Fresh Start Seminar

Broken relationships, separation and divorce have brought pain and suffering to millions of men, women and children in our country and the problem is not going away. To help with this issue, Church of the Saviour in Wayne, PA is offering a weekend seminar on October 5-6, 2012. The seminar alternates live speakers with small group discussions and covers such topics as the stages and emotions of separation and divorce, opportunities for reconciliation, Biblical insights into marriage, divorce and re-marriage, kids in the middle, being single again, forgiveness and more.Read more »

E.I.T.C.

The business you own or work for can receive corporate tax credit for funding scholarships for Pennsylvania students to attend private schools. It is called E.I.T.C (Educational Improvement Tax Credit). Here is the state link for information, another link, and a news article. Most private schools, including Christian schools, will have someone on staff to explain how the program works and help you make contributions.

Another Letter

The latest congregational email regarding parking update has gone out. If you are a Tenth member and are not getting these emails, let us know. Email Christy Corbett. (And I must say, the letters are well worth the reading, if only for their literary merit.)

Pleasing God

Proverbs 11:1

A false balance is an abomination to the Lord,
but a just weight is his delight.

God hates cheating; he delights in integrity. This is a good proverb to remember as we are tempted to cut corners on a job, to omit information on our taxes, to "get help" on a paper, or gain an advantage over a competitor. The end does not justify the means.
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Philadelphia Access Center's Fifth Annual Celebration Dinner

Please join us for The Philadelphia Access Center's Fifth Annual Celebration Dinner and Silent Auction on Friday, October 26, 2012 at 6:30 PM in The Waterfall Room, 2015 South Water Street, Philadelphia. Join us for an evening celebrating the Lord's goodness and faithfulness to the Philadelphia Access Center.  The evening will consist of a silent auction, a gourmet dinner buffet, and special entertainment. Tickets are $40 per person and parking is free. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Philadelphia Access Center. Please call PAC for tickets at 215 389-1985

Babysitter for Hire

Tenth member Deb Kiehlmeier would like to offer her services as a nanny or babysitter to anyone living in the Southern NJ or Philadelphia areas. She is currently a senior studying pre-med at Rutgers University Camden. She has child care experience and, for the last three years, has been a substitute teacher and tutor at her college and at underprivileged high schools and middle schools in Camden. Deb was also a participant on the recent Colombia Medical Missions trip. Please email Deb if you are interested in speaking more.

Music@theGates

Music@theGates will take place this Sunday after the evening service. Meet at 4:00 pm in Delancey 1W for prayer and handing out invitations to our neighbors. You will be back in time for the evening service. Contact John for information.

Sunday Services 9/23/2012

Join us this Sunday for our services.
AM (9 & 11): Dr. Liam Goligher preaching, “Family at War” (2 Samuel 13:1–39). Hymns: The God of Abraham Praise; Here Is Love, Vast as the Ocean; Out of the Deep I Call.
PM (6:30): Dr. Liam Goligher preaching, “This Present Darkness” (Acts 19:1–41). Hymns: Crown Him with Many Crowns; Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus; A Mighty Fortress Is Our God.

TCF Weekly Prayer Request

Please pray for the interns and volunteer leaders who serve students in various ways. Our two interns are Anna Taylor and Tim Shaw. Our volunteer leaders are David and Hayley Wynne, Ron and Juli Hoch, Nate and Joanna Fletcher, Andrew and Michelle Tucker, Sharon Miller, and Abby Shaw. Others who have served TCF recently are Julia Wade, John Sullivan, and Linda Curry. Praise God for so many who serve him!

Instinct

Proverbs 10:32

The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable,
but the mouth of the wicked, what is perverse.

We have the popular expression today "_____ knows _____." "Bo knows music." "Julia knows food." "Michael knows basketball." It means that the person credited doesn't merely know about a subject, but that he knows it, or performs it, so well that he becomes identified with it. He is "at one with it." He doesn't have to think about what to do because it has become an instinct for him.
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Tenth at the Phillies

Tenth City Network (20’s & 30’s) is going on a group trip to the Phillies vs Nationals game on Tuesday, September 25 at 7:05 pm.   We have lots of extra tickets so this event is now open to everyone! The cost is $17 and you can purchase your ticket at tcn.tenth.org or stop by the table in Reception Hall after the morning services on Sunday where a computer will be available.   Email Christy Corbett  for more information.

Empowered

Unfortunately the power has come back on which means I must report to work.

Powerless

The power is down at the church. We have called PECO, which has not been able to find the source of the problem as of yet.

What does this mean? For one thing, we are unable to access email or receive calls. I am operating from home and cannot access church emails.

The Mouth of Wisdom

Proverbs 10:31

The mouth of the righteous brings forth wisdom,
but the perverse tongue will be cut off.

The mouth is like a tree. The mouth of the righteous is like a strong, healthy tree: it bears (brings forth) good fruit (wisdom). But like a fruit tree which bears sickly fruit or is barren, the tongue of the perverse (those who twist what is true and good) will be cut off. Read more »

DCCS Home Football Game

Please come out to the Delaware County Christian School's first home football game this Saturday, September 22nd at 7pm (home stadium is at Marple Newtown HS field).  Cheer on Victor Berzinsky under the direction of head coach Jim Favino and assistant coach Chad Fenley. For ticket information visit www.dccs.org.

Weather Alert

I received this weather alert:

*Tornado Watch until 7:00pm. Conditions favorable for severe thunderstorms with possible tornadoes.* 

 

This watch means that conditions are favorable for the development of severe thunderstorms with possible tornadoes.  Hail and strong winds are also possible.  Persons in the watch area should be on the lookout for threatening weather conditions and listen for later statements and possible warnings.

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Land Dwellers

Proverbs 10:30

The righteous will never be removed,
but the wicked will not dwell in the land.

"The land" is the Israelites' inheritance in the Promised Land. No other possession was dearer to an Israelite than his land, and the whole land of Israel was identified with the kingdom of God. Thus, the righteous will never be removed from the kingdom of God, but the wicked will not dwell in that kingdom.

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The Way of the Lord

Proverbs 10:29
The way of the Lord is a stronghold to the blameless,
but destruction to evildoers.

Consider this proverb from different levels. The writer most likely is thinking of the "way of the Lord" as following God's law. For the keeper of the law, such a way is a stronghold, a fortress against the wicked who seek the righteous' destruction, and from the efforts of the worldly to lead the righteous astray. Surely, the one who reads, meditates upon, and obeys the law finds strength and protection. Read more »