St George's-by-the-River 
Dragon Pause 
Wednesday, September 7th, 2016 
The 17th Sunday After Pentecost
(please scroll all the way down, there is lots of new information  
including Adult Ed, Confirmation, Youth Groups and Mum Sale.)
 


"But we had to celebrate and rejoice, because this brother of yours was dead and has come to life; he was lost and has been found!" 
---Luke 15:32
  

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A very special thank you to all the Canterbury Art Show Committee members who made this year's show a huge success, as well as to all who supported the show in any way. 
 
NEW Saturday Service:  
"Come As You Are..."
 
Starting 
THIS Saturday,
September 10th at 5pm.
"Come as You Are" will be worship filled with faith, love and beautiful music.


 

Church School will begin
THIS SUNDAY,
the 11th of September,  
with a Kick-off Celebration 
in Ralph Hall at 10am. 

Our new program is called:
THINK ORANGE,  a fantastic media driven program which helps kids to truly know that
they and others are
created in the image of God!
CLICK:

On-line registration is now LIVE.
CLICK HERE.
Paper registration forms are available in both Narthex and in the office.

Teacher Orientation
will take place in the Pine Room, immediately following the
10am Service, THIS SUNDAY, the
11th of September. 
Lunch will be served!

Youth Group News
 
Youth Group News
Senior High Youth Group
will begin
Wed., September 14th at 6pm in Ralph Hall. 
All 9th-12th grade students are welcome.  We will have dinner and discuss our new program XP3.

Junior High Youth Group
will meet Fridays, beginning
September 23rd in Ralph Hall at 6:30pm.
All 6th-8th grade students welcome.
  We will have dinner and BINGO night, complete with prizes and laughs. 

BRING A FRIEND!
 
NEW Adult Ed: 
Friday, Sept. 16th  and Sunday, Sept. 18th. 
led by Rabbi Harry Levin  

 
*Friday, September 16th:
What Have You Inherited?: Inside The Tent With Isaac, Rebecca, Esau and Jacob
      
"A story is typically told: In the moment of transmitting the authority of his traditions to his chosen heir, Isaac is duped by a conspiring wife and son. Not so fast. Come learn what the text might actually convey.
Read Genesis 27 before class. Slowly."
 
*Sunday, September 18th
Pirkei Avot: Ancient Ethics of the Jewish Sages           
(For A World Unsettled By Free Will)
 
"Absorb ancient ethical guidance, ripening on the vine of human experience for a few thousand years. Wisdom structured as simple axioms, proven in the complexities of day-to-day response to the ways and needs of our neighbors. In the current season of ethical murk, come remember the clarities of your own purposes in this world."


 
Skeptics & Suds Is Back!
 
What is Skeptics and Suds?
Christians commonly believe certain claims that are taken, by many, to be historical facts. Perhaps the best example is that Jesus died on a Friday but came back to life sometime before the following Sunday morning. And, in fact, we hear from the Apostle Paul that if Jesus was not "resurrected," then faith means nothing. But what if we, in 21st Century America, came to wonder about the historical accuracy of these claims? What if we came to believe that the "literal truth" of these claims was in conflict with other basic things we think we know about the world? Would that mean that we couldn't be Christians? Would that mean that we couldn't find in Christianity a Truth more powerful than one that takes these stories to be historically accurate? Would that mean we would have no place in the community of Christ?

This is the conversation we've been having for the past two years at Skeptics & Suds, a monthly reading and discussion group exploring these and other concerns about "literal belief." This season, we will be focused on John Shelby Spong's 2007 book Jesus for the Non-Religious. Spong is a retired Bishop of Newark in the Episcopal Church, and is a leader in the movement to reclaim Jesus from literalist thought.

When do we meet?:
2nd Monday of each month (Starting September 12th), from 7-8:30PM
Where do we meet?
 The bar "Dive" in Sea Bright
Who should come?
 Everyone - whether literal believer, atheist, anything else - that would like to take part in this discussion about how to reconcile Christian faith and Skepticism. A desire to drink beer is not a requirement, though you are welcome to do so here...
How to prepare?  Get a copy of Jesus for the Non-Religious
You can buy it on Amazon, or get a copy from Jeff Roy. You can also get a copy by coming to our first meeting. If you are able to do so, read the Preface and the first Chapter (Introduction) before 9/12 - through Page 14 - though that's not essential.
For more information?: Contact Jeff Roy (jeff@stgeorgesrumson.org) or Joel Rogers (
 

 
Annual Diocesan Golf Outing

The 12th Annual Bishop's Trinity Cathedral Golf Outing will be held on Monday, October 10th at
Mercer Oaks, Hamilton Township.
St. George's has a winning history and we would like to field two teams this year.  Teams consist of four players in a shamble formation. For more information and to let us know you are "in," please contact Bob Winters (732-747-3392) or Charlie Parton (732-939-1759).

 
Lyra
will be here
THIS 
Sunday, the 11th of September at the 10am Service. 
Please join us for this very special ecumenical music experience on the 15th anniversary of 9/11.   
school supplies

Backpack and School Supplies Collection
for Foster and Adoptive Services
 UNTIL this
SUNDAY
 
Any school supplies would be greatly appreciated
(backpacks, pencils, markers, notebooks, rulers, erasers,
crayons, etc). Containers will be set up in Ralph Hall for 
you to drop off supplies.
 
BLESSING OF THE BACKPACKS will be THIS SUNDAY! 
 
Mums
MUMS
FOR SALE!
Mark your calendars,
we will have mums for sale on

September 25th
outside the church after the 8am and 10am Services.

We will be ordering 125 mums and colors will be first come, first serve.
One for $6, 3 for $15 and 6 for $27

All monies will go to our Senior High REACH mission trip this summer to Stanton, Kentucky!

Thanks for your support!

Flowers for the High Altar and Chantry
 
Please contact Mary Embrey if you want to donate flowers.  
732-842-5367 
or  


CONFIRMATION
PARENT INFORMATION
MEETING 
  
Join us in the church immediately following the
10am Service on September 25th
 for a Parent/Student Information meeting regarding Confirmation.  Any student in 8th grade or older is welcome to participate in Confirmation this year.   
If you have any questions, please email Brenda. 

ISRAEL
New Pricing Info:
Dates:
2/28/17-3/9/17 
Highlights include tours of: 
Jerusalem, Capernaum, Shiloh, the Golan Heights, the Sea of Galilee, Jaffa, Tel Aviv, and much more!

 Price: $1645 per person not including air fare if 20 or more people;
$1450 if we have 30 or more.
Please contact us if you are interested in going.
 
A Very Special Opportunity:
Governor's Island & Swale by Boat!
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11th.
Depart Atlantic Highlands Marina promptly at 8:00am;
Return 3pm

The Board of NMHA has arranged a very special boat trip direct from Atlantic Highlands to Governor's Island in conjunction with Captain Dan of Classic Boat Rides and Governor's Island authorities. Over half the 40 places are already reserved - register now!

The trip: Up to 40 passengers will travel on the Mariner (breakfast and lunch included) to Governor's Island directly from Altantic Highlands. Passengers can disembark, explore Governor's Island and Swale (see below) for three hours before re-boarding Mariner for the return to Atlantic Highlands. More details HERE.
Note that some agility will be required to access Governor's Island from the top deck of Mariner.
Cost and Reservations: $65.00 per person including breakfast and lunch. RESERVE NOW HERE.  
Governor's Island: 172 acres in the heart of New York Harbor, filled with glorious scenery and many artistic and maritime activities. The annual Art Fair will be in full swing while you are there. More information HERE.
Swale: A unique food forest located on a barge moored at Governor's Island, Swale is a project by Mary Mattingly, who has presented an earlier project at an NMHA public meeting.

This Swale installation/exhibition is only temporary, so you have a great OPPORTUNITY to explore Governor's Island AND Swale!