The Old Bergen Church https://oldbergenchurch.com Making a Space for Grace Thu, 17 Oct 2019 18:48:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.3 Do You Need a Ride to Church? https://oldbergenchurch.com/2016/01/21/do-you-need-a-ride-to-church/ Thu, 21 Jan 2016 16:52:11 +0000 http://hosting.mavcore.com/oldbergenchurch/?p=1959  The deacons are trying to pair members of the church who really need a ride to church with other members who could help provide rides. If you could use this service please sign the form on the table by the ramp. If you have any questions please ask a deacon.

 

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]]> Community Connections https://oldbergenchurch.com/2016/01/19/community-connections/ Tue, 19 Jan 2016 16:27:04 +0000 http://hosting.mavcore.com/oldbergenchurch/?p=1925  

 

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Church World Service Thanks Old Bergen for Support over the Holidays

Did you know that Old Bergen Church provided donations, monetary support, and a Christmas tree to Church World Service over the holidays? The children of the Sunday School made ornaments at the Advent workshop and Pastor Jon picked up a small white Christmas tree and lights to brighten up the offices of CWS at Journal Square.

The staff of CWS wrote: On December 23rd we hosted our first annual CWS Jersey City Holiday Party.  Our families joined us in our office for some holiday cheer including a visit from Santa Claus.  Presents ranging from LEGOs to Play-Doh to warm winter gear, generously donated, were individually wrapped for each child.  Santa called the names of each youngster who came forward to get two gifts each. All of the kids then opened their surprises together, running excitedly to their parents to show what they received.

One family remarked, “It’s been five years since my children have experienced a childhood or had toys to play with, because of war. They now have a community. They have toys to play with. They’re getting their childhood back.”

]]> Tiny churches, big hopes https://oldbergenchurch.com/2016/01/12/tiny-churches-big-hopes/ Tue, 12 Jan 2016 17:43:43 +0000 http://hosting.mavcore.com/oldbergenchurch/?p=1916 Following data that surfaced in a recent study on churches carried out by Harvard, Pastor Jon was interviewed by the  Religious News Service.  Old Bergen Church along with a few other churches are cited as examples of congregations that are “beating the odds” and thriving despite national trends to the opposite. The article was picked up by Sojourner Magazine, Huffington Post, Christian Century and USA Today.  Read it here:

http://www.religionnews.com/2016/01/04/tiny-churches-big-hopes-thrive-despite-odds

 

]]> Girl Scouts of America https://oldbergenchurch.com/2015/11/19/girl-scouts-of-america/ Thu, 19 Nov 2015 15:21:58 +0000 http://hosting.mavcore.com/oldbergenchurch/?p=1236 There is a Girl Scout Troop that meets at Old Bergen Church on Monday evenings at 6:00 pm.  If you are interested in joining the Girl Scouts, please contact the church office.

]]> Youth Mission https://oldbergenchurch.com/2015/11/13/youth-mission-2/ Fri, 13 Nov 2015 16:04:52 +0000 http://hosting.mavcore.com/oldbergenchurch/?p=1137 The youth will take on a mission and outreach project this year by “adopting” a Head Start Class. We will collect school supplies, visit and read to the class from time to time, and find other ways to support and encourage the children. Stay tuned for more details!

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]]> T-Shirts https://oldbergenchurch.com/2015/11/12/t-shirts/ Thu, 12 Nov 2015 18:43:16 +0000 http://hosting.mavcore.com/oldbergenchurch/?p=1127 Old Bergen t-shirts are still on sale. They are $10 for children and $20 for adults. Please see Johnnie Lovejoy or Wendy Badree if you would like to purchase a t-shirt.

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]]> BIBLE STUDY https://oldbergenchurch.com/2015/10/15/bible-study/ Thu, 15 Oct 2015 05:14:29 +0000 http://hosting.mavcore.com/oldbergenchurch/?p=1036 Every Wednesday we gather in the Chapel of Peace for Bible Study and a brief Service of Evening Prayer. Please join us at 7:00 PM.

]]> SUNDAY SCHOOL https://oldbergenchurch.com/2015/10/15/sunday-school/ Thu, 15 Oct 2015 05:13:29 +0000 http://hosting.mavcore.com/oldbergenchurch/?p=1034 Sunday school has started. There is a children’s celebration in the Chapel at 9:30 followed by classes every Sunday.

]]> NEW CHURCH MEMBERS https://oldbergenchurch.com/2015/10/15/new-church-members/ Thu, 15 Oct 2015 05:12:34 +0000 http://hosting.mavcore.com/oldbergenchurch/?p=1032 We will be receiving a class of new church members in October. Please speak with the Pastor or one of the Elders if you are interested in learning more about church membership.

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