PRESBYTERIAN MESSENGER

UPCOMING EVENTS. . .

Every Sunday 10:00 AM Worship

Communion served 1st Sunday of Month

Choir Practice 8:30-9:30AM

Knitting Group 2nd Sunday of Month in

Sanctuary 12-1:30PM

Every Tuesday – Bible Study 7-8:30PM

Every Wednesday – Bible Study with

Rev. Lou Kilgore 10-11:30AM

Bell Choir Practice 7PM Sanctuary

Mon 10/9 Columbus Day Office Closed

Tue 10/17 Mission Meeting 10 AM

HMPC Live Stream

http://highmountainpres.org/hmpc-live-feed/

HMPC is live to view, every Sunday starting at 10am EST. Also, please feel free to browse the HPMC YouTube channel, for past streams. Hold your control button down and click on the following: HMPC YouTube Channel for a selection of pre-recorded services      

HMPC Bell Choir Practice

The HMPC Bell Choir, under the direction of Mrs. Lorna Noonan, has resumed on Wednesdays at 7PM in the Sanctuary. New members are always welcome; please see Mrs. Noonan or call the church office at 201-891-0511.

“Let Your Faith Grow” Planting Campaign

Back in early 2015, HMPC undertook a complete property restoration including newly paved road, parking lot, sidewalks and lighting, just to name a few of the upgrades. We were required by the town to plant hundreds of trees throughout the church property. We offered our church members and friends the “Let Your Faith Grow” campaign, whereby anyone could purchase a tree to honor or memorialize a loved one, or to celebrate a birthday or special anniversary.  Each tree would become a named tree, to include such markings to reflect the buyer or honored individuals. The leadership of the church would like to remind you that trees are still available for purchase.  Landscape seating benches are also available.  The purchase of any tree or bench includes a dedication plaque.  Designed for every budget, this fundraiser allows you to help keep our property green, beautiful and growing into the future!  Please contact Pastor Lou or the church office at 201-891-0511 for more information.

Prayers & Announcements

Announcements for the Sunday Worship Service should be emailed to the church office. If you would like the community to pray with you please call the office at 201-891-0511.

Farmworkers in Immokalee Impacted By Hurricane Irma

News from the Presbyterian Mission Agency: “One of the hardest his areas during Hurricane Irma was Immokalee, Florida, home to thousands of migrant farmworkers. The poor living conditions for the families went from bad to worse as high winds and flooding knocked out power, damaged homes and left many with little food.”

Although Immokalee is about ten miles inland, most of the homes are old trailers and other substandard housing which were adversely affected by the storm. The Peace River Presbytery operates Mission Peniel in Immokalee, providing food and clothing to those in need on a regular basis. . They are planning on developing a community garden on the property. Even though workers pick thousands of pounds of fresh vegetables for others, they don’t have land to raise their own crops.

Your contribution to the Peace and Global Witness Offering will assist Mission Peniel and the Coalition of Immokalee Workers to make a difference in the lives of these families.

Walk In Dinner Program Results

Thanks to all cooks and servers who participated in the Walk In Dinner Program at Iglesia Presbiteriana in Paterson on September 30. The over

100 guests were very appreciative of the meal brought to them individually by Sara Cays, Jack, Carly and Colin O’Shea, with caring and compassion, to those who are often ignored or invisible. We plan to cook and serve again on April 28, 2018.

Flower Chart 

There is a flower chart in the hall of the Narthex near Pastor Lou’s office. People may sign up for a certain date in order to give flowers in memory or in honor of someone. Call Linda Latham at 973-423-1840 if you have any questions of if you wish to place an order.

Latin Evening

Come and enjoy an evening of live music with the Latin Ensemble and special guests on Saturday, October 14 at 6:30PM. The Presbyterian Church at Ridgefield Park is hosting this musical event and refreshments will be served during intermission. The suggested donation is $20 and the monies collected will go to benefit the community programs of the church. Call Church Office at 201-440-4629 or Patricia Pastas at 201-982-5042

Reading Group @ HMPC

The Book Club meets on the 4th Friday of the month and anyone is invited to come and discuss the books.

10/27 The Tie That Binds by Kent Haruf

11/17 News of The World by Paulette Jiles

12/15 100 Year Old Man Climbs Out the Window by Jonas Jonasson

Sunday Servers

One great way you can help HMPC is through your Stewardship of Time. By volunteering once a year, once a quarter or once a month, as a Greeter, Reader, or Hospitality person, you keep our Worship service and spirit of community going! These jobs are super easy and if you would like to try one, please call Chris Buckley in the office at 201-891-051

   HMPC Sunday Servers: Fourth Quarter 2017