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Porchtown Church is honored to be a part of the 2012 Lenten Series with the Delaware Bay Cluster Churches! Our contribution will be Holy Thursday Observation on April 5 where participants will experience the Lord's Last Supper in our brand new “Upper Room!” Watch for details after New Years.
Follow the link above to find out about everything happening in Gloucester County!
Follow the link above to find out how to SAFELY dispose of your expired and unused medications so they don't fall into the wrong hands - and don't pollute our environment!
One Local Place that takes outdated & unused drugs is the Hometown Health Mart Pharmacy inside the Elmer IGA on Front St. in Elmer!
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Our Pantry is now set up in the trailer! Thank you for helping us serve the community!
EACH COMMUNION WEEKEND IS SOUPER SUNDAY!!
Please bring boxed or canned items to church anytime - but especially on Souper Sundays!
Items most appreciated incl. pop-top, ready-to-eat meals like stews, soups, mac & cheese, etc. plus cereals, peanut butter, jelly & personal hygiene items: soaps, shampoos, shaving supplies, plus laundry detergent, toilet paper, etc.
Clean, Gently used clothing also accepted for our Clothes Closet! See Ruth or Lisa for details!
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Porchtown Happenings
Hello Folks! Here's what's happening with your church family! Everyone is invited to participate and enjoy! Reply to this email if you have any questions! Have a great week! See you in church!
Porchtown's February Mission is Mission Teens. Read about this local ministry www.missionteens.com Contribute to this cause with your loose change and/or in your offering envelope.
March 2 Event: The World Day of Prayer is a worldwide movement of Christian women of many traditions who come together to observe a common day of prayer each year, and who, in many countries, have a continuing relationship in prayer and service. The 2012 focus is “Let Justice Prevail”
District Day of Learning: Saturday, March 3 from 8:30 am-3 pm at Pitman UM Church. “The Church's Gifts...Fruit-bearing Ministries” is the theme w/26 great class options. Registration deadline is Feb. 24. The church will pay your $10 fee! See Mike Dziuba for details. Extra brochures/registration in Narthex.
Happening This Week:
Mon. Feb. 13: Seder Meal meeting 7 pm at Malaga Church. Learn how you can help with this Cluster Church Lenten Event!
Tues. Feb. 14: Bible Study 7pm w/Roy Kreiger at Porchtown
Tues. Feb. 14: Married Couples Study w/Broomalls at Malaga Parsonage.
Wed. Feb. 15: Men's & Women's Bible Studies 7 pm
Fri. Feb. 17: Bible Study 11 am at Malaga UMC w/Paul Gramm
Sat. Feb. 18: Social Hall reserved 3:30-8 pm. Private party.
Sat. Feb. 18: Soup Kitchen noon at Malaga Church
Upcoming Events!
Wed. Feb. 22: Delaware Bay Cluster Ash Wednesday Service 7 pm at Minotola UMC w/Elsie Scattergood
Fri. Feb. 24: Franklinville UMC Soup Sale, 4-6 p.m.
Sat. Feb. 25: Friendship UMC Venison/Ham Dinner 3-4-5pm seatings. (856) 694-2026 or 358-3920
Sat. Feb. 25: Social Hall reserved 11 am-6 pm. Private party.
Sun. Feb. 26: Men's Breakfast 7:45 am at Porchtown Social Hall
Sun. Feb. 26: Zion Chorus sings at 10:30 am service
Sun. Feb. 26: Hall Reserved for a Private Party 1-10 pm
Each Thursday Mar. 1-April 5: Delaware Bay Cluster Lenten Study Series at various local churches. Supper starts at 6 p.m. followed by Lenten study at 7 p.m. Everyone is invited! (Cluster events in Violet)
Thurs. Mar 1: Cluster Lenten Study: 6 p.m. at Newfield UMC (our Admin mtg is Mon. March 12)
Fri. Mar 2: World Day of Prayer “Let Justice Prevail”
Sat. Mar 3: District Day of Learning at Pitman UMC. Details above!
Thurs. Mar 8: Cluster Lenten Study: 6 p.m. at Minotola UMC.
Sat. Mar 10: Daylight Saving Time/Spring Forward tonight
Sat. Mar 10: Doorway 320 Concert at Vineland UMC. Ask Brittney for details.
Mon Mar 12: Admin Council meeting 7:30 pm (note day/time!)
Thurs Mar 15: Cluster Lenten Study: 6 p.m. at Plainville UMC – Bring a Dish to Share
Sat. Mar 17: Soup Kitchen noon at Malaga Church (last one of the season)
Sat. Mar 17: Baked Ziti + White Elephant Auction 6:30 pm. Details soon! See Lynn Tharp if you want to help out! NOTE NEW DATE!
Thurs Mar 22: Cluster Lenten Study: 6 p.m. at Piney Hollow UMC
Sun. March 25: Men's Breakfast 7:45am at Malaga Church - Mike/Pam Holland will provide biscuits & gravy.
Mon. Mar 26: Resource Day “Leading Healthy Congregations” w/Rev. Dr. Peter Steinke 8:30 am-2:30pm (clergy/laity – must register) plus 7pm (laity-no reg.) at Haven UMC Quinton. Details on bulletin board
Thurs. Mar 29: Cluster Lenten Study: Seder Meal 6 pm at Malaga UMC
Sun. April 1: Easter Breakfast/Egg Hunt. 11:30 am. Details soon. See Kathy Klei if you want to help out! Does anyone know an Easter Bunny who could make an appearance?
Thurs. April 5: Cluster Lenten Study: 6 p.m. at Porchtown UMC incl. Lord's Supper w/Jim Gilliard in our Upper Room. See Pastor Pete or Eileen Oz if you want to help! (note: Admin meeting will be April 9)
Friday, April 6: Cluster Lenten Service: 8 am Good Friday Silent Breakfast at Minotola UMC
Friday April 6: Cluster Good Friday Service noon-3 p.m. at Malaga UMC.
Sat/Sun April 7/8: Easter Services 6 pm Saturday & 10:30 am Sunday (NO 9:15 am Sunday School)
Sun. April 8: Easter Sunrise Service 6:30 am at Malaga Lake Park followed by Easter Breakfast at Malaga
Mon. April 9: Finance mtg 7 pm; Admin Council 7:30 pm
Sat. April 14: Cluster Event: covered dish dinner 5:30pm + Heartsong Singers Concert 7pm at Malaga Church.
Sun. April 15: Trustees 11:30 am at church
April 20-21: Waves of Grace Women's Retreat in Wildwood. Brochures coming soon.
Sun. April 22: Native American Sunday 10:30 am service
BULLETIN & PRAYER UPDATES: Contact porchtownchurch@gmail.com
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Our 2012 Annual Camping Trip will be at Jellystone Park in Lancaster County, PA from Wed. July 25-Sunday July 29. Call Jellystone now for your reservations - especially if you want a cabin! Cabins go quickly - usually by the end of January! When you call, make sure you tell them you are with Porchtown Church and would like to stay in - or near - the Cozy Cabins!
Visit the park's website at www.jellystonepa.com or call 717-786-3458. Invite family and friends to join us! We especially invite everyone from our 'sister' church, Malaga, to join us!
Porchtown and Malaga Churches NOW Teams are joining forces to help feed the homeless in our Community one Saturday each month from November through April. Soup and Sandwiches plus a beverage and dessert will be given free from noon to 1 p.m. Most Soup Kitchens will be held one Saturday a month - watch church happenings for dates and details.
The final Soup Kitchens for the season will be Feb. 18 & March 17, 2012 at Malaga Church. We will prepare the lunches starting at 10:30 a.m. & serving them at noon-1pm
Angels of God Clothing Closet will distribute your gently-used clothing to needy people. They are located at 334 S. Broadway in Pitman, NJ. Click on "Clothing Drive" above for details on how you can help.
Big Brothers Big Sisters now schedules free pick-ups in our area of your tax-deductible donations. Call 1-877-336-8828 or visit www.njpickup.org for details and type of items they are looking for.
"Young at Heart Seniors" meet every 2nd Tues. at 12:00 Noon. Lunch is provided. Speakers and time to socialize. Newfield United Methodist Church. Colonial Ave. & Elmo Ave., Newfield, NJ 08344 This is a small road off of the Blvd. (turn right). It is before the post office.
 - Check their website to read more about them at heartsongsingersforchrist.com
Yahoo!!! Once again we were blessed with Heartsong Singers at a Double Header December 11, 2011! Watch for them to return in the spring at a Delaware Cluster Event!
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