As some of you know, I am a pastor at two churches. An English-speaking congregation called Somerset Hills Lutheran Church in Basking Ridge, NJ and a Spanish-speaking community called Camino de Fe Lutheran Church in Raritan, NJ. If you don’t have a church home, we would love for you to join us to celebrate Christmas.…
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NJ now provides health care coverage to all children, regardless of immigration status. All you need to do is register. We will hold a Health Care registration: When: Thursday, May 18 Time: 3 pm to 5 pm Where: Zufall Health (Somerville Office) – 71 4th St, Somerville, NJ 08876 Type of Insurance: NJ Family Care.…
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Let’s learn the basics of Baseball FREE Ages: Kinder (5 years old) to 5th grade (10 year olds Where: 350 Lake Road, Basking Ridge (Somerset Hills Lutheran Church) Time: 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Dates: Sunday, April 23 and Sunday, April 30, 2023 This training is free. A student from William Annin Middle School and…
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Commenmorate with us Jesus’ most important week in his life here on earth and celebrate the Day of Ressurrection. Join us: Seder Meal – a taste of the Passover Thursday, April 6 at 7:30 pm 350 Lake Road, Basking Ridge, NJ Somerset Hills Lutheran Church (please send an email to Pastor Dan letting him know…
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Did you know?More than 37 million US adults have diabetes, and 1 in 5 of them don’t know they have it.Diabetes is the seventh leading cause of death in the United States.Diabetes is the No. 1 cause of kidney failure, lower-limb amputations, and adult blindness.In the last 20 years, the number of adults diagnosed with…
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Dads, ever wish there was a manual about how to be a father? Experience, reading, conversations and encouragement with other fathers can help us be the dads we desire to be and guide us in raising our children. Join us for Dad’s Conversations! Monday, March 6 7:00 PM Harvest Family Success Center 5 East Main…
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When: Saturday, February 22 Time: 10:00 am to 11:30 am at Where: 15 W. Somerset Street, Raritan, NJ In this event, they will talk about blood pressure (Blood Pressure – high or low pressure), the pressure will be taken and the numbers will be explained, Covid-19 home tests will be given, and a gift will…
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Worship with us: Wednesday, February 22, 2023 Time: 7:30 pm Where: 350 Lake Road, Basking Ridge, NJ – Somerset Hills Lutheran Church (there is a parking lot behind the church) Join us this Wednesday, February 22! This will be a service in English where we will pray, sing, receive the ashes and being the season…
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This article was produced by Susan Visser, Prevention Program Manager at Community in Crisis in October 2022. 5 THINGS YOU PROBABLY DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT MARIJUANA When I graduated from high school in 1995, marijuana contained around 4% THC, the part of the plant that produces the ‘high.’ Today’s growers have cultivated plants that are up…
Read MoreWhen: Saturday, February 4 Time: 10:00 am to 11:30 am at Where: 88 Claremont Road, Bernardsville In this event, they will talk about blood pressure (Blood Pressure – high or low pressure), the pressure will be taken and the numbers will be explained, Covid-19 home tests will be given, and a gift will be given…
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Many of us imagine that we sufficiently understand (and practice) what it means to follow Jesus. But Luke’s account of Jesus calling his first disciples invites us to stop and take another look – at the one we follow, at what it means to follow him, and how we’re doing as his present-day disciples. Here…
Attitude Adjustment: Personal Space
The message for April 11, 2021, is, “Attitude Adjustment: Personal Space” based on the Gospel of John 6:1-15. There are things that bring us down, test our patience, and break our nerves. When your life feels like it’s out of control, it is a good time to adjust your attitude to look more like Jesus’…
Jesus keeps His promises
The message for April 4, 2021, is, “Jesus Keeps His Promises” based on the Gospel of Mark 16:1-8. The messenger announced, “He has risen. He is not here” (16:6). It happened, “…just as He told you” This means that Jesus is faithful in keeping His promises. <
God Comes to us in Humble Ways
The message for March 28, 2021, is, “God comes to us in Humble Ways” based on the Gospel of John 12:12-19. Today, as we gather for Palm Sunday, John invites us to join the disciples in faithful reflection. <
The Privilege of Prayer
The message for March 21, 2021, is, “The Privilege of Prayer” based on the book of First Thessalonians 5:14-21. The scriptures are quite unequivocal as to how important prayer should be . . . we need to put a top priority on prayer. <
The Path to Prayer
The message for March 7, 2021, is, “The Path to Prayer” based on the Gospel Matthew 6:9-13. We need to pray like Jesus and He gave us a very specific way to pray… a pathway to prayer. <
Is there power in Prayer?
The message for Feb. 28, 2021, is, “Is there power in Prayer?” based on the book of James 5:12-18 This is what happens in prayer: We are inviting God’s power into our lives, the life of our family and friends. <
Does God hear me?
The message for Feb. 21, 2021, is, “Does God hear me?” based on the book of Hebrews 4:12-16. What happens when we pray? Does God hear me? Does He answer my prayer? In Jesus, we have a High Priest who invites us to have a conversation with Him. <
Who do you listen to?
The message for Feb. 14, 2021, is, “Who do you listen to?” based on the Gospel of Mark 9:2-9. When it comes to the truth, we need to listen to Jesus. He came into our world to show us the way to the Father. He knows what is best for us. <
Am I in Love with God or _______?
The message for Feb. 7, 2021, is, “Am I in Love with God or _______?” based on the book of Exodus 20:1-6. This message is part of a Message Series called, “Re-opening Christianity.” As many businesses are re-opening after the shutdown, what does God have in mind for us in this time of re-opening? Am…
Am I Known for What I’m For or Against?
The message for Jan. 31, 2021, is, “Am I Known for What I’m For or Against?” based on the Gospel of John 8:2-11. This message is part of a Message Series called, “Re-opening Christianity.” As many businesses are re-opening after the shutdown, what does God have in mind for us in this time of re-opening?…