Thank you all for supporting our Angel Wreath project. We gave a complete Christmas to one family with three children, including clothing and toys, plus gift cards for food and wrapping paper. This important mission services the children from financially challenged families in our local area. Thanks to Cheri & Jim Clement for coordinating this…
December 2 was GIVING TUESDAY … it’s a day when we are all asked to consider how we can help organizations that are caring for our neighbors; organizations that essentially are caring for each of us if we ever need help. St. Paul’s UMC West Deptford throughout the year is actively engaged in feeding hungry…
We welcomed the Gloucester County Flute Ensemble to St. Paul’s on Sunday, November 30th. The Ensemble entertained us with a selection of “Autumn Echoes.” The GCFE is a community group of adult flute players who perform quality music for events in the South Jersey area. Flutists from Gloucester County and the surrounding area have the…
We had a joyful celebration of our church at our Church Conference on November 16. Rev. Bill Wilson officiated, at the appointment of the District Superintendent Kate Monahan. We had about 30 members present. Together, we enjoyed a pot luck supper for the church family after which we conducted the essential business of a Church…
A message from Pastor Dave: The Lord God says to them, “Share your food with the hungry.” Isaiah 58:7 We are getting busy because those who are hungry are starting to knock on our door for food. We are getting busy because as a church we support the work of Family Promise that opens up…
Dear Friends, Thank you for a wonderful fall study! We all enjoyed Max’s book “Help is Here.” I think Max Lucado, Sheila Walsh, and Shannon Bream are like our best friends since we’ve read a few of their books! We learned so much about the Holy Spirit with this book. I liked the way Max…
We held our annual Sunday School Bazaar & Yard Sale on Saturday, November 1. We had a fantastic turnout, and made over $4,000! All proceeds benefit the Sunday School, allowing us to purchase materials and offer Vacation Bible School. A million thanks to every member of St. Paul’s family and friends who donated, sorted, priced,…
Jesus taught that giving should be selfless, joyful, and not for the praise of others. He stated that it is “more blessed to give than to receive” and that where your treasure is, your heart will be as well. He also emphasized that the true measure of a gift is the sacrifice involved, not the…
We are entering the seasons of Thanksgiving, Advent, and Christmas, which to me means that we are in the most invitational time of the year. Thanksgiving meals, the anticipation of Christ’s birth along with the excitement of opening up new days on our Advent Calendars, and of course Christmas Eve services followed by Christmas itself….
“I will give thanks to you, Lord, with all my heart; I will tell of all Your wonderful deeds.” PSALM 9:1 It’s the season … on November 2nd we celebrate ALL SAINTS DAY. One year ago, none of us knew the names Todd, Crystal, and Shiloh. So much has happened since last year’s Thanksgiving season that…
It takes a village… or at least a willing and active church congregation! Many thanks to EVERYONE that helped with the chicken dinner on October 19. A lot goes into the preparation and serving of 400 chicken dinners! Thanks to all of you, we raised almost $2,500 towards meeting our expenses for the year. Most…
Many thanks to Jim Verfaillie for organizing our booth at West Deptford Family Fun Day! Jim and a number of volunteers passed out information about our church and some of the events we’re having. It was a great time to offer St. Paul’s as a welcoming place for all of our neighbors to worship. So…
Calling all Sunday School students! We are back in session! We celebrated our kids and teachers at Rally Day on September 14. The children heard a Children’s Message from Dave Fish and then enjoyed a bouncy house, games, and refreshments after church. What a great time everyone had! Official classes will start on the 21st,…
Our After-Church Socials have begun for the season. We need you to bring snacks and help with setup and cleanup. There is a signup sheet down in Hickman Hall, so please sign up! Many thanks to MJ Minder, Lilly Melson, and Greg Titus, who help with setup, and to Nancy Huebshman, who has been donating…
Yes, that’s right, we collected undies again! Chris and Charlie collected undies for Seeds of Hope in Camden. This is our 6th year! Seeds of Hope helps the girls on the street, the homeless, and men who are released from prison that need to readjust to life. Also, this year we spread the joy! Additional…
St. Paul’s annual Mission Team to Red Bird wishes to send their most sincere thanks to each and every one who helped to make this trip possible. The donations and support of our various fundraising efforts allowed our group of five to travel and make a difference to some of the folks in the poorest…