Summer Bible School: K – Grade 5

By / los domingos a las 9am, hasta el August 31, 2025


Hebrews, Part II – Extended

By / los domingos a las 9am, hasta el July 6, 2025

Join us as we continue to study the great salvation that Jesus has brought about, and the true rest only found in Him. He is greater than any angel, priest, or old covenant practice. We will be using Stuart Sack's book, Hebrews Through a Hebrew’s Eyes. 

You may join this class via a Zoom link. Please contact the teacher for details.

June 15, 2025

Six Danger Signals in chapters 1-13 (GM) Danger of Drifting / Danger of Doubting

Hebrews 2:1-4; Hebrews 3:7 – 4:2

June 22, 2025

Six Dangers in chapters 1-13 (MH) Danger of Disobedience / Danger of Dull Hearing

Hebrews 4:11-13; Hebrews 5:11-14

June 29, 2025

Six Dangers in chapters 1-13 (GM)    Danger of Despising

Hebrews 10:26-39

July 6, 2025

Six Danger Signals in chapter 1-3 (MB) Danger of Denying

Hebrews 12:15-29

              Teachers:         Merle Brubaker (MB)

                                        Michel Hatem (MH)

                                        George McFarland (GM)



Women’s Bible School

By / los domingos a las 9am, hasta el August 31, 2025

Join us this summer as we will be studying God's heart for the world in Missions. Scripture passages and questions for discussion will be sent out during the week before each class.  Throughout the summer, some of our women global partners will also be sharing their perspectives on the work God has called them to.  We will be using the IVP LifeGuide Bible Study by Paul Borthwick titled MISSIONS:  God's Heart for the World as a guide. Women may attend virtually.

 



Church Retreat

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Join us for the Tenth Church Retreat! Think of it as a weekend where church members and attenders gather for worship, edification, fellowship, and fun in a relaxed environment on our church campus. The theme for the entire weekend, including Sunday Worship Services, will be "O God, Beyond All Praising: The Attributes of God." Children are welcome and encouraged to attend. Limited Nursery time will be offered for children 0-4 years old. 

Special Event Parking will be available for the entire Church Retreat weekend.

PLEASE REGISTER by May 19 to receive the Early Bird Special Discount. After May 19, there will be $10 added to each person who registers. 

REGISTRATION for the Church Retreat ends May 26.

Friday, May 30

5:30pm – Registration
6:00pm – Dinner
7:00pm – Session 1: God Is Trinity; God Is Incomprehensible
8:00pm – Dessert Social and Bookstall
8:30pm – Session 2: God is Good; God Is Jealous
9:30PM – Social and Bookstall

Saturday, May 31

9:15am –   Registration and Continental Breakfast
10:00am – Session 3: God is Holy; God Is Almighty
11:00am – Snack and Bookstall
11:45am – Session 4: God Is Wise; God Is Sovereign
12:45pm – Lunch
2:00pm –   Free Time (various activities for Adults and Children)
5:00pm –   Dinner
6:30pm –   Session 5: God Is Unchanging; God Is Just
7:30pm –   Dessert and Bookstall
8:15pm –   Square Dance
9:30-pm –  Social and Bookstall

Sunday, June 1

9:00am –    Sunday school 
9:00am –    Worship Service: God Is Steadfast Love and Faithfulness
11:00am –  Worship Service: God Is Steadfast Love and Faithfulness
12:30pm –  All Congregation Pizza Lunch
2:00pm –    Bilingual Worship Service: God Is Sovereign
6:30pm –    Worship Service: God Is Grace and Truth


Building Work Day

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Tenth will be having a service day performing several projects around the church, including carpentry, gardening, painting, cleaning, and more. We will provide all of the tools and supplies.  Volunteers are encouraged to wear clothes that can get dirty and close-toed shoes.  

Coffee and donuts will be provided for breakfast at 8:30am, and work will begin at 9. Lunch will also be provided.  Please sign up to let us know you're coming, and what skills you may have. 



Internationals Outreach Retreat

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Join us for a fun and refreshing weekend retreat at Ocean City, New Jersey on April 25 at 4pm – April 27 at 1pm. 

This year's theme, "Jesus, the Resurrection," invites us to explore one of the most important and life-changing truths of the Christian faith. Together we will dive into questions like: What does the resurrection mean? Why is it so important to understand? How can we personally experience the resurrection hope that Jesus offers? Through engaging discussions, inspiring talks, and meaningful conversations, we will discover how the resurrection impacts our lives today and gives us lasting hope for the future. 

But that is not all – this retreat is not just about reflection; it is about having fun and building connections! Whether you are seeking spiritual renewal, looking for new friendships, or just need a relaxing weekend by the ocean, this retreat has something for everyone. The retreat is opened to everyone.

The cost is $100 per person (shared room) and $200 per family (one room). This fee includes two nights of hotel accomodations, meals and 3 days of retreat activities. Spots are limited, so register soon to reserve your place!



Men’s Fellowship Lunch

By / hoy a las 12:30pm – 2pm

Please join us for the Men's Fellowship Luncheon. We will hear from a speaker, enjoy good fellowship and have a delicious lunch. 



Day of Prayer and Fasting

By / miércoles 16 julio & miércoles 15 octubre a las 7pm – 8pm

Join us as we observe a day of fasting and prayer, concluding with an evening time of corporate prayer led by Ruling Elder Paul Duggan. 

Here are some ways we invite you to pray today and over the next few weeks. But don’t let this be the limit of your prayer; please pray as you feel led by the Spirit.

For Tenth Church

  1. Pray for the pastoral staff (Jonny, Tim, Enrique, Colin, Josiah, and Brock) that they would know how best to minister to the people of Tenth in the new year.
  2. Pray for Kelci Rose, our Director of Women’s Ministry and Christian Education, that the Lord would grant her grace and wisdom to provide encouragement and discipleship to the women of the church.
  3. Pray for Joe Park, our Interim Director of Outreach Activities, that he would have wisdom and insight to know how to pray for and encourage the many global partners which Tenth supports.
  4. Pray that the Lord would keep Satan far away from Tenth and would prevent him from twisting the truth and deceiving God’s people.
  5. Pray for Pastor Enrique and Joe Park as they plan and prepare for the Columbia missions trip this summer.
  6. Praise the Lord for his financial provision for Tenth in 2024, and pray for him to supply Tenth’s financial needs in 2025.
  7. Pray for spiritual revival at Tenth—that we would truly be a light to the city and a place where people come to faith and grow in love.
  8. Pray for fruit from the Jesus Explored program that took place at Tenth in January and February of this year, that many would come to faith, and that the faith of those from Tenth who helped would be encouraged.
  9. Pray for the Men’s Discipleship Group, that the Lord would use it as a safe place for men wrestling with sexual sin to experience the Lord’s grace, and to walk in repentance.
  10. Pray for the Parents’ Prayer Group, both that the parents who pray would be encouraged, and that the children for whom they pray would return to the Lord
  11. Pray for the various campus outreaches that are part of Tenth’s College Fellowship and for Intern Collin Gibboney and Pastor Josiah as they lead them. Pray that the Spirit would cause many young men and women to come to faith and to thrive in relationship with the Lord.
  12. Pray for Tenth’s Preschool and Playgroup, that they would both be places where the Lord plants seeds of faith in the students and their parents, many of whom are unbelievers. Pray for Preschool Director Pam Nothacker and her staff as they engage with these little ones and their families daily.
  13. Pray for Tenth’s Mercy Ministry, especially the Street Ministry, that the Lord would use the kind and compassionate presence of his people as a platform for many to come to faith and know the beauty of being in the Lord’s Body.
  14. Pray for Tenth’s Hispanic Outreach, including the 2 pm bilingual service and the ESL classes, that the Lord would work through language and cultural barriers to bring many to himself and to provide them with the comfort and stability of belonging to a community of believers.
  15. Pray that the Lord would grant wisdom, perseverance, and patience with joy to the Session and to the Diaconate as they provide leadership to the church.
  16. Pray that the Lord would raise up the right man to be Tenth’s new Senior Minister.
     

For Our Presbytery

  1. Please pray that the Lord would grant the men of our Presbytery wisdom, grace, and a spirit of unity as they continue to work through significant issues.
  2. Pray for the churches in our Presbytery, that the Lord would stir them up to faithfully proclaim his Word and to actively make disciples.
     

For The City

  1. Pray for Mayor Cherelle Parker and for our Councilman, Kenyatta Johnson, that they would lead justly and in ways that honor of the Lord and preserve the rights of his people.
  2. Pray that the Gospel would go forth from the churches in the city, and that there would be revival throughout Philadelphia.
  3. Pray for the development of strong and supportive relationships between Tenth and other churches and synagogues in the city—particularly in Center City.
  4. Pray for the Spirit to subdue the violent tendencies of many in our city, who would seek to harm others. In particular, please pray for the reduction of gun violence in the city.
  5. Pray for the safety of Philadelphia’s law enforcement officers as they go about their work of keeping us safe.
     

For the Nation

  1. Pray for President Trump, the Congress, and the Supreme Court as they all have various issues before them where they need divine guidance, conviction, and courage.
  2. Pray for the Lord to protect our nation from all manner of enemies, and that he would preserve the peace and prosperity we enjoy.
  3. Pray that the US would be a good witness to its neighbors and to the world community.
  4. Pray for those in our nation who don’t know the Lord, that they would come to faith and repentance.
     

For the World

  1. Pray for a peaceful and sustainable solution to the conflict between Israel and the Palestinians.
  2. Pray for a quick end to the war between Russia and Ukraine.
  3. Pray for the Lord to grant peace and wisdom to the leaders of South Korea, and that the citizens of that nation would enjoy stability.
  4. Pray for the Church in China, that the Holy Spirit would bring many to faith, and that the Church would thrive despite the work of the government.
  5. Pray for unjust dictators and other evil men and women to be overthrown and held to account for their sin.


Parents’ Prayer Ministry

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If you are the parent of a teen or adult child who is walking in rebellion against the Lord, you might feel alone—perhaps even hopeless. Finding other believers to pray with you about your child’s situation can be intimidating.

Tenth is starting a group for parents of “prodigal” children. The purpose of the group isn’t to find advice or answers. The purpose is to create a safe space for parents to be known in their sorrow and fear and to pray together for the Lord to have mercy on their children, and to turn them back to himself in repentance.

If you’re interested in being part of this prayer group, confidentially email Executive Minister Tim Geiger here.



Men’s Discipleship Group

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Struggling with sexual temptation or sin can prove discouraging, even devastating, to a man’s walk with the Lord and his relationships with others in his home and in the Body of Christ. Tenth is starting a group starting in January to help men who struggle sexually, helping them to come into the light of truth and repentance while at the same time helping them rely on the Lord and not on their own strength to do so.

This is called a discipleship group rather than a support group because the focus is on helping men understand God’s grace applied to them through the Person and work of Jesus Christ. It is, after all, God’s grace that is meant to lead to our repentance (Romans 2:4).

If you are a member or attender of Tenth, age 18 or older who would like help and encouragement in walking in repentance, please prayerfully consider becoming part of this group. You may confidentially email Executive Minister Tim Geiger here.



Saturday Women’s Workshop

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All women of Tenth are invited to join us for the upcoming Saturday Women's Workshop. Our speaker will be Tenth deaconess Lisa Gerard. She will be guiding us through a little book by Tim Keller called Freedom of Self-Forgetfulness.

We will discuss topics such as: Are we aware of how much we think about ourselves? What are hidden ways that we are consumed with self?  In our fellowship time, guided by Tim Kellers' book, we will discuss why self-focus is a form of bondage and the beautiful freedom God can provide as we address this with His truth.

The cost is $5.00 which includes a brunch and a copy of the book.

Childcare: Please email Kelci (krose@tenth.org) if you need to register for the free childcare.



Winter College Retreat

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Join Tenth College Fellowship on January 24-26 for our winter retreat in Lewiston, PA. The Beautitudes of Matthew 5 turn everything we think we know about blessing upside down. Join us as we dive into Jesus' profound vision for His followers, discovering how true blessing is found in humility, mercy, purity and peace. This will be a time of deep spiritual growth and rich fellowship.

All undergraduate students and college-aged individuals are welcome to register.

Schedule:

  • Friday, January 24 – 3:00 PM – Depart Tenth
  • Sunday, January 26 – 5:00 PM – Return to Tenth

Accommodations

  • Separate male and female lodgings.
  • $70 for food and rooming.

Location

  • Lewistown, PA


Jesus Explored

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Jesus Explored is a 4-week course on who Jesus is, why he came, and what it means to follow him. 

Please join us for a free meal, a short presentation on Jesus, and a time to have your questions answered.

January 13 – "Jesus and Forgiveness"

January 20 – "Jesus and a New Beginning" 

January 27 – "Jesus and What You Love Most"

February 3 – "Jesus and Hypocrisy"

If you would like to explore who Jesus is, this course is for you!



Congregational Dinner

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Join others from the Tenth congregation for a church-wide dinner before the annual Congregational Meeting. $5 when registered online in advance, $10 day-of.



Bach’s Birthday Organ Concert

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Johann Sebastian Bach is well-known around the world for his prolific compositions.  Join Colin Howland, Tenth's Organist and Minister of Music for Bach's 340th birthday with a number of his works. 

This event will not be available by livestream. 



Metro Parish Caroling

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Join the Metro Parish as we go caroling in the neighborhood around Tenth. We will meet in Tenth's Courtyard, walk around the neighborhood and Rittenhouse Square caroling for an hour. We'll return to the Courtyard afterward for cocoa, hot cider and cookies. 



NJ Parish Bonfire

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Mark your calendars!  The NJ Parish will be hosting a bonfire at Springdale Farm in Cherry Hill, NJ.  Join us for a time of fellowship, singing, campfire fare, cider donuts, apple cider, s’mores and more.  $10 per person. 



Playgroup

By / los miércoles a las 9:30am, hasta el May 28, 2025

Tenth Playgroup provides a way for caregivers and kids to find community in the city. Caregivers socialize over coffee while children busy themselves with learning centers and toys. 

Join us 9:30-11:30am on the first and third Wednesdays of each month during the school term.

Please note that we ask that you enter via the alley on Spruce Street that runs next to our sanctuary (1708 Spruce Street). We have space to park your stroller and someone will be there to direct you.

No registration is necessary, but you can join the Playgroup Email list here.

Volunteers are needed. Learn more about volunteering with kids at Tenth.



Seminary on Saturday: The Church in the Public Square

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Join us for an inspiring event where Westminster Theological Seminary teams up with Tenth Presbyterian Church to empower Christians to engage meaningfully in the public sphere. Together, we'll explore how to view politics through the lens of a Christian worldview, aiming to be faithful witnesses for Christ in today's world.

Rev. Josiah Vanderveen and Dr. Peter Lillback, President of Westminster, will lead three dynamic discussions, followed by a delicious lunch and an engaging Q&A session.

The registration fee is $15 online or $20 at the door. If the cost is a concern, please don't hesitate to reach out to Suzannah to inquire about scholarships. There is discounted ($6) parking at the Penn South Street Garage (1740 South Street). Bring your parking receipt to Tenth to get stamped. We look forward to seeing you there!



Leadership Formation Day

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2024 Leadership Formation will prepare teachers, volunteers, and leaders for the upcoming 2024-2025 year of ministry at Tenth! The theme this year is "Restore" based on Psalm 23.  

Leadership Formation Day is a training time set aside for ordained and lay leaders in the church to come and learn together in order that we would all pull together well in the same direction. This year's training focuses on discipleship—how do we work together to help Tenth become a church that is increasingly formed by discipleship? This time together will be profitable not only for your ministry, but also for your own soul. Leadership Formation Day is open to everyone—not just for established leaders. If you have someone who would like to be a leader, or someone who would benefit from thinking more deliberately about discipleship, please invite them to register!

A Continental Breakfast and Lunch are included. 

Childcare is available; please sign your kids up here. 



Officer Training Seminars

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Training Sessions for Officers and other Volunteers



Ocean City Beach Day (Día de playa en Ocean City)

By / el proximo viernes 4 julio a las 9am – 9pm

Stroll the boardwalk, sit on the sand, swim in the ocean, and watch the fireworks at night with your Tenth Church family!  Come join us for a day at the beach in Ocean City, NJ. A wonderful taco lunch will be provided, but bring $10 for a beach tag. All are welcome!

Drivers are needed to help transport people from Tenth to Ocean City and back again. Pick up your passengers at Tenth at 9:00 am and return with them after the fireworks at night.  Indicate if you can drive people when you register. 



Concerts

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Join us as the Tenth Choir presents St. John's Passion by Bob Chilcott.



New Jersey Parish Meetings

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Join us for our Spring Parish Meeting where we will hear updates from church leadership and find out more what is happening at Tenth. Come enjoy fellowship, snacks and discussion.



West/Brandywine Parish Meetings

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Join us for our Spring Parish Meeting where we will hear updates from church leadership and find out more what is happening at Tenth. Come enjoy fellowships, snacks and discussion.