Renovations are underway! This has necessitated a few changes around Tenth. First, the choir loft is not available for seating at any services. Don’t worry, seating abounds in the side balconies and Catacombs if the main floor is full.
Second, due to the Catacomb bathroom renovations those bathrooms are not available. Portable bathrooms will be in the ramp area for men/boys. Both Fellowship Hall bathrooms will be designated for women/girls. The handicap bathroom in Reception Hall is accessible to men and women with physical challenges. And a special note for parents—make sure that your children use restrooms before attending any Catacombs Assembly Hall programs since facilities are no longer easily available.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Goodbye Organ!
After years of service, Tenth’s organ was disassembled and removed from the choir loft. This means we are one step closer to hearing the new Koop Memorial Organ! Don’t forget that the dedicatory concert is September 12!
Here are some pictures of the old organ prior to being disassembled:
And here are some pictures of it being disassembled:
Here are some pictures of the old organ prior to being disassembled:
And here are some pictures of it being disassembled:
Friday, July 25, 2008
Picking Up Steam
Although the blog has been quiet recently, this is in no way indicative of the activity level of the capital campaign projects. In fact, exciting developments are happening this week regarding the Koop Memorial Organ. Construction began on the choir loft and likely the old organ will no longer be there when you arrive for worship this Sunday. And it’s a good thing that all this is happening since Walker, the organ company which is constructing the new organ, has let us know that it is being built right now.
In addition to the developments on the organ project, there are also things happening on the global outreach front. Tenth is sending $26,000 from the Capital Campaign funds received thus far to help fund a new church building for the Los Olivos Community Center, Barranquilla, Colombia.
While these are just tidbits about these projects, in coming weeks you can expect to hear more about the organist who will be playing the dedicatory concert for the Koop Memorial Organ. (Don’t forget to mark you calendars for September 12!) And, we also hope to provide you with a more intimate perspective on the work being done in Colombia. Check back often has the blog is going to pick up steam to match the exciting pace of the capital campaign projects!
In addition to the developments on the organ project, there are also things happening on the global outreach front. Tenth is sending $26,000 from the Capital Campaign funds received thus far to help fund a new church building for the Los Olivos Community Center, Barranquilla, Colombia.
While these are just tidbits about these projects, in coming weeks you can expect to hear more about the organist who will be playing the dedicatory concert for the Koop Memorial Organ. (Don’t forget to mark you calendars for September 12!) And, we also hope to provide you with a more intimate perspective on the work being done in Colombia. Check back often has the blog is going to pick up steam to match the exciting pace of the capital campaign projects!
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Envelopes
If you made a commitment to the capital campaign, you should receive several campaign giving envelopes with your confirmation letter. If you require more envelopes, these will be stocked in the pew racks, lobbies and the literature display rack in Reception Hall. You can also e-mail Nancy Hala, nhala@tenth.org, to request a supply of envelopes. However, it is not necessary to use these envelopes as you can merely write “capital campaign” on the memo line of your campaign checks and place them in your regular giving envelope.
Sunday, June 8, 2008
Just the Beginning...
Some of you may have wondered if the Capital Campaign blog was defunct now that the public phase of the campaign has concluded. However, after a brief respite, we are up and running again. Although April 20, the official day for commitments, has come and gone, the journey that we embarked on last winter is only just beginning. If the time wasn’t right for you when commitments were originally accepted, but you now would like to make a commitment, it’s never too late! (Forms are available in the Narthex and Delancey Street lobbies and, in fact, commitments have continued rolling in.) And if you are new to the Tenth family and are interested in learning more about the campaign and the projects it is supporting, you might want to look back at previous posts and check the sidebar for links to campaign documents.
Besides the ongoing commitments as a continuing element of the campaign, the projects supported by the campaign funds are going to begin to be implemented in full force. A Capital Campaign Implementation Committee has been formed with Ruling Elder Frank Harder as the chairman. Members include Phil Ryken, Elmer Snethen, Brian Esterly, Clive Stockdale, and Pat Canavan.
So far there have been commitments and gifts totaling $4,063,725 —it will be so exciting to watch how God uses this money for Kingdom. He may not need “our” money to accomplish His purposes, but He graciously allows us to participate in His work by giving back what He has given us. All of which reminds me of the most important role of the blog—to continue highlighting the spiritual journey of Tenth’s members as we continue in the campaign. We’ve seen how many people have been challenged and have grown as they decided what to commit, now we can see how the use of the funds is changing the lives of people in our church and around the world. If you have a story about how God is using the capital campaign in your life, please feel free to email it to me at sarahsmcinnes@gmail.com. I will share it with the committee as an encouragement and may even post some testimonies on the blog (with your permission of course!)
In the weeks and months to come you will see more detailed information about the projects here and in the bulletin, but here are a few details about projects that are already underway.
Organ Project
Besides the ongoing commitments as a continuing element of the campaign, the projects supported by the campaign funds are going to begin to be implemented in full force. A Capital Campaign Implementation Committee has been formed with Ruling Elder Frank Harder as the chairman. Members include Phil Ryken, Elmer Snethen, Brian Esterly, Clive Stockdale, and Pat Canavan.
So far there have been commitments and gifts totaling $4,063,725 —it will be so exciting to watch how God uses this money for Kingdom. He may not need “our” money to accomplish His purposes, but He graciously allows us to participate in His work by giving back what He has given us. All of which reminds me of the most important role of the blog—to continue highlighting the spiritual journey of Tenth’s members as we continue in the campaign. We’ve seen how many people have been challenged and have grown as they decided what to commit, now we can see how the use of the funds is changing the lives of people in our church and around the world. If you have a story about how God is using the capital campaign in your life, please feel free to email it to me at sarahsmcinnes@gmail.com. I will share it with the committee as an encouragement and may even post some testimonies on the blog (with your permission of course!)
In the weeks and months to come you will see more detailed information about the projects here and in the bulletin, but here are a few details about projects that are already underway.
Organ Project
- Design of the new Koop Memorial Organ is complete and the builder (Walker Technical Company) has begun work on the instrument. Tenth member and architect Greg Berzinsky has helped in the design so that the organ will be consistent with our church architecture and furnishings. If all continues as planned, we will be worshipping with the new organ by the first Sunday in September! (A dedicatory concert is scheduled for Friday, September 12.)
Facility Renovation Projects
- The Building Committee is currently working on finalizing designs for the Catacombs bathrooms, as well as the Catacombs and Sanctuary floor covering projects. Work on development of the construction specifications for the elevator has recently begun.
Church Planting
- The Church Planting Committee has prepared and distributed materials throughout the Philadelphia Presbytery about the Ethnic Church Planting Fund. We are looking for proposals that will make a significant impact on each church plant’s progress. The committee is also preparing materials for the Church Planting Apprenticeship. The apprenticeship involves two or three years of preparation with the intent of Tenth beginning a church plant somewhere in the city by the third year.
Global Outreach
- The Global Outreach Commission is planning to prioritize projects where Tenth plays a lead role; this would include the Middle East church and the orphanage in Colombia.
Thursday, April 10, 2008
Catacombs Canteen Debut
Only a couple more weeks until commitment Sunday and the congregation is abuzz! If you haven’t had a chance to check out capital campaign events yet or if you’ve been involved since the beginning, this is a wonderful time to see what this campaign is all about—not just raising money, but coming alongside each other throughout this spiritual journey. A perfect way to do that is to sign up for the prayer-a-thon by picking a slot and committing to pray for the campaign during that time. You can sign-up on Sunday in Reception Hall.
Another way to be involved and support the hard work of Tenth’s children is to check out the Catacombs Canteen. Last Sunday the 1st, 3rd and 5th grade classes manned the tables which were laden with baked goods and craft items. I didn’t make it to the Canteen until after the 11am service and found that the vast majority of the goods had already been purchased—wow! (I did manage to snag a lovely greeting card.) But, I’ll share some excerpts of details with you that I received from an earlier observer (thanks, Dori!) And, I’ll have the opportunity to visit the Canteen again this coming Sunday when the 2nd, 4th and 6th graders will be running it. I hope to see you there (you’ll find me by the sweets)!
As soon as the tables started to fill up there were customers ready to make a purchase. There were people two deep trying to get to the tables. The items for sale were truly amazing...such variety! The fifth grade class took the suggestion of classmate Henry Listenberger's and sold fresh pretzels. A perfect accompaniment was Sarah Cohen’s lemonade. Both the pretzels and lemonade sold out so be sure to get there early next week when both will be sold again
Some other food also available were a granola & candy mix, fudge, cupcakes, chocolate lollipops, quick bread, cookies (many, many varieties!), and chocolate covered pretzels. Dori noted many customers wanted to know "who made" the items they were buying...the actual names
of the children, demonstrating a real interest in the whole stewardship adventure at a personal level and not just in satisfying their hunger!There were also crafts for sale, including greeting cards, ribbon hair bands, gift tags, decorated gift bags, books marks, pot holders and silk corsages. The crafts were beautiful and unique and were flying off the tables.
Next week the 4th and 6th graders will be manning the tables with their goodies. You can look forward to a raffle for special treats, handmade marionettes, and yarn dolls. You will also have the opportunity to purchase the party planning services of some of the 5th and 6th graders who have organized a special birthday party planner package. Clearly the creative juices have been flowing!Dori summed up the project, “So...lots of happy children and satisfied customers. Our children are learning from the Word and experiencing through the seed money stewardship adventure, ...that God CAN and DOES use children in big ways for kingdom work and His glory.”
Another way to be involved and support the hard work of Tenth’s children is to check out the Catacombs Canteen. Last Sunday the 1st, 3rd and 5th grade classes manned the tables which were laden with baked goods and craft items. I didn’t make it to the Canteen until after the 11am service and found that the vast majority of the goods had already been purchased—wow! (I did manage to snag a lovely greeting card.) But, I’ll share some excerpts of details with you that I received from an earlier observer (thanks, Dori!) And, I’ll have the opportunity to visit the Canteen again this coming Sunday when the 2nd, 4th and 6th graders will be running it. I hope to see you there (you’ll find me by the sweets)!
As soon as the tables started to fill up there were customers ready to make a purchase. There were people two deep trying to get to the tables. The items for sale were truly amazing...such variety! The fifth grade class took the suggestion of classmate Henry Listenberger's and sold fresh pretzels. A perfect accompaniment was Sarah Cohen’s lemonade. Both the pretzels and lemonade sold out so be sure to get there early next week when both will be sold again
Some other food also available were a granola & candy mix, fudge, cupcakes, chocolate lollipops, quick bread, cookies (many, many varieties!), and chocolate covered pretzels. Dori noted many customers wanted to know "who made" the items they were buying...the actual names
of the children, demonstrating a real interest in the whole stewardship adventure at a personal level and not just in satisfying their hunger!There were also crafts for sale, including greeting cards, ribbon hair bands, gift tags, decorated gift bags, books marks, pot holders and silk corsages. The crafts were beautiful and unique and were flying off the tables.
Next week the 4th and 6th graders will be manning the tables with their goodies. You can look forward to a raffle for special treats, handmade marionettes, and yarn dolls. You will also have the opportunity to purchase the party planning services of some of the 5th and 6th graders who have organized a special birthday party planner package. Clearly the creative juices have been flowing!Dori summed up the project, “So...lots of happy children and satisfied customers. Our children are learning from the Word and experiencing through the seed money stewardship adventure, ...that God CAN and DOES use children in big ways for kingdom work and His glory.”
(For more pictures, visit this slideshow at the Kodak Gallery.)
Friday, April 4, 2008
Harvest Time
Time is flying! April is here which means that we are in the public phase of the capital campaign. All of the praying, talking, events and information have been leading us to this time where many of us will make our commitments to the capital campaign. As you consider everything you have learned over the past few months, here is an encouraging update from Dori Baggs on one aspect of the campaign. Since the beginning we have heard about the role of children in the campaign and they have continued play an important part in it. (And don’t forget to visit the “Catacombs Canteen” which will run the first two Sunday’s in April during coffee hour and after the 11:00 service. Grades first, third and fifth will participate in the Canteen on Sunday, April 6th. Grades second, fourth and sixth will participate in the Canteen on Sunday, April 13th. You will have the chance to buy baked goods made with the children’s seed money and all proceeds will support the capital campaign.)
You should have been in the catacombs last Sunday. The children were very excited sharing the different projects they were engaged in and how much money they have made for the capital campaign...in one week! These children are excited because they really see and are beginning to understand that God can actually use them to accomplish big things...even though they are young! Just imagine where that type of faith will lead! Each of these children is like a tiny mustard seed...the journey of faith (yes, Elmer, even the children are on one!), they have embarked on will yield a crop!
You should have been in the catacombs last Sunday. The children were very excited sharing the different projects they were engaged in and how much money they have made for the capital campaign...in one week! These children are excited because they really see and are beginning to understand that God can actually use them to accomplish big things...even though they are young! Just imagine where that type of faith will lead! Each of these children is like a tiny mustard seed...the journey of faith (yes, Elmer, even the children are on one!), they have embarked on will yield a crop!
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