We are an intergenerational church seeking Jesus together and shining His light from this hill. We aspire to be welcoming, growing and serving.
The LPPC Weekly for April 19, 2026
This Week’s 3 Things to Know
Youth Group Soup Sale - After Worship Today
Support our youth programs by purchasing soup after the worship service on April 19. All proceeds go to help cover the cost of youth summer trips.
Overcoming and Preventing Burnout
A Workshop for May “Mental Health Awareness Month”
Overwhelmed? Emotionally exhausted? Or sensing you need changes to prevent this? May is Mental Health Awareness Month and God’s love and grace extend to our whole selves, so let’s talk about overcoming and preventing burnout. We’ll touch on topics like evaluating boundaries and priorities, practicing self-care, and creating healthy habits of mind and body. This workshop will take place on Sunday, May 3 at 11:00am in Williams Hall and will be facilitated by Nancy Care
Intergenerational Mission Trip to Morgantown, WV
This summer’s mission trip will take place July 26-31. People of all ages and skill levels are invited to participate on this service oriented trip to WV. We’ll spend Monday-Thursday doing community service projects and construction work for those in the Morgantown area, and conclude each work day with a 7:00pm gathering. Housing and meals will be at the University of West Virginia. This year dorm rooms will have an attached bathroom. Pricing for this year has now been confirmed. Register through the link in your weekly email by May 3.
Upcoming Events
Sunday, April 19
9:45 am Worship Service
10:45 am Fellowship in Atrium
10:45 am Youth Group Soup Sale - Williams Hall
11:00 am Mosaic Friends - Rowland Parlor
2:00 pm Young Adult Gaming - Fireside Room
5:00 pm Youth Group
Monday, April 20
10:30 am Tai Chi (class full) - Williams Hall
12:00 pm Women’s Lunch Bunch - Rowland Parlor
7:00 pm Nominating Committee - Library
7:00 pm Esther Circle - Rowland Parlor
7:00 pm Pickleball - Gym
7:00 pm Zumba - Williams Hall
Tuesday, April 21
10:00 am Prayer Ministry - Library
10:30 am Love and Unity - Rowland Parlor
5:30 pm Team Leaders - Library
6:30 pm Scouts
7:00 pm Session - Rowland Parlor
7:30 pm Valley Forge Chorale - Sanctuary
Wednesday, April 22
12:00 pm Senior Fellowship - Williams Hall
7:00 pm Zumba - Williams Hall
7:30 pm Men’s Basketball - Gym
Thursday, April 23
6:00 pm Bell Choir - Music Room
6:30 pm Mom’s Small Group - Offsite
7:00 pm Pickleball - Gym
7:15 pm Chancel Choir - Music Room
Saturday, April 25
8:30 am Zumba - Gym
10:00 am Men’s Basketball - Gym
Sunday, April 26
9:45 am Worship Service
10:45 am Fellowship in Atrium
2:00 pm Young Adult Gaming - Fireside Room
6:30 pm Empty Nester’s Small Groups 1&2 - Offsite
Please Pray with Us
For those on our Senior Care List...
Pattie Halpin
Joyce Hoke
Ruth Howarth
Stop by the table in the Atrium to sign a card for members who are homebound as well as those who have recently experienced illness or loss
For those who are serving our country…
Jeremy Allen
Thomas Chelednik
Jared Green
Jessica Heyser
David Pendleton
Adam R. Smith
Jake Smull
Geoffrey Wittenberg
For our April Mission Partner… The Philadelphia Project
Attendance April 12
Worship Service In person - 102 Online - 57
Children and Youth Sunday School - 44
We Aspire to be Welcoming, Growing, and Serving
Senior Fellowship Potluck: April 22, 12:00pm in Williams Hall - Bring a side dish or dessert to share (if you’re able). Sign up in the atrium or through the link in your weekly email. Contact: Nancy Care
Pastor Cara’s Book Club: May 3, 6:30pm in Rowland Parlor - Join us for a discussion on “How to Know a Person” by David Brooks. Sign up through the link in your weekly email.
Memorial Day Care Packages: The Deacons will be sending care packages to our military men and women in time for Memorial Day. To request a package, fill out the form in your weekly email. Contact Pastor Cara for assistance.
My Life, My Health: Mondays from 12:30-2:30pm, May 11-June 29 - This free class offered by through the county and is especially geared toward those living with chronic health conditions. Register through the link in your weekly email, or by contacting Nancy Care.
Sacred Spaces: May 20, 1:00pm at Old Norriton - Join us for a special service of music, scripture, and meditation at the historic Old Norriton Church. Old Norriton is located at the corner of Trooper Rd. and Germantown Pike. Contact: Nancy Care
Hearing Devices- Please note that hearing devices are available in the Narthex. Just ask an usher. Please make sure the battery is turned off and the device is hung back up in the Narthex.
Mosaic Friends - April 19, 11:00am
Contact: Nancy Care (ncare@lppcmin.org)
Women’s Lunch Bunch - April 20, 12:00pm
Contact: Ellen Beswick (abeellen630@aol.com)
The Esther Circle - April 20, 7:00pm
Contact: Jill Rule (rule3032@gmail.com)
Love and Unity - April 21, 10:30am
Contact: Debbie Shelton-Heckman (dashdesigns@msn.com)
Mom’s Small Group - April 23, 6:30pm
Contact: Cara Cavicchia
Week’s Small Groups
Elders
Clerk of Session: Barb Logsdon
Class of 2026
Carey Heck
Beth Hill
Ron Jobson
Jack Munera
TJ Wudarski
Class of 2027
Dean Hart
David Klyce
Barbara Logsdon
David Shaw
Amybeth Weaver
Class of 2028
Linda Frank
Jim Ryan Mamta Shankar
Deacons: Dee Angelo, Susan Ardman, Brenda Bell, Bill Bucca, Pam Cherry, Philip Delong, Caroline Deininger, Jon Deininger, Larry Eckert, Tammy Engelman, Jackie Esbenshade, Tanya Fuhrmeister, Martha Huff, Bob Jaworski, Pat Kauffman, Fred McLaren, Larry McGranahan, Linda McGranahan, Susan Ryan, Beverly Shaeff, Kate Stedjan, Carla Skuchas, Kathy Westwood
Team Leaders
Growing Team - Amybeth Weaver Operations Team - David Klyce Revenue Team - Mamta Shankar
Serving Team - Carey Heck and TJ Wudarski
Talent Management Team - Jim Ryan Welcoming Team - Ron Jobson
Rev. Ted Mingle, Senior Pastor
Pastoral Staff
tmingle@lppcmin.org
Rev. Cara Cavicchia, Associate Pastor ccavicchia@lppcmin.org
Music Ministry
Justin Zepp, Director of Music Ministry jzepp@lppcmin.org
Christian Education Staff
MaryAnn Alderfer, Director of Children’s Ministry …….. malderfer@lppcmin.org
Sandy Messner, Director of Preschool smessner@lppcmin.org
Tim Eisemann, Youth Director …………………….……. teisemann@lppcmin.org
Church Office Staff
Nancy Care, Director of Congregational Care & Sr Ministry ncare@lppcmin.org
Jim Kardos, Accountant/Records Secretary business@lppcmin.org
Susan Hart, Treasurer …………………………………….slmatusiak@verizon.net
Will Heath, Facilities Coordinator ………………..………….wheath@lppcmin.org
Clinton Bean, Cemetery Supervisor ……….……..… cbeanpainting@verizon.net
Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:30am to 3:30pm Church Office
(610) 539-6635
www.lppcmin.org
