PASTOR’S VACATION –will be from 11/20 to 11/27. In the event of a pastoral emergency, please contact Rev. Fred Becker at 973-366-2821 or fred3becker@gmail.com. Special thanks to Rev. Drs. Arden and Margaret Krych who are presiding and preaching in his absence. It is always a joy to welcome our very own SOTH …
This is All Saints’ Sunday Do you recall going to the movie theater and watching “Previews of Coming Attractions”? Each movie trailer provided a sneak peak of an upcoming flick. Well this Sunday’s Gospel story (Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead) serves as a preview of Jesus’ own resurrection…and Jesus’ resurrection …
Nothing Scary About Unconditional Love Planning anything scary on October 31 this year? Over 500 years ago, the Christian church was a scary institution…frightening its members with the threat of divine punishment, hell fires, etc. But along came Rev. Martin Luther, who, on October 31, 1517 re-awakened the church to the true …
Have you ever realized the connection between baptism and the cross? Join Pastor Jack this Sunday as he completes his sermon series on the New Testament Book of Hebrews. Learn something new as the Sunday message unpacks the mysteries of Christ’s sacrificial death on the cross…and what it means for …
Have you ever heard of the term “Jesus, Lamb of God” and wondered about its meaning? Join Pastor Jack this Sunday as he continues his sermon series based on the New Testament Book of Hebrews. In his message, Pastor Jack connects the ancient Hebrew practice of lamb sacrifices to the death of …
Jesus: The Lord of Mercy and Grace Has anybody ever presented you with the “Bad News/Good News” dichotomy? Well, the Bible is quite clear on this one… The bad news: God hates sin. The good news: God loves the sinner. There is a wideness in God’s mercy. Join Pastor Jack this …
When you think about Jesus, do you think about Jesus as existing at the beginning of human history? Co-creating the universe along with God the Father and God the Holy Spirit? This Sunday, Pastor Jack will explore a reading from the New Testament Book of Hebrews…a reading which deals with …
Pray Frequently We’ve often heard Pastor Jack speak about the benefits of prayer. In fact, he often says, “I need prayer like I need air”. In this Sunday’s assigned New Testament reading, the apostle James also highlights the value of prayer in everyday life. Listen to the message…learn what James teaches …
“Avoid Selfish Ambition” Do you know any ambitious people? Those on a fast track toward success? This Sunday Pastor Jack explores what the New Testament Book of James teaches about ambition. According to James, there is no problem with hard work, or with being the “early bird who gets the worm’.. …
“Taming the Tongue” Did you ever meet certain people who apparently have no verbal filters? They say whatever they’re thinking with little to no regard for the feelings of others? In this Sunday’s sermon, “Taming the Tongue”, Pastor Jack will explore what the NT Book of James outlines as destructive and harmful speech…and …