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THEFirst Presbyterian Church

101 Bridgeboro Road, Moorestown, New Jersey (856) 235-1688 www.fpcmoorestown.or

November 2011

Dear Friends,

Over the years I have loved taking our grandkids to good old McDonalds. I remember one day a few years ago our oldest grandson, Jonathan, went to this fine dining establishment with me and in effort to help my cholesterol I passed on the french fries. Jonny got a HappyMeal and he was very happy. Well, the fries smelled and looked too good, Jonny began to play with the toy he got in the box and as hedid I slipped a few French fries onto my plate. Before they were in my mouth I heard, "Pop, they're mine!" He then took the one danglingon my lips out of my mouth and ate it. Now the fact is that Jonny was right ~ they were his. But the other facts were also true: 1) I boughtthose fries ... 2) I have enough money to buy every fry in the store ... 3) If I wanted to I could forcefully take back my gift.

Like my grandson, I assume that everything I have is mine. I say things like "my car, my home, my shirt, my wife, my money, my future." forget that all we have (Psalm 24:1,2) is a gracious gift from a God who loves us more than we can ever understand (grandparents canunderstand that the best). We also forget that God has the power to take away our gifts and blessings whenever He chooses.God is sovereign and omnipotent.

The stewardship and thanksgiving season are times when we can remember anew that God owns everything and we are simply "trusteeof gifts and responsibilities that God has entrusted to our care.

We come together on November 20 ~ Thanksgiving Sunday' ~ and will dedicate our tithes and offerings to the Lord as we look to 2012.My hope is that we become at a "tithing" congregation ~ meaning that the first tenth of anything/everything I receive goes to the work ofthe Lord. This biblical guideline from Malachi 3 carries with it a great promise ~ the blessing of God. I know some in this congregation whoare seeking to give 20% of their income to the kingdom. I love the man who asked me the question: "Jonathan ~ have you ever wonderedhow much you and Karin actually need to live on?" Maybe God would like to free up more "French fries" than I know about.

I loved the men who were here from Haiti a few weeks ago and the team we are sending in January. I love the confirmation class thatgoes to Broad Street Ministries in Philly on Wednesdays to help with the needs of the city. I love the Sunday School class that made "getwell-cards" for our sick ~ a small "fry" but a very important one to those that received them. I love having the Hendricks in our MissionHouse so that they can be renewed prior to their return to their ministry in Africa . I love a men's retreat where 50 men meet Christ is newand renewing ways! This church is blessed with many French fries and we get to feed others with them! We are entrusted, not entitled to

use these gifts wisely.

I do want to acknowledge one other matter that "stirs the pot" in the Presbyterian family. A gay man was ordained in a PresbyterianChurch in Wisconsin a few weeks ago. Some Presbyterians are overjoyed ~ others feel the witness of our church and the larger churchhas been immensely harmed. We are discussing these matters as a session. The session has recently completed a very helpful retreatwith Dr. John Franke and spoken to these matters directly. I ask you to pray ... remember you belong within a "family" called the Body ofChrist. Jesus is the Head of the Church and will guide us in the days to come. We will be offering further reflection as a session andstaff in the new year.

See you in church ... invite someone to worship with you and sit next to you on Sunday!

He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your seed for sowing

and increase the harvest of your righteousness. 2 Cor. 9:10

Entrusted...Not Entitled


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SUNDAY MORNINGS

8am in Fellowship Hall

8:30am in the Sanctuary

11am in the Sanctuary

NOVEMBER 6

Series: Three Looks at a Touchy TopicMammon

The Dark Side of Money

Luke 6:24-26; 16:19-31

Kevin Stainton

NOVEMBER 13

The Light Side of Money

Genesis 13:8-18 and Luke 11:9-13

Richard Herman

NOVEMBER 20

Kingdom Side of Money

2 Corinthians 8:1-15

Jonathan Miller

NOVEMBER 27

1st Sunday in Advent

AdventSeries: Isaiah ~ All I Want for Christmas

The Gift of Wonder

Isaiah 6 and Gospel lectionary

Jonathan Miller

SUNDAY EVENINGS

5pm New Creationin the Commons

NOVEMBER 6

Live Your Lives in Him

Colossians 2:6-7

Wes Allen

NOVEMBER 13

Sparingly or Bountifully

2 Corinthians 9:1-5

Jonathan Miller

NOVEMBER 20

Be the Church Series

Marcus Lambright, Seminary Intern

NOVEMBER 27

Series: The Gift of Christmas

The Gift of Anticipation

Holy Communion

Isaiah 25:6-26:6

Martha Jordan

November 2011 Sermon Schedule

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Heritage ~ Homecoming Sunday

Sunday, November 6

Preacher: Rev. Kevin Stainton, former pastor at FPC

from 19871991

Celebrating our 50 year members!

Luncheon following the services at 12:15pm

Stephen Ministry

One of Jobs friends stated that man is

born for trouble as the sparks fly upward.

That sounds a bit pessimistic but the truth is ~ trouble willcome sometimes during our lifetime. And it is during those

times that a loving, listening ear can lead us to the pathway

of healing. The Stephen Ministry logo that you see above

symbolizes that we are all broken people and it is only

through the cross of Jesus that we can be made whole. It is

the desire of your Stephen Ministers to be ready to walk

alongside that one who finds it difficult to cope with unset-

tling circumstances. If you are interested in more informa-

tion you may contact Pastor Dick Herman

or Jan Amos 234-0942.


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Pastor D ick H er m an

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From Our Executive Pastor

Dear Friends and Fellow-Disciples of Jesus,

To Feast: to be present at a celebratory meal, to eat heartily or with enjoyment; to derivegreat pleasure from something.

To Fast: to voluntarily abstain from something for a specific time with a spiritual purpose.

Later this month most of us will gather around a table with friends and loved ones to feast on turkey, pumpkin pie and other traditiona

fixings of a Thanksgiving celebration. Many will also feast on football and then dive into a frenzied feast of shopping on Black Friday. A

American Christians, were skilled at feasting on lots of things and thats OK. Our faiths history and tradition is chalk full of feasts

everything from the Old Testaments feasts of Israel to the feast days of our Christian calendarChristmas, Epiphany, Easter, AscensionDay, Pentecost. In some Christian traditions there are additional feast days to mark events in the life of Christ and His church, as well as

lives of various saints. Were goodat feasts.

What were not so good at are fasts, traditionally associated with seasons like Advent and Lent, or days like Ash Wednesday. If wer

honest, we dont fast much.

Thinking ahead to our week of prayer and fasting in February, Im reading a little book by Lynne Baab simply called FastingSpiritua

Freedom Beyond Our Appetites which defines Christian fasting [as] the voluntary denial of something for a specific time, for a spiritual pupose, by an individual, family, community or nation (p. 16).

What fascinates me is how Baab says that fasting is essentially about freedom and not about denial or restrictions. Its about freedom to

make time to read the Bible and draw near to God; freedom to pray passionately for the needs of people near and far; freedom to listen to

God and alter the direction of our prayers; freedom to feel the full range of human emotions mirrored passionately in the Psalms. I dont

have to do things the same way, day after day. I am not a slave to my habits, says Baab. I can change things around try new things

and experience companionship with God in new ways. Im free to light-heartedly stop a habit for a day and experience new things with

God, even as my heart is heavy and Im praying fervently for my friends needs (p. 12). We assume that fasting is primarily about withholdinor abstaining. But, at its core, its really a discipline of making space for God.

Why fast? Here are some reasons Baab gives in her book:

1. Christian fasting is not to manipulate God into doing what we want. Fasting enables usto listen, so we hear Gods direction in how to pray.

2. Fasting creates space in our lives. Its not so much about what I give up as what I replaceit with things like prayer and compassion for others in need.

3. Fasting makes us more attentive to Gods hand in any situation.

4. With a fast we declare that what I am praying about is so important that I am willing to setaside my daily routineincluding food or whatever

Im fasting fromto focus on praying for it. Fasting nurtures purity of heart and clears out the distractions of our lives.It affirms our utter dependence on God.

5. For many Christians, fasting is a significant part of praying for healing, bringing power, clarity, and focus to our prayers

and enabling us to hear to Gods direction for them.6. In the face of strong messages from our culture that say we should satisfy every desire as soon as we feel it, fasting teaches us

something countercultural and deeply significant for our life of faith

7. Fasting helps us experience solidarity with those who dont have enough food or other essentials

8. Fasting can reveal new paths in prayer, particularly in thankfulness, repentance and remembering the needs of the poor andhungry. It can expand our prayer lives by helping us notice what we havent been thankful for (Hummm maybe this is

F asti ng in A meri can and other

prosperous western nations is almost

incomprehensible because we are brain

washed by a consumer culture.

W e are taught to ex perience the good

life by consuming, not by

renouncing consumption.

John Piper, A Hunger for God

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

Blessings in HIS grace and truth


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From Our Associate Pastor for Families

Recently I was reading my twitter feed watching a number of friends and acquaintances at a conference that I wish I could havattended. The conference sounded fun and the speakers were a variety of people who would have challenged me in my theology andwould have been good for my soul.

As I was reading what people were saying about incarnational theology, I kept seeing people talking about relationships withour Lord. If you look at Pauls letters in the New Testament, one will notice that Paul focuses on relationships.

In the epistles, we see that four are personal letters to fellow believers and nine epistles are to churches. He was not aboutministry all alone but instead saw the value of working with colleagues in ministry. Paul was grateful for those whom he ministered withand shared common hopes and experiences. He thanked Priscilla and Aquila for saving his life at the risk of their own (Romans 16:3-4He frequently mentions the fact that he was praying for his brothers and sisters in Christ (Ephesians 1:15-16; Colossians 1:3-9; 1 Thessalonians 1:2-4) and that he wanted them to pray for him (1 Thessalonians 5:25; 2 Thessalonians 3:1).

Theres a lesson in this for us. We are often quick to give thanks to God for the material blessings we enjoy. We thank God foour food when we eat. We thank the Creator when we see a beautiful sunset. We thank our Lord for providing clothing and shelter. Bhow often do we remember to be thankful for the people with whom God has surrounded us in the big family of God? We ought alwayto remember one another in our prayers to the Father.

Look at Romans 16 and see what Paul says. He talks about the precious people in his life who are important to him.

Paul mentions by name many believers: Phoebe, Priscilla, Aquila, Epenetus, Mary, Andronicus, Junias, Ampliatus, to name afew. But he also describes them as special people to him. They just werent names but instead he describes them as my sister, mydear friend, I love him as a brother in the Lord and a choice believer in the Lord.

What great descriptions for a person to hear about themselves. When was the last time you used any of these expressions toshow your appreciation for someone at church?

Our fellow Christians constitute one of the most cherished blessings we enjoy in the Lord. We need to understand theimmense value of that blessing and embrace it as a beautiful gift of God. And we need to let each other know that we appreciate oneanother.

I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people (1 Timothy 2:1).

Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the familyof believers (Galatians 6:10)

What a world we would live in if we actually lived out these words and were thankful for one another. I would encourage youthis month as you prepare for Thanksgiving and giving thanks for all that you have ~ to remember the people you are thankful for in yolife. I know at times it can be easy to remember the material things we have to be thankful for, but let us remember how thankful we arfor those around us to encourage us in our faith and on our faith journey.

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


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Adult Christian Education

Sunday Morning 9:30am -10:30am

Bible Option: The Mystery and the Majesty of the Book of Job led by Ken and Joyce Peacock. Fellowship Hall A

Christian Living Option: led by Paul Asciutto titled the Victorious Christian Life and explores how to have victory in your life.Fellowship Hall C

11/06/11 Victory over Compulsive Eating (Filling up on Spiritual Food)

11/13/11 Victory over Decision Making (Finding the Will of God)

11/20/11 Victory over Depression (Escaping the Darkness of Despair)

11/27/11 Victory over Envy and Jealousy (Enjoying what we have)

2-1 Couples class Option: Can You Hear Me Now?(from the Tommy Nelson Marriage series) Open to couples of all ages.

Pam and Steve Engle facilitating looking at scripture and how couples relate to one another and to their children (whether young or old)

Room 3/4

Elective Option: Through Nov 13th, Ruth Stotensburg leads a class called Inside Out Faith. From Nov 20th-Dec 11th, Rev. Martha

Jordan will lead a class called Advent: From Longing to Receiving. Fellowship Hall B

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

are facilitating this informative DVD-based curriculum

taught by Dr. Del Tackett, instructor of Christian World-

view at the Focus Leadership Institute and a former Sen-

ior Vice President of our ministry. This study is the start-

ing point for looking at life from a biblical perspec-

tive. Each lesson discusses in great detail the relevance

and importance of living the Christian worldview in daily

life. You are welcome to come at 5pm for worship, dinner

at 6pm with the program beginning at 6:30 pm.


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Missions

In collaboration with World Vision, we are hosting a Caregiver Kitsponsorship and assembly day to recognize World AIDS Day. 100sponsors are needed quickly to caregiver kit supplies for assembly on:Wednesday, November 30, 2011, from 4 8:00 pm.

This is a wonderful opportunity for families, youth and members of allages to participate in bringing joy and practical help to AIDS caregiv-ers, enabling them to have an immeasurable impact in their communi-ties in Africa, Asia and Latin America.

Kits and refill packs are equipped with supplies that can improve andprolong the lives of those living with AIDS, while protecting caregiversand preventing the spread of infection. A handwritten note is includedwith each kit to encourage the caregiver who receives it. Kit compo-nents will be delivered to Moorestown, assembled on Nov. 30.

Completed kits and refill packs with be returned to be shipped tocaregivers throughout the world.

The Need

Who's in need? 33 million people living with HIV and AIDS

Where are they? Africa, Asia, and Latin America

Who's helping them? World Vision-trained volunteer caregivers

What can you do? Build Caregiver Kits andRefill Packs filled

with basic supplies!

1 kit + 4 refill packs = 1 caregiver equipped for an entire year

World AIDS Day

November 30, 2011

Kit Contents

Carrying Case - provides dry storage and easy transportationof all kit items.

Refill Pack - provides storage and easy transportation for allrefill pack contents.

Disposable latex gloves - prevents spread of infection withina patients home and between a caregivers patients.

Petroleum jelly - the skin of chronically ill patients is often dryand prone to cracking, increasing the chances of infection.Petroleum jelly keeps skin moisturized and protected.

Antibacterial soap - helps prevent the spread of infection be-tween patients or within households.

Washcloths - for bathing patients.

Flashlight - for assistance at night - most patients live in areaswith no electricity.

Long-lasting batteries - power flashlights making it easier toreach patients at night.

Acetaminophen - a basic pain reliever to help patients whostruggle with soreness, headaches and other symptoms.

Antifungal cream - for treatment of common skin infections.

Water purification sachets - provides quick access to cleanwater.

Oral rehydration salts - to treat dangerous dehydration result-ing from chronic diarrhea.

Cotton balls - to clean patients mouths and any sores.

Notebook and pens - to maintain notes on each patientshealth, keeping them on hand if further medical treatment isneeded.

Handwritten note of encouragement - our words have thepower to offer hope and encouragement to a caregiver lettingthem know they are not alone, giving them strength to providecare and comfort to the sick.

Contact the church office (Mary Ellen Forrest) or email

[email protected] to sponsor a caregiver kit/refipack @ $30/ea. Checks should be made payable to

FPC, memo World Vision Caregiver Kits. Well be sure to havelots of helping hands available on Nov. 30 if you cannot be pre-sent to assemble the kit(s) you sponsor.


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Missions

Calvin, Margy, Doug, Katherine & Anna Trimble

Forman Christ ian College Lahore, Pakistan

Presbyterian missionary Charles W. Forman founded LahoreMission College in 1864. The name was changed to FormanChristian College (FCC) in 1894 to honor the founder. Thecollege soon became one of the major institutions of highereducation on the subcontinent, producing two presidents ofPakistan, one prime minister each for Pakistan and India andnumerous leaders in education, law and other fields. Theschool was nationalized by the government in 1972 but wasreturned to the PC(USA) in March 2003. The following year itbecame a university that now offers bachelors and mastersdegrees. Under the leadership of President Peter Armacost,FCC has received a considerable physical makeover, newprofessors and programs have been added, standards havebeen raised and the university has once again become one ofthe leading educational institutions in Pakistan.

Dr. Doug Trimble is a Presbyterian mission co-workerwe support who serves at FCC as the director of Assessmentand Institutional Research. In the past year I was able to helpestablish a comprehensive language program for first-yearstudents and have overseen the assessment of incoming stu-dents language ability to accurately place them into Englishclasses. In addition to professional responsibilities, Doug andhis wife, Margy find sensitive and engaging ways to witness totheir faith in Christ in a Muslim context.

A major concern of Christians in Pakistan in the past

generation has been the difficulty in obtaining access to highereducation. FCC is now educating a large number of Chris-tians. In a student body of 5,000 in 2010, Doug reports that18% of graduating students were Christians, the greatestnumber of Christians to graduate from any college in all ofPakistan in its entire history! The number of Christians thatFCC graduates annually is a significant and ongoing contribu-tion to Pakistans Christian community and its future leader-ship.

Prayers are requested for health and safety for theTrimble family amid a recent outbreak of Dengue fever andescaping oppressive heat caused by forced blackouts.

Good Shepherd HospitalDemocratic Republic of Congo

Some people walk more than 100 miles to receive care of-fered at Good Shepherd Hospital. While the hospital is by nomeans sophisticated by Western standards, it offers treat-ments not available anywhere else in the region.

Dr. John Fletcher, A PC(USA) mission worker we support,teaches and performs surgery there alongside Congolesecolleagues. On a daily basis he sees very sick childrenbrought to the hospital by desperate mothers. Some are incritical condition, almost to the point of death, and others arein stable condition but have a congenital or other problem thatcan only be resolved through complex surgery.

Often despite our best efforts in the provision of medical carewe can only pray and grieve along with the family at the lossof their love one, John says. Other times, through the graceof God and by Gods healing power, we are able to savethese patients.

Gwenda is an educator who works with Congolese partnersto expand the capacity of churchschools. Congolese teachersare paid about $6 per month andoften teach in classrooms that

lack textbooks and teaching ma-terials. Many work from notesthey have kept from their schooldays and carefully write the les-sons on blackboards. Parentsstruggle to pay the $1 per monthstudent fees.

The Presbyterian Community of Congo (CPC) has developeda strategic plan with goals aimed at improved buildings andequipment, textbooks for students at all grade levels, moreteacher training, and increased enrollment and retention of

female students. Gwenda writes, It is my privilege to workwith the Education Department of the CPC, helping to facili-tate their efforts and increase their capacities as they strive toachieve the goals they have established. Gwenda is alsoinvolved in Moringa tree food supplementation to combat mal-nutrition. Moringa Trees are a popular gift item each year inthe FPC Alternative Gift Market:

Dr. John and Gwenda Fletcher

Alternative Gift Market

returns in Advent featuring practicalgifts for those in need around theworld honoring your loved ones,

friends and business associates.


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Youth MinistryChildrens Ministry

Schedule for November 2011

PLEASE CHECK THE FPC WEBSITE FOR THE VERY LATEST

November 2...Kingdom Kids at 4:45pm, Family Dinner at 6pm

Crossing Zone at 6:30pmNovember 6...Sunday School at 9:30am

November 9...Kingdom Kids at 4:45pm, Family Dinner at 6pm

Crossing Zone at 6:30pm

November 10...Crossing Zone Bowling from 12:45pm2:45pm

November 13...Sunday School at 9:30am

November 16...Kingdom Kids at 4:45pm, Family Dinner

at 6pm, Crossing Zone at 6:30pm

November 20...Sunday School at 6:30pm

November 23...NO Kingdom Kids, Crossing Zone

or Family DinnerNovember 26...Jesus Birthday Party at 1:30pm

Gingerbread House Challenge from 2pm-4pm

November 30Kingdom Kids at 4:45pm, Family Dinner

at 6pm, Crossing Zone at 6:30pm

Schedule for November 2011

PLEASE CHECK THE FPC WEBSITE FOR THE VERY LATEST

November 1...Youth Breakfast ~ Wilkes

November 2...FLOCK at 6:30pmNovember 5...Painting Party for girls side of the 3rd floor

November 6...Credo Meeting at 9:30am; Sunday School at 9:30am

WAVE at 5pm

November 8Youth Breakfast ~ Balchs

November 9FLOCK at 6:30pm

November 10..Senior High Bible Study at 6:30pm

November 13...Sunday School at 9:30am; Credo No BarnersDinner at BSM from 5pm to 8pm

WAVE at 5pm

November 15..Youth Breakfast ~ Londres

November 16...FLOCK at 6:30pm; Mission Info Meeting at 8pm

November 18th-20th...Alive Jr. High Retreat departs at 4:00pm

November 20...Credo at 9:30am, Sunday School at 9:30am

WAVE at 5pm

November 22...Youth Breakfast ~ Wilkes

November 23...FLOCK at 6:30pm

November 27...Credo Meeting from 9:30am-10:30am, WAVE at 5pm

November 29...Youth Breakfast ~ Fletchers

November 30...FLOCK at 6:30pm

Painting Party

Saturday, November 6th after the 11am Service

The 3rd Floor (girls side) will be changing

to lavender and green with beige trim!

. . . A L IVE . . .Junior High Retreat

November 18-20 Ocean City, Maryland (4pm Fri4pm Sun)

$140/person Call the office if interested

An excellent opportunity to experience Christianfellowship, meaningful faith and spiritual content,

contemporary praise music and lots of fun!


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Stepping Stones

Sharing the News from our Preschool

KNITTING NETWORK(A service fellowship project of Presbyterian Women)Saturday, November 5

10am12pm in Room 8

Were continuing to knit and sew. Knitting supplies are avail-able. Want to learn to knit? We can help. Handmade items arebeing distributedbaby items to India and Camden, NJ, prayer

shawls to those in need of comfort, and soft blanketsto children through the Linus Project.

For more information callBetsy Gildehaus 856-234-5414

COMMUNITY BIBLE STUDY

Fall Series: Women You Cant Ignore

Wednesdays at 10:15am

November 2: Mary, Mother o f Jesus

led by Jonathan Miller

November 9: Estherled by Arlita Winston

November 16: Deborahled by Arlita Winston

November 23: NO CLASSTHANKSGIVING

November 30: Hannahled by Martha Jordan

December 7: Miriamled by Jonathan Miller

Friday Nighters

November 4at 6:30pm

Come and enjoy a catered dinner

along with a presentation entitled:

D-DAY; A Day to Remember

Please Call Barbara Lewis to make a reservation:

609-518-7420

Cost will be determined by the time

you receive your postcard invite.

October was filled with learning and activities relating to

apples, colors, autumn, fire safety (with a special visit from

the Moorestown Fire Dept.), farm animals, pumpkins, and

great stories from the Bible.

Field Trips were a highlight this month! The 3 year olds

visited Paws Farm to learn more about farm animals and

the 2 year olds visited Stellwags to enjoy a rompthrough the pumpkin patch!

We are excited to introduce Sing A Song this year a

dynamic music enrichment program designed for youngchildren. They offer an exciting musical experience for our

students twice a month, encouraging their creative and

intellectual growth.

* We still have spots available in a few of ourclasses this year. Anyone interested in the openings

can contact Amy Agger at 856-235-7105 or

[email protected] with any questions or

to schedule a tour. They can also find great informa-

tion on our website,

www.fpcmoorestown.org/preschool

MENS BREAKFAST

Saturday, November 19 at 8am

Andre Taliaferro, father of Adam, will be our speaker.

Adam has a history as a gifted athlete from this area

but while playing football at Ohio State he suffered

a spinal cord injury while making a tackle.

The diagnosis was that he would never walk again.

Come and hear the inspiring story of Gods graceat work in his long journey back to full health.

Call the Church Office (235-1688) to reserve.


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Youre invited to attend the ISG Womens Retreat

Held at St. Marys of Providence

Elverson, PA

More Beautiful than Diamonds

Featured Speaker: Mrs. Susan Meers, speaking on gems

Bible Study Leader: Ms. Ruth Stotsenburg

Cost: $165 by January 15, 2012 $175 by March 1, 2012

Reservations may be made by calling (856) 220-1602

You Can Become an Angel!Support Angel Tree Prison Ministry this Christmas Season.

Each Christmas season thousands of children more acutely feel the pain of separation and sense of abandonment that accompaniesthe incarceration of a parent. For the past five years our church has been helping to support Prison Fellowship Ministries with theirAngel Tree program to reach out to these children. Again this year, your Deacons will be setting up an Angel Tree to let you select alocal child or several children for whom you will purchase several gifts. Angel Tree provides us the names, ages, and wish lists of

approximately 60 eligible children in Burlington and nearby Counties.

Should you want to become an Angel this Christmas season, you will select a paper angel from the Angel Tree on SundayNovember 27th . Then during the week after Thanksgiving, you will purchase and wrap your gifts ($20-$30 maximum per child, usuallyone toy and one clothing item) and place them back under the tree on Sunday December 4th. The Deacons will see that the gifts getdelivered before Christmas. Please help us touch the lives of these children with the love of Jesus again this year. It is your chance tobe part of a great way to link children in need with caring Christians living in nearby communities.

This can be a great thing for you and your f amily to do together. You may also want to help the Deacons even further by assistingin the gift delivery. We provide you the contact information, you set up a delivery date with the parent or guardian and deliver betweenDec. 4th and 24th. Those smiles of appreciation are wonderful things to share with your family.

For more information contact Tom Hottenstein (856-866-0827) ([email protected]) or Kathy Stone (856-273-8082)([email protected]). The Angel Tree web address is (www.angeltree.org). Visit it to learn more ways to give and help.

T OY S T OY S T OY S

We are again collecting toys for children in Camden.

There are so many more families without jobs

and we hope to bring some love and joy to them at Christmas.

Please open your hearts and help with our dr ive. So many ofyou have continued to be so generous over the years. Thank you.

Bring your gifts to the church with our name on them

or to our home: 329 Springhouse Lane in Moorestown

Or we will be happy to pick them up at your home.

Our number is: (856) 234-0717

Gifts are most needed for children between 3 and 13 years old .

We deliver them December 15th and December 20th.

Blessings to all,

Annette and Skip Emerson


Thanksgiving Eve Service

FOR THE WHOLE COMMUNITY

Wednesday, November 23, 2011

at 7pm

First Presbyterian ChurchBabysitting Available

This is a covered dish sup per...check the sign-up sheets around the church!

C hurch-wide C hrist mas D inner

P r esbyt er ian W omen present s t he

M onday, D ecember 5 at 6:30pm


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Service of Remembrance

Sunday, December 11, 2011

7pm in the Sanctuary

A Light in the Darkness

The people walking in darkness

Have seen a great light;

On those living in the land of deep darkness

A light has dawned.

Isaiah 9:2

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