THURSDAY. MAY 3.1979

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Covenant Bible Church

N. CAFE MAY - The Covenant Bible Church, Fishing Creek Rd. announces the following calendar for this week: Saturday - 6 p.m. Seventh Anniversay dinner at the Millman Center. Speaker; John Bell of Bala Cynwyd, Pa Sunday - 9:45 a m. Bible School, with classes for each age group, ll a.m. Morning Worship. Sermon: "The School of Life,” broadcast over WCMC, AM112301 and FM (100.71.7 p.m. Evening Worship.

Sermon. ’ Walking in the Light," broadcast over WRIO-FM, 102.3. Wednesday - 7:30 p.m. Praise, prayer and Bible study. 8:30 p.m. Board of Deacons meeting. Thursday -7 p.m. Session meeting in the pastors study. Friday - 8 p.m. Neighborhood Bible studies in the home of Lynn and Jack Trombctta, 102 Oakdale Avc., Villas and Marilyn and Bob Ricci. 310 E. Npwark Ave., Wildwood Crtst.

Cape May Lutheran Celebrates CAPE MAY — Words of appointed by the Division praise and thanksgivfhg for Mission of the Lutheran will echo through the Church in America as first sanctuary of Cape May full time pastor. Sunday Lutheran Church, May 6 at marks a high point in the 509 Pittsburgh Ave., as efforts of pastors and members and friends people to bring into

existence a Lutheran congregation in Cape May. The day will begin with a business meeting at 9:30 a.m. Then at 11 a.m.'the Service of Thanksgiving will begin with Pastor Ron Nelson conducting the liturgy. Guest preacher will be the Rev. Herluf Jensen. President of the

New Jersey Synod.

Also present will be the Rev. Thomas Weber, assistant to the president, who over the years has been guiding the congregation. Following the service members and friends will gather for a luncheon at the Golden

Eagle.

gather to celebrate the Day of Organization. This day will mark the development from mission status to full membership in the New Jers^Synod of the Lutheran Church in

America.

The congregation began

2 X - years ago as a summer

preaching point under the

direction of the Rev. Lee

Diefenderfer. Interest and

participation increased

and the congregation was lead on weekends by the Rev. Ralph Holmin. With

continued growth Vicar

Bruce Ewcn served the mission for 15 months. In September of 1978 the Rev. Ron Nelson was

40 Years in Ministry

N WILDWOOD - Forty years in the Christian ministry were celebrated last Sunday by the Rev. John M. Long, pastor of the North Wildwood United Methodist Church. The Rev. Long marked the occasion with a sermon entitled. "Forty Years — But Not in the Wilderness." The pastor began his ministry in a section of Camden adjacent to "Hell's Half Acre." He has served in the major cities of the state, including Camden. Trenton, where

he served as a protestant chaplain for the fire department. New Brunswick and a Rutgers campus parish. The Rev. Long served on various boards and agencies ^during his years as a member of the Southern New Jersey Conference of the United Methodist Church. He is currently a member of the Board of Church and Society and the Board of Ordained Ministry. He also was chaplain at the Methodist Home in Ocean Grove for 11 years. ON MAT 8TH

Central Bible Church N WILDWOOD - Death! That inevitable and inescapable fate - or is it? This new'MBm "If I Should Die." being shown at Central Bible Church. 18th and Central Aves.. in N. Wildwood Sunday at 7 p.m., explores the subject of death and the question of life after death. It investigates cases of people claiming to have had life after death experiences. This dramatic film looks into such questions as: Are these experiences real or simply hallucinations of a dying brain? Why are these encounters suppositive and nonjudgmental? And how do these experiences relate to history’s most consistent textbook on death and dying — the Bible? The 46 minute filitLShow^ how no one Is immune to the sting of death — yet through personal testimonies the film shares a living hope for man — the ability to face death itself and also to face the loss of a loved one. Central' Bible Church invites everyone to see this important film. Weekly services at Central Bible Church include Sunday School at 9:45 a.m., morning worship at 11 (communion service this Sunday), and evening fellowship at 7 p.m. Prayer meeting is Wednesday night at 7:30. A ladies Bible study, with child-sitting provided, is available at the church Thursday mornings at 10:30a.m. There are several home Bible studies — Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at the Halter's. 210 Suzanne Ave., N. Cape May; Wednesday and Thursday at the Harvey's. 930 N. Shore Rd . Rio Grande at 10 a.m.; Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at the Wildwood Community Service Center. 3811 New Jersey Ave., Wildwood and Friday at 7:30 p.m. at th6 Trombetta^s. 102 Oakdale Rd.. Villas, and at 8 p.m. at the McCall’s, 204 E Columbine Rd., Wildwood Crest. Pastor Dan Ricketts invites inquiries regarding the church's activities at 522-5917.

Grace Gospel RIO GRANDE - ’’A Message for Christians" will be the them of the . sermon delivered by the Rev Guy L Rathmell. pastor of the Grace Gospel Chapel. Rio.Grande, at the 11 a.m. worship service Sunday. Sunday school is at 9:45 a.m. with classes for all ages At the 7 p.m Sunday service, the pastor wiB speak on "The Body (if Resurrection". A Bible Study is held for all ladies on Monday afternoons at 1 in the home of Mrs. Ruth Church. Old Shore Rd.. Erma. A Bible Study for all ladies and men is held on Monday evenings at 7 in the home o( Mr. and Mrs. John Wells? 935Carol Ave.. Erma Park The chapel's radio program "Sending Forth the Gospel Light" is heard each Tuesday evening at 6:30over station WRIO-FM (102.3). Prayer Meeting is held Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Bring the entire family for an evening of fellowship. The public is invited to attend services and activities.

Biblr Film CAPE MAY - First United Methodist Church. Washington St., will present the motion picture "Thief in the Night" at 7:30 p m.. May 6. 'Hie picture theme is Bible prophecy. The public is invited. A free will offering will be

received.

St. Barnabas Social Nij>ht

VILLAS - A Social Night will be held Tuesday. May 8. at 7:30 p.m at the St. Barnabas Parish Hall, 13 West Bates Avenue. Villas. Refreshmenls and prizes

for all.

CARTER'S SLEEPWEAR Tot Town is stocked with a lar<Je selection of Carter's pajamas for fc>ys & girls sizes 6 mo. to 16 years.

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