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Connections
Friday, February 19, 2021
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Worship Sneak Peek
February 21st, 2021 at 10am
Join us on Sunday, February 21st as we start our Lenten sermon series on the Lord's Prayer. We'll dig deeply into the first phrase of this familiar prayer, "Our Father in heaven, hallowed be thy name," and explore together the power they hold for our faithful living. We look forward to connecting with you online this Sunday!
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Wednesdays in Lent - Noontime Service of Reflection and Prayer
Starting Wednesday, February 24 at 12:00pm, we will be holding Noontime Lenten Services of Reflection and Prayer. Click here or on the image to the left to access the bulletin. You can access the links to the service on the church calendar on our website. To aid us in our Lenten journey, we have prepared Lenten Devotional Bags full of prayer and devotional aids, some of which will help you fully participate in the Wednesday noontime Lenten Services of Prayer and Reflection. Bags can be picked up anytime on the back porch of the church. If you need your Devotional Bag delivered to your home, please contact the church office.
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Children and Youth
Ministries Update
Calling all Sunday School prayer warriors grades K-8th, please join us online this Sunday, February 21st, for a Lenten lesson on prayer! And then learn how we can use our hands to talk to God. All hearts are welcome (and that includes pets!).
Bagels & Faith gathers at 11:30-ish AM also on Zoom. This week: our quest for a holy Lent continues moving upwards and onwards! Links for both virtual classes can be found on the church calendar.
All three of our Youth Groups virtually regather this Wednesday, 24 February, for their weekly session of fellowship and fun! It all begins at 7:00 PM. (And don’t forget…friends are always welcomed to partake!) Links can be found either on the church calendar or by contacting group leaders.
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Seven Weeks for Water
Thursday Evening Study
Seven Weeks for Water brings reflections
on the meaning of “living water.” The World Council of Churches and its Ecumenical Water Network share this 7 week devotional for us to use during Lent to understand our use of water resources for life. Please join us in a weekly zoom chat to talk about the week’s devotional and how this resource is shared and used by all. The Study begins this Thursday at 7 pm. Visit our website for login information. Click here to read more about Seven Weeks for Water.
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Hymnals Available for Loan
Please contact us if you are interested in borrowing a church hymnal so you can sing along with worship songs at home. Click here to email the office if you are interested.
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Church and Society Movie
and Discussion Sunday, February 28th
You are invited to join in an evening of entertainment and conversation as our Church and Society committee hosts their second virtual movie screening (through Zoom) on Sunday, February 28th at 3 pm. Enjoy the movie and remain online for a short discussion to follow. Check our website for login information coming soon.
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HUBOB is having a Spring Flower Sale!
REMEMBER: IT’S ALWAYS TIME TO HUBOB (Help Us Balance Our Budget)!!!
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Join the Sanctuary Choir
The choir meets for virtual rehearsals on Thursday at 7:00pm. Please contact Evan Courtney at ecourtney@umcredbank.org for more info. Zoom information for choir rehearsal is available on our website.
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Learning Tree Preschool
Now Enrolling for 2021-2022!
Learning Tree offers classes for 2.5, 3's and Pre-K students. They also provide enrichment options for their 3's and Pre-K children. Space is limited! Call 732-530-5441 or email learningtreepreschoolredbank@gmail.com for a tour today!
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COVID-19 Vaccine Update
COVID-19 vaccines are on the way to hospitals and clinics across New Jersey. You can reserve your spot to get a vaccine now by pre-registering. Register for the COVID-19 vaccine, and schedule an appointment if you are able at: https://covidvaccine.nj.gov/.
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Backpack Crew Update
The Backpack Crew pantry is now open EVERY Monday evening from 5-7pm. The current donation request is SOUP of all kinds and varieties! 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 through Friday from 9am to 3pm. Thank you for your continued support. Email us at backpackcrewnj@gmail.com with any questions.
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Adult Education Class
Sundays at 9:00 am & Wednesdays at 7:00 pm
Join us as we explore the book Unbelievable by John Shelby Spong. Its premise is that many “traditional Christian beliefs” are no longer believable in light of modern science, scholarship, and understanding of the world. Bishop Spong seeks to challenge beliefs that we may have grown up with or felt we “were supposed to believe” but which do not fit with the way the world is understood in the twenty-first century. If you are one who never could quite say you believed some of those things the church taught, this class is especially for you. You may find that in light of Bishop Spong’s insight you can find and hold to the kernel of truth and avoid the unbelievable stuff that makes that “leap of faith” distasteful.
We meet Sunday mornings at 9:00 and Wednesday evenings at 7:00. Zoom links are on the calendar on the church web site. If you have questions or concerns about how to access the Zoom connection (or anything else), please contact Mark Hackler at 732-918-0344 or hackler@optonline.net.
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Pastor Jess's Bible Study
Thursdays 1-2:30 pm
Join in the conversation on Thursdays at 1 pm as we learn more about the women in the Bible. The Zoom connection information for each session is located on the calendar on our website.
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Balance and Strength Training - ONLINE Tuesdays and Thursdays at 12:00 pm
Join us for online Balance and Strength Training with Janet Tartaglia. Beginners welcome! Items needed: chair (with no arms) and weights (can be 2 16 oz. water bottles), or you can choose to follow along without the weights. Exercises done with chair or standing, no floor work. The Zoom connection information for each session is located on the calendar on our website
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Online Yoga - Wednesdays at 9:30 am
Join us for online yoga with Tiffany McCann on Wednesdays. The Zoom connection information for each session is located on the calendar on our website
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Stewardship Season 2021
Our Mission Matters!
Our 2021 pledged giving continues to rise and to those who have already pledged, we say, “Thank You”! If you haven’t yet had a chance to pledge, we invite you to make a difference in our community by pledging your financial support to our church and its mission in 2021. Whether meeting spiritual needs or physical needs in our community, our mission matters and your financial gifts are critical in maintaining our mission. Please join us in this important initiative by returning your pledge card to the church office or emailing your pledge to Sheila Leavitt, our financial secretary, at sleavitt@umcredbank.org. Click here or on the image below for a print version of the pledge card. Together we make a difference!
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UMC of Red Bank Church Reopening Plan Information
As the ministry of UMCRB continues strong in the time of COVID, with the goal that zero infections are spread through our church activity, our work continues on a multi-phased plan for reopening our church building. Our church office is open on Tuesday-Thursday from 9-2 and Fridays from 9-1:30 pm. Join us for online worship, Sundays at 10am, through our church website – www.umcredbank.org. The calendar of events there has up-to-date information about ongoing ministries and how to join in. If you’d like to reserve an indoor gathering space for your church small group, contact Sheila Leavitt at sleavitt@umcredbank.org.
We are currently working toward small group special services / worship experiences and in time, large group worship. We are thankful for your patience as we work together to keep each other safe. You are invited to read more about our reopening plans on our website at https://www.umcredbank.org/our-reopening-plan/.
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Pastoral Care
If someone is hospitalized or in need of pastoral care
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