Sunday Worship - 9:30 AM
Fellowship Time - 10:30 AM
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Clocks Ahead 1 Hour
Sunday, March 8 - 2am
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DST Begins at 2AM
Turn Clocks Ahead 1 Hour
Worship Service - 9:30 AM
Fellowship Time - 10:30 AM
Monday, March 9
Food Pantry Open - 6:00 PM
Revival Band Rehearsal - 7:00 PM
Wednesday, March 11
Bible Study - 11:30 AM
Saturday, March 14
Libby Prison Minstrels
Concert: 5 - 6 PM
Sunday, March 15
Worship Service - 9:30 AM
Fellowship Time - 10:30 AM
Old Monmouth Candy Orders Due
Tuesday, March 17
St. Patrick's Day
Wednesday, March 18
Bible Study - 11:30 AM
Friday, March 20
First Day of Spring
Revival Band Rehearsal - 6:00 PM
Saturday, March 21
GNJUMC "Rise Against Hunger"
Food Packing Event
St. Mark's UMC: Noon - 2 PM
Sunday, March 22
UMCOR Sunday
Worship Service - 9:30 AM
Fellowship Time - 10:30 AM
Scrip Gift Card Orders Due
Monday, March 23
Food Pantry Open - 6:00 PM
Wednesday, March 25
Bible Study - 11:30 AM
Saturday, March 28
ProGrasstination Bluegrass Band
Concert: 3 - 4 PM
Sunday, March 29
Revival Worship Service - 9:30 AM
Fellowship Time - 10:30 AM
Please remember to check the calendar on the church website for the most up-to-date scheduling information.
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In Our Prayers
--- Week of 3/1 ---
Wayne Ervin's father - in hospital with heart issues.
Jerry Shafran (Ervin in-law) - struggling with bladder cancer and is close to going home to be with God. Prayers for his family during this very difficult time.
Family and friends of Georgia Mandrik - at her passing on 3/1.
Ben - newborn baby with health issues.
Donna Ridge and Family - doing well after surgery and has found a new apartment. Prayers for continued good recovery.
Jim Prusarczyk (Sue Hayward’s brother-in-law) - undergoing treatment for prostrate cancer.
Valerie Hill - (co-worker of Guy) her mother, Barbara, had a stroke and fell and broke a rib
--- Week of 2/23 ---
Nancy - (Guy's friend from work) - prayers for healing from atrial fibrillation.
Laurie Weinstein - recovering from open heart surgery.
--- Week of 2/16 ---
Family and friends of Jack Bollentin - prayers for comfort & God's presence at his passing.
Family of Richie Etting - prayers for comfort & God's presence at his passing.
George (Guy's brother) - has a torn ligament in his shoulder, but because of his COPD is not able to have surgery. Prayers God's healing, presence, peace and comfort.
Eileen Schuck (Ervin friend) - for her bladder cancer.
Steve Wesolovski - he was taken to the ER on 2/18 after he had passed out shortly after eating. He is home, but still working with doctors to determine what happened. Prayers for good health and resolution to the cause.
--- Week of 2/9 ---
Joy's co-worker's mother - surgery went well. Continued prayers for her cancer treatments and her health.
Patricia - (friend of Joy) diagnosed with cancer of the liver and kidneys. Prayers for healing and God's comfort.
--- Continued prayer for home-bound church members ---
Rudy Iannacone; Ann Giarratano; Paul Bartek; Cheryl Barrentine;
Zach Cregle (serving 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.
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March
Sermon Series
"Called to More"
Recently at my house there has been a bird relentlessly trying to fly through our window to - I assume, get in from the cold. All day long the bird will keep flying into the window, over and over and over - with no luck, thankfully. I feel bad for the bird, and I've tried talking to him or her to "stop it, you're going to get hurt" - but the poor thing doesn't listen to me.
The bird is also driving my cat crazy - who is making strange cackling sounds when the bird is trying to fly in. I tell her that she "wouldn't survive five minutes out there".
Do you find yourself in a rut sometimes, unable to stop doing something that you know:
1) Isn't helping you
2) Is probably hurting you
3) Is definitely not what God would want you to be doing
This Lenten series explores the actions, habits, and systems that separate us from God and looks to the cross of Jesus to discover that we are called to so much more. When we sin, we "miss the mark" of where God wants us to be - and God wants so much more for us! Over the next few weeks we are going to explore some traps we find ourselves in, and look to Christ for the freedom and renewal we need.
3/1
Called to Abundant Life
John 10:7-11
No one is perfect. We all live in a broken world and, like sheep, we have gone astray. Thankfully, the story doesn’t end there. We were made for something better – the abundant life made possible in Jesus, the good shepherd who shows us the path to the life we are called to live.
3/8
Facing the Dark to Reach the Light
1 John 1:3-10
To find true healing, we have to face the hard truths. Part of the healing process is realizing that something is broken. This brokenness is the darkness that overshadows our lives. The good news is there’s freedom in the light.
3/15
You Are Not Your Sin
John 8:1-11
Sometimes we feel like what we have done is who we are. When we mess up, fall short, do the wrong things, it is not who we are. We are not defined by what we’ve done. We are the children of a loving and forgiving God.
3/22
There is More
Mark 1:35-39, Philippians 3:12-16
When life gets challenging, we have a choice to either fall back into the sin that is so enticing and easy for us, or to persevere and trust that when we follow Christ, we will live into even more than we have ever imagined.
3/29
The Gods We Make
Exodus 32:1-14
Sometimes we allow things in our lives to become more important to us than God, distract us from God, and even come between us and God. These are the gods we make.
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Our music program is led by our Minister of Music, Grayce Armstrong, a Sacred Music graduate of Westminster Choir College. You may contact Grayce by email at music@debowsumc.org. DeBows UMC is blessed with talented people who love to praise God. We pray for each other and give back to the Lord the blessings we’ve received. We welcome newcomers to join our music ministry and share and grow their talent for God’s glory.
Sunday Morning
Schedule for Music
9:00-9:25
Preparation for Worship in Sanctuary
9:30-10:30
Worship Service
10:30-11:00
Fellowship Time
Special Music Preparation
11:00 – noon
Choir Rehearsal
March Concert Events
Saturday, March 14
Libby Prison Minstrels Concert
5:00 - 6:00 PM
New Jersey's own Libby Prison Minstrels are a group of musicians dedicated to history and education through music. They have entertained audiences since the early 1990's with programs that include music of the Union and Confederacy, stories of the period, humor and stories of the soldiers, stories related to President Lincoln, and the remarkable history of the prisoners held in Libby Prison during the Civil War. In addition to their C.W. presentation, L.P.M. share the life of 19th Century sailors through traditional Sea Shanty songs. Click HERE to follow L.P.M. on Facebook. For booking info, please contact band Mgr. Brian Ross at 856-304-2358.
Saturday, March 28
ProGrasstination Bluegrass Band Concert
3:00 - 4:00PM
ProGrasstination is a bluegrass band with big vocal harmonies and their musicians range from age 15 to 70 and beyond. The band has been playing for 2 years and enjoys playing at Albert Hall (Waretown), Bass River, Long Beach Island, Jackson and anywhere there's a stage big enough for all 8 musicians. Click HERE to follow ProGrasstination on Facebook.
Easter Cantata: April 5, 2020
Currently the choir is looking for a male narrator for Luke, and men to sing the roles of Jesus, Pilate, and tenor and bass parts in Pepper Choplin’s cantata, “Once Upon a Tree” which will be presented Sunday April 5, 2020 at the 9:30 am worship service. Listening link to this cantata: https://youtu.be/uvtVY9mjmiU We pray you will join us in singing this wonderful work! Scores are available.
*Note - DeBows has a very active music program and band rehearsal times are very dependent on the availability of the individuals involved and therefore are subject to change. Please monitor the calendar on the church website for the most current schedule concerning music related rehearsals, events, and activities. More information about the DeBows music program can be viewed HERE.
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Wednesday Bible Study
The Wednesday Bible Study is led by Pastor Denise and meets from 11:30 AM until 12:30 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 Book of Acts.
Reading Plan for Acts
Please read the following chapters prior to the scheduled date:
3/11 - Chapters 17-19
3/18 - Chapters 20-22
3/25 - Chapters 23-25
4/1 - Chapters 26-28
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2nd & 4th
Monday Each Month
The next Food Pantry distribution is
Monday, March 9
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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.
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Rise Against Hunger
Campaign
Saturday, March 21
Join the GNJUMC in Packing a Half Million Meals
Pack a half million meals in one day? Nothing is impossible with Jesus.
Be part of a meal packing event taking place in several different locations across the GNJUMC with the goal of packing 500,000 meals in one day to feed the hungry.
There is a poster in Fellowship Hall with details. This is a worthwhile event to volunteer for and will be a "feel good" moment! Registration has been made for our church for 10 people at St. Mark's UMC in Hamilton Square from 12:00 to 2:00 PM on Saturday, March 21. Please sign up on the sheet by the poster. If more than 10 people sign up, we can easily change the total people attending; (that would be great!).
If you have any questions, please see Anita.
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Grocery Shopping Cards
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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.
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We are taking orders for our Old Monmouth Candies Easter Fundraiser. Order forms will be available on the sign-up table outside of Fellowship Hall. Orders are due by Sunday, March 15 and candy will be distributed on Sunday March 22. Easter is on April 12. You may contact Sue Hayward for more information.
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A bulk Scrip Gift Card order will be placed on Sunday, March 22. Order forms can be found on the sign-up table outside of Fellowship Hall. Gift cards will be received before Easter. See Sue Hayward for more information.
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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, March 18
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Rev. Denise Tiedemann, Pastor
pastor@debowsumc.org or
732-928-4475
Church Office Hours
Wednesday 10AM - 2PM
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