Thorndale United Methodist Church supports the community through missions and ministry with donations from our congregation and guests.  We welcome your support through your gifts, talents and treasures. Our Staff Pastor / Thomas C. Davis-Shappell Office Manager / Nancy Bell Music Director-Organist / Larry Rappoldt Children's Ministries Director / Peggy Franciosa Nursery / Jeanie Dunn Seminary Intern / Joyce Anderson   Our Ministry Team Leaders Lay Pastor of Ministries / Cheryl Faust  610-380-9368 Lay Pastor of Outreach / Chuck Moore 610-524-9481 Lay Pastor of Fellowship / Pete Scotti 610-466-0150 Lay Pastor of Worship / Bill Labriola 610-383-7938 Lay Pastor of Discipleship / Scott Holland 610-269-9262 Lay Pastor of Administration / Bill Sterrett 610-269-8588 Lay Pastor of Finance / Carol Barnes 610-384-8939 Lay Pastor of Buildings & Grounds / John Smith 610-486-6636 Lay Pastor of Parish Relations / Dave Davis  610-380-1222 Lay Pastor of Servant Ministries / Jennifer Lafferty  610-384-4288 Lay Pastor of Prayer / Marion Henriquez Lay Member to Annual Conference / Dot Johnson 610-269-3136 Lay Pastor of Communications / Dawn Cassel 610-873-2122 Web Site Coordinator / Stephanie Williams 610-269-8397   Ministry Group Contacts Women's Ministries / Sally Dwyer 610-383-7485 Men's Ministries / Bill Sterrett 610-269-8588 Family Ministries / Barb Sielski 610-383-6536  Vacation Bible School / Position Available - Contact Chuck Moore for details 610-524-9841  God's Crew & JLJ / Cheryl Faust & Dave Almond 610-380-9368 (Cheryl) / 610-269-7049 (Dave) Welcome Aboard / Teressa Blackie 484-429-1707 Prayer Partners / Mike Mowrey 610-269-5736 Kitchen Committee / Marge Kipp 610-384-7512 Missions / Chuck Moore 610-524-9481   Business Office / Prayer Requests / Donations 610-384-2433 (phone) / 610-384-2695 (fax) / info@thorndaleumc.org (email)

Children's Ministries Just Like Jesus (JLJ) Construction Club  Children ages 4 years through 8th grade can join in the fun with the JLJ Construction Club.  Each group works together to create ways to express their love of Jesus as they work to build their lives like Jesus.  There are a wide variety of creative experiences offered during this hour of fun from music to artistic expression to story time and much more. Sundays 9:45 - 10:45 a.m. Year-round Ages 4 through 1st grade - Room B4 Grades 2 through 8 - Room B3 Sunday School   Sunday school opportunities are available for children ages 4 through 8th grade during the 11 a.m. worship time. Ages 4 through 5th held year round. 6th through 8th grade held Sept - May. Children are exposed to the Bible using the Rotation Method.  This method teaches the same Bible story or concept over six weeks.  Each Sunday, our groups of children rotate to a new workshop.  The workshops use cooking, art, science, drama and games to reinforce the message.  Kids love the repetition and need it to remember their lessons.  Because each of the workshop leaders teaches through a different style of learning, the kids don't get bored.  Instead, this multiple-intelligence approach enhances the learning process.  Children come to know God through a variety of ways. For more information on Children's Sunday School ages 4 through 5th grade, please contact our Children's Ministries Director, Peggy Franciosa, (610)518-9042. Youth Bible Study   Sunday school for grades 9 through 12 meet on Sunday mornings from 9:45 - 10:45 a.m.   "God's Crew"   This club is for pre-teens in the 5th through 8th grade.  They meet on the 1st and 3rd Sunday evenings from 6 - 7:30 p.m. in Room D2, Sept - May with special dates during the summer.  Various trips and special events are planned throughout the year.  This is a time of friendship, fellowship and fun activities. Vacation Bible School   Vacation Bible School is held annually during the summer with faith stories, fun games, and arts and crafts. For more information, please contact Chuck Moore, (610)524-9481. Nursery  Nursery care is provided for children infant through age 3 for all worship services and Sunday school activities. For information on Children's (6th-8th grade) & Youth (9th-12th grade) Ministries, please contact Cheryl Faust, (610)380-9368.   Adult Ministries Adult bible studies are available between 9:45 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. on Sundays and at various times on Wednesdays.  Our current bible studies are: Sundays 9:45 - 10:45 a.m. The Measure of Spiritual Maturity - Scott Holland Embark on a journey that will enrich and empower your life as a follower of Jesus Christ. Various Christian leaders will be featured in this series that is open to both men and women. Strong Was Her Faith - New Testament Women - Teressa Blackie May 11 thru June 29. Open to all.  Gospel of John - David Dwyer Open to both men and women of all ages. Comprehensive Bible Study -Various Teachers Busy Bee class that is open to women of all ages.  For more information on TUMC's Bible Studies, both Adult & Children's, please contact Scott Holland, (610)269-8588       NEW!    Making Disciples - S.A.I.L. This brand new disciple-making ministry is for anyone who desires to grow in Christ by further education, training, and equipping. "Sail" is an acronym for Seek Maturity, Advance in Membership, Invest in Discovering your Ministry and Launch into Missions. Currently, the S.A.I.L. 201 course will convene on Sunday, May 11th at 9:45 am in the Conference Room.  Sessions will be held on May 11, 18, 15 and June 1 & 8 with reception of members being held on June 15th.  Please contact Pastor Tom or the Church Office with any questions.  Please register by May 4th. 610-384-2433. Family Ministries The "heart" of family ministries is to strengthen and encourage all families at Thorndale UMC.  This ministry team plans, promotes and provides special events and programs for families. For more information, please contact Barb Sielski, (610)383-6536    Men's Ministries Men's breakfast is held the 1st Saturday of each month at 8 a.m. Men's Dinner is at @ 6:30 p.m., Sept - June on the 4th Monday of each month in the Worship Center. For more information, please contact Bill Sterrett, (610)269-8588. Women's Ministries Women's Ministries hosts a variety of special events throughout the year including an annual retreat, afternoon circle and Wednesday morning Bible study. For more information, please contact Sally Dwyer, (610)383-7485. Kitchen Committee Provides dinners for the church and outside groups.  Their annual homemade soup sales contribute to the missions and ministry of Thorndale United Methodist Church.  For information on how you can be a part of this ministry, please contact Marge Kipp, (610)384-7512.   Music Ministries Children's Choir and Hand Bells  (ages 4 through grade 7) meet Sunday at 10 a.m. during JLJ Club.  Hand Bells  (grade 5 through adult) meet Thursday evenings at 6 p.m. Praise Team (grade 6 through adult) meets Thursday evenings at 6:30 pm.  Rehearsals are the first and third Sundays at 6:00 pm.  Singers are needed for this group.  If you sing, play guitar, keyboard, drums or any other musical instrument, we'd love to have you come and join us.  Choir  (grade 6 through adult) meets Thursday evenings at 7:45 p.m. For more information about our music ministry, please contact Larry Rappoldt, (610)857-1354. Hands on Deck Our member-care ministry keeps in touch with all of our members and friends on a quarterly basis.     Welcome Aboard Welcome Aboard greets all guest and members attending worship services. For more information, please contact Teressa Blackie, (484)429-1707. Prayer Partners Our prayer partners are folks who have made a commitment to pray for our church, our pastor and our church leaders on a regular basis.  They join the pastor on Sunday mornings in a time of prayer with other partners to pray for the morning services and ministry areas.  They also meet quarterly for a partner's breakfast.  To get involved in this ministry, please contact Mike Mowrey, (610)269-5736 Missions For fifteen years, the Thorndale missions team has been blessed to both serve and share God's love in areas across the country.  We have served in areas from central Appalachia to Maine and most recently in the Gulf Coast.  There are several exciting outreach trips and events planned for 2008.  If you would like to be a part and show your support, please contact Chuck Moore, (610)524-9481.      "Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully, administering God's grace in its various forms."   1 Peter 4:10 (NIV)            For information on how you can use your gift(s) to serve in ministry at Thorndale United Methodist Church, please contact us at info@thorndaleumc.org