A Message from Pastor Evan – April 25, 2024

Rev Evan Dodge

Dear St. Paul’s family:

Toward the start of each year, our dedicated Staff/Parish Relations team and I work together on setting goals for our shared ministry. This allows for clarity and collaboration as we seek to introduce people to a deep relationship with Jesus Christ. To that end, I want to share with you a few things we will be working on in 2024 (and maybe beyond!).

First, we will be looking at worship opportunities for our community. We celebrate and look forward to how God will continue to bless our midweek worship. We will continue to grow our online presence and explore new worship endeavors. Individual and family schedules and priorities have changed so much over the last few decades, making it imperative for churches to be flexible and creative in reaching people with the good news.

Secondly, we will seek to nurture shared worship and ministry opportunities with area churches. I celebrate our developing relationship with Living Faith Bible Church and hope to partner with other area churches for future endeavors, both in worship and in outreach.

Thirdly, it is our desire to see more opportunities for spiritual formation and Bible study. One sign of a healthy church is people growing deep in their faith and sharing together in small groups. This is vital for us as believers and as a church as we move forward.

As we make progress, we will communicate and celebrate it together. Ultimately, all of this is understood in the context of stewardship – being good caretakers of the numerous resources with which God has entrusted us. When we commit our time, talent, and treasure to furthering the gospel of Jesus Christ, we are being obedient to God’s call on our lives as individuals and as a community of faith. I call on you to pray for me, our church, and to commit yourself this year and beyond to being a generous disciple of Jesus Christ.

Peace in Christ,
Pastor Evan

“Face to Face Encounter” April 3rd – May 7th

face to face encounter

“Face to Face Encounter”

Face to Face is an adaptation of The Walk to Emmaus, specifically crafted to meet the needs of older adults, 60+, and those with mobility issues.

It invites persons to experience Jesus through a four-session journey, covering subjects such as discipleship, mission, grief, and end-of-life issues.

It is led by laity and clergy. The dates are:

April 30, May 2, 4, 7, 2024
9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Lunch is included.

It will be held at the Pitman United Methodist Church,
758 N. Broadway, Pitman, NJ 08071

Registration fee: $75.00

Missions – April 25, 2024

missions

Serve With Missions
Local mission Opportunities:

Upcoming Service Opportunities

• The Clothing Closet – We continue to serve the Asbury Community on the first and third Saturday of each month from 10am-12pm

• Friday & Saturday, May 3rd & 4th
Retired Petty Officer John E, in Wall Twp – Painting and installing a new floor that was donated. Start time 8:30

• Thursday, May 9th – Dina’s Dwellings in New Brunswick. Painting, organizing and delivering supplies. Start time 9:30am

• Saturday, May 18th – Spotswood Pixie Preschool, Spotswood, NJ – Assisting the community there with light renovations and painting. Start time 9am

• Tuesday, May 21st- 3pm to 4pm Sisters Academy in Asbury Park. Help facilitate after school program. Please visit their website for more on how this school and their staff are changing lives. https://sistersacademynj.org/

• Thursday, June 13th – Dina’s Dwellings – Partnering with Johnson & Johnson Corp. to provide safety and hope to families recovering from domestic violence. Start time 9:30am

Mustard Seed Preschool – April 25, 2024

Dear St. Paul’s,

I was absolutely blown away at the generous giving that took place in March when the church launched a Vanco account for The Mustard Seed Preschool. In this year of growth (and inflation) we rely heavily on donations like yours to push us through until the end of the year. With your generous donations, we are able to re-mulch the playground area to bring it up to compliance with licensing. Our next big expense is a new 6 foot wooden fence to replace the rotting one.

Thank you again for your support – it keeps me and the school going!
https://secure.myvanco.com/L-YRE5/campaign/C-14K6G

Sincerely,
Courtney Rzeplinski
Director

The Mustard Seed Preschool
714 Herbertsville Road
Brick, NJ 08724
732-458-2080 ex.30

mustard seed preschool

A Message from the Director of Family Ministries – April 25, 2024

INFORMATION ABOUT FAMILY MISSION TRIP

We will be having a informational meeting about the family mission trip we will have this August to continue work at the Gretna Glen Camp Grounds.

This trip is for ALL AGES and FAMILIES!!!

The informational meeting will be April 29th at 6pm in the youth room.

Melissa Jensen- Director of Family Ministries

Gretna Glen Camp and Retreat

National Day of Prayer – May 2, 2024

National Day of Prayer - May 2, 2024

Thursday, May 2 is National Day of Prayer.

This is a day Christians across the nation will set aside time to pray for local and national concerns. Our church will be open during the afternoon for your own personal prayer.

We will have a joint National Day of Prayer service at Living Faith Bible Church at 7 PM.

A Message from Pastor Evan – April 18, 2024

Rev Evan Dodge

Dear St. Paul’s family, I want to highlight two upcoming events in our church:

This week is Women Speak Sunday. Our worship service will feature the leadership of women; our district superintendent, Rev. Ronell Howard, will be leading worship and preaching. You do not want to miss this wonderful worship experience where we honor and give God thanks to the many ways women lead us in ministry.

National Day of Prayer. Thursday, May 2 is National Day of Prayer. This is a day Christians across the nation will set aside time to pray for local and national concerns. Our church will be open during the afternoon for your own personal prayer, and we will have a joint National Day of Prayer service at Living Faith Bible Church at 7 PM.

May God bless us as we continue to seek him!

Pastor Evan

Rise Against Hunger – Meal Packing Event – June 9th

Rise Against Hunger

Rise Against Hunger

a meal packaging program on an international scale with a local interfaith base of support

Meal Packaging Event

We plan to pack over 10,000 meals to be sent to those who need it.
Sunday, June 9, 2024
2:00-4:00 PM
Volunteers needed – Community invited
No admission charge

Optional:
a) bring nonperishable food items for a local Brick food pantry
b) make a voluntary donation at the door and help sponsor the meals being packed

sponsored by the Brick Clergy Association (an interfaith group of local clergy)

being hosted by St. Thomas Lutheran Church and Temple Beth Or and being held at
St. Thomas Lutheran Church
135 Salmon Street, Brick

For general information about Rise Against Hunger visit
www.RiseAgainstHunger.org.