NEW MEMBERS INVITATION
Sunday, February 3 at 10:45am, Upper Room
Pastor Michael would like to invite anyone who is currently not a member to join him in a conversation about membership with our Administrative Council. If you are interested, grab a cup of coffee and some refreshments and join us directly after the service on Sunday, February 3 in the Upper Room of the Anderson Educational Wing.
SAVE THE DATE
Sunday, February 10, 2019 following worship in Scialla Hall
THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE BROOKSIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH
Included on the agenda will be reports from boards and committees, financial reports from 2018, proposed budgets for 2019, and the nomination and election of new leaders. Church bylaws require a quorum of members in order to conduct this meeting. Please make every effort to attend
BROOK SINGERS
The Brook Singers will have rehearsal this Sunday! Halfway through the service, Ari will leave with the children's choir members to start learning a whole new set of songs! A detailed schedule through June will be passed out at the end of rehearsal when parents come get their children in the youth choir room at our ending time of 10:45 am. Please add these rehearsals and, more importantly, the dates where the choir will be singing in church to your family calendar.
If you have any questions, please email Amy Southerland at asoutherland@brooksidechurch.org.
INTEGRATED SPIRITUALITY GATHERINGS
Wednesdays at 6:30pm, Starting February 6
Come and join us on Wednesday evenings as we explore spiritual practices that can help center us and enrich our Christian faith. As people who strive for justice and seek to live a faith that is active, these spiritual practices can help us be more balanced in the health and well-being of our body, mind, and spirit. We will begin on Wednesday, February 6 at 6:30pm with a vegan meal and a conversation with Pastor Michael about the "Spirituality of Food."
ORGANIZING FOR SOCIAL CHANGE—UCC REGIONAL GATHERING
Friday, February 22 at 7:30pm, Community Church of Mountain Lakes
Part of our vision statement at Brookside Church is that we are a faith community that is committed to "understanding and practicing the teachings of Jesus." This is an opportunity to connect with others in our community to make that vision a reality. The members of Brookside Community Church have been invited to join with other UCC congregations in our surrounding area in a conversation about ways to put our faith into action through community organizing.
WHAT: Building Power through Faith-Based Organizing
WHEN: Friday, February 22 at 7:30pm
WHERE: Community Church of Mountain Lakes, 48 Briarcliff Rd, Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046
HOW: Contact Pastor Michael to RSVP: pastor@brooksidechurch.org
PRAYER JOYS AND CONCERNS
For Phil who is facing a major life challenge, and for his family.
For Rhoda Radtke.
For Linda Howe’s brother.
For Jan Schurter.
For Sam Fairchild’s cousin.
For Karen Burns Rutigliano’s daughter.
Prayer Joys and Concerns will be listed weekly. Please forward your requests during the week to: office@brooksidechurch.org Requests received by Tuesday of each week will arrive in time for the following Sunday’s bulletin and @ Brookside.