Clifton, NJ Family Church: Letter from our Pastor - initiating a small group system — De Geode

I hope and pray that you are happy, healthy and feeling loved.

In her Memoir, True Mother expresses, “I dream of a church that feels like a mother’s warm embrace, a church that feels like a home, where people always want to come and stay. This is my husband’s dream as well.” (24) I share True Parents’ dream for our church. I would love to see our community embrace one another as a family, and feel at home with one another.

Realistically, this is not an easy dream to realize for a church community as big as we are in NJ. It’s especially challenging at this time when it’s not safe for us to meet in person together. But it’s not impossible, and I’m determined to keep on striving for this dream.

In an effort to foster meaningful and supportive connections within our community, Pastor Naokimi and I are initiating a small group system. Our hope is that every family and young adult in our community can take part in a small group that nourishes and empowers them.

Tomorrow, we will host a Small Group Host Kickoff BBQ at the church for all those who are committing to serve as small group host over the next 6 months. We will also honor those who’ve served as county leaders over the last 4 months. The best way you can support this initiative is by responding to the invitation from your local host to join a small group, share your ideas and suggestions, participate in the gatherings, either virtually or in-person, and make the most out of the time for connection and sharing.

Coming up this week we will be celebrating the 24th Chil Pal Jeol, as well as, the anniversary of the 30,000 and 360,000 couples Blessing Ceremonies. Stay tuned for more info on how we can celebrate these together. In the meantime, I encourage you to start planning your family celebrations now.

Hope you a wonderful week, full of love and blessings, and good health!

Sincerely, Pastor Crescentia

National Family Service on Sundays at 11am

Please make sure to join us in watching the live stream of the national service, which will be offered at 11AM EST to communities across the nation.

It will be live streamed here: live.familyfed.org at 11AM. Enjoy the service from the comfort of your own home!

Blessing and Education

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10-HOURS DIVINE PRINCIPLE PROGRAM Enjoy an interactive introduction to the essentials of Divine Principle

Perfect for new members of our community

Sunday School Summer

Sunday August 23, 2020 Time: 11:15

Come join our Virtual Sunday School Summer Program through Zoom. The program is designed for young children who are going into Kindergarten - 7th grade. The theme this Sunday will be on the Let Us Pray.

Zoom Class Rules: 1. Please be Prepared and Be on Time

2. Keep video on mute until they are asked to speak. 3. If Child would like to speak, they need to raise their hand 4. Videos are encouraged to be on, but if the child is shy to show their face, we understand.

Please see the resources below to print out before the start of our Playdate time. To join by zoom, click on the link below:

Resources to Print for this Sunday’s Program

Coming Soon!!

Singles Gathering for BCs of D3 Would you like to get to know other BC singles in District 3? Interested to learn some tips for finding your soulmate? Have questions about the matching and Blessing?

Whether you’re really serious about finding the one, or just curious to see who’s out there this gathering is for you.

If you would like to be part of this FREE gathering, click on the registration button to get the Zoom link.

See you tomorrow, Saturday, August Register Here 22nd at 8 PM!

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