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Connections
Thursday, November 4, 2021
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Worship Sneak Peek
November 7, 2021 at 10:00 am
Join us for worship this Sunday in person or online at 10:00 am as we remember the individuals who have joined our great fellowship of saints, including our newly baptized members and our loved ones who have died in the past year. We will also be continuing with our sermon series called “I See You” as we explore how to not only listen to those on the margins, but to respond in transformational ways. 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.
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Stewardship Season-2022
We Need Your Help!
Our 2022 financial pledges currently stand at $185,227 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!
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Annual Church Conference-
Saturday, November 6 at 3:30pm
All are invited to join in the annual business meeting of the church.
Join in through the Zoom link found in our church calendar, and meet our new District Superintendent, Rev. Sang Won Doh.
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Daylight Savings Ends This Weekend!
Don't forget to change your clocks on Saturday night.
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UMW Fall Fundraiser-
Basket Auction
Stop by Fellowship Hall after worship this Sunday to place your bids on this year's baskets. Winners will be announced on Sunday, November 14th.
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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 INSTANT OATMEAL.
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Flower Arrangements-
Place Your Orders Now
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.
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UMW Craft Group-
Tuesday, November 9
Craft Group will be meeting on Tuesday, November 9 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. in the Lobby above the Church Library. Come for part or for all of that time to help us make our cards. Use the hallway to come to Craft Group as school children may be using Fellowship Hall. Bring your snack and cold drink for our short lunch break. New card makers are always welcome!
We are featuring our Thanksgiving cards this month and will also have our Christmas cards out. Cards are available in Fellowship Hall on Sunday mornings after the 10 a.m. Church service. Your purchases (at $1.00 a card) help UMW meet its budget.
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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.
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Wondering About the Bible with Children
This book discussion group is for anyone who has children in their lives. For 5 alternating Thursday evenings at 7pm starting October 7th on zoom. Come once, come all 5 times. You are welcome.
The book addresses the following questions: How do we talk about miracle stories, healing stories, and the creation stories? What about violence? What 's my role in helping children read, engage, wrestle, and grow into a deeper understanding of the Bible. Wondering about the Bible with Children is for those who come to the Bible with souls open to be fed and who want their children to seek faith and wisdom.
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A Note of Thanks-
CROP Walk 2021
Thanks to our three Teen Leaders from God Squad – Mia Voorhees, Brian Reimertz, and Sean Forebeck, who covered our Crop Table on Sundays, and helped to sell Crop Gear. Teen Leaders Jack and Shawn McCann, were also involved through their school, in planning and participating in the Walk Event. Our supportive youth leaders encouraged donations, food collections, and art entries with congratulations to Club 77 for winning a third place ribbon for their group effort (see photo) Thanks to Learning Tree for the marvelous food collection, and to our office manager’s Daisy Scout troop who gathered food for us too. And of course our fearless leader, Rev. Jessica, who captained our online team and always shows up on Crop Walk Day with a cheerful smile to encourage everyone. Somewhere there is a group Photo taken in front of Red Bank Regional HS, before our mini Victory Lap around the school.
It is not too late to donate to our Church Team, or leave your envelope at the office, for Red Bank Crop Walk. Results will be coming in until the end of December, and it looks like a very good year, well over $100,000. Our Food collection produced 15,000 pounds of rice, beans, soup and peanut butter for 22 pantries. Thank you to Back Pack Crew, for joining our efforts as a partner of Crop and Keith, Suzanne, and Aidan were seen when they picked up food at RBR.
It takes all of us to make a difference and each one of us can do something to care for hungry neighbors anywhere.
With Peace and Hope,
Janie Schildge, Coordinator 2021
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Many thanks to all who helped to make the Trunk or Treat event last Sunday such a great success!
We welcomed over 100 people from the community and hosted 14 decorated trunks and various activities and games for the kids. Thanks to our Family Nights team for organizing this wonderful community outreach event!
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Hygiene Kits Donations-
We Reached Our Goal!
The Mission and Service Committee sends a big THANK YOU to the congregation for contributing supplies to the Hygiene Kits.
We achieved our goal to complete 100 kits!
Look for new information on assembling dates.
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Balance and Strength Training -
IN PERSON AND ONLINE
Tuesdays and Thursdays (on-line) 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.
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Online and In-person Yoga
Wednesdays at 9:30 am
Join us online or in-person weekly on Wednesdays for yoga with Tiffany McCann. The Zoom connection information for each session is located on the calendar on our website.
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UMW Women-
Book Club
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.
All are welcome to attend.
Contact Helen Vetter at (732) 741- 0051 with any questions.
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Pastoral Care
If someone is hospitalized or in need of pastoral care,
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