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Vol. 91
The Beacon
No. 7
St. Paul’s
United Methodist Church
80 Embury Avenue, Ocean Grove, NJ
Sunday, February 15, 2015 – 10:45 AM
Last Sunday after Epiphany
The Rev. John DiGiamberardino, Senior Pastor
732-775-1125
www.oceangrovechurch.com
CCLI License #478813
Know - Worship – Grow - Serve – Connect
Organ Meditation to turn our thoughts to God.
ORGAN PRELUDE
Mr. Alyn Heim, Organist
WELCOME
Pastor John DiGiamberardino
CHORAL CALL
Chancel Choir
*HYMN 89
“Joyful, Joyful”
*CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader:
Mrs. Barbara Meakin Whitworth
Lay Reader
Good morning, Christian friends. We are
here this day to become one body in Christ.
People:
Good morning! Jesus promised, where two
or three are gathered in His name, He
would be in the midst of them.
Leader:
Welcome then.
Let us worship the Lord of the Was,
the is Now & the Will be.
People:
May it be so.
COLLECT
Lay Reader
O God, You light up men’s hearts when they truly hear
with the whole being. Help us to search You out, O
God. Speak in meanings, impressions & compulsions.
Help us to listen that through the music, readings,
prayers, spoken words & the beauty of this place &
other persons, we may hear. Help us to be still & know
that you are God. May we hear You. In Christ, Amen.
WORDS OF ASSURANCE
*PSALTER
Psalm
Lay Reader
*GLORIA PATRI 70
Glory be to the Father and to the Son
and to the Holy Ghost;
As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be,
World with out end. Amen. Amen.
*APOSTLES’ CREED 881
I believe in God the Father Almighty,
Maker of heaven and earth;
Lay Reader
And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord:
Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
Born of the Virgin Mary,
Suffered under Pontius Pilate,
Was crucified, dead, and buried;
The third day He rose from the dead;
He ascended into heaven,
and sitteth at the right hand of
God the Father Almighty;
From thence He shall come to judge
the quick and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
The holy catholic church,
The communion of saints,
The forgiveness of sins,
The resurrection of the body,
And the life everlasting. Amen.
ANTHEM
MORNING PRAYER / LORD’S PRAYER 895
Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name.
Chancel Choir
Pastor John
Thy kingdom come,
Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory,
forever. Amen.
OFFERTORY
Lay Reader
PRESENTATION OF TITHES & OFFERINGS
Pastor John
*DOXOLOGY 95
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
Praise him, all creatures here below;
Praise him above, ye heavenly host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
*HYMN 526
“What A Friend We Have In Jesus”
PASSING OF THE PEACE
MESSAGE
THE LIFE OF MOSES Release of the Captives
Exodus 12:17-42
*HYMN 698
Pastor John
“God Of The Ages”
BENEDICTION
ORGAN POSTLUDE
*Congregation, please stand as you are able.
Pastor John
Mr. Heim
St. Paul’s Notes
THE LIFE OF MOSES
Release of the Captives
February 15, 2015
Exodus 11-12:42
“Now the LORD had said to Moses, ‘I will bring one more
plague on Pharaoh and on Egypt. After that, he will let you
go from here, and when he does, he will drive you out
completely. Tell the people that men and women alike are to
ask their neighbors for articles of silver and gold.’”
Exodus 11:1-2
“On that same night I will pass through Egypt and strike
down every firstborn of both people and animals, and I will
bring judgment on all the gods of Egypt. I am the LORD. The
blood will be a sign for you on the houses where you are,
and when I see the blood, I will pass over you. No
destructive plague will touch you when I strike Egypt. This is
a day you are to commemorate; for the generations to come
you shall celebrate it as a festival to the LORD—a lasting
ordinance.” Exodus 12:12-14
Festival of Passover
And what happened?
“At midnight the LORD struck down all the firstborn in Egypt,
from the firstborn of Pharaoh, who sat on the throne, to the
firstborn of the prisoner, who was in the dungeon, and the
firstborn of all the livestock as well. Pharaoh and all his
officials and all the Egyptians got up during the night, and
there was loud wailing in Egypt, for there was not a house
without someone dead.” Exodus 12:29-30
“During the night Pharaoh summoned Moses and Aaron and
said, “Up! Leave my people, you and the Israelites! Go,
worship the LORD as you have requested. Take your flocks
and herds, as you have said, and go. And also bless me.”
Verse 31-32
APPLICATION
How does this affect my life today?
“For Christ, our Passover lamb, has been sacrificed.”
I Corinthians 5:7
“It is impossible for the blood of bulls and goats
to take away sins.” Hebrews 10:4
“He did not enter by means of the blood of goats and calves;
but he entered the Most Holy Place once for all by his own
blood, thus obtaining eternal redemption.” Hebrew 9:12
A Blood Covering
“But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have
fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his
Son, purifies us from all sin.” I John 1:7
“He did not enter by means of the blood of goats and calves;
but he entered the Most Holy Place once for all by his own
blood, thus obtaining eternal redemption.” Hebrews 9:12
“For you know that it was not with perishable things such as
silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of
life handed down to you from your ancestors, but with the
precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or defect.”
I Peter 1:18-19
“This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for
many for the forgiveness of sins.” Matthew 26:28
“In Christ we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.”
Colossians 1:14
“And they sang a new song, saying: “You are worthy to take
the scroll and to open its seals, because you were slain, and
with your blood you purchased for God persons from
every tribe and language and people and nation.”
Revelation 5:9
“Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we
shall be saved from wrath through him.” Romans 5:9
“God presented Christ as a sacrifice of atonement,
through the shedding of his blood—to be received by
faith. He did this to demonstrate his righteousness, because
in his forbearance he had left the sins committed beforehand
unpunished—“ Romans 3:25
“Behold the Lamb of God
who takes away the sin of the world!” John 1:29
Are you covered by the blood of Jesus?
FOR FUTHER THOUGHT
READ Exodus 11
How is this plague different from the others?
Why do you think that Pharaoh disregards Moses’ warning?
Why do you think people disregard God’s warnings today?
READ Exodus 12:1-30
What is the connection between blood and death in this
passage?
Why is blood a good choice as a protection against death?
God surely could have accomplished the Exodus without the
death of all the firstborn of Egypt. So why do you think he
chose to do it this way?
In what sense was this a “judgment on all the god’s of Egypt”
(12:12)?
What influence was the Passover event intended to have on
the Pharaoh? On the Egyptians? On the Hebrews? On
future Israelites?
What does the Jewish feast have in common with its
Christian counterpart, Holy Communion?
How does this passage help you see the purpose of Jesus’
death and shed blood?
How do you remember “the lamb that was slain”? vs 21;
Revelation 5:21
How important are traditions?
St. Paul’s Week At A Glance
Key:Chapel-C, FellowshipHall-FH, Jr.Room-JR, Kitchen-K,, MusicRoom-MR,
Parlor-P,Sanctuary-S,ThornleyChapelEast-TCE, ThornleyChapelWestTCW, YouthRoom-YR,FrancisAsburyManor–FAM,GreatAuditorium–AUD,
BoardwalkPavilion–BP,Tabernacle-TAB,Kitchen–K,OceanGroveCommunity
Room–CR,AuditoriumPavilion–AP,YouthTemple–YT
Sun
2/15
9 AM Praise Worship Service – S
9:30 AM Children’s Sunday School
9:15 AM Choir - M
10:30 AM Fellowship/Coffee - FH
10:30 AM Confirmation Meeting - P
10:45 AM Worship Service – St. Paul’s Sanctuary
5-6:30 PM Middle School CrossRoots
5-6:30PM High School Worship Team
6:45 – 8:15 PM Middle School Worship Team
6:45 – 8:15 PM High School CrossRoots
Mon
2/16
Church Office Closed – Presidents Day
7 PM HS Girls Book Club – Megan’s
7 PM Beth Moore Bible Study - CR
Tue
2/17
12:30 PM Staff Meeting
6-8PM Bible Study –Peter: Jesus Friend - P
7-8 PM MS Bible Study – YR
7 PM Women’s Bible Study – Trusting God 7 PM
Wed
2/18
76 Heck
Ash Wednesday
3:15 PM Girl Scouts – JR
5-6 PM Choir – MR
6:30 PM Sanctuary – TCE
Not meeting Men’s Basketball – YT
Not meeting Men’s Disciple Study – JR
7 PM Bible Study –The 13 Apostles – 12
Ordinary Men – P
7 PM Ash Wednesday Worship Service – S
Thu
3-5 PM Food Pantry
2/19
6:30-8:30 PM “Pickle-Ball” –FH
6:45 PM G.R.O.W. – P
Fri
3-5 PM Knit Together – P
7/20
Sun
2/22
9 AM Praise Worship Service – S
9:30 AM Children’s Sunday School
10 AM Choir – M
10:30 AM Fellowship/Coffee – FH
Not meeting Confirmation Meeting - P
10:45 AM Worship Service – St. Paul’s Sanctuary
5-6:30 PM Middle School CrossRoots
5-6:30PM High School Worship Team
6:45 – 8:15 PM Middle School Worship Team
6:45 – 8:15 PM High School CrossRoots
Church Office Hours
Monday – Friday 9AM – Noon, 1-3 PM
Wednesday, February 18, 2015
Ash Wednesday Worship
7 PM – St. Paul’s Sanctuary
A Time Of Reflection & Communion
When leaving the sanctuary following worship, please
use the exits on the south side. The north stair well is needed
for those who need to use the lift. Thank you for your
cooperation.
Monthly Communion Sunday Offering
October 2014 – September 2015
Month
Mission Ministry
October
November
December
January
February
March
Future With Hope
St. Paul’s Thanksgiving Dinner
Jesus’ Birthday Offering
Angel Fund
Asbury Soup Kitchen
UMC Aviation Ministry(Steve
& Gail Quigg)
Haiti
Habitat “A Brush with
Kindness”
Food Pantry
Apportionments
April
May
June
July-Sept
Total Donated
$1,678.00
$2,289.00
$3,139.00
$2,789.00
St. Paul’s Angel Fund
We are grateful to all who responded to the appeal to assist those
affected by the fire on Main Ave.
St. Paul's Angel Fund received several anonymous donations as
well as monetary donations from the following parishioners:
Roger & Nora Truex
Raymond & Cherie Morton
Donald & Rosa Warnet
Deborah H. Cuddhy
Emily & Kerry Green
Cheryl Benfer
Jan Lyons
Helen McCahill
Mike & Nancy Badger
Carol Boniello
Rick & Martha Cuttrell
Anthony Anderson
Suzanne C. Boan
Jacquie Wysocki
Elizabeth Gwynne
Julia Cavano
Tracey James
Joe & Bea Grissman
Susan Schulte
Barbara Trouwborst
Rebekah & Scott Bumbernick
Jane Matthews
Ryan & Kaitlin Blackmore
Barbara & Ron Carlucci
Sue Carrera - in memory of
Mary Winkler
Matt Carrera
David & Marilyn Shotwell
Bob & Sharon McEwan
Steven & Tammy Downing
The Thirteen Apostles –
Twelve Ordinary Men
Beginning
Wednesday, February 11
7 PM in the Parlor
Pastor Jill Magnuson is offering this study
Open to everyone.
Please join us on Wednesdays.
Contrary to popular belief, we do not have to be
perfect to do God's work. Look no further than the twelve disciples
whose many weaknesses are forever preserved throughout the pages of
the New Testament. Jesus chose ordinary men - fisherman, tax
collectors, political zealots - and turned their weakness into strength,
producing greatness from utter uselessness. Join John MacArthur as he
draws principles from Christ's careful, hands-on training of the original
twelve disciples for today's modern disciple - you!
A Fragile Stone:
Peter, Jesus’ Friend
Beginning: Tuesday, February 17, 2015
6 PM in the church parlor
Everyone is invited.
As much as we enjoy our relationship with Jesus
Christ, imagine what it would have been like to take
that a step further and be His friend when He was
here on earth! The apostle Peter had that special
opportunity.
Michael Card traveled to Israel to walk us through the
friendship between our Savior and the man Jesus renamed The Rock.
In this special video presentation based study, you’ll travel with Michael
as he visits the places where Jesus and Peter interacted. You’ll listen as
Card reveals the intricacies of their friendship. And then you’ll have the
opportunity to discuss what you observed in order to make the teaching
of Michael’s lessons applicable to your own life.
Trusting God
Even When It Hurts
By Jerry Bridges
At 76 Heck Avenue
Call Kathy for information 732 -988-4711
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Men’s Bible Study
Wednesday – 7 PM
Wi th C of fe e and C a k e
Disciple Study
For information contact
Chuck Hendron 732 -614-1113
Women's Bible Study
Monday nights: January 19 - February 23, 7pm
Ocean Grove Community Room
(Pilgrim Pathway - next to Pathway Market)
Beth Moore DVD Series Study
WISING UP
(lessons from the book of Proverbs)
(60-90 minute DVD teachings. No homework)
Come to one, come to them all.
This is continuation of the first half of the series of teachings.
For questions: Judy B. Soltis, [email protected], 732-869-9292
Too many cookies?
Join some Tender Care moms for
exercise in Fellowship Hall on Tuesday morning at 9:10 AM.
Bring a yoga mat and a freewill offering for the Angel Fund.
The class will be approximately 45 minutes.
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”Pickle-Ball”
Thursdays, 6:30 – 8:30 PM, in Fellowship Hall
Everyone is invited.
Classes will consist of serve, volley, scoring, & tactics.
The classes will begin with & end with prayer
this is part of St Paul's Sports Ministry.
For information contact Ed Esposito
732-685-5951
[email protected]
Men ’ s B a sk e tb all
All men 16 years old and up
Are invited to the Youth Temple
On Wednesday Nights from 6:30-8 PM
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Sanctuary
Sanctuary is the First, Third, & Last Wednesday of every month,
6:30-7:30 PM, in Thornley Chapel East.
Within the framework of contemplative worship music and moments
of silence, this service is offered to those seeking a safe place to
come before the Lord, resting in His presence while developing a
deeper intimacy with Him.
Health Insurance Event
FREE
Learn how the Affordable Care Act can help you and your family.
Get information and help enrolling at the event.
Open enrollment for Affordable Health Insurance Ends
February 15, 2015
When: Tuesday, February 10, 2015
5 PM – 8:30 PM
Saturday, February 14, 2015
11 AM – 3 PM
Where: Allen Chapel AME Church
214 Dewitt Avenue, Asbury Park
What You Need:
1. Income information – a recent W-2 or pay stub
2. Social Security numbers (or document numbers for legal
immigrants) for everyone who will be on the plan.
3. Information about any health insurance you currently
have, including health policy number.
If you have any questions please contact
Asbury Park C.A.N.’s Health Committee
[email protected] or call (732) 361-0952
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United Methodist Women
Tue. Mar 10, 10 AM
Tue, Mar 10, 2 PM
Executive Board – Parlor
General Meeting – Fellowship Hall
St. Paul’s Website & Online Newsletter
If you would like to receive St. Paul’s notices & newsletters
go to our website www.oceangrovechurch.com
& fill out the form on the “contact us” page
St.
Paul’s Ministries
80 Embury Avenue, OG
732-775-1125
Worship
Fall, Winter & Spring Schedule for Worship
Services Sundays 9 AM & 10:45 AM
Interpreter for the Deaf - Cindy Williams
732-925-8086
Ushers Don Noll @ 9, Al Dawson 10:45
Visitation Pastor ,Mr. Brian Schulte
[email protected]
Director of Christian Education
Paula DiGiamberardino,
732-775-1125 ext. 127
Children
Sunday School
9:30 AM Sundays, Bev Burns,
732-685-8876
Tender Care Nursery School
(6mos-pre-K) Lisa Noll, Director
9AM – 2 PM M-F, 732-775-2265
[email protected]
732-775-2265
Youth
CrossRoots Student Ministries –
Megan Faulkner, 732-775-1125 ext.123
College Angel Program –
Holly Heim, [email protected]
Women’s Bible Studies
2 PM Mon – Mary Winkler 732-673-2422
7-9 PM Mon – Judy Beth Soltis,
732-869-9292
7-9 PM Tue – Kathleen Glickman,
732-988-4711
Men’s Groups
Men’s Bible Study
7 PM Wednesday, Chuck Hendron
Bible Studies (men & women)
6 PM Tues – Judith Hoffman,
732-775-1125x110
Community Outreach
Food Pantry – 3-5 PM Thursday
Caring Friends (volunteers for neighborly
assistance) 732-775-1125 ext. 3
Hands & Feet Ministry in Motion –
848-667-6061,
[email protected]
Music
Contemporary Worship Musicians –
George Robson, 732-775-1125x115
Organist / Choir Director –
Alyn Heim 732-775-1125 X116
Women’s Groups (UMW meet Sept.-May)
United Methodist Women –
2nd Tuesday, 2 PM, Fellowship Hall
Phyllis Truran, 732-801-0098
Edith Frederick’s Circle
3rd Monday 1:30 PM – Mona Everson,
732-776-7251
Isabella Thoburn Circle
3rd Tuesday10 AM,
Elizabeth Brubaker Circle
3rd Tuesday 2 PM, Helen Stocum,
732-918-8453
Anne Forrester Study Group
4th Tuesday 1 PM, Marie Carter,
732-988-2706
Edna Bradley Circle
4th Tuesday 2 PM – Isobel McCutcheon,
732-988-5244
H.E.A.R.T. Circle 2nd Sunday, 10:30 AM, Barbara Trouwborst
732-775-6098, Eileen Sokol 732-775-6088
St. Paul’s Auxiliary
Last Monday 2 PM ,
Marilyn Foote, 732-775-4979
Self-Help Groups
G.R.O.W. 6:45-8:45 PM Thursday
Church Committees
Altar Flowers – Barbara Meakin Whitworth
Church Council - Bob McEwan
Lay Leader- Phyllis Truran 732-801-0098
Staff Parish Relations –Norman Harris
Stewardship – Victor Kuo
Trustees – Ron Carlucci
Missions – Borja Del Campo
Kitchen Committee – Damaris Adamo
Wedding Coordinator – Sharon McEwan
Prayer Requests
Prayer requests not updated will be
removed Names may be used only with
permission of themselves or their
immediate family.
Prayers for:.
Family & Friends of Alice Hoffmann (Lisa
Noll’s mother). Alice went home to be
with Jesus on Feb 8.
Family & Friends of Ouida Packard who died
January 12.
Judy Burke
Shirley Boss, Neptune Rehab Ctr
Jim & Kathleen Keating, overcoming health
challenges
Arnie Petrosino, healing & strength, lung &
brain cancer
Chris Bedrosian, cervical spine surgery
Heather Fields, heart disease
Ginny Sharp, heart & lung problems
Peter Sassone (Greg Sassone’s brother)
shoulder surgery & rehab
Greg Sassone, work, employment
Joyce Dawson
Bob Fielder, for improving health
Linda Morton, fractured thumb
Ken Orr
Paul Braneky, Shore Rehab, Brick
Kitty Mantell
Mark, laid off
Bill Steele,Optic neurophy, (Freddie Castle’s
brother)
Betty Newman (Phyllis Downing’s sister)
Sal Badalamenti
Julia Rinaolo, complications from Lyme
disease (Joan Brown’s niece)
Analiese Grissman, for healing
Lizz, missionary in SE Asia
Jean Kelshaw, Nancy Doremus’ mother
Heather Bray
Sean DenBraven
Emy’s hip, healing
Peace in Jerusalem, Israel, Mexico
Cheryl Benfer
Gloria Corbo
In Care Facilities:
Al Aanensen, FAM
Alba Brunetto, FAM
Rev. Gene Foote, MBTS
Marilyn Foote, FAM
Dorothy Glenn, MediCenter
Tom Nevas, Sloan Kettering
Helen Reaser, MBTS
Charles Robinson, FAM
Emy Lou Snyder, home
College Students:
Jessica Campbell
Daniel Badger
Mary Badger
Stephen Badger
Lilian Bedrosian
Julia Cooper
Rick Cuttrell
Samantha Cuttrell
Amber Czesnolowicz
Christian DiLiberto
Gabriella DiLiberto
Sarah Ferrell
Katie Gannon
Matthew Gannon
Bailey Herr
Ryan Juliano
Emily Maier
Lauren McEwan
Alexandra McKeon
Maxwell McKeon
Nick Morrows
Victoria O'Brien
Elisabeth O'Brien
Alexandra O'Brien
Samantha Plewa
David Robson
Scott Shadle
Tori Timoney
Our Military:
Tyler Neff in Navy, home from the Middle
East (Glenn Neff’s son)
Rebekah Spedaliere in Air Force, home from
the Middle East
Support St. Paul's Go Green!
St. Paul's is doing a unique fundraiser that doesn't cost you any
money! Just five minutes of your time. Did you know that you choose
what kind of energy you use? Go online
to www.viridian.com/spumc and watch the two minute video. With
your electric and gas bills in hand, click on "Become a customer
now". Over time, you will SAVE money, SUPPORT St. Paul's, and
HELP the environment. All you have to do is pay your gas & electric
bills as you normally would.
If you have any questions, please talk to Jimmy McEwan or
Matt Gannon. Jimmy can help you sign up.
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St. Paul’s is sending a missionary team to
Bon Repos & Saut d’Eau, Haiti in March
to visit our sister church!
The following Items are needed
for Collection:
Flip Flops (children’s & adult sizes)
Hard Candy ( not chocolate)
Journals (not composition notebooks)
Boxes of Pens
Construction Paper
No. 2 Pencils
Washable Markers
Colored Pencils
Items will be collected through the month of February.
Please place any donated items in the bins in the foyers
labeled for HAITI.
Please begin praying for the team now
as they prepare for their journey!
Team Members Include:
Mary Baird, Megan Faulkner, Debbi Marini, Deanna Frederick
George Robson V, Michael Prud’Homme, & Lee Wanaselja
Thank You!
Date:
Sunday, March 22
Time:
1PM - promptly!
Place:
OGCMA - Youth Temple
Packing 20,000 meals
STOP HUNGER NOW!
The Missions Committee invites you to join us
in a Church-wide event!
On Sunday, March 22, we will be packaging 20,000 meals in an
effort
to end world hunger!
We will need 80 volunteers to help package the 20,000 meals
and strong arms to help load/unload truck
ALL ages are welcomed to join us!
Date:
Time:
Place:
Sunday, March 22
1PM - promptly!
OGCMA - Youth Temple
Many have already showed an interest in participating so
volunteers will
be chosen on a first-come, first-serve basis!
Please sign up at the Fellowship Hall between Sunday
Services
or at Servant Central after the 10:45 service.
It will be a lot of fun serving the Lord together!
Questions - please email:
Borja del Campo: [email protected]
Helen Stocum: [email protected]
Palms for Sunday
If you would like to sponsor a palm
plant for Palm Sunday, please contact
the church office,
732-775-1125. Ext. 110
The cost of the Palm plant is $24.50.
Deadline for ordering Palms is Sunday, March 8.
(The palm plants will remain in the Chancel area for the Easter Services.
The palms can be picked up following
the 10:45 AM Service on Easter Sunday.)
Easter Lilies, Tulips, & Daffodils
Lily
Tulip
Daffodil
______ Cost: $10.00 each
______ Cost: $10.00 each
______ Cost: $10.00 each
Payment must accompany order.
Make checks payable to St. Paul's UMC.
Deadline for ordering: Sunday, March 15
Amount Enclosed
In Memory of
In Honor of
Donor's Name
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____________________________________________
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Hands & Feet Ministry
Hands & Feet Ministry is looking for volunteers to cook dinners and bring
to the church by 2:00 each day for the next two weeks. We are feeding a
family of four. Please contact [email protected] if interested in
supporting or log onto takethemameal.com and use the family name and
password of “noll”.
Coffee Hour Notice:
Coffee Hour is changing our menu! Baked goods and bagels are
requested to be dropped off on Sunday mornings by 8:40 AM in the
kitchen. Donations will be required every Sunday to keep this ministry in
motion. Volunteers are also requested to help with clean up every
Sunday.
Northern Shore District Day of Learning
This will be held at St. Andrew UMC, Toms River from 8am to 12:30pm on
Saturday, February 28. Registration/Continental Breakfast is from 8 until 9.
Two workshops of your choosing will be from 9:00am to 12:30 pm. Those who
have attended in prior years will attest to the quality of these training events. I
urge you to make every effort to attend. It promises to be a valuable morning!
As your Lay Leader, I am coordinating registration and car pooling. Please call
me (732) 801-0098 or email me [email protected]
Church Wide Bible Study
The Ten
Commandments
Starting the week of
March 15, we will begin
a Church-Wide Study on
the Ten Commandments.
The Sunday morning
messages will coordinate
with the study using
weekly themes. We hope
to have small groups meet once a week using a study guide to dig more
deeply into the study of the commandments.
Leaders are needed to run the small groups and homes are needed to host
the groups. If you would be willing to volunteer in either (or both)
capacities, please fill out the form below and return to the office or in the
offering plate. Or contact the Christian Education Director, Paula
DiGiamberardino at 732-775-1125 ext. 127 or at [email protected].
Name
_______________________________________________
Address
______________________________________________
_____________________________________________________
Phone _________________
E-Mail
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I would like to: Host a small group in my home Lead a small group
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Telephone Volunteers and Drivers Needed
for Caring Friends
If you enjoy meeting new people and helping them with getting
transportation for shopping, medical appointments or other needs
that are neighborly opportunities, please contact Helen McCahill
at 732-988-1151 or [email protected]. We treat
people as if they are Jesus in our midst. Dates, times and
distances are yours to choose. If a volunteer can be found to meet
a need, Caring Friends offers liability insurance that is for costs
after your own insurance is used. In the history of Caring Friends
& its predecessor FISH, no claims have ever been made! Caring
Friends is a place where those at home can participate on the
phone.
St. Paul’s United Methodist Church Staff
Church: 732-775-1125 Fax: 732-775-4540 Parsonage I: 732-361-5564
St. Paul’s church office hours: M-F 9-noon, 1-3
The Rev. John DiGiamberardino, Senior Pastor –ext. 112 – [email protected]
The Rev. Walter A. Quigg, Pastor Emeritus – [email protected]
Mr. George Robson – Worship Director – ext. 115 [email protected]
Mr. Brian Schulte, Visitation Pastor, [email protected]
Mr. Alyn Heim Jr., Organist/Choir Director – ext. 116 [email protected]
Miss Megan Faulkner, Director of CrossRoots Student Ministries ext. 123
Mrs. Paula DiGiamberardino, Director of Christian Education, ext.127
[email protected]
Mrs. Lisa Noll, Director of Tender Care Nursery 732-775-2265
[email protected]
Ms. Judith Hoffman, Church Office Administrator – ext. 110 [email protected]
Mr. Ben Benfer, Church Sexton – ext.125 [email protected]
Mr. Neil DenBraven- Evening & Weekend Host
Mr. Arnold Newman - Evening & Weekend Host
Ms. MJ Shaughnessy - Evening & Weekend Host
Mr. Michael Mindnich - Evening & Weekend Host, Weekend Sexton
Miss. Phyllis Truran, Lay Leader – 732-801-0098 – [email protected]
(Note: P. Truran number is incorrect in church directory. This is the correct number)