A Christ-centered congregation in the reformed tradition
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A Christ-centered congregation in the reformed tradition
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Highlights and Articles from the May 2008 Newsletter Pastor’s ColumnThis year Pentecost is celebrated in May. For that reason I thought it would be salutary to respond to Quodlibet questions that raised issues relating to the unity of the Church. In Acts 2 we find the Church gathered together (not out of fear as had been the case 50 days earlier on Easter evening) waiting for¼well, those gathered were not certain for what they were waiting. However, they were certain that when it arrived they would know it! You know what happened: the crucified, then dead, then buried, then resurrected, and finally ascended Jesus of Nazareth, the Christ/Messiah of God, poured out the Holy Spirit on those first 120 believers and they began to speak in tongues while the sound of a roaring wind was evident to all even as were the flames of fire that rested on each person's head, though like the fire in Exodus 3 that Moses saw, the flames did not consume anything, but empowered and gave vision. All those folk were speaking at the same time, yet as the crowds gathered, each person–and there were folk there "from every nation under heaven"–heard a testimony "telling the mighty works of God" in their native language! In other words, great confusion to all outward appearances, but very much under the providential ordering of God! Well, the Church has come a long way since then; some things are quite clarified that were not so clear for a while (think of the identity and work of Jesus, the reality and nature of the Trinity, the addition of the books of the New Testament to those of the Old Testament to form the canon, etc.), but there is still plenty of confusion to go around! Here are some of those question –and my suggested answers: How can different people who love the Lord, who have the same Bible and the same Holy Spirit, come to so many different views of certain issues–e.g. baptism, communion, eschatology, covenants, etc.? Do they allow the traditions and reasoning of men to influence their understanding of the scriptures? The short and obvious answer is yes. However, it seems likely a more substantial answer is desired than that, so here we go! It is not just "they" that allow this, it is "me" and "you" who do it also. It is inevitable. This should prompt each of us to walk with greater humility. There is no one who knows it all, who has it all together. The entire complex interweaving of one's life experiences shape what one knows. One result of that truth, is that we are always learning. Consider this, the person who is 15 looks with incredulity at what a 5 or 10 year old may believe about things, but a 25 year old is looking the same way at the 15 year old, while a 35 year old wishes what he knows now he would have known when he was 25! And on it goes. What the Church does, and must, have true unity on are the essentials of the faith: Who is God, how did we get here, who is Jesus, what did He do, how do we learn of God, what is our task on earth? It is the Triune God who made out of nothing all that exists, who assumed human flesh in Jesus of Nazareth to save His people from their sins, who inspired the writers of the Bible to put into human words His very word, and taught that we are to be His ambassadors in word and deed on this earth. Once I heard a denominational leader say he believed that Jesus is the only Savior, but then later in the same meeting state that Buddha or Confucius could be "The Christ Event" for some folk! Once my surprise and shock subsided, I concluded he was not part of the true Church, but was a wolf in sheep's clothing. Though he gave lip-service to Jesus, he denied who Jesus was and what He had done. For that man, "Jesus Christ" simply was a term that meant "spiritual experience." When folk deny the Trinity, God's creation, the unique God-in-the-flesh work of Jesus, the faithfulness of the Bible, or the Church's responsibility to bear witness to those truths, then a breach with genuine Christianity takes place. As I write this, I'm at the T4G (Together for the Gospel) Conference. It's about unity, yet sharing leadership are several Baptists, a couple of Presbyterians, and a Reformed charismatic! Some are premillennial, some are amillennial, and at least one is postmillennial when it comes to eschatology. Some believe the gifts of the Spirit have ceased; others insist that such gifts are still active. They recognize the very different positions they have on some matters, but hold on to the central truths which make them brothers and yokefellows in Christ Jesus. They're walking in humility without denying the essence of the faith. Like all of us, they are awaiting that day when "we shall know fully, even as we have been fully known!" Until we reach that heavenly shore, there will be differences in how Christians understand and work out the faith, even though they are in agreement about the essentials thereof. The issue is not to try and make everyone believe the same thing just exactly as I do, but the make certain each one is on target on the essentials and trust the Holy Spirit to guide us forward as He sees fit. Along this same line, another person asked: Since much of the early Church was influenced by Greek and Roman culture, how can we be sure today that what we believe is not a product of or overly influenced by the minds of that time? Well, I'm sure the early leaders of the Church were influenced by the times in which they lived. However, the Holy Spirit is the One guiding the Church, and He is faithful to bring her to where she needs to be. Much more worrisome to me is this: how can we be sure today that what we believe is not a product of or unduly influenced by the spirit of our age? In each age that has been a problem, and often the dividing line between truth and heresy. This why the essentials mentioned above are so important. That leads to another question, which helps a bit with this whole matter: Please clarify Eph. 4:11 where apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers are listed. What is their correspondence to the local church today? My understanding is that the local church primarily experiences the ministry of pastors and teachers. Apostles are those who take the gospel to unreached parts of the world and establishes church, much like what St. Paul did. Prophets, on the other hand, can minister in any place and can be from any walk of life. Their distinctive is to speak an incisive word of God to the present culture, whatever that culture may be. Evangelists, like prophets, can come from any walk of life, but are folk who have a special burden for, and a gifting of God to minister to, non-believers. While each of us is called to be a witness of Jesus in word and deed, there are some whom God has gifted to be used in bringing folk to faith. Some are in full-time ministry (think: Steve Wingfield or John Guest); many are regular folk whom God uses extraordinarily in sharing their faith. In line with this, another question was: Why doesn't our church do altar calls? Well, first of all, we do invite anyone who desires to come to the chancel rails to pray following each service of worship. However, our understanding of Sunday services of worship are that they are just that: services of worship. The primary goal is the corporate worship of God, in all the ways He has called us to worship Him. Evangelism most often takes place outside the church walls. It's what God's people do each day. It seems likely to me that most of us became Christians in some other setting than a Sunday morning service of worship. Not that God cannot regenerate someone then, but that the intent of the local church on Sunday mornings is to render to God the worship that is His due. OK, then, here's the final question, one that sets us apart from many other congregations: Why do you wear a robe and not simply a shirt and tie? The simple answer is because of humility and submission. By wearing a robe one is able to avert all attention from the preacher's garb. I can be wearing a $1,000 suit under the robe, but no one will know it. However, it also serves as a reminder to me–and to the gathered congregation–that I do not speak as your friend John, but rather as a spokesman for God. You are not interested in what I think, but in what God has said and is saying. The preacher must always be a spokesman for God, not a spokesman merely of his own opinions. Just as a judge wears a robe as a sign of office and a reminder that he is under obligation not to render personal judgment, but judgment according to the law, so a preacher must preach faithfully, "accurately handling the word of truth." The robe is a call for submission to the word of God by preacher and by congregation. So, yes, from our perspective there still is plenty of confusion among the churches. But, that is a reminder of our poor vision, and a reminder to treat with gentleness and respect those who may differ with us on non-essential matters, while we stand together for the great truths of the Christian faith. Pentecost is an ongoing call for Christians to walk in humility, seeking the power and grace of the Holy Spirit. In the Joy of the Lord, John H.C. Niederhaus
May Pulpit Schedule4th – So What? – 2 Kings 2:19-22; Matthew 5:13-20; Colossians 4:5,6 In contemporary culture one often hears Christianity being derided, folk saying so what when it comes to the Church. For many such folk the Church and Christian faith have no reason to continue to exist. Indeed, many would say the Church has been a blight upon humanity. Is that true? Has the Church ever been a blessing? Is there any ongoing need for the Church in the world? Elisha and his ministry will help provide the answer to these questions. For Elisha, you see, is a type of Christ, one through whom we see Jesus. 11th – The Word, The Song – Psalm 34:1-8; Matthew 11:25-30; 1 Peter 2:1-10 What is it that most marks the people of God? Answering that question has proved a difficult task through the ages. However, there is one point on which almost all folk agree: the redeemed of the Lord are a praising people. We may differ on baptism or how to do communion or some other things, but we agree that Jesus, the Word of God, is worthy of all praise. The sermon on this Lord’s Day will be sung by the Alleluia Choir. They will be celebrating the good news of the gospel of Jesus Christ. It’s praise time! 18th – Salad Days – 2 Kings 2:23-25; Psalm 119:9-16; 2 Timothy 1:8-14 On this Lord's Day we will have young folk confirmed into the Christian faith. For two years they have read, memorized, studied, and talked about the Bible, essential and distinctive Christian beliefs, and what it means to be a Christian. Yes, they have been part of an intensive teaching/training program called Confirmation Class. We understand they still have a ways to go in their Christian walk, like all of us, but we hope it will help get them through their salad days without encountering any bears, if you catch my drift. 25th – A Dog and Its Vomit – 2 Kings 3:1-27; Proverbs 26:4,5,11; 2 Peter 2:17-22 OK, we agree this sermon title will gain few accolades for attractiveness or nuance regarding its imagery. You should know, however, the image is one that God has chosen to use. Our focus will be on what it is that God is wanting us to understand through this peculiar and distasteful imagery. Our primary text from 2 Kings will seem familiar to us, almost as if we had read it before. Hmm. Have we? We'll also read one of the most horrific scenes of child sacrifice in all human literature. It's in the Bible.
Within the FellowshipOur sincere Christian sympathy to the family and friends of Kathryn Scholl, who died on March 28th. May God be with them all at this difficult time.
From the Youth PastorThe OFFENSIVE Faith! At the time of writing this article the NBA Playoffs have commenced, and our own Philadelphia 76ers are coming off a first game win against those Detroit ‘bad boy’ Pistons. I get excited whenever the Pistons lose, but it is especially sweet when the Sixers trump them! The Pistons are a rude, arrogant and trash talking team that have a reputation (since the 1980’s) for bullying their way to success with hard-nosed violent defense. Now all basketball players know that you have to play good defense to be successful, but if all you do is try and stop the other team from scoring you won’t win the game. You can foul, dribble, yell and block shots, but if you don’t put the ball through the hoop you won’t win the game. Defense has an important role in the strategy, but being offensive brings the victory! When I think about the Church here in America I think about a basketball team that is defensive. Our Christian culture has become really good at protecting, banning, and blocking the various cultural influences that seek to intrude our lives. Should we do this? Yes! Certainly! However this can put us on the back foot when we focus too much on trying to guard what we hold dear. It is like the Christians are holding candles, and the devil is violently trying to blow it out, and our response is to cover the flame and protect it from being snuffed out. Church welcome to the playoffs! Let’s get OFFENSIVE! We know that through the Cross of Jesus it has brought the victory (Romans 8:37), and everyday we can live in this confidence and act boldly in sharing and proclaiming our faith (2 Corinthians 2:12). The Cross of Jesus has earned the right to be heard in anyone’s life. Stop just protecting the faith, but start proclaiming it, and when you do sure enough you will offend people. Our society tells us that it is wrong to offend people and that we must be tolerant. When I hear those statements about tolerance I personally find it offensive. Even in the Christian community I have witnessed these worldviews creep into our vocab. On the other hand the Church will not be tolerated by society and has been told to sit down and be quiet! However “…because greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world” (1 John 4:4) the Church has a stronger and more powerful offense than that of the world. The most offensive statement of our day is Jesus words in John 14:6 “I am the way, and the truth and the life; no one comes to the Father but through me”. Jesus is offensive and is all we need for victory. As God’s people we must be offensive. Having a good offense is a biblical idea. In 2 Corinthians, the Apostle Paul writes “For we are a fragrance of Christ to God among those who are perishing; to the one an aroma from death to death, to the other an aroma from life to life…” (2 Corinthians 2:15-16). The fact is, Christians smell. We are either a pleasant fragrance to the elect, or we are an offensive foul aroma to the perishing. We can’t help but be offensive to this culture because of our faith in Christ. So let’s be bold (with gentleness and respect) and proclaim our faith. Expect to ruffle some feathers and be insulted at times, for Jesus said, “If the world hates you, you know that it hated Me before it hated you” (John 15:18). It’s playoff time—lets bring the OFFENSE! In Christ, Pastor Andrew Edmonds
VBS ‘08Did you know that an armadillo has the ability to store enough oxygen to stop breathing for up to six minutes? This allows him to cross rivers by walking on the bottom–thus enabling him to survive flash floods like the ones that occur in the Amazon. What does this have to do with church? August 4 through 8 our young people are invited to join us at Vacation Bible School for a trek through the Amazon Rainforest. Our journey will take us through the history of the universe as found in God’s perfect Word. So swing into the fun–mark your calendar, register your child(ren), and sign up to volunteer your time to help out at VBS this year. Vacation Bible School Where God’s truth is just waiting to be discovered! August 4 – 8 ~ 9 am – 12 noon
Consistory NotesAs is their duty, the men of Consistory met on Wednesday evening, April 9th to consider the various executive concerns of Leidy’s Church. Among those items reviewed and, in some instances, acted upon are the following: § Peter Martindell addressed the issue of husbands loving their wives in the devotional remarks. From God’s institution of marriage as recorded in Gen. 2:21ff through various examples of failure contained in the Bible (think David and Bathsheba) through exhortations such as that in 1 Cor. 7:3-5 for unselfish love to the great synopsis found in Eph. 5:22-33, Peter taught that husbands are to love their wives as Christ loved the church. He indicated men ought to treasure their wives, telling them of the same, and thanking God for them. § Though the Building Committee will not meet until later in April, the building project continues to move forward through the various engineering, administrative, and design stages appropriate to this point in time. Later this month the entire site plan will be submitted to the Township Planning Commission for preliminary consideration and review. According to Building Committee chairman Dana Gehman, the budget for the project still seems on target. Ron Moyer called the men of Consistory to keep this matter much in prayer, both for timeliness in administrative matters and for the necessary funds to be received in a timely fashion as well. We still need to raise $2,000,000 prior to breaking ground. § The Consistory congratulated Pastor Andrew on his family’s recently purchased home in Harleysville. Rootage, we trust, is taking place. § Pastor Myers reported that training for A/V technicians is slated for a Saturday later in the month. As a note of praise, he also relayed information concerning recent happenings with EE teams. Through faithful witnessing and telling of the gospel, several folk have prayed to receive Christ. § Brian Shoemaker reported on behalf of the Mission Committee that plans for SLMT continue apace. There is still room for 10 or 12 more persons, ideally. Also, Chris Tawney will be serving with the Bucks County Child Evangelism Fellowship (CEF) this summer and raising support for that effort. § The Care Committee reported plans are in place for a new photo directory to be published. It is hoped that pictures can be taken by early summer and the directory in the hands of congregants by early fall. § The Church and Community Committee has arranged for State Senator Rob Wonderling to be the speaker in the Issues and Answers Class on June 1st. He will address how legislation is initiated and moves through the various processes before becoming law. Of course, he’ll take other questions the class may want to raise as well. § Consistory nominations will be on the docket at the May meeting, so Ron Moyer urged the prayers be lifted up concerning that matter. § The recent Creation Conference which our church helped support reached some 2,000 persons through various venues, including nearby Christian schools and colleges. Also, the movie Expelled was commended for our viewing edification. Following a time of intercessory prayer, the meeting was adjourned at 9:06 p.m. by the unison praying of the Lord’s Prayer.
Confirmation Celebrated, Pentecost ObservedSunday, May 18th, will be a signal day at Leidy’s Church. Pentecost Sunday will be celebrated that day and during the course of the 10:45 service of worship a goodly number of our young folk will be confirmed into the Christian faith and begin their lives as adult, faithful followers of Jesus. A reception honoring this year’s Confirmation Class follows the 10:45 service of worship. Everyone is invited to stay and enjoy the finger foods and cake while congratulating the young folk who are confirmed that day. At each service of worship the Lord’s Supper will be served as well. Not all Leidy’s Church members come from a background that practiced Confirmation. Often folk wonder what it really is. Though it varies from denomination to denomination, the way Confirmation is understood and practiced at Leidy’s Church it takes place at that point in life when young folk are stepping from childhood to adulthood. Ordinarily, students are entering either the 8th or 9th grade when they begin Confirmation, and it continues for two academic years. Upon beginning the course each student is presented with a leather-bound reference Bible. For the first year the Bible serves as the textbook for the class as studies begin at Genesis and continue throughout the text finishing with Revelation when that first year concludes. During the second year students spend 13 or 14 weeks learning about Church History. That is followed by 13 or 14 weeks of studying The Heidelberg Catechism. The final 6 to 10 weeks of the course focus on local church membership. Though young folk do not reach their civic or legal majority until the age of 18, at Leidy’s Church their spiritual majority is reached at the conclusion of Confirmation. Those who desire to be confirmed, are accepted by the Spiritual Council, and make their public confession of faith during the Confirmation Service become full members of this local church and are authorized to enjoy and exercise all the privileges and duties thereof. They even get their own mailbox – if the secretaries like them! You’re especially invited to join in the worship and festivities on Sunday, May 18th, both for the celebration of Pentecost and the Confirmation of our young folk.
Alleluia Choir PresentationsPsalm 40 states that God, “¼put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God.” [v.3] On Sunday morning May 11th the Alleluia Choir will be singing the sermon in both services of worship. This year’s presentation is titled The Word, The Song, featuring a theme of God’s enlivening work in the heart of His people. The entire presentation cannot be done on Sunday morning, though worshippers will get a pretty good taste. Instead, to hear all the songs you’ll need to come to the Sunday evening presentation on May 18th at 7 p.m. It is hoped that you will invite many of your friends and neighbors and family members to come out on the evening of the 18th as well. A time of refreshments and conversation will follow in the Fellowship Hall. Our ongoing thanks to Jim Carling for his selection and direction of these presentations, to Nancy VanDerbeek for her unfailingly excellent accompaniment, and to all the members of the Alleluia Choir for months of rehearsal and preparation. May God add His blessing to your labor of love for Him and the gospel message.
All Church PicnicSunday, May 25th, is when Leidy’s Church will be enjoying the beautiful and ample facilities of Camp Men-O-Lan for an all-church picnic. Here are some of the details:
Should it prove necessary, there will be time for baptisms in the Men-O-Lan pool just before the end of the service of worship. Those considering baptism should contact Pastor Niederhaus regarding eligibility and details thereof. Keep an eye on the bulletin for further information and registration materials.
Senator Wonderling in Issues and Answers ClassYou may want to mark Sunday, June 1st, on your calendar. Through the initiative of the Church and Community Committee, Leidy’s Church will welcome Rob Wonderling the State Senator from District 24 to the Issues and Answers Sunday School Class on that date. Many folk are not certain how legislation comes to pass in the Commonwealth – or, how it comes not to pass! Senator Wonderling will address that matter in detail on June 1st. A significant part of the job description for the Church and Community Committee is to help our congregation be informed about matters in the community so that by our involvement the light and flavor of Christ may be expressed. One of the more controversial pieces of current legislation going through the gauntlet for approval is SB 1250, the Marriage Protection Amendment. Such legislation will provide a vantage point for viewing (and coming to understand) the legislative process in Pennsylvania.
New Members to be ReceivedFor those who may be interested in formally becoming members of Leidy’s Church, new members will be received on Sunday, June 1st. To be eligible for membership one must have gone through an Inquirer’s Class in recent years, have met with Pastor Niederhaus to discuss membership, and be approved by the Spiritual Council – though not having to meet with that body. If you or someone you know would like to join Leidy’s Church, please contact the church office or Pastor Niederhaus no later than May 22nd.
Williamson Trade School Graduate to Speak at BMCE BreakfastNo, the graduate is not Jeremy Smith, not soon-to-graduate Josh Wilwert, but rather is William Bonenberger. A 1979 graduate of the Williamson Trade School, Mr. Bonenberger is founder and president of W.B. Homes. He will be speaking at the BMCE Business and Professional Breakfast held at the Franconia Heritage restaurant on Thursday morning, May 15th. Beginning at 6:30 a.m., the breakfast will feature the good food so long associated with these events. Tickets cost $10 per person and may be obtained from by contacting the church office or speaking with Pastor Niederhaus. Mr. Bonenberger was an honors graduate from Williamson. Following graduation he joined Toll Brothers where he learned the building business, eventually working his way up to project manager. In 1986 he formed W.B. Homes, the company that built the Harrington Village project just across the street from Leidy’s Church. This will be a great opportunity to hear his story.
YOU are Wanted: For the New Photo Directory! Yes, under the expert guidance of the Care Committee and new Photo Directory of Leidy’s Church members and friends is being prepared. The hard work of selecting a company, getting all the details together, and making the crucial decisions have been done by the Care Committee. Now the rest of us, including YOU, must do our part! That part is registering for a photo session. You may do it on-line via the internet, or after church with a live person from the Care Committee on May 4th, 11th, or 18th. To do it on-line one needs to do is go to www.leidyschurch.org and click on the Life Touch link. Here are the dates when the photographer will be at Leidy’s Church: Wednesday, May 28th from 3 to 9 pm Thursday, May 29th from 3 to 9 pm Friday, May 30th from 3 to 9 pm Saturday, May 31st from 10 a.m. to 4 pm [Note: Saturday appointments are reserved for those unable to come during the week.] A second round of sessions will be held in early June from 3 to 9 p.m. on the following days: Monday, June 9th Tuesday, June 10th Wednesday, June 11th Thursday, June 12th As is usually the case, there is no sitting fee connected with this directory, nor is anyone required to buy any photos. In fact, your participation has no monetary cost to you or to the church. Each person or family that comes to be photographed will receive a free copy of the finished directory. During your session you will be able to choose the photograph you would like published in the directory. Of course, there will be opportunities for purchasing additional photos or providing for photo-greetings cards and other services that come with stated costs. For couples getting married over the summer, this is an excellent opportunity to have your picture as only a couple included, rather than waiting for the next directory some four years hence which will have to include all your children and not just you as a couple!
Rummage SaleThe Rummage Sale is the week of May 4. Please plan to support this outreach where people in the community can get a good bargain on used items. We sell clothes, shoes, accessories, linens, jewelry, books, toys, puzzles, kitchen items, household decor, and what-cha- ma-call-its. This event is the prime fundraiser for the ministry of the Golden Circle. Below are the times and jobs where workers are needed. Monday 9: am - 8 pm unpack boxes Tuesday 9 am - 8 pm unpack boxes Wednesday 9 am - 8 pm SALE! Thursday 9 am - 6 pm SUPER SALE! ($2 a paper bag) Thursday 6 pm - 8 pm pack up, load truck Anyone is welcome to help unpack by simply showing up. See MaryBeth Weiss (215-257-5323) in the narthex on May 4 to sign up to bag items, straighten the racks, or serve as a cashier on sale days.
New Additions to the Library Six Books by Charlotte Mason - Excellent for homeschooling and guidance for parents. He Chose the Nails, Come Thirsty & On the Anvil - Max Lucado. The Good Life - Charles Colson. Seeking purpose, meaning and truth in your life. Trilogy - Francis Schaeffer. Three books in one. Francis Schaeffer writes this book for Christians and non-Christians. Under the Influence - Alvin Schmidt. How Christianity transformed civilization. Christian Martyrs of the World (newly revised) - John Foxe. Bible Handbook and Bible Concordance - Nelson publishers. Is Jesus Coming Soon? - Gary DeMar. Quick read book concerning end times. Lord Teach Us to Pray - Sermons on prayer, Alexander Whyte. Simple Living for You - Meditations. The Secret of Communion with God - Matthew Henry. Search for a profound hunger for a dialogue with one who is intimately concerned. The Friendship of Women - Dee Breslin. A book for personal enjoyment or group study. Fictional Christmas Stories – A collection by different authors. The First Salute - Barbara Tuchman. A view of the American Revolution. His Needs/Her Needs - James Hefley. True stories of faith in action. Single Men are Like Waffles/Single Women are Like Spaghetti - Bill & Pam Farrel. Friendship, romance, and relationships that work. Life is Tough, but God is Faithful - Sheila Walsh. How to triumph in spite of suffering. The Deadly Deception - Jim Shaw. Freemasonry exposed by one of its top leaders.
Make Time for MulchingIt’s May. That means it is time for a big work crew to gather on Saturday, May 3rd, at Leidy’s Church and undertake the task of mulching our multitudinous shrubbery beds! Bring your rake and shovel and hoe or whatever other implement you use for this task–maybe a wheelbarrow, eh? Crew chief Greg Nase indicates that a starting time of 8 a.m. is planned. If you so desire, Greg will allow you to begin as early as 7:30! There’s lots to get done, so lots of help is needed. Your participation will be greatly appreciated.
Mother-Daughter Banquet Hosts Fashion ShowReservations are now being taken for the 2008 Leidy’s Church Mother-Daughter Banquet. This annual event occurs on Saturday evening, May 10th, with a start time of 5:30 pm. Chief chef Dana Gehman, as is ordinarily the case, refuses to disclose the sumptuous menu prior to the actual event–he’s worried that too many folk with sophisticated palates will attempt to crash this elite event. This year Golden Circle is pleased to introduce to the assembled Mothers and Daughters (many of whom qualify in both categories) the 2008-2009 fashion line of a leading haute couture fashion retail establishment. For the same reason given by the head chef, this particular boutique wishes to remain anonymous until the festive evening. You will be glad to know that local models will be sashaying before your eyes to show off these potential wardrobe additions to best advantage. Oh, there is one other motivation for the model–each is hoping to be discovered by America’s Next Top Model, a show which we in no way endorse! So make your reservation via the sign-up slips in the bulletin. Seating is limited; joy and satisfaction will be unlimited. Be the first on your block to see what everyone will be wearing this fall! P.S. There is a need for male waiters. Interested persons should contact the church office by phone [215-723-8707] or e-mail [leidyschurch@leidyschurch.org] to become part of the serving crew.
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