CHRIST CONGREGATION July 18, 2010 The Eighth Sunday After Pentecost Our Church is Located at 50 Walnut Lane • Princeton, NJ 08540 609.921.6253 Sunday Worship: 10:00 +++ View photos of church life at  http://bit.ly/42Bwdp Happy 25th Anniversary, Steve and Beth! Our July 11 worship included liturgical dance performed by Maria Potts.    LECTIONARY TEXTS: can be read at: http://tinyurl.com/2fqbfvu OUTREACH MINISTRY OFFERING: The OMO for July and August will go to the establishment of a Social Action discretionary fund. The past few years, natural disasters, sudden human-caused catastrophes, and a number of more localized emergencies have occurred and demanded our attention. The Social Action Committee would like to build a fund that allows Christ Congregation to respond to these occurrences. Of course, the BP oil spill is on our minds this year, and we will likely look into partnering with organizations we have worked with in the past to help address the needs as they continue to arise (for example, the Back Bay Mission project we supported some years back in the aftermath of Katrina). Lynn Harper has an article in the The Huffington Post, "The Spiritual Implications of Dementia" http://tinyurl.com/23l6su8 From the Board of Deacons: "We have received multiple requests this month from individuals in need of assistance.  We would like to be able to offer help, but the needs currently outstrip our ability to fund them.  If you would like to contribute, please see Pastor Jeff or one of the deacons.  Thank you." Jen and Julie just returned from their wedding in Mexico. Photos can be viewed here:  http://jenjulie.shutterfly.com/sharedphotos CHILD SPONSOR: CC helps support a student who lives in Togo through a support organization called Plan-USA. Here is a recent photo we received from our student, Magnoudewa, with her mother and brother.  On July 25, the Rev. Ted Hardgrove will be our worship leader. On August 1, the Rev. Lynn Harper will be our worship leader. UPCOMING BOOK CLUB DATES: "The Elegance of the Hedgehog" by Muriel Barbery. The book club will meet on Sept 18, 7:00 pm at Sally Handy-Zarnstorff's home. "The Roman Empire and the New Testament" by Warren Carter. We will meet on Oct 23, 7:00 pm at the Sundeen's. A DAILY REFLECTION: In God's loving presence I unwind the past day, starting from now and looking back, moment by moment. I gather in all the goodness and light, in gratitude. I attend to the shadows and what they say to me, seeking healing, courage, forgiveness. from: sacredspace.ie SEE WHAT'S HAPPENING IN THE ABC:  http://www.abc-usa.org/ SEE WHAT'S HAPPENING IN THE UCC:  http://ucc.org/ SEE WHAT'S HAPPENING IN THE AB:     http://www.allianceofbaptists.org/ Blessings, Jeff Rev. Jeffrey W. Mays, Pastor Christ Congregation 50 Walnut Lane Princeton, NJ 08540 609.921.6253 CHRIST CONGREGATION July 11, 2010 The Seventh Sunday After Pentecost Our Church is Located at 50 Walnut Lane • Princeton, NJ 08540 609.921.6253 Sunday Worship: 10:00 +++ View photos of church life at  http://bit.ly/42Bwdp        Vincent van Gogh. The Good Samaritan (After Delacroix). Auvers-sur-Oise. May 1890.     Oil on canvas. Rijksmuseum Kröller-Müller, Otterlo, Netherlands.        LECTIONARY TEXTS: can be read at: http://tinyurl.com/2cyfg3b ROWLEY ANNIVERSARY: Following worship on Sunday, we’ll have an opportunity to celebrate Steve and Beth’s 25th wedding anniversary with cake and other refreshments. Please join us. OUTREACH MINISTRY OFFERING: The OMO for July and August will go to the establishment of a Social Action discretionary fund. The past few years, natural disasters, sudden human-caused catastrophes, and a number of more localized emergencies have occurred and demanded our attention. The Social Action Committee would like to build a fund that allows Christ Congregation to respond to these occurrences. Of course, the BP oil spill is on our minds this year, and we will likely look into partnering with organizations we have worked with in the past to help address the needs as they continue to arise (for example, the Back Bay Mission project we supported some years back in the aftermath of Katrina). FROM JUDY: The camp where I work, and Julia attends, is looking for a bone marrow match for a four year old — her name is Charlotte. There are no matches for her within her family nor on the National Registry, probably because she is part Armenian. If you would like to become a bone marrow donor, the process involves only a consent form and a cheek swab test, and then volunteers are added to the national registry, not just for Charlotte.  The camp will also be holding a walk-a-thon to raise money since it costs about $90 per donor to process and maintain the National Bone Marrow Donor Program Registry.  If you are willing to be tested, please call 215-752-1987 to set up an appointment.  If you would like to contribute money, please email judy.hodges@yahoo.com. CHILD SPONSOR: CC helps support a student who lives in Togo through a support organization called Plan-USA. Here is a recent photo we received from our student, Magnoudewa, with her mother and brother. LOST AND FOUND: A digital camera was found at the church, see Pastor Jeff for more info. UPCOMING BOOK CLUB DATES: "The Elegance of the Hedgehog" by Muriel Barbery. The book club will meet on Sept 18, 7:00 pm at Sally Zarnstorff's home. "The Roman Empire and the New Testament" by Warren Carter. We will meet on Oct 23, 7:00 pm at the Sundeen's. A DAILY REFLECTION: In God's loving presence I unwind the past day, starting from now and looking back, moment by moment. I gather in all the goodness and light, in gratitude. I attend to the shadows and what they say to me, seeking healing, courage, forgiveness. from: sacredspace.ie SEE WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE ABC:  http://www.abc-usa.org/ SEE WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE UCC:  http://ucc.org/ SEE WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE AB:     http://www.allianceofbaptists.org/ Blessings, Jeff Rev. Jeffrey W. Mays, Pastor Christ Congregation 50 Walnut Lane Princeton, NJ 08540 609.921.6253 CHRIST CONGREGATION July 4, 2010 The Sixth Sunday After Pentecost Our Church is Located at 50 Walnut Lane • Princeton, NJ 08540 609.921.6253 Sunday Worship: 10:00 View photos of church life at  http://bit.ly/42Bwdp +++ Congratulations to our graduates Brad, Bethany and Alex (David too). The Lord’s Supper will be celebrated. LECTIONARY TEXTS: can be read at:  http://tinyurl.com/29ft55b THANKS TO ALL who helped with last week’s Youth Sunday, Sunday school teacher recognition and offered blessings to the Arp family as they prepared to move to Texas. CC CHURCH FAMILY is invited to celebrate Brad Forbes’ graduation from The College of New Jersey on July 4 at 4:00 PM. 3 Van Zandt Rd in Skillman. IN THE NEWS: Charles McCollough, Visiting Artist at New Brunswick Theological Seminary 2009-2010, created a three panel sculpture based on Elijah’s Mantle to commemorate the seminary’s 225th anniversary. Read more at: http://tinyurl.com/27m7ma6 LOST AND FOUND: A digital camera was found at the church, see Pastor Jeff for more info. UPCOMING BOOK CLUB DATES: "The Elegance of the Hedgehog" by Muriel Barbery. The book club will meet on Sept 18, 7:00 pm at Sally Zarnstorff's home. "The Roman Empire and the New Testament" by Warren Carter. We will meet on Oct 23, 7:00 pm at the Sundeen's. A DAILY REFLECTION: In God's loving presence I unwind the past day, starting from now and looking back, moment by moment. I gather in all the goodness and light, in gratitude. I attend to the shadows and what they say to me, seeking healing, courage, forgiveness. from: sacredspace.ie SEE WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE ABC:  http://www.abc-usa.org/ SEE WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE UCC:  http://ucc.org/ SEE WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE AB:     http://www.allianceofbaptists.org/ A new UCC ad can be viewed here:   http://www.vimeo.com/10977915 Blessings, Jeff Rev. Jeffrey W. Mays, Pastor Christ Congregation 50 Walnut Lane Princeton, NJ 08540 609.921.6253 CHRIST CONGREGATION June 27, 2010 The Fifth Sunday After Pentecost Our Church is Located at 50 Walnut Lane • Princeton, NJ 08540 609.921.6253 Sunday Worship: 10:00 View photos of church life at  http://bit.ly/42Bwdp +++ Christ Blessing the Children William Morris stained glass, c. 1875 +++ OUTREACH MINISTRY OFFERING (OMO) FOR JUNE: This month’s OMO will go to the Princeton-Trenton Crisis Ministry. We (Crisis Ministry) assist more than 1,300 Trenton area households and more than 200 Princeton area households with food each month. In addition, each month about 120 people who are homebound receive a home delivery of food from volunteer church groups. These teams of caring volunteers deliver the food to disabled or elderly people who receive a smile and a friendly visit with their delivery. Read more at: http://bit.ly/blP41P IN THE NEWS: Charles McCollough, Visiting Artist at New Brunswick Theological Seminary 2009-2010, created a three panel sculpture based on Elijah’s Mantle to commemorate the seminary’s 225th anniversary. Read more at: http://tinyurl.com/27m7ma6 YOUTH SUNDAY: Lots happening on June 27. First of all it’s Youth Sunday and our youth will greet and read scripture and sing. Then we’ll recognize our wonderful Sunday school teachers and give thanks for their ministry to our youth. It’s also a day to recognize our graduates — this year from high school and college: Alex, Bethany, Brad and David. Then, sadly, we’ll say Godspeed to our wonderful friends – the Arp family. Please plan to attend. CONGREGATIONAL MEETING: June 27, following worship. LOST AND FOUND: A digital camera was found at the church, see Pastor Jeff for more info. UPCOMING BOOK CLUB DATES: "The Elegance of the Hedgehog" by Muriel Barbery. The book club will meet on Sept 18, 7:00 pm at Sally Zarnstorff's home. "The Roman Empire and the New Testament" by Warren Carter. We will meet on Oct 23, 7:00 pm at the Sundeen's. A DAILY REFLECTION: In God's loving presence I unwind the past day, starting from now and looking back, moment by moment. I gather in all the goodness and light, in gratitude. I attend to the shadows and what they say to me, seeking healing, courage, forgiveness. from: sacredspace.ie SEE WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE ABC:  http://www.abc-usa.org/ SEE WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE UCC:  http://ucc.org/ SEE WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE AB:     http://www.allianceofbaptists.org/ A new UCC ad can be viewed here:   http://www.vimeo.com/10977915 Blessings, Jeff Rev. Jeffrey W. Mays, Pastor Christ Congregation 50 Walnut Lane Princeton, NJ 08540 609.921.6253 CHRIST CONGREGATION June 20, 2010 The Fourth Sunday After Pentecost Our Church is Located at 50 Walnut Lane • Princeton, NJ 08540 609.921.6253 Sunday Worship: 10:00 View photos of church life at  http://bit.ly/42Bwdp +++ LECTIONARY TEXTS for this Sunday can be read at: http://lectionary.library.vanderbilt.edu/texts.php?id=267 OUTREACH MINISTRY OFFERING (OMO) FOR JUNE: This month’s OMO will go to the Princeton-Trenton Crisis Ministry. We (Crisis Ministry) assist more than 1,300 Trenton area households and more than 200 Princeton area households with food each month. In addition, each month about 120 people who are homebound receive a home delivery of food from volunteer church groups. These teams of caring volunteers deliver the food to disabled or elderly people who receive a smile and a friendly visit with their delivery. Read more at: http://bit.ly/blP41P IN THE NEWS: Chris Foo made the dean’s list ----read more at: http://bit.ly/bUtiYQ YOUTH SUNDAY: Lots happening on June 27. First of all it’s Youth Sunday and our youth will greet and read scripture and sing. Then we’ll recognize our wonderful Sunday school teachers and give thanks for their ministry to our youth. It’s also a day to recognize our graduates — this year from high school and college: Alex, Bethany, Brad and David. Then, sadly, we’ll say Godspeed to our wonderful friends – the Arp family. Please plan to attend. CONGREGATIONAL MEETING: June 27, following worship. UPCOMING BOOK CLUB DATES: "The Elegance of the Hedgehog" by Muriel Barbery. The book club will meet on Sept 18, 7:00 pm at Sally Zarnstorff's home.  "The Roman Empire and the New Testament" by Warren Carter. We will meet on Oct 23, 7:00 pm at the Sundeen's. A DAILY REFLECTION: In God's loving presence I unwind the past day, starting from now and looking back, moment by moment. I gather in all the goodness and light, in gratitude. I attend to the shadows and what they say to me, seeking healing, courage, forgiveness. from: sacredspace.ie SEE WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE ABC:  http://www.abc-usa.org/ SEE WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE UCC:  http://ucc.org/ SEE WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE AB:     http://www.allianceofbaptists.org/ A new UCC ad can be viewed here:   http://www.vimeo.com/10977915 Blessings, Jeff Rev. Jeffrey W. Mays, Pastor Christ Congregation 50 Walnut Lane Princeton, NJ 08540 609.921.6253 www.ccprinceton.org http://sites.google.com/site/christcongprinceton/home CHRIST CONGREGATION June 13, 2010 The Third Sunday After Pentecost Our Church is Located at 50 Walnut Lane • Princeton, NJ 08540 609.921.6253 Sunday Worship: 10:00 View photos of church life at  http://bit.ly/42Bwdp +++ Early Children’s Bible Illustration, anonymous LECTIONARY TEXTS for this Sunday can be read at: http://bit.ly/9HyWge OUTREACH MINISTRY OFFERING (OMO) FOR JUNE: This month’s OMO will go to the Princeton-Trenton Crisis Ministry. We (Crisis Ministry) assist more than 1,300 Trenton area households and more than 200 Princeton area households with food each month. In addition, each month about 120 people who are homebound receive a home delivery of food from volunteer church groups. These teams of caring volunteers deliver the food to disabled or elderly people who receive a smile and a friendly visit with their delivery. Read more at: http://bit.ly/blP41P YOUTH SUNDAY: Lots happening on June 27. First of all it’s Youth Sunday and our youth will greet and read scripture and sing. Then we’ll recognize our wonderful Sunday school teachers and give thanks for their ministry to our youth. It’s also a day to recognize our graduates — this year from high school and college: Alex, Bethany, Brad and David. Then, sadly, we’ll say Godspeed to our wonderful friends – the Arp family. Please plan to attend. CONGREGATIONAL MEETING: June 27, following worship. A DAILY REFLECTION: In God's loving presence I unwind the past day, starting from now and looking back, moment by moment. I gather in all the goodness and light, in gratitude. I attend to the shadows and what they say to me, seeking healing, courage, forgiveness. from: sacredspace.ie SEE WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE ABC:  http://www.abc-usa.org/ SEE WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE UCC:  http://ucc.org/ SEE WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE AB:     http://www.allianceofbaptists.org/ A new UCC ad can be viewed here:   http://www.vimeo.com/10977915 Blessings,  Jeff. Rev. Jeffrey W. Mays, Pastor Christ Congregation 50 Walnut Lane Princeton, NJ 08540 609.921.6253 www.ccprinceton.org http://sites.google.com/site/christcongprinceton/home CHRIST CONGREGATION June 6, 2010 The Second Sunday After Pentecost Our Church is Located at 50 Walnut Lane • Princeton, NJ 08540 609.921.6253 Sunday Worship: 10:00 View photos of church life at  http://bit.ly/42Bwdp +++ Lectionary texts for this Sunday can be read at: http://bit.ly/9NlkCw The Lord’s Supper will be celebrated. BOOK CLUB: We will be meeting at the McCollough's home on June 4th at 7:30 to discuss "The Memory Keeper's Daughter" by Kim Edwards. Footprints Walk-a-Thon: Saturday, June 5 to benefit The Crisis Ministry. A Flier is posted in the fireplace room. For more info: www.thecrisisministry.org A Daily Reflection: In God's loving presence I unwind the past day, starting from now and looking back, moment by moment. I gather in all the goodness and light, in gratitude. I attend to the shadows and what they say to me, seeking healing, courage, forgiveness. from: sacredspace.ie MISSION WORK: Our NextGen friends are helping to build a village school in Junquillo, Honduras. School supplies or donations for this project will be gratefully received. More information to follow. CALENDAR CHANGES: At the last Council meeting, dates were changed to the following: Church Council will meet on June 9. The next meeting of the congregation will take place on June 27, following worship. A new UCC ad can be viewed here:   http://www.vimeo.com/10977915 Blessings, Jeff Rev. Jeffrey W. Mays, Pastor Christ Congregation 50 Walnut Lane Princeton, NJ 08540 609.921.6253 www.ccprinceton.org http://sites.google.com/site/christcongprinceton/home CHRIST CONGREGATION May 30, 2010 The Sunday After Pentecost Our Church is Located at 50 Walnut Lane • Princeton, NJ 08540 609.921.6253 Sunday Worship: 10:00 View photos of church life at  http://bit.ly/42Bwdp +++ On May 23, the Verse Speaking Choir of Witherspoon Street Presbyterian Church worshiped with us — and we’re very grateful! Lectionary texts for this Sunday can be read at: http://bit.ly/cfTvqz THE OUTREACH MISSION OFFERING for May will go the Alliance of Baptists Bridges of Hope offering. Read more at: http://bit.ly/aoIva5 BOOK CLUB: We will be meeting at the McCollough's home on June 4th at 7:30 to discuss our next book, "The Memory Keeper's Daughter" by Kim Edwards. Footprints Walk-a-Thon: Saturday, June 5 to benefit The Crisis Ministry. A Flier is posted in the fireplace room. For more info: www.thecrisisministry.org MISSION WORK: Our NextGen friends are helping to build a village school in Junquillo, Honduras. School supplies or donations for this project will be gratefully received. More information to follow. CALENDAR CHANGES: At the last Council meeting, dates were changed to the following: Church Council will meet on June 9. The next meeting of the congregation will take place on June 27, following worship. A new UCC ad can be viewed here:   http://www.vimeo.com/10977915 Blessings, Jeff Rev. Jeffrey W. Mays, Pastor Christ Congregation 50 Walnut Lane Princeton, NJ 08540 609.921.6253 www.ccprinceton.org http://sites.google.com/site/christcongprinceton/home CHRIST CONGREGATION May 23, 2010 Pentecost Sunday Our Church is Located at 50 Walnut Lane • Princeton, NJ 08540 609.921.6253 Sunday Worship: 10:00 View photos of church life at  http://bit.ly/42Bwdp Giotto. The Pentecost. 1304-1306. Fresco. Capella degli Scrovegni, Padua, Italy. +++ THE OUTREACH MISSION OFFERING for May will go the Alliance of Baptists Bridges of Hope offering. Read more at: http://bit.ly/aoIva5 Prayer Request: Judy Hodges' mother and father are in the hospital. Her dad fractured his femur. Her mom may have liver cancer. Judy is with them. Judy wants to inform the church family and has asked for our prayers. -Jeff FILM NIGHT: Come to the church and watch the film AVATAR on Saturday, May 22, 7 PM. Donations to benefit the church roof fund. Bring some food to share--- wear blue. This is a Hodges Production.    The Westminster Community Orchestra will present an evening of film music, May 22, 8 PM, Richardson Auditorium on the Princeton University campus. See Keeley for tickets and information. A flier is posted in the fireplace room. MAY 23 WORSHIP (Pentecost): Guests from The People's Verse Speaking Choir will help lead worship at CC on May 23. The People’s Verse Speaking Choir is a community group, open to all, and founded in 1986 at the Witherspoon Street Presbyterian Church in Princeton. The Choir reads each third Sunday at the morning service, presenting selections of religious, social, and contemporary import. At its inception, the Choir's stated mission was "to study and sustain the history of African and African-American literature in the community and in the nation." BOOK CLUB: We will be meeting at the McCollough's home on June 4th at 7:30 to discuss our next book, "The Memory Keeper's Daughter" by Kim Edwards. Footprints Walk-a-Thon: Saturday, June 5 to benefit The Crisis Ministry. A Flier is posted in the fireplace room. For more info: www.thecrisisministry.org MISSION WORK: Our NextGen friends are helping to build a village school in Junquillo, Honduras. School supplies or donations for this project will be gratefully received. More information to follow. CALENDAR CHANGES: At the last Council meeting, dates were changed to the following: Church Council will meet on June 9. The next meeting of the congregation will take place on June 27, following worship. A new UCC ad can be viewed here:   http://www.vimeo.com/10977915 Blessings, Jeff Rev. Jeffrey W. Mays, Pastor Christ Congregation 50 Walnut Lane Princeton, NJ 08540 609.921.6253 www.ccprinceton.org http://sites.google.com/site/christcongprinceton/home CHRIST CONGREGATION May 16, 2010 Our Church is Located at 50 Walnut Lane • Princeton, NJ 08540 609.921.6253 Sunday Worship: 10:00 View photos of church life at  http://bit.ly/42Bwdp The new Creation Banner +++ Last Sunday’s Creation Story presentation went very well — an excellent production with a large cast of active players. Thanks to our youth and to the teachers who made this possible and reminded us  “And God saw that it was good.” THE OUTREACH MISSION OFFERING for May will go the Alliance of Baptists Bridges of Hope offering. Read more at: http://bit.ly/aoIva5 Congratulations to Pat Ostberg who received the Valiant Woman Award at the May 7 meeting of Church Women United. MEMORIAL SERVICE: May 15, 10:30 a.m. Memorial service for Beverly McNally at Christ Congregation. COLLEGE GRADUATION PARTY: Bethany Hoffman will soon graduate from TCNJ. Congratulations Bethany! On May 15, from 2 to 6 PM, there will be refreshments and games at Christ Congregation to celebrate Bethany’s graduation. All CC friends are welcome. Please RSVP to Jeff Hoffman:   jeffhoffman (at) yahoo.com FILM NIGHT: Come to the church and watch the film AVATAR on Saturday, May 22, 7 PM. Donations to benefit the church roof fund. Bring some food to share--- wear blue. This is a Hodges Production.     The Westminster Community Orchestra will present an evening of film music, May 22, 8 PM, Richardson Auditorium on the Princeton University campus. See Keeley for tickets and information. A flier is posted in the fireplace room. MAY 23 WORSHIP (Pentecost): Guests from The People's Verse Speaking Choir will help lead worship at CC on May 23. The People’s Verse Speaking Choir is a community group, open to all, and founded in 1986 at the Witherspoon Street Presbyterian Church in Princeton. The Choir reads each third Sunday at the morning service, presenting selections of religious, social, and contemporary import. At its inception, the Choir's stated mission was "to study and sustain the history of African and African-American literature in the community and in the nation." PENTECOST READERS: Anyone who would like to read the Acts 2: 1-4 passage in a language other than English at our Pentecost service on May 23, please see Pastor Jeff. BOOK CLUB: We will be meeting at the McCollough's home on June 4th at 7:30 to discuss our next book, "The Memory Keeper's Daughter" by Kim Edwards. Footprints Walk-a-Thon: Saturday, June 5 to benefit The Crisis Ministry. A Flier is posted in the fireplace room. For more info: www.thecrisisministry.org MISSION WORK: Our NextGen friends are helping to build a village school in Junquillo, Honduras. School supplies or donations for this project will be gratefully received. More information to follow. CALENDAR CHANGES: At the last Council meeting, dates were changed to the following: Church Council will meet on June 9. The next meeting of the congregation will take place on June 27, following worship. A new UCC ad can be viewed here:   http://www.vimeo.com/10977915 CONGRATULATIONS to Alex Foo who will be attending Bentley University in Waltham, MA in the fall. Blessings, Jeff Rev. Jeffrey W. Mays, Pastor Christ Congregation 50 Walnut Lane Princeton, NJ 08540 609.921.6253 www.ccprinceton.org ; http://sites.google.com/site/christcongprinceton/home

CHRIST CONGREGATION
May 2, 2010
Our Church is Located at 50 Walnut Lane • Princeton, NJ 08540
609.921.6253
Sunday Worship: 10:00
View photos of church life at  http://bit.ly/42Bwdp

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    Rummage Sale, May 1st from 9 to 1.

    Sorting and set up will take place on Friday, April 30 (Ryan sent out a schedule for a 9 to 12 gathering and then a 5 to 8 (or later) evening gathering. Contact Ryan for more info:  rharper@princeton.edu 
    Profits will go to our roof repair fund.
    Thanks for all your help!
    Jeff

Lectionary texts for this Sunday can be read at:   http://bit.ly/d9HVdr    

The Lord’s Supper will be celebrated.

On May 2 we will have a Second Hour to hear about the Hawaiian Sovereignty Movement as friends from Hawaii will be visiting Princeton.
Committees that normally meet on the first Sunday will meet on May 9.

Princeton Church Women United's May Friendship Day service and lunch, May 7, 12:00 noon, at All Saints' Episcopal Church, All Saints Road, Princeton. The Rev. Dr. Deborah L. Brooks, pastor of  the Mt. Pisgah African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church will be the featured speaker. Pat Ostberg will be honored with the Valiant Woman Award.  All are welcome. For information, call (609) 924-7530.
 
On May 9, we will have an extended youth sermon as our youngsters enact the Creation Story and present a new creation banner to the church.

May 15, 10:30 a.m. Memorial service for Beverly McNally at Christ Congregation.

Calendar changes: At the last Council meeting, dates were changed to the following:

Church Council will meet on June 9.

The next meeting of the congregation will take place on June 27, following worship.

A new UCC ad can be viewed here:   http://www.vimeo.com/10977915

Blessings,
Jeff

Rev. Jeffrey W. Mays, Pastor
Christ Congregation
50 Walnut Lane
Princeton, NJ 08540
609.921.6253
www.ccprinceton.org ;
http://sites.google.com/site/christcongprinceton/home      ;

CHRIST CONGREGATION
Our Church is Located at 50 Walnut Lane • Princeton, NJ 08540
609.921.6253
Sunday Worship: 10:00
View photos of church life at  http://bit.ly/42Bwdp
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La pêche miraculeuse by Corinne Vonaesch

The Outreach Ministry Offering for April will go to One Great Hour of Sharing.

Read more at: http://www.ucc.org/oghs/ 

The Book Club will meet at 7pm on April 23 at the Sundeen's to discuss "The Art of Racing in the Rain"

by Garth Stein.
 

    Rummage Sale, May 1st from 9 to 1.

    Items can be brought to the church beginning Sunday, April 25 and placed in the classroom next to the kitchen. We must keep the sanctuary clear on Sunday as our NextGen friends worship on Sunday afternoon-evening (fireplace room and TV room are also used for worship programs). On Monday, items can be placed in the chancel area (blue carpet area) of the sanctuary, but the general sanctuary area must be kept clear as Westminster Choir College will have rehearsals in the sanctuary on Tuesday and Thursday.
Beginning  Monday, items may also be placed in the fireplace room and TV room.
    Sorting and set up will take place on Friday, April 30 (Ryan sent out a schedule for a 9 to 12 gathering and then a 5 to 8 (or later) evening gathering. Contact Ryan for more info:  rharper@princeton.edu 
    Profits will go to our roof repair fund.
    Thanks for all your help!
    Jeff

On May 2 we will have a Second Hour to hear about the Hawaiian Sovereignty Movement as friends from Hawaii will be visiting Princeton. Committees that normally meet on the first Sunday will meet on May 9.

On May 9, we will have an extended youth sermon as our youngsters enact the Creation Story

and present a new creation banner to the church.

May 15, 10:30 a.m. Memorial service for Beverly McNally at Christ Congregation.

Calendar changes: At the last Council meeting, dates were changed to the following:

Church Council will meet on June 9.

The next meeting of the congregation will take place on June 27, following worship.

Blessings,
Jeff

Rev. Jeffrey W. Mays, Pastor
Christ Congregation
50 Walnut Lane
Princeton, NJ 08540
609.921.6253
www.ccprinceton.org
http://sites.google.com/site/christcongprinceton/home

CHRIST CONGREGATION
Our Church is Located at 50 Walnut Lane • Princeton, NJ 08540
609.921.6253
Sunday Worship: 10:00
View photos of church life at  http://bit.ly/42Bwdp
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A painting by Duccio of “Appearance on the Mountain in Galilee” 1308-1311
Museo dell'Opera del Duomo, Siena.

This Sunday, seminarian Anthony Livolsi will be our guest preacher.

Read this week’s lectionary texts at:  http://lectionary.library.vanderbilt.edu/texts.php?id=135

The Outreach Ministry Offering for April will go to One Great Hour of Sharing. Read more at:
http://www.ucc.org/oghs/

In Second Hour (adult education) Ryan and Lynn Harper will speak about their recent travels in the Middle East. As preparation for the discussion, please read Ryan’s blog at this address: http://www.ryanharper.net/blog/
titled "Security and Danger.” We hope the blog will be a springboard for discussion on issues of faith and fear.
 
New Monday Night Study Group based on a Sojourners study guide entitled "Who Is My Neighbor: Economics As If Values Matter." We'll meet at 7 at the home of Jason and Keeley Bruner.
 
Capital Association Annual Meeting, Sunday, April 18, 4 PM. Chesterfield Baptist Church.

The Book Club will meet at 7pm on April 23 at the Sundeen's to discuss "The Art of Racing in the Rain" by Garth Stein.
 
Rummage Sale, May 1. Please sign up on the sheet posted at the church or with Ryan Harper
at  rharper@princeton.edu  We will need 12 saints to help on Friday and at least 10 more to help on Saturday. Otherwise, we’ll postpone until a later date.

May 15, 10:30 a.m. Memorial service for Beverly McNally at Christ Congregation.

Blessings,
Jeff

Rev. Jeffrey W. Mays, Pastor
Christ Congregation
50 Walnut Lane
Princeton, NJ 08540
609.921.6253
www.ccprinceton.org
http://sites.google.com/site/christcongprinceton/home

CHRIST CONGREGATION
Our Church is Located at 50 Walnut Lane • Princeton, NJ 08540
609.921.6253
Sunday Worship: 10:00
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Georges Rouault's Crucifixion

Good Friday Tenebrae Worship, 7:30 PM.  A service of music, prayer, scripture and the gradual extinguishing of candle light. If you like to read a scripture passage, please contact Pastor Jeff. Read more about Tenebrae at:  http://bit.ly/11tTEb
 
The Outreach Ministry Offering for April will go to One great Hour of Sharing.

Henry Ossawa Tanner, 1906
Two Disciples at the Tomb

Easter worship: 10:00.
 
An Easter Brunch will follow Easter worship and then we’ll have an Easter egg hunt for the kids too. All are welcome. We need breakfast casseroles. Bread, muffins, bagels, etc. Fruit. Beverages.

New Study Group to form: Monday, April 12. We are planning to do a Sojourners study entitled "Who Is My Neighbor: Economics As If Values Matter." We'll meet at 7 at the home of Jason and Keeley Bruner.
 
April 13, 8 PM. An evening to benefit Centurion Ministries (fighting to free the wrongfully convicted) with author John Grisham. More information is posted at the church.

Capital Association Annual Meeting, Sunday, April 18, 4 PM. Chesterfield Baptist Church.

The Book Club will meet at 7pm on April 23 at the Sundeen's to discuss "The Art of Racing in the Rain" by Garth Stein. 
 
Rummage Sale, May 1.
 
Blessings,
Jeff

Rev. Jeffrey W. Mays, Pastor
Christ Congregation
50 Walnut Lane
Princeton, NJ 08540
609.921.6253
www.ccprinceton.org
http://sites.google.com/site/christcongprinceton/home

March 28, 2010
Palm Sunday
CHRIST CONGREGATION
Our Church is Located at 50 Walnut Lane • Princeton, NJ 08540
609.921.6253
Sunday Worship: 10:00
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Fra Angelico (1387-1455),
The Entry into Jerusalem
St Mark, Florence
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Lectionary readings for this Sunday can be found at: http://bit.ly/dhsP2v
 
The Outreach Ministry Offering for March will go to the America for Christ offering. Read more about this important ministry at:  http://www2.nationalministries.org/afc/
 
Easter Flowers can be ordered before April 1. Order forms are available at the church. This year's prices: Lily, $8; Martha Washington Geranium, $9; Six bloom Tulip, $7; Eight bloom Tulip, $10; Daffodil, $6. Please give your order to Pat Barta.
 
Easter Brunch: A sign up sheet is posted at the church for our Easter Brunch. We need breakfast casseroles. Bread, muffins, bagels, etc. Fruit. Beverages. We are also planning an Easter egg coloring gathering.
 
The Book Club will meet on March 26 (Friday) at 7 PM at the home of Sally Handy-Zarnstorff to discuss The Glass Castle by Jeanette Walls.

 

Good Friday Tenebrae Worship, 7:30 PM.  A service of music, prayer, scripture and the gradual extinguishing of candle light. If you like to read a scripture passage, please see Pastor Jeff. Read more about Tenebrae at:  http://bit.ly/11tTEb

 

New Study Group to form: Monday, April 12. We are planning to do a Sojourners study entitled "Who Is My Neighbor: Economics As If Values Matter." We'll meet at 7 at the home of Jason and Keeley Bruner.
 
April 13, 8 PM. An evening to benefit Centurion Ministries (fighting to free the wrongfully convicted) with author John Grisham. More information is posted at the church.
 
Capital Association Annual Meeting, Sunday, April 18, 4 PM. Chesterfield Baptist Church.
 
Rummage Sale, May 1.
 
Blessings,
Jeff

The Rev. Jeffrey W. Mays
Pastor
Christ Congregation
50 Walnut Lane
Princeton, NJ 08540
http://sites.google.com/site/christcongprinceton/home
609-921-6253
www.ccprinceton.org

March 21, 2010
The Fifth Sunday in Lent
CHRIST CONGREGATION
Our Church is Located at 50 Walnut Lane • Princeton, NJ 08540
609.921.6253
Sunday Worship: 10:00
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Lectionary readings for this Sunday can be found at: http://bit.ly/cVu8rM
 
The Outreach Ministry Offering for March will go to the America for Christ offering. Read more about this important ministry at:  http://www2.nationalministries.org/afc/
 
Easter Flowers can be ordered before April 1. Order forms are available at the church. This year's prices: Lily, $8; Martha Washington Geranium, $9; Six bloom Tulip, $7; Eight bloom Tulip, $10; Daffodil, $6. Please give your order to Pat Barta.
 
Congratulations to Adam Hearlson who was received in-care on March 9 by the Pre- Ordination Commission of the New Jersey Association, United Church of Christ. This is the beginning of Adam's preparation for ordained ministry.
 
Work Day: Saturday, March 20, 9 to noon.
 
Please join Christ Congregation & NextGen Church on March 20 for "Impact Your World Youth Nite" at 5pm (suggested ages,10 and up. And, yes, adults welcome too).This event will include dinner, worship, talent show, crafts & much more. The theme is to help the people of Haiti by sending them necessary items. We believe this will be a great community event and it will help bring us together for a great cause. Please help spread the word and invite your friends & neighbors. Once you mark March 20th on your calendar, please email Helene hlis07@hotmail.com to let her know you plan to attend. You may also contact Helene with any questions. There will be a box marked for the needed items in the Fireplace Room.
Needed items: hand towels (16 x 28), wash cloths, wide tooth combs, nail clippers, bars of soap, band aids, etc.

 

Easter Brunch: A sign up sheet will be posted at the church for our Easter Brunch. Please be thinking of menu items you might like to bring. All are welcome.
 
The Book Club will meet on March 27 (Saturday) at 7 PM at the home of Sally Handy-Zarnstorff to discuss The Glass Castle by Jeanette Walls.

 

Good Friday Tenebrae Worship, 7:30 PM.  A service of music, prayer, scripture and the gradual extinguishing of candle light. Read more about Tenebrae at:  http://bit.ly/11tTEb 

New Study Group to form: Monday, April 12. We are planning to do a Sojourners study entitled "Who Is My Neighbor: Economics As If Values Matter." We'll meet at 7 at the home of Jason and Keeley Bruner.
 
April 13, 8 PM. An evening to benefit Centurion Ministries (fighting to free the wrongfully convicted) with author John Grisham. More information is posted at the church.
 
Capital Association Annual Meeting, Sunday, April 18, 4 PM. Chesterfield Baptist Church.
 
Rummage Sale, May 1.
 
Blessings,
Jeff

The Rev. Jeffrey W. Mays
Pastor
Christ Congregation
50 Walnut Lane
Princeton, NJ 08540
http://sites.google.com/site/christcongprinceton/home
609-921-6253
www.ccprinceton.org

March 14, 2010
The Fourth Sunday in Lent
CHRIST CONGREGATION
Our Church is Located at 50 Walnut Lane • Princeton, NJ 08540
609.921.6253
Sunday Worship: 10:00
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The Return of the Prodigal Son

Rembrandt van Rijn

c. 1662, The Hermitage, St. Petersburg

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Lectionary readings for this Sunday can be found at:  http://bit.ly/aiDbF1

 

Daylight Saving Time begins!

 

The Outreach Ministry Offering for March will go to the America for Christ offering. Read more about this important ministry at:  http://www2.nationalministries.org/afc/

 

Easter Flowers can be ordered before April 1. Order forms are available at the church. This year's prices: Lily, $8; Martha Washington Geranium, $9; Six bloom Tulip, $7; Eight bloom Tulip, $10; Daffodil, $6. Please give your order to Pat Barta.

 

In Second Hour on March 14, we'll have a presentation on church endowments. Please join us. Also, please come prepared to share your ideas about and experience with church endowment funds. We'll watch a DVD overview about endowments and then share ideas.

 

Congratulations to Adam Hearlson who was received in-care on March 9 by the Pre- Ordination Commission of the New Jersey Association, United Church of Christ. This is the beginning of Adam's preparation for ordained ministry.

 

Sunday, March 14, 3 PM. The Westminster Community Orchestra will perform (our own Keeley is part of this group). Information is posted at the church.

 

Work Day: Saturday, March 20, 9 to noon.

 

Please join Christ Congregation & NextGen Church on March 20 for "Impact Your World Youth Nite" at 5pm (suggested ages,10 and up. And, yes, adults welcome too).This event will include dinner, worship, talent show, crafts & much more. The theme is to help the people of Haiti by sending them necessary items. We believe this will be a great community event and it will help bring us together for a great cause. Please help spread the word and invite your friends & neighbors. Once you mark March 20th on your calendar, please email Helene hlis07@hotmail.com to let her know you plan to attend. You may also contact Helene with any questions. There will be a box marked for the needed items in the Fireplace Room.

 Needed items: hand towels (16 x 28), wash cloths, wide tooth combs, nail clippers, bars of soap, band aids, etc.

 

The Book Club will meet on March 27 (Saturday) at 7 PM at the home of Sally Handy-Zarnstorff to discuss The Glass Castle by Jeanette Walls.

 

New Study Group to form: Monday, April 12. We are planning to do a Sojourners study entitled "Who Is My Neighbor: Economics As If Values Matter." We'll meet at 7 at the home of Jason and Keeley Bruner.

 

April 13, 8 PM. An evening to benefit Centurion Ministries (fighting to free the wrongfully convicted) with author John Grisham. More information is posted at the church.

 
Capital Association Annual Meeting, Sunday, April 18, 4 PM. Chesterfield Baptist Church.
 
Rummage Sale, May 1.

 

Blessings,

Jeff

The Rev. Jeffrey W. Mays

Pastor

Christ Congregation

50 Walnut Lane

Princeton, NJ 08540

http://sites.google.com/site/christcongprinceton/home
609-921-6253
www.ccprinceton.org 

March 7, 2010

The Third Sunday in Lent
CHRIST CONGREGATION
Our Church is Located at 50 Walnut Lane • Princeton, NJ 08540
609.921.6253
Sunday Worship: 10:00

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World Day of Prayer sponsored by Church Women United. Friday, March 5, 12:00 at Christ Congregation. This year's service was written by women in Cameroon and features lots of wonderful music. Bring a bag lunch and stay for lunch and discussion.

 

This Sunday, The Lord's Supper will be celebrated

 

The Rev. (LTC) Peter Bauer will be our guest preacher and will be a co celebrant at the Lord's Supper. Peter is a former field education intern who worked at CC during the time when Ken Dannenhauer was pastor.

 

The Outreach Ministry Offering for March will go to One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS). Read more about this ministry at:  http://www.ucc.org/oghs/
 
We are also collecting funds to help with Haiti Earthquake Relief. So far, CC has collected $1,750.00! Thank you!

 

Easter Flowers can be ordered before April 1. Order forms are available at the church. This year's prices: Lily, $8; Martha Washington Geranium, $9; Six bloom Tulip, $7; Eight bloom Tulip, $10; Daffodil, $6. Please give your order to Pat Barta.

 

CC in the news: the ABC-NJ web site has Bill Gaventa's article about our surprise Penny Parade last week, honoring our 50th anniversary celebrants. Scroll down midway to read the article and see the photo of Bev and Tom promoting the ABC Penny Project.  http://abcnj.net/whats-new-mainmenu-382

 

Sunday, March 14, 3 PM. The Westminster Community Orchestra will perform (our own Keeley is part of this group). Information is posted at the church.

 

Work Day: Saturday, March 20, 9 to noon.

 

Please join Christ Congregation & NextGen Church on March 20 for "Impact Your World Youth Nite" at 5pm (suggested ages,10 and up. And, yes, adults welcome too).This event will include dinner, worship, talent show, crafts & much more. The theme is to help the people of Haiti by sending them necessary items. We believe this will be a great community event and it will help bring us together for a great cause. Please help spread the word and invite your friends & neighbors. Once you mark March 20th on your calendar, please email Helene hlis07@hotmail.com to let her know you plan to attend. You may also contact Helene with any questions. There will be a box marked for the needed items in the Fireplace Room.
Needed items: hand towels (16 x 28), wash cloths, wide tooth combs, nail clippers, bars of soap, band aids, etc.

 

The Book Club will meet on March 27 (Saturday) at 7 PM at the home of Sally Handy-Zarnstorff to discuss The Glass Castle by Jeanette Walls.

 

New Study Group to form: Monday, April 12. We are planning to do a Sojourners study entitled "Who Is My Neighbor: Economics As If Values Matter." We'll meet at 7 at the home of Jason and Keeley Bruner.

 

April 13, 8 PM. An evening to benefit Centurion Ministries (fighting to free the wrongfully convicted) with author John Grisham. More information is posted at the church.
 
Capital Association Annual Meeting, Sunday, April 18, 4 PM. Chesterfield Baptist Church.
 
Rummage Sale, May 1. Mark your calendars.
 
Blessings,
Jeff

The Rev. Jeffrey W. Mays
Pastor
Christ Congregation
50 Walnut Lane
Princeton, NJ 08540
http://sites.google.com/site/christcongprinceton/home
609-921-6253
www.ccprinceton.org

February 28, 2010
The Second Sunday in Lent
CHRIST CONGREGATION
Our Church is Located at 50 Walnut Lane • Princeton, NJ 08540
609.921.6253
Sunday Worship: 10:00
View photos of church life at Christ Congregation
http://bit.ly/42Bwdp
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"How often have I desired to gather your children together as a hen gathers her brood under her wings, and you were not willing!"
Mosaic on the altar of Dominus Flevit Church , Jerusalem.

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Lectionary texts for this Sunday can be read at  http://bit.ly/aK91mV

 

In Second Hour, we will continue our discussion based on the Living The Questions DVD series.
 
World Day of Prayer sponsored by Church Women United. Friday, March 5, 12:00 at Christ Congregation. This year's service was written by women in Cameroon and features lots of wonderful music. Bring a bag lunch and stay for lunch and discussion.

CC in the news: See two of our youngsters in the ABC-NJ news:  http://bit.ly/dB5FwF
 

Work Day: Saturday, March 20, 9 to noon.


Easter Flowers can be ordered before April 1. order forms are available at the church. This year's prices: Lily, $8; Martha Washington Geranium, $9; Six bloom Tulip, $7; Eight bloom Tulip, $10; Daffodil, $6. Please give your order to Pat Barta.

New Study Group to form: Monday April 12. We are planning to do a Sojourners study entitled "Who Is My Neighbor: Economics As If Values Matter." We'll meet at 7 at the home of Jason and Keeley Bruner.
 
Capital Association Annual Meeting, Sunday, April 18, 4 PM. Chesterfield Baptist Church.
 
Rummage Sale, May 1. Mark your calendars.
 
 
The Rev. Jeffrey W. Mays
Pastor
Christ Congregation
50 Walnut Lane
Princeton, NJ 08540
http://sites.google.com/site/christcongprinceton/home
609-921-6253
www.ccprinceton.org 

February 21, 2010
CHRIST CONGREGATION
Our Church is Located at 50 Walnut Lane • Princeton, NJ 08540
609.921.6253
Sunday Worship: 10:00
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View photos of church life at Christ Congregation
http://bit.ly/42Bwdp
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This Sunday we will celebrate Black History Month with special music and readings.
 
The Outreach Ministry Offering for February will go to the Eagle Butte Learning Center in South Dakota. Read more about this ministry at:   http://bit.ly/a6y0yS
Also, see this site about Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Storm Relief   http://bit.ly/bRFgTQ
 
We are also collecting funds to help with Haiti Earthquake Relief. See how are denominations are responding to the earthquake in Haiti through Church World Service (CWS) and One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS) resources, and how we can assist:  http://www.abc-usa.org/    http://www.ucc.org/

 

Congratulations to Joe and Carol on the birth of their grandson, Oliver.

 

World Day of Prayer sponsored by Church Women United. Friday, March 5, 12:00 at Christ Congregation. This year's service was written by women in Cameroon and features lots of wonderful music. Bring a bag lunch and stay for lunch and discussion afterwards. For more information: Pat Ostberg 924-7530

 

CC in the news: See two of our youngsters in the ABC-NJ news:  http://bit.ly/dB5FwF

 

Professor Densil Morgan, who worshiped with us while studying at the Center of Theological Inquiry, sent us two of his books including The Humble God, A Basic-Course in Christian Doctrine. The books are available in the church office.

 

The Book Club will be meeting on Saturday, Feb 27th, 7 PM at the home of Joe & Carol Sundeen. Please email Helene with any questions hlis07@hotmail.com Reading "The Lost Symbol" by Dan Brown.

 

Capital Association Annual Meeting, Sunday, April 18, 4 PM.
Chesterfield Baptist Church.
 
Rummage Sale, May 1. Mark your calendars.
 
Blessings,
Jeff

 

February 14, 2010
CHRIST CONGREGATION
Our Church is Located at 50 Walnut Lane • Princeton, NJ 08540
609.921.6253
Sunday Worship: 10:00
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View photos of church life at Christ Congregation
http://bit.ly/42Bwdp
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The Outreach Ministry Offering for February will go to the Eagle Butte Learning Center in South Dakota. Read more about this ministry at:   http://bit.ly/a6y0yS
Also, see this site about Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Storm Relief   http://bit.ly/bRFgTQ
 
We are also collecting funds to help with Haiti Earthquake Relief. See how are denominations are responding to the earthquake in Haiti through Church World Service (CWS) and One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS) resources, and how we can assist:  http://www.abc-usa.org/    http://www.ucc.org/

 

Meet our new seminarian: This Sunday, Anthony Livolsi will begin his field education work with us at CC.

Anthony writes:

    Warmest greetings to all of you at Christ Congregation!
My name is Anthony Livolsi and I have the good fortune to serve alongside you all in ministry as a seminarian-in-residence. I am — and this assumes my math is correct! — exactly halfway through the M.Div program at Princeton Seminary and loving every minute of it. Born in Jersey but bred in Phoenix, being back East feels like a homecoming of sorts; I'll take the romance of a snowstorm over dusty, desert monsoons any day! When I'm not reading for class, you can likely find me… reading for leisure. (Sickening, I know.) I also enjoy distance running, people-watching at Small World Coffee, and most baked goods.
I look forward to meeting you all personally in the days ahead!
Anthony

 

CC in the news: See two of our youngsters in the ABC-NJ news:  http://bit.ly/dB5FwF

 

 

NJ Association WINTER GATHERING, Feb. 20, 2010.
Community Church of Cedar Grove 65 Bowden Road

 

The Book Club will be meeting on Saturday, Feb 27th, 7 PM at the home of Joe & Carol Sundeen. Please email Helene with any questions hlis07@hotmail.com Reading "The Lost Symbol" by Dan Brown.

 

Capital Association Annual Meeting, Sunday, April 18, 4 PM.
Chesterfield Baptist Church.
 
Rummage Sale, May 1. Mark your calendars.
 
Blessings,
Jeff