First Presbyterian Church of Mendham, NJ

Rev. Paden to preach: Shepherding 101
Text: "The Shepherds seek their flock" Ezekiel 34:12

Please join us on YouTube at 10:00 am Sundays for regular worship CLICK HERE

Greetings Friends,

As you know, the COVID cases in New Jersey have steadily been rising as the colder weather has forced more people indoors. Because of this, Hilltop's session voted on Tuesday to follow the NJ Department of health COVID-19 Activity Level Index (CALI) and return to our Stage 1 Re-entry plan when the color turned to Orange (second highest level).
Unfortunately, as of today, the level is Orange for Morris County and most of the state, so we will not be allowing attendees at our worship services. Attendance will be limited to those leading the service and running our tech.
We are grateful for the time we could worship in-person, and will resume in-person worship when the CALI color level returns to yellow or green.

Join us on Sunday morning at 10 am Online: https://youtu.be/wrff9RgXeZY

We will not have the words on the screen - print or pull up the bulletin (attached to this email and also on the website).

We have printed bulletins available outside of Hilltop House in a clear plastic bin for those without access to a printer. Please pick them up before worship!

We thank you for your faithfulness and adaptability during this time.

Please let us know if we can be helpful you you in any way during this time.

Peace and Comfort,

Pastor Alison

Worship:

We are taking seriously the recommendations from the CDC and will be worshiping
online.

Please join us at 10:00 am Sundays for regular worship CLICK HERE

Or search "Hilltop Church - Mendham" on YouTube.com, subscribe and you will be
notified of all new videos.

We will premiere worship and have the chance to interact via the comments/chat. This
offers us the ability to worship together and the grace to do it individually if that best
fits your needs. Faith helps us to see hope in the midst of our current chaos!
Please join us in continued worship.

Tech questions? Email Pastor Alison Alison.paden@gmail.comor reach out to your
regular tech-y family member!

Congregational Care:

We will being forced to change our regular schedules, if you need any assistance
(grocery shopping, medication pick up, other assistance) please
email associatepastor@hilltopchurch.org

If you are able to help us with this care - email the same address!

Staying Connected:

Keep an eye on our Website, Facebook, and Instagram for other ways to stay in
touch as we practice 'social distancing'

Website: https://www.hilltopchurch.org/t_homepage.asp

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hilltopchurchnj

Instagram: @hilltopchurchnj

Prayer Chain:

Our prayer chain is alive and well during this time! If you have a request - email it
to hilltopprayerchain@gmail.com

If you'd like to be added to our mailing list - send an email to that same address!

All prayer requests added to the Prayer Chain will be prayed for during our online
worship (not using last names).

Stewardship and Giving:

In these challenging times, we want to continue to offer strong spiritual and financial
support throughout the crisis. We will (as able) assist with local needs, including many
of our mission partners who are on the front lines - but we cannot do it without
your help.

Your continued giving helps us to BE the church.

Checks can be mailed to:

Hilltop Church
14 Hilltop Road
Mendham, NJ 07945

Or give online here: https://fpcmendham.breezechms.com/give/online

Announcement:
The Discernment Committee has added a new section to the web site containing information on the process and the search progress.
Click on the Highlighted tab on the vertical navigation area on the upper left of the screen.

Announcement! The old directory page has been replaced with information on the
new Breeze software described in the Spire. Click on the Directory
tab or HERE for information and new features in addition to a directory.

Drivers are needed to help with Food Donation Pickups at the Interfaith Food Pantry, located in Morris Plains. Help is needed Monday through Friday from 9:00am to 5:00pm. Food pickups are from farms and businesses throughout Morris County. Do you have an SUV, Minivan or Pickup truck, are physically fit to carry a moderate amount of food and can spare some time? This could be the volunteer opportunity you are looking for! Call or email Doug McMahon at

for more information.

The Spring Street Community Development Corporation (CDC), associated with Bethel AME Church, is sponsoring the Table of Hope in Morristown. The Table of Hope is a community kitchen offering dinner at no cost Monday through Friday to needy residents in the area.