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Events for the Week of April 20, 2008

This Week’s Events

Friday, April 18

7:30pm Abington Presbyterian Church Youth Handbell & Vocal Choir at Faith Church

Saturday, April 19

9:00 am Alliance Defense Fund Breakfast at Faith Church

Sunday, April 13

8:45 am Traditional Worship Service

10:00 am Sunday School/ Children’s Choir

11:15 am Contemporary Worship Service

5:00 pm JH Insight

6:30 pm SH FOCuS

Sunday, April 20

8:45 am Traditional Worship Service

10:00 am Sunday School/ Children’s Choir

11:15 am Contemporary Worship Service

5:00 pm JH Fellowship

6:30 pm SH Fellowship

Monday, April 21

7:00 pm Deacons

Tuesday, April 22

7:00 pm Burlington Mall Ministry

Wednesday, April 23

7:00 pm SH Son Servants

7:00 pm Prayer Shawl Ministry

7:15 pm Ladies Bible Study

7:30 pm Contemporary Worship Rehearsal

Thursday, April 24

9:15 am Morning Glories

4:15 pm Children’s Choir Rehearsal

6:45 pm Steeple People

8:15 pm Faith Singers

8:15 pm SH Bible Study

Friday, April 25

7:00 pm - SH FOCus Late Nighter at Merchantville

Midnight

Saturday, April 26

5:15 pm Prime Timers - Show/Dinner

Sunday, April 27

8:45 am Traditional Worship Service

10:00 am Sunday School/ Children’s Choir

11:15 am Contemporary Worship Service

Faith Presbyterian Church

JOIN US FOR SUNDAY SCHOOL TODAY!!

Sunday School classes for age two through third grade meet in the church building; fourth grade through high school and all adult classes meet in Memorial School (behind Faith Church) from 10-11:00 a.m. The nursery is available all morning. Everyone is welcome!

Adult Sunday School Classes

Apr. 13 th -27 th : The Life You’ve Always Wanted

The heart of Christianity is transformation–a relationship with God that impacts not just our “spiritual lives,” but every aspect of living.

Teacher: Dave Forward

Continuing Series: S.H.A.P.E.

Finding and fulfilling your unique purpose for life.

Have you discovered the unique purpose that God has for your life? This class is designed to take you to that next level of purpose- to reveal how God has designed you, and help you see how that design fits the intention for which you were created. Teachers: Nathan Buurma and Tom Carpenter

Beginning May 4 th: Prayer: Does it Make Any Difference?

Does prayer work? If God knows everything, what is the point of prayer? Does prayer work the way we think it should? What can we really expect from prayer? This class will explore the questions surrounding prayer that you may wonder aboutbut not know who to express. Teacher: Dave Forward

Worshiping with Heart, Mind, and Soul

Looking ahead in worship

Continuing the Series based on Luke’s version of the “Sermon on the Mount” and the parables in Luke. Do we have what it takes to really be a disciple of Jesus?.

Sunday, April 27 – The Unfaithful Manager. This is perhaps the most difficult of Jesus’ parables to understand, asking the question: “Are you ‘unethical’ enough with your wealth?”

Sunday , May 4, Ascension Sunday – The Wise Investor. All Christians get ‘one thing’ to invest. How’s your investment doing? We will celebrate the Ascension of our Lord with the Lord’s Supper.

Belonging. . .to Christ and the Church

Cares and Joys:

For a visit by the members of the Prayer Ministry Team , contact Tom Garth or the church secretary.

For Cares and Joys to be included in the bulletin each week, please give to our Administrative Assistant (609.654.5148) no later than Thursday at noon.

Who’s Where List: If you have a prayer request, please contact Carol Fischer or call MaryLou Oakes, with urgent prayer requests.

ATTENTION Junior High: Registrations for this summer’s The Great Escape youth conference are now being collected. Forms may be picked up from and returned to Tracy Janusz. The dates are August 4-9. The cost of the week is $400 with a deposit of $100 being collected now to reserve a spot! Don’t delay–register today!!

Camp Johnsonburg : Registration is now open for 2008 summer program. Job & volunteer opportunities are available. If you’re interested, or would like more information, please call 908.852.2349 or email info@campjburg.org

PRIME TIMERS Dinner & Theater Tickets Have All Been Sold! Please note: We will CARPOOL from the CHURCH at 5:15pm on Saturday, April 26 th. Anyone not planning to leave from church with the group, please call Felicia Rehmann, so we can account for everyone. We have reserved tables for dinner. The cafeteria is on the lower level of the same building as the theater. We look forward to a wonderful evening of fellowship.

Sunday Fellowship: Please join us for coffee and refreshments in the fellowship area following the service. Also, if you are visiting today, please stop by the Welcome Center. We have a gift for you.

Growing in Your Faith

Adult Education Classes! See Sunday's insert for all the details. The curriculum is designed to assist you in growing your faith regardless of where you are in your walk with Christ. Whether you are a new believer or a seasoned veteran of the Lord’s service, there is a class that is right for you.

Serving Christ Through Ministry in the Church

Children’s Choir News:News:We are returning to a weekly children’s choir rehearsal! Age range is from 2 nd to 5 th grade, but we’d love to see your 1 st grader, and would love help from 6 th graders on up! If you and your child are interested, please come in Thursday at 4:15 pm. We will split the 45 minute rehearsal into equal parts singing and ringing.

Fact and Fun-Filled Trip!Tuesday, April 22 nd , leaving the church at 7:00 pm. Visiting the Mall Ministry at Burlington Center to hear about the fascinating opportunity which God has given the church to interact with those seeking help in their faith. In this public setting, Christians have found a unique opportunity for ministry. Come and understand, from those who minister there and from the director, how this special outreach works. Refreshments will be served. We should be back to the church before 9 PM. Please call the church office to make reservations.

Teacher Appreciation Today!

It is with deep appreciation that we thank each and every one of our dedicated teaching staff for working to show God’s love to the children and adults at Faith Church, for opening up the many riches in God’s Word and for making everyone smile on Sunday morning.

Many thanks to the following Sunday School teachers and assistants for their dedication to the youth and adults of our church:

Youth Sunday School

Gayle Miner, Lisa Arnold, Victoria Ebiri, Pam Jones, Gwen Demian, Sandy Adkins, Samantha Haggerty, Jennifer Howell, Christina D’intino, Juliet Lee, Stacey Currie, Cynthia Lee, Margie Atwater, Kim Barr, Kathy Wilding, John Ford, Louise Hikade, Bob Jacobs, Carol Crist, Karen Gutekunst, Dave Gutekunst, Kelly Stiles, Bill Stiles, Jen Burkett, Aaron Burkett, Carl Powell, Lorin Powell, Mark Janusz, Tracy Janusz

Adult Sunday School

Rick Carter, Jim Kraft, Chris Forward, Dave Forward, Nathan Buurma, Beth Jacobs, Bob Jacobs, Debbie Hoyt

Proclaiming Christ to the World

Is It Time For You To Go To Romania?

For more information on the Mission trip to Romania this summer, go to ICAFkids.org. The dates for this summer’s mission trip are July 24-August 3, 2008. Members of Faith Church are eligible for scholarship money from the Christmas tree fund. See Chris & Dave Forward for more information.

Gloucester County Habitat for Humanity is sponsoring a 10-day trip to a small town in Romania, Radauti, to help construct a two-bedroom house for a family that has been working for the local Habitat Organization. No construction experience is necessary. Dates: October 17 to 28, 2008. Cost (includes all transportation, food, lodging, sight-seeing, airline costs, and donation to the local Habitat affiliate) = ~ $2800.00. Accommodations in a small local hotel. All meals provided at local restaurants. In addition to working at the build site, we will be spending time with local families, touring the incredible painted monasteries in the area, and spending a day sight-seeing in Bucharest. If interested, please contact team leader Bob Harris, Presbyterian Church at Woodbury; Home:

Clergy Renewal Update

Dr. Carter began his three month sabbatical on March 31. His time away will include both the clergy renewal program and three weeks of vacation. He returns to Faith Church on Monday, July 21, and his next Sunday with us will be July 27.

Pastoral services, including worship leadership, will be provided by Dr. Kraft, who will be working full-time during Dr. Carter’s absence.

In order to provide a complete rest from his pastoral responsibilities, members are reminded not to contact Dr. Carter about ministry related topics. Rather, all are encouraged to hold him in prayer, that this will be a refreshing and regenerative experience.

Each week we will describe in brief form what Dr. Carter will be doing as his clergy renewal program progresses.

Weeks 4 & 5: April 21-May 1 – reading, reflection and rest at home.

Week 6: May 2-9 – auditing a Fuller Seminary D. Min. Course in England: “Encountering New Ways of Being Church.”

Dr. Carter plans to make entries almost daily on his web log, reflecting on his reading and experiences, at http://rickcarter.wordpress.com.. You can also go on the Faith Church webpage, www.faithchurch.org and click on “Pastor Rick’s Renewal Web log” in the upper right hand column.

Session

Class 2008

Class 2009

Class 2010

George Anderson

Thomas Carpenter

Pat Cohill, Clerk

Kelly Stiles

Marianne Carter Joe Currie

William McConnell

Nancy Dinsmore

Janet Sharp

Sharon Redheffer

Carl Doan

Lorin Powell

David Gutekunst
Robert Galberg Open

If you have any questions or concerns please contact any of the current session members listed above.

Session Organization

The Church Worshiping Elder: Sharon Redheffer

The Church Belonging Elders: Marianne Carter, Nancy Dinsmore

The Church Growing Elders: Kelly Stiles, Lorin Powell

The Church Serving Elder: Tom Carpenter

The Church Proclaiming Elders: Rick Pfleiderer, Bill McConnell, Janet Sharp

Supportive Ministries Elders: Joe Currie (Personnel), Carl Doan (Planning)

Administrative Functions Elders: Pat Cohill (Clerk of session), George Anderson (Finance)

Deacons

Class 2008

Class 2009

Class 2010

Betty Engelke

Peggy Buurma

Linda Carpenter

Carolyn Lambersky

Lee Grossman

David Crist

William Hamilton

Catharina Copeland

Stacey Currie

Jennifer Hill

Doug Hikade, Mod

Janice Doan, Secretary

Kevin Vance, Treasurer

Frank Piech
Peggy Lampe