FINANCIAL PLEA

ST PAUL’S

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

7 Church Street

Bridgeport, New Jersey 08014

Rev. G. Mel Dunn, Pastor

Office Parsonage

(856) 467-0937 (856) 241-7452

Dear Members and Friends of St Paul’s,

I am writing you today to ask for your assistance. St Paul’s United Methodist Church is currently reaching out to our church family for "Crisis Donations" to our General Fund, and we would truly appreciate your help.

St Paul’s has suffered greatly over the past few years as the community ages and Church attendance lags. We have arrived at the point where, with damage to the building by flood, we are unable to maintain the building or ministry without your help.

Help us keep the doors open and the ministry vibrant here in Bridgeport. We ask for your support in prayer, by your presence, and with your financial assistance.

There is an envelope enclosed..... We ask that you pray over it and help, in whatever way possible, to keep St Paul’s in Ministry for another 175 years.

Your Servant in Christ’s Name,

　

　

Rev G. Mel Dunn

Pastor

DECEMBER IN BRIDGEPORT AND CENTRE SQUARE UMCS

ST PAUL’S AND UNION EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES

THE FOOD BASKET NEEDS TO BE FED!!

WE DELIVERED OUR FOOD TO THE FOOD CLOSET THEY NEED MORE

DECEMBER HOAGIES

December 7th

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18^TH, 6:00 PM

Christmas Caroling at St Paul’s

MONDAY, DECEMBER 12^TH 6:00 PM

Ladies Dinner

Bring $10 Gift and Covered Dish

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24^TH, 6:00 PM

"Christmas Eve‘ Service of Lessons and Carols"

DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS

Carrie Welzer 1^st Eleanor Hurff 1st

Dana Keen 12^th Hailey Bradbury 18th

John Cummings 1^st Bob Hunt 13^th

Marge Redkales 22^nd Brian Thomas 25^th

Liz Taylor 30^th Marty Shurr 31st

Barbara Ramer / Zane 29th

WHATS' HAPPENING IN DECEMBER!!

ST PAUL’S AND UNION EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES

THE FOOD BASKET NEEDS TO BE FED!!

WE DELIVERED OUR FOOD TO THE FOOD CLOSET THEY NEED MORE

SPECIAL THANKS TO ALL WHO

WORKED SO HARD ON

OUR ADVENT DINNER AT UNION!!!

AND TO THE GRACIOUS FOLKS WHO

TOOK A SATURDAY TO FINISH CLEANING OUT THE FELLOWSHIP HALL AT ST PAUL’S

(We pray a special blessing for each one and

their families)

MONDAY. NOVEMBER 28, 6:30

 PPR, Trustees and Ad Board (Meet at St Paul’s)

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24^TH,

Christmas Eve‘ Service of Lessons and Carols"

DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS

Carrie Welzer 1^st Eleanor Hurff 1st

Dana Keen 12^th Hailey Bradbury 18th

John Cummings 1^st Bob Hunt 13^th

Marge Redkales 22^nd Brian Thomas 25^th

Liz Taylor 30^th Marty Shurr 31st

Barbara Ramer / Zane 29th

SUMMER FLOODS

"FLOOD DAMAGE FUND"

WE ARE ST PAUL’S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

HAVE SUFFERED A FINANCIAL LOSS OF AT LEAST $2000 IN ADDITION TO OUR INSURANCE COVERAGE DUE TO THE FLOODING OF OUR CHURCH.

THAT'S THE BAD NEWS......

THE GOOD NEWS IS THAT FOLKS ARE STEPPING FORWARD TO HELP.

THE BEST NEWS IS THAT ******

A MAGICAL ANONYMOUS CHALLENGE HAS BEEN MADE

$500 CAN CHANGE TO $1000

by the hand of an anonymous

challenger!!!!

MATCH THE 500 AND THE FUND WILL RECEIVE 1000 DOLLARS

IF YOU WANT TO BE PART OF THE 500 LET ME KNOW OR FORWARD A CHECK MADE OUT TO "ST PAUL’S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH" WITH THE NOTE FLOOD FUND AND SEND IT TO

ST PAUL’S UMC

7 CHURCH STREET

BRIDGEPORT, NJ 08014

　

You can also hand the check to Sarah Green

or

Place it in the offering plate.....

Remember all gifts, corporate or individual, are Tax deductable

Pastor Mel Dunn

HAPPENINGS AT UNION AND ST PAUL'S

ST PAUL’S AND UNION EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES

THE FOOD BASKET NEEDS TO BE FED!!

I DELIVERED OUR FOOD TO THE FOOD CLOSET -

THEY NEED MORE

SUMMER FAMILY BBQ

Postponed due to Bridge Painting -Look for

Back to School BBQ as soon as we can.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2011

District Resource Day

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 6:30

Trustees and Ad Board

(St Paul’s)

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2011

10:30am All Annual Reports due to DS

Pastor Mel - One to One with DS

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2011

Bishop’s Day on the District

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2011

Annual Church Conference at Union UMC

1:30pm Parsonage Visit by DS

2:00pm PPR Meet DS at Union UMC

3:00pm Annual Church Conference at Union UMC

THURSDAY, OCTOBER, 27, 2011

District Resource Day

MONDAY. NOVEMBER 28, 6:30

Trustees and Ad Board

(St Paul’s)

AUGUST BIRTHDAYS and ANNIVERSARIES

Lorraine Campbell 4^th Matt Dunn 15th

Worthington Blum 22^nd Justin Misero 25th

Bob and Linda Horn 31^st

Dan and Margie Huntington 31st

Leigh Ramer Jr, 28th

HAPPENINGS IN BRIDGEPORT AND CENTRE SQUARE

 ST PAUL’S AND UNION EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES

THE FOOD BASKET NEEDS TO BE FED!!

I DELIVERED OUR FOOD TO THE FOOD CLOSET -

THEY NEED MORE

SUMMER FAMILY BBQ

Postponed due to Bridge Painting -Look for

Back to School BBQ as soon as we can.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2011

District Resource Day

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 6:30

Trustees and Ad Board

(St Paul’s)

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2011

Bishop’s Day on the District

THURSDAY, OCTOBER, 27, 2011

District Resource Day

MONDAY. NOVEMBER 28, 6:30

Trustees and Ad Board

(St Paul’s)

AUGUST BIRTHDAYS and ANNIVERSARIES

Lorraine Campbell 4^th Matt Dunn 15th

Worthington Blum 22^nd Justin Misero 25th

Bob and Linda Horn 31^st

Dan and Margie Huntington 31st

Leigh Ramer Jr, 28th

WHAT'S HAPPENING - JULY 17TH

ST PAUL’S AND UNION EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES

THE FOOD BASKET NEEDS TO BE FED!!

I DELIVERED OUR FOOD TO THE FOOD CLOSET -

THEY NEED MORE

HOAGIE SALE

JULY 20TH

SUMMER FAMILY BBQ

Postponed due to Bridge Painting -Look for

Back to School BBQ as soon as we can.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2011

District Resource Day

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 6:30

Trustees and Ad Board

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2011

Bishop’s Day on the District

THURSDAY, OCTOBER, 27, 2011

District Resource Day

MONDAY. NOVEMBER 28, 6:30

Trustees and Ad Board

JULY BIRTHDAYS and ANNIVERSARIES

Amy Thum 1st Tracy Griffin 1st

Bob Horne 7^th Michael Coles13^th

Colton Rebyak 13^th David White III 14^th

Chelsea Thomas 26^th Linda Horn 27th

Sarah Greene 28^th Robert McGill 28^th

FAMILY WATER FILTERS FOR THE 3^RD WORLD

UNION UMC - $94.90

ST PAUL’S - $186.00

(Addition was offered to round out the total for three filters. The Jug will stay out if you have change or offerings. Thank you and families will Thank you!!!!)

HAPPENINGS AT UNION AND ST PAUL'S

ST PAUL’S AND UNION EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES

THE FOOD BASKET NEEDS TO BE FED!!

I DELIVERED OUR FOOD TO THE FOOD CLOSET -

THEY NEED MORE

HOAGIE SALE

JULY 20TH

TUESDAY, JULY 26, 2011

5:30-7:30

We’re Gonna’ Close Off Church Street and Party

SUMMER FAMILY BBQ

Come and Bring your friends and neighbors.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2011

District Resource Day

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 6:30

Trustees and Ad Board

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2011

Bishop’s Day on the District

THURSDAY, OCTOBER, 27, 2011

District Resource Day

MONDAY. NOVEMBER 28, 6:30

Trustees and Ad Board

JULY BIRTHDAYS and ANNIVERSARIES

Amy Thum 1st Tracy Griffin 1st

Bob Horne 7^th Michael Coles13^th

Colton Rebyak 13^th David White III 14^th

Chelsea Thomas 26^th Linda Horn 27th

Sarah Greene 28^th Robert McGill 28^th

WHAT'S HAPPENING IN BRIDGEPORT AND CENTRE SQUARE

ST  PAUL’S AND UNION EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES
THE FOOD BASKET NEEDS TO BE FED!!
I DELIVERED OUR FOOD TO THE FOOD CLOSET -
THEY NEED MORE

TUESDAY, JULY 26, 2011
5:30-7:30
We’re Gonna’ Close Off Church Street and Party
SUMMER FAMILY BBQ
Come and Bring your friends and neighbors.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2011
District Resource Day

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 6:30 Trustees and Ad Board

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2011
Bishop’s Day on the District

THURSDAY, OCTOBER, 27, 2011
District Resource Day

MONDAY. NOVEMBER 28, 6:30 Trustees and Ad Board

JUNE BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES
Pete Cummings 1st                

Donna Wingate 3rd
    Stacy Goetaski 8th
David Hunt 7th       Jason Coles15th
Margie Huntington 11th

Ida Boultinghouse19th
Betty Lou Redkiles 20th      

Clint and June Proffitt 24th
June Proffitt 25th        Harry Fell 29th 
Clint and June Proffitt
22 W. Mill Road
Pedricktown, NJ 08067

HAPPENINGS AT ST PAUL'S AND UNION UMCS

ST  PAUL’S AND UNION EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES
THE FOOD BASKET NEEDS TO BE FED!!
I DELIVERED OUR FOOD TO THE FOOD CLOSET -
THEY NEED MORE

HOAGIE SALE
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22ND

SUMMER FAMILY BBQ
Be Watching for the date!!!

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2011
District Resource Day

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 6:30 Trustees and Ad Board

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2011
Bishop’s Day on the District

THURSDAY, OCTOBER, 27, 2011
District Resource Day

MONDAY. NOVEMBER 28, 6:30 Trustees and Ad Board

JUNE BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES
Pete Cummings 1st                Donna Wingate 3rd
    Stacy Goetaski 8th
David Hunt 7th                           Jason Coles15th
Margie Huntington 11th                Ida Boultinghouse19th
Betty Lou Redkiles 20th               Clint and June Proffitt 24th
June Proffitt 25th        Harry Fell 29th

WHAT'S HAPPENING IN BRIDGEPORT/CENTRE SQUARE

ST  PAUL’S AND UNION EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES

THE FOOD BASKET NEEDS TO BE FED!!

I DELIVERED OUR FOOD TO THE FOOD CLOSET -

THEY NEED MORE

HOAGIE SALE IN MAY

WEDNESDAY THE 25^TH

WEDNESDAY, MAY 18^TH,  6:30 PM

MOVIE WITH THE PASTOR IN THE PARSONAGE

JOIN PASTOR MEL FOR AN EVENING OF FELLOWSHIP

“PART TW0 -  PETER IN ROME”

MAY AND JUNE

MONDAY,  MAY 9^TH - DISTRICT RESOURCE DAY

“Creativity”

8:45am - 3:00pm

West Park UMC, Bridgeton, NJ

SATURDAY, MAY 21^ST - DISTRICT CONFERENCE

9:00am - Noon

Asbury UMC, Woodstown, NJ

JUNE 1-4,  GNJAC ANNUAL CONFERENCE

Valley Forge, Pa.  

MAY BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES  

Roxy Horne 1^st              Chuck and Rae Walzer 13^th (39 Years)

Charlie Walzer 25th                         Janet Ladner 2^nd

 Leigh Ramer 2^nd                               Gene Oswald 7^th

 Dorothy Folker 4^th                          Ava Zangari 9^th

David and Dot Beckett   10th (43 years)

Lewis Coles25^th                           Joe Crinite29^th

Jada Tarpley   22nd

Linda and Gene Oswald  14^th (28 years)

                                               

MARK YOUR CALENDER - THINGS ARE HAPPENING

ST  PAUL’S AND UNION EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES
 

THE FOOD BASKET NEEDS TO BE FED!!

I DELIVERED OUR FOOD TO THE FOOD CLOSET -
THEY NEED MORE - MINISTER TO THE HUNGRY!!!
 

HOAGIE SALE IN APRIL
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20TH
 

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20TH, 6:30 PM
MOVIE WITH THE PASTOR IN THE PARSONAGE
JOIN PASTOR MEL FOR AN EVENING OF FELLOWSHIP
THIS IS A NEW DATE, THERE WAS A CONFLICT ON THE 27TH.
 

Coming in Lent
Thursday, April 21, Holy Thursday Service
At St Paul’s - Bridgeport
Friday, April, Good Friday
12 Noon - 3PM
Meditation - Union UMC - Centre Square
Good Friday “Seven Last Words” with Pastor Mel
 St Paul’s - Paulsboro
 

MAY AND JUNE
MONDAY,  MAY 9TH - DISTRICT RESOURCE DAY
SATURDAY, MAY 21ST - DISTRICT CONFERENCE
JUNE 1-4,  GNJAC ANNUAL CONFERENCE 
 

APRIL BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES
  Daniel Wright 4th
Jamie Tarpley 12th               Mikaela Thum 13th
Denise and Gene Lemke 12th
Linda Oswald 15th
Betty Hunt 22nd             Nate White 23rd
  Shaun Farley 29th             Laura Huntington 24th

HAPPENINGS AT UNION AND ST PAUL - LENT 2011

ST  PAUL’S AND UNION EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES
THE FOOD BASKET NEEDS TO BE FED!!
I DELIVERED OUR FOOD TO THE FOOD CLOSET -
THEY NEED MORE - WINTER IS HERE!!!

HOAGIE SALE IN MARCH
MARCH 30TH
 

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16TH, 6:30 PM
MOVIE WITH THE PASTOR IN THE PARSONAGE
“JESUS OF NAZARETH - THE PASSION”
COME AND MEDITATE ON JESUS AND HIS
SACRIFICE FOR YOU THIS LENTEN SEASON

District Resource Day - Sharptown UMC
Clergy 8:45 AM - Laity 7PM
 

Coming in Lent
Thursday, April 21, Holy Thursday Service
At St Paul’s - Bridgeport
Friday, April, Good Friday
12 Noon - 3PM
Meditation - Union UMC - Centre Square
Good Friday “Seven Last Words” with Pastor Mel
 St Paul’s - Paulsboro
 

MARCH BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES 
Andrew Dunn    5th
Lori Zane 6th            Denise Lemke  8th 
Denise and Gene Lemke 12th
Carolyn Baker 9th              Brian Zane11th 
Dan Huntington 23rd           Michael Crinite29th 
Marty Shurr31st

ST PAUL’S AND UNION EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES - MARCH 2011

ST  PAUL’S AND UNION EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES
THE FOOD BASKET NEEDS TO BE FED!!
I DELIVERED OUR FOOD TO THE FOOD CLOSET -
THEY NEED MORE - WINTER IS HERE!!!
 

No hoagie sales in February
 

SUNDAY FEBRUARY 27thth
“WITNESSING SPIRIT - LOVE”
 

COMING IN MARCH - FAMILY MOVIE NITE
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16TH, 6:30 PM
“JESUS - THE PASSION”

JOIN PASTOR MEL IN THE PARSONAGE
COME AND MEDITATE ON JESUS AND HIS
SACRIFICE FOR YOU THIS LENTEN SEASON
 

SATURDAY, MARCH 5TH, 8:30 -3PM
District Day of Learning - Pitman UMC
 

TUESDAY, MARCH 8TH
Bishop’s Pre-Lenten Gathering
St John’s UMC - Hazlet
Clergy 8:30 AM - Laity 7 PM

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9TH, 7PM
Ash Wednesday - service of
Prayer and ashes

MONDAY, MARCH 28TH
District Resource Day - Sharptown UMC
Clergy 8:45 AM - Laity 7PM

 

MARCH BIRTHDAYS
Lori Zane 6th            Denise Lemke  8th 
Carolyn Baker 9th              Brian Zane11th 
Dan Huntington 23rd           Michael Crinite29th 
Marty Shurr31st

SPRING HAPPENINGS AT UNION AND ST PAUL'S

ST  PAUL’S AND UNION EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES
THE FOOD BASKET NEEDS TO BE FED!!
I DELIVERED OUR FOOD TO THE FOOD CLOSET -
THEY NEED MORE - WINTER IS HERE!!!

No hoagie sales in January or February
 

SUNDAY JANUARY 23rd
“TO BE A METHODIST”
A People Gifted by God

COMING IN FEBRUARY
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 16TH, 6:30 PM
“A NEW SOCIETY BEGINS”
A MOVIE ON "JOHN WESLEY"
PART TWO WITH REMARKS
BY PASTOR MEL AND A TIME FOR QUESTIONS

JANUARY 24TH-26TH
Pastor Mel will be in Lancaster
for the Bishop’s Convocation
Leave voice messages in Emergencies

SATURDAY, MARCH 5TH, 8:30 -3PM
District Day of Learning - Pitman UMC

TUESDAY, MARCH 8TH
Bishop’s Pre-Lenten Gathering
St John’s UMC - Hazlet
Clergy 8:30 AM - Laity 7 PM

MONDAY, MARCH 28TH
District Resource Day - Sharptown UMC
Clergy 8:45 AM - Laity 7PM

JANUARY’S BIRTHAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES
Ralph and Carolyn Baker 5th
Arianna Davis 6th           Rae Walzer 13th
Rita Weber 7th 
Catherine Cummings 8th         Doris Wright 9th 
Barbara McGill 11th
Bob and Betty Hunt 16th
 Dee Griffin 28th              Michelle Tropea  29th

SUNDAY JANUARY 16TH, 2011

HUMAN RELATIONS SUNDAY
January 16TH,  2011
“A Day for All God’s Children”

Rev. John Wesley
(1703-1791)

“I envision a Church of the Pentecost in which the Holy Spirit is igniting, gifting and empowering God's children of all ages, backgrounds, colors, and personalities to glorify their Creator as passionate witnesses for Jesus Christ. Such a church does not merely serve the poor, the left out, the different, but welcomes them warmly into its heart, home, and worship.”
Bishop Sudarshana Devadhar



Welcome to the faith communities of
St Paul United Methodist Church of Bridgeport and
Union United Methodist Church of Centre Square
New Jersey
Reverend G. Mel Dunn - Pastor
Pianist (Union)- Carolyn Baker
Pianist (St Paul’s)- Michael Crinite