We all enjoyed a very modern rendition of “Away in the Manger” by our own 3 Chords and the Truth.
Carol Barry presented some home-made blankets from Presbyterian Women, continuing the tradition of honoring a few people that always work above and beyond for the betterment of our church. This year they honored Cathy Palmer and Brian Davenport! PW also gave Pastor Pam one for Christmas- who is also doing a great job!
The Annual Ecumenical Christmas Cantata was well attended. It went beautifully – until the very last page when the accompaniment stopped and the choir braved on to complete the piece. Thanks always to Bonnie and Ken Reed for doing such an amazing job!
The Christmas Eve Candlelight Service was also well attended. Ralph Wallace did a beautiful solo of Mary Did you Know? and Carol Barry and her granddaughter, Catherine Barry, ended the service with our traditional version of Silent Night.
Those responsible for annual reports, please get them to the church office ASAP.
LOOKING AHEAD:
Sunday, January 12 – Stanhope Road Trip to Andover Pres to worship together at 10:30am.
Sunday, January 19 – 9:00am Worship, and volunteers needed to “undecorate the sanctuary.”
Sunday, January 26 – 9:00am Worship, Annual Congregational Meeting to follow.
The Church Secretary, Dylan Jacobson, is present at the church between 9:00am – 12:00pm, Monday – Friday.
Pastor Pam is at the church from 8:30am – 4:30pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays and working remotely on Mondays and Wednesdays. She can be reached at pastor.pam.osborne@gmail.com or by calling the church office.
Should you not be able to attend services, we encourage you to join us online using the Facebook link:
-> Please check Church Phone & Website every week for updates
http://www.fpcstanhope.org/
-> GIVING is greatly needed at this time to pay for on-going expenses. PLEASE CONTINUE in your generous spirit. To give - Go to the Tab "On-Line Giving" on our Website http://www.fpcstanhope.org/ Or MAIL IN Pledges.
If you have a pastoral emergency, leave a message at the church office (973.347.5142)
Other announcements -- of on-going ministry and mission:
Our website fpcstanhope.org has current church information on the life of the church. On-line giving is available – click the tab on the left and follow the directions to a secure website managed by the Presbyterian Foundation.
If you have a prayer request for the prayer chain, then contact Barbara Frank – 973.398.3154 / bschimpf13@hotmail.com
The flowers on Sunday morning are now $15.00 / one arrangement or $25.00 / two arrangements. Please sign up on the flower calendar and fill out a form on the vestibule table. Questions? Call the church office, 973.347.5142
We go to Manna House on the fourth Mondays to help serve the homeless and hungry in the Newton area. If you can help, contact Carol Barry or Lisa Davenport.
PW is knitting blankets for those in need. Contact Carol Barry for guidelines about participating. Knitting or crocheting is required. Carol’s contact info is 973.347.4551 or lakefront70@aol.com
If you buy gift cards from Great Lakes Scrip Program, the church earns money from each card you purchase. The amount you buy is the amount you get to spend. You may buy cards for prominent retailers by writing a check to the church and giving it to Cris Bream or by signing up at www.shopwithscrip.com Our church’s code is FC1C2471398L8
