Message From The Pastor's Desk

Dear family of faith,

Happy Summer and happy 250th birthday, America! Of course, at Old Brick, we have been united in faith for some 77 years before the colonies united into one nation. This summer, after worship, visit the hallowed ground of our surrounding cemetery, where church members and patriots of the American Revolution, as well as New Jersey members of the Continental Congress, are laid to rest.

June wasted no time in heating up, so we moved Sunday worship into the air-conditioned sanctuary of Volharden Hall. Join us as we reconvene on July 12th for Sunday 10 AM worship, followed by our community hour, where we get to know each other a little better and enjoy summer treats.

Next month, we will once again participate in National Night Out in Marlboro on August 5th, 6-9 PM, at Cambridge Square Shopping Center. Come out and find us! We are exploring several new events for the fall, and this year we will also be featured on Marlboro High School's new “spirit” T-shirt, which will be sold at all their games.

Celebrating our nation's birthday is a celebration of freedom. We all know the sacrifices that have been made to secure those freedoms, which must be protected for the sake of our children. The "Four Freedoms", depicted by Norman Rockwell above, refer to four fundamental human rights championed by the U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt in his 1941 State of the Union address, while much of the world was at war in defense of freedom. They were later incorporated into the UN’s Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

The miracle that we call America requires our active participation. We cannot take these freedoms for granted, and in our case, particularly our freedom of worship. To participate in gathering together to praise God and give thanks for all of the blessings we enjoy is a privilege that those who came before us won with sacrifices that included their very lives.

We all know that change is just a part of life, and it's certainly been a part of the life of Old Brick Church. As you know, Laura Hogan is stepping down from serving as Vice President with the Consistory. Her loyalty and faithful service have been unmatched, and words can never express the gratitude we feel for all she has done for the Church. Yet, with change comes new possibilities.

It is time for us to expand our leadership and broaden our spiritual voice in the community through your participation. We are already well known as that Old Brick Church on the hill, but with your faith and wisdom, we can fill the church with the spirit of love, light, and community that is desperately longed for in our culture. Please consider offering your service as a deacon, elder, or, most importantly, by committing to joining us in worship. We need you as you are, a beautiful child of God. There is something new at Old Brick. Come make it happen!

All Are Welcome,

Pastor Terence McCorry

Be sure to update your contact information with our new secretary Debbie Avery at secretary@oldbrickchurch.org / (732) 946-8860. Let us know your prayer requests and what talents you would like to offer to the OBRC community: singing or playing an instrument, lector, hospitality, community outreach, historical tours, bible study, special events, (even bell rope pullers!)