Drexel grad student seeking shared housing

I am an incoming graduate student at Drexel this coming fall and am looking to share housing in the area.

• Am 23 and male.
• Am fairly quiet, clean, and organized.
• Looking for a lease starting in either August or by the first of September.
• Would like to share a place with 1 or 2 others.

 Contact Jeremie Doehla.

Camp Brave Heart

Camp Brave Heart is a Christ-centered camp designed to meet the spiritual and emotional needs of kids walking the journey of grief after the death of a loved one. Ridge Haven, the PCA’s Camp and Conference Center in Brevard, N.C., offers the weeklong camp this summer, July 18–23, to support children and teenagers, third through 12th grades, during this difficult time in their lives.

To learn more, go to this link.

44 and Counting

Congratulations to Bill and Charlene Elliott, who are celebrating their 44th wedding anniversary today.

Need a nanny in New Jersey?

Tenth member seeking nanny position in your New Jersey home. Hours and salary to be determined.


Please contact Carol Pfeifer.

Listed in the Book of Kings

Phil Ryken may no longer be in the pulpit but he is still producing books from his pulpit ministry. 1 Kings is now out and dedicated to me...well, actually to the pastoral staff who served with him during his years here. But I am one of the first names listed while Paul Tripp and Carroll Wynne are listed last. Look next for a book on 1 Corinthians 13.

Medical donations for Colombia

Support the team traveling to Colombia in August by donating supplies needed for the health clinic—vitamins (adult, chewables for children, and prenatal), antibiotic ointment, acetaminophen, ibuprofen, medical gloves, alcohol pads, cotton balls, band-aids, toothbrushes and toothpaste. Drop them off in Reception Hall in a donation box marked Colombia Trip between Sunday morning services.

"The Yale Distinguished Music Educator Award is presented to..."

...our own Tom Elliott (ruling elder and trombone player extraordinaire)!

"The Yale Distinguished Music Educator Award is presented biennially by the Yale School of Music to participants in the Symposium of Music in Schools. These awards honor fifty music educators from across the country who are selected for their outstanding accomplishments teaching music in public schools."

So treat the man with some respect because that bone player has distinction!

Small Chest Freezer

Small Chest freezer available. Works fine. Needs a good home. The freezer is a Kenmore 12 cu ft. chest freezer, approximately 3'w x 3'h x 27"d. Contact Nell by email.

Boxes

It now feels right to walk into the Senior Minister's study and see books on the shelves. Empty shelves look, well, empty. One consequence of emptying boxes both in his study and more in his home is that he has lots of empty boxes. If you want some and can pick them up, contact Liam's assistant Elizabeth Carlson to make arrangements for getting them.

Jonny McGreevy

For anyone who has not heard, Jonny McGreevy has accepted the position to pastor Greenisland Baptist Church in Northern Ireland, just north of Belfast. This will be a return to home territory for Jonny and Laura. They will leave at the end of the summer, taking with them a new baby expected at the beginning of July. 

Dead Phone

It is possible that some people are wondering why I will not return their phone calls. My phone has died. So any messages left from the past three weeks have vanished. If you call now, and I am not in, leave a message with the receptionist.

Year End Report

"So," you have been saying to yourself, "I wonder how Phil Ryken's first year has gone at Wheaton College?" You can find out from the president's mouth at this Gospel Coalition interview, the correct link as opposed to the errant one I originally posted.

The Valedictorian's Speech

Nathaniel Schmucker gave the valedictorian speech at the commencement service of Delaware County Christian School. I know of two other DC graduates - Josiah Cohen and Josh Ryken, whose father was the commencement speaker. Read all about it in this article. Were there other Tenth members graduating? Indeed, I'd love to hear what Tenth students graduated from high school, college, and grad-school.

Sparrows Tea Party

Girls (ages 5 and up) and women in the church are cordially invited to a Sparrows Tea Party on June 18, 2011 from 12:50-3 PM in Fellowship Hall. Sparrows is celebrating the beginning of summer and the arrival of the Golighers to our church. Mrs. Kami Olmstead will show us how to decorate and assemble the treats we will eat at our party. Our devotional speaker is Mrs. Becky Holloway. Please come to enjoy a lovely afternoon of fun and fellowship over tea! Please R.S.V.P to Amy Voorhis.

Art Camp in University City

Dinora Bock is running a small art camp in University City at 4630 Hazel Ave. this summer, Monday through Friday from June 22 to July 8. The camp is for children ages 5 to 8 and runs from 9 AM to 3 PM for older children and from 9 AM to 2 PM for younger children. There will be classes in painting, theater, Spanish, and arts and crafts. Cost is $360 per child and children are required to bring a bag lunch. Please contact Dinora Bock for more information.

The Westminster Brass

This past Saturday, the Westminster Brass celebrate 35 years of performance by giving a family concert in the church. It was a wonderful time of listening to music ranging from children's songs to old-time sing-a-longs to a commissioned piece for the brass. Tom Elliott gives a little history here of the group.
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Saturday Sparrows

Girls (ages 5 and up) and women in the church are cordially invited to a Sparrows Tea Party on June 18, 2011 from 12:50-3pm in Fellowship Hall. Sparrows is celebrating the beginning of summer and the arrival of the Golighers to our church. Mrs. Kami Olmstead will show us how to decorate and assemble the treats we will eat at our party. Our devotional speaker is Mrs. Becky Holloway. Please come to enjoy a lovely afternoon of fun and fellowship over tea! Please R.S.V.P to Amy Voorhis.

Crime Fighting Hymns

I'm not sure Paul Jones would have listed this as a reason for playing hymns and classical music, but apparently they are effective in battling drug dealing. Melissa Gilstrap sent me this article in the Daily news.

Lost Ark Anniversary

Today's Inquirer informs us that 6/12/11 marks the 30th anniversary of Raiders of the Lost Ark. And Liam's OUTSTANDING sermon today...the Lost Ark...hmmmm

seems worthy of a Marion blog doesn't it ;) Robin Vallette

Ballet Academy

Tenth member and former professional ballerina, Kristina Pulcini teaches ballet at her Havertown, PA ballet studio, the Kristina Pulcini Ballet Academy.

Aspiring ballerinas have the opportunity to perform the Nutcracker and other classical ballets. For more information about Summer or Fall classes go to: http://www.kpballet.com or call Kristina.

Kristina Pulcini Ballet Academy
101 West Eagle Road
Havertown, PA 19083
610.853.0555

The Franklin Fountain

"The Franklin Fountain has the best ice cream in Philadelphia." So testifies Jennifer Polen and not because co-owner Eric Berley is a Tenth member. Check it out for yourself at 116 Market Street.

The Distinguished Tom Elliott

The Yale Distinguished Music Educator Award is presented biennially by the Yale School of Music to participants in the Symposium on Music in Schools. These awards honor fifty music educators from across the country who are selected for their outstanding accomplishments teaching music in public schools.

Our own Ruling Elder Tom Elliott, from the Lower Merion School District, was selected for this distinguished award.

Providential Hiring

"She works part time as a church receptionist, tries to land freelance writing gigs, and relies on her faith that God has a plan for her." God's plan for our Friday receptionist Kari Randall apparently included a Christian employer reading this article in the Philadelphia Inquirer and contacting her about a public relations job after he read about her faith. Kari begins on Monday. We will miss her here, as she has done a wonderful job for us. But we give thanks for such a witness to God's providential work in her life.