Weekly Newsletter – March 23, 2022
Hi Beemerville Presbyterian Church Family,
Upcoming Dates
March 27th Worship Service, 9:00 a.m., in Church,
on Facebook Live, and YouTube
April 3rd Worship Service with Communion and Baptism,
9:00 a.m., in Church, on Facebook Live, and
YouTube
Session Meeting, 10:00 a.m., in Church
April 10th (Palm Sunday) Worship Service, 9:00 a.m., in Church,
on Facebook Live, and YouTube
Church Growth Team Meeting, 10:00 a.m., in Church
April 17th Sunrise Easter Service, 6:00 a.m., at the
Beemerville Cemetery
Worship Service, 9:00 a.m., in Church,
on Facebook Live, and YouTube
This Week’s Folks on Deck
Liturgist: Dean Haggerty III
Children’s Time: Gary Sargent
Greeter: Bill Kovach
Ushers: Brett Armstrong & Wayne Howell
Coffee Hour: Tina Moyle & Joan Myer
A new schedule for Greeter, Ushers, and Coffee Hour (April-June) is attached and also available in the narthex.
Dates For Upcoming Events – Please mark your calendars!
Sunday School – Sunday, April 3rd, 9:00 a.m.
Session Meeting – Sunday, April 3rd, 10:00 a.m.
Church Growth Team Meeting – Sunday, April 10th, 10:00 a.m.
“Faith & Life” Study – Cancelled for April
Good Friday Service – Friday, April 15th, 7:00 p.m.
Easter Sunrise Service – Sunday, April 17th, 6:00 a.m.
Easter Sunday Service – Sunday, April 17th, 9:00 a.m.
Raffle Tickets
Great news! Raffle tickets are here! If we all get behind this fundraiser we can easily sell all 750 tickets! Use all your tools—workplace, Facebook, etc. Please see Judy for your tickets. Your church thanks you in advance!
Pastor Barry Writes
Hope In Christ
For we were saved in hope. Now, hope that is seen is not hope. For who hopes for what is seen? But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait for it with patience.
– Romans 8:24-25
As Christians, we hope for things not yet seen. We look forward to the promise of a new day. Hope, though, can be hard to hold onto. In this season of Lent, what are you hoping for? Who do you hope in?
I hope for a better future. These days are full of difficulty. I hope we will work together for equity and justice for all people. I hope for an end to senseless gun violence and war in Ukraine.
In chaotic times, our relationship with God tends to suffer: our vision for a new way of doing things gets clouded. In those moments, I look to nature: Sunrises. Sunsets. March wind. Moon and stars. This reminds me of God’s astonishing glory and gives me a glimpse of eternity.
When we Hope in God, Christ is present. He invites us to share in God’s glory. This fourth week in Lent, I pray that you do just that. May you know God’s presence in nature, and hope for a better world.
Lord, the hope you give us is greater than what we can imagine. Fill us with your hope and joy. In Christ’s name, we pray. Amen.
God loves you, and I love you!
Matching Grants!
Do you work for a company that will match your charity donations? If so, please consider signing up to match your church donations! If you don’t know whether your company does this, check with your supervisor. Thank you!
Food Drive
We will be hosting a Food Drive at the church on Friday, April 1st, from 4:30-6:00 p.m. Some suggested items include: non-perishables—canned food, especially vegetables and meats; baby foods, cereals. Also personal items: toothbrush, small toothpaste, feminine hygiene products.
Sunday School
Children ages 3-10 are welcome to join our monthly Sunday School! It will be held on the first Sunday of each month during worship, through June. The next class will be Sunday, April 3rd.
Baptism
Please join us on Sunday, April 3rd, when Paisley Caouette, daughter of Daniel & Brianna Caouette, will be baptized during our worship service!
Prayer Concerns and…
We want to hear your prayer concerns or just to talk! Please call or email the church at 973-875-6760 or beemervillechurch@embarqmail.com ; or Pastor Barry at 1-845-762-2629 or bgyoung@hotmail.com .
Church Growth Team
We are Inviting Church Growth: New prayer cards. “Faith and Life” discussion times. Children’s Sunday School. A “What’s Happening” white board in the Narthex. Reaching out to members who’ve stopped worshiping. These are some of the ideas our Church Growth Team is implementing. We’re looking forward to more ideas that we hope will bring more worshipers to know our very special Beemerville Church family. How can we be more visible in our community? Tell Pastor Barry. Share your ideas, and invite your family and friends to worship!
Birthday List
If you haven’t already done so, please submit your birthday (month & day) to the church office so we can add you to our Birthday Card List! Thank You!
Upcoming Birthdays: March 29th – Jean Ann Jaeger & Mildred Miebach; April 2nd – Linda Bartolotta.
Church Office Hours
Pastor Barry: Sun. 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Mon. 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Wed. 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Thurs. 11-3:30 p.m.; Sharon Bove: Wed. 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Rev. Young can be reached at: (o) 973-875-6760, (c-preferred) 845-762-2629, or (h) 973-875-7864.
Inclement Weather
Please check your e-mail on Saturday evenings when weather is questionable to see whether or not worship has been cancelled.
Worship News
Even though we are worshiping in church, we will continue to have online worship also for those who cannot join us in person.
We ask that you tell Pastor Barry or our Deacons about anyone feeling especially isolated and in need of support. This is a time when the church (all of us) can do a great deal of good by helping each other and staying connected. We are here for just such a time as this.
Please keep joining us to worship on Sundays at 9 a.m. on Facebook Live or on Youtube.com/beemervillepresbyterian on Sunday afternoon if you are not coming back to church in person. We are also emailing the bulletin with our weekly newsletter so you can follow the service.
COVID Update
The CDC recommends that people may choose to mask at any time indoors or in large crowds. People with symptoms, a positive test, or exposure to someone with COVID-19 should wear a mask.
Our Presbytery’s recommendations are the same as CDC. Beemerville Presbyterian Church does not require masks, but we ask that you continue to act in a safe and prudent manner for all of our church family. Please encourage and support all vaccination efforts! The way out of the pandemic is to create an environment where the virus cannot find a host or adapt.
2022 Calendars Are Here!!
Please don’t forget to pick up your 2022 calendar in the Narthex or Fellowship Hall. Take extras for family or friends! Each year, Pinkel Funeral Home donates them to us. Thank you, Horvath family!
“These Days” Devotions – New Issue
We have devotional booklets for daily use called These Days. They are highly recommended. We receive them four times a year. Please let Pastor Barry or the church office know if you would like a copy, and we’ll send it to you!
Newsletter Information
If you would like to submit information for the weekly newsletter, please have it in to the church office by the Sunday before the Wednesday it goes out. In case of last-minute items, please submit them by Wednesday morning. Thank you!
Deacons’ Sunday
The first Sunday of every month has been designated Deacons’ Sunday. Please contribute. Donations may be placed either in the offering basket or in the basket on the table in the narthex.
Tithing
We thank you for continuing to send in your tithes and donations! Our church family and friends have stepped up and supported the church. For that we are truly thankful! Checks should be made payable to Beemerville Presbyterian Church, with Weekly Offering on the memo line. These can be sent by mail to our Treasurer, Ruth Bootsma, 67 Decker Road, Sussex, NJ 07461. Most checking accounts also have a “bill pay” option that you can set up so your bank sends the church your donation.
2022 Per Capita
The Per Capita per member for 2022 is $40.00. This is used to support the vital ministries of the larger church. Our church has to pay this amount for each member. We are asking you to repay the church to cover your share. Please send your Per Capita offering to our Church Treasurer. Please put Per Capita 2022 on the memo line. Thank you!
Send Them Cards and Letters
1. Lori Day’s mother, Beverly Namkivell, is currently staying at Barnhill
Care Center. She would love getting cards and letters. You can send
them to: Beverly Namkivell, Barnhill Care Center, 249 High Street,
Newton, NJ 07860.
2. Betty DePue says hello and she misses us! Her address is: Knoll
View, 8 Knoll Road, Apt. 216, Sparta, NJ 07871.
3. Loretta Dunn misses worshiping at “Dear old Beemerville.” She is
at: Bristol Glen, 200 Bristol Glen Drive, Newton, NJ 07860.
4. Ruth Simmons says hello to her dear friends. Her address is: Bristol
Glen, 200 Bristol Glen Drive, Newton, NJ 07860.
Please Help
We are trying to update our Prayer List. Please let Pastor Barry know when a person on the list can be taken off. Thank you!
Prayer List
Aiden, Liam, Laurie Betts, Maureen Borges, Tom Brink, John Card, Irene Clark, Frances Courtwright, Ted Cosh, Hap DeGroat, Andrew Demello, Loretta Dunn, Brenda Elder, Helen and Laura, Jessica and Ann, Jeff Gudenkauf, Judy Heins, Gary Karstellar, Rose Kyle, Denise Leavy, Mildred Miebach, Jo Mongeluzzo, Doug Morris, Michele Mulder, Brandon, Eugene Myer, Jack Myer, Todd Myer, Beverly Namkivell, Amanda Ortiz, Joyce Palmer, Charlotte Pullis, Ben Rummer, Jeryln Schenker, Ruth Simmons, Cindy Snyder, Jeanne Taylor, Philip Voss, and Brian Wilkie;
and the families of Ken Belcher, Richard Brennan, Patrick Browne, Thomas Card, Lillian Castimore, Joyce Cosh, Kay Francavilla, Lou Frato, Jane Gonzalez, Carol Lombaerde, Terry Longcor, Reggie Matthews, Lucille McCarthy, and Emma Prout.
Free Tax Preparation
United Way of Northern NJ has a Free Tax Preparation Program. The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program offers free tax preparation to low- and moderate-income residents and persons with disabilities who need assistance in preparing their tax returns. Their IRS Tax Law certified volunteers help individuals and families secure all the eligible tax credits and get their full refund with no cost to them. Visit uwnnj.org/freetaxprep to access everything you need. For questions or if you need additional assistance, email UnitedWayTaxPrep@UnitedWayNNJ.org , or call 973-993-1160, ext. 521.
Food Pantries
The Sussex Help Center is open 10 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. on Wednesdays and Saturdays, and 10-11 a.m. on Mondays and Thursdays. The Help Center appreciates all donations, and right now they are looking for canned tuna. You can also drop off food at the Food Barn in the bin by the front door (across from Sussex Airport on Loomis Avenue).
The Church of the Good Shepherd Episcopal Church in Wantage also collects food for their pantry. They’re open for drop-offs between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Thank you for your continued support! We received a card from them:
Presbyterian Women
Camp Johnsonburg, right in the heart of Highlands Presbytery, is sponsoring its Annual Women’s Retreat on Friday April 22nd – Sunday, April 24th. The theme is “We Are Created to Be Creative!”, and will be led by the Rev. Dr. Debra J. K. Bronkema, Pastor of the Pleasantville PC in New York. (She was also pastor at the First Presbyterian Church of Sussex.) You can attend all three days or Saturday only. For additional information, contact Camp J’Burg at office@campjburg.org or call 908-852-2349, or go on their website www.campjburg.org/women/ .
Benefit Concert
Bethlehem Presbyterian Church is hosting a benefit concert on Thursday, April 7th, 7:00 p.m, in their sanctuary. The church is located at 2 Race Street, Pittstown, NJ. All donations generated from the benefit concert will go the Presbyterian Disaster Assistance program in an effort to provide humanitarian relief in Ukraine and for refugee assistance.
Fish & Chips Dinner
St. Monica’s Church in Sussex is holding their annual Fish & Chips Dinner on Thursday, April 7th. It will be a curbside pick-up event again this year, between 5-7 p.m. Adults: $15/Children under 12: $10. For information and tickets, please call the church at 8973-875-4521.
NAMI
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness, Sussex County Affiliate) envisions a community where those impacted by mental illness obtain the help, support and hope they require to achieve resiliency, recovery and wellness. If you or someone you know is experiencing difficulties, check out nami.sussex@gmail.com for support groups or information to help. “You are not alone!” Group facilitators are trained through NAMI New Jersey to ensure that each group participant gets a chance to share, and to know how to appropriately address crisis situations.
Sussex Elks
Dinners: Dinners are back at Sussex Elks Lodge! All dinners are $10/person and includes salad and dessert. Dinners all 5-7 p.m. You can dine in or take out. Questions? Please contact us via private message to Facebook or via SussexElks2288@gmail.com (Please do not call the lodge building to reserve). Please check our Facebook page for the most up-to-date information.
April 16th – Lemon Chicken
May 7th – Pasta & Meatballs
May 21st – Meatloaf & Mashed Potatoes
Collection for Veterans and DASI: The Sussex Elks are still collecting needed items for our Veterans, as well as DASI. The Veterans need: body wash, shampoo/conditioner, and toothpaste/toothbrushes. DASI needs: toilet paper, paper towels, tissues, napkins, laundry detergent, Dreft (baby detergent), cleaning products, dish soap, female hygiene products, deodorant, soap, hair-care products, shampoo and conditioner (full size), cereal, canned tuna/chicken, individual snacks, juice boxes, mac & cheese, and soup. Also, small and medium dog/cat food bags, and gift cards for Walmart, Shoprite, and Gas in $10 increments. The following new items are also needed: pillows, twin-size bed sheets, hand towels, larger size women’s pajamas, children’s pajamas (boys and girls), sweatshirts and sweatpants (XXL), socks, and slippers. Drop-off location: Sussex Elks Lodge #2288. Please leave by the door; bin in fellowship hall at the church.