United Methodist
Church of Lake Hopatcong
The Friendly Church
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The Friendly Church
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Special Features
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1873 - 2008
Reverend Brandon Cho, Pastor Rev. Dr. Carter Smith - Pastor Emeritus
520
Howard Boulevard 973 663-3425
Rev. Renee McCleary, District Superintendent Regular Worship Hours (Beginning Sept. 9, 2007)
Traditional Worship: 9:00 - 10:00 am Summer Worship
Times: Church Office Hours: Church office is not regularly occupied. Please call before coming or you can make an appointment. Features:
What is SPRC/PPRC and who are they?
Links: HOPE HOUSE
-CATHOLIC CHARITIES-Dover, NJ 973- 361-5555
As a part of the Natural Church Development (NCD) process the eighth meeting of the Church Health Team (CHT) was held on Monday, May 19. The CHT has now completed the survey and analysis phases, written goals and is now beginning the implementation of those goals. For the purposes of realistic accomplishment, five programs have been agreed upon for implementation and ALL CONGREGATION MEMBERS are being asked to look at these five areas for the purposes of helping and participation. The overall purpose of these programs is to improve upon the area of Passionate Spirituality both in a congregational sense as well as in a personal way but not to replace ongoing programs or activities. With God's help, these will provide exciting opportunities for us all to enrich our spiritual lives and more strongly reflect our love and passion for God through Jesus Christ. An outline of these programs will be posted on the bulletin board in the Gathering Place for all to peruse. The leaders of each program will be indicated along with a place for you to sign up to help. More detail will also be provided at each service as the programs and activities "kick in". The five programs are: Model Bible Study: Opportunities will be provided during selected church services to participate in a model Bible study. The hope is that more people will become comfortable studying the scriptures while working ingroups and feel inspired to participate in future Bible studies. LEADERS: Tyrone Franklin and Pastor Brandon You are visitor number:
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Board of Global Ministries, The United Methodist Church.
The United Methodist Church is actively engaged in the world offering assistance to those suffering from natural disaster. UMCOR is often the first official relief organization to respond. If you are looking to donate to worthy organizations please consider a donation to UMCOR. You may designate your gift to a specific disaster area, for instance: Hurricanes 2005 - Katrina #982523 Hunger/Poverty Program #982920 African Famine #101250 International Disaster Response
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What is SPRC/PPRC and who are they? The Staff Parish Relations Committee or Pastor Parish Relations Committee (SPRC/PPRC) functions as the primary support system for the pastor and the vital link between the pastor and the congregation. The key operative words are: openness, sensitivity, support, encouragement, clarity, confidentiality, and accountability. Persons who serve on the SPRC or PPRC must be full members of the church in good standing, be attentive to their spiritual disciplines, be able to reflect theologically and biblically, and have the competency to carry out the varied duties of the committee. One member shall be a young adult and one member may be a youth. These are the necessary criteria given in the Book of Discipline. (259.2) Key Functions of SPRC/PPRC: 1. To encourage, strengthen, nurture, support, and respect the pastor and staff and their family(s). 2. To promote unity in the church. 3. To confer with and counsel the pastor and staff on the matters pertaining to the effectiveness of ministry, relationships with the congregation; conditions that may impede the effectiveness of ministry; and to interpret the nature and function of the ministry. 4. To confer with, consult, and counsel the the pastor and staff on matters pertaining to priorities in the uses of gifts, skills, and time and priorities for the demands and effectiveness of the mission and ministry of the congregation. 5. To provide evaluation at least annually for the use for the pastor and staff in an ongoing effective ministry. 6. To communicate and interpret to the congregation the nature and functions of the United Methodist Church . 7. To develop and approve written job descriptions . . 8. Consult with the pastor and staff concerning continuing education and spiritual renewal . 9. To enlist, interview, evaluate, review, and recommend annually to the charge conference lay preachers and persons for candidacy for ordained ministry . . The members of your SPRC Committee currently serving are: Susan Mihok & Debbie Taylor Co-Chairs, Ed Gilsky, Jerri Gilsky, Debbie Dominicci, Rich Morgan, Ruth Lalevee, Tyrone Franklin, Craig McLennan, Chris Peters and Stephan Szardenings. We are the individuals to direct your concerns. We ask for your prayers and support in the work we do for the United Methodist Church of Lake Hopatcong. Yours in Christ, Susan Mihok, Co-Chair
SHOPRITE CERTIFICATES For every $1000 worth of Shop-Rite certificates we sell per week makes 5%! a week. That's $50 a week times 52 weeks per year for $2,600 profit per year.
This is a very easy way for you to help our church. We hope everyone who shops at Shop-Rite will support this effort !! Certificates will be made available after both Sunday worship services and they will be available during the week at the church office during office hours (M-Th, 9-2pm) |
