The new United Methodist Church Handbook for this quadrennium is available, providing a detailed overview of the denomination’s beliefs, mission, structure and history. The handbook is a free, go-to resource for anyone in search of information about The United Methodist Church and is helpful for leaders and new members. “The United Methodist Church Handbook is … Continue reading
Joe Lovino of UM Publishing House has some suggestions for summer (or any time of year!) For more information on each book go to http://www.umc.org. Here are the titles and their authors. Pull up a comfy chair and grow your faith. Happy Summer from all of us! *A Fragile Hope by Cynthia Ruchti *Pond River … Continue reading
The Episcopal address by our Bishop John Schol was inspired by James 1:2-4. It gives advice on how to deal with strife – pray and study the scriptures. Strife, stress, and hardships are events in our lives that can be handled by perseverance and endurance. Endurance builds character, character creates hope, hope leads to joy. … Continue reading
The weather was perfect! Perfect for marching, watching and tree planting. Perfect for remembering and being so very grateful. Continue reading
Come and join us in the Memorial Day Parade, Saturday the 27th. Meet at the church at 9:30. As we walk the parade route through town we will be handing out Norway Spruce Tree seedling! Planting this easy to grow tree in honor of all of our heroes is not only a symbol of their … Continue reading
Ever wish you could arrange a ride with out having to use anything tricker than your telephone? Now you can. Once you have registered (over the phone) you simply make the call and Independent Transportation North Jersey will make arrangements. A driver, who has been screened and trained by ITNJ will pick you up at … Continue reading
Ten of us (from our ―little church), went to the ―OUTBOUND — Day of Evangelism workshops at Bethany UMC in Wayne. This day was sponsored by our Annual Conference. After the Praise Band, guest speaker Paul Nixon gave us a brief description of how hu-mans developed into society, how those societies have evolved and how … Continue reading
People want to know — Does God hear every prayer? Yes. Does God answer every prayer? Yes. God answers one of three ways: yes, no or wait! Oh, did I say “wait”! Yes, I did. You’re probably wondering why God makes us wait. I share the following answer with you that I have taken from … Continue reading
According to Wikipedia, “Lent is a solemn religious observance in the liturgical calendar that begins on Ash Wednesday and ends approximately six weeks later, before Easter Sunday. The purpose of Lent is the preparation of the believer through prayer, doing penance, repentance of sins, almsgiving, atonement and self-denial. This event is observed in the Anglican, … Continue reading
Hello, everyone – it’s me, Judy. Each month I will be sharing with you different topics and scriptures. I will share with you what I have learned from the Bible studies I go to, from my devotionals, and also from books that have been authored by men and women the Holy Spirit has given biblical … Continue reading
