The Friday Update for January 30, 2026

CONGREGATIONAL UPDATES & MERGER NEWS

2026 Pledge Cards

This is a reminder that pledge cards are due. If you haven’t already done so, please submit it to Lynda B. If you need a card please pick one up in the narthex or contact the main office.

Year End Statements

Year end statements are being mailed out this week. A “big thank you” to all who contributed to Sycamore’s ministry in 2025! With thanks, Lynda B.

Ushers Needed on Sundays

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

Coat Collection

Donate a coat! Coats are being collected in the narthex for ONOMA, a nonprofit street ministry in Paterson serving the homeless.

Please place your donations in the collection box.

Sunday Morning Reader

Contact Deacon Lisette 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 at coughlino@aol.com; the cost is $40.

The flowers for 1/4 are given by Cheryl and Kate Post in honor of Brad’s birthday.

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

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

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 

Robert D. - multiple medical issues

Passing in December of the wife of Rich D., Arleen (Jasek) D. We extend our Christian sympathy to Rich, Allison and Dana.   

Ginny L. - recent hospitalization

Dorothy B. - recovering from ankle surgery at Van Dyke’s in Ridgewood

Rev. Sun Ju - back surgery

Betty M. - moved to South Jersey

Linda - diagnosed with ovarian cancer

The Rev. Mark E. - home

Lily - niece of Jim and Olga C.

Peter C. - dementia

Melissa L. - breast cancer

Erin - undisclosed

Jason L. – heart condition

Rev. Eddy – General Secretary of the RCA

The Reformed Church in America – As our denomination restructures

Irene M. – Friend of Betty M.

Margit – elderly cousin of Olga C.

Jill H. – Serious vision issues

Zeke – Stroke