What's Happening at Temple.
On-going
Café
This week is the 2nd of 2 discussions about Ruth. We read it last week and began talking about it. We will talk about why the story was written in 450 BC about an event in 1500 BC had such resonance that it got into the Bible. It has to do with anti-antisemitism, closed religious understanding, prejudice and the importance of family.
Join us for discussion and fellowship every Sunday at 9:00 a.m. In Person (in the café) or on Zoom. Coffee and Tea available.
Sunday September 18
RALLY DAY 2022
Live Generously!
On September 18th, Rally Day was held at Temple Lutheran Church. This celebrates the start of the church calendar year and marks the beginning of many of our ministries here at TLC.
This year's carnival had games and activities where children could win tickets.
Pastor Tim heard there was a need for school supplies by Child Guidance Resource Center for a fair they hold to make sure children in need have these items for the start of school.
Thanks to an anonymous donor, Thrivent Financial, and the attendees of our carnival, Pastor Tim delivered pens, pencils, glue, notebooks, folders and more!
On-going
Sponsoring Altar Flowers
Altar flowers are a great way to beautify the sanctuary and remind your fellow worshipers of the new life that Jesus brings. They are also a great way to commemorate an event near a specific date, or honor/remember someone close to your heart. You can now sponsor altar flowers for a specific week.
To sponsor.
1 PM - 3 PM
Help Us with the Food Pantry
Saturday September 24!
In Person Shopping is back!
Some items we need: laundry detergent, paper towels, hand soap (bars) and coffee (instant and ground). Collection tub is outside the glass doors facing the courtyard on Brookline Blvd. Thank you!
Ongoing
Hosts for Hospitals
Hosts for Hospital is looking for lodgings for patients and their families who travel to the Philadelphia area for specialized medical care. For more information check out HostsforHospitals.org
October 2, 2022
Blessing of the Animals
10 AM worship in Temple Lutheran's Fellowship Hall (downstairs). All are welcome to bring their pet(s) or picture of pet for a blessing.
No livestreamed service this day. Worship will be recorded and posted though!
Sunday September 25
Pastor Tim's 10 Years @ TLC Celebration
Sunday September 25th was a day filled with music, praise, appreciation, love, laughter, fun, delicious food and drinks.
It was a day to give thanks for the 10 years of spiritual leadership Pastor Tim. We are thankful for the 64 Sermon Series he has created and preached, the fun and energy he brings to every event, his creativity, ideas, prayers, and love for our congregation and community.
We thank Pastor Tim and his family for all they give to Temple Lutheran Church. My you be blessed as we have been blessed by you.
Ongoing
Foods for Fords Cookbook
Looking for some new Dinner time recipes?
Then Foods for Fords is for you! It’s a 53 page cookbook compiled by Jonah Sun, an amazing Haverford High School student, as a fundraiser for our TLC Food Pantry. For more info, check out his video on Temple's Facebook page as it tells the story of the cookbook's creation and the Pantry.
They are $12 and all of the proceeds go to TLC. If you’d like one, please reach out to me by email: bmccormack29@gmail.com. Cash, check, or Venmo accepted.
Ongoing
Giving through PayPal
While we are all social distancing, the work and expenses of the church continue. Please consider giving through PayPal as a way to continue meeting your pledge to Temple during this time. Click above.
Sermon Series - Reading Resources
Unraveled
As part of the sermon series on
#BlackLivesMatter
and
Racial Justice
a resource list has been created. We hope you will join the TLC Family Doin' the Work.
October 3, 2022 8 pm
Book Club
Miracles and Other Reasonable Things
by Sarah Bessey
Please join us October 3 for great discussion and fellowship.
We will be having the book club again in person at Temple, with the option to Zoom in as well. Even if you haven't read the book, you are very welcome to join!
Zoom link Meeting ID: 838 3646 6562 Passcode: BookClub
Sundays
In Person Worship - in the Sanctuary Live Streamed
Join us for staff-led in-person worship at 10:00 a.m. (Masks are recommended at this time, check out the protocol). (Screening questions to ask before coming to worship.) The service will be live-streamed.
Ongoing
E-Giving
While we are all social distancing, the work and expenses of the church continue. Please consider e-giving as a way to continue meeting your pledge to Temple during this time. Click here for the form and instructions on how to do this.
Ongoing
Generation to Generation Campaign
Our Generation to Generation Campaign will be ongoing until our goal of $250,000 is met. We will use this money to lessen the debt that has occurred from work done to prolong the life of the church. Some of the funds will be used for the hiring of a youth minister. As we continue to celebrate growth, we want to provide spiritual leadership to all our mission partners.
Ongoing
Temple Goes Solar
Wednesday, July 28, 2021 Temple Lutheran, Havertown, cut the ribbon on a new 44kW solar array, installed with the help of Solarize DelCo, an all volunteer program of neighbors helping neighbors to go solar. The electricity produced by the panels is enough to offset 100 percent of Temple's annual electricity usage and eliminate 24 tons of carbon emissions each year. (Photo by Rev. Matt Staniz)