Thanks to a generous gift from Dr. and Mrs. Charles Tourtellotte, in loving memory of their son Dan, our church is live-streaming its services each week on the Internet. This means that anyone, anywhere in the world, with access to the Internet, can watch our services live on his or her computer as it’s happening.

The live-streaming began on Sunday evening, December 19, at the Candlelight Service. It allowed family and friends from as far away as Germany to watch the service, which featured all of our choirs, in live time.

Spearheading the Live-Streaming is Logan Peterson (above), who selected the professional video camera and equipment, worked out the technical details, and will be directing the project. An extraordinary young man, Logan is a 9th grade honors student at Haddon Township High School. A graduate of our Preschool (his grandmother, Barb Sewall, is the Preschool director), he will be confirmed in our church this year.

Well on the way to earning his Eagle Scout badge, Logan is actively involved

in the drama department at Haddon Township High School. He is not shy about offering suggestions to Rev. Getman, Rev. Rhodes, and others about ways to run the church more effectively—to their credit, the staff has learned to listen to his fresh, creative and innovative approaches. Not surprisingly, Logan plans to become a politician.

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Preschool News

Christian Ed.

Youth Ministry

Primetimers

Senior Ministry

Health Fair

And now let us welcome the new year, full of things that have never been.

Rainer Maria Rilke

January 2011

Rooke Chapel Ringers Bell Choir Concert Monday, January 10, 7:30 p.m.

Photos by Joe Routon

Our Church Begins Live-Streaming

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Logan demonstrates the camcorder for the Tourtellottes

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Pastor’s NotesDear Family of Faith Members, My notes for the new year usually focus on fresh opportunities we will have as a church family to serve Christ together;  to discover new ways to deepen our ministry and mission in the months ahead. But not these notes. I must share with you instead my growing concern for the financial health of our church. It is too early (at the writing of these notes anyway) to comment

on our end-of-the-year giving and expenses.  That report will come in mid-January. It is not too early, however, to report that our pledges for 2011 are falling significantly short of the last few years. If our stewardship commitments do not change substantially in the next few weeks, members of the Session will be forced to make dramatic reductions in our budget for 2011. I know that some families have faced and still face unemployment. I know that others, including my own, have had household incomes reduced. Please be assured that my words are not meant for you. And that if there is any way our congregation can assist you during this difficult time, I hope you will contact me. My thoughts here are really directed toward those who are able to give, to make a sincere pledge in this new year, but for various reasons, I’m sure, have not yet done so. Whatever the reasons, I am asking you to make a stewardship commitment now. Your pledge will help assure that we can continue to serve one another and reach out into the community with the love of Christ.  In his peace,   Bill

Rev. Bill GetmanSenior Pastor

On Sunday mornings, to access our

Live-Streaming, go to the churchʼs web page,

www.haddonfieldpres.org, and click on

Live-Streaming on the home page. Continually working to improve our service, we have

switched to an ad-free, higher quality server.

Glad TidingsPublished monthly

Betsy WestermaierEditor-in-Chief

Beewulf@aol.com

Joe RoutonContributing online editor

Photographer

Marcy Webster, Sue GetmanWriters

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-- Church Staff --Rev. Bill Getman

Senior Pastor

Rev. Rachel Achtemeier RhodesAssociate Pastor

Ken CarterMusic Director

Donna CashmanChristian Education

Barbara SewallPreschool Director

Joe RoutonChoral/Pastoral Assistant

Joyce Ann RoutonOrganist

David RhodyChapel Organist

Rebecca Wilhjelm Lentine9:30 Pianist

Children’s Choir Accompanist

Nancy Ruth WainwrightChildren’s Choirs

Elizabeth OlsonCherub Choir Accompanist

Carol TatemFinancial Secretary

Linda WilhjelmSecretary

Betsy BaumhauerSecretary/Receptionist

Mike RichardsonCustodian

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First Presbyterian Church20 Kings Highway EastHaddonfield, NJ 08033

www.haddonfieldpres.org856-429-1960

Associate Pastor’s NotesWhat an awesome month it has been! The Youth Groups have been meeting on a regular basis and finished off the 2010 Calendar with an amazing Middle School Lock-In. Not only were there 66 middle schoolers present for the night, but 10 high school students served as the chaperones for the event. It was a great night, complete with pizza and games and very little sleep. It has been a joy to get to know the youth of this congregation and community, and I continue to be so impressed by the leadership that students demonstrate. I feel blessed to be a part of this community of faith and thrilled to be working so closely with the youth of this congregation.

If you have a middle school student who attended the lock-in, please take the time to thank our wonderful chaperones: Mandy Morgan, Mia Spinelli, Matt Nussbaum, Rachel Reinicker, Jackie Winegar, Lily Gregorio, Colleen Brandt, Claire Plunkett, Constance Dewey, Kaitlin Hammon, and Logan Peterson. We are truly blessed to have such wonderful students in our midst!

Blessings and Peace,

Rachel RhodesAssociate Pastor

YOUTH MINISTRY NEWS

Greetings friends! Here’s what to expect in the coming month in Youth Group.

Dec. 31st—FIRST NITE YOUTH DANCE (MS & HS)—Fellowship Hall—9 p.m.—12 Midnight

Jan. 2nd—YOUTH GROUP—MS, 5-6:30 p.m.—HS, 6:30-8 p.m.—Youth Lounge

Jan. 9th—YOUTH GROUP—MS, 5-6:30 p.m.—HS, 6:30-8 p.m.—Youth Lounge

Jan 16th—YOUTH GROUP—MS, 5-6:30 p.m.—HS, 6:30-8 p.m.—Youth Lounge

Jan 23rd—YOUTH GROUP—MS, 5-6:30 p.m.—HS, 6:30-8 p.m.—Youth Lounge

Jan 30th—NO YOUTH GROUP!

**If you would like to receive regular updates about Youth Group events, please send your name and e-mail address to Rachel Rhodes at

rrhodes@haddonfieldpres.org

Thanks for helping out with the Advent Festival and hoagie fund raiser!

HEALTH FAIR 2011Sunday, Jan. 9, at 9:30 a.m., the Health Ministry Team will sponsor a Health Fair in Fellowship Hall. There will be something for all ages, from info about holistic nursing, organ donation, nutrition, Safekids, nutrition,and stroke prevention, to skin cancer screening, blood pressure screenings, and hand-washing experiments.

January 9th is also Soup Sunday, so you will be able to nourish body, soul, and mind that morning.

Among the topics to be covered are the following:• Gastrointestinal issues• Organ donation• Skin Cancer screenings• Ovarian Cancer• Living Wills, Advanced Directives and appointing a power of Attorney• Blood Pressures• The importance of taking first aid, CPR and other lifesaving courses• Interfaith Caregivers• Holistic Nursing • Hand washing• Safekids• Breast Cancer• Nutrition• Diabetes Association• Stroke prevention• Alzheimers• Samaritan Hospice• Lourdes Wellness – relaxation and stress reduction techniques• CHOP• Haddonfield Fire Company- Fire prevention, mainly for kids

Resolutions for 2011The turn of the year affords us the opportunity to embrace new activities and new directions. The light is returning; days grow longer, though slowly at first. Resolve to grow with the light, to commit an expanding portion of your talent and treasure to the Lord’s work. Join a class on Sunday morning or the choir on Thursday night. Become part of a PW circle; sign up for a mission trip; volunteer with Caregivers or UrbanPromise; set aside time each day for prayer and study; love the Lord with all your heart and mind, and your neighbor as yourself.

Christian Education

Happy 2011! If you are new to our Sunday School program, welcome! We ask that you complete our Sunday School registration form, which can be found in each classroom, the nursery, or in the church office. Please return forms to your child’s Sunday School teacher, or place them in my mailbox in the church office. Thank you!

Volunteers Needed! Looking for a way to get involved? Members of all ages are invited to join our Children’s Church leadership team. Volunteer once a month, or every other month, during the 11 a.m. service to lead children ages 3-8 in Bible study, songs, crafts and games. Contact me at dce@haddonfieldpres.org for more information.

Confirmation Sunday – You won’t want to miss worship on Sunday, January 9, when the 9th Grade Confirmation Class will lead all three services. Students will be confirmed as members of First Presbyterian Church during the 11 a.m. service. A reception will be held in their honor following that service.

Too busy to pray??? Consider joining the Tuesday Evening Small Group as they begin a new Bill Hybels study, Too Busy NOT To Pray, on Thursday, January 25. This study is designed to help you slow down and listen to God. The group meets at the home of Deb Nussbaum (18 W. Summit Ave., Haddonfield) from 7:30-9 p.m. on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month. The Too Busy Not To Pray study may also be offered Sunday mornings at 9:30 a.m. if there is interest. Please contact me at dce@haddonfieldpres.org if you are interested in either the Sunday morning or Tuesday evening study.

Donna CashmanChristian Education

Family Faith Formation

The December magazine is available at http://www.thelogosministry.org/heartfet.html

The following are excerpts from an article at www.childrensministry.com

Faith-Nurturing Family Activities

Family devotions are notorious for giving migraines to parents and causing children to groan. . . [Sometimes they] can come across as irreverently artificial, canned, and hokey, further creating a gap between church and home. Christian parents realize the value of time at home spent with God — but how do we do it? Whether the setting is formal or impromptu, the purpose is a conscious effort to strengthen communication, to experience communion, and to build community.

Prayer -- Have you ever passed by someone broken down on the side of the road, but you just couldn't stop? Why not pray aloud for that person? Or when you spot an ambulance or squad car speeding to the scene of a problem, pray for the people involved, their safety, and their relationship with God. You’ll find that children fight over who gets to pray.

Meals Together -- Mealtime is family together-time. Even if you regularly don't eat meals together, you can still create activities that nurture faith during mealtime. Assign table-setting chores and the before-dinner prayer to different family members… Encourage conversation. …ask open-ended questions at the table…"What's the best thing that happened to you today? the worst?" Instead of asking, "What did you do at school today?" get specific: "Who did you play with at recess? Who did you sit with at lunch and what did you talk about?

Sacrificial Giving -- Allowance time is a perfect opportunity to demonstrate sacrifice and giving. Set up three cups: one for God, one for saving, and one with your child's picture on it. Allow children to determine who gets what, and help them stick to it. Let their savings be for a specific project.

-- Keith Johnson is a children's pastor in Eden Prairie, Minnesota

Adult Education Opportunities

The Bible From Scratch: The New Testament for Beginners is an accessible, easy-to-understand overview of the Bible for adults who have--or fear they have--little or no Bible knowledge. Designed to be non-threatening, the study presents basic themes, histories, personalities, and meaning of the Bible. It also introduces basic tools and skills for Bible study. The class will meet Monday evenings at 7:00 p.m. beginning January 10. The study book is $7.50 and may be purchased at the class.

The Kerygma class will begin a study of the book of Mark in January. The portrait of Jesus we find in Mark is one of a powerful man, confident of his choices, and thoroughly trusting in God even as he faces persecution and ultimately death. Those who struggle in their discipleship are comforted to read in Mark's gospel how even Jesus' followers so often fail to understand the depth and breadth of Jesus' power and authority. The class begins Sunday, January 9, at 9:30 a.m. in the office off the balcony. The study book is $18.00 and may be purchased at the class.

Music MinistryThe Rooke Chapel ringers from Bucknell University will present a concert in our Sanctuary on Monday, January 10th, at 7:30 p.m.. This incredible group includes our own Corinne Brandt. The Rooke Chapel Ringers are one of the nation’s premiere handbell choirs. You won’t want to miss this rare opportunity.

January is a great time to join one of our choirs. Regular rehearsals begin on Wednesday, January 6th. Call me at 429-1960 to find out which choir is right for you.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to every participant in this year’s Christmas Candlelight Service. It was absolutely beautiful.

Thomas Sherrerd Choir parents: The final $60 payment (if not originally paid in full) for our New York City trip is due by Wednesday, January 12.

Ken CarterMusic Director

Consumer Reports’ RecommendationsIn the latest issue, January 2011, of Consumer Reports' newsletter On Health it is reported that "Research has linked choral singing with good physical and emotional health. In addition, music might improve symptoms of several health problems." Contact Ken Carter to learn how you can begin a regimen that will start you on your road to better health.

In the same article, "Regularly attending church was linked to a lower incidence of death from cardiovascular disease in a review of 69 studies. And a 2009 study found that men who attended church in their 40s had better physical health at 70 than men who hadn't attended church . . ."

Thanks SEW much!Many, many thanks to Jean Lawes and Shelly Hammon who shortened thirteen Carol Choir robes in time for the Christmas Candlelight Service! Their generous gifts of talent and timeenabled each chorister to move safely up and down steps in the sanctuary and throughout the building. The singers, their families, the church family, and I extend our deep gratitude to Jean and Shelly! –Nancy Ruth Wainwright

Christian Heritage Class

Topics for January 2011January 2 and 9 The Kings of the Jews. After the Greek kings of Syria (under pressure from Rome) ceded autonomy and then independence to the Jews, they were ruled first by the family of their heroic liberators, the Maccabees (“Hammerers”) who are remembered as the Hasmoneans. After a century, they were followed by the son of the chancellor of the last Hasmonean ruler, the infamous Herod the Great. The Hasmoneans and Herodians were good examples of what the prophets had warned against when the people demanded a king in I Samuel. Lecture and film excerpts.

January 16 Presbyterians in Times of Crisis. Special lecture by Fred Heuser of the Presbyterian Historical Society.

January 23 and 30 Handel’s Judas Maccabeus. Following the defeat of the Jacobite rebels at Culloden in 1746, the victor, Prince William Augustus Duke of Cumberland (known in Scotland as “butcher Cumberland” for his savage reprisals against the rebels), returned in triumph to London. To honor him George Friderick Handel put to music the story of the 2nd century B.C. heroic Hasmonean hero “Judah the Hammer” ( Judas Maccabeus) in an oratorio of the highest quality. We will study the life and campaigns of “the Hammer,” enjoy parts of Handel’s music against its 18th century setting, and see several film excerpts.

PrimetimersThe Senior Ministry is sponsoring a luncheon for January 12. The menu consists of

Chicken Florentine Casserole confetti rice applesauce chocolate éclair dessert

Please call the church office (429-1960) by January 10 for reservations. The cost is still $3.00. Primetimer Luncheons will resume on March 9th.

Falls Among Older Adults A Serious Challenge

Each year one in every three adults 65 and older falls. Thirty percent of people who fall suffer moderate to severe injuries, according to the Centers for Disease Control. People 75 and older who fall are four to five times more likely than those 65 to 74 to be admitted to a long term facility. Most fractures among older adults are caused by falls. In 2008 more than 559,000 were hospitalized in this country.

Older adults can take several steps to reduce the chance of falling:

• Exercise regularly to improve balance and leg strength

• Have a health professional review all your medications

• Have a yearly eye exam• Make your home safer

For a written copy of this study, check the Senior Ministry Bulletin Board opposite the Parlor door, or see Betsy B. in the office.

Senior Exercise Program Offering Free Trial PeriodThe church has been providing an organized weekly fitness class open to the community for the past four years. More than a dozen church members have attended. New attendees are encouraged to participate in a free, month- long trial period. The sessions are on Tuesday morning at 10 AM in the Choir Room.

The one hour class will concentrate on balance, strength endurance and flexibility and will be at a level where all will feel comfortable. Our trained instructor has taught at the YMCA and other classes in town. Dress in casual clothes and soft shoes.

Almost anyone, at any age, can do some type of physical activity. You can still exercise even if you have a long-term condition like heart disease or diabetes. In fact, physical activity may help. But, check with your doctor if you are over 50 and you aren’t used to energetic activity.

Hope to see you soon.

Making Our Voices Heard:Public Policy and Advocacy

Rev. Dr. J. Herbert Nelson, Director of our denomina-tion’s Office of Public Witness in Washington, DC, preached at First Presbyterian in October 2010 and urged us to “remain true to our biblical roots, theological heritage, and contemporary practice by speaking faithfully, truthfully, persuasively, humbly, boldly and urgently on issues of peace and justice.” Advocating or standing up for policies that help us live together in God’s world is one of the ways we can follow Jesus’ commandment to love our neighbors as ourselves.

A meeting for those interested in public policy and advocacy will be held on Sunday, January 9, at 7:00 PM in the Church Parlor. The discussion will focus on how we can become better informed about social justice issues, the Presbyterian perspective on them, and individual and collective actions that are needed. Please plan to join us then, bringing your thoughts and questions. For information about the meeting, contact Ginny Ritchie (429-9215). You can learn more about the public witness of the Presbyterian Church (USA) at the website www.pcusa.org/washington.

“What does God require of us? To do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with our God.” (Micah 6:8)

CROP WALK FINAL REPORTMore than twenty-five Presbyterian CROP WALKERS took part in our annual walk at the end of October. Our congre-gation raised $4,045.78, including $1,850.00 raised by our youth. Last year we raised $2,935. The total contributions from all participating churches this year amounted to $7,243.28. This was a substantial increase over last year's amount of $6,416. Many thanks to all who participated to make this year's effort so successful.

Online Shopping Can Benefit Our Church

Don’t forget to do your Amazon.com shopping through the church website. It doesn't cost any extra, and the church gets a small amount for each purchase. Just go to our website www.haddonfieldpres.org and click on the Amazon icon.

PRESCHOOL NEWS

Photos by Joe Routon

The four and five year olds presented a Christmas Pageant on December 13th, in the sanctuary, at 9:30 a.m. Both a.m. and p.m. classes attended this one Pageant time.

The Preschool will enjoy Christmas vacation from December 20 until January 3, when classes resume. Barbara Sewall

Preschool Director

Ladies’ Prison MinistryThe Ladies’ Prison Ministry Team would like to thank our church family for their faithful support again this year. We thank you for knitting slippers, sewing “goodie bags,” donating calendars, devotion-al materials, cards, puzzles, and, most importantly, praying for the ladies at the Camden County Jail.

Our Preschoolʼs 4 and 5 year old classes perform their Christmas Pageant

Presbyterian Women

Coordinating Team meets on January 4 at 9:45 AM. in the Hospitality Center.

Circle 4E meets on January 10 at 7:30 PM – Hostess: Joan Walden, 1114 Haral Place, Cherry Hill (429-0658)Jan. 18 Circles: 1M, 9:30 AM, Hostess, Ruth Richardson, 21 Mountwell Ave. (429-8983) 2A, 1:30 PM, Hostess, Ellie Barclay, church Parlor (429-5924) 3M, 9:30 AM, Hostess, Virginia Dowd, 301 Evans (428-3378)

Bible verses for Jan.: Revelation 5:12-13

Gatherings

Parish RegisterBaptizedNovember 28

Noah Curtis Atkins Son of Jeremy and Christie Atkins

Phillip George Groeling II and Evelyn Claire Groeling

Children of Phillip and Jessica Groeling and Grandchildren of Jim and Margie Groeling

December 12Ryan Joseph Gallo

Son of Beth Wolschina Gallo and Greg Lawrence Gallo

Grandson of Deborah and Steven Wolschina __________

Joined the Church Triumphant Mary Pennypacker Scudder

December 17, 2010

Deacons’ NewsRecently Deacons Judy Blank and Shelly Hammon addressed the congregation to talk about the great works that the Deacons are involved in and asked the congregation to help support these works through the monthly Deacon offering. The Deacons’ annual budget is funded almost entirely from the generous support of our members. Money raised through the Deacons’ offering allows us to minister to those in need by donating money and services to organizations like:

· Caring Hearts – an organization that helps children and families in South Jersey struggling with HIV/AIDS

· New Visions – a homeless day center in Camden· Urban Promise – a unique private Christian

schooling opportunity for Camden teens· Women’s Prison Ministry – which strives to meet

the spiritual needs of the women at the Camden County jail

· IHOC (Interfaith Homeless Outreach Counsel) – providing housing and support to homeless men during the winter months.

These are only a few organizations receiving annual aid from the Deacons. At the November meeting, the Deacons voted to indirectly support yet another organization – Kids Alley in Camden. Kids Alley is a non-profit faith-based organization reaching out to inner-city children and their families with weekly programs. The opportunity to support Kids Alley came to the Board through local Haddonfield youth, Jack Samaha.

Jack is working to become an Eagle Scout. One of the many requirements that Jack must complete is to “plan, develop, and give leadership to others in a service project helpful to any religious institution, any school, or community.” Kids Alley is a program that is very personal to Jack and many other Haddonfield youth. Several of the town’s Middle and High School students volunteer one day a week at KA’s after school program by providing tutoring support and companionship to many at-risk children in Camden.

Jack must raise a minimum of $800 in order to complete his Kids Alley service project which is focused on providing upgrades to the after-school facility located in the basement of the Fairview Methodist Church in Camden. The funds that Jack raises will be used to buy new desks for the kids to study on, new rugs to cover the floor, and new paint and paint accessories to help create a more cheerful environment. The Deacons unanimously voted to donate $400 to Jack’s effort to improve the Kids Alley.

The Deacons are always open to learning about new ways to minister to those who are in need. If you know of any person or organization, like Jack and Kids Alley, that may benefit from the Deacon ministry, please contact a member of the Deacon board.

“Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God,” Hebrews 13:16

Photo by Joe Routon

From Bucknell University, the Rooke Chapel Ringers, one of the finest handbell choirs in the country, will perform a concert in our church on Monday, January 10, at 7:30 p.m. Donʼt miss them — they are amazing! No admission charge, but a free-will offering will be taken. Our own Corinne Brandt is one of the ringers.

Again this year we are hosting the world-famous Philadelphia Boys Choir on New Yearʼs Eve, as part of Haddonfieldʼs First Night.