BAIYB: Christ is Our Peace
This week, we continue with our summer series – Behave As If You Believe…
Moving into Ephesians 2, we now focus on the peace that Jesus brings to our lives. And let’s admit it – day to day, there isn’t a whole lot of that in our personal or public lives. Whether it’s an uncomfortable moment in a meeting to a country struggling with freedom, conflict consumes us from morning until night.
And yes – life is messy and the relationships that we have with one another can be messier. But the peace that passes understanding can only be found in Jesus. Jesus intervenes in our lives with a peace that can break down walls and demolish boundaries. And so we look to Jesus – to teach us about peace as we travel through hardship and struggle.
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 have one service on Sunday at 9 and one Wednesday nights at 7:30 until the end of summer)
Join us as well on our website, Facebook page, and Twitter (@spartapastor).
Living in the resurrection promise,
Pastor Tina +
PS: Throughout the summer, Pastor Tina will be posting sermons from our current season at www.sothnj.org. You will find them in the “News” section of the website.
We Welcome.
Don’t Forget – Midweek Summer Worship!
As part of our summer experiment, Wednesday nights in July and August will feature a light meal and worship! The meal is served at 6:30 PM. We ask a suggested donation of $2 per person.
We will then worship around the tables at 7:30 PM. We will sing, read, commune and bless one another.
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. Chapter 8 is on July 22 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.
Attention all rising 6-8th graders: Movie Night Under the Stars Wednesday August 5 from 8:15-10:30 PM…Movie TBA…Bring a blanket, a favorite snack and a friend. Contact Carsen Terry at 973-919-5695
We Equip.
WANTED: HANDS AND FEET (& BODIES)
Many thanks to Jack who brought his tools and enthusiasm for taming some our landscape. It’s looking great.
There are still opportunities for others to remove, replant, and beautify the grounds. First impressions go a LONG way in showing the community who we are as people of God.
WANTED 2.0: Organizers for Fellowship Activities
Do you like spread sheets, to-do lists, and party planning? Can you motivate and lead on a shoe-string budget?
There are several events throughout our 2015-2016 program year that could use your help! (Rally Day is coming up soon!)
Contact Samantha Valtos at 973-453-6963 or at her email for more information.
We send.
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 (7/19-7/25) we pray for Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico Click on the country names to find out more for specific thinks to pray for and to give thanks.