BELONG

Belonging is all about building relationships; relationships to God and with each other.   We were not meant to do life alone.  We were meant to do life in community.  To belong at Thorndale Church is to feel welcomed and a part of our faith community.  Worship and small groups are the first steps where relationships are built and life in community is explored and deepened.

  • Participate in weekly worship. Streaming of services allow you to be a part of worship even though you can’t physically be present.

  • NEW!  Participate in the reading and discussions of "The Purpose Driven Life" begining Thursday, Sept 17 at 10:30 AM.  This short-term small group is a good place to meet others and discover your purpose in life.  Contact: Church Office at 610-384-2433

  • NEW!  Take your first step of faith exploration by being a part of a “Following Jesus: Steps to a Passionate Faith”, a four-week study beginning Oct 4th immediately after worship.  Contact: Church Office at 610-384-2433

  • Stewardship: I give what I am able to in my offerings.

GROW

You grow in Christ by intentionally committing to spiritual practices such as prayer, Bible Study, daily devotions, and practicing spiritual disciplines.  These are steps on each of our journeys that are accomplished both individually and in community.

  • If you have never spent daily time with God, a good and easy place to start is to pick up a daily devotional from the Welcome Center and read the devotional and scriptures each day.  Make a 30-day commitment and see how your life will be transformed.

  • Sunday School - begins late September.  This class will be studying I and II Timothy.  They meet immediately after worship.  Contact: Church Office at 610-384-2433.

  • Our women's samll group "G.I.F.T meets once a month on Wednesday morning at 10AM.  This small group will resume September 16 at 10AM.  Contact: Church Office at 610-384-2433.

  • Looking ahead - an Advent study will beging in mid-November and finish in mid-December.  This group will meet on Thursday mornings at 10Am.  Contact: Church Office at 610-384-2433.  Watch the newsletter for future details.

  • Stewardship: I give a consistant weekly/monthly offering, and I am working towards tithing.

SERVE

Jesus came to serve.  We are called to serve one another with Christ’s love.  We do this by serving in ministry in the church and serving in mission beyond the walls.  God has provided each of us with unique gifts, talents and abilities to serve.

  • Be a part of one of our many internal ministry teams.  Help is always welcome.  Current need is with lawn care.  Contact: Church Office 610-384-2433

  • Donate non-perishable food to the CYWA be brining in monthly food donations and placing them in the brown basket at the top of the stairs in the main entrance.

  • Donate to our school partnership with Doe Run Elementary.  Each month the needs of the school will be mentioned in worship and highlighted in the newsletter.  This collection bin is located in the worship center lobby.

  • Participate in Trunk or Treat on October 24 or help by donating candy.

  • Stewardship: I give a tithe (10%) to the church.

COMMITMENT

Committed disciples take initiative in their spiritual journey, serving and in helping others grow in their faith and they live out their faith in daily decisions and generosity.   

  • Journey Group – A committed group who meet weekly investing in their personal discipleship within a small group setting.  The common desire is to support one another on their faith journeys.  This group focuses on how to live out their lives on a day by day and week by week basis under the direction of the Holy Spirit.  Contact: Church Office at 610-384-2433

  • Stewardship: I sacrificially give above a tithe to the church.