Everyone was grateful for another successful Spaghetti Dinner organized by Kas Bream. Thanks to all those that helped in a variety of ways!
Barbara Costanza relayed that the PNC has been working hard and is finally at the point that they are now beginning to consider several resumes in the search to find a pastor for our Yoked congregations with Andover Presbyterian Church. While their work will not be completed soon, they have made great progress toward the much anticipated announcement.
This Sunday, April 21st:
There will be a brief rehearsal of next Sunday’s lesson after worship.
Stanhope Community Clean-Up Day — Sunday afternoon from 1 to 4 pm.Our church will receive $200 in Clean Communities Funding if we have at least 6 volunteers participate. Registration at StanhopeValley RoadSchool.
-> 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