Welcome to First Presbyterian Church of Merchantville's
Website!
Our Mission Statement:
We are a people who encourage one another to celebrate our life in Christ. God changes ordinary life into abundant living, through our participation in worship, Christian education, fellowship and service.
We cultivate relationships among those of all ages, allowing us to rejoice with each other's joys and uphold and sustain one another during times of need.
We provide all people the opportunity to find and develop their God-given gifts.
We make the love of God real to our neighbors as we seek to live out the Scriptures and grow in our faith.
Through our doors all may find refuge and comfort in God's saving love and grace.
As you continue to explore our site, you will find listed much information about who we are and what we do. We are glad you have found us here, and we hope you will chose to come and be a part of this wonderful church family. May God richly bless you!
First Presbyterian Church of Merchantville
10 W. Maple Avenue Merchantville, NJ 08109 (856)662-6252
Join us in the sanctuary!
Worship times
We are now on our summer schedule
with one worship service at
10 AM every Sunday.
You are welcome here!
Look for more info on our new Fall Worship schedule starting in September!
Sunday School will resume in September.
We are involved in numerous ministries. Below are but a few:
Weekly Thrift Shop: every Monday from 10AM - 1PM
(September thru May) The Thrift Shop re-opens Monday, September 8th!
Food Pantry for the needy: open most Mondays from 10 AM until noon.
Deacons Ministry: for those in need of compassionate care.
Urban Promise Ministries in Camden - we help support this important mission and the Camden Forward School. (We sponsor 2 or 3 children each school year at a cost of $2500 each. We accept donations all year long. They are greatly appreciated!)
We are helping to support our former associate pastor, Janet Rea Doyle, as she and her family do mission work overseas.
We are also helping to support our church members, Ed & Gilda Blank, as Ed attends Pittsburgh Theological Seminary.
Support for numerous missionaries both near and far.
Worship, study and pastoral care for all who need it.
AND MUCH, MUCH MORE!!!
COME SEE THE GREAT WORK GOD IS DOING AT FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
IN MERCHANTVILLE!
William W. Gaskill - Pastor
Leon DeLoach - Choir Director
Earl Driscoll - Organist and Pianist
Jackie Evans - Christian Education and Youth Director
KimTomlin - Director of Worship, Adult Bell Choir and Children's Choir and Bell Choir
It’s that time again! $99 per ticket for the 2 day event –
Friday, September 18th from 10 AM to 3:30 PM & 7 PM to 9:30 PM and Saturday, 9 AM to 5 PM.
Guests at the Wachovia Center this year are singer and songwriter Steven Curtis Chapman, singer Sandi Patty, comedienne Anita Renfroe, actress Lisa Whelchel, also, Nicole C. Mullen, Allison Allen and Lisa Harper. You won’t want to miss it! To get your tickets call Gloria Hermanns at (856)488-1797 or the church office.
Saturday, July 11th join us at the ballpark! Our summer fundraiser is an evening at the Camden Riversharks game - tickets are available now for $10 each. That night is "Faith and Family night with Christian bands playing live music. There will also be fireworks! So, bring your family and friends and come have some fun with us. PLease call the church office at (856) 662-6252 to get your tickets!
Save the date! This year’s Vacation Bible School will be held the week of August 17th to the 21st. Help will be needed! Let Jackie know if you are interested in planning and/or helping out that week. Registration will be available on-line this year. Please go to our "Christian Education" page for more details and to register.
A new book study on the book "Uprising" by Erwin McManus will begin in the Fall. Details will be announced towards the end of summer.
