Not sure what your gifts and talents are?  Take the online Spiritual Gifts Inventory at http://www.umc.org/site/c.lwL4KnN1LtH/b.1355371/k.9501/Spiritual_Gifts.htm      or contact Carole Mercer at 856-429-0403 or cmercer@HaddonfieldUMC.com for a one-on-one review of your gifts and talents.

      Administrative: Assist with a variety of office tasks such as mailings and filing; assist in planning or creating publicity and awareness materials

      Altar Flower and Altar Rose Delivery: Deliver Altar flowers to shut-ins and hospital patients; deliver Altar roses to families of newborn babies

      Building and Grounds Care: Perform minor repair and maintenance projects; maintain grounds; clean windows; plant and maintain flower beds; maintain the cemetery

      Children and Adult Christian Education: A wide variety of opportunities to plan and teach lessons;  babysit children; Vacation Bible School; Advent Workshop; Easter Egg Hunt; new members orientation; pre-marital classes

      Church Teams: Be appointed to participate in teams that oversee church operations such as Administrative Council, Board of Trustees, Staff Parish Relations, or Finance.

      Congregational Care: Stephen Ministry; visit hospital patients and shut-ins; communication and fellowship with peer groups; pray for people in need

      Driving Ministry: Drive church bus for events such as pick up for worship services, UMW events, or youth trips; deliver donated items to local missions such as Fellowship House or Neighborhood Center

      Finance: Assist with a variety of financial tasks

      Floral Arts Guild: Arrange flowers for worship services and other events; maintain health of indoor plants

      Health and Wellness: Plan and facilitate health related opportunities such as health fairs, blood pressure monitoring, or educational opportunities; plan and supervise sports activities and outdoor trips

      Hospitality: Greet people as they come in for worship; act as receptionist at Welcome Center Desk; provide mugs and information to visitors; make and monitor the coffee/tea counter

      Missions: Plan and participate in a variety of both internal and external mission projects such as food drives, clothing collections, Urban Promise, My Father’s Hands, Fellowship House, etc. Click Here for the Missions Page

      Multi- Media Team: Operate multi-media devices at worship and other events

      Music Ministry: Sing in choirs or play instruments in the praise and worship band or hand bell choirs;  both adults and children are needed

      Photography: Take photos at a variety of events

      Prayer Shawl Ministry : Knit prayer shawls for hurting people and those celebrating joyous times like new babies and weddings

      Sanctuary and Chapel Services: Act as ushers and acolytes, prepare for baptisms, serve Communion, help in other special events

      United Methodist Women: Plan and participate

in women’s activities and service projects

      Wednesday Night Dinners: Prepare, serve, and cleanup dinners; speaking opportunities

      Youth Ministry: Fellowship and service opportunities with middle school and high school children

Floral Arts Guild
David VanSciver, leader twinoaks206@msn.com

The Floral Arts Guild's mission is to glorify God and delight the congregation through artistic floral arrangements and the decorative arts. In addition to arranging flowers for worship, weddings, funerals and special occasions at HUMC, we care for and change Paraments, Banners and Seasonal Decorations. Most work is done at HUMC in the Floral Arts Center where we have a small gift shop that helps to support our ministries. The Floral Arts Center is located under the Welcome Center, at the bottom of the stairway. For further information, contact David VanSciver at TwinOaks206@msn.com or call him at home: (609) 859-1928.

Prayer Shawl Ministry

Everyone is welcome to come and knit with us on the fourth Tuesday of every month. We knit prayer shawls, converse, pray for the recipients of the shawls, and suggest persons who maybe in need of the shawls. Men, women, youth are all welcome.  We can teach you to knit or crochet, so come and enjoy an evening in good fellowship.

Stephen Ministry

What is Stephen Ministry?
When a crisis come into our lives, it is helpful to have friends who care. Sometimes a person from within our faith community can help in ways that truly make a difference.

Stephen Ministers at HUMC are lay persons who have completed a formal 50 hour training program that, coupled with their experience and their own spiritual gifts, prepares them to listen and comfort fellow Christians in times of need. They will do this in a sensitive, non-judgmental way that is loving, supportive, and completely confidential.

Stephen Ministers complement the primary role of the Clergy.  They are available as a helper (not a rescuer), a listener (not an advisor), and a friend (not a counselor).  A Stephen Minister will walk beside you during the difficult times in life.  While they serve as your caregivers, God is always the curegiver!

“Rejoice with those who rejoice, mourn with those who mourn.”  Romans 12:15

Stephen Ministers Care…
Our Stephen Ministers provide confidential, one-to-one Christian care to people who are:

·         Grieving the death of a loved one

·         Hospitalized or recovering from hospitalization

·         Lonely or discouraged

·         Coping with a terminal illness or caring for a family member with a terminal illness

·         Unemployed or in a job crisis

·         Disabled or caring for an ill or disabled family member

·         Moving or relocating

·         New to the congregation or the community

·         Anticipating the birth or adoption of a child

·         Homebound or institutionalized

·         Transitioning into retirement

·         Dealing with the crisis of aging

·         Facing a life transition

·         Experiencing a spiritual crisis

·         Victims of a disaster or accident

And for people facing countless other crises or life challenges or who are going through a difficult time and could benefit from the care of a supportive Christian friend.

“Bear one another’s burdens, and in this way, you will fulfill the law of Christ.”  Galatians 6:2

A Stephen Minister is ...

·         A child of God who walks beside a hurting person;

·         A caring Christian who really listens;

·         A member of our congregation who has received 50 hours of training in how to provide distinctively Christian care;

·         A person who is ready to focus on your needs;

·         A trustworthy confidant who will keep everything you say—and even your identity—confidential; and

·         Someone who will faithfully meet with you on a weekly basis for as long as your need persists.

“Live in harmony with one another; be sympathetic, love as brothers and sisters, be compassionate and humble.”  1 Peter 3:8

Why Stephen Ministry?
Inspiration and guidance for Stephen Ministry comes from Christ’s desire for us to minister to the needs of those inside and outside our congregation.  There are many scriptural passages that charge us today with this duty.

 “Encourage one another and build up each other.”  1 Thessalonians 5:11a

 “Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another.”  John 13-34

How can I request a Stephen Minister?
Are you, or is someone you know, in need of a caring, Christian who will listen, empathize, encourage, pray, provide confidential care, and patiently support you as you work through a crisis or difficult time?

Contact one of our Stephen Leaders listed below.  They can tell you more about our Stephen Ministry and how you – or your friend – can be matched with a Stephen Minister.

Call Pastor George Morris, Pastor Jessica Brendler, Barbara Smyth, Steve Herbert or Carole Mercer at 856-429-0403.  Remember that your call will always be held in the strictest confidence.

To learn more about Stephen ministry, visit the program website @ http://www.stephenministries.org/.

Wednesday Night Dinners

Sanctuary Services

You can participate in many ways to help make the Sunday worship services the best they can be. Some ways to help are:

• Ushers: Ushers welcome and assist worshipers by passing out bulletins, guiding the congregation during the celebration of Holy Communion, and being available to answer questions and give directions to locations around the church. Ushers sign up for one Sunday per month.
• Acolytes: Young people grades 5 through 12 have the opportunity to serve the church as an acolyte. They assist in the worship service by lighting altar candles, carrying the cross, assisting in service of baptism, and gather prayer requests, as well as assist in other ways. This is an important ministry of the church. Training is provided and acolytes sign up for one Sunday per month, on average.
• Altar Guild: Members of this committee care for and prepare the altar for worship and for Holy Communion.