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The 18th Sunday After Pentecost
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As we get back into the 
routine of autumn, please
join us every Sunday for Worship 
at 8am and 10am.
We are so happy to see so many 
familiar faces,
young, old and in-between!  Do something important and special for your families by bringing them to church on Sundays!

...And mark your calendars for one of St. George's most beloved traditions... 

The Feast of St. Francis 
Blessing of Animals
Sunday, October 4th, 2pm

Join us on the Feast of St. Francis as we bless all creatures great and small. 
Please make sure your pets are on a leash or caged.  

Upcoming Youth and Family Events
Senior High Youth Group: 
TONIGHT Wednesday, September 23rd, 
6-8pm, Ralph Hall
All 9-12th grade students welcome for fellowship, food and fun!
Tonight is 
MAC n CHEESE night.

Junior High Youth Group: 
Friday, Oct. 2nd, 6-7:30 pm, 
Ralph Hall.  
We'll make dinner (Spaghetti, meatballs and garlic bread). Bring a dessert to share. We'll plan our year together: including service projects for Operation Christmas Child, Holiday Express, Bridge of Books, Soles4Souls and more. 
Please bring a friend! 

Cardboard Box City fundraiser for Family Promise:
THIS 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.

Confirmation Information Meeting
this 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.
Church School
Sunday 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 

Registration remains open.

This year is Year 2 of the Episcopal Program, Weaving God's Promises.  The theme for this year is 
"Weaving Together the Family of God."  

Each Sunday the children will learn about a specific person of the Old Testament, New Testament or a modern day saint of the Episcopal Church.  The children will see how God continues to be amongst us and how His love guides us to love one another, in thought, word and deed.  

Each classroom is age appropriate and taught by wonderful volunteer parents who are dedicated to the faith formation of our youth here at St. George's.  You can preview the program at 

We also have many high school helpers this year giving of their time and care. 
Thanks to: 
Elizabeth Bell, Emily Hiles, Willis Manelski, MacKenzie Pendergrast, Morgan Plosica, Kate Swikart, and Kristin Yorke
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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

Skeptics and Suds 
is BACK!
This year's theme is: "If you knew when each of the books of the New Testament was written, would it change your view of what those books mean?" Here is one simple example: Did you know that at least seven of Paul's letters were almost certainly written to vibrant Christian communities before any of the four Gospels was written? We will be reading Marcus Borg's book The Evolution of the Word, which contains both a chronological history of the documents making up the New Testament and the full text of each. Our first gathering will be held at 7pm on Monday October 12th. Because Molly Maguire's Pub has been sold, we are still searching for a good venue, (if you have a suggest, please let Joel or Jeff know!) which will be announced. This discussion group is open to anyone with a genuine desire to examine their understanding of their faith and the Bible.
Foundations for Faith: 
A Course for Wherever You are on 
Your Spiritual Journey
  
  Fridays 9am and Sundays 11:30 am in the Library.  
All welcomed and encouraged to come even if you cant attend every session!

Girls Friendly Society  

CLICK HERE to RSVP to the Girls Friendly Society 
informational game of Bunco, 
this 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.