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| 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.
The CLOTHING CLOSET will hold its Spring Bag Sale on Saturday March 6th from 9:30am to 12:30pm. Select
from a wide variety of Men's, Women's, children's and baby items for just $3 per bag. Get a free coat or jacket with
each bag you buy.
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 7PM in the church.
We also offer a Contemporary Music Group that performs monthly during Sunday Service. Please see the
Calendar for rehearsal dates.
ACTIVITIES / EVENTS
WILL & ESTATE PLANNING: Consistory has arranged for Russell Teschon, an estate lawyer, to visit us on
Sunday March 7th following worship. All are invited to learn more about this important aspect of life planning.
SOUPTACULAR: Our March Fellowship event will be a "Souptacular!" on Sunday March 21st following worship.
Please join us for this Pot-Luck Soup & Sandwich Luncheon that will be followed by family games.
CORNED BEEF & CABBAGE DINNER: Our annual St. Patrick's Day corned beef and cabbage dinner will be held
Saturday, March 13th from 6-8 p.m. Dinners also include potatoes, carrots, and dessert and are available for
eat-in or take-out for a cost of $10. A children's meal (corned beef or chicken) is available for $5.00. Advance
ticket purchase or reservations are required. Please call the church office at 201-529-3075.
EASTER FLOWERS: This year we will again be ordering a mix of tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths in addition to lily
plants to honor loved ones and decorate the sanctuary for Easter. Plants are $7 each. Orders must be received
by the church office by March 22nd. You have the option of taking your plant with you after the Easter Morning
Service, or leaving it in the Sanctuary to be delivered to a shut in or placed in the church garden. Please fill out
an order form in the weekly bulletin or call the church office.
BIBLE STUDY: "Speaking Honestly with God" is Part I of a two-part Bible Study on the Psalms. Seven Bible
Studies will meet on Tuesday nights 7 to 8pm through March 30th. From wisdom to worship to petition and
praise, the Bible's psalms speak openly and honestly with God. Join in and learn about this God, God's people,
and yourself as we study psalms that cover the range of human emotion and even point us, at times, to Jesus
Christ. Discover what Israel's ancient songbook can teach us about praise-filled living for God today.
The WOMEN'S FELLOWSHIP GROUP - will meet Sunday March 21st at 7 PM. Why not come out for a time of
Bible study, fellowship and prayer?
2010 Giving Envelopes are in your mailboxes. Please call the office if you have not received a box. If you
would like to make a pledge for 2010 and have not yet done so, please use the card in the pew rack.
As always, thank you for your support.
PEOPLE YOU KNOW: Our own Thelma Coslow was the subject of a very nice article profiling her 65 years of
service to the American Red Cross, that appeared in the 11/26/08 issue of the Mahwah Suburban News.
To read the complete article on the American Red Cross web site, Click here.
NEW MEMBERS: If you are thinking about joining our church family and would like to learn more, please see
Pastor Bill for details.
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 baby products are needed by BABY BASICS a Red Cross
Organization that aids needy families. Information is available in the coffee room or see Thelma Coslow.
PRAYER REQUESTS
Please keep the following in your prayers:
Bernice Maloney
If you have a prayer request, please e-mail it to George@ramaporeformedchurch.org