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Message from the Pastor

Welcome to DeBows UMC

Greeting brothers and sisters in Christ!
 
I am Pastor Scott Clifton. My family and I are excited to be in ministry alongside you at DeBows UMC. My wife, Amanda and I have 6 children, Rebecca, 23, Noah, 19, Scott Jr, 18, Jaelynn 9, Jaden, 7, Tiana, 5. I have been a teacher for the past 11 years. I have served churches as a pastor since 2016 and prior to that, as a youth leader since 2010.  

Our family loves to serve. In our current appointment there are serving ministries that we participate with. We collect and support a local food pantry in a partner Methodist Church. We collect and support homeless ministries in New Jersey. We also participate with The Maker’s Place.
 
We enjoy the outdoors as much now as before COVID. If we aren’t home, we are at the park, taking a walk or riding our bicycles. During football season, you will find us all watching the Dallas Cowboys. Our vacation of choice is camping. Wherever we go, we do all we can to be an example of Jesus and be a blessing to all we meet.  
 
Be a Blessing,
Pastor Scott

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9:00 AM – Indoor Service

Note: If you are a visiting DeBows for the first time,  you can find answers to many of your questions here.

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Rev. Scott Clifton, Pastor
(732) 928-4475

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Upcoming Activities

Friday-March 24
  • OA Group

    Friday-March 24 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

    In Fellowship Hall

Saturday-March 25
  • Sewing Fellowship Group

    Saturday-March 25 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
    Fellowship Hall

    Contact Barbara Wesolovski for information

Sunday-March 26
  • Chimes Rehearsal

    Sunday-March 26 @ 8:30 am - 8:45 am

  • Indoor Worship Service

    Sunday-March 26 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am

Monday-March 27
  • Food Pantry Open

    Monday-March 27 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    By Appointment Only
    Call 848-373-8844
    by 5pm the prior Saturday

Tuesday-March 28
  • Band Practice

    Tuesday-March 28 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

  • NA Group Meeting

    Tuesday-March 28 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Wednesday-March 29
  • DeBows Newsletter Sent Out

    Wednesday-March 29

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  • OA Group

    Wednesday-March 29 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

    In Fellowship Hall

Thursday-March 30
  • Lenten Bible Study

    Thursday-March 30 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Friday-March 31
  • OA Group

    Friday-March 31 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

    In Fellowship Hall

Our Mission is to make disciples for Jesus Christ by proclaiming Him as Lord and Savior, and with the help of the Holy Spirit, be His representative in our community through worship, education and service.

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