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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SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE

9:00 AM

“Busy Bags are available for the Kids”

“COMMUNION IS THE FIRST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH”

THE CHANGEWATER CHURCH WILL BE CLOSED THIS SUNDAY ON JULY 12, 2026 FOR A COMBINED CONGREGATION WORSHIP SERVICE AT THE ROUND VALLEY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH IN LEBANON BOROUGH AT 10:00 AM.

SEE BELOW FOR MORE DETAILS

“CHECK HERE FOR FUTURE CHURCH CLOSING NOTICES”

Upcoming Special Services

* JOINT SERVICES – NOTE THE CHANGE OF TIME *

Sunday, July 12 – 10:00 AM – Joint Service at the Round Valley United Methodist Church at 30 Main Street, Lebanon Borough, NJ 08833. The Changewater Church will be closed this day only. IT WILL BE OPEN AS USUAL THE FOLLOWING SUNDAY.

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SUNDAY, AUGUST 16 – 10:00 AM – Joint Service at the CHANGEWATER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH – 125TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION SERVICE. An RSVP is needed by July 25, 2026 if planning to attend a light luncheon afterward to allow for enough food.

Please email your RSVP to:

barbsnyder18@comcast.net

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A BIG THANK YOU TO OUR JUNE 7TH STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE AND ICE CREAM SOCIAL TEAM… IT WAS A GREAT DAY!

(AND A BIG THANK YOU ALSO TO THOSE WHO ARE NOT IN THE PICTURE)

Pastor: Rev. Sang Hoon (Sam) Choi

Cell Phone # (973)-590-4465

Email: revschoi@gmail.com

Location: 180 MUSCONETCONG RIVER ROAD

Lebanon Twp. NJ

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Changewater UMC Mailing and GPS address:

180 Musconetcong River Rd.

Washington NJ 07882

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Church Phone:

(908) 441-8441

Please call the Church Phone at (908) 441-8441 for a recorded message if our website is down

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

https://padlet.com/revschoi/cwumcprayerboard

Winding Down from our Spring Covered Dish…YUM!

Souper Bowl of Caring Food Collection 2026

“Souper Bowl Sunday” North Hunterdon Food Pantry Donation

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”.