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PATHWAYS Contemporary Service

Join us in the chapel each Sunday from 9:00 to 9:45 a.m. for a contemporary worship service in a warm, informal setting. Music is led by our praise band.

Can’t be here in person? Worship with us from home via Facebook Live.

After the service, we invite you to Fellowship Hour in the Adult Lounge (across the hall). Enjoy light refreshments and good conversation—all are welcome!


Home Communion visits are available every month.

Stewardship for 2026 — Today you’ll receive a Narrative Budget with our hopes and
dreams for next year, and also hear about generosity from Elder Laura Shapiro. Next
week you’ll receive a letter and pledge card in the mail – we ask that you please return
the pledge card on Commitment Sunday, Nov 16th , 2025.

Upcoming Events:

  • URGENT Food Donations Needed! — The Matawan Community Food Pantry stock is very low, please contribute donations to FPC Matawan (with a note: *FOOD PANTRY)
  • Stewardship for 2026—Please bring your pledge card next week for Commitment Sunday, Nov 16th. Extra cards are in the pews/foyer.
  • Fall Leaf Clean-Up! Join our Building and Grounds commission as we clean up fall leaves around the church and manse, Saturday Nov 22nd at 9am! Bring gloves and rakes. See Ed Bell or Jeremy Szoc for more info.
  • Thanksgiving Bounty Sunday Help the Matawan Food Pantry stock up for Thanksgiving! Donate turkeys, trimmings, and staples for local families by Sunday, Nov. 23rd.
  • Poinsettia Orders! Please order and dedicate your red 8” Christmas poinsettias today using the insert, or our website! We are ordering on Dec 1st to have them for Dec 14-24th!

Looking for more? Check out our Events Calendar to see all upcoming events


Bible Text:

  • Matthew 25:14-30

Message: “The Generosity of God” Pastor Natalie Bell

Musical Group: Pathways Band

  • Opening Song: “10,000 Reasons” – Matt Redman
  • 2nd Song: “Goodness of God” –Jenn Johnson
  • Closing Song: “I Saw the Light” – Hank Williams

Music by permission: Onelicense #M-401389; CCLI #3071145