ash Wednesday Soup Supper. Please join us in Fellowship Hall for a bowlof soup prior to the Service in the Sanctuary. Then before you know it we will be on to the Rummage Sale!

See page 12 of this Weathervane for more information about this annual event.

Keep your eyes openthere are many opportunities in our church to praise the God

from whom all Blessings flow".

Deborah Heller,

Presbyterian Women, Moderator

Hosting schedule for 2011

February 13th20th

May 1st8th

The Latest News from Presbyterian Women


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SAVE THE DATE

for the 93rd Annual

May 812, 2011

PUT THIS WEEK

ON YOUR CALENDAR !

We hope to have a large turnoutof volunteers since it takes many hands

to prepare/execute/clean-up this event.

We have positions for:

Receivers, Schleppers, Un-packers,

Sorters, Pricers, Sign Makers, Check-outers,

Cashiers and Packer-uppers!

Contact Debbie Walker (856) 234-6404

or Annette Emerson (856) 234-0717

CLEAN OUT THOSE CLOSETS, ATTICS

AND BASEMENTS!

MORE RUMMAGE SALE DETAILS:

Please donate the following:

Collectibles, Antiques, Vintage Items

Clothing in NEW/GOOD condition

Jewelry, Shoes, Boots

SMALL Furniture Items, Wicker Furniture

Area rugs, Linens, Bedding and Quilts

Computers, Printers, Software,

FLATSCREEN Monitors

Gardening Supplies, House wares, Kitchenware, Tools,

Pet Items, Camping Gear, Sports Gear

Action Figures and Dolls

Books, DVDs, CDs, Video Games

ROLLING SuitcasesInfant Items that conform to government standards

PLEASE NOTE: Due to Federal tax regulations, we can

ONLY give receipts forNew orNearly New items.

Please DO NOT donate these items:

Clothing in poor conditionoutdated/torn/dirty

(except for torn jeans; please DO bring these inwe have a special purpose for them!)

CRT Computer MonitorsComputers or Printers OVER 5 years old

Cosmetics, Underwear (unless in unopened pkgs)

Swimwear (unless new and TAGGED)

Downhill Skis and Boots,

Bowling Balls

Large Appliances, Air Conditioners

Microwave Ovens (unless nearly new)

Carpeting, Mattresses, Drapery Rods

Plastic Sports Cups or Bottles

Suitcases WITHOUT rollers

USED Bicycle Helmets

Encyclopedias, Textbooks, Childrens Books from China

Large Pieces of Furniture (unless by prior arrangement)

BABYSITTING IS AVAILABLE on Monday and Thursday mornings o

Rummage Sale week. If coverage is needed/desired for Tuesday or

Wednesday, please contact Annette Emerson(856) 234-0717

or Debbie Walker(856) 234-6404


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ISG Womens Retreat

April 1-3 , 2011

St. Marys Providence in Elverson, PA

Theme:

Lo, the Winter is past

Featuring Carol Morgan,

Flower and Gardening Specialist.

Cost: $150 before 2/15

Contact Ruth Stotsenburg:

On the web: [email protected]

or call (856) 220-1602

Our Deepest Appreciation

Every year we are amazed at the number of toys

members of our congregation give to makeChristmas special for children who would go

without. All of the gifts go to the Food Shelf in

Camden where they are distributed to families in

great need. To each person who helped make

this possible, thank you.Also a special thanks

to the NJ Society of Pennsylvanians who bring

toys to their Christmas Dinner each year and

donate them to our drive, the couple who gave

two beautiful bicycles, the person who came in

August with new books, puzzles and games andalso to the family that shops all year at toy sales

and fills our hallway with bags and bags of toys.

All of the donations brought our collection

to well over 500 toys!

You are all very specialmay God bless you.

Annette and Skip Emerson

Dear Friends

Bob and I want to express our gratitude to the

congregation and staff for your kindness and

thoughtfulness which was extended to us following

the death of my mother. We are, indeed, blessed

to be members of such a caring congregation.

Thank you for the many cards and telephone calls

which we received and thank you to the staff for your

support and helpfulness during those days of deep

sadness. Our entire family is very appreciative.

Peggy and Bob Morris

Knitting Network

Saturday, February 26

10am to 12pm at the churchStop in for a brief visit or spend the whole two hours

depending on your weekend schedule!

For more information call Betsy Gildehaus:

(856) 234-5414

Upcoming gatherings:

March 26, April 30 and May 21


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ANNUALCONGREGATIONAL MEETING

February 6 at 12:15pm (Lunch)

Come and see

what the Lord is doing in this church!

LUNCH BUNCH

February 3 at 12pm

Rev. Renee Colson-Hudson

will be our speaker

2010 FINANCIAL REPORT

THANK YOU! As the 2010 budget year came to aclose, we met our expenses for the year. Thank you for

giving generously to fund our ministry and operational

expenses this past year. Once again, God has provided

through the faithfulness of His people. Praise the Lord!

A complete year end financial report will be available

in the 2010 Annual Report.Looking Ahead...If you havent sent in a pledge card for

2011, you can still help by completing and returning a

card. Cards are available in the Narthex

and the Church Office.

Your pledge will assist us as we anticipate our ministry

expenses for the new year.

Thank you!

Random Acts of Kindness

Saturday, February 19th

9:30am10am Prayer and Instructions in Room 2

10am12pm Random/Intentional Acts of Kindness

Would you like to shake off those winter blues and bring a

little joy into someones life and into yours as well? Why

not join us for an intentional, Random Act of Kindness. In

this cold weather we may go to local Laundromats and

approach folks by saying: Were from the first Presbyte-

rian Church in Moorestown and we would like to show

Gods love in a practical way. Could we pay for your

clothes washing today? And since they arent going any-where, we might have a nice conversation and get to know

them. Or we my take baked goods to folks who recently

visited our church and make them feel welcome to come

again. Double joy, once for the gift for them and once for

the warm heart for you. Please join us.

Nothing to bring but yourself!

Questions? Contact Randy Bricker (856) 727-0448

Rock Ministries

Rock Ministries is an FPC program that provides Christ

focused career counseling for those in job transitions

and those interested in career development.

We can help with the following:

Resumes

Interview skill enhancement

Placement/contact/networking ideas

Career/life objective goal setting

Financial planning

We offer private appointments, which may be scheduled

by calling Ann McBride at the church office.

If you become aware of any job openings, please contact

us so we can pass that information on to our clients. If you

would like to help with career counseling, we would like to

add you to our resource data base. Thanks!


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