St. George's-by-the-River

Dragon Pause 11.29.15

Happy Thanksgiving!

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

Please bring canned goods to either service!

Capital Campaign

Important Dates and Information:

Thanks to everyone who has pledged to our annual and capital campaigns! Total pledge amounts will be announced on December 6th! Wouldn't it be great if every parish household participated?!?

A huge thanks to

Andrea Armstrong and Jen Clough

for hosting our brunch this past Sunday.

- 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 Basket Program- A Generous Spirit-

The Gift of Giving

Once again this Christmas, we are asking to adopt a family in need. You can give in the following ways:

Gift Baskets, Food Baskets, Sponsors of Drivers. Sign-ups to adopt a family will be

THIS Sunday, November 29th in Ralph Hall.

Or Contact

Jennifer Mullins,

732-747-6342

jennifer.mullins@comcast.net

Wreath and Poinsettia Sale

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

DEADLINE EXTENDED to this Sunday,

November 29th.

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. Delivery December 6th.

Thank you!

Advent Adult Education

"Why in the World"

In this 4 part series Andy Stanley seeks to find the answer of why would God want to become one of us and live in a world like ours? A world of anxiety... chaos... heartache. Join us in the Library on Friday mornings, (NOT on Black Friday) 9-10am and Sundays following the 10am Service. All are welcome. Invite a friend!

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

Please CLICK HERE to Rsvp.

The St. George's
Christmas Pageant!

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

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!

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. 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."

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!

HOLIDAY EXPRESS Volunteering Elves

The Senior High Youth Group will volunteer on Wednesday,

December 2nd, 6-7:30pm.

Save the Date!

Newcomer Sunday, Dec. 13th,
10 AM
Details to follow.

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