Announcements

Stay Cool! To beat the heat, worship will be held in our air-conditioned Fellowship Hall through the end of August.

Sunday School Teachers Needed: We are looking for 14-16 wonderful people to assist us in teaching our children about God’s love.  (We are also looking for high school age volunteers and older to assist us.) The commitment is once or twice a month.  Curriculum and supplies are provided, and assistance will be available as you need it. Please prayerfully consider this opportunity to guide our future church members. Join our amazing teaching team!  You’ll be glad you did! To volunteer, please email christianed@flemingtonpres.org.  We simply can’t provide a dynamic Sunday school program without your help!
 
Register for Sunday School! Sunday School begins on September 7! We welcome all children and youth to join us at the 9:30 a.m. worship service for the commissioning of our Sunday School teachers, followed by Sunday School around 9:45 a.m. Please register your children online at http://www.flemingtonpres.org/sunday-school. Please get in touch with the church office at chall@flemingtonpres.org if you have any questions. We can’t wait to see you at church! Nursery care is available for babies aged birth - 2 years old. Josefina Mannino, Danche Zhivkovikj, and Josely Urquia are excited to be continuing with us. Please bring your little ones and share a warm hello! 

Join a Choir! All are welcome to make music at FPC!  Reading notation is helpful but not required. New members are welcome! We have three handbell/hand chime groups and three vocal choirs to choose from:

  • Melody Chimes, for children in grades 1-6, rehearses after worship and Sunday School for 20 minutes at 10:30 a.m. in Room 12 in September-October and January-March with Mrs. Sheneman. Rehearsals will begin on September 7.

  • Joyful Ringers, for students in grades 5-12, rehearses Thursdays, 5:45-6:30 p.m., in the sanctuary with Mrs. Sheneman. Pizza is available 5:15-5:45 in Fellowship Hall. Rehearsals for Joyful Ringers begin on Thursday, September 4.

  • Memorial Ringers, for adults, rehearses Thursdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the sanctuary with Mrs. Sheneman. Rehearsals for Memorial Ringers begin on Thursday, September 4.

  • Youth Singers, for children in grades 1-6, rehearses at the beginning of Sunday School in Room 12 every Sunday with Dr. Scialla.

  • Contemporary Christian Singing, for students in grades 7-12, rehearses with Dr. Scialla after worship in Room 12.

  •  Chancel Choir, for adults, rehearses Thursdays, 7:30-8:30 p.m. in Fellowship Hall with Dr. Scialla. Rehearsals for Chancel Choir begin on Thursday, September 4.

Contact Margaret Sheneman at msheneman@flemingtonpres.org  or cscialla@flemingtonpres.org if you are interested in joining a choir or have any questions. 

Your Gifts at Work: Stories of Hope from the Good Samaritan Fund: This summer, our Good Samaritan Fund has been hard at work meeting urgent needs right here in our community. We want to share just a few stories of gratitude from neighbors whose lives you have touched: A family in crisis– When the family’s breadwinner was detained, your generosity helped cover rent so the rest of the family could remain in their home. Cindy, a hospice caregiver– After years of lovingly caring for the Casavant family, Cindy needed help with storage costs while she searches for her next client. Samira, a mother of three– Following the loss of her partner last fall, Samira received support for daycare as she works to regain financial stability. Janasia, a mother starting a new job– Your gifts helped her catch up on back rent and avoid eviction during her employment transition.
These are just a few examples of lives changed because of your compassion. The Good Samaritan Fund provides one-time assistance for verified emergency needs to those in our community who often “fall through the cracks.” How to Give: To contribute, place a check in the offering or mail it to the church office with “Good Samaritan Fund” in the memo line. You can also give online under Special Offerings – Good Samaritan Fund. Thank you for helping FPC’s Good Samaritan Fund Shine God’s Light in times of darkness.

Little Food Pantry Needs: Our Little Food Pantry is so highly used by the community, FPC volunteers restock it four times a week. Our current needs are shelf milk (e.g., Horizon or Parmalot brands or similar), and cans of Chunky soup. Please drop donations off in the Parish House foyer basket, or you can write a check to FPC with LFP in the memo line. You can also donate from our regular inventory list: Small cereal boxes; chicken/tuna packets; Campbell’s soup; nutrition bars; bottled water; canned ravioli/pasta; toothpaste; coffee pods; toothbrushes; shelf milk (small cartons); fruit juice; and tampons. Thank you for shining God’s light! 

Calling All Readers! Maybe you want to try something new! Every Sunday, we need one liturgist to read a scripture passage. There are slots for readers available on upcoming Sundays. Please sign up here.

Be a Greeter! We're looking for friendly faces to welcome people to church on Sunday mornings. If you enjoy meeting new people and creating a warm, inviting atmosphere, we'd love to have you on the greeting team! (this is a greeting-only position for the front door) Whether you can serve once a month or more regularly, we welcome your willingness to volunteer. Interested? Contact worship@flemingtonpres.org. 

Online Worship: Do you worship with us online? When you do, we’d love to know you have joined us by liking or commenting on the video. This helps us develop and maintain connections with everyone in our church community and allows us to report weekly worship attendance accurately. If you are watching with other people, please let us know that as well!

Prayer Requests: If you would like to submit a Prayer Request to be included in the Sunday morning Prayers of the People in worship and/or the Prayer section of the e-newsletter, you have several options:

And remember, our Prayer Chain is YOU! As members of Flemington Presbyterian Church, we ask that you practice the spiritual discipline of holding one another up in prayer regularly,  especially those who are in a particular time of struggle.  Let us actively care for each other by holding each other up to God, praying for God’s will, and maintaining our unity in the Holy Spirit as God weaves our lives together into a unique and beloved tapestry. 

Coffee Hour Hosts! Meet people and make new friends by signing up as a Sunday fellowship hour host! All food items are provided by the Fellowship Committee. Directions are posted in the kitchen for setting up and cleaning up. Sign up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090e48abaf2da1f58-coffee

Help with Rides to Church: We are looking for volunteers to provide rides to church for church members. If you can help, please email deacons@flemingtonpres.org, and we will email you the SignUpGenius link.

ShopRite Gift Cards: By purchasing a ShopRite gift card, you can support both your family and the FPC Bell Choirs. Don't shop at ShopRite? ShopRite gift cards also are appreciated by local food pantries, struggling to help more people at this time. Email Margaret Sheneman at msheneman@flemingtonpres.org to arrange for purchase and delivery.

Pastoral Visit: If you desire a pastoral visit at home or while in the hospital, please call (or have someone contact) the church office at 908-782-3227. Due to HIPAA regulations (Health Information Portability and Accountability Act), hospitals are not permitted to call the church office or give out patient information over the phone. With your help and understanding, we hope to maintain the level of care our congregation has come to expect. If you have any questions or concerns, please call Rev. Amy Lincoln at 908-782-3227, ext. 11.

Donate Your Used Eyeglasses: Drop your used reading glasses, prescription glasses, sunglasses, and eyeglass cases in the labeled collection box in the church library in Fellowship Hall. They will be sent to Crosslink Memphis, a 501(c) (3) medical mission supply ministry, on a regular basis.

Ongoing Opportunities for Engagement

We have many ongoing opportunities to get involved at FPC: youth events, ushers, lay readers, children’s message leaders, coffee hour hosts, committee participation, bell choir Shop Rite cards, flower dedications, and more. Details are available on our Ways to Engage page. We encourage you to jump in! No experience or long-term commitment necessary. You can also let us know your interests in how you might contribute to building up our faith community by completing the Time and Talent Sharing Form.

General Information

To hear the service more clearly, you are invited to use one of the church’s personal radio receivers. Inquire from an usher.

Large print materials for worship are available on the first pew at the front of the sanctuary near the East Main Street entrance. These materials include bibles, hymnals, and bulletins.

Announcements for the weekly e-newsletter, website, and social media are due to the office by noon on Wednesdays. Please forward them to chall@flemingtonpres.org.

Hospital Visits: If you desire a pastoral visit while in the hospital, please call (or have someone contact) the church office at 908-782-3227. HIPAA regulations (Health Information Portability and Accountability Act) prohibit hospitals from contacting the church office or giving out patient information over the phone. With your help and understanding, we can maintain the level of care our congregation has come to expect.

Email Scam Alert This is a general reminder to please be on alert regarding scams requesting assistance from the church or from Pastor Amy, particularly in the form of gift cards. Our church staff would never send emails or texts requesting gift cards or similar assistance. Pastor Amy's email address is pastor@flemingtonpres.org; emails received from any address other than that are not genuine. If you are ever unsure of the authenticity of church communications, please call the church office or email Cindy Hall at chall@flemingtonpres.org or Jamie Evans at clerk@flemingtonpres.org. 

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