Bible Studies

Monday Men's Group - 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday's - 9:30 a.m.

Our Tuesday morning Bible study is studying the book of Exodus. All are welcome to share in this weekly one-hour bible study which meets in the Social Hall at 9:30 a.m.

Prayer Groups

Monthly Prayer Time - Last Tuesday of the month - 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary

Community Outreach

We host or sponsor up to two Blood Drives a year
As a member of the Monroe Ministerium, we share in supporting a local food pantry

Staff-Parish Relations Committee

In a church it is important to maintain open communications between staff and the congregation. The Staff-Parish Relations Committee is the church's 'listening post', with the responsibility of facilitating discussion of conditions and attitudes within the congregation. If you wish to discuss any concern regarding the life and ministry of the our church, please contact one of the committee members listed here:

Evangelism Committee

Lorraine Cosner purchased the Contagious Christian Workshop Kit. We plan to facilitate the use of this kit for committee heads then take it to the congregation. You can E-mail Lorraine at lcosner@juno.com .
 

  Missions/Social Concern Committee

We work with other churches in our conference to raise awareness and money for missionaries both here and abroad. Locally, we support groups such as Ranch Hope, the Food Pantry and the Atlantic City Rescue Mission.

Meetings are the 1st Tuesday of the month (as part of  The Quad Squad). New members and ideas are always welcome! Contact Janet Myer at jlmrdh1970@aol.com

Noisy Can Sunday
The jar weighed 35 lb. and was too heavy to carry to church. When it was emptied and the coins counted (thanks to Commerce Bank's Penny Arcade) there was $383. The need, however, for food and shelter for the children of Liberia continues, and so will our collection of loose change on the second and fourth Sundays. Thank to Brenda LeConey and the children's choir for all their help.

Atlantic City Rescue Mission

In operation for over 40 years the Atlantic City Rescue Mission is a nonprofit, Christian social service ministry that provides life-saving care for the poor and homeless in all of southern New Jersey. People who have no home, no family or friends, or no sense of self-worth receive practical help, counseling, and Christian compassion. Through effective, innovative, Christian-based recovery programs, the Mission brings people out of despair and into a productive, good quality of life within the community. Their Mission Statement is: The Atlantic City Rescue Mission is set apart by the Spirit of God to preach the Gospel and meet the physical, emotional and other needs (through the provision of shelter, clothing, food, counseling, referral and structured programs) of the poor and those who are bound and bruised by addictive lifestyles in Atlantic County and the surrounding communities

In 2004 they served 2,790 single individuals plus 81 Mothers/families and 156 children.  The programs they offer include the following:
18-month residential addiction recovery (Overcomers Program)
120-day Work Readiness Program
One-on-one counseling
Two chapel services each day
Daily Bible studies
Job placement program, in partnership with local businesses
Assistance in finding permanent housing
Parenting and nutrition classes
Pre-school for children ages 3-5
Barnabas House, a transitional housing program in Wildwood, NJ for graduates of addiction recovery programs
In 2004 they served over 236,175 meals.

They receive no federal funding but instead relies on donations from local individuals, businesses, churches, and organizations to meet operating costs. In 2004, these donations constituted 70.63% of their operating income. Without such kindness from the local community, the Mission would be unable to help as many people as it does each year. Their goal for operating costs for 2005 is $2,976,716. So far they have only $500,000.   There are also many opportunities for volunteers to serve. You can visit their website at www.acrescuemission.org or call them at (609) 345-551

Janet Myer
 

Aspirin
As we have in the past, during the Lenton season we will be collecting aspirin for the Enrights in Zaire. Our goal is always collecting 100 bottles of aspirin, so please remember this when you go shopping in the next few weeks. A bottle of 100 generic aspirin cost less than $2.00, but the relief it can bring is beyond measure.

Red Bird Missions is helping promote economic development in Appalachia by selling craft items made by the people of this region. I have visited their website and they have beautiful baskets, woodcrafts, kitchen items, ornaments, and so much more. The site has pictures of the items so you can shop, order, and purchase them at your convenience. It was very easy to navigate. Just go to rbmission.org and click on the craft shop link. Have someone hard to buy for? The person who has everything? Consider giving to an Advance ministry in someone's name. There are over 2,000 ministries in 100 countries. 100% of your gift goes to the ministry. There are alternative-giving cards to announce your gift. Just contact Janet Myer at jlmrdh1970@aol.com .

Give the Gift of Love
Celebrate a birthday, a wedding, an anniversary or Christmas; honor a graduate, parents or grandparents; or remember a loved one. Give to an Advance ministry in someone's name. Choose from over 2,000 ministries in more than 100 countries. What are your interests? The Advance for Christ and His Church offers 2,000 ways to share your love. The choice is yours. And 100% of your gift will go to the ministry you choose. Alternate-giving gift cards are available to announce your gift. Contact Janet Myer at jlmrdh1970@aol.com.

Food Pantry
On my last trip to the Monroe Township Food Pantry I was shocked to see how bare their shelves were. We will be running a food drive in conjunction with the Sunday School this month and next month, but there is a need NOW. Please remember this when you are food shopping in the next few weeks. Any and all items are needed. Donations may be placed in the bin in "Mission Alley" as you enter the front door of the church, or in a basket at the Church Street door.

Greater NJ and Liberia annual Conference
The Greater NJ Annual Conference is in its third year of building a relationship with the Liberia Annual Conference. Liberia, is a small country on the west coast of Africa, has suffered through several years of civil conflict that has devastated the country's health and education institutions. Our church already supports the Bishop Judith Craig Children's Home through a monthly contribution from our Mission budget, Through the coming months the Committee for Missions and Social Concerns will focus on the partnership between our two conferences with several giving projects. One will be Noisy Can Sunday. On the Sundays the Children's Choir sings, they will go through the congregation collecting loose change that will be placed in a larger container outside the sanctuary. Those attending the 8:15 service will also be invited to contribute. Monies collected in the next few months will go toward monthly donations of rice, the building of a training and retreat center for youth, and specific and immediate needs for the conference to respond rapidly. Again and always thank you so much for your generous giving.
 

Janet Myer