Quite an interesting Holy Week beginning with the
cancelation of our Palm Sunday service as both Pastor Pam and Ken Reed came
down with Covid at the last minute. But the week continued with our Maundy
Thursday Communion service as everyone was healthy again!
Friday morning, the Annual Interdenominational Cross Walk
began again at our church. The following
churches participated: Stanhope Presbyterian, Port Morris United Methodist, St.
Michael Roman Catholic, and Stanhope United Methodist. Thanks to Carol Barry
for playing the bagpipes as the group began their journey to the next location.
Good Friday ended with our Annual Ecumenical Cantata. Thanks to the choir, Bonnie Reed for her
faithful leadership, Ken Reed and Earl Bream for their technical assistance,
and Cris Bream and Jack Regan for their narration. A performance well done by
all!
Early Saturday morning Barbara Costanza, Karen Hartman and
Carol Barry transformed our sanctuary from the emptiness of Lent to the beauty
of Easter.
Easter Sunday began at 7am with the sunrise service and
ended with joyful worship at 9am including music provided by a beautiful
instrumental duet by Ken and Bonnie Reed, and another inspirational tune by 3
Chords and the Truth.
We were saddened to hear of the passing of long-time member
Marsha Wycoff on April 4th. Marsha and Harold were very active in the church
before moving to Delaware several years ago. Expressions of sympathy can be
sent to Harold Wyckoff at 907 Jonathan Drive, Dover, DE 19901.
Looking
Ahead: One Great Hour of Sharing donations will still be
accepted.
Tuesday, April 22 – 6:30 PM – Bible Study – all are
invited
Sunday, April 28 – 9:00 AM – Worship with Coffee Hour
to follow 12:30 PM – Confirmation Class
1 - 4 PM –
Stanhope Clean Communities Day (Meet
at Valley Road School…
Gloves
and any necessary equipment will be provided!)
Pastor Pam will be in the church on Tuesdays from 10:00am –
6:30pm and Wednesdays from 8:30am – 4:30pm. As always, she remains available
for appointments at other times, including Mondays and Thursdays when she will
otherwise be working remotely. She can be reached at pastor.pam.osborne@gmail.com
or by calling the church office. Should you have a pastoral emergency, please
use her cell phone number: 862-239-3501.
The Church Secretary, Dylan
Jacobson, is present at the church between 9:00am – 12:00pm, Monday – Friday.
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Should you not be able to attend services, we encourage you to join us online using the Facebook link:
-> Please check Church Phone & Website every week for updates
http://www.fpcstanhope.org/
-> GIVING is greatly needed at this time to pay for on-going expenses. PLEASE CONTINUE in your generous spirit. To give - Go to the Tab "On-Line Giving" on our Website http://www.fpcstanhope.org/ Or MAIL IN Pledges.
If you have a pastoral emergency, leave a message at the church office (973.347.5142)
Other announcements -- of on-going ministry and mission:
Our website fpcstanhope.org has current church information on the life of the church. On-line giving is available – click the tab on the left and follow the directions to a secure website managed by the Presbyterian Foundation.
If you have a prayer request for the prayer chain, then contact Barbara Frank – 973.398.3154 / bschimpf13@hotmail.com
The flowers on Sunday morning are now $15.00 / one arrangement or $25.00 / two arrangements. Please sign up on the flower calendar and fill out a form on the vestibule table. Questions? Call the church office, 973.347.5142
We go to Manna House on the fourth Mondays to help serve the homeless and hungry in the Newton area. If you can help, contact Carol Barry or Lisa Davenport.
PW is knitting blankets for those in need. Contact Carol Barry for guidelines about participating. Knitting or crocheting is required. Carol’s contact info is 973.347.4551 or lakefront70@aol.com
If you buy gift cards from Great Lakes Scrip Program, the church earns money from each card you purchase. The amount you buy is the amount you get to spend. You may buy cards for prominent retailers by writing a check to the church and giving it to Cris Bream or by signing up at www.shopwithscrip.com Our church’s code is FC1C2471398L8
