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Burdens Lifted – Third Sunday of Lent – 03-20-22

Burdens Lifted Sometimes we go through life carrying the burdens of guilt, regret, anger, etc.  It is kind of like carrying metaphorical barbells around with us wherever we go.  Wouldn’t it be easier if you let Jesus carry the weight of your burdens?  Join Pastor Jack this Sunday as he presents his …

Fish & Chips Dinner, Sunday, April 3 4 -7 p.m.

Sunday, April 3rd * 4pm-7pm Fish & Chips Dinner (Chicken option also available) From The Thistle Catering Advance: $18 (adult) / $12 (child) At Door: $20 (adult) / $14 (child) Dine-in or Take-out (with Drive-up option) Beer/Wine available for Sale – 50/50 Raffle Contact for Tickets:  Judi – 973-224-0986 Volunteers …

Asking for Help – Second Sunday in Lent

In times of stress and anxiety, are you comfortable asking for help or assistance?  Or are you the “rugged individual” who prefers to tough it out alone?  Join Pastor Jack this Sunday as he explores the theological concept of “surrendering” to the will of God while asking Jesus for spiritual …

Ash Wednesday Service and Mandatory Masking Change

Ash Wednesday Service – March 2 7:30 p.m.   All are invited to our Ash Wednesday Service on March 2 at 7:30 p.m. The service will be in church and livestreamed on our YouTube channel.  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH8w_r1Rb9HH7i6SD15Tu6w Communion using the communion kits will be available and the receiving of ashes will …

Changing Faces – Transfiguration Sunday – 2-27-22

Some say your circumstances in life are written all over your face. For example, if you are stressed out, you might reveal that stress in your appearance;  Conversely, happy circumstances may radiate on your face.  Join Pastor Jack this Sunday (Transfiguration Sunday) as he explores the Biblical narratives of the …

The Challenge of Mercy 2-20-22

Scholars and counselors often agree about one of the greatest “relationship challenges”…offering forgiveness and mercy to someone who has done you wrong.  Join Pastor Jack this Sunday as he illustrates Jesus’ command to forgive.  Pastor will also take a closer look at the Old Testament narrative of Joseph.  You might be surprised at …

In God We Trust – 2/13/22

In God We Trust – 2/13/22 Did you ever stop and think about all the people we trust on a day to day basis?  Dentists, surgeons, school bus drivers, air traffic controllers…pilots!  This Sunday’s Scripture reading highlights the words of the prophet Jeremiah: “Blessed are those who trust in the Lord”.  …

Fear Not – God Will Provide – Feb. 6, 2022

Do you enjoy “rags to riches” stories? Success stories?  Then you’ll enjoy Pastor Jack’s message for this Sunday.  He’ll expound on the Gospel reading about Jesus and the disciples catching an abundance of fish.  Moral of the story:  You never know when YOUR blessings will come in!  Join Pastor Jack for …