June 7 – Time and Talent Sunday
10:30 A.M. WORSHIP
“Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it.”
1 Corinthians 12:27
The Spirit of God provides different members of the body with different gifts, talents and abilities
all of which are valued and needed in the body of Christ.
Join us for worship at 10:30 a.m. on June 7 -- Time and Talent Sunday –
and discover new and exciting ways in which you can contribute
your time and your talents to the ongoing ministry of Morrisville Presbyterian Church.
Scholarship Presentations & Graduate Recognition
During our worship we will take a moment and are pleased to provide 10 scholarships this year
and say congratulations to our graduating High School seniors.
Concerts in the Garden
“Bronze in the Breezeway”
11:45 A.M. POSTLUDE CONCERT
Join us in the Memorial garden immediately following worship
for a short 30—minute concert of wonderful music performed
by our very own Chancel Ringers. In addition the goodies
during Fellowship Hour, hosted by the Choirs, this will be a
fun and enjoyable concert for all who can join us!
Pastor’s Pen
Father’s Day in the Heffernan household is a lot of fun.
One year the boys and I made a treasure map for my
husband, Patrick, to follow to get to his gift. The clues
were given one by one, with each clue requiring some
spectacular feat like swinging from a rope hanging from
an old Norway maple in the back yard. The boys and I
thought it would be extra fun if we put the blue plastic
baby pool in the path of the rope, of course it was filled
with the coldest water we could manage. We even required that Patrick kick a soccer ball over the roof of
the house. We lived on a hill in a split level home so it
was possible. The boys were clearly awed by their father’s progress through the map and especially enjoyed
it when Patrick ran the super soaker gauntlet. Everyone
ended up getting drenched to the bone. We don’t even
remember the gift but we certainly had fun. Now that
the boys are older, sharing a meal together filled with
stories and laughter is enough. As a mom, I get a front
row seat to see how their relationship with Patrick has
developed over the years. Patrick taught the boys how
to ride bikes and they still ride together. I must say I
was relieved when Patrick took over helping with the
math homework. Linear equations are not my forte.
Now conversations with dad veer toward job advice and
taxes.
Pray for those whose fathers are distant, where relationships have failed and blame is passed around like dessert
and conversations are empty. Be on the lookout for
those who need a father-like friend, a watchful eye, a
voice of advice and encouragement. Give honor and
glory to God. Be a good example.
In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen.
Pastor Debbie
Thank You
Breakfast
On May 31st at 9:30
a. m. we will say “Thank
you” to Sunday School
Teacher and Nursery
Helpers during a special
Breakfast in Fellowship
Hall. All are welcome.
Reserve a spot by signing
up on the Friendship Pad
or phone the church
office.
How nice it is to be filled with awe for the people who
love you. When I think of God, I am filled with awe.
The psalmist declares:
O LORD, our Sovereign, how majestic is your name in all
the earth! You have set your glory above the heavens.
Psalm 8.1
Glorious are you, more majestic than the
everlasting mountains.
Psalm 76.4
For people who are making their way to the shore
this summer:
More majestic than the thunders of mighty waters,
more majestic than the waves of the sea,
majestic on high is the LORD!
Psalm 93.4
Slow down on Father’s Day to consider the sights and
sounds of nature, notice God’s majesty and be thankful.
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Remembering
our Identity
A scallop shell
represents baptism, and
the three drops of
water symbolize
the Father, the Son,
and the Holy Spirit.
OUR CHURCH FAMILY
PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN
Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper
Congratulations to Liz
Scholer, recipient of
the
Pre sby te ria n
Woman's Honorary
Life Membership
Award.
Liz was
recognized for her
dedication and many
years of service as
Treasurer on the
Presbyterian Woman
Board. At the May
Rebecca Circle meeting, Liz was honored and received a
framed personalized certificate and honorary life sterling
silver pin. The pin's overall design is a butterfly, the
symbol of newness in Christ. The butterfly is created
with hands, a leaf, a dove, a globe and a cross. The
hands represent women who seek to build an inclusive,
caring community of Presbyterian Woman. The leaf
represents the growth of our personal and corporate
response to Jesus Christ as we nurture our faith. The
dove indicates our work for peace in our own lives and
throughout the world, which is represented by the
globe. At the center of the design is a cross, Christ at the
center of our lives.
The Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper will be celebrated
on Pentecost Sunday, May 24, 2015 and again on
Sunday, June 28, 2015 at the 10:30 a.m. worship service.
Sacrament of Baptism
The Sacrament of Baptism will be celebrated on Sunday,
Sunday, June 21, 2015 at the 10:30 a.m. worship service.
Adults wishing to be baptized or parents requesting
baptism for their child are asked to call the church office at 215-295-4191.
In Loving Memory
Our sympathy goes out to the family of Marion B.
Armes, who died on Thursday, May 7, 2015.
Presbyterian Women were pleased to have this opportunity to thank Liz and highlight her example of leadership, faithful service, and spiritual focus.
Bring a Candle on Pentecost
On Sunday, May 24, during the 10:30 a.m. worship
service we will celebrate Pentecost – the day the Holy
Spirit appeared in Jerusalem in the form of wind and
flame, giving birth to the Christian church. As part of
our Pentecost observance, we are asking each worshiper
to bring a small candle to be placed on a table in the
front of the sanctuary. During the reading of the
Pentecost story (Acts 2:1-21) at the beginning of the
service, the candles will be lit in order to symbolize the
coming of the Holy Spirit. Please bring a votive or
small candle of any color. Thank you.
CLOTHING CENTER
The last day for Clothing
Center donations will be
May 31st. The Clothing
Center’s last day of
shopping will be on June
16th. We will re-open on
September 8th.
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YOUTH NEWS
CHILDREN and FAMILY
"In God we live, move, and exist." Acts 17:28
Vacation Bible School
Youth Club Happenings
Ages 4 years—5th grade
God’s not dead!!! He’s surely alive and well at MPC
Youth Club. We were blessed to serve breakfast with
our new friend Bill and the Trenton Presbyterian
Church this past month.
Youth Club Contacts:
Elizabeth Dugan—[email protected]
Lisa Zazzu—[email protected]
MPC is joining Morrisville United Methodist Church to
offer a cooperative Vacation Bible School (VBS).
Students and teachers from both churches will meet
together to learn how to walk humbly with God and to
follow Christ. The evening's activities will center on
Bible stories which the children will experience through
games, science, music and crafts. All children, youth
and adults are encouraged to participate in order to
experience G FORCE, God's love in acion.
Will be held at:
Morrisville United Methodist Church
501 W. Maple Ave. Morrisville PA
Sunday July 19 through Thursday July 23
6:00 p.m.—8:30 p.m.
$5.00 suggested Donation
Our next fundraiser – a car wash and bake sale will be
June 19th. Please come out and have your car washed
and purchase a few treats at the bake sale.
Registration form is available on line at www.mpcusa.net
A new child protection law has gone into effect in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. As of July 1, 2015, any volunteer responsible for the welfare of a child or having direct contact with children
will need clearances submitted prior to the commencement of service. We have detailed information for you, including links to obtain clearances and Frequently Asked Questions. Look for the
"Child Safe Pink Link" on the MPCUSA.NET web page.
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ADULT EDUCATION at MPC
SUNDAY MORNINGS
at 9:30 a.m. – Conference Room
PENTECOST:
WITNESSING TO THE HOLY SPIRIT
May 10 through 17
With Elder Carol Carpenter
We will continue the Adult/Senior High format for two
weeks as we prepare to celebrate Pentecost, the day the
Christian Church was born through the fire of the Holy
Spirit. We will look at Luke’s account of that first day
and the community that was formed. Then we will
examine what it means today to be a witness,
enlightened by the breath of God.
PENTECOST SUNDAY
May 24
On May 24, Pentecost Sunday, we will join in
Fellowship Hall with participants of all ages for an
inter-generational event marking the Church’s birthday
with creative activities. This will be the last Sunday for
Adult Education classes during the 2014-15 program
year.
Pastoral Care Reminder
Members of the staff truly want to be attentive when
members or friends of MPC are experiencing health
difficulties. If you (or a family member) have been admitted
to a hospital, please let us know by contacting the church
office, and one of the pastors will be pleased to visit. You
may also reach the pastors on their mobile phones:
Bruce Ballantine - 304-914-2108
Debbie Heffernan - 267-342-0089.
Thank you for your assistance.
ONGOING EDUCATIONAL OFFERINGS
BROWN BAG BIBLE STUDY
led by Pastor Bruce, Wednesdays at noon in the Conference Room
Participants in the Brown Bag Bible study are currently
studying the Gospel of Mark assisted by the commentary of N.T. Wright in his book Mark for Everyone. We
meet Wednesdays at noon in the conference room. Our
last session of the current program year will be May
27. Come join us, now or in September!
WEEKLY PRAYER GROUP
All Welcome - Men, Women, and Children
Sundays from 8:30 to 9:15 a.m. in the Conference Room
ALL ARE WELCOME! Each week, after offering our
prayers for those on the MPC Prayer list, we discuss the
Bible verses in the current week’s liturgy, how those
scriptures relate to our everyday lives, and try to
anticipate how our Pastor may interpret the same
passages during the sermon. During the summer
months, we will meet during the hour before worship:
9:30-10:15 instead of our earlier time slot.
UPDATE ON BOOK DISCUSSION GROUPS
Currently we have two small Book Groups meeting in
the evening to discuss Robinson’s Gilead Trilogy and C. S.
Lewis’ Narnia Chronicles. Each group has five to six participants and meets about once per month. We also now
have a daytime group, discussing The Invention of Wings,
by Sue Monk Kidd which meets on alternate Fridays at
1:00 pm. Because so many participants will be taking
vacation, book discussion groups will cease meeting for
the summer during the month of June. Updates on
plans for the fall will be posted on the MPC website under the Adult Education tab and in the Sunday Bulletin. If you wish to make suggestions for book titles and
subject matter or wish to receive emails with updates on
current offerings and plans, please contact either Carol
Carpenter at [email protected] or Susan
Light at [email protected] or 215 -369-1247. We
would especially appreciate information about dramatic performances of interest.
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BOOMERS & BEYOND
Research Shows House Fires Can
Burn 8x Faster
This research confirms the fact that occupants have
much less time to safely exit the home involved in a
fire, often less than a few minutes! Fire moves faster
than ever as a result of the furnishings, contents and
construction materials in homes, which in many cases
are much more volatile than they used to be !
In the past furniture was constructed using hardwoods
but today that has been replaced by fast-burning
non-hardwoods, including particle-board. Synthetic
materials in home furnishings have now replaced the
traditional wool stuffing. Highly combustible materials
such as polyethylene foam mean that a fire can double
in size every thirty seconds given the right fuel load and
oxygen supply.
As a result of their research UL has determined that
homes and their contents can burn 8X faster than
houses constructed and furnished decades ago!
Properly placed working smoke alarms are the first line
of defense in surviving a house fire. Early detection
followed by being able to quickly exit the home are the
pillars of surviving a house fire!
Wireless interconnect smoke alarms are a real advantage
and a true lifesaver. These types of smoke alarms
announce and sound throughout the entire home when
just one is activated. In a scenario when smoke, heat
and confusion rein these wireless alarms can actually
give you and your family those extra few moments
needed to safely get out.
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It's also recommended that smoke alarms
be added to heater rooms, laundry rooms as well as attics and crawl spaces.
Test your smoke alarms monthly.
Take the time to sit as a family and discuss
exactly what to do in the event of a house fire.
During your family discussion plan and discuss
your best escape routes and everyone's role.
Practice as a family what you've discussed and
planned.
Establish a central meeting point safely away
from the home and once you are out safely.
NEVER GO BACK INSIDE!
.
In a house fire every second counts and with fires developing much faster than previously thought there is
no room for hesitation. Prepare, plan, discuss, practice,
and implement a program designed to insure your
family's survival.
Should you have any
questions please contact me at Upper Makefield Township by dialing 215-968-3340.
John C. Kernan,
IAAl-CFI Chief
Marshal FM-272
Upper Makefield
Township
Fire
Please Return this form & payment to the MPC Office, 771 N. Pennsylvania Ave, Morrisville, PA 19067, attention Liz Scully
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COMING E VENTS
MAY
17
24
31
10:30 a.m.
11:45 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
Worship - Children’s Sunday
Youth in Mission Car Wash & Bake Sale
Cross Generational Celebration of Pentecost
Worship - Pentecost Sunday
Sunday School & Nursery Helpers
Appreciation Breakfast
Worship - Trinity Sunday
JUNE
7
14
21
28
10:30 a.m.
11:45 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
11:45 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
Worship—Time and Talent Sunday, Graduate Recognition and Awarding of Scholarships
Bronze in the Breezeway—Handbell Concert
Worship
Youth in Mission Car Wash & Bake Sale
Worship
Worship—Ordination/Installation of Officers
and Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper