❤️ There’s Always One More Move!
This week’s Growing God’s Holy Family invites us to remember an encouraging truth: when life feels like “checkmate,” God may still have another move to make. 🙏♟️
Our featured reflection, “Checkmate?”, reminds us that setbacks, disappointments, and difficult seasons do not mean the story is over. When we place our trust in God, there is always hope—and often, a path forward we cannot yet see.
⛪ Gather. Worship. Grow.
Join us this Sunday at 9:30 AM for Holy Eucharist as we come together in worship, fellowship, and prayer.
🍇💧 Messy Church: Come to the Wedding at Cana!
Saturday, August 29 at 3:00 PM
Come join us for a joyful, hands-on Messy Church as we travel back to the Wedding at Cana! 🎉🍷
This special event is designed for all ages and will include:
📖 Storytelling — Hear the amazing story of Jesus at the wedding in Cana.
🎨 Crafts — Get creative with fun, faith-filled activities.
🎲 Games — Enjoy games and activities for the whole family.
🍽️ Free Dinner — Share a delicious meal and fellowship together!
Whether you're young or young at heart, there's a place for you at the table! ❤️
💬 God Talk: The Heart of Discipleship
What does it really mean to follow Jesus in today’s complicated world?
Our next God Talk discussion is Sunday, September 20 at 11:00 AM at Holy Family. Come for the conversation, stay for the community, and explore what it means to live a faith that is truly alive. ✨
🍲 First Friday Lunch — Everyone Is Welcome!
Mark your calendar for Friday, September 4, from 12:00–1:30 PM in the Parish Hall.
Enjoy a warm meal, good conversation, and wonderful fellowship. The lunch is free and open to everyone—and there are plenty of ways to help make this ministry possible.
❤️ Serving Our Community
Holy Family continues to put faith into action:
🧻 Saturday Outreach — September 19
Help restock the shelves with everyday essentials such as toilet paper, paper towels, tissues, dish liquid, bath soap, and shampoo.
🥪 Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich Ministry
The parish is preparing 200 sandwiches for people in need. Donations and volunteers are needed, with sandwich-making scheduled for October 24.
😂 Save the Date: Comedy Night!
Get ready for an evening of clean comedy and BIG laughs!
📅 Saturday, November 7, 2026
🕡 Doors open at 6:30 PM
🎤 Show begins at 7:00 PM
📍 Holy Family Episcopal Church
233 Fairmount Avenue, Laurel Springs, NJ
🎟️ Individual tickets are $25 or get 4 tickets for $80.
Bring your friends, family, neighbors, coworkers, and small groups for a fun night out while supporting Holy Family’s ministries!
🛡️ A Reminder to Stay Scam Aware
Holy Family is also reminding everyone to be cautious about fraudulent emails and text messages requesting money, gift cards, or donations. Carmen, Naomi, and Holy Family Church will not send personal messages asking for money. When in doubt, contact the church office directly.
✨ One More Move. One More Chance. One More Reason to Hope.
Whatever challenges you may be facing, remember the message from this week’s reflection:
The game may not be over. God may still have another move to make. ♟️❤️
Come worship with us, connect with your church family, serve our neighbors, and discover new ways to Grow God’s Holy Family!
Holy Family Episcopal Church
📍 233 Fairmount Avenue, Laurel Springs, NJ
🌐 holyfamilynj.org
