activity & outreach ministries.
Welcome to our Activity & Outreach Ministries! These groups have been created to provide meaningful community and relationships centered around areas of shared interest. Check out all of our groups that are offered and sign up by contact the group leader directly. The group leader will get back you with more information!
Community Care Team Outreach
leaderS: Thelma Colter & Corliss Harris
Date: Sept. 14 interest meeting at 11am
Contact: thelma_guess@yahoo.com
Community Care Team: 🌟 Be the Change! 🌟 Want to Make a difference in someone life as a member of the local outreach community. Make an impact in Hackensack, Rutherford, Paterson, and Englewood, as we extend our church’s mission into the community. We organize events like food and clothing drives, conduct prayer walks, and visit nursing homes to share God’s love. Be part of our group, making a positive impact and building lasting relationships through faith and compassion.
New Jersey Siteseeing
leader: Bob Savino
Date: Oct. 19 | tour of the Morris Canal
Contact: 201-306-9707 (text or leave voice message)
A group that tours historic landmarks and natural phenomena in New Jersey. Some of the targeted sites include the Ledgewood inclined plane, Lake Hopatcong, Stanhope, Waterloo Village, Saxton Falls, Port Murray, Bread Lock Park, etc. A moderate amount of walking is required for this activity group.
NJVine Crafters
leader: Mekayla Dale
Date: every Thursday at 7pm | Café Hesed
Contact: mekayladale@gmail.com
NJVine Crafters is for anyone interested in knitting, crocheting, or any kind of fibre arts. We meet Thursdays at 7pm in Café Hesed to connect with each other, share ideas, teach each other, and work on our current projects. All skills levels are welcome. We look forward to you joining us.
Tennis Group
leader: Hidemi Okubo
Date: contact leader for details
Contact: Demichana@yahoo.com
Location: Secaucus
Fellow tennis lovers of all levels … let’s play tennis! This group is to enjoy playing tennis casually. No competition. We can just hit or play games in a brand new court in Secaucus.
J.O.Y. — Just Older Youth
leaderS: Tammy Klain & Michael Woomer
Dates: as follows
Sept. 11: interest meeting at NJV
Sept. 28: Bowling at Parkway Lanes
Oct. 19: Six Flags
Nov. 2: Hiking at Dingmans Falls
Dec. 7: Christmas Cookie Exchange
Contact: gardenstatemom@aol.com
We are excited to introduce the J.O.Y. (Just Older Youth) Life Group which is a ministry for adults aged 35 and up who are looking to grow closer to God and each other. Our group focuses on fostering meaningful relationships through a variety of fun and enriching activities. Whether it’s movie nights, outings, or social events, there’s always something exciting happening. Join us to experience the joy of fellowship, faith, and shared experiences, as we grow together in our walk with Christ and create lasting memories.
City Impact: Homeless Outreach
leader: JOELLEN REYNOLDS
Date: last Saturday of each month | meet at 8:30am at NJV
Contact: esl4now@gmail.com
We will be in partnership with City Impact in Paterson. Be part of a team showing love and bringing hope to our homeless friends in Paterson! We'll be teaming up with City Impact to give out food, pray with folks, and spend time with some precious people who need to know they are seen and valued by God. Outreach starts at The Great Falls in Paterson at 8:30 AM (address provided upon signing up). Team size is limited, so sign up today to reserve your spot!
Women of Valor: Women’s Prayer Group
leaders: evelyn zorrilla, veronica teran, Corliss Harris
Date: every Saturday at 9am | Cry Room at NJV
Contact: veronica@njvine.com | evelynzorilla19@gmail.com
"These I will bring to my holy mountain and give them joy in my house of prayer. Their burnt offerings and sacrifices will be accepted on my altar; for my house will be called a house of prayer for all nations.” All women are invited and encouraged to join, “Women of Valor” was created out of a desire to provide a safe and sacred place for women to gather, pray, encourage, and support each other.
W.O.M. - Women of Ministry
leader: Mirtha Mabel
Date: contact ministry leader for details
Contact: Mirthamabel03@gmail.com
Join this place of community for women regarding interests, hobbies, personal challenges, and ministry endeavors.
Community Garden
leader: Connie Menne
Date: Sept. 11 interest meeting at 7pm at NJV
Contact: Connie_Menne@hotmail.com
For the green thumbs of NJV … join our team of gardeners who beautify and maintain one of the garden beds in our local park! We seek to have connection in a variety of ways with our town, and the Community Garden is a beautiful way for NJV to participate in the life of our community.
Need more information or interested in leading your own group?
Contact Pastor Charles: charles@njvine.com