As a fan of “Hamilton: An American Musical”, my answer to that question is “Showtime!” More importantly, in the life of the church, we arrive at a time that is both now and not yet. We have celebrated to reign of Christ and are yet waiting for him to return. …

Ministry & Mission News: God’s Work. Our hands. T-Shirts…do you have your SOTH ‘God’s Work, Our hands ‘T-shirt?  The next day to wear them in November 20 as we deliver the Thanksgiving meals. We have some still available for purchase for $10.  We are wearing these this year everytime we …

Loving unto the End Grace and peace to you. Beloved…we are called to love God and love one another.  Last Sunday we shared that we should also love our enemies.  And today is the day after an historic presidential election.  So what does that love look like today? Loving one …

As of November 1, the congregation has raised $1500 and pledged 4 turkeys for the outreach that spans Thanksgiving and Christmas.  Most excellent! Remember that we will support 20 families the week of Thanksgiving.  We will then donate the remaining funds to the Sparta Ecumenical Food Pantry.  They are preparing …

God’s Work. Our hands. T-Shirts…do you have your SOTH God’s Work, Our hands T-shirt?  We have some still available for purchase for $10.  We are wearing these this year everytime we head into the community to live out the Gospel.  Get yours before they are all gone! Faith Kitchen Prep …

For all the saints – but just who are the saints and why does it matter?  Excellent questions… When the commemoration of All Saints day began, it was a way to combine the commemoration of a bunch of ‘minor’ saints into one day.  Today, it is a day to witness …

Lunch Bunch: October’s Lunch Bunch will take place on Thursday, October 27 at 1 PM.  This month, the bunch is headed to the Black Forest Inn, 249 Route 26, Stanhope, NJ.  Contact Jane Lewandowski for more information. Confirmation:  Please keep the following young people in your prayers as they prepare …

If for nothing else in our lives (I mean there’s more but this is the core), is this truth: God who loves us without exception or qualification. As we prepare to remember the bold act of Martin Luther this weekend and the Reformation that followed, this declaration – that God loves …

Ministry & Mission News: Fall Food Outreach In the season of abundance, we are working with C4C,Project Self-Sufficiency, and the SEC Food Pantry for Thanksgiving and Christmas meals.   Our goal this year is to raise $3000 and 20 frozen turkeys. To date, we have raised $1100 As an added incentive …

We are blessed with wonderful trees & land at Shepherd of the Hills. We are also blessed with fallen leaves. Fall outdoor clean up will be the weekend of November 12-13! On Saturday, November 12 we will meet at 9 AM. On Sunday, November 13th we will meet at 11:45 to finish up. We have lots of leaves to …