Lent Two: The Cost of being Gathered
This year, our Lenten focus is “Gifted and Giving”. We will look at how we’ve received so many gifts from God and how we give those back.
This week we will focus on the gift of being gathered as one in Christ – and how much that costs – both for us and for Jesus. Jesus turned his back on convention and political correctness. What do we give up to allow ourselves to be gathered under Christ’s outstretched arms on the cross?
Whoever you are and wherever you find yourself on your faith journey, know that you are most welcome here.
Joins us for worship on Sunday, February 21 at 8 & 10:15 AM. Faith Formation will meet at 9:15 where we will talk about the Shema…
Blessings,
Pastor Tina
Thanks!: to the Bethmann family for providing coffee hour. Also thanks to Pat Wood, Diane Fitzpatrick, Ginger Kozak, Steve Lewandowski, Robin Mahon, Mary Mahon, Sam Valtos & Jim Perara for getting the ‘house ready for company!” And…shout out to the Sacchieros for hosting the Netcong and west house church. What a week!
Fish & Chips & Fun: It’s finally here! Saturday February 20 from 5-7:30 PM.
Attend & encourage others to attend. Ticket prices are the same as last year – $13 pre-event beginning February 1 and $15 at the door. There will be beer and wine for sale as well as Tricky Tray & 50/50 raffles.
We can always use hands to host and bus tables as well…
Samantha Valtos is coordinator of the Fish & Chips. Contact her atsamantha.r.valtos@gmail.com for more information about how to help out.
Crossroad Retreat Center & Camp has introduced some great new programs for the year as well as have listed dates for their open houses. Click on the link to learn more about this great camp which is close to home and yet far away in attitude.
A special opportunity: SOTH member, Kristina Erins, and her son/business partner, Ray Erins, have offered to donate 20% of their real estate commissions to SOTH on sales that originate with a referral from any SOTH member. Kristina & Ray are realtors with Wiechert Realtors in Sparta. For example, if you have a friend, neighbor, co-worker, etc., who is interested in buying or selling their home in any location, please either forward their contact information to Kristina, or ask them to contact Kristina directly at (973) 945-4991 or kristinaerins@gmail.com or sussexcountynjhomes.com.
Nite Crafters: Do you have any unfinished crafting projects that you have not worked on but would like to finish? Have questions about your project and need help with it? Why not join us on Thursday, February 25 at 7pm. If you can’t attend this gathering please note that we meet on the last Thursday of every month.
Lunch Bunch: Will be meeting this month at the Taphouse 15, Route 15, Jefferson on Tuesday, March 1 at 1pm. Why not join us for some fun and fellowship as we sample the foods at this recently renovated restaurant. It was formerly known as the New Orleans Steakhouse.
Ecumenical Prayer Cycle: We join with Christians around the world praying for our brothers and sisters in joy and concern. For February 21- February 27, we pray for Italy, Malta, Portugal, Spain Learn more about these countries when you click on the link, which will direct you to the World Council of Churches website.