Announcements

MONTHLY POTLUCK SUPPER
Wednesday, March 25, 5-7 pm. Bring a dish to share for a time of fellowship, warmth and comfort. All are welcome.

OPEN MIC NIGHT
This popular JAM fundraising event is set for April 15, 7-9 pm. All ages and talents are welcome. $10 per person.

EASTER FLOWERS
This year’s selection includes lilies, tulips, daffodils and hyacinths. Order forms are available at church. Cost is $15 per pot. Order to honor or memorialize a loved one, then take the flowers home after Easter service.

EASTER CANDY
Please bring us candy! Collection has begun for our annual Easter Egg Hunt on Palm Sunday, March 29. We need small, individually wrapped pieces that will fit in a plastic egg. Bring your donations to church.

FIREFLY CHRISTIAN SUMMER CAMP
Registration is now open for camp! From June 29 to Aug. 21, the camp offers eight weekly themes. Sign up your kids, ages 3 through 12, for one week, several weeks or all eight. Go to fireflysummercamp.com

MARCH MISSION
We are collecting specific items for hygiene kits through March 22 to benefit UMCOR (United Methodist Committee on Relief). The list of needed supplies is available at church. The kits will be assembled and distributed for disaster relief and recovery.

JACKSON ARTS MINISTRY
JAM spring shows will be Seussical (middle school) and Les Miserables (high school). Junior Jammers will stage The Jungle Book. For tickets and more JAM info: jacksonam.org. Almost 100 young people are involved in this ever-growing program, along with many adult volunteers. Auditions and call-backs are underway.

CHURCH T-SHIRTS
Show your love for our church mission: order a T-shirt. Two messages and two colors are available: “You Matter” and “Sunday Morning Club.” Sizes range from Youth XS-XL and Adult S-3X. Cost is $15 each. Sign up sheets are at the Welcome Table.

KEEP THE CHANGE!
Brightly colored tins are on display in the narthex, representing collections for our wish list items. Any form of monetary donation is welcome. Coins, checks or bills, we welcome it all.

SUNBEAM CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL
Enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year is now open for children ages 2.5 to 5 years old. Private tours are available upon request, please contact Samantha Marley: [email protected] or (732) 833-8808 ext. 2 for more information. The school offers a unique combination of creative and religious curriculums, uses progressive teaching methods and features a warm and engaging environment where children can learn and grow..

A SERVICE TREE
To help serve our church home, a “tree” has been created with a list of tasks that need to be done around the building and grounds. If you can spare an hour or two, we can find something for you to do. Talk to Sue Moore, Pastor Denise or Kristen Heinzerling. No experience necessary.

THRIFT STORE STARTUP
We are planning to launch a thrift store at the church. Volunteers and staff are needed. If interested, reach out to Pastor Denise or Sue Moore.

AFTER-CARE PROGRAM UNDER CONSIDERATION
We are studying the possibility of opening an After-Care program, starting with volunteers, but eventually with a paid director and staff. Contact Sue Moore, Kristen Heinzerling, Jessica Short or Pastor Denise Tiedemann.

YOUTH GROUPS for middle school and high school students
Check out the schedule on the Youth Group page. Plans an Irish Soda Bread fundraiser. One 5 lb. loaf for $15. Order by March 8 for distribution on March 15. .

CHRISTIAN FRIENDS FOREVER (CFF)
CFF is a Christian fellowship for adults and older teens with special needs. If you know anyone who is interested, please invite them, or contact Meredith Markov through the church office. Mentors and volunteers are always welcome! Meetings take place the first two Mondays of the month.

FOOD PROGRAMS
~ DeBows UM Church has an active food pantry that always needs volunteers. Talk to Kristen Heinzerling to sign up for a shift.
~ Grocery Store gift cards in $20-$50 denominations are always appreciated. They can be put in the offering plate or taken to our church office.

PULSE YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY
Every second and fourth Friday of the month! Open to all 18-30 year olds. Talk to Cole Rupp for details.

BIBLE STUDIES
Eileen Triolo leads a weekly online class at 6:30 pm on Tuesdays.  

MEN’S FELLOWSHIP BREAKFAST
Come grab a bite to eat with the guys every Wednesday morning at 8 am at the Mug Rack.

VOLUNTEER
Do you want to make a difference in someone’s life and the life of our community? We are looking for people with a heart for service to help with our Sunday School or serve as greeters on Sunday mornin.
Also, we are looking for caring people to help with our Grief Share Program, as well as checking on members who are not able to get to church. Email Pastor Denise at  [email protected] if you are interested.

WORSHIP TEAM REHEARSALS
Sundays at 9 am and Wednesdays at 7 pm
If you like to play an instrument, sing, or want to learn more, come check us out!

DeBows Food Pantry
By appointment only — call 732-928-4475 in advance. For details on volunteering, talk to Kristen Heinzerling.

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