Packanack Community Church
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Your June 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. To receive the latest edition, send a request to PastorKaryn@mac.com.
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Music Appreciation Sunday
Offers Thanks to
Hand Bells and Chancel Choir
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This year on Mother's Day, The Packanack Community Church offered Music Appreciation Sunday when the members of the Chancel Choir and Hand Bell Ensemble were joined by a soprano soloist and a violinist for a special opportunity to shine. It was a service filled with beautiful music as the congregation showed its gratitude to the many individuals who faithfully dedicate themselves each week to the music program of our church.
During the service, the congregation was encouraged to contribute to the Friends of Music Fund as a way of supporting special musical events in the future. A total of $547 was raised. Financial donations can be sent at any time to the church office as an ongoing way of showing support.
Thank you to everyone who made this day such a blessing for us all.
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Young Adult Game Night
Features Apples
and Lumberjacks
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Thirteen children and adults gathered for a young adult family game night on May 4. All enjoyed the games, snacks, and socializing. The adults played Apples to Apples and a cooperative board game while the kids played Click Clack Lumberjack and ring toss, as well as playing on the playground. It was a great night of fun!
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Jillian and Collin
Profess Their Faith On
Confirmation Sunday
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On Sunday, May 20,
Jillian Rovere and
Collin Rovere became confessing members of the congregation by affirming their baptisms and professing their Christian faith.
Congratulations to these sister-and-brother Confirmands who have found nurture and support in our family of faith.
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Community Outreach Team
Collects Diapers and Formula for
the Father English Center
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In the weeks leading up to Mother's Day, the Community Outreach Team sponsored a diaper and formula drive for the Father English Community Center in Paterson. There was an outpouring of donations from the church and the wider community: over 2,200 diapers, 4,000 wipes, and a dozen canisters of formula were collected!
Carlos Roldan, the Director of the FECC food pantry, was thrilled with the donation since baby supplies are so expensive and their inventory is always low. Thank you to everyone who made a donation. We are hoping to make this an annual event.
Pictured
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Kathy Youzwak
(bottom left) and Carlos Roldan (top right) help FECC volunteers stock the shelves with diapers and formula donated by our church.
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Community Outreach Team
Sponsors Presentation on
Poverty in America
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On Sunday, May 6, fifteen people gathered after worship to hear and watch a presentation on children in poverty.
Kathy Youzwak led the discussion and showed several film clips from "The Line" and "Poor Kids" documentaries. Discussion was lively, and many said that hearing about children's experiences of living in poverty was eye opening and heart breaking. Millions of families in the USA struggle to make ends meet, and it was clear to see how children feel the effects.
Pictured
: Group discussion during the presentation on Poverty in America.
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Bible Study Concludes
Spring Session
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The Spring Bible Study group concluded their weekly sessions on May 2.
During each session,
Barbara Johanson
led the group in a discussion of Bible verses that tell us how God encourages us to love, to find peace, to be comforted, to have hope, and to gain strength when we need it. The sessions were well-attended and will continue in the fall.
Pictured:
Barbara Johanson (seated and holding
Milo) and her gathering of faithful students (left to right:
Joan Riley, Lorraine Oberscribnig, Martha Edgar, Marjorie Smith, Lynne Lefelar, Claire Butler, Dottie Norris, Kathy Schneider and Elfriede Schneider) on their last day of class.
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Help Us Say Thank You
to Kathy Youzwak
Sunday, June 24
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The congregation is invited to join us on Sunday, June 24, at 10:00am as we say "Thank You" to Kathy Youzwak for serving as our pastoral intern from January 1 - June 30.
Kathy has made some wonderful contributions to our church during her time with us, including leading presentations on Human Trafficking, serving on the Community Outreach Team, developing a young adult ministry, and leading worship on a regular basis.
Help us show our appreciation to Kathy as she leads us in worship that morning, and as we wish her well during the completion of her ordination process and wherever her future ministry may take her.
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Church Staff Vacation Schedule
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The church staff will be on vacation this month as follows:
Pastor Karyn
Friday, June 8 - Saturday, June 16
In the event of a pastoral emergency, Pastor Karyn can be reached on her cell phone at 201-953-0240.
Daniel Mullens
Monday, June 18 - Sunday, June 24
Melissa Kirz
Monday, August 20 - Thur., August 23
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Piano and Voice Lessons Offered
by Daniel Mullens
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Daniel Mullens, the PCC Music Director, is currently looking to expand his local studio of piano and voice students.
He is currently accepting students of all ages and skill levels, and lessons can either be taught in-home or at the church.
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Worship Calendar
Sunday, June 3
Sacrament of the Lord's Supper
Worship in the Sanctuary, 10:00am
Preacher: Pastor Karyn
Monthly Food Collection - Cereal
Sunday, June 3
God's Light Youth Choir Concert
Pompton Reformed Church
59 Hamburg Turnpike, Pompton Lakes
7:00pm
Sunday, June 10
Worship in the Sanctuary, 10:00am
Preacher: Kathy Youzwak
Sunday, June 17
Father's Day
Sacrament of Baptism
Worship in the Sanctuary, 10:00am
Preacher: Pastor Karyn
Sunday, June 24
Thank You and Farewell to Kathy Youzwak
Worship in the Sanctuary, 10:00am
Preacher: Kathy Youzwak
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Packanack Personals
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:
Ellie Lauckner, Westminster Village, 181 Westminster Drive, Dover, DE 19904
Ellie recently moved from Milford, Delaware, to a new home in Dover, DE.
Claire Brawn, 1714 Kater Street, Philadelphia, PA 19146
Alva Breithaupt, 1275 Turnpike Street, Unit 203, North Andover, MA 01845
Betty Fenyo, Bickford of Suffolk, 6860 Harbour View Blvd. #405, Suffolk, VA 23435
Jessie Goehner, 132 Warwick Road, Apt. 1-C, Haddonfield, NJ 08033
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Memorial Gifts
We are grateful for the following gifts made in memory of our loved ones:
Charles Haas
Fitzpatrick, Cella, Harper, and Scinto Law Firm
Gerald Harring and Paula Pollack
Michele Celia
Barbara Paladino
Barbara Nebeling
Robert Nebeling
Barbara Nebeling
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Our Prayer List
Bill and Trudy Leonhardt
Jim Klein
Davy Helm, Lisa Seela's brother-in-law
Bob and Esther Flower
Laura Lefelar, Lynne Lefelar's daughter
Janet Guariglia, friend of Martha Edgar
Mike Barch, Lynne Lefelar’s son-in-law
Joey Bulger, 7-year-old friend of Jody Smith
Zola Cassanova, friend of Jody Smith
Kathy Pallone, sister of Ginny Mullen
Bob Butler, Claire Butler's son
Kerry Babcott, Jessica De Haan’s friend
James Gould, Virginia Gould’s son
Claire Butler
Stella Almroth
Patrick Bosma, Ray and Diane Bosma’s grandson
Regina Erwood
Helen Barton, Claire Butler’s sister
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PACKANACK COMMUNITY CHURCH
Putting God's Love in Motion
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Sign Up for "This Week at a Glance"
To receive a copy of "This Week at a Glance," our weekly email detailing all of our upcoming events, send a request to PastorKaryn@mac.com.
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