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Announcements for SEPTEMBER 16, 2007 AN INVITATION TO DISCIPLESHIP : Do you feel led to become a member of First Presbyterian Church of Ambler? The next meeting of the Session (our church’s governing body) to receive new members will be Sunday, November 18th, during Continental Breakfast at 8:30 a.m. We receive members by Confession of Faith Reaffirmation of Faith Letter of Transfer Membership preparation includes a series of three orientation gatherings which will be offered during the 9:30 education hour. October 28 –Members as Christians November 4 –Members as Presbyterians November 11–Members as Ministers of the Ambler Church If you would like to become part of our family of faith at this time, please call the church office (215-646-3030) and let us know at your earliest convenience.
ADULT CHRISTIAN EDUCATION: This week, at 9:30 a.m., Anne Whitney continues to lead the study, God Is Closer Than You Think by John Ortberg. Today’s topic is “Where Is God in My World?” At 11:00 a.m., the tough question is “Why Do Innocent People Suffer?” Next week, at 9:30 a.m., “Partnering with God”, and at 11:00 a.m. “Why Doesn’t God Do Something?” Join us in the Parlor for stimulating conversation and growth in Christian community. JOYFUL NOISE CHOIR will begin rehearsals on Sunday September 23rd. Rehearsals are held in the basement choir room from 10:30–11:00 a.m. The group is open to singers in grades 6 through 12. YOU ARE INVITED NEXT SUNDAY! There will be a casual cookout on the parking lot sidewalk immediately following the South Ridge service on Sunday, September 23rd. We would love to have you join us for hamburgers, hot dogs, etc. If you can come, or if you would like to contribute a side dish, please contact Laura Courts at laura1c1@verizon.net or 215-674-9735. THE DEADLINE IS SEPTEMBER 21st to sign up for group tickets to “Say Goodnight Gracie, The Love, Laughter and Life of George Burns” at ACT II Playhouse on Thursday night, October 18th. This play by Rupert Holmes presents the wit, wisdom, and the unique comic timing of the legendary George Burns and is a happy journey into the past! Sign up by calling the church office (215-646-3030) by Friday, September 21st ; cost will be $22.50 or $27 depending on the size of our group. Let’s enjoy this delightful evening together! HABITAT WORKDAY SEPTEMBER 22nd – Spend a Saturday building homes for the needy in Norristown. For more information contact Tom Wynn at wynn_tom@hotmail.com or visit the website http://habitatmontco.org/WhoWeAre.htm. 1ST PRES FALL BIKE RIDING OPPORTUNITIES: · Sunday September 30th at 1:30 p.m. the 1st Pres Bike Riders will be going from Spring Mill to the Art Museum on the Schuylkill Trail. · Saturday, October 17th – Meet at Church at 8:30 a.m. for a ride on the NJ side of the Delaware River from Stockton to Frenchtown. For more information contact Mary Rodriguez at Mer37602@yahoo.com or 215-643-9587. DON’T MISS THIS YEAR’S WOMEN’S RETREAT – OCTOBER 19th – 21st. Registrations are still being accepted – BUT TIME IS RUNNING OUT! All participants should plan on attending the organizational meeting on Wednesday, September 26th, at 7:00 p.m. Please contact Betty Surrett at 215-699-9179 for more information. RUTH CIRCLE will meet on Monday, September 17th at 7:00 p.m. in the Parlor. Please bring cookies! ONE JOYFUL CHOIR – DON’T MISS THE FUN! Great things are being planned for the One Joyful Choir Festival and Concert on November 17th, 2007 at Broad Street Ministry and Kimmel Center. Over 500 Presbyterian singers are hard at work learning an exciting repertoire of music and getting ready for their rehearsals with Anton Armstrong of St. Olaf’s College in Minnesota. 19 Voices from the Sanctuary Choir of First Presbyterian, Ambler will be taking part. Tickets ($65, $40 and $25) are not cheap, but remember this program is in part to help raise funds for various mission projects of the Presbytery of Philadelphia. Ticket sales for the concert at the Kimmel Center have been great. Over 600 of the 2,000 seats are already sold! Don’t wait too long and miss out! See the Kimmel Center website (http://www.kimmelcenter.org) and search for November 17th or call the box office at 215-893-1999. Other information at www.onejoyfulchoir.org. MEN’S RETREAT SEPTEMBER 28th – 30th - Join your Christian brothers for an uplifting weekend of fellowship and encouragement! Get away to North Bay, situated on a bluff overlooking the Chesapeake Bay. There will be activities full of fun and challenge. You will find time to think, listen and consider better ways of dealing with the most important issues and choices in your life. In this truly unique atmosphere you will find the freedom to be the man God created you to be as you reflect on your relationship with Him. So leave the daily grind behind and join us for an exciting weekend meant to refresh and revitalize you!!! Sign up today at the table in the lobby! For more information, pick up a brochure at the Lobby Help Table or contact Enrique Oviedo at 215-542-2313 or henry.oviedo@jacobs.com. KATRINA MISSION TRIP OCTOBER 6th-13th – Join the team from our church as they travel to the Gulf Coast to help those who have lost everything. Whatever your skill level, you can be part of this adventure as we live out our Christian faith by rebuilding homes in the New Orleans area. You can do this!!! For more information, sign up at the Lobby Help Table, or contact Jan Stavinga at stavingafamily@msn.com or 610-275-3047.
LIBRARY BOOK REVIEWS – Some books that may help in your interpretation of Jesus’ parables are available in our church library. Stop by and pick one up.
· Parables at Work, John C. Purdy. Translating Christ’s parables as they apply to your daily work. · Hearing the Parables of Jesus, Pheme Perkins. “What is the parable saying and how do I respond?” · Interpreting the Parables, Archibald M. Hunter. Giving the history of interpretation but more importantly, putting the parables in the context of contemporary living. ART IN THE LIBRARY – The exposition in the library celebrates the lives of deceased members Joyce and Harold Arrigoni through their photographic art. Please visit the library for a sampling of their extensive works. † MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES † Youth Ministry Opportunities - Please contact Sarah Dickinson if you can help. People who would like to commit to praying daily for our youth ministry. · One leader who would be interested in working/assisting me specifically with our Student Action Leadership Team (SALT) which meets one or two Sunday afternoons a month. · A few (three maybe) male leaders who would be interested in working with either Middle School students or High School students for two hours at BASIC, two or three Sunday nights a month. · Someone who might be willing to help out consistently at our Senior High Bible Study: leading occasional sessions, 7:00-8:30 p.m. every Thursday. Children’s Ministry Opportunities – Please contact Nora Joy at 215-508-0742 if you can help. Crib & Crawler 9:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m., one Sunday/month.
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Son Kids, ages 4 thru grade 2, 11:00 a.m., · Workshop leaders, 4-5 week commitments at 9:30 a.m., throughout the year. SHAWL MINISTRY – Those who enjoy knitting and/or crocheting and who know the power of prayer, are invited to make shawls and lap blankets for whose who are sick and hurting. An organizational meeting will be held between services on September 23rd in the Memorial Conference Room. Please come! For more info call Carol Brumbaugh (215-672-4808), Susan Raysor (215-643-7134), or Sharon Davis (215-794-2486).
YOUTH OPPORTUNITIES
BASIC STARTS AGAIN TODAY – Join us to make new friends, hang out with old ones, and learn a bit about how to live your faith in the midst of the craziness of school. Middle School meets from 6:00-8:00 p.m., and Senior High meets from 7:00-9:00 p.m. MIDDLE SCHOOL DAY OUT – Saturday, September 22nd, from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. We’ll be headed out for a fun morning and afternoon of ropes course activities (low ropes obstacle course type thing)! Keep this day open on your calendars! SOUP KITCHEN SERVICE DAY – We’ll be assembling a meal on September 28th (Friday evening), then serving the meal in a Philadelphia Soup Kitchen on Saturday, September 29th, from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Please contact Sarah to sign up.
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