January 15, 2021
In '59 Martin Luther King, Jr. traveled to India to meet with Gandhi, writing the above now famous words. Dr. King is remembered for living this out in many ways, including a dramatic, powerful, and peaceful march on Washington in ’63 (pictured above).

Dr. King’s name is now all over our country, emblazoned on street signs, schools, calendars, and monuments. But how deeply has this vision been adopted into our souls?

How will we bring peace to violence? Hope to bitterness? Freedom to oppressed? How will we create beloved community?

These are questions that demand, not just a weekend’s response, but a life’s answer. May Christ use us. And this weekend.
Bust of MLK
Did you know? Since 1986 a bust of Martin Luther King, Jr. has been featured in the Capitol Rotunda (seen in this New York Times photo). Thankfully it seems to have been spared damage in last week's deadly mob assault on Congress.
I know some of you are asking, “How Long will it take?….” Watch Our God is Marching On! (YouTube)
Thankfully the sculpture seems to have been spared damage in last week's deadly mob assault on Congress. See the photo from yesterday’s New York Times (below). Dr. King now watches over the National Guard.
Mark
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"On Life's Journey"
All Ages Classes for January
The January inter-generational all ages sessions continue with a twist. Instead of featuring content geared towards youth, this year’s content is our youth. For the next two Sundays, Mark Edwards will talk with former Nassau youth (now young adults) about how their years and experiences with Nassau Pres helped direct them on the journey of life.  

This week, Nikhil Pulimood and Christian Martin wrestle with demands of grace as they reflect on college and career in Silicon Valley. 
Morning (Weekend) of Mission for MLK, Jr. Day 2021
Service Opportunities at Nassau
Swing by the church to drop off supplies for ArmInArm and HomeFront on Monday, sign up to make lunches or hygiene for TASK in the coming weeks, or join an all-ages work crew at Marquand Park this Saturday morning.
Find More Details and Sign Up online:
Middle School & High School Youth:

Monday, January 18: Join us in the church parking lot, 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., as we assemble 100 non-perishable lunches for Arm in Arm. Bring a bag full of canned goods to donate! 
Clean Up at Mountain Lakes Preserve
The Friends of Princeton Open Space (FOPOS) is looking for some more volunteers to join us for a day of service in the woods, in honor of Martin Luther King Jr.

Can you help out? 
Email info@FOPOS.org to sign up! 

Monday 1/18, MLK Day of Service, Session 1: 9am to 12pm
Session 2: 1pm to 4pm
Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Service
The annual Martin Luther King, Jr. service hosted by the Princeton Clergy Association will be held on Monday, January 18, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.
 
The service will be held over Zoom and a link will be distributed by email this weekend.
 
This year’s preacher is the Rev. Dr. Charles Boyer, Founder and Director of Salvation and Social Justice, and Pastor of Bethel African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church in Woodbury, NJ.
Small Groups
You need to be prayed for. You need to be told words of hope. You need to live a sweet life. 
Sweet Life Groups are up and running for the Spring semester.
 
Let me (Mark) know if you need a new group. 

Music Notes
"As long as we live, there is never enough singing."
Martin Luther
Remember the song you sang as a child, "This little light of mine..."? Go ahead - sing it! Those words are forever with you.

Of course, it isn't really just for children. May you find many ways to shine your light in our communities in these coming weeks.

Chorale and Cantorei, watch your email for a choir ZOOM link. We have some beautiful singing work to do.

As Lauren McFeaters quoted last week, "It is better to light a candle than to curse the darkness." May the light of Christ shine brightly through you.
Individual Zoom Voice Lessons
are continuing. Sign up for one or two!
30 Minute Lessons

Explore your range
Find more of your voice
Sing anything you like
Practice reading notation

All youth are welcome to sign up.
Spaces are still available. Contact Ingrid.
If you haven't yet, please complete the "Household Survey" for our records:
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