Our Church Community: 2017 - 2018

We are an active, engaged, and lively congregation

whose membership spans decades and generations.

You are warmly invited to get to know us

better through these pictures.

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NOVEMBER

Our annual turkey dinner was once again the best!     Thanks to all the teens who helped with the dinner

Our Caring Hands Crafters are pleased to thank a vet     Caps, blankets, and cards free to veterans with our thanks

OCTOBER

Tons of fun at Trauger's Farm: hayrides and pumpkins     A chilly day set the mood for pumpkin picking

The kids helped present an update on the constuction campaign     Celebration refreshment table before the doughnuts disappeared!

SEPTEMBER

Pastor Nick thanks the congregation for his sabbatical opportunity     The turn-out for Pastor Nick's sabbatical slides was great

A great day working at Grow-a-Row     So satisfying to see our harvest grow

AUGUST

Thank you to Chef Charlie for mannng the grill at the annual picnic     The rain didn't dampen our spirits at the church picnic

The crowd gathers to assemble Hygiene Kits for Church World Service     So many good things go into the Hygiene Kits: wash cloths, soaps, toiletries, and more

Trenton Rescue Mission makes regular stops at the church to pick up our donations      Over 50 pounds of sample-sized personal products are off to the Mission for their clients     

Flat Jesus at "Hits on the Hudson" horse show, Saugerties, NY. He's a great rider, lol!     Flat Jesus at Hershey Park on "The Scrambler" with Dani and Kenzie

Helen & Howard's last day with us before their move to be with children and grandchildren     A fond farewell to our dear members of many years. Since 1976 to be exact!

JULY

On vacation Flat Jesus found his twin with Brad!     Flat Jesus visits Mission Beach, San Diego

VBS 2018 held at Frenchtown Presbyterian Church this year     Stories, songs, skits, crafts, and more highlight each day

The action never stops at VBS!     Learning all the dance moves

Our "Connections" all-church luncheon and retreat     Andrew Barton led a great retreat where we learned and grew

Cars & Coffee's inaugural event     Such great rides!

JUNE

Ahoy! Flat Jesus on a cruise     Flat Jesus crossing over from Daisies into Brownies with Nora

Pastor Nick congratulates our Eagle Scout for all his work     Our newest Eagle Scout with his proud parents after the ceremony

MAY

We happily welcomed our newest members: Confirmation Class 2018     Presbyterians and cake: the natural and perfect match!

APRIL

Youth mission fund raiser: a walk in the park

Rev Jim's retirement celebration     Jim will be sorely missed

Even the cold didn't interfere with the Easter egg hunt!

MARCH

A small army comes out to pack lunches for our Lenten service project: Care-to-Share     So many loving donations for our Care-to-Share project now in its 27th consecutive year!

JANUARY

Did you pick your Epiphany star?

The Clothing Drive Minute for Mission had us chuckling     The kids show us the stacks of donations

DECEMBER

Caroling connects us with folks who are home-bound     The young and young-at-heart share Christmas joy

The kids made ornaments to decorate their very own tree     The children's Christmas play is too cute for words

Poinsettias donated to the memory of loved ones     All decked out for Christmas

We made "The Journey to Bethlehem" with the mighty Chancel Choir     The Christmas concert was a jewel in the crown of the Christmas Season

We gathered at Regal Cinema to see "The Star"     A nice time together despite the hustle of the holidays

Jerry, as irascible and fun-loving as ever, enjoys a break with the choir     Our Sr High youth group feels the need for speed

Our Sunday school and youth students pose in front of their tree     The kids' tree proudly adorned with handmade ornaments

NOVEMBER

Our Christmas concert returns! December 10 at 6 and 9 p.m.

Our renovation plans are shared with the congregation        Oscar has seen many changes in his 75+ years as a member

 Pastor Nick explains a few details     The finer points are discussed

Our deacons at work preparing Thanksgiving meals for the food pantry     13 complete meals packed with lots of left overs!

The culmination of our stewardship drive     One of the stewardship perks

Our "Growing Our Faith" tree     It's not a party until there's cake!

Fall clean up day: a tradition     A labor of love

OCTOBER

Our Sr high youth prepared a feast to support their upcoming mission trip     Congrats to Rev Jack Van Ens on his 45 years in ministry

America's Grow-a-Row apple harvest     Mmmmm, the aroma is delightful

Another bucket of delicious fruit     Gleaning dropped apples

We welcome new members     So grateful for new members!

Trauger's Farm Stand & punkin' pickin'     Painted faces and pumpkins

SEPTEMBER

Always great food at AFPC's Rally Day     Rally Day fun with the kiddos

Rally Day and churchwide picnic     Friends from near and far

JULY AND AUGUST 

"Hero Central" at AFPC     God gives us the strength we need

Super heroes are strong and focused     Spirits soar at vacation Bible school

Our mission participants visit Eastern State Penitentiary, Philadelphia      Hard mission work demands a Philly cheese-steak break 

Mackenzie becomes a child of God at her baptism        Congratulations to Jen and Gino! May the Lord bless you now and always. 

 JUNE

Laughs and love while sewing for Little Dresses for Africa.org   Our little dresses will go to those who need them most in Africa

Planting teeny sweet potatoes at America's Grow-a-Row

 The rain didn't dampen our enthusiasm: The mud was an unexpected delight for some!

Assembling our Hygiene Kits for Church World Services     

                                                                      Even the littlest hands help with the kits

Our 70+ year members who are one of our greatest blessings

 MAY

          Welcome to our newest members: The Confirmation Class of 2017!      Confirmation Class of 2017 and their mentors

APRIL

Youth fund raiser at Alexandria Park    Fun Run for the Sr High mission trip

Palm Sunday processional     Sing Hosanna!  

Order among chaos at our Care to Share activities night     Care to Share goodies all boxed up and ready to go!

The Sunday school preps for the big Care-to-Share service project     A brief service on Palm Sunday by the cross with the confirmands

Confirmation students work on raising the cross     Confirmands and their mentors by the raised cross

MARCH

The elementary Sunday schoolers go rock climbing     Little but mighty! There's nothing that can keep them down

The church stands strong during the 2017 blizzard     Our Sr High youth scale the heights at VertiQuest in Bridgewater, NJ

          Youth Sunday = sweet cake           and sweeter smiles     The 4th-6th graders showed us we have "the right attitude"

Hats off to our greeters, ushers, and collection takers     Who can forget the rappin' sermon by the Jr Highs?

Artwork provided by the Pre-K and Kindergarten class     The Senior Highs served as our able worship assistants

FEBRUARY

Game Day: The challenge is on     More Game Day: Fun for all ages!

     Using our brains on Game Day     

Scout Sunday: Duty to God

Bibles presented to our 3rd graders     So eager to dive into their new Bibles

 JANUARY

Food, laughs, friendship, and gifts at the Yankee Swap     It's always a surprise to open a swapped gift     

Sr High youth group rarin' to go!     The need for speed!