Cedar Grove United Methodist Church of Toms River NJ

Sunday, November 25th is Roll Call Sunday. Service begins at 11 AM and will continue in Fellowship Hall with sharing of dishes brought by all! See you then!

Happy Thanksgiving to the families and friends of Cedar Grove United Methodist Church!! May you feel the love of God and offer gratitude for all the blessings He offers!!

On Sunday, November 11th, we will be honoring the Veterans of our congregation along with family members. Please bring your stories and thoughts to church to share.

Don’t forget to change your clocks on Saturday night one hour back!  An extra hour of sleep to make sure you are well rested for church on Sunday morning!!  We will be celebrating communion as well as bringing names of those who are saints as we remember them for All Saint’s Day!

The Memorial Service for Marion McVeigh, wife of retired pastor, Rev. Malcolm McVeigh, will be held on Sunday, November 18,2018 at 3 PM at Cedar Grove UMC.  Marion was not only a pastor’s wife, but she was a missionary, traveling the world.  She passed away earlier this year, but her memory lives on. Please join us as we celebrate her life.

Members of Cedar Grove are being asked to bring a covered main meal dish to share at the repast after the service.  Desserts are being brought by her family.  Please let Sue know what you will be able to provide. Call the church number for more information.

PLAN AHEAD…. The Central Region Church Conference of NJUMC will be held on Saturday, November 17th beginning at 8:30 AM at the Aldersgate/Calvary UMC in East Brunswick. If you would like to carpool with someone, please call the church phone or speak with Sue on Sunday morning. Hope to see you there for a morning of worship and discussions.

Sunday, October 28th at 11 AM is Laity Sunday at Cedar Grove UMC. Please come and hear messages and join the conversations from both of our leaders as we praise and worship God.

We received news last night of the passing of Lorraine Crawford.  She was a long time, active member of Cedar Grove UMC.  She moved from Toms River to Vermont a little over a year ago to live with her daughter.  We don’t have details, however, we ask for prayers for her soul, and for her family.  If you would like to send a note of condolence to her family, please call the church for her daughter’s address.  Rest in peace, Lorraine….

Sunday, October 7th is World Communion Sunday!  This day is meant to highlight the fact that as Christians from around the world, we come together as one to celebrate the Lord’s Supper which joins us all together as believers.  Pastor Rene has asked that we wear or bring something that represents our own personal ethnic backgrounds in order to show that from our ancestors, we truly are from around the world as we gather together in our little white church. A scarf, a piece of jewelry, or a significant memento are suggestions of items to bring.  It will be interesting and a joy to discover our worldly roots!  See you on Sunday at 11 AM!

The Blessing of the Animals will be held on Sunday, October 7th from 2 – 3 PM at our sister church, Faith Community United Methodist Church on Rt. 9 in Bayville just south of the old dinosaur and the ShopRite shopping center. Rain or Shine.  Any and all animals are welcomed to be blessed!