Tranquility Church service is cancelled for March 14

With the increased spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) in NJ, each of us must take precautionary measures for the peace of mind and continued health of the Tranquility Church community as well as our guests.

The leadership of Tranquility Church are taking prudent steps to keep us and our community healthy. Tranquility Adventist Church worship services, including all Sabbath School classes, have been cancelled for March 14.

This decision is made out of faithfulness, not fear. We seek to be faithful in lessening the spread of the coronavirus and its impact on those most at risk. We know social distancing can have a positive impact, lessening the spread, and we are convicted to be responsible citizens in our community.

Following the CDC and local health officials recommendations, small group gatherings (less than 25 in attendance) in homes are an option for those who feel comfortable. We encourage everyone to take advantage of this time to connect with each other in meaningful ways. Call friends that you know will miss our weekly fellowship the most. Enjoy Sabbath family time, and take advantage of one of the many excellent websites and online sermons.

Please share word of this with who you may know that do not frequent social media, have access to email, or have limited communication in other ways.

“May the Lord watch between you and me when we are absent one from another.” Genesis 31:49

Church Campout Sept 18-20 @ Stokes State Forest

What: Church Campout

When: Sept 18-20

Where: Stokes State Forest, Haskins Group Campsite G @ 1 Coursen Rd, Branchville NJ, 07826

Sabbath Details:

Our church will be closed Sabbath, Sept 19, and we hope everyone will join us for Sabbath worship and fellowship at Stokes.

Sabbath School will start at 10 AM at Stokes State Forest – group site G. Bring your picnic food to share, potluck-style, for both lunch and dinner and spend the day outside, worshiping in the morning, hiking in the afternoon, and finishing the night with a bonfire.

We hope to see you there!

Christmas Offering: The Weekend Bag Program

Thank you! For our Christmas Offering this year we collected $1,001 which will go to The Weekend Bag Program, a local initiative providing weekend meals for students in need in Sussex County.

You can support The Weekend Bag Program financially anytime directly through their website, or by marking your gift “Weekend Bag Program” on your donations envelope.

End of the Year Vespers – December 27

Please join us on Friday, December 27th, for a special vespers service. Women’s Ministries will be hosting a soup and salad supper followed by an evening program with our guest speaker, Wes Via. Supper is from 6-7 pm and vespers service will begin at 7 pm. If you would like to bring something, please contact our Women’s Ministries Leader. An RSVP is appreciated but not a requirement. Guests are welcome!

Christmas Program – December 21

You’re Invited to our very special Christmas Program on December 21st. 

Come join us as we celebrate the Christmas miracle with songs and readings as part of our church service.

Don’t forget to invite your friends and neighbors! 

Pack a Shoebox by November 23

Pack a shoebox for Operation Christmas Child and help spread the Gospel around the world!

What: A small shoebox can have a big impact! What goes into the box is fun, but what comes out of it is eternal. Be a part of changing children’s lives all over the world in Jesus’ name through the power of a simple gift with Operation Christmas Child. If you’d like an empty box to pack, please see Toni Langenfeld.

When & Where: Drop your box off in the foyer by Nov 23.

How: 

  1. Find a Shoebox: Start with an average-size cardboard or plastic shoebox. If you want to wrap it, cover the box and lid separately.
  2. Girl or Boy? Decide whether you will pack a box for a girl or a boy, and the age category: 2–4, 5–9, or 10–14.
  3. Fill with Gifts: Select a medium to large “wow” item such as a soccer ball with pump or stuffed animal, then fill with other fun toys, hygiene items, and school supplies.
  4. Pray: Most importantly, pray for the child who will receive your gift. You can also include a personal note and photo.
  5. Follow Your Box Labels: Donate $9 online and receive a tracking label to follow your box and discover the destination of your shoebox gift.

**Visit www.samaritanspurse.org on how to pack your shoebox or to build a shoebox online.**

Health Emphasis Weekend – November 22-23

Tranquility Church is delighted to present Health Emphasis weekend with Dr. Ramirez. 

Time: Friday (Nov 22nd) @7pmSabbath (Nov 23rd) @ Sabbath School, Divine Worship, Afternoon 

Topics:

  1. Epigenetics: Changing your life changes your genes 
  2. Inflammation: Internal fires that destroy 
  3. Stopping the curse of depression 
  4. The effect of community on your brain 
  5. The keys to stopping dementia 

Location: Tranquility SDA Church (1 Academy Lane. Green Township, NJ) 

Speaker: Dr. Eddie Ramirez Dr. Ramirez a medical doctor, research scientist, published author and international speaker. He has 27 years of experience working in lifestyle centers worldwide applying therapeutic modalities to different medical problems. He serves as the research director of Weimar Institute and the Neil Nedley Depression program as well as a professor of the SDA University of South Korea Sahmyook. He has more than 100 studies in the scientific literature documenting the effect of lifestyle changes on different pathologies. Last year he traveled to 29 countries giving seminars and sharing his research. He is a co-author of the 3rd edition of the textbook of Lifestyle Medicine of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine and also the book Rethink Food together with Neal Barnard, Michael Greger, Hans Diehl, Joel Furhman and other lifestyle medicine leaders.