A Communion Service to welcome the New Year was held on New Year’s Day at noon. We were happy to welcome about 25 members to share communion and pray for a good year. There is nothing like worshiping together to start the new year. It was a service of prayer, song, and reflection as well…
The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light: they that dwell in the land of the shadow of death, upon them hath the light shined. Isaiah 9:2 On Christmas Eve we celebrated the birth of Christ twice, at 5 and 7 p.m. We welcomed the baby Jesus into the world with music,…
Our SS Christmas Pageant took place on December 22, and the kids did a fantastic job with their program! Many thanks to all of our SS kids, teachers, and helpers for their presentation of the nativity. We love our kids! Immediately following was the children’s Christmas Party. The kids enjoyed their special visitor from the…
Sing to the Lord a new song because he has done wonderful things! … Psalm 98:1 We had a wonderful time at our annual Christmas Carol Sing last night! What a wonderful way to start out the Christmas season. 94 people came! The church was filled with music, laughter, and ice cream! We even had…
Our annual Angel Wreath was hung in the Sanctuary on November 24. All the angels were taken, even though we only had a week to help a needy family from our area. We provided a complete Christmas, including clothing and toys plus gift cards for food, for one family with two boys, ages 5 and…
The Guiding Lights thank you for your purchases of Poinsettias to decorate the Sanctuary for Christmas. Money must be in by December 8. Give to the Lord the glory due his name! Bring gifts! Enter his courtyards! Psalm 96:8 Poinsettias will decorate the sanctuary on Christmas Eve to celebrate the birth of Jesus. They may…
Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise. Be thankful unto him and bless his name. –Psalm 100:4 The Methodist churches of West Deptford, National Park and Westville joined together on Sunday, November 24 for our Community Thanksgiving Eve Worship Service. The service was at First United Methodist Church of National…
Our annual Church Conference had a great turnout on November 18, with thirty members and friends present. The potluck supper was fantastic, with so much food you couldn’t fit it all on one plate! There were many desserts, as well. Thanks to everyone that brought delicious dishes! The Church Conference was led by District Superintendent…
The Fall Spectacular Flute Concert by the Gloucester County Flute Ensemble was a wonderful way to spend a Sunday afternoon in November! From classics to modern music, the ensemble entertained us and amazed us. What a wonderful, talented group of musicians! They played a nice selection of music, showcasing the flutes and piccolos. They also…
Our After-Church Socials will begin again on Rally Day, September 8th. The Sunday School will take care of the first week, but we need volunteers to bring snacks and help with setup and cleanup starting September 15. There will be a sheet passed around in church, so please sign up! OR SIGN UP ONLINE: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4CA8AF23A7FF2-50839147-fellowship…