ABINGTON PRESBYTERIAN LIFE 10:00 AM AGE/GRADE Birth– 2 year olds 2 & 3 year olds 4 yr & Pre-K K & 1st Grade 2nd & 3rd Grade 4th Grade 5th-6th Grade November 2, 2014 CHILDREN’S MINISTRY ROOM 110-112 222 221 70 226 STAY 70 TEACHER Childcare Amy Beck & Sue Parsons Jennie Colt/ Carolyn Pitcairn Rob Maransky Jen Eyre IN Blaine Cloud TOPIC Childcare Moses as an adult Moses—10 Commandments Abraham & Sarah: Science Abraham & Sarah: Art WORSHIP New Testament Pick Up 110-112 222 221 Room 70 XXX XXX Parish Hall ADULT EDUCATION (Sundays @ 8:45) FORUM—in the Parlor (room 113): 11/2 - Horticulture & Health—Cindy Nuss 11/9—Afghanistan—Ed and Dori Ratka 11/16—Interfaith Dialogue—Interfaith Center of Greater Philadelphia 11/23—Human Trafficking—Stewart Greenleaf 12/7—Planting Churches in Japan—Jessica Lee BIBLE STUDY—in the Annex (room 108): Dr. Stephen Kim leads a study of Samuel. KASHA WITH KIERKEGAARD On November 8, 2014 at 8:00 a.m. the Theological Book Club will be meeting in the Parkside building at Rydal Park to discuss Kierkegaard for Beginners by Donald Palmer and Fear and Trembling by Soren Kierkegaard. The impact of Kierkegaard’s writings on modern theology and philosophy, as well as on the way we view ourselves and our Christian beliefs, is immense. These books allow us to better understand why his thought remains so vital today. We encourage you to read these books and join us in a provocative discussion. The book is available on Amazon.com. If you have any questions contact tom Wamser at 215-5765586 or at tomwamser@comcast.net OLDER ADULT COMMITTEE MEETING NOVEMBER 3 - 11:00 AM - ROOM 108 Collecting for Covenant House PW is coordinating a collection of new or gently used items. Complete list is under the PW listing on page 3. Abington Presbyterian Church cordially invites you to attend a Gala Celebration commemorating our 300th Anniversary Saturday, November 15th, 2014 6:30 pm to 10:30 pm Huntingdon Valley Country Club Please come enjoy an evening of dinner and dancing. $75 per ticket Please RSVP to the office by Monday, November 3rd, 2014 Let Your Voice be Heard! It’s not too late to be part of a Youth Ministry Architects Focus Group. Times are below: SUNDAY 11/2 8:30 am - 9:45 am 11:30 am - 12:45 pm 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm 2:30 pm - 3:45 pm 4:00 pm - 5:15 pm 6:00 pm - 7:15 pm 7:30 pm - 8:45 pm MONDAY 11/3 9:15 am - 10:30 am 11:45 am - 12:30 12:15 pm - 1:30 pm 4:15 pm - 5:30 pm 6:30 pm - 7:45 pm 8:00 pm - 9:15 pm Then come hear the YMA team present a report on WEDNESDAY 11/5, both from 4:15—5:15 pm and from 7:30—9:00 pm. THIS WEEK AT APC Office Hours M-Thu 8:30-4:30 pm SUNDAY November 2 ALL SAINTS SUNDAY YOUTH MINISTRY ARCHITECTS - SEE POSTED SCHEDULE 8:00am 8:45am 8:45am 8:45am 8:45am 8:45am 8:45am 10:00am 10:00am 11:00am 11:00am 11:00am 4:00pm 6:00pm MONDAY November 3 TUESDAY November 4 WEDNESDAY November 5 THURSDAY November 6 FRIDAY November 7 SATURDAY November 8 SUNDAY November 9 11:00am 6:00pm 7:15pm 7:30pm 9:30am 7:30pm 7:30pm 7:30pm 8:30pm Simple Gifts Worship & Communion (115) Adult Forum (113) Bible Study Class (108) Confirmation Class (70) Junior High Church School (72/74) Presby Kids Senior High Dialogue (71) Celebration Worship & Communion Pre-K to 6th Church School Called Session Meeting (108) Blood Pressure Screening (Chapel) Coffee Hour (115) Junior/Senior High Youth Fellowship Chapel Choir Older Adult Committee (108) Silver Moon Yoga (115) ** Boy Scouts (Rec. Room, 72/74, 70) Orchestra ELECTION DAY APNS CLOSED New Directions Support Meeting (115) ** Stewardship Council (101) Festive Ringers Celebration Ringers 7:45am 8:30am 9:30am 9:30am 4:10pm 4:15pm 4:15pm 5:00pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 7:30pm Wednesday Morning Bible Study (113) Memorial Gifts Committee (108) Yoga Class (113) ** APNS at the Library (116). Joyful Bells Chime Choir Youth Ministry Presentation (115) Crusader Choir 300 Anniversary Committee Meeting (113) Worship and Music Council (108) Youth Ministry Presentation (115) 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 7:30pm 8:30pm Webelos 2 Den Meeting (Rec. room) DAR (113) Chancel Choir Orchestra Dress Rehearsal Oratorio Choir 9:30am 10:30am 11:00am 12:30pm 8:00pm 9:00pm Silver Moon Yoga (113) ** Civic Club Luncheon Setup (115) Civic Club Board Meeting (108) ** Civic Club Luncheon (115) ** Music at Abington Fall Concert MAA Reception (115) 8:00am 9:00am 10:00am Theological Book Club - Rydal Park Highway Cleanup MYKids Meeting (offsite) 8:00am 8:45am 8:45am Simple Gifts Worship & Communion (115) Adult Forum (113) Bible Study Class (108) 8:45am 8:45am 8:45am 8:45am 10:00am 10:00am 11:00am 11:30am 4:00pm 5:30pm 6:00pm 8:30pm Confirmation Class (70) Jr. High Church School (72/74) PresbyKids Senior High Dialogue (71) Celebration Worship Guest Preacher John Galloway Pre-K to 6th Church School Meet & Greet (Sanctuary) Potluck Luncheon (115) Jr/Sr High Youth Fellowship Youth Fellowship Dinner (113) Chapel Choir Verse by Verse Bible Study (offsite) ** denotes outside group activities A Bit of History For each week of the church’s 300th Anniversary year, the Historical Committee is pleased to provide a bit of history. From the Session minutes of November 1, 1899: A meeting of the congregation was held this Wednesday Evening at half past seven, pursuant to a call regularly read for two consecutive Sabbaths….The Moderator asked if they were ready to go into an election of a pastor – ayes 24, nays 18, carried…A ballot was taken, Mr. Furniss received 12 votes, Mr. Edie 11 votes, Mr. Burning 26 votes, blanks 6. Necessary to a choice, 28 votes were required. There being no election, a motion to adjourn prevailed. (Postscript: William Scott Nevin would be elected pastor in January 1900. He was the only candidate.) Presents 8:00 pm, Friday, November 7, 2014 7:00 pm, Pre-concert conversation Dvorak’s Violin Concerto Timothy Schwarz, violin A Festive Song of Praise A World Premier by Timothy Shaw Abington Symphony Orchestra and Oratorio Choir, John Sall, director free will offering - free child care - handicap access Music at Abington receives state arts funding support through a grant from the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, a state agency funded by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency. Save the Date Potluck Luncheon November 9, 2014 in Parish Hall 11:30 - 1:00 pm No RSVP necessary—just bring a dish to feed 6-8 people A to M - salads or entrees HALLOWEEN CANDY The youth are collecting any extra Halloween candy to send care packages to our college students. Place donations of candy in the box outside the Church Office. Share the calories … and share the love! N to Z - cut fruits or desserts Please drop food off to the kitchen with instructions to heat or refrigerate before worship service. Abington Presbyterian Women Welcome You! APC offers groups and activities for women of all ages. Contact Carolyn Pitcairn (carolynpitcairn@gmail.com) or Christina Lukens (tclukens@comcast.net) to find out more about options for spiritual growth, fellowship or mission. APW is collecting donations for Covenant House, the largest privately funded agency in the Americas providing shelter, food, immediate crisis care, and essential services to homeless, runaway and trafficked youth. Please place donations in the box near the church office by November 14. Examples of needed items (gently-used or new): include sleeping bags, sheets, comforters, towels, cleaning supplies, durable water bottles, first aid supplies, healthy snacks, individual drinks (Capri Sun, water bottles, juice boxes, etc.), new socks and underwear, hats, gloves, mittens, hoodies, jeans, backpacks (waterproof if possible), rain boots/jackets/ponchos, Chapstick, hand lotion, gift cards (fast food, clothing, phone minutes), board games, decks of cards. Thank you in advance for your generosity -- these kids desperately need our help. Contact Joyce McCormick (jhmccorm2009@comcast.net). Labyrinth Ministry Advocacy Group: Walking a labyrinth can benefit mind, body and spirit. Check out the labyrinth painted on the parking lot surface by the Education Building and Church Street, available to members of the church and community. Contact Tink McDevitt (tinkmcdevitt@gmail.com). Circle Meetings: Dorcas: Tuesday, Nov 18 at 7:30 PM at Ginny Murray’s (ginnymurray@outlook.com) home) w Miriam: Monday, Nov 24 at 9:30 AM in the Church Parlor. Contact MM Harris (mmharrisdaisy@gmail.com) w Sarah: Monday, Nov 10 at 1:00 PM at Betty Graf’s home. Contact Barbara Miller at barb2bob5@verizon.net or Betty Graf (jabgraf@gmail.com). Interest Group Meetings: Book Group: Tuesday, December 2, 7:30 PM; a discussion of All the Light We Cannot See, by Anthony Doerr. Hosted by Anne Rife. Contact Ilene Fey (irfey72@yahoo.com) w MYKids: Tuesday, Nov 18, at 7:30 pm – “Eat This, Not That” by Michelle Feil, hosted by Joanne Maransky (1912 Harte Rd, Jenkintown). Contact Kathy Waite (kathyandtim.waite@comcast.net) or Jennie Colt (jennie.colt@gmail.com). w Prayer Shawl Ministry: Nov 19 from 78:30pm and/or Nov 20 from 9:30-11:00 am in Room 108. BYO needles and yarn. Contact Mary Stock (mkstock@hotmail.com) w Women’s Fellowship: Monday, Nov 24 at 7:30 PM, location to be announced. Contact Allison (aboise3@comcast.net). w A new group for moms of babies and young children is forming! More details to come; contact Joanne Galloway (jgalloway1549@gmail.com). PW Coordinating Team Meeting: Tuesday, Nov 25 at 7:30 PM in Room 108. 2013-2014 All Saint’s Day (November 2) We remember those of our faith who have joined the Church Triumphant during the past year. Russell Detweiler Shirley Perrin Elizabeth Williams Joan Putney Christine Luce Walter L. Coe Jane H. Tamaccio Mary DiRenza Donald Turn Carol Unger Robert W. Lloyd Mary M. Shuman Lillian G. Rau Lois Ehrin Anne Elder Lillian Shriver August Essmann William R. McFarland John C. Heger David R. Whitten 11/16/2013 11/16/2013 12/01/2013 12/05/2013 12/18/2013 12/19/2013 12/28/2013 02/03/2014 02/24/2014 02/26/2014 04/25/2014 04/26/2014 06/01/2014 06/12/2014 07/13/2014 07/14/2014 07/16/2014 08/23/2014 08/31/2014 09/10/2014