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Packanack Community Church
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Your April e-Bell is here!
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Read the articles and click the links for more information about our church.
For information about upcoming events, see "This Week at a Glance," our weekly email. To receive the latest edition, send a request to PastorKaryn@mac.com.
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Join Us for a Celebration of
Chris Titko's Music Ministry
Sunday, June 12
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In October 2014, our Director of Music, Chris Titko, accepted a position as national Church Music Editor for the J. W. Pepper Company in Exton, PA. Since that time, he has been splitting his time between Wayne and Exton. This coming June, Chris and his family plan to move to Pennsylvania.
Of course, this means that he can no longer serve as our Director of Music, a position he has held for nearly 11 years. We will miss him greatly, as will the many people in the community whose lives have been touched through our Music & Drama program.
SAVE THE DATE! Join us in wishing Chris and his family farewell.
A celebration and farewell service will be held on Sunday, June 12, at 10:00am, followed by a luncheon. (Chris's last Sunday with us will be on June 26.) More information about this celebration will be forthcoming.
A Search Committee has been formed to look for a new Director of Music for our church. The following members of that committee have already begun to interview candidates:
Dominick Colotta
Sandie Colotta
Angel Cabello
Steve DeHaan
Rosemary Gala
Susan Harden
Scott Harden
John Shane
We welcome your prayers for the committee as they embark on filling some pretty big shoes!
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Comedian, Musician, Ventriloquist
Taylor Mason
Family Get Together
Thursday, April 14, 6:30pm
Preakness Reformed Church
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PCC is gathering together a group of church members to go see Taylor Mason, a brilliant and highly-acclaimed ventriloquist whose good, clean, hilarious comedy show will have children of all ages laughing their heads off.
DATE: Thursday, April 14
TIME: Doors open at 6:30pm, show begins at 7:00pm
PLACE: Preakness Reformed Church, 131 Church Lane, Wayne
TICKETS: $20 (5 and under free)
Tickets can be purchased directly from Pastor Karyn or on-line at www.preaknessreformed.org.
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Children's Book Collection
Taking Place in April
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During the month of April, we will be collecting gently-used children's books for donation to children-in-need.
All books should be dropped off at the church office in cardboard boxes or bags by April 30. Thank you!
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Cave Quest VBS
July 25 - 29
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This year's VBS theme is "Cave Quest." Join us as we gear up for an over-the-top underground adventure! Kids will be ground in the rock-solid foundation of God’s love, a love that takes us through life’s dark times.
VBS week is July 25-29
, 8:45am - 12:15pm
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hurch Member and Volunteer Registration begins April 3.
General Registration (non-PCC member, non-volunteer) begins May 1.
Registration ends on May 31.
We look forward to seeing you there!
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A Great Start to Our New
Puppet Ministry
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On March 20, Peter Ross, our Pastor for Family Ministries, led a Puppet Workshop during which 17 individuals discovered their inner puppet voice and learned how to make their puppets come alive. A great time was had by all.
Watch for more information about our new Puppet Ministry.
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Open and Affirming Potluck Dinner
Was a Great Success
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On March 2, the Open and Affirming Task Force hosted a potluck dinner with First Congregational Church in Montclair. The purpose of the dinner was to break bread with a successful and vibrant Open and Affirming church, to allow PCC members to ask questions, and to learn more details about the process and the positive changes that the ONA designation can bring. The potluck was attended by approximately 65 people, including 15 members of First Congregational.
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Putting God's Love In Motion:
Easter Plants Delivered
To Those Who Couldn't Be With Us
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After worship on Easter Sunday, an Easter lily was delivered to Jean Caruso - a long-time church member and resident of Cedar Crest Village - by fellow church member Elaine Considine as part of our ongoing ministry of putting God's love in motion. Jean was very touched by the thought that she has not been forgotten by us. Thanks to all those who brought a plant to someone who couldn't be with us for worship.
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What could this 3,000 year old artifact say to us?
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On March 20, Peter Ross, our Pastor for Family Ministries, brought in one of his artifacts, as part of the Children's sermon.
About 2,000 years ago Jesus said in response to the leaders asking Him to silence His followers: "If my followers grow silent, the rocks themselves will cry out."
This stone, Pastor Peter explained, was once part of the cap stone of the East Gate of the walls of Jerusalem. This artifact would have been right there when Jesus made this bold statement. Pastor Peter wondered if this rock could speak, what stories could it tell us?
What would it say about the events of that first palm Sunday, when adults ...
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Do You Need a
Tax Donation Form?
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During the year, many people provide non-monetary donations to the church, which do not appear on their year-end tax letter, e.g. gift cards to Angels Calling or supplies for a church dinner. Therefore, we have created a Donation Form in order to record these donations and include them in the tax letter.
Donation Forms are available on the table in the narthex and from the church office. In order to be included in the year-end tax letter, you must completely fill out the form and have it signed by the church member responsible for coordinating the activity for which you have made the donation.
For example, if you give a gift card to Angels Calling, the form must be signed by Angel Cabello or Melissa Kaus. All completed and signed forms are to be given to Jim Ritter, who has offered to oversee the handling of the forms. If you have questions, call the church office or Steve De Haan at 973-330-7108.
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April Calendar
The Season of Easter
Sunday, April 3
Worship in the Sanctuary, 10:00am
Family-Friendly Service in Simmons Hall, 5:00pm
Sunday, April 10
Visit to First Congregational Church
40 S. Fullerton Avenue, Montclair
Meet at 9:30am to carpool
Service begins at 10:30am
Sunday, April 10 at PCC
Worship in the Sanctuary, 10:00am
Family-Friendly Service in Simmons Hall, 5:00pm
Thursday, April 14
Monthly Family Get Together - Taylor Mason Ventriloquist Show
meet at Preakness Reformed Church
131 Church Lane in Wayne
7:00 - 9:00pm
Tickets are $20.00 each (children 5 and under are free) and can be purchased online at www.preaknessreformed.org
Sunday, April 17
Worship in the Sanctuary, 10:00am
New Members Class, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Family-Friendly Service in Simmons Hall, 5:00pm
Sunday, April 24
Worship in the Sanctuary, 10:00am
Service at Cedar Crest Village, 3:00pm
Family-Friendly Service in Simmons Hall, 5:00pm
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"Thank You" from the Powleys
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We would like to thank the congregation for their prayers and support during Ken Jr.'s, illness and passing. It was comforting to have so many caring friends.
With deepest appreciation,
Dot and Ken Powley
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Memorial Gifts
We are grateful for the following gifts made in memory of our loved ones:
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In Memory of Ray Brawn:
Kathy Schneider
Tim and Sandy Cantwell
Joanne Curry
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In Memory of Bruce Curry
and Bill and Marion Fockler
Rev. John Worthington
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Claire Butler
Gabrielle, friend of Jessica DeHaan
Patrick Bosma, Ray and Diane Bosma’s grandson
Wes Riley
Helen Barton, Claire Butler’s sister
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Our Financial Picture - Please Support Our Church
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In the past 4 years, our annual stewardship pledges have declined from $210,000 to $136,000, a decrease of $74,000 or 35%. In spite of controlling costs, our 2015 operating deficit was $38,000 and our 2016 operating deficit is currently projected to be $65,000. Please help us rebuild our church and provide for our future by offering your financial support today.
Our financial picture as of Sunday, March 20 (Week 13):
Weekly Income needed: $5,255
Year-to-date income needed: $68,315
Year-to-date income received: $46,623*
Year-to-date deficit: $21,692
*Amount includes 2016 pledges paid in full last year ($16,590) and allocated for 13 weeks of the year ($4,147).
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Spring is finally here! Time to get outside! The children are learning about spring in all of the classes. The 3’s class will be traveling to Lorrimer Sanctuary to learn about the five senses. The 4’s class has had their field trip to Lorrimer to learn about Reptiles and will travel to Abma’s Health Barn to learn about healthy eating habits and how food is grown.
Our annual fundraiser this year is a “Toast to the Kids: Tequila Tasting & Tricky Tray” at the Brownstone on Thursday, May 5th from 7:30pm-10:30pm. This year we have partnered with the Mother’s Club to support our community parks. There will be Dinner, a DJ, Special Entertainment, Dancing & a Cigar Roller plus other surprises. Don’t miss out on this great night out! For tickets and table reservations please contact Janelle Wilenta at janellepcns@gmail.com. These events keep getting better and better!
Registration is currently on going for the 2016-2017 school year....
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Pictured: Packanack Cooperative's Full Day Kindergarten Class set out traps for the Leprachauns this St. Patrick's Day but he escaped and made quite a mess in their classroom!
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PACKANACK COMMUNITY CHURCH
Putting God's Love in Motion
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Sign Up for "This Week at a Glance"
To receive a copy of "This Week at a Glance," our weekly email detailing all of our upcoming events, send a request to PastorKaryn@mac.com.
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