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Pollinator’s Garden – Update

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Church Staff

By Lillie Suabedissen

The seeds the children planted are bravely growing under the plant lights in the classroom. In the next couple of weeks we should receive a shipment of perennials. Then we will be ready to plant! Continue reading →

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An Interview with our “Big Lambs” – Daphne and Kathleen

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Church Staff

What do you do in Sunday school?

In Big Lambs, we sit down, open up our little work booklets and begin the lesson. We read from the Bible, then discuss what we have read, and apply it to our daily lives.

What is used to teach you?

Right now we use little booklets called “Learn from the Bible to Live the Good News”, which offer us a key phrase, faith vocabulary, and other activities to do. In the past, we have used many different methods. We had Golden Parable Boxes that contained felt pieces in them which the teacher would use in order to tell parables. We also used wooden figurines to tell stories and to play with. Then we went to a method where every week there would be a snack and a craft for us to do at the end of the lesson. Eventually we went over to this system we have now. Continue reading →

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Something’s Growing!

Posted on April 2, 2012 by Church Staff

Watch the corner! Pine Grove was awarded a “Plants for Pollinators in the Classroom!” kit from the Freehold Soil Conservation District. Our parents have turned the soil, and beginning this week we will be planting seeds and watching them sprout in the classroom. Sometime around Mother’s Day, we will receive a number of perennials. These plants, our seedlings, and plants from last year’s butterfly garden will all be planted in the corner to form what we hope will be a pollinator’s paradise. So watch for flowers, bees and butterflies to enjoy. Just please, protect the caterpillars. Continue reading →

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Pine Chef Contest at Pine Grove!

Posted on April 2, 2012 by Church Staff

By Tracy Hanzes

Spring is here! You can feel it in the air, and see it as the crocus peek out of the ground, and the daffodils show their beautiful yellow blooms. You can also see it in our classrooms. We’ve been planting seeds and painting bright suns. We’ve also been enjoying the warm weather and even picnicking outdoors with our lunch bunchers.

Back in March, children and parents alike were treated to the wonderful lunchtime recital featuring the harpist. We had many families interested in staying for the show and are now looking forward to the April performances. These recitals are such a wonderful way to expose the children to all different types of music. We are so grateful to be able to bring the children to the shows. Continue reading →

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March Benevolence

Posted on March 3, 2012 by Church Staff

The Emergency Prescription Plan of FRC sets aside about $200 annually for walk-in requests for prescription support.

Generally folks drop in off the street asking for money to cover buying medication. What happens is that a person shows us a script signed by the doctor as well as identification. One of us in the office, from the pastors to volunteers, walks with this person up to the pharmacy in order to fill the prescription. Continue reading →

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Downtown Lunchtime Recital Series – Spring 2012 Featured Artists

Posted on March 3, 2012 by Church Staff

First Reformed Church of New Brunswick
A free lunch follows each free recital. Barrier-free entrance at 9 Bayard St.

March 21 12:15 PM
Elaine Christy, harpist
Award winning harpist Elaine Christy teaches at Princeton University and is a member of the Richardson Chamber players there. Christy will present a program of French music for solo harp from Debussy to the 21st century. Continue reading →

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Ash Wednesday Worship

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Church Staff

On February 22, 2012 we will celebrate an

Ash Wednesday Worship at Second Reformed Church [100 College Avenue] At 7:30 pm,

together with our other local RCA sister churches: Suydam Street, and Highland Park.

Sausages will be served following the worship, at which a symbolic liturgy of ashes, including the washing away of them again
will precede the Lord’s Supper. Continue reading →

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