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United Pres
September, 2014
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Building for God
"Consider now, for the LORD has chosen you to build a temple as a sanctuary. Be strong and do the work." I Chronicles 28:10
We are nearly done with the renovation of the Narthex. Because of budget restraints, we had to cut having an elevator as well as an interior ramp from the plans. Session, nevertheless remains committed to handicap accessibility. How, then can we get this done? "Be strong and do the work." At our most recent Session meeting several proposals were brought from the Growing for Tomorrow Campaign Committee to build a new ramp that were all beyond our budget. Rather than dip further into our increasingly limited endowment, the Session decided on a leap of faith to do it ourselves! With a Memorial Gift of $5,000 by Karen and Bob Machin in memory of Harry and June Steel the Stewardship Ministry Team Facilities Committee has been able to purchase the materials needed to repair the ramp and railings. We plan to have a "Labor Day Month" - literally - building the ramp beginning on the Wednesday after Labor Day (September 3) and continuing until it is completed.Anyone who enjoys carpentry or has experience with building is encouraged to join us. I truly believe the Lord works in mysterious ways, because this is something I cannot imagine having taken on just a year ago. But since then Karl Peterson has tutored me in woodworking, and I became aware that we have a lot of untapped talent in our congregation and that building (thank God) is not rocket science. We have the gifts to do this! The Lord has chosen us to carry on his mission. Part of that mission is having a place where people can worship, learn about God, turn their lives around from addiction, and serve the community. We are privileged to have a wonderful facility. If you can come next week to help with our rebuilding of the ramp, you will be put to work! And, you will do a great service for those who find it difficult to go up stairs, but are an important part of our community. Grace and Peace, Jean Pinto |
 UPW NEWS
The Coordinator's Meeting of the UPW will be held on Thursday, September 4th at 10:00 AM in the Bertolet Lounge. The United Presbyterian Women will begin their monthly meetings following a summer break on Tuesday, September 9th at 10:00 AM in Fellowship Hall. This meeting is being held on the second Tuesday of the month rather than the first Tuesday of the month, which is our usual meeting date, due to Labor Day. We will have our usual coffee time, Bible study and business meeting. We will continue to use the book: Women of the Bible for our Bible study. At the September meeting we will be studying Potiphar's wife. Following our meeting, all those who want to will be going to a local restaurant for lunch. All women are cordially invited to join us. We would love to have you!
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 This year the church picnic will be held following the traditional worship service on Sunday, September 7, 2014 at noon. The Member Care Ministry Team will be providing burgers, hot dogs, and drinks. All you have to do is bring an appetite and either a side dish or a dessert. A sign up sheet is in Fellowship Hall.
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This year's Adult Sunday School Class has selected 14 different topics to help us learn more about the Bible and Jesus' teachings. Interested? Want a place to discuss and explore?? Pick one or all. Then come to the Bertolet Lounge on Sunday mornings at 9:30. The coffee is on.
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Teacher
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Topic
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September 7 , 14
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Jean M
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Angels
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Sept 21, 28, Oct 5, 12, 19, 26
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Peggy
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The Lord's Prayer
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November 2
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Jean M
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Desert Fathers and Mothers
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November 9, 16, 23
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Jean Pinto
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Bible Basics: Types of Literature, The Importance of Context, When & Why the Bible was Written
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Nov 30, Dec 7, 14, 28, Jan 4, 11
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Tony
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Book of John
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January 18, 25, Feb 1, 8, 15, 22
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Curly
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The Beatitudes of Jesus
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March 1
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Jean M
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Christian Fasting
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March 8, 15, 22
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Jean Pinto
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Interpreting the Bible
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Mar 29, April 5
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Jean M
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Book of Colossians
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April 12
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Jean Pinto
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Caring for People with Alzheimer's
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April 19
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Peggy
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Is there Life after Death?
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April 26, May 3
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Tony
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Book of Ephesians
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May 10, 17
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Jean M
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Book of Joshua
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May 24
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Bill
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Church Reformation
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 SURVIVORS The Survivors Senior Group will meet on Wed., Sept. 10, 2014, 12:00 noon, at the Peterson's home, 16 Milburne Lane, Robbinsville, NJ 08691 for our annual picnic. Please bring salads or desserts (please let me know what you plan to bring). Cold meats, rolls and beverages will be provided. All seniors of the church and their friends are welcome to join us. We will be planning events for the coming year so please bring any ideas you may have for future programs. We would like to thank everyone that has been saving beverage can tabs for the benefit of Ronald McDonald House and hope that you will continue to bring your tabs
in and drop them off in the basket provided in Fellowship Hall.
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 UNITED PRESBYTERIAN MEN The United Presbyterian Men's Group will have a breakfast meeting on September 20th at 9:00 am at the Wisdom Diner, Route 206, Bordentown. This is a Dutch Treat event. Come join us for the fellowship and spiritual up-lifting as we continue to share ways of socializing and serving our church. A sign up sheet is in Fellowship Hall and must be completed by Sunday, September 14th. Questions? Contact Jim Dixon at 609-298-3398 or email [email protected].
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 The Women's Book Club will meet on Tues., Sept. 30 (last Tues. of the month) at 7:00 pm in Bertolet Lounge to discuss Sue Kidd Monk's novel, THE INVENTION OF WINGS. This historical fiction takes place in the 1800s on the Grimke plantation. Sarah is given a slave girl, Handful, for her 11th birthday present. Handful is a rebellious slave while Sarah, even as a young child, believes in equality for all. The two tell their journeys in life. We invite all women of the church and their friends who enjoy good books and fellowship to join us as we begin our 12th year. October selection: THE PRAYER BOX by Lisa Wingate.
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 Recently during summer worship, our congregation had the pleasure of hearing Chris Neuman sing with the newly establisehd quartet, Garden State Sound. If you'd like to find out more information about the group and follow their performances here is the group's new website; the website has a link to facebook and twitter and the group also has a video on youtube: http://www.gssquartet.com.
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 We Pray For: Healing of Jennie Efaw (heart problems); Alice Leone; Julia Cleveland; Jim; Edna's grandson; Colleen and brother Larry; John; Maria; Melissa; Kevin Smith (in rehab following an accident); Margaret Archibald (home after a slight stroke); Kathleen (following a stroke); Casey Ashe (brain surgery); Jean Principato (chemotherapy); Amber Best; Barbara Conrad (shoulder surgery); Marty (open heart surgery); Kathy Thewes' sister-in-law, Helen Horton (back surgery); Margaret Archibald's granddaughter, Heather (hospitalized for colitis); Peggy Ayres' sister, Joyce Allen (hip replacement surgery); Michelle's grandmother, Mildred; Tom and Gloria (medical tests); Jodi Adelmann (chemo for breast cancer); Sue Milstead (shoulder surgery); Doris; Mike Tucker's brother, Michael Lee, (radiation and chemo for stage 4 prostate cancer); Tracy (in ER with seizures; Butch (stent insertion); Michael Williams; Adrienne; Julia Cleveland; Ann Parma; Amanda Cebelli; and Rosemary Bateham.
Concern about: Kay; Bob; Lois; Phil; Edith Owen's health problems; all new parents and their children; Barbara and Ed as they list their house and prepare to move to a smaller house; Nancy, having a biopsy; Peggy Ayres, undergoing tests; Eugene LaMonica, who is gravely ill, and his wife, Gerry, as she cares for him;the need for peace in the Middle East; Maeve Pinto's safety while working in Haifa; traveling mercies for Lindsay Diordano going to Spain to visit her sister, for Colleen going to Tennessee to visit her brother, Larry, and for Gracie and Susy Spreat to Ireland, where Gracie will be studying at UC Dublin as well as for Susy's return on Sept. 2nd.
Thanksgiving for Nancy, Ed, Bernie, Ruth and Tom; and for Tina on her retirement and starting a new chapter of her life; for college students going back to school, in particular, Chris McHugh; for Casey Ashe's and Rose Wales' improvement; for successful procedures for Colton Thibodeau; for the safe delivery of Claire Amelia McAnlis (sister of Kelly, daughter of Melissa and Ian McAnlis, granddaughter of Sharon and Jim Neuman, and great-granddaughter of Ellie and Gene Rittman).
Comfort for the bereaved families of Hardeo Chhedi (especially his wife, Soam, and children, Brian Chhedi and Cindy Gomez), Al Bergner, Mary Jane Skrajewski, and Vincent Palombi, and Millie Zelt; for the Zamborsky family on the loss of their mother; for Joan and Alec upon the loss of husband and father, Leo; for the family of Chris Martin who passed away suddenly from a stroke; for Kathy Thewes' cousin, Lee Guilfoyle, whose wife passed away.
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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2014
8:00 A.M. TO NOON
$7.00 FOR ADULTS
$4.00 FOR CHILDREN 12 AND UNDER
PANCAKES, SAUSAGE, JUICE, COFFEE, TEA,
AND SERVICE WITH A SMILE!
COME OUT ON SEPTEMBER 27 FOR A DELICIOUS BREAKFAST.
ALL PROCEEDS WILL SUPPORT THE CHURCH.
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 Weekly Choir rehearsals will resume on Thursday, Sept. 4th at 7:30 in the sanctuary. New members are always welcome; we rehearse weekly to prepare music for the 11 a.m. Sunday services, and along the way enjoy a little fellowship. If you would like to sing with the choir for just the Christmas cantata, cantata rehearsals will begin on Thursday, Oct. 2nd at 7:30 in the sanctuary (cantata presentation will be Sun. Dec. 14th). There will be more details on the Christmas cantata in the October newsletter. If choir isn't your cup of tea, but you would like to share your instrumental or vocal gift, soloists are always welcome. For more information, please contact the Choir Director, Marilyn Machmer.
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MISSION FOR THE MONTH
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A professional and graduate school of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), the Seminary stands within the Reformed tradition, affirming the sovereignty of the triune God over all creation, the Gospel of Jesus Christ as God's saving word for all people, the renewing power of the word and Spirit in all of life, and the unity of Christ's servant church throughout the world. This tradition shapes the instruction, research, practical training, and continuing education provided by the Seminary, as well as the theological scholarship it promotes.
In response to Christ's call for the unity of the church, the Seminary embraces in its life and work a rich racial and ethnic diversity and the breadth of communions represented in the worldwide church. In response to the transforming work of the Holy Spirit, the Seminary offers its theological scholarship in service to God's renewal of the church's life and mission. In response to God's sovereign claim over all creation, the Seminary seeks to engage Christian faith with intellectual, political, and economic life in pursuit of truth, justice, compassion, and peace.
To these ends, the Seminary provides a residential community of worship and learning where a sense of calling is tested and defined, where Scripture and the Christian tradition are appropriated critically, where faith and intellect mature and life-long friendships begin, and where habits of discipleship are so nourished that members of the community may learn to proclaim with conviction, courage, wisdom, and love the good news that Jesus Christ is Lord.
All gifts marked "Mission" will be used to support Princeton Theological Seminary. Give generously.
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To My Church Family,
Thank you so much for the cards, visits and prayers during my recent health problem. They meant a lot to me and I'm sure have helped in my recovery. I am feeling and doing much better. Right now I'm staying with Peachy at her house and am grateful I have such great friends. Again thank you for all your prayers.
Yours in Christ,
Rosemarie Wales
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Dear Congregation,
Thank you for allowing me to continue and further my education by presenting the Marion Major Carey Scholarship to me. It is extremely generous and will help me throughout my continuing education. Thank you again from the bottom of my heart.
Christopher McHugh
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Dear UPC,
Thank you very much for awarding me the Marion Major Carey Scholarship this year. I will be able to use these funds as I continue my studies at Montclair State University.
Sincerely,
Alicia Wagner
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It's Back on Saturday, November 1, 9 - 2 p.m.
On Saturday, November 1, 2014 you can beat the Christmas rush by coming to our Dickens of a Christmas Holiday Bazaar and find all your Christmas presents. It is time to start preparing for it now! Queen Victoria's Deck the Hall Boutique will be filled with beautiful gifts, from Lenox China to Longenberger baskets. At Bob Cratchit's Soup and Snacks you can have a relaxing lunch. Bob's wife will be busy herself with Mrs. Cratchit's Sweet Shoppe, where you'll be able to find homemade cakes, pies, cookies and muffins.
Marley's Auction House will have some great items up for bid, including a fabulous counted cross stitch Christmas tree skirt, a bassinet, and Christmas gift baskets. Now for the fun part - you can help. We need you to "adopt" a basket . We'll supply the basket if you don't have one. Between now and October 19, fill it with items. You can make a basket to represent your nationality - an "Italian basket" with spaghetti, potholders and a bottle of olive oil or a "Scottish basket" filled with shortbread, scones, tea and a teacup. Make up a "Night at the Movies Basket" with a new DVD and some packages of popcorn and a couple of Hershey bars.
There are many ways you can make our Christmas Bazaar a success. Spread the word among your friends. Bring in new items or collectibles that we can sell. if you like to do needlework or woodworking, make something and donate it for the silent auction. Call Gloria Hanewald at 582-0511 or Rose Wales at 584-1687 if you would like more information or you would like to help.
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 On Tuesday, September 2, 2014, at 11:00 a.m., a funeral service for Hardeo "Harry" Chhedi will be held in the United Presbyterian Church sanctuary. Calling hours will be from 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. at the church and a luncheon will follow the service in Fellowship Hall. Our sympathy is extended to Harry's family, wife, Soam, son and daughter-in-law, Brian and Meera, and daughter and son-in-law, Cindy and Rich Gomez. |
 Birthday greetings to the members and friends whose birthdays are in September: 1 Joseph Kavalek, Anthony Pingicer
5 Michelle Parker
6 Jennifer Gilmore
7 Ronald Kaliszewski
8 Matthew Stec
12 JJ Cardinale, Richard Carvalho, Jule Dolci, Sr.,
Dot Schroeder
13 Bill Malpas
14 Amanda Leigh Dickson, Barbara Hartley, Jack Hoff,
Tom Zeyack
16 Brooke Katelyn Sheppard
17 Phyllis Wilt-Houck
18 Jean Shapiro
20 Kevin Ashe, George Epp
21 Matthew Kaiser, Alex Michael Sheppard
22 Hannah Clark-Hafitz
23 Peyton Scully
26 Lily Pingicer, Gary Stanley
30 Sabourin Roberts
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Rev. Jean B. Pinto, Pastor
United Presbyterian Church
12 Yardville-Hamilton Square Rd.
Yardville, NJ 08620
(609) 585-5770
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" As you come to him, the living Stone--rejected by men but chosen by God and precious to him -- you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ." - 1 Peter 2:4-5
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