8/27/2026
This Sunday At Sparta Church
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Passage:
Speaker: Doug Thuen; Lead Pastor
Service Times | 9am & 10:30am | Livestream | 10:30am
Passage:
Speaker: Doug Thuen; Lead Pastor
Service Times | 9am & 10:30am | Livestream | 10:30am
Back To School Prayer Night
JOIN US THIS FRIDAY
As we head into the new school year, let's come together as a church to pray for our children, teachers, schools and community.
There will be interactive prayer stations that incorporate the whole family.
All public, private, and homeschool families are invited to join us on Friday, August 28th 6pm-7pm, in the Multipurpose Room.
Stick around after for some popsicles on the playground!
As we head into the new school year, let's come together as a church to pray for our children, teachers, schools and community.
There will be interactive prayer stations that incorporate the whole family.
All public, private, and homeschool families are invited to join us on Friday, August 28th 6pm-7pm, in the Multipurpose Room.
Stick around after for some popsicles on the playground!
Ministry Updates
Upcoming Events
Calling all women!
Join us for the last session of our summer series on the book of Jonah.
Final session: 8/27 at 6pm in room 102/104.
Please contact [email protected] for more information.
Join us for the last session of our summer series on the book of Jonah.
Final session: 8/27 at 6pm in room 102/104.
Please contact [email protected] for more information.
Hope Thru the Valley: Walking with Them Seminar
(limited to 12 people)
Where: Hope Thru the Valley, Augusta, NJ (2nd Floor)
Date/Time: Friday, August 28, 2026 @, 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM. Doors will open at 6:00 PM, with free dinner provided.
This is a free seminar designed to equip family members, friends, church leaders, and caring individuals with practical tools, biblical insight, and compassionate understanding to effectively support those who are grieving.
Participants learn what grief is, how it impacts people differently, helpful ways to offer support, and common mistakes to avoid when walking alongside someone through loss.
Click Here To Register.
(limited to 12 people)
Where: Hope Thru the Valley, Augusta, NJ (2nd Floor)
Date/Time: Friday, August 28, 2026 @, 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM. Doors will open at 6:00 PM, with free dinner provided.
This is a free seminar designed to equip family members, friends, church leaders, and caring individuals with practical tools, biblical insight, and compassionate understanding to effectively support those who are grieving.
Participants learn what grief is, how it impacts people differently, helpful ways to offer support, and common mistakes to avoid when walking alongside someone through loss.
Click Here To Register.
Join us for men's prayer on September 1st, at 7 PM in room 102/104
Get ready for All Together Sunday: Sunday September 6th!
Six times a year we have Sunday morning "family services" at both 9am and 10:30. (This is similar to our Christmas Weekend and Resurrection Sunday services in the past).
On these Sundays, there will not be separate programming for kids (no 2-4 year olds, CORE or 4REAL Worship) so that all ages can worship together in the Worship Center.
Are you concerned about your child sitting through the service ? An activity page will be available, the Nursery will be open for ages 0-24 months, and the Family Room will be available.
Six times a year we have Sunday morning "family services" at both 9am and 10:30. (This is similar to our Christmas Weekend and Resurrection Sunday services in the past).
On these Sundays, there will not be separate programming for kids (no 2-4 year olds, CORE or 4REAL Worship) so that all ages can worship together in the Worship Center.
Are you concerned about your child sitting through the service ? An activity page will be available, the Nursery will be open for ages 0-24 months, and the Family Room will be available.
Fellowship with us at our church picnic!
Sunday, September 6th.
Join us for a fun time of fellowship on our church lawn right after our 10:30am service.
Burgers and hotdogs will be served! Please bring a side, salad, or dessert to share!
LAST NAME A-M | Bring a side or salad
LAST NAME N-Z | Bring a dessert
Sunday, September 6th.
Join us for a fun time of fellowship on our church lawn right after our 10:30am service.
Burgers and hotdogs will be served! Please bring a side, salad, or dessert to share!
LAST NAME A-M | Bring a side or salad
LAST NAME N-Z | Bring a dessert
Jefferson Campus Proposal Important Events
Candidating Weekend
Saturday, September 12th: Get to Know You Breakfast with Owen & Rose Dorrity (9:00-10:30 a.m.) Work Day to follow in Jefferson (11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.)
Sunday, September 13th: Q&A with Owen & Rose Dorrity after Second Service (11:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.)
Special Members Meeting
Wednesday, September 16th: Congregational Vote on Campus Proposal & Campus Minister (7:00 p.m.)
Saturday, September 12th: Get to Know You Breakfast with Owen & Rose Dorrity (9:00-10:30 a.m.) Work Day to follow in Jefferson (11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.)
Sunday, September 13th: Q&A with Owen & Rose Dorrity after Second Service (11:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.)
Special Members Meeting
Wednesday, September 16th: Congregational Vote on Campus Proposal & Campus Minister (7:00 p.m.)
The elders are excited to propose a plan to launch a satellite campus in Jefferson and to present
Owen Dorrity as a candidate to fill the corresponding Campus Minister position.
Please see the full letter from the board of elders HERE.
Owen Dorrity as a candidate to fill the corresponding Campus Minister position.
Please see the full letter from the board of elders HERE.
Join us Saturday, September 19th from 10am-2pm, for our 7th Annual Car Show!
Come enjoy a day full of cars, food, music and family fun.
Click Here to register your car.
$15 early registration, $20 at entrance.
25 Awards will be handed out
All proceeds benefit the Single Moms Oil Change Program
Come enjoy a day full of cars, food, music and family fun.
Click Here to register your car.
$15 early registration, $20 at entrance.
25 Awards will be handed out
All proceeds benefit the Single Moms Oil Change Program
We want to serve single moms in our community!
Please register your vehicle for the time slot you are available. Note that slots are limited and you must be registered for us to complete your oil change on September 26th.
We will be completing the oil changes in our church parking lot. Please show up at your registered time. We look forward to seeing you!
**If you would like to serve at the Oil Change, please email [email protected] **
Please register your vehicle for the time slot you are available. Note that slots are limited and you must be registered for us to complete your oil change on September 26th.
We will be completing the oil changes in our church parking lot. Please show up at your registered time. We look forward to seeing you!
**If you would like to serve at the Oil Change, please email [email protected] **
Rangers is an activity-based, small-group program for boys and young men in grades Kindergarten through 5th with a mission to evangelize, equip and empower the next generation of Christlike men and lifelong servant leaders.
Registration will open this Saturday meetings will begin in September. Rangers will meet every other Wednesday evening from 6:30- 8:00pm, beginning September 23rd.
Please complete all the applicable information below. Our Ranger Leaders will be in touch with more information on the program!
Registration will officially open !
Click here to sign up for more information
Registration will open this Saturday meetings will begin in September. Rangers will meet every other Wednesday evening from 6:30- 8:00pm, beginning September 23rd.
Please complete all the applicable information below. Our Ranger Leaders will be in touch with more information on the program!
Registration will officially open !
Click here to sign up for more information
To stay up to date with everything going on at Sparta Church, make sure you check out our monthly calendar.
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Check out our summer life groups!
While many of our Life Groups pause for summer, groups that will continue to meet this summer are highlighted in yellow on the web page.
Click here to see our Life Groups
All other groups plan to resume in September.
If you’re interested in attending a Life Group, please reach out to
Stu Salvigsen at [email protected] or (973) 300-1717
While many of our Life Groups pause for summer, groups that will continue to meet this summer are highlighted in yellow on the web page.
Click here to see our Life Groups
All other groups plan to resume in September.
If you’re interested in attending a Life Group, please reach out to
Stu Salvigsen at [email protected] or (973) 300-1717
Our Men's Ministry team invites all men to the 2026 Men's Retreat at Tuscarora October 2nd-4th.
This is a first-come first-served retreat so be sure register now before spots fill up!
Click Here To Register
This is a first-come first-served retreat so be sure register now before spots fill up!
Click Here To Register
SERVE OPPORTUNITIES
Looking for ways to serve at church?
There are a wide variety of ways to get involved here at Sparta Church.
We would love for you to be a part of it!
Fill out the form below and select all areas you would be interested in serving in.
A pastor or staff member will connect with you shortly.
Click Here To Get Involved
There are a wide variety of ways to get involved here at Sparta Church.
We would love for you to be a part of it!
Fill out the form below and select all areas you would be interested in serving in.
A pastor or staff member will connect with you shortly.
Click Here To Get Involved
Thank you for your generous giving and supporting the work of the Gospel at Sparta Church! Currently, our giving is $91,172.26 below expenses. Please consider how you can support the ministry of Sparta Church.