A Christ-centered congregation in the reformed tradition
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A Christ-centered congregation in the reformed tradition
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May 4, 2008 WELCOME TO ALL VISITORS who are worshipping with us. We pray you will have a meaningful time of worship and invite you to worship with us again.
FOR PERSONAL PRAYER AND MINISTRY, please come to the chancel rail following the service. Prayer helpers from the congregation will pray with you. Prayer request cards are located in the pew rack for those who wish to submit them.
OUR CONGRATULATIONS to Brandon and Lynda (Johansen) Derstine who were united in Christian marriage at Leidy’s Church. May God bless them as they begin their life together in Him.
WE REJOICE with Phil and Renee Shafer at the dedication of their son, Samuel Todd. May God richly bless this family as they grow in Him.
THE CHANCEL FLOWERS are placed by Joe and Karen Sciacca in praise to God for 23 years of marriage and in loving memory of Mom and Nana.
THE GREETERS TODAY: (8:00) Paul and Naomi Moyer (10:45) Jack and Karen Parry
TAPE MINISTRY: Today Karen Kulp May 11th Donna Moyer
THE LAY VISITORS for this week are Paul and Naomi Moyer.
THE A/V BOOTH technicians are Eric and Doug Boyer, and Mario Guerreiro. NURSERY TODAY: 8:Ed and Cheryl Hall, Ken and Wendy Murphy (Baby/Toddler; Children’s Church). 10:45 Deb and Natalie Guerreiro, Ginna and Brittany Foote (Baby/Toddler; Children’s Church).
WITHIN THE FELLOWSHIP: HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Daniel Kunsman, Glen Tyson 9th; George Heller, Alec Leidy, Emily Pavie 10th; Frank Scholl, Brian Shoemaker 11th; Ken Ritter, Tina Smith 12th; Troy Radcliff 13th; Donna Weiss 14th. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY! Curt and BettyJo Lockman 8th; Ed and Hope Walter 12th; Scott and Sherise Rittenhouse 14th.
THE SERMON TITLE this morning is So What? In contemporary culture one often hears Christianity being derided, folk saying so what when it comes to the Church. For many such folk the Church and Christian faith have no reason to continue to exist. Indeed, many would say the Church has been a blight upon humanity. Is that true? Has the Church ever been a blessing? Is there any ongoing need for the Church in the world? Elisha and his ministry will help provide the answer to these questions. For Elisha, you see, is a type of Christ, one through whom we see Jesus. THE ANNUAL Mother/Daughter Banquet is this Saturday, May 10th at 5:30 pm. All women of Leidy’s Church and their guests are invited to attend. Please sign up using the slip provided in the bulletin. Gentlemen are also needed to serve that night, so if you are available, please make that known on the slip as well. SPIRITUAL COUNCIL meets this Tuesday evening at 7:30 pm Room 16. IF YOU HAVE NOT been baptized into the Christian faith, but are a believer in Jesus Christ, then you ought to be baptized. An opportunity for immersion baptism will occur at our all-church worship and picnic at Camp Men-O-Lan on May 25th. If you would like to be considered for baptism, please contact Pastor Niederhaus. DID YOU MISS THE AUCTION THIS YEAR because of other commitments? In case you are still interested, a few items are still available to sign up for: Movie Under the Stars on Friday, August 22nd (Rain date Saturday, August 23rd) at the Fretz Cinema in Green Lane; Nascar Party with honorable guest Stan Ott on Sunday, November 2nd; and Dessert & Entertainment night on Saturday, November 22nd. If you are interested in any of these, please contact the church office. CONSISTORY meets this Wednesday evening at 7:30 pm in Room 16. Consistorymen should clean out their boxes in the office. WOMEN’S RETREAT “Beloved of God”, October 10-12, will be held at the National Christian Conference Center in Valley Forge. There are less than a dozen spots left, so if you are thinking about going, be sure to sign up and pick up a brochure. Return completed form with $100 non-refundable deposit to the church office by June 15th. NEW MEMBERS will be received into the membership of Leidy’s Church on Sunday, June 1st. If you have completed the Inquirer’s Class within the past few years and would like to officially join Leidy’s Church, then you should contact the church office or Pastor Niederhaus. A TIME OF REFRESHMENT and fellowship will follow the Alleluia Choir musical presentation on Sunday, May 18th. If you would like to help out, please bring “finger” treats (brownies, cookies, etc.) to the church kitchen that morning. It would be greatly appreciated if you would cut your baked good ahead of time into small portions. Thank you. BMCE BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL BREAKFAST will be held at the Franconia Heritage restaurant on Thursday morning, May 15th. The speaker will be Mr. William Bonenberger who is founder and president of W.B. Homes. Beginning at 6:30 am, the breakfast will feature the good food so long associated with these events. Tickets cost $10 per person and may be obtained from by contacting the church office or speaking with Pastor Niederhaus. PHOTO DIRECTORY SITTING APPOINTMENTS need to be made NOW. This can be done on-line by going to www.leidyschurch.org and clicking on the provided link. Or, if you prefer, you may make an appointment today with the Care Committee person in the narthex. Don’t delay, do it today! Dates for the photo sitting are: May 28th-May 31st and June 9th-June 12th. PLEASE BRING ANY USED but usable donations for the Rummage Sale today or tomorrow (at the latest) and leave them in the hallway outside the Fellowship Hall. Mary Beth Weiss will be in the narthex after both services to help you sign up for a time slot to work anytime during the set up on Monday and Tuesday or during the actual sale Wednesday 9-8 and Thursday 9-6. Shop early for a huge selection or come on Thursday when you can get a paper grocery bag of items (excluding jewelry) for $2.
LIBERTY MINISTRIES’ OPEN HOUSE, 565 Main Street, Schwenksville. Mark your calendars for May 18th from 3 -6 pm. A terrific day has been planned. There will be prizes, fun for the children, lots of wonderful food and desserts, music, tours of our facility, information booths, opportunities to volunteer, a live DJ and much, much more. There also will be an appearance by the Christian Blues Band, Obadiah. Any questions, contact us at 610-287-5481. THE SUMMER Special Music schedule is posted in the narthex. Please share your musical gifts by ministering to us during the summer months. THERE’S STILL TIME TO AUDITION for America’s next top model. Candidates can meet with Donna Frueh tonight during Rummage Sale set up to see if you have what it takes. If you can’t make it tonight, and want to be considered, please contact Donna Frueh. A SEARCH IS ON FOR GRADUATES! Please notify the office as soon as possible if you or a person from your family is a graduate this year—this includes December graduates. Include the school/institution from which they are graduating and what their plans may be for the future. THIS WEEK AT LEIDY’S CHURCH
SUNDAY 12:00 p.m. F.H./Kitchen Resvd. 6:00 p.m. Youth help with Rummage MONDAY 9:00 a.m. Rummage Set up 7:00 p.m. Outreach Committee - Library TUESDAY 9:00 a.m. Rummage Set up 6:30 p.m. EE 7:30 p.m. Spiritual Council WEDNESDAY 9:00 a.m. Rummage Sale 9:00 a.m. MOPS DGF 3:00 p.m. Leidy’s Inc. 7:30 p.m. Alleluia Choir 7:30 p.m. Consistory – Rm. 16 9:30 p.m. Prayer THURSDAY 9:00 a.m. Rummage Sale 9:00 a.m. Precept 9:00 a.m. CCC 2:00 p.m. CCC 6:00 p.m. Rummage Pack up FRIDAY 5:00 p.m. Wedding Rehearsal 6:30 p.m. F.H./Kitchen Resvd. SATURDAY 7:00 a.m. Men’s Bible Study 5:30 p.m. Mother/Daughter Banquet SUNDAY 8:00 a.m. Worship Service 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:45 a.m. Worship Service
LOOKING AHEAD
May 10 Mother/Daughter Banquet
May 18 Confirmation Service
May 27 Church Picnic
July 10-20 SLMT ‘08
WRITE-ON LETTER
(The following letter is a sample letter that addresses a subject of concern to all Christians. You should write a letter reflecting your views, making whatever adjustments may be necessary.)
May 5, 2008
There is no Write-On letter this week. Instead, this is a call to make a call! You are asked to call your State Senator with a reminder of your views concerning Senate Bill 1250. This is the bill that would amend the PA Constitution to preserve marriage as the union of a husband and wife. At the moment, this bill is slated to come before the Senate Appropriations Committee on Monday, May 5th. That is why office phone numbers of some of the Senators on that Committee are listed herein. Should this legislation to preserve marriage as only between a husband and a wife pass the Appropriations Committee, it then would be voted on by the entire Senate on Wednesday, May 7th. That’s why you will want to call the Senator who represents you in the PA Senate.
Some Senate Appropriation Committee Members Gerald J. LaValle, (D) Minority Chair 717-787-3076 Gibson E. Armstrong, (R) Majority Chair 717-787-6535 Bob Tomlinson, (R) Vice Chair 717-787-5072 John Rafferty, (R) 717-787-1398 Michael Stack, (D) 717-787-9608 Sean Logan, (D) 717-787-5580 Mary Jo White, (R) 717-787-9684 Vince Fumo, (D) 717-787-5662 Michael Waugh, (R) 717-787-3817 John Wozniak, (D) 717-787-5400
Local PA State Senators Stewart Greenleaf, (R) 717-787-6599 Rob Wonderling, (R) 717-787-3110 Chuck McIlhinney (R) 717 787-7305
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