PRESBYTERIAN MESSENGER (PM)  Church Newsletter

UPCOMING EVENTS. . .

Every Sunday 10:00 AM Worship

Communion served 1^st Sunday of Month

Choir Practice 8:30-9:30AM

Knitting Group 2^nd 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

Fri 11/4  Chris Buckley Vacation Day

Sun  11/6 Clocks Go Back One Hour

Mon  11/7 Office Closed

Tues 11/8 Presidential Election Day   6AM-8PM

Sun 11/13 CFA Food Collection

Thu 11/17 Personnel 10AM   Session 7PM

Sun 11/20 Stewardship Sunday Pot Luck Luncheon 11:15AM

Thu 11/24 Thanksgiving Day – Office Closed 11/24-25

Sun 11/27 First Sunday Advent

Pot Luck Dinner 

Stewardship Sunday November 20, 2016 Immediately Following the Service.

Since the last one was such a success we are going to do it again on Sunday November 20! Please bring enough to share and join us for fellowship and fun.  There will be sign-up sheets in the Narthex.

Thanksgiving Food Collection November 13

High Mountain will again be participating in the Thanksgiving Food Collection for Center for Food Action(CFA) on Sunday, November 13. Tote bags will be distributed with a list of requested items. Please no refrigerated, frozen items, or glass bottles. More information on the work of the Center for Food Action can be found at www.cfanj.org. 

Stewardship 2017

We asked the people who attended service last Sunday to share, in a few words, what they love about our church and why they support our church.

If you did not get a chance to come to church on Sunday, here’s an opportunity to write to Pastor Lou at revlouie@aol.com, and share your feelings about why you love this church and why you support the church. Thanks!

Hospitality Volunteer

We are in need of a volunteer to provide Hospitality for Sunday, November 13^th.  If you can help us with this please call the church office at 201-891-0511.  Thank you!

Ḟaithworks

Dear church families, it’s that time of the year for daylight saving time again.

Remember to set your clock back one hour this Saturday, November 5 before going to bed to claim that wonderful extra hour of sleep on Sunday morning!

This Sunday we will have Communion. Children and youth are invited to be at the church at 9:45 am to participate in the opening part of the worship service and to join in the Bible, Flame, Water, Stole processional.

Our focus Bible reading is Luke 20:27–38. One day, Jesus was approached by a group of Sadducees — religious leaders who did not believe in the resurrection. They were trying to trick Jesus into agreeing that there was no resurrection so they asked Jesus a question about divorce and heaven. This scripture reading contains a teaching about our eternal lives, and the equality of all of God’s children in that realm, married and unmarried – quite contrary to the realities of the society at that time. Take courage, stand firm, keep the faith, focus on what really matters this is the message of this week’s Bible reading.  It speaks powerfully as a reminder that we are not alone, and that there is new life possible and available to us if we are faithful and intentional about our relationships with God and one another. The message therefore is to encourage one another and be strong in faith and spirit.

Children will be excused from service after their Conversation with Pastor Lou in the worship service, but will come back to share Communion with their families and friends. Childcare will be available for children 5 years and under in the 2nd floor classrooms.

Upcoming Events and activities

Save the date! Do not miss the annual Thanksgiving Stewardship Sunday and Thanksgiving Luncheon, November 20 at 11:15 am. It is a time of wonderful fellowship and even more wonderful food! This is a great time to invite a neighbor to worship and fellowship here at HMC!  November- Saturday 26:  Family time to decorate the Christmas tree in the Covenant room as we sing carols, make decorations and exchange cookies, hot chocolate and other treats. 3 to 5 pm. Friends are welcome!

Wendy’s Boycott Continues

Coalition of Immokalee Workers encourages all to continue to boycott Wendy’s until they agree to be part of the Fair Food Program. The CIW’s Fair Food Agreements cover nearly 35,000 workers in seven states (including New Jersey). This program monitors and enforces workers’ human rights and has been recognized by the United Nations, the White House, the State Department, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission and the Department of Labor. To learn more about this very effective organization and its work, go to www.ciw-online.org.

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 for a person or circumstance please call the office at 201-891-0511.

Book Club at HMPC

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

come and discuss the books. The Book Club will meet again on:

November 18 – The Nightingale by Kristen Hannah

December 16 – Glory Over Everything by Kathleen Grissom.

                                                 Sunday Server Sign-Up Sheet; Fourth Quarter 2016

*Assigned families can decide who will be reader. Please inform Chris who is reading one week before you are scheduled.  If you cannot be available when assigned, please switch with someone else and inform the office of this change.  Please check PM regularly to see the date of your assignment.  We need a few more volunteers for the listed duties.  If you can help in anyway, please call the office at 201-891-0511 and we can add you to the list.  Thank you for your kindness and generosity in assisting with the church service.