DMC News

Emails Complete!

2012-01-27T14:52:00.001-05:00

I did not think it could happen, but I have emptied my email box on this last week day before sabbatical. Emails sent to me while I am away to May 4 will read something like this: "I am away on sabbatical until May 4. Dot Boersma (dboersmaATtenth.org) and Nancy Hala (nhalaATtenth.org) will be able to direct you to the right person you need." I will be in the 9:00 worship service this Sunday and

Urgent Housing Need

2012-01-27T14:47:00.002-05:00

I am a single Christian woman (a Tenth member), and I am looking for another single woman with a pet-free house to share or a room to rent, preferably in South Philadelphia or Center City. I need to move in February. I am a non-smoker, neat, and enjoy good conversation. If you are interested, please email.

Memorial Recital for Sam Hsu

2012-01-27T10:03:00.003-05:00

On Sunday, February 5, 2012, at 2 PM, Dr. Samuel Hsu will be given a memorial tribute at the annual recital he organized for the last five years at Rock Hall Auditorium which is located at 1700 N. Broad Street (2nd floor), on the NE Corner of Broad Street and Cecil B. Moore Avenue. The recital, which is sponsored by the Philadelphia Music Teachers Association, will begin with a tribute to

A Lunchtime Concert, "Single Voice Polyphony"

2012-01-27T09:53:00.009-05:00

The Marinus Ensemble presents a concert of J.S. Bach. Please join them for this unusual concert at the Church of the Holy Trinity on Rittenhouse Square (19th and Walnut in Philadelphia) on Wednesday, February 1, 2012 from 12:30pm until 2:00pm. Cellist Joseph Kuipers will be featured as the ensemble performs the following:Suite No. 1 in G major for Cello Solo BWV 1007 Suite No. 3 in C major for

Lunar New Year Dinner Saturday night

2012-01-27T09:51:00.000-05:00

Tenth International Fellowship is very excited about our Lunar New Year celebration tomorrow night, Saturday, January 28. The festivities begin at 5:30 pm, at Tenth Presbyterian Church, in Fellowship Hall. We will enjoy a wonderful meal, courtesy of WOK on Walnut Street. Then a whirlwind evening of music, in English and Chinese, and special speakers. Cost is $7/working adult. All others are

Are You Able to Host a Student for a Weekend?

2012-01-27T09:48:00.000-05:00

Reformed University Fellowship is still in need of housing for 25 college students February 3–5 during their spring training conference. Contact Melynn Freeman by email or by phone at 806.290.7925, or register on their website.

Donate Your Old Apple Electronics

2012-01-27T09:44:00.002-05:00

Maranatha could make good use of an iPad, iPhone, or iPod Touch, and a MacBook or MacBook Pro. Have you upgraded recently and would like to donate you old equipment? Please contact Darv Dombach at 215-870-3730 or by email.

Esperanza: One of Tenth's City Partners

2012-01-26T16:58:00.002-05:00

Compelled by the love of God in Christ Jesus, in cooperation with the Church and others, Esperanza Health Center is a multi-cultural ministry providing holistic healthcare to the Latino and underserved communities of Philadelphia. Find out more here.

Worship in the Catacombs

2012-01-26T14:18:00.003-05:00

Have you noticed the 11:00 service getting a bit crowded? The numbers are back on the rise. To meet this "problem," we are reintroducing a practice from the '90s which turned out to be perhaps the single greatest factor in building parish identification. Beginning February 12, we encourage Tenth members to worship in the Catacombs on a rotation based on parishes. Thus, if you are willing and

Walk with Hagar, March 3rd, at Tenth

2012-01-26T10:03:00.000-05:00

Walking with Hagar and Her Children is the Urban Ministry Conference workshop by Alpha Pregnancy Services' Karen Hess and Kim Bennett. The current economy, public education challenges, health care system limitations, and an entitlement attitude have opened new doors for pregnancy resource ministries in Philadelphia. Women and children are more vulnerable than ever! This workshop will help prepare

Where are the Tenth men?

2012-01-26T09:52:00.000-05:00

A female Bible study leader at the Philadelphia Federal Prison bemoans the fact that all our male volunteers have stepped down for health and other reasons. "I consistently have 10-15 men participate with me. So many more want a Bible study in the other floors/areas. We need more men!" ACTS Ministries has been bringing the Word to these inmates for twelve years. Interested Tenth members should

March 3 Urban Ministry Conference Workshop

2012-01-25T13:37:00.001-05:00

What do prostitutes, the homeless, and people infected with HIV teach us about God’s compassionate love for the poor and marginalized? Cassandra Jackson, Esperanza Health Center, presents Experiencing God While Serving His People. This workshop examines how God’s grace transformed a broken person into one with the mission of working to develop rich and eternal mentoring relationships. Come

Covenant Children Communicants

2012-01-25T09:18:00.002-05:00

This Sunday is a special treat in both morning services, as our covenant children will be coming forward for public reception as communicant members. The number is close to thirty, so there will be a batch in each service. Check the Sunday bulletin, which is posted online each Friday, for a listing of the children.

Marketing Position Desired

2012-01-24T17:10:00.001-05:00

Tenth member and tutor Susi Neely asked for this resume to be posted of a student who attends the Friday night tutoring class. Jizhou Zhou (484) 479-6539 #1 Oakland Ter. Apt B2 Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 Jojo618.tvxq@gmail.com Objective · Obtain an internship or career in marketing or event planning which utilizes both my international marketing skills and bi-lingual abilities

While I Am Away

2012-01-24T17:09:00.001-05:00

"Sunshine on my shoulders makes me happy..." Sorry, doing a little daydreaming. We had a full staff meeting today, and the staff reaffirmed their joy in my leaving next week on sabbatical. As I parceled out my duties, it was a bit surprising to find out how little I actually do, which is always a danger when going away for a length of time. I am often asked "where/who/how can I...?" The

Sunday Services 1/29/2012

2012-01-24T16:48:00.002-05:00

Join us this Sunday for our services. AM (9 & 11): Dr. Liam Goligher preaching “Of Fools and Kings” (1 Samuel 25:1–44). Hymns: When Morning Guilds the Skies; Breathe on Me, Breath of God; Lord, Speak to Me That I May Speak. PM (6:30): Dr. Liam Goligher preaching “A Seismic Shift” (Acts 10:1–23a). Hymns: O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing; The Lord Will Come and Not Be Slow; The Church’s One

March 3rd Urban Ministry Conference workshop

2012-01-24T14:51:00.004-05:00

Compassion Not Condescension: Engaging the Least, the Last, and the Lost with the Gospel: Pastor Doug Logan, Epiphany Fellowship Camden. As we explore the ministry of compassion that Jesus lived, led, and loved, we will seek to discover ways in which we can move from looking down on people in need to calling them to look up to God through the gospel of Jesus Christ. The goal of this workshop is

UMC March 3

2012-01-24T10:32:00.000-05:00

Tenth's annual Urban Ministry Conference is Saturday, March 3. Workshops by urban ministry partners will explore how the Church represents the hands of Jesus to a suffering world. They will challenge us, also, to “unwrap the grave cloths” of those left for dead, and to care for the broken and weak, the vulnerable and unwanted. Click here for full details.

ServSafe Person Needed

2012-01-24T10:24:00.000-05:00

ACTS Community Dinner needs a Tenth member onsite who has “ServSafe” food prep accreditation. If you are available 2nd Sundays contact David Apple at dapple@tenth.org

Happy 90th Birthday to Rose Keshishian

2012-01-23T16:47:00.000-05:00

Clive and Millie Stockdale submitted the following posting, and we join them in thanking God for Rose and for the blessing she has been in the lives of many people at Tenth Church: Rose Keshishian, who has been at Tenth since 1955, will be celebrating her 90th birthday on February 5. Through the years Rose has used her many creative abilities in helping with many church dinners and receptions

Donations of electronics for overseas pastors

2012-01-23T15:16:00.000-05:00

Donations of used digital cameras, laptop computers, and cell phones (in working order) can be given for Bruce McDowell to take for pastors in Colombia and Liberia. You may drop them off in the mailroom at Tenth indicating that they are for Global Outreach.

DCCS Open House

2012-01-20T12:34:00.000-05:00

Delaware County Christian School invites you to an open house on Wednesday, January 25th from 9:30-11:30 am. Please call 610-353-6522 ext 2285 or visit their website for more information. DC's Vision for the future is: Delaware County Christian School will be an exemplary, diverse Christian school community (PreK-12) that excels in college preparatory studies immersed in a biblical

New Lent Series

2012-01-20T11:46:00.001-05:00

Last year we encouraged small groups to study a common theme during the Lent season. We used James Boice's book The Christ of the Empty Tomb and provided discussion questions each week. This year I have developed a series of eight studies entitled The Death of Jesus: Who Is Responsible? We know already the answer - we are. But we will study the cast of the "usual suspects" with the intent to

Pastoral Presentations

2012-01-19T10:51:00.001-05:00

The father-son team of Leland Ryken and Phil Ryken have come out with a new book, Pastors in the Classics. The back cover reads: Throughout the history of English literature, clergy have figured prominently in novels, plays, morality tales, and even poetry. Pastors in the Classics is a unique exploration of literary masterpieces in which the pastor's experience is a major part of the story. This

New Bible Survey

2012-01-19T10:09:00.000-05:00

A small group in Northern Liberties has begun a new Bible study surveying the Bible. The group meets Wednesday evenings from 7-9. Please email Tom Kim for more information and directions.

Free Refrigerator

2012-01-19T09:39:00.006-05:00

A South Philadelphia family has a working refrigerator available for pick-up. Inquiries may be directed to Clark McCutcheon, 215-732-5556 or email.

Register now!

2012-01-18T16:45:00.000-05:00

Registration just opened for the second installment of the Framework Lecture Series. Plan for a fabulous night, Friday, February 17: First hear the distinguished Dr. Os Guinness talk about "The Call: Finding and Fulfilling the Purpose of your Life," then enjoy fellowship and dessert. Childcare is available for those under five but only if you preregister. You can find all the details including

Harvest USA Seminar

2012-01-18T14:29:00.001-05:00

Harvest USA presents Shattered Dreams/New Hope, a compassionate and biblical one-day seminar for parents and family members of those considering or embracing a gay identity. Saturday, February 4, 2012, 8:30 AM–4:00 PM in Moorestown, NJ. Visit harvestusa.org for details.

Sunday Services 1/22/2012

2012-01-18T14:16:00.002-05:00

Join us this Sunday for our services. AM (9 & 11): Dr. Liam Goligher preaching “Vengeance Is Mine” (1 Samuel 24:1–22). Hymns: Sing Praise to the Lord!; Heaven’s Gift; When All Your Mercies, O My God. PM (6:30): Dr. Liam Goligher preaching “The Dead Shall Rise” (Acts 9:32–43). Hymns: O Could I Speak the Matchless Worth; Like a River Glorious; Be Thou My Vision; Abide with Me: Fast Falls the

Postlude

2012-01-18T11:38:00.000-05:00