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DeBows UMC Newsletter September 2016 of 10

New Sunday Schedule

Starting on Sunday, September 11

Women’s Sunday School 8:30 - 9:15am

Worship Service #1 9:30 - 10:15am

Sunday School 9:30 - 10:15am

Fellowship Time 10:15 - 10:45am

Worship Service #2 10:45 - 11:45am

Choir Practice 12:15 - 1:15pm

Women’s Sunday School With the new Sunday morning schedule, the

Women’s Sunday School will be meeting at

8:30am on Sundays starting September 11. We

will continue with “Bait of Satan: Living Free

from the Deadly Trap of Offense” by John

Bevere book study and discussion.

Children’s Sunday School

This Fall we will offer our All-in-One Sunday

School Curriculum for kids ages 4-12. These

lessons come complete with…

Active-learning experiences… to catch kids’

interest and teach them lessons they’ll

remember.

Interactive Bible stories… to help the

youngest kids grasp the real meaning of

Scripture.

Life applications… to encourage children to

use what they’ve learned.

Take-home handouts… so children can

share what they’ve learned with their

families.

Some of the Bible concepts covered will be:

God wants us to care for His world.

We are all special to God.

God wants us to be peacemakers.

Sometimes God surprises us.

As Sunday School teachers we look forward to

sharing the Good News with children and

allowing them to know that they will find this in

a loving and safe environment.


Mid-Week Bible Study This bible study will resume on Wednesday,

September 14, with Pastor Ernie leading us in

“The Parables”. We meet from 11:30am –

1:00pm. Some of us come at 11:15am for

prayer time in the Sanctuary. Everyone (men,

women, young or old) are welcome to join us at

any time.

This bible study will begin on Wednesday,

September 14 at 7:00pm. The study topic will

be selected by class members. Everyone is

welcome to attend this class. Please visit the

church website for the latest information.

Sewing Circle

Barbara Wesolovski is leading our new Sewing

Circle. Initial topics will include “knowing your

sewing machine”, and “knowing fabrics and

patterns”. All this will be basic learning and will

move along at a speed comfortable to the

participants. This fellowship group meets on

Saturday’s from 11am - 12:30pm.

September Prayer List

Madhavi Badey Barbara Wesolovski

Chris Bitondo Joe Huber

Edith Gutwein Dean Sparling

Karen Hornak John Manion

Rudy & Jean Iannacone Helen Kramer

Paula Reilly Chase McKinney

Skylar & Renee Ridge Pat Duncan

Hannah Ziti Eddie Allerton

Rose Teepe Smith Family

Asher Smith Allie Juliano

Kevin Turner Dave Pierceall

Robbie Mclean Joe Sisti & Family

Emanuel Disporto Virginia Lane

Ron Calub John DeMarco

Guy Raymond Christian Kok

All those that. . .

. . . are homeless or hungry

. . . are “un” or “under” employed

. . . are dealing with domestic violence

. . . are struggling with personal illness while caring for family

. . . are affected by natural disasters

. . . are affected by war or terrorism

. . . are in prison & those that work with them

. . . DeBows Food Pantry Ministry NOTE: Please inform the Pastor when a name should be added or removed from the Prayer List.

~ Thank You ~

Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.

James 5:16


Dear Friends,

We arrived back in the States early on

Friday morning after a 15 hour non-stop flight.

Of course, the jet lag will continue for a few

more days. It was wonderful to connect with

family and friends again. It always is. Each time

we go back to South Africa we are reminded of

how enormously blessed we are to be able to

go back with some regularity. However, when

we return home to the States we have an

equally strong sense of being blessed to be

here in our adoptive home.

We always enjoy our vacation within

our vacation - our visit to the Kruger National

Park where the animals are free and humans

are confined overnight, and restricted in their

movement during the day. That is always an

escape that offers us a thrilling experience.

Next Sunday (September 4) Erica and I will

share some photos from this segment of our

experience during our Fellowship time after

worship. This park is the size of Massachusetts

and yields the wonder of seeing animals in a

completely natural environment.

As we prepare for the new program

year, there will be a significant change in our

worship services. An earlier worship service will

be added to our Sunday morning menu. It will

start at 9:30am and last for about 45 minutes.

The specific structure and content will be

determined by those who attend. Together we

will forge a way forward. We will plan some

checkpoints along the way to enable us to

evaluate our progress.

Our plan is also to have our Sunday

School meeting during this service. Elsewhere

in this newsletter you can read about our

curriculum as we kick off a new program year

for our Sunday School.

Our regular 11:00am service will

continue its traditional format with which we

are familiar. It will meet a few minutes earlier

at 10:45am. We will still have a time of

fellowship. That too will need some evaluation

as we continue. Currently we plan to have this

fellowship time BETWEEN the two worship

services. Of course, people will need to adjust

to this. We will be sure to monitor people's

response to this as well.

So, why these changes? It is in response

to the basic mandate we have as disciples. In

Romans 1:16 we read one version of this

mandate. "For I am not ashamed of the gospel,

for it is the power of God for salvation to

everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also

to the Greek." It will provide an additional

opportunity for us to reach out beyond our

walls and connect with our community in

sharing the gospel. We believe that the gospel

really matters, and this is a way to further its

reach.

Pray for us as we embark on this new

venture. But we urge you also to join us at the

time which will better suit your schedule.

Together we can make a difference.

Shalom,


Upcoming Events

Saturday, September 3 Sewing Circle 11:30am

Sunday, September 4

Worship Service - Communion

9:30am

Monday, September 5 - Labor Day Wednesday, September 7

Sewing Circle 11:30am Saturday, September 10

Sewing Circle 11:30am Praise Worship Service 6:30pm

Sunday, September 11

( Start New Schedule )

Women’s Sunday School 8:30am Worship Service 9:30am Sunday School 9:30am Fellowship Time 10:15am Worship Service 10:45am Choir Practice 12:15pm

Monday, September 12

Food Pantry Open 6:00pm Wednesday, September 14

Mid-Week Bible Study 11:30am Adult Bible Study 7:00pm

Sunday, September 18 Women’s Sunday School 8:30am Worship Service 9:30am Sunday School 9:30am Fellowship Time 10:15am Worship Service 10:45am Choir Practice 12:15pm

Wednesday, September 21

Mid-Week Bible Study 11:30am Adult Bible Study 7:00pm

Sunday, September 25

Women’s Sunday School 8:30am Worship Service 9:30am Sunday School 9:30am Fellowship Time 10:15am Worship Service 10:45am Choir Practice 12:15pm

Monday, September 26

Food Pantry Open 6:00pm

Wednesday, September 28 Mid-Week Bible Study 11:30am Adult Bible Study 7:00pm

Saturday, October 1 - Pet Blessing

Our Music Director, Grayce Armstrong, thanks

everyone who shared their musical talents to

help with the music ministry during the

summer. There will be continued opportunities

throughout the year. Also, if you wish in

participate in the choir starting on September

11, please contact Grayce. She can be reached

at [email protected]. The choir practices

at 12:15pm each Sunday.

mailto:[email protected]


Coming this fall . . .

The following church training opportunities and

events have been scheduled for later this year.

Saturday, October 22

Annual Church Conference

The church conference for DeBows is scheduled

for Saturday, October 22. The conference will

be conducted at St. Mark UMC, Hamilton

Square, 465 Paxson Avenue, Trenton, NJ 08690.

All church members are invited to attend.

10:00 - 11:30am Worship & Plenary

Session

11:45am – 12:30pm Church Conference

for DeBows UMC

Saturday, November 5 & 19

2016 Advanced Lay Servant Class

This Capital District class is on the topic of

leading prayer and the title of the resource

book is “Let the Whole Church Say Amen”. The

class will be held over two Saturdays:

November 5 & 19 from 9am – 3pm at First UMC

in Delran. The instructor will be Rev. Kathleen

Stolz. The cost will be $50 and registration will

open in September. The class is open to any lay

servant who is interested in the subject or

wishes to become certified as well as those

who need to be recertified. You may contact

Mark Hayward or Pastor Ernie if you have any

questions concerning the Lay Servant

Ministries.

You may read more about the Lay Servant

Ministries program on the church website:

Grow/Lay Servant Ministries.

Saturday, November 12

Doxology: A Worship Conference

This training conference will present workshops

for contemporary worship teams, traditional

worship planners, preachers, multimedia

teams, volunteers, small churches, and

musicians. Everyone who serves in worship

ministry will benefit from this experience.

This event will be conducted at Calvary Korean

UMC, 572 Ryders Ln, East Brunswick, NJ 08816.

The church will cover the cost of this training

event if 4 or more people attend. Please let

Pastor Ernie know if you are interested in

attending so he can process the group

registration.

8:30 - 9:00am Gathering

9:00 - 10:00am Worship

10:15 - 11:30am Morning Workshop

11:30am - 12:30pm Lunch Provided

12:45 - 2:00pm Afternoon Workshop

2:15 - 3:00pm Closing Session

You can view the detailed agenda and

workshop descriptions on the church website:

Grow/Training Opportunities.

Wednesday, December 9

Year-end Statistical Reports Training

Pastors, finance committees, stewardship

teams, treasurers, financial secretaries, and

auditing committees are encouraged to attend.

Conference Treasurer John Cardillo and his

team will discuss and clarify important issues

regarding year-end reporting.

2:00-4:00pm or 7:00-9:00pm

Aldersgate UMC, 568 Ryders Ln

East Brunswick, NJ 08816

http://debowsumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Doxology-A-Worship-Conference.pdf

http://debowsumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Doxology-A-Worship-Conference.pdf


Fall Fundraisers

DeBows will be conducting the four fundraisers

described below. All proceeds will used to

support the ministries of the church. Thank

you for your continued support.

Flower Bulbs: In progress - 9/25

Brochures are available on the table outside

the Fellowship Hall. Please give orders to Anita

before and no later than September 25. This

will insure that we receive the bulbs in ample

time for planting.

Yankee Candle - 9/11 - 10/2

The catalog and order forms will be available

outside of Fellowship Hall. There are Fall and

Christmas items in the catalog. Final orders

must be received by Sunday, October 2. See

Sue Hayward for more information.

Gertrude Hawk Candy - 10/30 - 11/20

We will once again offer Gertrude Hawk Candy

as a fundraiser. See Sue Hayward for order

forms. Final orders must be received by

Sunday, November 20. See Sue Hayward for

more information.

Rada Knives - 11/13 - 12/4

Catalogs and order forms will be on the table

outside the Fellowship Hall. Do your Christmas

shopping early. These knives make wonderful

gifts. Please give orders to Anita before and no

later than December 4.

DeBows UMC Online

www.debowsumc.org or

www.facebook.com/debowsumc

Smart phone QR Codes

DeBows Website

DeBows Facebook

The church website is the place to access the

latest information concerning schedules, events

and activities, as well as current blog posts and

general information about the church. You can

leave comments for blog posts or send emails

to church staff via the “Contact Us/Send Us

Email” page. Alert notices and weather related

cancellations will also be displayed on the

website as needed. Visit often for the latest

information. Also, don’t forget to check out the

church Facebook page!

New website feature – static menu bar; as you

scroll down the page, the top menu bar will

always stay in view at the top of the page. This

will make navigating to another part of the

website quicker and more intuitive.

WiFi is available in the church. To connect, just

follow the instructions found on the bulletin

boards inside and outside Fellowship Hall.

http://www.debowsumc.org/

http://www.facebook.com/debowsumc


Counseling Corner by Donna Ridge

I have been going through some trials of my

own lately. Over the last few days, I have been

waking during the night or have not been able

to get to sleep. I have been taught that if you

wake up in the night that means God is calling

you to pray. So, like the good prayer warrior I

am, I prayed. I prayed for my daughter who

just moved to Alaska, and I prayed for anyone

else that came to my mind.

The other morning I awoke at 4:30 after going

to bed at one. I got up and went into my living

room. Now let me tell you about the place

where I live. I live over a car parts store. Next

door is a long blue warehouse type building. It

is all paved except for a small area on the side

of my front door. It looks like a business, but in

the back is a treasure.

My living room window looks out over several

horse pastures. At the end of the furthest one

is a grove of trees. Sometimes they look like a

mountains and the pasture looks like a lake.

This particular morning, the fog was over the

pastures.

The horses were let out about five. They

looked bigger in the fog at dawn and it gave me

a sense of peace as they quietly grazed. My

heart was really moved as I thanked God for

the blessing of this place.

As I was basking in the beauty, I began to sing

the hymn, In the Garden. This hymn has

ministered to me many times in my life even as

a child. As I closed my eyes and sang the

chorus:

And He walks with me and He talks with me

And He tells me that I am His own;

And the joy we share as we tarry there,

None other has ever known.

Suddenly, I realized, He wanted to walk and talk

we me. I knew at that moment that all was

going to be well, because I am His own. I don’t

know how long I sat there just singing and

talking to the Lord, but when I opened my eyes,

the sun had come up and the fog was

dissipating. The Lord is so faithful. He can

speak to us in nature, through song or any

other way. His relationship with each of us is

unique as the line says:

And the melody that He gave to me

Within my heart is ringing.

Take time today and bask in the love of the

Lord and the fog in your life will dissipate.

~ Donna Ridge

Something to consider . . .


Bible Word Search

Find the 12 words below associated with The

23rd Psalm. Up, down, diagonally, forward or

backwards. All words are in a straight line.

Lord Shepherd Still Waters Pastures Goodness Rod Comfort Mercy Staff Shadow Valley

S H A D O W T O G

S E R U T S A P O

R O V S Z T U R O

L I A R V A T N D

S H L O K F M R N

W E L D G F E N E

H S E E B H R A S

N H Y T P J C S S

W A T E R S Y D A

O X H F P J C M P

C S T I L L N B E

R C O M F O R T W

Mission Activities

The Wednesday Morning Bible Study class has

adopted a couple of mission activities.

Labels For Education and Box Tops

They will be sent to Red Bird Missionary

Conference, which is located in Southeastern

Kentucky and is the most comprehensive

mission effort of the United Methodist Church

in the United States. It provides outreach and

services that minister to the whole person

(spiritual, physical, social, and economic). They

will be able to use these labels/box tops to

purchase needed items for the school they run

(pre-school to high school). A collection jar and

a list of products that carry these labels/box

tops are available on the table outside the

Fellowship Hall.

Recyclable Greeting Cards

for St. Jude’s Ranch For Children

Their Recycled Card Program, an

entrepreneurial teen-run job training program,

teaches teen’s critical employment skills so

they are prepared to be productive, wage-

earning citizens in the community when they

leave St. Jude. Only the front of the card is

used, so any donated cards must not have

writing on the back of the front picture. Please

note: they do not accept Hallmark, Disney or

American Greeting Cards. There is a collection

box outside of Fellowship Hall.

If you wish to learn more about these two

mission activities or want to know how you can

help, please contact Anita Chichester for more

information.


Hymn Story The King of Love My Shepherd Is

Henry W. Baker, 1868 - UMH #138

The 23rd Psalm has been an immense source of

comfort to God’s people throughout history

and many a music verse has been inspired by

its words. And to many Christians the most

beloved musical paraphrase of the 23rd Psalm is

“The King of Love My Shepherd Is”, by Henry

Baker.

Baker combines the Old Testament thoughts of

King David with lessons from the New

Testament. For example, verse 3 is based on

the parable of the lost sheep in Luke 15:5. And

verse 4 includes the phase “Thy cross before to

guide me”, thus identifying Christ as the

shepherd.

The hymn is often sung to the Irish melody “St.

Columba”, as found in the United Methodist

Hymnal. Just like the comforting Psalm that

inspired it, the hymn is sung frequently at

funerals. One of the more famous occasions

was the funeral of Diana, Princess of Wales, in

1997; although on that occasion it was sung to

the tune “Dominus Regit Me”.

But it is a beautiful hymn that can be sung

anytime one wants to be reminded of the

comforting message it has to offer. There is

also a wonderful contemporary version of this

hymn performed by the band “I Am They”.

They faithfully retain the words of verses 1-4 &

6, while adding an uplifting praise chorus. You

can view a video of that version on the church

website under News & Media/Featured Videos.

Did You Know? A Pet Blessing event is being planned for

Saturday, October 1. Details for this event

will be available on the church website in

the near future.

Past issues of the DeBows UMC monthly newsletter can be downloaded and viewed from the church website under News & Media/Newsletter Archive.

Bulletins for the Sunday service are

available on a stand in the hallway leading

to the side door of the sanctuary. Bulletins

for children can also be found there along

with busy bags for kids.

You can contact the church office at 732-

928-4475 in the event of a pastoral care

situation that might need Pastor Ernie’s

attention. Voicemail is available.

Guy Raymond will lead a Praise Worship

Service on Saturday, September 10 at 6:30

PM. Come experience an uplifting message

and music.

Jackson Day 2016 is scheduled for Saturday,

September 10 (rain or shine). It will take

place at John F. Johnson Jr. Memorial Park

(Cooks Road and Manhattan Street),

starting at 11:00 AM.

You can submit questions, feedback or

suggestions by visiting the “Contact Us”

page on the church website. Select the

desired recipient from the pull down list

and compose/send the email.


Church Humor

Opportunities to Serve

There are many ways people can participate in

the life of the church. These are two of them:

Community Food Pantry – this is DeBows

flagship outreach program. It is open the 2nd &

4th Monday each month from 6-8pm. You can

also help with inventory stocking on the 2nd

Monday each month at 11am. If you would like

to volunteer time to support this ministry,

please see the sign-up sheet outside of

Fellowship Hall. You may contact Deb Cregle

for more information.

Fellowship Time – this is our weekly time of

informal gathering to greet each other and

visitors, and to share some light refreshments.

It is conducted between the 9:30am & 10:45am

Sunday worship services. If you would like to

host Fellowship Time on any given week, please

see the sign-up sheet, with guidelines, outside

of Fellowship Hall.

MAP Process Update As Labor Day approaches and summer draws to

a close, it is time turn our attention to the new

fall programming. This year that includes

finalizing the 2016 Ministry Action Plan (MAP),

which will be presented at our annual Church

Conference on October 22 as part of the

reporting process.

The process to create the MAP has been

happening since early in the year and included

church wide Town Hall meetings and surveys.

The Church Council is now working on creating

the MAP document, which will incorporate the

ideas collected from those events to help

define short and long term action items.

Some of the short term action items have

already been implemented; for example, the

new proposed fall schedule. Other long term

action items and goals will be implemented

over time, extending into 2017.

The MAP will also address the following

functional areas of a typical healthy church life

cycle:

Monitor the church website at debowsumc.org

for more information about this life cycle and

the emerging details of the MAP process and

recommendations.

http://www.debowsumc.org/

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