May 15, 2026

An inclusive faith community

In Worship May 17, 2026

BBPC Calendar... May 16 - 22, 2026

JOIN US IN PRAYER

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

CLICK to view our Prayer Concerns List

*Please contact the church office with prayer concern updates*



OUR CHURCH ONLINE DIRECTORY



Click HERE to view the Online Directory

Click HERE for instructions to download the directory

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

THIS WEEK

We are hosting HOME families this coming week and still have a few volunteer openings

We have the opportunity to help those who don't have a home when the families through HOME of Somerset County, Inc. will live in our Cave and be welcomed, served, and cared for by our members the week of May 17.

The two families are the same ones who were with us last time in February.

If you can help, sign up here on Sign up Genius to host or make dinners

Sign up here to bring snacks

If you have any questions, or want to learn more,

contact Sharon Dougherty

email: sbdoc2012@gmail.com

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More events to help us support HOME:

Hunterdon Polo Classic: June 13 (raindate June 14) HOME is once again a beneficiary of the Hunterdon Polo Classic. This generous community event is a fun day outdoors and a meaningful way to support families working toward stability and hope. To purchase tickets that directly benefit HOME’s programs, please call 908‑704‑1920 or email Karen@homescnj.org

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SUMMER CAMP: HOME has been very fortunate in that they have received camp scholarships for 6 of their young clients to attend Camp Ruach (JCC) this summer; they are all very excited!

We do need your help to get them ready for their 8 week adventure.

In addition to swimming twice a day, the campers will be going on trips and participating in a lot of fun outdoor activities. Please help us make this a wonderful and fun summer for our campers by signing up to donate

Thank you so much for your help and support

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4CA4A82FA5F8C25-64111371-summer

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HOME April newsletter

EVENTS

Summer Mission trip

Guidelines packet

Signup forms

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"It is more blessed to give than to receive". Acts 20:35

Before you head off for your vacations we would like to remind you that our mission trip is in need of some support.

The Intergenerational mission trip is taking place July 5-11, 2026. We will be working throughout NJ and with your generous donations we can make this happen.

You are probably asking how can I help?? We have various ways this year support this great trip.

• Stock sales. Once again we will be selling stock before and after church. This enables you to directly support an individual
• Car Washes will be held on 5/30 and 6/20. Please plan on attending!
• We have placed a large tool box in the reception area with a poster “Make a Change”. Drop your loose change or bills in to help the mission trip

More ways to support the trip

• Long sleeve shirt drive.
• Hygiene kit drive. Still need 150
• Tools and equipment drive
• Food for the road and on the trip.

If you want to help support one of these 4 drives please place your donation in the appropriate box in the reception area

We cannot do this without you!!!

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This beautiful logo was designed by Pamela Hutchinson Brown.

Pam is a former member of BBPC who married Ray Brown also a former member of BBPC. They live in Madison CT where Pam has her own art studio. 

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Pam also designed the church logo for BBPC:

The ceremony will take place in front of the cemetery office.

Please park in the church lot if you are attending.

The main gate will be closed to vehicles, but people can walk in.

There will be a few places to park at the cemetery, using the far gates,

but please don’t park on the grass.

Come out and hear our teen choir

then join us for the strawberry festival!

Note: Columns A-B are signups for desserts/supplies

Columns C-D are for volunteers

RSVP to Brooks Smith: smithjbrooks25@gmail.com

Gail Smith: gailrfsmith@gmail.com T.J. Blazek: tjb65@verizon.net

OUR CHURCH ONLINE DIRECTORY

This information is always available under the 'prayer concerns'

section at the top of the Buzz

Click HERE to view the Online Directory (if already registered, scroll down to "Are you a church member?")

Click HERE for instructions to download the directory

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, May 18, at 7:30 PM. We will be studying

Chapter 9: Road to Emmaus

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: Prayer Shawl Ministry will hold the June meeting at Linda Lee's home, 213 Lucia St., Middlesex, on JUNE 10 from 7:00 P.M.- 9:00 P.M. Contact 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 May 27.

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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.

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The Upper Room Daily Devotional Guides for May-June are available in the reception area. Large print copies are coming soon.

Presbyterian Women Events

May 23: A morning of Learning: Well-Sweep Herb Farm, Port Murray

May 30: Spring Gathering: "Dimensions of Women's Wellness" Metuchen

You are invited to join the women from the Presbyteries of the Highlands and the Coastlands as we address Women's Wellness – how to create the life and wellness you want and how mental health impacts our families and our spiritual life.

We will gather at the Metuchen Presbyterian Church on Saturday, May 30, at 9:00 am until about 1:30 pm. Lunch will be provided following the panel discussion and a brief worship service. Please bring a non-perishable food item for the Metuchen PC's Food Pantry. Registration is $10. Reservations should be made by May 25 to pwcoastlands@gmail.com.

If you are interested in carpooling from our church, contact Doris Sabin at dorissabin@gmail.com.

June 18 - 20: Bible Study retreat at Stony Point Center, Stony Point NY. Day participants are welcome too.

CHILDREN & YOUTH MINISTRIES

Members Bulletin Board

Community Events Bulletin Board

Youth Mental Health First Aid: May 27. This free class, (taught by one of our newest members, Jamie Sutton) teaches adults who live or work with youth under the age of 18 how to notice the signs that someone might be struggling with a mental health challenge and then what to do about it. More information

Smart Choices, Safe Nights: A virtual (ZOOM) panel discussion and guide for parents of Bound Brook graduating season. May 27, 6:30pm. Sponsored by Empower Somerset. More information: Registration

Connecting NJ/Family Connects NJ programs at CJFHC. Connecting NJ, works to link people who are pregnant, postpartum, or parenting young children (ages 0-5) for any resources in the community, such as doulas, childcare resources, education on parenting, and more.

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 14th. Are you a former Troop member? Register today at: Troop41Centennialcelebration@gmail.com

SAVE THE DATE

5/23 - Memorial Service (cemetery)

5/30 - Car wash (new date)

5/31 - Amazing Race

6/1 - Draw the Circle Wide (S+S)

6/5 - Teen Choir School concert

6/5 - Strawberry Festival

6/14 - Choir Concert

6/19 - Juneteenth Worship

6/20 - Men's Retreat

6/20 - Car Wash

7/5 - 7/11 - Intergenerational summer

work trip

8/3 - VBS this week

CONTACT US

Caring Minister on call for the week of:

May 16 - 22

Susan Sebastian

The Presbyterian Church

at Bound Brook

409 Mountain Avenue

Bound Brook, NJ 08805

www.bbpc.org

(732) 356-3575

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