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Thursday, December 15, 2016
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Advent Options –
THIS SUNDAY!
Remember this Sunday is Advent Options, where you can shop for the Perfect Gift
for friends and family members. Honor loved ones with a contribution made to one
 or more of the great organizations that will be represented at Advent Options.
Hint: Stop at the ATM or bring your Checkbook to church!
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GNJAC Congregational Development Grant APPROVED!
We are delighted to report that our grant request to the Greater New Jersey Annual
Conference for Congregational Development grant funds to develop and fund a new
worship service has been approved! The UMC of Red Bank has been awarded the maximum
grant amount of $30,000.
We still have plenty of work to do in 2017 in order to realize our vision of launching
a new progressive service — but let’s take time celebrate the fact that our conference
leadership has confidence that we can roll out a well-planned and meaningful new
 service with a high probability of success.  Thank you all for your time, hard
work and many contributions to the plan!
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Praying in Color – Thursdays at 7 pm for two more weeks!
Join Pastor Jess and others on Thursday evenings in December (TONIGHT and next Thurs.
the 22nd) at 7 pm in the library, for a time to quiet your heart and mind, centering
your thoughts and prayers on the true meaning of Christmas. We will work together
to color large (2 x 3 foot) posters to decorate the church for Christmas.
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UMW handmade cards and wine bags to support mission
Beautiful Christmas cards and wine bags are available for purchase in Fellowship
 Hall on Sunday.
Candy Sale: This Sunday
If you purchased candy at the Bazaar, here is the time to get some refills, or if
you missed the wonderful confectioneries, they make great stocking stuffers!
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Sunday Worship Schedule

8:30 am – Worship with Communion

10:30 am – Traditional Worship Service and Sunday School (child care provided)

www.umcredbank.org [https://www.umcredbank.org/]

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United Methodist Church of Red Bank | 247 Broad Street | Red Bank | NJ | 07701