Christmas Blues 12-17-23

How often have we heard, “Tis the season to be jolly”?  But what if you don’t FEEL like being jolly? According to the American Psychological Association, 38% of Americans feel so stressed by holiday preparations that they actually report feelings of depression and anxiety.  Amid this, our assigned Scripture this Sunday is …

Second Sunday of Advent – 12-10-23

SAVE THE DATES: PASTOR’S VACATION – Dec. 7-14 – Pastor Fred Becker will cover for pastoral emergencies during this time. He can be reached at 973-366- 2821. DO YOUR HOLIDAY SHOPPING FOR BOOKS AND HELP SOTH – Click here for instructions to purchase books from LegacyBooksNJ.com or refer to the …

Better Days are Coming – 12-03-2023

Would you like to guarantee yourself a strong case of pre-holiday depression?  Just watch the evening news each night… there are reports of violence, oppression, protests, and angry outbursts…whew!  Just before Jesus was born, God’s people were suffering as well…but the prophet Isaiah proclaimed, “Better days are ahead” with the prediction of the Messiah’s …

Judgement Day 11-26-23

We say in the Apostles Creed, “He will come again to judge the living and the dead”.  But what does the Bible say about all this? Who will be judged…and what is supposed to happen on the “Day of Judgment”? Join Pastor Jack this Sunday for part three of his …

Ready? … or Not – 11-12-23

Do people often ask you if you are “ready” for something important to happen? Are you ready for Christmas? Are you ready for that big exam at school? Are you ready to become a parent for the first time? Are you ready for that surgical procedure?Well, what about this one: “Are you ready for the …

A Glimpse of Heaven – 11-5-23

At one time or another everyone has wondered what heaven is REALLY like…well, how about an eyewitness testimony directly from St. John? This Sunday, Pastor Jack will explore the Biblical description of the heavenly kingdom as presented by the Apostle John in the New Testament Book of Revelation. What a glorious place … and …

Justified by Faith – 10-29-23

“The best things in life are free.” Theologically speaking, this is true… God’s gifts of creation are offered free of charge … forgiveness comes free because Jesus paid the price for our sins on the cross. Perhaps that is why there are no admissions fees for worship, no tuition charges for Sunday …

21st Sunday after Pentecost – 10-21-23

SAVE THE DATES: SAMARITAN’S PURSE – We are once again participating in Operation Christmas Child. Shoeboxes are available in the church office. Completed boxes, including the $ 10 donation, are due in church on Nov 12. FALL FESTIVAL & BRING YOUR FRIEND TO CHURCH – A very big Thank You …

Struggling for the Sake of the Gospel 10/15/23

Someone once said, “Life is not easy…in fact, life is a struggle at times.” Do you agree with that statement? Years ago, St. Paul said the same thing about his life, yet he trusted that “God would provide” during difficult times … and God blessed Paul. Join Pastor Jack this Sunday as he …