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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

We will begin a new Adult Bible Study on Sunday evenings beginning Sunday, September 9th, 2007, 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 Acts. 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. We are using the book, "The Unveiling of Mary Magdalene," by Liz Curtis Higgs. 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 Wednesday, September  19 , 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 12 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 26.

Bishop's Songfest

When we sing O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing at the Great Auditorium in Ocean Grove on September 23, 2007, we want to mean that literally! Don’t miss this opportunity to lift your voice in praise to God as we gather again as an Annual Conference. We will begin at 3:00 PM and the Songfest will be filled with songs of praise and thanksgiving from every corner of the world, hymns, anthems, and special music celebrating the great diversity of God’s global family.

Pitman Manor Auxiliary Fall 2007 Events

• Clothing Sale: Tuesday, September 18, 10:00 AM—2:00 PM. Bring your “good, clean” clothing to the Manor on September 17.

• Mini Bazaar: Thursday, October 18, 10:00 AM—3:00 PM. Attic Treasures, Baked Goods, Jewelry, Books, Manor Crafts, Coffee, Tea, Cake Slices, Sandwiches and Soda. Bring your items to the Manor on October 16.

• It’s not too late to become a Pitman Manor Auxiliary member or to renew your membership. $3 per year is all it takes. Send dues (with your name and address) to: Gladys Batten, 535 North Oak Avenue, Pitman, NJ  08071

 

Effective Parent Seminar

Sicklerville UMC will host an Effective Parenting Seminar in their church on February 1-2, 2008, and extend an invitation to join them for this wonderful program to encourage and enrich the lives of parents and families. The seminar will take place on Friday evening and Saturday morning. Programs for children are planned so that everyone can gather and learn together. Cost will be $25 for couples and $15 for single parents. More information is available on our bulletin board, or contact Colleen Fitch, Director of Children’s and Family Ministries for Sicklerville  UMC at 728-1636

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.

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.

Faithful Fishers

Whatever your fishing skills or history, you are invited to share in our Faithful Fishers group which meets monthly at 7:00 p.m. at the church on the first Tuesday of each month, April through October in the Social Hall. "Fish stories" are not only allowed, but encouraged. And fishing trips - with the possibilities of future "stories" are planned and experienced.

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.