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Connections
Thursday, June 16, 2022
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Worship Sneak Peek
June 19, 2022 at 10:00 am
Join us for worship this Sunday in person or online at 10:00 as we celebrate the presentation of Scholastic Assistance Scholarships and the fathers in our lives this Fathers Day. Rev. David Henritzy will be leading in worship. Hope to see you there.
Reminder: We have resumed in-person worship and continue to live-stream the service on our website and YouTube channel.
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Community Soil Collection Display “Bearing Witness”-
Unveiling Ceremony- 6/18
The New Jersey Social Justice Remembrance Coalition is celebrating the installation and unveiling of an historic marker at the site of the only documented lynching in NJ, that of Samuel "Mingo Jack" Johnson. The inter-faith ceremony will include music, dramatic arts, speeches, prayer and celebration. All are welcome at 11am on Saturday, June 18th at Wampum Park, Eatontown, NJ.
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Our Family Friendly Section in the Sanctuary- Welcome to the Prayground!
At UMCRB, there are many ways we welcome young people to our church. One of the elements of UMCRB is the value the church places on young people and ways in which they are welcomed into fellowship, service and worship. This summer we are welcoming families with young children to our refurbished Family Friendly Section in the very back of the sanctuary by the rockers. The soft space is equipped with board books and soft/quiet toys and easy access to the exit for emergencies. Our nursery is closed for the summer and we will re-evaluate the need as it gets closer to the fall. Here's an article from the ResourceUMC magazine about similar spaces in other churches and the strategy behind them: Praygrounds encourage little children to come. Our summer Sunday school is running for children 3-11 and we'll be looking at bible stories of justice. We'll also be reading some picture books that will enhance the lessons. These books will be available each week for children and their families to borrow.The youth are getting excited about serving at the VBS this August: Great Big Beautiful World. If you would like to register as a volunteer or a participant, here's the link.As always, if you have questions, suggestions or concerns, please reach out to me! I welcome your input as we work together to raise our kids in alignment with the baptism vows. - Bonnie
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Book Collection- Thanks to All!
The mission and service committee would like to thank all who donated books to the Backpack Crew Food Pantry. We have received an extremely large number of books already, so we will not be needing any more donations at this time. Thanks for your support of this mission.
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Racial Justice Prayer Action Challenge-
June 19 through July 31
Starting June 19, the United Methodist Church Religion and Race is running a six week challenge initiative on race.(https://www.r2hub.org/racial-justice-prayer-action-challenge) They provide daily prayers, a weekly litany, and a weekly challenge for individual or congregation use. If interested, you can sign up as an individual or the prayers & challenge can be forwarded by email or hard copy. On Sunday nights (starting June 19, skipping July 3) at 7:00 pm, Barbara Roguski will host a Zoom call to read the weekly litany and discuss the weekly challenge. For more information, contact Barbara Roguski at bkroguski@gmail.com.
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VBS Adult Volunteers Needed
Spend a great week this summer (August 1-5) with the children and youth of UMCRB and help impact the larger community, as well! We are looking for 2 adult volunteers to supervise the games/rec activities, and 2 adults to help supervise the Bible Story and Craft activities. In addition, we can use some greeter/registration table attendants first thing in the mornings. If you can volunteer, please contact Bonnie Deroski at bderoski@umcredbank.org or 848-828-9420 for more information.
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A Note on Preventing Gun Violence-
From Church & Society
Each mass shooting brings more heartache and pain and I want to do what I can to prevent the shootings. It is a complex issue with many proposed solutions. The United Methodist Church does have a position on Gun Control. The following fact sheet summaries the position: https://www.umcjustice.org/documents/18
The actions they propose in this article are:
Talk about the impact of gun violence nationally, internationally, and in your local context. Host church and community conversations; join ecumenical and interfaith partnerships, walk alongside local gun violence survivors and encourage them to share their stories. See items 1-8 in 2016 Book of Resolutions #3428, “Our Call to End Gun Violence” and visit www.umcjustice.org/what-we-care-about/peace-with-justice/gun-violence-prevention
Advocate for laws that prevent and reduce gun violence, including universal background checks, ratification of the Arms Trade Treaty, banning concealed firearms on school campuses, and ensuring all guns are sold thought licensed gun retailers.
Join the GBCS (General Board of Church and Society) End Gun Violence network: visit www.umcjustice.org
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Volunteer Readers Needed!
Sign Up Here to be a Worship Reader This Summer
Summer vacation is just around the corner! If you have any availability and wish to serve during Sunday worship as a liturgist/reader, use the link here to sign up. Thank you in advance for your continued service to UMC Red Bank!
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Book Club Meeting-
Thursday, 6/23
*Last Meeting Before Fall
Book Club meeting will be Thursday, June 23 at 1 p.m. in the Lounge.
Barbara Guenther will lead a discussion on this month’s book selection,"Animal Farm" by George Orwell
All are welcome to attend.
Contact Helen Vetter for more information.
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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 June donation request is GRANOLA BARS OF ANY KIND. Thank you for your continued support. Email us at backpackcrewnj@gmail.com with any questions.
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Fellowship Time
Coffee Hour-
Volunteers Needed
We are looking for volunteers in teams of three 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 and ways to get involved.
Thank you in advance for your generosity.
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In the church building, masks are ENCOURAGED and OPTIONAL for ALL - including for Sunday morning activities, as well as children and youth ministry gatherings.
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Pastoral Care
If someone is hospitalized or in need of pastoral care,
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