Sunday, October 4, 2009
Temple Lutheran Church
Guest Preacher - Rev. Leah Schade
Lectionary 27 (Pentecost 18)
8:30am - Traditional Worship (ELW 2)
9:30am - Sunday School / Cafe Bistraud
10:30am - Contemporary Worship
Holy Communion celebrated at both services. Optional child care (through grade two) available.
TEMPLE LUTHERAN'S R.O.C.K. (REALLY ONLY CLUB FOR KIDS) IS BACK!!
The Temple Lutheran ROCK is back for a full year of activities for children age 3 through 3rd grade! ROCK plans to have an event on the 3rd Sunday of each month. The first event will be a trip to Linvilla Orchards on Sunday, October 18 after worship. For more information, please contact the church office or Rachel Hallowell.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR INTERFAITH HOSPITALITY NETWORK
Five families without homes are being hosted this week (through Oct 10th) at Union United Methodist Church. Volunteers are needed to come and stay with the families in the evening from 7-9 pm or as a sleepover volunteer, 9pm - 7am. Volunteers needed daily. To volunteer, please call Pastor Mary Jane Kirby at (610) 609-6703.
PROVIDE A CHRISTMAS GIFT FOR A CHILD IN FOSTER CARE
Temple Lutheran Church will once again provide gifts for children in foster care across the Delaware Valley. Sign up to provide a $25 gift and you will be given a specific child and their "wish list". Sign up by November first. Bring wrapped gift to Temple Lutheran by December 6th. Please take this opportunity to invite others to participate in this very special project! Encourage your family, friends & co-workers to make Christmas better for a child in foster care!
VISIT THE NEW WEBSITE!!
Take time today to visit the new www.TempleLutheran.org! Our new website is designed to be both a source of information about Temple Lutheran Church and a source of faith nurturing for all online visitors. Be sure to visit and explore the site, subscribe to the e-Newsletter (which will soon replace this email), and share the link with your friends and neighbors.
FOLLOW US ON TWITTER!
Follow Temple Lutheran Church on Twitter for announcements, sermon videos & Bible Study links. Find us at www.twitter.com/templelutheran.
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Thursday, September 3, 2009
September 6, 2009 - Crumbs From Your Table
Sunday, September 6, 2009
Temple Lutheran Church
Crumbs From Your Table
Lectionary 23 (Pentecost 14)
9:30am - Service of Holy Communion (ELW 2)
Air-Conditioned sanctuary. Optional child care (through grade two) available.
TEMPLE LUTHERAN CHURCH RECEIVES FLAG FROM PENNSYLVANIA VFW
Temple Lutheran Church has been selected to receive an American flag from the Pennsylvania Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW). 2008-2009 State Auxiliary President Ann Ray M. Begis will present the flag immediately following worship this Sunday, September 6th.
Temple Lutheran Church
Crumbs From Your Table
Lectionary 23 (Pentecost 14)
9:30am - Service of Holy Communion (ELW 2)
Air-Conditioned sanctuary. Optional child care (through grade two) available.
TEMPLE LUTHERAN CHURCH RECEIVES FLAG FROM PENNSYLVANIA VFW
Temple Lutheran Church has been selected to receive an American flag from the Pennsylvania Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW). 2008-2009 State Auxiliary President Ann Ray M. Begis will present the flag immediately following worship this Sunday, September 6th.
SERMON VIDEO - On A Journey Together - August 30, 2009
Sermon preached by Matt Staniz at Temple Lutheran Church. Includes reflection on recent ELCA Assembly decision to open rostered/ordained ministry to individuals in committed same-sex relationships. Also includes reflection on upcoming changes in the worship schedule at Temple Lutheran Church.
Bible Texts:
Deuteronomy 4:1–2, 6–9 (The Israelites believed the law was a divine gift that provided guidelines for living out the covenant. Moses commands the people to obey the law and neither to add to nor subtract from it. The Israelites are also to teach the law to their children and their children’s children.)
Mark 7:1–8, 14–15, 21–23 (Mark’s gospel depicts Jesus as challenging traditional ways in which religious people determine what is pure or impure. For Jesus, the observance of religious practices cannot become a substitute for godly words or deeds that spring from a faithful heart.)
James 1:17–27 (Christians are encouraged to listen carefully and to act on what they hear, especially by caring for those least able to care for themselves.)
Monica Staniz
Thursday, August 27, 2009
ELCA Assembly Opens Ministry to Partnered Gay and Lesbian Lutherans
The 2009 Churchwide Assembly of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) voted today to open the ministry of the church to gay and lesbian pastors and other professional workers living in committed relationships.
The action came by a vote of 559-451 at the highest legislative body of the 4.6 million member denomination. Earlier the assembly also approved a resolution committing the church to find ways for congregations that choose to do so to "recognize, support and hold publicly accountable life-long, monogamous, same gender relationships," though the resolution did not use the word "marriage."
The actions here change the church's policy, which previously allowed people who are gay and lesbian into the ordained ministry only if they remained celibate.
Read Entire Story>>
Watch video of Bishop Mark Hanson's Pastoral Remarks
The action came by a vote of 559-451 at the highest legislative body of the 4.6 million member denomination. Earlier the assembly also approved a resolution committing the church to find ways for congregations that choose to do so to "recognize, support and hold publicly accountable life-long, monogamous, same gender relationships," though the resolution did not use the word "marriage."
The actions here change the church's policy, which previously allowed people who are gay and lesbian into the ordained ministry only if they remained celibate.
Read Entire Story>>
Watch video of Bishop Mark Hanson's Pastoral Remarks
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
TV Coverage of Pastor Matt & Mayor Nutter
The August 25th press conference with Pastor Matt Staniz & Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter for the ONE Campaign has been featured on the ONE.org blog and also through TV coverage on NBC 10 and ABC 6.
Watch the TV news coverage
Read the ONE blog coverage with video of remarks by Pastor Matt & Mayor Nutter
Sign the ONE Declaration & learn more at www.ONE.org
Watch the TV news coverage
Read the ONE blog coverage with video of remarks by Pastor Matt & Mayor Nutter
Sign the ONE Declaration & learn more at www.ONE.org
VOLUNTEER - Seeking Sunday School Teachers!
When asked about people who made a difference in their life, many people quickly remember a faithful Sunday School teacher. Helping children explore their faith is fun, important, and rewarding. It is also easier than you might think!
We are especially excited to introduce the new SPARK Sunday School Curriculum for the 2009 -2010 year. It ia a Lutheran curiculum that helps kids learn about their faith in different ways. It is also VERY user-friendly and supportive for volunteer teachers, asking the question "What if teachers were better prepared in less time?"
You can volunteer today to be a Sunday School teacher!
If you have any questions, fears, or concerns...of if you would like to observe one of our Sunday School classes, please contact Wendy Long today.Monica Staniz
Register Now for Sunday School - Begins September 13
A very special new Sunday School year is just around the corner! Time to register is now! There is no fee to register, and your child can join in at any time, but signing up now will assure that we will be best prepared to offer every child a great year of faith education! Please download and complete this emergency info form, and bring to Sunday School or email to the church office.
We are very excited to introduce the new SPARK Sunday School Curriculum for the 2009 -2010 year. It ia a Lutheran curiculum that helps kids learn about their faith in different ways. Each child will receive a new age-appropriate SPARK Bible to keep and bring to Sunday School. Kids open their Bibles and engage with God's Word each and every week. Each lesson is structured around a clear lesson and focus statement. All kids explore the same Bible story in an age-appropriate way. The 4th & 5th grade class will be following the same lessons used in our Sunday worship services.
Rally Day is September 13th. The theme this year is TEMPLE ROCKS! All are welcome to gather in the Cafe Bistraud beginning at 9:30am to hear about the SPARK curiculum, to meet the teachers, enjoy some snacks, and...if you really want Temple to ROCK...challenge each other to a game of Guitar Hero!
Regular Sunday School classes begin the following Sunday (September 20th) at a new time: 9:30am. Families are also encouraged to attend a worship service together (Traditional worship is now at 8:30 and Contemporary worship is now at 10:30).
We are very excited to introduce the new SPARK Sunday School Curriculum for the 2009 -2010 year. It ia a Lutheran curiculum that helps kids learn about their faith in different ways. Each child will receive a new age-appropriate SPARK Bible to keep and bring to Sunday School. Kids open their Bibles and engage with God's Word each and every week. Each lesson is structured around a clear lesson and focus statement. All kids explore the same Bible story in an age-appropriate way. The 4th & 5th grade class will be following the same lessons used in our Sunday worship services.
Rally Day is September 13th. The theme this year is TEMPLE ROCKS! All are welcome to gather in the Cafe Bistraud beginning at 9:30am to hear about the SPARK curiculum, to meet the teachers, enjoy some snacks, and...if you really want Temple to ROCK...challenge each other to a game of Guitar Hero!
Regular Sunday School classes begin the following Sunday (September 20th) at a new time: 9:30am. Families are also encouraged to attend a worship service together (Traditional worship is now at 8:30 and Contemporary worship is now at 10:30).
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