Hebrews, Part II

By / Sundays at 9am, through May 25, 2025

Join us as we 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.

March 9, 2025

Christ our Priest in a Superior Sanctuary: (MH) In the True Tabernacle

Hebrews 8:1-5

March 16, 2025

Christ our Priest in a Superior Sanctuary: (MH) The New Covenant Better than the Old

Hebrews 8:6-13

March 23, 2025

Christ our Priest in a Superior Sanctuary: (MB) The New Sanctuary Better than the Old One

Hebrews 9:1-10

March 30, 2025

Christ our Priest in a Superior Sanctuary: (MB) A Superior Sacrifice

Hebrews 9:11-10:18

April 6, 2025

Christ our Priest in a Superior Sanctuary: (GM) For our Encouragement

Hebrews 10:19-25

April 13, 2025

Christ Brings better Benefits and Duties: (MH) A Great Faith Hebrews 11

April 20, 2025

NOT MEETING – Easter Sunday

 

April 27, 2025

Christ Brings better Benefits and Duties: (GM)  A Lasting Hope

 

Hebrews 12:1-14

May 4, 2025

Christ Brings better Benefits and Duties: (MB)  A Sweet Love: In the Secret Life of Believers; A Sweet Love: In the Social Life of Believers Hebrews 13:1-14

May 11, 2025     

Christ Brings better Benefits and Duties: (GM) A Sweet Love: In the Spiritual Life of Believers

Hebrews 13:15-19

May 18, 2025

Christ Brings better Benefits and Duties: (GM) A Sweet Love: In a Personal Benediction

Hebrews 13:20-25

May 25, 2025 Six Danger Signals in chapters 1-13: (MH)      Danger of Drifting                                          Danger of Doubting                                          Danger of Dull Hearing                                    Danger of Departing                                        Danger of Despising                                        Danger of Denying

Hebrews 2:1-4    Hebrews 3:7 – 4:2  Hebrews 5:11-14      Hebrews 6          Hebrews 10:26-39    Hebrews 12:15-29

              Teachers:         Merle Brubaker (MB)

                                        Michel Hatem (MH)

                                        George McFarland (GM)



Spring 2025

By / Sundays at 5pm, April 27, 2025 through June 15, 2025

This 8-week class is for those interested in both joining Tenth or learning what it means to be a member of a local church like Tenth. For those wishing to join Tenth, the class will be followed with sharing your testimony with our parish elders and then being publicy received into membership before the congregation. 



Three Sixteen

By / Sundays at 9am, through May 25, 2025

49 books of the Bible have the 16th verse in the third chapter. John 3:16 is the most famous (and the first one the class will consider), but the less famous ones also tell us something about who God is, who we are, and the future God has planned for us in Jesus. This class will be discussion focused, with time for a devotional about the 3:16 text for the day and time for questions and discussions to edify and encourage us at Tenth. Coffee provided!



Building Work Day

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

By / This Fri, Apr 25 at 4pm – Next Sun, Apr 27 at 1pm

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

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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 / Wednesday, July 16 & Wednesday, October 15 at 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.


Grade 11 & 12 Bible School

By / Sundays at 9am, through June 1, 2025


Parents’ Prayer Ministry

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

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.