Wish I Knew Then, What I know Now

I was in prison, and ye came unto me. Matthew 25:36

REFORMATION PRISON

Happy Sabbath Everyone! Today is Ministry Day! Hackensack SDA Church is packed today with Members and Visitors! Our special music will be performed by Sis Hunt & Smith Gilmore, and our Meditational selection will be performed by Sis Violet Smith-Gilmore. Both performances will be streamed LIVE on Instagram. Pastor Kerol Daniel is our Guest speaker today bringing our sermon entitled "Wish I Knew Then, What I Know Now" Be sure to Tune In! The sermon will be Youtube LIVE & Facebook LIVE. 

YOUTUBE | FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM

REFORMATION PRISON MINISTRY

Reformation Prison Ministry continue to exist to provide extensive religious services to inmates in various institution. One of the ministry vision is to provide religious services in as many institutions as possible. This ministry continues to meet the needs of the inmates behind bars and also extend its borders to reach inmates upon their release from prison. We continue to provide assistance to inmate's family. 

We recognize that when an inmate is incarnated, the majority of the family members are feeling the effect of the member being absent, so we are looking at setting up a reentry program, which will be able to meet the needs of the inmates and their families. One of our greatest challenge is that it is difficult to find volunteers to join the prison ministry team. Our aim is to provide ample training, so that more volunteers can join the ministry and volunteer at one of our institutions. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Kenton Matthew at 201-956-4733.

Kmatthew3074@gmail.com

You can be a Volunteer for Jesus

HEALTH NUGGET: Mental Health Awareness (Part II)

May is Mental Health Awareness Month.

6. Quiet your mind: Relaxation exercises and prayer can improve your state of mind and outlook on life. 

7. Set realistic goals: Decide what you want to achieve academically, professionally and personally, and write down the steps you need to realize your goals. Aim high, but be realistic and don't over-schedule. You'll enjoy a tremendous sense of accomplishment and self-worth as you progress toward your goal.

8. Break up the monotony: Although our routines make us more efficient and enhance our feelings of security and safety, a little change of pace can perk up a tedious schedule. Alter your jogging route, plan a road-trip, take a walk in a different park, hang some new pictures or try a new restaurant. 

9. Avoid alcohol and other drugs: Avoid alcohol other drugs. Sometimes people use alcohol and other drugs to "self-medicate" but in reality, alcohol and other drugs only aggravate problems. 

10. Get help when you need it: Seeking help is a sign of strength — not a weakness. And it is important to remember that treatment is effective. People who get appropriate care can recover from mental illness and addiction and lead full, rewarding lives.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

• Prayer Meetings: Wednesdays 7:30pm
• Today immediately after lunch there will be an open session discussion entitled "One more for Jesus"
• The Prison Ministry Team is looking for volunteers. See Elder Matthew for more information
• Adventurer Camporee will be June 1-3, 2018. The theme is Jonah. Cost $35 per person with an additional $30 to pitch tent. For Saturday only attendees the cost is $20.
• Communion Service will be Sabbath June 9th, 2018. Please prepare your hearts for this service. 
• Couples Retreat Saturday June 16th, 2018. 9am-5pm at the New Brunswick English Church
• Camp Meeting will be on June 23rd, 2018
• Prayer & Fasting June 29th-30th, 2018