We are pleased to announce that Rev. Cameron Overbey has been appointed as our new pastor, effective July 1st.
Cameron is an ordained elder in Greater New Jersey United Methodist Conference who grew up in this area, graduating from Kingsway Regional High School. He went on to earn a BA in Theology from Valparaiso University in 2011 and a Master of Divinity from Duke Divinity School in 2014. He has served Cranford UMC and Red Bank UMC over the last 12 years
He has been active on various boards and agencies in the Raritan Shore district and has been a leader in his community organizations focused on youth health, equitable housing, and care of the environment. He has also served as a volunteer firefighter and t-ball coach.
Cameron and his wife Kelsie have two boys and a dog.
Week of March 1st
This Week’s Schedule:
Today…………………….6:00 p.m. MYF
Monday…………………7:30 p.m. NA Meeting
Tuesday……………….10:00 a.m. Card-Making Ministry
………………………………..7:00 p.m. LIFE Class Meeting
………………………………..7:00 p.m. Al-Anon Meeting
Wednesday………..10:00 a.m. Midweek Bible Study
………………………………..7:00 p.m. Choir Rehearsal
………………………………..7:00 p.m. Confirmation Class
Friday…………………….10:00 a.m. Knit & Crochet Ministry
Saturday………………8:00 a.m. Men’s Breakfast
Next Sunday……….2:00 a.m. Turn Clocks Ahead
………………………………..6:00 p.m. MYF
Nursery: An unstaffed nursery is available for any parents that want to stay with their child(ren) there.
Please Pick Up a copy of the church’s March newsletter if you would like one. Extra copies of the calendar page are also available.
Easter Buckets: About 40 buckets are available ready to be filled for the kids at Kids Alley. Please take one, fill it with books, candy, stuffed animals, or small toys, wrap it in a cellophane bag, and bring it back to church by March 22nd. They will be delivered in time for the Easter Rally, and will be greatly appreciated by the kids who receive them!
MYF will meet every Sunday night this month except for March 15th (the Talent Show). All kids in grades 6 – 12 are welcome!
Card-Making Ministry meets in the Conference Room at the Hall every Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. to noon. Contact Sharon Heritage at 609-502-2041 with questions.
They have made all occasion cards available now to anyone who would like them. A rack has been placed in the Coffee Room. You are welcome to make a donation for any you take.
LIFE Class will meet on Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. in the Hall. All women are welcome for this time of Bible study, business and fellowship! Thanks to everyone who supported yesterday’s Bagged Lunch Sale.
Confirmation Classes will be held on Wednesday nights during Lent starting this week. See the pastor if you have questions.
Men’s Breakfast: Our next Men’s Breakfast will be held THIS Saturday at 8:00 a.m. in the Hall. Don’t miss the fabulous meal! See Jerry McGrath if you can help.
Spring Forward: Turn your clocks ahead one hour this Saturday night!
Lenten Devotionals: There are still lots of devotional booklets in the church entryway for those who would like to make use of them! Adding a reading each day is a great discipline during this season that can draw you closer to God.
Secretary/Admin Position: The church is looking to fill this position soon, and would like to look within the church family first. If you are interested or would like more information, please contact John Klodnicki at Klodnicki@gmail.com or 856-371-6072.
30-Hour Famine: The MYF finished the 30-Hour Famine! Thanks to everyone who participated and to all who helped out. It’s not too late to sponsor one of our kids or participate in the church fund raiser for World Vision. Today is the last day to contribute. So far, we have raised $4,150. Each link in the orange chain represents $20 and lives saved. We appreciate your support!
Talent Show: Our March Family Night will be held on Sunday, March 15th. The covered dish dinner starts at 5:00 p.m., and the Talent Show follows at 6:00. Get YOUR act together! Let Mildred know if you want to be on the program. This is always an entertaining evening.
Pot Pie Dinner will be held on Saturday, March 21st, from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. Tickets ($18 for adults and take-outs, and $9 for kids 5 – 12) are now available! See Sheryl Casey. Posters can be found in the church entryway; please take one and hang it somewhere! LOTS of help will be needed to make this a successful event, so mark your calendar and plan to help! Sign-up sheets are in the church entryway for those able to volunteer.
Good Friday Service: Our traditional “Seven Last Words of Christ” service will be held in the sanctuary from 12:00 – 1:00 on Good Friday, April 3rd. We are looking for seven people willing to bring a short devotional on one of the last words. See the pastor to volunteer.
Spring Membership: Membership Sunday will be May 3rd, with two Membership Classes held before that (April 19th and 26th). Classes are held Sunday after church and lunch will be served to those who come. See the pastor if you would like to join the church.
Vacation Bible School will be held from July 19th – 23rd, from 5:45 – 8:00 p.m. each evening. All kids ages 3 through 6th grade are invited! We urge you to set aside that time this summer and bring your kids. Megan Tyler is in charge and will need LOTS of help (including a new Science Teacher and a new Arts & Crafts Director). See her if you are interested in helping!
ShopRite Cards: These work just like cash, and we earn 5% on every dollar. Buy them here and help raise funds for the church. See Jen Souders, Sue Hitchner, or Karen Luttenberger (609-617-4546).
PLEASE SIGN UP…
Greeters/Ushers: If you are willing to serve in the coming weeks, please sign up in the entryway!
Communion Servers: In order to be better organized, we are asking you to sign up if you would like to help serve.
