ANNOUNCEMENTS     

WELCOME TO THE PULPIT, DR. HEATHER RICE. Born and raised in Philadelphia, Heather is the Director of the Whosoever Gospel Mission in Germantown where she has served for 29 years, sharing the love of Christ with homeless men since she was a freshman at Central High School. She’s a graduate of Cairn University, Westminster Theological Seminary, and holds a doctorate in urban mission from Biblical Theological Seminary (now Mission Seminary). Heather is passionate about helping others find and drink deeply of God’s grace in Christ through her relationships, her work at the Mission, and her preaching and teaching ministry throughout the Greater Philadelphia area. She lives in Northeast Philadelphia with her cat, Pickles, and loves gardening, camping, and spending time with her friends and family. 

APPORTIONMENT OFFERING.  If you are a member of Rhawnhurst Presbyterian Church, as discussed at the last annual meeting, please make sure that you are submitting $37.00 PER MEMBER for your apportionment offering. Your envelopes have last year’s amount on them because Presbytery didn’t send out their updated amount until November.                 

SPECIAL OFFERING. The beginning of this year has brought unprecedented challenges for California, who now face a devastating disaster. The harrowing images of wildfires consuming parts of California, have deeply impacted us all, stirring our hearts with sorrow and compassion. Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA) has been in communication with faith leaders in the affected communities. In addition to providing emotional and spiritual care, PDA has released emergency grants to provide immediate assistance.  Our Session has approved a donation of $1,000 to aide in the support of those affected by the wildfires.  If you would like to add to our church’s contribution, please place your donation in the special offering plate in the Narthex as you leave today.  All money donated will be sent directly to PDA and earmarked for the “California Wildfires”.  Thank you, the RPC Elders.