Check out what's going on this week at the UMC of Red Bank!
Connections
Thursday, November 11, 2021
Worship Sneak Peek
November 14, 2021 at 10:00 am
Join us for worship this Sunday in person or online at 10:00 am as we conclude our sermon series called “I See You”. When we see our neighbors through the eyes of God, it becomes easier to love and value them for the blessings they are and the gifts they bring. Hope to see you either in person or online!
Reminder: We have resumed in-person worship and continue to live-stream the service on our website and YouTube channel.
Our 2022 financial pledges currently stand at $190,367 so we are well on our way to our 2022 pledged giving goal of $300,000. To those who have already pledged, Thank You! If you haven’t yet had a chance to pledge, please consider making a pledge today or sending in a pledge this week. Your gift truly makes all the difference!
In-Person Community Support Groups Have Returned-
After a year and a half of online meetings, many of our community support groups have returned to their in person meeting schedule. Our church has a long-standing tradition of being a home for various 12-step support groups, and we’re glad to be able to host our community in this way. Many thanks to all who helped prepare the meeting rooms and coordinate with group leaders for their return.
Hygiene Kit Assembly- Sunday, November 14 at 11:00 am
Stop by the Fellowship Hall after church on Sunday to help assemble a few Hygiene Kits.
We collected items for 100 kits - now let’s work together to assemble them!
UMW Fall Fundraiser-
Basket Auction Winners announced this Sunday!
Head into Fellowship Hall after worship this Sunday, November 14, for last chances to bid on this year's baskets. Bidding is open until 11:30 am when winners will be announced.
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.
Sponsor a flower arrangement for our Sunday services in the Sanctuary this season. Arrangements are $45.00. Call or email Amanda in the church office to reserve a Sunday of your choice and place your flower order. 732-747-0446 or office@umcredbank.org.
Adult Education In person or Online
Adult Education class is meeting 8:45-9:45 am on Sundays in person and has an online option on Wednesday evenings at 7 pm through Zoom. We will start the Fall with a DVD lecture by Father Richard Rohr on the stages of spiritual development. We are then looking to move into his book Falling Upward about moving into the “second half of life” and the failures, disappointments, or even tragedies that are often instrumental in our coming to question the values of the “first half of life” and begin the search for something deeper.
Joy Choir Singing- Sunday, November 21
The joy choir will be singing at worship on November 21st. The children have been hard at work rehearsing and are looking forward to sharing their music in the Sanctuary!
Book Club- All are Welcome!
Book Club will be meeting January 27, 2022 at 1:00 pm in the library.
The book selection for this meeting is The Book of Longings by Sue Monk Kidd.
Contact Helen Vetter at (732) 741- 0051 with any questions.
Pastoral Care
If someone is hospitalized or in need of pastoral care,
