4/2/2026
Good Friday Events
Calling all men!
Join us on April 3rd, for a men's breakfast the morning of Good Friday to spend time in fellowship and remember what our God has done!
Breakfast sandwiches will be served.
Please register to attend.
***Suggested $5 donation for Breakfast***
Register Here
Join us on April 3rd, for a men's breakfast the morning of Good Friday to spend time in fellowship and remember what our God has done!
Breakfast sandwiches will be served.
Please register to attend.
***Suggested $5 donation for Breakfast***
Register Here
Good Friday service will be held at 7pm on Friday, April 3rd, 2026.
There will be no nursery or child care but the Family Room is open.
There will be no nursery or child care but the Family Room is open.
This Sunday at Sparta Church
Title: This Jesus
Passage: Matthew 13:44-46
Speaker: Finn Clifford, Minister of Youth
Service Times | 6:45am, 9am & 10:30am | Livestream | 10:30am
Passage: Matthew 13:44-46
Speaker: Finn Clifford, Minister of Youth
Service Times | 6:45am, 9am & 10:30am | Livestream | 10:30am
Resurrection Sunday April 5th services:
- Sunrise Service will begin at 6:45 AM in the upper parking lot. It will be lead by Sparta Church's youth group. Incase of inclement weather the service will be moved to the multipurpose room indoors.
- The 9 AM service and 10:30 AM service are Baptism services. There is no CORE or 4Real, but nursery and 2-4 year old care and Family Room is available.
Ministry Updates
Sparta Youth Golf Classic
Thursday, May 21st at Black Bear Golf Course.
Check-In: 1pm, Tee Time: 2pm, Dinner: 7pm
18 Hole, Shotgun Start, Four-Man Scramble and Prizes for Winning Foursome
Check-In: 1pm, Tee Time: 2pm, Dinner: 7pm
18 Hole, Shotgun Start, Four-Man Scramble and Prizes for Winning Foursome
We are excited to launch this year’s annual Sparta Church Golf Classic, by Sparta Youth and proudly sponsored by TRS!
This event has been a much-enjoyed day for our community over the years, and we were thrilled to bring it back last year and to invite you to join us again this year!
This year, we are raising funds to build a brand new space for youth in Sussex County.
Over the last several years, we have seen a decline in third spaces in many communities, and statistics show how this has significantly affected this next generation, leading to isolation and a surge in mental health struggles in teens. At Sparta Youth we are committed to creating a safe and healthy environment for youth in Sussex County to find community and support, and this new space will serve hundreds of our community’s youth on a weekly basis. Your support at this event will invest significantly in the Youth of our community for many years to come! Thank you for your generous partnership in this goal!
This event has been a much-enjoyed day for our community over the years, and we were thrilled to bring it back last year and to invite you to join us again this year!
This year, we are raising funds to build a brand new space for youth in Sussex County.
Over the last several years, we have seen a decline in third spaces in many communities, and statistics show how this has significantly affected this next generation, leading to isolation and a surge in mental health struggles in teens. At Sparta Youth we are committed to creating a safe and healthy environment for youth in Sussex County to find community and support, and this new space will serve hundreds of our community’s youth on a weekly basis. Your support at this event will invest significantly in the Youth of our community for many years to come! Thank you for your generous partnership in this goal!
Upcoming Events
Every 1st Tuesday of the month | Join us for our monthly prayer night | 7pm Room 102/104
Join us Saturday April 18th, to do some spring cleaning inside and outside the church.
We will be mulching, cleaning and doing some small repairs on our church building and property.
There will be tasks for individuals, groups and families.
Please Register Here
We will be mulching, cleaning and doing some small repairs on our church building and property.
There will be tasks for individuals, groups and families.
Please Register Here
Sparta Church will be hosting the Healthy Kids Running Series this Spring. HKRS is a five-week program that aims to engage communities and families by providing a youth running experience, inspiring kids, ages 2-14 years old, to believe in themselves and lead an active healthy lifestyle. We are excited to open up our beautiful church property to our church family and the community for 5 fun-filled kids races!
Race Dates: 4/19, 4/26, 5/3, 5/10, 5/17 at 2pm.
Click Here to Register
Race Dates: 4/19, 4/26, 5/3, 5/10, 5/17 at 2pm.
Click Here to Register
Come join for a 3 day long apologetics conference hosted by our church May 1-3.
The goal is to equip every believer to have confidence in their faith and defend it to those around them.
The conference will consist of fellowship, sessions and break out groups! Available for ages 12-100
Ticket Prices:
Adult (includes live stream): $39
Student (12-18 & includes live stream): $25
Friday Only: $10
Online Only: $10
Registration opening soon!
The goal is to equip every believer to have confidence in their faith and defend it to those around them.
The conference will consist of fellowship, sessions and break out groups! Available for ages 12-100
Ticket Prices:
Adult (includes live stream): $39
Student (12-18 & includes live stream): $25
Friday Only: $10
Online Only: $10
Registration opening soon!
Saturday, May 9th from 10am-2pm.
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
Huddle Up to Build Influence!
Take the opportunity to invest in your father-son relationship with this active and engaging weekend, full of adventure and great teaching. We promise to keep you moving all weekend! Recommended as a resource for family ministries and small groups of fathers and sons, age 6 through 17.
Register Here To Register
Take the opportunity to invest in your father-son relationship with this active and engaging weekend, full of adventure and great teaching. We promise to keep you moving all weekend! Recommended as a resource for family ministries and small groups of fathers and sons, age 6 through 17.
Register Here To Register
Registration for Breakaway Day Camp IS NOW OPEN! Camp is open to children 6-12 years old with a counselor in training (CIT) program available for teens ages 13-15 years old. Don't miss your chance to secure a spot for a summer full of Jesus, fun, friendship, and unforgettable memories!
Partial scholarships are available for children of Bible teacher volunteers.
Email [email protected] for more info.
To learn more about camp and to register Click Here!
To learn more about the CIT program Click Here!
If you have any questions, email [email protected] or call 973-222-9955.
Partial scholarships are available for children of Bible teacher volunteers.
Email [email protected] for more info.
To learn more about camp and to register Click Here!
To learn more about the CIT program Click Here!
If you have any questions, email [email protected] or call 973-222-9955.
Community Partner Highlight
The Market Street Mission is an experienced organization with a proven method of helping to fight alcoholism, drug abuse, hunger, and homelessness throughout New Jersey, serving our community each day thanks to the compassion and generosity of friends like Sparta EFC. Thank you for faithfully joining with us to bring hope and healing to our neighbors in need in Jesus’ name!
Along with our regular services like meals, shelter, and addiction recovery, 2025 brought some exciting updates. In July, we welcomed the Good Shepherd Mission in Paterson into our Market Street family, now operating as the Market Street Mission – Good Shepherd! We are grateful for this opportunity to expand our services into Paterson to care for even more people in need.
We also welcomed Gordon Dahl as the Mission’s new CEO! You may know Gordon as our Retail Director, leading our Thrift Stores for the past seven years – but his impact has extended beyond the walls of the stores into the larger ministry of Market Street, and we are grateful for his skilled leadership and servant’s heart as he guides the Mission forward.
On March 29, we celebrated the graduation of 16 men from our Life Change Addiction Recovery Program.
Please pray for these men to stay strong in their faith and sobriety as they discern where God is calling them next!
To learn more or help support Market Street Mission
Click here
Along with our regular services like meals, shelter, and addiction recovery, 2025 brought some exciting updates. In July, we welcomed the Good Shepherd Mission in Paterson into our Market Street family, now operating as the Market Street Mission – Good Shepherd! We are grateful for this opportunity to expand our services into Paterson to care for even more people in need.
We also welcomed Gordon Dahl as the Mission’s new CEO! You may know Gordon as our Retail Director, leading our Thrift Stores for the past seven years – but his impact has extended beyond the walls of the stores into the larger ministry of Market Street, and we are grateful for his skilled leadership and servant’s heart as he guides the Mission forward.
On March 29, we celebrated the graduation of 16 men from our Life Change Addiction Recovery Program.
Please pray for these men to stay strong in their faith and sobriety as they discern where God is calling them next!
To learn more or help support Market Street Mission
Click here
SERVE OPPORTUNITIES
Manna House, in Newton, has a monthly spaghetti dinner fundraiser every second Tuesday of the month. Our church is responsible for providing people to serve in the kitchen. Our next serving date is March10th. The following tasks are needed to be done:
Some tasks overlap and if you are available to be there from 3 PM to 7 PM, that would be great.
Additional Tuesday spaghetti dinners are on the following dates: May 12, June 9, July 14, August 11, September 8, October 13, None in November, December 8.
- 1PM to 3 PM: Assist the chef with preparing the sauce. Cut vegetables, open cans etc.
- 3 PM to 7 PM: Kitchen crew needed to prepare salads and bread, cook spaghetti (heavy pots of boiling water from 4 PM), set up take-out dinner containers and serve dinners.
- 4 PM to 7 PM: Dishwashers.
Some tasks overlap and if you are available to be there from 3 PM to 7 PM, that would be great.
Additional Tuesday spaghetti dinners are on the following dates: May 12, June 9, July 14, August 11, September 8, October 13, None in November, December 8.
We are still looking for staff and volunteers to join the Breakaway Day Camp team for a fun and Christ-filled summer!
Counselors must be 16 years or older.
We are also looking for adult volunteer teachers and assistants to teach Bible classes.
Email Katie for more information at [email protected].
Check out our website at Spartaefc.org/breakaway
If you have any questions, email [email protected] or call 973-222-9955
Click here to apply
Counselors must be 16 years or older.
We are also looking for adult volunteer teachers and assistants to teach Bible classes.
Email Katie for more information at [email protected].
Check out our website at Spartaefc.org/breakaway
If you have any questions, email [email protected] or call 973-222-9955
Click here to apply
Our annual Missions Trip to West Virginia will take place July 12–18, and we’re excited to begin sharing details for this year! If you’ve never been on this trip before and would like to learn more, join us for an Interest Meeting on April 12. Registration to sign up will open after April 12th. We hope you’ll consider being part of this meaningful week of service!
FINANCIAL UPDATE
Thank you for your generous giving and supporting the work of the Gospel at Sparta Church! Currently, our giving is $27,455.82 below expenses. Please consider how you can support the ministry of
If you would like to request a paper statement or you have any questions or issues, please email our bookkeeper, Laura Pinkham, at [email protected].
If you would like to request a paper statement or you have any questions or issues, please email our bookkeeper, Laura Pinkham, at [email protected].