This week we will receive the Peace & Global Witness special offering as we observe World Communion Sunday with a celebration of The Lord’s Supper, and enjoy fellowship at the coffee hour after worship, hosted by the Deacons. Food donations are always welcomed.
Thanks to Cathy Palmer and Bonnie Reed for their beautiful duet of “Great is Thy Faithfulness.”
Also thanks to all that donated to The Center for Prevention and Counseling. A gift of $67 was given to this organization.
Betty Alpaugh’s funeral service was at our church on Monday. Thanks to Pastor Peter for leading a beautiful service, and also to all those that donated food and worked at the repast after the service. The family was very grateful and made a generous donation to the Presbyterian Women and Deacons.
Lisa Sanfilippo, Alice VanFleet’s daughter, is still accepting memories of her mother. Please send them to: spicedivalisa@gmail.com or 417 N Third St., Mebane, NC 27302
The Pastor will be on vacation from October 1-8. If you have a pastoral need, please call the church office (973/347-5142), or the Clerk of Session, Cathy Palmer (908/303-2363).
LOOKING FORWARD:
Sunday, October 8 – Church Field Trip! There will be no service at our church as we all visit the Andover Presbyterian Church to join them for their 10am Worship Service. The church’s address: 15 Lenape Road, Andover.Go north on Go north on Rt .206, turn right at the light right after the antique shops onto Rt .517. The church is about one block from 206 on the left.Their parking lot driveway is right before the church. Andover will be hosting a Coffee Hour after worship so we can enjoy fellowship with those we will shortly be sharing a pastor.
Reminder: - Per Capita is $42.50 per member.
November 19 -A Special Happening at our church – be sure to come!
-> 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
