CONTENTS 2


3 4 5 6


Calendar of Events Pastoral Reflections Living God’s Love


Guide to FPCA Choirs Season of Faith


10 Introducing DIG 12


Faithful Servant 14


Introducing the Birthday Club


15 Q&A with Rev. Peter Tibi


Got an Idea for Tidings? Tidings bears witness to the ministries of First Presbyterian Church of Allentown, offering stories and perspective on our efforts to live God’s love for the common good of our community and the world.


Got a story idea that illuminates how the Spirit moves in our congregation? Contact Rich Laliberte at tidings@fpcallentown.org.


For other inquiries about Tidings, please contact Caley Oels in the church office, at 610-395-3781, ext. 11, or caley.oels@fpcallentown.org.


On the cover: Children flock to FPCA’s new playground during its dedication on Sunday, August 13. Te new facility broadcasts to the community that Jesus loves children through our church.


Back cover: Te new playground includes areas for both younger (ages 2 to 5) and older (ages 5 to 12) children. First Prebyterian thanks members and friends who contributed more than $62,000 toward the project, and playground equipment manufacturer Little Tikes.


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Calendar of Events


September 2017 4


8 8–9


9–10 10


Labor Day Offices and building closed


Tween First Friday Men’s Fall Retreat Youth Choir Lock-in


DIG Begins First day of Sunday Morning Faith Formation for All Ages


Weekday Preschool Begins 3rd


Mike Drake’s Retirement Celebration


Birthday Club Kick-Off Satori Concert


October 2017 1


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World Communion Sunday Tween First Friday


Allentown CROP Walk


Confirmand & Sponsor S’more Party


Trunk or Treat Fall Leadership Gathering


Fall Youth Brunch Trick or Treat So Others Can Eat


Halloween Annual FPCA Golf Outing Confirmation Class Fall Retreat


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