Religion Briefs - Posted Oct. 19, 2009
Oct, 19-2009 2:05 pm
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.
Peace for Everyone workshop
Peace for Everyone workshop will be held 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4 and 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10 at St. Mark and All Saints Episcopal Church located at 429 S. Pitney Road in Galloway Township. You do not have to attend both. This workshop covers matters of living wills, powers of attorney, funeral planning, planned giving and organizational information that will help your loved ones better deal with your death. Not just for elders but for everyone who will be leaving behind family members. Sign up is required. Call the church office at (609) 652-6222, leave a message or stop by on Sundays to sign up. Worship hours are 8 and 10:30 a.m.
Annual Fall Concert
The music department of Salem United Methodist Church will hold its annual Fall Concert 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23 at the church located at South Main Street and West Park Avenue in Pleasantville. For information call (609) 646-2220.
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.
Christian Storytime
Christian Storytime will be held 10 to 11 a.m. every Monday through 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.
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.
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.
