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Thursday, November 24, 2022
November 27, 2022 at 10:00 am
In the midst of a dark time comes a prophetic voice. It is Isaiah, the same one who had to deliver God's message that difficult days would come for God's people, now gets to proclaim the comforting news that hope is on the horizon. As the days are getting shorter and we literally live more of our lives in darkness, we too are comforted by the preparations for the coming light of Christ in Christmas.
Reminder: We have resumed in-person worship and continue to live-stream the service on our website and YouTube channel.
Decorate the Church for Christmas With Us!- 11/26
Join us for our annual decorating of the church building for Christmas on Saturday, 11/26 at 10:00 am. Lend a hand and join in the fun!
Poinsettia Orders - Starting 11/27
Starting November 27 and running through December 18, orders for poinsettias can be placed on the church website or through order form dropped off at the church office. Plants are $20 each and can be given "in honor, in memory or in celebration of" loved ones. Contact Chelsea Foster for more information or Amanda in the office to place your orders.
UWF Craft Group- 11/29
Craft Group will be meeting on Tuesday, November 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Lobby above the Church Library. Come for all or whatever portion of that time you have available. Bring your snack/cold drink for our short lunch break - or you can make a hot drink in the kitchen. Besides greeting card making, you can plan to knit or crochet or do another craft during our Craft Group meetrings. We will be featuring our Christmas cards on Sunday mornings after Church as well as having our usual assortment of categories available. Let us know if you would like us to design specific cards for you. Your purchases (at $1.00 a card) help United Women in Faith make its budgeted mission donations. Any questions? Contact Peggy Wien at rwien@infionline.net (mailto:rwien@infionline.net)
Book Club- 12/1
Book Club will be meeting on Thursday, 12/1 at 1:00 in the lounge. We will be discussing this month’s book, “The Woman They Could Not Silence” by Kate Moore. All are welcome to attend. Contact Helen Vetter or Peggy Wien for more information.
Red Bank Theater for the Young Presents "Tinker Bell" -
Friends & Family Performance - 12/2
On Friday, December 2nd at 8 PM, all church members are invited to a special, preview presentation of Tinker Bell. Over 20 youth from the church and the larger community have been working on this delightful, fantastical romp through Neverland from the perspective of the fairy, Tinker Bell. 
We would like to give you a sneak peek of the show and provide an opportunity for a talk back with the cast, director and producer for you to learn more about the mission of the Red Bank Theatre for Young Audiences that UMCRB is sponsoring through the MORE Fund. Seating will be first come, first seated in the fellowship hall. Donations will be accepted.
Open performances for families in the community will be on Saturday, December 3rd at 11 AM and 2 PM. Again, seating is first come, first seated and admission is on a pay-what-you-can basis.
Stewardship Update-
Thank you for your generosity and faithfulness in investing in the next year's ministry. Here is an update of what we have received thus far: $180,861 pledged for our general budget & $15,160 for outreach. Remember, it is not too late to turn in your pledge cards if you are planning and are able to do so.
Worship Readers Needed-
We are in need of Worship Readers for upcoming Sundays. Click here or contact Amanda in the church office to sign up. Thank you to all who volunteer each Sunday and serve UMC Red Bank in this way!
Red Bank CROP Walk - Updates
The total donation amount for our Red Bank online team is $3425.00. Additionally, there were four other online teams from church members and Back Pack Crew. (this does not include envelope giving) UMC Red Bank are are the most active congregation in the Red Bank Crop Hunger Walk. Thanks to all the donors, walkers, volunteers and prayers!  (and for our pastor in the Stroller Roller Brigade!) - Janie Schildge
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 FRUIT CUPS OF ANY KIND. Thank you for your continued support. Email us at backpackcrewnj@gmail.com with any questions.
Discussion Group on "Inspired" - Sundays
Sundays at 7:00 pm, there will be an adult/teen book discussion group for "Inspired", by Rachel Held Evans, led by Bonnie Deroski. The zoom link can be found on the Church website calendar or click HERE. 
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Fellowship Time
Coffee Hour-
Volunteer One Sunday
We are looking for volunteers to help set up, serve and clean up during Fellowship Time Coffee Hour.
Use the link below to sign up to help or contact Amanda in the church office for more information.
Adult Education-
Adult Education is on Wednesdays at 7:00 pm on Zoom (see the church calendar on our website for the link) and Sundays at 8:45 am in person (meeting in the Lounge). We will begin with a video series by Marcus Borg on his book The Heart of Christianity.  You are welcome to read his book, but the video series is a set of lectures he gave on the topic that does not require reading the book to follow his thinking. This is a great place to join us if you have not participated before, or if you are a returning “regular” or anything in between. We look forward to seeing you!
Pastoral Care
If someone is hospitalized or in need of pastoral care,
please contact Rev. Cameron Overbey at pastorcam@umcredbank.org or call (732) 747-0446.