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Pastor's Phillies Connection
After years of applauding the lack luster performance of Philadelphia sports teams, especially the Phillies, Pastor Rick was humbly brought to his knees by his barber, Mike Fragale, of Fragale Brothers Barber Shop in Kennett Square, on Sunday morning, October 28.
Pastor Rick, Mike and Frankie Fragale
A life long New York sports fan, Pastor has been a Mets fan since the early 1960's. While sitting in the barbers chair during baseball spring training, he and Mike decided to "make things interesting" during the upcoming season. Their agreement was if the Mets finished higher than the Phillies at the end of the regular season, his barber would have to wear Mets attire on a Saturday in October while cutting hair in a decidedly Phillies barber shop. But, if the Phillies finished higher than the Mets, Pastor would wear some Phillies attire and proclaim the Phillies the better team, during a Sunday morning worship service, before a congregation filled with Phillies fans.
Pastor Rick being 'heckled' by youthful Phillies fans
Congregation member Al Loveland has waited more than 12 years for this day
With two weeks to go in the baseball season and the Mets with a comfortable 7 game lead in the standings, Pastor Rick was feeling pretty good about things. But on the last day of the season, his beloved Mets were on the outside looking in at a Phillies team that rightfully deserved to be the National League East champions.
On Sunday, October 28, Mike Fragale attended both services as Pastor Rick graciously acknowledged the Phillies dominance. The pleasure felt by the congregation was evidenced by a rousing ovation during the announcements as barber Mike Fragale was introduced. This painful experience for Pastor continued following the services with pictures and being presented with his very own Phillies cap, Jimmie Rollins t-shirt, and a Phillies flag.
New Building/Renovation Project Rolling
On Sunday, June 3, a Congregational Meeting was held for the purpose of voting to authorize a new building and renovation project. It passed unanimously. See our progress under Construction ».
Adult Classes
The Adult Sunday School program began on October 6. Join us for study and discussion. More details are under Adult Education » Child care is available in the nursery.
Upcoming Concerts
Our annual Music at St. Michael series of concerts continues with two special events in January, March, and May.
On Sunday, January 27 at 3:00 p.m. A Cappella Pops, a chorus of about 40 auditioned and widely experienced male and female singers, will present a program of exciting, voice-only arrangements of contemporary music that mixes the sounds and styles of jazz, folk, Broadway and Gospel.
On Sunday, March 9 at 3:00 p.m. The Bowman-Braddock Duo, consisting of flutist Mindy Bowman and guitarist Chris Braddock, will delight us with their wide repertoire of both popular and classical music, all arranged to showcase the beautiful sounds of the flute and guitar.
On Sunday, May 4 at 3:00 p.m. La Primavera String Quartet, will close our season with a program of light classical music chosen and performed to please discriminating listeners...as well as people who think they hate classical music! The quartet consists of four professional string players with wide experience in orchestras and ensembles throughout southeastern Pennsylvania.
