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September 2020
Checking In
HOW ARE YOU DOING? We hope that everyone is staying well during this pandemic. We want to know how you are doing. Do not hesitate to call or email the pastor and/or church office if you are experiencing anxiety or stress and need to talk with someone. Also, please let us know if you need someone to deliver food, meals, prescriptions or supplies. A number of members have volunteered to provide this service. It would be a blessing to help…
Find out more »Youth Fellowship – Social Distancing Edition
The youth will gather on Saturday, September 26th at 1:00 PM for a socially distanced fellowship event. We will have a pizza and no-contact human fuusball party! We will also hold other activities and talk about how we can stay connected and grow spiritually even in the midst of the pandemic. Health precautions will be in place and all participants must wear face masks.
Find out more »Live Streaming Worship
Please join us for worship by means of live streaming video each Sunday morning at 11:00 AM. You can find us at https://www.facebook.com/jonm.brown.94 The video from each service is saved and posted so that you can also view it at a later time. If you would like to receive reminders of these worship events and a copy of that week's liturgy, simply make a request to the pastor at jon3brown@gmail.com We will continue live streaming video of worship even when…
Find out more »October 2020
Outdoor Worship – October 4
We invite you to join us for an OUTDOOR WORSHIP SERVICE on October 4th at 11:00 AM in the church parking lot. This will be World Communion Sunday and we will celebrate the sacrament of Holy Communion. Worship participants will pick up an individual packet for communion as they arrive. Those watching from home are encouraged to set aside bread and cup to join us virtually. Face masks will be required for all those present. Physical distancing will be observed,…
Find out more »November 2020
Midday Prayers via Conference Call
During this time of Shelter-in-Place/ Shelter-in-Grace, we hold a service of Midday Prayers by means of a conference call each Wednesday at noon. You can join us by dialing 515-604-9099. The Meeting ID is: 423-144-544. This time of prayer and meditative singing lasts about twenty minutes.
Find out more »Advent & Christmas at Old Bergen Church 2020
Long lay the world in sin and error pining, till He appeared and the soul felt its worth. A thrill of hope – the weary world rejoices, For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn! For some reason, this year I particularly resonate with these words from the familiar Christmas carol, O Holy Night. It seems like the whole world has been waiting in weariness. And yet, this season there is a new sense of hope. Word of new vaccines…
Find out more »Deacons Holiday Project
The Deacons are pleased to announce that members of Old Bergen responded generously to the holiday gift card project at the Nurturing Place shelter for women and children. All 44 children have been sponsored. The following members and their families contributed to the project: Ruth Ndwiga, Wanda Seelochan, Marissa Isip, Betsy Kishlansky, Pastor Jon, Sattie Deodat, Shivannah Shivprashad, Melissa Seurai, McKenzie Seurai, Sumaty & Silvanus Ramphal, Adrian Rampersad, Winston & Susan Rampersad, Chelsea Seelochan, Wendy Badree, Lillian Nerahoo, Emily Carlin,…
Find out more »December 2020
A Home for the Holidays
Family Promise of Hudson County celebrates another family “graduating” from the program and moving into their own home this past month. "Candice" and her daughter moved into their new apartment on Saturday, November 28th. We rejoice that they now have a "Home for the Holidays!". We want to thank all those members who helped in collecting household items to help them in their transition: Cleaning supplies, sheets, blankets, towels, dish cloths, utensils, pots & pans, dishes, glasses & mugs, and curtains. In addition a…
Find out more »Children’s Christmas Party
The teachers invite all Sunday School students to join us for a virtual Children’s Christmas Party on Sunday, December 13th, at 5:00 PM. We will be sending out individual invitations with a Zoom Link to the party. There will be music, energizers, games and maybe a special guest visitor! Bring your own refreshments! If you have questions or do not receive the link by email, please contact the church office (201) 433-1815 . We wish everyone a Merry Christmas and…
Find out more »Deacons’ News – Thank You, Betsy Kishlansky!
The Deacons want to wish Besty Kishlansky blessings and thanks upon her retirement. We are grateful for her many years of service – especially in coordinating the Food Pantry with Emily Carlin. Even a worldwide pandemic did not deter her service to the community! Following guidelines and precautions by the CDC and Health Department, we have been able to sustain this important ministry at a time when it is so desperately needed. We will truly miss her and wish her…
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