ANNOUNCEMENTS March 23, 2025
SUNDAY SCHOOL: Sunday School for children pre-K through High School will be
dismissed to Sunday School during the service. Sunday School Superintendent, Jay
Kim, can be reached at 732-272-4156 or jkim@gnjumc.org
LENT: Today is the Third Sunday in Lent; a spiritual season of preparation as we make room for growth, new birth and resurrection!
GOOD FRIDAY GATHERING: the movie “Passion of Christ” will be shown on Good
Friday, April 18, 6:30-9:30 pm. There will be pizza during the movie. Please let the Pastor
know in advance if you will be attending so we can prepare the best viewing space.
SECOND OFFERING: The church is currently facing several unexpected expenses
and is in need of your financial support. The cost of snow removal was approx. $2,000.
To comply with fire inspection regulations, 7 new extinguishers must be purchased,
totaling $1900. Additionally, repairs to the furnace are necessary, with an estimated
cost of $1200. A second collection will start on Sunday, March 23, to help alleviate
these extra expenses. Please pray about it and donate as generous as your finances
allow. Designate offering as “expenses”.
RUMMAGE SALE: We are having a Rummage Sale on Sat., May 17.
Please contact the church 732-634-0559 for info on how to
help. It is a good time to start Spring Cleaning and donate your new and used items to
the church to sell. Craft items are also needed.
SAFE SANCTUARY: to provide a safe environment for all children, the side door
will be locked on Sunday at 10:45am, if arriving later, please use the front doors.
During fellowship, the kitchen door will be open if you need to re-enter.
ANOINTING Going in for a procedure? Need healing prayers? Please share during
“Koinonia” for laying-on-of-hands and anointing with oil.
FACEBOOK/SOCIAL MEDIA: Our facebook page is an important outreach tool
that can help connect us as well as reach out to potential visitors. Please be sure to
“like” our page and pictures. https://www.facebook.com/WoodbridgeUMC
ST. JAMES FOOD PANTRY: Please be sure to add a non-perishable item each time
you go food shopping (can of soup, mac-n-cheese, etc.). The collection box is located by
the hallway exit. Monetary donations also excepted.
TITHES & OFFERING: Thank you for supporting our ministry!
On-line: through PayPal, found on www.woodbridgemethodist.org
Venmo: search for @woodbridge, select “Pay or Request,” and enter $amount.
Check: place in offering plate or send to Woodbridge UMC via mail.
Cash: place offering envelope in offering plate or in mail slot by parking lot door.
ALTAR FLOWERS: ~honor or remember a loved one – Cost is $30. See Janet.
Sign-up sheet in the hallway or call the office. Questions? please see Janet Ciravolo
BIBLE READING CLUB: If you would like to join the Bible Reading Club and read
the bible in a year, there is a step-by-step daily guide on the front table.
Please be sure to take one if you are interested in completing the bible in a year.
FELLOWSHIP TIME: Join us in Fellowship Hall after service for coffee, lunch, and
a time of fellowship. All are invited.