Ministry & Mission Call to Action
We are doing great things in our Mission and Ministry for 2020! Donations are accepted at any time, and you can always email your confidential commitment to Luanne at luannerothrock@optonline.net. Commitment cards are also available in the pews. Your contributions will help us change lives!
Join Us on Sunday at 10:00 a.m. and then stay after the service for fellowship in the Library.
Sunday School is open to all ages, during the school year. Kids start in the sanctuary and go to classes after the Children’s message. Nursery care is available throughout the year.
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SUNDAY SCHOOL NEWS: (Now Called Faith Formation)
All Youth and Children go to class after the “Time for Youth and Children”. Class ends @ 11:15 a.m. every week.
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Apply for A College Scholorship Today (Members Only)!
The First Presbyterian Church of Boonton “FPC” is offering scholarships to
students attending an accredited college or professional school in pursuit of a
professional certificate, undergraduate education, or a graduate degree.
The criteria for the scholarship are Membership in FPC and demonstrated
service to both FPC and the community. The award for the year 2020 is
$500.00.
Lowther Scholorship Letter of Instruction
Are you starting college in the fall? Please fill out this application for a scholorship. Forms are due by March 1:
Lowther Application approved 2020 Form A
For those who are still in college (but not first year) and want to apply for a scholorship, please use this form. Forms are due by March 1.
Lowther Scholarship approved Re-application 2020
UPCOMING EVENTS…..
SECOND SUNDAY, February 9 @ 4-6 pm in the Church Library
Adult group meets every 2nd Sunday. In February we will be discussing “Balance in Public Discourse”. Please bring a snack and/or drink to share!
Tuesday, February 11th – Priming The Pump at Sharky’s at 7:30
Priming the Pump is designed for people who want to explore their faith while in a social and supportive environment. Each month tackles a different topic, led by one or two lay and/or clergy leaders. This month’s topic is: “Loving Through Deeper Listening”.
Lent Events:
February 26: Ash Wednesday. Service at 7:30 pm in the Sanctuary
Hope and the Breaking of the Bread Bible Study and Soup Series. All evenings start at 6:30 and end at 8:30. Soup, Salad and Bread will be served, as will communion. Events are held in the Library.
Wednesday, March 4: Jeremiah 29:11-13
Wednesday, March 11: Genesis 9:15-16
Wednesday, March 18: Romans 5:3-5
Wednesday, March 25: Mathew 25:37-40
Family Night! Wednesday, April 1. Make your own pizza, then a scavenger hunt, finishing off with communion.
Palm Sunday @ 10:00 am in Sanctuary. Tapestry of the Church following in Reighart Hall. Everybody is asked to bring a covered dish representing your heritage to share. Please let us know if you’ll be bringing an appetizer, main dish or dessert, so we’re sure we have enough variety!
Maundy Thursday Service, April 9 @ 7:30 pm in Sanctuary
Good Friday Service, April 10 @ 7:30 pm in Sanctuary
Easter Sunday, April 12 @ 10:00 am in Sanctuary (He has Risen, He has Risen Indeed!)
Loaves and Fishes Boonton Community Food Pantry:
The food pantry is located on the ground level of the church, across from the parking lot at 513 Birch Street. It is open on Wednesdays from 4 – 6 pm and Saturday’s from 9 – 11 am.
Donations are humbly accepted. Visit boontonfoodpantry.org for more information on how to donate and how to volunteer.
JOIN THE CHOIR! You’ll be glad you did! Rehearsal times are Sundays from 9:15 am-9:40 am to prepare for service and 11:30 am-1 pm for learning future music.
INTERESTED IN JOINING FIRST CHURCH? There is another new members’ class forming soon! If you are interested please contact Rev. Jen at revjenvanzandt@gmail.com or the church office office@fpcboonton.org / 973-334-3535.
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