Check out what's going on this week at the UMC of Red Bank!
Connections
Friday, August 13, 2021
Worship Sneak Peek
August 15th, 2021 at 10:00 am
Join us this Sunday for online worship at 10:00 am. We'll be wrapping up our sermon series called Lessons from the Toy Box, looking for lessons of faith from some of our favorite childhood toys. This week, we'll explore together the meaning we can find from Weebles. Hope to connect with you at worship! Worship for August 15th will be online only, but in-person worship will resume on August 22nd.

Asbestos Removal Project Wrapping up this weekend
The entire church building will be closed for three weeks between July 26th and August 13th. During that time, NO ONE is allowed in the building, so we will be shifting to remote worship on Sunday: August 15th. The building is scheduled to return to full operational use on Monday, August 16th.
Boiler Replacement Project
This summer we will be undertaking a large capital improvement project to replace the boiler in the Christian Education wing of our building. Because of the asbestos remediation that is involved in this project, the total cost is projected to be $124,460, a large portion of which will be funded from our endowment. To learn more about the scope of the project, click here to view a detailed presentation. We are incredibly thankful to the generosity of our saints who have gone before us and contributed to the endowment. If you would like to help defray the cost of this project, donations are more than welcome, either through a check with "Boiler Project" in the memo line, or an online contribution here. If you would like to learn more about how to plan your advanced giving to the church endowment to help secure the future sustainability of UMCRB for years to come, contact Pastor Jess, or click here to learn more about your planned giving options.
Notice of Resignation of Lida DeNardo

Back in June, when Sheila Leavitt was retiring as our Finance Secretary, we were excited to welcome Lida DeNardo as our new Office Manager. Unfortunately, there have been a few developments within Lida's family that make it impossible for her to continue working at the present time. With regret, Lida has turned in her resignation effective immediately. We ask that you surround Lida and her family in prayer as they journey through a rough season ahead.

In order to help our church continue to thrive until we hire a new Office Manager, Sheila Leavitt has graciously agreed to come back and work in the office three days a week. Starting next week, August 17th, Sheila will be in the office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Please still use the office@umcredbank.org email address when you are contacting the main office as Sheila will be covering financial and building use items, and other volunteers will be covering communications and other varied secretarial tasks.

Our Staff Parish Relations Committee is restating the search process as we seek to hire a new Office Manager. Again, please hold Lida, her family, and our church in your prayer as we begin this transition process.
Pastor Jess is on Vacation next week.

Pastor Jess will be away on a camping trip next week, and will return to work on Tuesday, August 24th. If there are church related questions you have, please reach out to Sheila Leavitt, through the main office 732-747-0446 or office@umcredbank.org who will direct you to the right person.

If there is a pastoral emergency, Rev. David Henritzy will be covering any pastoral care needs. His contact information is davidhenritzy@verizon.net and 914-584-3160.
No Summer Sunday School for the Remainder of the Summer
Please note that Summer Sunday school has concluded for the summer. Sunday school will resume on September 19TH.
Volunteer to Serve For In-Person Worship on Sundays
Click here or on the images below to sign up to be a Scripture reader or volunteer as an usher or greeter for worship.
Donations Welcome Starting Monday, August 16th
Backpack Crew donations have been on pause while the church building was closed. Starting Monday, August 16th donations are greatly appreciated again.

The special donation request for the month of August is PASTA SAUCE.
Balance and Strength Training -
IN PERSON AND ONLINE
Tuesdays and Thursdays (online only) at 12:00 pm
Online Balance and Strength Training with Janet Tartaglia. Beginners welcome! Items needed: chair (with no arms) and weights (can be 2 16 oz. water bottles), or you can choose to follow along without the weights. Exercises done with chair or standing, no floor work. The Zoom connection information for each session is located on the calendar on our website.
Online Yoga - at 9:30 am
FYI, Yoga has been cancelled for Wednesday, August 18. Yoga will resume next week.
Pastoral Care
If someone is hospitalized or in need of pastoral care, while Pastor Jess is on vacation, please contact Rev. David Henritzy at davidhenritzy@verizon.net or 914-584-3160.