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SUMMER MISSION WORK & PARTICIPANTS TO BE COMMISSIONED
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At the June meeting of Presbytery, as part of the Presbytery Worship Service, persons participating in mission activities over the summer months will be commissioned. If your church is doing any summer mission work, please contact Rev. Miriam Diephouse-McMillan at [email protected] and give her the details of your planned work, including the names of the participants.
We invite all such mission groups to attend the June 9 Presbytery meeting at Lawrence Road Church in order to be commissioned. Please let Miriam know ASAP!
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"OH WHAT LOVE" FREE CONCERT AT HOPEWELL CHURCH
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Announcing the Watoto Children's Choir
"Oh What Love" Free Concert June 10, 2015 at 7:00 PM Hopewell Presbyterian Church Sanctuary 80 West Broad Street Hopewell NJ 08525 (609) 466-0857 Watoto Village is a Christian Ministry that has rescued more than 2000 orphaned children and babies and outcast women in Uganda Africa. The village creates homes that consist of a mother and 6-8 children. Babies are cared for at the Baby Watoto Home. Watoto educates, trains and provides for the medical, emotional and spiritual needs of the "future leaders of Uganda." Watoto's mission is "Rescue, Raise, Rebuild." Watoto hopes its model will be replicated throughout Africa. The Children's Choir will perform a 75 minute free concert. An offering will be received on behalf of the choir. Guests will also have a chance to sponsor a Watoto child or mother and to purchase hand crafted items. Please join us for an evening of music, fun and inspiration as the children demonstrate the amazing healing power of love! Check out this amazing and moving music! Click here. |
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CHANCEL DRAMA WEEK AT NASSAU CHURCH
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Nassau Presbyterian invites Presbytery's youth and chidren to their Chancel Drama Week on August 9-14 & Sunday, August 16
...It's a whale of a tale!
Now in its sixth year, children, youth and adults spend the 2nd week in August preparing and sharing in worship, a bible story in word and song. We invite churches around the Presbytery to send interested youth and children (rising grade 3) to participate with us, in the cast or on the crew.
Registration is open online - click HERE or download the PDF: Registration Form 2015. All are welcome, no audition necessary (see NOTE below).
In order to best prepare for this event,
registration is appreciated by Sunday, June 7th.
NOTE - If you do not want a speaking or solo singing role, simply sign up and come to Chancel Drama Week. If you DO want a speaking and/or solo role, come to one of these Group
Placement Hearings held at the times below. Plan to stay the full time, and please let us know which of these dates work for you:
? Tuesday June 2, 7:00-8:30 PM, or
? Wednesday, June 3, 4:00-6:00 PM, or
? Sunday, June 7, 11:30 AM
Contact Sue Ellen Page 609-924-0103 x105 or [email protected]
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SAVE THE DATE!
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|  Vibrant Faith's DO WHAT MATTERS! is coming to New Brunswick Presbytery! Take your pick between TWO dates (same training offered on both dates): Friday evening, October 23 - all day Saturday, October 24 @ location TBA Sunday evening, October 25 - all day Monday, October 26 @ Camp Johnsonburg This interactive training experience seeks to help leaders imagine and implement effective faith formation practices for today and for future generations. Anchored in recent research, propelled by the urgent need for change, yet tempered by decades of leadership in the field, Vibrant Faith trainers will guide participants toward:
- understanding the profound cultural changes affecting faith development processes today.
- exploring the process of faith transmission from generation to generation through the extended family and church systems.
- experiencing and developing innovative ministry approaches that apply the essential faith-forming processes to people of all ages.
- developing a practical plan for the future of faith formation with all ages in your congregation.
For more information, click here. Be watching for registration information-mark your congregation's calendars, and spread the word! Brought to you by the Leadership Training Days Planning Team, a cooperative effort of Elizabeth, Monmouth & New Brunswick Presbyteries & the Synod of the Northeast |
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FAITHFUL FAMILIES EATING SMART AND MOVING MORE
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Would you like to learn more about how you and your family can eat smart and move more?
These classes will help you to:
- Learn how to plan, shop for, and prepare healthy meals for your family.
- Discover delicious, healthy, family-friendly recipes.
- Explore simple ways to be physically active during the day and in your faith community
- Talk about the connections between food, physical activity and faith.
Classes will be held starting Wednesday, May 20 through June 24 from 7-9PM at the Westminster Church, Greenwood Avenue, Trenton
To sign up for these upcoming classes, email Pat Deeney at [email protected].
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HUMOR IN EVERY DAY
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PLEASE PRAY FOR:
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CONNECT! NETWORK! DISCERN!
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The Church Leadership Connection (CLC), a ministry of the Office of the General Assembly, will host two Face to Face events this year. We hope you will consider participating in the event that is most convenient for you. Each event will include call seeker's training, networking opportunities, vocational coaching, one-on-one PIF views and other educational opportunities for all seekers and calling organizations. All call seekers (teaching elders, candidates, ruling elders, and other lay professionals) may participate.
June 25-27 at The Worship and Music Conference, Montreat, North Carolina. Click here for lodging info.
July 9-11 at Face to Face, the Renaissance Hotel, Charlotte, North Carolina.
For more info, click here.
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NEW JOB OPPS AT PENNINGTON CHURCH
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Pennington Presbyterian Church has posted two job opportunities. Please
click here for the info.
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KINGSTON CHURCH VBS
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Kingston Church is holding their VBS from July 6-10.
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JIM WILSON
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Asking for continued prayers for Rev. Jim Wilson as he recovers from the first of several surgeries. Please
click here to donate to help defer some of his medical costs.
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BIG TENT REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN
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WHAT'S UP??
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Flea Markets, Bake Sales, Dinners, Concerts......what is your church up to? Please email your church happenings to [email protected] and I'll share it with the Presbytery via our website, Facebook, and Monday in Ministry. Let's stay connected!
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PRESBYTERY STAFF
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Rev. Dr. D. Paul LaMontagne, Stated Clerk - [email protected]
Mrs. Ilene Black, Office Administrator - [email protected]
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Check out our Facebook page! There's always something new, including a daily quote.
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