CONNECT PROXIMITY TO THE SUN EASTER SUNDAY - APRIL 1 APRIL 2018

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1 APRIL 2018 CONNECT GRACE-FILLED COMMUNITY INSPIRED WORSHIP TRANSFORMATIONAL MISSION PROXIMITY TO THE SUN Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness but will have the light of life. John 8:12 It is no coincidence that Easter happens in Spring, when the earth and all of nature around us reinforces the message of new life beyond death. The message of resurrection proclaimed on Easter Sunday happens as Spring springs around us, bringing forth new plants, warmer weather, and longer days. Spring happens for no other reason than the fact that the earth is exposed to sunlight differently and for longer periods each day. The energy generated from sunlight excites particles, plants, waves, and humans alike to spring awake and alive again after what feels like a long and cold winter. Simply put, the sun holds the power of life, to bring the earth alive in full bloom when it shines upon it. We can take the same principle and apply it to our exposure to Jesus, who is known in scripture as God s son. When we put ourselves in relation to the light that shines in darkness, who taught us to find power in serving, hope in healing, and a way out of hatred by loving, here we find new life. On April 1st, we proclaim Christ is risen, Christ is risen indeed! and now we have the opportunity and responsibility to remain connected with the light of that promise. In this renewed season of Spring, may you find connection to the life giving light of God s son and be a ray of light in a hurting world. In the Light of the Risen Christ, Rev. Chris Heckert, Sr. Pastor EASTER SUNDAY - APRIL 1 Join us for one of four worship services this Easter, April 1! Sunrise Service 6am in the Cloisters Traditional Service 8am in the Chapel Contemporary Service 9am in Fellowship Hall Traditional Service 10:30am in the Sanctuary accompanied by choir, brass, percussion and organ haddonfieldumc.org 29 Warwick Rd., Haddonfield, NJ P: (856) #haddonfieldumc /HaddonfieldUMC

2 WORSHIP SCHEDULE: SATURDAY CASUAL SERVICE WITH 5pm in Chapel SUNDAY TRADITIONAL 8am in Chapel CONTEMPORARY 9am in Fellowship Hall CHILDREN S SUNDAY 9am ADULT SUNDAY 9am MOMS 10:30am in Room 303 YOUTH SUNDAY 10:30am in the Youth Room TRADITIONAL 10:30am in the Sanctuary MONTHLY NEWSLETTER (USPS ) 29 WARWICK ROAD HADDONFIELD, NJ HADDONFIELDUMC.ORG PUBLISHED MONTHLY EXCEPT AUGUST PERIODICAL POSTAGE PAID AT CHERRY HILL, NJ AND ADDITIONAL ENTRY OFFICE VOL. 10 NO. 4 2 BROTHERS JOHN AND EMILE OF TAIZÉ - MAY 1 All are invited to join us for dialogue and prayer on May 1 with Brothers John and Emile of Taizé. The brothers are part of an ecumenical monastic community in Taizé, France, and will be discussing the topic of joy. Dialogue will begin at 6pm with a prayer service in the Sanctuary to follow at 7pm. BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS SERVICE There will be a Blessing of the Animals outdoor worship service on April 21 at 5pm in the Cloisters. Bring your pets, stuffed animals, or photos of animals not able to attend for a special blessing. Please bring pets on leashes or in carriers. There will also be an opportunity to donate pet food and supplies to support local animal shelters. NEW MEMBERS CLASS - APRIL 29 & MAY 6 If you are interested in becoming a member at Haddonfield UMC, come and join us at our New Members class on April 29 or May 6 from 1-3pm! Class members will explore the ministry and vision of Haddonfield UMC, the history and theology of The United Methodist Church, and how they can live out their membership in the life of the church. New members will be received during worship on May 20. Register by contacting the church office at office@haddonfieldumc.org. NJ MASTERCHORALE CONCERT Mark your calendar for the NJ MasterChorale concert on April 8 at 7pm! The MasterChorale will be joined by members of the Philadelphia Orchestra and Friends for a performance of Mozart s Grand Mass in C Minor. Free tickets are available for reservation at office@haddonfieldumc.org or

3 SERMON SCHEDULE: DINNERS FOR EIGHT - APRIL 13 A group of eight adults sharing food and fellowship in someone s house - that s Dinners for Eight and a great way to get to know others in your church family! This is for everyone! Sign up by April 3 by contacting the church office. All dinners will be held on Friday, April 13. The host provides the main course and guests help with the sides. We need both hosts and guests, so please indicate which you d prefer when you sign up. APRIL 1 Rev. Chris Heckert YOUTH PASTA DINNER AND SILENT AUCTION - APRIL 28 Please save the date of April 28 for this year s Youth Pasta Dinner Fundraiser and Silent Auction. Tickets are available in the Welcome Center at $12 for adults and $5 for children (ages 4-10). Reserved complete tables of 8 and 10 are also available for purchase. There will be childcare during the entertainment portion of the evening, and auction baskets of every price point and interest available for your bids! If you are interested in donating an item (ex. gift baskets) or service (ex. photography or babysitting) for the silent auction, please contact Bethany Amey-Sutton at bsutton@haddonfieldumc.org. FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN MOBILEPACK HUMC will participate in the Haddonfield Council of Churches mission event, Feed My Starving Children, by packaging meals for those who are food-insecure. The MobilePack will be held at the Cherry Hill Armory on April 21. M&M containers are available for purchase in the Welcome Center for $1, which you can empty and fill with quarters for meal supplies. Please bring the coin filled container back to the church, empty it into the water jug in the Welcome Center, and continue to refill the containers as you are able. You can sign up in the Welcome Center to volunteer to pack meals. APRIL 8 Laity Sunday APRIL 15 Rev. Christina Lelache APRIL 22 Rev. Chris Heckert APRIL 29 Rev. Chris Heckert View our sermons online anytime at haddonfieldumc.org/sermons, or watch worship in real time each Sunday at 10:30am through our live stream at haddonfieldumc.org. The 9am worship service is also available on Facebook live! View sermons at any time on our free app, available in any app store by searching for Haddonfield UMC 3

4 UPCOMING SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY HIGHLIGHTS April 1 Easter Sunday April 8 - MasterChorale Concert 1 EASTER SUNDAY 6am Sunrise Worship Service 8am Traditional Worship Service 9am Contemporary Worship Service 10:30am Traditional Worship Service 2 OFFICE & BUILDING ARE CLOSED 3 Trustees Meeting 7pm MasterChorale Rehearsal 6:45pm April 13 - Dinners for Eight 8 Laity Sunday 9 10 April 21 - Blessing of the Animals Free Health Screening 8:30am-12pm MasterChorale Spring Concert 7pm Steeple Club Luncheon 12pm Stephen Ministry Supervision & Education 7pm Tuesday Morning Book Group 9:30am Pre-Baptism Class 6:30pm April 28 - Youth Pasta Dinner & Silent Auction Outreach Team Meeting 7pm Bereavement Support Group Begins 7pm Baptisms Tri-State Jazz Concert 1pm Investment Committee Meeting 7pm Helen Kim Circle Meeting 6:30pm APRIL BUS MINISTRY SCHEDULE Symphony in C Virtuosi Series 4pm To arrange a bus ride to worship for the 10:30am service, please call: Steeple Club Trip to Longwood Gardens 24 Finance Committee Meeting 7pm April 1 Walter Douglas April 8 TBD 29 Parents of Differently Abled Children Support Group 10:30am 30 April 15 Cindy Plucinski April 22 Brian Dengler ONGOING WEEKLY ACTIVITIES SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY April 29 - TBD 7:30am: AA 8am: Traditional Worship 9am: Contemporary Service 9am: Christian Roundtable Class 9am: Koinonia Class 9am: Children s Sunday School 9:30am: Tai Chi 6:30pm: 24 Hours Group 6:30pm: Connect Group 7:30pm: Holtz Handbell Rehearsal 1pm: Fun & Fitness for 55+ 7pm: Contemporary Praise Team Rehearsal 7pm: Bereavement Support Group 10:30am: Traditional Worship 10:30am: Connect Group 10:30am: Moms Group 10:30am Kid s Club 10:30am: Youth Sunday School 11:45am: Youth Choir Rehearsal 6pm: Jr. High Youth Group 7pm: Connect Group 4 7pm: Sr. High Youth Group

5 APRIL 2018 WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY Master Recorders 1pm Stephen Ministry Education 10am UMW Executive Board Meeting 10am UMW Luncheon 12pm Disability Task Force 7pm Your Saving Grace 6pm MasterChorale Rehearsal 9am Dinners for Eight Master Recorders 1pm Card Ministry 7pm 19 Susanna Wesley Circle Meeting 10:30am BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS SERVICE 5pm Youth Pasta Dinner & Silent Auction 6pm WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 4:30pm: Children s Choir Rehearsal 5:30pm: Wednesday Night Dinner 6:30pm: Confirmation Class 7pm: Connect Group 7:15pm: Disciple Fast Track Bible Study 7:15pm: Youth Handbell Rehearsal 7:15pm: Financial Peace University 8pm: Cherry Hill Young People AA 9am: Men s Bible Study 9am: Women s Bible Study 11am: Fun & Fitness for 55+ 6:30pm: 24 Hours Group 6:45pm: MasterChorale Rehearsal 8:10pm: Chancel Choir Rehearsal 8:30am: AA 5pm: Worship Service with Communion 5

6 ANNOUNCEMENTS EASTER FLOWER DELIVERIES Last year, with the help of many volunteers, the Visitation Ministry delivered 60 Easter flowers to members of our congregation who were unable to attend Easter services. If you would like to join us in this special outreach, contact Linda Miller at THE STEEPLE CLUB The April Steeple Club luncheon will be Monday, April 9 in Fellowship Hall, where John Martin will share his experiences in Newfoundland and how they shaped his life. On April 23, the Steeple Club will take a trip to Longwood Gardens. Please make reservations with Leslie Robinson at or ljrobinson527@gmail.com. STEEPLE CLUB AND UNITED METHODIST WOMEN BUS TRIP The United Methodist Women and Steeple Club invite you to a bus trip to see an action-packed musical featuring the adventures of Jesus, and the lives of the people he changed forever. The trip will take place May 1 and the cost is $113 per person (includes a meal). To register, fill out a form at the Welcome Center Desk or call Shirley Landgraf at BRIGHT SPOTS OPPORTUNITIES IN EDUCATION The Haddonfield United Methodist Early Childhood Center (HUMECC) is seeking two people to conduct the new Early Morning Drop-Off Program and one or two people to coordinate the Early Morning Drop-Off and Afternoon Enrichment Programs that will be commencing with the September 2018 School Year. Early Morning/Afternoon Enrichment Coordinator HUMECC is seeking an individual or individuals to coordinate our new Early Morning Drop-Off and Afternoon Enrichment Programs that will be commencing with the September 2018 School Year. Hours: Monday-Friday, 6:45am-9:15am and 1pm-4pm Early Morning Drop-Off Program Child Care Providers Duties include supervising the children in our Early Morning Drop-Off classroom and transferring the children to Preschool classes at 9am. Hours: Monday-Friday 6:45am-9:15pm Call, , or send resume to: Haddonfield United Methodist Early Childhood Center 29 Warwick Rd, Haddonfield, NJ ATTN: Lynne Ebling (P) (E) lebling@haddonfieldumc.org BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP - BEGINS APRIL 10 Haddonfield UMC will host an interdenominational Bereavement Support Group, led by Rev. Kathleen Morris, a certified Bereavement Counselor and spiritual director. All are welcome, especially those who have experienced a loss in the last 3 years. The group will begin on April 10 from 7-8pm in room 308. Call to register. 6

7 WEDNESDAY NIGHT DINNERS & ACTIVITIES WEEKLY SCHEDULE 5:30-6:45pm Dinner 6:30pm - Birthdays & Anniversaries Pianist: Susan Boyd 6:35-6:55pm: Program or Hymn Sing Pianist: Susan Boyd April 4 - Not Necessarily Love Songs by Fred Robinson April 11 - Hymn Sing with Kym Weiler April 18 - Benefits and Demonstration of Tai Chi by Luke Hart April 25 - Hymn Sing with Alisyn Stoffel ONGOING ACTIVITIES 4:30-5:15pm Children s Choirs 6:30pm Childcare 6:30pm Confirmation Class 7pm Open Connect Group 7:15pm: Disciple Fast Track Bible Study 7:15pm Financial Peace University DINNER SCHEDULE April 4 - Chicken Marsala Baked Potato Vegetable Du Jour Kids: Pizza Bagels April 11 - Baked Ham with Pineapple Molasses Sauce Mac & Cheese Vegetable Du Jour Kids: Same Menu April 18 - Chicken Abbriatta Vegetable Du Jour Kids: Chicken Fingers with Tater Tots April 25 - Baked Meatloaf with Gravy Potato Rosettes Vegetable Du Jour Kids: Same Menu DINNER RESERVATIONS ARE DUE BY THE MONDAY OF EACH WEEK RSVP Options: 1. Place reservation form in the box in the Welcome Center or the collection plate during worship 2. Use the Haddonfield UMC app to RSVP and pay for your dinner 3. reservation to kbertoldi@haddonfieldumc.org or call ext Go to and fill out our online form Adults (13+) meals: $10 each Children (4-12) meals: $4 each Children (3 and under): no charge Take-Out Orders: Adults $10/Children $4 Gluten-Free Options: no extra charge 7

8 29 Warwick Road Haddonfield, NJ MEMORIALS AND HONORARIUMS Haddonfield United Methodist Church gratefully acknowledges donations: In memory of Guy Elzey from Appraisal Institute - Southern New Jersey Chapter, F. Chase, Ginny & Bill Dengler, the Evans family, Pete & Marta Hall, Ron & Elaine Sandmeyer, Norman Solem & Eloise Greenlees, Tavistock CC Ladies 9 Hole League, James Weber, III and Arleen Yablonicky. In memory of Marie & Guy Elzey, from Janet Neiswender. In memory of Guido Fedele, from Southampton Radiant Star Lodge #806. In honor of Harry Hartjen & Jana Rostocki s wedding, from Ligaya & Harry G. Hartjen. Friends of Music Fund: SAVE THE DATE! VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL Join us for Vacation Bible School this summer from August 6-10! Our theme is Shipwrecked, where kids will journey to a tropical island full of fun and adventure! Each day, kids will experience the Bible stories through exciting music, surprising discoveries, tropical treats, high-energy games, and more. Together we will discover that no matter the circumstances or storms, we always have Jesus by our side! In honor of Sue Belle, Dottie Borchers and Jackie Williams from Ginny Dengler.