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Connections
Thursday, October 20, 2022
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Worship Sneak Peek
October 23, 2022 at 10:00 am
God's perfect Love is the baseline that keeps the rhythm of our lives on beat. What are the signs of this love? What kind of life does it lead us to live? And what kind of church does it lead us to be?
Reminder: We have resumed in-person worship and continue to live-stream the service on our website and YouTube channel.
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Stop by the church or leave a message of appreciation for Pastor Cam! |
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Dear UMC family,
Thank you all so much for the talent, energy, and time that went into making CROP WALK #42 a big success in a year of so many needs in our global village. We had beautiful weather, good music, spectacular art, games, CWS kits for disaster relief, plus hundreds of walkers, and stroller rollers, including Pastor Cam with his boys Sammy and Matty, and over 3 dozen volunteers from our church family. It was awesome and we thank you for helping us to raise 17,000 pounds of food for local families, including our Backpackcrew, and funds in the bank of over $110,000 and counting , toward our goal of $142,000. Donations are welcome until the end of the year, and we are very thankful that hungry neighbors will benefit, including many in Monmouth County, and those displaced in our global village, as well. We are all connected and when we care and share we can reach so many more. The two earliest volunteers were George Schildge and Mike McGroary, our honorary UMC member, and then Bobbi who helped organize the walk site and was Gal Friday, along with a large group of RBUMC men who joined those from our ecumenical base for CROP WALK. Thanks to Pastor Cam, and Amanda in the office, and all our monitors and water stop volunteers. You are 5 STAR supporters and our church leads in online team donations. Please see Carol Voorhees and Bryan Reimertz, our Teen Leader captain if you have an envelope or donation, or to buy CROP GEAR. The caps were a big hit on a sunny Sunday in October. With gratitude and Joy,
Janie Schildge, Crop Coordinator #42
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Gift Basket Auction-10/23 after Worship
The UMW/UWF will be having its annual fall fund-raiser Gift Basket Auction in upcoming weeks, with basket display and bidding beginning on Sunday, October 23rd. If you would like to donate a gift basket, please contact Gerri Poranski at (908) 247-1259. Susanna Circle, please note: we will be meeting on 10/19 to assemble our basket as discussed at our last meeting.
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Church Conference- 10/23
Our annual Church Conference session will take place on October 23rd, 1PM @ Monmouth Grace UMC (76 Wyckoff Rd, Eatontown). The event will begin with a worship service and word from our District Superintendent, Rev. Sang Won Doh. We hope that you will join us! In the next couple of weeks, the conference booklet will be available for perusal.
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UMW Craft Group- 10/25
Stop by the Card Table in Fellowship Hall on Sunday after Church for HALLOWEEN CARDS as there is only one week left to get them in the mail! We also have beautiful hand-made cards for a variety of occasions and for notes. Help UMW meet their budgeted donations by purchasing cards at only $1.00 each.
Our next Craft Group meeting will be Tuesday, October 25 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 greeting cards. If you like to knit or crochet (or do another craft), you can bring your handiwork to do with the Craft Group and meet with others who like to be creative. We take a short lunch break so bring your snack/cold drink or make a hot drink in the kitchen
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Book Club Meeting-10/27
Book Club will be meeting in the Lounge on Thursday, October 27 at 1:00 pm. The selection for this month is "Love Of My Life" by Rosie Walsh. All are welcome! Contact Helen Vetter for more information.
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All Saints Sunday Observed-10/30
We will be observing All Saints Sunday on October 30th this year as Pastor Cam will be away on November 6th. During prayer time, all will have the opportunity to light a candle in honor of loved ones that have gone on into life eternal. We hope you will join us in this meaningful prayer practice.
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Pledge Card Submission at Worship- 10/30
It will be a busy Sunday on October 30th! During our offering time, all who chose to submit a pledge card this year are invited to place their pledge card in the offering plate. If you are not able to attend on the 30th or are not yet finished discerning about a potential pledge, cards can be turned into the main office via mail or drop off, or placed in the collection plates in the weeks after as well. Thank you so much for your generosity and for being faithful stewards of this ministry of all the saints!
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All-Sing Sundays- October 30 and November 27
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Trunk-Or-Treat - Volunteers Needed
We are in need of volunteers for Trunk or Treat on Sunday, October 30th, right after service, to help run games, crafts and set up/clean up. If you are free to help, please sign up on the website or contact Kathy Kelley or Suzanne Stonaker for more information and to lend a hand. Please note:the section of the parking lot directly behind the church will be closed off for only those people who are decorating their trunks. All others should park in the long end of the lot.
Click on the Image Below to Register
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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 CANNED BLACK BEANS. Thank you for your continued support. Email us at backpackcrewnj@gmail.com with any questions.
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Pastor Cam Away- 11/6
Pastor Cam will be using some vacation time to include Sunday November 6th. Pastor David Henritzy will lead us on that Sunday and will be available in the event of a pastoral emergency from 11/5-11/11.
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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.
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Adult Education-
Adult Education will resume for the Fall on Wednesday at 7:00 pm on Zoom (see the church calendar on our website for the link) and Sunday 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!
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Pastoral Care
If someone is hospitalized or in need of pastoral care,
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