“For where two or three gather in My Name, I am there with them...” ~ Matthew 18:20

I’ve been thinking lately about how my whole life should be an act of worship to God. I’ve been thinking about how worship can happen at any time and any place.   

Even in the midst of this pandemic, even as we see light through the clouds and a way forward, we can create worship together anytime and anyplace.

We can stop what we’re doing, and come before God in prayer and we are worshiping together.

When we’re talking on the phone we can invite God in and pray to Him, and we are worshiping God together.

When we imitate Jesus and we come before God in prayer alone, Jesus is always there with us. When we gather together to worship God and lift each other up, Jesus says “I am with you”.

Friends, let’s stop what we’re doing often and worship God together. Give thanks to God - everywhere - at all times and in all places that He is with you. Our lives are acts of worship, and Church can happen anywhere. 

May God be with you today in this moment, and always, as we worship God together now!  Amen.

~ Pastor Denise

9:00 AM
Outdoor Service

DeBows conducts an outdoor worship services at 9:00 AM, weather permitting. It begins promptly at 9:00 AM and takes no more than 30-35 minutes. Please arrive a little early to get yourselves situated. You are welcome to bring your own chair or you may remain in your car and listen on FM radio station 89.9.

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.
 

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.

• Sue Esposito (close friend of Santillo’s) - diagnosed with lung cancer.
• Esposito family (close friends of Santillo’s) - Prayers for strength and energy during this trying time while both mothers are ill.
• Patricia Kamuda (friend of Santillo’s) - has been placed in hospice and has been given 3 months to a year.
• JoAnn Licetti (mom of Peter’s boss) – she had emergency surgery and has a long recovery ahead.
• Steve and Heather Kowalski - going through a difficult time.
• Matt (brother of Paul German) - his cancer has returned, and he has been placed on hospice. Please pray for the entire family during this very difficult time.
• Christine Raymond - she took a tumble last Sunday returning from a camping trip and fractured her right elbow. She is now in a cast. She is not in too much pain but since it is her dominant arm, it will be a challenge for a while.
• Bonnie Ward is recovering from hip replacement surgery.
• John (friend of Teresa McGayhey) – he is in the hospital on a ventilator due to COVID complications.
• Erin Waters (friend of Donna's daughter) - in hospital with pneumonia - she has fluid in her lungs.
• Donna Ridge is asking for prayers for her health and God's guidance.
• Kathleen (friend of Teresa McGayhey's mom) – has been moved to rehab and is recovering from E-coli.
• PTL! - Bill Wieszczek and his wife – (Bill used to come to DeBows Coffee House to perform with Jim West and led the worship services for the Hightstown worship renewal event DeBows used to attend) – Bill is one of the music directors at St. Marks Hamilton (Chamber Singers, First Frets and Fretted Strings). Bill and his wife had COVID-19. Bill had a rough time, but both are doing well now.
• Bonita (mother-in-law of Joy's nieces) – she is in the hospital with kidney problems.
• Family & friends of Jeff Java (friend of Gina) - a young man who passed away after suffering a serious stroke.
• Bob (Guy’s neighbor) - is going through some difficult times because his brother-in-law is dying of liver cancer.
• Family of mother of Bonnie Ward's daughter-in-law - she passed recently away from COVID-19. Prayers for God's comfort and peace.
• Jennifer Allen (Joy Santillo's niece)- she fell when she was sideswiped by her dog and broke her leg in 2 places. She is recovering nicely, but she is in a wheelchair and cannot put any weight on her leg for 6 weeks and is in physical therapy.
• Steve Pagel (friend of Gina) - he was recently diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer.
• Continued prayer for home-bound church members: Rudy Iannacone; Ann Giarratano; Paul Bartek

The music community of DeBows produce music for both the In-Person & Online Worship Services.  If you would like to share your musical talent, please contact Grayce to explore opportunities. 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.

Band practice is Wednesday nights at 7:00 PM.

NOTE: there will be no practice on May 12 & 19