The document provides announcements from Ponds Reformed Church for June 12, 2016. It includes an invitation for congregation members to attend an iftar dinner at Peace Islands Institute on June 23rd. It also announces registration is open for Ponds Youth Center and is seeking volunteers for a fall vendor fair, summer coffee hour, and watering flowers. Additionally, it requests information on any graduates and lists opportunities to lead summer Sunday school or participate in a mission trip to Charleston, SC. The document closes with the church's welcome statement and details on upcoming services and events.
The document provides information about mass times and intentions, rosary services, and parish news for St. John's Church in Carraroe. It lists mass schedules, intentions, readers, collectors, and more. It also announces upcoming events like a bereavement support group, wedding bookings, and notes the community center and school news.
The document is a newsletter from Good Shepherd Lutheran Church celebrating their 60th anniversary and promoting their capital campaign called "For Future Generations." It discusses the successful campaign launch luncheon that over 100 people attended. It highlights that they have already received $192,340 in pledges towards their goal of updating buildings to serve future congregations. It encourages continued participation in the campaign.
This document provides information about the Anglican Church of St. Nicholas including contact details, upcoming events, prayer requests, and notices. It includes prayers for the week focusing on specific areas of the world, church, diocese, parish ministries and families. Notices announce upcoming parish activities such as an outreach meeting, services, and an Advent program. It encourages visitors and provides a form for newcomers.
The document provides details for an upcoming worship service at First Presbyterian Church of Asheville including:
- The date and time of the 11:00 am service for the Fourth Sunday of Lent.
- A welcome message noting that all are welcome and their mission is radical hospitality and relationships.
- Details about the sermon, music, scripture readings, and other parts of the service order.
The document introduces Eve Bennett as the new part-time hospitality coordinator at FPCA. It then lists upcoming church events and activities, including youth group, adult faith formation, a memorial service, Taize worship, and assistance needed for Afghan refugees. It provides updates on the Saturday Sanctuary meal program and COVID policies, and concludes with announcements for the upcoming week.
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This document is a service program for a memorial service for Jocelyn Smith Baumgarten held on December 21, 2021. It includes the order of service, biographical information about Jocelyn, and details about her surviving family. The summary highlights that the document is a memorial program for Jocelyn Smith Baumgarten, who passed away at age 93, and provides an overview of her life, family, and survivors.
This document provides announcements for various church activities at First Presbyterian Church of Asheville (FPCA) including:
- An adult faith formation class discussing FPCA's mission statement.
- Youth group activities including choir, dinner, and youth group meeting.
- Instructions for dedicating Easter lilies in memory of loved ones.
- Upcoming meetings for groups like the Presbyterian Women and FPCA Stitchers.
- Information on Holy Week services including Maundy Thursday and an anti-racism webinar.
- Updates to COVID safety protocols with masks recommended and required in some areas.
- The week's schedule of worship services and faith formation classes.
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The document is a newsletter from Good Shepherd Lutheran Church celebrating their 60th anniversary and promoting their capital campaign called "For Future Generations." It discusses the successful campaign launch luncheon that over 100 people attended. It highlights that they have already received $192,340 in pledges towards their goal of updating buildings to serve future congregations. It encourages continued participation in the campaign.
This document provides information about the Anglican Church of St. Nicholas including contact details, upcoming events, prayer requests, and notices. It includes prayers for the week focusing on specific areas of the world, church, diocese, parish ministries and families. Notices announce upcoming parish activities such as an outreach meeting, services, and an Advent program. It encourages visitors and provides a form for newcomers.
The document provides details for an upcoming worship service at First Presbyterian Church of Asheville including:
- The date and time of the 11:00 am service for the Fourth Sunday of Lent.
- A welcome message noting that all are welcome and their mission is radical hospitality and relationships.
- Details about the sermon, music, scripture readings, and other parts of the service order.
The document introduces Eve Bennett as the new part-time hospitality coordinator at FPCA. It then lists upcoming church events and activities, including youth group, adult faith formation, a memorial service, Taize worship, and assistance needed for Afghan refugees. It provides updates on the Saturday Sanctuary meal program and COVID policies, and concludes with announcements for the upcoming week.
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This document is a service program for a memorial service for Jocelyn Smith Baumgarten held on December 21, 2021. It includes the order of service, biographical information about Jocelyn, and details about her surviving family. The summary highlights that the document is a memorial program for Jocelyn Smith Baumgarten, who passed away at age 93, and provides an overview of her life, family, and survivors.
This document provides announcements for various church activities at First Presbyterian Church of Asheville (FPCA) including:
- An adult faith formation class discussing FPCA's mission statement.
- Youth group activities including choir, dinner, and youth group meeting.
- Instructions for dedicating Easter lilies in memory of loved ones.
- Upcoming meetings for groups like the Presbyterian Women and FPCA Stitchers.
- Information on Holy Week services including Maundy Thursday and an anti-racism webinar.
- Updates to COVID safety protocols with masks recommended and required in some areas.
- The week's schedule of worship services and faith formation classes.
This document provides announcements for upcoming youth group activities, opportunities to support Ukraine, new member Sunday, and Lenten and memorial services. It also shares updates about COVID protocols and provides tips for registering for events using Realm. Key details include a youth choir meeting at 4:15pm and youth group at 7:15pm on the patio or in the fellowship hall, supporting refugees from Ukraine through a donation, and a joint worship service on March 30th at a neighboring church.
This document provides the order of service for the 11:00 am worship service at First Presbyterian Church of Asheville on March 20, 2022. It includes details of the call to worship, prayer, scripture readings, hymns, sermon, communion, and benediction. Additionally, it lists upcoming youth events, a joint worship service with other Church Street churches, and welcomes a new staff member for hospitality duties.
The church is holding a rummage sale on July 11-12 to raise funds for an upcoming mission trip to Nepal. Parishioners are asked to donate good condition household items, clothing, kitchenware and more to the sale by dropping items off in Room 16 by July 9. Friends and neighbors are also invited to the sale to find great bargains on over 200 donated items. Proceeds will support the church's fall mission trip to Nepal.
The document is an order of service for an 11:00 am worship service at First Presbyterian Church of Asheville on April 3, 2022. It includes details of the welcome, call to worship, hymns, scripture readings, prayers, offering, communion, and benediction. The service focuses on Mary washing Jesus' feet and loving one another as God loves us. It also includes announcements about upcoming events and prayers for members of the congregation and wider community.
This document provides information about the history of several Anglican parishes in Dorval, Quebec that have now merged to form All Saints by the Lake parish. It discusses events and activities from the 1950s-1960s at St. Mark's and St. Andrew's parishes. It also provides a brief history of St. Paul's Anglican Church in Lachine from 1873-2012, including details about its founding, buildings, programs, and ministries over the years. The document shares memories and stories from parishioners about the former congregations that now make up All Saints parish.
The document summarizes a letter written by Tony Banbury to friends regarding hopes and efforts for the new year. It discusses ongoing issues in the world like conflict, poverty and refugees, but also progress being made through charities, aid workers and agreements on issues like climate change. It encourages readers to keep working for peace, understanding and helping humanity as a global community in line with Jesus' teachings to love God and others.
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This document is a newsletter from the Rev'd Steve Payne providing information about upcoming Christmas services and events at churches in the Parish of Plymstock and Hooe. It discusses the meaning of home and family at Christmas, invites people to services celebrating Jesus' birth, and previews various Advent and Christmas activities including carol services, Christingle services, and decorating the church. It also includes announcements about other church events and groups like Young at Heart. The overall message is an invitation for people to attend Christmas worship services and celebrations at the local churches to commemorate the birth of Jesus.
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The document provides announcements for a church community. It summarizes upcoming events like Lenten book studies, wellness team meetings, mission trips, and worship services. It also includes prayers for departed souls, church leaders, and partner dioceses. Financial reports are given and donations are requested for Easter flowers and outreach ministries.
The document provides a weekly newsletter from the Woodinville Community United Methodist Church (WCUMC) with the following information:
1) An overview of the church sermon series on Christ's messages to the seven churches in Revelation chapters 1-3, focusing on the message to the church in Smyrna.
2) Upcoming church events at WCUMC including a Connections Fair, National Day of Prayer, Prime Timer's Dinner, and Outdoor Adventures trips.
3) Announcements about supporting children's summer camp programs and the Bible Study Outreach brunch featuring a presentation on Dr. Margaret Brand.
4) A request for donations to the Woodinville Storehouse food bank
This document provides announcements and details for upcoming events at Our Saviour Lutheran Church in Green Bay, Wisconsin for the week of December 13, 2009. It includes the church contact information, worship services and volunteers, financial reports, youth activities, community outreach opportunities, and other notices.
This document provides announcements and details for upcoming events at Our Saviour Lutheran Church in Green Bay, Wisconsin for the week of December 13, 2009. It includes the church contact information, worship services and volunteers, financial reports, youth activities, community outreach opportunities, and other notices.
This newsletter from Epworth United Methodist Church provides information about upcoming worship services and sermon topics for November and December. It also announces church activities like an Advent Bible study, Christmas Eve service, and mission opportunities including providing gifts for families in need. The pastor's notes discuss finding hope through honest prayer and thanksgiving to God.
This document provides information about the Anglican Church of St. Nicholas including contact details, prayers for the week, and upcoming events at the church. It includes prayers for various groups and individuals, notices about Advent activities like wreath making and a program on Jesus, and announcements of services and events like the Christmas Feast and Lessons and Carols service.
The newsletter provides information about upcoming events at Epworth United Methodist Church in January and February 2016. Sermon topics, music schedules, and youth group activities are listed for the coming months. The pastor encourages members to resolve to trust God in the new year. The newsletter thanks volunteers and announces that the annual kids' camp will be held March 12-13.
This document provides information about the Anglican Church of St. Nicholas including contact details, upcoming events, prayers, and notices. It announces a new Director of Music and provides details about services and programs for the week including Remembrance Sunday, adult lunch programs, baptisms, and outreach initiatives. Notices encourage volunteer support and donations to support parish outreach ministries.
Our monthly online newsletter is available to read online. Subscribe to our YouTube and Social Media pages to keep up on current events! We hope to see you at church. In person or online.
The document provides information about the Anglican Church of St. Nicholas including contact details, prayers for the week, announcements about upcoming events, and a calendar of services and activities. It welcomes visitors, provides information about new staff, and requests donations and volunteers for community outreach initiatives.
Jean Medway's letter discusses the ups and downs of life in Britain, where the weather can change quickly from sunny to rainy. One day, everything may be going well at work and home, but another day there may be chaos. The letter encourages taking time to be still with God during life's difficulties, as the Psalms advise casting cares on the Lord. The various parish notices discuss upcoming community and church events, such as a coach trip, cheese and wine evening, and school visit.
This document provides information about the Anglican Church of St. Nicholas located in Toronto, including contact details, prayers for the week, upcoming events, and notices. It includes prayers for various areas of the world, church, and individuals in need as well as announcements about services, programs, and outreach initiatives at the church over the coming week and during the Advent and Christmas seasons.
This weekly newsletter from Woodinville Community United Methodist Church (WCUMC) discusses upcoming events for Missions Emphasis Month, including a Mission Banquet on October 25th and Faith Commitment Sunday on October 27th. It also provides information on regular church activities, volunteer opportunities, donation needs for the food bank, and the Operation Christmas Child shoebox program deadline of November 17th. The financial snapshot shows the church's general fund and Faith Promise budget status.
This document provides announcements for upcoming youth group activities, opportunities to support Ukraine, new member Sunday, and Lenten and memorial services. It also shares updates about COVID protocols and provides tips for registering for events using Realm. Key details include a youth choir meeting at 4:15pm and youth group at 7:15pm on the patio or in the fellowship hall, supporting refugees from Ukraine through a donation, and a joint worship service on March 30th at a neighboring church.
This document provides the order of service for the 11:00 am worship service at First Presbyterian Church of Asheville on March 20, 2022. It includes details of the call to worship, prayer, scripture readings, hymns, sermon, communion, and benediction. Additionally, it lists upcoming youth events, a joint worship service with other Church Street churches, and welcomes a new staff member for hospitality duties.
The church is holding a rummage sale on July 11-12 to raise funds for an upcoming mission trip to Nepal. Parishioners are asked to donate good condition household items, clothing, kitchenware and more to the sale by dropping items off in Room 16 by July 9. Friends and neighbors are also invited to the sale to find great bargains on over 200 donated items. Proceeds will support the church's fall mission trip to Nepal.
The document is an order of service for an 11:00 am worship service at First Presbyterian Church of Asheville on April 3, 2022. It includes details of the welcome, call to worship, hymns, scripture readings, prayers, offering, communion, and benediction. The service focuses on Mary washing Jesus' feet and loving one another as God loves us. It also includes announcements about upcoming events and prayers for members of the congregation and wider community.
This document provides information about the history of several Anglican parishes in Dorval, Quebec that have now merged to form All Saints by the Lake parish. It discusses events and activities from the 1950s-1960s at St. Mark's and St. Andrew's parishes. It also provides a brief history of St. Paul's Anglican Church in Lachine from 1873-2012, including details about its founding, buildings, programs, and ministries over the years. The document shares memories and stories from parishioners about the former congregations that now make up All Saints parish.
The document summarizes a letter written by Tony Banbury to friends regarding hopes and efforts for the new year. It discusses ongoing issues in the world like conflict, poverty and refugees, but also progress being made through charities, aid workers and agreements on issues like climate change. It encourages readers to keep working for peace, understanding and helping humanity as a global community in line with Jesus' teachings to love God and others.
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The document appears to be a church bulletin that welcomes visitors and provides information about an upcoming worship service and other church activities and meetings. It includes details such as the order of worship, names of people participating in different parts of the service, announcements about upcoming events, and sign-up sheets for volunteers and activities.
This document is a newsletter from the Rev'd Steve Payne providing information about upcoming Christmas services and events at churches in the Parish of Plymstock and Hooe. It discusses the meaning of home and family at Christmas, invites people to services celebrating Jesus' birth, and previews various Advent and Christmas activities including carol services, Christingle services, and decorating the church. It also includes announcements about other church events and groups like Young at Heart. The overall message is an invitation for people to attend Christmas worship services and celebrations at the local churches to commemorate the birth of Jesus.
Experiencing Life is the theme of the spring 2021 edition of The Anchor newsletter of All Saints by the Lake Anglican Parish Church in Dorval, Québec. Read about the ways in which families are living through the pandemic, with gratitude and thanksgiving for the blessings, in spite of the harsh reality of the Covid-19 pandemic.
The document provides announcements for a church community. It summarizes upcoming events like Lenten book studies, wellness team meetings, mission trips, and worship services. It also includes prayers for departed souls, church leaders, and partner dioceses. Financial reports are given and donations are requested for Easter flowers and outreach ministries.
The document provides a weekly newsletter from the Woodinville Community United Methodist Church (WCUMC) with the following information:
1) An overview of the church sermon series on Christ's messages to the seven churches in Revelation chapters 1-3, focusing on the message to the church in Smyrna.
2) Upcoming church events at WCUMC including a Connections Fair, National Day of Prayer, Prime Timer's Dinner, and Outdoor Adventures trips.
3) Announcements about supporting children's summer camp programs and the Bible Study Outreach brunch featuring a presentation on Dr. Margaret Brand.
4) A request for donations to the Woodinville Storehouse food bank
This document provides announcements and details for upcoming events at Our Saviour Lutheran Church in Green Bay, Wisconsin for the week of December 13, 2009. It includes the church contact information, worship services and volunteers, financial reports, youth activities, community outreach opportunities, and other notices.
This document provides announcements and details for upcoming events at Our Saviour Lutheran Church in Green Bay, Wisconsin for the week of December 13, 2009. It includes the church contact information, worship services and volunteers, financial reports, youth activities, community outreach opportunities, and other notices.
This newsletter from Epworth United Methodist Church provides information about upcoming worship services and sermon topics for November and December. It also announces church activities like an Advent Bible study, Christmas Eve service, and mission opportunities including providing gifts for families in need. The pastor's notes discuss finding hope through honest prayer and thanksgiving to God.
This document provides information about the Anglican Church of St. Nicholas including contact details, prayers for the week, and upcoming events at the church. It includes prayers for various groups and individuals, notices about Advent activities like wreath making and a program on Jesus, and announcements of services and events like the Christmas Feast and Lessons and Carols service.
The newsletter provides information about upcoming events at Epworth United Methodist Church in January and February 2016. Sermon topics, music schedules, and youth group activities are listed for the coming months. The pastor encourages members to resolve to trust God in the new year. The newsletter thanks volunteers and announces that the annual kids' camp will be held March 12-13.
This document provides information about the Anglican Church of St. Nicholas including contact details, upcoming events, prayers, and notices. It announces a new Director of Music and provides details about services and programs for the week including Remembrance Sunday, adult lunch programs, baptisms, and outreach initiatives. Notices encourage volunteer support and donations to support parish outreach ministries.
Our monthly online newsletter is available to read online. Subscribe to our YouTube and Social Media pages to keep up on current events! We hope to see you at church. In person or online.
The document provides information about the Anglican Church of St. Nicholas including contact details, prayers for the week, announcements about upcoming events, and a calendar of services and activities. It welcomes visitors, provides information about new staff, and requests donations and volunteers for community outreach initiatives.
Jean Medway's letter discusses the ups and downs of life in Britain, where the weather can change quickly from sunny to rainy. One day, everything may be going well at work and home, but another day there may be chaos. The letter encourages taking time to be still with God during life's difficulties, as the Psalms advise casting cares on the Lord. The various parish notices discuss upcoming community and church events, such as a coach trip, cheese and wine evening, and school visit.
This document provides information about the Anglican Church of St. Nicholas located in Toronto, including contact details, prayers for the week, upcoming events, and notices. It includes prayers for various areas of the world, church, and individuals in need as well as announcements about services, programs, and outreach initiatives at the church over the coming week and during the Advent and Christmas seasons.
This weekly newsletter from Woodinville Community United Methodist Church (WCUMC) discusses upcoming events for Missions Emphasis Month, including a Mission Banquet on October 25th and Faith Commitment Sunday on October 27th. It also provides information on regular church activities, volunteer opportunities, donation needs for the food bank, and the Operation Christmas Child shoebox program deadline of November 17th. The financial snapshot shows the church's general fund and Faith Promise budget status.
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The document provides announcements for an upcoming church service and events, including:
1) Encouraging attendees to fill out a connection card with their information.
2) Upcoming sermon topic and details on a special congregational meeting to discuss property plans.
3) Announcements for youth movie nights, bible study groups, volunteer opportunities, and more upcoming church events and activities.
This document provides information about church services and weekday worship at churches in the Parish of Plymstock & Hooe in Plymouth, England. It lists the times of Sunday services at four churches: St Mary & All Saints in Plymstock, St John the Evangelist in Hooe, the Church of the Good Shepherd in Oreston, and the Church of the Holy Family in Staddiscombe. It also provides the times for weekday worship services on Tuesdays through Fridays at various churches. The document includes contact information for baptisms and weddings and notes about upcoming events and fundraising activities in the parish.
This document provides information about church services and weekday worship at churches in the Parish of Plymstock & Hooe in Plymouth, England. It lists the times of Sunday services at four churches: St Mary & All Saints, Plymstock; St John the Evangelist, Hooe; Church of the Good Shepherd, Oreston; and Church of the Holy Family, Staddiscombe. It also provides times and locations for weekday worship services. It includes contact information for baptisms, weddings and the magazine deadline.
This document provides information about upcoming events at the Parish of Plymstock and Hooe in June, including a series called "God Talk: adventures in prayer" that will explore new and old ways of praying through prayer walks, Julian prayer, and prayer stations. It also shares a reflection on an Agape evening service and notices about church services, baptisms, weddings, and fundraising events like coffee mornings and table top sales.
The document is a letter from Tony Banbury discussing the month of September. The main points are:
- September marks the beginning of autumn and a time of new beginnings as the school/academic year starts again.
- It is also a time of mixed emotions for the author as both of his parents passed away in September.
- Banbury sees September as a time to look forward with hope, guided by the reassurance of God's love and Jesus' promise that he is always with us.
- The document is a newsletter from Tony Banbury, a licensed lay minister. It discusses the beginning of autumn and September, which marks both new beginnings and poignant memories for the author as both of his parents passed away in September. It also references the new church year and anticipation, excitement, and hope that it brings for students, teachers, and others. The newsletter provides schedules for upcoming church services and discusses plans to create a new mission action plan for the parish.
This document summarizes a letter from Rev. Steve Payne discussing finding spiritual reflection in nature, specifically through gardening. It also announces upcoming church events.
The letter discusses how tending a garden can help appreciate God's creation up close. It encourages using the beauty of nature to praise God and draw near to the Creator. The letter also shares the story of the garden at the vicarage and lessons learned about being open to God speaking through unexpected things.
It concludes by wishing parishioners an enjoyable summer appreciating God's richness in creation and announces upcoming church services, a parish weekend getaway in October, and the Christian festival Creation Fest in August.
This document provides information about the Anglican Church of St. Nicholas including contact details, prayers, upcoming events and services. It announces upcoming church activities like Vacation Bible Camp, a farewell reception for the organist, parish council meeting and the annual bazaar. It lists the scripture readings and services for the following Sunday and provides other administrative details about the church.
1. Announcements -- June 12, 2016
PASTOR NATHAN
An invitation from Peace Islands Institute
Members of the Peace Islands Institute w orshipped with us in Apriland spoke of
the w orkthey are doing to promote peace and understanding. During their Holy
Month of Ramadan observant Muslims fast during the day and have iftar dinner
w ith family and friends at sunset. The congregation of Ponds is invited to an iftar
dinner at Peace Islands Institute in HasbrouckHeights on Thursday, June 23.
This is open to all ages and w e are planning to travelby church bus to the dinner.
Please call the church office to if you w ould like to attend. We w illlet you know of
a specific departure time at a later date.
Ponds Youth Center Registration Open
Ponds Youth Center is an outreach to Valley Middle School students and their
families, providing afterschool supervision in a safe, caring environment.
Registration for the 2016-2017 schoolyear at Ponds Youth Center is now town.
Forms are available on the church w ebsite or contact Debbie Pierce for more
information.
COMMUNITY LIFE AT PONDS
Fall Vendor Fair Planning
We are looking for 2-4 people to join Kerry Thurston and StaciZeller on their
vendor fair committee for a community event on Saturday September 10. Please
contact Staciby email at smarolda@hotmail.com or by phone 201-249-4554.
Summer Coffee Hour
Sign up on the kiosk in Fellow ship Hall for one of the Sundays in July or August.
Any questions, contact Bobbie Fuduli at 201-337-7032.
Can You Help Water the Flowers?
There are pots of plants at the front entrance, on the patio off the parlor and
annuals around the front sign and by the preschoolentrance that w illneed
w atering fromnow through the summer months. (The tow n is w atering the
planters along Ramapo Valley Road.) We have set up a calendar in Fellow ship
Hall for volunteers to sign up (usually a w eekat a time). There are garden hoses
and w atering cans available to use (one by the preschoolentrance and one on
Ramapo Valley Road under the first church window). Questions? Contact Ellen
Sharlow 201-797-6943 or Lenore Panas 201-337-6454. Sign up on the church
kiosk.
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
Do You Have a Graduate?
Many families of Ponds Church are celebrating graduations. If you have
someone in your immediate family w ho is graduating frommiddle school, high
school, college or graduate school, please let the church office know as we
w ould like to publish those names in our new sletter and bullentin. Include all
pertinent information as it applies to your graduate: graduate’s name, name and
location of school, degree received, future plans (school/jobs).
Summer Sunday School
Don’t miss out! Sign up now for yourweekto lead a session of summer Sunday
school. This fun time of sharing God’s Good New s with our children using our
easy-to-use summer curriculumbegins June 26 and runs through August 28.
See Helen Romanow skito reserve your weeknow.
HELPING OTHERS
Summer Mission Trip
Reserve Your Space, August 7-13 Charleston, SC
Call the church office to sign up. Details w ere emailed days ago.
HELPING REFUGEES
During the month of June there w illbe a great deal of attention given to refugees,
specifically Syrian refugees.
June 19: Ponds w illhost Refugee Sunday w ith stories of refugees. June 20 is
World Refugee Day and there w illbe a vigil at the Church of the
Presentation in Upper Saddle River; on June 24 Church World Service is
hosting a specialgathering in Jersey City to highlight the plight of refugees.
Your June Mission donations to refugees willgo into a specialfund created to
assist Ponds in helping refugees transition to life in our community of
northern New Jersey.
How do I make a contribution?
By checkmade payable to Po- ds Reformed Church w ith the notation “June
Mission” using the mission envelopes in the pew s or the specialoffering
envelopes in your box of envelopes.
Text “pondschurch” to 77977. You can make a donation by ACH, debit or credit
card.
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At Ponds Reformed Church...
“We believe that all people-body and soul-are created in the image of
God; that all people of color, ethnicity, country or origin, age, disability, and
sexual orientation and gender identities are valued and called to participate in
God’s mission to the w orld. Therefore, we embrace people w ith a Christ-like love
free fromprejudice, shame, ignorance and fear, and w e commit to learn, educate
and advocate until all people experience the justice of God, the peace of Christ,
the fellow ship of the Holy Spirit.”
341 Ramapo Valley Road Oakland, New Jersey 07436
Serving the Community for Christ since 1710
Rev. Nathan S. Busker, D. Min., Pastor
Debbie Pierce, Christian Education Coordinator
Gordon Nicely, Worship Music Director
Megan Dunn, Congregational Music Leader
Office: 201-337-6744 ponds@pondsnj.org
PONDS REFORMED CHURCH
Genuine, Open, Affirming, Community
June 12, 2016 10:00AM
THE APPROACH TO GOD
WELCOME
If you are w orshipping at Ponds for the first time or have a need/interest, or a
prayer request, please use the blue card in the pew . Place the card in the
offering plate.
Additional information about the church can be found at www.pondsnj.org.
Thank you for taking this time to turn off allcell phones.
* indicates stands, if you are able.
PRELUDE
*CALL TO WORSHIP (read responsively)
Leader: Come, all you w hose souls thirst for the living
God.
People:We come in searchof helpand hope.
Leader: Come, you w ho are acquainted w ith grief or
oppression.
People:We come bearing our doubts, our wounds, and
our fears.
Leader: Come, you w ho are in need of good new s.
People:We come in searchof joy, truth, and light.
Leader: Come and find refuge in God, your rock.
People:Let us again praise the One whois our help
and our hope.
*SING TOGETHER #50 “Great Is The Lord”
LONGING FOR GOD: SELECTED READINGS
SINGING TOGETHER #471 (vs. 1 and 2) NYSTROM
“As the Deer”
UNISON PRAYER
Lord, my soul aches. My life moves in different directions reacting to
my latest w ants. Ithink I’m hungry so I grab w hateverIcan to satisfy the
churning deep w ithin me. I think I’m thirsty so I take hold of w hateverappeals.
Food does not placate. What I drink does not quench. It seems everything I do
leaves me unsatisfied. Bread of life, forgive me for cramming my life w ith
everything but your w ord. Filltill I w ant no more. Set a place of your abundance
before me that I may taste and see that you are the answ erto w hich Ihave been
searching.
2. SINGING TOGETHER #471 (vs. 1 and 2) NYSTROM
“As the Deer”
(As the hymn begins, children ages 3 through 6th
grade w illleave for their children’s celebration.)
THE WORD OF GOD
SCRIPTURE Psalm 42 Pew Bible OT Page 478
Leader: This is the Word of the LORD.
People:Thanks be to God.
MESSAGE Rev. Nathan S. Busker
“The Long and Short of it”
PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING/THE LORD’S PRAYER
Our father, w ho art in heaven, hallow ed be thy name. Thy kingdom
come, thy w illbe done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily
bread and forgive us our debts as w e forgive our debtors. Andlead us not into
temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the pow er, and
the glory forever. Amen.
THE RESPONSE TO GOD
PRESENTATION OF TITHES AND OFERINGS
Offertory
*Doxology
Praise God from w homall blessings flow,
Praise him, all creatures here below ,
Praise him above, ye heavenly host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
*SINGING TOGETHER #405 SOLID ROCK
“My Hope is Built on Nothing Less”
*BENEDICTION
*POSTLUDE
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We extend a w arm w elcome to all w ho are guests today. Join us for
refreshments and conversation downstairsin Fellow ship Hall directly beneath the
sanctuary.
Our Chancel Flow ers: given by Jeri Low e in loving memory of her son, Mark
Wall, Jr.
Coffee Hour Hosts: Debbie and Tammy Benevenuto
Nursery Care: Christin Warner
Want to make a donation? Text “pondschurch” to 77977. Please note that
message and data rates may apply.
Need help finding something? Take a look below . The ground floor layout is on
the left and the basement on the right.
SCHEDULE
Today
10AM Worship and Children’s Celebration
12PM Church picnic at Crystal Lake
7:30PM Junior High Youth Group
7:30PM Senior High Youth Group (last meeting)
Monday (6/13)
7PM Consistory Meeting (parlor)
Wednesday (6/15)
6-10PM Oakland Carnival
Thursday (6/16)
6-10PM Oakland Carnival
7PM Bell Choir Rehearsal
Friday (6/17)
6-11PM Oakland Carnival
Saturday (6/18)
5-10PM Oakland Carnival
Next Sunday (6/19) Father’s Day, Refugee Sunday
10AM Worship
7:30PM Junior High Youth Group (last meeting)
Prayer List - June 12, 2016
Devote yourselves to prayer, keeping alert in it w ith thanksgiving.
Colossians 4:2
PONDS FAMILY
Debbie Pierce w hile she is attending General Synod in Chicago
Julia-Barbara Ceresnak’s 5 year old granddaughter-diagnosed with
scleroderma--determining w hich treatment to begin
Thelma Marshall-melanoma removed fromher lef
Jennifer-Sandra Hobb’s daughter
Tim-Missy Elfers’brother-poor health and aw aiting surgery
Sandra-recovering fromsurgery
Ed Bullis-Chip’s dad-treatment for cancer
Karl Scheiner-dizziness
Mark Wall, Sr.-prayers for healing
Harry Koch
Marryann Gisler-Karen Chmiel and Robyn Blomn’s cousin-health concerns
Emily-Okey Chenow eth’s 21 year old grandniece diagnosed w ith MS
Danny Florio-Connie and Chris Fiorello’s cousin-brain tumor
Bob and Helence Plumstead-Denise Rumpeltin’s parents-health problems
Mary-Janet and Phil Marchbank’s sister-in-law-recovering frombrain
surgery
Norman-Nancy Frost’s brother-stage 4 brain cancer
Jim O’Brien-Eleanor’s husband
John Bannon-Debbie Benevenuto’s father-prostate cancer
Jorge Mascaro II-undergoing cancer treatments
Ken-Keith Gross’brother-in-law-leukemia
Christopher Roeder-relative of Marilyn Herrmann
Our shut-ins: Cathy Lord, Dot Rapp, Dot LaBarba, Evelyn Puttenvink
PONDS FRIENDS
Christian sympathy is extended to the family of Carol w ho died
last w eekfromof ovarian cancer-Jane Casazza’s friend
Christine-Missy Elfers’ co-worker-beginning treatments for breast cancer
Tim-Debi Meeker’s co-worker-cancer returned for4th time
Joan-Bobbie Fuduli and Jean Potash’s friend-family problems
Trevor-DebiMeeker’s co-worker’s son-brain aneurysm
Jill-Beverly Lange’s friend-recovering fromheart surgery
Joe=hospice for cancer and MS
John M.
Tony- Procopio family’s friend-cancer
Mike-Jim Fitzpatrick’s friend-undergoing chemo for liver and lung cancer
Jack-new born with neuroblastoma
Silmary-Wanda Ashbrook’s family friend-14 years old-prayersforhealing
Jim-Jant and Phil Marchbank’s friend-bladder cancer
Harold-Phil Marchbank’s friend-cancer
Telly-Smolensky family friend-diagnosed with cancer
Huyler family-Fuduli family’s friends
Ken-Mascaro family friend-ALS
Christine-Connie Florio’s friend-suffering frombrain cancer
Emily-7 year old in remission from cancer-rare autoimmune disease