ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL

9:00 A.M. in the Garrett Room

ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL
The Adult Sunday School will continue through the summer as we continue THROUGH THE BIBLE IN A YEAR!  On June 3 and June 10, we move to study Corinthians, taught by Pastor Nancy.  We’ll keep going right on through…..Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, and Colossians.  Through the end of July, we’ll go with Thessalonians and Timothy……so that by the end of September, we should be completely knowledgeable about our Bible!!!  COME JOIN US….we welcome great Bible scholars….or folks who don’t even know what Corinthians contains!!  Whatever your level of Biblical scholarship, we promise to help you grow….and to have fun!!!  9:00 a.m. in the Garrett Room!

WEDNESDAY BIBLE STUDY

10:00 A.M. in the Garrett Room

The EXODUS has been called “The Seminal experience for Jews and Christians” – come explore the forty years of wandering in the desert by the Hebrew people.  They complained, they fussed at one another and at God; they longed for the “good old days” – they sound a lot like the modern church, don’t they???  When manna and water from the rock got boring, they found new ways to cause problems!!  We will be reading the second book of the Bible and finding relevance for our own lives…come explore the wanderings with us!  Newcomers are always welcome!(Led by Pastor Nancy)

WEDNESDAY EVENING STUDY GROUP

6:30 P.M. at the Manse

EVERYONE WELCOME—come to the Manse on Wednesday evenings at 6:30.   Bring a snack/food to share…and plan to have LOTS of fun!   In April, we are starting to view and discuss “THE LIFE OF BRIAN.”  Banned by some religions (OBVIOUSLY NEVER THE PRESBYTERIANS), we will look for the sacred….             the sacrosanct and the humor of God in it as we watch and discuss it together.  If you have seen it, plan to come view and discuss it; if you haven’t seen it, DEFINITELY plan to come and join us!!!!  NEWCOMERS are especially urged to be with us!!

SUNDAY MORNING COFFEE FORUM SUNDAY SCHOOL for Youth and Adults 9:00 A.M. in the Garrett Room

Sunday, April 6 – “Religion in Art” The church has evolved and its images have paralleled its changes.  Come discuss symbols, themes, and controversies.  

Here is a list of upcoming selections for our book group.  I have attached links to “Barnes and Noble” so that you can read a little bit about each book.  I hope that at least one of them will be of interest to you and that the discussion date fits well on your calendar.  I hope to see you at one (or all) of the chats!  Happy Reading!   Rona

Eat, Pray, Love:  One Woman’s Search for Everything across Italy, India and Indonesia     by Elizabeth Gilbert – Meeting Date:  Sunday, April 6 during Mission Lunch in Westminster Hall

http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbnInquiry.asp?z=y&EAN=9780143038412&itm=1

The Memory Keeper’s Daughter   by Kim Edwards – Meeting Date:  TBA http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbnInquiry.asp?z=y&EAN=9780143037149&itm=1

Speak   by Laurie Halse Anderson – Meeting Date:  TBA                                   (Intergenerational Selection!)

http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbnInquiry.asp?z=y&EAN=9780142407325&itm=1

 – “A Presbyterian in Catholic School” What is it like to be a student and see a religion from slightly inside the circle…but outside the community? 

 – “Mega Churches:  Deep Faith or Deep Pockets?”

  – “How Vain Am I?  The 3^rd Commandment” 

The Session will meet on Monday, April 21, at 7:15 p.m. in the Garrett Room.

Committees will be meeting on different days and times.  Please check the calendar in the Sunday bulletin.

The following committees would sincerely welcome new members: 

Committee Chairs and (Members):

Building and Grounds – Don Lewis (E.J. Burke, David Choate, Norm Goudy, Kate Lewis, George March, Matthew Rucier, Erica Tillberry)

Christian Education – Andy Farquhar (Judie Schultz, Art Tehson, Sharon Witmer)             

Finance – Barbara Conway (Penny Klingler, Don Lewis, Evelyn Quirk)

Human Resources – Gene Bennett (Penny Klingler, Linda MacAlister, Rona Shirdan, Claudia Skrodenis)

New Members – Angela Nelson (Liz Cupaiuolo, Bill Grander, Eleanor Irons,                         Lois Sabean)

Fellowship – Helen Egner (Liz Cupaiuolo, Carmella Kane, Penny Klingler, Joan March)

Mission – Carmella Kane (Andy Farquhar, Jim Klingler, Megan Steinmetz)

Music & Worship – Patti Varrella (Bob Beach, Geri Laws, Joan March, Angela Nelson, Richard Smalley, Gary Smith)

Preschool Academy – Linda MacAlister (Paula Curran, Maura Gallagher)

Youth (Ichthus) – Rona Shirdan (Sheryl Taylor-Bailey, Andy Farquhar, Jim Klingler, John Lyons, Judie Schultz, Andre Shirdan)

Stewardship – Geri Laws (Barbara Conway, Don Lewis)

Communication – Jim Klinger (Suni Best, Bill Grander, Kate Lewis)

Nominating – Rona Shirdan (Pastor Nancy, Ryda Awana, Sean Bailey, Marie Brobeil, Norm Goudy, Penny Klingler)

Partners for Sacred Places – Jim Klingler 

Please get involved and join one of these groups.  For more information, contact a Committee Chair or the church office.

Please check the Membership Directory to see if all of your family’s dates are noted.  If they are NOT, and you wish to be included in the birthday/anniversary lists, please call Carol Congdon at 610-544-7945 and give her your date(s).

WOMENS ASSOCIATION

Women of the Lansdowne Church are giving a BIRTHDAY PARTY for the residents of the Broomall Presbyterian Village. They are looking for help with making birthday cakes AND in transporting them to Broomall and helping to serve the residents.  If you can lend a hand, please call Ruth or Carol.  Email Mary at firstpresbyterian@rcn.com for their contact information.

12th annual WALK AGAINST HUNGER
Saturday April 12, 2008 at the Philadelphia Museum of Art

9:30 A.M. Kick-Off

                 THE GREATER PHILADELPHIA COALITION AGAINST HUNGER If you would like to participate in the six mile walk along Martin Luther King Drive, the Care Closets of the Presbytery of Philadelphia would be happy to have you on their team!  Let Mathilda or John Lyons knowand they'll give you all the information.  If you would like to donate, you can give your money to a walker, or send a check payable to "Walk Against Hunger" to:
Greater Philadelphia Coalition Against Hunger
2901 W.  Hunting Park Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19129

Please put team #21 in the check memo so that the Care Closet team will get credit for the donation.  If you send a donation of $25 or more before April 4, you will be entered in a raffle for fabulous prizes. Walkers who collect $100 or more are also eligible for the raffle.

The Deacons are asking YOU, the Members of our church, to make contact with the people in our church and community who need monetary help or the support of your friendship.  In the month of March, your contributions were donated to help in the following ways.............. 

Hardship donation to help a mother and father visit their triplets in the hospital 

Your contributions to the Deacons, in the green Deacon envelopes, help us to help others with special needs. We want to thank you for giving when you can.