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"You show me the path of life. In Your presence there is fullness of joy; in Your right hand are pleasures forevermore......" ~ Psalm 16:11
Think of how valuable the gift of life is. All of our experiences, all of our dreams and aspirations are tied to this one gift.
Do we accept the gift like a two year old; tearing the wrapping off to see what's being hidden? Or are we like the meticulous adult who saves the wrapping paper and carefully removes the tape and folds it before concentrating on what's in front of them?
I like to think we would fall somewhere in between. Looking forward to the joys life provides, and being just careful and aware enough that the gift must be cared for.
God provides life to the fullest; we are responsible to value the gift by caring for our health and the health and welfare of others as possible. The gift we've received needs to be cherished, nurtured and appreciated in all forms.
God bless you all,
Pastor Denise
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10:00 AM
Indoor Service
*** Click HERE for more information or to register for a service
This 45 minute service will take place in the church sanctuary at 10:00 AM each Sunday morning. It will be a full service, including music and corporate prayers. Doors open at 9:45 AM and the service will start promptly at 10:00 AM.
*** Please note: due to mandated indoor capacity restrictions, registration is required each week for this service. You can sign-up to attend any given service by using the above link. It will work on a "first come - first serve" basis.
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10:00 AM
Online Service
*** Click HERE for more information
You can watch DeBows online worship at debows.online.church on Sunday morning at 10:00 AM. You will have the ability to replay the worship service anytime after the first 10:00 AM presentation.
You can also link to the next 10:00 AM Sunday service and replay recent worship services from the church website. From the main menu - Worship/Online Worship or click on the Online Worship feature box.
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Upcoming Sermons
--- Sermon Series ---
"Purple Theory"
March 7
"Fasting"
Matthew 6:16-18
Fasting is meant to change our hearts and deepen our relationship with God, yet sometimes we turn it into a diet or show.
March 14
"Confession"
1 John 1:5-9
Confessing our sins brings us out of the darkness of the world and into the light of living as a Christ follower.
March 21
"Worship"
1 Corinthians 10:31-33
The spiritual discipline of worship is not (just) about showing up to church on Sunday! It is about weaving worship through our everyday lives in different ways.
March 28
Palm/Passion Sunday
"Silence"
Mark 14: 26-41
When we practice being silent, we can deepen our connection with God.
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We are thankful for your faithful support during these challenging times. Your generous giving has been vital in maintaining our ability to cover expenses and continue our church ministries. You may continue giving at either the outdoor or indoor worship service, by sending your offering check directly to the church, or by using the church online giving feature found in the footer of the church website. It is easy, secure, and appreciated. The Online Giving option is also available while you are watching the weekly online worship service. --- Thank You
If so inspired, you may give online now, by clicking HERE.
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Sat-Sun March 6 & 7
Pick-up Pre-ordered Soup
See separate article
Sunday, March 7
Indoor Worship - 10:00 AM
Online Worship - 10:00 AM
Monday, March 8
Food Pantry Open
--- By Appointment Only ---
Call 848-373-8844 by 5 PM
Saturday, March 6
Wednesday, March 10
Lenten Book Study - 2:00 PM
via Zoom
Sunday, March 14
Daylight Saving Time Begins
Turn Clocks Ahead 1 Hour
Indoor Worship - 10:00 AM
Online Worship - 10:00 AM
Wednesday, March 17
St. Patrick's Day
Lenten Book Study - 2:00 PM
via Zoom
Friday, March 20
Sunday, March 21
Outdoor Worship - 9:00 AM
(weather permitting)
Indoor Worship - 10:00 AM
Online Worship - 10:00 AM
Monday, March 22
Food Pantry Open
--- By Appointment Only ---
Call 848-373-8844 by 5 PM
Saturday, March 20
--- Mark Your Calendar ---
Spring Cleanup Day
Saturday, March 27
See separate article
Church Flea Market
Saturday, June 26
Watch for details
NOTE: Please check the church website and calendar frequently for the most up-to-date scheduling and activity information.
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Again, this year, the Capital District will offer Congregational Leaders Resource Days to provide a foundational practical learning experience to newly elected and returning local church leaders to help you better understand your role and responsibilities and provide resources so that you can lead effectively in your congregations and community.
The seminars will take place over live ZOOM sessions where participants will have the opportunity to interact with the facilitator and fellow participants. We are offering seminars for the following teams on these dates:
Lay Leader/Lay Member
Thursday, March 4 @ 7 PM
Church Council
Saturday, March 6 @ 10 AM
Finance
Saturday, March 6 @ 12 PM
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Please keep the following people in your prayers ...
- Guy Raymond Jr (Son of Guy & Christine) - he is currently in a Raleigh, NC hospital. He is being evaluated for a possible stroke. There is not a lot of details at the moment, other than he was alert enough to tell his daughter to tell Guy & Christine not to come down. Please keep the entire family in your prayers.
- Family of Craig Bagley (neighbor of Mary Jane & Paul German) - he passed away from COVID-19
- Dave (Teresa McGayhey's friend) is in the hospital on a ventilator with COVID-19.
- Family of Gary Kleinedler (close friend of the German’s) at his passing. Prayers for his family and significant other, Orysia.
- Anna (MaryJanes's friend) - diagnosed with breast cancer
- Christine Raymond - prayers for peace and relief and treatment for rashes
- The Raymond family at Jamie's passing
- Grace (Donna's friend) - just finished her chemotherapy for breast cancer but is not doing well
- Continued prayer for home-bound church members --- Rudy Iannacone; Ann Giarratano; Paul Bartek
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~ NOTE ~
Please let Pastor Denise know of any updates to this prayer list. Additions, removals, or status updates. Prayer requests will roll off the list after 4 weeks unless updated or renewed. All prayer requests go directly to the pastor.
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The music community of DeBows produce music for both the Indoor & Online Worship Services. If you would like to share your musical talent, please contact Grayce to explore opportunities.
*Note - To submit recordings for inclusion in online worship, please contact Grayce by email at music@debowsumc.org. Music (including singing) will also be presented at the 10:00 AM Sunday morning indoor worship service. You can view the church website and calendar for the most current information concerning music related activities. More information about the DeBows music program can be viewed HERE.
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Hymn Story - UMH 545
Story content compiled by Mark
Last week we sang the hymn “The Church’s One Foundation” by Samuel John Stone. This is one of the great hymns of the Christian faith. Stone wrote the hymn as much to explain the faith as he did to defend it. The former is readily apparent in the doctrine referenced from the Apostles’ Creed and Scripture verses such as Colossians 1:18, I Corinthians 3:11, and Ephesians 2:20.
However, the concept of defending the faith is a little less obvious and needs some historical context to understand. Observe the text in stanza 3; "Though with a scornful wonder we see her sore oppressed, by schisms rent asunder, by heresies distressed…" Did you ever wonder what that verse refers to?
Click HERE to find out.
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2nd & 4th Monday Each Month
The next Food Pantry distribution is
Monday, March 8
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The DeBows Food Pantry is open on the 2nd & 4th Monday each month. DeBows is using an "Appointment Only" system to distribute the food. People can make an appointment by calling 848-373-8844.
Please note: participants need to call the church by 5:00 PM on the Saturday prior to the scheduled food pantry day. This gives the Food Pantry volunteers time to prepare the food for distribution. "Thank You" for your cooperation.
Please contact Deb Cregle if you need further information or would like to volunteer to help with the Food Pantry ministry.
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St. Jude’s
Recyclable Greeting Cards
This mission supports St. Jude’s entrepreneurial teen-run job training program, which teaches teen’s critical employment skills so they are prepared to be productive, wage-earning citizens in the community when they leave St. Jude. Only the front of the card is used, so any donated cards must not have writing on the back of the front picture. Please note: they do not accept Hallmark, Disney or American Greeting Cards. Please keep this outreach activity in mind as you decide what to do with greeting cards you receive over the Christmas season. You may place any cards you have in the collection box outside of Fellowship Hall. Thank you for your support.
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Souper Bowl Weekend
March 6-7, 2021
You may pickup the soup you ordered online on Saturday, March 6, between 12 – 1 PM or after the 10 AM worship service on March 7. The Saturday pickup will be via a drive-thru, non-contact process. You will be able to give your donation when you pick up your soup. Please make any checks payable to the church. Your donations directly support the DeBows Food Pantry Ministry and are tax deductible. Please donate as the Holy Spirit moves you.
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Pastor Denise will lead a 7 week book study during Lent. The book is called "Get Your Life Back" by John Elderedge. The study will start on Ash Wednesday and take place via Zoom at 2:00 PM on the following days. Each session will last about 40 minutes. The Zoom meeting invite will be posted on the church website calendar for each study day.
March 10
Chapters 7 & 8
March 17
Chapters 9 & 10
March 24
Chapters 11 & 12
March 31
Chapters 13 & 14
Attendees should read the assigned chapters before each study session so they are prepared to discuss.
You may order the book from Amazon by clicking on the link below.
NOTE: While the hardcopy version of the book is $22.49, the Kindle e-book version is only $12.99 and can be read using the FREE Kindle reader app on smartphones or PCs.
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DeBows is currently taking orders for Old Monmouth Candies. Order forms are available at the church. If you need further information, please contact Sue at jerseysue@outlook.com.
All prepaid orders are due no later than Sunday, March 7. Checks should be made out to "DeBows UMC". Please place completed order forms in Sue Hayward's mail box at the church. They will be picked up during the afternoon of Sunday, March 7.
Please note, ALL orders must be received by Sunday, March 7 as orders will be processed on Monday, March 8. Candy delivery will be on Sunday, March 14 after the 10 AM worship service. Proceeds will support the ministries of DeBows UMC. Thank you for your support.
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Saturday, March 27
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
The Trustees have scheduled a Spring Cleanup Day on Saturday, March 27, from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm. This will involve clean up of the exterior grounds of the church. Everyone is invited to come and help and are encouraged to bring rakes, tarps, or blowers. Please contact Tom Hornak for more information.
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Stay Informed
Weather Related Alerts
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 will also be sent out to notify people of any event cancellations etc. These emails will be based on the newsletter subscription list, so if you have not already subscribed to the church newsletter, we invite you to subscribe now. Just visit the church website and use the subscription form in the bottom right-hand corner of the homepage.
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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 17
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Rev. Denise Tiedemann, Pastor
pastor@debowsumc.org or
732-928-4475
The church office is closed due to COVID-19.
If you need to speak to Pastor Denise,
please contact her directly using the above information.
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