Join us in worship this Holy Week at the UMC of Red Bank.
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April 7, 2020
Dear Church Family,
Holy Week and Easter encompass the journey from despair and heartbreak to the resurgence of new hope. These are stories that highlight the strength of the human spirit and the power God gives us to rebound; from death to life, from despair to hope. In the light of our current realities, while COVID-19 still rages through the human population worldwide, this message of resurrection is one we need to lift up and celebrate even more. In the midst of struggle, we rejoice in the resilience of our spirit and the way our God never leaves us alone, but comes beside and within us to strengthen and uphold us.
I have witnessed the power of God working in and through many of you as you reach out to care for and support other members of our congregation and community in their time of need. I have witnessed the outpouring of food donated to the Backpack Crew as they continue to serve the increasing number of people who are impacted by food insecurity. We are now serving 65 local families with home deliveries and we served 89 families at our Backpack Crew Pantry last evening, on the first Monday of April.
In this Easter season, we are invited to allow God’s hope to spring up in us and overflow into the community around. I urge you to continue supporting God’s work through our church, through prayer, by continuing to donate food, and financial gifts. If you are able, I invite you to even increase your gifts, for there will be some who are unable to contribute as this health crisis impacts their financial security. You are invited to mail a check to the church, or use one of two online contribution options. You can contact your bank to set up a one-time or recurring donation through “bill pay”, or you can use our online donation tool available on the church website. Simply
follow this link to our online giving tool
and instructions will be provided for you there.
We hope to connect with you in worship in this Holy Week and the weeks ahead. Let us celebrate the new life that God is raising in and through us this Easter season! Worship services may be viewed “live” by going to
www.umcredbank.org/church-service-streaming-live/
or watch and comment in real time on
www.facebook.com/umcredbank/live/
. Each live stream will begin 10 minutes before the service time, so you can sign on early and ensure you’re in the right place.
May God continue to bless our ministry together!
Rev. Jessica B. Naulty
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Easter Flower Request
Do you have Easter flowers in your garden at home? Would you be able to help us decorate our Easter worship space with a donation of a homemade flower arrangement?
The more flowers the better, so if you are able to help beautify our Easter worship celebration, please reach out to
Pastor Jess
to arrange dropping off a vase on the back porch of the church on Friday or Saturday before Easter. Thanks in advance! 908-400-2343
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Holy Week Worship Services
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Maundy Thursday Online Worship
Thursday, 4/10 at 7:00 PM
Livestream opens at 6:50 PM. Service begins at 7:00 PM.
Watch online
Or listen in by calling: (646) 876-9923 Meeting ID: 437 719 849#
During this service, you will be invited to participate in the ritual action from home, either with your family, or on your own. In order to take part in the service fully, we ask that you gather together the following items, and place them on a table before you.
- A small dish with a dash of oil (olive oil, if available).
- A bowl of water and hand towels
- Elements for communion, bread and a glass of grape juice, or a suitable alternative. Trust that God will bless what you have in your home to share in this gift of grace.
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Good Friday Online Worship
Friday, 4/10 at 7:00 PM
Livestream opens at 6:50 PM. Service begins at 7:00 PM.
Watch online
Or listen in by calling: (646) 876-9923 Meeting ID: 682 929 020#
During this service, you will be invited participate by extinguishing candles from home, symbolizing the darkness that continues to deepen throughout the telling of the Good Friday story. In order to take part in the service fully, we ask that you gather together eight candles (they can be tea lights, or candles of various shapes and sizes) and choose one as your Christ Candle. Please arrange them on a table before you, and be careful with the open flame. The service begins with all the candles lit, and you may extinguish them one at a time, as you see the candles being extinguished in the chapel.
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Easter Worship Online at the 10:00 AM
Livestream opens at 9:50 AM. Service begins at 10:00 AM.
Watch online
Or listen in by calling: (646) 876-9923 Meeting ID: 871 185 051#
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Pastoral Care
If someone is hospitalized or in need of a pastoral care, please contact
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