First Informed: The Good Newsletter August 2018 Edition The Official Newsletter of the First Reformed Church of Saddle Brook, NJ |
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From the Pastor Rev. Christopher B. Wolf, Pastor of the First Reformed Church of Saddle Brook |
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My dear ones, I want you to know today, that God still loves you; you can’t stop Him. I want you to know that God is still pouring out His grace upon you – no matter how unworthy or undeserving you may feel. I want to convince you that you still can be transformed by knowing Jesus more and more. I want to assure you that still enclosed in all this grace is the purpose for which you have been searching. I want you to believe that there is still a group of God’s people who will embrace and love you. And I want you to see that your story, however unlikely it seems to fit (right now) into God’s story, this makes it all the more likely to be filled with grace – because God specializes in blessing and “gracing” the unlikely ones – still. |
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Visit with Pastor Christopher Pastor Christopher has two open visiting hours at the church each week - when members and people in the community are invited to stop by to talk and pray: Mondays 10am to 12pm and Thursdays 1pm to 3pm. Please feel welcome to call him there at 201-843-6672 during those hours and/or stop by and visit. In addition, you can always make an appointment with him when it is more convenient. You can also reach Pastor Christopher at the parsonage, 201-546-8307 or via email at cbrianwolf@gmail.com. Christopher's Chat Pastor Christopher does weekly messages entitled "Christopher's Chat". These messages offer encouragement and inspiration for those in need as well as a better understanding of his weekly sermon topics. All episodes of Christopher's Chat, our weekly worship services and other videos can be viewed on our YouTube channel - youtube.com/firstreformedsb1900. |
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Upcoming Scripture Readings and Sermon Topics August 5 ~ Series: "I Will Follow", Scripture Reading: Luke 5:1-11 August 12 ~ Series: "I Will Follow", Scripture Reading: Mark 8:34-38 August 19 ~ Series: "I Will Follow", Scripture Reading: Joshua 1:1-9 August 26 ~ Sermon: "In His Presence", Scripture Reading: Exodus 3:1-12 All upcoming scripture reading and sermon topics through August 2018 can be viewed on the church website.
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Vacation Bible School News - August 2018 |
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This year's VBS will start this Monday, August 6th and run through Friday, August 10th from 9am-12pm daily. Registration is $25 per child ($15 for each additional child in the same family). Classes are available for children entering pre-k (potty-trained and age 3 no later than June 1, 2018) through 6th grade in September 2018. If you wish to register ahead of time, click the following links to access the registration form: Digital Online Form Downloadable Paper Copy There will be a closing program for all parents and other guests on Friday, August 10th at 11am downstairs in the Van Wyk Fellowship Hall. There will be a time of refreshments to follow the service. Blessing for Volunteers There will be a blessing for all VBS volunteers during the 10:30am worship service tomorrow morning (Sunday, August 5th). We invite all volunteers to attend the service on Sunday. We ask that you pray for the volunteers and the children attending VBS this week. Snack Donations Needed Every day at Shipwrecked VBS, the children will be making special tropical treats for their daily snack. We are looking for donations of various snack items and other kitchen supplies. CLICK HERE for a full list of needed supplies. We hope you come aboard to join us for a fun-filled year of VBS! CLICK HERE to share our Facebook event for VBS. ~Thomas Van Winkle, 2018 VBS Director |
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Women's Fellowship Breakfast |
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Saturday, August 18th at 9:30am in the Clements' Room |
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Save the date! The next Women's Fellowship Breakfast will be on Saturday, August 18th at 9:30am in the Clements' Room. More details and a sign-up sheet will be forthcoming in August. Encouragement, fellowship and good food. All women are invited. |
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Consistory is helping and supporting several congregation members during difficult times. At the August meeting, it will be planning for the fall. |
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Man Up Man Up, First Reformed's men's ministry, met at the Saddle Brook Diner on July 19th. The next meeting will be held on Thursday, August 23rd at 6:30pm at Johnny and Hanges (23-20 Maple Ave, Fair Lawn, NJ - located right off of Route 208). For more information about our Man Up men's ministry, CLICK HERE. |
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Coffee Hour We invite you to join us for a time of fellowship after worship each week. Please check the sign-up sheets on the bulletin board outside the upstairs kitchen for Sundays that are open to host. |
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We continue to accept bagged or boxed donations of clothing, shoes, accessories, bedding, linens, curtains and towels. All donations may be left outside Pastor Christopher's garage doors in the Ackerman Avenue parking lot anytime. |
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Are You In Need of Prayer? |
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Our vision is to be a powerful place of prayer for our congregation and community. We have a dedicated email address where you can send your prayer concerns ~ frcsbpraying4u@gmail.com. Also, we have a "live chat" button on our website where you can also send your prayer requests. We also have a prayer cloth ministry here at First Reformed. Prayer cloths (like the prayer cloth pictured to the right) are given out to those in need of physical and spiritual healing. For more information on this ministry, CLICK HERE. |
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"For my house will be called a house of prayer for all the peoples." ~Isaiah 56:7 |
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WorshipServe Schedule ~ August August 5 Greeters: Gale and Mel Hendrickson Announcements: Kimball Woelfel Liturgist: Thomas Wojcik Offering: Elaine Crisafulli, Paul Marino, PJ Marino, Thomas Wojcik August 12 Greeters: John and Linda Casbar Announcements: Lynne Van Wyk-Wojcik Liturgist: Frank Arnone Offering: Darryl Ocot, Erwin Ocot, Joseph Peluso, Kimball Woelfel August 19 Greeters: Dave Ludvik and Kevin Kooistra Announcements: Catherine Wasdyke Liturgist: Kimball Woelfel Offering: Mel Hendrickson, Herb Larsen, Joe Van Winkle, Michael Van Winkle August 26 Greeters: John and Ellen Plog Announcements: Breanna Marino Liturgist: Nolan Shanahan Offering: Kathy Alia, Martin Ferullo, Julie Kooistra, Catherine Wasdyke |
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August Birthdays and Anniversaries We would like to wish the following a very blessed and happy birthday and anniversary: Birthdays August 2 ~ Jack Lamond August 3 ~ JoAnn Brendel August 8 ~ Madison Coleman August 14 ~ Nicole Winnie August 15 ~ Katie Kooistra August 18 ~ Richard Stasion August 19 ~ Maya Marren August 22 ~ Anthony Alia Anniversaries August 6 ~ Susan and Dean Rayside August 11 ~ Bruce and Eleanor Bailey August 28 ~ Evelyn and John Leseberg August 30 ~ Audrey and Richard Stasion "For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." ~ Jeremiah 29:11 NIV |
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Church Calendar ~ August 2018 |
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