Thursday, September 29, 2011

On the Calendar


Open the Scripture. Join the Conversation.
Everyone is welcome to join the conversation at either weekly Bible Study. Looking at the scriptures to discern what in the world God is up to in the Word, in the world, and in us? Come! You are always welcome!

Monday Evenings at 7:30pm.
New study: Making Sense of Scripture

Thursday afternoons at 2:00pm.
Focus on the gospel text for next Sunday.

Choir Rehearsals began again on Thursday, September 15th, at 8pm. If you would like to join the choir or would like more information, please call, email or speak to Scott Jones.

Sunday School Has Started
Sunday School is in full swing. Everyone, young and old gather for worship at 10 a.m. Then, children and teachers move to their classroom after a children’s message and prayer. The whole assembly reunites during the Sharing of the Peace so that we can celebrate the Lord’s Supper together.

Our children NEED You!
Adults are still needed to help to plan, assist, and/or teach our children the Christian faith. If you would like to be involved in the Sunday School ministry, please call the church office at (973) 667-0256 or talk with Pastor Kristin.

Remember to “fall back” on November 6th!
Please note that daylight savings time ends on November 6, 2011 – make sure to set your clocks back one hour.

Congregational Cottage Meetings
Get ready! Stay by your phone! During the next 6 months, the church council will be inviting everyone in the congregation to participate in a local cottage meeting. The intention of these gatherings is to provide Pastor Kristin with an opportunity to get to know you (yes, you!) in a more informal setting.

But you don’t have to wait for your cottage meeting to get to know Pastor Kristin; you can always invite her for lunch, dinner, coffee, or ice cream (she loves ice cream!).

Let’s Meet The Neighbors!
As part of getting to know our neighbors and the Nutley community, Pastor Kristin will soon begin intentionally meeting our neighbors, simply by ringing their doorbell and introducing herself as the new pastor at Holy Trinity. BUT, so that our neighbors can meet the people of the congregation and because Jesus sent out the disciples 2x2, she needs your help! Pastor Kristin asks that everyone sign up for at least one time slot to partner with her in meeting our neighbors. Depending on your mobility, we will either walk or drive to our neighbors’ homes. Sign-up sheets are in the office and will be passed around during worship.

Worship Leader Training
Sunday, October 2nd & 9th, after worship.

Are you currently serving as lector, assisting minister, communion assistant, or usher? Would you like to begin serving in one of these roles in worship? If you answered yes (or maybe) to either of these questions, please plan on participating in worship leader training on either Sunday October 2nd or 9th following worship.
We’ll be discussing the responsibilities of each role and train you as to how to best carry out your responsibilities as a worship leader. P.S. Even if you have served in worship for 20+ years, please participate in these trainings, as Pastor Kristin may have some new instructions for you!

Let’s Stick Around After Worship
Starting October 2nd, we’re going to try something new after worship…COFFEE AND TEA TIME after worship, in the narthex. Stay and talk with your sisters and brothers, sharing your lives together over a cup of tea or coffee each week.














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