Mission & Ministry News
HOUSE CHURCH YEAR TWO: Last year, we began a series of neighborhood visits to share our faith story and to begin to vision the future of Shepherd of the Hills. Year Two visits have begun with our focus on discipleship and generosity – which are foundations of our faith lives. You will be receiving an invitation and a list of questions to ponder before your visit. Please RSVP to your host.
Ogdensburg > Sussex – February 4 @ 3 PM at the Osbornes
Newton – February 12 @ 3PM at the Whipples
Hopatcong > Budd Lake – February 17 @ 7PM at the Sacchieros
WINTER WEATHER: Now that we are deep into winter, please remember that is Sparta Schools close, we will also be closed. If Sunday mornings are extreme, Pastor Tina will make an announcement via email, website and social media by 7 AM.
OFFICE HELP: Pastor Tina is looking for someone who is willing to take Tuesday as a regular office volunteer day through the month of February. There will be light office work and phone answering. The houses are 10 am – 2 pm. Call her at 0973-729-7010. Thanks!
KIWANIS STOP & SHOP COLLECTION DAYS: The Kiwanis of Sparta collect money and food donations for the SEC Food pantry outside Sto p& Shop in Sparta once a month. They are looking for a few good folks to help out by ‘standing’ for a one hour shift between 9 AM and 6 PM. Call Mike Magnus at 973-876-1747 and let him know that you are interested.
RECYCLING: Do you have empty ink cartridges lying around? Let us help you be green. We recycle empty cartridges and receive $3 per cartridge, which we then use for ink and paper. Bring them with you on Sunday and drop them in the box! Thanks!
WINTER COATS: Many of the SEC Food Pantry clients do not have proper winter outerwear. If you have coats you’re not using, please consider donating them to the Sparta Ecumenical Food Pantry. You may drop them off there or here at church.
SOTH PRAYER CHAIN: For many years, the folks at Shepherd of the Hills have shared their prayer concerns through a text chain. If you have a request, please text Jill Veasy at 973-903-1993. Send a brief request and your name and she’ll send it out.
ECUMENICAL PRAYER CYCLE: The Ecumenical Prayer Cycle enables us to journey in prayer through every region of the world and through every week of the year affirming our solidarity with Christians all over the world, brothers and sisters living in diverse situations, experiencing diverse problems and sharing diverse gifts. This week – February 5 – February 11 – join us in prayer for Italy, San Marino, Andorra, Portugal, Malta, Spain, & the Vatican City You can click on the link to find out more about these countries or visit www.oikoumene.org.