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Packanack Community
Church
September 2019
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Your September e-Bell is here!
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Read the articles and click the links for more information about our church.
For information about upcoming events, see "This Week at a Glance," our weekly email.
QUICK LINKS:
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I have indeed built a magnificent temple for you, a place for you to dwell forever.”
1 Kings 8:13
Who knows why Solomon built a temple? Maybe to honor God, to house our human needs, to serve others more fully. Whatever Solomon’s original reason, God blessed the temple and filled it with God’s Holy Spirit. After it was built, Solomon stopped everything to honor God. He sings God’s praises and asks for God’s continued help. He prays for the visitors who will come into the land—that they may also sense God’s presence in this temple to sing God’s praises, and ask for God’s help.
This is truly one of Solomon’s finest hours, for he shows us what it means to be a leader and a person of faith who values and honors God. Solomon wasn’t perfect. No one is perfect. But when we value and honor God, we put ourselves in a perfect place to hear God’s wisdom and guidance; we put ourselves just where we need to be to experience the Spirit’s powerful support in our lives. Solomon shows us how to follow where God leads us so that others may also honor and value God, as they experience God’s loving presence through us.
Reflecting on Solomon, I think of September as a time of new beginnings. September was a month of newness, happy times and new beginnings for our family while growing up. Back to school shopping (while stressful on our parents’ finances) was very exciting for us kids: 5 boys and 2 girls. Filled with anticipation, I recall the 3-hour long trips from Killeen to the big city of Dallas, Texas in late August to go to the huge Montgomery Ward store. For us kids it was exciting to pick out new school supplies and clothes to wear to start a new school year.
Are you looking forward to new beginnings this September? Maybe, it’s a good time to start something new, something exciting; it’s a good time to take a look at a new plan, a new idea, a new skill… something new this fall to kick off the year. If you feel stuck and need some help getting inspired and you haven’t been coming to church, maybe you want to make a new commitment to your faith and God. Come experience God’s wisdom and guidance, be inspired by messages of transformation, uplifting music, fellowship and the learning that goes on during the year. Maybe you want to take a new direction in your life, maybe you want to be inspired by the sacred space that is yours to share and partake in. Do you need some new inspiration September, something new to think about, something new to experience, someone new to meet?
See you in church.
Pastor b
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Welcome the Pickler Family
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On August 25, we joyfully welcomed the Pickler family into membership at PCC. At the same time their daughter, Luciana was baptized. Casey and Rae Pickler met at Elon University and married in 2010. They welcomed their daughters Maggie in 2013 and Luciana in 2016. They have been Packanack residents for 2 years and enjoy being involved in the community. Welcome!
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Men's Breakfast Saturday, September 7
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Join the men of our congregation as they share coffee and conversation together during this monthly opportunity for fellowship and faith. The group meets
at 8:00am at the Alps Diner
,
located on Route 23 North in Wayne on the first Saturday of every month. All men are invited!
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Sunday School Kick-Off this Sunday, September 8
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Sunday School starts back up on September 8
th
. We will begin a new curriculum that focuses on
Digging Into The Heart of God
. The kids will discover what it means to reflect the heart of God in everyday life. We look forward to having fun with your children while we learn together.
Children are invited to attend the 10am worship service, which includes a weekly children's sermon. Following the children's sermon, they are dismissed to Sunday school. Parents are asked to pick up their children at 11:15am.
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Blessing of the Backpacks this Sunday, September 8
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On Sunday, September 8th at 10 AM,
students of all ages are invited to bring their backpacks and lunch boxes, where they will be blessed during worship as they begin a new school year.
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Celebrate Autumn Bible Study-Starting Wednesday, September 11
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Come join us this fall for an 8 week Bible Study
Dates: Wednesdays
9/11, 9/18, 9/25,10/2,10/9,10/23,10/30
Time: 1:00 PM
Theme: Let's all Feast Together on God's Word
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Visitation with the family of Bill Leonhardt
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On
Saturday, September 14th from 9 AM - 11 AM
, the family of Bill Leonhardt, including his wife Trudy, son Bill and daughters, Sharon & Patricia will gather in Bill’s favorite place – Simmons Hall. Friends may visit at this time to share their memories with each other and his family.
Those wishing to make a donation in Bill's name are asked to consider the Alzheimer’s and Dementia Associations at
www.alz.org
or the Packanack Community Church.
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Please sign up for our Annual Picnic-Sunday, September 15
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PLEASE JOIN US
as we kick off the new school year with our Annual Picnic on
Sunday, September 15
, immediately after worship.
The rain date will be Sunday, September 22.
For the first time, we’ve invited the families of the Packanack Coop Nursery School to join in the fun. If you know a family at the Coop, please encourage them to come!
Hamburgers, hot dogs and soft drinks will be provided. Please sign up in Simmons Hall to bring a salad or dessert or email Karen Rusiniak at
krusin9790@aol.com
.
We are looking for volunteers to run games for the kids. It doesn’t have to be one person – if enough volunteers sign up then each one can run a game and then be done. If you can help with this please contact Lauri Masur at
lauri@cdkevents.com
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TRANSGENGER
101 event coming in September
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The PCC Community Outreach Team will be hosting “TRANSGENDER 101” on
Wednesday, September 25
at 7 p.m.
There are 30,000 Transgender adults, and uncounted thousands of Transgender children, teens and young adults presently living in New Jersey who are our friends, classmates and co-workers. This event will be a night of information and shared stories told by and about some of our own Transgender neighbors. Come join us to learn more about their lives.
"TRANSGENDER 101" is open to all parents, teachers, friends, family members and anyone with an interest in learning more about this subject.
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PCC Golf Outing Fund-Raiser
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The PCC Golf Outing Fund-Raiser will be held on
Friday, October 18, 2019
at Sunset Valley Golf Course, Pompton Plains, NJ. The registration fee is $130/per person which includes 18 holes of golf, golf cart, Continental Breakfast and BBQ Lunch Buffet.
To register, please complete the registration
form
.
To sponsor and/or buy boosters for the event, please complete this
form
.
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Liturgists, Hosts and Greeters
New schedule for 2019-2020
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Thank you to everyone who has volunteered to serve our congregation as a Liturgist or Host & Greeter on Sunday mornings. This is a valuable ministry of our church and your participation as a worship leader is greatly appreciated.
The schedule for 2019-2020 dates is
here
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The schedule for the upcoming weeks is shown below. Please check the list to make sure the information is accurate.
If there are any errors (or if you would like to volunteer), please contact the Office Manager, Kathy Swede, at
office@Packanack.com
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Liturgists:
September 8-Linda Baker
September 15-Dominick Colotta
September 22-Lou Peters
September 29-Bobby Seela
October 6-
OPEN
October 13-
OPEN
October 20-Sydney Perry
October 27-Sandy Cantwell
Host and Greeters:
September 8-
OPEN
September 15-not needed-church picnic
September 22-Tim and Sandy Cantwell unless church picnic is rescheduled-rain date
September 29-
OPEN
October 6-Joan Riley and Martha Edgar
October 13-Brenda Kurtyka and Elfriede Schneider
October 20-Karen and Steve Rusiniak
October 27-Sue Maxon
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Please Sign Up to Provide Flowers for the Communion Table- Flowers are needed for September and October
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The 2019 Flower Chart is now posted on the bulletin board in the narthex. Please sign up for a Sunday to provide flowers for the communion table.
You can bring your own flower arrangement or Bosland's Flower Shop in Wayne will give a 50% discount for your order and will deliver the flowers to the church
Flower dedications should be emailed to
office@Packanack.com
at least one week in advance in order to appear on the Sunday announcement sheet.
Upcoming flower signups:
September 8- Trudy Frei
September 15-
OPEN
September 22-
OPEN
September 29-
OPEN
October 13-
OPEN
October 20-Joanne Ober
October 27- Susan Maxon
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Sunday, September 8
Worship in the Sanctuary, 10:00 AM
Rally Day
Blessing of the Backpacks
Sunday School Begins
Sunday, September 15
Casual Worship Lakeside, 10:00 AM
Annual Church Picnic / Casual Lakeside Worship
Sunday, September 22
Worship in the Sanctuary, 10:00 AM
Rain date for Annual Church Picnic/ Casual Lakeside Worship
Sunday, September 29
Worship in the Sanctuary, 10:00 AM
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We are grateful for the following gifts made in memory of:
Bill Leonhardt
- Phil and Lenore Ochs
- Barbara Nebeling
- Lou and Dusty Peters
- Joanne and David Ober
- Jen Nemetz
- The Haas Family
Judy Corvino
- Lou and Dusty Peters
- Joanne and David Ober
- Jen Nemetz
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Broadway Arts Lab 2019 Season
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Broadway Arts Lab has announced their 2019 Season.
Highlights include Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Holiday Magic, and a Winter Musical.
Please lick
HERE
to visit their website for more information.
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Please send cards to Church Members Who Have Moved Away
Several church members have moved from our area to be closer to family members. The following individuals would greatly appreciate receiving cards and staying in touch with our congregation:
973-694-8993
Alva Breithaupt
,
1275 Turnpike Street, Unit 203, North Andover, MA 01845
Alva turned 94 this past October. A recent letter from her family expressed how much she appreciates our cards and phone calls. Her phone number is 978-258-0604. She can best be reached in her apartment at the following times: 11am - 12noon, 3-5pm, and after 7pm.
Betty Fenyo
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Bickford of Suffolk, 6860 Harbour View Blvd. #405, Suffolk, VA 23435
Jessie Goehner,
132 Warwick Road, Apt. 1-C, Haddonfield, NJ 08033
The Rev. Dick Batchelder
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9115 Warrens Way, Wanaque, NJ 07465
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Cindy Clarke
Wilma Nydam
Trudy Leonhardt and Family
Jim Klein
Laura Lefelar, Lynne Lefelar's daughter
Bob Butler, Claire Butler's son
John Keenan, friend of the DeHaan family
William and Claire Butler
Patrick Bosma, Ray and Diane Bosma’s grandson
Regina Erwood
Helen Barton, Claire Butler’s sister
James Gould, Virginia Gould's son
The Family of Judy Corvino
Bridget Davis
Dusty Peters
Wendy Simon, Barbara Nebeling's daughter
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Packanack Community Church Putting God's Love in Motion
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