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Would You Like to Join First UMC?

If you are interested in becoming a member of First United Methodist Church, please contact Pastor Doug at 629-6439 or by email at dspencer1umc@comcast.net .

Alzheimer's Support Group

An Alzheimer's Support Group meeting is held on the 4th Tuesday of every month, 6:00 p.m. at Cordia Commons, 1640 Blackhorse Pike, Williamstown. Please call 856-740-4444 ext. 12 for more information, or go to www.junipercommunities.com for news of this and other complimentary events.

Bible Study Opportunities

Adult Bible Study on Sunday evenings from 6:45-7:45 PM in the Chapel.

All are invited to share in our Tuesday Morning Bible Study which begins at 9:30 a.m. and meets in the Social Hall. TMBS is currently doing a study of the Book of Joshua. Pastor Doug Spencer leads this study.

All men are invited to join our Monday night men's group. Isn't it time for you to grow in your faith through study and fellowship with other Christian men? If so, come out on Monday at 7:00 p.m.

The Women's Monday Night Bible Study meets on Monday evenings, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m., in classroom #1. Come and join us for a time of fellowship and fun with other women. For more information, please contact Jeannie Shanley.

Meeting Schedule

Quad Squad (Worship, Missions, Family Ministries, and Evangelism) meets the first Tuesday of each month August through May, 7:30 PM in our chapel.

Board of Trustees meets in the Chapel at 6:30 PM the second Tuesday of the month, September through June.

Church Council meets the third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM in our Chapel.

Finance Committee will meet at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, September  23 , in the Chapel.  This will be a pre-budget meeting. Please come prepared to discuss the needs of your committee or area for the coming year. Please notify Regina Parker (629-9546) if you are a member of the committee who cannot attend this meeting.

The SPRC meeting has been rescheduled for Wednesday, September 17 at 7:00 PM. Please contact Joan Salonish if you are a member of the SPRC who cannot attend this meeting.

The Committee on Lay Leadership (formerly Nominations Committee) will meet at 7:00 PM on Wednesday, September 10.

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.

Thank you for sharing the gift of God's love! Janet Myer

For Those Less Fortunate

Monroe Township Christian Ministerium Food Closet is always in need of nonperishable foods. currently, supplies of canned meats and fish and peanut butter are in short supply. Donations may be left in the designated container in the "Mission Alley" by the coat rack at the Main St. entrance, or by the water cooler at the Church St. entrance.

Letters of Hope

Missions is participating with the organization "Bread for the World"        

(www.bread.org) in a letter writing campaign urging Congress to pass the Global Poverty Act (S. 2433) Below is a sample letter and the address of our representatives in Washington DC. Please take a moment to write in support of this bill

The Two-Minute Letter

An effective letter to Congress needs three things: 

1. Put your name and address at the end of your letter AND on the envelope, so your members of Congress know that you are one of the people they represent.

2. Ask for specific action, using the sentence below or your own words:
   
   Please work to increase poverty-focused development assistance by at least $5 billion.  In addition, pass the Global Poverty Act so that our assistance will have the maximum impact for those with the greatest need.  [ADD THIS SENTENCE WHEN WRITING TO SENATORS:  Please cosponsor S. 2433.]

3. Give reasons why. Examples are:

o   Rising global food prices are having a devastating impact on poor and hungry people.  As many as 100 million people could be worse off because of this crisis.  We cannot afford to let this happen!

o   While there are immediate actions our nation must take, we also need better-funded U.S. aid programs to help improve agriculture, nutrition, and education.  These programs can build long-term solutions for communities worldwide and help small scale farmers improve their yields so they can feed their families and communities.

o   Put each letter in a separate envelope and address it.

Send your letter to Congress. 

Senator Frank R. Lautenberg.  
324 HART SENATE OFFICE BUILDING WASHINGTON DC 20510  

   
 Senator Robert Menendez

 317 HART SENATE OFFICE BUILDING WASHINGTON DC 20510  
 
Representative Robert Andrews
2439 Rayburn House Building Washington, D.C. 20515

Sample Letter Date Dear Rep. ________ or Dear Sen. ______,  Rising global food prices are having a devastating impact on poor and hungry people.  As many as 100 million people could be worse off because of this crisis.  We cannot afford to let this happen! While there are immediate actions our nation must take, we also need better-funded U.S. aid programs to help improve agriculture, nutrition, and education.  These programs can build long-term solutions for communities worldwide and help small scale farmers improve their yields so they can feed their families and communities. Please work to increase poverty-focused development assistance by at least $5 billion.  In addition, pass the Global Poverty Act so that our assistance will have the maximum impact for those with the greatest need.  [ADD THIS SENTENCE WHEN WRITING TO SENATORS:  Please cosponsor S. 2433.] Sincerely, Your Name Your Address

 

College/Military Address

Are you or a family member in college? Away in the military? Please leave note in one of the response bins as you leave the sanctuary or contact the church office (629-6459) with the mailing address.
 

Monthly Prayer Time

You are invited to share in the next monthly prayer time which will be held in our Chapel at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 28th. Bring your needs and concerns as we share in prayer.

Tuesday Morning Bible Study

All are invited to attend our weekly Tuesday morning bible study at 9:30 a.m. in our Social Hall. We are now doing a study of the book of Philippians. Pastor Maun leads this study.

Attention Two wheelers!

All those with motorized two-wheeled transportation are invited to share in our FIRST Rides. All rides will leave from our church parking lot at 4:30 p.m. and go (within an hour) to a dinner destination. All persons of all brands are more than welcome. Please feel free to invite a friend. The rides will resume in May.