Community Announcements

Programs are available for those in need from the county and town. Maplewood's

Vulnerable Populations Outreach Coordinator, Taliah Jeffers has asked if we would share the programs available. Clicking the flyer will take you to a clickable document or the website of the sponsoring organization. If you have any questions please contact Taliah at tjeffers@twp.maplewood.nj.us. Maplewood has put together a comprehensive guide to get a lot of information in one place- find it here- Maplewood Community Resources.

Maplewood Offers several programs for resident seniors.. day activities or courses, free or low cost. Check out the programs on their website. SOMA Two Towns for all ages also has a variety of programs for people of all ages... their website can be found here.

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

For Details on flower sale or to order.

MENTAL HEALTH and SUPPORT GROUPS

Call 988 for Mental Health Emergencies

The Federal Communications Commission recently approved a new 3-digit dialing code, 988, for mental health crisis and suicide prevention.

The 988 line will operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for calls, texts, and chat.

Prospect Presbyterian Mental Health Ministry Team

This New Year can bring many changes and challenges in our lives. It is important that we meet the events with support and resolve knowing that we are not alone. If you would like more information, we are sharing this information from: The Caregiver Action Network - "10 Tips for the Caregiver"

CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

FOOD INSECURITY/FINANCIAL NEED PROGRAMS

211 New Jersey- the 211 systems is devoted to connecting people in need to the resources that can help. Call 211 any day, any time for confidential referrals to local health and human services assistance throughout New Jersey. You can also search the NJ 211 database

HELP IN PAYING YOUR UTILITY BILL

Individuals or families experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness can contact their county social service agency for assistance. After business hours, call 2-1-1 or visit NJ211.org.

SENIORS' RESOURCES

Two Towns for All Ages

Seniors Exercise Programs SOMA

Volunteer Opportunities

Transportation

Dementia and Caregiver Information

In addition, COVID information and help from the State of NJ is available. See the flyers below.. or visit the state website.

COVID SURVIVORS may find these resources helpful. Survivor Corps, St. Barnabas Post-COVID assessment and care , or COVID Care Mental Health Support Group 

Flyers posted below, most with links to sponsoring organization, grouped by category: COVID Testing and Vaccines, Support Groups, Children and Family, Financial/food Needs

COVID-19 VACCINES, TESTS, SUPPORT, HEALTH

Get all of the COVID information you need from the NJ COVID website.

The State of New Jersey's COVID website suggests using an app on your phone to track your vaccinations... Get the DOCKET app information here.

ATLAS Provides Support For People Struggling With Substance Use Disorder

ATLAS®, or Addiction Treatment Locator, Assessment, and Standards Platform, allows individuals with substance use disorder and their loved ones to do a free search for and compare participating programs using criteria such as location, services offered, and insurance accepted so they can find the best treatment for their unique needs.

Prospect is a Matthew 25 Church!

Prospect Presbyterian is a Matthew 25 church! Our congregation has accepted the PC(USA)’s invitation to follow Jesus’ teachings in Matthew 25:31–46 by becoming active disciples and making a difference in our community and the world. As part of our Matthew 25 commitment, we pledge to embrace these three areas of focus:

• Building congregational vitality by deepening and energizing our faith and growing as joyful leaders and disciples actively engaged with our community as we share the gospel of Jesus Christ in word and deed

• Dismantling structural racism by fearlessly applying our faith to advocate and break down the systems, practices and thinking that underlie discrimination, bias, prejudice and oppression of people of color

• Eradicating systemic poverty by acting on our beliefs and working to change laws, policies, plans and structures in our society that perpetuate economic exploitation of people who are poor

Check back often as we look at each of these areas and how Prospect is reacting.

Upper Room and Our Daily Bread Devotionals

If you enjoy reading the devotionals, Our Daily Bread and The Upper Room, you can now find them in the rack in the hallway behind the sanctuary. May/June issues of Upper Room and April/May/June 2024 of Our Daily Bread. The Deacons provide these devotional guides at no cost to you through the Rommelle Benevolence Fund. If you would like to contribute, send a donation to the church office marked "devotionals".