Evangelist needed

ACTS Thursday homeless shelter ministry needs someone to help share the gospel. If you can give two hours once a week serving God with this unreached people, contact David Apple by email or 215-735-7688.

Introducing Kevin

Steven and Anita Han are happy to announce the birth of their son Kevin Singhee Han born on 2/28/12.

Wheelchairs? Walkers? Vitamins?

Lori Greenawalt is volunteering short-term in a remote region in Peru with Medical Ministry International and wants to take with her items to donate to the in-country team. Items most needed by the in-country team members include wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, canes (straight and footed), braces (arm/foot, etc.), non-prescription medications, pregnancy tests (necessary prior to treating for parasites), anti-inflammatory medications, vitamins (particularly prenatal, children’s and older adult with minerals), anti-bacterial creams, saline for eyes. Says Lori, "Often people have these items from prior injuries or loved ones and have no use for them. I assure you, I’ve seen them put to great use in Peru. From the woman who came to the clinic in a wheel barrow as that was the only way her family had to transport her who left in an appropriate wheel chair to the people that are near immobile who are fitted with a walker and gain back a freedom they never dreamed possible to the child who was properly fitted with a leg brace that will keep him from irreparable harm as his leg recovers from injury. The stories are countless and I’ve witnessed many."

Please deliver items to the Delancey lobby on April 1 or April 8.

Free Trees

Just 10 days left for Philadelphians to request a free yard tree through the TreePhilly initiative!
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Searching for Summer Housing

A Presbyterian minister and theological professor and his wife are looking for an apartment or house in the Philadelphia area to use this summer. They live in Wales and would like to be near their daughter who attends Tenth with her family. They would also like to be near their other daughter who lives in Delaware and is expecting her first child in July. Ideally, they looking for a place for July and  part of August. If you know of any availabilities please contact their daughter Caroline.

Free Concert at Spirit and Truth

Spirit and Truth Fellowship at 4400 N 6th St is hosting a concert of Dove Award-winning musician Mitch McVicker on Wednesday, April 25th at 7 PM. Mitch used to write and perform with Rich Mullins and their song "My Deliverer" won a Dove Award. The concert is free of charge and there will be refreshments served before the show at 6:30. Check out Mitch's bio and his music.

Invitation from Plumstead Christian School to Hear President Bush

We are thrilled that President George W. Bush, 43rd President of the United States, will be the keynote speaker at Plumstead Christian School’s annual Founders Forum, and we would like to extend an invitation to the congregants and staff of Tenth Presbyterian Church to attend this event which is being held on Tuesday, April 24, 2012 from 7:30PM to 9:10PM on the campus of Calvary Church in Souderton, PA.
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Liberia team at GO Luncheon this Sunday

Around the World in 80 Minutes will meet this Sunday, March 25, 12:40–2:00pm in Fellowship Hall. The Liberia short-term team and New Hope Liberia will be sharing about their work with us.  Please join us for lunch. 

TenthPress: Spotlight on a Tenth member during the Civil War

When you see the TenthPress article this week, you may wonder how it came to be. Here’s the story behind what I am seeing as our commemoration of the sesquicentennial of the Civil War. 

So often when I give the Preservation Alliance tour, Rittenhouse Square Sacred Sites, and tell of an episode in the life of Holy Trinity Church related to the Civil War, I have wondered how Tenth responded or was touched by the events of that war. I had been unable to find anything much in our records. So I was thrilled to receive an email some months ago from Al and Jane Conner, asking if Tenth was aware of the story of Ellen Matilda Orbison Harris (1816–1902).

I was also intrigued by their statements:
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Sunday Services 3/25/2012

Join us this Sunday for our services.
AM (9 & 11): Dr. Liam Goligher preaching, “Kingdom Come?” (2 Samuel 2:1–11). Hymns: Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise; Brethren, We Have Met to Worship; Jesus Shall Reign.
PM (6:30): Dr. Liam Goligher preaching, “The Drama Is the Dogma” (Acts 13:13–39). Hymns: Ye Servants of God, Your Master Proclaim; Blessed Assurance; Revive Thy Work, O Lord.

Ministry to Separated and Divorced Persons

Tenth is planning a new ministry for those who are separated or divorced. If you are a member and desire to serve in this ministry --or if you would benefit from such a ministry of compassion and help--please click here or call David Apple at 215-735-7688.

Office Volunteers Needed

Office Volunteers are needed at Harvest USA's Main Street office in Manayunk. Daytime spots are available to assist with routine office work including answering the phone, copying, data entry, periodic mailings, and brochure/literature design etc. Seniors & retired volunteers welcome too! For more information contact Irene.

Kitchen help needed

An extra helper is needed to help prepare lunch with other volunteers for the Global Outreach luncheon this Sunday, March 25th from 10:30am - 12:30pm, or from 10:00am - 11:00am to attend the second service.  Please email us here if you are able to help in the kitchen. 

An Early Season...

Already this year, kingdom-minded volunteers have been packing their bags and traveling to areas impacted by tornados, floods, and other disasters. Others have prayed, offered donations, and helped their churches and congregations prepare for disaster. Christians in disaster ministry serve God by serving those suffering from loss. There are many ways we at Tenth can help! The best model for our disaster ministry is to support the PCA’s Mission to North America. To learn more please go to http://www.pcamna.org/disaster and check out the message of “Pray – Go – Give.” There you can learn how you can serve. And be on the look-out for ministry opportunities in disaster here at Tenth as Clark McCutcheon and Anthony Buller lead a renewed Tenth disaster ministry.

No Trivial Pursuit

Whet your appetite. This is Lindsay Brown discussing how to engage Muslims. Hear the same guy on a different topic Friday night. Then the veteran campus worker and International Director of the Lausanne Movement will talk about "Living with Purpose for Christ."
Friday, March 23 at 7:30 pm in Berger Auditorium in Skirkanich Hall, the University of Pennsylvania campus, 210 South 33rd Street.

October Baby

I hope to see this movie when it comes out - October Baby.

Grace and Peace Community Church

There's a lot going on at Grace and Peace Community Church, our South Philadelphia church plant. Take a minute to visit their blogsite at www.graceandpeacecommunitychurch.blogspot.com to see what they're up to as they continue their ministry to the neighborhood, prepare to move to a new location, fundraise for a new property, and plan for their upcoming summer camp! You can also find links to their new social media sites.