Coming in February, our Wednesday Bible Study is going to look at First John for a new eight week study. The study “GO DEEPER in CHRIST” is open to everyone at noon or at 7 p.m. (Our 7 p.m. study will continue to be ZOOMED online so you can participate from home.) So, if you…
In November we held our first “Cluster Youth Group” with leaders and youth from five local United Methodist Churches. There were more than 30 people present (adults and kids) and we can call it a success! There were four teens representing St. Paul’s! We can now officially state that St. Paul’s has a youth group…
We are very happy to report that the Staff-Parish Relations Committee has hired Glenda Steffee as our new music director and organist. Glenda has extensive experience as a music teacher and church music director. She is a graduate of West Chester University with a degree in Music Education, and she taught at the Runnemede School…
BIBLE STUDY should be an essential part of your weekly faith walk during 2020, and we have plenty of opportunities this year. On Wednesdays we are beginning a new study, GO DEEPER in CHRIST. You are welcome to jump right in any week. We meet Wednesdays at noon (bring your lunch) in Hickman Hall and…
But speaking the truth in love, we must grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ… –Ephesians 4:15 Are you a man? Do you enjoy fellowship? Do you like to eat breakfast? We have the group for you!! Our men enjoy getting together for a time of sharing food and…
Dozens of needy children received gifts, thanks to you! Members of St. Paul’s were quick to grab angels off our Angel Wreath and bring back wrapped gifts for local children. More than 50 gifts were purchased and left in our Sanctuary. Each child received two gifts, a clothing item and a toy or fun item. This…
Jammies Galore! We collected 8 boxes of PJs for Seeds of Hope in Camden during early December, almost 100 pairs! Jammies were donated in all sizes/genders for ages newborn-18 years. Seeds of Hope served over 300 children this holiday season. We also collected 6 boxes of used winter coats (children or adult) for Seeds of…
Perhaps you’ve seen the bulletin board in the hallway with the music notes and wondered, “What is it all about?” St. Paul’s is starting a new program called ‘Friends of Music,’ and with so many of us who love the music of this church and music in general, we are extending this invitation to YOU!…
As our congregation continues to grow and we have a larger flock to shepherd, it is fitting that we involve more of our church members in the ministries of the church. Therefore we are establishing a “Visitation Team” headed by Kim Gibson. As far back as the days of the disciples we find that twelve…
There’s another new Team in town! A newly formed Mission Team, led by Jim & Cherie Clement, is working to raise money to pay for next summer’s Red Bird Mission Trip. There are two things you can do to help: Save your trash—recyclable cans, both aluminum cans and metal cans. We will also take any…
We are thrilled to bring the Acolyte program back to St. Paul’s. Acolyte service is available to children age 8 and older. After a short training session, they can light the candles and assist the Pastor during the worship service. Many thanks to Donna Sierocinski for volunteering to lead the program. Please see Donna if…
Since we have been having so many children in church, as many as 20 trying to squeeze in for the children’s sermon, our Lay Leader Dave Fish built a bench to help seat all those children. Now they have plenty of room to come up for the weekly children’s moment. The children were all invited…
In these challenging times it is very important that all of us associated with St. Paul’s United Methodist Church of West Deptford understand that WE ARE THE CHURCH … actually more accurately YOU ARE THE CHURCH and I am just blessed and honored to be your current pastor. As we hear rumors about other churches…
There are seven, yes you read it right, SEVEN opportunities for Bible studies every week at St. Paul’s, some of which you can do at home! Even if you missed the first class of the season, it’s not too late. You can attend any week and get a valuable experience of God’s Word. We kicked…
Every Tuesday we have been ZOOMING a Bible Study at 8 a.m. and 9:30 p.m. In less than 30 minutes God’s Word is being discussed in a time of prayer and discovery. Pastor Dave has decided that a more focused study might bring in more people. So, starting in October we are going to tackle…
We’d like to invite anyone who likes to sing, no experience required, to join our choir at St. Paul’s. Rehearsal is every Thursday at 7 p.m. beginning on Thursday, November 7. Because we don’t have a choir director, we won’t be practicing on October 24 & 31. Come on November 7. We look forward to…