Christmas
Tree
Sales &
Sign Ups
Christmas
Eve
Services
6:15, 7:45
& 11:00 PM
Caroling on
the green at
7:00 PM
Every Sunday we offer two Worship Services and Church School classes. Worship services are held at 9:00 & 10:30 AM. Church School is held during the 9:00 Worship Service. Nursery care is available all morning.
Wednesday Evening
A mid-week service of Holy Communion, Meditation and Prayer is offered on Wednesdays at 7:00 PM at Fellowship Village in Liberty Corner, NJ.
| Event | Where | ||
| Thursday | November 27 | ||
| ----- | The Church Office will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday | ||
| Friday | November 28 | ||
| ----- | The Church Office will be closed | ||
| Saturday | November 29 | ||
| 8:00 | Delivery & unloading of Christmas trees | BJUMC | |
| Sunday | November 30 | ||
| 9:00 AM | First Service of Worship | Sanctuary | |
| 9:00 AM | Christian Education Sunday School rotation classes | ||
| 10:30 AM | Second Service of Worship | Sanctuary | |
| 5:30 PM | GodSent Choir Rehearsal | Choir room | |
| 7:00 PM | Heaven's Grace Choir Rehearsal | Choir Room | |
| Monday | December 1 | ||
| 7:30 PM | Finance committee | Classroom #3/4 | |
| Tuesday | December 2 | ||
| 9:30 AM | United Methodist Women Executive Board | Melick Hall | |
| 7:30 PM | All Church Conference | Sanctuary | |
| Wednesday | December 3 | ||
| 4:45 PM | Wesley Singers (Children's choir) | Choir Room | |
| 7:00 PM | Worship Service of Meditation, Prayer & Holy Communion | Fellowship Hall at Fellowship Village | |
| 7:00 PM | Naomi/Ruth Holiday Potluck Dinner | July Linton's home | |
| Thursday | December 4 | ||
| 8:00 AM | Men's Breakfast group | Minuteman Restaurant | |
| 10:00 AM | Piecemakers - Quilting Group | Melick Hall | |
| 4:00 PM | Church Staff Meeting | Office Conference Room | |
| 6:30 PM | Adult Bell Choir | Choir Room | |
| 7:00 PM | Board of Trustees | Melick Hall | |
| 7:30 PM | Chancel (Adult) Choir | Choir Room | |
| Friday | December 5 | ||
| 4:30 PM | Departure for SPLAT Retreat | Baptist Camp, Lebanon, NJ | |
| Saturday | December 6 | ||
| 9:30 AM | Healing Touch | Classroom #15/16 | |
| 9:30 AM | Mature Singles Group Breakfast | Minuteman Restaurant |
Mark 13:24-37 |
| 24 "But in those days, following that distress, "'the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light; 25 the stars will fall from the sky, and the heavenly bodies will be shaken.' 26 "At that time men will see the Son of Man coming in clouds with great power and glory. 27 And he will send his angels and gather his elect from the four winds, from the ends of the earth to the ends of the heavens. 28 "Now learn this lesson from the fig tree: As soon as its twigs get tender and its leaves come out, you know that summer is near. 29 Even so, when you see these things happening, you know that it is near, right at the door. 30 I tell you the truth, this generation will certainly not pass away until all these things have happened. 31 Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away. 32 "No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. 33 Be on guard! Be alert ! You do not know when that time will come. 34 It's like a man going away: He leaves his house and puts his servants in charge, each with his assigned task, and tells the one at the door to keep watch. 35 "Therefore keep watch because you do not know when the owner of the house will come back--whether in the evening, or at midnight, or when the rooster crows, or at dawn. 36 If he comes suddenly, do not let him find you sleeping. 37 What I say to you, I say to everyone: 'Watch!'" |
| — This is the word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. |
Christmas Gifts for the Children of CAMP YDP |
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Once again it is time to help spread the spirit of Christmas to the underprivileged children of Paterson NJ. The Star Tree is set up outside of Rooms 3 and 4 in the Dutcher center. We have received gift requests for some of the younger children in the church sponsored CAMP YDP after school and preschool programs. Placing them on the tree at this time will allow those who like to shop early to get started. We anticipate receiving the rest of the gift requests in the near future. If you would like to sponsor a gift please select a star and sign your name under the child’s name in the gift register. The star becomes a gift tag when you attach it to the wrapped gift. Gifts should be placed under the Star Tree as soon as they are ready. The gifts will be delivered to Paterson on December 21st. |
Annual Turkey & Ham Collection |
Thru December 18 |
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Annual Turkey & Ham Collection for local food bank – Please consider donating a turkey or canned ham for those less fortunate. As you know, many local supermarkets offer free frozen turkeys and canned hams to customers per specific dollar amount spent in their stores. You may help others by bringing your unwanted turkey/hams to the church from now until December 18. Turkeys may be left in the freezer, and hams may be left on the counter in the main church kitchen. All items will be delivered to the local food bank. Of course, there is always a need for other items on an ongoing basis. If you have any questions, please contact Jim Collins. Thank you for caring for others during this time of giving! |
Volunteers Needed |
Thru December 21 |
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The UMW is asking for volunteers to help keep our Christmas tree sellers warm and fed during our Annual Christmas Tree Sales. Please be alert for the sign up sheet, which is set up in the narthex after worship on Sunday mornings to volunteer on Saturdays and Sundays from November 29 through December 21. We would like to provide the volunteers with a warm meal of soup or chili, bread, beverage, and dessert. If you have any questions, please contact Barbara Conca. Thank you! |
UMW Executive Board Meeting |
Tuesday, December 2 — 9:30 AM |
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UMW Executive Board Meeting – Tuesday, December 02, 9:30 AM in Melick Hall |
Christmas Tree Sales |
November 30 — December 24 |
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The Bishop Janes UMC Tower Club annual Christmas Tree Sales Season is once again here!!! |
Naomi/Ruth Circle Potluck Dinner |
Wednesday 3 |
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Naomi/Ruth Circle Potluck Dinner – Wednesday, December 3, at the home of Judy Linton. |
SPLAT (Jr. High) Retreat |
Friday, December 5 — Sunday, December 7 |
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SPLAT (Jr. High) Retreat for any 6th, 7th, & 8th Grade SPLAT participant – Friday, December 5 through Sunday, December 7, Baptist Camp and Conference Center, located in Lebanon NJ. This year’s retreat theme is: “You are Mine – The Apple of God’s Eye.” We’ll meet in the church parking lot on Friday, December 5, at 4:30 PM, and will return to Bishop Janes UMC at 12:00noon on Sunday, December 7. Please bring your own bedding, pillow and towels, along with changes of clothing and toiletries, etc. Cost is $70 per person, and permission slips/payment must be received by Wednesday, November 26th. If you have any questions, please contact Pastor Dutcher, 908-766-1108 – x3; bjumc@aol.com. |
Mature Singles Group Breakfast |
Saturday, December 6 — 11:30 AM |
| MSG (Mature Singles Group) will meet on Saturday, December 6, at 11:30 AM for BREAKFAST at the Minuteman Restaurant, located on Rte. 202, Bernardsville. Please contact Fran Smith if you have questions about the group. |
Advent Festival |
Sunday, December 7 — 3:00-5:00 PM |
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Everyone is invited to attend our annual Family Advent Festival, Sunday, December 7, from 3:00-5:00 PM in Melick & Wesley Halls. Please bring your family and friends to enjoy a special winter show and science demo by Mad Science of NJ, wreath decorating, games and Christmas crafts. We will share homemade soups, hot chocolate and desserts – bring your favorite to share or just come and sample! No registration or fee required, though a free will offering will be taken during the event. For more information or to volunteer to assist, please contact Kim Dial, 908-766-1108 x5. |
Hearts2Hands, the Prayer Shawl Ministry |
Monday, December 8 — 10:00 AM |
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The next monthly meeting of Hearts2Hands, the Prayer Shawl Ministry, which is on the second Monday of the month, will be held on December 8, at 10:00 AM in the Ed’s Place (Bishop Janes UMC youth room).
If you’ve never knitted or crocheted before, please don’t be deterred! Using the donations that we’ve gotten, and some needles and yarn will be purchased and those in the group who do not knit or crochet will be happy to get you started. If you have any questions about Hearts2Hands, please contact Nancy Collins or Chris Pape.
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UMW General meeting |
Tuesday, December 9 — 7:30 PM |
| Ridge High School A Cappella Choir will perform at Bishop Janes UMC – Tuesday, December 9, 7:30 PM in our sanctuary. The UMW is sponsoring the Ridge High A Cappella Choir with this free concert. All are invited to join us for a wonderful evening of beautiful music followed by a reception of cookies/cakes and refreshments in the Narthex. – All are invited to attend. |
A Colonial Christmas |
Sunday, December 14 — 9:00 AM |
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This year, the students of Bishop Janes UMC will present a Christmas pageant based on colonial times in America. Music, costumes, readings, foods and Christmas of the 1700s will be featured. As we enter this Holy Season, students learn that although ways of celebrating the birth of Christ change over the years, the central message of God's love and redemption through Christ remain the same.
If you have clothing or props from the 1700s that we may use, please contact Kim Dial, 908-766-1108, x5. Items may be dropped off to the church office. Please label with your name and phone number and the items will be returned to you. Thanks! |
Holiday Open House at Church Parsonage |
Sunday, December 14 — 3:00 PM |
| Holiday Open House at Church Parsonage, 128 Spencer Road, hosted by Pastor Dave & Lois Dutcher, on Sunday, December 14, 3:00 PM |
Christmas Circle potluck dinner |
Tuesday, December 16 — 3:00 PM |
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The UMW wishes to invite women of all ages (high school age included!!) to a festive Christmas Circle potluck dinner at the home of Carol Lutes on Tuesday, December 16th, at 6:00 PM Please bring a favorite dish to share but if during this busy holiday season you do not have enough time to prepare something, please know that there will be plenty to go around, and we just want you to be there to join us! Hope to see you there! |
Calling All Knitters and “Wanna-Be Knitters |
Wednesday, December 17 — 7:30 PM |
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A new monthly EVENING prayer shawl knitting group is beginning for all those of you who cannot make it on Monday mornings. The December gathering will be held on Wednesday, December 17, at 7:30 PM, both at the home of Gail Granowitz. After the holiday season is over, we will begin meeting on the 4th Wednesday of each month at 7:30 PM This group is open to all women and girls of the church; and yes, men, too! If you have any questions, please contact Gail Granowitz. |
The Walk to Bethlehem |
Sunday, December 21 — 4:00 PM |
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Recapture the miracle of the Annual Walk to Bethlehem which will be held on December 21st, 4:00 PM, beginning at St. James RC Church, and processing at each of the churches on South Finley Avenue. Along the journey, carols will be sung, and Bible readings will be shared. The Walk will conclude at the Presbyterian Church at approximately 5:00 PM Participants may wish to bring flashlights along. This annual ecumenical event is sponsored by St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, there is no admission, and all are welcome to attend. |
Christmas Season Worship Services |
Sunday, December 21 — December 24 |
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Worship Services at Bishop Janes UMC for the Christmas Season - All are welcome Sunday, December 14
Sunday, December 21
Christmas Eve Worship services in our sanctuary:
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Bishop Janes UMC Book Club meeting |
Wednesday, January 14 — 7PM |
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The Bishop Janes UMC Book Clup meets the second Wednesday of every month at 7PM in the conference room in the Dutcher Center. This month's book is Three Cups of Tea by Greg Mortenson.The discussion leader will be Kim Dial. Three Cups of Tea
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Conversations on Faith |
Sunday, January 25 — ~11:30 AM |
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All are invited to join us for a series of informal discussions about faith and topical interests. Feel free to choose your areas of concern or curiosity; you can even come to all of the sessions! We’ll meet in the youth room (Ed’s Place) following the second worship service. Kathy Wedel shall lead the sessions.
Today's topic is Christian Response to Global Warming . Reconciling provision, supply, the environment, faith, science and Christian understanding. |
Conversations on Faith |
Sunday, February 22 — ~11:30 AM |
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All are invited to join us for a series of informal discussions about faith and topical interests. Feel free to choose your areas of concern or curiosity; you can even come to all of the sessions! We’ll meet in the youth room (Ed’s Place) following the second worship service. Kathy Wedel shall lead the sessions.
Today's topic is Ownership: How much is enough? Can Christians own two houses when so many people are in need? Can a rich man or woman get into the kingdom of heaven? How do you know when you have enough? |
Conversations on Faith |
Sunday, March 29 23 — ~11:30 AM |
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All are invited to join us for a series of informal discussions about faith and topical interests. Feel free to choose your areas of concern or curiosity; you can even come to all of the sessions! We’ll meet in the youth room (Ed’s Place) following the second worship service. Kathy Wedel shall lead the sessions.
Today's topic is Turning the Other Cheek In an age of terrorism, tribal strife, and global conflict, can Christians really turn the other cheek? How do we protect our borders? What is our role outside our borders? |
Conversations on Faith |
Sunday, April 26 — ~11:30 AM |
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All are invited to join us for a series of informal discussions about faith and topical interests. Feel free to choose your areas of concern or curiosity; you can even come to all of the sessions! We’ll meet in the youth room (Ed’s Place) following the second worship service. Kathy Wedel shall lead the sessions. Today's topic is Christianity and Business Practices How do we practice fairness with staff, customers and competitors? What if my boss asks me to do something that conflicts with my Christian beliefs? |
Conversations on Faith |
Sunday, May 24 — ~11:30 AM |
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All are invited to join us for a series of informal discussions about faith and topical interests. Feel free to choose your areas of concern or curiosity; you can even come to all of the sessions! We’ll meet in the youth room (Ed’s Place) following the second worship service. Kathy Wedel shall lead the sessions.
Today's topic is Is Gender still a Church issue in this day and age? How are the genders treated differently? Has the church kept pace with the culture and should the church emulate the culture? What does Scripture say about gender roles? |
Help the residents ov the VA Hospital |
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The Piecemakers (Bishop Janes UMC Quilting group) has begun their annual holiday collection of various personal care items (box and list of items being requested may be found in Melick Hall) for residents of VA Hospital in Lyons. Please consider donating items for this worthy cause. Thank you. |
TOWER CLUB ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TREE & WREATH SALES – Volunteers Needed |
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he Bishop Janes UMC Tower Club annual Christmas Tree Sales Season is once again here!!! Volunteers associated with Bishop Janes have been selling Christmas Trees on site for over fifty years. Proceeds of the sales are used to support charities and community service agencies. Please save the dates and sign-up for a wonderful experience, good fun, and a great cause. Families are welcome as we also need cashiers, small hands to put bows on the wreaths, and help with unwrapping the trees - in addition to sellers and loaders. Volunteers are especially needed on weekends. If you need additional information please contact Mark Fentress or Pete Ebbe. Sign-up Boards will be in the church narthex. Please mark your calendars, and plan to volunteer your time during the dates as listed below. Don’t miss this Christmas time experience!!!
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Adult Choir News |
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The 2008-2009 choir season has started and we need YOU! Music reading is not required...simply come to a rehearsal ready to learn and have fun! Rehearsals are held on Thursday evenings -- the Bell Choir meets at 6:30 PM, and the Chancel Choir meets at 7:30 PM We especially need women (both sopranos and altos). Come try us out -- there's no pressure to join. Please feel free to contact John Kaefer, john@composerjohn.com or Connie Schmalz, latte972003@yahoo.com anytime if you have questions. |
Youth Choir News |
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Wesley Singers – Grades 2nd thru 5th, rehearsals have started; rehearsal time is on Wednesday from 4:45 until 5:30 PM -- Also looking for Guitar, keyboard and drummers in the 2nd thru 5th grade. Jr. GodSent – Grades 6th thru 8th, rehearsals will be held on Sunday evenings from 6:30 until 7:30 PM; first rehearsal will be held on Sunday, September 28th. -- Also looking for guitar, keyboard and drummers in the 6th thru 9th grade. GodSent – Grade 9th – 12th, rehearsals have started; rehearsal time is Sunday evenings from 5:30 until 6:30 PM -- Also looking for guitar, keyboard and drummers. Everyone is invited to participate! If you’d like more information, please contact Bob Trokan, robert.trokan@att.net |
Do you love children and music? |
| Wesley (children’s) Choir – Do you love children? Do you love music? Do you sometimes sing in the shower? Can you play an instrument (even a little bit)? Then we’ve got the opportunity for you! The Wesley Choir is in need of a new director and /or a helper who will both be assisted by Me. Please contact John Kaefer (Me) ASAP at 908-766-1108 X8 or e-mail at john@composerjohn.com. |
IHN Items Needed |
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IHN (Interfaith Hospitality Network) is in need of the following items:
Donations may be left in Bishop Janes UMC kitchen labeled ‘IHN’. If you need further information, please contact Dottie Benjamin. Thank you for your continued support and generosity. |
The Food Bank Opportunity |
2nd Saturday of Every Month |
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Thank you to the Bishop Janes UMC congregation for their continued faithfulness> in supplying donations of food for the Somerset County Food Bank. Thank you also to Gordon Clark for his constant faithfulness in delivering grocery bags of food on an ongoing basis!
we have been made aware that donations to the food bank have been “down across the board and that the lower economy results in more need there.” A specific and immediate request has been made for canned meat, Parmalat (milk boxes) and jelly, but of course, any items are appreciated. --At the moment, the food bank seems to have quite a bit of peanut butter, but lacks matching jars of jelly. Generally, the following items are always welcome: cereal, macaroni & cheese, (peanut butter/jelly) crackers, soups, canned meats, stews, fruits, vegetables, tomato sauce, tuna fish and (Parmalot milk.) Also, for the children of these needy families; juice boxes, puddings, etc. and school supplies are always appreciated. Any items of this type may be dropped off to the church as sson as possible, and they shall be delivered at once. Thank you from your Missions & Social Concerns Ministry Team. |
Flower Chart sign ups for 2008 |
| The Flower Chart for 2008 has been posted in the narthex. If you would like to sign up to place an arrangement on the Altar/Shepherd Window for a given Sunday, please write your name on the date you prefer, and contact Mary Bigini with your message for the worship bulletin; message forms are available near the flower chart. |
Weekly Chime available |
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Have you picked up your copy of The Weekly Chime? In our quest to save paper, we’ve been placing copies of our weekly announcements on the table in the narthex. Please stop by and take a copy; one per family, please on Sunday mornings; any leftover copies will remain on the narthex table in the Welcome Center during the week. Also, please refer to the web site: www.bjumc.org, which is updated on a weekly basis. Thank you for helping us do our part to be more “green”! |
Ushers for Sunday morning worship |
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We are looking for folks who might be interested in serving as an usher at Bishop Janes on a given Sunday. All are invited to participate; men, women, youth, singles and families are welcome to join us. If you’re interested, please call Gail Nicholas at the church office, 908-766-1108 x0. |
United Methodist Womem Directory is Available |
| The new UMW Directory for 2008 is available in the Narthex. Please be on the lookout for this booklet, which has a green cover. Please pick up your copy today.l If you know of someone who may need to have a copy mailed or delivered, contact Linda Cargo. |
We Need Your e-mail Address |
| The Church Office needs your help in updating the church’s e-mail address book. If you would like to receive e-mail messages from the church – prayer concern announcements, on-line Tower Bell publications, etc. – PLEASE send to the church office; either to Pastor Dave, bjumc@aol.com, or Gail Nicholas, grnicholas@aol.com.net, an e-mail that reflects your current/correct e-mail address. We look forward to connecting with you through updated technology – and LESS paper. We will still send to folks who don’t have e-mail the Tower Bell and other information via paper mail. |
2008 United Methodist Women Reading Program |
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The UMW is excited to begin participating in the 2008 United Methodist Women Reading Program. The purpose of the reading program is to engender better understanding of current faith and social issues. The books fall into four categories: education for mission, nurturing for community, social action and spiritual growth.
To participate in the program all you have to do is read one book from each category during the year and read Response magazine, the official magazine of the UMW. We have purchased one copy of every book on the 2008 reading list and they can be found on a cart in the library along with Response Magazine. You can participate in the reading program in several ways. We are planning on having book discussions during the Grace Circle (which meets on the 4th Tuesday of the month at the home of Gloria Walker and maybe one evening a month if enough people are interested. You do not have to participate in the group discussions to enroll in the program. If you are interested, please contact Amy Grotland or just starting reading! |
United Methodist Women Book Club |
| As part of the United Methodist Reading Program we are going to meet once a month to discuss the books we have been reading. We will meet on the last Sunday of each month from 3:00-4:30 PM If you are interested in attending please e-mail or call Amy Grotland. The books can be found on a cart in the church library. |
Thank You from the Membership Ministry Team |
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The Membership Ministry Team would like to thank all those who have provided refreshments for Fellowship Time these last few months. It has really livened up our time together between services. Our hosts have included various families, along with the UMW, Christian Education and all the ministry teams. Thanks so much to all of you!
We will begin a new schedule for serving refreshments, which will be on a monthly basis, on the first Sunday of every month to coincide with 9:00 AM communion. Volunteers are still needed! A new signup chart will be in the narthex. We can reimburse you for any expense from the Membership budget or you may donate as you wish. If you are interested in hosting, please sign up. For more information, please contact Vince Fratello. |
Mature Singles Group (MSG) |
No July or August Meetings |
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Please Note the Change: The July meeting of MSG has been cancelled, as the MSG (Mature Singles Group) will not meet in July or August. Rather, the group will begin its monthly Saturday meetings in the fall.
Please be alert for updates in the Weekly Chime and September Tower Bell newsletter as new information becomes available. Thanks and Happy Summer! |
Splat/Confirmation (for Jr. Highs) |
| Confirmation Class and Splat meet on Wednesdays. Please contact Jen Mayer or Bob Trokan if you need further information. |
Belay – (Sr. High Youth Fellowship) |
| Belay meets at 6:30 PM on Sunday evenings at the Church. Note that GodSent (Sr. High choir rehearsals) meets at 5:30 PM, just prior to Belay. All Sr. High youth are invited to attend. If you have questions, please contact Jen Mayer or Bob Trokan, 973-886-2027. |
Interested in becoming a member of Bishop Janes? |
| Persons/Families who are interested in pursuing membership at Bishop Janes UMC are invited to speak with Pastor David Dutcher. Information about the process of affiliating with Bishop Janes will be shared with you. |
BYOB – Bring Your Own Bibles |
| If you’d like to read along as the weekly scripture verses are read in worship on Sunday mornings, you may find Bibles in the back of the sanctuary; please return them following the service. Or, we’d like to encourage you to bring your own Bible to church. |
Lost & Found |
| A number of items have been found in and around the church building. Some have made their way to the Church Office. Please look for the red box with many various items, which can be found on the table nearest the front entrance to the Church building. |
Fellowship Time |
| If you've recently attended 9:00 am services, then hopefully you enjoyed some wonderful refreshments and fellowship immediately following the service in the narthex. The Membership Ministry Team is looking to line up some volunteers to provide refreshments so that we can continue to provide this opportunity for everyone to socialize over snacks and beverages. You can choose to be reimbursed for the expense, donate your purchase, or bring your own baked goods. Volunteers are needed each week. Please contact Diane McIntire for further details or to volunteer. |
Hearts2Hands, the new Prayer Shall Ministry |
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Hearts2Hands, the new Prayer Shall Ministry will continue meeting on the second Monday of every month at 10:00 AM in Ed’s Place (Youth room) at Bishop Janes UMC. If you’ve never knitted or crocheted before, please don’t be deterred! Using the donations that we’ve gotten, and some needles and yarn will be purchased and those in the group who do not knit or crochet will be happy to get you started.
Please Note: The youth room will be available every Monday for anyone who would like knit/crochet. –So, please feel free to come as your schedules permit. If you have any questions about Hearts2Hands, please contact Nancy Collins or Chris Pape. |
Grace Circle |
4th Tuesday of Each Month — 9:30 AM |
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Grace Circle at the home of Gloria Walker. All women of the Church are welcome to join us. If you have questions, or need directions, please contact Gloria.
Please note: Our May gathering was Grace Circle's last meeting until September. The circle will not meet during July and August. |
Men’s Breakfast Group |
Every other Thursday — 8:00 AM |
| Bishop Janes UMC Men’s Breakfast Group – This casual group of mostly retired gentlemen from Bishop Janes UMC meet for fellowship, and enjoy breakfast together every other Thursday morning at 8:00 AM at the Minuteman Restaurant, located on Route 202, in Bernardsville. For specific dates, please check the calendar section of our weekly worship bulletin, or contact Bob Akins or Charlie Walker for more information. All men of the church are welcome to join us! |
Visitors' Table |
| The Membership Ministry Team has placed a new Visitors’ Table in the narthex. This is intended to be a one-stop- connection for first time attendees at Bishop Janes. We are still adding items, but when fully stocked it is intended to hold the Visitors’ Book, fill-in nametags, literature on Bishop Janes UMC, including a new tri-fold pamphlet on the church, and gift bags for adults and children. The latter are intended to be small welcoming gifts to help visitors orient themselves to the church. For more information, or if you have any comment/input, please contact Kim Dial or Vince Fratello. |
Attention Parents of College Students |
| Let’s keep connected!! PLEASE, PLEASE contact gail Nicholas at the Church Office, 908-766-1108, x0, with your new school e-mail/snail mail (United States Postal Service mail) addresses ASAP. If the address will stay the same as last year, please indicate that as well. You may write this information on the Fellowship Pads on Sunday mornings, or e-mail it to grnicholas@aol.com. Thank you! |
Fast Fare for the Frenzied Family Cookbook |
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Fast Fare for the Frenzied Family Cookbook, recipes from our house to your house
was a wonderful turnout for the Homespun Holiday Bazaar of 2006.
Many thanks to those of you who shared your delicious recipes.
The feedback I’ve gotten from our recipes users has been great.
However, oh for that perfect world we wish for we have a few additions and corrections to our cookbook. These corrections can be obtained from the basket in the Narthex duly noted. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you. Copies of the cookbook (with the corrections) are available by calling Ellie Lentz or Fran Smith. Thank you for your continued support. |
Power Plant Ministry |
Every Sunday — 9:00 AM - prior to worship |
| The ministry of Bishop Janes Church is powered by prayer.
EVERY SUNDAY MORNING, prior to worship, the Staff comes together to be led in prayer
by Mary Jo Buchanan.
Prayer is offered for each staff member, for the worship service and for the education
and youth ministries, and for the congregation as it gathers to worship.
(Following this prayer time, the choir - whether it's Chancel, Bells, or GodSent -
is led in prayer prior to worship.
This prayer time asks God to provide power for the morning services and events.
Invitation: anyone who feels called by God to pray with this group is welcome to come to the conference room at 9:00 AM If the group is blessed by having numbers to large for the conference room, we'll find another location in which to pray together. |
Senior High Sunday School Class |
Sunday's — 10:00 AM |
| The Sr. High Sunday school class continues meeting on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM in the Youth room; all high school youth are invited to attend. On the first Sunday of each month, the group will have its 1st Sunday of the month Brunch Bunch, (next one coming up - Sunday, June 3) for which parents of youth are needed to provide/drop off simple items for the meal. Please see Jen Mayer if you’d like to sign up; bjumcjennifer@aol.com bjumcjennifer@aol.com or call 908-766-1108, x4. |
Want to be a Sunday Greeter? |
| If you have not been called to be a Greeter for Sunday morning worship and would like to participate in this ministry, please contact Janet Kaefer to volunteer for a given Sunday morning. Thank you. |
Caring Hearts Ministry |
| Caring Hearts of the United Methodist Women sponsor and maintain the card display in the Narthex.
All members of the congregation are encouraged to select appropriate cards for others,
or for those on the Joy and Concern list in our weekly bulletin announcements.
If you wish to sign and leave a card during fellowship time, it will be stamped
and mailed for you the following day.
If you would like to donate cards and/or stamps for this group; cards received by charitable organizations are always welcome, please contact Joan Totten. Thank you. |
Church Office Hours |
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The Church Office is open each weekday from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM. The Office Manager's regular hours are: Monday & Tuesday, 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM; Wednesday & Thursday, 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM, and Friday, 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM Prayer concerns for the Sunday worship bulletin, along with bulletin items should be received by the previous Wednesday. Please leave your information in the Office Manager's mail slot in the yellow folder or you may e-mail the information to: grnicholas@aol.com or you may leave the information on voice mail on 908-766-1108, x0. |
Pick Up Your Offering Envelope |
| Offering envelopes for 2009 are available on the table in the narthex for pick up. If there isn’t a box for you on the table, and should you wish to have them, please indicate your desire by signing the sheet which is on the table alongside the envelope boxes, and they shall be available by the next Sunday. If you have questions, please contact our financial secretary, Gwen Walding. |
Update Your Current Address |
| Do we have your current e-mail address in our latest Bishop Janes UMC directory? Have you moved across town, or will you be moving in the near future? Or has your phone number changed recently? If so, we'd like to know, so that we may keep our mailing and distribution lists current. Please contact gail Nicholas if your reach information should change. You may contact her at the Church Office, 908-766-1108, x0; send her an e-mail message: grnicholas@aol.com, or write your information on the Fellowship pads during worship. |
How to Contact Our Building Manager |
| Do you need to be in touch with our building manager, Doug Kreis? If so, please leave a note in his mail slot in the Church Office. If you wish to have assistance with a room which needs to be set up for a church event, please leave your name and contact info, such as home and/or cell phone numbers. This will make it easier for Doug to be in touch with you if he should need further information. Thank you. |
Name Tags |
| Please look for your name tag, located in the corridor, just off the sanctuary. The tags which have been updated, and no longer have pinned backings, which are more “garment friendly” are available for use at worship. Please remember to return name tags to the rack following worship. Special thanks to Vivian Fentress and Chris Pape for creating the name tags. |