Church Announcements

This summer has brought us several financial challenges. We need your continued support and whenever you can be a little more generous, it would be truly helpful in keeping the quality of Central UMC’s ministry the best it can be.

Pastor Watts invites you to consider taking the RBW challenge. (Details to follow.)

CHILDREN AND YOUTH COMMITTEE meeting will be meeting Monday, Sept 20th @ 6:30. All are welcome! Come help make this a positive and unforgettable time for the children and youth of our church!

If you are unable to attend the meetings but would still like to help out, please contact Angie Gant (lynkg71@msn.com) or Pastor Dave.

The PUMPKINS ARRIVE on Saturday morning September 25th at 9am. Unloading the pumpkins has become a fun family event so mark the date on the calendar and join us for the start of this year's PUMPKIN PATCH!

Want to be in a large traditional church choir?? The Perfect Time to JOIN is NOW!

First rehearsal is Thursday, September 9th at 7:30pm in the choir room. Just Come! For further information call Jim Grant.

On the 1st Sunday of the month (today) Linnea Brown and Diane Ross will be in Pastor Watts' office following the 9:30am service for blood pressure testing.

You can contribute to the financial health of the church without spending any money. When you use food certificates from Acme or ShopRite 5% of the amount you spend is returned to the church.

Certificates are available from Bob Watts in the Gathering Area every Sunday after the 9:15am service. You can also get them by calling Lee Bergen who will even deliver them to your door.

If you have not received your new Church Directory, you may pick it up in the church office weekdays from 9:00am – 2:00pm or on Sundays. Please take one per family.

Our new Commercial Directory is available for pickup in the Narthex. The Missions Team thanks all advertisers (proceeds went to Missions) and particularly Ginny Peter for her hard work designing and printing the Commercial Directories.

The HOSPITALITY TEAM sponsors Coffee Hour in September. Members of the congregation whose last names begin with “O, P, Q, and R” are asked to bring finger foods and help with light refreshments.

On the third Sunday of every month, Carmen Dorsey will provide Healing Touch Sessions in Pastor Ron’s office between the 9:30am and the 11:00am services.

It takes approximately five minutes.

THE OUTREACH COMMITTEE has a Birthday Box located in the small hallway near the Toddler Room. We all remember Jesus’ birthday on December 25th. Outreach would like to designate the 25th of each month, in honor of Jesus’ birthday, as a date for the Birthday Box.

If a few people would donate a gift for a child to the Birthday Box on or around the 25th of each month, that would be wonderful! We give these gifts to the Rescue Mission for underprivileged children. We would appreciate your help.

If you have any questions please call Jan Bush. Thank you.

THE JULY/AUGUST “COURIER” is available in the Narthex, the hallway outside the church office, as well as in the church Library. Eucharistic Ministers are encouraged to take a copy of the Courier to church members that they visit.

It is also available on our church website.

If you have not received your new Church Directory, you may pick it up in the church office weekdays from 9:00am – 2:00pm or on Sundays.

Please take one per family.

Our income was down in June and our disbursements were up. We had three major projects unexpectedly hit us during the last few weeks.

1.) The FCC sold the airwaves broadcasting megahertz rights we and other churches used for microphone amplification to big business for their use making our sanctuary mikes unlawful to use. We needed to purchase new wireless mikes for the pastors and others to be heard.

2.) Our well pump broke. We almost lost our lawn and flowers but due to prompt attention by our Custodian and Trustees we had to dig it up and replace it.

3.) We had a pipefitting burst at 1:30am, pouring water out of the third floor women’s restroom into hallway pouring down through the ceiling onto the main floor hallway outside of the Music Room and down into the New Basement, UMW storage closet.

Special thanks to John Stephanik’s early morning response and clean-up and to all who came the next day with wet and dry vacs to help. Any financial help you can give during these summer months will be greatly appreciated.

THE MISSIONS TEAM will meet on Monday, August 23rd at 7:00pm in the Conference Room.

ACUP (ATLANTIC CITY URBAN PARTNERSHIP) has asked our church to provide lunch for the homeless. The Outreach and Missions Committees are helping with this project. We are asking for volunteers to go with us to Asbury United Methodist Church in Atlantic City on Saturday, September 4th. We will be leaving CUMC at 9:30am .

We are also requesting food, beverages, and dessert for the event. They are expecting to feed 150 people. A sign-up sheet will be handed out to the congregation two weeks before the luncheon.

Items needed:
HOT Lasagna
HOT Macaroni and Cheese to serve twelve to fifteen people
Large bags of salad
Large container of Italian salad dressing
Large containers of ice tea mix or lemonade mix
Home baked or store bought cookies-3 cookies to a bag

Food should be delivered to Adams Hall kitchen prior to 9:00am on Saturday, September 4th. We appreciate any help that you can give us. If you have any questions, please call Jan Bush or Jan Smith.

Our new Commercial Directory is available for pickup in the Narthex. The Missions Team thanks all advertisers (proceeds went to Missions) and particularly Ginny Peter for her hard work designing and printing the Commercial Directories.

CD RECORDINGS of today’s 9:30am service will be available at the Fellowship Time immediately following the service. Copies of previous services are also available.

Podcast of the services are also available on our church website for your listening pleasure.

The MUSIC TEAM sponsors Coffee Hour in August. All members of the congregation are asked to bring finger foods and help with light refreshments.

Today following the 9:30am worship service, Joanne Drane will be in Pastor Ron’s office to discuss questions you may have on nutrition and diet.

THE JULY/AUGUST “COURIER” is available in the Narthex, the hallway outside the church office, as well as in the church Library and on our website.

Eucharistic Ministers are encouraged to take a copy of the Courier to church members that they visit.

If you have not received your new Church Directory, you may pick it up in the church office weekdays from 9:00am – 2:00pm or on Sundays. Please take one per family.

Our income was down in June and our disbursements were up. We had three major projects unexpectedly hit us during the last few weeks.

1.) The FCC sold the airwaves broadcasting megahertz rights we and other churches used for microphone amplification to big business for their use making our sanctuary mikes unlawful to use. We needed to purchase new wireless mikes for the pastors and others to be heard.

2.) Our well pump broke. We almost lost our lawn and flowers but due to prompt attention by our Custodian and Trustees we had to dig it up and replace it.

3.) We had a pipefitting burst at 1:30am, pouring water out of the third floor women’s restroom into hallway pouring down through the ceiling onto the main floor hallway outside of the Music Room and down into the New Basement, UMW storage closet.

Special thanks to John Stephanik’s early morning response and clean-up and to all who came the next day with wet and dry vacs to help. Any financial help you can give during these summer months will be greatly appreciated.

THE UMW would like to thank all those who baked and purchased items at our annual bake sale. We raised $261.50 for our mission endeavors…Thanks again.

ACUP (ATLANTIC CITY URBAN PARTNERSHIP) has asked our church to provide lunch for the homeless. The Outreach and Missions Committees are helping with this project. We are asking for volunteers to go with us to Asbury United Methodist Church in Atlantic City on Saturday, September 4th.

We will be leaving CUMC at 9:30am . We are also requesting food, beverages, and dessert for the event. They are expecting to feed 150 people. A sign-up sheet will be handed out to the congregation two weeks before the luncheon.

Items needed:
HOT Lasagna
HOT Macaroni and Cheese to serve twelve to fifteen people
Large bags of salad
Large container of Italian salad dressing
Large containers of ice tea mix or lemonade mix
Home baked or store bought cookies-3 cookies to a bag

Food should be delivered to Adams Hall kitchen prior to 9:00am on Saturday, September 4th. We appreciate any help that you can give us. If you have any questions, please call Jan Bush or Jan Smith.

THE CUMC BOOK CLUB is reading The Other Boleyn Girl by Philippa Gregory. Join us on August 12th, 2010 at 10:30am at the home of Debbie Tai for a lively discussion.

Pack a sandwich…beverage and dessert will be provided. RSVP.

Our new Commercial Directory is available for pickup in the Narthex. The Missions Team thanks all advertisers (proceeds went to Missions) and particularly Ginny Peter for her hard work designing and printing the Commercial Directories.

The MUSIC TEAM sponsors Coffee Hour in August. All members of the congregation are asked to bring finger foods and help with light refreshments.

On the 1st Sunday of the month (today) Linnea Brown and Diane Ross will be in Pastor Watts' office following the 9:30am service for blood pressure testing.

THE JULY/AUGUST “COURIER” is available in the Narthex, the hallway outside the church office, as well as in the church Library and on our website.

Eucharistic Ministers are encouraged to take a copy of the Courier to church members that they visit.

If you have not received your new Church Directory, you may pick it up in the church office weekdays from 9:00am – 2:00pm or on Sundays.

Please take one per family.

You can contribute to the financial health of the church without spending any money. When you use food certificates from Acme or ShopRite 5% of the amount you spend is returned to the church. Certificates are available from Bob Watts in the Gathering Area every Sunday after the 9:15am service.

You can also get them by calling Lee Bergen who will even deliver them to your door.

We had three major projects unexpectedly hit us during the last few weeks.

1.) The FCC sold the airwaves broadcasting megahertz rights we and other churches used for microphone amplification to big business for their use making our sanctuary mikes unlawful to use. We needed to purchase new wireless mikes for the pastors and others to be heard.

2.) Our well pump broke. We almost lost our lawn and flowers but due to prompt attention by our Custodian and Trustees we had to dig it up and replace it.

3.) We had a pipefitting burst at 1:30am, pouring water out of the third floor women’s restroom into hallway pouring down through the ceiling onto the main floor hallway outside of the Music Room and down into the New Basement, UMW storage closet.

Special thanks to John Stephanik’s early morning response and clean-up and to all who came the next day with wet and dry vacs to help. Any financial help you can give during these summer months will be greatly appreciated.

THE CUMC BOOK CLUB is reading The Other Boleyn Girl by Philippa Gregory. Join us on August 12th, 2010 at 10:30am at the home of Debbie Tai for a lively discussion.

Pack a sandwich…beverage and dessert will be provided. RSVP.

The Worship Committee has re-negotiated the arrangements for our Sunday altar flowers. They will now be available at the reduced price of $30.00.

The following dates are available: 9/5, 9/12, 9/19, 11/7 & 11/28.

Please sign up on the flower chart hanging outside the church office to donate in honor or in memory of a loved one or a special event in your life.

Our new Commercial Directory is available for pickup in the Narthex. The Missions Team thanks all advertisers (proceeds went to Missions) and particularly Ginny Peter for her hard work designing and printing the Commercial Directories.

NAOMI CIRCLE graciously donates the rosebuds that are placed on the Chancel to commemorate the birth of our members’ children and grandchildren in loving memory of all deceased members of Naomi Circle.

Naomi Circle requests that the family take the rosebuds home at the end of the worship service.

Preparing an estate plan is good for Christian stewardship –saying thanks to God, expressing your love and concern for family, and showing charity toward others.

Please contact Jim Moyer, CUMC Church Treasurer.

CD RECORDINGS of today’s 9:30am service will be available at the Fellowship Time immediately following the service. Copies of previous services are also available.

The MUSIC TEAM sponsors Coffee Hour in August.

All members of the congregation are asked to bring finger foods and help with light refreshments.

PARISH NURSE 3RD SUNDAY OF THE MONTH INFORMATION SESSION…Today following the 9:30am worship service, Carmen Dorsey will provide Healing Touch Sessions in Pastor Ron’s office.It takes approximately 5 minutes.

JUNIOR CHURCH is looking for a few good people willing to teach 1-2 Sundays this summer so our wonderful Sunday School teachers can have some well deserved time off.

If you can teach at the 9:30 service 1-2 times this summer please call or email Tammy DeFelice or tcpdefl@verizon.net.

THE JULY/AUGUST “COURIER” is available in the Narthex, the hallway outside the church office, as well as in the church Library. Eucharistic Ministers are encouraged to take a copy of the Courier to church members that they visit.

If you have not received your new Church Directory, you may pick it up in the church office weekdays from 9:00am – 2:00pm or on Sundays. Please take one per family.

Choose Delanco Camp in Tabernacle, NJ. Spend a week having the time of your life with friends and experiencing God in a real way. Camps are available for youth going into fourth grade all the way up to recent high school graduates.

For info. and registration, visit www.delanco.org or contact Leah Palamaro at Lpalamaro@gmail.com if you have questions or concerns.

If you have not received your new Church Directory, you may pick it up in the church office weekdays from 9:00am – 2:00pm or on Sundays. Please take one per family.

The Outreach Committee has a Birthday Box located in the small hallway near the Toddler Room. \We all remember Jesus' birthday on December 25th. Outreach would like to designate the 25th of each month, in honor of Jesus' birthday, as a date for the Birthday Box.

If a few people would donate a gift for a child to the Birthday Box on or around the 25th of each month, that would e wonderful! We give these gifts to the Rescue Mission for underprivileged children. We would appreciate your help. If you have any questions, please call Jan Bush.

Thank You!!

Those interested in helping Rev. Watts support the Muscular Dystrophy Association and as a fun fundraiser, to get out of jail on July 22nd, can pick up a form in the Narthex or church office. Checks are to be made out to MDA and may be mailed to Rev. Watts or given to him in person. You may visit Rev. Watts' online MDA website at www.joinmda.org/capemayco2010/revwattscumc to make online donations for Rev. Watts's "Get Out of Jail" for Mucular Dystrophy.

THE CUMC BOOK CLUB is reading The Other Boleyn Girl by Philippa Gregory. Join us August 12, 2010 10:30am at the home of Debbie Tai for a lively discussion.

Pack a sandwich…beverage and dessert will be provided. RSVP.

The Worship Committee has re-negotiated the arrangements for our Sunday altar flowers. They will now be available at the reduced price of $30.00. There are many dates available, especially in July, September, October and November.

Please sign up on the flower chart hanging outside the church office to donate in honor or in memory of a loved one or a special event in your life.

Our new Commercial Directory is available for pickup in the Narthex. The Missions Team thanks all advertisers (proceeds went to Missions) and particularly Ginny Peter for her hard work designing and printing the Commercial Directories.

Sign up at www.centralumcnj.com - July 26th-31st - 9am-Noon.

Donations needed:
green/brown crepe paper
Stuffed animals (Jungle)
Artificial floral garland
Plastic gallon milk jugs (rinsed and cleaned)
Foam and/or wooden beads
Rubber/latex gloves (disposable)
Fabric markers
Rubber stamps (any design)

Please leave any of the above you can donate in the old nursery- the sooner we get donations the better!! Any questions, call Karyn.

Anyone can give an endowment gift. Any size gift may be donated as an endowment You may do this now or as a part of your estate plan.

The TRUSTEE TEAM sponsors Coffee Hour in July. Members of the congregation whose last names begin with “L, M, & N” are asked to bring finger foods and help with light refreshments.

Choose Delanco Camp in Tabernacle, NJ. Spend a week having the time of your life with friends and experiencing God in a real way. Camps are available for youth going into fourth grade all the way up to recent high school graduates.

For info. and registration, visit www.delanco.org or contact Leah Palamaro at Lpalamaro@gmail.com if you have questions or concerns.

PARISH NURSE 2ND SUNDAY OF THE MONTH INFORMATION SESSION…Today following the 9:30am worship service, Joanne Drane will be in Pastor Ron’s office to discuss questions you may have on nutrition and diet.

JULY 17TH …CHRISTMAS IN JULY JEWELRY SALE in Adams Hall from 9:00am-3:00pm. Many new items, new & old. Don’t miss this one…Thank you, UMW.

THE CUMC BOOK CLUB is reading The Other Boleyn Girl by Philippa Gregory. Join us August 12, 2010 10:30am at the home of Debbie Tai for a lively discussion.

Pack a sandwich…beverage and dessert will be provided. RSVP.

The Worship Committee has re-negotiated the arrangements for our Sunday altar flowers. They will now be available at the reduced price of $30.00. There are many dates available, especially in July, September, October and November.

Please sign up on the flower chart hanging outside the church office to donate in honor or in memory of a loved one or a special event in your life.

Our new Commercial Directory is available for pickup in the Narthex. The Missions Team thanks all advertisers (proceeds went to Missions) and particularly Ginny Peter for her hard work designing and printing the Commercial Directories.

Sign up at www.centralumcnj.com - July 26th-31st - 9am-Noon.

Donations needed:
green/brown crepe paper
Stuffed animals (Jungle)
Artificial floral garland
Plastic gallon milk jugs (rinsed and cleaned)
Foam and/or wooden beads
Rubber/latex gloves (disposable)
Fabric markers
Rubber stamps (any design)

Please leave any of the above you can donate in the old nursery- the sooner we get donations the better!! Any questions, call Karyn.

Anyone can give an endowment gift. Any size gift may be donated as an endowment You may do this now or as a part of your estate plan.

The TRUSTEE TEAM sponsors Coffee Hour in July. Members of the congregation whose last names begin with “L, M, & N” are asked to bring finger foods and help with light refreshments.

BLOOD PRESSURE testing will be available today Pastor Watts' office following the 9:30am worship service.

You can contribute to the financial health of the church without spending any money. When you use food certificates from Acme or ShopRite 5% of the amount you spend is returned to the church.

Certificates are available from Bob Watts in the Gathering Area every Sunday after the 9:15am service. You can also get them by calling Lee Bergen who will even deliver them to your door.

Choose Delanco Camp in Tabernacle, NJ. Spend a week having the time of your life with friends and experiencing God in a real way. Camps are available for youth going into fourth grade all the way up to recent high school graduates.

For info. and registration, visit www.delanco.org or contact Leah Palamaro at Lpalamaro@gmail.com if you have questions or concerns.

THE JULY/AUGUST “COURIER” is available in the Narthex, the hallway outside the church office, as well as in the church Library.

Eucharistic Ministers are encouraged to take a copy of the Courier to church members that they visit.

JUNIOR CHURCH is looking for a few good people willing to teach 1-2 Sundays this summer so our wonderful Sunday School teachers can have some well deserved time off.

If you can teach at the 9:30 service 1-2 times this summer please call or email Tammy at tcpdefl@verizon.net.

THE CUMC BOOK CLUB is reading The Other Boleyn Girl by Philippa Gregory. Join us August 12, 2010 10:30am at the home of Debbie Tai for a lively discussion.

Pack a sandwich…beverage and dessert will be provided. RSVP.

The Worship Committee has re-negotiated the arrangements for our Sunday altar flowers.

They will now be available at the reduced price of $30.00. There are many dates available, especially in July, September, and November.

Please sign up on the flower chart hanging outside the church office to donate in honor or in memory of a loved one or a special event in your life.

Our new Commercial Directory is available for pickup in the Narthex. The Missions Team thanks all advertisers (proceeds went to Missions) and particularly Ginny Peter for her hard work designing and printing the Commercial Directories.

Sign up at www.centralumcnj.com - July 26th-31st - 9am-Noon.

Donations needed:
green/brown crepe paper
Stuffed animals (Jungle)
Artificial floral garland
Plastic gallon milk jugs (rinsed and cleaned)
Foam and/or wooden beads
Rubber/latex gloves (disposable)
Fabric markers
Rubber stamps (any design)

Please leave any of the above you can donate in the old nursery- the sooner we get donations the better!! Any questions, call Karyn.

7th ANNUAL GEORGE LOGAN MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT (which benefits Atlantic County Habitat for Humanity) will be held on Wednesday, July 21, 2010 at the Atlantic City Country Club.

Registration and practice begins at 12:00noon. All golfers will receive: golf shirt, and gift bag, Hot Dogs and Soda prior to play. Open driving range and practice area. Carts & green fees. Bogey Barbecue after golf.

Many prizes and awards! Entry donation is $125.00 per golfer. Deadline for registration is July 7th, 2010. Format: 4-person team shotgun scramble.

Tee time is 1:30pm. For additional information please call Debbie Murray-Habitat for Humanity Atlantic County Director.

The TRUSTEE TEAM sponsors Coffee Hour in July. Members of the congregation whose last names begin with “L, M, & N” are asked to bring finger foods and help with light refreshments.

BLOOD PRESSURE testing will be available today, June 6, in Pastor Watts' office following the 9:30am worship service.

You can contribute to the financial health of the church without spending any money. When you use food certificates from Acme or ShopRite, 5% of the amount you spend is returned to the church.

Certificates are available from Bob Watts in the Gathering Area every Sunday after the 9:15am service. You can also get them by calling Lee Bergen who will even deliver them to your door.

Once again this year we would like to recognize and honor all those in our congregation who are graduating this year. If your son or daughter is graduating this year and you would like their name on the list of those we recognize, please submit their name and whether they are graduating from high school or college with the name of the high school/college.

If you know what their plans for the future are, please include that information also: Name of graduate/name of school graduating from/plans for future. Please submit information to the church office as soon as possible or by June 13th.

Area food banks need donations! Popular items are: canned meats and meals, peanut butter and jelly, canned fruits and vegetables, boxed milk, pasta and rice, breakfast cereals, dried beans, juice boxes and canned soups.

Donated items will benefit the Epiphany Lutheran Church’s pantry in Pleasantville and The Community Food bank in Egg Harbor Township, and may be placed in the appropriate bin in the Gathering Area.

THE UMW are collecting Campbell soup labels and Box Tops for Education. They are sent to Red Bird Mission in Kentucky.

There are 2 places to deposit them. One is in the Gathering Area on the table, the other is on the window sill in the back hallway on the first floor.

If you have not received your new Church Directory, you may pick it up in the church office weekdays from 9:00am – 2:00pm or on Sundays. Please take one per family.

Just a reminder before taking any tables or chairs or other items from this facility, please request permission by signing out the log book in the church office.

Also, please return any items moved to other localities for temporary use to their regular place promptly and inform custodian or church office of their temporary use.

CPR-FIRST AID-DEFIBRILLATOR TRAINING will be held on June 16th (Wednesday) from 7:00pm-9pm. A certification card will be given by the instructor.

Please call Joanne Drane if you will be attending, as we need at least 10 people to hold the course. The cost will be $30 per person. This training is open to everyone.

Our new Commercial Directory is available for pickup in the Narthex. The Missions Team thanks all advertisers (proceeds went to Missions) and particularly Ginny Peter for her hard work designing and printing the Commercial Directories.

Thanks be to God for our church family’s love, support and prayers since the tragic death of our grandson, a true patriot. Bless your hearts – the Howard Hampton Family.

DID YOU KNOW…we now have 8 new parish visitors who will be visiting hospitalized members on Tuesday or Wednesday at Atlantic City Medical Center and Shore Memorial Hospital.

We are also looking for persons interested in reading scripture at the 11:00am service. Please contact Rev. Joanne Drane if you are interested in assisting with this ministry.

THE RED CROSS is partnering with churches and faith groups this summer for Power in the Blood. The Power in the Blood campaign encourages faith groups to join together to help save even more lives this summer through blood donations.

Help us put the power of faith into action on Monday, June 14, 2010 when St. Gianna’s Parish will be hosting a Red Cross blood drive at St. Bernadettee’s Church Hall from 2:00pm until 8:00pm.

Sign up at www.centralumcnj.com - July 26th-31st - 9am-Noon

Donations needed:
green/brown crepe paper
Stuffed animals (Jungle)
Artificial house plants and trees
Plastic gallon milk jugs (rinsed and cleaned)
Newspapers
Magazines
Paint Can Wooden Stirrers
Foam and/or wooden beads
String for necklaces
Rubber bands
Bed sheets
Rubber/latex gloves (disposable)
Card stock paper white/beige/neutral color
Fabric markers
Primary color construction paper
Rubber stamps (any design)

Please leave any of the above you can donate in the old nursery- the sooner we get donations the better!! Any questions, call Karyn.

NAOMI CIRCLE will meet at the home of Phyllis Phelps at 7:00pm on Monday, June 7th.

MIRIAM CIRCLE will meet for lunch at the Crab Trap at 11:30am on Tuesday, June 8th. Please call Carol for additional information.

Please give any money you may need to turn in to Peggy Kelly. I will be back in September. Thank you, Jeanette.

The LAY MINISTRY TEAM sponsors Coffee Hour in June. Members of the congregation whose last names begin with “I, J, & K” are asked to bring finger foods and help with light refreshments.

Once again this year we would like to recognize and honor all those in our congregation who are graduating this year. If your son or daughter is graduating this year and you would like their name on the list of those we recognize, please submit their name and whether they are graduating from high school or college with the name of the high school/college.

If you know what their plans for the future are, please include that information also: Name of graduate/name of school graduating from/plans for future.

Please submit information to the church office as soon as possible or by June 13th.

REV. JOHN L. EWING, a former senior pastor from CUMC has recently published a book - a record of memoirs of his life mostly focused on the 42+ years of ministry in the Southern NJ Conference.

The book is title "TO GOD BE THE GLORY", by John L. Ewing and is available at Amazon.com from: Publisher: Xulon Press.

ISBN - 10: 1615796983
ISBN - 13: 1615796984

Area food banks need donations! Popular items are: canned meats and meals, peanut butter and jelly, canned fruits and vegetables, boxed milk, pasta and rice, breakfast cereals, dried beans, juice boxes and canned soups.

Donated items will benefit the Epiphany Lutheran Church’s pantry in Pleasantville and The Community Food bank in Egg Harbor Township, and may be placed in the appropriate bin in the Gathering Area.

THE UMW are collecting Campbell soup labels and Box Tops for Education. They are sent to Red Bird Mission in Kentucky. There are 2 places to deposit them. One is in the Gathering Area on the table, the other is on the window sill in the back hallway on the first floor.

If you have not received your new Church Directory, you may pick it up in the church office weekdays from 9:00am – 2:00pm or on Sundays.

Please take one per family.

Just a reminder before taking any tables or chairs or other items from this facility, please request permission by signing out the log book in the church office.

Also, please return any items moved to other localities for temporary use to their regular place promptly and inform custodian or church office of their temporary use.

THE CUMC BOOK CLUB is reading Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford. Join us June 5th, 2010 at 10:30am at the home of Mary Lou Breidenstine for a lively discussion.

Pack a sandwich…beverage and dessert will be provided. RSVP.

CPR-FIRST AID-DEFIBRILLATOR TRAINING will be held on June 16th (Wednesday) from 7:00pm-9pm. A certification card will be given by a certified instructor.

Please call Joanne Drane if you will be attending, as we need at least 10 people to hold the course. The cost will be $30 per person. This training is open to everyone.

Heartfelt thanks to our church family for all of their cards and thoughts and prayers at this time of parting. Mom lived a happy, long, blessed life!

She left us a legacy of faith, memories, each other , and lots and lots of love. We have all been blessed ~ oh, so blessed!

Love - John, Judy and all the McClains (38 in all!)

Our new Commercial Directory is available for pickup in the Narthex. The Missions Team thanks all advertisers (proceeds went to Missions) and particularly Ginny Peter for her hard work designing and printing the Commercial Directories.

THE SPRING BOUTIQUE SALE WILL BE ON HOLD UNTIL THE FALL…we will continue to take items for the sale and store them until then. We are always looking for jewelry and antiques.

We will be back bigger and better in the fall. Please keep your clothes until the fall. For pick up call.........Barbara Dare, Charlotte Dodds, Marilyn Watters. This summer look for the Christmas in July Sale and the Furniture Sale. Both will be one day sales......Thank you for your support.

Sign up at www.centralumcnj.com - July 26th-31st - 9am-Noon

Donations needed:
green/brown crepe paper
Stuffed animals (Jungle)
Artificial house plants and trees
Plastic gallon milk jugs (rinsed and cleaned)
Newspaper
Magazines
Paint Can Wooden Stirrers
Foam and/or wooden beads
String for necklaces
Rubber bands
Bed sheets
Rubber/latex gloves (disposable)
Card stock paper white/beige/neutral color
Fabric markers
Primary color construction paper
Rubber stamps (any design)

Please leave any of the above you can donate in the old nursery- the sooner we get donations the better!! Any questions, call Karyn.

Giving to Central Church through our will is the most common way to continue your support beyond your lifetime. When your estate plane is prepared, consider a gift to Central Church. Please contact Jim Moyer, Church Treasurer.

XYZ’S will have their annual luncheon at Tuckahoe Inn on Tuesday, May 25th at 12:00noon. The church van will be leaving CUMC at 11:30am if you are in need of a ride to Tuckahoe Inn.

Please call Elaine Swilkey to make a reservation for the luncheon.

THE MAY “COURIER” is available in the Narthex, the hallway outside the church office, as well as in the church Library. Eucharistic Ministers are asked to take a copy of the Courier to church members that they visit.

ALL BOOKS ARE DUE to the church office as soon as possible for the Annual Audit.

The XYZ’s sponsors Coffee Hour in May. Members of the congregation whose last names begin with “H” are asked to bring finger foods and help with light refreshments. The LAY MINISTRY TEAM sponsors Coffee Hour in June.

Members of the congregation whose last names begin with “I, J, & K” are asked to bring finger foods and help with light refreshments.

Once again this year we would like to recognize and honor all those in our congregation who are graduating this year. If your son or daughter is graduating this year and you would like their name on the list of those we recognize, please submit their name and whether they are graduating from high school or college with the name of the high school/college.

If you know what their plans for the future are, please include that information also: Name of graduate/name of school graduating from/plans for future. Please submit information to the church office as soon as possible or by June 13th.

REV. JOHN L. EWING, a former senior pastor from CUMC has recently published a book - a record of memoirs of his life mostly focused on the 42+ years of ministry in the Southern NJ Conference. The book is title "TO GOD BE THE GLORY", by John L. Ewing as is available at Amazon.com from: Publisher: Xulon Press
ISBN - 10: 1615796983
ISBN - 13: 1615796984

THE OUTREACH COMMITTEE will be collecting baby supplies in honor of Mother’s Day. There will be a box in the gathering area for these supplies.

Especially needed items are diapers, pull-up diapers, baby wipes, and baby food. The committee wishes to thank the congregation for all of their help.

Everything you give goes for a good cause and is very much appreciated. If you have any questions, please call Jan Smith or Jan Bush.

Area food banks need donations!

Popular items are:
canned meats and meals
peanut butter and jelly
canned fruits and vegetables, boxed milk
pasta and rice
breakfast cereals
dried beans
juice boxes
canned soups

Donated items will benefit the Epiphany Lutheran Church’s pantry in Pleasantville and The Community Food bank in Egg Harbor Township, and may be placed in the appropriate bin in the Gathering Area.

THE UMW are collecting Campbell soup labels and Box Tops for Education. They are sent to Red Bird Mission in Kentucky. There are 2 places to deposit them. One is in the Gathering Area on the table, the other is on the window sill in the back hallway on the first floor.

If you have not received you new Church Directory, you may pick it up in the church office weekdays from 9:00am – 2:00pm or on Sundays. Please take one per family.

Just a reminder before taking any tables or chairs or other items from this facility, please request permission by signing out the log book in the church office.

Also, please return any items moved to other localities for temporary use to their regular place promptly and inform custodian or church office of their temporary use.

CUMC COMMERCIAL DIRECTORY – Our new Commercial Directory is available for pickup in the Narthex. The Missions Team thanks all advertisers (proceeds went to Missions) and particularly Ginny Peter for her hard work designing and printing the Commercial Directories.

I would like to thank everyone who prayed and gave me support over the past few weeks...I could feel your presence. Thank you for the cards, flowers, and gifts to the church.

I would like to thank the Naomi Circle for serving the luncheon. I feel so blessed to have such a church family as we have here. Mom was always so proud of our church, and so am I.... Marilyn

THE SPRING BOUTIQUE SALE WILL BE ON HOLD UNTIL THE FALL…We will continue to take items for the sale and store them until then. We are always looking for jewelry and antiques.

We will be back bigger and better in the Fall. Please keep your clothes until the Fall.

For pick up call.........Barbara Dare, Charlotte Dodds, Marilyn Watters. This Summer look for the Christmas in July Sale and the Furniture Sale both will be one day sales......Thank you for your support.

Sign up at www.centralumcnj.com - July 26th-31st - 9am-Noon

Donations needed:
green/brown crepe paper
Stuffed animals (Jungle)
Artificial house plants and trees
Plastic gallon milk jugs (rinsed and cleaned)
Newspaper
Magazines
Paint Can Wooden Stirrers
Foam and/or wooden beads
String for necklaces
Rubber bands, Bed sheets
Rubber/latex gloves (disposable)
Card stock paper white/beige/neutral color
Fabric markers
Primary color construction paper
Rubber stamps (any design)

Please leave any of the above you can donate in the old nursery- the sooner we get donations the better!! Any questions, call Karyn 645-2712.

I would like to invite anyone interested or committed to volunteering at VBS this summer to join us on Tuesday, May 18th in the Chapel at 7pm for a dedication service -in prayer and discussion, we can learn how God will bless each of our volunteers in their service to Him at VBS!

We will also hand out materials and get ready for our super fun filled week at God's Great Get Together under the Baobab Tree! For more info, email Karyn at kelseyjanewhite@msn.com

THE CUMC BOOK CLUB is reading Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford. Join us June 5th, 2010 at 10:30am at the home of Mary Lou Breidenstine for a lively discussion.

Pack a sandwich…beverage and dessert will be provided. RSVP.

THE MAY “COURIER” is available in the Narthex, hallway outside the church office, as well as in the church Library.

Eucharistic Ministers are asked to take a copy of the Courier to church members that they visit.

ALL BOOKS ARE DUE to the church office as soon as possible for the Annual Audit.

The XYZ’s sponsors Coffee Hour in May. Members of the congregation whose last names begin with “H” are asked to bring finger foods and help with light refreshments.

THE OUTREACH COMMITTEE will be collecting baby supplies in honor of Mother’s Day. There will be a box in the gathering area for these supplies. Especially needed items are diapers, pull-up diapers, baby wipes, and baby food.

The committee wishes to thank the congregation for all of their help. Everything you give goes for a good cause and is very much appreciated. If you have any questions, please call Jan Smith at or Jan Bush.

You can contribute to the financial health of the church without spending any money. When you use food certificates from Acme or ShopRite 5% of the amount you spend is returned to the church.

Certificates are available from Bob Watts in the Gathering Area every Sunday after the 9:15am service. You can also get them by calling Lee Bergen who will even deliver them to your door.

If you wish to contribute to the UMCOR effort please make your check out to CUMC and in the memo section notate: Advance #418325 and place in a special offering envelope. Envelopes may be placed in the offering plates or mailed to the church office (Attention: Financial Secretary).

Naomi Circle is collecting items for Child Federation. There is a box in the Gathering Area where you may place: dry formula, baby food, and diapers. If you have additional questions please call Peggy Burton.

Area food banks need donations! Popular items are: canned meats and meals, peanut butter and jelly, canned fruits and vegetables, boxed milk, pasta and rice, breakfast cereals, dried beans, juice boxes and canned soups.

Donated items will benefit the Epiphany Lutheran Church’s pantry in Pleasantville and The Community Food bank in Egg Harbor Township, and may be placed in the appropriate bin in the Gathering Area.

THE UMW are collecting Campbell soup labels and Box Tops for Education. They are sent to Red Bird Mission in Kentucky. There are 2 places to deposit them. One is in the Gathering Area on the table, the other is on the window sill in the back hallway on the first floor.

The Abigail and Elizabeth Circles of the United Methodist Women invite all ladies of the church to the next UMW meeting to be held on Tuesday, May 4th, 2010.

The evening begins with a covered dish supper at 6:00pm followed by a program. The theme for the evening is “May Flowers” and we are asking everyone who comes to wear colorful, flowery attire.

The meeting is open to all ladies of the church. Just bring yourself, a covered dish to share and come join us in fellowship!

Sign up at www.centralumcnj.com - July 26th-31st - 9am-Noon
Donations needed:
green/brown crepe paper
Stuffed animals (Jungle)
Artificial house plants and trees
Plastic gallon milk jugs (rinsed and cleaned)
Newspaper
Magazines
Paint Can Wooden Stirrers
Foam and/or wooden beads
String for necklaces
Rubber bands
Bed sheets
Rubber/latex gloves (disposable)
Card stock paper white/beige/neutral color
Fabric markers
Primary color construction paper
Rubber stamps (any design)

Please leave any of the above you can donate in the old nursery- the sooner we get donations the better!! Any questions, call Karyn 645-2712.

I would like to invite anyone interested or committed to volunteering at VBS this summer to join us on Tuesday, May 18th in the Chapel at 7pm for a dedication service -in prayer and discussion, we can learn how God will bless each of our volunteers in their service to Him at VBS!

We will also hand out materials and get ready for our super fun filled week at God's Great Get Together under the Baobab Tree! For more info, email Karyn at kelseyjanewhite@msn.com

THE CUMC BOOK CLUB is reading Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford. Join us June 5th, 2010 at 10:30am at the home of Mary Lou Breidenstine for a lively discussion. Pack a sandwich…beverage and dessert will be provided. RSVP.

NAOMI CIRCLE graciously donates the rosebuds that are placed on the chancel to commemorate the birth of our members’ children and grandchildren in loving memory of all deceased members of Naomi Circle. Naomi Circle requests that they family take the rosebuds home at the end of the worship service.

ALL BOOKS ARE DUE to the church office as soon as possible for the Annual Audit.

The XYZ’s sponsors Coffee Hour in May. Members of the congregation whose last names begin with “H” are asked to bring finger foods and help with light refreshments.

Geraniums may be ordered for Mother’s Day in honor of, or in memory of a loved one. The cost is $12.00 and envelopes are located in the pews.

If you do not wish to order a plant, you may designate the money for Missions. The deadline for ordering is Sunday, May 2nd.

Approximately 1,500 teddy bears and stuffed animals were flown into Port Au Prince, Haiti on March 18, 2010. Pastor Russ Sterger and his team from Calvary Chapel Church in Vineland flew into Port Au Prince, Haiti on Saturday, March 20, 2010.

The bears and stuffed animals were held by custom officials for three (3) more days until a customs fee of $480 was paid to them. Once released, the teddy bears and stuffed animals were distributed by Pastor Russ and his team to orphanages, medical clinics and a tent city. The smiles on the faces of both the children and adults was well worth all of the hard work collecting and more importantly, coordinating the transportation to Haiti.

Remember they were delivered via UPS in Pleasantville on March 11th and arrived in Miami, FL on March 17th to Arrow Cargo outside Miami International Airport and then flown into Port Au Prince, Haiti. The pictures show a glimpse of the deplorable conditions in which they live and the expressions on their faces establish the effect of the Post Traumatic Stress Disorder they are suffering.

Pastor Russ told us that because of the “PTSD” some people in Haiti have refused to enter a building since the earthquake hit back in January 2010. The fact that we could provide some hope, comfort and love to the Haitian people is clearly following the Lord’s mission. We are now working on sending the remaining approx. 3,000 teddy bears and stuffed animals to Haiti as soon as possible. We have calculated that it will cost approx. $1.00 per teddy bear to ship to Haiti for distribution.

If anyone would like to make a financial donation to help defray the transportation costs (any amount would be greatly appreciated) they may give cash or make a check payable to :CUMC and notate in the memo section “Teddy Bear Hugs 4 Haiti” Courtney would like to thank everyone who has supported this project – Mike Wolf.

ACUP (ATLANTIC CITY URBAN PARTNERSHIP) has asked our church to provide lunch for the homeless. The Outreach and Missions Committees are helping with this project.

We are asking for volunteers to go with us to Asbury United Methodist Church in Atlantic City on Saturday, May 1st. We will be leaving CUMC at 9:30am (NOTE TIME CHANGE). We are also requesting food, beverages, and dessert for the event. They are expecting to feed 150 people.

A sign-up sheet will be handed out to the congregation two weeks before the luncheon.

Items needed: HOT Lasagna, HOT Macaroni and Cheese to serve twelve to fifteen people/ large bags of salad, large container of Italian salad dressing, large containers of ice tea mix or lemonade mix, and home baked or store bought cookies-3 cookies to a bag.

Food should be delivered to Adams Hall kitchen prior to 9:00am (NOTE TIME CHANGE) on Saturday, May 1st. We appreciate any help that you can give us. If you have any questions, please call Jan Bush or Mike Smith at.

A fascinating biological phenomena. Learn more about it at the XYZ Luncheon at 12:00noon on Tuesday, April 27th, in Adams Hall when Claire Moyer will present a slide show about a trip she took which included visiting the mountainous area in Michoacan, Mexico where the monarchs hibernate every winter.

Please call Elaine Swilkey at to make a reservation.

ALL BOOKS ARE DUE to the church office as soon as possible for the Annual Audit.

XYZ’s sponsor Coffee Hour in April. Members of the congregation whose last names begin with “F & G” are asked to bring finger foods and help with light refreshments.

The OUTREACH TEAM sponsors Coffee Hour in May. Members of the congregation whose last names begin with “H” are asked to bring finger foods and help with light refreshments.

THE OUTREACH COMMITTEE will be collecting baby supplies in honor of Mother’s Day. There will be a box in the gathering area for these supplies.

Especially needed items are diapers, pull-up diapers, baby wipes, and baby food.

The committee wishes to thank the congregation for all of their help. Everything you give goes for a good cause and is very much appreciated. If you have any questions, please call Jan Smith at or Jan Bush at.

I would like to invite anyone interested or committed to volunteering at VBS this summer to join us on Tuesday, May 18th in the Chapel at 7pm for a dedication service -in prayer and discussion, we can learn how God will bless each of our volunteers in their service to Him at VBS!

We will also hand out materials and get ready for our super fun filled week at God's Great Get Together under the Baobab Tree! For more info, email Karyn at kelseyjanewhite@msn.com

HOSPITAL VISITATION VOLUNTEER TRAINING will be held on Sunday, May 2nd at 11:00am in Room #8 (upstairs).

Please call Rev. Joanne Drane if you are interested in attending the training or if you have questions about being a Hospital Visitation Volunteer.

If you wish to contribute to the UMCOR effort please make your check out to CUMC and in the memo section notate: Advance #418325 and place in a special offering envelope.

Envelopes may be placed in the offering plates or mailed to the church office (Attention: Financial Secretary).

Area food banks need donations! Popular items are: canned meats and meals, peanut butter and jelly, canned fruits and vegetables, boxed milk, pasta and rice, breakfast cereals, dried beans, juice boxes and canned soups.

Donated items will benefit the Epiphany Lutheran Church’s pantry in Pleasantville and The Community Food bank in Egg Harbor Township, and may be placed in the appropriate bin in the Gathering Area.

THE UMW are collecting Campbell soup labels and Box Tops for Education. They are sent to Red Bird Mission in Kentucky. There are 2 places to deposit them. One is in the Gathering Area on the table, the other is on the window sill in the back hallway on the first floor.

JOIN THE PRAYER VIGIL SWEEPING THE COUNTRY EVERY NIGHT AT 9:00PM AND STOP WHAT YOU ARE DOING TO PRAY FOR ONE MINUTE FOR OUR COUNTRY, FOR SPIRITUAL RENEWAL, FOR ITS SAFETY, AND FOR OUR SERVICE MEN AND WOMEN.

We are in need of Nursery Helpers for our growing nursery. Come and play once a month with our youngest members-to-be during the 9:30am worship service. Sign-up sheet is outside the nursery.

Are you in Jr. or Sr. High? Come to the “Call of Duty” themed Spring Retreat at Delanco Camp this weekend (April 23-25). Register online at ww.Delanco.org or see Leah Palamaro for details and registration forms.

If you wish to contribute to the UMCOR effort please make your check out to CUMC and in the memo section notate: Advance #418325 and place in a special offering envelope.

Envelopes may be placed in the offering plates or mailed to the church office (Attention: Financial Secretary).

Cards and letters may be sent to: Rev. Harvey E. VanSciver, c/o Beverly Davis,
51 Alameda Court, Shrewsbury, NJ 07702

Naomi Circle is collecting items for Child Federation. There is a box in the Gathering Area where you may place: dry formula, baby food, and diapers. If you have additional questions please call Peggy Burton.

Area food banks need donations! Popular items are: canned meats and meals, peanut butter and jelly, canned fruits and vegetables, boxed milk, pasta and rice, breakfast cereals, dried beans, juice boxes and canned soups.

Donated items will benefit the Epiphany Lutheran Church’s pantry in Pleasantville and The Community Food bank in Egg Harbor Township, and may be placed in the appropriate bin in the Gathering Area.

THE UMW are collecting Campbell soup labels and Box Tops for Education. They are sent to Red Bird Mission in Kentucky. There are 2 places to deposit them. One is in the Gathering Area on the table, the other is on the window sill in the back hallway on the first floor.

THE APRIL “COURIER” is available in the Narthex, hallway outside the church office, as well as in the church Library. Eucharistic Ministers are asked to take a copy of the Courier to church members that they visit.

OBERAMMERGAU - Passion Play 2010 Trip – August 31, 2010. Only a few weeks left to sign-up.

Approximately 1,500 teddy bears and stuffed animals were flown into Port Au Prince, Haiti on March 18, 2010. Pastor Russ Sterger and his team from Calvary Chapel Church in Vineland flew into Port Au Prince, Haiti on Saturday, March 20, 2010. The bears and stuffed animals were held by custom officials for three (3) more days until a customs fee of $480 was paid to them. Once released, the teddy bears and stuffed animals were distributed by Pastor Russ and his team to orphanages, medical clinics and a tent city. The smiles on the faces of both the children and adults was well worth all of the hard work collecting and more importantly, coordinating the transportation to Haiti. Remember they were delivered via UPS in Pleasantville on March 11th and arrived in Miami, FL on March 17th to Arrow Cargo outside Miami International Airport and then flown into Port Au Prince, Haiti. The pictures show a glimpse of the deplorable conditions in which they live and the expressions on their faces establish the effect of the Post Traumatic Stress Disorder they are suffering.

Pastor Russ told us that because of the “PTSD” some people in Haiti have refused to enter a building since the earthquake hit back in January 2010. The fact that we could provide some hope, comfort and love to the Haitian people is clearly following the Lord’s mission.

We are now working on sending the remaining approx. 3,000 teddy bears and stuffed animals to Haiti as soon as possible. We have calculated that it will cost approx. $1.00 per teddy bear to ship to Haiti for distribution.

If anyone would like to make a financial donation to help defray the transportation costs (any amount would be greatly appreciated) they may give cash or make a check payable to : CUMC and notate in the memo section “Teddy Bear Hugs 4 Haiti” Courtney would like to thank everyone who has supported this project – Mike Wolf.

ACUP (ATLANTIC CITY URBAN PARTNERSHIP) has asked our church to provide lunch for the homeless. The Outreach and Missions Committees are helping with this project. We are asking for volunteers to go with us to Asbury United Methodist Church in Atlantic City on Saturday, May 1st. We will be leaving CUMC at 12:00noon.

We are also requesting food, beverages, and dessert for the event. They are expecting to feed 150 people. A sign-up sheet will be handed out to the congregation two weeks before the luncheon.

Items needed: Lasagna, Maccaroni and Cheese to serve twelve to fifteen people/ large bags of salad, large container of Italian salad dressing, large containers of ice tea mix or lemonade mix, and home baked or store bought cookies-3 cookies to a bag.

Food should be delivered to Adams Hall kitchen before 11:30am on Saturday, May 1st. We appreciate any help that you can give us. If you have any questions, please call Jan Bush or Mike Smith.

a fascinating biological phenomena. Learn more about it at the XYZ Luncheon at 12:00noon on Tuesday, April 27th, in Adams Hall when Claire Moyer will present a slide show about a trip she took which included visiting the mountainous area in Michoacan, Mexico where the monarchs hibernate every winter.

Please call Elaine Swilkey to make a reservation.

ALL BOOKS ARE DUE to the church office as soon as possible for the Annual Audit.

XYZ’s sponsor Coffee Hour in April. Members of the congregation whose last names begin with “F & G” are asked to bring finger foods and help with light refreshments.

The "Dave's House Team" of Central United Methodist Church in Linwood is back from Uganda! Having raised over $80,000, the team spent a week in February building a teacher's home and classroom for the Watoto Children's Ministry. Last October, "GODSPELL" helped raise those funds with 3 sold out performances, and returns April 9 & 10 to help fill that classroom with smiling faces!

Join us for Watoto Celebration Weekend April 9, 10, & 11! Wander the displays, view the videos, vote in the Photo Contest, register for summer's African themed Vacation Bible School, and learn more about the incredible work Watoto is doing for the orphans of Uganda and their “Living Hope” survivors of war, rape, and abuse.

Friday April 9 - 7pm:"Godspell"
Saturday April 10 - 4:30pm: Lion's Club “Vision Program” Spaghetti Dinner
7pm: "Godspell"
Sunday April 11 - 5pm: "Watoto Celebration Covered Dish Dinner
6pm: "Worship at Six"
7pm: free viewing of the Academy Award winning film "War Dance"

For "Godspell" or Lion's Club Spaghetti Dinner tickets, or for more information, call Central at (609) 927-4882. Central UMC is on the corner of Central Ave & Shore Rd in Linwood, NJ

JOIN THE PRAYER VIGIL SWEEPING THE COUNTRY EVERY NIGHT AT 9:00PM AND STOP WHAT YOU ARE DOING TO PRAY FOR ONE MINUTE FOR OUR COUNTRY, FOR SPIRITUAL RENEWAL, FOR ITS SAFETY, AND FOR OUR SERVICE MEN AND WOMEN.

If you wish to contribute to the UMCOR effort please make your check out to CUMC and in the memo section notate: Advance #418325 and place in a special offering envelope.

Envelopes may be placed in the offering plates or mailed to the church office (Attention: Financial Secretary).

REV. HARVEY E. VANSCIVER is making slow but productive progress. He appreciates your prayers and notes and cards very much. He knows you love him and are praying for him. Please do not visit him yet. He is still very weak and his immune system is still fragile. A visit could very well jeopardize his health. Be assured we will keep him informed of your prayers and love and will keep you informed of his progress.

Cards and letters may be sent to:
Rev. Harvey E. VanSciver
c/o Beverly Davis
51 Alameda Court
Shrewsbury, NJ 07702

REV. HARVEY E. VANSCIVER is making slow but productive progress. He appreciates your prayers and notes and cards very much. He knows you love him and are praying for him. Please do not visit him yet. He is still very weak and his immune system is still fragile. A visit could very well jeopardize his health. Be assured we will keep him informed of your prayers and love and will keep you informed of his progress.

Cards and letters may be sent to:
Rev. Harvey E. VanSciver
c/o Beverly Davis
51 Alameda Court
Shrewsbury, NJ 07702

Naomi Circle is collecting items for Child Federation. There is a box in the Gathering Area where you may place: dry formula, baby food, and diapers. If you have additional questions please call Peggy Burton at 927-8165.

DONATIONS ARE NEEDED…Area food banks need donations! Popular items are: canned meats and meals, peanut butter and jelly, canned fruits and vegetables, boxed milk, pasta and rice, breakfast cereals, dried beans, juice boxes and canned soups.

Donated items will benefit the Epiphany Lutheran Church’s pantry in Pleasantville and The Community Food bank in Egg Harbor Township, and may be placed in the appropriate bin in the Gathering Area.

CUMC BOOK CLUB is reading “The Help” by Kathryn Stockett. Please join us for a lively discussion on April 10th, 2010 at 10:30am. The book club will be held at the home of Elaine St. John. Please call if you have any questions.

PLEASE NOTE that $1.00 is to be included in the health kits with the other supplies. This is needed to cover the cost of purchasing toothpaste in bulk (since toothpaste has an expiration date) by the UMCOR warehouse. Thank You.

Register now for daily vacation bible school! July 26th-July 30th - 9am to Noon. Go to: centralumcnj.com to register your child today! Open to all children 4yrs old - 5th Gr.

Set in the expansive African savannah, under the impressive Baobab Tree, you child will listen to the Word, be amazed at God's wildlife and celebrate at God's Great Get Together! Sign up Today! For more information or to volunteer, email Karyn at kelseyjanewhite@msn.com.

THE MAINLAND CHORAL SOCIETY Community Chorus will present, “For Good”, on Friday, April 23rd at 7PM. This positive and uplifting program will be in our Sanctuary & include our Chancel Choir and Genesis Youth Choir in the finale of some 80 voices.

A wide range of music will include standard choral literature as well as music from Broadway. A medley from, “Jekyll & Hyde” will be presented. A free will offering will be taken.

Finance Team sponsors Coffee Hour in March. Members of the congregation whose last names begin with “D & E” are asked to bring finger foods and help with light refreshments.

XYZ’s sponsor Coffee Hour in April. Members of the congregation whose last names begin with “F & G” are asked to bring finger foods and help with light refreshments.

EASTER LILIES may be ordered for Easter Sunday in honor of or in memory of a loved one, or the money could instead be directed for missions. The cost is $12.00 and flower envelopes are provided in the pews.

Kindly fill out the envelope and place it in the offering plate. The deadline for ordering is Sunday, March 28th.

EASTER FOR OUR SHUT-INS: Once again the Outreach Team is collecting items for Easter baskets for our shut-ins such as: cookies, candy, snacks, (individually bagged please), books, note cards, note pads, pens and fruit (apples, oranges, bananas and pears).

Please place your donations in the Outreach basket in the “Gathering Area” by Friday, March 26th. Fruit and home baked items labeled “Outreach” may be delivered to the kitchen in Adams Hall on the morning of March 27th when volunteers will assemble to put the bags together.

The Easter baskets will be delivered later that morning. Thank you for sharing in the celebration of Easter as this Outreach Mission is greatly appreciated by those persons who are unable to come to church on a regular basis.

CHILDREN AND YOUTH COMMITTEE will be holding an Easter Egg Hunt for all children ages 3~7, Saturday 3/27 @ 10am.

We are accepting donations for wrapped candy to fill the eggs, please place donations in the container labeled "Easter Candy" located in the gathering area.

BAOBAB BLAST! - Register now for daily vacation bible school! July 26th-July 30th - 9am to Noon. Go to: centralumcnj.com to register your child today! Open to all children 4yrs old - 5th Gr.

Set in the expansive African Savannah, under the impressive Baobab Tree, you child will listen to the Word, be amazed at God's wildlife and celebrate at God's Great Get Together! Sign up Today! For more information or to volunteer, email Karyn at kelseyjanewhite@msn.com.

XYZ’s will meet on Tuesday, March 23rd at 12:00noon in Adams Hall. Ann Marie O’Neill from NJ State Senior Care will present “Are You Ok” a program with a range of topic covering today, tomorrow and the future, including discussions about medications, finance etc. Please feel free to join us….call Elaine Swilkey to make a reservation!

THE MARCH “COURIER” is available in the Narthex, Gathering Area as well as in the church Library. Eucharistic Ministers are asked to take a copy of the Courier to church member that they visit.

12:00 Noon Wednesday March 24, 2010 Central United Methodist Church (Rev. Josef Wagenhoffer). The Seder Dinner will take place on Tuesday, March 23rd, at 6:00pm
at St. Joseph Church in Somers Point.

Finance Team sponsors Coffee Hour in March. Members of the congregation whose last names begin with “D & E” are asked to bring finger foods and help with light refreshments.

JOIN THE PRAYER VIGIL SWEEPING THE COUNTRY EVERY NIGHT AT 9:00PM AND STOP WHAT YOU ARE DOING TO PRAY FOR ONE MINUTE FOR OUR COUNTRY, FOR SPIRITUAL RENEWAL, FOR ITS SAFETY, AND FOR OUR SERVICE MEN AND WOMEN.

If you wish to contribute to the UMCOR effort please make your check out to CUMC and in the memo section notate: Advance #418325 and place in a special offering envelope.

Envelopes may be placed in the offering plates or mailed to the church office (Attention: Financial Secretary).

REV. HARVEY E. VANSCIVER is making slow but productive progress. He appreciates your prayers and notes and cards very much. He knows you love him and are praying for him. Please do not visit him yet. He is still very weak and his immune system is still fragile. A visit could very well jeopardize his health. Be assured we will keep him informed of your prayers and love and will keep you informed of his progress.

Cards and letters may be sent to:
Rev. Harvey E. VanSciver
c/o Beverly Davis
51 Alameda Court
Shrewsbury, NJ 07702

THE OUTREACH COMMITTEE has a Birthday Box located in the small hallway near the Toddler Room. We all remember Jesus’ birthday on December 25th. Outreach would like to designate the 25th of each month, in honor of Jesus’ birthday, as a date for the Birthday Box.

If a few people would donate a gift for a child to the Birthday Box on or around the 25th of each month, that would be wonderful! We give these gifts to the Rescue Mission for underprivileged children. We would appreciate your help. If you have any questions please call Jan Bush. Thank you.

Area food banks need donations!

Popular items are:
canned meats and meals
peanut butter and jelly
canned fruits and vegetables
boxed milk
pasta and rice
breakfast cereals
dried beans
juice boxes
canned soups

Donated items will benefit the Epiphany Lutheran Church’s pantry in Pleasantville and The Community Food bank in Egg Harbor Township, and may be placed in the appropriate bin in the Gathering Area.

Naomi Circle is collecting items for Child Federation. There is a box in the Gathering Area where you may place: dry formula, baby food, and diapers. If you have additional questions please call Peggy Burton.

CUMC BOOK CLUB is reading “The Help” by Kathryn Stockett. Please join us for a lively discussion on April 10th, 2010 at 10:30am. The book club will be held at the home of Elaine St. John.

PLEASE NOTE that $1.00 is to be included in the health kits with the other supplies. This is needed to cover the cost of purchasing toothpaste in bulk (since toothpaste has an expiration date) by the UMCOR warehouse. Thank You.

THE UMW are collecting Campbell soup labels and Box Tops for Education. They are sent to Red Bird Mission in Kentucky. There are 2 places to deposit them. One is in the Gathering Area on the table, the other is on the window sill in the back hallway on the first floor.

Area food banks need donations!

Popular items are:
canned meats and meals
peanut butter and jelly
canned fruits and vegetables
boxed milk
pasta and rice
breakfast cereals
dried beans
juice boxes
canned soups

Donated items will benefit the Epiphany Lutheran Church’s pantry in Pleasantville and The Community Food bank in Egg Harbor Township, and may be placed in the appropriate bin in the Gathering Area.

JOIN THE PRAYER VIGIL SWEEPING THE COUNTRY EVERY NIGHT AT 9:00PM AND STOP WHAT YOU ARE DOING TO PRAY FOR ONE MINUTE FOR OUR COUNTRY, FOR SPIRITUAL RENEWAL, FOR ITS SAFETY, AND FOR OUR SERVICE MEN AND WOMEN.

If you wish to contribute to the UMCOR effort please make your check out to CUMC and in the memo section notate: Advance #418325 and place in a special offering envelope.

Envelopes may be placed in the offering plates or mailed to the church office (Attention: Financial Secretary).

REV. HARVEY E. VANSCIVER is making slow but productive progress. He appreciates your prayers and notes and cards very much. He knows you love him and are praying for him. Please do not visit him yet. He is still very weak and his immune system is still fragile. A visit could very well jeopardize his health. Be assured we will keep him informed of your prayers and love and will keep you informed of his progress.

Cards and letters may be sent to:
Rev. Harvey E. VanSciver
c/o Beverly Davis
51 Alameda Court
Shrewsbury, NJ 07702

Naomi Circle is collecting items for Child Federation. There is a box in the Gathering Area where you may place: dry formula, baby food, and diapers.

If you have additional questions please call Peggy Burton.

CUMC BOOK CLUB is reading “The Help” by Kathryn Stockett. Please join us for a lively discussion on April 10th, 2010 at 10:30am.

The book club will be held at the home of Elaine St. John. Please call if you have any questions.

PLEASE NOTE that $1.00 is to be included in the health kits with the other supplies. This is needed to cover the cost of purchasing toothpaste in bulk (since toothpaste has an expiration date) by the UMCOR warehouse. Thank You.

THE UMW are collecting Campbell soup labels and Box Tops for Education. They are sent to Red Bird Mission in Kentucky.

There are 2 places to deposit them. One is in the Gathering Area on the table, the other is on the window sill in the back hallway on the first floor.

Join us tonight at 5:00pm for a Pizza Dinner in Adams Hall followed by the Sunday Night Service in the Sanctuary at 6:00pm -- and then Show Off all the Talent God gave you at the TALENT SHOW - at 6:30pm -- all ages and acts welcome!

To sign up, please email Angie at lynkg71@msn.com or contact Pastor Dave -- Hope to see you there!

EASTER LILIES may be ordered for Easter Sunday in honor of or in memory of a loved one, or the money could instead be directed for missions.

The cost is $12.00 and flower envelopes are provided in the pews. Kindly fill out the envelope and place it in the offering plate.

The deadline for ordering is Sunday, March 28th.

Once again the Outreach Team is collecting items for Easter baskets for our shut-ins such as: cookies, candy, snacks, (individually bagged please), books, note cards, note pads, pens and fruit (apples, oranges, bananas and pears).

Please place your donations in the Outreach basket in the “Gathering Area” by Friday, March 26th. Fruit and home baked items labeled “Outreach” may be delivered to the kitchen in Adams Hall on the morning of March 27th when volunteers will assemble to put the bags together. The Easter baskets will be delivered later that morning.

Thank you for sharing in the celebration of Easter as this Outreach Mission is greatly appreciated by those persons who are unable to come to church on a regular basis.

CHILDREN AND YOUTH COMMITTEE will be holding an Easter Egg Hunt for all children ages 3~7, Saturday 3/27 @ 10am.

We are accepting donations for wrapped candy to fill the eggs, please place donations in the container labeled "Easter Candy" located in the gathering area.

The Committee is seeking 15 people to donate BAKED GOODS, and as many people as possible to donate six-packs or cases of SODA & WATER (Coke/Pepsi, Diet Coke/Pepsi, Sprite, Sierra Mist or .5L Water bottles) for Dave's Day, which is March 20th at the Northfield Community School from 9am-5pm.

Please leave your beverage donation in the gathering area anytime before Friday, March 19th.

To donate baked goods, or volunteer your time that day selling baked goods, please contact Todd D'Anna.

Register now for daily vacation bible school! July 26th-July 30th - 9am to Noon. Go to: centralumcnj.com to register your child today! Open to all children 4yrs old - 5th Gr.

Set in the expansive African savannah, under the impressive Baobab Tree, you child will listen to the Word, be amazed at God's wildlife and celebrate at God's Great Get Together!

Sign up Today! For more information or to volunteer, email Karyn at kelseyjanewhite@msn.com.

XYZ’s will meet on Tuesday, March 23rd at 12:00noon in Adams Hall. Ann Marie O’Neill from NJ State Senior Care will present “Are You Ok” a program with a range of topic covering today, tomorrow and the future, including discussions about medications, finance etc.

Please feel free to join us….call Elaine Swilkey to make a reservation!

THE MARCH “COURIER” is available in the Narthex, Gathering Area as well as in the church Library. Eucharistic Ministers are asked to take a copy of the Courier to church member that they visit.

Scholarship information is available on the bulletin board outside the main office in the education building.

Finance Team sponsors Coffee Hour in March. Members of the congregation whose last names begin with “D & E” are asked to bring finger foods and help with light refreshments.

Register now for Daily Vacation Bible School! July 26th-July 30th - 9am to Noon. Go to our own Central UMC website's home page at: http://www.centralumcnj.com/index.html and scroll down to VBS to register your child today!

Open to all children 4yrs old - 5th Gr. Set in the expansive African Savannah, under the impressive Baobab Tree, you child will listen to the Word, be amazed at God's wildlife and celebrate at God's Great Get Together! Sign up Today!

For more information or to volunteer, email Karyn at kelseyjanewhite@msn.com.

BLOOD PRESSURE testing will be available today Pastor Watts’ office following the 9:30am worship service.

You can contribute to the financial health of the church without spending any money. When you use food certificates from Acme or ShopRite, 5% of the amount you spend is returned to the church.

Certificates are available from Bob Watts in the Gathering Area every Sunday after the 9:15am service.

You can also get them by calling Lee Bergen who will even deliver them to your door.

Naomi Circle is collecting items for Child Federation.

There is a box in the Gathering Area where you may place:
dry formula
baby food
diapers

If you have additional questions please call Peggy Burton.

CUMC BOOK CLUB is reading “The Help” by Kathryn Stockett. Please join us for a lively discussion on April 10th, 2010 at 10:30am. The book club will be held at the home of Elaine St. John.

PLEASE NOTE that $1.00 is to be included in the health kits with the other supplies. This is needed to cover the cost of purchasing toothpaste in bulk (since toothpaste has an expiration date) by the UMCOR warehouse. Thank You.

Come Ice Skating with Central's Sunday School – today, March 7th, from 12:30 - 3:00 pm at the Flyers Skate Zone, Albany Ave, Atlantic City. Everyone is welcome, young and young at heart - bring a friend and your mittens!

Meet at the rink at 12:30 - group rate discount is $5.00 admission, and $3.00 extra if you need to rent skates. The snack bar is open to purchase hot beverages and snacks. Questions? Call Tammy.

CHILDREN AND YOUTH COMMITTEE will be holding an Easter Egg Hunt for all children ages 3~7, Saturday 3/27 @ 10am.

We are accepting donations for wrapped candy to fill the eggs, please place donations in the container labeled "Easter Candy" located in the gathering area.

The Committee is seeking 15 people to donate BAKED GOODS, and as many people as possible to donate six-packs or cases of SODA & WATER (Coke/Pepsi, Diet Coke/Pepsi, Sprite, Sierra Mist or .5L Water bottles) for Dave's Day, which is March 20th at the Northfield Community School from 9am-5pm.

Please leave your beverage donation in the gathering area anytime before Friday, March 19th.

To donate baked goods, or volunteer your time that day selling baked goods, please contact Todd D'Anna.

THE UMW are collecting Campbell soup labels and Box Tops for Education. They are sent to Red Bird Mission in Kentucky. There are 2 places to deposit them. One is in the Gathering Area on the table, the other is on the window sill in the back hallway on the first floor.

If you wish to contribute to the UMCOR effort please make your check out to CUMC and in the memo section notate: Advance #418325 and place in a special offering envelope.

Envelopes may be placed in the offering plates or mailed to the church office (Attention: Financial Secretary).

Join us on SUNDAY, MARCH 14th at 5:00pm for a Pizza Dinner in Adams Hall followed by the Sunday Night Service in the Sanctuary at 6:00pm -- and then Show Off all the Talent God gave you at the TALENT SHOW - at 6:30pm -- all ages and acts welcome!

To sign up, please email Angie at lynkg71@msn.com or contact Pastor Dave -- Hope to see you there!

XYZ’s will meet on Tuesday, March 23rd at 12:00noon in Adams Hall.

Ann Marie O’Neill from NJ State Senior Care will present “Are You Ok” a program with a range of topic covering today, tomorrow and the future, including discussions about medications, finance etc.

Please feel free to join us…. Call Elaine Swilkey to make a reservation!

I would like to thank my friends at Central Church for their cards, prayers and expressions of sympathy after my mother’s passing. A special thank you to Pastor Ron for his visits to her as well as his wonderful prayers. It meant so much to my mother and me.

Thank you – Shirley Murphy.

THE MARCH “COURIER” is available in the Narthex, Gathering Area as well as in the church Library. Eucharistic Ministers are asked to take a copy of the Courier to church member that they visit.

Scholarship information is available on the bulletin board outside the main office in the education building.

Finance Team sponsors Coffee Hour in March. Members of the congregation whose last names begin with “D & E” are asked to bring finger foods and help with light refreshments.

REV. HARVEY E. VANSCIVER is making slow but productive progress. He appreciates your prayers and notes and cards very much. He knows you love him and are praying for him. Please do not visit him yet. He is still very weak and his immune system is still fragile. A visit could very well jeopardize his health. Be assured we will keep him informed of your prayers and love and will keep you informed of his progress.

Cards and letters may be sent to:
Rev. Harvey E. VanSciver
c/o Beverly Davis
51 Alameda Court
Shrewsbury, NJ 07702

The Outreach Team will be collecting $5 donations during the month of February for the Church World Service Blanket Program. Your donation will provide a blanket for a child of disaster, warfare, and poverty throughout the world. Domestically blankets have been distributed to the homeless, to seasonal farm workers, to the disadvantaged and to victims of tornadoes, hurricanes and flooding.

Your contribution can protect a child from the cold and let them have the comfort of knowing someone cares. There will be envelopes in the pews for donations. Members of the Outreach Team will be collecting donations in the Gathering Area during the month of February.

Naomi Circle is collecting items for Child Federation. There is a box in the Gathering Area where you may place: dry formula, baby food, and diapers. If you have additional questions please call Peggy Burton.

Area food banks need donations! Popular items are: canned meats and meals, peanut butter and jelly, canned fruits and vegetables, boxed milk, pasta and rice, breakfast cereals, dried beans, juice boxes and canned soups. Donated items will benefit the Epiphany Lutheran Church’s pantry in Pleasantville and The Community Food bank in Egg Harbor Township, and may be placed in the appropriate bin in the Gathering Area.

CENTRAL’S SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES are assembling baskets to be raffled at "DAVE’S DAY" at the Northfield Community School on March 20, 2010. Each class has been assigned a particular type of item to collect for their basket.

Items need to be in the Sunday school rooms by March 7, 2010. Please look for a flyer that will be coming home with your child or check with your Sunday school teacher. Any questions - contact Angie at lynkg7@msn.com

Come Ice Skating with Central's Sunday School - Sunday March 7, 12:30 - 3:00 pm at the Flyers Skate Zone, Albany Ave, Atlantic City. Everyone is welcome, young and young at heart - bring a friend and your mittens!

Meet at the rink at 12:30 - group rate discount is $5.00 admission, and $3.00 extra if you need to rent skates. The snack bar is open to purchase hot beverages and snacks. Questions? Call Tammy.

JOIN THE PRAYER VIGIL SWEEPING THE COUNTRY EVERY NIGHT AT 9:00PM AND STOP WHAT YOU ARE DOING TO PRAY FOR ONE MINUTE FOR OUR COUNTRY, FOR SPIRITUAL RENEWAL, FOR ITS SAFETY, AND FOR OUR SERVICE MEN AND WOMEN.

If you wish to contribute to the UMCOR effort please make your check out to CUMC and in the memo section notate: Advance #418325 and place in a special offering envelope. Envelopes may be placed in the offering plates or mailed to the church office (Attention: Financial Secretary).

PLEASE NOTE that $1.00 is to be included in the health kits with the other supplies. This is needed to cover the cost of purchasing toothpaste in bulk (since toothpaste has an expiration date) by the UMCOR warehouse. Thank You.

THE UMW are collecting Campbell soup labels and Box Tops for Education. They are sent to Red Bird Mission in Kentucky. There are 2 places to deposit them. One is in the Gathering Area on the table, the other is on the window sill in the back hallway on the first floor.

Join us on SUNDAY, MARCH 14th at 5:00pm for a Pizza Dinner in Adams Hall followed by the Sunday Night Service in the Sanctuary at 6:00pm -- and then Show Off all the Talent God gave you at the TALENT SHOW - at 6:30pm -- all ages and acts welcome!

To sign up, please email Angie at lynkg71@msn.com or contact Pastor Dave -- Hope to see you there!

Children/Youth Team sponsors Coffee Hour in February. Members of the congregation whose last names begin with “C” are asked to bring finger foods and help with light refreshments. Finance Team sponsors Coffee Hour in March.

Members of the congregation whose last names begin with “D & E” are asked to bring finger foods and help with light refreshments.

CAPE-ATLANTIC DAY OF LEARNING will be held today from 2:00pm-5:30pm at St. Peter’s UMC in Ocean City. Brochures are available in the church office.

REV. HARVEY E. VANSCIVER is making slow but productive progress. He appreciates your prayers and notes and cards very much. He knows you love him and are praying for him. Please do not visit him yet. He is still very weak and his immune system is still fragile. A visit could very well jeopardize his health. Be assured we will keep him informed of your prayers and love and will keep you informed of his progress.

Cards and letters may be sent to:
Rev. Harvey E. VanSciver
c/o Beverly Davis
51 Alameda Court
Shrewsbury, NJ 07702

The Outreach Team will be collecting $5 donations during the month of February for the Church World Service Blanket Program. Your donation will provide a blanket for a child of disaster, warfare, and poverty throughout the world.

Domestically blankets have been distributed to the homeless, to seasonal farm workers, to the disadvantaged and to victims of tornadoes, hurricanes and flooding. Your contribution can protect a child from the cold and let them have the comfort of knowing someone cares.

There will be envelopes in the pews for donations. Members of the Outreach Team will be collecting donations in the Gathering Area during the month of February.