Welcome

West Philly Campus

Welcome to Renewal Presbyterian Church!

If you are new, we would love to get to know you. Check out this page for some first steps you can take to getting plugged in. After service, please stop by the welcoming table or say hi to any of the pastors or volunteers!

Announcements

 More info, signups, and links at:  Announcements

YAM
The Young Adult ministry at Renewal, aka YAM is having a lunch today, May 4 after service in the basement for anyone interested in checking out the community. Whether you’re a new grad, working, or just wanting to connect with other young adults, you are welcome to come! If you have any questions or are interested in joining, please reach out to Gina Huh, Shawn Kim, or Jon Zhu.

ESPM
We are excited to announce that we will be sending another team to Hunting Park this year to help run Eighth Street Peacemakers Ministry 2025 Summer Camp. Partner with Eighth Street Community Church to teach K-8 reading, writing, math and Bible; learn to love the children of Hunting Park with the love of Christ; cultivate a missional team with others from Renewal and deepen your love for the city of Philadelphia. The camp will be held from July 20-26. If you are interested we will have an informational meeting today, May 4, at 1:00 pm in the annex couch area. Please RSVP as lunch will be provided. (If interested, but unable to attend, go ahead and RSVP but indicate “Cannot Attend.”)

Premarital Class
We will be having our next pre-martial seminar for any couples who are interested on
May 10th from 10-2:30PM at the Crane Community Center. Please RSVP here by May 3. 

Missionary Prayer Breakfast
Please save the date and join us on Saturday, May 17th for the next missionary prayer breakfast from 9-10:30 AM at West Philly on the 2nd floor. Charles and Rachel Han will join us on Zoom and share with us as we pray for them. Please RSVP by May 11th. 

Summer Connections
Spring has just arrived, but we’re already looking forward to summer! Traditionally, summer is a time when Renewal activities slows down due to travel and vacations. To keep the community spirit alive during this time, we’re seeking volunteers to organize “summer connection” events that foster community and connection while our Community Groups are on pause. These events can be one-time gatherings or regular meetups—whatever works best for you as a volunteer! You don’t have to do it alone—feel free to invite your Community Group to host one together! The events will run from June through the end of August. Some event ideas might include: a picnic or sports day at Clark Park, a hike on the Wissahickon trail, a movie night at someone’s place, a game night, a worship night, a book club, and more! The possibilities are endless. If you have an idea in mind, we’d love to hear it! Please sign up here to host a “summer connection” event!

Serve With Us

Communications Team
Good communication is vital to the health of any church and we’d like to prioritize that more here. If you have a background or interest in marketing or communications, we would love to have you help us evaluate and develop our communication plan. If you’re interested, please contact Pastor Hansoo at hansoojin@renewalchurch.org.


Join Welcoming Team!

The Welcoming Team is in need of volunteers! If you are looking for a way to serve at Renewal, consider welcoming!  All ages, personalities, and stages of life can participate. If you can make it to service 30 minutes early 1-2 times a month, and if you have a heart for our church to be a welcoming space, please join us! Email renewal.welcomingcommittee@gmail.com if you are interested or want to learn more.


Scripture Reading

We have members of our church read scripture for us each Sunday. Our rotation currently means each volunteer would read 2-3 times per year. If you are interested in reading for us please sign up here!


Praise Team & Sound

We are in need of volunteers to join the West Philly praise team and sound. If you are interested, please reach out to worship@renewalchurch.org


Pretzel Pickup Help:
We are in need of volunteers who are willing to pick up pretzels for our after service fellowship snack. All costs will be reimbursed. If you are able to serve our congregation in this way, please sign up here.
PRAY WITH US

The Forde Family

 

DIACONATE CARE

If you have any felt needs (physical or spiritual), please contact the Renewal Diaconate (care@renewalchurch.org). One of our deacons or deaconesses will schedule a time to meet with you.  

  • We look to offer the compassion and love of Christ as we meet and pray with you.
  • We will walk with you through a process that our Diaconate team has made to see how we can best help you.
  • We serve alongside the community of members of Renewal and our leadership team of pastors and elders.
ORDER OF WORSHIP

Recognition
* Call to Worship
* Prayer of Adoration
* Songs of Worship

Repentance
* Confession of Faith
* Corporate Confession of Sin
* Personal Confession of Sin
* Assurance of Grace
* Lord’s Prayer
* Song of Response 

Response
* Passing the Peace
Announcements
Prayer/Dismissal of the Children
Offering & Prayer
Intercessory Prayer
Scripture Reading
Sermon
*Song of Response
* Benediction
* Please stand if you are able

TODAY’S SERMON

Joel 2:28-32
Kyuboem Lee
“Minor Prophets: Joel: The Promised Spirit”

Renewal Presbyterian Church

Experiencing renewal in Jesus
to be instruments of renewal in our city and world

CONTACT US

4633 Cedar Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19143

office@renewalchurch.org

(215) 727-7200

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