First Baptist Church to Take Part in Caldwell Beautification Day

When Project Main Street invited members of the community to roll up their sleeves to help clean up Bloomfield Avenue this Saturday, The First Baptist Church of Caldwell was one of the first organization's to volunteer.  

Members of the congregation will be helping to beautify downtown Caldwell by planting a garden in front of the church and joining Project Main Street volunteers on other projects planned for the day. The group will also be handing out bottles of water to those working along Bloomfield Avenue. 

Project Main Street will clean up and beautify Bloomfield Avenue Saturday starting at 8:30 a.m. Volunteers will meet on "The Green" next to Caldwell Library. 

Associate Pastor Dan Hodge and Pastor David Bulka embraced the opportunity.  

“We are a congregation of people who want to be a blessing. Our members are very interested in helping the community,” said Hodge. “The Bible teaches us that he greatest example Christ gave us was as a minister who have Himself to others. Our greatest responsibility is to be a help in whatever way we can.” 

First Baptist will use the planned garden as an opportunity to teach children at its Wednesday evening “Bible Builders” club about landscaping. The children will learn about garden design, planting technique and caring for a garden. On Caldwell Beautification Day, they’ll put their lessons into practice and plant a flower garden for all to enjoy.

Other projects planned for Saturday beautification day will include the planting a three season perennial gardens on The Green, weeding and mulching tree beds, hanging flower baskets and American Flags, and cleaning up the entire downtown for spring.  

Artwork from the “Beautiful Caldwell” contest, made by students in grades K-5, will be put on display in empty store windows.

Volunteers of all ages and abilities are welcome to join Caldwell Beautification Day. To register, send an email to ProjectMainSt@gmail.com or call 973-600-9607.

Programs at the church are open to all members of the community. More details can be found at www.caldwellfbc.com.