April 11, 2025

An inclusive faith community

In Worship April 13th...

Palm and Passion Sunday


Preaching: Rev. Linda Owens


Sermon: Rock On!


Scriptures: Philippians 2:5-11;

Luke 19:28-40; Mark 14:26-72


Offertory Anthem: “O Savior, Hear Me!” Christoph Willibald von Gluck (1714-1787), arr. Dudley Buck


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BBPC Calendar ... HOLY WEEK


Saturday - April 12

Children's Choir - 10:00am


Sunday - April 13

Palm & Passion Sunday

Currents (Adult Class) - 8:45am,

PCC Classroom

Worship - 10:00am, Sanctuary

Food Pantry - closed (open on April 19)

Sanctuary + Seed - 2:00pm,

Martinsville Campus

Youth Group - 6:00pm


Tuesday - April 15

Cemetery Committee - 11:00am, Cemetery Chapel


Wednesday - April 16

Caring Ministry Team Mtg - 12:30pm

Adult Choir Rehearsal - 7:30pm


Thursday - April 17

Maundy Thursday

Men's Breakfast - 8:00am

Silence Seekers - 9:00am, Cemetery

The Life of Jesus Study - 10:15am,

Reception Area

Maundy Thursday Service - 7:00pm


Friday - April 18

Good Friday

Good Friday Service - 12:00pm


Saturday - April 19

Children's Choir - 10:00am


Sunday - April 20

Easter Sunday

Sunrise Service - 6:00am, Martinsville

Campus

Easter Worship - 9:00am, Sanctuary

Easter Worship - 11:00am, Sanctuary

Sanctuary + Seed - 2:00pm,

Martinsville Campus


JOIN US IN PRAYER


Please join us in prayer for the needs of the community and our loved ones.


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THANK YOU FROM OUR 25 STUDENTS 


You did it! We raised $10,000 to provide 25 full-year scholarships to our students in Martinpur, Pakistan !! Thank you to everyone who donated and prayed for a successful result. 

Feeling overwhelmed by the current political and social climate? You’re not alone—and you’re not powerless.


Join us for a 4-hour, in-person workshop designed to help you process anger, set healthy boundaries, and turn emotional fatigue into meaningful, values-driven action.

Through group discussion, guided reflection, and practical tools, you’ll explore how to protect your peace, find your voice, and stay grounded in hope. Whether you consider yourself an activist or not, you’ll leave with renewed clarity, purpose, and connection.


About the workshop leader:


Hal Benz is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, business performance strategist, and life coach with over 30 years of experience helping individuals and organizations thrive. He brings a unique blend of emotional insight and strategic thinking to his work—supporting clients through personal transformation, leadership development, and purposeful activism.


Hal lives in northern New Jersey with his wife of 34 years and their two rescue cats, affectionately named after folk singers Harry and Tom Chapin. He is also the author of the Substack blog Saving My Daughter’s America, where he writes about democracy, resilience, and the ongoing fight for a more just and compassionate nation.


This workshop is offered free of charge.

Contact Brooks Smith (smithjbrooks25@gmail.com) for more information. 


Coffee Hour Hosts Needed


Participate in our Ministry of Welcome by providing snacks and an excuse to socialize!


Learn More Here

Any member, group or commission able to host, please sign-up on the calendar in the Fellowship area.

EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

ADULT EDUCATION & SPIRITUAL FORMATION


Currents: We meet each Sunday for an hour, starting at 8:45am in the PCC, to discuss current topics of interest with attention to the way in which our Christian faith informs our response. The discussions are always lively and everyone’s view is respected.


The After Hours Group: We will continue the Horizon Bible Study "Let Justice Roll Down" with the study of Chapter 8 – Intergenerational Justice. We will meet on Monday, April 28, at 7:30pm at the home of Janet Holmlund, 153 Flanders Road, Hillsborough, NJ. A carpool will leave at 7:00pm from the church parking lot; contact Doris Sabin at dorissabin@gmail.com to participate.


Silence Seekers: At Silence Seekers we set aside a time to listen to God. We meet Thursday Mornings at 9:00am at the Cemetery Chapel.


Men's Prayer & Mission Breakfast: First & Third Thursdays @ 8:00am

Please contact Brooks Smith at smithjbrooks25@gmail.com if you plan to attend. We want to make sure we have enough food for both body and soul.


Membership and Fellowship Commission: Meets monthly on the

Fourth Tuesday at 7:00pm.


What's the Point: We meet the last Wednesday of each month at 6:30pm. We will meet next on Wednesday, April 30th!




CHILDREN & YOUTH EDUCATION & FELLOWSHIP


Children's Choir - Saturday 10:00 - 11:00am


Youth Group - Sunday 6:00 - 7:30pm



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COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD


Bound Brook Seniors: Meet monthly on the third Monday in the church PCC Gym from 12:30 to 2:00pm  



CONTACT US


Office Hours:

Tuesday - Friday: 10am - 2pm


Church Office:

(732) 356-3575 Ext. 700

office@bbpc.org


Pastor/Head of Staff:

Rev. Linda E. Owens - Ext. 701

linda@bbpc.org


Director of Music:

Benjamin T. Berman - Ext. 703

ben@bbpc.org


Director of Faith Formation

Rev. Lissette Gonzáles Sosa - Ext. 702

lissette@bbpc.org



Clerk of Session

Steve Decker

clerk@bbpc.org


Cemetery Superintendent:

Wayne E. Barry, Jr. - Ext. 704 or

(732) 356-1021

cemeteryoffice@bbpc.org


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Caring Minister on call for the week of:

April 12th - April 18th

Jill DeMouth

The Presbyterian Church

at Bound Brook

409 Mountain Avenue

Bound Brook, NJ 08805

www.bbpc.org

(732) 356-3575

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