Sunday Worship - 9:30 AM
Wednesday Bible Study - 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
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Upcoming Events
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Wednesday, May 1
Bible Study - 11:30 AM
Trustee Meeting - 6:00 PM
Finance Meeting - 7:00 PM
Thursday, May 2
National Day of Prayer
Ecumenical Service at
Jackson Municipal Building - 7PM
Band Practice - 6:00 PM
Sunday, May 5
Worship w/Communion - 9:30 AM
Fellowship Time - 10:30 AM
Choir Rehearsal - 10:45 AM
Wednesday, May 8
Bible Study - 11:30 AM
SPRC Meeting - 6:00 PM
Worship Meeting - 7:00 PM
Band Practice - 6:00 PM
Mother's Day
Worship Service - 9:30 AM
Fellowship Time - 10:30 AM
Choir Rehearsal - 10:45 AM
Monday, May 13
Food Pantry Open - 6:00 PM
Wednesday, May 15
Bible Study - 11:30 AM
Friday, May 17
Band Practice - 6:00 PM
Worship w/Communion - 9:30 AM
Outreach Meeting - 10:30 AM
Fellowship Time - 10:30 AM
Choir Rehearsal - 10:45 AM
Wednesday, May 22
Church Council Meeting - 6:30 PM
Please remember to check the online church calendar
for the most up-to-date scheduling information.
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May 2019
Committee Meetings
Wednesday, 5/1
Trustees 6:00 - 7:00pm
Finance 7:00 - 8:00pm
Wednesday, 5/8
SPRC 6:00 - 7:00pm
Worship 7:00 - 8:00pm
Sunday, 5/19
Outreach 10:30 - 11:30am
Wednesday, 5/22
Church Council 6:30 - 7:30pm
NOTE: If any meeting needs to be re-scheduled, the committee chair and Pastor Denise will discuss and assign a new date/time.
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Please keep the following people in your prayers . . .
Ann Giarratano (comfort and peace at Anthony's passing); Rudy Iannacone (continued healing and health); Guy Raymond (continued good results from implant surgery to relieve back pain); Betty Barrentine (good health); Jim Armstrong; Paul Bartek; Barbara (Dottie’s sister, breast cancer); Jim West; Jerry Shafran (Peg & Wayne's son's father in-law - aggressive bladder cancer); Eileen Schuck (friend of Peg & Wayne - aggressive bladder cancer); Andrew (former student of Donna - bed ridden with bartonella and is battling depression); Jackie Zimmerman (Joy’s friend – rare blood disease); Cousin & Wife of Mike Palmer (in serious car accident – prayers for healing); Tonya Porteous (daughter of Guy & Christine - has a growth on her thyroid, which is pushing on esophagus – evaluation and treatment pending); Elizabeth Samu (friend of Donna - Hodgkin’s lymphoma & cerebral palsy - prayers for healing); Ruth Kyle (Deb & Ed's Aunt - recovering from a broken ankle); Travis (Stephanie Gebel’s son – in hospital); Family of John (extended family member of Dottie - at his passing); Fernedez Family (At Cathy’s passing – Christine’s Aunt); Dave (Paul German’s brother, back in hospital, prayers for healing); Nancy (Donna’s friend – in ICU needing a miracle); Family of Michael Seymond (at the passing of Michael); Family of three area children at the loss of their mother; Kerry Walsh's Mother (Co-worker of Linda - comfort during last days); Jill Materia (Linda’s friend - 21-year-old with lymphoma); Chris Bitondo (having intestinal issues, which they hope to manage with a new medicine. If the medicine does not work, surgery may be required - prayers that the medicine is effective); PTL – Erin (Martha’s granddaughter doing well after heart surgery); Marilyn’s two sons (traveling mercies for the coming week); Jill’s son’s nephew (1-year-old having seizures); All those killed by the Easter church bombings in Sri Lanka
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.
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Sunday, May 12
Mother's Day, and that the emphasis of the holiday was on sentiment, not profit. As a result, she organized boycotts of Mother's Day, and threatened to issue lawsuits against the companies involved. Jarvis argued that people should appreciate and honor their mothers through handwritten letters expressing their love and gratitude, instead of buying gifts and pre-made cards. Jarvis protested at a candy makers' convention in Philadelphia in 1923, and at a meeting of American War Mothers in 1925. By this time, carnations had become associated with Mother's Day, and the selling of carnations by the American War Mothers to raise money angered Jarvis, who was arrested for disturbing the peace.
Mother’s Day has since been adopted by other countries, and it is now celebrated all over the world. Happy Mother's Day!
The modern American holiday of Mother's Day was first celebrated in May 1908 when Anna Jarvis, after receiving financial support from Philadelphia department store owner John Wanamaker, held a memorial for her mother at St Andrew's Methodist Church in Grafton, West Virginia. Today St Andrew's Methodist Church holds the International Mother's Day Shrine.
Anna’s campaign to make "Mother's Day" a recognized holiday in the United States began in 1905, the year her mother, Ann Reeves Jarvis, died. Ann Jarvis had been a peace activist who cared for wounded soldiers on both sides of the American Civil War, and created Mother’s Day Work Clubs to address public health issues. Anna Jarvis wanted to honor her mother by continuing the work she started and to set aside a day to honor all mothers.
After much lobbying and persistence by Anna Jarvis, President Woodrow Wilson signed a proclamation designating Mother's Day in 1914, to be held on the second Sunday in May, as a national holiday to honor mothers.
Ironically, after all her work to establish Mother’s Day, she became resentful of the commercialization of the holiday. By the early 1920s, Hallmark Cards and other companies had started selling Mother's Day cards. Jarvis believed that the companies had misinterpreted and exploited the idea of
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DeBows is blessed with musicians, composers, and singers who care about, and pray for each other, and share their musical talent freely and joyfully. We welcome newcomers to join our music ministry, either vocal or instrumental. Anyone interested in participating in the DeBows music ministry can contact the Music Director, Grayce Armstrong, at music@debowsumc.org. The choir rehearses at 10:45 each Sunday morning. The band practices on Friday nights at 6:00 PM.
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Community Hymn Sing
America's Keswick, in Whiting, hosts a monthly community hymn sing. On Thursday, June 6 the theme will be "Songs of Bill & Gloria Gaither". The event costs $12 per person and includes a continental breakfast at 9:00 AM. The program starts at 10:00 AM followed by a delicious lunch at 12 noon.
Spend the day in worship! Join in singing classic hymns, listen to a great message, and hear first-hand testimony about how God is working in the lives of those in our Addiction Recovery Ministries. If anyone wishes to go from DeBows, please let Anita Chichester know by May 1. These events sell out quickly, so contact Anita as soon as possible. Due to the popularity and planning nessesary for this event, payment must be paid in advance and is non-refundable.
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Church Flea Market
A church flea market is being planned for June. A tentative date of Saturday, June 15 is being considered. A planning meeting is scheduled after worship on Sunday, May 5 to discuss logistics and finalize the date. Anyone wishing to volunteer to support the flea market is welcome to attend. Watch for more details going forward. Contact Sue Hayward with any questions.
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Wednesday Bible Study
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. The study group is currently discussing 1 Peter. Everyone is welcome and can join the study at any time. More details about the bible study can be found on the church website.
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"Open Doors" Fundraiser
The “Open Doors” collection jars will be collected on Sunday, May 5. All coin received will be taken to the coin machine at the bank to provide the total collected. Thanks to everyone who participated in this fundraiser to off-set the cost of replacing our front doors, which have been installed and are pending painting.
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Scrip Gift Cards
Another bulk order for the Scrip Gift Cards will be placed on Sunday, May 19. Gift card information and order forms can be found on the table outside of Fellowship Hall. Contact Sue Hayward for additional information.
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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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2nd & 4th
Monday Each Month
The next Food Pantry distribution is
Monday, May 13
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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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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, May 15
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Rev. Denise Tiedemann, Pastor
pastor@debowsumc.org or
732-928-4475
Church Office Hours
Tues & Wed 10 AM - 1 PM
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