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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 5-16:
- AA Step by Step Meeting, 10:30 am, every Monday
- Girl Scout Troop 143 & Boy Scout Troop 158, 7:00 pm
- Jazz Band Rehearsal, 7:00 pm
Tuesday 5-17:
- NA Change or Die, 7:30 pm, every Tuesday
Wednesday 5-18:
- Stone Soup Symphony Rehearsal, 7:30 pm
Thursday 5-19:
- AA New Beginnings Meeting, 10:30 am, every Thursday
Friday 5-20:
- Colonial Musketeers Rehearsal, 7:00 pm
Saturday 5-21:
- No events scheduled
Sunday 5-22:
- Venture Crew, 4:00 - 9:00 pm
Future Events in the Chapel:
6-6: Blood Drive, 2:30 - 8:30 pm
WHO WE ARE
The FPCH Unity Chimers play 'Morning' May 8, 2022
GALLERY
The FPCH Little Lights Sunday School Choir sing 'Rise and Shine' May 8, 2022
Upcoming Events at FPCH
5-16 thru 5-20: - Heaven Sent Nursery School, 8:30 am - 2:30 pm, Classrooms.
- Church office open, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm (masks optional).
5-17: Session Meeting, 6:30 pm, Conference Room.
5-19: - Upward Ensemble Rehearsal, 6:00 pm, Music Room.
- FPCH Ringers Rehearsal, 6:30 pm, Music Room.
- FPCH Senior Choir Rehearsal, 7:30 pm, Music Room.
5-21: - B&G Work Day, 10:00 am, Church Grounds.
5-22: - Sunday School & Worship Service, in-person and on Facebook, 10:00 am, Sanctuary, prelude music starts 9:50 am.
- Joyful Noise Bell Choir and Unity Chimers Choir Rehearsals,
following worship, 11:00 - 11:30 am, Sanctuary.
The FPCH Joyful Noise Bell Choir play "He's Got the Whole World" on May 1, 2022
All Are Welcome
Micah 6: 6-8 "...what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness and to walk humbly with your God?'
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!
The Upward Wind Ensemble plays 'Hope Everlasting on April 3, 2022
Pictures of Recent Worship Services, Activitiesand Programs at FPCH
"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.
Videos of Recent Musical Performances at First Presbyterian Church of Hackettstown
The FPCH Ringers play 'Jesus Shall Reign' on Easter Sunday April 17, 2022
To learn more about our new pastor, Rev. Erin Hayes-Cook,
read a brief biography and her Statement of Faith.
Sunday School meets during worship. Masks are now optional in the buildings.
The May 22, 2022 service including Sunday School & Worship will be in-person and live streamed on Facebook at 10:00 am, the prelude starts 9:50 am. The link for Facebook live stream. 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 can be found below.
The 2021 Annual Report and the May 2022 Newsletter can be found below and on the Library page.
The Church Office is open to visitors, masks are optional.
This Week at FPCH:
Monday 5-16:
- Church Office Open, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Heaven Sent Nursery School, 8:30 am - 2:30 pm, Classrooms
Tuesday 5-17:
- Church Office Open, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Heaven Sent Nursery School, 8:30 am - 2:30 pm, Classrooms
- Session Meeting, 6:30 pm, Conference Room
Wednesday 5-18:
- Church Office Open, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Heaven Sent Nursery School, 8:30 am - 2:30 pm, Classrooms
Thursday 5-19:
- Church Office Open, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Heaven Sent Nursery School, 8:30 am - 2:30 pm, Classrooms
- Upward Ensemble Rehearsal, 6:00 pm, Music Room
- FPCH Ringers Chime Choir Rehearsal, 6:30 pm, Music Room
- Senior Choir Rehearsal, 7:30, Music Room
Friday 5-20:
- Church Office Open, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Heaven Sent Nursery School, 8:30 am - 2:30 pm, Classrooms
Saturday 5-21:
- B&G Work Day, 8:00 am, Church Grounds
Sunday 5-22:
- Sunday School & Worship in-person and on Facebook, 10:00 am, Sanctuary, prelude starts 9:50 am
- Joyful Noise Bell Choir and Unity Chimers Choir Rehearsals, following service 11:00 - 11:30 am, Sanctuary
Future Events at FPCH:
5-29: Worship in-person and on Facebook, 10:00 am, Sanctuary
5-23 thru 5-27: Heaven Sent Nursery School, 8:30 am - 2:30 pm, Classrooms
5-23: Public Relations Committee Meeting, 6:30 pm, Conference Room
5-24: Deacons Meeting, 6:30 am, Conference Room
First Presbyterian Church
of Hackettstown, NJ
Rev. Erin Hayes-Cook
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 FPCH Ringers play 'Ah Holy Jesus' during the Maundy Thursday service, April 14, 2022