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Newsletter December, 2020 - First Presbyterian Ridgewood, NJ
Dear Friends: In just a few days on November 29, we enter the season of Advent, a season of preparation for the coming of Christ, whose...
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Bruce Ballantine
Oct 30, 20202 min read
Newsletter November, 2020 - First Presbyterian Ridgewood, NJ
Dear Friends: I doubt that St. Paul realized that his letters to various first-century churches would one day become part of the...
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Pastor Bruce
Sep 28, 20203 min read
Newsletter October, 2020 - First Presbyterian Ridgewood, NJ
Dear Friends,
I believe worshiping God is the most important thing we do as Christians. It is in worship that we center our lives
before God
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Pastor Bruce
Sep 15, 20201 min read
Fall Mums Sale
We have 70 mums available for purchase, $10 each. Payment can be mailed to the church or dropped through the mail slots at pickup.
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Pastor Bruce
Aug 27, 20202 min read
First Presbyterian Ridgewood, NJ Newsletter September, 2020
Dear Friends, Although we’re still living through a pandemic, and life is so different than it was six months ago, the church continues to
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Pastor Bruce
Aug 11, 20202 min read
St Paul's Ministry - Changes and Updates as of September 2020
As most of you know, our family started this grassroot Ministry when Anthony, Laura and Christine were in middle school. We have enjoyed...
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Pastor Bruce
May 26, 20202 min read
My June 2020 Blog
Dear Friends, When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place (Acts 2:1). So begins the account of the gift of...
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Pastor Bruce
Mar 25, 20201 min read
Resources for Emotional and Mental Well-being
Dear Friends, As a result of the coronavirus pandemic, life as we once knew it has been turned upside down. Understandably, people are...
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Pastor Bruce
Mar 25, 20202 min read
My April Blog
Dear Friends, I am extremely heartened by how this congregation has responded to the challenges posed by the current coronavirus pandemic!...
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Pastor Bruce
Mar 17, 20201 min read
Ridgewood Social Services in Need
Friends, As you know, we at First Pres are in the middle of a March Food Drive to benefit the clients of the Social Service Association...
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Pastor Bruce
Mar 16, 20205 min read
Facing the Giants of Our Lives
What are the giants facing you today? What adversary or adversity has you shaking in
your boots?
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Pastor Bruce
Feb 24, 20201 min read
March Blog and Lenten Season
Dear Friends, Two years ago during Lent, we created the opportunity to experience a midweek worship service combined with a simple meal....
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Pastor Bruce
Jan 30, 20202 min read
My February Blog Message, Pastor Bruce
Dear Friends, “All of us, at some time or other, need help. Whether we’re giving or receiving help, each one of us has something valuable...
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Pastor Bruce
Jan 1, 20204 min read
First Blog in 2020
Dear Friends, One of the great joys of serving as a pastor has been to engage with members in Bible study.
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Pastor Bruce
Dec 16, 20191 min read
Our First Bible Study of 2020 - The Walk
As in past studies, this one will be offered twice a week - at 6:00 p.m. on Mondays and 12:15 p.m. on Wednesdays. Pick the day and time...
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Pastor Bruce
Oct 7, 20191 min read
Motivational Speaker Jim Stroker
Please Join Us on Sunday, October 20, 2019 Motivational Speaker Jim Stroker will share his family story of responding to adversity. E...
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Pastor Bruce
Jul 24, 20191 min read
BYOP - Joint Worship and Picnic
BYOP Picnic “Bring your own Presbyterian” - a collaboration of congregations - Join us at First Presbyterian Church of Ridgewood for a...
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