New Hymnals & Pew Bibles!

 

Sing to the Lord a new song,

    for he has done marvelous things... Psalm 98:1a

 

Media Presbyterian Church will be purchasing all new pew Bibles and hymnals.

We will be replacing our outdated NRSV pew Bibles with new NIV Bibles, including one large print Bible in each pew. Session approved this translation because it reads clearly in worship and matches the translation our pastor typically preaches from.

Our current “Red Hymnal,” Hymns for the Family of God, has been in use at MPC for more than 40 years, while our “Blue Hymnal,” The Presbyterian Hymnal has been in our pews for about 35 years. We’re excited to announce that we will be replacing both with The Sing! Hymnal. You can learn more about this brand new hymnal edited by the modern hymn writers Keith & Kristyn Getty, along with a team of pastors, theologians, and musicians, on their website. (Be sure to check out the video introduction to the hymnal!)

We are grateful to the family of Bill and Sue Backer for the seed money for this exciting renewal of our pew Bibles and hymnals! Recognizing that there are others in the congregation who might wish to donate to this effort, we are providing the opportunity for you to donate to the fund in several ways. Those who donate a minimum of 5 of any one type of book will have the opportunity to dedicate the books in honor or memory of someone. (All must be the same dedication.)

 

Item                                              Cost per book                            Minimum Donation 

Pew Bible (Regular Print)                   $12                                 5 regular print Bibles ($60)

Pew Bible (Large Print)                      $16                                   5 large print Bibles ($80)

New Hymnal                                      $15                                          5 Hymnals ($75)

General Contribution                    Any amount                                   No minimum

 

To make a donation:

1. Complete the Hymnal and Pew Bible Donation Form

2. Send your donation amount to the church office. 

   • You may use cash, check, Venmo (@MediaPres), or the online portal for Presbyterian Foundation. 

   • Gifts may be placed in the offering plate, mailed/delivered to the office, or sent via electronic means. 

   • Please mark all gifts as "Bible and Hymnal Fund."

 

Deadline: Sunday, October 25, 2026

 

Questions? Please contact Sandy Campbell in the church office (sandyc@mediapresbyterian.org) or Eric MacDonald (ecmacd@gmail.com).