No. 15 Vol. 2
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February 2017
Table Set For Jazz Breakfast Fundraiser Supports Sandy Relief
By Elsie Walker lthough Hurricane Sandy may be a distant memory for many in northern New Jersey, there are those in the south who are still recovering from its effects and need help. “It is still very important to continue to provide financial resources so the necessary housing repairs can get done,” said Scott Lefurge of Byram, president of the United Methodist Men at the Stanhope United Methodist Church in Netcong. “It is hard to believe that in 2017 there
are still families and individuals that are living in temporary housing and are still not back in their homes.” To help with the on-going recovery effort, the church’s men’s group holds an annual Jazz Breakfast Fundraiser open to the community. This year’s breakfast is set for Sun., Feb. 26. Breakfast times will be 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. in the church’s fellowship hall and an offering for Sandy Relief will be received. Live and recorded jazz music will be the entertainment. The church is located
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in Netcong and has ample parking in its lot. In addition, the 9:30 a.m. service that Sunday will also have live jazz music and an offering taken for Sandy Relief. Lefurge noted that all of the monies collected at the breakfast and service go directly to the relief effort. The breakfast will be a feast for both the stomach and ears. Lefurge noted that the breakfast’s menu will include pancakes and sausage along with fresh fruit. Homemade waffles will also be served, a big hit since they were added to the menu, said Lefurge. The live music played at the breakfast helps to make it special, he added. Lefurge, a saxophone player and music educator in the Bedminster Township school district and his son, Zachery, who plays trumpet and is studying music at Kutztown University, will be coordinating the musicians who
will lend their talents to the day. Last year, they had jazz musicians from Kutztown University, Bedminster Township School, Bernard’s High School and the Stanhope United Methodist Church. They hope to yet again gather talents to make it a memorable music event. Not only is it memorable for the audience, but for Lefurge, who gets to work with his son in providing the music. Lefurge shared. “It’s great to have family involved in an event like this.
It is heartwarming to know your children and your family want to share their talents and help out for a good cause. Zach and I look forward to performing for our church friends.” As for the music played during the service, selections will include jazz renditions of “When the Saints Go Marching In,” “ The Old Rugged Cross,”, What a Friend We Have in Jesus” along with “Just a Closer Walk With Thee,” which Lefurge noted is his personal favorite.
“It is such a joy and blessing to be able to provide an event like this in our church and community. People look forward to it and enjoy the good food, wonderful music, spirit filled worship and friendly fellowship. Since we started this event in 2013, we have raised over $3,000 for Hurricane Sandy Relief efforts,” Lefurge said. For more information on the breakfast or service, call the church at 973-3470247.