Supplee Presbyt erian Church The SUPPLEMENT January 2017 Mark your Calendar: (more information inside issue) January Sunday, January 1 9:30 a.m. New Year s Day Worship Service (No Education Hour) Monday, January 2 Office Closed Sunday, January 8 Club 45 Movie Trip Time TBD 7;00 p.m. Men s Ministry Meeting Wednesday, January 11 Ladies Social Group Outing Friday, January 13 through Sunday January 15 Youth Winter Retreat Monday, January 16 Martin Luther King Holiday Office Closed Friday, January 20 through Sunday January 22 Women s Winter Retreat Saturday, January 28 9:00 a.m. CPR Training 6:00 p.m. Soup/Bingo Night Sunday, January 29 10:30 a.m. Annual Congregational Meeting Our worship schedule: Saturday 5:00 p.m. Worship Sunday 9:30 a.m. Worship 10:45 a.m. Education Hour Please join us! From the Pastor A Matter of Perspective As we enter a New Year we sometimes wonder to ourselves what the New Year will bring. We brood about the challenges that will come, and the opportunities to be faithful. We think about whether we will be able to meet the challenges that lie ahead. We think about whether we will draw closer to our Heavenly Father in the year ahead or whether we will be drifting further away. If you re at all like me you do a lot of wondering at the beginning of a New Year. I found myself contemplating what heaven will be like. Perhaps you think about that, too, sometimes? Recently I read humorous glimpse of heaven that made me smile - I hope you have positive thoughts about heaven as well. Please note the following: A cat died and went to Pet Heaven. God met her at the gates and said, You have been a good cat all these years. Anything you want is yours for the asking. The cat thought for a minute and then said, All my life I lived on a farm and slept on hard wooden floors. I would like a really fluffy pillow to sleep on. God said, Say no more. Instantly the cat had a huge fluffy pillow. A few days later, six mice were killed in an accident and they all went to Pet Heaven together. God met the mice at the gates with the same offer that He made to the cat. The mice said, Well, we have had to run all of our lives from cats dogs and even people with brooms. If we could just have some little roller skates, we would not have to run again. God answered, It is done. All the mice received beautiful little roller skates. About a week later, God decided to check on the cat. He found her sound asleep on her fluffy pillow. God gently awakened the cat and asked, Is everything OK? Are you happy? Everything is wonderful, the cat replied. I ve never been so happy. The pillow is so fluffy, and those little Meals on Wheels you have been sending over are delicious. Article taken from Dec 1, 2016 Volume 18, Good Stuff. Now hopefully that story made you chuckle. I also hope that when you think about heaven it is with a sense of anticipation and confidence verses being unsure or anxious about it. So in this new year I want to put a challenge before you, some serous thought may have external implications. 1. Do I ever think about heaven? 2. If I were to die tonight or during this calendar year am I assured that I would spend eternity with God in heaven? 3. Am I familiar with the biblical foundation for spending eternity with God? Remember God s greatest joy is to be re-united with you His creation. Begin to plan now for your heavenly promotion. Confidently in Christ, Annual Congregational Meeting Sunday, January 29 at 10:30 a.m. in the Sanctuary
THE SUPPLEMENT PAGE 2 January Sermons January 1 - Becoming A Christian Romans 5:1-5 January 7 & 8 - Epiphany Matthew 2:1-12 January 14 & 15 - Jesus Call Us Luke 15:1-11 January 21 & 22 - Through God s Eyes Philippians 4:11-13 & 19 II Corinthians 12:1-10 January 28 & 29 - Healthy Hypocrisy Ephesians 4:31-5:2 Fellowship Event: Club 45 Event Is headed to the movies on Sunday, January 8th. Movie and Time to TBA. Stay Tuned. Contact Janice Brunner with questions. Save the date +/- February 4, 2017 The Not So Newlywed Game is coming to Supplee. Mark your calendars and plan to attend this fun evening! More details to come. Contact Janice Brunner with questions. Giving Tree Update Soup Dinner and Bingo Night Join us on Saturday, January 28th, at 6:00 p.m. for a hearty soup dinner followed by a fun night of Bingo. All ages are welcome. Sign-ups will begin on January 1st. Plan to prepare your favorite soup, salad or dessert. Thank you to all who took hearts from the tree. Through your generosity over 100 gifts and gift cards were provided to the children and families of the Village, 452 S. Roberts Road, Rosemont, PA 19010. The Annual Congregational Meeting of Supplee Memorial Presbyterian Church The meeting will be held on Sunday, January 29, 2017, immediately following the 9:30 a.m. Worship Service. The purpose of the meeting is to review the reports of all church committees and organizations, approve the Pastor's Terms of Call, and to transact all such business as may properly come before the meeting. In addition there will be a meeting of Supplee Memorial Presbyterian Church as a corporate body. The purpose of that meeting is to review the budget for 2017, receive the Treasurer's Report and to transact all such business that may properly come before the meeting. Worship CD s Two CD s by John Gravel, Hymns of the Faith (piano instrumental) and Songs of the Faith (sung by Gregg Black with John Gravel on piano) are available for purchase in the church office for $10 each.
THE SUPPLEMENT PAGE 3 Adult Education Classes - Sundays at 10:45 a.m. How To Get The Most Out of Reading the Bible Facilitated by Don Hoagland the Crossroads Center (starting January 8th) When you read the Bible do you ever feel as though you re not getting the most benefit from the experience? Together we will discover some helpful hints for getting the most out of Reading God s word.. Hebrews Led by Jay Eibner and Jim Riker, Fellowship Hall Flight to Egypt (finishing January 8th) Led by Chuck Wormington, Jan Wormington and Clay Fredrick in the Parlor Next class subject matter to be determined. Reminder: there will be no Education Hour on Sunday, January 1st (New Year s Day) CPR Class A CPR certification class will be offered on Saturday, January 28, 9 a.m. 1 p.m. This is open to anyone, but there is a limit of 20 participants, so if you are interested, please sign up in the Narthex. See Janice Brunner for more information. Electronic Giving 2017 Offering Envelopes Now Available As we start off the New Year, we hope you will look into signing up for the ACH Electronic Payment option to make your contributions to Supplee. No more searching for your checkbook and envelopes on Sunday! It is a great way to stay up to date with your pledges and it allows the church to maintain a more level cash flow throughout the year. We can accept contributions via ACH for General Fund, Missions, Property, and Deacons. We have started using this for the monthly Nursery School tuition and we have 32 families signed up. Forms are available on the table in the Narthex or on the church website. Please contact Adrienne Basara with any questions you may have. You can reach Adrienne by phone at 215-646-4123, Ext 15 or via email at abasara@suppleepc.org. Please pick up your 2017 offering envelope boxes from the table in the hallway outside of the Parlor. This saves us from having to mail them. Thanks! Also, if you do not have envelopes there but would like to receive some, just let the office know at 215-646-4123. - Stewardship and Finance Committee
THE SUPPLEMENT PAGE 4 Women s Association News by Sharon Pfeiffer As the old year passes, the time comes to make changes. The Women s Association Board is looking for new members. If you think you might be interested in joining, contact Jenn McKnight, our moderator, or any other board member. We meet on the first Wednesday of each month to plan and discuss business and programs that we support. We look forward to hearing from you. Remember we all have talents, not all the same, but worthy of service just the same, so come and share yours with other women of the church in service to the church and to our Lord. Feb 11 th 2017 is approaching and that means the Women s Association Valentine s Brunch. Join us for good food and a good program. Our speaker for the brunch will be Jean Peters. She will speak on Civil War History highlighting the role of Women during that time. All are welcome. Women s Retreat Reserve your spot today! In January we will return to Ocean City, New Jersey for our annual Women s Retreat (note the later than usual date, January 20-22, 2017). The theme of the weekend is Joy and we will use a video series by Kay Warren. Mark the date on your calendar now so you won t miss a great time of spiritual refreshment, fun and good food. All women of Supplee and their friends are invited! Contact Sylvia Eagono by January 11th to reserve your spot or get information. Ladies Social Group Listed below are the outings we have scheduled. Please watch the bulletin for further details on these upcoming events. On Wednesday, January 11 we will go to Act II Playhouse and have lunch in Ambler. The show is titled I Will Not Go Gently. We will leave the church at noon. Please contact Nada Cail at 215-646 -8475 by January 2 nd if you are interested in joining us. On Wednesday, February 8 we will go to a Movie and Lunch in Ambler. Call Ginny Risley at 215-643-3827 for reservations by February 6th. On Wednesday, March 22 we will Tour the Comcast building in Philadelphia and have lunch at the Capital Grille. Contact Faye Wieler at 215-646-7345. On Wednesday, April 12th we will got to the Bristol Theater to see Jesus Christ Superstar and have lunch at the King George Inn. Contact Toni Hagendorf at 215-491-5181 by April 1. On Tuesday, May 9 we will go to Rice s Market and have lunch at the Black Bass Inn. We will leave the church at 8:30 a.m. Please contact Faye Wieler by May 5th. There will be a planning meeting at Ginny Risley s at 12:00 noon on Wednesday, June 14th. Please contact Ginny Risley at 215-643-3827.
PAGE 5 News from the Nursery School by Karen Kohler This article is being written in mid-december so the amazing Erin Wilkinson has time to organize everything into the splendid Supplement we receive the first of each month. But right now, on December 12, the children are exploding with excitement about the upcoming holidays, and we are trying our best to remind them of the true meaning of Christmas. So far, we have seen no snow, but predictions of it loom. But, by the time you read this, it will be January! We turn our thoughts toward ice, snow, and all things winter. Did you know that many of the birds we watched in the Fall are now happily living in Florida? That bears don t hibernate so much in a warm winter (like last year!) And did you know that a town in Pennsylvania once received 60 inches of snow in one storm? Our 3-4 s and Pre-K children will enjoy a Virtual Whale Watch this month with Sue Dunswell as she takes them on a Virtual Whale Watch. Mrs. D is another amazing woman here at Supplee! What fun as everyone leaves the event calling out Thar she blows! We continue building our social skills, our beginning academics and having lots of fun as we come in to share each day with one another! Enrollment for 2017-18 is now open to all, so if you, or any of your friends or neighbors would like more information or a personal tour, please have them call 215-646-4135. Notes From Breakaway Youth by Evan Lehman This is the final message coming with the header notes from breakaway youth group. The Student Ministry Committee has decided to change the name of the youth ministry beginning in 2017. Our new name is going to be Supplee Youth Group. Our choice for the change is coming for several reasons. First and foremost, as we continue to make changes and new developments to the youth ministry we want to respect the past and preserve the memories of Breakaway. The main reason however, is that we want a name that creates unity. Inadvertently, using a different name for youth group was creating a divide. The youth group was separate from the church. We want teenagers to be very much a part of the church. By using different names, we were telling them that they were at Breakaway now and then Supplee later. The name Supplee Youth Group was chosen to create the unity and belonging that our students need with the rest of the church. Our goal moving forward is to emphasize that teenagers are a part of this church here and now. Upcoming SYG events. 1/8 Youth Group 6:00 8:00pm 1/13 1/15 Winter Retreat with First Presbyterian Church of Ambler 1/22 Youth Group and Fellowship Meal 5:30 8:00pm 1/29 Youth Group 6:00 8:00pm
Troop 542 News Movie Making on Our November Campout by Jonathan Li Troop Historian Prayer Shawls Available If anyone would like a prayer shawl to give to someone in need, please contact Toni Hagendorf at 215-421-8068. PAGE 6 In mid-november, our troop took a trip to Camp Mack near Ephrata, for our annual movie making competition. It took three big lodges to hold all 58 Scouts and 15 leaders. The eight patrols had prepared scripts and props beforehand in order to create the best movie ever in the hope of becoming famous. Saturday morning, patrols went about their business and recorded scenes in different areas of the camp. When it was time for lunch, we ate as quickly as possible to maximize the time we had for the recording and editing processes in the afternoon. When everyone was finished filming, we began to make dinner. Thankfully, we were able to cook under Camp Mack s huge dining pavilion, which shielded us from the sleet and chilly winds outside. For some patrols, editing and rendering the movies continued well into the evening. After dinner, in Blair Lodge, the judges entertained themselves by watching our perfected, cabin-made movies. Meanwhile, some Scouts played board games while others settled in for the night. The next morning, following our interfaith service, the November movie competition results were announced. The Cobras earned third place, and the Lightning's second. But, the prize for the overall best movie, It's Always Sunny In Troop 542, belonged to the Eagles. Also in November, Troop 542 participated in the BSA's Scouting For Food drive. Together we brought in over 4,000 food items which were delivered to the New Life Food Cupboard, The Ambler Community Cupboard, and the Whosoever Gospel Mission. The Eagle Patrol had brought in the most, over 1,000 items, so as a reward the adults cooked, served, and cleaned up their breakfast for them on the November campout. Boy Scout Troop 542 meets at Supplee Church every Monday during the school year at 7:30PM and has fun and exciting outdoor activities every month. Check out our web site www.troop542.com or contact Committee Chairman Jay Eibner 215-990-6651 if you re interested. Boys who have finished 5th grade and are not yet 18 are eligible to join. Deacons' Flower Fund News Sanctuary Flowers The Deacons want to thank all who have provided flowers for our chancel and communion table throughout this year. Your contributions toward this fund allow us to bring color and sunshine into the lives of our sick and shut-in church members, as well as to beautify the sanctuary for our worship services. The flower chart for 2016 is on the bulletin board in the hallway leading out of the narthex. When you would like to donate flowers, please sign next to the date, choosing chancel (listed first) or communion table. There will be only chancel flowers on communion Sundays (the first Sunday of the month). At the same time, please pick up a flower envelope (at the bottom of the chart) and fill it out. When doing so, be sure to check whether or not you will take the flowers and also include your dedication information. The cost of chancel flowers is $40; a communion table arrangement is $20. Please make your check payable to "Supplee Church." Do you like to scrapbook? Would you like to learn? A scrapbook day will be held at Supplee Church in Fellowship Hall on Saturday, February 4 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. There is no charge for this event and is open to our Church family and friends. So if you have a friend that does scrapbooking, bring them along. Come share ideas. Tools will be on hand for you to borrow. (e.g. paper cutters, punches a Cricut and cartridges). Bring your own paper and embellishments. Join when you can and leave when you choose or bring a lunch and stay all day. Please contact Doris Beck dlb1716@verizon.net (please include Scrapbook in subject line) or (215)542-7374 or Gayle Martell (215) 989-0623 to reserve your spot or if you have any questions.
Men s Lunch Group THE SUPPLEMENT Women s Bible Study Join us for prayer, discussion, study, and fellowship. Tuesdays from 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. in the church parlor. Come each week or just whenever you can. Call Sylvia Eagono at 215-355-4385 with any questions. The Men s Lunch Group will normally meet on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month unless there is a road trip planned. Please bring your brown bag lunch. Please contact Ron Pfeiffer at 215-641-0380 with questions regarding meetings or road trips. Check the bulletin for details. Men s Ministry Meeting Men s Ministry Meeting will meet on Sunday, January 8 at 7:00 p.m. Hope to see you then! PAGE 7 If you would like Pastor Don to visit you when you are in the hospital, please let him know, as the hospitals will no longer let us know that you have been admitted. Why not make a snow angel? Community Cupboard of Ambler Men s Bible Study Thursday morning at 10:00 a.m. All men are invited! Come and explore God's Word. We are currently meeting in the parlor. The Deacons of Supplee are collecting food for the Community Cupboard of Ambler and you can help. Please check their website for a wish list of their current needs. Please put your donations on the Deacon s shelf near the parlor or donations can be dropped off Tuesday through Friday from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm at Ambler Community Cupboard, 150 N. Main Street, Ambler. Card Care Connection Each month we select members to receive greetings from the Supplee Church family. These are people who are temporarily unable or no longer able to attend church. This is an opportunity for us to let them know we think of them and miss their fellowship. You do not have to know the person to send them greetings. Please send a card, sign your name, and Supplee Church. This is a wonderful way to remind them that God cares and so do we. Jim McKeever Dale Calhoun 141 Blue Bird Crossing 1011 New Hope Street Apt 36A Lansdale, PA 19446 Norristown, PA 19401 Church Communication Hints For information about Supplee events check: 1. Supplee s website www.suppleepc.org 2. Monthly Supplement newsletter 3. Sunday worship folder 4. Calendar on bulletin board outside of office 5. For inclement weather changes, check website or church phone 215-646-4123 6. Check us out on Facebook
Have a blessed, healthy and happy 2017! Supplee Presbyterian Church 855 E. Welsh Road, Road, Maple Glen, Glen, Pennsylvania 19002 Tel. 215-646-4123 Fax Fax 215-646-8895 e-mail: office@suppleepc.org Web: website: www.suppleepc.org Donald Hoagland, Pastor, Ext Ext 11 11 Email: pastordon@suppleepc.org pastor@suppleepc.org Janice Sylvia Brunner, Eagono, Dir. Christian of Children Education & Family Director, Ministry, Ext 21, Ext seagono@suppleepc.org 21, jbrunner@suppleepc.org Evan Sarah Lehman, Conniff, Student Youth Ministry Director, Director, Ext 14, Ext breakaway@suppleepc.org 14, elehman@suppleepc.org Ruth Matt Morrison, and Janice Business Brunner, Administrator, Directors of Ext Music 15 Adrienne Matt and Basara, Janice Business Brunner, Administrator, Directors of Ext Music, 15, 11:00 abasara@suppleepc.org am Service Susan Bishop, Organist, Susan 11:00 Bishop, am Service, Organist & Children's Choir Dir. Karen Kohler, Nursery School Director, Ext Ext 16 16 Julie Julie Alexander, & Erin Wilkinson, Secretaries, Ext 10 10 Ron Bob Pfeiffer, Lee, Sexton SUPPLEE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 855 E. Welsh Road Maple Glen, PA 19002 Phone: 215-646-4123 Fax: 215-646-8895 E-mail: office@suppleepc.org Website: www.suppleepc.org