"And it is by God's will that we have been sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all."
---Hebrews 10:10
CHRISTMAS SERVICES
 
Christmas Eve
*2pm Holy Eucharist (with music)
*4pm Christmas Pageant/Holy Eucharist
(childcare available in the nursery)
*10pm Lessons and Carols/Holy Eucharist

Christmas Day
*10am Holy Eucharist (with music)
Thank you to everyone who adopted a family for the 
Holiday Food Baskets and Gifts! 
 
All baskets and gifts must be delivered to Ralph Hall THIS Sunday, 
December 20th before the 10AM service. 
Together for Tomorrow
 
If you haven't already, please consider making a pledge or gift to the ANNUAL portion of our campaign. Our ANNUAL pledges fund every ministry of our parish.  Pledges and gifts to this portion of our campaign are critical to the life and ministries of St. George's.

If you are interested in the CAPITAL portion of our campaign, know that though we have exceeded our $ target for the 14 primary campaign projects,
there are more projects that we hope to undertake.

Again, many thanks to all those who have pledged, and to those who will pledge in the upcoming weeks!! 
Follow the campaign and projects at http://togetherfortomorrow.com/ 
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How to Make a Pledge/Gift 
As we are approaching the end of the year, in order for contributions to be tax deductible for 2015, they must be received by December 31st.  You can do this in one of three ways:
1. ONLINE: at www.stgeorgesrumson.org under the donate tab:
a. donate from your checking/savings account
b. charge a donation to your debit/credit card
2. BILL PAY: set us up as one of your bill pay accounts for a single/multiple donation(s) at your financial institution
3. Sunday Offerings when you worship with us
THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT OF ST. GEORGE'S!
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"Together for Tomorrow"  
Gift Book  
You are invited to make a gift or pledge to our campaign, (annual and/or capital).
 
 Your name will then be inscribed in a new St. George's Book of Remembrance. This book will be placed alongside the existing Book of Remembrance in the Repository Table in the narthex and will become part of St. George's history. (Those who have already given will have their names inscribed). 
Family Promise is returning!  
 
Family Promise had an open week, beginning December 27 
and need us to step in to fill the gap.  
Won't you please consider helping?  
The sign up sheet is above the water fountain in Ralph Hall. 
Given the short notice to our volunteers, as well as the closeness
to Christmas, this week will be a challenge for us to support.  
Please consider participating by either volunteering or helping to stock the pantry.  Contact Janine Lamm-Roy (jlammroy@me.com or 732.747.2831) for details and opportunities.  Thank you for supporting this important ministry!!
Girls' Friendly Society

GFS will be volunteering at Holiday Express 
THIS Thursday, December 17th, at 3:30pm.
Please CLICK HERE to RSVP.
CONNECTIONS 2016
We are looking forward to a busy year with our Connections Groups in 2016! This is a wonderful faith based social group and is a perfect way to enter into new friendships and enjoy old ones.  Anyone who is not already a participant and would like to join or get more information, please contact Debbie and Don Very (908-489-404) or email dbvery@hotmail.com
Senior High Christmas Party
Christmas Party

TONIGHT, Wednesday, December 16th, 6-8pm 
will meet in Ralph Hall for our Christmas Party.  
We have adopted a family again this year for Christmas and will be wrapping the presents.  If you want to purchase an item for the mom or children, please contact Brenda.  
 
We are in need of the following presents:
*7 year old girl: size 6 or 6x winter coat; socks
*5 year old boy: Spiderman long-sleeved shirt (size 5); pants (size 5); socks
*2 year old boy: toy car gift

For Senior High, there will also be dinner and dessert, as well as our White Elephant Gift Exchange.  Please bring a $10-$15 wrapped gift to participate.
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Christmas Pageant Rehearsals
xmas pageant (generic)
Meet this Sunday, December 20th and Wednesday, Dec 23rd at 4pm. 
(Dinner to follow on the 23rd.)
Meet in the Pine Room following the 10am Service.  
Even if you did not attend this past Sunday's rehearsal, 
all children are welcome to participate.