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September 2017 Mark your Calendar: (more information inside issue) September Monday, September 4 Labor Day - Office Closed Saturday, September 9 9:00 a.m. Scrapbooking Club 5:00 p.m. Saturday Service resumes Sunday, September 10 Blessing of the Backpacks during worship 6:00 p.m. Ice Cream Social Wednesday, September 13 Supplee Nursery School Opening Day Sunday, September 17 9:30 a.m. Women’s Association Sunday Our worship schedule: Saturday 5:00 p.m. Worship (starting September 9th) Sunday 9:30 a.m. Worship 10:45 a.m. Education Hour for all ages Please join us! The SUPPLEMENT Supplee Presbyterian Church From the Pastor “Standing Firm” A number of years ago I had the privilege of spending some time in the Sudan. I quickly developed a sense of empathy for Christians there who's faith put their very lives at risk. Recently I read an article that not only reminded me of my time in Africa, but also the challenge that we have to “stand firm” in our faith. John Garang is a man who has made a huge difference in the chaotic country of Sudan. Recently he died due to a helicopter crash, but prior to that time he worked tirelessly to bring freedom and hope to a people in great need. Since our presbytery and our church has a unique relationship with the Sudan I thought it might be useful to share his example of “standing firm” with you. Mr. Garang was by no means a man without controversy in his life. After two post graduate degrees earned in the United States he was drafted into the Sudanese army while lecturing in economics at the University of Khartoum. Because he was forced to combat fellow Africans and Christians in Southern Sudan he defected from the army. He shortly began to lead a rebel movement against the government because there was no other option left to stand up to the injustice that was taking place. A recent article in World magazine recounts some words he shared with a large group of the “Lost Boys” of Sudan. They are orphaned boys and some of the most forgotten and negatively affected individuals of the Sundanese conflict; hence the name “Lost Boys.” Here is what Mr. Garang said to them: “I would not be able to make the tough decisions of liberation if I never went to school. Lack of education is darker than the night, he added. Since you managed to escape Sudan, and the UN is helping you to go to school, take the paper and pen and I will take gun to fight. Christianity is more powerful and is more important than what I said. Pray before doing anything and God will be with you. Christianity is our foundation and he encouraged ‘Lost Boys’ to take a Christian name as their first name.” You and I cannot directly relate to the kind of challenges that Mr. Garang endured in his life, not the “Lost Boys” either for that matter. However, we do know that answering the call of discipleship is not without risk or cost. Making the gospel come alive in your life and mine involves “standing firm” for biblical principals. It involves opposing social injustice, prejudice, and the lure of materialism that exists all around us. “Standing firm” means reflecting more of the love of Jesus each and every day especially when it isn’t easy. Supplee Presbyterian Church is a congregation that has richly been blessed by the Lord. Let us endeavor to “stand firm” in the one we serve and the one we worship - Jesus Christ our Lord. Serving Him With You, Matthew 5:14-15
Transcript of Supplee Presbyterian Church The SUPPLEMENT...2017/09/12 · Saturday service will resume on...
September 2017
Mark your Calendar: (more information inside issue)
September
Monday, September 4
Labor Day - Office Closed
Saturday, September 9
9:00 a.m. Scrapbooking Club
5:00 p.m. Saturday Service
resumes
Sunday, September 10
Blessing of the Backpacks during
worship
6:00 p.m. Ice Cream Social
Wednesday, September 13
Supplee Nursery School Opening
Day
Sunday, September 17
9:30 a.m. Women’s Association
Sunday
Our worship schedule:
Saturday
5:00 p.m. Worship (starting
September 9th)
Sunday
9:30 a.m. Worship
10:45 a.m. Education Hour for
all ages
Please join us!
The SUPPLEMENT Supplee Presbyter ian Church
From the Pastor
“Standing Firm”
A number of years ago I had the privilege of spending some time in the Sudan. I quickly developed a sense of empathy for Christians there who's faith put their very lives at risk. Recently I read an article that not only reminded me of my time in Africa, but also the challenge that we have to “stand firm” in our faith. John Garang is a man who has made a huge difference in the chaotic country of Sudan. Recently he died due to a helicopter crash, but prior to that time he worked tirelessly to bring freedom and hope to a people in great need. Since our presbytery and our church has a unique relationship with the Sudan I thought it might be useful to share his example of “standing firm” with you. Mr. Garang was by no means a man without controversy in his life. After two post graduate degrees earned in the United States he was drafted into the Sudanese army while lecturing in economics at the University of Khartoum. Because he was forced to combat fellow Africans and Christians in Southern Sudan he defected from the army. He shortly began to lead a rebel movement against the government because there was no other option left to stand up to the injustice that was taking place. A recent article in World magazine recounts some words he shared with a large group of the “Lost Boys” of Sudan. They are orphaned boys and some of the most forgotten and negatively affected individuals of the Sundanese conflict; hence the name “Lost Boys.” Here is what Mr. Garang said to them: “I would not be able to make the tough decisions of liberation if I never went to school. Lack of education is darker than the night, he added. Since you managed to escape Sudan, and the UN is helping you to go to school, take the paper and pen and I will take gun to fight. Christianity is more powerful and is more important than what I said. Pray before doing anything and God will be with you. Christianity is our foundation and he encouraged ‘Lost Boys’ to take a Christian name as their first name.” You and I cannot directly relate to the kind of challenges that Mr. Garang endured in his life, not the “Lost Boys” either for that matter. However, we do know that answering the call of discipleship is not without risk or cost. Making the gospel come alive in your life and mine involves “standing firm” for biblical principals. It involves opposing social injustice, prejudice, and the lure of materialism that exists all around us. “Standing firm” means reflecting more of the love of Jesus each and every day especially when it isn’t easy. Supplee Presbyterian Church is a congregation that has richly been blessed by the Lord. Let us endeavor to “stand firm” in the one we serve and the one we worship - Jesus Christ our Lord. Serving Him With You,
Matthew 5:14-15
September Sermons
September 3 - ”Party Poopers”
Matthew 22:1-10
September 9 & 10 - The Tattoo of the Christian
Daniel 1:1-21
September 16 & 17 - Reverend Pauline Sexton
September 23 & 24 - Bucking the Status Quo
Mark 11:15-18
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Fellowship Event:
Please mark your calendar for this upcoming Fellowship event.
Ice Cream Social Sunday, September 10th
6:00-7:00 p.m.
To be held outside, weather permitting, otherwise in Fellowship Hall.
Plan to join us!
The Next Supplee Blood Drive is Saturday, October 14 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in Fellowship Hall
Donors will be eligible if they have not given whole blood since August 19 or double red cells since June 24. There is some new information: Donors who have traveled to Mexico, the Caribbean, or Central or South America are at risk for exposure to the Zika virus and must wait at least 28 days following their return to the continental United States before scheduling their next blood donation. Also, the Red Cross has increased the minimum acceptable hemoglobin level for male blood donors (and also for male platelet donors) from 12.5 g/dL to 13.0 g/dL If you have any other questions about giving blood, please call the Red Cross at 1-800-GIVE-LIFE. To participate in the drive, please fill out the tear-off below and place it in the collection plate, or in the box on the narthex bulletin board, or call Roger Fingerlin at 215-646-7866. (If you later wish to change your appointment time, please tell Roger.) Please bring some form of ID. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - I PLAN TO GIVE BLOOD AT SUPPLEE ON October 14.
I would like an appointment time of _________________________
Name__________________________________________________ Home Phone____________________________________________ Cell or Work Phone_______________________________________ Email__________________________________________________
Saturday service will resume on Saturday, September 9, 2017 at 5 p.m.
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Adult Education - Every Sunday at 10:45 a.m.
(New Classes Starting September 10)
Half Truths: God Helps Those Who Help Themselves and Other Things the Bible Doesn’t Say
Led by Clay Frederick, Jan Wormington and Chuck Wormington, Parlor
Christians often say things that are well-worn clichés but are only partially true. Adam Hamilton, the senior pastor of The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection in Kansas City, speaks across the U.S. on leadership and connecting with nonreligious and nominally religious people. He is considered a master at explaining questions of faith in a down-to-earth fashion. He will be presenting material that is bound to make you think more deeply about your faith and how it applies to your life. If you have not asked some of the questions he addresses, your nominally religious friends probably have. Join us to help understand your faith better and how you can articulate it to those who may question or be confused by some common simple phrases
Hymns, Songs, and the Bible
Led by Janice Brunner and Jay Eibner, Fellowship Hall
Do you enjoy the music during our worship services? Do you have a favorite praise song or hymn? Maybe you even find yourself humming one of them in the car on the way home. But sometimes, even when a song is stuck in our heads, we don’t really think about what the words mean. Christian music can often convey a powerful message, so it would be a shame for us to fail to understand what that message is. In this series we’re going to take a look at some of our favorite songs and hymns, dig into what they mean, and try to understand how the words relate to Biblical teachings. Our hope is that by the time we’re done we’ll all have a better understanding of the hymns and songs we’ve studied. That way, every time we hear them in the future, they’ll have even more impact on us than they do already.
We’re taking suggestions for hymns and songs to cover in the class, so if you have a favorite let Jay know and we’ll use as many of the suggestions as we can.
Different Religions
Led by Pastor Don Hoagland, Crossroads Center
Dr. Hoagland’s adult education class that meets in the Crossroads Center will resume on September 10th at 10:45 a.m. We will be looking at some of the differences between religions. All are welcome.
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From the Women’s Association
Please join us on Sunday, September 17 when we will celebrate all the women of Supplee during Women’s Association Sunday. The Women’s Association is an integral part of the church and provides several outreaches for missions, neighboring churches, as well as Supplee. Please come find out more about what we have to offer!
Officers
Moderator Jenn McKnight 215-990-0718
Vice Moderator Janice Brunner 330-704-1676
Recording Secretary Sharon Pfeiffer 215-641-0380
Treasurer Cleo Oravec 215-659-3391
2017-2018 Programs (Save the dates)
Ecumenical Luncheon Tracy Dietrich and Cindy Wittenberg present “Silver, Wood & Ivory” a two person orchestra
October 11 at noon
Christmas Bazaar Friday, November 10, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Saturday November 11, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Valentine Brunch 2018 Saturday, February 10, 10:00 a.m.
As the Women’s Association closes out its year, we are mindful of the chance to start again in September and many of us decide to begin new things and plan for the year. This year why don’t you decide to do something new and join a circle. It’s quick, it’s easy and it’s fun. You get additional friends and belong to a devoted group of women seeking to study together and plan to do God’s work. The only magical part about it is that now you can join in with such a group. Below is a listing of the circles, when they meet and the names and phone numbers of the leaders. Join one and find out the joy it will bring.
The Circles of the Women’s Association of Supplee
Name of the Circle Meeting time Leader’s name and phone number
Lydia 4th Monday of the month, 7:30 PM Suzanne Hessenthaler 215-283-0169
Elizabeth 2nd Thursday of the month, 10:00 AM Sylvia Eagono 215-355-4385
Miriam 4th Monday of the month 7:30 PM Roberta Robinson 215-646-4495
Sarah 2nd Monday of the month, 7:30 PM Jenn McKnight 215-990-0718(Co-Leaders)
Kristen Moroski 215-657-1922
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Notes From Supplee Youth Group by Evan Lehman
With summer ending and regular youth group starting back up, this marks the end of our blaze events at youth group. Blaze events are a casual evening around the fire pit that always end with a guest speaker. The guest speaker aspect is really one of my favorite parts of the
summer. The youth hear me talk to them all the time. Having guest speakers gives them a different perspective and a different voice in their ears. Also, the speakers bring different strengths and areas of knowledge to teach new ideas and concepts to the kids. There was one night in particular this past summer that really was a good message. We had a guest speaker who is involved in Christian racial reconciliation. His message challenged the kids with the idea that Christians should really be intentional when it comes to issues of race and hate. Avoiding and ignoring such a topic really is not being a light into the world or a city on a hill. His message walked through Jesus’ radical example when dealing with individuals who were different than him. It is never too early to start thinking about next summer. We are always looking for people of Supplee who can share with the youth. As a reader, if you have any thoughts you would want to share with the youth please do not hesitate to approach Evan Lehman about speaking next year.
Upcoming SYG Events
9 /10 Parent Night 6:30 p.m. 9 /17 Jewel Heist Kick off 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
9/24 Youth Group 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
News from the Nursery School by Karen Kohler
So, after all of our planning, prep, ordering, reservations, mailings and changes, WE ARE READY! We are ready to open our doors for the 2017-18 school year, one which we hope will be full of fun and excitement, growth and learning, for all of our little ones. During the summer, as part of our licensing inspection, a representative from the PA
Department of Human Services toured classroom to classroom, entered the kitchen and bathrooms, viewed the Crossroads Center and Fellowship Hall. Although government inspectors in general are not always what one might call affirming, this inspector said she was “very impressed.” She went on to praise our wealth of toys and supplies available, the size of our classrooms, how clean and well maintained the building is, how organized the files are, etc. Although we’ve always known that ours is a special school, it was quite nice to hear her comments. Supplee Nursery School is now 45 years old, just beginning our 46th year! I’m sure a math whiz among us could calculate the number of children who have passed through our hallways, but we could probably never realize the impact the school has had on our local communities. We feel sure that the love, kindness and love of learning has grown as the children left us and blossomed as they made their way through school and beyond. Please pray with us that the year will be a good one where each child flourishes within the warmth of
our care.
Can you help us with our cost-free fund raiser?..... If you have a Giant Bonus card, did you know you could earn dollars for the Nursery School without spending a dime? Starting on September 15, you can go to Giantfoodstores.com, click on Bonus Card, then on A+ Rewards. If you designate us as the school of your choice, we will receive a check in the spring based on your
purchases from October through March. Or just call the Nursery School; we can register you if you would prefer. Every dollar helps us hold down tuition, and is used for classroom and playground toys and equipment. Each year, we receive well over a thousand dollars! Spread the word, and thank you!
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Bazaar Help Needed for our
Silent Auction The Women’s Association will have our silent auction at our annual Christmas Bazaar this year on November 10th and 11th. In addition to our usual
crafts, attic treasures, jewelry, food and baked goods, our Silent Auction will showcase your talents and special donations. How you can help us: Make up a themed basket (do this alone or
with a group). Possible theme ideas: baby, spa, movie, crafts, pet, sports, games, gardening, car wash, beach, rainy day, chocolate, coffee and tea, reading
Donate a craft that you have made Donate a service - lawn mowing, doing
yard work, babysitting, pet sitting or dog walking, wallpapering or painting a room, cooking a meal, serving or cleaning-up at a party, washing a car, personal training, massage therapy
Donate tickets to sporting events, museums, plays or shows
Donate autographed sports memorabilia Donate a week or weekend at a vacation
home
We will accept and store your silent auction donations now. If you can donate, please contact Susan Shinton at (215)816-6594 or [email protected].
This year at Supplee, we want to celebrate and invite our Lord to bless the beginning of another school year. Sunday, September 10, we invite all students (preschool through adult) and teachers and school employees to bring your backpacks or lunch boxes to the worship service at 9:30 a.m. We will be having a blessing of the backpacks during the service. Join us as we bless the students, teachers, and school employees. We will affirm their vocation, and encourage them all to serve God in their daily work.
Do you like to scrapbook? Would you like to learn? - Come to the Church on Saturday, Sept. 9th from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for a fun filled day of scrapbooking. This event is free and open to all Church families and friends. If you are new to scrapbooking, we will help you get started. We are always sharing ideas and helping each other and will be happy to help anyone that wants to learn. All you need to bring are your pictures, and any disposable supplies (e.g. adhesive, glue, card stock or patterned paper). Other supplies will be on hand for you to borrow (e.g. Cricut machine with cartridges, trimmers). Come when you can and leave when you want, or stay all day. Bring your lunch, beverages will be provided. If you care to, bring a snack to share.
Please contact Doris Beck at [email protected] or at 215-542-7374 or contact Gayle Martell at [email protected] or call at 215-989-0623 by Wednesday, September 6 to reserve your spot or if you have any questions.
If you have a child going into 8th or 9th
grade who is interested in
confirmation of faith, please contact Pastor
Don.
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Men’s Lunch Group
The Men’s Lunch Group will normally meet on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month unless there is a “road trip” planned. Please bring your brown bag lunch. Please contact Ron Pfeiffer at 215-641-0380 with questions regarding meetings or road trips. See bulletin for updates.
Women’s Bible Study
Join us for prayer, discussion, study, and fellowship. Tuesdays from 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. in the church parlor. Come each week or just whenever you can. Call
Sylvia Eagono at 215-355-4385 with any questions.
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Church Communication Hints For information about Supplee events check:
1. Supplee’s website www.suppleepc.org 2. Monthly Supplement newsletter
3. Sunday worship folder 4. Calendar on bulletin board outside of office
5. For inclement weather changes, check website or church phone 215-646-4123 6. Check us out on Facebook
Card Care Connection
Each month we select members to receive greetings from the Supplee Church family. These are people who are temporarily unable or no longer able to attend church. This is an opportunity for us to let them know we think of them and miss their fellowship. You do not have to know the person to send them greetings. Please send a card, sign your name, and Supplee Church. This is a wonderful way to remind them that God cares and so do we.
Don and Nancy Ely Jack Edgar 219 Tally Ho Drive 11304 Ann’s Choice Way Ambler, PA 19002 Warminster, PA 18976
Community Cupboard of Ambler
The Deacons of Supplee are collecting food for the Community Cupboard of Ambler and you can help. Please check their website for a wish list of their current needs. Please put your
donations on the Deacon’s shelf near the parlor or donations can be dropped off Tuesday through Friday from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm at Ambler Community Cupboard, 150 N. Main Street, Ambler.
Men’s Bible Study
Thursday morning at 10:00 a.m. All men are invited! Come and explore God's Word. We are currently meeting in the parlor.
If you would like Pastor Don to visit you when you are in the hospital, please let him know, as the hospitals will no longer let us know that you have been admitted.
Prayer Shawls Available
If anyone would like a prayer shawl to give to someone in need, please contact Toni Hagendorf at 215-421-8068.
Reminder:
Drive Safely School’s Open!
Supplee Presbyterian Church
855 Welsh Road, Maple Glen, Pennsylvania 19002
Tel. 215-646-4123 Fax 215-646-8895
e-mail: [email protected] Web: www.suppleepc.org
Donald Hoagland, Pastor, Ext 11
Email: [email protected]
Sylvia Eagono, Christian Education Director, Ext 21, [email protected]
Sarah Conniff, Youth Director, Ext 14, [email protected]
Ruth Morrison, Business Administrator, Ext 15
Matt and Janice Brunner, Directors of Music, 11:00 am Service
Susan Bishop, Organist, 11:00 am Service, & Children's Choir Dir.
Karen Kohler, Nursery School Director, Ext 16
Julie Alexander & Erin Wilkinson, Secretaries, Ext 10
Ron Pfeiffer, Sexton
Supplee Presbyterian Church
855 Welsh Road, Maple Glen, Pennsylvania 19002
Tel. 215-646-4123 Fax 215-646-8895
e-mail: [email protected] Web: www.suppleepc.org
Donald Hoagland, Pastor, Ext 11
Email: [email protected]
Sylvia Eagono, Christian Education Director, Ext 21, [email protected]
Sarah Conniff, Youth Director, Ext 14, [email protected]
Ruth Morrison, Business Administrator, Ext 15
Matt and Janice Brunner, Directors of Music, 11:00 am Service
Susan Bishop, Organist, 11:00 am Service, & Children's Choir Dir.
Karen Kohler, Nursery School Director, Ext 16
Julie Alexander & Erin Wilkinson, Secretaries, Ext 10
Ron Pfeiffer, Sexton
Phone: 215-646-4123
Fax: 215-646-8895
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.suppleepc.org
SUPPLEE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
855 E. Welsh Road
Maple Glen, PA 19002
Supplee Presbyterian Church
855 E. Welsh Road, Maple Glen, Pennsylvania 19002
Tel. 215-646-4123 Fax 215-646-8895
e-mail: [email protected] website: www.suppleepc.org
Donald Hoagland, Pastor, Ext 11
Email: [email protected]
Janice Brunner, Dir. of Children & Family Ministry, Ext 21, [email protected]
Evan Lehman, Student Ministry Director, Ext 14, [email protected]
Matt and Janice Brunner, Directors of Music
Adrienne Basara, Business Administrator, Ext 15, [email protected]
Susan Bishop, Organist
Karen Kohler, Nursery School Director, Ext 16
Julie Alexander, Erin Wilkinson, Secretaries, Ext 10
Bob Lee, Sexton
Monday, September 4
