First Presby Weekly Newsletter

April 11, 2024

This Sunday we welcome guest preacher Rev. Cassie Heinz.

First Presby's Tower Youth Indoor Yard Sale is this Saturday, starting at 8AM!

WOW Teaching Volunteers Needed

Would you like to teach WOW?! Our WOW kids grades 2 through 5 needs teaching volunteers. An easy-to-use curriculum will be provided! Please use the sign up link below to choose a Sunday. Or you may contact Anna Greene annadgreene@gmail.com, or Kristen Manderachi, kmmaze@hotmail.com, for more information.

Click here to sign up!

100 Year Committee

Help is needed to set up for our 100 Year Anniversary day of events. We need all hands on deck! We will be meeting Friday April 19th, Saturday April 20th, and before church on Sunday the 21st. Please reach out to Anna Greene, annadgreene@gmail.com, the church office, firstpresby.office@comcast.net, or anyone on the committee if you are able to help.  

Steeple Lighting!

As part of our 100 Year Anniversary celebrations our steeple is going to be lit for the first time in many many years! We’ll meet in the Memorial Prayer Garden, have a brief “Service of Light” by Pastor Kate, and light the steeple. Come and celebrate this really bright part of our church and history. Saturday, April 20th, 7:30PM.

Have you RSVP'd for our 100 Year Anniversary Day of Celebration?

Vacation Bible School ~ Save the Date!

Please join us for a fun-filled four days in the summer! Our VBS is for children four-years-old to going into 5th grade and will happen June 24-27, from 9:15-11:45 AM. The cost is $10 per child or $20 per family (in cash or check). We hope you can join us! 



Use this link https://forms.gle/kg35cwSmCRa1Ln6X9 to sign up! 

We also need volunteers to help out. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Kristen Manderachi, kmmaze@hotmail.com, or Anna Greene, annadgreene@gmail.com.

SERVING THIS SUNDAY

Counters: Kathy Wike, Ted Hidell

Liturgist: Kathy Doyle

Ushers: Lori Hendrzak, Nanci Petroski, Christa Reynolds

WOW Jr. Aide: Sue Ulmer

WOW Aide: Jeanne Richards

WOW Teacher: Kim Paulina

WOW Jr. Teacher: Kayla Murphy 

 

SCHEDULE

Friday, April 12

5PM Tower Youth/Yard Sale Setup FH

6:30PM Al-Anon ~ LH

Saturday April 13

8-1PM Indoor Yard Sale ~ FH 

Sunday, April 14

10AM Worship

1PM Phila Freedom Chorus Rehearsal ~ Sanctuary

2-4PM Cub Scouts ~ LH

3-6PM Cub Scout Banquet ~ FH

6:30PM Tower Youth

Monday, April 15

7–8:30PM Boy Scouts ~ FH

7–9PM Boy Scouts ~ LH

Tuesday, April 16

10AM Knitters~ LO

6:30PM Girl Scouts Troop 5140 ~ FH

Wednesday, April 17

6PM Girl Scouts/Cory Cehlar ~ FH

6:30PM Session Meeting ~ LO

Thursday, April 18

6:30PM Handbell Rehearsal

7:30PM Chancel Choir Rehearsal

Friday, April 19

3PM 100 Year Service setup and preparations ~ FH

6:30PM Al-Anon ~ LH

Saturday April 20

9AM 100 Year Service setup and preparations ~ FH

7:30PM Steeple Lighting ~ Memorial Prayer Garden 

Here's how to get in touch with Pastor Kate...

email~ pastorkatefpc@gmail.com

call or text~ 856-889-6172

OUR DEACONS ARE HERE TO HELP

Need help of any kind?

Our deacons and pastor make a special effort to stay in touch and be available for anyone who may need help. They will be glad to provide meals, grocery shop, pick up prescriptions, chat on the phone, send encouraging texts. Do not go without the help you need. We implore those who fall into higher risk categories to not take unnecessary risks. Please let us help. If you don't have your deacons contact information, you may email or call Kara in the church office. firstpresby.office@comcast.net, 610-543-5110.

Click here to see who your First Presby Deacon is!



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