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Pastor’s Message
“Go Take a Hike…”
Now in some contexts the above quotation My family and I had a full summer; even
might not be polite. But I mean it in the purest going to the shore for a week. Even though our
of ways, literally why not get out in nature and week at the shore was not all sunshine and calm
take a hike?? This summer I had the seas we learned a lot. Being together, playing
opportunity to visit West Virginia not just once games, collecting shells and taking walks in the
but twice. In addition to meeting some amazing rain was fun! Experiencing God’s creation in
people I was treated to what locals refer to as something as powerful as the ocean with all of
“God’s country”. its riptides and stormy weather was also a treat.
On the way to our mission trip in Hurricane, I share all of these stories with you to
WV we traveled over many peaks and valleys. encourage you to continue to experience God in
There were frequent opportunities to look out in wonder and awe. Don’t just allow the fact that
awe at God’s beautiful creation. There was summer is over stop you. Take the opportunity
even a church that had a big light house to enjoy the bright blue sky, colored leaves and
structure that reminded me that we are God’s crisp autumn air! Thank your Creator for
light in the midst of his creation. We also saw making this beautiful world that we enjoy.
three crosses on many hillsides throughout our Remember whether the weather is stormy, calm
travels. What a reminder that Jesus died for you or bright that God is in all the details and he
and me and even thieves as well! His love is has great plans for each of us.
offered freely to everyone. Getting out into I know what busy lives we all lead. Yet I
God’s creation helps us to remember that HE is also realize if we do not take the time to enjoy
in control. If the Lord cares for the lilies of the our lives, our families, all that God has given us
field and the birds of the air, he can care for you and his beautiful creation then we have lost out
and me, right? on the best that life has to offer. Go take a
At Parchment Valley in Ripley I met with 10 HIKE (literally) and enjoy God’s beauty around
pastors and students who were hungry to learn you!
more about Jesus. We had the privilege of
learning God’s Word in a wonderful setting, With Love, Pastor Julia
deep in the midst of a valley, and surrounded by
hills. What a sweet time it was for all of us. “The heavens are telling of the glory of God…”
Psalm 19:1a
Eighth Grade
Cole McIntyre – Graduated from Upper Pittsgrove and is attending Woodstown High School. He is
active in Boy Scouts and 4-H Shooters Club.
Kati Barrett – Graduated from Upper Pittsgrove and is attending Woodstown High School. She
participated in the school play and REBEL, an anti-drug and alcohol organization. She also enjoys
playing softball.
McKenzie Murphy – Graduated from Upper Pittsgrove and is attending Woodstown High School.
She is a member of the Elmer swim team and has swum for the Vineland YMCA. She is on the honor
roll and was a Girl Scout.
Sarah Dickinson – Graduated from Upper Pittsgrove and is attending Woodstown High School. She
swims on the Elmer Swim Club and was also an honor roll student.
High School
Lily Baum – Graduated from Woodstown High School and is attending Virginia Tech to major in
finance. She participated in the school musicals all four years and played the clarinet in the marching
band. She played tennis and was in the FBLA. She ranked third in her graduating class.
Cody Jones – Graduated from Woodstown High School and is attending Cumberland County College
to study agricultural business. He played football for all four years, was president of County Corners
4-H Club and enjoys riding his four-wheeler.
Matt Sharkey – Graduated from Cumberland Regional High School and is attending Cumberland
County College. He is interested in the medical field. He is active in Boy Scouts, recently becoming
an Eagle Scout. He also has achieved perfect attendance since Kindergarten!
Kevin Hitchner – Graduated from Woodstown High School and was a part-time welding student at the
vo-tech. He was active in FFA and won state awards in turf management and agricultural mechanics.
He is employed by Grant Hitchner on the farm.
Gregory Frick (grandson of Art and Gladys Kuck) – Graduated from Kennedy-Kenrick Catholic
High School and is attending Chestnut Hill College. He played both JV and Varsity soccer and had the
lead in the school musical for his sophomore, junior and senior years. He was also part of a dinner
theater that performed in Disney’s Epcot Center. Greg was a KK Scholar and attended Gwynedd
Mercy College last fall. He received scholarships from Mount St. Mary’s and Chestnut Hill College.
2010 Graduates continued…
College
Brady Ewart – Graduated from Gloucester County College with an Associates Degree in
History/Political Science. He was inducted into Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for
two-year colleges. He is continuing his education at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, majoring
in Political Science.
Doug Kerman – Graduated from Salem Community College and is attending Rutgers University in
New Brunswick. He will major in agricultural science and hopes to be employed in the agricultural
field. He currently works for Starlight Farms and Jeff Rider.
What’s Happening…
• Sunday School begins for all ages on September 19th after worship from 11:30 – 12:15 p.m.
There will also be an Old Church Committee meeting held after worship service and a CE
meeting held after Sunday School on that date.
• TNT Prayer Meeting being held on Friday, September 17th at 7:30 p.m.
• Mission Team and Congregational Life Committee will meet on Monday, September 20th at
7:30 p.m. If you would like to join either of these committees please come out and bring your
ideas!
• TNT – Our first Tuesday Night Together will meet at 6 p.m. on September 21st.
• Old Church Memorial Service – This year’s Memorial Service will be held on Sunday,
September 26th beginning at 2 p.m. with a concert by the Salem American Legion Band.
Worship service begins at 2:30 p.m. and Rev. Don Polk from Aldine United Methodist Church
will be our guest speaker.
• The next Ladies’ Bible Study will meet on Monday, October 11th at 10 a.m. in the upstairs
lounge. This year we will be studying the Book of Philippians. Bring a friend!
• The next Ladies’ Luncheon will be on Monday, October 11th, 12 noon. Details to follow.
• Annual Fall Retreat is being held from October 22nd – 24th in Bird-In-Hand, PA.
• Habitat Work Day will be held on Saturday, October 16th beginning at 8:30 a.m. For more
information please contact Ed Forsman (769-4741).
• Hayride – The annual hayride is set for October 17th, 12 noon. We’ll enjoy great fellowship,
lunch and a bonfire. Invite your friends! Look for a sign up sheet for food when we get closer
to the event or call the office to RSVP.
• There will be a Congregation Finance Meeting on Sunday, November 7th following worship
service.