Furnace Fund Update

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You may recall that last December the church furnace gave up for good and needed to be replaced, at a cost of $11,000.  The furnace was replaced and the money was paid.  A call went out to our members and friends, asking you to consider making a contribution to offset that cost.  Given the church’s finances in the middle of the pandemic, a new furnace just was not in the … Continue reading →

One Great Hour of Sharing

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Our church is participating in the One Great Hour of Sharing mission offering as we do each year, and traditionally we have contributed our money directly for the PC(USA)’s work in Disaster Assistance, the Hunger Program, and the Self-Development of People.  This year your Mission Committee wants to mix it up a bit, continuing to give to the national program but also directing some of our funds to the Presbyterian … Continue reading →

Holy Week 2021

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Dear Church Family,     

Our Easter Season of worship services and activities is going to look a bit different this year due to COVID 19 safety concerns. Specifically, reservations for the Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday services are required.  To make one you can leave a message on the office machine (845-354-2372), by sending an e-mail to office@nhpchurch.org, or signing up in the narthex.

Palm Sunday — Since we are still only allowed 25 people at a time in our sanctuary, there will be a sign up sheet posted in the Narthex for you to use. The service will also be streaming on our website, as usual. Due to COVID concerns, we will not be having our usual pot luck luncheon. Link to: Anthem Video.

Maundy Thursday — This will be a hybrid service as we have been doing for several months now — some people worshiping in church and some virtually. Starts at 7:30 PM.

Good Friday — The service will be provided on our website by the Hudson River Presbytery. Starts at 7:30 PM.

Easter Sunday — As mentioned above for Palm Sunday, there will be sign up sheet  in the Narthex. And again, sadly, there will not be an early service and breakfast or an Easter Egg Hunt. Worship starts at 11 AM.


Despite these circumstances, we can still joyfully and safely celebrate our risen Lord together!

In His Name,   Sue Rentz, Chair of Worship, Music and the Arts 

Ash Wednesday

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Ash Wednesday is February 17, 2021. New Hempstead Presbyterian Church will be observing Ash Wednesday with a service at 7:30 PM in the Sanctuary which will also be streamed to our YouTube channel. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, there will be no imposition of ashes and we will not be celebrating Eucharist.

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It’s (Virtual) Annual Meeting Time!

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There will be a meeting of the congregation and the corporation of the New Hempstead Presbyterian Church on Sunday, February 21 in the Sanctuary and virtually over Zoom at 12:30 PM following Worship. Details will be sent in an email. All members are urged to participate. Copies of the annual report will be available in advance. Earlier this year, the Congregation voted to amend our bylaws to allow virtual and … Continue reading →

Sermons for printing

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Copies of the pastor’s sermon can be found on the Member’s Bulletins page on our website.  If you are a member and need the password to access this area of our website, send a request to: newhempsteadpresbyterianchurch@gmail.com

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New Elders

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Thank you, congratulations and welcome to Patty Coar, Nancy Jacobs and Kyle Smith who were ordained and installed as new Elders today with a virtual laying-on of hands. We are all fortunate that you have been called by God to serve our congregation with your leadership.

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Christmas Services

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Please Join us for a Virtual Christmas Eve Worship Service December 24 at 8 p.m. There will be special music and Eucharist along with other traditional offerings. The service will be on our YouTube channel. Click for Link to Christmas Eve Service on YouTube Longest Night Service We will hold a “Longest Night” Worship service on December 21 at 7:30 PM. Christmas isn’t always the joy-filled season that our culture … Continue reading →

Stewardship Campaign Update

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Our 2021 stewardship campaign is in full swing. Special thanks to those of you who have responded already. If you haven’t, please get your pledges in. So far we’re over 92% of the way towards our goal…NHPC at 92% of goal

“Warm Their Soles” Sock Drive

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Now through Sunday, December 20th, our Deacons are collecting warm winter socks for our homeless neighbors and others in need. Our goal is to collect 150 pairs of socks, to “Warm the Soles” of individuals throughout Rockland County.

Why socks? Imagine spending your entire day outdoors, often in cold and wet weather…Imagine having no easy access to laundry, shower or bathroom facilities…and how much more difficult all this is during a pandemic. Imagine how good it would feel to have an extra pair of clean, warm socks at the end of a long day. It’s such a simple gesture, and can mean so much.

Our collection bin is inside the front door of the church, so be sure to bring in your socks by Sunday, December 20th. Monetary donations are also gratefully accepted, and we’ll do the shopping for you! (If you write a check, be sure to indicate “Socks” in the memo line.)

Contact Laura Bidon with any questions, or to arrange drop-off/pick-up at non-church hours.

Thank you for “Warming the Soles” of Rockland County!