“I thank my God every time I remember you, constantly praying with joy in every one of my prayers for all of you.”— Philippians 1:3-4

My heart is filled with gratitude for all the people who made Lent and Easter such a meaningful season here at the church. From our Connect group leaders to members of the choir, MasterChorale, praise band, hospitality team, greeters, ushers, and staff who helped us celebrate holy week and Easter Sunday in such a powerful way, I am very grateful. On Easter Sunday, we collected around $9,000 to help partner in the recovery efforts with the United Methodist Church in Puerto Rico in the wake of Hurricane Maria. This donation will be given to the Greater NJ Annual Conference in May when the Bishop of Puerto Rico will come speak at the reception and receive gifts from churches across New Jersey. Thank you for helping to make that possible! I am also grateful for the overwhelmingly positive participation that we received in our church-wide survey, which will help inform a process of visioning and planning our ministries for the next three years. To date, we have received almost 400 responses from across all age groups and different worship services, as well as people who connect with us online and from out of state.

The survey has helped us to clearly understand a few key areas of consideration for our congregation:

• Worship is where people feel most connected to God and the faith community• Daily reflections, the app, and other sources for inspiration are important to our church• Small groups and mission opportunities are areas where people want to be the most connected • The two biggest faith challenges people face are how to live out their faith and believing in good in the face of evil

• The top mission priority for our church is breaking the cycle of poverty• The most important focus for our congregation should be to reach younger families and offer vibrant children’s ministry• People most value about our church is our broad spectrum of theology and politics

While this survey is already proving to be very valuable in providing vision for the future, it is only one piece of a greater process already in motion. The next important step will be for us to hear from the congregation as a whole at a church-wide meeting on May 6 in Fellowship Hall. This is a very exciting and important opportunity for any member to come and learn more about and share their dreams and hopes for our church goals, priorities and strategies for the future.

I look forward to being in dialogue and journeying with you this next season in all that God will be doing through and around us.

Grace and Peace,

Rev. Chris Heckert, Sr. Pastor

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BROTHERS JOHN & EMILE OF TAIZÉ - MAY 1Two brothers from the ecumenical community of Taizé, France will be joining us on May 1 for an evening of dialogue and prayer. Brothers John and Emile will lead a conversation on joy starting at 6pm, followed by a prayer service in the style of Taizé at 7pm. This will be an incredible opportunity to experience some of the spirit of Taizé through the brothers’ presence here in Haddonfield, so please join us!

WORSHIP SCHEDULE:

SATURDAY— CASUAL SERVICE WITH COMMUNION @ 5pm in Chapel

SUNDAY — TRADITIONAL SERVICE @ 8am in Chapel

CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP @ 9am in Fellowship Hall

CHILDREN’S SUNDAY SCHOOL @ 9am

ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL @ 9am

MOMS GROUP@ 10:30am in Room 303

YOUTH SUNDAY SCHOOL@ 10:30am in the Youth Room

TRADITIONAL SERVICE @ 10:30am in the Sanctuary

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CHURCH-WIDE MEETING - MAY 6There will be a church-wide meeting on Sunday, May 6 at 7pm in Fellowship Hall. At this meeting, we will share the findings from the congregational survey that went out in March. As we listen to the hopes and needs of our greater community, we will explore in this meeting where there is energy around our mission of making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world, and how God is calling us to live into this mission at HUMC now and into the next few years. This conversation will help inform the strategic plan that is being put together to guide our staff, programs, and financial resources over the next three years. Your voice is important as we discover what God is doing in and through our community!

THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROUS SPIRITS!The Easter story was alive through your generosity this past month! On Easter Sunday, we raised $9,000.00 to support the ongoing rebuilding and restoration effort in Puerto Rico, as we seek to break the silence following Hurricane Maria with hope and restoration. From the generous contributions of flowers from the congregation, and the gift of time from many HUMC volunteers, over 40 people were visited and reminded that they are in our prayers this Easter season. Additionally, the NJ MasterChorale, under the direction of Dr. William Gorton and with countless hours of hard work and preparation from MasterChorale members, presented Mozart’s “Grand Mass in C Minor,” blessing listeners with the gift of inspiring music. Each time we share of our gifts and talents, we help make God’s love and grace visible in the world around us. Thank you for the ways in which you have embodied Christ’s love this Easter!

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THANK YOU - FROM WILLIAM GORTON A huge thanks to all members of the Chancel Choir, the NJ MasterChorale, and Matt Smith, for superlative work during Holy Week/Easter and the Spring Concert! We continued to affirm the quality and effectiveness of our stellar music program at HUMC. Thanks for all your hard work, dedication, and spirit. Our listeners were truly blessed, and many told me so. I’m looking forward to more great things to come with you all!

NEW MEMBERS CLASS - MAY 6If you or someone you know is interested in becoming a member at Haddonfield UMC, come and join our New Members class! Class members will explore the ministry and vision of HUMC, the history and theology of the Methodist Church, and how they can live out their membership in the life of the church. Attendance of only the one class is required for membership! Class will take place Sunday, May 6 from 1-3pm. Please register by contacting the church office at office@haddonfieldumc.org or 856-429-0403. New members will be received on May 20 during worship services.

DINE & DONATE - MAY 3

On May 3 from 8am-9pm, the Collingswood Pop Shop will donate up to 20% of your total check on any orders (including take-out) or gift card purchases toward HUMC youth mission trips if you mention or present the

event flyer (available in the Welcome Center) at the time of purchase.

HOPE IN AN ENVELOPE - STARTS MAY 6Every Sunday, starting May 6 to June 10, you will find colorful envelopes in the Welcome Center in denominations from $1-$250. Please take one that speaks to you and fill it with the dollar amount on the outside of the envelope, and fill out and detach the bottom of the enclosed letter. Seal the envelope and return it to either the table or place in the offering plate. All donations will benefit HUMC Youth Summer Mission Trips to Give Kids the World and the Bahamas Methodist Habitat.

SERMON SCHEDULE:

MAY 6Rev. Chris Heckert

MAY 13Rev. Chris Heckert

MAY 20PENTECOST SUNDAYRev. Christina Lelache

MAY 27 Rev. Chris Heckert

View our sermons online anytime at haddonfieldumc.org/sermons, or watch worship in real time each Sunday at 10:30am through our live stream at haddonfieldumc.org. The 9am worship service is also available on Facebook live!

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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

1Taizé Brothers Dialogue & Worship Service 6pm

2Master Recorders 1pm

Symphony in C Youth Orchestra Concert 7:30pm

3UMW Executive Board Meeting 10amStephen Ministry Supervision 10amUMW Luncheon 12pmDisability Task Force 7pmDine & Donate at Collingswood Pop Shop

4National Day of Prayer Breakfast 8:30amYour Saving Grace 6pm

5Children’s Musical Rehearsal 9am

6Children’s Musical 10:30amNew Member Class 1pm

Church-Wide Meeting 7pm

7Mission Team Meeting 7pm

8Tuesday Morning Book Group 9:30am

Pre-Baptism Class 6:30pm

9 10 11 12

13 Mother’s DayConfirmation Sunday Free Health Screening 8:30am-12pm in Sayre Pavilion

14Steeple Club Luncheon 12pm

Church Council Meeting 7pmStephen Ministry Supervision and Continuing Ed. 7pm

15Helen Kim Circle Meeting 6:30pm

SPRC Meeting 7pm

16Card Ministry 7pm

17Susanna Wesley Circle Meeting 10:30am

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20 Pentecost SundayGNJ Annual Conference New Members Recieved

Tri-State Jazz Concert 1pm

21 GNJ Annual Conference No Handbell Rehearsal

22 GNJ Annual Conference 23

24 25 26

27 Parents of Differently Abled Children Support Group 10:30am

28 Memorial Day

OFFICE & BUILDING ARE CLOSED29 30 31

UPCOMING HIGHLIGHTS

May 1 – Brothers of Taizé Event

May 3 - Dine & Donate at Collingswood Pop Shop May 6 - Church-Wide Meeting

May 6 - Children’s Musical

MAY BUS MINISTRY SCHEDULETo arrange a bus ride to worship for the 10:30am service, please call:

May 6 – Walter Douglas 856-428-5919

May 13 – Dave Restrepo 609-217-7057

May 20 – Cindy Plucinski 856-354-9640

May 27 – Cindy Plucinski 856-354-9640

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

7:30am: AA

8am: Traditional Worship

9am: Contemporary Service

9am: Christian Roundtable Class

9am: Koinonia Class

9am: Children’s Sunday School

10:30am: Traditional Worship

10:30am: Connect Group

10:30am: Moms Group

10:30pm: 10:30am Kid’s Club

10:30am: Youth Sunday School

11:45am: Youth Choir Rehearsal

6pm: Jr. High Youth Group

7pm: Connect Group

7pm: Sr. High Youth Group

7:45am: AA

9:30am: Tai Chi

6:30pm: 24 Hours Group

6:30pm: Connect Group

7:30pm: Holtz Handbell Rehearsal

7:45am: AA

1pm: Fun & Fitness for 55+

7pm: Contemporary Praise Team Rehearsal

7:45am: AA

1pm: Master Recorders

4:30pm: Children’s Choir Rehearsal

6:30pm: Confirmation Class

7pm: Connect Groups

7pm: Disciple Bible Study

7:15pm: Youth Handbell Rehearsal

8pm: Cherry Hill Young People AA

7:45am: AA

9am: Men’s Bible Study

9am: Women’s Bible Study

11am: Fun & Fitness for 55+

11am: Connect Group

6:30pm: 24 Hours Group

6:45pm: MasterChorale Rehearsal

8:10pm: Chancel Choir Rehearsal

7:45am: AA 8:30am: AA

5pm: Worship Service with Communion

ONGOING WEEKLY ACTIVITIES

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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

1Taizé Brothers Dialogue & Worship Service 6pm

2Master Recorders 1pm

Symphony in C Youth Orchestra Concert 7:30pm

3UMW Executive Board Meeting 10amStephen Ministry Supervision 10amUMW Luncheon 12pmDisability Task Force 7pmDine & Donate at Collingswood Pop Shop

4National Day of Prayer Breakfast 8:30amYour Saving Grace 6pm

5Children’s Musical Rehearsal 9am

6Children’s Musical 10:30amNew Member Class 1pm

Church-Wide Meeting 7pm

7Mission Team Meeting 7pm

8Tuesday Morning Book Group 9:30am

Pre-Baptism Class 6:30pm

9 10 11 12

13 Mother’s DayConfirmation Sunday Free Health Screening 8:30am-12pm in Sayre Pavilion

14Steeple Club Luncheon 12pm

Church Council Meeting 7pmStephen Ministry Supervision and Continuing Ed. 7pm

15Helen Kim Circle Meeting 6:30pm

SPRC Meeting 7pm

16Card Ministry 7pm

17Susanna Wesley Circle Meeting 10:30am

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20 Pentecost SundayGNJ Annual Conference New Members Recieved

Tri-State Jazz Concert 1pm

21 GNJ Annual Conference No Handbell Rehearsal

22 GNJ Annual Conference 23

24 25 26

27 Parents of Differently Abled Children Support Group 10:30am

28 Memorial Day

OFFICE & BUILDING ARE CLOSED29 30 31

MAY 2018

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

7:30am: AA

8am: Traditional Worship

9am: Contemporary Service

9am: Christian Roundtable Class

9am: Koinonia Class

9am: Children’s Sunday School

10:30am: Traditional Worship

10:30am: Connect Group

10:30am: Moms Group

10:30pm: 10:30am Kid’s Club

10:30am: Youth Sunday School

11:45am: Youth Choir Rehearsal

6pm: Jr. High Youth Group

7pm: Connect Group

7pm: Sr. High Youth Group

7:45am: AA

9:30am: Tai Chi

6:30pm: 24 Hours Group

6:30pm: Connect Group

7:30pm: Holtz Handbell Rehearsal

7:45am: AA

1pm: Fun & Fitness for 55+

7pm: Contemporary Praise Team Rehearsal

7:45am: AA

1pm: Master Recorders

4:30pm: Children’s Choir Rehearsal

6:30pm: Confirmation Class

7pm: Connect Groups

7pm: Disciple Bible Study

7:15pm: Youth Handbell Rehearsal

8pm: Cherry Hill Young People AA

7:45am: AA

9am: Men’s Bible Study

9am: Women’s Bible Study

11am: Fun & Fitness for 55+

11am: Connect Group

6:30pm: 24 Hours Group

6:45pm: MasterChorale Rehearsal

8:10pm: Chancel Choir Rehearsal

7:45am: AA 8:30am: AA

5pm: Worship Service with Communion

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CHILDREN’S MUSICAL - MAY 6Join HUMC on May 6 at 10:30am for the Children’s Musical, “Moses And the Freedom Fighters,” an exciting musical drama based on the Exodus story! Please note, there will not be a combined worship service May 6, and there will still be a 9am worship service.

NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER BREAKFAST On May 3, the Haddonfield Council of Churches will sponsor a National Day of Prayer Speakers’ Breakfast at The First Baptist Church of Haddonfield. Breakfast begins at 8:30am and will be followed by a performance by the Urban Promise Children’s Choir and

interfaith dialogue on the topic of Freedom of Religion. Tickets are $15 each and can be obtained at the church office.

GREATER NEW JERSEY ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2017

Annual Conference is a yearly session for clergy and lay members of the Greater New Jersey Annual Conference to worship together, celebrate the ministry and mission taking place throughout New Jersey and beyond, and conduct the business of the conference. Annual Conference this year is May 20-22 in Wildwood, NJ. Please keep our HUMC lay members and clergy in your prayers as they engage in this important work! If you are interested in viewing the worship and plenary sessions, a live stream of Annual Conference will be available at gnjumc.org/2018-annual-conference/

ANNOUNCEMENTS

MAY MISSION OFFERING

The mission offering for May will support Youth Mission Trips. You can give throughout the month by writing “Youth Missions” on your check or envelope.

SAVE THE DATE! VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

Join us for Vacation Bible School this summer from August 6-10! Our theme is “Shipwrecked” where children will journey to a tropical island full of fun and adventure! Each day, children will experience the Bible stories through exciting music, surprising discoveries, tropical treats, high-energy games, and more.

STEEPLE CLUB & UNITED METHODIST WOMEN BUS TRIP

The Steeple Club and United Methodist Women will take a bus trip to see “Jesus,” an action-packed musical featuring the adventures of Jesus, and the lives of the people he changed forever. The trip will take place on May 1.

BRIGHT SPOTS

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CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR CONFIRMANDS!This May, Haddonfield UMC will welcome eight new confirmands to the congregation! These youth have met regularly with mentors, contributed 20+ hours of service to their church and community, and participated in worship. We will be receiving these youth into professing membership at worship on Sunday, May 13.

Lacey CicaleseHobbies: Soccer and hanging out with friends Favorite Thing About Confirmation Class: “I enjoyed going on our trip in Philadelphia and learning about how our religion changed over time.”

Angela GrecoHobbies: Gymnastics Favorite Thing About Confirmation Class: “My favorite thing we learned in confirmation class is the different graces.”

Aidan LawlessHobbies: Wrestling, baseball, and running trackFavorite Thing About Confirmation Class: “I liked learning about how the church burned down and how they rebuilt it.”

Jaclyn NyceHobbies: Dancing Favorite Thing About Confirmation Class: “My favorite topic we learned about was the Wesleyan Quadrilateral.”

Gavin O’ConnorHobbies: Playing lacrosseFavorite Thing About Confirmation Class: “The favorite thing I have learned in confirmation class is the history of our church.”

Evan SoncrantHobbies: Playing Dungeons & Dragons Favorite Thing About Confirmation Class: “I enjoyed going to Philadelphia for confirmation.”

Claudia WatsonHobbies: Dancing and surfingFavorite Thing About Confirmation Class: “My favorite part of confirmation class was meeting new friends and learning about the history of our church.”

Hope Williams Hobbies: Hugging my dogs, Ripley & Harrison, and hanging out with friendsFavorite Thing About Confirmation Class: “My favorite part of confirmation class was bonding with everyone on our confirmation trip in Philly.”

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Haddonfield United Methodist Church gratefully acknowledges donations:In memory of Ruby & Ed Clement from Betty Abrams

In memory of Walt Earley from Frank & Carol Cahill

In memory of Guy Elzey from Frank & Norie Wisniewski

ORGAN RECITAL - JUNE 3

HUMC organist, Matt Smith, will present an organ recital on Sunday, June 3 at 4pm. This will be a special experience for all who attend, so mark your calendars! The concert is free and open to the public.

MEMORIALS AND HONORARIUMS