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 Church Campout in the Grove August 28 &29
Church Family Campout in the Grove
Please put this event on your family calendar. We had a great time last year and we are looking forward to another wonderful time this year.
Our theme will be: “Putting on the Whole Armor of God” from Ephesians 6:10-18. We will have games for both the kids and adults, time at the labyrinth, and evening movie and songs around the campfire.
We will conclude with Sunday morning breakfast and worship. The sign up sheet will be in the Chapel area. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Pastor Susan.
See information posted on the bulletin board outside the church office. Scholarships are available.
 Confirmation Classes
On Wednesday, Sept. 8th, at 7 PM we will have our orientation for 1st & 2nd year confirmation class students and their parents. We would like to have the names of all those who will be beginning or returning for this Fall term prior to that evening. Please contact the church at 215-679-7710 or Pastor David here so that the correct amount of curriculum materials can be purchased. Students must be at least 13 years of age or in the 8th grade. Our first Class session will be on September 29th at 6:30 PM.
 Swamp Sodders Garden Club Yard Sale September 13
Each member brings 10 items (priced). Someone will enjoy what you wish to sell! It’s lots of fun – in the end items seem to be given away!
Artistic Design: “An Apple a Day.”
This is a new assignment…could be interesting. Apples must be used in the arrangement.
Guests ALWAYS welcome…please visit with us.
 Junior Bell Choir Ringers Needed- September 16th
Calling all kids in 4th grade and older
Several of our former ringers have been confirmed and will no longer be playing with the Junior Bell Choir. We want to make sure we have enough ringers to have a choir, so we need your help! You do not need to read music. If you can count to 4, you are good to go. We will show you how to ring the bells. We work as a team and have a good time together. Our first practice will be Thursday, September 16 from 7:30 to 8:15. Hope to see you there. If you have any questions, please call us at 215-538-0669. Pat and Ed Brubaker.
 Owls Picnic/Game Day September 20th
Our next meeting will be a Picnic/Game Day in the grove on Monday, September 20. They’ll be sign up sheets at the grove service and in the chapel. Please indicate what kind of dish you will bring. More details will follow.
 Trinity Bells start again September 22nd
Trinity Bells will begin again on Wednesday, September 22nd from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm. If anyone is interested in joining our group or willing to become a substitute, please contact Donna Cressman here or 215-679-8147. If you would like to come check us out during practice to see how much fun playing bells is, please don’t hesitate to join us one Wednesday evening.
 Senior Choir
- Wednesday September 22nd
Senior Choir will begin their first rehearsal on Wednesday, Sept. 22nd at 7:30 PM. All are welcome to join for a fellowship through singing. Throughout the year, we will be singing a variety of musical styles. If you have any questions, please contact Rhonda Stull at 215-536-8433.
 Chimes Start Again September 23rd
The Chime choir will be starting their ringing season shortly. We are open to ringers from kindergarten through 3rd grade. Practices are Thursday evenings from 6:30 to 7:00 PM and are starting Thursday, September 23, 2010. We are always looking for new ringers. You do not need to read music we will teach you what you need, and help you prepare to join Junior Bells. Come and make a joyful noise with us. If you are interested, please call Wade Trexler (610-282-9955).
 Junior Choir Starts Again September 23rd
The Chime choir will be starting their ringing season shortly. We are open to ringers from kindergarten through 3rd grade. Practices are Thursday evenings from 6:30 to 7:00 PM and are starting Thursday, September 23, 2010. We are always looking for new ringers. You do not need to read music we will teach you what you need, and help you prepare to join Junior Bells. Come and make a joyful noise with us. If you are interested, please call Wade Trexler (610-282-9955).
 Lower Milford Township Fall Festival
Saturday, September 25, 2010 from 10 am – 5 pm
A rural township celebrating community spirit on a beautiful fall day. What could be a better venue for our church for visibility and sharing information about our church family and its mission in God’s world? Now don’t be fearful. This is simply our talking to folks who stop by. The digital picture player will be the “come on,” and we’ll provide the hospitality and simple crafts for children. Can you spend an hour at our booth? A sign up sheet will be in the chapel. Mark your calendars for this fun day. Thanks.
 Book Study September 27th
Anne Lamott is a wonderful Christian writer from California. She was a single mother struggling with her writing and an addiction when she became a Christian. She then wrote a wonderful book about her journey to Christ called Traveling Mercies. Pastor Susan will lead a discussion group on that book this September starting on Monday, the 27th from 1 – 2:30 pm. A sign up sheet will be in the Chapel.
 Adult New Member Classes
Adult New Member Classes will begin in October. If you are interested in becoming a member of this church family, please call the church at 215-679-7710. We thank you for your interest and commitment to becoming a part of the life of Trinity (Great Swamp) Church.
 Crop Walk Sunday, October 10th
The annual Quakertown Crop Walk will be held in Memorial Park on Sunday, October 10 at 1:00. We will use the same format with the contribution envelopes as we did last year.
Please note the following information:
- All checks are to be made out to Trinity Great Swamp U.C.C. Our church will cash all of the checks and write out one check for Church World Services. This will eliminate checks not being cashed in a timely fashion.
- Cash money will be counted and added to the church check.
- ALL walkers MUST turn in their whole envelope with their collected donations on (or before) the day of the CROP WALK. Pete and Joyce Weiss will collect these at the pavilion at 1:00. The WALK begins promptly at 1:30.
Joyce and Pete will be in the chapel to sign up walkers and take donations after each service beginning September 5. We hope these changes will ease some of the work for the treasurer and make it easier for our walkers. Thank you.
 Pizza (Stromboli) and a Movie Night -October 16th
Saturday, October 16, 2010 - 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
The Blind Side (PG-13)
The Blind Side is the story of Baltimore Ravens' right tackle Michael Oher. Based on the life of Oher prior to his college football career, it's really a tale of redemption, of a life that was snatched from a certain early death or prison, and given a place of privilege within a loving family that adopted him as one of their own. In this young man's story you see echoes of God's heart for His children, a story that, in the words of Sandra Bullock, "restores my faith in people of faith."
This blockbuster hit from last fall features Sandra Bullock, Tim McGraw, and Kathy Bates. Parents are encouraged to check reviews on www.christiancinema.com to decide if the DVD is appropriate for your children under the age of 12.
Your contributions of a salad or dessert are appreciated. Reservations are requested by signing up in the chapel by October 14th or call Janet Bonekemper (215-536-5777) by 10 a.m. on the day of the event. The format is that we have supper before the DVD.
 January 23rd – Family Swim at YMCA
More details soon.
 February 19th – Family bowling at Earl Bowl – Quakertown
More details soon.
 March 6th – Family Game Day and cook-off
More details soon.
 March 26th – Family Kite Day
More details soon.
 Recycling!
We are participating in the “Abitibi” Paper Recycling program. The bins are in the parking lot.
What goes in the Bin?
- Newspapers
- Magazines
- Mail
- School & Office Papers
- Catalogs
Details on how to use it are here. The Christian Education Commission also continues to collect aluminum cans. Aluminum cans may be dropped off at the church parking lot the 3rd Sunday of each month. There is a red Ford truck parked in the old parking lot and aluminum cans should be deposited there.
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