CONGREGATIONAL UPDATES & MERGER NEWS

Last Sunday’s Baptism

Sunday, June 8th was the baptism of Evelyn. She was perfect and here are some pictures from the morning.

Photo Directory Update

John C. and Deacon Sharon H. will have the photos he's taken for the directory available for anyone to view before they are a put into the directory. Please stop by over the next few Sundays.

Celebration of Music Ministry

We will have a special cake this Sunday to thank the choir for their ministry to the church during fellowship time.

103rd Birthday

We will celebrate Ginny L's 103rd birthday on Sunday, June 22nd. Happy Birthday, Ginny.  

Fellowship Change

Elder Sally S. who is ably filling in for Elder Liz C, has asked that anyone interested in simply purchasing items for fellowship time to drop them off on a Sunday morning and Sally will take it from there.  Let's take advantage of Sally's kind offer and sponsor Sundays throughout the summer. 

Sanctuary Committee

The Sanctuary Committee has started to meet. The committee is chaired by Andrew L. and includes Bethany H., Shawn D. and Katie VS.

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

The flowers today are from Dr. and Mrs. Barone in honor of all Fathers.

If you would like to sponsor Sunday morning flowers in honor or in memory of someone, contact Olga at coughlino@aol.com.  The cost is $40.

2025 Sundays reserved are  Sept 7.

DONATIONS

Make CHECKS out to "Sycamore Community Church". 

Online Transfers options are:

Zelle: thesycamorecc@gmail.com Venmo: @cchhk

SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES & WORTHY CAUSES, AMAZING PEOPLE & PRAYERS

North Jersey Concert Band Concert

Join Mike R. and the North Jersey Concert Band for a concert this Friday, June 13th at 7pm at Indian Hills HS.

Click on this link for tickets and more details.

Music Memorial Service

Rev. Kathy Jo Blaske will lead a musical memorial for her friend Robert Oliphant on Saturday, July 19 at 2:00 pm at Union Congregational Church, Upper Montclair, NJ, where Bob was Organist and Music Director for 23 years. The service will be live-streamed at unioncong.org. Three organist colleagues and a bagpiper will perform, honoring Bob’s life and Scottish roots. Interment with a military ceremony will follow in the church’s memorial garden. A full obituary and slideshow are available at proutfuneralhome.com/obituaries. All are welcome.

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 

Below is a list of much needed items.   

Supermarket Gift Cards, Personal Items, Detergents, 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, Coffee, Cake Mix, Nuts, Canned Fruit, Instant Mashed Potato Mix, PBnJ, Cranberry Sauce, Stuffing Mix, Turkey Gravy

Prayer List 

Betty M. - rehab

Liz C. - fractured clavicle

Peter C. - dementia

Melissa L. - breast cancer

Christopher W. - heart attack

Erin - undisclosed

Sheldon M. - undergoing medical tests

Jason L. – Heart condition

Rev. Eddy – General Secretary of the RCA

The Reformed Church in America – As our denomination restructures

Betty and Irene – Friends of Betty M.

Margit – elderly cousin of Olga C.

Debbie S. – We seek time and quality of life

Jill H. – Serious vision issues

Zeke – Stroke