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Praise & Worship
WEEKEND SERVICES

Join us for Worship!

Saturday Evening Service
We are thrilled to announce that our beloved Saturday Evening Service will be making a triumphant return starting from September 9th, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. Gather with us as we come together once again for a time of worship, reflection, and community.

Saturday Evenings

Worship Service begins at 6:00 pm in our sanctuary.

Sunday Mornings
Services begin at 10:00 am in our sanctuary, and live streaming services are available on Facebook, and on our Messages page.


Communion Offereing
COMMUNION OFFERING

The communion offering for September is for AIR (Attitudes in Reverse). AIR's mission is to create a community of understanding, kindness, and empathy through mental health education and awareness. AIR offers many programs that, when combined, remind students throughout the year that there are many people, perhaps their friends, family members, or classmates, who may be living each day with mental health disorders.

We must always be kind - no matter what people's differences are. We must understand that NO ONE CHOOSES to have a mental health disorder.
 

On the Calendar
UPCOMING EVENTS

Wednesday, September 20
Prayer Meeting - 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Thursday, September 21
Prayer Meeting - 7:00 pm

Saturday, September 23
Saturday service begins at 6:00 pm - Please join us!

Tuesday, September 26
Church Council - 7:00 pm


RECURRING SCHEDULE

Sunday
10:00 am, Worship Service

Wednesday
Adult Bible Study is 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm in the library Wednesday evenings.

Thursday
7:30 pm, Prayer and Bible Study Library

Bell Choir
The music ministries at Milltown UMC are gearing up for a new season with our bell choir. The bells meet Sunday mornings for a rehearsal for about 30 minutes. Whether you're an experienced ringer or a beginner, we would love to welcome you to our group! Please reach out to Alla, our music director at voloshchukalla@gmail.com if you are interested.

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Youth & Family Ministries
YOUTH & FAMILY MINISTRIES

Exciting Youth and Family Ministry Adventures Await!

Get ready for a series of fun-filled family outings as we embark on an amazing journey together. We have carefully curated a list of delightful ideas and proposed dates to ensure everyone can participate and create lasting memories. If you have any questions, suggestions, or additional ideas, we warmly encourage you to reach out to our dedicated and enthusiastic Pastor Barbara, who will be more than happy to assist you.

Prepare for an unforgettable experience that will bring joy, laughter, and togetherness to our youth and their families. Let's make the most of these upcoming adventures and create cherished moments that will be treasured for a lifetime.

Don't hesitate to contact Pastor Barbara with any inquiries or innovative ideas you might have. We can't wait to hear from you!


Small Groups
SMALL GROUPS SPIRITUALITY GROUP

The spirituality group led by Pastor Jamie will continue during the summer, every Wednesday at 7 p.m., providing a space for deeper spiritual growth and connection. If you haven't yet joined a small group, we encourage you to explore this opportunity to delve into God's Word and build meaningful relationships with fellow believers.

If you haven't had the chance to participate in a small group before, we highly encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity. Joining this group will allow you to delve into the wisdom of God's Word and cultivate genuine relationships with fellow believers who share a similar passion for spiritual exploration.

Don't miss out on the chance to experience profound spiritual growth and connect with a supportive community. Mark your calendars and make a commitment to join us for the Summer Spirituality Group led by Pastor Jamie.

We look forward to welcoming you and embarking on this enriching journey together.


Mission Projects
MISSION OUTREACH

Our mission projects form the heartbeat of our congregation's commitment to positive change. Guided by our unwavering faith and shared values, we embark on a diverse range of mission projects that extend a helping hand to those in need.

From local initiatives addressing homelessness and hunger to global endeavors supporting education and healthcare in underserved areas, we unite in faith to create meaningful impact. These mission projects not only reflect our deep-rooted desire to make a meaningful impact but also serve as a powerful testament to the love and unity that define our faith and spiritual journey.

Through collective action and heartfelt service, we strive to embody the teachings of Jesus with compassion and empathy, leaving a lasting mark of hope and transformation wherever our mission takes us.


Youth Pizza Fundraiser
PIZZA FUNDRAISER

Visit https://linktr.ee/milltownumc to help support the cause.

Milltown UMC Youth Group
Help us raise money for mission trips and retreats with this pizza fundraiser!


Puppies Behind Bars
PUPPIES BEHIND BARS

The Sunday School and Missions has chosen Puppies Behind Bars as our Lenten project. This benefits dogs from shelters incarcerated individuals and the people who receive the dogs after training. It's all about the dogs and a network of incredible people.

Twenty-five years ago, when Puppies Behind Bars was still an unnamed dream, its founder, Gloria Gilbert Stoga, could not have imagined the impact it would have across America. Or that it would pivot again and again in response to seismic changes in the world-terrorist attacks, wars, and pandemics all while remaining true to its core principles.

Through all the changes, the guiding philosophy of Puppies Behind Bars has been that it is all about the dogs. The incarcerated women and men have been asked to put puppies at the center of their lives and commit to producing the best working dogs in the country. Year after year, dog after dog, they have delivered.

Puppies Behind Bars is ultimately about dogs and people. It's a small organization - the dedicated staff numbers less than fifteen - but it punches above its weight because of the wide variety of stakeholders who are critical to success. To the staff and the incarcerated individuals who train the dogs, add PBB's volunteers, donors, veterinarians, police and military professionals, veterans, friends who go to amazing lengths when problems need to be solved, corrections department officials and officers, and board members.


Food Pantry Needs
FOOD PANTRY NEEDS

We have been blessed to be able to help those in need, including a family of seven. However, we are running low on certain items.

We are in dire need of toilet paper and paper towels. Those items cannot be bought with food stamps.

We are also in need of:
  • pasta
  • individually wrapped snacks
  • pancake mix
  • syrup
  • instant potatoes
All helpful donations will be greatly appreciated.

Worship Band
LAUNCHING A WORSHIP BAND

The church's music ministry wishes to create a new worship experience with music led by a worship band. On every last Sunday of each month, the worship band will play hymns and worship songs to meet the need of the congregation. If you want to be part of the worship band, contact pastor Dale or Alla, our music director.

Pathways
PATHWAYS - CHURCH VISIONING PROCESS

Pathways is a visioning process to discern God's calling and plan for our church. It will be an opportunity for us to assess our current situation, learn and grow in understanding, and create a plan that will give us the tools to transform lives, the congregation, and our community. For the next 6 to 12 months, we hope to create clarity and focus for our ministry that will bear fruit and sustainable results. The whole church will be doing this work as a team. GNJ has assigned Rev. Gina Yeske, Director of Resourcing of Metro-Highlands Region to work with us throughout the whole process. And thanks to Michele Pache to be the team leader of the Pathways. Please keep this process in your prayers. Thanks to Pathways team members; Michele Pache, Jen Pinnella, Julie Fircha, Laura Wright, Mercy Chang, and Mark Pache. Please keep this process in your prayers.

Volunteer Opportunities
VOLUNTEERS & HELPERS & OUTREACH

Missions and the Sunday school will be collecting school supplies through the month of August.
Items needed:
single subject spiral notebooks,
24 pack Crayola crayons,
#2 pencils,
boxes of colored pencils,
packs of assorted colored construction paper,
2 pocket folders,
Bic pens,
and Elmer's glue sticks.
Small bottles of hand sanitizer and Clorox wipes are also needed.
Items will be used for school and after school activities. Thank you in advance for your generosity.

Altar Flowers
Dear Friends, If anyone is interested in ordering weekly flowers to beautify the sanctuary, please contact Elsie Chirico. Vases start at $18.00 each and centerpieces start at $30.00. By ordering flowers for the altar, you have an opportunity to honor a loved one or give thanksgiving and your dedication will appear in that week's bulletin.
Thank you, Elsie

Pop Tab Collection
The Sunday School would like your help collecting Pop Tabs from aluminum cans to support a program being run by the Ronald McDonald House of New Brunswick and Long Branch. The tabs can be easily removed by twisting them back and forth until they break off. A collection box will be placed in Friendship Hall where you can drop the tabs you save during the week. The collected tabs will be sent to the Ronald McDonald House and then sent to a recycling facility where they are sold by the pound. The money raised will be used to offset the operational expenses of this wonderful charity. Please help us!

Gardens
We need gardener(s) this year as Carol is unable to continue being in charge. Equipment is supplied in the church shed, hours are up to you. Please help make our church grounds beautiful, and get some exercise and fresh air. Thanks!!


Thank You
MANY THANKS

The Missions Committee would like to thank everyone that contributed to the Giving Tree. Every resident at Rose Mountain Care Center was given a gift thanks to your generosity. We would also like to thank everybody that came to wrap and load the gifts. Your help was greatly appreciated.

Prayer Room
Please stop by the prayer room next to the library to see the beautiful print Carol Graham donated for our prayer room. We give thanks to Carol with grateful hearts!

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