The topic of this year’s Spring Bible Study was the conversion and call of the Apostle Paul. Before he encountered Jesus on the road to Damascus, Paul was someone who persecuted Christians. He oppressed many people in the name of God but he thought he was doing the right thing for God. Paul thought he …
Mark your calendars! Get ready to go camping — July 24th-28th from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm. Breakfast served each day at 9:00 am. Join us for playing games & crafting, sharing the gospel, singing, praising, dancing and, of course, a water slide! The week is free! Call the church office at 201-445-3787 for more information. …
Christ is Risen! We are witnesses to the Easter miracle. We have seen what God has done in Jesus Christ. The Tomb is empty and death has been defeated by the power of God. Yes, a new world has been born and we became Easter People with deep joy and great hope. I believe that … Continue reading
I Love Growing Older but I’ll Never Grow Old, by J. Ellsworth Kalas. The author was a United Methodist pastor for 38 years, and wrote more than 35 books. Kalas believed that “growing older is a process, growing old is a conclusion”. Kalas offered many ideas such as: “fall in love with where you are”, and “the calendar … Continue reading
“For your great names’s sake! Hear us…Forgive us…Heal us…”. This is the theme of this year’s National Day of Prayer. Join millions around the country as we pray for our people, our government, veterans…as we pray to heal our wounds, settle our differences, as we pray for our future… Come give thanks for all the … Continue reading
Last Sunday was our annual CUMAC Sunday. Although we collect cans and boxes of food all year long this Sunday in April we collect cash! The reason is that CUMAC can purchase food in bulk that then average out to 59 cents a meal. This year we were able to raise $554 for CUMAC! At … Continue reading
Holy Week Schedule April 9th — Palm/Passion Sunday 10:00am April 13th — Maundy Thursday 7:00pm Light meal in Fellowship Hall April 14th — Good Friday, 12:00 pm-3:00 pm “7 Last Words” prayer/meditation April 14th -Good Friday Community Service 7:00pm at Faith Reformed Church on Prospect Street St., Midland Park April 16th — Joyous Easter … Continue reading
Ten of us (from our ―little church), went to the ―OUTBOUND — Day of Evangelism workshops at Bethany UMC in Wayne. This day was sponsored by our Annual Conference. After the Praise Band, guest speaker Paul Nixon gave us a brief description of how hu-mans developed into society, how those societies have evolved and how … Continue reading
People want to know — Does God hear every prayer? Yes. Does God answer every prayer? Yes. God answers one of three ways: yes, no or wait! Oh, did I say “wait”! Yes, I did. You’re probably wondering why God makes us wait. I share the following answer with you that I have taken from … Continue reading
James 2:14-18 “What good is it, my brothers, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can that faith save him? If a brother or sister is poorly clothed and lacking in daily food, and one of you says to them, “Go in peace, be warmed and filled,” without giving them the … Continue reading
According to Wikipedia, “Lent is a solemn religious observance in the liturgical calendar that begins on Ash Wednesday and ends approximately six weeks later, before Easter Sunday. The purpose of Lent is the preparation of the believer through prayer, doing penance, repentance of sins, almsgiving, atonement and self-denial. This event is observed in the Anglican, … Continue reading
In the year of Spiritual Revival there is no season like the season of Lent to spend time and walk closer with Jesus. He is waiting for you! Lent begins with Ash Wednesday service (March 1st 6:00 soup dinner and 7:00pm service) This is a time for honest self introspection. To think about what we … Continue reading
