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Thursday, December 8, 2022
December 11, 2022 at 10:00 am

Check out all that UMC Red Bank has to offer this Christmas Season! Check out umcredbank.org/christmas to learn more.

Reminder: We have resumed in-person worship and continue to live-stream the service on our website and YouTube channel.
A Note of Gratitude-
We want to extend our warmest thanks to the family and friends of Helvi W. Suominen whose estate granted a generous gift to the church. UMCRB will do all that we can to use her gift in such a way that honors her legacy. A special charge conference was held on November 22 to approve acceptance of the gift, so we take this moment now to simply express our gratitude. 
Angel Tree Is Back!
Bring your gifts by Sunday, Dec.14
The ornaments have been hung on the Angel Tree with care, and it’s in the back entry outside of Fellowship Hall. There are ornaments with specific gifts and for gift cards in support of the Backpack Crew Food Pantry. Gifts can be dropped off on Sundays mornings or left with Amanda in the office at Church during the week. Thank you for all of your generosity in support of our Angel Tree every year
UWF Craft Group-
Meeting on Thursday
This week, UWF Craft Group will be meeting on Thursday, December 15 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 meetings. We are 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
Poinsettia Orders - Order Now!
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.
Advent Options- Alternative Gift Giving
Looking for the perfect Christmas gift? Give the gift of food, stability, or shelter to someone in need. Now through December 19th, stop by the Advent Options table to purchase alternative Christmas gifts in support of the NoLimits Cafe, Family Promise, and UMCOR Hurricane Ian Relief. Give a gift that gives back and bring a smile to friends and family.
Red Bank Theater for the Young in the GNJ Digest-
Congratulations to the Red Bank Theatre for Young Audiences! Check out the article in the GNJ Digest about the Tinker Belle Performance Here.
Many thanks to Bonnie Deroski and Melissa Reimertz for the inspiration and leadership of this outreach of the Youth Ministries of the United Methodist Church.
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!
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: $225,551 pledged for our general budget & $16,620 for outreach. Remember, it is not too late to turn in your pledge cards if you are planning and are able to do so.
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 GRANOLA BARS. Thank you for your continued support. Email us at backpackcrewnj@gmail.com with any questions.
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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.