tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20297486967626578522024-03-13T08:55:01.864-07:00MPCFC News & EventsTesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12535191601582515138noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2029748696762657852.post-54370625880800211602016-09-18T11:11:00.001-07:002016-09-18T11:13:05.611-07:00Extra Mile Sunday - September 25, 2016<div>
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Jesus teaches us in Matthew 5:41 ". . . if anyone forces you to go one mile, go also the second mile (NRSV)." Imagine how many extra miles we can go when God calls us! Imagine how much we can do to proclaim God's love!</div>
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The Session has designated Sunday, September 25 to be <u>Extra Mile Sunday.</u> On that day, Cheryl Lafferty will preach a special message on the topic, and we will explore the theme through Scripture, hymns, and prayer. The congregation is encouraged to celebrate Extra Mile Sunday by choosing to do something extra in the life of our church. <br />
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Here are some suggestions for Extra Mile giving:</div>
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<li>Put an extra day, week, or month of pledge giving in the offering plate.</li>
<li>Buy an extra food item for Food for Hope.</li>
<li>Make an extra batch of cookies for Coffee Hour.</li>
<li>Spend an extra hour in prayer.</li>
<li>Bring extra coins for Turning Point.</li>
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Of course, there are many other extra things we can do to observe Extra Mile Sunday, and the Stewardship Committee looks forward to hearing your ideas.</div>
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Testhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12535191601582515138noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2029748696762657852.post-19557077121114226602016-03-14T14:37:00.000-07:002016-03-14T14:37:01.088-07:00Holy Week ServicesYou are cordially invited to observe Holy Week with Memorial Presbyterian Church of Fox Chase.<br />
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<u>Palm Sunday - March 20, 2016</u><br />
9:00 am - Continental breakfast, songs, and crafts<br />
10:30 am - Worship and distribution of palms<br />
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<u>Maundy Thursday - March 24, 2016</u><br />
7:30 pm - Tenebrae service, with communion<br />
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<u>Good Friday - March 25, 2016</u><br />
1:00 pm - Ecumenical service in our Sanctuary, Seven Last Words of Christ<br />
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<u>Easter Sunday - March 27, 2016</u><br />
9:00 am - Breakfast, songs, and Sunday School presentation<br />
10:30 am - Worship service, with communion<br />
11:45 am - Fellowship Hour, Easter Egg Hunt<br />
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All who seek Christ are welcome at our church. There's a place in our family for YOU!<br />
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Testhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12535191601582515138noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2029748696762657852.post-73356042968903989262015-12-17T13:52:00.001-08:002015-12-17T13:52:40.873-08:00Advent and Christmas at MPCFCBe sure to join us for our annual Pageant and Choir Program this Sunday, December 20, 2015 at 10:30 am. Worship will be led by the children of the congregation and the choir. A congregational luncheon will be enjoyed afterward, including a visit from a special visitor!<br />
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The Christmas Eve Candlelight Service will be held on December 24, 2015 at 7:00 pm. Join us for traditional Lessons & Carols, with the passing of the light at the end.<br />
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May the peace and joy of Christmas be with you all.Testhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12535191601582515138noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2029748696762657852.post-16800074275231241242015-09-13T13:13:00.001-07:002015-09-13T13:13:34.832-07:00Worship to be held on Monday, September 28Due to the expected crowds at the Papal Mass on Sunday, September 27, along with the subsequent traffic and parking issues, our regular Sunday morning worship has been moved to <u>Monday evening, September 28, at 7:00 pm.</u><br />
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Although this may be an unusual day and time for our congregation, we know that God's message is important to hear any day of the week! Testhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12535191601582515138noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2029748696762657852.post-85709731634823673212015-09-05T18:04:00.000-07:002015-09-05T18:04:12.576-07:00Rally Day!On Sunday, September 13, 2015, the Sunday School program for this year will begin with a Rally Day celebration! We will meet for songs, snacks, and lots of fun, beginning at 9:00 am in the Christian Education Building.<br />
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On that same day, we will also return to our regular worship time and place at 10:30 am in the Sanctuary. We hope you will join us in prayer and praise, as all are welcome in our faith community.Testhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12535191601582515138noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2029748696762657852.post-16838342871176553862014-12-15T18:06:00.001-08:002014-12-15T18:06:42.375-08:00Financial Peace SeminarDave Ramsey's Financial Peace seminar will be offered at Memorial Presbyterian Church, on Monday evenings from Feb. 23 through April 20, 2015. For more information or to register, please visit <a href="http://www.daveramsey.com/fpu/locations/org/53385/class/268724/atid/l_mi">http://www.daveramsey.com/fpu/locations/org/53385/class/268724/atid/l_mi</a>.Testhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12535191601582515138noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2029748696762657852.post-75432858465088117912014-12-15T18:04:00.002-08:002014-12-15T18:04:25.260-08:00Advent at Memorial Presbyterian ChurchGreetings from your friends at Memorial Presbyterian Church of Fox Chase. Advent is an exciting time of preparation, and we hope you can join us for worship soon:<br />
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<strong>Sunday, Dec. 21 at 10:30 am</strong>: Christmas Pageant and Choir Program, followed by a luncheon with a special visitor!<br />
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<strong>Wednesday, Dec. 24 at 7:00 pm:</strong> Candlelight Service of Lessons and Carols<br />
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Blessings and peace this Advent season!Testhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12535191601582515138noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2029748696762657852.post-24936057587159041942014-07-01T06:22:00.000-07:002014-07-01T06:22:01.067-07:00Join us for Vacation Bible School!<div style="text-align: center;">
Join us for Vacation Bible School in our newly air-conditioned Christian Education Building! </div>
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Testhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12535191601582515138noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2029748696762657852.post-37847472078122799252014-02-01T15:19:00.002-08:002014-02-01T15:19:49.349-08:00Special Offering for the Philippines Only a few months ago, Super Typhoon Haiyan wreaked havoc on the residents of the Philippines, and many of the survivors are still living in temporary structures. Although public attention has shifted to other things, our congregation has not forgotten the need for continued aid. On February 16, a special offering will be received for the victims of Haiyan. Please join us in heeding the call to care for our neighbors, and add your contribution during worship on February 16.<br />
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Testhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12535191601582515138noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2029748696762657852.post-23301127366918311462014-02-01T14:59:00.000-08:002014-02-01T14:59:18.544-08:00Fox Chase Church reaches out.A few months ago, during our annual Advent Night, church members donated items for "packages of care." These packages were sent to our college students and members of the military, to provide some cheer during overseas deployments and final exam weeks. We also included homemade holiday cards. Here are few photos of the event, during which we packed boxes and decorated our building.<br />
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Testhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12535191601582515138noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2029748696762657852.post-88119541460959429572013-10-15T17:42:00.000-07:002013-10-15T17:42:05.943-07:00Did you know? There's a Sunday School class for you!Have you been looking for a Sunday School class? Well, at our church, every Sunday morning from September through June begins with Sunday School! <br />
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At 9:00 am we meet in the Christian Education Building for inter-generational song time. This is our opportunity to sing and laugh together with praise songs, recognition of birthdays, and fellowship. <br />
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By 9:20 am, we move to Sunday School classes. Two children's classes and two adult classes meet to read Scripture, pray, and participate in fun-filled activities. Our goal is to learn together and support each other in our faith journeys.<br />
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If you would like to join with others who wish to learn more about God's word, this may be a good place for you. We hope to see you soon!Testhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12535191601582515138noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2029748696762657852.post-19938167550170648832013-07-12T06:56:00.001-07:002013-07-12T06:56:22.761-07:00VBS - A time of fun and fellowship!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Vacation Bible School 2013 - Operation Overboard!</div>
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This year in Vacation Bible School our students and volunteers learned to:<br />
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We had a wonderful week of Bible stories, songs, ocean crafts, snacks, and outdoor games. VBS concluded with a program for families on Thursday night, complete with a make-your-own-sundae event in the Christian Education Building.<br />
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Our VBS raised nearly $200 for a sustainable fishing project through Heifer International, and about 30 school supply items for People's Emergency Center.<br />
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A big thanks to students, parents, and volunteers. We can't wait until next year!Testhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12535191601582515138noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2029748696762657852.post-72453264846268060142013-06-27T14:52:00.002-07:002013-06-27T14:52:57.099-07:00VBS Registration Form<br />
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Don't forget - children ages 4 - entering grade 6 are invited to participate in Vacation Bible School! This free program will be offered July 8 - 11, 6:00 - 8:30 pm. Come enjoy crafts, snacks, games, songs, and Bible stories.<br />
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Click on the attachment below for a Vacation Bible School registration form. The form may be emailed, or you may bring it with you to the first night of Vacation Bible School.<br />
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See you at VBS!<br />
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Testhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12535191601582515138noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2029748696762657852.post-3933143476952194002013-04-21T18:07:00.001-07:002013-04-21T18:07:22.380-07:00Pastor Meg celebrates 10th AnniversaryCongratulations, Pastor Meg, on the 10th anniversary of your intallation as our pastor!<br />
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Testhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12535191601582515138noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2029748696762657852.post-25697079729975868252013-03-27T05:58:00.000-07:002013-03-27T06:05:02.207-07:00Walk + Run Against Hunger!On April 13, 2013, the Jr. / Sr. High Sunday School Class will participate in the Coalition Against Hunger's Walk + Run Against Hunger. We will complete (hopefully!) a 5 K walk, with all money raised going to Food for Hope, our church's food pantry.<br />
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Testhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12535191601582515138noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2029748696762657852.post-15759563553506713152013-02-02T16:46:00.000-08:002013-02-02T16:46:06.872-08:00Annual Congregational MeetingDon't forget! The Annual Congregational Meeting will be held on Sunday, February 10, 2013, following worship and and a pot-luck lunch. We will be hearing reports from committee chairs about the events of 2012 and our plans for 2013. Please mark your calendars for this important event.Testhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12535191601582515138noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2029748696762657852.post-84056427284108612682013-01-16T03:43:00.004-08:002013-01-16T03:43:58.561-08:00New Year's ResolutionsHave you made any New Year's Resolutions? This was a topic of a recent Sunday School Class, where our teenagers discussed Micah 6:8 and how that might be a good resolution for us all.<br />
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The Session of our church has also made some resolutions. At our annual joint meeting of Session and Deacons, we worked to identify the key focus points of our life as a church. The participants identified four areas to which we feel called:<br />
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<li>Worship</li>
<li>Youth outreach and education</li>
<li>Feeding the hungry</li>
<li>Fellowship and care of our members</li>
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Our resolution is to be sure that our time, energy, and resources are directed to those areas.<br />
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What's your New Year's Resolution?Testhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12535191601582515138noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2029748696762657852.post-27631906644206472822012-11-25T17:58:00.002-08:002012-11-25T17:58:27.428-08:00Advent ActivitiesMark your calendars for Advent Activities at Memorial Presbyterian Church of Fox Chase!<br />
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Dec. 2 - First Sunday of Advent - Communion will be celebrated at 10:30 am Worship, and Sunday School children will practice for their pageant.<br />
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Dec. 9 - Second Sunday of Advent - More pageant practice, and Worship at 10:30 am.<br />
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Dec. 15 - Christmas caroling at Jeanes Hospital - Meet at the church at 5:30 pm.<br />
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Dec. 16 - Third Sunday of Advent - Christmas Pageant and Choir Program during Worship at 10:30 am, followed by a luncheon.<br />
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Dec. 23 - Fourth Sunday of Advent - Worship at 10:30 am.<br />
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Dec. 24 - Christmas Eve - Candlelight Service for all ages, 7:00 pm.<br />
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Please join us as we observe the season of Advent!Testhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12535191601582515138noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2029748696762657852.post-64977098961360695632012-11-13T12:34:00.002-08:002012-11-13T12:34:29.539-08:00Thanksgiving Eve ServiceThe annual Thanksgiving Eve service sponsored by the Fox Chase / Rockledge Ministerium will be held at Jeanes Hospital on Wednesday, November 21 at 7:00 pm. Please come join our neighbors in giving thanks.<br />
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The Session meeting scheduled for that evening has been moved to November 14 at 7:30 pm in order to avoid the schedule conflict.Testhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12535191601582515138noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2029748696762657852.post-27991250735817891312012-11-01T14:21:00.000-07:002012-11-01T14:21:18.959-07:00Post-Sandy Cleanup at ChurchCalling all available church members. . . Please bring your rakes and join us at church this Saturday, November 3, for cleanup after the storm. The church will provide bags, and we'll be raking and bagging storm-related debris. We're very blessed that there was no major damage.Testhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12535191601582515138noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2029748696762657852.post-11375697167712483332012-10-30T12:47:00.000-07:002012-10-30T12:47:26.263-07:00Responding to Hurricane SandyBy now we've all seen the pictures of devastation caused by Hurricane Sandy. Please keep in your prayers the many people who have lost a loved one or are displaced from their homes. <br />
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If you feel called to contribute money to the cleanup efforts, please visit <a href="http://www.presbyterianmission.org/ministries/pda/become-involved-pda-ministries/">Presbyterian Disaster Assistance</a> for information. This reputable organization is known to direct an extremely high percentage of donations to the people who need them, with very little reserved for overhead expenses. Our congregation has worked with them in the past, both through financial donations and mission trips.<br />
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We pray that you and your family have weathered the storm in safety.<br />
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<br />Testhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12535191601582515138noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2029748696762657852.post-34743388227637019252012-10-18T15:04:00.001-07:002012-10-18T15:04:06.779-07:00All-Committee Night schedule changeDue to Election Day on Tuesday, Nov. 6, our monthly All-Committee Night will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 7 instead. We hope our committee members use their extra time to go to the polls on election day.Testhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12535191601582515138noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2029748696762657852.post-64676783105062405672012-10-14T11:39:00.001-07:002012-10-14T11:39:24.689-07:00Fall time is Stewardship timeAlthough Stewardship is really a state of mind that lasts all year, the fall months are when we consider our estimates of giving for the following calendar year. Stewardship information was distributed at our annual luncheon on Sept. 30, and Minutes for Mission have been presented each Sunday at Worship. On November 4, our Estimate of Giving cards will be dedicated during Worship. Now is the time for prayerfully considering our financial support of the church for the coming year.<br />
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As we were reminded during our Minute for Mission today, even small changes can yield large results. If each member were to increase their giving by the equivalent of one order of pizza delivery each week, the results would be in the tens of thousands of dollars! Testhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12535191601582515138noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2029748696762657852.post-67406132342538040452012-10-06T11:08:00.002-07:002012-10-14T14:12:41.479-07:00Food for Hope - Donations Always Appreciated!On the second and fourth Saturdays of every month, nonperishable food items are distributed to those in need. In recent months, 40 - 50 bags of food have been given out each time. If you would like to contribute to this ongoing ministry, your support of money or food items would be greatly appreciated. Checks may be made out to Memorial Presbyterian Church of Fox Chase, with "Food for Hope" on the memo line. Food items may be dropped off at the church on Sunday mornings, or at another time by appointment (215-745-2844). The following food items are part of regular distributions:<br />
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cold cereal<br />
canned tuna and spam<br />
macaroni and cheese boxes<br />
canned fruit and vegetables<br />
canned soup<br />
powdered milk<br />
boxes of pudding and jello mix<br />
cake and brownie mix<br />
tea bags<br />
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