Special Event – Methodism 101

Who was John Wesley?
What was Wesley’s “Aldersgate Experience”?
How did Methodism spread across America?
When did we become “United” Methodists?

The answers to these questions and more will be answered in a presentation given by Mark Shenise, Associate Archivist for the United Methodist General Commission of Archives and History.

If you are Methodist but think you know too little about your denomination, or if you just want to learn more, you are encouraged to attend this FREE presentation.

Wednesday April 22, 2009
7:00 – 8:30 pm
at
Aldersgate United Methodist Church
568 Ryders Lane
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
732-745-7361

Following the presentation, attendees can view an exhibit of Methodist artifacts on loan from the Methodist Church Archives, and the Drew University Library collections.

Please notify your minister or church office if you plan to attend so a count can be provided to Aldersgate by Monday April 21.

 

Easter week!

Worship for this week: Sunday, April 12, 2009 – Easter Sunday
Times: 6:30am DeVoe Lake Dock – Sunrise Service
8:15am Communion
11:00am Worship

Scripture: John 20:1-18
Message: Upside Down

Trinity UMC News & Announcements:
General Announcements
The office will be closed on tomorrow, April 10th in observance of Good Friday.

Bible Study at Monroe Community Library
Every Tuesday, starting May 5th, from 9:30-10:30am. We will be studying the Gospel of John. Don’t forget to bring your bible and something to write with.

Dates to Remember
Save the Date for our overnight retreat at Stella Maris (on the beach in Elberon) the evening of Friday, May 8th.  The retreat is themed Growing in Faith Practices.  We will be learning and practicing several ancient spiritual disciplines.  Cost $100 per person (scholarships always available).  Retreat limited to 20 people.

Q & A with Pastor Joe
Sundays in May at Trinity from 12:30pm until about 1:15pm. Have any questions about the church, Bible, theology or Star Wars? Just come and ask – any question is a good question! Hope to see you there.

District Announcements/Opportunities:
UM Summer Camps
Aldersgate: Open House 2009 – Sunday, April 26th from 2pm-4pm
This is the perfect chance to see what Aldresgate is all about!!! Come check out the camp, meet some of the staff, ask questions, and even make some s’mores. Don’t miss out!!! And for those of you who were there last summer, come see some of the NEW CABINS that have been added.

Pinelands at Mt. Misery: Rally Day – Sunday, May 3rd from 2pm-5pm
Lots of fun stuff is planned! We will have food, music face painting, boating, tours of the camp… did we mention FOOD? One great big BBQ!! While you are there get that registration done for summer camp…plus…Giveaways!! SO SEE YOU THERE!!!!

Greater NJ Conference News:
World Malaria Day is April 25 – Skip a lunch. Send a net. Save a life.
The people of The United Methodist Church are marking the lead up to April 25, World Malaria Day, with a renewed call to members and friends to support Nothing But Nets, a grassroots anti-malaria effort which allows anyone, for $10, to send a lifesaving bed net to a family in Africa. Bed nets protect children and their families from the bites of malaria-infected mosquitoes. Dubbed “To Lunch or Not to Lunch?” the campaign highlights how $10, the cost of lunch, is all that it takes to provide a potentially lifesaving bed net to an African family. A $10 donation covers the cost of the bed net, its distribution, and education on its use. For more information on malaria or to make a contribution to Nothing But Nets, call 888-252-6174 or visit www.umcnothingbutnets.org.

 

Looking for Digital Pictures

Do you have any pictures that you’d like to get on Trinity’s Flickr.com site for everyone to see. Contact the office and we’ll get you instructions to upload your photos.

 

All Church Meeting – February 22 at noon

Sunday after worship we will have a opportunity to discuss Trinity’s future. On the agenda, Pastor Joe will offer perspective on the current vitality of our ministry in Spotswood, then we will discuss potential ministry options for the near future. During this meeting, there will be time to ask questions and offer feedback.

 

February 3rd – Weather Alert

All meetings tonight are canceled due to the snow.

 

Weather Advisory!

In Monroe, due to restrictions set by the school system, all scheduled events at Barclay Brook school are CANCELED due to the weather.

Trinity WILL be running a normal schedule:

8:15a Communion
9:30a Sunday School
11:00a Worship
12:15p “Thank You” Cover-dish Luncheon

 

Christmas Eve

Come join the Christmas excitement!

On Christmas Eve, Trinity will be having a 7p.m. worship service in which our children and teens will be participating as we present our Sunday School Pageant and celebrate the coming of Jesus into the world in a jolly, family-friendly worship service.

At 11p.m., we will have a traditional candlelight service with communion.  Come and enjoy this  intimate time and quiet, peace-filled environment featuring traditional Christmas hymns on guitar by Bob Speidell and vocals by Denise Tiedemann.

Come celebrate this Christmas with Trinity.

 

Wednesday Evening Advent Worship

Come Celebrate!
On Thanksgiving Eve and throughout the Advent season, there will be
several additional evening opportunities to worship with our brothers and sisters in Christ from other churches
in our area, as well as reach out to friends who might not have a church or know Christ.

Wednesday, November 26th at 7:30 p.m.
Thanksgiving Eve Celebration
Location: Simpson UMC – 2095 Route 516, Old Bridge, NJ 08857
Rev. Dr. Heasun Kim has invited each of the pastors to share in
a time of reflection pertaining to the scripture for that evening
Joint Choir Anthem

Wednesday, December 3rd at 7:30 p.m.
Advent Worship Celebration 1
Location: UMC at New Brunswick – 323 George Street,
New Brunswick, NJ  08901
Preachers: Rev. Bob Cook (East Brunswick)
and Rev. Sandra Jenkins (Sayreville)

Wednesday, December 10th at 7:30 p.m.
Advent Worship Celebration 2
Location: Trinity UMC – 70 Manalapan Road, Spotswood, NJ  08884
Preachers: Rev. David Mertz (Milltown) and
Rev. Sunghee Park (South Amboy)
***TUMC/MCC hosts***

Wednesday, December 17th at 7:30 p.m.
Advent Worship Celebration 3
Location: Trinity UMC -  815 Bordentown Ave., South Amboy, NJ 08879
Preachers: Rev. Loraine Priestley-Smith (South River)
and Rev. Joseph Tiedemann (Spotswood/Monroe)

 

Church Conference, October 22, 2008 at 7:30p

The convening of the Charge Conference as a meeting in which all members of a local United Methodist church are invited to attend and are extended the privilege of vote. A Church Conference is called to have broad participation of the members of the congregation. The Church Conference may be authorized by the district superintendent.

This year we are meeting on October 22 at 7:30p at Trinity UMC, 70 Manalapan Road, Spotswood. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend.

 

All Things New

Raritan Valley District Resource Day

All Things New: Liturgies of Healing and Reconciliation
Presented by Dr. Ruth Duck

November 8, 2008 from 9:00a to 3:00p (with a time of gathering beginning at 8:30a)
Bridgewater United Methodist Church, 651 Country Club Road, Bridgewater, New Jersey 08807

A Time Of Healing. . .

The ministries of healing and reconciliation were central to the ministry of Jesus, and are also a central part of the church’s call today. Dr. Duck will explore the contribution that worship can make to this mission and present examples of liturgies that deal with sin and brokenness, as well as exploring the role of healing liturgies in the church, and presenting some of her own hymns related to the topic.

The day will close with a time of worship for healing and reconciliation.

REGISTRATION DUE – OCTOBER 25, 2008
Contact our office if you are interested 732-251-0815