A Distant God?

Proverbs 15:29

The Lord is far from the wicked,
but he hears the prayer of the righteous.

"Why won't God answer my prayer?"
"Why won't God listen to me?"
"Why is God so distant?"

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The Liam Monologues, Part 2

In part 2, Liam talks about influences on his early theological development and the great preachers who whetted his appetite.

In Need of a Guitar Instructor?

I am an artist diploma student in guitar at the Curtis Institute of Music and I am currently searching for more students to teach.  I live in West Philly and have easy access to both Center City and the suburbs.  I can teach at Curtis or travel to your location.  I have been teaching privately since 2007 and have taught students ranging in age from 6 to 60 years old.  I have experience teaching both classical and popular styles of guitar.  I charge $30 for half hour lessons and $60 for hour lessons.  Please contact me (Gideon Whitehead) by email  or by phone at 616-490-2081 if you have any questions. 

Housing need

One of our global partners has requested help in finding housing from early July to mid-October for his family of four. If you know of a furnished house or apartment that might be available during that time, please contact us.

Free Sproul on Kindle

Erin Millar has made me aware of free RC Sproul publications for free on Kindle right now. They are all part of a Crucial Questions series.  Here is one example.

Righteous Pondering

Proverbs 15:28

The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer,
but the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things.

Note the contrast between the heart of the righteous and the mouth of the wicked. Jesus says that it is out of the heart that evil things pour out. Evil pours out of a heart filled with evil. Evil pours out also because the unrighteous heart fails to check itself. It simply acts naturally, which is very easy to do in our society that teaches the principle, trust your heart above all else. 

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The Liam Monologues, Part 1

Westminster Seminary has posted a series of four five-minute clips of Liam conversing about a variety of topics--conversing because there really was someone there asking him questions. That interlocutor has been edited out leaving us Liam unadulterated. We'll post them one a day. In this one he talks about how preaching in the US is different than in the UK.

Looking for Female Roommates

I am currently looking for two Christian females to split my three bedroom two-story apartment located in South Philly at 15th and Tasker. The rent is $930. Please contact Sarah: tuc18295@temple.edu

Right in Their Own Eyes

What are the trends of American morality? Check out the latest Gallup poll.

Peregrine Falcon Watchers

Tenth members Amy Carpenter and Ed Mutzer were active yesterday in their roles as peregrine falcon watchers. Both the Philadelphia Inquirer and Channel 6 News had stories.

Praying for Oklahoma

Please commit yourself to prayer throughout this day for the victims, families, and friends in Oklahoma suffering from yesterday's tornado. Pray, keeping in mind, that the weather conditions producing that tornado still continues and more tornadoes are expected.

The PCA has a disaster response agency through which you may make donations or volunteer. The link is here.

Of Greed

Proverbs 15:27

Whoever is greedy for unjust gain troubles his own household,
but he who hates bribes will live.

It is bad enough to be greedy. Such a person cannot be satisfied with having his needs met, and he is always discontent, wanting to have more. But to be greedy for unjust gain magnifies his own troubles and the troubles he creates for his household.
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The City School

"Greater things are yet to come
Greater things are still to be done in this city."

Please join us in celebrating the announcement of Spruce Hill/CCA's new name: The City School.

The decision to change our school name came after a season of prayerful consideration. Since our merger in 2006, we have been serving as one school with two names. This was always intended as a temporary measure. Prayerfully, we waited for the right name to unify our campuses.
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Gracious Words

Proverbs 15:26

The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the Lord,
but gracious words are pure.

The thoughts, the words, and the deeds of the wicked are detestable to God. However witty they may consider themselves, however clever and fashionable they may seem to themselves, even how right they believe they may be, their behavior is odorous to God who will not be mocked. The great illusion of the wicked is that they believe they are getting away with their schemes. "There is no god," they say to themselves as fools. Pray now that they will learn the reality and power of God while there is time to be saved. Pray for your neighbors, family, and colleagues who reject Christ.
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This Sunday! Moms' Mingle

Ever wonder how other mothers weather teething or handle sibling rivalry? Wish you knew whom you could call for advice? Then come to the Moms' Meet and Greet this Sunday. It's your chance to connect with other moms in the Tenth community and start establishing a support network. Moms of all stages, from expectant to empty-nesters, are encouraged to attend. You veteran mothers are especially needed! Besides who wants to miss the chance to peek inside our new building?

The meeting starts at 9 am in 1716 Spruce. Please enter by the Spruce Street door.

West Philadelphia House Share

Home on 47th block of Hazel Avenue in W. Philadelphia looking for additional Christian women to rent two additional rooms. Please contact Meredith Alley if interested at 919.593.4257.

The Widow and the Proud

Proverbs 15:25

The Lord tears down the house of the proud
but maintains the widow's boundaries.

The contrast of what the Lord does in each situation helps explain who the proud is. He is not merely someone with an ego problem who looks down on others such as the widow; rather, he seeks to take advantage of the needy such as the widow. He is after her property; he enlarges his own possessions through taking away from those who are poor and do not have a protector.
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Sunday Services 5/19/2013

Join us this Sunday for our services.
AM (9 & 11): Dr. Liam Goligher preaching, “Stuff Happens” (2 Timothy 3:10–17). Hymns: Holy, Holy, Holy!; “Take Up Your Cross,” the Savior Said; God Moves in a Mysterious Way.
Parish 3 will worship together in the Catacombs during the 11:00 service.
PM (6:15): Spring Choral Worship Service: Music of Robert Elmore. Dr. Philip Graham Ryken will be our guest preacher, and the program features Robert Plimpton, organ; the Tenth Church Choir and Soloists; the Schola Cantorum choirs; and Westminster Brass.

Christian Female Roommate Wanted

Two women are looking for a Christian woman to rent a front bedroom of a cozy home on a quiet street in the Graduate Hospital neighborhood.
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Furnished Apartment

Need a fully furnished, long or short term, all inclusive apartment, suite, or room in Center City Philadelphia? -- try mansionMatt.com.

Apartment for Rent

Dave and Kate (Staub) Cunningham are moving in a couple of months and are looking for renters of their apartment. Here is the listing on craigslist.

Looking for Female Roommate

I am looking for a Christian female roommate. I rent a house in Cherry Hill. Rooms are well sized and the house is furnished. Rent would be $500-600/mo plus utilities. The lease would start July 1. Please contact Me-Linh at 609-922-0114 or by email.

Megan Garven

Please be in prayer for the family and school of Megan Garven. A graduate of Cairn University, Megan was a third grade teacher at Santiago Christian School in the Dominican Republic, the school of which Seth Cohen is headmaster. Here is an article from philly.com.

The Prudent Life

Proverbs 15:24

The path of life leads upward for the prudent,
that he may turn away from Sheol beneath.

The prudent is defined as a person who thinks through what he does. He considers his ways, where the path that any decision he makes leads him. He is careful with his remarks that they do not come back to haunt him. He is discerning in regard to the friends he makes, the places he frequents, knowing that there is always what is below the surface to consider.
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Prison Ministry: Teaching Finances, Employment, and Health Topics

The Federal Prison at 7th and Arch Streets has requested volunteers to teach the Money Smart program developed by FDIC.  It has a facilitators guide and materials are downloadable for free.  Also, people to help with resume writing, job interviewing, and teaching on any health topic. Contact David Apple at 215-735-7688 or dapple@tenth.org.

Apt Answers

Proverbs 15:23

To make an apt answer is a joy to a man,
and a word in season, how good it is!

It is a blessing to give an apt word and to receive it. The blessing of possessing wisdom is giving an apt word that encourages a neighbor; or that saves the neighbor from disaster; or gives guidance that leads a neighbor along the right path. That is the blessing of possessing knowledge - to help others when they are in need.
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Host family needed

Bethany Christian Services needs help for a family in need. A young woman  going to law school in Philadelphia will soon become the legal custodian of her 12-year-old sister as her mother is terminally ill.  Bethany is looking for two families to serve as host families for the 12-year-old, allowing this woman complete law school, have her sister close to her, and prevent her sister going into foster care.One family would be the primary host family; the other would provide occasional respites for them. During law school breaks such as Christmas and summer, the older sister will be able to care for her younger sister. There are a variety of other ways in which you can volunteer: serve as a tutor, provide transportation to appointments, make a meal for the host family, befriend the family, and more. Training will be provided. If interested, contact Jill at Bethany Christian Services 215-376-6200 or jpage@bethany.org.