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BRANCHVILLE — The First Presbyterian Church of Branchville invites women attending any of the churches in the Newton Presbytery to join them from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, for its annual fall gathering. This year’s theme is “God Will Do Wonders.” Guests will learn ways to revitalize their group through a review of a workshop held at this year’s Churchwide Gathering in Louisville, Ky.; experience this year’s Horizon Bible Study, “Joshua;” learn about “Ginnie’s House,” a children’s advocacy center in Sussex County; and share their stories with other Presbyterian women.
If your group has a mission craft or project to share, bring it along.
For further information and to register, contact Laura at (973) 948-3495 or e-mail presbsec@ptd.net. The cost for the day is $5 per person with a light breakfast and lunch provided. Child care will be provided upon request.
Wantage church celebrates 20 years
WANTAGE — The Church of the Good Shepherd, 200 state Route 23, will celebrate its 20th anniversary Sunday. The 10 a.m. service will be followed by a luncheon at 11:20 a.m.
Volunteers and donors to the church’s outreach ministries will be honored.
Fall Harvest Festival at Oak Ridge Presbyterian
OAK RIDGE — The Oak Ridge Presbyterian Church will follow its 10:30 a.m. service Sunday with a Fall Harvest Festival and open house, from noon to 2 p.m. at the Parish House, located at 321 Oak Ridge Road.
The event will feature children’s activities, a DJ, free tote bags and a picnic lunch. Information on church activities and community outreach organizations also will be available. Guests also can take a tour of My School Christian Child Care. Sunday school registration will be held.
‘Messages from Spirit’ scheduled for Sunday
SPARTA — Simone Key will present “Messages from Spirit: A Mediumship Gallery” at the Institute for Spiritual Development, 15 Sparta Ave., at 1 p.m. Sunday. Key will help guests connect with their loved ones in the spirit world.
On Friday, Sept. 18, at 7:30 p.m., Key will present an “Evening of Medical Mediumship.” Volunteers will be selected from the audience to receive spiritual healing.
Key is a minister of The Spiritualist National Union and teacher at Arthur Findlay College, England. A limited number of private readings are available.
For further information, call Karen at (973) 670-7232; e-mail Krads1@gmail.com; or visit www.isd-sparta.org. The fee is $25 for each evening.
Register with a check to ISD, 15 Sparta Ave., Sparta, NJ 07871, Attn: Karen. Seating at the door will be limited.
Blairstown church hosts Rally Day Sunday
BLAIRSTOWN — The First Presbyterian Church of Blairstown will hold Rally Day Sunday. The event marks the beginning of the new Sunday school and event year.
A worship service, led by Pastor David Harvey, will begin at 10 a.m., followed by lunch in Fellowship Hall. The day provides an opportunity for interested people to learn more about the church and the Sunday school and to meet the pastor, teachers and members of
the congregation.
Sunday school will resume Sept. 20. The church is located at 1 Main St.
For further information, call the church office at (908) 362-5254.
Branchville church hosting flea market
BRANCHVILLE — Our Lady Queen of Peace Church will host a flea market to benefit the parish Saturday on the church grounds, 209 state Route 206 South. There will be a bake sale and other food on site.
Set-up is at 7 a.m., with take-down at 3 p.m. For information, call (973) 948-5752.
Created: 9/14/2009 | Updated: 9/14/2009
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