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We are glad you are worshiping with us and invite you to participate in the ministry and service of Abington Presbyterian Church. Greeters today are: Amy Beck and David Barnhart. Ushers today are: Barry Rowland, Ruth Draper, David Faust, David Rowland, Ashbil Gill, Barbara Rowland. In need of special prayers this week: Clem Brown, Al Foster, Stewart Boerner, Shirley Palmer, Jack Waite, Linda Lonsinger, Janice Luin, the Shuleworth family, Ned & Bobbie Leiby, Pete Rydlewski (father of Sherry Aikens), Jeni Sneberger, Linda Gustafson, Kristin Erbst (daughter of Julie and Guy Rothfuss), Jane Thomson, Nyssa Weber-Reikow, Lesley Meinel, Jim Kelly, Crissi Verros (mother of Terri Porter), Hiroko Dean (mother of John Dean), Emma Essman, Cliff Boggs (cousin of Thomas Boggs). Confidential prayer requests may be submied to: [email protected]. During Today’s Worship: If you need assistance, please ask an usher to assist you. Child care for infants and toddlers is provided in the nursery (Rooms 110, 112). Travel through the door to the left of the chancel and down the steps. Children’s bulletins are available at each door. For Pastoral Care: To notify the church of an illness, hospitalization, death, or to request prayer, contact a minister or call your Deacon or the Church Office at (215) 887-4530. We request that cell phones be set in silent mode while in the sanctuary. For information regarding baptisms, weddings and funerals, please call the Church Office at (215) 887-4530. ABINGTON PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Founded 1714 1082 Old York Road, Abington, PA 19001 Phone: (215) 887-4530 Fax: (215) 887-5988 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: www.apcusa.org The Reverend Leslie Dobbs-Allsopp, Interim Pastor The Reverend Diane J. Fitch, Associate Pastor The Reverend Stanley T. Wherry, Minister of Visitation Ruth Ideen-Sall, B.M. Director of Children’s Choirs and Ministries John Sall, M.M. Director of Music Ministries Ethel Geist, M.A. Organist Janet Tebbel, M.M. Director of Handbells Gary Koch, Business Manager Lectionary Lessons for today: Dawn: Isa. 62:6-12; Ps. 97; Titus 3:4-7; Luke 2:(1-7) 8-20 Day: Isa. 52:7-10; Ps. 98; Heb. 1:1-4 (5-12); John 1:1-14 Lectionary Lessons for January 1, 2017 Isa. 63:7-9; Ps. 148; Heb. 2:10-18; Ma. 2:13-23 Grace and peace to you! Thank you for worshiping at Abington Presbyterian Church during this holy season. You are most welcome here. Abington Presbyterian has been serving this community in Christ’s name for more than 300 years. Hallmarks of our life together include worship, music, education, and mission outreach, with opportunities for all to participate and deepen their faith. Our neighbors know us as a place of welcome: we host scout troops, civic and non-profit groups, yoga classes, an orchestra, and of course the Abington Presbyterian Nursery School. There is something for everyone at every age and stage here at APC. Please join us on this journey of faith. -Interim Pastor Leslie Dobbs-Allsopp Thank you for your end of year financial support for APC. Your 2016 end of year contribution must be postmarked no later than December 31st. If you would like to make a gift of securities/stocks to APC, please be in touch with Ra-Shawn Glenn, the church financial secretary, or Ralph McDevi. Stock transfers must also take place by Dec 31st. The church office will be open on December 27th, but oth- erwise closed between Christmas and New Year’s. Thank you for your support of the mission and ministry of Abington Presbyterian Church.
