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Connections
Thursday, September 8, 2022
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Worship Sneak Peek
September 11, 2022 at 10:00 am
"Life is a journey, not a guilt trip." As Jesus indicates in this week's reading, we always have a home in the arms of God's love and mercy. When our winding journey leads us to a reunion with Jesus and the community of faith, the scene is one of celebration and rejoicing. Have you been away for a while? Thinking of maybe making a reunion trip to church? What better week to reunite than "Homecoming Sunday!" Come, celebrate with us 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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Sanctuary Choir Rehearsals-
Returning Tonight, 9/8
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Play Group-
Saturday, 9/10
Join us for the first Play Group of the season at 9:30 am in Room 110! Contact Bonnie Deroski to learn more.
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UMW Craft Group- 9/13
Craft Group will meet on Tuesday 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. Bring your snack/cold drink for our short lunch break - or make a hot drink in the kitchen. If you like to knit or crochet (or do another craft), you are welcome to bring your handiwork to Craft Group and meet with others who like to be creative.
Cards will not be out this Sunday (September 11) because we will be having our Church Picnic. During the other Sundays in September and October, we will be featuring our cards with Fall designs and Halloween cards in Fellowship Hall on Sunday mornings after the 10 a.m. Church service -- along with a selection of cards with "sassy sayings. We always have our usual assortment of cards for Birthday, Thinking of You, Get Well or Caring Thoughts are with You, Sympathy, Anniversary, Children (birthdays or showers) or Blank (to write your own message inside). Let us know if you would like us to design specific cards for you. Your purchases (at $1.00 a card) help UMW make its budgeted mission donations.
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Our Community Garden Needs Your Help
The church vegetable garden, sponsored by the UMW, has been a real success this summer. As of this past Monday, we have delivered 318 lbs of produce to the Backpack Crew for distribution at the Monday night Food Pantry. We are looking for a couple of volunteers to water the garden a few times a week. Contact Bobbie Ridgely at bjridgely@yahoo.com to learn more about this opportunity to be a part of helping others in need.
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Adult Education- Returns 9/14
Adult Education will resume for the Fall on Wednesday September 14 at 7:00 pm on Zoom (see the church calendar on our website for the link) and Sunday September 18 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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Discussion Group on "Inspired"
by Rachel Held Evans
If the Bible isn’t a science book, instruction manual, or position paper, then what is it? New York Times bestselling author Rachel Held Evans invites readers on a journey of rediscovery as she explores the magic of the Bible, engaging the old, familiar stories in new ways that honor the past and enlighten the present.
Drawing upon recent scholarship and literary analysis, Evans creatively retells our favorite Bible stories, explaining their contexts and possible interpretations, and then connects these ancient stories to our present-day ones. Readers are invited to fall in love with Scripture all over again without checking their intellect--or their imaginations--at the door.
If you or someone you know would like to go through a 10-week discussion group on Sunday evenings around Rachel Held Evan's book, Inspired, pease email bderoski@umcredbank.org with interest.
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Choral Singing Workshop 10/8 - Register Now!
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Feed the Youth-
Help Needed
Sign up to make a dinner for youth groups on Wednesday evenings. Entree and a salad is all that is needed. Condiments and dessert will be provided. Cooks will be reimbursed up to $100 and should provide enough to feed 20 +/- people.
Contact Bonnie Deroski for more information and sign up here:
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Fellowship Time
Coffee Hour-
Volunteers Needed
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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CROP Walk 2022-10/16
Starying September 18, look for a CROP table after Worship on Sundays in Fellowship Hall to sign up to walk, donate, work (or all three!) and learn more.
Visit events.crophungerwalk.org/2022/teams to register and start forming your teams! Your walking helps those in need and brings unimaginable joy to the lives of countless displaced and hungry families all over the globe! Contact Janie or George Schildge for more information and ways to get involved.
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Volunteer Opportunities
Do you want to be more involved with our Church's mission and programs? The Nominations Committee has many opportunities to get involved. Please speak with Pastor Cam or Barbara Roguski if you are interested in learning more.
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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 PASTA OF ANY KIND. Thank you for your continued support. Email us at backpackcrewnj@gmail.com with any questions.
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Wind & Sea Festival- 9/17
11:00 am - 5:00 pm
The Monmouth County Park System is hosting the Wind & Sea Festival on Saturday, 9/17 at Bayshore Waterfront Park in Port Monmouth. This festival is a celebration of all things water where visitors will be able to enjoy many coastal activities, including: kayaking, fishing, kite flying, crabbing, sandcastle building seining, shelling, children’s crafts, naturalist activities, food vendors ad much more!
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Pastoral Care
If someone is hospitalized or in need of pastoral care,
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