Announcements

Mid-week worship service
Our mid-week service will re-start on October 23! This is our traditional Healing Waters service, where we focus on prayer and restoration of the body and soul. All are welcome to join us at 6:00pm on Wednesdays!

Annual coat and sock drive
Starting Sept. 29, until Oct. 29, we will accept gently used men’s and women’s winter coats, plus new socks, in partnership with Sunbeam Preschool families. The garments will go to Anchor House Shelter and Family Outreach Program in Trenton.

Used children’s clothing sale and thrift store startup
We are collecting like-new children’s clothing until Oct. 13. A sale will be held on Saturday, Oct. 19, 11 am-5 pm.  Additionally, we are seeking a coordinator (with volunteer support) to help launch a thrift store. The coordinator would earn a percentage commission from sales. If interested, reach out to Pastor Denise.

Youth groups starting up
Meetups include dinner, devotion, games and a service project.

  • Middle School Youth Group: Sept. 15, 6:30-8 pm.
  • High School Youth Group: Sept. 22, 6:30-8 pm.

Christian Friends Forever (Special Needs Group)
CFF starts Monday, September 9. This 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!

Confirmation Class
Confirmation Sunday will be September 29.

IGNITE Youth Conference
This year’s IGNITE will be in Wildwood, October 11-13 for 6th through 12th graders. Talk to Sure Moore or Kristen Heinzerling for the lowdown

Calling all techies!
The Sunday morning tech team is looking for volunteers to run sound and video one or two Sundays a month.  If interested, let Ben Meyer or Pastor Denise know.Training included!

Church Conference
The annual church conference will be held at the church on Saturday, October 26, at 10am.

Food Pantry
We are in current need of:

  • Canned or jar goods: vegetable soup, cream of chicken soup, pasta sauce, crushed tomatoes, baked beans, beef stew;
  • Packaged: Instant oatmeal, saltine crackers, pasta (penne, ziti or shells); coffee, grape jelly.
  • Store gift cards in $20 denominations are always appreciated. Thanks for helping your neighbors!

PULSE YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY
Every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month! Open to all 18-30 year olds.

Outreach Food Pantry
We are currently in need of the following items:  Chicken noodle soup, vegetable soup, cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, Spaghetti sauce, Crushed tomatoes, canned tomatoes, beef gravy, chicken gravy, baked beans, coffee, tea, jelly, peanut butter, canned chicken, mashed potatoes, crackers, mac and cheese, mayonnaise, muffin mix, cake mix and frosting and shelf stable milk.  As always gift cards in $20 denominations will be much appreciated.  Thank you for all you do to help your neighbors. 

SUNBEAM CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL
Sunbeam is now accepting registration for the 2024-2025 school year 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.

BIBLE STUDIES

  • Lucy DeBarge leads a 12-week study of Acts, the spread of the Gospel, at noon on Sundays.
  • Eileen Triolo leads a weekly online class at 6:30 pm on Tuesdays.  

MEN’S FELLOWSHIP BREAKFAST
Come grab a bit to eat with the guys every Wednesday morning at 8:00a at the Mug Rack.

MISSIONS, VOLUNTEERING, AND SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES

VOLUNTEER
Do you want to serve in an area that makes a lasting difference on 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 and on Sunday mornings as ushers/greeters during worship.
Also, we are looking for caring people to help with our Grief Share Program, as well as, checking in on some of our members who are not able to get out to church. Email Pastor Denise at  [email protected] if you are interested.

WORSHIP TEAM REHEARSALS
Sundays at 9:00a. and Wednesdays at 7:00p.
If you like to play an instrument, sing, or want to learn more come check us out!

EMERGENCY FOOD PANTRY
Our current needs include: pasta sauce, crushed tomatoes, canned fruit, instant coffee, mashed potatoes, penne pasta, canned tuna, baked beans, mayonnaise, ketchup, almond milk, Knorr rice sides, chicken noodle soup, Dinty Moore beef stew. A collection box is by the welcome desk in the narthex. Love your neighbors! As always gift cards in $20 denominations will be much appreciated.  

DeBows Food Pantry
By appointment only — call 732-928-4475 in advance.

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