Mixed Emotions – Palm Sunday, 3/28/21
Mixed Emotions
Did you ever notice the strange phenomenon of “mixed emotions”? How one can experience happiness, and sadness, within a very short interval? Palm Sunday is that kind of day. We begin worship with the triumphant entry of Jesus into Jerusalem…but we conclude our time marching straight toward the agony of the cross. Perhaps Palm Sunday mirrors life itself…when joy and sadness seem so closely juxtaposed. Join Pastor Jack as he reflects on the “emotions” of Palm Sunday.
EASTER EGG HUNT NEEDS VOLUNTEERS- – This fun, fellowship activity returns to SOTH on Sat. 3/27 from 2-4 p.m. rain or shine! Ages walking to 10 years old are welcomed to this CDC compliant event. Please spread the word and see or email JD Allen, johndallen4@yahoo.com, if you would like to help. There is a volunteer sign up sheet on the narthex table. Your help will be greatly appreciated.
EASTER FLOWER FUND – Please complete the form on the narthex table to donate to the fund. A $12.00 donation is asked for the Easter lilies, hyacinths, tulips and daffodils. Please label your check, “Easter Flowers”. Deadline: 3/28/21
IF YOU ARE 65 OR OLDER -and in need of a covid vaccine, please call the church office at 973-729-7010 or email office@sothnj.org for a scheduling contact at the Rockaway Mall site.
EASTER HAMS – your free ham can be donated for our soup kitchen ministry. Contact Phyllis Fawcett. (bfawcett@optonline.net).
WORSHIP INFO FOR MAR. 28
This Week’s Bulletin
Kid’s Celebrate Bulletin
Spark Worship Bulletin (Pre-Reader)
New Link for Zoom Bible Study, Wed. at noon
Faith Together At Home
(Faith Formation Activities)
Palm Sunday and Holy Week Family Activities
LENTEN FAMILY RESOURCES
Unfortunately, we can not meet for soup and bread supper and mid-week worship during this time of pandemic. We will miss this special time together, but included here are 40 family conversation cards that you could use daily throughout the Lenten season.
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The congregational council has reorganized. Many thanks to all who have agreed to serve!
President: JD Allen
Vice President: Emery Malasits
Treasurer: Brett Maynard
Recording Secretary: Celeste Bethmann
Financial Secretary: Steve Lewandowski
Property: Patrick Wood
Nurture (Worship & Music): Wendy Whipple
Social Ministry: Diane Fitzpatrick
Diane Terhune
Jeff Behling
#HATNOTHATE – This winter, why not make a blue hat for the anti-bullying campaign of #HATNOTHATE? Hats must be handmade, at least 75% blue (any shade), and should be 16-20″ circumference. Hats need to be into church in July. Free hat patterns are available on hatnothate.org. Needles and blue yarn are available at Ocean State Job Lot. If you need supplies, call or text Diane Fitzpatrick (973 )216-8005.
COMING TO SOTH – Clothing donation bins to raise funds for our church. Start saving your items as Spring and COVID cleaning continues.
HELP IS NEEDED IN OUR CONTROL ROOM – Sunday morning assistance is needed for audio, visual, and internet streaming…let’s proclaim the Gospel near and far. Training joyfully provided! Contact Patrick Wood: phwood@optonline.net
FOUND MONEY? – Some of us have recently received government stimulus checks. Please pray about sharing a portion of this gift with your local faith community, with other social services organizations, or local businesses to assist those in need. Your generosity is greatly appreciated!
BULLETIN PRAYER LIST – Please check the current list and send any corrections and/or additions to the church office.
SPARTA ECUMENICAL FOOD PANTRY – Please remember that a shopping cart is located in the narthex for donations to our local food pantry. The pantry has been serving an unprecedented number of our area residents during this challenging time. Help is needed to deliver the food to the pantry. Please contact the office for the pantry’s hours of operation.
HELP SOTH WHILE SHOPPING ON AMAZON SMILE
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