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Connections
Thursday, May 4, 2023
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Pastor Cam's Weekend Preview
Plant and Play, UWF General Meeting, John and Gary Celebration, Holy Communion, and more! We hope to see you for a beautiful weekend here at UMCRB!
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Reminder: We have resumed in-person worship and continue to live-stream the service on our website and YouTube channel.
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UWF General Meeting - 5/6
There will be a UWF general meeting on Saturday, May 6 at 9:30 am in room 114. Contact Gerri Poranski for more information.
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Come Celebrate With Us- 5/7
On Sunday, May 7, we will be celebrating the contributions that Gary Babler and John Walradt have made to our church in their roles as Memorial Garden and Property Committee Chairs. There will be a short thank you during the service and then a party in Fellowship Hall afterward. On behalf of the Trustees we hope you can make it!
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UWF Craft Group- 5/9
Craft Group will meet on Tuesday, May 9 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Library Lounge area. Please come for all or whatever part you can attend. We will be working on Father's Day cards, Graduation cards, and other Spring/Summer designs. Besides coloring prepared designs, you can create your own unique cards as well using materials we have available.
Mother's Day and Graduation cards will continue to be featured on May 7 and 14 at our Card Table in Fellowship Hall -- along with some new cards from our "sassy" collection.
If you like to knit or crochet or do another craft, bring your handiwork to Craft Group meetings and join us for fellowship as we craft together. Contact Peggy Wien if you have any questions.
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Scholarship Applications Available-
Completed Applications Due May 10*
Editable online Scholastic Assistance applications for the 2023—24 school year are available for undergraduate college/university scholarships. To be eligible for a scholarship you must have a meaningful affiliation with our church and be in need of financial assistance. If you wish to apply, are eligible, and have not received an application by email, you may request one by emailing Barbara Guenther, bjguenther@verizon.net. Please email or call me if you have any questions. (732) 203-1970)
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Mildred Ruth Circle Meeting - 5/11
Mildred-Ruth Circle will be meeting next Thursday, May 11 at 11 a.m. in the Lounge. We will decide on our basket for the Fall Basket Silent Auction and discuss plans for our Circle doing Coffee Hour on June 4. We may have things to do for UMW/UWF Sunday (May 21). We will also make plans for our Circle's Brunch/Luncheon on June 8 as part of our June Circle meeting. New members are always welcome. Please contact Helen Vetter or Peggy Wien for more information.
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Red Bank Theater for Young Audiences was started with a grant from the MORE Fund. We want to continue to offer theater to local families on a pay-what-you-can basis, and we'd LOVE to put on Charlie Brown Christmas next year, but the licence for that show is costly.
We are hosting a Tea Party with Alice & Friends on May 13th at 3pm. This is Mother's Day weekend and a sweet way to celebrate with your kids (or kids at heart). We’ll have mini pinwheel sandwiches, mini doughnuts and iced tea and lemonade. At the Tea Party families will meet Alice & her Wonderland friends and have the opportunity to take photos with them. Each child will receive a special treat box to take home with them.
Adults $20/Children $10. Pre-registration required on the church website.
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Attention Church Council Members:
We have been approved to hold a special session of our Charge Conference on May 14th @ 11:30 (After church next Sunday). We will have 2 items of business to vote on.
1. To elect a second alternate lay delegate for the 2023 Annual Conference session. Layperson, Carol Rigler is duly qualified and has been nominated by the Nominations Committee and the nomination affirmed by Church Council. Due to schedule conflicts our elected delegate and first alternate are unable to attend this year's session.
2. To accept a gift from the estate of Susan Drury.
We will gather in the lounge at 11:30. The entirety of the meeting should take no longer than 15 minutes or so. If you are able to join us for this brief time together, that would be most appreciated!
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*Youth Sunday 5/14
*UWF Sunday 5/21
*Confirmation Sunday 5/28
*Scholastic Assistance Sunday 6/18
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Youth Happenings -
It's been a great Sunday school year!!! Hard to believe we are coming close to its close.
-Regular Sunday school will end on May 21st and Summer Sunday school will start May 28th
- In the Preschool Class (2-4yr olds) - we will continue with free play, and a book/snack time
- In the Elementary Class (5-11yr olds together) - we'll be working on Connecting with Self & Others, and Seeking God Together.
-The Prayground and the Family Friendly Lounge are available for parents and children under 2
-Bagels + Faith will not meet on May 21st and will have its last meeting on May 28th
*Please note: Youth Group will break for summer on May 24.
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Lunch Chat - Babies & Toddlers Parenting for Faith- Mondays in May
Right from their very earliest days, babies and toddlers can meet and know God. Parents and carers get to be a key part of helping them to do that, and churches, friends and family all make up the supportive community that encourages and equips them on the journey. Join us for five sessions with short videos, all about nurturing your baby or toddler’s spiritual life. Perfect for parents of babies thru under-5. Grab your lunch and join the zoom chat from noon - 12:30 on Mondays in May! Zoom link on calendar at umcredbank.org.
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Capital Campaign 2023-
We are excited to present the "Building Our Vision" Capital Campaign as we look to further our church's commitment to operating in an environmentally responsible way and our mission to welcome all people with God's radical hospitality. You've likely heard the overview of the projects that the campaign entails, and now you are invited to visit the information table during Fellowship Time to learn more details! While there, you are encouraged to sign up for a "cottage meeting" which will be an opportunity for fellowship with church friends while learning even more about the campaign. You can register for one of these meetings with Amanda in the church office or you may select a time slot at the registration table in Fellowship Hall. We hope that you will join us on this exciting journey!
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VBS 2023-Sign Up Now to Volunteer
Running 8/7 through 8/11, from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm, join us! Kids or adult and teen volunteer heroes needed for kids leaders, snacks, crafts, registration, decorating, clean up & more.
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Backpack Crew Pantry
Donations Welcome
The Backpack Crew has continued to serve the increasing number of people who are impacted by food insecurity in the midst of this health crisis. Food donations are greatly appreciated on the back porch of the church, Monday though Friday from 9 am to 3 pm.
The current donation request is PASTA.
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Pastoral Care
If someone is hospitalized or in need of pastoral care,
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