Come join in the fun, companionship and produce meals for the elderly homebound at the “Aid for Friends” Cook-In. Last year was a most successful event! We have been having these events now for 13 years and each time the helpers get more comfortable in running our production line. Last year, we prepared a record 160 meals for the elderly homebound. We not only produced a record number of meals but also did it in record time — one hour and 45 minutes. Can you believe that?

Let's have an even more successful Cook-In this year
with your help and your donations!

Donate pasta, sauce, vegetable, cookies or other foods in the Narthex of the Church.
And then come on Saturday morning to make it all happen!

Presbyterian Women Covered Dish Dinner
On Tuesday, September 9th at 6 P.M. in the C.E. Building the MPW will begin their season with a covered dish dinner.  This will be followed by a bible study on Luke led by Pastor Nelson.  All women are invited to this event.

There will be an MPW installation of officers on Sunday, September 7th at the 11:00 service.

Primer Timers Association Luncheon
Wednesday, September 17th Noon CE Auditorium - Speaker to be John Ryan from Media District Attorney's office

Alzheimer's Assoc. Speaker
Wednesday, September 24th 6:30-7:30 PM CE Auditorium - light refreshments to be served
Alzheimer’s disease is devastating to all families. The Alzheimer’s Association offers assistance to care givers and families coping with this disease. Research is attempting to halt and reverse the ravage effects on patients. Won’t you consider joining Holly Brangiel and me in the Alzheimer’s Association Walk on November 1st?  A speaker from the Alzheimer’s Association will be at MPC on September 24th.  
Light refreshments will be served. Come and learn more about what you can do. 

Scrapbooking for Alzheimer's
Saturday, September 27th 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM CE Auditorium - lunch and dinner to be served

Mom’s and Kids Activities

September 1, 2008 - 12:30pm

Let's meet at MPC at 12:30 and head down to the The Please Touch Museum as they invite guests to play one last time and say goodbye to the museum's location on 21st Street. Special activities include performances of The Moving Show at 11am, 1pm, and 3pm each day. A special Locking the Door Ceremony, led by the museum president, The Mad Hatter, Alice in Wonderland, and King Countdown, takes place on Monday. Visitors can help count down the museum's final seconds and parade out the front door for the ceremonial locking of the door.

September 18, 2008 - Friendly's Restaurant, Springfield - 5-8pm

Bring your family and friends out to Friendly's Restaurant, Lower Level of the Springfield Mall.  Enjoy great food and yummy desserts and 15% of all sales from the night will be donated to the Alzheimer's Association!

September 20, 2008 - Apple Festival at Linvilla Orchards - 1:30pm

Let's meet for a late lunch at Linvilla with a special guest appearance by Scooby Doo at 2:30! Continuous Music, Children’s Games & Contests. An incredible assortment of our own crisp, juicy Apples to sample! Hayrides, pony rides, face painting, children's entertainment, Johnny Appleseed’s Birthday Cake, costumed characters, games & contests, music, apple treats and recipes, candy apples, Pick-Your-Own Apples and lunch at the Linvilla Grill.

Anniversary Sunday
Sunday, September 28th Both services

Walking at Veterans Park
Every Monday & Thursday 7:00pm to dusk.

Women's Coffee Club
We will be starting the Starbuck coffee gatherings in September...2nd Tuesday of each month at 7:30pm. We meet at the Starbucks in Broomall...at the corner across from Church Rd and WC pike.
Contact Margie Garwood for more information:  610-325-0938.

Cub Scouts at MPC

Cub Scouts will resume 9/8/08 at 7:30pm, we are always accepting new members.
We will have an "open house" and registration night 9/22/08.

http://www.cubpack151.org

Ladies Night Out - Holiday Shopping at MPC
Thursday, October 23 from 6:00 to 10:00 PM

It’s the end of summer and we don’t really want to think ahead to the holidays already BUT… we are planning something new to raise money for MPC  and have fun while starting out our holiday shopping.  The Fellowship Committee is putting together a Ladies Night Out on Thursday, October 23 from 6:00 to 10:00 PM.  We have signed up about 15 vendors already who will set up tables and be prepared to sell or take orders for their products.  So far we have Pampered Chef, Tastefully Simple, Discover Toys, Silpada Jewelry, Jewelry by Anne Canny, Something Special Personalized Gifts, Southern Living, Dove Chocolate at Home, Barefoot Books for children, I Am Baby Crazy baby gifts, Jockey casual clothing and Avon to name a few.  And we will have raffles on gifts they will provide.  So ladies, come and enjoy an evening out and bring your friends.  Tickets are only $3.  We’d love to have a huge turnout.  It’s a fun evening for everyone and a great way to raise money for our church. 

Delaware County SPCA Foster Care Program 

In keeping with our goal to adopt as many healthy animals from the shelter as we can, the Delaware County SPCA has developed the Foster Care Program. The purpose of the foster program is to increase the chances that animals entering our shelter will be adopted into permanent homes.

We have so many wonderful animals walking through our doors every day. Many of the animals brought to our shelter are not suitable for adoption when they first arrive, and some simply need the blessing of more time until the right home comes along for them. Animals that are too young for adoption or are sick cannot remain in the shelter environment. Unfortunately, some animals that are brought in to our shelters are too sick, too young, not trained or not socialized enough to be adopted out right away. These animals have the potential to be excellent pets, however sometimes they just need more time and a loving support system before adoption is possible. Foster volunteers take these animals into their home and provide a safe environment for them to mature, become more socialized and better trained, or heal from a wound or illness.

By becoming a part of our foster care program you could be the difference between life and death for animals. This can be an intense short-term commitment, but also one of the most rewarding things you will ever do.

If you are interested in becoming a foster parent, please ask a staff member or a volunteer for an application or download the foster application at delcospca.org and e-mail to our Foster Coordinator, Dayna, at foster@delcospca.org.

If you have questions regarding the foster program, please ask a staff member or volunteer, contact us at 610-566-1370 x 0 or email our foster coordinator Dayna.

Session News

At the last Session meeting held August 13th,  Rev. Nelson presented a new program called New Mover Mailers which she will use monthly to contact new residents in our area.  The Fellowship committee discussed the upcoming Flea Market and its purpose not only to raise money for the church, but to develop community involvement.  Ladies Night Out on Oct. 23rd will be a new venture in fund raising as well.  The Finance committee reported that our revenue is running ahead of expenses due to the sale of the Master’s property and that we are ahead of where we usually are at this point in the year.  According to Bill Armstrong, our original church charter document has been returned to its original condition and should be ready for display in September.

The Management committee presented a motion to have the front of the church painted with funds from the building fund.  Motion passed.  Session also requested that funds be secured for the flooring in the CE building before a selection is made.  Session asked the Management and Stewardship committees to work together to form a fund raising committee for the CE Auditorium renovations.  John Strain proposed an idea to help Rev. Nelson when unexpected events occur by creating an “On Call” list of Elders.  All Elders would participate on a rotational basis and be available to help out when needed.  The next meeting of Session will be Wednesday, September 24th at 7:30 with a special Alzheimer’s presentation at 6:30 PM.