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Check out what's going on this week at the UMC of Red Bank!

Connections Thursday, October 3, 2019

Don't Forget the New Worship Schedule Began September 15th 8:15 am – Worship in the Chapel 9:00 am – Education Hour (Youth and Adult Classes) 10:00 am – Traditional Worship in the Sanctuary and Children’s Sunday School 11:30 am – The Village Worship in the Fellowship Hall

Warning, Email and Text Fraud Alert  Some people have received a message from a fraudulent email address that looks like it came from Pastor Jess via the church. Please disregard any emails from "uunitedmethodistchurch231@gmail.com". THIS IS NOT A REAL EMAIL ADDRESS. They are asking people to go out and buy gift cards and email the information to them. This is a scam. Please mark this as spam. I also heard from someone who received a text on their cell phone from a spoofed number "732-884-2537". This is not my number, so please disregard any messages or requests from it. We are not the only church to be hit by such fraudulent requests. Several congregations in our conference have reported receiving emails or text messages from persons pretending to be the pastor who requested gift cards. Please know that I will NEVER ask for funds in this way or through text or email . If you receive such a request, please let us know ASAP and then block the phone number or email.

HUBOB asks, did you know...   Go on-line to check out the endless list of retailers from whom you can get gift cards. Every card you purchase will help to support the ministry of our church.  This Sunday, the gift order goes in so you can receive your gift cards within a week or so. Grocery gift cards always available. You get full dollar value and you H elp U s B alance O ur B udget.

UPDATE ON OUR TREX® CHALLENGE FOR A GREENER EARTH Sunday, September 1, marked the official start of our TREX® Challenge for a Greener Earth and we are off to a great start! With the help of Club 77 and other enthusiastic church members we were able to sort and deliver 157 lbs of plastic to a local collection site toward our goal of 500 lbs. We invite you to join the challenge by bringing in single use plastics such as grocery bags, bread bags, etc. to the collection bin at the back door. If we meet our 500 lb goal, TREX® will donate an outdoor bench for use on our Pre-K playground and together we will have eliminated 500 lbs of plastic from our area landfills! Please see Janie Schildge or Bobbie Ridgely for more information.

UMW Bazaar Baskets on Sale Check them out... Check out the Bazaar Baskets in the Library/Lounge after service and make a BID. For questions, contact  Linda Babler . Jewelry is on display in Fellowship Hall between services. For questions, contact June Sallee. 

It’s that time of year… CROP WALK SEASON! Starting up with our RALLY on Tuesday, Sept. 10th. Please call Janie Schildge – 732-741-0528 if you would like to hear our Teen stories of why they walk and want you to join in…..come get t-shirts, signs, and Shop for Crop cards! And mark your calendar for Sunday, October 20th for this year's Crop Walk!

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UMW Annual Bazaar UMW is still collecting items for sale at the annual Bazaar (Bazaar dates are October 12 & 13th ). Donations are still being accepted for lightly used good items, holiday items and jewelry. Please leave items labeled for the bazaar under the pews in 114.

World Communion Sunday... World Communion Sunday is this week. This UMC special Sunday asks for contributions that help racial and ethnic students in the United States and international students to transform the church and communities. See the envelopes inserted in your bulletins or click here for more information.

Worship Sneak Peek October 6th Join us on Sunday as we kick off a new sermon series called, "Not Your Mama's Church, But it Feels Like Home." We'll be talking about how the 21st Century church differs from what it used to be in the past and the blessings and challenges that go with those changes. Hope to see you there! Click here for a preview of Sunday's bulletin.

Pastoral Care If someone is hospitalized or in need of a pastoral visit  please contact the church office at 732-747-0446, or office@umcredbank.org If you have a pastoral emergency, please contact  Rev. Jessica Naulty at 908-400-2343 or jbnaulty@umcredbank.org.

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