Reformed Church of Prince Bay (Prince's Bay) Church that Never Closes, Staten Island, NY

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The Church That Never Closes is located on a quiet, residential street in Staten Island, New York. On July 1, 2007 we unlocked our front doors and since then they have never been locked. Our sanctuary is open for prayer 24/7. In the past five years thousands of people have found peace, healing and hope in this sacred space. Some have called us the little church of miracles.

The Church That Never Closes is more than a building. We are a congregation of about 75 members and adherents who seek to apply the teachings of Jesus to all aspects of our lives. Although we come from many traditions – evangelical, mainline Protestant, Roman Catholic and Pentecostal – we are united in our desire to be a living sign of God’s love.

Although our official name is the Reformed Church of Prince Bay, we prefer to be known by our nickname: The Church That Never Closes.

Explore our website for more information about us. And come by to pray or to participate in the many events that take place throughout the week.

We welcome you in the name of Jesus!

Our Top Stories

Meditation Series On The Psalms

The 150 Psalms are among the Bible’s most popular writings. Written about 1,000 years before the birth of Jesus, these poetic writings express a wide range of human thought and emotion: joy, praise of God, appreciation for nature, thanksgiving, grief, doubt, suffering and sadness. Also included are accounts of Israel’s history. Beginning April 3 our Wednesday evening service of worship will include a meditation on one Psalm – beginning with Psalm One and continuing in order to Psalm 150 – presented by members of our congregation. The 7:30 p.m. service, which lasts about an hour, includes a time of prayer and the celebration of the sacrament of the Lord’s supper.

Summer Book Discussion Group for Women

A book discussion group centered around A Women’s Walk with God: Growing in the Fruit of the Holy Spirit will be offered on ten consecutive Sundays from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. beginning June 16. To receive a brochure with additional information and a registration form, call the church office at 718.984.7274. The deadline for registering is June 2, 2013.

Share Groups For Men And Women

Women Walking With Jesus is a newly organized share group that gives Christian women a format for mutual support – helping participants handle the normal every-day problems of life in a God-honoring, biblically-sound way. This group meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month from 8:00 to 9:00 p.m. in the church library. To access the library, use the entrance on the ground floor adjacent to the parking lot.

David’s MightyMen is our share group for Christian men. It meets every Tuesday from 8:00 to about 9:30 p.m. in the fellowship hall. To access the fellowship hall, use the entrance on the ground floor adjacent to the parking lot.

Thought for the Week

When we have overcome absence with phone calls, winglessness with airplanes, summer heat with air conditioning – when we have overcome all these and much more besides, then there will abide two things with which we must cope: the evil in our hearts and death. – Nicholas Wolterstorff

UPCOMING EVENTS

Our Next Bible Study: Making Sense of the Christian Faith

This nine session study will be held on Fridays from 7:15 to 9:00 p.m. beginning April 19. Brochures with additional information and registration forms are on the table in the church life information center. The study is limited to ten participants. The deadline for registering is Sunday, April 7.

Women Walking with Jesus...

This share group will give Christian women a format for mutual support, helping participants to handle the normal, every-day problems of life in a God-honoring, biblically-sound way. Women Walking with Jesus will meet on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month from 8:00 to 9:00 p.m. in the church library.

Prayer for Our Public Schools

Once a month we will host a gathering of Christian teachers, staff members and students who will pray for our public schools. All are welcome!

We Need Your Old Towels!

If you have old towels at home that are too stained or too worn to be useful, please bring them to the church during the next week or two where they will have a second life as cleaning rags. A box for the towels will be located outside the church office.

David’s Mighty Men

This share group gives Christian men an opportunity to grow spiritually through prayer, discussion and mutual support. At these one-hour weekly sessions, participants will review every-day situations they are facing and discern how to handle them in a way that honors God. The group is meets from 8:00 to 9:00 p.m.

We are A Smoke-Free Campus!

Smoking is no longer permitted anywhere on church property, including the park bench on the front lawn. Why? Because smoking damages our bodies, which Scripture calls “the temple of the Spirit.” Out of love for one another, let’s help our brothers and sister who smoke by praying for them.

Bob 55, our discussion group for men seeking victory over addictions will meet at 2:00 p.m. in the sanctuary. The group also meets on Thursdays from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Roses for Recovery, a women’s support group, meets each Sunday from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. in the Pastor’s office. We are non-judgmental. We rely on God to help us. Our discussions are completely confidential. No reservations are required and it is free.

Our Meals Together

One of the beautiful characteristics of the early church is that they eagerly shared what they had with one another (see Acts 4:32). in that spirit, we encourge all who are able to bring food (or ingredients) to share with others at our three weekly meals: Sunday fellowship hour, Sunday supper and Thursday supper.