A Short Biography

We are excited to meet and get to know Pastor Sam. He has lived an interesting life and will be finding ways to utilize his talents in his ministry at our churches. Prior to becoming a pastor, Sam earned a doctorate degree (Ph.D.) in Electrical Engineering. He studied, taught, and worked in companies and universities as a Professor and Head Researcher. He then decided to study Theology in order to find the answers of what seems to be beyond human knowledge of natural science, mostly “Why” questions.

Pastor Choi graduated from Drew Theological School in 2010, and was ordained in 2014. While studying Theology, he wrote, translated, and published several books about Computer, Advanced Technologies, and Science….mostly for children and young adults. Prior to his appointment to the Changewater and Round Valley United Methodist Churches, he served the Mendham UMC and Morristown Korean UMC as a pastor of a two-point charge for 8 years and 10 years, respectively. He also served the Skylands District as a circuit elder for the past 4 years.

Through his local church ministry, he has experienced the transforming power of the Holy Spirit, participating in God’s plan to bring about God’s reign here on earth through the church, the Body of Christ. He likes to find ways in which the Gospel is delivered creatively and effectively to various walks of life. He and his wife, Kathy, have two sons, Kevin and Hyunmin.

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WELCOME

Reverend Sang Hoon (Sam) Choi, Pastor

“We invite you to join us on Sunday mornings

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SUNDAYS

2021

CHURCH IS OPEN!

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Special Dates:

March 28

Palm Sunday

April 4

EASTER SUNDAY

Outdoor Easter Sunrise Service – 7:00 AM

(rain or shine, bundle up if it is cool or wet)

PLEASE WEAR A MASK and SOCIAL DISTANCE

If raining, it will be held in the carriage house.

Coffee & Donuts after the service.

A Traditional Service will be held Indoors

at 9:00 AM

Social Distancing with Masks required

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CHECK HERE FOR FUTURE

SNOW CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS

BY 8:15 ON SUNDAY MORNINGS

(Scroll down for Worship hours)

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YOUR COOPERATION IS APPRECIATED WITH ADHERING

TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS THAT

ALLOW THE CHURCH TO REMAIN OPEN:

“Regular Sunday Worship is

held indoors – 50% limit. A television is

downstairs for extra seating to view the service if needed.”

DUE TO COVID RESTRICTIONS, MASKS

MUST BE WORN OVER NOSE AND MOUTH

AND

SOCIAL DISTANCING OF STAYING 6 FEET APART IS REQUIRED

PLEASE FOLLOW THE ARROWS

IN CHURCH FOR DIRECTION WHEN ENTERING

AND LEAVING THE SERVICE

“To limit close contact with others,

we ask that you do not congregate in the aisles.”

WE THANK YOU FOR FOLLOWING THESE GUIDELINES.

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Sunday Church Service

9:00 am

Location: 180 MUSCONETCONG RIVER ROAD

Lebanon Twp. NJ

Mailing and GPS address: 180 Musconetcong River Rd. Washington NJ 07882

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Pastor: Sang Hoon (Sam) Choi

Phone# (862)-309-5565

Email: revschoi@gmail.com

Church Answering Machine only: (908) 689-6605

“Checked once a week”

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For prayer requests and responses you may access our online Prayer Board at:

https://padlet.com/revschoi/cwumcprayerboard

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For those wishing to find out how to help the Wranitz family during their daughter’s medical treatments, go to www.caringbridge.org/visit/clairecare

MISSION STATEMENT

The Mission of the Changewater United Methodist Church is “To Welcome People into our Christian Community, To Witness to our Faith and Grow in It, and To Serve God and Our Neighbors”.