April 3, 2026

An inclusive faith community

In Worship April 5, 2026, Easter...



Preaching:

Rev. Lissette González Sosa


Scriptures:

Jeremiah 31:1-6

Psalm 118:1-2; 14-24

John 20:1–18


Sermon:  She Saw the Lord and Told Them  


Anthems:

Come with Hearts and Voices Sounding

Now the Green Blade Rises

Exultation for Easter



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BBPC Calendar... April 4 - 10

Saturday - April 4

Children's Choir - 10am

Food Pantry - 12:30pm


Sunday - April 5 - Easter

Currents - 8:45am

Sunrise Service - 6am (S+S)

Easter Sunday Worship - 9am

Easter Sunday Worship - 11am

Sanctuary + Seed (S+S) - 2pm,

Martinsville Campus


Tuesday - April 7

Church Office Closed

Personnel - 7pm (Zoom)

Mission Comm. 7pm (Zoom)


Wednesday - April 8

Cemetery Comm. - 9:15am

Worship Planning - 10am

Staff meeting - 11am

Choir School - 3pm

Prayer Shawl Ministry (K. Hobbs)


Thursday - April 9

Silence Seekers - 9am (Cemetery)

Choir School -Individual lessons 3:30pm

Finance Comm - 7:30pm


Friday - April 10

Choir School -Individual lessons 3:30pm



JOIN US IN PRAYER


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


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*Please contact the church office with prayer concern updates*



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Please Note: Anything that is in red and underlined is a link to more detail on the subject.

EVENTS

BBPC COMMUNITY IS


BBPC community is involved in mission, inclusive,

a place that flies its “freak flags” proudly—

because “normal” is simply a setting on your dryer.


It is not bound to the past, but willing to be brave,

willing to say yes without knowing the outcome.

It is complex and diverse— educationally, economically, racially,

multigenerational— a people becoming.


BBPC community is right here, waiting for you,

reaching out even to our virtual members,

a place where when you’re here, you’re family.

It brings laughter and joy, makes your heart sing,

offers a warm hug when you need it— even when you don’t think you do.


It is open and welcoming, a vibrant, thriving community,

a loving, supporting environment,

a caring church where the doors are always open.


It worships and works together—

young and old, music-loving,

welcoming all to the communion table.


It is a place where you can share your thoughts without judgment,

where giving happens without keeping score,

where care is practiced and shared.


BBPC community is a beacon of light in the darkness,

and a people standing at a critical moment

facing the future together.

It is a place where it is possible to grow,

to become, to belong.


BBPC community is caring, sharing, and still being formed.


'Crowd Poem' written by the Lenten Devotional Groups


THANK YOU

We exceeded our goal of 25 students with a total of $11,385 donated to PEB! Our students are grateful for your donations

and an excellent education.  


God is good all the time!

Marcus Borg and N.T. Wright have differing points of view and so do Ben and Bill, so this will be an interesting book study. Join us.



It's not too late to RSVP to the church office


Office@bbpc.org

BBPC Food Pantry has an Amazon WishList!

Thanks to the continued support and donations from the BBPC congregation, the Sunday Food Pantry is able to provide food and non-food items to approximately 140 families every week. In addition to leaving donations on the pew in the parking lot vestibule, BBPC members can now donate to the pantry through the newly established, easy to use Sunday Food Pantry Amazon WishList. Simply click on the link and purchase an item, or several, from the list. Donations will be delivered to the BBPC office. If you have any questions please reach out to Sharon Dougherty at the BBPC office or Diane Gilson at 908-208-6698.


DONATIONS MUST BE SENT TO THE CHURCH



Your support for our wish list is amazing! Packages have been coming in each week and we can't thank you enough.


Thanks again!

The Sunday Pantry Coordinators


EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

ADULT EDUCATION & SPIRITUAL FORMATION


Currents: Every Sunday, 8:45am-9:45am, in the PCC. 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.

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The After Hours Women's Bible Study:

Finding Resilience, Joy, and Our Identity in Jesus Christ by Rhashell D. Hunter


“How do we find our resilience and joy in the midst of stressful life circumstances?

By reconnecting to our spirituality, following women in the Bible, and studying

Jesus’ witness, we can discover a path that helps us fully embrace and celebrate

who we are as faithful disciples.”


The After Hours Circle will next meet on Monday, April 27, EARLY at 6:00 PM 

and will have a light supper. We will be studying Chapter 7 - The Woman Who Was Bent Over AND Chapter 8 - Remembering Jesus' Baptism. 


All women at BBPC are invited to join. We are an informal group that has been exploring our faith through Bible Study for over 30 years and enjoy welcoming new participants.


This is the Horizons Bible study that the After Hours circle will be using this year. You may purchase this Bible Study from presbyterianwomen.org/shop or call 800-533-4371.

All women at BBPC are invited to join. We are an informal group that has been exploring our faith through Bible Study for over 30 years and enjoy welcoming new participants.


We will meet at Janet Holmlund's home at 153 Flanders Drive, Hillsborough. A carpool will leave the church parking lot at 6:00; contact Doris Sabin at dorissabin@gmail.com to participate.

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Prayer Shawl Ministry: The prayer shawl ministry which normally meets on the second Wednesday of the month at the home of Kathy Hobbs. The next meeting of the will be on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 from 7:00 - 9:00 P.M. in Kathy Hobbs' home. Contact her at kathyahobbs6@gmail.com with any questions or to participate.

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

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

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What's the Point?:  WTP meets monthly on the last Wednesday of each month at 6:30pm. Next meeting April 29.

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Silence Seekers, "Where two or three are gathered together in my name, there I am in the midst of them." - Matthew, 18:20. Meeting Thursday Mornings at 9:00am at the Cemetery Chapel.

CHILDREN & YOUTH MINISTRIES

Time: 4:30 - 6:00pm each Sunday

Confirmation registration form

Members Bulletin Board

Members Community Events - Let us know what you are involved in. Come out and support our church members

We would love to know about any activities you are involved in outside of church. Please tell us if you are singing in a concert, or performing in a play, etc. This section can let others know about your community events, and hopefully support you.


Melissa Bellamy is running for town council in Manville.


Community Events Bulletin Board

Tricia Flynn* has a friend, Anne Clare who is looking for a kidney donor. She has been a friend of Tricia's for over 30 years and lives locally with her wife. Tricia said, "This is very near and dear to me as I don’t want to lose a good friend." For more information about Anne CLare. Here is the picture of Tricia presenting a BBPC prayer shawl to Anne.

kidney donor process



HOME is supporting one of the families who lost everything in the Branchburg fire. If you can help with a meal, sign up here


Love where you live? Local Conversation Group: Want to see Bound Brook or your local community thrive? Join our Strong Towns Local Conversation: a group of neighbors exploring how to build a stronger, more resilient community. 


Troop 41 Former Boy Scouts. BSA Troop 41 is celebrating their 100th year Anniversary this June. Are you a former Troop member? Register today at: Troop41Centennialcelebration@gmail.com


Haiti Appreciation Luncheon celebrating 20 years, Saturday, May 9, Kingston Presbyterian Church. Friends for Health in Haiti:


CIC: Community in Crisis for Prevention and Recovery, is having a golf fundraiser on May 4 at Hamilton Farm. For more information


SAVE THE DATE

4/11 - Clean up day (S+S)

4/12 - Confirmation class begins

4/15 - Book study begins

4/18 - Presbytery day (S+S)

4/24 - Pasta dinner

4/26 - Choir School recital

5/1 - Pantry fundraiser

6/5 - Choir School concert

6/5 - Strawberry Festival

7/5 - 7/11 - Intergenerational summer work trip


CONTACT US


Church office hours:

Mon, Wed - Fri: 9:30am - 2:30pm


Church Office:

Sharon Dougherty

(732) 356-3575 Ext. 700

office@bbpc.org


Director of Music:

Benjamin T. Berman - Ext. 703

ben@bbpc.org



Director of Faith Formation

Rev. Lissette González Sosa - Ext. 702

lissette@bbpc.org

Office hours at BBPC: Wed, Friday

Hours at Sanctuary & Seed: Tues, Thurs



Clerk of Session

Steve Decker

clerk@bbpc.org


Cemetery Superintendent:

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

(732) 356-1021

cemeteryoffice@bbpc.org

Caring Minister on call for the week of:

April 4 -10

Carol Wilson

The Presbyterian Church

at Bound Brook

409 Mountain Avenue

Bound Brook, NJ 08805

www.bbpc.org

(732) 356-3575

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