The Clean Team of Emmanuel United Methodist Church recently participated the Salem County's clean-up day on May 23rd.  The Team gathered 118 pounds of litter and recyclables for the Salem County Road Clean-up Program on route #641 (Penns Grove-Auburn Road).  Last year the Clean Team gathered 163 pounds of litter and the reduction is a direct indicator that the County's program is working toward a cleaner Salem County.  The group has grown since our last outing and the Clean Team is still looking for members who enjoy Christian fellowship and helping our environment. 

The team members who participated are: Fred and Lois Raine, Bob and Miriam Hayes, Marge Koriakin, Debbie, Steve, Ryan and Adam Quann, Carmella Sickler, Jeanette Harbeson, Terry McCarson, Maggie Maxwell-Mood, Justin Ruesswick, Ken and Doris Garner, Barbara and Tony Scafiro, Barbara Wright, and Clint Layton.

The United Methodist Women of Emmanuel held a Yard Sale on May 2, indoors at Wesley Hall,  The event allowed members to contribute items for those who sought that special something at an affordable price.

Bible Study of the Books of Acts began May 3 and will continue until June 7th.  Pastor Ayn lead the study that started an hour before Sunday Service.

Prayer Group will begin on Sunday mornings at 8:15 AM before Bible Study.

Adult Fellowship are making arrangements for a Duck Boat Ride trip which leaves Camden to Philadelphia - more to come on this event.

 June 16th United Methodist Women are planning a special dinner to celebrate Christian fellowship.  The ladies from the choir of the Newport Church will provide musical entertainment.  Carmella Sickler is in charge of the dinner arrangements and Barbara Wright will arrange the program.

Karioki night is in the works - watch for more news.

Taize Pilgrimage by Ryan Quann, July 23rd through August 3rd.  Ryan will share his adventure on August 9th and there is a possibility that ice cream Sundaes will be enjoyed after the service.  Ryan is the son of Steve and Debbie Quann.

August 6, 7, 8 brings the Salem County Fair to our community.  Emmanuel is planning to host a booth at the fair with Christian games for the children and there will be a display and handouts for the public, including information from Ryan Quann's Taize trip.

August 19th join us for a free movie night.  Facing The Giant at Emmanuel United Methodist Church.  Doors open at 6:00 pm and the movie begins at 6:30 pm.  You'll be home by 8:30 pm. The movie is a story for all ages about football and life.  Bring a friend for a cool evening of fellowship at Wesley Hall 18 Church Street, Penns Grove, NJ.  Questions?? 856-299-2266.  

August 28th is the annual outing to the Philadelphia Phillies Game.

September United Methodist Women will hold a "Tour the World" party, similar to a calendar party on Tuesday September 15th.  A musical program is planned with Lauren Gambino performing musical selections.  More to follow

September: Fall Bible Study will resume, possibly Disciple I will be the series topic.  

September: Pastor Ayn Masker plans to do her sermons in a series.  Pastor Ayn delivers our Lords message in a very interesting and informative method.  Don't miss this series.

October: Emmanuel United Methodist Church will participate in the historical Society's "Homecoming Day" to celebrate the Society's tenth anniversary.  

The second Saturday in October brings Pedricktown Day to the Church and we'll host a booth with handouts and a display.

November: We begin to decorate the church for the Christmas season on November 24th.

Thanksgiving brings our special Thanksgiving eve service.

December 12th: Adult Fellowship plans are underway to attend the Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre for the "Holly, Jolly Christmas Show".  42 tickets are available on a first come first serve basis.

December brings our manger scene display that provides a very spiritual experience. 

Christmas Eve service are being planned and more information will be available shortly.

August 19th Emmanuel hosted Facing The Giants as you can see we certainly had a wonderful time sharing fellowship with our 60ish guests and members.  Some of our members distributed fliers on the doors of neighbors close to the church Monday evening before the move.  The movie came highly recommended because of the spiritual message and the audience chuckled at the funny parts, became teary eyed at the sad parts; and became moved with the message of a team working through Jesus Christ to do and be the best they can be. 

Watch for our next film in the near future.  Yes, the rumor was true, there was popcorn, juice drinks and teas, and treats as a parting gift.  We even named our movie guy; who is now known as "Camera Boy".  

Sunday, May17th, 2009 Emmanuel United Methodist Church celebrated a special Sunday service with emphasis on our Families.  Parents and children, young adults, and church members all participated in the event.  As people joined in Christian fellowship, families were the center of attention.  If you think some of these pictures are blurred - you are correct!  This event got everyone out of their seats and moving about with many activities under the direction of Pastor Ayn Masker.

The theme of this page is to ask you to consider joining our Christian Fellowship as we worship our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

We have traditional and non-traditional approaches in our worship methods however our hearts and spirits are cradled in the Christian faith.

Emmanuel United Methodist Church has: 

Open Doors...  

Open Hearts...  

Open Minds...

Recent Events During 2008

 

 

January 10th, 2009 Emmanuel hosted the wedding of Mr. and Mrs. James Parks.  Mrs. Jackie Parks is the daughter of Cynthia and William Maxwell of Alloway, NJ who regularly attend Emmanuel United Methodist Church.

 EASTER BASKETS

April 7, 2009

The Emmanuel United Methodist Church donated ten baskets of food through the Light House Ministry in Penns Grove.  The food baskets provided an Easter dinner for ten families suffering from financial hardships on Easter Sunday.

The food baskets contained hams, juice, vegetables, and pies.  The first picture is of the volunteers who filled the baskets provided to the Light House Ministry, the second picture represents members of Emmanuel United Methodist Church delivering the baskets to Light House Ministry, and the thrid picture is of the Emmanuel congregation packing the baskets with the meals.  

IMMEDIATELY BELOW OUR FAIR PHOTOGRAPHS, YOU WILL FIND:

August 8, 2009 Ryan Quann shared his spiritual experience during his pilgrimage to Tiaze France.  After Ryan's story, lite refreshments were served.  Many of Ryan's family visited from Northern New Jersey to share in his spiritually rewarding story. We hope to have a few comments by Ryan added in the immediate future.            

KUDOS RYAN!!!!!

August 4, 5, 6, & 7, 2009: Our church hosted a booth at the Salem County Fair.  We made paper airplanes, and cups with children attending the fair; and if you looked real quick, you would catch a glimpse of an adult flying the planes!  Our volunteers gave packets of information containing great Christian reading to everyone visiting our booth.  We shared our belief in Jesus Christ and we invited many visitors to attend our Sunday morning service.  At our out-reach booth, all of our volunteers received a wonderfully rewarding and spiritual experience as many old friends of the church and of the volunteers stopped to chat.  The many exhibits at the Fair were diverse and very interesting and many of the exhibits provided an educational experience. 

Our neighboring booth was hosted by the Family Promise Program that is supported by Emmanuel United Methodist Church and other member churches in Salem County.  Below are some photos from the fair, and we thank everyone who stopped at our first booth to say hello. 

Volunteers were:Barbara Wright; Margaret Maxwell-Mood; Doris and Ken Garner; Carmella Sickler; Janet Vinyard; Cindy Maxwell; Debbie, Steve, and Ryan Quann; Judy and Fred Raine; Pastor Ayn and Ed Masker.