A message from our friends at the Andover Presbyterian Church: We are so grateful that you came up north to worship with us last Sunday. Special thanks to Kassie who saved me [Sandy Wozniak] from twenty-some-odd trips up and down from the altar to the Windows 7 laptop - she must have had a good computer teacher to be able to handle that thing! Thanks to the choir for making our church resound with a joyful noise! And the bell choir has never sounded better! Next up… the Hallelujah Chorus on bells! :)
Looking Ahead:
Sunday, January 19 – 9:00am, Worship, and volunteers needed to undecorate the sanctuary
Sunday, January 26 – 9:00am, Worship and Annual Congregational Meeting to follow
Sunday, February 9 – 12:30pm, First confirmation class (see below for details)
A confirmation class is beginning in February! We'll be meeting on the second and fourth Sundays of February, March, and April from 12:30-1:30 and anyone in grades 8-12 is invited to participate. We'll explore the Christian Faith, the Presbyterian Church (USA) denomination, and what it means to be a member of this congregation. Speak with or email Pastor Pam (pastor.pam.osborne@gmail.com) if you'd like to participate or if you're a church member who’s willing to help out by sitting in on a class or by providing lunch for 5-8 people.
Are you curious about membership in the First Presbyterian Church of Stanhope? Please speak with or email Pastor Pam (pastor.pam.osborne@gmail.com).
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
