The Friday Update for June 12, 2026

CONGREGATIONAL UPDATES

Children’s Day on Sunday ‍

We celebrated Children’s Day on Sunday, June 7th. It was started by the Rev. Dr. Charles Leonard back in 1857 to celebrate and honor children. 

Here is a picture of Carol and the Sunday School after worship.

Father’s Day

We will celebrate Father’s Day, next Sunday, June 21st.  A special invitation is extended to all our fathers to join us for worship as well as at fellowship. During fellowship there will be a special cake honoring our fathers. '

Faith in Action

Deacon Sharon Hodgetts and Pastor Richard invite you to assist ONOMO, the ministry to the down and out in nearby Paterson. We're making sandwiches for their Saturday morning visitation. We'll be meeting in the Community Hall on Friday, June 26th. Time is TBD. More details are to follow. In the meanwhile, mark your calendars and let Sharon know you'll be able to assist. Thank you.  

Graduates

Do You Know a Graduate? If so, let Pastor Richard know and we will celebrate their accomplishment during worship on Sunday, June 21st.

Scholarship

If you know of any high school or college graduate, in the congregation, going on to further education, they are more than welcome to contact the church office to apply for a scholarship.

On-Line Hymnals

Do you worship with us on-line?  If you do and you want to join the congregation in singing along with the hymns, we will provide you with a hymnal. Call the office (201-445-6310) and speak with Janet and we'll get one on the way to you.  

Retirement Update

In preparation for his retirement in January, Pastor Richard and Carol want you to be aware that they have purchased a home in Manchester Twp. in Ocean County.     

Search Committee Update

The search committee met on June 4. The Supervisor is Rev. Shepler-Ross along with Co-Chairs, Elder V.P. Steve Literati and Bruce VanSaun, John Carlisle, Alena Dench, Bill Dunnegan, Andrew Lyman and Deacon Lisette Palella. Our pastor search is now live on the RCA website and the following seminary websites: Western Theological Seminary, New Brunswick Theological Seminary, Princeton Theological Seminary, Union Theological Seminary.

Ushers Needed on Sundays

If you are able to serve as an usher there is a sign-up sheet in the narthex.

Sunday Morning Reader

Contact Deacon Lisette Palella if you'd like to be a reader. (e) l.r.palella@gmail.com

The Thrift Shop

Donations to the Thrift Shop are ideally made directly to the shop.  Simply label your donation with #22 and bring it to the Shop in Midland Park at 85 Godwin Ave., starting Mondays between 9AM-12:00PM or until at capacity. Call first!  (201) 652-7661.

Flower Sponsorship

To sponsor Sunday morning flowers in honor or memory of someone, contact Olga Coughlin at coughlino@aol.com; the cost is $40.

The flowers for Sunday are given by Sue March in loving memory of Allen and Barbara Wahlberg

GIVING

CHECKS made out to "Sycamore Community Church"

Venmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/cchhk

Zelle: thesycamorecc@gmail.com

SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES & WORTHY CAUSES, AMAZING PEOPLE & PRAYERS

Congratulations Dunnegan Family

Congratulations to Bill and Jackie Dunnegan.  We learned recently that their son, Michael and his wife, Rebecca, are expecting twins girls in November.  Michael and Rebecca live in Dallas and hope to visit sometime in the early fall.   Congratulations, Dunnegan's. 

Holland Christian Home

The Holland Home is now part of Christian Health and is now called Windmere.  Here is the link to the website:  Windmere NJ

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Habitat for Humanity Opportunities

Contact: Sasha Lowery, Community Manager      Email: sasha@habitatpc.org or 908-339-7074  

The Center for Food Action

Supermarket Gift Cards, Canned Meat and Fish, Canned Pastas, Stews, Chilis and Hearty Soups, Canned Tomatoes and Vegetables, Pasta, White and Brown Rice, Dried Beans, Low Sugar Cereal, PBnJ

Prayer List

Nuria - pain issues

Pat C - neck cancer

Baby Lamb - due June 2026

Pastor Tom Larkin - prostate cancer

Rick Saul - mobility issues

Steve Longo - bladder cancer

Lily - niece of Olga Coughlin, recovering from recent surgery

Betty Moelhoek - moved to South Jersey

Peter C - has a form of dementia, brother of John C

Erin - undisclosed

Jason Lennett - heart condition

Melissa Lennett - breast cancer

The Rev. Eddy Aleman - General Secretary of the RCA

The Reformed Church in America - As our denomination restructures

Margit - elderly cousin of Olga Coughlin

Jill Hanstein - Serious vision issues

Zeke - stroke

Sandy Reimer - For strength and good health