The Open Door
Cape May Presbyterian Church
The Visitors' Church for over a century: Obedient in faith we intend to work together to touch the lives of others and be disciples of the Lord.
April 18, 2024
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Our worship schedule is as follows:
April 2024 9 am - Traditional service
11 am Jazz celebration service
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Who's Afraid of the Jewish Law?
Not the Monday afternoon Bible study! We're taking April 22 and 29 off but coming back in May ( 6, 13, 20, 27) for a study of Leviticus. Yes, that's right, the book that has stopped many a "I'm going to read the whole Bible this year" good intention in its tracks, everyone's least favorite book of the Bible, which few of us have really read from beginning to end. Trust me, when you dig into it, it's earthy, interesting, and important--lots of the purity system is in there, some verses often quoted as anti-gay, as well as the 2nd greatest commandment--Love your neighbor as yourself.
Jump in any time, in person (in the Fellowship Room) or on Zoom!
Topic: Leviticus Bible Study
Time: May 6, 2024 04:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/
Meeting ID: 833 3801 3223
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Frank Stone, Director of Lazarus House Ministries
This Sunday, April 21st, at both the 9 am and the 11 am services, we welcome to our pulpit Frank Stone, Director of Lazarus House Ministries. Lazarus House is an impressive food distribution center, serving Wildwood and beyond, and making great use of what was once the First Presbyterian Church of Wildwood. Find out why we support this amazing mission and how it relates to the good news.
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Presbyterian Disaster Assistance
Next Sunday, April 28th, we welcome Walter Vincent, ruling elder and former moderator of his presbytery, who will speak to us about the ministry of Presbyterian Disaster Assistance. Increasingly important in our era of increase wildfires, hurricanes, and floods, PDA is always ready to provide help when are where there is an emergency. Come and find out why our church supports this ministry through our denominational offerings and our own mission giving.
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One Service Sunday, with communion, 11 am on May 5
We enjoyed our one-service weeks and the blended service at the beginning of March so much that we are doing it again on the first Sunday in May. The band, the organ, and who knows what all will lead our joyful noise to the Lord, and we will celebrate the Lord's supper all together for the last time until October. See you there, at 11 am!
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Like to cook?
It is once again our turn and our privilege to provide meals to the family that is currently working through the Family Promise program. We will be providing dinner on May 16 and 17, for two parents and a seventeen-year-old daughter. A list of the family's preferences is available. Email Pastor Nicole if you are interested in helping out!
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Beach Church starts again on May 26th at 8:30 am
Bring your own seat, shade, water and spirit of rejoicing and find us at Decatur Street beach every Sunday from May 26th until September 29th. If you prefer to worship in air conditioning, though, we'll be happy to welcome you to rejoice jazz-wise in the air-conditioned sanctuary every Sunday at 11 am.
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Taking a Break!
The Open Door will be taking a break for two weeks while
Pastor Nicole is on vacation. See you again on May 9th!
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Miss church last week? The text of recent sermons are available on the church's website, and of course videos of the earlier service are always available on YouTube and Facebook.
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Our Church Staff:
Pastor: Rev. Dr. Nicole Wilkinson
Keyboardist/Jazz Leader: Greg Pordon
Office Administrator: Nancy DeSantis