St. George's-by-the-River

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The 17th Sunday After Pentecost

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"Whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes me,

and whoever welcomes me welcomes not me

but the one who sent me."

-Mark 9:37

Thank you everyone for contributing to the backpack drive for Foster and Adoptive Family Services. Due to your generosity we collected 51 backpacks, a cash donation and many school supplies.

When you donate backpacks to NJ children in foster care by supporting FAFS' Backpack Program, you provide them with much more than a bag filled with "things"; you help fill their lives with kindness and hope.

Upcoming Youth and Family Events

Senior High Youth Group:

TONIGHT Wednesday, September 16th,

6-8pm, Ralph Hall

All 9-12th grade students welcome for fellowship, food and fun!

Junior High Youth Group:

Change of plans

Friday, Oct. 2nd, 6-7:30 pm.

Come to Ralph Hall. We'll make dinner (Spaghetti, meatballs and garlic bread). Bring a dessert to share. We'll plan our year together.

Please bring a friend.

Cardboard Box City fundraiser for Family Promise:

Friday, September 25th, 6pm to 7am at Monmouth Church of Christ in Tinton Falls

All ages welcome! (Under 13 yo must be accompanied by a parent/adult)

35th Annual

Red Bank CropWalk:

Sunday, October 18th

Let's walk together as St. George's

All ages welcome!

If you, your family or your child is interested in participating in any of these events, please email Brenda.

CHURCH SCHOOL

has BEGUN!!! (though its never too late to register your child).

Church School meets at 10am

Please arrive a little early to register your children in Ralph Hall or register on-line at www.stgeorgesrumson.org

Classrooms:

*Pre-K (4yo by Oct 1) and K- Upstairs next to Jeff's office

*1st/2nd grades- Downstairs in the Pine Room

*3rd grade- Ralph Hall

*4th/5th grades- Ophelia's office

*6th/7th/8th grades- Library

Foundations for Faith: A Course for Wherever You are on Your Spiritual Journey.

Fridays 9am, starting this Friday, September 18th and Sundays 11:30 am beginning this Sunday, September 20th. All welcome.

Mental Health Matters

Please join us on this

Monday, September 21st in Ophelia's office at 7pm. This is a support group for those who are effected by or caring for a family member with mental health issues.

Confirmation Information Meeting

Sunday, September 27th

in the church

immediately following the 10am Worship Service

All parents and students (8th grade or older) who are interested in participating in the Sacrament of Confirmation are strongly encouraged to attend this meeting to receive the forms and information needed.

If you have any questions, please email Jeff or Brenda.

Girls Friendly Society

CLICK HERE to RSVP to the Girls Friendly Society

informational game of BUNCO on

Sunday, September 27th, 4-6pm

at Christ Church, Shrewsbury.

OUTREACH

To Seek, Share and Serve

Beach Sweeps

Sea Bright, Monmouth Beach, Highlands and many more locations

Saturday, October 24, 2015 9 am-12 pm Rain or Shine. Pre-registration required, click here. If you have additional questions contact Catie at education@cleanoceanaction.org or 732-872-0111.

For Sea Bright meet at Borough Hall, Public Beach or Gaiters Restaurant.

For Monmouth Beach meet at Monmouth Beach Bathing Pavilion.

Highlands will meet at Snug Harbor Avenue Beach.

Volunteer Opportunity

Aslan Youth Ministries

They would appreciate anyone who can help as a tutor or bible study teacher.Contact Dan Herman 732-741-7824. Aslan is headquartered in Red Bank.

Canterbury Art Show Raffle Winners:

$5,000 travel voucher - Amber Canon
$3,000 travel voucher - Mary Embrey
$500 Gift Certificates to The Grove: Meredith Johnsen, Bob and DeeDee Winters, David & Kathy Wheaton, Deane Hiles

$200 Gift certificates to Local
Restaurants: Stuart and Gail Van Winkle, Joel & Carole Rogers, Anne Marie Robbins, Sean Healy and Rebecca Dorn

Thank you to all who bought and sold tickets!