The Answer is “Yes!”… not “Yeah, but…” (5/31/15)
Sunday May 31 was a special day in the lives of the 15 youth who were confirmed. Pastor Jim’s message during the 11:00 Am service was directed towards them. God is committed to you. Are you committed to Him? Click the following “Play” Button to start the recording, then scroll down to follow along… The Scripture was 1 Samuel 2:26 and 2 Corinthians 1:17-20. Open the following Drop Down box to read. Scripture Reading 1 Samuel 2:26 And the child Samuel grew in stature, and in favor both with the Lord and men....
read moreElderberries to Go Cruising! (6/26/15)
Come and join us for a relaxing and informative cruise on the Maurice River. The Elderberries will spend the afternoon cruising on Friday, June 26. We will meet at the church at 11:45 for a departure out of Millville at 1:00 to 3:00 PM and then travel to the Maurice River Diner for an early dinner. The total cost will be $12.00 for the cruise plus the cost of your meal. There are a limited number of places on the boat (about 18), so be sure to sign up early on the river cruise sheet on the clipboard in the Narthex. Any questions? Contact...
read moreGood Thing God Doesn’t Take Vacations!
In May of 2015 the signboard said: GOOD THING GOD DOESN’T TAKE VACATIONS! We’re at the time of the season when school is about to close, the weather is getting warmer, the days are getting longer… and people are thinking about getting away. When you’re on vacation, you’re away from the normal routine. You can put some distance between yourself and the concerns of life. You can even put some space between yourself and those who love and depend on you. When you’re on vacation, there are just some things...
read moreAlways Remember (5/24/15)
Sunday May 24 2015 was a busy Sunday. Not only was it memorial day weekend, it was also Pentecost Sunday! Pastor Jim felt led to to speak about Memorial Day; What is the value of Remembering? How is the Holy Spirit leading us to use the witnesses of those who have come before us in order to teach those who come after us? Click the following “Play” Button to start the recording, then scroll down to follow along… The Scripture was Jude verse 5, and then Joshua 4:1-7. Open the following Drop Down box to read....
read moreThe After People (Stephen Ministers)
The following was taken from a flyer in the church narthex… People often ask, “What exactly is a Stephen Minster?” One way to to put it is that Stephen Ministers are the After People. Stephen Minsters are there: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 After the phone call you hoped you’d never get… After the divorce papers are served and the bottom falls out of your life… After the funeral, when everyone has left and the emotions you’ve held at bay come crashing in on you… After the doctor says...
read morePUMC to Celebrate Peace With Justice Sunday (5/31/15)
PEACE WITH JUSTICE SUNDAY MAY 31 “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God” Matthew 5:9 Pentecost celebrates the outpouring of the Holy Spirit calling for God’s shalom. Peace with Justice witnesses to God’s demand for a faithful, just, disarmed, secure, and peaceful world. In 1980 the United Methodist General Conference created a church-wide Peace with Justice program. Volunteer coordinators were recruited in annual conferences; and Peace with Justice ministries have sprung up...
read moreGreater New Jersey Annual Conference to Meet in Wildwood (5/28/15)
This year’s conference for the Greater New Jersey Annual Conference will be held between Thursday May 28 through Saturday May 30 at the Wildwood Convention Center in Wildwood. Annual Conference is a yearly session for clergy and lay members to worship, learn about programs, and conduct the business of the United Methodist Church of Greater New Jersey. This year, we will be electing delegates to the Jurisdictional and General Conference of the denomination. The 2015 Annual Conference adjourned on Saturday morning (5/30). Further...
read moreWhat is Pentecost Sunday??? (5/24/15)
This Sunday, May 24, marks the coming of the Holy Spirit as described in Acts chapter 2. Pentecost comes 50 days after Easter. Check out what happened during that first Pentecost Sunday, 50 days after Christ’s resurrection… Pentecost Acts 2:1-25 When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. 2 Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. 3 They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and...
read moreGod or Giants? (5/17/15)
Our guest speaker on Sunday May 17 was Scott Rambo. Scott, his wife Meg, and their family have become part of our family as they have joined in our Tuesday night Bible Studies, Small Groups, and Men’s group gatherings during their “furlough” from the mission field. The Rambos will soon return to Africa after an extended stay in the States. They will initially return to Uganda, but will then move to Beni, Congo to teach pastors and health workers. To learn more about the Rambos, check out their page on our website. ...
read moreThings Moms Teach Us (5/10/15)
Pastor Jim’s Mother’s Day Sermon helped us to think about God’s characteristics of love and provision that we see modeled in the example of our mothers. The sermon opened with a video about Anna Jarvis who helped instute Mothers Day. To view the video and learn other interesting facts about Mother’s Day, read This Post. The scripture was from 2 Timothy 1 and Isaiah 66. Open the below Drop Down box to read the passage… Scripture Reading 2 Timothy 1:3-73 I thank God, whom I serve with a pure conscience, as my...
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