St. George's-by-the-River

Dragon Pause 11.11.15

The Last Sunday after Pentecost

Christ the King

"You say that I am a king. For this I was born, and for this

I came into the world, to testify to the truth.

Everyone who belongs to the truth listens to my voice."

-John 18:37

Capital Campaign

Important Dates and Information

- Pledge cards went out in the mail on Monday

All are invited to bring their cards to worship

Commitment Sunday, Nov. 22nd,

when they will be blessed. Please bring both pledge cards: annual and capital campaign!

(Those pledge cards already received will be included in the blessing).

- Following 10am worship this Sunday,

we will enjoy a celebratory, no charge

parish-wide brunch outside under a heated tent! Food by My Kitchen Witch, Activities for kids of all ages.

All invited.

- In the meantime, please continue to pray for our campaign:

"Dear Lord, what would you do through me for your church?

Help me to discern a pledge amount that is both meaningful and joyful."

HOLIDAY EXPRESS

Volunteering Elves

THIS Friday, November 20th, 3:30-5pm, the Junior High

Youth Group will be volunteering at Holiday Express.

Please meet at the warehouse located at 968 Shrewsbury Ave.

Tinton Falls

RSVP to Brenda

The Senior High Youth Group will be volunteering on Wednesday, December 2nd,

6-7:30pm.

Outreach

To Seek, Share and Serve

Outreach Grants

The following is a list of the grants approved at the November meeting of the Outreach Committee. For each grant, a committee member "researcher" visits the agency, obtains a copy of the grant request, the latest financials for the agency and comparative bids from vendors. Awards are made by committee vote.

180 Turning Lives Around, Hazlet - a non-profit organization providing a continuum of prevention crisis, emergency shelter and longer term intervention services, to women, men, and children impacted by intimate partner and sexual violence. A grant for $750 was approved for the purchase of furnishings and household items for their new safe house.

Boys and Girls Club of Monmouth County, Asbury Park - they provide a safe place for young people in Monmouth County.They run an after school program that continues through the summer. A grant request of $1,300 was approved for the cost of a child to attend the after school program.

Collier Youth Services, Wickatunk - provides at risk youth a chance to grow toward their potential in an environment that promotes belonging, dignity and hope. They run a summer camp for children ages 5 - 13, which provides a safe place for 176 children during the summer months. The children are bused from various towns in Monmouth County. The camp offers swimming, hiking, water safety, etc. They are provided breakfast, lunch and a snack. The cost for one child to attend the 7-week summer camp is $2,450. A grant of $750 was approved to be used toward the cost of sending one child to the 7-week summer program.

Holiday Express, Tinton Falls - Holiday Express is a non-profit organization that delivers music, food, gifts, financial support, and friendship to those with the greatest need for the gift of human kindness during the holiday season and throughout the year. They do about 80 shows during the season. They supply parties, blankets, personal products, 4000 children get gift baskets. A grant of $750 was approved so that they can purchase warm socks for the gift baskets.

Mercy Center, Asbury Park - educates underprivileged girls in Asbury Park and provides a food pantry and family resource center. A grant of $2,000 was approved for new outdoor signage and to create an urban garden.

Project Paul, Keansburg - a homelessness prevention agency providing vital programs and services for those in distress in Keansburg and other Monmouth County communities. A grant of $1,121 was approved for the purchase of food.

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Annual Coat Drive

October 1st through November 30th

Thank you so much, to date we have collected 66 coats. 56 coats were given to Project Paul and 10 coats were given to our Family Promise guests. The collection will continue through the end of November. The coats do not need to be cleaned but please clean out the pockets. Racks will be set up in Ralph Hall and in the back of the church.

Thanksgiving Services

Wednesday, Nov. 25th, 6:00 pm; Service of Holy Eucharist; gather in the chancel, (choir stalls)

Thursday, Nov. 26th, 9:00 am; Service of Holy Eucharist with music

Wreath and Poinsettia Sale

Pre-sale order forms are now available in the bulletin and narthex.

All monies and forms are due this Sunday, Nov. 22nd.

We are selling:

26" decorated wreaths, 6 1/2" poinsettias

and 7 1/2" double-branched poinsettias.

All proceeds go to fund the Senior high Youth Group REACH Workcamp trip this summer.

Thank you!

Operation Christmas Child Wrapping Party

TONIGHT

Senior High Youth Group

Tonight at 6pm the Senior High Youth Group

will meet in Ralph Hall to wrap shoeboxes filled with Christmas gifts to send to children overseas.

CLICK HERE to watch the Samaritan's Purse video on how to fill a shoebox and what items are appropriate to send. Bring your filled shoebox to Youth Group and

we will wrap the shoeboxes together. Wrapping paper will be provided at Youth Group. If you pay the $7 postage o

n-line prior to Youth Group, you can track your shoebox and find out where it is delivered! If not, bring a check (made out to Samaritan's Purse) the night of Youth Group.

We will also have pizza.

The Youth Giving Jug

We have asked the children to pray and consider making a donation toward the Capital Campaign.

So far, the children have raised $220. Wouldn't it be great if we could reach $500?!? The jug is in Ralph Hall behind the large oak table.

Please visit the hall between the nave and Ralph Hall to view the thoughtful posters about "Fixing God's House."

The St. George's
Christmas Pageant!

This year's pageant
will be during the 4pm Christmas Eve Service.

We are in need of young parishioners (pre-K to high school) to volunteer to be the following:

Mary

Joseph

Shepherds

Sheep

Donkeys

Camels

3 Wise Men

Angels

Rehearsals will be on Sundays, following the 10am Service, starting on December 6th (in the Pine Room). We will end with a rehearsal on the 23rd at 4pm with pizza dinner to follow.

Please email Brenda if you want your child/ren to be involved in this very special Christmas tradition!

Donate to Riley's Food Drive

Riley Plosi

ca is a St. George's parishioner, Acolyte and freshman at MAST high school. She is working toward achieving the Bronze Medal level of the Congressional Award. Please help her by donating to her food drive to benefit Lunch Break.

There is a box in Ralph Hall for all donations.

Thank you!

The Girls' Friendly Society will be volunteering at St. Mark's Soup Kitchen on Friday, November 27th, 11am-1pm in Keansburg.

Please CLICK HERE to Rsvp.

REACH WorkCamp Deposits

Accepted now until December 15th!

The $50 deposit to hold your spot for our upcoming trip are due by December 15th.

Please contact Brenda or Jeff if you or your child is interested in attending