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Coronavirus Information

This page contains information about the Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation and how it is affecting the life of the church. It includes general information, links to GNJ Conference communications, and how church activities at DeBows are impacted. The newest information will be at the top of the page.  This page will be continually updated as new information becomes available. Please review this page and the church calendar often for the latest information.

7/1/2020
Click HERE for detailed information about the Phase 1 Outdoor Worship Services, which start on Sunday, July 5 at 9:00 AM.

6/25/2020
Starting on Sunday, July 5, DeBows will conduct outside worship at 9:00 AM on Sunday mornings.  This service will be about 30 minutes in length. This represents PHASE 1 of the church reopen process.  The online worship will continue during this time.

5/21/2020
The GNJUMC has released information and guidelines for when and how NJ UMC churches may reopen.  The short answer is when the Governor issues an Executive Order saying churches may reopen AND the church in question has a detailed reopen plan, which has been approved by the Church Council.  Click HERE to view the entire document from the GNJUMC.

3/29/2020
You can now attend online worship at debows.online.church. The standard worship service time will remain the same: Sunday morning at 9:30 AM. You will have the ability to replay the worship service after the first 9:30 AM presentation.

3/20/2020
A church-wide information message was sent out.
No Easter flowers will be ordered or distributed this year.
Watch for information concerning online worship.
Click HERE to view full message.

3/19/2020
New Food Pantry Distribution Process

The DeBows Food Pantry will continue to remain open on the 2nd & 4th Monday each month from 6:00-8:00pm. Due to the COVID-19 situation, a new distribution process will be implemented, starting on Monday March 23rd, so we can maintain this important ministry.

Until further notice, we will be distributing pre-packaged food by appointment only. Please call the church at 732-928-4475 to make an appointment. Thanks for your understanding and cooperation.

3/18/2020
Effective immediately, physical worship services and other activities using the church building are suspended until further notice. The exception to this will be the Food Pantry Ministry.

As we suspend physical activity at the church, the life of the church continues and this includes paying our bills and supporting our ministries. We are thankful for your faithful giving and encourage you to continue to do so during these difficult times. You may continue your giving by sending your offering check directly to the church or by using the church online giving feature found in the footer of the church website. It is easy, secure, and appreciated.

We are actively exploring ways to stay connected as a church family and developing methods to present online worship. Watch for more information in the near future.

Reminders:

  1. Along with the normal bi-weekly church newsletter, we will continue to send out special emails as needed to keep you informed.
  2. The special information emails go out to the people on the newsletter distribution list. If you are not already on the distribution list, you can subscribe to the DeBows newsletter using the subscription form found in the footer of the church website.
  3. For our members who do not have email or internet access we will communicate updates and information by phone.

The church newsletter went out today, 3/18 – click HERE to read.

3/14/2020
A church-wide information message was sent out.
The Sunday, 3/15, 9:30 AM worship service will take place.
Starting Monday, 3/16, all worship services and other church activities will be suspended until further notice.
Click HERE to view full message.

3/13/2020
Message from Pastor Denise
Click HERE to view message.

3/13/2020
The following 3 March events have been postponed and will hopefully be rescheduled sometime in the future. (3/14) Libby Prison Minstrels concert, (3/21) GNJ Food Packing Event, (3/28) ProGrasstination Bluegrass concert.

3/12/2020
Message from Bishop Schol – Coronavirus
Click HERE to view message.

3/12/2020
The GNJ “Rise Against Hunger” Meal Packing Event, originally scheduled for 3/21/2020, has been postponed.  Watch for rescheduling information.

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