Announcements
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| Ramapo Reformed Church 100 Island Road Mahwah, NJ. 07430 |
Church Announcements
The CLOTHING CLOSET MINISTRY continues to provide free clothing to those in need. Drop off donations of
seasonal clothing any Wednesday between 9:30am and noon.
CHILDREN / YOUTH
CHILDREN IN WORSHIP for ages 3 through 3rd grade has resumed. If you would like to be a substitute teacher
please contact Marian Latz.
SUNDAY SCHOOL for 4th through 6th grades is back in session! This is a new program that will meet during
worship after the Message for Children. If you would like to participate, please see Debbie Grob.
The Church also provides a Nursery service for infants and children through age 5 during the Worship Service.
FELLOWSHIP
MAKE A JOYFUL HARMONY by adding your vocal talent to our choir. All are welcome. Rehearsals are held
on Wednesday nights at 7:30 PM in the church.
CHILDREN'S CHOIR - Rehearsals for the Children’s Choir will begin on Wednesday October 5th at 6:15 pm. It is
open to all children who can read and are able to sing once a month in Church. Please see Ellen Morris for more
information.
We also offer a Contemporary Music Group that performs monthly during Sunday Service. Please see Ellen
Morris for rehearsal dates.
ACTIVITIES / EVENTS
An Evening at Campgaw: On Saturday Feb 4th at 6:00 we will be tubing at Campgaw and / or sitting in the
lounge to enjoy food from the snack bar (run by Chef Dave) and music by a DJ. If you would like to tube the
cost is $24 for two hours. Please call Joanna Hannon to reserve a spot by Wed. Feb 1st.
The SOUPER BOWL of CARING will be celebrated this year on Sunday February 5th. Please bring a can of
food or a donation to share with those in need. Donations go to the Center for Food Action in Mahwah as our
way of supporting this nationwide ministry.
Reflections of Belhar: This year's Classis Worship service will be held at the Glen Rock Community Church in
Glen Rock at 4:00pm on Sunday February 12th. It is entitled "Reflections of Belhar" and will celebrate our unity in
Christ. The Belhar Confession was adopted by the Reformed Church in America as one of its four confessional
documents in June of 2011.
Pancake Supper: Our first fund raising dinner of 2012 will be a Pancake Supper on Friday February 17th from
6 - 8pm. Pancakes, beverages and dessert will be served and you may come at any point during that time.
We are also seeking volunteers to flip pancakes, serve, clean up and distribute fliers. Look for a signup insert
in the Sunday bulletin.
Confirmation Class for those students in grade 8 or above who wish to join the church has just started and is
meeting on Mondays at 4:00pm. For more information please contact pastor Bill.
Bible Study will be meeting again on Tuesdays, starting February 28th. We will be studying the Gospel of
Luke this spring. All are welcome to join.
The WOMEN'S FELLOWSHIP GROUP will meet Sunday February 19th at 7pm. Why not come out for a time of
Bible study, fellowship and prayer?
The Center for Food Action has reached critically low levels of stock and needs our help. If you can donate
canned or packaged goods, please do so in the boxes located in the foyer and the coffee room.
NEW MEMBERS: If you are interested in joining our church and would like to learn more, please see Pastor
Bill for details.
FACEBOOK: Follow us on Facebook. Click the "Like" button to receive posts and updates on your Facebook page..
RECYCLE: We have started an Inkjet cartridge recycling program that will benefit the church. If you have used inkjet
cartridges to donate, please drop them in the box in the coffee room.
WHAT'S IN A NAME: Look for 'Name Tag' Sundays the first Sunday of every month. Please fill out a name tag
when coming to service so we can informally get to match up faces and names more easily.
COFFEE HOUR: If you would like to host a time of fellowship following worship, please sign up on the board
leading into the coffee room.
EMAIL NEWSLETTER: To receive a monthly email listing of church announcements, events and more, send an
email to George@ramaporeformedchurch.org and type the word "Subscribe" in the Subject line. Please include
your name and home address. The newsletter will be sent on the 1st of each month.
FRESH FLOWERS for the sanctuary in honor of a special occasion or in memory of someone may be arranged
through the church office.
Donations of manufacturer's coupons for all products are being collected by Thelma Coslow for use by our
servicemen and women and their families.