Sunday, April 17, 2016 8:30 a.m. - Bible Study 8:45 a.m. - No Confirmation Class (spring break) 10:00 a.m. Worship & Sunday School Celebrating the Baptism of Alice Parker Bowles Sermon: God Draws a Strange Circle Psalm 139:1-18, John 15:9-17 Pastor Greg Horn preaching
Hey, parents and preschool children! You are warmly invited to gather at the church for a morning of fun and fellowship on Saturday, April 16, from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.
Parents, this will be a special time for you and your children to spend time together and to get to know other families with children in the church in a playful setting. Please feel free to invite another family along with you! Breakfast goodies and kids’ crafts will be available during your time together. Looking forward to seeing you on Saturday the 16th! Contact Pastor Lauren with questions or for more information.
SPRING MEMBERSHIP EXPLORATION CLASS– INFORMATIONAL MEETING SUNDAY, APRIL 17TH – This Sunday, April 17, join others exploring membership in the Library after Coffee Hour for an initial, informational conversation. The Membership Exploration Class at PCUM is a series of three relaxed, informative Sunday gatherings after worship—designed to answer questions, help us build relationships within this church family, and learn more about our faith and ourselves. Lunch and child care are always provided!
If you are interested in joining this active, serving and caring congregation, or if you have questions, please feel free to contact Pastor Greg Horn (greghorn@pcum.org /908-868- 6441) and/or indicate your interest on the Ritual of Friendship pad on Sunday morning.
NEW ONLINE SIGN UP is convenient and easy!
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!
PCUM’S NEXT MIDNIGHT RUNIS SATURDAY, APRIL 23rd. The Midnight Run program is a Saturday night trip into New York City to distribute food, clothing and personal items to homeless men and women at pre-determined meeting places throughout the city. All Sr. Highs and adult volunteers are invited to participate. More information coming soon. Contact Pastor Lauren at lauren@pcum.org with questions.
You are very warmly invited to a special day of connecting with each other and exploring our faith together through great conversations, worship, Bible study led by Pastor Lauren on the theme of Perfectly Imperfect, plus singing, eating, laughing and communion. In short, this is a day to be treasured!!
WHEN: Saturday April 30 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Stay for just the morning or the afternoon or the whole day, whatever works with your schedule.
WHERE: The home of Mary Johnson - 40 Wayside Place, Montclair- 973-744-7993
HOW: Sign up after worship or email Nadine Pearceat NadinePearce3@gmail.com to let us know so we can plan for a great day for everyone.
WHAT TO BRING: Just yourself and if you like, bring a friend. Breakfast nibbles, lunch, and anything else you might need will be provided.
Any other questions? Please call Nadine at 973-744-2197. Don't miss this wonderful day with your sisters in Christ!
CAN YOU SERVE HUNGRY NEIGHBORS? – Help make or/serve an evening meal to homeless neighbors right here in Montclair on Saturdays May 2 or 21. 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.
MEN’S BREAKFAST CLUB: All men in PCUM family are invited to a monthly men’s group, which gathers the 1st Saturday of each month to get to know each other better, focus on our journey of faith, and have a good meal. Next meeting: Saturday, May 7, from 8-9:30 a.m. at PCUM. For more info, contact Tom McElwee at tom@navstem.com.
Save the dates!
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!
"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.
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.
Middle Schoolers (grades 6-8) meet this Wednesday, from 7-8:30pm for fun and fellowhship.
Save the Date - PCUM Youth Banquet (rising 6th graders - Senior Highs) Wednesday, May 18th, 7:00pm.
Senior Highs are invited to sign up to participate in the April 23rd Midnight Run. Email Pastor Lauren if you'd like to take part at lauren@pcum.org.
Youth Retreat @ Montreat, for high school students (rising 9th-12th graders) in the PCUM family, will take place July 10-16, 2016. See Pastor Lauren with questions, for more information or for registration forms!
THE JOYFUL NOISE CHOIR (Preschool-1st grade) rehearses before Sunday School twice a month in the choir room with Ms. Denise.
CHILDREN'S CHOIR (2nd-5th grade) PCUM’s Children's Choir ministry teaches children to love music and lead their church family in worship. Kids not only learn the song, but they also learn how to sing. They also grow spiritually, grow in confidence and self-discipline, and grow to feel more at home in their church. Children's Choir rehearsals are every Thursday from 4-5 pm in the Choir Room. There are no rehearsals on April 28 and May 5. For more info, contact Children's Choir Director Julie Platte at juliebplatte@gmail.com.
YOUTH CHOIR (6th grade - HS) rehearses Sundays after worship and select Wednesdays from 6:30-7:00pm before Youth Group. The choir sings during worship on the third Sunday of every month. If you would like to participate, contact Anne Marie Juliano at jajulianos@gmail.com or (973)-930-5074.
SING WITH THE CHANCEL CHOIR! Love to sing? Why not add your voice to PCUM's Chancel Choir? Regular rehearsals are Thursday nights at 7:30 p.m. Questions? Contact Anne Marie Juliano at jajulianos@gmail.com.
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
SPRING MEMBERSHIP EXPLORATION CLASS – INFORMATIONAL MEETING SUNDAY, APRIL 17TH – This Sunday, April 17, join others exploring membership in the Library after Coffee Hour for an initial, informational conversation. The Membership Exploration Class at PCUM is a series of three relaxed, informative Sunday gatherings after worship—designed to answer questions, help us build relationships within this church family, and learn more about our faith and ourselves. Lunch and child care are always provided! 
MEN’S BREAKFAST CLUB: All men in PCUM family are invited to a monthly men’s group, which gathers the 1st Saturday of each month to get to know each other better, focus on our journey of faith, and have a good meal. Next meeting: Saturday, May 7, from 8-9:30 a.m. at PCUM. For more info, contact Tom McElwee at 
