TIF Sunday Services

This week — Rev. Dr. Bruce McDowell will be preaching on Luke 10: 17-24: The Son Rejoicing in the Father through the Spirit.

Next week — Rev. Joseph Dyaji will be preaching.



New Meeting Location— Beginning this Sunday, September 12, TIF will be meeting next week at the Warwick Hotel at 17th and Locust. We will be meeting here through the end of the school year. On Sept. 12, we will be meeting in the Chestnut Room. On Sept. 19 and 26, we will be meeting in the Cherry Room.





TIF Classes



Sunday English Classes

Class led by Deborah Langford (debbiejanelangford@gmail.com) and Luanne Wainwright meets at 9:30 am in the basement of 315 building.



Friday Night English Classes

Friday Night English Classes resumed on Sept. 10 at 7pm in the Catacombs of Tenth Presbyterian Church. English speakers of all levels are welcome to attend. For more information, please contact Martin Whittaker at whittml@aol.com or Machiko Whittaker at machikomkw@aol.com.





Upcoming Events



TIF Monthly Luncheon is held every third Sunday of the month after the 11am service in Fellowship Hall West of Tenth Presbyterian Church. Our next monthly luncheon will be Sept. 19. If you would like to help with setup or cleanup or would like to provide a dish, please contact Machiko Whittaker at machikomkw@aol.com or Martin Whittaker at Whittml@aol.com. All are welcome and encouraged to attend!



TIF Welcome-back BBQ

Save the date for a welcome-back BBQ hosted by the Whittakers at their home in New Jersey on Saturday, October 9, at 3:30pm. All TIF members as well as international students are welcome. If you are interested in attending, please email us at tif@tenth.org to let us know, and whether you will need a ride or can provide rides.



Historic Walking Tour of Philadelphia

On Saturday, Sept. 18, 2:00–7:30pm, join American and international students for a walking tour of historic Philadelphia & Penn’s Landing. At 2:00pm, students will meet outside of the Penn Book Store (36th St. & Walnut St.) and take SEPTA to the historic area of Philadelphia. Bring tokens to ride SEPTA. Sarah Mitchell, a ministry partner working with University of Pennsylvania students, will give a walking tour which will include pointing out interesting museums, the Liberty Bell, the place where the Declaration of Independence & U.S. Constitution were signed, where George Washington attended church, and Penn’s Landing (the original Philadelphia port). The tour will end at Franklin Square (6th St. & Race St.) at about 5pm. You can then eat your own dinner or buy food at Franklin Square. From 5-7pm, you have the option of playing miniature golf at Franklin Square ($8 for adults). For more information, see historicphiladelphia.org/day/franklin-square/ or contact Sarah Mitchell at sarahivcf@verizon.net or 215-300-2164 .



Apple-and pumpkin-picking trip

On Saturday, October 30, join us for a trip to Highland Orchards in West Chester, PA for apple and pumpkin picking in time for the autumn season. We will be arranging carpools for those who need rides. Please email tif@tenth.org if you are interested in coming. You can find more information about the orchards at www.highlandorchards.net/HOInc/Welcome.html. Stay tuned for more details to come!