on what's happening at the Pennington Presbyterian Church
Pastor: Nancy Mikoski Associate Pastor: Susan Fall
Office Administrator: Mary Coleman
Director of Music: William Alford
Phone: 609-737-1221 Fax: 609-730-9665
Church Office e-mail: office @pennpres.org
Home page: www.pennpres.org
(Newsletter Deadline is Monday 9:00 a.m.)
Calendar
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
LOOKING AHEAD
Sunday
10:15 AM Worship Service followed by a coffee hour
7:00 p.m. Jr./Sr. Highs
Wednesday
9:15 AM Shalom Women's Bible Study
4:30 PM Genesis Choir (grades 2-5)
5:15 PM Gloria Deo Choir (grades 6 and up)
Thursday
6:45 PM Bell Choir
8:00 PM Adult Choir
March 22 Parish Callers
March 22 Session
March 28 Men's Prayer Group Breakfast
April 1 Maundy Thursday
Service: 7:30 p.m.
April 2 Good Friday
Service: 7:30 p.m.
April 4 HAPPY EASTER
Services: 6:30 & 10:15 AM
April 5 Personnel Comm.
April 6 - Deacons
CHURCH SCHOOL FOR ADULTS, 9:00 AM Sunday
FORUM (Heritage Hall) Contemporary issues from a Christian perspective March topic: Christianity in China & Chinese Christianity in America March 21 Joseph Tse-Hei Lee and Richard Young will introduce the True Jesus Church, an example of Chinese-initiated Christianity.
ADULT BIBLE STUDY (The Upper Room) Bible Study for beginners through advanced learners. All are welcome!
MAKING FAITH REAL (room 206) Exploration connecting our daily lives to faith. A team led adult study
OUR CHURCH NEWSLETTER
Next issue of FOCUS: April 7
Deadline: Monday, April 5
SUNDAY SCHOOL NEWS
Sunday School has transformed into J.A.M.!! Jesus and Me!! Each week children in kindergarten grade 5 participate in a different hands-on workshop and gain new insights into the spiritual message behind a Bible story. Workshop examples include Science - Drama Music Art Cooking. Reminder: K grade 5 please be in the sanctuary at 9:00 a.m. Sunday to find out what your rotation assignment will be.
JR. AND SR. HIGH FELLOWSHIP NEWS March 21
Sr. Highs ~ The group will meet in the "pit 7 8:30 p.m.
Jr. Highs ~ Join the group In Heritage Hall, 7 8 :30 p.m.
PLEDGE CARDS
This past Sunday was Stewardship Sunday. If you have not already filled out your pledge card, please spend good, prayerful time considering your contribution to your church. You may mail a pledge card to the church, drop it off at the church office or place it in the Sunday offering plate. Extra pledge cards are available on the table outside the church office or in the reception room.
WEDNESDAYS IN LENT
Please join us for our Wednesday morning Lenten devotions, 7:30 a.m. in the Reception Room. Our soup supper (6:00 p.m.), vespers (6:30 p.m.) and Adult Lenten Study (7:00 p.m.) are also held on Wednesdays during Lent. Questions? Speak to Nancy or Su.
SPAGHETTI DINNER & TALENT SHOW POSTPONED!
Because of the weather, the Sr. Highs did not have their lock-in this past weekend, so could not rehearse for the talent show. Please watch for a new date for the dinner and talent show, coming in the near future! This is a great group of Sr. Highs who is looking forward to sharing their talent with you following a delicious spaghetti dinner. It will be fun for all ages! Come enjoy the fun and support the youth summer mission trip to West Virginia. We can't do it without you! Cost for the evening is $10 for adults, $5 for children 3-12 yrs. old. Children under three are free.
BROWN BAG LUNCHEON
The Older Adult Ministry Committee invites you to attend a fun afternoon of music memories. The next Brown Bag Lunch and program will be held on Friday, April 9 at 12:30 p.m. in Upper Titus Hall. Pack a sandwich and the committee will provide beverage, fruit and dessert. Tom Glover, the wonderful columnist for The Times newspaper will take us on a sentimental journey entitled "Music We Knew Growing Up. Do join us for a time of song and nostalgia. If you are not contacted, and want to attend, please call the church office.
HOMEFRONT MEALS
The next time we prepare and deliver meals to those in need who are part of the HomeFront program is Thursday, April 22. If you can provide cookies, bring them to the church kitchen by 3:00 p.m. that day or call Dee Wilson at 737-7675. She will be happy to pick up your cookies.
SUNDAY MORNING FORUM IN APRIL
Our own Frank Newport, Editor-in-Chief of the Gallup Poll, is writing a book on America & Religion based on his years of polling the American population. On Sunday April 11,
9 AM in Heritage Hall, Frank will be sharing an overview of his findings and their implications for society and for organized religions.
April 17 & 25 - This two-week series will accessibly examine how current neuroscientific understandings inform our individual and corporate lives of faith. Leader: Seminarian Seth Normington
MUSICAL OFFERINGS AT PRINCETON SEMINARY
All are welcome to two upcoming musical events held in Miller Chapel at Princeton Theological Seminary:
Sunday, March 21, 7:00 p.m. Bach Birthday Celebration with organist Stef Tuinstra from the Netherlands
Sunday, March 28, 7:00 p.m. Palms to Passion Service
Admission is free to both of the above. Questions? Call the chapel office 497-7890.
SUNDAY FLOWERS
If you would like flowers placed on the alter during a Sunday service, please fill out the form found underneath the flower chart on the wall next to the Deacon's kitchen. Include a check (minimum$35) with your flower request andnote on the formany specific wording to be included in the bulletin, orpreferred flower colors. Reminder: You will need to fill out a form each and every time you want flowers, as there is no notification for individual preferred yearly dates. P.S. Please don't write on the flower chart!
EASTER FLOWERS
Reminder that the deadline for ordering flowers is Thursday, March 25.
EASTER EGG TREE
The Mission Committee has set up an Easter Egg Tree in Upper Titus Hall. The eggs on the tree list personal hygiene and treat items that will be used to fill Easter baskets for students from Children's Day School in Ewing. These are the same children we support at Thanksgiving and Christmas. Please take an egg or two and help us share God's love and abundance with these youngsters on Easter. Supplies and eggs are needed back at the church by Palm Sunday, March 28th. Questions? Please call Hope Anderson at 320-3285. Thank you!
DID YOU KNOW??
Our Sunday services are recorded. If you miss a service and want to listen to it, or if you have any further questions, please contact Dick Pratt at 737-2767.
ONE GREAT HOUR OF SHARING
Please see this week's insert for details on a special denominational offering, received on Palm Sunday.
WE HAVE RECEIVED A NOTE
From Irene D'Arcy. "To my church family, Thank you for all your prayers and cards. Thank you to everyone who helped me. It was greatly appreciated.
OUR CHURCH FAMILY
. We extend our sympathy to Nancy Lehman, Ted Borer and their family on the recent death of Nancy's stepmother, Marilyn.
. Allen Wiseman, a friend to many at PPC, has died. Allen, when his health allowed, was active in Older Adult Ministry Committee and attended our Men's Luncheons.
The Christian season of Lent will soon come to a close as we move into Holy Week. This is a special time, set aside each year, for us to experience the two most significant celebrations of the Christian year: Good Friday and Easter. Each service in Holy Week is unique and invites us to walk with Jesus on the road that leads to grace. Please come and worship with us!
Sunday, March 28 at 10:15 AM: Palm Sunday Worship We will raise our palm branches and join the throng in singing "Hosanna! to our Lord Jesus Christ. The service will include a drama called "Stages on the Way and special music by the Cherub and Adult Choirs. The One Great Hour of Sharing offering will be received. Offering envelopes will be in the pews and children are encouraged to return their fish banks.
Thursday, April 1 at 7:30 PM: Maundy Thursday Worship This service will recall Jesus' Last Supper with his disciples and his command to "Love one another as I have loved you. Communion will be celebrated.
Friday, April 2 at noon: Ecumenical Good Friday Worship The Pennington community gathers together each year to worship as one body in Christ. The service will be held at St. Matthews's Episcopal Church on the corner of Curlis and S. Main Street.
Friday, April 2 at 7:30 PM: Good Friday Taize Style Worship A beautiful candle-lit space will welcome people of faith to a service of worship marked by simplicity, prayerful singing, moments for meditation, and prayers around the cross on behalf of all those who suffer. This style of worship comes from an ecumenical community in Taize, France.
Sunday, April 4 at 6:30 AM: Easter Sunrise Service at Rosedale Park As we watch the sun rise in the eastern sky, we will celebrate the resurrection of our Lord Jesus. Dress warmly and bring a blanket or lawn chair to sit on. A delicious breakfast will be provided after the service in Heritage Hall by our deacons.
Sunday, April 4 at 10:15 AM: Easter Celebration of the Resurrection "Christ is Risen! "He is Risen Indeed! With prayers and songs, scripture and sermon, broken bread and the blessed cup, we will celebrate the foundation of our faith. He is Risen!
This year our Easter Offering will be divided equally between the Presbyterian Disaster Relief Fund earmarked for Haiti, and the Crisis Ministry of Trenton and Princeton.
Grace and Peace,
Nancy Mikoski, Pastor Susan Fall, Associate Pastor
SHARING RESOURCES...CHANGING LIVES
Disaster Relief, Medical & School Supplies, Farming Equipment & Education, REfugee Resettlement
ONE GREAT HOUR OF SHARING ~ Sunday, March 28th
Since 1949, Presbyterians have joined with millions of other Christians through One Great Hour of Sharing to share Gods love with people experiencing need. Our gifts support ministries of disaster response, refugee assistance and resettlement, and community development that help people find safe refuge, start new lives and work together to strengthen their families and communities.
Recognizing that the hope we have in Christ is lived out in our hope for one another, we respond with gifts that help our sisters and brothers around the world find the hope for a brighter future.
Fish banks available now in Upper Titus.Envelopes will be in the pews.
Something new and exciting is transforming our Church School!
9:00 AM Sunday
J.A.M. Jesus and Me! For kids K-thru-5th grade Each week children participate in a different hands-on workshop and gain new insights into the spiritual message behind a Bible Story or theme. Workshops include: Science~Drama~Music~Art~Cooking and more!
Youth Programs
· Preschool meets in Room 102
· JAM (K thru 5) meets in the Sanctuary
· 6th and 7th Grade meets in Lower Titus 1
· Confirmation Class (8th Grade) meet in Balcony
· Senior Highs meet in the Pit
Adult Programs · Adult Bible Class meets in the Upper Room
