Missions & Ministry

Message From Missions

As always Missions would like to thank the congregation for their continued support of the Food Pantry. We would not be able to maintain it without your continued support.

October is National Fire Prevention Month, so the communion offering for October is for The Milltown Fire Department.  The Milltown Fire Department was organized in February of 1911 with a charter membership of 73 men. Prior to 1911 the city of New Brunswick was responsible for fire suppression in Milltown, but speed of communication and distance resulted in loss of property. They are an all-volunteer fire dept whose members must attend the same training classes and schools as paid fire fighters, but on their own time. Not only do they run calls in Milltown, but also a section of the NJ Turnpike. They offer mutual aid to other departments in surrounding towns when needed. They would not be able to serve the community without the dedication of their volunteers.

On the morning of September 11, 2001, the call for help extended to New York as they faced an unprecedented citywide emergency following the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center. Milltown Ladder 73 responded with a crew of six men; Captain Brian Bush, Senior Engineer Randy Micale, Lieutenant Paul Otterbine and firefighters Jerry Guthlein, Mark Petscavage, and Brian Kelly, some of which are still with the department today. Milltown covered an empty firehouse responding to calls throughout East New York helping to protect residents, while FDNY continued their efforts at the World Trade Center. Their work goes far beyond our town.

Missions has started a new project called Senior Sundays led by Dani Micale. It is open to Milltown and the surrounding communities for all people 60 and over. It will take place on the last Sunday of the month from 1:00 to 3:00 in Friendship Hall. Activities may include guest speakers, workshops and seminars, crafts, games, and various activities. Please join us and bring a friend.

The next Missions Committee meeting will be Tuesday October 20th at 6 PM.