Sunday, June 12, 2016
8:30 a.m. - Bible Study 10:00 a.m. Worship & Sunday School Music Celebration Sunday
Sermon: "When the Climate Changes" Genesis 6:9-22, Matthew 7:21-29 Pastor Greg Horn preaching
PCUM’s "A Lot to Grow" Garden is planted and ready to grow this season thanks to lots of help from members of the church family and PCUM's Sunday School children!
All of the fresh veggies and herbs grown in PCUM’s garden are donated to The Human Needs Food Pantry in Montclair to help hungry neighbors in need.
Maintenance for now will be fairly simple - once a week weeding and then some harvesting in two-three weeks. Any and all are welcome to participate. In general, the schedule is 10am-11am on Thursdays and one Saturday a month. Just drop by the garden and lend a hand whenever you can.
CAN YOU SERVE HUNGRY NEIGHBORS? – Help make or/serve an evening meal to homeless neighbors right here in Montclair on Saturday, June 18. PCUM is part of a coalition of faith and community organizations that make up Montclair Emergency Services for the Homeless (MESH). To sign up, contact Elizabeth Riggs at elizriggs@verizon.net or 917-324-0052.
PCUM New Opportunities Group meets on Mondays at 1:00 p.m. in the ROK (Room Off Kitchen). PCUM and Montclair community members seeking full time re-employment or jobs/projects in the gig economy, are invited to gather for brainstorming, contact sharing and receiving encouragement and fellowship every Monday at 1:00 p.m.
SUMMER AT PCUM...
PCUM’s (air conditioned) SUMMER WORSHIP remains at 10:00 am on Sundays this summer. Childcare is provided for infants through Pre-K in the Toddler room during worship services throughout the summer.
SUMMER EDUCATION - TEACHERS NEEDED! Summer Sunday School begins June 26th! PCUM’S program is for rising Kindergarteners — 3rd graders and is offered as a One-Room School format. Kids will enjoy bible stories, games, crafts and a whole lot of fun. Caring adult teachers are needed to guarantee a meaningful educational experience for your church’s youngest! If you don’t normally teach Sunday School and enjoy children, this is an easy and fun way to share your time and faith with your church family’s children. No experience necessary. Bible lesson and all supplies are provided. Please sign up in Fellowship Hall or email Mary Beckhusen at mary@pcum.org, or Pastor Lauren at lauren@pcum.org, for more details.
GOT MUSIC? SUMMER MUSIC BEING PLANNED and— on Sunday morning’s this summer—PCUM’s Music Ministry needs YOU! Singers, instrumentalists (soloists and ensembles) are needed for summer worship services. If you would like to share your gifts for the glory of God by offering your talents one Sunday this summer, please contact Director Anne Marie Juliano at annemarie@pcum.org.
PLEASE SUPPORT PCUM THIS SUMMER! Summer book study, summer Sunday School, youth mission trip to North Carolina, worship in air-conditioned splendor... As summer approaches please consider "catching up" or paying ahead on your 2016 pledge supporting Jesus Christ's work at PCUM. Your prayerful financial giving will keep your congregation and its ministries healthy and faithful all summer long as we serve together in Christ's name. Thank you!
PCUM to Create "Emergency Text System"
When a storm like 2012's Hurricane Sandy or other cataclysmic event hits, the loss of electrical power and travel challenges can bring communication to a standstill. The Internet and landlines are useless. Even the availability of gasoline is affected, limiting driving and further isolating people. The elderly and those hardest hit can find themselves in vulnerable situations with nowhere to turn. Those wanting to help may not have a way to find those in need or communicate what they have to offer.
With this in mind, PCUM's leadership would like your help in establishing an "Emergency Text System" based on a confidential list of members' and friends' cell numbers. In times of crisis, even when computers and landlines are down, generally people are able to find power to charge their cell phones. With your help, this list of cell phone numbers, administered by the Church Office and our pastors, will enable the church to reach out to the congregation and people in crisis, match needs with resources, and link members of the PCUM family with each other and with outside civic and community resources.
To help, at your earliest convenience please provide the Church Office pcum@pcum.org with a cell number for every adult in your household--or at least one cell phone number. This list will be kept confidential and not shared.
Registration has begun for PCUM's
Vacation Bible School June 20th-June 23rd
6:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
For 4 year olds through
those entering 6th grade
$65.00 per child
Join us and discover how to surf through life with God and others!
Contact Director of Christian Education, Mary Beckhusen at mary@pcum.org
with questions or for more information!
Pre-order your PCUM Ornaments this June to
support the Deacons Fund and receive discounted pricing!
For the first time, the Deacons are offering a PCUM Christmas Ornament that is made in the USA at a veteran owned small business. This 2-D ornament of the PCUM building is sure to become a new favorite on your tree.
It is perfect for anyone with a connection to the church – married, baptized or confirmed here, members who’ve moved away or going to college, new families and long-time worshipers. A sample will be on display during Coffee Hour so you can see just how beautiful it is.
All ornament sales go to the Deacon’s Fund, which ministers to the congregation and community. Weekly Coffee Hour and local charities are all supported by this special offering.
Ornaments are on sale during Coffee Hour or click here to download a printable order form. Complete the form and drop off or mail it to the church office with your payment:
Victoria L. Herzberg
PCUM
53 Norwood Ave
Upper Montclair, NJ 07030
During this pre-sale period through the end of June, one ornament costs $25, two ornaments cost $45, and three or more are $20 per ornament. Ornaments will be available for pick up on Kick Off Sunday in early September or you can have them mailed with a $7 Shipping and Handling fee. After Kick Off Sunday, ornaments will be $25.00 each.
"Do not forget to do good and to share with others,
for with such sacrifices God is pleased.“ Hebrews 13:16
The Deacons meet on the second Sunday of the month at 8:30 a.m. in the church parlor.
Support the Caring Ministry of the Deacons: PCUM’s Deacons minister to the entire congregation, particularly the sick, the elderly and those in need. On Communion Sundays, please look for the green envelopes in the pew racks and give generously to support the Deacons’ work. Thank you!
Non-Perishable Goods for Montclair’s Human Needs Food Pantry and gently used clothing are collected year-round. Just drop your donations in the baskets in the Deacons Corner (off the narthex).
Worship Flowers: You can dedicate fresh flowers to beautify the sanctuary chancel, remember or honor loved ones, and symbolize the new life God makes possible in Christ, by using theFlower Chart located in the Deacons Corner or by clicking on the online sign up button.
PCUM’s Fellowship Time/Coffee Hour is held in Fellowship Hall every Sunday after worship. Will you sign up to help one Sunday? The Deacons supply everything you’ll need and now it’s even easier to volunteer!
Here's how:
1. Click on the online “Sign Up Genius†link below and sign up for an account by providing your email and creating a password.
2. Check available dates and click on the date that you would like to serve.
3. On the same page you will also find instructions on how to be a Coffee Hour Host/Hostess and you'll get a friendly email reminder as your serving date approaches.
4. If for any reason you need to change your date, you can log back in and easily cancel and choose another one.
It's that simple!
If you have questions or would like more information, please contact Deacon Julia Bradjuliabrad@comcast.net or Pastor Lauren at lauren@pcum.org. If this is your first time serving, please don't hesitate to contact Julia Brad who would be happy to walk you to through it and give you any assistance you may need.
Thank you for serving!
SUPPORT PCUM'S ONGOING CAPITAL CAMPAIGN by purchasing gift cars for Shop Rite, Kings, Acme and Fairway! Since the cards may be redeemed at any location, they make great gifts. Cards are $100 each, you get full value at the store and PCUM gets 5% of the value of the card. Cards may be purchased (check or cash) at Coffee Hour or by contacting Erika Cowan at pcumerika@aol.com or by phone at 973-222-7186.
PASTORAL CARE: If you are in need of pastoral care or know of someone who is ill or in the hospital, please let contact Pastor Greg at greghorn@pcum.org or 908-868-6441 or Pastor Lauren at 843-616-1370 or lauren@pcum.org.
KNOW SOMEONE WHO WOULD LIKE TO BE ON THE CHURCH'S EMAIL LIST? Let us know! They will receive the weekly "PCUM E-News", and other important announcements. The church also sends out a weekly "Current Events" commentary from a Christian perspective on world events called "The Wired Word". Send email addresses to Denise in the office at denise@pcum.org.
PCUM STAFF The Rev. Gregory A. Horn, Pastor & Head of Staff The Rev. Lauren W. Scharstein, Pastor for Youth & Families Denise Silecchia, Administrator/Joyful Noise Choir Director Mary Beckhusen, Director of Christian Education Anne Marie Juliano, Director of Music Ministries Sue Sabo, Financial Secretary Julie Platte, Children’s Choir Director Henderson Downes, Sexton
Our mailing address is: The Presbyterian Church of Upper Montclair 53 Norwood Avenue Upper Montclair, NJ 07043 phone:973-746-3854 fax: 973-746-4662 pcum@pcum.org www.pcum.org
