CHS News January 29 2023

January 29, 2023

The Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany

Worship with us in person and online!

See our COVID policies on our website.

Members of the congregation are expected to remain at discrete distances when gathering in the sanctuary and when coming forward for Communion.

Sunday worship services are at 8:00 am and 10:00 am. Children's Formation (Sunday School) is in person starting at 9:50 in the St. Julian Room. All young people pre-school through grade 8 are welcome!

Keep reading to get the links and more information.

Epiphany House Blessings

Jan 9th – Feb 18th... 12 Routes… 160+ Houses…

1 Priest… They have begun!

See the website for more information.

Didn't get a postcard? Maybe we don't have your snail mail address! Contact support@churchholyspirit.net

Bagels and Books Group

"The Extraordinary Life Of Sam Hell" by Robert Dugoni is the book for the month. Books are in the office - please sign out if you take one!

Zoom Anti-Racism Training Course

Event Title: Anti-Racism Training on Zoom

When does it start? 01/31/2023

When does it end? 03/28/2023

Event Host and/or Location: Episcopal Diocese of NJ on Zoom

What kind of event is it? Course

Event Details: Be Anti-Racist.

The course begins with a Zoom session to introduce participants and instructors, the schedule and program layout, as well as requirements to receive a certificate at the end of the course. In addition to the interactive Zoom sessions, participants will be presented with recorded lessons and lectures. The training takes place over five Tuesday evenings.

Download the flyer >

Children's Communion Class

All children ages 7-8 are invited to join Fr. Philip and Deacon Dot for a fun 5 week class to learn about Holy Eucharist. Older children who have not completed this series are welcome to join in. The Communion Class will run on Tuesdays from February 7 through March 7th from 4 to 5 pm in the St. Julian room. A celebration of the completion of the class will be held at the 10 am service. Please email Wendy Hallstrom at whhallstrom@gmail.com with any questions as well as your child's name and age so we may prepare enough materials.

Wendy Hallstrom (she/her/hers)

whhallstrom@gmail.com

The Bill Board is back

As one creative way to help our 2023 budget, it was suggested we bring back our bill board. Various bills are listed on the board in the Narthex and we encourage parishioners to take one as they are able. Donations can be made by placing the envelope in the collection plate or in the secure black box on the lower level outside the Church office. Donations made via PayPal should list “Bill Board” in the comments section, along with a description of the bill taken. Thank you in advance for your support.

Continuing...

Advent - Epiphany Book Study
Choir rehearsals - Dinner rehearsal 2/9
Food for our adopted family - find out how you can help
We Care renewal - drivers especially!
Honest to God
CHSchool
Virtual Chaplain on call Sundays 12 to 6pm at 908-442-8063
Tuesday Morning Bible Study
Open Cupboard Food Pantry
Knit/Crochet 'n Chat

Contact information for the Burtons

Barbara: 151 Heath Village # Ac 17/18

Hackettstown, NJ 07840

Room phone: 908-269-6154

Cell phone: 908-797-5949

Sandy: The Meadows @ Heath Village

Balsam 11

451 Schooley’s Mountain Road

Hackettstown, NJ 07840

Make a Prayer Request

Note: These requests go to the CHS Prayer Chain. Requests sent to the church office do not.

Service Times and LInks

8:00 am Holy Communion

Church of the Holy Spirit is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Join Zoom Meeting:

https://zoom.us/j/96238557143?pwd=SUlqdVpqUHdTdVdOWUY5U1BpU0NBUT09

ID: 962 3855 7143

Passcode: 087656

FaceBook Live site link

http://tinyurl.com/CHSWorship or http://online.churchholyspirit.net

10:00 a.m. - Holy Communion

Church of the Holy Spirit is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/91376817129?pwd=WGg5SGZyRnN5RmtyNWp3UVQwbFFzUT09

Meeting ID: 913 7681 7129

Passcode: 254800

FaceBook Live site link

http://tinyurl.com/CHSWorship or http://online.churchholyspirit.net

Preparing for Sunday

(Lectors & Intercessor and others serving)

Find the lessons appointed for Sunday here >

Sunday's scriptures underline the upside-down nature of life in God’s kingdom. The prophet Micah proclaims that the only sacrifice God wants is justice. Paul insists that God’s foolishness and weakness are more powerful than worldly wisdom and strength. In the Beatitudes, Jesus describes true happiness in a way of life that runs contrary to ordinary human expectations.