DeBows UMC Newsletter ~ November 13, 2019

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Welcome

Sunday Worship - 9:30 AM
Wednesday Bible Study - 11:30 AM

Pastor Denise can be contacted at
pastor@debowsumc.org

Please note remaining November Committee Meetings in Red below:

Wednesday, November 13

Bible Study - 11:30 AM
Thrift Shop Meeting - 1:00 PM
SPRC Meeting - 6:00 PM
Worship Meeting - 7:00 PM

Sunday, November 17

Worship Service - 9:30 AM
Sermon: Plugged into Jesus & Others
Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16
We are here for a purpose. When we plug in, Jesus fills our lives with meaning; but that’s not the end of the story! Jesus sent the disciples to go into all the world and sends us to do God’s work too.
Fellowship Time - 10:30 AM
Outreach Meeting - 10:30 AM

Wednesday, November 20

Bible Study - 11:30 AM
Church Council Meeting - 6:30 PM

Sunday, November 24

Revival Service - 9:30 AM
Sermon: Year-Long-Joy
Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9
Fellowship Time - 10:30 AM

Monday, November 25

Food Pantry Open - 6:00 PM

Thursday, November 28

Happy Thanksgiving!

Please remember to check the calendar on the church website for the most up-to-date scheduling information.

Often, we associate the Pilgrims with the tradition of Thanksgiving in America, but Thanksgiving as we know it today did not start until much later in America’s history, and it took a woman and two U. S. Presidents to create this uniquely American holiday. Visit the church website or click here for more details.

Advent & Christmas

Sunday, December 1
First Week of Advent
Worship w/Communion - 9:30 AM
Fellowship Time - 10:30 AM

Sunday, December 8
Second Week of Advent
Worship Service - 9:30 AM
Fellowship Time - 10:30 AM
Christmas Concert - 3:00 PM
Peter Jay & Friends
“Christmas Here and Now”

Sunday, December 15
Third Week of Advent
Worship Service - 9:30 AM
Fellowship Time - 10:30 AM
Christmas Concert - 2:00 PM
Libby Prison Minstrels
“The Season of the Nativity”

Sunday, December 22
Fourth Week of Advent
Worship - 9:30 AM
Carols & Lessons Service
Fellowship Time - 10:30 AM

Tuesday, December 24
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service - 6:00 PM

Wednesday, December 25
Merry Christmas

Sunday, December 29
Revival Service - 9:30 AM
Christmas Carol Hymn Sing
Christmas Brunch - 10:30 AM

In Our Prayers

=== Week of 11/10
Jamie (Bonni’s grand-daughter) - pending results of job interview.

Lynn Sparling - back surgery on 11/13.

1st responders and family of Jackson house fire.

Friend of Linda VanArsdale - lost her farm.

Guy Raymond - management of ongoing pain.

PTL – Roger Cregle’s sister was in a car accident and walked away unharmed.

=== Week of 11/3
The Family of Jim West - at his passing.

Judy Bubar - for comfort and healing, she is in Capital Health

=== Week of 10/27
The Family of Betty Barrentine - Betty passed away during the last week of October. Please hold Cheryl and the rest of the family in your prayers.

Jerry Shafran - (Ervin in-law) for his bladder cancer.

Eileen Schuck - (Ervin friend) for her bladder cancer.

=== Week of 10/20
Donna Ridge - she has been struggling with back pain for sometime and now has surgery scheduled for November 22.

Continued prayer for home-bound church members

Ann Giarratano; Rudy Iannacone; Paul Bartek; Cheryl Barrentine; Zach Cregle (deployed in Afghanistan)

Please help us keep this prayer list up-to-date. To add or remove names from this list, please contact Pastor Denise at pastor@debowsumc.org. All prayer requests go directly to the pastor.

Musical leadership in Sunday morning worship and Praise band is open to all. Participation in rehearsal and/or home practice by recording is expected. During daylight saving time, rehearsals will follow worship. Additional rehearsal may be scheduled as needed with Grayce by email music@debowsumc.org. Musical requests, original compositions and any instruments are welcome. DeBows has a very active music program, so please monitor the calendar on the church website often for music related events and activities.

Mark Your Calendars!
Special Music During Advent

Christmas Concert
Sunday, December 8 at 3pm
“Christmas Here and Now”

DeBows is hosting a free Christmas Concert, “Christmas Here and Now” on Sunday, December 8 at 3 pm. The concert will be led by Peter Jay in the sanctuary, followed by refreshments in Fellowship Hall. Celtic recording artist Fiona Tyndall will be singing. This will be a family friendly chance to enjoy favorite Christmas songs and hymns and get into the spirit of the holiday season. If there are any children interested in singing or Celtic dance for this concert, please contact Grayce Armstrong by email at music@debowsumc.org.

Christmas Concert
Libby Prison Minstrels
Sunday, December 15 at 2pm
“The Season of the Nativity”

The Libby Prison Minstrels will present a free Christmas Concert, “The Season of the Nativity” on Sunday, December 15 at 2 pm. Following the concert will be a time of fellowship with soup & Christmas cookies. DeBows praise band member, Jim Kramer, also plays with the Libby Prison Minstrels.

Lessons & Carols Service
Sunday, December 22

At 9:30am on December 22, DeBows will present a Lessons & Carols Worship Service. This is a service where scripture passages and hymns complement each other to help bring the story and message of Christmas to life. If you would like to participate in the choir for this service, please contact Grayce and watch the church calendar for rehearsal times.

DeBows in Mission
Remembering
Those That Serve

As we enter the holiday season, it is hard not to think of our service men and women serving abroad, who will not be able to make it home to be with their families. The DeBows Outreach Committee is asking anyone who wishes to participate, to purchase or make a Christmas ornament or decoration and get it to the church (unwrapped) no later than Sunday, November 17. You may add a card if you wish. All items received will be sent to DeBows' own Zach Cregle, who is serving in Afghanistan. Zach will distribute the ornaments and decorations to his unit to brighten up their living quarters. Due to the destination and the hazards of shipping, all items must be unbreakable.

"Thank You" for helping us reach out to those that serve and reminding them that they are appreciated and are in our prayers.

Wednesday Bible Study

The Wednesday Bible Study is led by Pastor Denise and meets from 11:30 AM until 1:00 PM in Fellowship Hall. There is an optional prayer time in the sanctuary at 11:15 AM, prior to the bible study. Everyone is welcome to attend and may join the study at anytime. The current topic of study is the Gospel of Mark.

Following is a list of fundraisers for the remainder of 2019. Order forms and other pertinent information is available on the table outside of Fellowship Hall.

Yankee Candle
Notice: You can still shop online until 1/8/2020

For those who would still like to order items, there is an opportunity to order online until 1/8/2020. DeBows will still receive 40% of the total order amount and additional items are available online. Use the following information to place your orders. Items ordered will be shipped directly to your home address. Visit www.yankeecandlefundraising.com and enter Group Number 990057414 in the "Start Shopping" box. Then shop for catalog and online exclusive items.

Mason Jars - "Open Doors"
Now thru Sunday, November 24

Pick up a mason jar at the sign-up table. Take it home and fill it with
spare change and bring it back by 11/24. Money collected will help offset the cost of the new front doors of the church.

Scrip Gift Card Order
Sunday, 12/8/19
In time for Christmas

Grocery Shopping Cards

Every week during Fellowship Time, you have the opportunity to purchase grocery store shopping cards for either ShopRite or Stop & Shop. This is a convenient way to pay for the food you buy at the grocery store and at the same time support the ministries of DeBows UMC. The church makes 5% of all shopping cards sold. You may see Sue Hayward or Karen Stillwell to purchase the shopping cards on any Sunday.

2nd & 4th
Monday Each Month
The next Food Pantry distribution is
Monday, November 25

The DeBows Food Pantry is open on the 2nd & 4th Monday each month from 6:00-8:00pm. 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.

DeBows is once again participating in the Holiday Gift Drive in support of the Children’s Home Society of Trenton. Names of children, with ages and suggested gift items are available from Tom Hornak. If you are participating, please place gifts in a shopping bag (unwrapped) and bring them to church no later than Sunday, December 8. They will be delivered to the Children’s Home Society during the following week. They may be the only gifts some of these children will receive this Christmas. This is one way we share the love of Christ during this very special time of year with those less fortunate than ourselves. Click HERE to see more information about the Children’s Home Society.

Christmas Poinsettias

You may order poinsettias starting on Sunday, November 17. Order forms will be available on the bulletin stand outside of the sanctuary. You may place completed order forms in the collection plate or give them directly to Anita Chichester. Each poinsettia is $4.00 and comes in a 6” pot. The poinsettias will be used to decorate the sanctuary starting on Sunday, December 15. They may be taken home after the Christmas Eve Candlelight Service. All orders must be submitted and paid for by Sunday, December 8.

Event Cancellation Alerts

As the weather turns colder, and have already seen our first snow flurry, we are reminded that winter is approaching and the possibility of snow and unsafe travel conditions increases. If weather adversely impacts any church related event, alerts will be posted on the church website and the calendar will be updated. A special email distribution will also be sent out to notify people of any event cancellations etc.

Feedback Welcome

As always, your feed back to our bi-weekly newsletter is welcome and appreciated. You may reply to this newsletter to provide your input, or use the "Contact Us" page on the church website. For the most up-to-date information concerning church activities, event schedules, general church information, or to view recent newsletters, you may visit the church website anytime at debowsumc.org.

The next newsletter will be published on
Wednesday, November 27

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Rev. Denise Tiedemann, Pastor
pastor@debowsumc.org or
732-928-4475

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