» Behave as if you believe – there is joy in generosity

Our Creator God who has every resource available gave it all up so that we might have every good thing available to us! Because of his generosity we have eternal life and the riches that come from an inheritance of being sons and daughters of the King.

When you think of that kind of generosity, how can we do anything but respond in giving out of our abundance? It’s hard as we live in an affluent society to give up the things that have – yet we are challenged to live in God’s economy of giving and equity.

This week we pray for God’s perspective on giving with a generous spirit.

No matter where you are in your journey of faith…know that you are most welcome here.

Worship with us this Sunday at 9 AM! (Please note the time change – We’ll have one service on Sunday at 9 and one Wednesday nights at 7:30 until the end of summer)

We Welcome.

Summer Worship Schedule is here!
Beginning this Sunday, June 28 – we will worship together at the following days and times:
Sunday Mornings: Worship at 9 AM
Wednesday Evenings: Worship at 7:30 PM

If you are planning on worshiping Wednesday nights, know that there will be a meal served at 6:30 PM. We ask a suggested donation of $2 per person. July 1 will be a party sub sandwich with salads.

We Equip.

Wednesday Noon Bible Study:
All are welcome to join in a study of the Letter to the Romans. It’s the longest letter we have of the Apostle Paul and every word is important. We will finish Chapter 5 on June 24 at noon in the Parish Hall. If you are interested in studying along with us – drop PTina a note and she’ll send you the study guide.

Coffee Hour Fellowship & Wednesday Meals:
We are in need of ‘hosts’ for our fellowship & meals during June, July, & August. There are sign-ups on the announcement shutters or contact the church office if you are interested.

Are you ready for confirmation?
Letters were sent this past week to rising sixth grade students as well as some seventh grade students in preparation for the incoming confirmation class. If you did not receive one for your student, please contact the office.

We send.
Save the Date: Sunday August 2 – Sussex Lutherans at the Sussex Miners game. Tickets $10, optional tailgate $5. The game is at 2:05 PM. We will tailgate at 12PM. Please contact Sam Valtos (samantha.r.valtos@gmail.com or 973-453-6963) to reserve your tickets. Last day to order is Sunday July 12.

CALLED TO SERVE: The SEC Food Pantry, located at First Presbyterian Church of Sparta, is looking for a few good hands and feet to help with the following activities:

1) To help distribute food in the food pantry Mondays(9-12), Wednesdays (9-12 or 1-3) or Fridays (9-12).

2) Who have large vehicles who can help pick up food once or twice a month in Newton NJ ( in the morning)

3) Who can pick up bagels in Sparta on Tuesday, Thursday or Saturdays and can bring them to the food pantry the following day.

To find out how you can get involved and lend a hand call: 973-729-6197 or 973-864-7792

Ecumenical Prayer Cycle: The Ecumenical Prayer Cycle enables us to journey in prayer through every region of the world and through every week of the year affirming our solidarity with Christians all over the world, brothers and sisters living in diverse situations, experiencing diverse problems and sharing diverse gifts.

This week (6/14-6/20) we pray for Bolivia, Chile, Peru. Click on the country names to find out more for specific thinks to pray for and to give thanks.