The Church's Role in the City

"In the global and polygot cities of Los Angeles and New York, the church is engaged in evangelism, reconciliation, community organizing, and community development. But even these categories do not capture the full range of congregational involvement in sustaining and healing urban communities. Church members in these cities are bringing a 'politics of the Spirit' to bear on every area of life. . . .
Large parts of Brooklyn, Harlem, and the South Bronx, once so battered as to be national symbols of urban ruin, have been rebuilt. The involvement of local government was essential (especially in land disposition and financing), but vital catalysts in many instances were local community groups, especially congregations, who prayed, organized, and invested their resources and lives in renewing their neighborhoods. Today, as people herald a 'renaissance' in neighborhoods such as the South Bronx and Harlem, it is important to remember that the commitment of the churches often made the initial and most substantial differences" (Mark Gornik,To Live in Peace, 14–15).

Urban Ministry Conference at Tenth Church
March 6–8, 2009
Visit www.tenth.org for more information.

Apartments available in University City, Pine Street

Studio apartment located at the 4200 block of Pine Street available for rent 1 June 2009. Studio room with galley kitchen and separate bath. 1st floor with access to front porch. Coin operated washer/dryer in basement. Monthly rent is $750, which includes all utilities except for phone, internet, and cooking gas. Please email berzinsky@aol.com if interested or have any additional questions.

One bedroom apartment located at the 4200 block of Pine Street available for rent 1 June 2009. Second floor unit with one bedroom, living room, kitchen, large bathroom. Coin operatedwasher/dryer in basement. Monthly rent is $1000, which includes all utilities except for phone, internet, and cooking gas. Please email berzinsky@aol.com if interested or have any additional questions.

Precious in His Sight

Pray for these women, who have just begun a local vocational training program in Accra, Ghana, that will give them the skills and materials to leave a life of prostitution and start their own small business. Pray for them, as they hear the gospel this week, that they will know the joy and freedom of the Christ's forgiving, transforming grace.

1. Georgettie E.
   
2. Gifty M.
3. Gifty S.
4. Gladys M.
5. Abena A.
   
6. Angelina A.
7. Anita C.
8. Benedicta T.
9. Challot N.
10. Charity A.
11. Ekua B.
12. Esther A.
13. Eunice A.
14. Gladys A.
15. Gladys A.
16. Gladys S.
17. Grace E.
18. Hannah A.
19. Mary S.
20. Stella B.
21. Sussy Q.
22. Vida A.
23. Vida E.
24. Vivian K.
    

Missions as Fasting

That was the provocative title of the address Michael Oh gave at the 2009 Desiring God Pastors' Conference. Want to know what he said? You can access both video and audio here.

Casino-Free Philadelphia

Luella Tripp sent this in:

CASINO-FREE PHILADELPHIA
casinofreephila.org

PRESS CONFERENCE
Wednesday, February 18
11 am
Location to be announced.

We hope that all Coalition members will send people to the press conference so that we can demonstrate the breadth and strength of our Coalition.

This is a critical time to announce our formation. The City is showing no signs of letting up on the extreme fast-tracking of this slots parlor at the Gallery. The City Planning Commission will be holding its first
public meeting to unveil its preliminary plans for Market East on February 24. It is important now to show that opposition to this slots parlor comes from across the city and from many sectors of our community.

The February 18 press conference also gives us a good target date for firming up some of the other organizations whom we have invited to join the Coalition.

NEXT COALITION MEETING
Tuesday, February 10
6 pm - 8 pm
Arch Street United Methodist Church
(SE corner of Broad and Arch Streets)

Valentine Gift for Your Man

South Philly Home for Sale

Lovely South Philly home for sale within walking distance of numerous Tenth families. If interested, please contact Jessica Cropsey at 267-467-8993 or visit here for more information.

Davies Dynamoes

Okay, Anne Davies, I want to see a win tonight. Your team has had three weeks of exhibition games. It's time to bring in a win. Sarah used to be a good outside shot. Try kicking it back out to her when she's passed the ball inside.