We will begin with 15-20 minutes of intergenerational faith formation/Christian education, then work in the garden and close in prayer. Contact Betsy at EBroomeMID@gmail.com for more information and to sign up!
Sunday, May 23rd 9:30 am PENTECOST
Outdoor Worship Service
Celebrate the story of the birth of the church through the Holy Spirit (Acts 2). Please wear something red or orange, and if you have the ribbon stick from Pastor Nicolette’s installation, bring it with you!
Meet in the Anderson Wing courtyard or online via Zoom at 9:30am. RSVPs are no longer required for in person, outdoor worship. Hymnals and chairs will be available.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/254441229
Or call in:
+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
Meeting ID: 254 441 229
Prior services can be found here:
brooksidechurch.org/sermons
3 Meals Left to Fill
We’re providing dinners to Herb and Judy in the month of May as Judy recovers from breaking her arm.
Click here for more details and to sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f044fafaf2ba6fd0-meals3
Note: By the family’s request, this service is specifically for her family and her church. If you know of others in the community (friends, colleagues) who would like to attend, or if you would like to attend but will be away that weekend, please direct them to this zoom link which will livestream the service.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89529139590?pwd=aGRCb0tjT3NMRTdEU2dRVVJQK2lRdz09
Meeting ID: 895 2913 9590
Passcode: 07926
Based on your feedback, current CDC guidelines, current state and local laws, best practices, and the collective wisdom of your leadership, we have made the current plans. Note: Zoom will always be an option for worship.
SUMMER - worship will be outdoors, weather permitting, and include the choir and congregational singing. In case of inclimate weather, we will meet indoors observing social distancing, wearing masks, and no congregational singing.
AUTUMN & BEYOND - we will resume in person, indoor worship full time beginning September 12th. This date is tentative.
5TH SUNDAYS - Beginning May 30th, and in every month with 5 Sundays, the 5th Sunday will be Zoom only to keep our online worship skills honed and retain connections with out-of-staters.
If you did not have a chance to fill out a worship survey, you may still do so here: https://forms.gle/LiE2wCDbT9xPP34KA
Community Meeting Follow-up
Thank you to everyone who attended last week’s event. You can watch a video of the event here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kSGl3COUXF4
Also, here’s some local press coverage:
"New group to tackle county's key issues," https://www.dailyrecord.com/story/news/2021/05/12/what-morris-countys-biggest-issues-new-together-coalition-looks-into/5035563001/
"Morristown mayoral candidates float housing plans, as Morris Together pushes county for Homeless Trust Fund" https://morristowngreen.com/2021/05/11/morristown-mayoral-candidates-float-housing-plans-as-morris-together-pushes-county-for-homeless-trust-fund/
Brief mention in Patch article, https://patch.com/new-jersey/morristown/morristown-mayoral-candidates-debate-wednesday
https://www.njtogether.org/morris
Ways to give:
1. Send a check to the church or drop it in the office mail slot
PO Box 490, Brookside NJ 07926
2. Give through your bank’s online bill pay system. You can choose to make a one time, or recurring, donation by this method.
3. Use Tithely - a secure online payment service - by clicking the link below.
Please note the fees are much lower when giving from a checking/savings account so more of your donation goes to supporting the church’s mission.
In our Hearts, In our Prayers:
For brother Doug, his step-son Tim, and their families (family of Linda H.)
For Lolita and Tatiana (associates of Dennis)
For Chris
For Nicole F. and her children Sam and Daniel
For first responders, medical and healthcare professionals, and leaders who are guiding us in this time of pandemic.
For our nation as we continue to face the deadly impacts of gun violence and racism.
For justice and equality for all God’s children.
For educators, for students, for parents.
For all who are economically impacted.
For the lonely, the isolated, the anxious, the fearful, the sick.
Prayer Joys and Concerns will be listed weekly. Requests received by Tuesday of each week will be included in the following Sunday’s bulletin and @ Brookside and will remain there for a month unless otherwise requested. Please forward your requests during the week to: office@brooksidechurch.org