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Ardmore Presbyterian Church
The APC Corner-stone “We are members of the household of God, built upon the foundation of the apostles and
prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the cornerstone.” (Ephesians 2:19b-20)
May 2015
From Our Pastor James Hodsden:
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
In the liturgical calendar, the Sunday after Pentecost is known as Trinity Sunday (May 31). On that Sunday, the Church celebrates the Trinity — God as three persons, yet God being one. Although the word, “trinity,” does not appear anywhere in Scripture, the doctrine has been essential to the Christian faith. Jesus himself commands his disciples to use the formula, “Father, Son, and Holy Spirit,” in baptisms (Matthew 28:19). As a result, as we reflect on the beginnings of our life in Christ, we should be drawn to examine the relationship of these three persons.
We should acknowledge that the Trinity has always been controversial. Early Church history can be seen as a catalogue of the various heresies against the doctrine. Explaining how 1+1+1=1 has caused people a number of headaches. Enlightenment thinkers such as Emmanuel Kant and Thomas Jefferson have rejected the Trinity outright. Even some Christians have wondered, “What’s the big deal?”
As I learned about the Trinity in seminary, the debate bored me. We spent most of our time pondering the mathematical equation. However, I did not grasp its implications for our faith until I went on a mission trip to Senegal. On the streets of the West African city of Dakar, I observed a friendly conversation between a Muslim and a Christian. As the older, robed Muslim sipped tea, he challenged the Christian saying, “We say that God is one. It is the heart of our faith.” The Christian countered, “How do you know God?” The Muslim responded, “In creation . . . we see the Creator in the land, sea and sky.” The Christian responded, “We believe that we see God in the face of Jesus Christ. And I have a personal relationship with this Jesus because of the presence of the Holy Spirit in my life.” In this description, we have Father, Son and Holy Spirit. This is by no means an exhaustive definition of the Trinity. However, it does honor a faith that sustained the Church since its beginning.
Grace and Peace,
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KEENAGERS AND ALL INTERESTED FOLKS
LUNCH IN THE MILL CREEK ROOM, JUNE 3, 2015 AT NOON
BRAIN FITNESS TIPS TO REDUCE MEMORY LOSS
Enjoy lunch and a Guest Speaker from Presby Inspired Life. Explore the fascinating world of memory including
the latest research on signs, symptoms, prevention and treatment of memory loss.
Engage in fun brain tweaking games.
Transportation provided upon request.
RSVP TO THE CHURCH OFFICE OR THE COVENANT OF FRIENDSHIP PAD BY MAY 31st.
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We are currently looking for a Director of Children and Youth Ministry. If you are interested, you can find the link to the job description on the APC web site under tabs: Faith, then Children and Youth. Should you be interested in submitting your resume, please forward a copy to the attention of the search committee at [email protected]
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ONGOING PRAYERS FOR: Jeannette Arthur (hip replacement), Kate Brooks, Skip and Mary Ellison, Sandy Foote, Twila Garletts, Dollie Graham (pneumonia), Bruce Houck, Ruth Jenkins (Beaumont, Person Care #2007), Morry Livezy, Stephanie McGrory (gall bladder surgery recovery), Mike Michaelson, Mary Quigley, Mark Ramsay (seizures), Arthur Robinson (ALS), Edmond Rocon, Sr. (Rosemont Inspired Living), Bob Schreiber (eyesight and diabetes) Mary Schreiber (MS), Jean Shrader, John Shrader, Newt and Mary Spencer, Roy Sullivan, Don Tokash (breathing issues), Mary and Ray VanLeeuwen and others who struggle daily because of difficult health issues.
May Birthdays
1—Tara Boyle 2—Kate Pulsifer
3—Audrey Charlton
3—Jan Terwiesch
4—Maddy Potter
5—Mark Ramsay
6—Esperanza Shih
7—Alex Brown
7—Jenny Young
8—Susan Michaelson
9—Rose Ball
11—Courtney Reeder
12—Stephanie McGrory
12—Craig Pfister
13—Drew Fowler
16—Heath Rickenbach
16—Ellie McGrory
17—Madeline Steinnagel Taylor
19—Vivien Pollard
23—Nancy Cram
23—Peggy Leneis
23—Viola Terwiesch
23—Kevin Flannery
24—Vea LePard
24—Patty Turner
24—James Turner
27—Ben Wolf
27—Alan Ball, Jr.
29—Mary Van Leeuwen
29—Bruce Leuhrs
29—Nathan Stanley
29—Trevor Njonjo
31—Sandy Tiburzio
31—Lindsay Himes
We’d like to list all of our members’ and friends’ birthdays & can only do so if we know when it is. Please email
[email protected] or call 610‐642‐6650 and
leave a message.
Vacation Bible School: Seuss on the Loose! A glorious time where fun is the rule Is coming this Vacation Bible School. The dates are 22nd through 26th in June. We start at 9, and end at noon. This year we ask Dr. Seuss’ prescription On how Jesus’ stories told of God’s great mission. There will be Sneetches and Grinches. Nothing will lack. There will be music, games, and even a snack. Keep an eye out. Don’t be a goose.
Lisa Wolverton will be the Director for this summer’s Vacation Bible School
LARGE PRINT “Our Daily Bread” devotionals are available for April – May – June 2015. You can find them on the literature tables in the sanctuary entry and on the
office entry table. Please take one for yourself or give one to a friend. They are a gift from the Board of Deacons.
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From the Desk of the Music Director, Gary Garletts♫♫♫♫♫♫♫♫♫♫♫♫♫♫♫♫♫♫♫♫♫♫♫♫♫♫♫♫♫♫♫♫♫♫
Thank you to our choirs for an exceptional year The month of May marks the winding down of most of our choirs for the program year. It has been a full and rewarding year, indeed!
Our Children’s Choir and Handbell Choir made their final offerings Sunday, May 3, and could not have done so more beautifully. Youth Ringers and Cherub Choir will follow up on Sunday, May 10 (Mothers’ Day). Youth Choir will join Chancel Choir to finish with a joint anthem on May 31, and June will be Special Chorus month.
Highlights of 2014‐15 included the annual Reformation Sunday three‐choir anthem, Advent Family Night program, Chancel Choir Christmas cantata, two beautiful Christmas Eve services, inspiring Lenten Vespers, and two glorious services on Easter morning.
Even grander events were the musical Malice in the Palace, enthusiastically performed here April 12 and in Arlington April 19 by our Children’s and Youth Choirs; and Haydn’s Creation, brilliantly performed April 26 by three adult choirs and a 24‐piece professional orchestra. Special kudos to soloists Christine DeVault, Jim Longacre, and Jeff DeVault—their offerings were incredible.
Our biggest shift in population for next year will be from Cherub Choir, where several graduate to Children’s Choir. Only one singer moves from Children’s to Youth Choir, and there are no seniors graduating from Youth Choir this spring.
I offer my sincere thanks to each and every person involved in our music ministry. Whether they are the singers or players who bring the music to life, or the families and friends who support them, each one is important, each one is appreciated. God bless each of you; God bless all of you.
Please consider baking cookies for the Welcome Church! Any sized donations of
home baked cookies or brownies (up to 150‐225 cookies per Monday) are welcome for
any Monday Teatime of the Welcome Church, with special request being made for cookie
donations for the following dates:
Monday, May 11th and June 1st.
Cookie donations can of course be given to Schaunel Steinnagel on the Sunday before the
Monday Teatime. Thank you for this special help! Schaunel Steinnagel‐Taylor
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PRESCHOOL WISH LIST
From time to time, the preschool and/or church staff will list items that the school or church programs could use. Before purchasing them, we ask the congregation if anyone can donate the item. Many people are looking for a good home for items they no longer use. If you have an artificial Christmas tree no more than 6 feet tall, the preschool could use it. Please contact Interim Director, Michelle Butera before bringing it into the office. Thank you!
“Let the little children come . . .” Openings in the Preschool for the
2015-2016 School Year If you have a 2,3,4 or 5 year old or know someone looking for a Preschool please contact either Pearlie Diesinger or Michelle Butera at 610-642-6650. We would love to share our special programs here at Ardmore Presbyterian Weekday Preschool.
APC FOOD CUPBOARD NEEDS REPLENISHING Please consider picking up peanut butter, jelly, tuna, canned chili, stew and/or canned fruit on your next trip to the grocery store and dropping it off at the church office. You can also make a financial contribution and we will do the shopping for you. Be sure to note that the donation is for food pantry on the check or envelope.
Here is what is still needed for a Welcome Home Kit to be completed, in order for a complete “shower” of household goods to be delivered to a person who has moved from homelessness to housing: 1 pot, 1 soup pot, dish towels, wash cloths, queen sheets, toiletries, bathroom accesso‐ries, ice cube trays, plastic food storage containers.
Items are being collected now (labeled for Welcome Home Kits), in the mail room. The goal is to complete the Welcome Home Kit by early May! Thank you, Schaunel Steinnagel
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“Clean‐out” coming to a refrigerator and freezer near you.
Namely in the Mill Creek Room and Fellowship Hall kitchens. Please mark or dispose of what you’ve left in any of these appliances by June 1st. We can use leftover salad dressings but all other items will be tossed unless otherwise designated. Walter Haenn, Business Manager
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Message and request from finance office and volunteer counters: Please write note your envelope no. on any check you write to APC, it makes accounting much easier for all involved. If you are not sure of your envelope no. please call Business Manager, Walter Haenn at 610‐642‐6650x114. Thank you.
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A R D M O R E P R E S B Y T E R I A N C H U R C H
James Hodsden, M.Div., Pastor ([email protected])
Sturgis Poorman, M.Div., Parish Associate ([email protected])
Graham Robinson, D. Min., Parish Associate ([email protected])
Gary Garletts, M.M., AAGO, Director of Music/Organist ([email protected])
Michelle Butera, Interim Director of Weekday Preschool ([email protected])
Pearlie Diesinger, Preschool Administrator/Church Secretary ([email protected])
Raelyn Harman, Church Administrator ([email protected])
Walter Haenn, Business Manager ([email protected])
Don Tokash, Finance ([email protected])
Jim Moore, Custodian
Celebrating Our 107th Year of Service to the Lord Jesus Christ
ARDMORE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
5 West Montgomery Avenue Ardmore, PA 19003-1599
Phone: 610-642-6650 [email protected]
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