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JR./SR. HIGH BIBLE STUDY meets every
Wednesday evening from 6-8pm. Questions, please
contact Kathy Clawges at kclawges@gmail.com or
856-912-1148.
PRAYER FOR THE MONTH – Prayer lists for the
current month are available on the First Aid Table in the
Narthex. The prayer list is also available through the
prayer link on the church web site.
NO JR./SR. HIGH/YAYA tonight or next Sunday.
DIVORCE
CARE:
Winter
Adult
Session
www.divorcecare.org, Wednesdays through April 1st
6:30-8:30 p.m., Room F102. Contact: Lee Grapes 856866-1679.
YAYA – Bible study for young adults every Sunday,
5-6pm in the Sr. High room. For more information,
contact
Kathy
Clawges,
856-912-1148
or
youthministry@meetwithGod.com
SANDY RELIEF MISSION TRIP – Young Adults
and College. We will once again be returning to the
Pt. Pleasant/Manasquan area to help rebuild the
communities hit hard by hurricane Sandy. Dates are
May 27–31. Cost is $120 per person. If interested or
for more information contact Kathy Clawges at
kclawges@gmail.com or 856-866-0285.
CYCLE FOR SURVIVAL – On April 19th, support
cancer research by biking for one hour at the Mount
Laurel YMCA. Contact Erin Talbot for details at
talbotme@hotmail.com.
MOORESTOWN COMMUNITY BAND – You
are invited to attend a special Swing Into Spring
Concert presented by The Moorestown Community
Band, conducted by L. Bruce Smith. This free
concert will be held Fri., April 17, 8pm in The
William Allen Middle School, N. Stanwick Rd.,
Moorestown. The Band will play popular, classical,
Broadway, march, patriotic and novelty music. Come
and bring your friends to hear a concert guaranteed
to get your feet tapping!
MISSIONARIES COMING – Please pray for the
preparation and travel of our visiting missionaries, for
Faith Promise Weekend, April 17-18 and for their hosts
where they will stay.
GROUNDS FOR GOOD – We had a great time at the
March Grounds for Good Coffee House – let’s keep the
excitement rolling for another month! Join us Friday,
April 10 for a wonderful night of music, coffee and
fellowship. Contemporary Christian artist Ru Breau
will perform, and the evening will feature an art exhibit
and an assortment of homemade goodies for sale.
Admission is free, but donations and proceeds will
benefit Urban Promise. Doors to Fellowship Hall open
at 7:30, with music kicking off at 8. See you there!
DC4K AND SINGLE & PARENTING – Winter
Session meets each Wednesday, 6:30pm. If you are
interested in participating or would like more information
please contact Karen Murray, DCE at 856-222-1120.
LAST CHANCE FOR TICKETS – Tickets must be
bought in advance for the Good Friday breakfast. Very
few tickets remain for the Friday, April 3rd breakfast. If
you have bought tickets already – thank you. Please
arrive at Fellowship Hall prior to 7 a.m. to claim your
seats at your assigned table (see your ticket for table #).
Tickets cost $10 – email or Call Doug Sell, Jr. at
doug.sell.jr@gmail.com or 267-259-0621.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR GOOD FRIDAY
BREAKFAST – Assistance is needed on Thurs., April
2nd from 7-9 p.m. for the Good Friday breakfast. We will
also need volunteers on Friday, April 3rd, from 5:30 a.m. –
7:30 a.m. Please contact Doug Sell, Jr. in advance if you
can help.
CRAFTS FOR GOOD, a craft group making things to
give away to different charities will meet on Tuesday,
March 31st from 7:00-8:30 in the Heritage Room. This
month we will be making pillowcase dresses for little
girls. Please bring a pretty pink pillowcase, 12 inches of
1 /2” elastic, 60” of coordinating ribbon and a package of
rickrack. Some of us will sew, some will iron, cut, and
thread ribbon and elastic through casings. If you can
bring a sewing machine, please let me know. For more
information, email Cindy Cope at cindyjo5@comcast.net,
or call 609-267-5325 (home), 609-790-7456 (cell).
SPRING RUMMAGE SALE – April 22nd and 23rd.
Mark your calendars! Watch bulletin for more details.
MIRIAM CIRCLE – April meeting will be April 11th,
10am in the Parlor. Fay Ferris will lead devotions, May
Van Fossen & Ricky Smith will be our hostesses.
Program: Celebrating 200 Years of Church History by
Sue Mitchell. Questions, call Barbara Dapper, 856-2351765.
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
446 Camden Avenue
Moorestown, NJ 08057
856-235-0450
www.meetwithGod.com
Reverend Richard Nichols, Pastor
Reverend HeyYoung Horton, Associate Pastor
SERMON DISCUSSION GROUP – Our Sermon
Discussion group will be joining the church-wide
Lenten study of the Book, “The God We Can Know”
by Rob Fuquay. We will study a chapter per week as
it coincides with our Pastors’ messages. Facilitators
will vary. Please come and join us whenever you can.
Questions? Call Sue Harris, 856-234-6906.
9:30 ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL – Come on out.
We’d love to see you in class! In the Heritage Room.
11:00 SUNDAY SCHOOL – Studying the Gospel of
Luke in the Heritage Rm. Leader, Gerald Jackson,
609-333-3220. All are welcome to join this study and
learn more about the Bible.
MONDAY MORNING WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY –
We are studying the Lenten study of Rob Fuquay’s
book The God We Can Know at 9:30 a.m. in the
Heritage Room. The book explores the “I am”
sayings of Jesus and a DVD will guide us to the
places where Jesus once stood. Join us during this
time of reflection and repentance to grow deeper in
faith. Contacts: Helga Shay, 856-273-1393; Mary
Wedge, 856-778-0009.
TUESDAY AFTERNOON ADULT BIBLE
STUDY - Join us at 2pm in Room E204. Contact
persons: Dale Duffin, 609-845-3044; Charlie
Rudolph, 856-235-9206. We welcome all ages.
THURSDAY MORNING WOMEN’S BIBLE
STUDY –Meets for breakfast at Maritsa’s in Maple
Shade from 7:30-9:00. You are welcome to join us
for this 7 week study. For info call Carol Talbot, 856235-9346 or email chtalbot@earthlink.net.
FROM THE CHURCH OFFICE – The church
office will be closed on Monday, April 6th. Office
hours will resume on Tuesday, April 7th at 8am.
200 YEARS OF FAITH, HOPE, LOVE & CHARITY
FUMC Historical Highlight #12
These are the answers to last week’s questions…
1.Name the Architect who designed the current Sanctuary
Malcolm Wells
2. In what year did we begin holding the 9:30 a.m. Sunday
Service? Easter, 1994
3. Who was the organist before Glenn Rodgers?
Robert Young
4. Who was our first pastor? John VanSchoick (1815)
5. What company occupies the land on Main Street where
the old church was located? Beneficial Bank
More next week!
2ND HOLY LAND TRIP IS FORMING –There has been a
growing desire from our congregation to walk the place
where Jesus walked. This trip is called “Journey Through the
Bible”. On this 11 day journey, we will visit all the major
sites, such as the Sea of Galilee, Mt. of Beatitudes, Jordan
River, Bethlehem, Nazareth, Jerusalem, Samaria; where we
will see Jacob’s well, and other sites that have resonated over
centuries of Christian faith. Questions contact Pastor
HeyYoung at 856-235-0450.
APRIL 4TH & 5TH IS FOOD PANTRY WEEKEND –
Please help our neighbors who are in need.
FIRST UMC FUNDRAISER – Are you interested in
helping raise funds for 1st UMC? A fund raising group is
forming to find ways to raise money and explore other
ways to provide financial support for our church. We
already have a few fun events planned. If you would like to
join the group, please come to a meeting this Monday,
March 30, at 7pm in the Preschool Office (Room F101). If
you have questions, contact Devika Gill, 856-235-6100
(office) or 856-313-8679 (cell). Looking forward to seeing
you Monday night!
THIS WEEK AT FIRST CHURCH
MARCH 29, 2015– APRIL 5, 2015
SUNDAY March 29, 2015
8:30 am
Worship Service – Chapel
Palm Sunday
9:30 & 11:00 am
Worship Services – Sanctuary
9:30 am
Children’s Sunday School Progam in Fellowship Hall
9:30 & 11:00 am
Adult Sunday School
11:00 am
Confirmation Class – Room F05
12:15 pm
NO Adult Handbells, Chimers or Youth Bells
12:15 pm
Gospel Choir – Choir Room
5:00 pm
NO YAYA or Jr./Sr. High Youth Groups
7:00 pm
Palm Sunday Concert - Sanctuary
MONDAY
9:30 am
Women’s Bible Study - Heritage Room
5:30 pm
Prayer ‘N Pilates – Heritage Room
6:00-7:00 pm
Acolyte’s Meeting – Parlor
7:00 pm
Mid-Winter Advance Meeting – Heritage Room
7:00 pm
First UMC Fund Raiser Meeting – Pre-School Office (Room F101)
TUESDAY
2:00 pm
Adult Bible Study – Room E204
7:00-8:30 pm
Crafts for Good – Heritage Room
7:00 pm
Nominations & Personnel Committee Meeting - Parlor
WEDNESDAY
10:30 am
Light Harbor Sing-a-Long at the Mt. Laurel Center
5:30 pm
Prayer & Pilates – Heritage Room
6:00 pm
Soup Supper in Fellowship Hall – Last one
6:00 pm
Youth Bible Study – Youth Room
6:30 pm
DivorceCare – Room F102
6:30 pm
DC4K – Room E204
6:30 pm
Single & Parenting – Room E203
7:00 pm
Small Groups – Last meeting
THURSDAY
7:30 am
Ladies Bible Study at Maritsa’s Restaurant
9:00 am
First Place for Health – Heritage Room
4:30-5:15 pm
No Youth Fellowships or children’s choirs
7:00 pm
Holy Thursday Service - Sanctuary
8:00 pm
Adult Choir will meet after the Holy Thursday Service – Choir Room
FRIDAY
6:30 am
Men’s Prayer – Parlor
7:00 am
Good Friday Breakfast – Fellowship Hall
11:00 am-5:30 pm
Stations of the Cross – Sanctuary
12:00-3:00 pm
Ecumenical Good Friday Service at Trinity Episcopal Church
7:00 pm
Good Friday Service – Sanctuary
SATURDAY
7:15-9:00 am
Men’s Prayer – Room F09
5:30 pm
Easter Vigil Service - Chapel
SUNDAY, April 5, 2015
6:00 am
Easter Sunrise Service in the courtyard
8:15 am
Worship Service – (Note: 15 minutes earlier in the Sanctuary)
9:30 & 11:00 am
Worship Services - Sanctuary
9:30 & 11:00 am
Children & Adult Sunday School
12:15 pm
NO Adult Handbells, Chimers or Youth Bells
5:00 pm
NO YAYA or Jr./Sr. High Youth Groups
“IRON SHARPENS IRON” Men’s Conference – April 18th in
STEPHEN MINISTRY
As we look at Jesus’ suffering, death and resurrection, Allentown, PA. www.ironsharpensiron.net. Join men ages 13 and over
we observe the ultimate example of compassion. He for this conference hosted by PointMan Ministries Sat., April 18 from
now calls us to follow his example and to be deeply 8am-5pm. Includes group praise, key note speakers, and break-out
concerned for one another. Stephen Ministry is a sessions. Key note speakers: Dan Seaborn and Wes Bentley. For
ministry filled with compassion.
It provides compassionate information: Doug Sell, Jr., Greg Bryan, or Greg Scott
Christians with a place where they can use those gifts in ministry as (gregescott@comcast.net or 609-280-9539). We are joining with
a Stephen Minister. It also provides a haven where those in need of Marlton UMC to attend and hopefully obtain group discount. Cost $53
compassion can receive it in a confidential relationship with a (if group discount, $44). Lunch $8 optional. Deadline to register with
Stephen Minister. If you would like to know more about Stephen Greg Scott with group discount, if available, is March 29th .
Ministry, please call the church office, 856-235-0450 or contact one CELL PHONES FOR SOLDIERS – Calling home and talking to
of our Stephen Ministers.
families is an important morale factor, and for every cell phone we
DONATIONS TO ANIMAL SHELTER –The drop off container
is located in the Sunday School lobby along with a list of needed
items.
Questions, contact Margie Morgan, 856-764-1247 or
margmorgan75@gmail.com.
collect, some deployed service member gets a 100 minute, pre-paid
calling card. Our target was 2500 cell phones. So far, we have collected
2363. There are collection boxes in the Narthex and the Education
Building lobby. If you have questions, call John Ulrich at 856-795-5184.
PET ADOPTION CENTER NEEDS VOLUNTEERS – The
Adoption Center at Delran PetSmart is looking for adult volunteers
to take care of the cats housed there on Monday & Saturday
mornings and Sunday afternoons. Training provided. If you would
like to give it a try or have questions, contact Margie Morgan.
NOTE OF THANKS – “Thank you from the bottom of my heart to all
who donated their time and money to the first breakfast for Eyes of Our
Hearts mission. It was a huge success. The families received a hot meal
& clothing. They were so grateful and some prayers were even
answered. Please remember: Men’s clothing needed every month.
Contact Judi 267-808-4765 for donations. My heart is so full of grace
and can’t thank Doug Hamilton enough for being a missionary and
telling me all about 1st UMC. He had no idea that I needed you in my
life. Thank you for embracing me and my dream and for walking by my
side on my journey with Christ. Blessings to you all!” Judi
GARDENING HELP NEEDED – We will again need gardening
volunteers. Most of our wonderful core group from last year are
returning, but we need more help to care for all the church
landscaping. If you can help, check out the sign-up sheet in the
narthex and choose your work area. We have subdivided some
larger plots to ease workloads; or choose to work with another
person, whatever you please. Work at your convenience, any day
except Sunday. Work once or twice a month, starting after Easter
through Autumn. Just keep your area looking presentable.
Questions? Call Jack Schweitzer, 856-829-3099 (home) or cell:
609-417-4091.
ADULT FELLOWSHIP – We resume meeting in the evening April
18th. Rev. HeyYoung Horton will share her “Visit to the Holy Land”,
along with members of the Missions Commission and guest Missionaries
as part of our Missions/Faith Promise Weekend. Schedule: 6pm Socializing, 6:25pm - Devotions, 6:35pm - Covered Dish. For
reservations call Sue & Lindsay Mitchell, 856-235-4669 or Shirland &
John Daglian, 856-778-1293 and let them know what delicious dish you
will bring. In addition, bring a friend and don’t forget your place
settings! Hope to see you!