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Prayer Page Pg 2

Pastor’s Note Pg 3

Outreach Pg 4

Other News Pg 5-6

Current Events Pg 7

Children’s Ministry Pg 8

New Directory! Schedule Your Photo Appointment!

It’s time! It’s time for us to update our photo directory. It has been five years, and babies have been born, children have grown, families have changed. Even pets are invited! Photo dates are currently Friday, September 28 and Saturday, September 29. If we get 50 families signed up we will add another day. So if you can’t make it on those two days see Denise. We really need YOU! To schedule your photo appointment online visit the

church website and follow the link. Or sign up after church any Sunday until September 16. If you've done this before, you know the drill. If you haven't, here's how it works: You schedule your photo appointment. You come to the church on photo day, the whole family if possible, and have your portrait taken. That's all there is to it! We take the photos in the overflow section of the Sanctuary. You then go back to the Jordan Room to view the different poses

and choose the one you want in the directory. There's also the opportunity to purchase photos if you wish. Why participate? Just for being photographed, you will receive a free 8x10 family photo plus a free directory. So don't miss it! And never fear, if you're not available on our photo dates you can have your photo taken at another church. We need a couple volunteers to help with appointments. If you can help see me. Thanks!

Denise Hosier

St. Paul’s United Methodist Church West Deptford, NJ

September- October 2018

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2– Brooke Zirbser 3– Jeff & Danielle Matlack 3– Nathaniel Weisser 4– Merrilee Chappell 4– Ashley Dugan 5– Sandi DiLeo 5– Nancy Huebshman 5– Gina Leonardo 7– Don Davis Jr. 7– Rich & Gerrie Lynn Dyal 8 – Victor Ferrara 9– Doug & Denise Brown 9– Sally Jordan 9– Jessica Keegan 9– Heather Strockbine 11– Aubrey McLaughlin 11– Bob Rowand 11– Scott Weems 12– Leisa Keegan 12– LeighAnne Richman 13 – Brooklyn Gittinger 13– Carl “CJ” Kinley 13 – Anthony Panetta 14– Chris McGee 14– Lillian Quillin 15– Janet Brown 16– Heather Jones 17 – Jacqueline Gullifer 17– Ann & Jay Hamel 17 – Elliemae Rutter 17 – William Rutter 18– Jennifer Barger 18– Christina & Ed Yurick 20– Rich & Carol Grossman 20– Mark & Evett Heffernan 21– Cindy Fifis 21– Delaney Yurick 22– Donald Gortowski 22– Dana Kovack 25– Rori Beidle 25– Danielle Brown 27– Rich & Diane Favretto 28– Bertie Cast 28– Debbie Richman 29– Sharon & Gary Rutter 29– Hillary Toppin 30– Joe Bryan Jr. 30– Kathy Schanne 31– Jack Heritage

SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES

2– Colin Grassia 7– Kelly Kinley 7– Dawn Moore 9– Heather Cooper Hudgins 9– Doris DuBois 9– Margaret Gogolin 10– Angel Cosme 10– Sean Favretto 10– Gregory Hamilton 10– Judy Muhlbauer 11– Alice Kern 11– Ellie Luoma 12– Mario DiVento 12– Samm Smith 13– Bill Blair 13– Kyle DuBois 13– Jeff Jones 13– Ryan Moore 13– Pat Strockbine 13– Christian White 14– Rebecca Gibson 14– Danielle Ferrara 14– Tommy Gittinger 14– Rachel & Douglas Merckx 18– Ginny & Rich Gibson 19– Sandy Daws 19– Kathie & Mike Spellman 19– Matthew Weber 19– Tom White 20– Dana & Steve Kovack 21– Casey Kovack 21– Amanda Strock Kaiser 22– Jason Gittinger 22– Mary Ann & Larry Jones 24– Diane Favretto 26– Gwen Jones 27– Michelle Black 28– Don Black 28– Brian Cooper 28– Olivia Ferrara 28– Sandy & Jack Spellman 28– Jaclyn Weber

OCTOBER BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES

1– Ron Cervantes 1– Michelle & Kevin Wright

Prayers: Prayers for family of Davontae R who was killed in shooting last night - pray for peace with youth in Pauls-boro (Pat); Travel mercies for Sandy D (Lillian); Family & friends of Jesse V who died in motorcycle accident (Mike/Sandi); Pray for peace for our nation in this time of trouble (Nancy); GD Rachel R serving in U.S. Coast Guard (Joyce); For peace for the family of Vicky who passed away last night (Pat); Prayers to stop the gun violence; Prayers on the passing of Larry M, brother-in-law (Carol); Pray for family of Bob K; Flood victims in Benton, PA/Personal healing (Marie); Jeff - a job

Health Concerns: For successful brain surgery for Riley’s seizures (Pat); Judy M surgery & Carol S recovering from elbow surgery (Patty & Lori); For Dave’s parents: mother in declining health & Dad had a fall (Patty & Dave); Good results for Jen’s surgery & diag-nosis for Steve (anon); Prayers for Spencer L in ICU (Sandy)

Praise: Praise for a successful surgery for Judy M, doing great! (Lori)

Every week: All those in need, unspo-ken requests, all servicemen/women, our nation and leaders

Ongoing Prayer Concerns: Joyce N., Mendez Family; Christina, Asante, Julian & Arianna; Felicia A, Vanessa M, Garry & Peg P, Diane W, Samm S Hope T, Gerry M, Barbara B, Chris S, Janet B, Betty C, Terry D, Har-riet H, Annisia M, Rachel & Regina, Helen R, Corey T

Serving in the Military: Rachel R, Gabby T, Ed S, Joseph B, Taylor P, James A Jr., Kailey R, Jaime Dan S, Brandon H, Chris Y

Shut-Ins & Nursing Home Residents Jean K, Jackie Z, Bertie C, Harriet H, Ron & Eve C

Staff Editor: Trista C Jones

Assistant Editor: Denise Hosier

Regular Contributors: Pastor Dave, Gary Rutter, Ruth Schultz,

Carol Strock, Sunday School

Production: Trista C Jones

The Lamplighter is published bimonthly, in Jan., March, May, July, Sept. & Nov. Deadline is the 15th of the month preceding publication. For more info

contact Trista C Jones or email admin@stpaulsthorofare.com.

THELAMPLIGHTER Bimonthly Newsletter of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church PO Box 125, West Deptford, NJ 08086 Pastor: Rev. Dave Delaney Phone (856) 845-6638 E-mail pastor@stpaulsthorofare.com Sunday Morning Worship............... 9:30 a.m. Sunday School .................................. 10:45 a.m.

lives touched by God and Christ with so many incredible volun-teers stepping up to be the light of Jesus Christ! In the coming weeks St Paul’s is offering many opportunities to renew your energy of faith! We kick off the church year with our Rally Day! Sunday worship. Our Bible studies starting at the end of the month with two online Bible studies for those of you unable to take time to come to church to

study God’s Word! September is also a month to invite peo-ple you know to church. On September 16 our worship service will feature a Christian Clown Ministry celebrating God’s love! On Friday September 21 it’s our Pot Luck Supper with Family Prom-ise and Candy Bingo! We will also have a table at West Deptford Day sharing the St. Paul’s story with our neighbors! October starts with a return of THE CHICKEN MAN so that is a definite day to invite friends to church. We will also be part of Boscov’s Community Day at the mall. On All Saints Day, Novem-ber 4th, something very spe-cial will be happening during our worship service that you won’t want to miss. Back to that tiger for a mo-ment. I heard him roar with majesty and eloquence. His roar captured everyone’s attention as we paused to see the beauty of a big cat res-cued from the world to a place of safety and joy. St. Paul’s is a silent tiger in many ways; we have been rescued by Jesus Christ but our joy-filled church is a roar away for others out in the world. To many people the words St. Paul’s United Methodist Church of West

My family went to the Popcorn Zoo in Lacey Township a few weeks ago. Its animals are loved with extraordinary care. That’s because, since 1977, the Popcorn Zoo’s mission is to rescue ani-mals and to serve as a sanctuary for abandoned, injured, ill, exploited, abused or elderly wildlife, exotic and farm animals, and birds. I just love the majesty of the big cats! A stroll through the zoo reminds you that there is both good and evil in this world with good prevailing at the Popcorn Zoo! Our world is filled with good and evil. Each of us faces days of challenge be-cause the world looms large in our faces threatening to diminish our con-nection to God’s directions for life. But a stroll through our church, a connec-tion with our activities, and time spent in worship shows that good can over-come the world’s abuse and evil here at St. Paul’s. Through our journey, at the same time we are receiving God’s love God is also calling us to make new disciples and to provide future generations with a strong faith foundation! Thinking about the future generation is one of my joys from this summer as I celebrate our Vacation Bible School; more than 100 children registered, a 25% increase over last year and 60% higher than in 2016. So many young

Deptford are just quiet words, but what’s needed is a roar of acclama-tion! I think it’s time we roared, don’t you? My challenge to you from last Sep-tember worked so I am going to issue a new challenge to all of us. In the coming nine months, I would like to see our Sunday morning worship at-tendance grow until we have at least 130 people in our pews each week. Frankly, if all of the parents of all of the children who attended Vacation Bible School last month attended St. Paul’s regularly we’d be over that number. So many of you invited children to Vacation Bible School and we set a new record for Vacation Bible School attendance. Truly a great job of invi-tation! Now, let’s think of our adult friends who are looking for a church home and invite them here, because I can’t think of a better place to wor-ship and praise God than St. Paul’s.

Blessings!

Pastor Dave

CHOIR BRUNCH: The choir and praise team got together in August for a brunch at the Piston Diner. Choir practice begins September 20 at 7 p.m. Join us for fun and praise!

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Outreach

Now that summer's over, we wel-come Fall - a time of renewal to get ready for a new year of church activity.

Upcoming Mission Projects & Offerings

• September Our first Sunday offering

(Sept 2) will benefit Shared Ministries.

On the third Sunday (Sept 16) offering benefits

Family Promise.

Our church family supplies meals every day to our guests staying with us for the week. Additional expenses such as supplies, gas for trips & meals at the Center will be supported by your assistance.

• October

Our first Sunday offering (October 7) is for World Communion Sunday.

Our third Sunday (October 21) will benefit Urban Prom-ise.

The mission at Urban Promise is to equip Camden's children and young adults with the skills neces-sary for academic achievement, life management, spiritual growth, and Christian leadership. They strive to fulfill this mission through after-school programs, summer camps, two schools, experiential learning, job training, and a host of other programs that challenge youth to develop and realize their potential.

Save the Date: Wendy’s Night is October 18th from 5-8pm

On October 15th we will travel to The New Beginnings Church to feed needy persons. Meal prep will take place at St. Paul’s on Saturday and we will be serving on Sunday at 1:30pm. Please let Ruth know if you can assist at 856.845.3829

Thank You letters received from: • Ranch Hope -$496 • Soup Kitchen in Paulsboro $522 • Church World Service - Blankets

$110 • UMCOR Hurricane Relief -$ 260

As always, thank you for all you do to help Reach Out to our projects.

Ruth Schultz

OUR RED BIRD MISSIONARIES were Mike Minder, Sue Speakman and Mary Ann Jones.

They spent a week helping people in one of the poorest areas in the U.S. All three said it was so rewarding they would have liked to stay another week! Consider going next year, second week in August. And please continue to pray for the

people of the Red Bird Missionary Conference.

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Sunday School

Rally Day & Backpack Blessing Sept. 9 Calling all Sunday School students! We’ll be back in session on Sunday, September 9. We’ll start at 9:30 a.m. during the worship service by blessing your backpacks, asking the Lord to be with you through the school year. Then our first Sunday School class for the fall will be at 10:45 a.m.

Join us as we learn and grow together! Mark Your Calendars! Pumpkin Party, Friday, Oct. 26

Donations Needed! Handcrafts Boutique Items Holiday Decorations Deli Items Baked Goods Breakfast & Lunch White Elephants Homemade Soup

Bazaar Saturday, Nov. 3 Bring items in October! Proceeds benefit Sunday

School.

West Deptford Day

West Deptford Family Fun Day is Saturday,

September 22, 1-7pm at RiverWinds. Anyone

willing to help in St. Paul's booth, please see Pastor Dave.

Calling All Sunday School Students…

Rally Day Sept. 9

Begins in church at 9:30 a.m. Bring your family!

Blessing of backpacks during worship—Bring yours!

Meet your new teacher First day of Sunday School at

10:45 a.m.

More news at our website: www.stpaulsthorofare.com

Church Conference October 20 Our Church Conference will be held on Saturday, October 20 at First Korean UMC in Cherry Hill. We will worship, fellowship and meet privately with an elder for our church conference.

The purpose of our annual Church Conference is to review the previ-ous year of ministry, complete es-sential church business and affirm goals for the coming year.

The due date for Conference forms will be Sunday, Sept. 23.

Why Should You Come? Besides being a celebration of our ministry, the annual church confer-

ence is when we accomplish the business of the church. We will elect officers and chairpersons, ap-prove the pastor’s salary, and con-duct the business of the church.

We’re hoping for a large turnout this year, so please try to make it. This is YOUR church—come cele-brate our ministry!

Red Cross blood drive Oct. 15

Even in good times our nation’s blood supply is fragile. The need for blood is always with us.

We need donors. Please help by making an appointment to come to St. Paul’s on Monday, October 15 from 1 to 6 p.m. Sign up with Sally Jordan, 845-0399. If you receive a call, please consider giving—your blood is desperately needed!

You must show ID before donating blood, so be sure to have your driver’s license or other form of ID there.

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Family Promise returns

September 16-22!

Help is needed in all areas!! * Drivers, am & pm * Meals *Evening Fellowship * Overnighters

Please sign up to help with this important ministry!

Pot Luck Supper & Candy Bar Game Night

Friday, September 21 6:15 p.m.

We will welcome our Family Promise guests to join us for the evening.

Bring the whole family and a dish to share.

Following dinner, starting about 7pm: CANDY BAR BINGO Fun for the whole family!

Jo in the Choi r !

First practice

Thurs., Sept. 20

7:00 p.m.

If you like to sing, join us!

Choir Director Tiffany Daly would love to have some new choir members. Come experi-

ence her leadership!

Chicken BBQ Dinner Eat in or take out

Sunday, Oct. 7 11-3 p.m.

Advance Tickets: $10 At the door: $12

St. Paul’s UMC 74 Church St.,

West Deptford NJ 08086

Menu: Half-Chicken, Coleslaw, Baked Beans, Corn, Roll & Butter,

Dessert

Tickets: Sharon Rutter 856-848-5021

Mail checks to: 1559 Donop St. West Deptford NJ 08086

Checks payable to: St. Paul’s UMC

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WORSHIP AT THE RIVER has concluded another successful season. We had good attendance, even with threat of thunder. Thanks to everyone that helped this year: PD, Charlie Taylor, Molly Hosier, Denise Hosier, Rich Favretto and substitute pastor Rev. Onay Lopez of St. Paul’s Paulsboro.

St. Paul’s Weekly Bible Studies will be starting at the end of September offer-ing everyone several interesting ways to explore God’s Word. Our perennial non-stop Bible Study on Thursday mornings at Shepherd’s Farm continues! Every Thursday except the first Thursday of the month, PD offers an hour Bible Study in the lunch room at Shepherd’s Farm that is open to eve-ryone. The study has been exploring the Bible using the music of faith. Our weekly BROWN BAG LUNCH BIBLE STUDY returns on Wednesday September 26. This year, Pastor Dave

will be offering a new option. On the third Wednesday of each month, he will be making a SOUP of the MONTH for the class to enjoy as part of their lunch. The Bible Study meets in Hick-man Hall and will start the year by using the art of the comics to discover God’s message in Scripture. This unique examination of Biblical themes will offer the class a lot to think about in their hour together. WEDNESDAY EVENINGS provide eve-ryone with the opportunity to join the class in person at St. Paul’s or to be part of the class online using ZOOM

conferencing. The one hour class is a great way to grow friendships while growing in faith. The first study of the year will be on ANGELS and class num-ber one is Wednesday evening Septem-ber 26. Our brand new Bible Study is open to all but specifically for those with sched-ules that don’t ever seem to have free time. It is our TUESDAY LUNCH TIME STUDY exclusively online via ZOOM conferencing that kicks off on Tuesday September 25. This half hour Bible Study can be joined using Smartphones, tablets, or computers. Schedule lunch at noon on Tuesdays and feed on God’s Word for a half hour. The study starts with MUSIC of our LIVES, which will examine music lyrics and God’s Word.

Fall Bible Studies Beginning

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The Superheroes: Our week of Vacation Bible School was successful beyond our dreams! We hit our goal of 125 kids brought to Jesus for fun and learning. Thank you so much to everyone who helped make this a success, too many to

name! But especially Director Elaine Luoma and Craft/Decorations Leader Mary Ann Jones.