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Wednesday Email
23rd Sunday after Pentecost
(Be sure to scroll all the way to the bottom).

  Join us for Evensong!
Next Sunday, November 16th, 4:30pm

when we will re-dedicate
the organ on its 50th Anniversary.   
 
Music for our service of Evensong (as well as for the 10am service)
will be drawn from the November 15th, 1964 dedication service
and the recitals that surrounded the new instrument.
Please join us as we celebrate!
Reception following. 


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It is with regret that we announce the death of Marilynn "Lynn" Goodspeed. Lynn's memorial service will be on
Tuesday, December 2nd at 10am with reception following
in Ralph Hall.
"May Marilyn's soul and the souls of all the departed, through the mercy of God rest in peace."  

 

"I am the Vine; you are the branches. Those who abide in me and I in them, bear much fruit."
MANY THANKS

to all those who have made a pledge to St. George's for 2015.

If you have not yet pledged, please take a moment right now to reaffirm your commitment to your faith, to the community of St. George's, and to its many ministries. Each and every pledge, no matter how large or small, has great significance to our parish life and mission, just as you have great significance to our life together.

CLICK HERE to donate on-line.

 

Also, if you have not fulfilled your pledge for 2014, please do so by December 31st.  You can donate by check, cash or on-line. CLICK HERE.  

We need your pledge to maintain a balanced budget!

Thank you. -Kathy Esposito, Treasurer

 

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Thanksgiving Services
We will worship on Thanksgiving Eve, Wednesday, November 26th at 6pm and Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 27th at 9am.  Please join us and bring a non-perishable food item to donate to Lunch Break.    

A New Adult Ed Program for the  

Season of Advent: "A Thrill of Hope" 

Join us on Sundays following the 10am Service, beginning November 30th, or on Friday mornings at 9am beginning December 5th. We will be discussing the Advent and Christmas texts from Matthew and Luke, brought to life by the artwork of John August Swanson. Please join us for discussion and fellowship. No Biblical knowledge required. Come and bring a friend! 

Outerwear for Outreach
We are still collecting coats and parkas until the end of November.  All donations will go to Lunch Break, Project Paul and Family Promise.  Please make sure the pockets are cleaned out.  Thank you!

Debbie Duffy

Following what has been a successful knee replacement surgery, Debbie Duffy, our Parish Secretary, will be out of the office, until at least Monday, December 8th. Please keep her in your prayers.  

Junior High Youth Group

This Sunday, November 16th, 4-6pm in the Pine Room, we will have our Wrapping Party for Operation Christmas Child.  Please bring your unwrapped shoeboxes filled will your items. Siblings and parents are welcome.  Please pre-pay for your shipping label so you can track your gift or bring a check for $7/shoebox.
 
We will have pizza and goodies. Please RSVP to Brenda.  

CLICK HERE to watch a video on how Operation Christmas Child brings great joy to children around the world.  It will bring tears to your eyes!

Junior High will also volunteer at Holiday Express on
Friday, December 12th, 3:30-5pm. 
Wreath and Poinsettia Pre-Sale Order Forms Due this Friday,
November 14th
Please hand in your order forms to the church office with a check or cash. All monies earned will benefit the Senior High Youth Group REACH WorkCamp trip to Newfane, NY this summer.  Thank you for your support!
Senior High Youth Group 
No Youth Group tonight.  
Holiday Expresss 
Next Wednesday, the 19th, we will volunteer at Holiday Express, 3:30-5pm, dinner afterwards at Panera Bread.  RSVP to Brenda. 
Christmas Social

"Family Christmas Social"

 

 

Sunday, December 14th from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

  

The Navesink Country Club

50 Luffburrow Lane

Middletown, NJ

 


  • A scrumptious all-you-can-eat brunch buffet.
  • Holiday crafts for the kids including a gingerbread house placemat
  • Christmas Carols led by:
    • Tower Hill Church's "Calvin Handbell Ringers"
    •  Lindsay Lutz and Tom Minson
    • Plus more St. George's fabulous entertainment!
  • Complimentary skating after the event until 3:15 p.m.

Dress: Christmas casual, but no jeans! Gloves must be worn for skating and helmets are recommended for novice skaters.

The cost of this delicious brunch and fun sing-a-long is priced at $25 for adults, $12.50 for children 13 years and under and free for those under the age of 5. Skate rental $8 per person. Click here for reservation form! 



  
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Can You Help?
Modest Living Accomodations Wanted:
Responsible male preparing for graduate school seeks modest accomodations in Christian home in Red Bank area. Present Sea Bright residence will undergo Hurricane Sandy repairs. Will provide character references. Can afford modest monthly rent. Or could possibly provide handy, helpful assistance in exchange for accomodations.
If you can help,  please contact Jeff at (609) 802-5979 or jschutsky@yahoo.com

 
 
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