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CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK

A Weekly Column From Members of the

Scotch PlainsFanwood Ministerial Association

Childlikeness, Humility Considered Necessary to Enter Kingdom of God

“I tell you the truth, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Therefore, whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. And whoever welcomes a little child like this in my name welcomes me,” according to Jesus Christ in the Gospel of Matthew 18:3-5.

Childlikeness, not childishness, is necessary before one can be a part of God’s Kingdom.

If a child is treated as being a gift from God and is not raised in an overly stressful or harsh environment we can expect the child to act in the following ways.

· A child doesn’t feel unworthy to accept a gift. A child is usually quick to open a gift without questioning his own worthiness to receive the gift.

· A child doesn’t feel anger or resentment very long. A child is usually quick to forgive and forget.

· A child doesn’t feel despair or overwhelming guilt.

· A child is usually too busy living to become bogged down with the past, usually involved in the “now” and isn’t too concerned about the future. He trusts his parents to care for tomorrow.

· A child doesn’t feel failure. A child is usually quick to get up and try again.

· A child doesn’t feel threatened or defensive when confronted with something different. A child is usually very flexible, teachable, willing to try something new. He is willing to be led and tries to please those he loves.

· Unless adults make unreasonable demands, a child doesn’t feel pressured to pretend to be perfect, but just himself.

· A child can be so willing to learn, so willing to try new things, and yet enjoy the things he loves over and over again.

· If a child is interested in something, he seldom goes about it halfhearted. A child isn’t afraid to ask, and ask, and ask. A child is so inquisitive, trusting and very honest.

· When we approach God as trusting child and not as a brat, God will seek to develop within us what all life in Him has – the Fruit of the Spirit.

“The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control,” according to Galatians 5:22.

May we all learn to be more childlike in our relationship with our God.

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For the past 15 years Doug McCulley, a New Jersey Licensed Professional Counselor, has served as the minister of the Scotch Plains Christian Church, 1800 Raritan Road, (908) 889-1690.

First Congregational Prepares Special ‘Welcome In’ Service

WESTFIELD — A special “Welcome In” service will be held at the First Congregational Church this Sunday, November 7, at 10 a.m. for individuals and families who have recently moved to the area or who are seeking a new church are invited to attend

The service is designed to offer visitors the opportunity to meet Dr. Christopher Atwood, the church’s new Senior Minister, and to experience a Congregational-style worship service.

Church school and nursery care are available during the service for families with young children.

A Membership Exploration class will be held immediately following

the service in the Chapel Lounge for anyone who is considering joining the church.

First Congregational Church is a branch of the United Church of Christ. It comprises an unusually broad mix of denominational backgrounds, including Roman Catholic, Presbyterian, Methodist, Baptist, Episcopal, Unitarian Universalist, Lutheran and Quaker.

The sanctuary is equipped with a wheelchair lift and an infrared audio system for the hearing impaired.

For additional information, please call the church office at (908) 2332494.

Program on Kristallnacht Planned at Wilf Campus

SCOTCH PLAINS — The Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) of the Jewish Federation of Central New Jersey and the New Jersey Regional Office of the AntiDefamation League will sponsor an interfaith community-wide program commemorating “Kristallnacht,” or “The Night of the Broken Glass,” on Wednesday, November 10, at 7:30 p.m.

The program, which will take place at the Wilf Jewish Community Campus in Scotch Plains, will recall the Nazi government-sponsored murder of Jews, burning of synagogues and destruction of Jewish property which took place on November 9 and 10, 1938, in Germany and Austria.

The program will include the reading of excerpts from “Lest We Forget,” a special text prepared by the Anti-Defamation League for Kristallnacht. The readings will be done by representatives from different religious and ethnic groups including Hispanic, African-Americans, Christian and Jewish denominations.

Survivors of Kristallnacht will light candles and Kenneth Jacobson, As

sistant National Director for the AntiDefamation League, will serve as the keynote speaker for the event.

Jack Weinshanker, Chairman of the JCRC of the Jewish Federation of Central New Jersey, stated that the “program will not only be a remembrance of Kristallnacht but also a message to the community to remind them of the atrocious consequences of hate crimes and racial bigotry. This is why the program is interfaith and inter-ethnic.”

The program is free of charge. For further information, please call Dr. Luis Fleischman, Director Community Relations, at (908) 889 5335, Extension No. 325.

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November 8 Meeting; Announces New Trips

WESTFIELD — The Senior Social Club of the Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church in Westfield will hold its regular meeting on Monday, November 8, at 1:30 p.m. in the gymnasium of Holy Trinity Elementary School.

The speaker for the meeting will be Dan Kalem, who will discuss “Changes in Medicare.” Refreshments will be served.

On Tuesday, November 16, a trip to The Cloisters in New York City is planned. Dinner will follow.

On Monday, December 6, members will attend the Christmas show at Hunterdon Hills Playhouse.

On Thursday, February 10, a trip has been planned to the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark to enjoy The Sound of Music.

Local Congregation Sets Rummage Sale

SCOTCH PLAINS — The Sisterhood of Congregation Beth Israel will hold its annual rummage sale on Sunday, November 14, from 1 to 4:30 p.m. at Congregation Beth Israel, 18 Shalom Way, Scotch Plains.

Sale items include boutique specials, as well as $5 bags. No early birds.

For further information, please call the temple office at (908) 889-1830. Rosary Altar Society

Slates Next Meeting

SCOTCH PLAINS — The next meeting of St. Bartholomew’s Rosary Altar Society will be held on Monday, November 8, following the 7:30 p.m. Mass.

A demonstration on making fresh evergreen tabletop Christmas trees will be presented by Madelyn Pietrucha of Your Favorite Things Gift Shop of Long Beach Island.

Refreshments will be served.

Cancer Discussion Set By Pathways Group

At Summit Church

SUMMIT – Laurie Tarkan, the author of “My Mother’s Breast: Daughters Face Their Mothers’ Cancer,” will visit The Resource Center for Women in the Calvary Episcopal Church in Summit on Monday, November 8, from 7 to 9 p.m. The church is located at the corner of Woodland and Deforest Avenues.

Ms. Tarkan will share a new look at how daughters react to their mothers having the disease and will share the stories of 16 women and motherdaughter relationships. She will also offer information from psychologists and cancer experts.

Ms. Tarkan is a recipient of the Rose Kushner Award for Writing Achievement in the Field of Breast Cancer.

Copies of Ms. Tarkan’s book will be available for purchase at $15 and for signing. This program is co-sponsored by Pathways and The Resource Center for Women. There is no fee.

To register, please call Pathways at (908) 277-3663.

Methodist Church Sets All Saints’ Day Service

WESTFIELD – The First United Methodist Church of Westfield will hold its annual All Saints’ Day service this Sunday, November 7, at 11 a.m.

The Sanctuary Choir will present “Te Deum” by John Rutter, which is scored for choir, brass and organ.

The service is given in honor and in celebration of the lives of those recently deceased. The choir will be under the direction of Trent Johnson, Director of Music and Art.

For further information, please call the church at (908) 233-4211.

WELCOME BACK…The Fathers Club of Holy Trinity Interparochial School hosted its annual Back-to-School Picnic on October 9 at Tamaques Park in Westfield. Dads belonging to this club organized a day of fun to welcome both longtime and new school families to another year at Holy Trinity. Forty new families have enrolled students in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade, for a total of 232 families.

Good News

Isaiah 41:10 The Gospel

Fear not, I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I have strengthened you, and have also helped you, yea, I will also uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness.

B’Nai Brith Ketubah Plans Ocean Grove Trip

SCOTCH PLAINS — The B’nai B’rith Ketubah Married Couples Unit (40+) is sponsoring a tour of historic Ocean Grove on Sunday, November 14, at 2 p.m.

The walking tour will include examples of authentic Victorian architecture, stops at gift and antique shops, a stroll on Ocean Grove’s boardwalk and an early dinner at a local restaurant.

The only cost will be the cost of the meal at the restaurant. Fore reservations and directions, please call (908) 668-8450 by Friday, November 12.

Central Jersey Rescue Team Organizes Comedy Fundraiser

The Central Jersey Technical Rescue Team, a volunteer, not-for-profit, tax-exempt organization will hold its second fundraiser, a comedy night, on Saturday, November 6, at the nightclub, Shout!, 116 Watchung Avenue, Plainfield.

Doors will open at 7 p.m. The show will begin promptly at 7:30pm.

A minimum donation of $20 per ticket is required. Tickets will not be available at the door.

Participants must be 21 and over to attend. There will be a cash bar. Proceeds will benefit the Central Jersey Technical Rescue Team for repairs to a donated rescue vehicle and operating expenses.

The team provides free technical rescue, as well as search and rescue

assistance to local municipalities. The fundraiser will feature comedian Eric Nussbaum as an opening act, followed by Paul Venier, the One Man Comedy Tornado.

For more information or to purchase tickets, please call (908) 7559339 or e-mail cjtrt@hotmail.com. For directions to the club, call (908) 769-9267.

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St. Paul’s Church Group To Hold Giant Book Sale

BOOK LOVERS…Barbara and Joe Faustine are pictured sorting books for the Giant Book Sale to be held Sunday and Monday, November 7 and 8, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Westfield. Sale hours are 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Monday. A Bag Day will be held on Tuesday, November 9, from 9 a.m. to noon. The event, sponsored by the Friends of Music at St. Paul’s, will benefit activities offered by the church to the community.

WESTFIELD – The Friends of Music at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Westfield will hold its annual Giant Book Sale this Sunday, November 7, from 1 to 4 p.m. and Monday, November 8, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Bag Day will be on Tuesday, November 9, from 9 a.m. until noon.

For sale will be thousands of books in all categories of paperback and hardback fiction, nonfiction, audio and children’s books.

The proceeds from the sale will support the many musical programs, concerts, and activities offered at St. Paul’s to the community with no charge for admission.

Book donations are being accepted at St. Paul’s through Saturday, November 6. Individuals may bring their book donations to the church or call (908) 232-8506, Extension No. 17, for more information.

St. Paul’s Church is located at 414 East Broad Street in Westfield.

Local Garden Center To Aid Flood Victims

SCOTCH PLAINS — The community of Bound Brook, which was devastated in the September floods, will get a helping hand in its rebuilding efforts from the Sanguiliano Garden Center of Scotch Plains.

Peter Sanguiliano, a partner in the Sanguiliano Garden Center, recently announced that the business will donate one dollar for every mum or comparable plant purchased through Sunday, November 14 to “We Will Rebuild,” an organization dedicated to assisting Bound Brook in its recovery from Tropical Storm Floyd.

Sanguiliano Garden Center is located at 2600 Route 22 in Scotch Plains and is open Monday through Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.