Posted on 07 Nov 2011
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But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria and to the end of the earth. -Acts 1:8
September was “Invite a Friend to Church” month at FPCG. Invite a Friend Sunday was September 25, and the Presbyterian Church USA Philadelphia Presbytery designated that day Evangelism Sunday. FPCG handed out buttons and postcards along with a graphic showing where to find these friends to invite.
Now that September is over, let’s not sit back and say, “That’s done.” Spreading the good news needs to happen every day … but it can be difficult. We worry about what others will think of us if we “evangelize.” All of our friends are already church members. We are too busy with the hustle and hassle of life.
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Posted on 01 Nov 2011
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By Jim Thompson
For everyone who has will be given more, and he will have abundance. Matthew 25:29
This verse is contained in the parable of the Five Talents which recently was part of our Scripture lesson. The story is familiar to most; basically it says that those who use their talents (resources) will be blessed with greater abundance while those who do not use what they have, will not.
This lesson continues to be a primary motivator for me, year after year, to support our church and its mission. When I was a relatively new member in the late 1970’s, the pastor preached a similar message – if you give of your talents you will both further God’s work AND you will also feel good about what you have supported.
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Posted on 24 Oct 2011
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From Giving To Generosity
“I regret to inform you that we are faced with a severe crisis here at …..” “We can‘t provide these vital services without help from caring friends like you.”
How many letters of solicitation have you received this year with pleas like these? (I have gotten dozens of them). Here at The First Presbyterian Church in Germantown, we do, of course, ultimately calculate our annual budget in terms of nickels and dimes (think about that!), but as we begin our discussions of our financial needs and how we can respond, let‘s shift our thinking a few degrees from “giving” to “generosity.”
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Posted on 17 Oct 2011
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Mark Your Calendars!
There are some fun activities planned for FPCG’s youngest members. For more information and to sign up, call Christian Heyer-Rivera at 267-972-5662 for details and permission slips.
+ Family Day At Cherry Crest Farm
On Saturday, October 22, enjoy an adventure-filled day out in Lancaster County at a kid-friendly farm that includes pedal car races, two g-gantic trampolines, corn mazes, an animal petting zoo, sling shot target range, and great food! This event is ideal for families with children who range from two years old to middle school.
+ Bates Motel and Haunted House
On Friday, October 28 Senior high students and young adults are invited to join FPCG and The Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill as we travel to Glenn Mills, Pa for one of the top ten attractions for Halloween. The trip includes a haunted house, hayride and corn maze guaranteed to, at the very least, startle you at every turn.
Posted on 10 Oct 2011
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It’s Harvest Time!
By Deborah Thompson
October is one of the most beautiful months of the year. Days are getting cooler, and nights are growing longer. School is in full swing. Leaves are turning glorious hues of yellow, red, orange and brown. It is also harvest time in many parts of the country. 
Gone are the summer fruits—juicy peaches, luscious plums and sugary melons; now it is time for grapes, apples, pears and pumpkins.
In this month‘s Book Spot, the focus of the books listed is on some of the foods and sights of autumn and harvest time.
Happy Reading!
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