Smart Supper - Movie Night
Sunday, May 19 at 5:00 PM
Smart Supper speaking guest Pat Arrabito’s latest film, Hell and Mr. Fudge, chronicles a scholar’s search for the truth about the
doctrine of hell. Human, funny, moving—this movie will entertain and enrich people regardless of religious background.
First movie begins 6:00 PM, right after dinner
Dinner: Sunny Sunday Brunch
- Quiches
- Home fries
- Pancake bar with toppings
- Soysages
- Spring fruit platter
Cost:
$12 adults
$7 children
BRING A CAN OF FOOD for Philabundance. We want to make Smart Supper a community event that reaches both ways, into the community with great food and lectures, and outside the community to those in need.
tables go fast and we are expecting a full house so reserve your spot now using the form below!
RSVP Today!
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What’s a Smart Supper?
A Smart Supper is just what it sounds like. Enjoy healthy, world class vegetarian cuisine while listening to thought provoking lectures given by a variety of top-notch presenters. It’s a place where people, food, and ideas meet. Give it a try… you’ll love it!
You're Invited: Fellowship Lunch
Sabbath, May 18 – Join us after worship service for a delicious meal. Bring something to share and please come out and fellowship with your church family.
Prayer Night
Join us Saturday, June 1 from 4:00-6:00pm for our monthly prayer night at Chestnut Hill SDA Church. Join us for a time of prayer, singing and testimonies. It’s sure to encourage and strengthen your heart!
“if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.”
- 2 Chronicles 7:14
Discipleship Journey
Anyone who wants to grow in their journey with God is invited to sign up here to join the Spring discipleship class with Pastor Tara VinCross!
In this interactive, practical class, you will learn more about prayer, Bible reading, partnering with God on His mission, and community. You will learn more and practice being a disciple of Jesus in a supportive environment.
Dates: Wednesday nights, March 27 – May 15, 2013, 7:00-9:00pm, plus one retreat – April 7, 9:00am-5:00pm. Must be able to commit to all 8 Wednesday night classes, and 1 retreat.
Please reserve your place today – space is limited to 12 participants.
Click Here to reserve your place
An Invitation to Serve: Capital Campaign
We have launched an ambitious and bold campaign to transform our building and grounds. We are acutely aware that our stewardship of this beautiful space used for ministry requires us to repair and improve them until they reflect the glorious and sustaining love of God for us. Please join us in this transformational journey!
$98,000 Needed
Renovations:
Complete gutter replacement
- Installation of underground pipes to drain water away from the church and basement
- Regrading ground after installation
- Runoff directly fed into a rain garden with plantings
- Mold mitigation in basement and offices
- Beautification of church grounds
- Removal of dead plantings and adding new
Sign
- Update current church sign which is over 50 years old
- Add outdoor lighting to the sign and church
Bell Tower
- The history of the church building, states that we have the oldest bell in Chestnut Hill
- Currently, the bell tower is a safety hazard and is in need of structural repair
Interior Carpet and Paint
- Current carpet is over 40 years old
- Paint is chipping and in need of refreshing
Give online to “Capital Campaign” or mark your tithe envelope and drop it in the offering on Sabbath morning!
Please feel free to call the church office if you have any questions.
Homecoming Reunion and Dedication Celebration
All members, former members, and friends of Chestnut Hill Seventh-day Adventist Church are invited to:
Celebrating God’s Faithfulness
September 21, 2013
10:45am Reunion Worship
followed by fellowship meal
3:00pm Garden and Grounds Dedication and Homecoming Reunion
followed by dessert reception
Chestnut Hill Seventh-day Adventist Church
8700 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Youth Challenge June 2 - August 3, 2013

Pennsylvania Youth Challenge is a dynamic ministry team run in cooperation between Philadelphia area churches and the Pennsylvania Conference, hosted out of Chestnut Hill Seventh-day Adventist Church.
Youth Challenge equips and empowers young people, ages 16 through 26, to earn tuition and scholarship money by sharing Christian books, called magabooks door-to-door. Team members can earn anywhere between $1500 and $4000, plus scholarships, over the eight-week period. By visiting 70,000+ homes, praying with 10,000+ people and sharing 3,000+ books this coming summer, they will spread the good news about Jesus with everyone they meet.
Space is limited, Apply Today!
To download an application OR Apply Online, visit us online at:
or call 215-247-7022.
Baptisms - September 18, 2010
El Salvador Mission Trip 2010
Sponsor a Student at HVCA
Students need your help to attend HVCA. The number of students that want to attend HVCA but who need financial support has outgrown our scholarship program. These students desperately need sponsors who will help to empower them to attend this year. Make a difference in a young person’s life and consider becoming a sponsor. Adventist Education changes lives.
ShareHim El Salvador 2010
5 young adults, plus our pastor, are on a mission trip in El Salvador until August 29. Read their daily mission reports under the pastor’s blog link at the left.
Feel free to comment and encourage this wonderful group of evangelists! Definitely keep them in your prayers.









