After eleven months I am still offering the same prayer to God. I haven¡¯t made any big progress, but I believe that this is why God sent me here. Please pray for me and for our ministry. To accomplish this vision, I need your prayers, your time, your hands, your skills, your ideas, your smiles, your criticisms, and, most of all, yourself. Remember that all of us are ministers and that this ministry is ours.
I¡¯d like to invite you to join me in offering the same prayer that I have offered. ¡°God, help us offer this whole town to Your hands!¡± That is why God built our church in this town 131 years ago. ¡°Your will be done!¡±
Christian Education
If it¡¯s June, then it must be time for graduation! We recognize and honor our graduates for this school year: Aerin Kim from Belmar Elementary school going on to Communications High School; and Ryan Golom from Wall High School heading off to Virginia Tech. We also recognize Esther Paek graduating from Communications High School and attending Ithaca College in the Fall. Congratulations to all of you and may God keep you in His care as you move into the next chapter of your life.
All children are invited to attend summer worship with their families and enjoy a time of crafts and/or a movie after the children¡¯s message. Worship time begins at 9:30a.m. and we look forward to seeing all of you in the congregation. Remember, God doesn¡¯t take vacation time off from us, so we shouldn¡¯t neglect Him just because it¡¯s summer!
Our tradition for many years has been to award a Bible to all children in the third grade. This year we award a Bible to Allison Buckley. Congratulations to you, Allison! Enjoy your Bible and remember to read God¡¯s Word every day! (That¡¯s a good reminder for all of us!)
Barbara Bailey (Blb59@aol.com)
Mission Exploring Meeting
--at 7:30 p.m. on June 15 & 22
The Nutrition Program has found a new center in Asbury Park and completely stopped its service in our church. We pray that the program will find a better way to serve people in the new center. It is a God-given chance for us to develop a new ministry. We will meet to explore ministry options on June 15 (Tuesday) and June 21 (Monday). Come to this meeting full of ideas and prayers.
Congratulations to Harry and Emma Jean
Harry Drinkard and Emma Jean Whitley will marry at 4:00 p.m. on June 12. We pray that both of you will continuously grow within God and enjoy a wonderful life together.
Six Week Young Women¡¯s Fellowship
On June 3 (Thursday) our Six Week Young Women¡¯s Fellowship will be completed. We give thanks to God for giving us this wonderful time of fellowship. The participants were Barbara Bailey, Lisa Kim, Kathy Klebenow, Sam McCallum, Pat Osborn, Tracy Poland, Dorothy Theilen, Mary Tiong, Cathy Waite. We appreciate all tears, jokes, stories, prayers and insights.
Pray for Greater New Jersey Annual Conference
--From June 17 to 19 in Atlantic City
Rev. Kim and Cathy Waite will represent our church.
Washington, Lincoln, Jefferson, and Roosevelt Need You¡¦to remember to bring your coins for those in need. Our coin drive has helped many people in the past few months but we still have more people to help. Use your coin bags or a small jar or dish to collect your loose change, bring it to church and help fill the coin jug. It¡¯s an easy way to be a blessing to others!
3 (Thursday): Six Week Young Women¡¯s Fellowship
5 (Saturday): Wedding at 4:00 p.m.
6 (Sunday): Communion Worship
8 (Tuesday): Ad Council at 7:30 p.m.
9 (Wednesday): Greater Belmar Council of Churches at 12:30 p.m.
12 (Saturday): Harry and Emma Jean Wedding at 4:00 p.m.
13 (Sunday): Memorial Service at 9:30
15 (Tuesday): Mission Exploring Meeting at 7:30 p.m.
17 (Thursday) to 19 (Saturday): Greater New Jersey Annual Conference
20 (Sunday): Father¡¯s Day
21 (Monday): Mission Exploring Meeting at 7:30 p.m.
24 (Thursday) to 26 (Saturday): Rev. Kim away for School of Mission