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 12, 2026
This Week’s 3 Things to Know
Youth Group Soup Sale - Next Sunday!
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. Help this event be even more successful by signing up to make soup; use the link in your weekly email. Contact Tim Eisemann with any questions.
Pastor Cara’s Book Club: How to Know a Person
Join us for Pastor Cara’s Book Club on Sunday, May 3rd at 6:30 PM in Rowland Parlor. We’ll be discussing “How to Know a Person” by David Brooks a thoughtful and practical guide to improving human connection by learning to see others deeply and to be seen in return. Through stories, insights, and simple practices, Brooks invites us to move beyond surface-level interactions and cultivate relationships marked by empathy, curiosity, and genuine understanding. RSVP through the link in your weekly email.
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 12
Celebration of the Lord’s Table
9:45 am Worship Service
10:45 am Fellowship in Atrium
11:00 am Church has Left the Building Activities
2:00 pm Young Adult Gaming - Fireside Room
5:00 pm Youth Group
Monday, April 13
10:30 am Tai Chi (class full) - Williams Hall
6:00 pm Operations Team - Fireside Room
7:00 pm Esther Circle - Rowland Parlor
7:00 pm Growing Team - Library
7:00 pm Pickleball - Gym
7:00 pm Zumba - Williams Hall
Tuesday, April 14
10:00 am Prayer Ministry - Library
6:30 pm Scouts
7:30 pm Valley Forge Chorale - Sanctuary
Wednesday, April 15
10:00 am Staff Meeting - Rowland Parlor
7:00 pm Zumba - Williams Hall
7:30 pm Men’s Basketball - Gym
Thursday, April 16
Preschool Chick-fil-A Fundraiser
9:30 am Moms of Young Children Small Group - RP
6:00 pm Bell Choir - Music Room
7:00 pm Dad’s Small Group - Offsite
7:00 pm Pickleball - Gym
7:15 pm Chancel Choir - Music Room
Saturday, April 18
8:30 am Zumba - Gym
10:00 am Men’s Basketball - Gym
1:00 pm Beginner’s Pickleball - Gym
2:00 pm Valley Forge Chorale Spring Fundraiser Concert - Sanctuary
Sunday, April 19
9:45 am Worship Service
10:45 am Fellowship in Atrium
10:45 am Youth Group Soup Sale
11:00 am Mosaic Friends - Rowland Parlor
2:00 pm Young Adult Gaming - Fireside Room
5:00 pm Youth Group
Please Pray with Us
For those on our Senior Care List...
Carole Gaugler
Dotty Golden Jeanette Granger
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
Paul Crane Jr.
Jared Green
Jessica Heyser
David Pendleton
Adam R. Smith
Jake Smull
Geoffrey Wittenberg
For our April Mission Partner… The Philadelphia Project
Attendance April 4
Worship 9:00am In person - 158 Online - 45
Worship 11:00am In person - 203 Online - 18
We Aspire to be Welcoming, Growing, and Serving
Preschool Fundraiser: April 16 - Mention LPPC’s preschool when you order from our local Chick-fil-A! A delicious way to make a difference.
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
Memorial Day Care Packages: The Deacons will be sending care packages to our military men and women in time for Memorial Day. The care packages will include inspirational and devotional materials and other items. If you would like to ensure that someone serving in the military receives a care package, please fill out the form linked in your weekly email by April 26 so we can get the packages in the mail before Memorial Day. 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.
This Week’s Small Groups
The Esther Circle - April 13, 7:00pm
Contact: Jill Rule (rule3032@gmail.com)
Moms with Young Children - April 16, 9:30am
Contact: Cara Cavicchia
Dad’s Small Group - April 16, 7:00pm
Contact: Dennis Sparks (dennisbsparks@gmail.com)
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
