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Sunday Worship - 9:30 AM

Bible Study
Wednesday - 11:30 AM

Pastor Office Hours
Tuesday's & Wednesday's
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Pastor Denise can be contacted at pastor@debowsumc.org
Upcoming Events
Wednesday, January 23
Bible Study - 11:30 AM
The Case for Christ - Chapter 2

Friday, January 25
Band Practice - 6:00pm

Saturday, January 26
Back To Basics
Leadership Training
10:00 – 11:30 AM
Medford UMC
See sign-up sheet
 
Sunday, January 27
Revival Service - 9:30 AM
Fellowship Time - 10:30 AM
(Souper Bowl Sunday Event)
Choir Rehearsal - 10:45 AM

Monday, January 28
Food Pantry Open - 6:00pm

Wednesday, January 30
Bible Study - 11:30 AM
The Case for Christ - Chapter 3

Friday, February 1
Band Practice - 6:00pm

Sunday, February 3
Worship Service w/Communion - 9:30 AM
Fellowship Time - 10:30 AM
Choir Rehearsal - 10:45 AM
 
Wednesday, February 6
Bible Study - 11:30 AM
The Case for Christ - Chapter 4
Trustee Meeting - 6:00-7:00 PM
Finance Meeting - 7:00-8:00 PM

Monday, February 11
Food Pantry Open - 6:00pm
 
Please remember to check the online church calendar
for the most up-to-date scheduling information.
Please keep the following people in your prayers . . .
 
Anthony & Ann (Prayers for his healing); Anthony’s Niece (Lupus and seizures); PTL - Rudy Iannacone (treatments are finished – continued healing and health); Guy Raymond (relief from back pain); Chris Bitondo (God’s help); PTL - Jamie Gray (in recovery); Betty Barrentine (good health); Ginny (Linda’s Friend, breast cancer); Jim Armstrong; Paul Bartek; Family of Jackie Zimmerman (at time of loss); Harold (Donna’s son); Barbara (Dottie’s sister, breast cancer); Jim West; Frances Hartley (Gall bladder removed, healing and God’s presence); Susan Casado (continued recovery from surgery); PTL - Stephen Smith (for his returning to work, continued prayers for healing); Janet Kittstein (Sue’s step-mother – out of rehab and back home); Bruce (in hospital); Joanne (Anita’s friend – back surgery); PTL – Wayne & Peggy’s daughter is expecting a baby; Family of Bob Mulcahy (requested by Saltillo’s - prayers at Bob’s passing); Pastor Ernie Williams (continued good recovery from heart attack); Linda (Theresa Slover’s sister-in-law, in rehab.  For help and peace.  Prayers for her brother who is moving); Peter (request from Linda - for God’s help and peace); PTL – Birth of Anita’s great-granddaughter; Lee Stevison & Family (during time of transition and move to Florida); PTL - Michelle Ann Wells (on the birth of her baby); PTL - Maureen (Mo) - Bree’s Fiancé's sister (Baby Alex born!  Prayers for good health); John (request by Dottie – Pancreatic cancer, not responding to treatment); John (Susan Casado’s brother – God’s comfort and peace at cousin’s passing); PTL –Martha Shewell is back worshiping with us after recovering from a broken hip; PTL – God’s blessing for Donna’s grandson, John, at Christmas; Jerry Shafran (Peg & Wayne's daughter-in-law’s father - bladder cancer); Eileen Schuck (Peg’s friend – bladder cancer); PTL – Marilyn’s son – expecting grandson in July; Sara & Russ (request by Deb Cregle - Prayers of comfort at the loss of their pregnancy); Wilma (neighbor of Mary Jane & Paul, in hospital with lung cancer); Andrew (former student of Donna -  bed ridden with bartonella and is battling depression); Amanda (classmate of Donna’s grandson, John – suffering from depression); Liz McClean (Guy’s friend - recovering from lung surgery); Kit (Frances’ friend – has MS – prayers for healing)

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

Anyone interested in participated in the DeBows music ministry, vocal or instrumental, can email Grayce at music@debowsumc.org.  The choir rehearses at 10:45 each Sunday morning.  The band practices on Friday nights at 6:00 PM.  There is always room for those who wish to share their gift of music.

Pastor Denise is leading a study based on Lee Strobel's book, "The Case for Christ". Please see Pastor Denise or Anita Chichester to obtain the book. The Wednesday Bible Study meets every Wednesday from 11:30am - 1:00pm.  The Sanctuary is open prior to the study at 11:15am for optional prayer time. Everyone is welcome to attend and you can join the study at anytime.  More information can be found on the church website.

February
Sermon Series

Have you ever put on a fake smile or been “politically correct” to avoid conflict? We’ve all been in that moment when a person was “being nice” to us, but it didn’t feel nice. As we begin the new year, we’re going to commit to going deeper than simply being nice to one another.

"Stop Being Nice"
Sermon Series

February 3 - Be Kind
Ephesians 4:29-32

Being nice and being kind are two different things. Being nice comes across on the surface, but kindness comes out of the depths of our hearts. To be kind is a reflection of God’s action.


February 10 - Be Joyful
John 15:1-11

There is a difference between happiness and joy. Happiness tends to happen to us, while joy is a choice we make and a way of being in the world. While happiness is based on circumstances; joy is an assurance of God with us.


February 17 - Be Peaceful
Philippians 4:4-9

Peace is not the absence of conflict. Biblical peace stems from shalom, finding harmony between people. We are called to be peacemakers in a divided world. Peace is an action which requires us to week justice and harmony.


February 24 - Be Loving
1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Love sounds like a mushy, fluffy word; but real love is anything but touchy-feely. While the Bible’s famous passage about love (1 Corinthians 13) may be read often at weddings, the writer was really trying to capture the depth and struggle to love fully. We’ll wrap up “Stop Being Nice” by doing the hard work of really loving others.

Back-to-Basics
Leadership Training
January 26

The Greater New Jersey Conference is holding leadership training for both new and returning church leaders at Medford UMC on Saturday, January 26th from 10:00-11:30 AM.  All committee chairs are encouraged to attend and all committee members are welcome.  Please use the sign-up sheet outside of Fellowship Hall.  This will let Pastor Denise know who to register and allow us to form any needed carpools.

Medford UMC
2 Hartford Rd
Medford, NJ 08055
February
Committee Meetings
The schedule for all the 2019 committee meetings has been posted to the church calendar, which can be viewed on the church website.  The meetings take place quarterly in February, May, August, and November.  If any meeting needs to be re-scheduled, the committee chair and Pastor Denise will discuss and assign a new date/time.  The meeting schedule for February is:

Wednesday, 2/6
6:00-7:00pm: Trustees
7:00-8:00pm: Finance

Wednesday, 2/13
6:00pm-7:00pm: SPRC
7:00-8:00pm: Worship

Sunday, 2/17
10:30-11:30am: Outreach

Wednesday: 2/27
6:30-7:30pm: Church Council
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.
Event Cancelation Alerts
Winter is here and the possibility of snow and unsafe travel conditions is increased. Please remember that alerts will be posted on the church website and calendar for events impacted by bad weather.  A special email distribution will also be sent out to notify people of any event cancelations etc.
Sunday, January 27

Winter is here!  Temperatures are dropping!  Soups on!  

More than 25 years ago , the Souper Bowl of Caring began with a simple prayer from a single youth group:
 
"Lord, as we enjoy the Super Bowl football game,
help us to be mindful of those without even a bowl of soup to eat."

Since that day, millions of dollars have been raised for local charities across the country through the Souper Bowl of Caring.  It has become a powerful movement that is transforming Super Bowl weekend into the nation's largest youth-led weekend of giving and serving.

On Sunday, January 27, DeBows will observe the Souper Bowl of Caring event during our Fellowship Time.  We will be accepting food and monetary donations during this time.  Also, a variety of homemade soups will be served.  We have some great cooks in our congregation!  Be part of the movement that shares God's love with those in need.  All donations will directly support the DeBows UMC Food Pantry. Come join us for this special fellowship event and enjoy some delicious hot soup.  Please use the sign-up sheet outside of Fellowship Hall if you plan to make soup or other food item for this event. You may contact Anita Chichester for more information.  Mark your calendars!  Bring your family, friends and neighbors.
2nd & 4th Monday Each Month
The next Food Pantry distribution is
Monday, January 28
The DeBows Food Pantry will resume its normal distribution schedule on Monday, January 14 at 6:00 PM.  The Food Pantry is open 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.
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.
 
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