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A Prayer for Ukraine
February 24, 2022
Creator God,
Our hearts are heavy for our siblings in the Ukraine whose country is at war; and for their extended family throughout the world who are worried. No words could ever encompass what we need to ask. We feel helpless. We feel unsure of what will happen to the beloved human family.
We ask for peace despite our ignorance in how it might happen. We ask for safety and provision. Remembering the men and women who will say goodbye to their loved ones and face the unknown, give a measure of strength. In the meantime, hold our hearts and quicken them to be ready to serve your people. In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.
-Rev. Erin Hayes-Cook
Pastor, First Presbyterian Church, Hackettstown, NJ
The Upward Wind Ensemble plays 'Hope Everlasting on April 3, 2022
The FPCH Little Lights Sunday School Choir sing 'Rise and Shine' May 8, 2022
Pictures of Recent Worship Services, Activities and Programs at FPCH
This Week Activities in the Chapel:
Masks are optional for entering the building. For those in 12 Step Groups, below is the online resource from the online intergroup of AA.
www.aa-intergroup.org/directory.php
Monday 1-30:
- AA Step by Step Meeting, 10:30 am, every Monday
- Girl Scout Troop 143 & Boy Scout Troop 158, 7:00 pm
- Swing Time Jazz Big Band Rehearsal, 7:00 pm
- NA Change or Die, 7:30 pm, every Tuesday
Wednesday 2-1:
- Cub Scout Pack 164 Den Meetings, 5:00 - 7:00 pm (1st & 3rd Weds. of month)
- Stone Soup Symphony Rehearsal, 7:30 pm
Thursday 2-2:
- AA New Beginnings Meeting, 10:30 am, every Thursday
- Cub Scout Pack 164 Meeting, 5:00 - 8:00 pm,
Friday 2-3:
- Colonial Musketeers Rehearsal, 7:00 pm
Saturday 2-4:
- No events Scheduled
Sunday 2-5:
- Venture Crew, 4:00 - 9:00 pm
Future Events in the Chapel:
2-6: Blood Drive, 2:30 - 8:30 pm
2-11: Men's Breakfast, 8:15 am
2-11: Community Dinner, 5:30
2-12: Second Sunday Kindness Event, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Rev. Erin Hayes-Cook
Videos of Recent Musical Performances at First Presbyterian Church of Hackettstown
WHO WE ARE
SERVICES
Sunday school started on Sunday September 11th. Please be sure to register your child/children before sending them.
Here is a link to the form: https://forms.gle/crmn3RTy3jtzx2ds9
To register for the Second Sundays programs, go to the Contact Us page, complete the Reach Out to FPCH form, enter 'Second Sundays Registration' in the Subject line and Submit.
"Pay it Forward Little Pantry
The "Pay it Forward Little Pantry" is located on the front porch of our Chapel at 291 Main Street (next to the Old Presbyterian Burial Ground cemetery).
The concept is simple: take what you need, leave what you can. The good news is, this is open 24 hours a day, and is open to all. We're operating on the honor system: please take only what you need. Spread the word-we are so glad to be able to help others in these challenging times!
We are HAPPY TO ACCEPT DONATIONS of:
CANNED FOODS
UNOPENED BOXED FOODS
PERSONAL CARE ITEMS (shampoo, soap, deodorants, toothpaste)
We CANNOT ACCEPT DONATIONS of:
GLASS CONTAINERS
HOMEMADE FOODS and /or
HOMEMADE BAKED GOODS (casseroles, stews, dinners, cakes & pies)
OPENED CONTAINERS OF FOOD
FOODS THAT REQUIRE REFRIGERATION
(They will be discarded if left here, thank you for understanding).
Our "Pay it Forward Little Pantry" has had some changes and additions! There are now 3 cabinets, all with doors on them, and one is dedicated to personal care / hygiene items. There is also a galvanized can that is dedicated for pet foods.
The FPCH Unity Chimers play 'Morning' May 8, 2022
The FPCH Joyful Noise Bell Choir play "He's Got the Whole World" on May 1, 2022
GALLERY
Upcoming Events at FPCH
1-30 thru 2-3: - Church office open, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm.
- Heaven Sent Nursery School, 8:45 am - 2:30 pm, Classrooms.
2-1: Yarn Girls, 1:00 pm, Conference Room.
2-2: - CANCELLED FPCH Ringers Rehearsal, 6:30 - 7:15 pm, Music Room.
- CANCELLED Senior Choir Rehearsal, 7:30 - 8:30 pm, Music Room.
2-5: - Confirmation Class, 9:00 - 9:45 am, Conference Room
- Scout Sunday, Sunday School and Worship Service, in-person and live streamed, 10:00 am, Sanctuary, prelude music starts 9:50 am.
- Joyful Noise Bell Choir Rehearsal, 11:15 - 11:30 am, Music Room.
- Unity Chimers Rehearsal, 11:30 - 11:45 pm, Music Room.
2-6: Blood Drive, 2:30 - 8:30 pm, Chapel.
2-11: - Men's Breakfast, 8:15 am, Chapel.
- Community Dinner, 5:30 pm, Chapel.
2-12: - Souper Bowl of Caring, 11:00 am, Sanctuary.
- Second Sunday Kindness Event, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm, Chapel.
2-19: Lehigh Valley Phantoms Hockey Game, 5:05 pm, PPL Center in Allentown, Pa.
Join us this Sunday for Sunday School and Worship, February 5, 2023 at 10:00 am,
either in-person or live streamed in the Sanctuary, the prelude starts 9:50 am.
The link for the Facebook live stream is:
https://www.facebook.com/FPCHackettstown/
previous live streamed services can be viewed on the Facebook page.
Pictures of recent activities and services at FPCH and a Prayer for Ukraine are below.
The 2021 Annual Report and the January 2023 Newsletter can be found below and
on the Library page.
The Church Office is open to visitors, masks are optional in all buildings.
OUR cHURCH IN ACTION
This Week at FPCH:
Monday 1-30:
- Church Office Open, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Heaven Sent Nursery School, 8:45 am - 2:30 pm, Classrooms
Tuesday 1-31:
- Church Office Open, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Heaven Sent Nursery School, 8:45 am - 2:30 pm, Classrooms
Wednesday 2-1:
- Church Office Open, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Heaven Sent Nursery School, 8:45 am - 2:30 pm, Classrooms
- Yarn Girls, 1:00 pm, Conference Room
Thursday 2-2:
- Church Office Open, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Heaven Sent Nursery School, 8:45 am - 2:30 pm, Classrooms
- CANCELLED FPCH Ringers Rehearsal, 6:30 - 7:20 pm, Music Room
- CANCELLED Senior Choir Rehearsal, 7:30 - 8:30 pm, Music Room
Friday 2-3:
- Church Office Open, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Heaven Sent Nursery School, 8:45 am - 2:30 pm, Classrooms
Saturday 2-4:
- No events scheduled
Sunday 2-5:
- Confirmation Class, 9:00 am, Conference Room
- Scout Sunday, Sunday School and Worship in-person and live streamed, 10:00 am, Sanctuary, prelude starts 9:50 am.
- Joyful Noise Bell Choir Rehearsal, 11:15 - 11:30 am, Music Room
- Unity Chimes Rehearsal, 11:30 - 11:45 am, Music Room
Future Events at FPCH:
2-6: Blood Drive, 2:30 - 8:30 pm, Chapel
2-9: FPCH Ringers Rehearsal, 6:30 - 7:15 pm, Music Room
2-9: Senior Choir Rehearsal, 7:30 - 8:30 pm, Music Room
2-11: Men's Breakfast, 8:15 am, Chapel
2-11: Community Dinner, 5:30 pm, Chapel
2-12: Confirmation Class, 9:00 am, Conference Room
2-12: Sunday School and Worship in-person and live streamed, 10:00 am, Sanctuary, prelude starts 9:50 am
2-12: Souper Bowl of Caring, 11:00 am, Sanctuary
2-12: Secound Sunday Kindness Event, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm, Chapel
2:19: Lehigh Valley Phantoms Hockey Game, 5:05 pm, PPL Center, Allentown, Pa
The FPCH Ringers play 'Ah Holy Jesus' during the Maundy Thursday service, April 14, 2022
The FPCH Ringers play 'Jesus Shall Reign' on Easter Sunday April 17, 2022
Information About FPCH
All Are Welcome
Wonderfully created, redeemed, and sustained by God's love, we are freed to love ourselves and one another. In our corporate worship we ask for God's forgiveness, gratefully receive God's grace, and listen for God's truth in the words of the Scripture and sermon. Fed by the Word and inspired by the Spirit, we joyfully respond to God's love through the offerings of our means and our selves.
The First Presbyterian Church of Hackettstown, NJ is a Christian Church and a member of the Presbyterian Church USA.
Join us for worship this weekend!