Religion Briefs - Edition of Nov. 18, 2009
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Kids’ Klub
Cardiff Baptist Church invites children ages 5-12 to their next Kids’ Klub 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 21 at the church located at 6523 W. Jersey Ave. in Egg Harbor Township. For information call (609) 646-3388.
Congregation Beth Israel Hosts Kabbalah Scholar
The Jewish mystical tradition of Kabbalah will be explored at Congregation Beth Israel on Nov. 20 and 22 as the synagogue welcomes Kabbalah scholar Rabbi Arthur Green for the Gusti Engelberg Visiting Scholar Program. Rabbi Green will speak at Shabbat services 5:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20 at Congregation Beth Israel. An adults-only shabbat dinner will follow and feature a talk by Rabbi Shapiro on “Rediscovering the Hasidic Masters—A Reading on our Parashah.” Dinner is $10 per person and reservations are required. On Sunday, Nov. 22, Green will be the featured speaker at a brunch 10:30 a.m. at Congregation Beth Israel. The title of his talk is “Rediscovering the Jewish Mystical Tradition: Why, When & How?” Brunch is $15 per person and reservations are required.
All events during the Gusti Engelberg Visiting Scholar Program are open to the public. Non-members should add $5 to the cost of each event. Congregation Beth Israel is located at 2501 Shore Road in Northfield. For information or to reserve a place, call (609) 641-3600 or email bethisrael@comcast.net.
Breakfast in Bethlehem
Greentree Church of Egg Harbor Township will present the Christmas celebration “Breakfast in Bethlehem” for children and their families on Saturday, Dec. 5. There will be two performances and breakfast seatings at 8:30 and 11 a.m. at the Bethlehem Bistro for both children and parents. Children will then be taken on a journey to the first Christmas, where they will experience the nativity complete with live animals. Each child will be able to take part in games and crafts in the town of Bethlehem and will hear about the birth of Jesus from the angels, shepherds, wise men, Mary and Joseph. Tickets are required. For ticket information call (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, 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 Sorrows 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.
UU Service/Fair inspires people to go “full green ahead”
The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the South Jersey Shore will hold an Eco Service and Fair 10 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 22. This multigenerational service includes music, message and meditation followed by an informational fair with hands-on exhibits and demonstrations to help families and individuals commit to slowing global climate change. The UUCSJS is a welcoming, liberal religious community committed to supporting the individual search for truth, meaning and spiritual growth. The congregation meets at 75 S. Pomona Road at the corner of Liebig Street. For information visit www.uucsjs.org.
Paul Colman to perform
Contemporary Christian artist Paul Colman will perform 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22 at Absecon United Methodist Church. Tickets are $8 in advance and $10 at the door. They are available at the Absecon UMC Office, local Christian bookstores, and www.itickets.com. To charge by phone, call (800) 965-9324. For information, call (609) 641-1265 or go to www.cgconcerts.com.
Christmas Concert
St. John’s United Church of Christ will hold a Christmas Concert 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9 at the church located at 307 London Ave. in Egg Harbor City. Light refreshments will be available after the concert. For information call (609) 965-1432.
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
Sunday School for adults through Junior High School will meet 9 a.m.; Bible Blast for children in nursery school through grade five will be at 9:45 a.m. and Sunday Worship will be at 10 a.m. All are held at the church located in Mays Landing.
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.
