ABINGTON PRESBYTERIAN LIFE
February 8, 2015
CHURCH SCHOOL
10:00 AM
AGE/GRADE
ROOM
Birth– 2 year olds 110-112
2 & 3 year olds
222
4 yr & Pre-K
221
TEACHER
Childcare
Amy Beck & Sue Parsons
Carolyn Pitcairn
TOPIC
Childcare
Jesus Loves Me
Walks on Water
K & 1st Grade
226
Laurie Wikoff
Lost Sheep & Coin: Science 226
2nd & 3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th-6th Grade
225
225
Room 70
Suzin Weber
Suzin Weber
Blaine Cloud
Lost Sheep & Coin: Science XXX
Lost Sheep & Coin: Science XXX
Peter & Paul’s Letters
XXX
ADULT EDUCATION (Sundays @ 8:45)
FORUM—in the Parlor (room 113):
Feb 8 & 15—Christians Engaging Israel
led by Lee Bowie and John Miller
February 8--Christian Response to Jewish Exile
February 15--Beyond the Conflict--Hope
BIBLE STUDY—Annex (room 108):
Dr. Stephen Kim leads a study of Samuel.
SOUPER BOWL SUNDAY
Pick Up
110-112
222
221
Parenting Workshop: 2/10
Co-sponsored by MYKids and Abington
Presbyterian Nursery School, and presented by
the Center for Parenting Education of Abington.
“It’s OK to Sit Down: Getting Your Needs Met
as a Parent”. Tuesday, February 10, 7:00 PM
arrival (program runs from 7:30 PM to 8:30PM in
the Parish Hall). No fee for this program. All
are welcome. Contact Jennie Colt
([email protected]).
APPLEBEE’S FLAPJACK
FUNDRAISER
Thanks to all who helped us raise $430 to help others
for our Superbowl collection. These funds will be
split between West Kensington Ministries and The
Common Place in Southwest Philadelphia. Thank you
for your generosity!
Saturday, February 28 from 8-10 am
ASH WEDNESDAY SOUP
SUPPER & WORSHIP
February 18
Congregational Potluck
6:00 pm—Parish Hall—A simple soup and bread
dinner
6:45 pm—Parish Hall—An Ash Wednesday Worship Service, with Imposition of Ashes and music by
our children’s choir
All funds to support our
Youth Scholarship fund.
Date: TODAY
Time: 11:30am to 12:30pm
Place: Par ish Hall
RSVP: No need
Be part of a Town Hall Meeting
with Ruth Santana-Grace, as she
fills us in on the transition process
THIS WEEK AT APC
Office Hours M-Thu 8:30-4:30 pm
SUNDAY
February 8
8:00am
8:45am
8:45am
8:45am
8:45am
8:45am
9:00am
10:00am
10:00am
11:30am
11:30am
4:00pm
5:30pm
6:00pm
6:00pm
8:30pm
MONDAY
February 9
TUESDAY
February 10
WEDNESDAY
February 11
THURSDAY
February 12
9:00am
1:00pm
7:15pm
7:30pm
7:30pm
7:30pm
9:00am
9:30am
12:00pm
6:30pm
7:00pm
7:30pm
7:30pm
7:30pm
7:30pm
7:30pm
8:30pm
7:45am
9:00am
9:30am
9:30am
3:00pm
4:10pm
4:15pm
5:00pm
6:30pm
7:00pm
7:30pm
9:30am
7:00pm
7:30pm
7:30pm
7:30pm
7:30pm
7:30ppm
8:30pm
All day Senior High Mission Weekend
Simple Gifts Worship & Communion
(115)
Adult Forum (113)
Bible Study Class (108)
Confirmation Class (70)
Jr.High Church School (72/74)
Presby Kids
The Loft (all downstairs rooms)
Celebration Worship
Pre-K to 6th Church School
Potluck Luncheon (115)
Town Hall Meeting (Ruth Santana) (115)
Jr/Sr High Youth Fellowship
Youth Fellowship Dinner (115)
Chapel Choir
Interim Pastor Search Comm. Mtg. (108)
Verse by Verse Bible Study (offsite)
The Loft (all downstairs rooms)
Sarah Circle (Offsite)
Boy Scouts (115)
Mission Council Meeting (113)
Orchestra (Sanctuary)
Personnel Council (101)
The Loft (all downstairs rooms)
Chancel Guild (108)
Tuesday Noon Organ Recital
Tiger Den Cub Scouts (71)
Girl Scout Leader Meeting (Rec Room) **
MYKids & APNS Parenting Workshop (115)
Ass’t Scoutmaster Meeting (71)
Christian Education Council Meeting (70)
Festive Ringers
Finance Committee Meeting (113)
Celebration Ringers
Wednesday Morning Bible Study (113)
The Loft (all downstairs rooms)
Yoga Class (113) **
APNS @ The Library (116)
Music at Abington Committee (108)
Joyful Bells
Chime Choir
Crusader Choir
Webelos Den 1 Meeting (115)
Wolf Den Meeting (115)
Deacons’ Meeting (113)
The Loft Breakdown (all downstairs rooms)
Bear Den Meeting (115)
NAMI Meeting (113) **
Chancel Choir
Cub Scout Pack Committee Meeting (108)
Interim Pastor Search Comm. Mtg (70)
Resources Council Property Comm. Mtg (101)
Oratorio Choir
FRIDAY
APNS Presidents’ Weekend Holiday
SATURDAY
Valentine’s Day
February 13
February 14
SUNDAY
8:00am
February 15
8:45am
8:45am
8:45am
8:45am
8:45am
8:45am
10:00am
10:00am
11:00am
4:00pm
5:30pm
6:00pm
8:30pm
Simple Gifts Worship & Communion
(115)
Adult Forum (113)
Bible Study Class (108)
Confirmation Class (70)
Jr.High Church School (72/74)
Presby Kids
Sr. High Dialogue (71)
Celebration Worship
Pre-K to 6th Church School
Coffee Hour (115)
Jr/Sr High Youth Fellowship
Youth Fellowship Dinner (115)
Chapel Choir
Verse by Verse Bible Study (offsite)
URGENT APPEAL!
We are in urgent need for bus drivers who
would be willing to transport our older adult
members to services on Sundays and special
church events, to and from Rydal Park. Candidates must be under 70 years of age, pass an
online test and possess a valid Pennsylvania
driver’s license. If you are able to help, please
call the Church Office (215) 887-4530.
A New Project for the New Year
If you’re ready for a new opportunity for service why not join
me on the Faith and Action Committee of theVillage – formerly known as Presbyterian Children’s Village. The group is
made up of representatives from local Presbyterian churches
and other organizations. theVillage serves at-risk teenage girls
at their residential facility in Rosemont and needy families in
southwest Philadelphia at the Preheim Center.
The committee serves as a way to communicate with the
churches and organizations that support them and also to coordinate projects such as the Backpacks we fill each fall and
the families we adopt at Christmas.
Please join me in this worthwhile endeavor; it only requires
four meetings a year on Saturday morning from 9 to 11AM.
Call me at 610-831-5995.
Ruth Miller, Mission Council
Abington Presbyterian Women Welcome You!
APC offers groups and activities for women of all ages. Contact Carolyn Pitcairn ([email protected]) or Christina Lukens
([email protected]) to find out more about options for spiritual growth, fellowship or mission.
Moms of babies through pre-school age children – a new group is forming just for you! Join
other moms in a night out for fellowship, fun and support! First meeting is Tuesday, February 17, 2015 at
7:30pm at the home of Tink McDevitt (1600 Grove Ave, Jenkintown). For more info contact: Darcey Linton (267) 254-9912, [email protected] or Tink McDevitt (215) 884 -1418, [email protected].
Parenting Workshop: Co-sponsored by MYKids and Abington Presbyterian Nursery School, and presented by the Center for Parenting Education of Abington. “It’s OK to Sit Down: Getting Your Needs Met as a
Parent”. Tuesday, February 10, 7:00 PM arrival (program runs from 7:30 PM to 8:30PM in the Parish
Hall). No fee for this program. All are welcome. Contact Jennie Colt ([email protected]).
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 ([email protected]).
Circle Meetings:
Dorcas: Tuesday, Feb 17 at 7:30 PM at Ginny Mur r ay’s home (ginnymur r [email protected]) w Miriam: Monday, Feb 23 at 9:30
AM in the Church Parlor. Contact MM Harris ([email protected]) w Sarah: Monday, Feb 9 at 1:00 at Rydal Par k in the Sun
and Social Room on the sixth floor of Hillside. Contact Barbara Miller at [email protected] or Betty Graf ([email protected]).
Interest Group Meetings:
Book Group: Tuesday, April 7, 7:30 PM; a discussion of T he Boys in the Boat, by Daniel J ames Br own. Hosted by Polly Shaffer .
Contact Ilene Fey ([email protected]) w MYKids: Tuesday, February 10 – a parenting workshop co-sponsored by Abington Presbyterian Nursery School and presented by the Parenting Center of Abington: “It’s OK to Sit Down: Getting Your Needs Met as a Parent”.
7:00 PM arrival (program runs from 7:30 PM to 8:30PM in the Parish Hall). Contact Jennie Colt ([email protected]). w Prayer
Shawl Ministry: Feb 18 fr om 7-8:30pm in Room 108 and/or Feb 19 from 9:30-11:00 am in Room 108. BYO needles and yarn. Contact
Mary Stock ([email protected]) w Women’s Fellowship: Monday, Feb 23 at 7:30 PM at the home of Donna Hoffman. Contact
Allison Boise ([email protected]).
PW Coordinating Team Meeting: Tuesday, Feb 24 at 7:30 PM in Room 108.
Face to Face: Mission
Saturday 3/21:
Opportunity for adults and/or youth to help chop vegetables and serve lunch for people in need in Germantown.
Volunteer for 9 am-12 noon OR 11:30 am—2:00 pm
Questions or to sign up Contact Joanne Maransky— [email protected]
Flapjacks with Feiler
On February 21, 2015 at 8:00 a.m. the Theological
Book Club will be meeting in the Parkside building at
Rydal Park to discuss Abraham: A Journey to the
Heart of Three Faiths by Bruce Feiler, author of
the "This Life" column about contemporary families
for the Sunday New York Times, as well as the writer/
presenter of the PBS series "Walking the Bible" and
the forthcoming "Sacred Journeys with Bruce
Feiler." In "Abraham", Feiler uncovers the defining yet
divisive role that Abraham plays for half the world's
believers. We encourage you to read this book and
join us in a provocative discussion. The book is available on Amazon.com. If you have any questions contact Tom Wamser at 215 576-5586 or
at [email protected].
WINTER WEATHER EMERGENCIES
In the last few years we have had severe snow storms that
have caused the closing of the church for activities and even
worship. We are reluctant to cancel worship and you can assume that unless there is a snow emergency worship will continue. When we close the facility for any activity we will send
the information to television Channel 3, 6 and the Fox network;
radio, KYW.
A safe rule of thumb is:
If Abington School District is closed, the Church is closed.
If the mall is closed on Sunday, worship will be cancelled.
COMMITTEE FOR OLDER ADULTS UPCOMING EVENT
A presentation by Kelly Lafond of Willow Grove Physical Therapy will be held on Wednesday, February 25, at 12:30 p.
m. in the Parlor, Room 113. Kelly's presentation includes fall
risk screening for each person in attendance, ways to help
with balance and to teach us how to prevent falls. Please join
us for this informative program. Lunch will be served. We
would appreciate your R. S. V. P. to the church office - 215887-4530 - by Monday, February 23. Hope to see you there.
World Day of Prayer
Friday, March 6
Bear Creek Camp will be here to share the fun
and excitement of camp on February 22nd during
Sunday School. Last summer 11 kids from APC
attended Bear Creek to rave reviews. Come sing
songs, play games and join in the fun of what great
time camp can be. Leaders from Bear Creek will
be on hand after the service to answer questions
about their programs. APC has planned group
camp weeks of July 26-August 1 and August 2-8.
You can attend any week of the summer, but we
will coordinate carpools and rooming for those
weeks. Don’t miss the fun!
Labyrinth Walks on February 18th after
the Ash Wednesday service and March 4th at
7pm. Come walk the outdoor labyrinth or
our indoor labyrinth after the Ash Wednesday service on February 18th at 6:00. Labyrinth facilitators will be available to offer assistance and provide candlelight for those
wishing to experience the journey of the
labyrinth. All ages are welcome. The lower
parking lot will be closed to accommodate
these dates. Contact Tink McDevitt or Ruth
Sall for more information.
PW Churchwide Gathering:
“One Body and One Spirit”, Hyatt Regency
Hotel, Minneapolis, MN, June 18-21, 2015.
Keynotes, workshops, worship, resources,
fair trade shopping, fellowship. An amazing, inspiring, renewing event! All women
are welcome! $395 per person plus travel
and hotel. SIGN UP NOW! Contact Joyce
McCormick ([email protected]).
Offering Envelopes for children are
now available. Please find your child’s
box located on the table in the Parish
Hall. Please contact Anne O’Shea or
PER CAPITA APPORTIONMENT
FOR 2015
The Per Capita Apportionment for 2015 is
$25.27. This amount is per member, not
per family.
Kindly include this amount in your annual
giving. Thank you.
GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP
Our monthly Grief Support Group are held in the
Church Library one Thursday afternoon a month
from 2:00 – 3:30 pm, led by our Parish Associate,
Rev. Christine Bruce. Please contact the church
office or Rev. Bruce at (215) 620-8091, for more
information.
The Tuesday Noon organ concert series returns to Abington in
February. The second concert, February 10, will be played by Aaron
Patterson. The 30 to 40 minute concerts begin at noon and are sponsored by Music at Abington and the Philadelphia Chapter of the American
Guild of Organists. Aaron, who at his last concert at APC in December,
2013, as a 13-year-old amazed and thrilled members of the audience. In
the meantime, he has been involved in summer programs with the
Wanamaker Organ, the Kimmel Center Organ, and the Longwood Gardens Organ. Future recitals will be played by Jeff Fowler (Feb. 17), and
Lee de Mets (Feb. 24)