Dear Friends,
I love the changing of the seasons, and make sure to take time to notice all of the nuances
associated with the change from Spring to Summer. The air is chilly, the leaves are turning, and
pumpkins and mums dot Main St.
At First Baptist, we are also entering a new season of ministry, and it is as vibrant and
colorful as the fall leaves! Many of you have mentioned that there are "so many new faces,"
and asked "how can we get to know everyone?" This year we will be offering numerous
opportunities for you to get to know one another. Keep tuned in to bulletins, announcements
and electronic communications for updates. But for now, why not join in on something that is
already happening in our church?
Sundays are a great day to connect. Before worship we have an adult Bible study class, a
Sunday discussion group (Sunday Chat) both of which meet at 9am. After worship, stop in to
Starting Point, our sermon discussion/talk back group; or sit in on the class that talks about
Christian Mysticism.
During the week, we offer prayer shawl ministry, Brown Bag Bible Study, Wednesday night
book study, ABW, Choir, Youth Group, and in case I've missed anything- check the weekly
bulletin.
In this issue of Soundings, we have a page to help you get to know our church staff. I hope
that you will take the time to read the profiles of our staff members, and then introduce yourself
when time allows. We are so fortunate to have dedicated and passionate leaders, and I'm so
thrilled to see what the future brings. It is exciting to envision what God has in store for FBC
Moorestown, and we want you to be a part of it!
On a personal note, if ever you feel like a cup of coffee, a chat, need counseling, or just want
to visit, please call me. I'd love to meet with and get to know you better as well!
Peace,
Pastor Linda
Sun
Mon
Tue
KEY
HOLIDAYS
SPECIAL EVENTS
CHURCH MEETINGS
SPECIAL CLASSES
GROUPS
MOORESTOWN EVENTS
5
*FBC 9-1:30
WORLD
COMMUNION
SUNDAY
6
-Brown Bag
Bible Study 12
-Sign Language
Choir Ministry
12
*FBC 9-1:30
AWAB Sunday
13
-Sign Language
Choir Ministry
19
*FBC 9-1:30
-Congregational
Meeting
-Sign Language
Choir Ministry
26
*FBC 9-1:30
Step Sun. - #10
-Sign Language
Choir Ministry
-Book Group
“Plainsong” by Kent Haruf
7
-Outreach 6:30
-Trustees 7 PM
-Diaconate 7 P
14
-Executive Brd
6 PM
-Brown Bag
Bible Study 12
20
21
-Worship Min.
Team 7 pm
-Brown Bag
Bible Study 12
Wed
Thu
1
-Con. Prayer
6 pm
2
-Christian Ed
Mtg. 6:30 pm
-Book Study
7 pm
-FBC Choir 7:30
8
-Con. Prayer
6pm
9
-FBC Choir
7:30
Fri
Sat
3
4
10
11
Autumn in
Moorestown
-Book Study
7 pm
15
-Contemp.6 pm
16
17
-ABW 10:30 am
-Book Study
7 pm
-FBC Choir
7:30
22
23
24
-Contemp. 6pm -FBC Choir 7:30
-Book Study
7 pm
27
28
29
-Shawl Ministry -Brown Bag Bible -Contemp. 6pm
6:30 PM
Study 12
-Book Study
-DEADLINE for
7 pm
Soundings
18
25
-Greeters 6:30 p
30
31
-FBC Choir 7:30
Coming Up: November 2-All Saints Day, Stewardship Sunday November 30-Hanging of the Green
CHURCH LIFE – Activities Within the Church
ACTIVITIES
American Baptist Women’s Ministries - Third Thursday of each month at 10:30 am in the
Meeting Room
Book Group – Last Sunday of each month at 11:30 am in Room 5
Book Study on Mysticism – Sunday at 11:30 am in Room 3
Book Study reflecting on why we became “Welcoming & Affirming” Wed. 7 pm in Lounge
Brown Bag Bible Study – Tuesdays at noon in the Meeting Room
Choir – Thursday nights at 7:30 pm in the Sanctuary
Contemplative Prayer – Wednesdays at 6:00 pm in Room 6
Issues & Actions – To be determined
Shawl Ministry – Last Monday of each month at 6:30 in the Lounge
Sign Language Choir Ministry – Sundays at 11:30 am in the Choir Room
Step Sunday – Fourth Sunday of each month except December when it will be on Dec. 21
BOARDS
Board of Christian Education – First Thursday of each month at 6:30 pm
Diaconate Board – First Tuesday of each month at 7:00 pm
Executive Board – Second Tuesday of each month at 6:00 pm
Board of Outreach and Relationships – First Tuesday of each month at 6:30 pm
Board of Trustees – First Tuesday of each month at 7:00 pm
Worship Ministry Team – Third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 pm
Recorded Worship Services are now online at our church website, www.fbcmoorestown.org.
The services will be found under Church Life.
BIRTHDAYS
OCTOBER
2-Scott Cooper, 4-George Gillespie, Jeff Jones, 5-Joan Perry, Vickie Mathas, 6-Megan Quimby, Abigail Cooper
7-Ruth Dinsmore, 8-Joe Stack, 10-Sydnee Solomon, 11-Jan Applegate, 14-Kathleen Baker, 15-Jean Perry,
Susan Horner, 17-Robert Robinson, 18-Arlene Fox, 19-Summer Forte Petrone, Richard Hinchman, 20-Debbie
Lord, 26-Andrew Samson, 28-Mike Connelly, 29-Charles Moore, 31-Pam Fox
NOVEMBER
2-Juli LaRosa, 3-Julia Magistrelli, 7-Brian Quimby, Meghan Simpson, 13-Ray Perry, Ed Harris, 16-Peter
Simpson, 19-Elaine Mallon, 21-Elaine Dalrymple, Andy Gillespie, Megan English, 23-Sarah Dempsey
25-Jill Marghella, 26-Steve Eson, Judi Roszek, Victor Brown, 27-Matthew LaRosa, 28-Amber Vandegrift
30-Bryce Kulik
Flowers
Coffee
Readers
October 5
OPEN
Diaconate
OPEN
October 12 Dean & Steve Eson Dean & Steve Eson
OPEN
October 19 Jennifer & Sandy Hal & Rachel Cooper
OPEN
October 26
OPEN
Lisa & Vada Velesbir
OPEN
November 2
OPEN
Laureen & Bev
OPEN
November 9
OPEN
Van Perry
OPEN
November 16
OPEN Priscilla Dawson & Diana McNeil OPEN
November 23
OPEN
OPEN
OPEN
November 30 Michelle Hairston
Kathy & John Forte
OPEN
Greeters
OPEN
OPEN
OPEN
OPEN
OPEN
OPEN
OPEN
OPEN
OPEN
Please consider purchasing flowers for our Sunday service to celebrate a birthday, anniversary, a
loved one's memory or just because. The cost of flowers is now $40.00. That would make it easy for 2
people or families to share the expense. When you purchase flowers you are free to take them at the end
of the service. There are quite a few open Sundays. The sign up book is in the lounge.
Please pray regularly for these church family members who can’t be with us:
Betty Corson, Ruth Dinsmore, Greg Fox, Ed Harris, Bill LeConey & Ruth Reigens
PRAYER CONCERNS – We have four ways to ensure that we communicate
additions, updates and removals of prayer concerns as a congregation.
Please advise if you desire limited communication.
1. Send e-mail – to [email protected] with your prayer request.
2. Pew Prayer Card – Use the card in the pews and put it in the offering plate.
3. Foyer Prayer Clip Board – Add your request for sharing by the Pastor.
4. Telephone – Call the office at (856)235-1180 and share your prayer requests.
FROM THE BOARD OF OUTREACH AND RELATIONSHIPS
Dear Members and Friends,
Almost 2000 years ago, the Apostle Paul saw a vision of a man saying, “Come over to Macedonia and help us.”
Today, that same call is being echoed all over the world – from Myanmar and Brazil to
South Africa and Macau. People are crying out for the hope and light of the gospel in a world
darkened by sin.
At First Baptist Church of Moorestown, we are committed to Jesus’ Great Commission to “make disciples of all the nations…..” (Matthew 28:19). One of the practical ways we can do this is by supporting our annual World Mission Offering.
During the month of October, we will learn about the World Mission Offering, using the
theme Rise to the Challenge and the Macedonia Vision found in Acts 16.
Together, we will have our hearts touched by the spiritual needs around the world. Together,
we will see how International Ministries is working to place and sustain missionaries around the
world. Together, we will be inspired to apply the biblical principles of Acts 16 to our daily
lives.
And Together, we will celebrate how our World Mission Offering gifts make possible the
ministries of 114 long-term IM missionaries and more than 1800 short-term missionaries and
volunteers working with more than 200 partner organizations in more than 70 countries.
The Board believes that when we Rise to the Challenge, God will lead us to provide increased
support for worldwide mission. Our 2014 goal is to raise $1000 during the month of October.
Please join us as we gain a deeper understanding of International Ministries and how others
(and we ourselves!) will be blessed through World Mission Offering giving.
Your servants for Christ,
Dana Thiede, Chair
Richard Hinchman
John Khanlian
Maya Thompson
Sandy Lehr
Charles Moore
Vanel Perry
Contact Information, Updates and Additions
Bev Allegretti & Laureen Gibeau - 17 East Madison Avenue, Collingswood, NJ 08108
Jennifer Bradley & Sandy Lehr- 118 Union Street, Moorestown, NJ 08057
(609) 744-3359 Jen
(609) 410-0129 Sandy
Rev. Maryliz Clark & Warren Lodholz - 18 Mindy Drive, Moorestown, NJ 08057
(856) 778-8983 [email protected]
Jim Daley & Marilyn Jorgensen – 425 Third Street, Delanco, NJ 08075
[email protected]
(856) 764-1866
Susan DeCesari - 47 Eraser Road, Moorestown, NJ 08057 (856) 722-9624
[email protected]
Walter & Joyce English – 728 Tomlin Station Road, Mullica Hill, NJ 08062 (321) 952-9835
Bill & Ruth Hannum – 3001 Lititz Pike, PO Box 5093, Lancaster, Pa. 17606-5093
Margie Green & Eric Bonner – 507 Page Street, West Deptford, NJ 08096 (856) 237-5177
[email protected]
Sherman Greene, III – (856) 234-6947
cell (856) 206-2854
Rev. Bill & Lucia LeConey – 173 Medford Leas, Medford, NJ 08055 (609) 654-3173
[email protected]
Michael Majeski – 84 Englewood Boulevard, Hamilton, NJ 08610
H (609) 585-8998 C (609) 433-0588
[email protected]
Kathleen & Denise McCrohan – 3203 Alabama Road, Camden, NJ 08104 (609) 221-1139
[email protected]
Jack Morgan - Temple University, 2029 North Broad Street, Johnson Hall, Room #209Philadelphia, Pa. 19122 (609) 519-4741
John & Rev. Linda Pepe – 771 Westfield Drive, Cinnaminson, NJ 08077 [email protected]
Alex (Perry) & Marcin Safin – 405 Parry Drive, Moorestown, NJ 08057 (856) 813-6719
[email protected]
Joan Scharff – 237 East Third Street, Moorestown, NJ 08057
[email protected]
(856) 234-1490
MUSIC DIRECTOR
Michael Majeski
Hello, my name is, Michael E. P. Majeski and I’m your new Music
Director here at First Baptist Church of Moorestown. My home town is
Reading Pa. but I now make my home in Hamilton, N.J. with my lovely
wife Barbara and our dog “Scrappy”. While in Reading I had the opportunity to play many historic organs
in the area. I moved to New Jersey to study music at Westminster Choir
College. When I’m not making music, I love to cook, especially historic recipes. I also have a fascination with anything that is steam powered.
I’m looking forward to working with all of the musicians at FBCM and I hope that you all enjoy the music we make together.
PASTOR OF VISITATION
Rev. Carole Boutwell
The Rev. Carole Boutwell is a retired American Baptist pastor. After
attending Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary as a second career student
while also serving as Associate Pastor of her home church of First Baptist,
Pitman, she was ordained in 1980. She then served as an institutional
chaplain at the Delaware State Psychiatric Hospital for two years, and then
moved to Connecticut as Associate Pastor at Central Baptist, Norwich,
for seven years. She was called as senior pastor of First Baptist, Woburn,
MA, serving for eight and a half years, and then as senior pastor of First
Baptist, Tewksbury, MA, for ten years until retirement. During those
times, she also served on many regional and associational boards and committees.
Pastor Carole has two sons, both social workers, two daughters-in-law, both teachers, and four
grandchildren. She enjoys visiting for the Moorestown church, as well as reading, sewing, and cooking
for family and friends. She is also active in the social club of the development where she resides, in
Sewell, NJ.
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Becky Weiford
As many of you know, I am a long-time member and enthusiast of the
mission of the First Baptist Church of Moorestown. After working with the
Auxiliary of the Baptist Home of South Jersey, I truly felt prepared and called to
be a part of our mission by signing on to be the Administrative Assistant here in
the church office. I love my job and the opportunity it gives me to help make
things run smoothly here at FBC Moorestown and the opportunities I have to help
and work with those in our community.
Those who know me well know I can’t bear cruelty and that I have a passion for helping those I meet who are in need. Don’t be surprised if I drop everything to care for the little stray…
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Why did we become a Welcoming and Affirming congregation? Considering this question,
we have started a Wednesday Night Book Study Group. We'll be reading the book, "Queer
Lessons for Churches on the Straight and Narrow," by Cody J. Sanders. Join us at 7 pm on
Wednesday nights here at the church. This study series is open to all, including those who do
not attend FBC Moorestown.
The church has purchased a limited number of copies. Nook and Kindle versions are also
available. For more information and to reserve your copy of the book, please contact the church
office or see Pastor Linda.
Congregational Meeting on Sunday, October 19 – The proposed 2015 budget will be
presented.
MEND – MEND’s 45th anniversary celebration, Fabulous Fifties, is taking place at The Merion,
1301 Route 130 South, Cinnaminson on Friday, October 24, from 6:00 to 11:00 pm. We will
be honoring two special supporters, Dr. Lucy Rorke-Adams and William G. Rohrer Charitable
Foundation & Ms. Linda Rohrer.
There will be dinner, dancing and lots of fun! For more information, please call John Khanlian
at (856) 234-8439. Come and help us celebrate!
October Treasures Sale - On Saturday, October 11, the Auxiliary of The Baptist Home of
South Jersey is hosting a sale from 10 am to noon at Riverview Estates to benefit the home and
it’s residents. Some of our church members are residents and staff so let’s show our support by going to shop and visit with friends.
Greeting/Visitor Team Those who would like to be a part of our Greeting/Visitor Team are
asked to speak with Pastor Linda. Our first meeting will be on Thursday, October 23.
Intercessory Prayer Group – If you are interested in an Intercessory Prayer Group, please
speak with Pastor Linda.
Autumn in Moorestown is this coming Saturday, October 11. The Board of Outreach
and Relationships is asking for volunteers to be present between 9 am and 4 pm. We will need
people for the booth, to guide tours and to be visiting with those in the crowd. For more
information, see a member of the Board of
Outreach & Relationships.
Volunteer Chaplain Aides are needed at Virtua Memorial Hospital in Mount Holly. There are
openings for trained lay visitors every day of the week. Following a training and orientation
process, an Aide may donate two to four hours each week to visit patients, offering them
friendship and spiritual comfort.
The 18-hour Training Course will be offered at Virtua Memorial Hospital, 175 Madison Ave.,
Mt. Holly, on Thursday, October 30, and Friday, October 31, from 8:00 am. to 5:00 pm, with
continental breakfast at 7:30 am. If you want to find out if volunteering is for you before
signing up for the course, please request an information package with details of the course and
the process of volunteering in the hospital. Please phone Chaplain Wendy Boer, at 609-9146365 or e-mail your name and address to [email protected].
Recovery Worship Services – The First Baptist Church of Moorestown will be holding a series
of worship services based on the 12 Steps of Addiction Recovery. Each month, on the fourth
Sunday (except for December when the service will be on Dec. 21), our worship service will be
centered around one of the 12 Steps of addiction recovery. Childcare will be provided.
The Book Group – We will start meeting again this month. Please join us if you are interested.
The book for September is “Fall of Giants” by Ken Follett. Following books will include
“Plainsong” by Kent Haruf, “Apple Tree Yard” by Louise Doughty, “The Boy Who Said No” by Patty Sheehy, “Hitler’s Furies” by Wendy Lower and “Keep Quiet” by Lisa Scottoline. From the Board of Outreach and Relationships
Food Pantry Volunteers Needed - The Food Pantry is now open from 11 am to 2 pm on Monday
through Friday. We need people to take care of those who come in. Please sign up in the
Lounge if you want to help and please let Dana Thiede know if you are unable to help on a day
you have signed up for.
FOOD PANTRY
Please remember those who depend
on our Food Pantry.
All those who come really do
appreciate everything we offer but
items which we run out of quickly
include meats, cereals, peanut butter,
fruit products and toiletries.
Dear Members of the Church,
We wish to express our deep thanks to you for making it possible for us to
attend the great meeting in July in celebration of 200 Years of American Baptist
Foreign Mission, held at our magnificent American Baptist Conference Center in
Wisconsin. It also was a wonderful reunion with countless friends.
We look forward to sharing with you as time allows about how our
denomination is involved in sharing the love of God with our needy world. But,
for now, we just thank you for this stirring experience.
Love, Joy, Peace,
George and Charlotte Gillespie
CHURCH STAFF AND BOARD CHAIRPERSONS:
Rev. Linda A. Pepe, Pastor
Margie Green, Youth Pastor
Michael Majeski, Music Director
Rev. Carole Boutwell, Pastor of Visitation
Lorene Moore, Executive Board Chair
Claire Garner, Diaconate
John Dinsmore, Trustees
Michelle Hairston, Christian Education
Dana Thiede, Outreach & Relationships
David Wagner, Custodian
Becky Weiford, Administrative Assistant
(908) 240-6827
(856) 237-5177
(609) 585-8998
(856) 292-3025
(856) 235-3286
(856) 787-1667
(856) 234-6971
(609) 234-6776
(856) 235-2144
(856) 266-2932
(856) 866-1619
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OFFICE HOURS – Monday through Friday 9:30 – 2:30
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(856) 235-1180
www.fbcmoorestown.org
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