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Inspirational Thought: In Psalm 97:6-7 it says, “The heavens proclaim his righteousness; and all the peoples behold his glory. All worshipers of images are put to shame, those who make their boast in worthless idols; all gods bow down before him.” How have we seen the glory of God in our midst? In days long past, folks would look to the sky for all types of things. They would find their way with the view of the North Star, calculate time by the movement of the sun, or see the glory of God’s handiwork in his marvelous creation that screams to us in the whisper of a gentle breeze, “God is alive and active in the world.” In our reformed theological way, we call this general revelation. We might look at the created order, nothing is by happenchance; there is order out of chaos. There is a divine plan for our world as it turns on its axis. However, there is another revelation that is dearer to our human nature for it reveals that God walks, and talks to us, and tells us that we are his own. This is called specific revelation. This is when the scriptures are enlightened by the Holy Spirit for our understanding. We behold the glory of God through miracles, healings, and the life-changing grace of Christ. When we put general and specific revelation together – then we behold God’s glory. Nothing can compare to it. So, why do our hearts and minds boast in worthless idols to satisfy our souls? Do we really need to give allegiance to things that take the place of God? Possibly, when our spirit is caught up in the affairs of this world, we search for answers other than “In God We Trust.” When we take our minds off of the ways that God created, restores, and renews life – then we will put something else in its place. Do they become worthless idols in our midst? As St. Augustine said, “My soul is restless until it rests in thee, O, Lord.” May we find that perfect rest by relishing in God’s glory as we look through the lenses of general and specific revelation.

Until we meet again, may God’s love be with you,

Pastor Dan

Prayer of the Week: O God Almighty, Father of our Lord Jesus Christ: Grant us, we pray, to be grounded and settled in your truth by the coming down of the Holy Spirit into our hearts. That which we know not, reveal; that which is wanting in us, fill up; that which we know, confirm; and keep us blameless in your service; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen                                                                        (Clement of Rome (dc. 99)

Birthdays for April

Florence Rogers – April 20

Come Worship with Us This Sunday!

April 25 – Sunday Worship Service 10 am

Session meeting 10 minutes after the Service

This Week at PCL

Sat. – Bible & Bagels at 8:30 am on Zoom

Up Coming Events

May 4         7:30 am Deacon’s meeting

May 30       Wreath laying ceremony in the Memorial Garden after the morning service

News & Notes

Facebook & Zoom Links

Facebook: facebook.com/The-PCL-935676843185631

Sunday Service Zoom

Meeting ID: 157 482 235         Password: 84 85 69       Phone: 1 646 558 8656

Bible & Bagels Zoom

Meeting ID: 858 942 655         Password: 84 85 69        Phone: 1 646 558 8656

Taizé Contemplative Prayer Service Zoom

First Thursday of every month at 8 pm. / Zoom ID: 826 6284 2267 / PW: 820 068

A Special Invitation

The church is clean and very well ventilated. Surfaces have been sanitized. There is enough room in the sanctuary for everyone to social distance. We have masks available if you forget yours and plenty of hand sanitizer. It is very safe to come to church now, so come on back this Sunday. We miss you!

WE WANT TO SAY

Pentecost Offering 2021

Please give generously to the Pentecost Offering. Your gifts will help transform the lives of more young adults as they work for change alongside communities around the world.

Your gift will help our church step up its efforts to reach at-risk children.

Since 1998, Presbyterians of all ages have raised more than $11 million for ministries that benefit younger members of God’s family. We believe we are called to do even more to support and care for young people to build a strong foundation of faith. They are the future of our church and the world.

An Offering will be taken on Pentecost Sunday, May 23, 2021.

Please give generously.

Wreath Laying Ceremony

Remembering Our Fallen Heroes

Sunday May 30, 2021 @ 11:15 am

Karen Endres Memorial Garden

Presbyterian Church of Livingston

271 West Northfield Road

Livingston, NJ 07039

Memorial Day is a day created to honor all the men and women who have sacrificed their lives in military service to their country. It is a time for us to reflect and remember their bravery. Everyone is welcome to join our congregation in our Memorial Garden for the ceremony on May 30, 2021.

If you wish to make a donation toward the wreath, please make your checks out to PCL and designate wreath.

If you know someone who should be added to the list of honored veterans who have passed away, please contact the church office.

Reading the Bible with the Lectionary

April 18-24, 2021

Sun: Acts 3:12-19; Psalm 4:1-8; 1 John 3:1-7; Luke 24:36b-48

Mon: Psalms 97; 145; Daniel 4:19-27 1 John 3:19-4:6; Luke 4:14-30

Tue: Psalms 98; 146; Daniel 4:28-37; 1 John 4:7-21; Luke 4:31-37

Wed: Psalms 99; 147:1-11; Daniel 5:1-12; 1 John 5:1-12; Luke 4:38-44

Thu: Psalms 47; 147:12-20; Daniel 5:13-30 1 John 5:13-20 (21); Luke 5:1-11

Fri: Psalms 96; 148; Daniel 6:1-15; 2 John 1-13; Luke 5:12-26

Sat: Psalms 92; 149; Daniel 6:16-28; 3 John 1-15; Luke 5:27-39

Inspirational Thought: I am thankful that the day of Easter is not a one-day celebration. Actually, we celebrate a mini-Easter each Sunday. With all the talk about ecumenicalism, the one thing that connects all churches together is the resurrection of Christ. The risen Christ is pivotal to our faith. With this in mind, I am so thankful that the liturgical calendar has a time called Eastertide, the 50 days from Easter until the Day of Pentecost. In the seven weeks of the Easter season, we concentrate on the appearances of Jesus to his disciples before Ascension into heaven, which is 40 days after Easter. In this most joyful season, we celebrate the great mystery of our faith – that Jesus Christ is risen from the dead. During this season – and rightly so – we celebrate with fanfare and shouts of Hosanna and Alleluias.

However, at times, we use church language that even the disciples would be unfamiliar with. In this Easter season, we are going to explore ways in which Christ lived out a gospel of homecoming and modeled the primary need for and power of belonging, even before we know what exactly we believe or how we are to behave. The invitation is “come as you are and leave closer to what God intends you to be.” The challenge for me as a preacher – who is steeped in liturgical language – will be to use joining language in preaching and leading worship. I wonder how I will do. Come and see.

Until we meet again, May God’s love be with you,

Pastor Dan

Prayer of the Week: Prayer of the Week: O Lord, help us not to be so caught up in the right way of behaving, believing, belonging that we forget your transformative Word in our daily lives through what we see and do; through Jesus Christ we pray. Amen. 

Anniversaries for April

Edward & Susan Conklin – April 9

Come Worship with Us This Sunday!

April 18 – Sunday Worship Service 10 am

Confirmation Class @ 6 pm on Zoom)

This Week at PCL

Thu. – Website task force 7:30 pm on Zoom

Sat. – Bible & Bagels at 8:30 am on Zoom

Up Coming Events

April 25      Session meeting 10 minutes after the service

May 4         7:30 am Deacon’s meeting

May 30       Wreath laying ceremony in the Memorial Garden after the morning service

News & Notes

Facebook & Zoom Links

Facebook: facebook.com/The-PCL-935676843185631

Sunday Service Zoom

Meeting ID: 157 482 235         Password: 84 85 69       Phone: 1 646 558 8656

Bible & Bagels Zoom

Meeting ID: 858 942 655         Password: 84 85 69        Phone: 1 646 558 8656

Taizé Contemplative Prayer Service Zoom

First Thursday of every month at 8 pm. / Zoom ID: 826 6284 2267 / PW: 820 068

Pentecost Offering 2021

Please give generously to the Pentecost Offering. Your gifts will help transform the lives of more young adults as they work for change alongside communities around the world.

Your gift will help our church step up its efforts to reach at-risk children.

Since 1998, Presbyterians of all ages have raised more than $11 million for ministries that benefit younger members of God’s family. We believe we are called to do even more to support and care for young people to build a strong foundation of faith. They are the future of our church and the world.

An Offering will be taken on Pentecost Sunday, May 23, 2021.

Please give generously.

Wreath Laying Ceremony

Remembering Our Fallen Heroes

Sunday May 30, 2021 @ 11:15 am

Karen Endres Memorial Garden

Presbyterian Church of Livingston

271 West Northfield Road

Livingston, NJ 07039

Memorial Day is a day created to honor all the men and women who have sacrificed their lives in military service to their country. It is a time for us to reflect and remember their bravery. Everyone is welcome to join our congregation in our Memorial Garden for the ceremony on May 30, 2021.

If you wish to make a donation toward the wreath, please make your checks out to PCL and designate wreath.

If you know someone who should be added to the list of honored veterans who have passed away, please contact the church office.

Reading the Bible with the Lectionary

April 11-17, 2021

Sun: Acts 4:32-35; Psalm 133:1-3; 1 John 1:1-2:2; John 20:19-31

Mon: Psalms 97; 145; Daniel 1:1-21; 1 John 1:1-10; John 17:1-11

Tue: Psalms 98; 146; Daniel 2:1-16; 1 John 2:1-11; John 17:12-19

Wed: Psalms 99; 147:1-11; Daniel 2:17-30; 1 John 2:12-17; John 17:20-26

Thu: Psalms 47; 147:12-20; Daniel 2:31-49; 1 John 2:18-29; Luke 3:1-14

Fri: Psalms 96; 148; Daniel 3:1-18; 1 John 3:1-10; Luke 3:15-22

Sat: Psalms 92; 149; Daniel 3:19-30; 1 John 3:11-18; Luke 4:1-13

Inspirational Thought: In Psalm 145:8-10 it says, “The Lord is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. The Lord is good to all, and God’s compassion is over all that he has made.” How often do we show grace and compassion to those around us? Especially to those who hurt or harm us? In these moments we would rather show “righteous indignation” and put them in their place. We justify our actions by thinking that no one is going to get the best of us. I once heard a story from a mother who always brought up the misdeeds and hurtful words her children had directed toward her. When they did something that she didn’t like, she would talk to them about it. She had every right to do this – but how she went about it left more animosity between them than healing. One day in her time of meditation she heard the voice of God saying, “I never brought up your misdeeds toward me, why are you bringing up your children’s offences?” With these words of wisdom, she did just that. Instead of bringing up every little thing, she would keep her mouth shut. Soon her relationship with her children began to improve. In many ways, when we get incensed by others, we might say or do something that only builds walls and causes the barriers to grow larger. We might remember the words of Psalm 145, for God’s grace and compassion, is one where God doesn’t bring up our faults and weaknesses. God seems to have a short-term memory. I have always appreciated the quote from President Richard Nixon, “Always remember, others may hate you, but those who hate you don’t win unless you hate them, and then you destroy yourself.” I am not advocating holding in our feelings. But when expressing them, we need to be filled with the gracious compassion that will foster healthy dialogue instead of building a wall of animosity. How do we do this? By following what Psalm 145:8 says, “slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. Also, the ”count to 10 rule” is another piece of wisdom with which brings slowness to anger.

Until we meet again, may God’s love be with you,

Pastor Dan

Prayer of the Week: Blessed Lord, who caused all holy scriptures to be written for our learning: Grant us so to hear them, read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest them, that we may embrace and ever hold fast the blessed hope of everlasting life, which you have given us in our Savior Jesus Christ Amen 

Anniversaries for April

Edward & Susan Conklin – April 9

Come Worship with Us This Sunday!

April 11 – Sunday Worship Service 10 am

Easter play @ 6 pm on Zoom  (Use Sunday Worship Zoom)

This Week at PCL

Tue. – Website task force 7:30 pm on Zoom

Sat. – Bible & Bagels at 8:30 am on Zoom

         10:30 am Bistro

         6:00 pm play rehearsal on Zoom (ID: 84791606757 / PW: 745074)

Upcoming Events

April 25      Session meeting 10 minutes after the service

May 4         7:30 am Deacon’s meeting

May 30       Wreath laying ceremony in the Memorial Garden after the morning service

News & Notes

Facebook & Zoom Links

Facebook: facebook.com/The-PCL-935676843185631

Sunday Service Zoom

Meeting ID: 157 482 235         Password: 84 85 69       Phone: 1 646 558 8656

Bible & Bagels Zoom

Meeting ID: 858 942 655         Password: 84 85 69        Phone: 1 646 558 8656

Taizé Contemplative Prayer Service Zoom

First Thursday of every month at 8 pm. / Zoom ID: 826 6284 2267 / PW: 820 068

Reading the Bible with the Lectionary

April 4-10, 2021

Sun: Isaiah 25:6-9; 118:1-2, 14-24 1 Cor. 15:1-11; Acts 10:34-43 John 20:1-18

Mon: Psalms 97; 145; Jonah 2:1-10 Acts 2:14, 22-32; John 14:1-14

Tue: Psalms 98; 146; Isaiah 30:18-26; Acts 2:36-41 (42-47); John 14:15-31

Wed: Psalms 99; 147:1-11; Micah 7:7-15; Acts 3:1-10; John 15:1-11

Thu: Psalms 47; 147:12-20; Ezekiel 37:1-14; Acts 3:11-26; John 15:12-27

Fri: Psalms 96; 148; Daniel 12:1-4, 13; Acts 4:1-12; John 16:1-15

Sat: Psalms 92; 149; Isaiah 25:1-9; Acts 4:13-21 (22-31); John 16:16-33

Wreath Laying Ceremony

Remembering Our Fallen Heroes

Sunday May 30, 2021 @ 11:15 am

Karen Endres Memorial Garden

Presbyterian Church of Livingston

271 West Northfield Road

Livingston, NJ 07039

Memorial Day is more than just an excuse to have a family picnic. It is a day created to honor all the men and women who have sacrificed their lives in military service to their country. It is a time for us to reflect and remember their bravery. Everyone is welcome to join our congregation in our Memorial Garden for the ceremony on May 30, 2021.

If you wish to make a donation toward the wreath, please make your checks out to PCL and designate wreath.

Inspirational Thought: This week is the holiest week in Christendom. We – so to speak – mount our donkeys and follow Jesus from the triumphal entry into Jerusalem to the empty tomb of Easter morning. In the hustle and bustle of this week, dare we, could we, would we, pause and reflect on what this “Passion Week” means. May we “just be” in contemplation of how this week is different from all other weeks. May we pause in wonderment as we hear about the last supper, which Jesus shared with his disciples. May we stand beneath the cross of Jesus and have our guilt and shame released. May we have our empty void filled with the joy of the redemption won for us through Jesus Christ. Can we allow ourselves “just to be” as we hear of the women going to the tomb to anoint Jesus’ body? Will this Easter be different for us because we allowed ourselves “just to be” and be filled with the sights, sounds, and presence of God’s grace and love? May we “just be” and let Easter happen. Dare we, could we, would we, allow ourselves to be in the moment and let each moment speak for itself. 

Until we meet again, may God’s love be with you,

Pastor Dan

Prayer of the Week: God of all, you gave your only-begotten Son to take the form of a servant, and to be obedient even to death on a cross. Give us the same mind that was in Christ Jesus, that, sharing in his humility, we may come to be with him in his glory; through Jesus Christ we pray. Amen.

Birthdays for April

Nicole Fenske – April 3

Lindsay Anderson – April 5

Anniversaries for April

George & Darlene Mikolay – April 3

Come Worship with Us This Sunday!

April 4 – Sunday Worship Service 10 am 

The Great Easter Celebration in person, Zoom & Facebook live stream

“Celebration of the Lord’s Supper,”

Holy Week at PCL

Tue. – Thu., Contemplative prayer in person (Sanctuary) at Noon, on Zoom & Facebook 

Thu. – Maundy Thursday Communion Service 7:30p – in person, zoom (Use Sunday 

Worship Zoom), Facebook live stream Facebook

Fri. – Good Friday service – Noon (Ecumenical Service in person at Full Gospel Church) 

&  7:30 pm Tenebrae Service (PCL) in person, Zoom (Use Sunday Worship Zoom), & Facebook live stream 

Sat. – Bible & Bagels at 8:30 am on Zoom

No play rehearsal today

Upcoming Events

April 10 Play rehearsal 6 – 7 pm on Zoom (ID: 84791606757 / PW: 745074)

April 11 Easter play @ 6 pm on Zoom  (Use Sunday Worship Zoom)

News & Notes

Facebook & Zoom Links

Facebook: facebook.com/The-PCL-935676843185631

Sunday worship; contemplative prayer, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday at noon on Zoom

Sunday Service Zoom

Meeting ID: 157 482 235 Password: 84 85 69 Phone: 1 646 558 8656 

Contemplative Prayer Zoom

Meeting ID: 729 0137 4659 Password: 84 85 69 Phone: 1 646 558 8656

Bible & Bagels Zoom

Meeting ID: 858 942 655 Password: 84 85 69 Phone: 1 646 558 8656

Taizé Contemplative Prayer Service Zoom

First Thursday of every month at 8 pm. / Zoom ID: 826 6284 2267 / PW: 820 068

Reading the Bible with the Lectionary

March 28-April 3, 2021

Sun: Isaiah 50:4-9a; Psalm 31:9-16; Philippians 2:5-11

Mon: Isaiah 42:1-9; Psalm 36:5-11; Hebrews 9:11-15; John 12:1-11

Tue: Isaiah 49:1-7; Psalm 71:1-14; 1 Corinthians 1:18-31; John 12:20-36

Wed: Isaiah 50:4-9a; Psalm 70:1-5; Hebrews 12:1-3; John 13:21-32

Thu: Ex. 12:1-4 (5-10) 11-14; Ps. 116:1-2, 12-19; 1 Cor. 11:23-26; John 13:1-17, 31b-35

Fri: Isaiah 52:13-53:12; Psalm 22:1-31; Hebrews 10:16-25

Or alternate 2nd Reading Hebrews 4:14-16, 5:7-9; John 18:1-19:42

Sat: (Easter Vigil Saturday) Genesis 1:1-2:4a Response Psalm 136:1-9, 23-26; 

2nd Reading Genesis 7:1-5, 11-18; 8:6-18; 9:8-13; Response Psalm 46:1-11; 

3rd Reading Genesis 22:1-18 Response Psalm 16:1-11; 

4th Reading Exodus 14:10-31; 15:20-21 Response Exodus 15:1b-13, 17-18; 

5th Reading Isaiah 55:1-11 Response Isaiah 12:2-6; 

6th Reading Proverbs 8:1-8, 19-21;9:4b-6 Response Psalm 19:1-14; 

7th Reading Ezekiel 36:24-28 Response Psalm 42:1-11 & 43:1-5; 

8th Reading Ezekiel 37:1-14 Response Psalm 143:1-12; 

9th Reading Zephaniah 3:14-20 Response Psalm 98:1-9; 

10th Reading Romans 6:3-11 Psalm 114:1-8; Mark 16:1-8 

Inspirational Thought: When I go to Israel we always walk the first parade route that Jesus took on that first Palm Sunday entrance into Jerusalem. Today it is much different than in Jesus’ day, but deep inside each soul, one can still capture the excitement of what it must have been like. You can get a sense of the throngs praising and shouting Hosanna – which means save, I pray – at the top of their voices. The entrance into Jerusalem was through the Golden Gate, which would have led Jesus to the temple. The masses were waving palm fronds as a symbol to the Roman soldiers, “Go home, this is our King who has come to save us from the Roman rule.” The religious leaders scoffed at this sight. I can imagine that they even tried to quiet the crowd – but it was useless. As told in scripture, “If my people remain quiet, the stones will shout out.” There is no keeping silent when Jesus came to town. However, the people wanted something different than Jesus was willing to give.

Jesus was about liberation

Jesus was about kingdom building

Jesus was about peace

But, look at the cues with which Jesus gave and this tells us what he was about. Jesus arrived in Jerusalem mounted on a donkey – a symbol of peace. Jesus is about kingdom building, but it is of the heart. Jesus is about restoration and reconciliation.

May our Palm Sunday celebration bring the same tension as when Jesus rode into Jerusalem, and may it lead us looking toward the cross, from where, comes our liberation from sin.

Until we meet again, may God’s love be with you,

Pastor Dan

Prayer of the Week: Lead on, O King eternal, till sin’s fierce war shall cease, and holiness shall whisper the sweet amen of peace; for not with swords loud clashing, nor roll of stirring drums; with deeds of love and mercy the heavenly kingdom comes. Amen.

(taken from the hymn, “Lead On, O King Eternal,” stanza 2)

Birthdays for March

Lauren Gibbon – March 23

Come Worship with Us This Sunday!

March 28 – Sunday Worship Service 10 am (Palm Sunday)

(If you would like a palm from for Palm Sunday, please let Pastor Dan know now.)

“Celebration of the Lord’s Supper,”

One Great hour of Sharing collection taken.

Seder Dinner on Zoom, 5 – 7pm

This Week at PCL

Tue. – Thu., Contemplative prayer in person (Sanctuary), on Zoom & Facebook (noon)

Sat. – Bible & Bagels at 8:30 am on Zoom

         Session Retreat 10:30 am on Zoom (ID: 84791606757 / PW: 745074)

Play rehearsal, 6 – 7 pm on Zoom (ID: 84791606757 / PW: 745074)

Up Coming Events

April 1                 Maundy Thursday service – 7:30 pm, in person, on Zoom & Facebook

                           (Use Sunday Worship Zoom)

April 2                 Good Friday service – noon (in person at Full Gospel Church) &

7:30 pm Tenebrae Service (PCL)in person, Zoom, & Facebook

 (Use Sunday Worship Zoom)

April 3                 No play rehearsal today

April 4                 The Great Easter Celebration 10 am in person, Zoom & Facebook

April 10               Play rehearsal 6 – 7 pm on Zoom (ID: 84791606757 / PW: 745074)

April 11               Easter play @ 6 pm on Zoom  (Use Sunday Worship Zoom)

News & Notes

One Great Hour of Sharing

Meet all the needs for which the world thirsts, O God.

May your spring of justice, compassion, and peace spring up quickly,

and may it spring up quickly in us. Amen.

One Great Hour of Sharing is the single, largest way that Presbyterians come together every year to work for a better world. Each gift to OGHOS helps improve the lives of the suffering and the vulnerable through three life-saving programs.

Presbyterian Disaster Assistance

Restore streets to live in.

Presbyterian Hunger Program

Share your Bread with the Hungry

Self-Development of People

Loose the Bonds of Injustice

A collection will be taken today, Palm Sunday, March 28th.

Please give generously.

Seder Dinner on Zoom

March 28, 5 – 7pm

If you would like to take part in this year’s Passover Seder dinner, please let Pastor Dan know as soon as possible so we can send the information to you.

Facebook & Zoom Links

Facebook: facebook.com/The-PCL-935676843185631

Sunday worship; contemplative prayer, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday at noon (Zoom)

Sunday Service Zoom

Meeting ID: 157 482 235         Password: 84 85 69       Phone: 1 646 558 8656

Contemplative Prayer Zoom

Meeting ID: 729 0137 4659     Password: 84 85 69        Phone: 1 646 558 8656

Bible & Bagels Zoom

Meeting ID: 858 942 655         Password: 84 85 69        Phone: 1 646 558 8656

Taizé Contemplative Prayer Service Zoom

First Thursday of every month at 8 pm. / Zoom ID: 826 6284 2267 / PW: 820 068

Reading the Bible with the Lectionary

March 21-27, 2021

Sun: Psalm 84, 150 Jeremiah 23: 16-32; I Corin. 9: 19-27; Mark 8: 31-9: 1

Mon: Psalm 119: 73-80, 145; Jeremiah 24: 1-10; Rom.9: 19-33; John 9: 1-17

Tue: Psalms 34; 146; Jeremiah 25: 8-17; Romans 10: 1-13; John 9: 18-41

Wed: Psalms 5; 147:1-11; Jeremiah 25: 30-38; Rom. 10: 14-21; John 10: 1-18

Thu: Psalms 27; 147:12-20; Jeremiah 26: 1-16; Rom. 11” 1-12; John 10: 19-42

Fri: Psalms 22; 148; Jeremiah 29: 1, 4-14; Romans 11:13-24; John 11: 1-27

Sat: Psalms 43, 149 Jeremiah 31: 27-34; Romans 11: 25-36; John 11: 28-44

Inspirational Thought: We had a hard and fast rule in our house when I was growing up, when Grandma is babysitting Grandma is in charge. I was told this over and over again – hard-headed I guess. One day Grandma told me that I can play outside, but not across the street. Well, I selectively didn’t hear the words, “across the street.” My friend and I went across the street and into the vacant lot by his house. We were having fun playing soldier with sticks and creating quite a dust storm with our feet. Unfortunately, we stumbled across a beehive in a mound of dirt. The bees were swarming all around us. I got scared and ran home as fast as I could. When I reached my house, I rushed in and went straight to my room. My Grandma followed and asked what was wrong. I didn’t want to tell her that I went across the street, but a pesky bee was in my coat and soon flew out into the room. My Grandma knew at once where I had been – bawled me out and soon the bee was no more. However, it did take many tries and sprays to conqueror the little adversary. Many times, we get into trouble with many pesky bees when we don’t follow God’s law. In a sense, we go across the street to see if the grass is greener. Often times it is not and we find ourselves in a heap of trouble. This waywardness happened to the Hebrew children so much that we lost count. However, in their disobedience, God never forgot them and always showed mercy. We are assured of this too in I John 1:9, “If we confess our sins, God is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.” Not even a bee sting would take away his love and grace. But, the consequence would hurt for a while. Thank God for the grace that is the balm that will calm our troubled spirit and make us whole. Possibly, those bees are meant for us to get back to the right path again. In my case, it was to get home. Thankfully, God’s grace can lead us back home to His loving arms.

Until we meet again, may God’s love be with you,

Pastor Dan

Prayer of the Week: Prayer of the Week: 

May the strength of God pilot us.

May the power of God preserve us.

May the wisdom of God instruct us.

May the hand of God protect us.

May the way of God direct us.

May the shield of God defend us.

May the host of God guard us against the snares of evil 

and the temptations of the world.

Christ be with us,

Christ before us,

Christ in us,

Christ over us.

May your salvation, O Lord,

be always ours this day and forevermore. Amen. Patrick of Ireland (389)

Come Worship with Us This Sunday!

March 21 – Sunday Worship Service 10 am (Fifth Sunday in Lent)

Installation Service for Rob DeFilippo and Edith Amoyaw

“Celebration of the Lord’s Supper,” (every Sunday through Easter)

Confirmation class on Zoom 6:00 pm

This Week at PCL

Tue. – Thu., Contemplative prayer in person (Sanctuary), on Zoom & Facebook (noon)

Sat. – Bible & Bagels at 8:30 am on Zoom

Play rehearsal, 6 – 7 pm on Zoom (ID: 84791606757 / PW: 745074)

Upcoming Events

March 28 Palm Sunday

One Great hour of Sharing collection taken.

Seder Dinner on Zoom, March 28, 5 – 7pm

April 1 Maundy Thursday service – 7:30 pm, in person, on Zoom & Facebook

(Use Sunday Worship Zoom)

April 2 Good Friday service – noon (in person at Full Gospel Church) & 

7:30 pm Tenebrae Service (PCL)in person, Zoom, & Facebook

 (Use Sunday Worship Zoom)

April 3 No play rehearsal today

April 4 The Great Easter Celebration 10 am in person, Zoom & Facebook

April 10 Play rehearsal 6 – 7 pm on Zoom (ID: 84791606757 / PW: 745074)

April 11 Easter play @ 6 pm on Zoom  (Use Sunday Worship Zoom)

News & Notes

One Great Hour of Sharing

Meet all the needs for which the world thirsts, O God.

May your spring of justice, compassion, and peace spring up quickly, 

and may it spring up quickly in us. Amen.

One Great Hour of Sharing is the single, largest way that Presbyterians come together every year to work for a better world. Each gift to OGHOS helps improve the lives of the suffering and the vulnerable through three life-saving programs.

Presbyterian Disaster Assistance 

Restore streets to live in.

Presbyterian Hunger Program

Share your Bread with the Hungry

Self-Development of People

Loose the Bonds of Injustice

A collection will be taken, Palm Sunday, March 28th.

Please give generously.

Seder Dinner on Zoom

March 28, 5 – 7pm

If you would like to take part in this year’s Passover Seder dinner, please let Pastor Dan know as soon as possible so we can send the information to you.

Facebook & Zoom Links

Facebook: facebook.com/The-PCL-935676843185631

Sunday worship; contemplative prayer, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday at noon (Zoom)

Sunday Service Zoom

Meeting ID: 157 482 235 Password: 84 85 69 Phone: 1 646 558 8656 

Contemplative Prayer Zoom

Meeting ID: 729 0137 4659 Password: 84 85 69 Phone: 1 646 558 8656

Bible & Bagels Zoom

Meeting ID: 858 942 655 Password: 84 85 69 Phone: 1 646 558 8656

Taizé Contemplative Prayer Service Zoom

First Thursday of every month at 8 pm. / Zoom ID: 826 6284 2267 / PW: 820 068

Reading the Bible with the Lectionary

March 14-20, 2021

Sun: Psalm 84, 150 Jeremiah 14: 1-9; Galatians 4: 21-5:1; Mark 8: 11-21

Mon: Psalm 119: 73-80, 145; Jeremiah 16: 19-27; Rom. 7: 1-12; John 6: 1-15

Tue: Psalms 34; 146; Jeremiah 17: 19-27; Romans 7: 13-25; John 6: 16-27

Wed: Psalms 5; 147:1-11; Jeremiah 18: 1-11; Romans 8: 1-11; John 6: 27-40

Thu: Psalms 27; 147:12-20; Jeremiah 22: 13-23; Rom. 8: 12-27; John 6: 41-51

Fri: Psalms 22; 148; Jeremiah 23: 1-8; Romans 8: 28-39; John 6: 52-59

Sat: Psalms 43, 149 Jeremiah 23; 9-15; Romans 9: 1-18; John 6: 60-71 

Inspirational Thought: Unfortunately, one of our congregants couldn’t quite hear the service on zoom. It was not coming through clearly and the words were intermittent. When I heard the problem, which I hope will be eliminated soon; it bought me another thought to ponder. How many times do we try to hear God’s word only to be distracted by the noise around us? I heard that on a daily basis we have over 60,000 messages that bombard our hearing, attention, and thoughts. No wonder we can’t hear God speak to us. However, one technique that I use to listen to God speaking to me is to sit quietly with a pen and paper and write down all the thoughts that I am thinking. Surprisingly, at the end of my time of meditation, I look at my paper and notice a pattern, a word or phrase that keeps appearing. The weaving of these words forms a certain thought that I believe is God sent. It is a word that I need to hear for the day. I invite you to give this technique a try and see what God is saying to you. You might be totally in awe. 

Until we meet again, may God’s love be with you,

Pastor Dan

Prayer of the Week: May the strength of God pilot us. May the power of God preserve us. May the wisdom of God instruct us. May the hand of God protect us. May the way of God direct us. May the shield of God defend us. May the host of God guard us against the snares of evil and the temptations of the world. May Christ be with us, Christ before us, Christ in us, Christ over us. May your salvation, O Lord, be always ours this day and forevermore. Amen. 

And What Else (AWE): In a few weeks our session will meet to discuss ways forward as a congregation. At this session retreat, we will brainstorm on ways to move forward as a congregation. We got a sense of this at the congregational meeting with the repurposing of our building. This has been part of a long-range plan that begun with the New Beginnings campaign and fine-tuned with the Revitalization Initiative. My dream for our congregation has always been for our building to be a beehive of activity seven days a week, and it seems that this dream is now a reality with the advent of Our House and Wushu Karate school. As the session looks forward to a new ministry and mission possibilities, I would like to hear from you. What is your dream for our church? In what ways can we enhance our worship, mission, and fellowship opportunities. Please be as concrete as you possibly can as you think outside the box. You may email them to me at dlmartian1@aol.com. With your permission, I would like to share them at the session retreat. The following poem is – in a sense – a covenant between you and your church. Will you take this pledge with me? 

THIS IS MY CHURCH

It is composed of people like me.

We make it what it is.

It will be friendly if I am.

Its pews will be filled if I help to fill them.

It will make generous gifts to many causes if I am a generous giver.

It will bring other people to worship and fellowship if I bring them.

It will be a church of loyalty and love,

Of fearlessness and faith, and a church

with a noble spirit, if I, who make it what 

it is, am filled with those qualities.

Therefore,

With the help of God, I shall 

Dedicate myself to the task of being all

Things that I want my church to be.

Birthdays for February

Bill Parks – March 3

Come Worship with Us This Sunday!

March 7, Sunday Worship Service 10 am (Third Sunday in Lent)

“Celebration of the Lord’s Supper,” every Sunday through Easter

Confirmation class on Zoom 6:00 pm

This Week at PCL

Tue. Through Thu. – Contemplative prayer in person (Sanctuary), on Zoom & Facebook (noon)

Thu. – Taizé at 8 pm in person (Sanctuary), on Zoom & Facebook

Sat. – Bible & Bagels at 8:30 am on Zoom

Upcoming Events

March 9 Deacon Meeting @ 7:30 on Zoom (Use Sunday Worship Zoom)

March 13 Bistro 10:30 am

March 28 Palm Sunday

One Great hour of Sharing collection taken.

April 1 Maundy Thursday service – 7:30 pm, in person, on Zoom & Facebook

(Use Sunday Worship Zoom)

April 2 Good Friday service – noon & 7:30 pm (Tenebrae) in person or on 

Zoom & Facebook (Use Sunday Worship Zoom)

April 4 The Great Easter Celebration 10 am in person, Zoom & Facebook

News & Notes

COVID-19 Vaccine Help for Seniors

Due to the lack of technology tools or computer knowledge, senior citizens find themselves having some difficulty scheduling a COVID-19 vaccine. If you are one of these seniors, please contact our SYLS office and we will pair you with a volunteer who will help you schedule a vaccine appointment.

Please note the volunteers will do their best however an appointment is not guaranteed. In order to schedule an appointment, volunteers will ask you for personal information which you must be willing to provide (such as: Medical Insurance, address, date of birth etc.).

Call SYLS office at 973-535-7925, press 8 or ext. 260, Mon. – Fri., 8:30 am – 4:30 pm.

One Great Hour of Sharing

Meet all the needs for which the world thirsts, O God.

May your spring of justice, compassion, and peace spring up quickly, 

and may it spring up quickly in us. Amen.

One Great Hour of Sharing is the single, largest way that Presbyterians come together every year to work for a better world. Each gift to OGHOS helps improve the lives of the suffering and the vulnerable through three life-saving programs.

Presbyterian Disaster Assistance 

Restore streets to live in.

Presbyterian Hunger Program

Share your Bread with the Hungry

Self-Development of People

Loose the Bonds of Injustice

A collection will be taken, Palm Sunday, March 28th.

Please give generously.

Facebook & Zoom Links

Facebook: facebook.com/The-PCL-935676843185631

Sunday worship; contemplative prayer, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday at noon (Zoom)

Sunday Service Zoom

Meeting ID: 157 482 235 Password: 84 85 69 Phone: 1 646 558 8656 

Contemplative Prayer Zoom

Meeting ID: 729 0137 4659 Password: 84 85 69 Phone: 1 646 558 8656

Bible & Bagels Zoom

Meeting ID: 858 942 655 Password: 84 85 69 Phone: 1 646 558 8656

Taizé Contemplative Prayer Service Zoom

First Thursday of every month at 8 pm. / Zoom ID: 826 6284 2267 / PW: 820 068

Reading the Bible with the Lectionary

February 28 – March 6, 2021

Sun: Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16; 22:23-31; Romans 4:13-25; Mark 8:31-38

Mon: Psalms 119:73-80; 145; Jeremiah 1:11-19; Romans 1:1-15; John 4:27-42

Tue: Psalms 34; 146; Jeremiah 2:1-13, 29-32; Romans 1:16-25; John 4:43-54

Wed: Psalms 5; 147:1-11; Jer. 3:6-18; Romans 1:(26-27) 28-2:11; John 5:1-18

Thu: Psalms 27; 147:12-20; Jer. 4:9-10, 19-28; Romans 2:12-24; John 5:19-29

Fri: Psalms 22; 148; Jeremiah 5:1-9; Romans 2:25-3:18; John 5:30-47

Sat: Psalms 34; 146; Deut. 9:(1-3) 4-12; Hebrews 3:1-11; John 2:13-22 

CASA Gift Card Drive Last year more than 1,500 children were placed in foster care in Essex County alone. These children, ranging in age from birth to 21 years old, were removed from their homes as a result of abuse, abandonment or neglect. CASA of Essex County (Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children) promotes the welfare of these children by providing a safety net of support, advocacy and mentorship. One of the areas where there is a great need of support is amongst the youth ages 16+. At this age, they are often learning to live on their own. To address this need, the Community Ministries Team is partnering with CASA Essex County to sponsor a gift card drive for foster youth in our local area. Gift cards would help fill the gaps to purchase necessities such as food, clothing and personal items.  Click here to contribute to this cause. (Checks may also be mailed to the Presbytery Office – please email hello@newarkpresbytery.org to let us know to expect the donation.)

Inspirational: On Sunday there was a glitch in the zoom platform – my computer ran out of battery power. Unfortunately, the extension cord wasn’t plugged into the main power source. This was a valuable lesson learned. It says in Psalm 118:14, “The Lord is my strength and defense; he has become my salvation.” The Lord gives us exactly what we need when we need it. The Lord keeps giving us that extra boost when we think we can’t do a certain thing. When we are plugged into God’s power grid we are given the strength for life’s journey. Nothing else will suffice. To keep on going through these days of the unknown and learning to fly this plane while in flight, we need to tap into God who makes impossibilities possibilities. I asked a question on Sunday about what we have learned during this COVID- 19 era? Maybe one of the answers is to be connected to the power that will sustain us for the journey ahead. This is done through worship, Bible reading and prayer, contemplation, and . . . . (please fill in on what you have found helpful).

Until we meet again, may God’s love be with you,

Pastor Dan

Prayer of the Week:  Lord God, give me oil in my lamp so that it will keep burning bright so that I may see my way clearly along life’s journey. May you give me strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow; through Jesus Christ we pray. Amen.

Birthdays for September
George Mikolay – Sept 25

Anniversaries for September
Allen & Lois Fossett – Sept 22
PCL Anniversary – Sept 24

Come Worship with Us This Sunday!
September 27, Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost
On-line service, starting Sunday at 10 am
In addition to our on-line service,
we have an outdoor worship service
in front of the church.
Please bring your own chairs, masks, hand sanitizer, and BULLETIN.

This Week at PCL

• First Thursday of every month Taizé Contemplative Prayer Service on Zoom at 8 pm, phone: 1-646-558-8656
• Centering Prayer (noon) every Wednesday on Facebook & Zoom.
• Contemplative Prayer, (noon) every Tuesday & Thursday on Facebook & Zoom
• Bistro – meets in the church parking lot at 10:30 am, second Saturday of every month
• If you have friends who don’t have a church home, please invite then to join our on-line worship services, Bible studies and prayer service.

Worship & Other Opportunities

Facebook & Zoom

• Facebook:  facebook.com/The-PCL-935676843185631
• Sunday worship; contemplative prayer, Tuesday – Friday at noon (Zoom)

• Zoom,
  Sunday Service:
  Meeting ID: 157 482 235
  Password: 84 85 69
  Phone: 1 646 558 8656

Contemplative Prayer

Zoom:
Meeting ID: 729 0137 4659
Password: 84 85 69
Phone: 1 646 558 8656

Zoom Bible & Bagels

Zoom:
Meeting ID: 858 942 655
Password: 84 85 69
Phone: 1 646 558 8656

Zoom Taizé Contemplative Prayer Service
First Thursday of every month at 8 pm.
Zoom ID: 826 6284 2267 / PW: 820 068

Tithes & Offerings
As we deal with the shelter-in-place and are unable to meet physically as a congregation, we ask you to mail your offerings to the church office.

Please don’t forget to check out our new website: Yourlivingstonchurch.org.

Reading the Bible with the Lectionary
September 20-26, 2020

Sun: Exodus 16:2-15; Psalm 105:1-6, 37-45; Phil. 1:21-30; Matt. 20:1-16

Mon: Psalms 57; 145; Esther 4:4-17; Acts 18:1-11; Luke 1:1-4, 3:1-14

Tue: Psalms 54; 146; Esther 5:1-14; Acts 18:12-28; Luke 3:15-22

Wed: Psalms 65; 147:1-11; Esther 6:1-14; Acts 19:1-10; Luke 4:1-13

Thu: Psalms 143; 147:12-20; Esther 7:1-10; Acts 19:11-20; Luke 4:14-30

Fri: Psalms 88; 148; Esther 8:1-8, 15-17; Acts 19:21-41; Luke 4:31-37

Sat: Psalms 122; 149; Esther 9:1-32; Acts 20:1-16; Luke 4:38-44

Lord, please help our faith to be greater than our fears.

PANDEMIC SUPPORT GROUP (aka “Managing Anxiety and Stress”)

When: Monday, September 14, 2020 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM EDT

Add to Calendar

Where: online via Zoom

Contact
Lori Feigenbaum
973-629-1002
events@acapnj.org

We’re all still dealing with the uncertainty of what is going to happen with our health, economics, and leadership. Much has already changed and change will continue. Fear and anxiety are appropriate, and holding back these feelings is harmful. One of the most powerful ingredients for stress reduction is calm, caring emotional support.

Please join us via Zoom at noon on September 14, when we resume our weekly, no-cost support group, facilitated by Eva Silver, LCSW, Cert. Psya.

Once you register you will receive the Zoom call in information.

Talking really does help.

Register Now!

Presbyterian Church Anniversary
On September 24 we will be celebrating our seventieth anniversary.
“COME . . .SEEK . . .GROW”

The Presbyterian Church of Livingston (PCL) evolved as a “grass roots” effort on the part of residents of Livingston. It began as a strong fellowship of people meeting for worship and church school in the local
VFW Hall. As the number of attendees grew, the need for a church building was met through the hard work and enthusiastic support of its members.

The Fellowship Hall was dedicated in 1951, the present sanctuary was added in 1958, and the tower and third floor in 1968. Four pastors have served the church since that time and our present Pastor is The Reverend Daniel Martian.

The Church has a long history of strong caring fellowship amongst its parishioners and close relationships with its Pastors who have helped to strengthen our faith in the teachings of Jesus Christ and application to our daily lives.

Throughout its history, the Church has demonstrated its commitment to Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior as a “Church in Action” by internationally supporting refugees from around the world, supporting a mission in Arizona working with Native Americans, as well as partnering with Memorial West Presbyterian Church in Newark to begin an active soup kitchen.

The Church maintains close ties with the local community through mission and ministry events, Recognition Sundays honoring local First Responders, and Light Up Livingston, celebrating the diversity of our community. The history of warm fellowship and enthusiasm continues as we enjoy engaging worship experiences, regular fellowship events, and continued opportunities for mission and outreach.

We are excited to see what God has instore for us in the next 70 years!

Inspirational Thought: It was wonderful seeing everyone on Sunday. The outdoor worship service was a winner and a keeper for now – during inclement weather, we will move into the sanctuary. I was happy that everyone followed the safety guidelines. We even had a guest who saw that we were holding an outdoor worship service in the Tribune and she wanted to come and see. With all that is going on in our world, nation, and the community it is good for us to gather together, even if it is to bow or wave. Seeing each other brings a lift to everyone’s spirit as we journey through this time of uncertainty together. Our legacy from the cloud of witnesses is that our faith is one of resolve and resilience. When faced with challenges, the saints didn’t fold like a deck of cards but keep on being faithful to their calling. I am sure that they would have sung the beloved hymn, “Our Hope Is Built on Nothing Less.” May we, like the sojourners of antiquity, lift up our heads and place our trust in a God who calms the troubled waters. Whether we come to the church using virtual means or in-person worship, may we come and praise God for his many blessings. In so doing, we acknowledge that it is with God that lemons are turned into lemonade.

Until we meet again, may God’s love be with you,

Pastor Dan

Prayer of the Week:  
Lead us, O Lord our God, Almighty.
Lead us in righteousness and truth.
Lead us with your light and cloud.
Lead us through the wilderness and in the dark night of our souls.
Lead us to the place where the only thing that we can do is to
follow; through Jesus Christ. Amen.

Birthdays for September
Ethan Offei-Addo Sept 15
Lillian Anderson – Sept 16
Eric Offei-Addo – Sept 20

Come Worship with Us This Sunday!
September 20, Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost
On-line service, starting Sunday at 10 am
In addition to our on-line service,
we have an outdoor worship service
in front of the church.
Please bring your own chairs, masks, hand sanitizer, and BULLETIN.

This Week at PCL

• First Thursday of every month Taizé Contemplative Prayer Service on Zoom at 8 pm, phone: 1-646-558-8656
• Centering Prayer (noon) every Wednesday on Facebook & Zoom.
• Contemplative Prayer, (noon) every Tuesday & Thursday on Facebook & Zoom
• Bistro – meets in the church parking lot at 10:30 am, second Saturday of every month
• If you have friends who don’t have a church home, please invite then to join our on-line worship services, Bible studies and prayer service.

Worship & Other Opportunities

Facebook & Zoom

• Facebook:  facebook.com/The-PCL-935676843185631
• Sunday worship; contemplative prayer, Tuesday – Friday at noon (Zoom)

• Zoom,
  Sunday Service:
  Meeting ID: 157 482 235
  Password: 84 85 69
  Phone: 1 646 558 8656

Contemplative Prayer

Zoom:
Meeting ID: 729 0137 4659
Password: 84 85 69
Phone: 1 646 558 8656

Zoom Bible & Bagels

Zoom:
Meeting ID: 858 942 655
Password: 84 85 69
Phone: 1 646 558 8656

Zoom Taizé Contemplative Prayer Service
First Thursday of every month at 8 pm.
Zoom ID: 826 6284 2267 / PW: 820 068

Tithes & Offerings
As we deal with the shelter-in-place and are unable to meet physically as a congregation, we ask you to mail your offerings to the church office.

Please don’t forget to check out our new website: Yourlivingstonchurch.org.

Livingston Light Up Night
July 1, at 8 pm, on LTV

Reading the Bible with the Lectionary
August 23-29, 2020

Sun: Exodus 14:19-31; Psalm 114:1-8; Romans 14:1-12; Matthew 18:21-35

Mon: Psalms 135; 145; Job 40:1-24; Acts 15:36-16:5; John 11:55-12:8

Tue: Psalms 123; 146; Job 40:1, 41:1-11; Acts 16:6-15; John 12:9-19

Wed: Psalms 15; 147:1-11; Job 42:1-17; Acts 16:16-24; John 12:20-26

Thu: Psalms 36; 147:12-20; Job 28:1-28; Acts 16:25-40; John 12:27-36a

Fri: Psalms 130; 148; Esther 1:1-4, 10-19; Acts 17:1-15; John 12:36b-43

Sat: Psalms 56; 149; Esther 2:5-8, 15-23; Acts 17:16-34; John 12:44-50

Lord, please help our faith to be greater than our fears.

PANDEMIC SUPPORT GROUP (aka “Managing Anxiety and Stress”)

When: Monday, September 14, 2020 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM EDT

Add to Calendar

Where: online via Zoom

Contact
Lori Feigenbaum
973-629-1002
events@acapnj.org

We’re all still dealing with the uncertainty of what is going to happen with our health, economics, and leadership. Much has already changed and change will continue. Fear and anxiety are appropriate, and holding back these feelings is harmful. One of the most powerful ingredients for stress reduction is calm, caring emotional support.

Please join us via Zoom at noon on September 14, when we resume our weekly, no-cost support group, facilitated by Eva Silver, LCSW, Cert. Psya.

Once you register you will receive the Zoom call in information.

Talking really does help.

Register Now!

Inspirational Thought: Ready! Set! Go! Our new church website is ready to be launched. For a few months now, we have updated and add new features that will tell our PCL story in a succinct way. The new website address is: Yourlivingstonchurch.org. I hope that you will check it out and provide any comments or suggestions to me and I will forward them to the Website team. We are looking to make this the best introduction to our church that we can possibly do. It is important to make a good first impression and let others know that our church is their church. We are hoping that this will become a household phrase, “Your Church has (name of the event or ministry).” As you look at the website you will see a video and written welcome from me, links to our zoom and Facebook platforms, information about our church’s mission and ministry, our open and affirming statement, and a way to give online offerings.

I would like to thank Mark Annett, Alison Clark, Felix Amoyaw, and David Calabrese for dedicating their time and talent to make the new website possible. Their collaborative efforts produced a fine resource to reach out to many in our community with the message of welcome and gracious hospitality.

Please share this website with others who might want to take a look and see what our church is all about so that, hopefully, they will come and check us out.

Until we meet again, may God’s love be with you,

Pastor Dan

Prayer of the Week: Lord God, we ask that you will lead us and guide us along our way. In these challenging and uncertain times that we live in, may you provide for our every need. We don’t know what the future holds, but we know who holds the future. Help us to be in constant prayer for our church, others, and ourselves so that we will connect to your abundance and  providential care as we strive to do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with you; through Jesus Christ we pray. Amen.

Birthdays for August
Herta Conrads – Aug 28
Lori Jackson (organist) – Aug 28

Come Worship with Us This Sunday!
August 30, Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost
On-line service only, starting Sunday at 10 am

This Week at PCL

• First Thursday of every month Taizé Contemplative Prayer Service on Zoom at 8 pm, phone: 1-646-558-8656
• Centering Prayer (noon) every Wednesday& Friday on Facebook & Zoom.
• Bible & Bagels, Saturdays, at 8:30 am
• If you have friends who don’t have a church home, please invite then to join our on-line worship services, Bible studies and prayer service.

Worship & Other Opportunities

Facebook & Zoom

• Facebook:  facebook.com/The-PCL-935676843185631
• Sunday worship; contemplative prayer, Tuesday – Friday at noon (Zoom)

• Zoom,
  Sunday Service:
  Meeting ID: 157 482 235
  Password: 84 85 69
  Phone: 1 646 558 8656

Contemplative Prayer

Zoom:
Meeting ID: 729 0137 4659
Password: 84 85 69
Phone: 1 646 558 8656

Zoom Bible & Bagels

Zoom:
Meeting ID: 858 942 655
Password: 84 85 69
Phone: 1 646 558 8656

Zoom Taizé Contemplative Prayer Service
First Thursday of every month at 8 pm.
Zoom ID: 826 6284 2267 / PW: 820 068

Tithes & Offerings
As we deal with the shelter-in-place and are unable to meet physically as a congregation, we ask you to mail your offerings to the church office.

Please don’t forget to check out our new website: Yourlivingstonchurch.org.

Livingston Light Up Night
July 1, at 8 pm, on LTV

Reading the Bible with the Lectionary
August 23-29, 2020

Sun: Exodus 1:8-2:10;Psalm 124:1-8; Romans 12:1-8; Matthew 16:13-20

Mon: Psalms 57; 145; Job 4:1, 5:1-11, 17-21, 26-27; Acts 9:19b-31; John 6:52-59

Tue: Psalms 56; 149; Joshua 23:1-16; Romans 15:25-33; Matthew 27:11-23

Wed: Psalms 65; 147:1-11; Job 6:1, 7:1-21; Acts 10:1-16; John 7:1-13

Thu: Psalms 54; 146; Judges 2:1-5, 11-23; Romans 16:17-27; Matthew 27:32-44

Fri: Psalms 130; 148; Job 2:1-13; Acts 9:1-9; John 6:27-40

Sat: Psalms 56; 149; Job 3:1-26; Acts 9:10-19a; John 6:41-51

Lord, please help our faith to be greater than our fears.