“RELAY FOR LIFE” Cancer Walk – RESULTS:
The “Relay For Life” event in our community on June 19th and 20th raised over $66,000! This amount will continue to increase as more donations come in and are counted. It was an amazing event – just ask anyone who was there!
Here are OUR incredible totals from the “RELAY FOR LIFE”:
* Our church had over 100 participants and raised over $21,200
* Our church raised 32% of the total amount
* 26 of our church members are on the list of the TOP 100 fund-raisers in the event
* We had the most team members participate & raised the most money BY FAR
of any other team in the entire event
* Our High School Youth Group won the award for highest fund-raising team (raising over $12,300)
* Amy Patterson won the award for highest individual fund-raiser (raising over $10,800)
What an amazing testament to our church and a show of commitment in being a driving force and presence in our community. Thanks to everyone who participated and to those who gave us their financial support! We could not have done this without you. If you would still like to make a donation, it is not too late. Please Click here to make a donation or to view our team page.
Please contact Amy Patterson, Michelle Ebert or Traci Bopp with any questions. Thank you.
SUMMER SERMON SERIES
July 19 – August 16 “MIRACLES”
He turned water to wine, calmed a storm, made a blind man see, a crippled man walk again. So why do we sometimes lack the faith to believe that God can calm the storms in our own lives? What would it take for you to believe that the impossible is possible? A miracle? Join us as we talk about miracles in Scripture and what they mean to the reality of our lives. |
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Worship Outdoors This Summer
We are worshipping outdoors all summer, so bring your lawn chairs and blankets and join us for the 8:30 AM service. It is a great opportunity for casual worship in the Cathedral of Creation! The 10 AM service is inside our air-conditioned sanctuary. Both services offer a great opportunity to connect with God and others.
This Months Communion Offering Supports
Morris Interfaith Homeless Shelter
The Changing Face of Facilities
You are probably already noticing some significant improvements and repairs around our facility. Despite the current economic situation, the church must move forward with needed property repairs on some items. The congregation should be aware that none of the expense of these property improvements or repairs is coming out of the pocket of the congregation. It is all being funded by a line-of-credit borrowed against Dovey Funds, which will be repaid with Dovey interest within 10 years, as approved last year by both the congregation and consistory.
Among items that will soon be replaced are the Front Signage. Also, the Church House and Grace Chapel Basement asbestos issue has been resolved by abatement, repairs are being made to the Senior High Room caused by long-term water damage, and a drop ceiling hiding wires and pipes is being installed. The deteriorating condition of our sanctuary steeple will soon be a thing of the past with repairs and a more durable paint. And an energy-audit is being made of our entire facility to improve heat distribution and add programmable thermostats, which will save us money on utility bills in the long run. All of that, thanks to the Property Team, is happening this spring!
If you have any questions, please contact Property Team Chairperson Tom Rooney at (973) 492-2988 or Business Manager Frank Chara at the church (973) 835-1144 (x16).
