The FPCH Unity Chimers play 'Morning' May 8, 2022
The FPCH Ringers play 'Jesus Shall Reign' on Easter Sunday April 17, 2022
Pictures of Recent Worship Services, Activitiesand Programs at FPCH
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OUR cHURCH IN ACTION
SERVICES
GET IN TOUCH
The FPCH Little Lights Sunday School Choir sing 'Rise and Shine' May 8, 2022
Upcoming Events at FPCH
10-3 thru 10-7: - Church office open, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm.
- Heaven Sent Nursery School, 8:45 am - 12:00 pm, Classrooms.
10-3: Blood Drive, 2:30 - 8:30 pm, Chapel.
10-5: Yarn Girls, 1:00 pm, Conference Room.
10-6: - FPCH Ringers Rehearsal, 6:30 - 7:15 pm, Music Room.
- Senior Choir Rehearsal, 7:30 - 8:30 pm, Music Room.
10-8: - Men's Breakfast, 8:15 am, Chapel.
- Fall Work Day, 10:00 am, Church grounds and buildings.
- Community Dinner, 5:30 pm, Chapel.
10-9: - Confirmation Class, 9:00 - 9:45 am, Conference Room
- Sunday School & 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.
- Second Sunday Event pumpkin carving, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm, Chapel.
10-16: Installation Service of Rev. Erin Hayes-Cook, 3:00 pm, Sanctuary.
10-22: Roast Beef Dinner, 4:30 - 7:00 pm, Chapel.
The FPCH Joyful Noise Bell Choir play "He's Got the Whole World" on May 1, 2022
GALLERY
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 10-3:
- AA Step by Step Meeting, 10:30 am, every Monday
- Blood Drive, 2:30 - 8:30 pm
- Girl Scout Troop 143 & Boy Scout Troop 158, 7:00 pm
- CANCELLED Swing Time Jazz Big Band Rehearsal, 7:00 pm
- NA Change or Die, 7:30 pm, every Tuesday
Wednesday 10-5:
- Cub Scout Pack 164 Den Meetings, 5:00 - 7:00 pm (1st & 3rd Weds. of month)
- Stone Soup Symphony Rehearsal, 7:30 pm
Thursday 10-6:
- AA New Beginnings Meeting, 10:30 am, every Thursday
- Cub Scout Pack 164 Meeting, 5:00 - 8:00 pm,
Friday 10-7:
- Colonial Musketeers Rehearsal, 7:00 pm
Saturday 10-8:
- Men's Breakfast, 8:15 am
- Community Dinner, 5:30 pm
Sunday 10-9:
- Second Sunday Event pumpkin carving, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
- Venture Crew, 4:00 - 9:00 pm
Future Events in the Chapel:
10-3: Blood Drive, 2:30 - 8:30 pm
10-22: Roast Beef Dinner, 4:30 pm
Videos of Recent Musical Performances at First Presbyterian Church of Hackettstown
WHO WE ARE
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!
A reminder for our Sunday School Families:
Sunday school started on Sunday September 11th. Please be sure to register your child/children before sending them. A reminder email will be sent out to all of last year’s families.
Here is a link to the form: https://forms.gle/crmn3RTy3jtzx2ds9
The October 9, 2022 Worship service will be in-person and live streamed in the
Sanctuary at 10:00 am, the prelude starts 9:50 am. The link for 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 October 2022 Newsletter can be found below and
on the Library page.
The Church Office is open to visitors, masks are optional.
Information About 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.
The FPCH Ringers play 'Ah Holy Jesus' during the Maundy Thursday service, April 14, 2022
First Presbyterian Church
of Hackettstown, NJ
Rev. Erin Hayes-Cook
The Upward Wind Ensemble plays 'Hope Everlasting on April 3, 2022
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
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.
This Week at FPCH: Masks are optional to enter the building.
Monday 10-3:
- Church Office Open, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Heaven Sent Nursery School, 8:45 am - 12:00 pm, Classrooms
- Blood Drive, 2:30 - 8:30 pm, Chapel
Tuesday 10-4:
- Church Office Open, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Heaven Sent Nursery School, 8:45 am - 12:00 pm, Classrooms
- Public Relations Committee Meeting, 6:00 pm, Chapel
Wednesday 10-5:
- Church Office Open, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Heaven Sent Nursery School, 8:45 am - 12:00 pm, Classrooms
- Yarn Girls, 1:00 pm, Conference Room
Thursday 10-6:
- Church Office Open, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Heaven Sent Nursery School, 8:45 am - 12:00 pm, Classrooms
- FPCH Ringers Rehearsal, 6:30 - 7:15 pm, Music Room
- Senior Choir Rehearsal, 7:30 - 8:30 pm, Music Room
Friday 10-7:
- Church Office Open, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Heaven Sent Nursery School, 8:45 am - 12:00 pm, Classrooms
Saturday 10-8:
- Men's Breakfast, 8:15 am, Chapel
- Fall Work Day, 10:00 am, Church grounds and buildings
- Community Dinner, 5:30 pm, Chapel
Sunday 10-9:
- Confirmation Class, 9:00 am, Conference Room
- Sunday School & 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
- Second Sunday Event pumpkin carving, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm, Chapel
Future Events at FPCH:
10-13: FPCH Ringers Rehearsal, 6:30 - 7:15 pm, Music Room
10-13: Senior Choir Rehearsal, 7:30 - 8:30 pm, Music Room
10-16: Confirmation Class, 9:00 am, Conference Room
10-16: Sunday School & Worship in-person and live streamed, 10:00 am, Sanctuary
10-16: Installation Service of Rev. Hayes-Cook, 3:00 pm, Sanctuary
10-16: Installation Reception, 4:00 pm, Chapel
10-22: Roast Beef Dinner, 4:30 - 7:00 pm, Chapel