Religion Listings - Posted Sept. 23, 2009

Sep, 21-2009 3:37 pm

Atlantic County Life Chain

From 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday Oct. 4, Atlantic County area Christians will line the sidewalks of Route 9 from Absecon to Linwood; Shore Road in Somers Point; Route 30 in Pomona and South Egg Harbor Road in Hammonton to form a “Life Chain.”

This stand of solidarity by Atlantic County area Christians will be made to communicate that abortion is gravely wrong and local churches oppose the killing of pre-born boys and girls, as well as the exploitation of their mothers by the abortion industry. Signs stating Abortion Kills Children will be passed out to all who attend.

Life Chain is a peaceful, prayerful, non-confrontational demonstration. Christians all over the country gather to stand along the street holding signs expressing opposition to abortion. The National Life Chain was founded in 1987 and more than 8,000 North American chains have been built.

Life Chain signs may be picked up on the day of the Life Chain at the following places: Assumption Church, Pomona; Mainland Assembly of God, Linwood; St. Joseph’s Church, Somers Point; St. Bernadette’s Church, Northfield and St. Martin De Porres Church, Hammonton.

For information call (609) 567-0952, (609) 625-3449 or email profamilyatlantic@comcast.net.

Sunday School

Asbury United Methodist Church welcomes all children to Sunday School, starting Oct. 4.  Classes will be held after Sunday services from 10-11 a.m.  The church is located at 290 Asbury Road in Egg Harbor Township.

JCC community Sukkah-Bration 

The Milton and Betty Katz Jewish Community Center will host its first annual Community Sukkot Celebration 5 p.m. Monday evening, Oct. 5. The cost is $5 per person/$18 for a family of four. Families must register in advance. Call Josh Cutler, program director, at (609) 822-1167, ext. 138, or email JCutler@jccatlantic.org.

Eckankar Book Discussion

Eckankar book discussion on 'The Secret of Love” by Harold Klemp, Chapter 7:  Five Spiritual Laws of This World will take place 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6 at Ocean City Recreation Center, 8th and Haven streets, Ocean City. For information call Sharon at (609) 294-2917 or Ingrid at (609) 399-9278. All are welcome.

Missionary Conference

A missionary conference will be held Oct. 18-25 at Linwood Community Church. There will be many events such as a Men’s Breakfast and Ladies Luncheon as well “Saturday Night Special” on Bible prophecy. For information on the conference call (609) 927-2950.

Jewish Community Center’s First Meeting of the New Year

The first meeting of the new year will be held 7:30 p.m. Thursday Sept. 24 at the Jewish Community Center on Jerome Avenue in Margate. All members, new members and prospective members are invited to hear Professor Leo Leiberman, author and columnist for the Jewish Times. His topic is Let's Smile: Memories and Memoirs.

Copies of his book will be available for purchase and he will autograph them. Refreshments will be served. For information call Lenore at (609) 344-4242 or Nicole at (609) 816-1966.

Christianity Explored

Greentree Church of Egg Harbor Township is holding an eight-week course that explores the Christian faith and considers who Jesus is, why he came and had to die and what it means to follow him 7 to 9 p.m. Monday nights beginning Sept. 21.

To register or to learn about this course call the church office at (609) 927-3838.

Good Shepherd UMC Worship

Good Shepherd United Methodist Church will hold worship with Rev. James Rixon 10:45 a.m. Sundays at the church on Zion Road and Northfield Avenue in Northfield. Call (609) 641-3219 or visit http://gsumconline.com.

Northfield Baptist Church Services

Northfield Baptist Church has scheduled the following services and events: 9:30 a.m. Sunday school for all ages; 10:45 a.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday services; 7:30 p.m. Wednesday prayer and Bible study; and 7:30 p.m. Youth 4 Truth Kids Club. The church is at 1964 Zion Road in Northfield.

Faith Baptist Church Services

Services at Faith Baptist Church, at 2063 Ocean Heights Ave., Egg Harbor Township include the following: Sundays 9:30 a.m. school for adults and children; 10:30 a.m. morning worship and children’s church, 7 p.m. song, service and Bible teaching; Wednesdays 7 p.m. Bible Study, Youth Group and Kids Club; and Thursdays 10 to 11:30 a.m. Women’s Bible Study and 7 to 8:30 p.m. Senior High Youth Group. Men’s breakfast is 8 to 9:30 a.m. the third Saturday of the month; and covered-dish dinner is 6:30 p.m. the last Sunday of the month. Call (609) 653-1775 or email pastor@faithbiblebaptisteht.org.

Learning About the Catholic Faith

Those interested in looking into the Catholic faith or deepening their faith may do so in a no-pressure environment 8 p.m. Mondays at Our Lady of Sorrow’s Church, Wabash and Wilson avenues in Linwood. Learn about the history of Christianity and grow during discussions of the church and its teachings. Call (609) 926-5595 for information and cancellations.

Life Discovery Ministry

Life Discovery Ministry meets 7 to 9 p.m. Mondays at Linwood Community Church, 1838 Shore Road in Linwood. The ministry uses biblical teaching to guide participants seeking positive outcomes for their hurts, hang-ups and habits. Call Ron at (609) 927-7427 or the church office at (609) 927-2950.

Celebrate Recovery

Celebrate Recovery deals with issues of divorce and separation, chemical and alcohol dependency, weight loss and adult children of alcoholics 7 p.m. every Monday and Thursday at New Life Church, 2577 Tilton Road in Egg Harbor Township. Call Barb at (609) 926-1955 or Bruce at (609) 457-5046.

Eckankar Presentation

An Eckankar presentation “Golden Keys to the Mysteries of Life” will be held 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26 at Galloway Township Public Library, 306 E. Jimmie Leeds Road. For information call (800) 870-9139.

204th Anniversary

Weymouth United Methodist Church will celebrate 204th Anniversary 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 27 at the church. For information call (609) 476-3949.

Blessing of the Animals

Pinelands United Methodist Church is offering Blessing of the Animals 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4 at the church, 5213 Pleasant Mills Road in Sweetwater, Mullica Township. Pets and/or farm animals are invited to receive the blessing. For information visit www.PinelandsUMC.org or call (609) 804-1844.

13-week recovery seminar and support group begins Oct. 5

DivorceCare, a recovery seminar and support group for individuals who are separated or divorced, will meet 6:30 p.m. Monday nights at Beacon Church in Galloway Township. The group will meet for 13 weeks starting Oct. 5 and will feature nationally recognized experts on divorce and recovery topics. Seminar sessions include "Facing My Anger," "Facing My Loneliness," "Depression," "New Relationships," "KidCare" and "Forgiveness."

For information and to sign up, contact the church office at (609) 748-0001. The church is located at 420 S. Sixth Ave in Galloway Township.

Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults Process

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church in Absecon will be starting the rite of Christian initiation for adults process on Tuesday, Oct. 6. The process is open to any unbaptized person, anyone baptized in another religious denomination, or any baptized but uncatechized Catholic, who is seeking the love of Jesus and true happiness through membership in the Catholic church. To learn more, call the St. Elizabeth Seton rectory at (609) 641-1480, or Bernie Garbowski at (609) 641-5372.

Highland Community Church worship times

Highland Community Church will hold the following Sunday worship: 10 a.m. Sunday School; 11 a.m. morning worship; and 6:30 p.m. evening service. Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. will be adult Bible Study; 6:30 p.m. Youth Ministry; and 6:30 p.m. Children’s Ministry. The church is located at 515 S. Fourth Ave. in Galloway Township. For information call (609) 652-7300 or visit www.Highlandcommunitychurch.info.

Mirror Image

Pinelands United Methodist Church will be offering a five-week Bible Study “Mirror Image” beginning Sept. 10 at the church located in Mullica Township. The group has a video component, no homework and is free of charge. For information call (609) 804-1844 or visit www.PinelandsUMC.org.

Christian Storytime

Christian Storytime will be held 10 to 11 a.m. every Monday Sept. 14-Dec. 14 at Oceanville United Methodist Church, 190 S. New York Road in the Oceanville section of Galloway Township. To register call (609) 748-8496.

Compelled to perform

Compelled, a Christian band will be appearing 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18 at Living Waters Christian Fellowship, 508 South 2nd Ave., Galloway Township. Admission is free. The group will be singing songs from their latest CD. For information log on to www.livingwaters7.org.

Making God’s Grade

What does it really take to get to heaven? How good is good enough? A new series, “Making God’s Grade,” may help answer these questions and others 11 a.m. Sundays at Leeds Point Community Church, at Moss Mill and Blackman roads. Call (609) 404-9700.

Salem UMC Sunday Services

Sunday morning services are held 8:30 and 10 a.m. at Salem United Methodist Church on South Main Street in Pleasantville. Sunday school is 9:30 a.m. There are 6 p.m. prayer meetings on Wednesday and 6 p.m. Bible Study on Thursdays. Call (609) 646-2220.

First United New Worship Schedule

The First United Methodist Church at 6011 Main St. in Mays Landing will be enhancing its worship schedule beginning Sept. 20: 10:30 a.m. Sunday worship; Bible Blast for Children 9:15 a.m. (Sundays); Adult Sunday School 9:15 a.m. and “Holy Grounds Café” informal fellowship gathering and coffee klatch at 9:15. Call Pastor Doug Rea at (609) 625-9446.

Christian Skaters Sunday Group

Skateboarders are invited to participate in the Christian Skaters group 11 a.m. to noon every Sunday at Bordz Skateboard Shop in Galloway Township. Skaters worship the Lord and celebrate the spirit of unity by skating on the Bordz mini ramp for a session open only to group participants. Free; parents welcome. Call Scott at (609) 652-6777.

St. Paul’s UMC Services

St. Paul’s United Methodist Church worship times are as follows: 9 a.m. Sunday worship with fellowship time; 10:30 a.m. Sunday school for all ages; 6 p.m. Sunday Bible study; 7 p.m. Youth Group junior and senior high; 6:30 p.m. Tuesday women’s Bible study. The church is located at 118 Main St., Port Republic. Call (609) 652-6946.

Happenings at Mays Landing First United Methodist Church

A “Praise Service” is held 7 p.m. every Saturday; 7 p.m. every Tuesday is Bible Study; Main Street Pantry every Wednesday 9 to 11 a.m., 2 to 4 p.m. or 6 to 8 p.m.; drop off cell phones for soldiers every Wednesday and Sunday where old cell phones are recycled and the proceeds are used to purchase phone cards for troops. For information call (609) 625-9446.

United Methodist Services

Elwood Gaskill United Methodist Church worship and church services are as follows: 9:30 a.m. Sunday school; 11 a.m. Sunday worship service with nursery available; 7 p.m. Wednesday Bible study. The church is at 422 Elwood Road in Elwood. Call (609) 561-5803.

SRM Overcomers Fellowship

Learn how to have a closer walk with God and overcome worry, fear, addiction, stress, relationship difficulties, depression, anxiety, financial distress, phobias, grief, loneliness and marital strife. Group meets 9 a.m. Monday in Mays Landing; 10 a.m. Tuesday at 1333 New Road Suite 10 in Northfield; 7 p.m. Wednesday at Seaview Baptist Church, 2025 Shore Road in Linwood; 9:30 a.m. Thursday at 228 Mystic Drive, Harbor Acres in Egg Harbor Township; 7 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. Saturday at 1333 New Road Suite 10 in Northfield; and 10 a.m. Sunday at Seaview Baptist Church. Call (609) 646-6786.

Christian Support Group

A Christian Support Group will meet 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Way of Life Assembly of God, 5000 Ventnor Ave. in Ventnor. The group will engage Christians in discussion about everyday problems and look to the Bible for solutions. Call (609) 823-6273.

Overcomers Fellowship

The Overcomers Fellowship Program is for those who want to have a closer walk with God. Meetings are 10 a.m. Tuesdays and 7 p.m. Fridays at the South Shore Ministries office, Plaza 9, 1333 New Road, Suite 10, Northfield. The program is also effective for those dealing with alcoholism, substance abuse, phobias, anxiety, depression, fear and financial and relationship difficulties. Call (609) 646-6786.

Quakers Wednesday Evening Worship

Wednesday evening prayer and silent worship is being sponsored by the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) at the historic Seaville meeting house, 3088 S. Shore Road. The meeting house is open 7 to 8 p.m. every Wednesday. All are welcome. The Sunday meeting takes place every week at 10 a.m. Quakers believe in silent worship, although participants may speak if they are moved to do so. For information about the Quaker faith or the Seaville meeting visit www.seavillequaker.org.

Fellowship Dinner and Bible Study

The Community Bible Fellowship of Galloway Township meets every Wednesday at Bethel Christian School. Dinner and dessert is at 5:30 p.m.; adult Bible study 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. with His Kidz children’s study and craft at the same time. Call (609) 965-5577 or visit www.tcbf.com.

Trinity United Methodist Wednesday Worship

Trinity United Methodist Church, 20 N. Shore Road in Marmora, holds a midweek worship opportunity 7 p.m. every Wednesday. It is an informal time of praise and worship held in the church’s sanctuary and led by church praise leader Bob D’Amore. Call (609) 390-3248.

Temple Beth Shalom Services

Services at Temple Beth Shalom in Brigantine will be held 8 to 9 p.m. every Friday followed by an Oneg Shabbat with coffee and cake. Another service will be held 10 a.m. the second Saturday of every month followed by a kiddush luncheon. Annual membership is $450 for family and $225 for single. Call (609) 266-0403.

Addiction Recovery

Reformers Unanimous, a national Christ-centered addictions program, has a chapter that meets 7 to 9 p.m. every Friday at Mainland Baptist Church, 512 S. Pitney Road in Galloway Township. Call (609) 652-7507.

Restored Israel of Yahweh

The Restored Israel of Yahweh, a Bible-based religious society, has opened its doors at 468 Wheat Road in Buena Borough. All are invited to attend 8 to 9 p.m. Fridays and 10 to 11 a.m. and 2 to 3 p.m. Sundays.

Anger Management

Scripture-based anger management seminars are held every third Saturday at the office of South Shore Ministries, 1333 New Road, Suite 10, Northfield. Cost is $125 for the six-hour seminar and includes workbook and follow-up individual session. For information or to register call (609) 646-6786.

Weddings, Civil Unions at Lighthouse

Jean Muchanic, executive director of Absecon Lighthouse in Atlantic City, is certified to perform weddings and civil unions at Absecon Lighthouse or a site chosen by the partners. Ceremonies are customized to fit the particular religious or nondenominational needs of clients. Muchanic has been the director of Absecon Lighthouse since January of 2005. Call (609) 449-1360.

Dress Sale

Our Lady of Sorrows Church in Linwood is selling new wedding gowns for $100 or less to help benefit the restoration of the church organ. Sizes are 8-10 and 12. Some dresses are suitable for proms or other formal occasions. For an appointment call Simone Zoladz at (609) 927-0569.