Job seekers forum

Looking for a new job? Join with other Tenth job seekers on Sunday, November 20, at 12:45 pm to discuss ideas on how your brothers and sisters at Tenth can encourage and support you. Lunch will be provided. Reserive your spot by emailing ttaylor(at)tenth.org or by calling the church office.

2 Cats Need a Home

Shelley and Gimpy, two adult cats, are in need of a home. Their owners have allergies and cannot keep them.
The cats are de-clawed, litter-trained and used to small children. They're very affectionate and well-tempered.
Contact Kari.

Help a Transplant Donor

A friend of a Tenth member (Matthew Wright) is from Indiana and is in Philadelphia for a few days. She is a match for an unrelated young child in need of a bone marrow transplant and needs childcare for two of her children from approximately noon to 3PM this Tuesday, November 14, while she goes to a medical appointment related to her donation. She is willing to pay the going rate for child care in this area. Prefer to have someone connected with Tenth, as she does not know many people in the area now. Please contact sarahhao09 *at* gmail *dot* com if you are available and willing to help her. Thanks!

Thanksgiving Hosts

On Thanksgiving Day, we have the opportunity to engage in global outreach by inviting international students to join our families for Thanksgiving dinner. Tenth International Fellowship is coordinating this outreach. If you would like to host students, or if you are an international student and want to be matched with a family, please email Liz at the church.

ASL Lord's Prayer

Come for a time of fellowship, learning, and prayer as we study the Lord’s Prayer in American Sign Language Sunday 5:00–6:00 pm in Delancey 1 West.

Liberia Team

Those interested in joining the Liberia team should meet Sunday at 5:00 pm in 1701 Delancey, 3 West, or contact Bruce at the church office. Dates for the trip are February 23–March 6, 2012.

Sunday Connecting

If you are a young adult in your 20s or 30s and would like to connect with others at Tenth, please join us for lunch following the 11am service. We will meet by the Tenth sign on 17th and Spruce Streets.

Community Dinner Help

We have an opportunity to serve our homeless neighbors at Sunday’s Community Dinner. Help is needed carrying food from the wheelchair ramp to Fellowship Hall after the 9:00 service and with food preparation, table and chair set-up, and hosting in Fellowship Hall after the 11:00 service.

Annual Congregational Meeting

A meeting of the Congregation of Tenth Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia is called for Friday evening, December 2, 2011, for the purpose of electing Elders, Deacons, Deaconesses, and Nominating Committee members; and adopting the Outreach Budget for 2012. A meeting of the Corporation of Tenth Presbyterian Church will be held, as part of the Congregation Meeting, to consider the Church Ministry and Building Improvements Budgets; and to transact any other business that may properly come before the meeting. The meeting will be held in the Sanctuary at 7:30 pm. By order of the Session and Trustees. George McFarland, Clerk of Session; Clive Stockdale, Chairman of Trustees

Tada! The Vocational kick-off on video

Conference Session - 10/14/2011 Vocational Ministry: "Christ, Culture, and Calling" from Tenth Presbyterian Church on Vimeo.

Food Drive

On Sunday we will kick-off our annual food drive for the Sunday Breakfast Rescue Mission by distributing donation grocery bags. These bags will be available at the Narthex and Delancy St. exits after all services. Please drop off your contributions on Sunday November 20^th at Reception Hall. Please, do not contribute glass or perishable items. For more information regarding the outreach of the Mission, visit www.sundaybreakfast.org. Any questions please contact Laura Leyh (856)216-9019. Thank you for your generosity.

Open House Tomorrow

Delaware County Christian School is hosting its open house this Saturday, 11/12 from 9-11 am and invites you to attend. Check out www.dccs.org for more information.

Liam the Lucky

Imagine my surprise when I opened the cereal cabinet this morning. Words escape me.

New Training Series

David Apple and I should begin shooting new training sessions next week for church elders and deacons. Once they get posted online, I'll let you know. I already have 19 training videos for elders posted on vimeo.

Just show up

From my time with Philadelphia Biblical University students at Chapel yesterday: "90% of ministry is just showing up. Get involved, establish relationships, offer hope...and watch God do the work."

Signing Up

Don't tell Sophie or Terri, but I just now remembered to sign up for Saturday's banquet at 6:30pm. It is incredibly easy to do if you are signed up with ACS Access. Go to this link and follow directions near the bottom of the page. Of course, there is always the dependable old fashion way of calling in to the church (215.735.7688).

School Counselor Position Available

The Bensalem Township School District is looking for a half-time (20 hours/week) School Based Mainstay Counselor for the remainder of the current school year. The position needs to be filled by a licensed mental health care professional–LPC, LSW, LCSW, etc. The person who fills this position will work with Cristina Smolenak, who has been a School Based Mainstay Counselor in Bensalem for several years.
If you are interested/qualified, please have contact Joyce Hofer-Medina (by email or phone at 215-654-9414) and provide a resume.

The Church in China

Westminster Seminary is hosting a special lecture on Monday, November 14 at 4 pm, by Dr. Zhao Dunhao, Professor of Philosophy at Peking University. I don't know the exact title but he's an expert on the church in China and his lecture is sure to be worthwhile. Today he's lecturing at Wheaton College on "The Bible and Chinese Classics."

Outreach and Discipleship Position

The Pastoral Staff Selection committee has posted documents for the Outreach and Discipleship position. If you wish to submit names to the committee for consideration, please do so via email to psc@tenth.org. If interested persons inquire about the position, or if you wish to refer someone to the committee, please direct them to the documents online.

The rest of the story

Did you hear the one about the Sikh and the Tenth member who went into a Gudhwara? No? Then don't miss the GO International Banquet, a great time to feast, get to know our global partners, and hear about the Crossing Cultures field trips.

Dinner begins at 6:30 pm Saturday night and you can find a link to register here.

Registration closes when we reach 200 or Thursday midnight whichever comes first. Don't miss out!

Name Dropping

Hhmm...I've received word of the second baby named Ryken, no doubt out of idol worship. Let me just note that the adoptive parents of Superman did not name their child Ryken Kent and that movie producers did not turn to Ryken Gable to star in Gone with the Wind. So, if you really do have high aspirations for your newborns, there is another name to consider.

Preparing for College

What Phil Ryken has just read and now recommends for preparing high school students for college: Mind Your Faith, by David Horner at Talbot Seminary, published by IVP. 

Snow Dream

On this sunny warm day, did I dream that we had snow eleven days ago?

Apple in Chapel

David Apple will be speaking at chapel services at Philadelphia Biblical University tomorrow morning at 10:00. He will be presenting ACTS ministries to the students.

Nationwide Emergency Alert System

On Wednesday, Nov. 9, FEMA, the Department of Homeland Security and the FCC will conduct the first national test of the Nationwide Emergency Alert System. The test is designed to broadcast a nationwide message to the American public. Starting at 2 p.m. EST (and concurrently across all time zones), the 30-second test will run concurrently on all radio and TV band stations. The national Emergency Alert System is an alert and warning system that can be activated by the President to provide information to the American public during emergencies, according to information on FEMA's website.
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Liberia 2012 meeting this Sunday

The 2012 Liberia team will have its first meeting this Sunday, Nov. 13, at 5:00pm in Bruce McDowell’s office, Delancey 3rd floor West. Dates for this trip are Feb. 23-March 6, 2012. All interested should attend this meeting or email Bruce. 

Miriam's Kitchen

For my readership in the DC area, check out this site promoting Give to the Max Day and Miriam's Kitchen.

Douglas Logan, Sr.

Pray for Doug Logan and his family, as Doug's father Doug Logan, Sr. passed away this past Sunday.

Growing Fast

Did you know that Philadelphia has the fastest growing immigrant population in the country? Click here for a brief article from the Brookings Institute about it.

Charles Johnson's Funeral Service

Lucille Johnson kindly phoned us with details of Charles' funeral (see below). Charles was 93 years young, walking with the Lord. Keep Lucille and the family in your prayers.

Friday, November 11, 2011 at the Carl Miller Funeral Home (831 Carl Miller Boulevard, Camden, NJ 08104). Viewing will begin at 11 am - noon with the service at noon. Internment will follow at Hill Crest Memorial Park (550Delsea Drive, Sewell, NJ).

Share the gospel with shelter residents

ACTS Ministries needs someone to preach the word, Thursday mornings, at a Center City homeless shelter. Contact dapple@tenth.org or call 215.735.7688 for more information

Violin and Viola Lessons

Are your children interested in studying music? Curtis trained musician (Tenth member) available to teach private violin and viola lessons. Located on the Main Line. Call 507.261.9032 or email to inquire further and to arrange lessons.

Startling Photograph

Dear Board of Trustees of Wheaton College:

This is an inquiry into the academic program of your school. Please know that we send our students to a school such as yours to keep them from falling into strange behavior. When Josiah Cohen and Josh Ryken left our church, they were mature young men for whom we had high aspirations. And yet in two months time, we are receiving photographs such as this, which was evidently submitted by the President of Wheaton College, as though he were pleased with what is taking place. Need I add that the professor in the picture, in whose hands we thought they could most be trusted, appears to be the primary influence.

Sincerely,
D. Marion Clark

International Banquet

Maybe I'm biased, but I really think Global Outreach's international banquet is the best congregational dinner of the year. If you've never been, you should come. And if you've been before, all I need to say is: You can find the link for registration here.

Dinner starts at 6:30. The food being brought in from Hummus Restaurant includes hummus, chicken, beef and schwarma kabobs, and baklava. Delicious Middle Eastern cuisine.

If you have international garb, wear it--and it's not the sweater made in China I have in mind . .

Parade of Flags

A shout-out to our fourth- and fifth-graders who did a wonderful job marching in our Parade of Flags yesterday morning at both morning services!  The flags will remain up in our sanctuary through next Sunday. 

Power Back On!

The power at the church is back on! Praise the Lord!

Church Power Down

The time is 3:19 and I have just received word that the power at the church is down. Pray that it will be up by the time for the service. Meanwhile, I will keep you updated as to when it is back up.