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CURRENT HAPPENINGS
CURRENT HAPPENINGS
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PAVE THE WAY
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Help Us Pave the Way for Our Future!
We stand at the threshold of an incredible journey together – one that will shape the future of our beloved church and
community. With great joy and anticipation, we unveil “Pave the Way,” our visionary three-year capital campaign set to transform our church into a beacon of hope, hospitality, and lasting legacy.
CHRISTMAS GIFT PROGRAM
This year we will be supporting 2 groups, Trinity Church in Asbury Park and Freehold Area Open Door. We’ll be collecting monetary donations to purchase blankets, hats and gloves for those in need in Asbury Park and having signups to purchase gifts for the children of Freehold. All gifts will be presented at our December 15th church service. To donate money to purchase blankets, hats and gloves click the "donate here" button below to be redirected to our giving portal. To adopt a child for whom to purchase gifts click the "sign up here" button.
SOUNDS OF CHRISTMAS
You are invited to a free Christmas Concert at CNRC on Saturday, December 14, at 2:00pm. Join us for an afternoon of carols, hymns, and holiday favorites. Ensembles include our Alleluia Jazz Band, Jubilation High School Choir, and various handbell choirs! This concert is free, and no tickets are required! Call the church office for more information.
TRINITY CHRISTMAS GIFTS
This year we'll be giving the gift of a blanket, gloves, and hat to residents of Asbury Park who attend the weekly Soup Kitchen at Trinity Church. The estimated cost of the 3 gifts is $35. Once you sign up for a spot, no need to shop, simple bring a check made out to CNRC, with Trinity Christmas Program in the memo. Drop off your check or cash on a Sunday at coffee hour or the Church office during the week between November 10 - December 8.
SERVE LUNCH AT TRINITY
Serving lunch at Trinity Church – On December 14th from 10AM to approximately 1PM, we’ll prepare and serve lunch at Trinity Church in Asbury Park. As part of our time there we’ll distribute the hats, gloves and blankets purchased via donations from our Christmas gift program.
GINGERBREAD HOUSES
Our annual gingerbread house decorating event returns this year on December 22! Join us at 11:30am. For the youth — those in 5th grade and younger will go to Fellowship Hall to decorate at 11:30am, followed by those in 6th grade and older joining them at 12:00pm after Jubilation! choir rehearsal. Parents of youth in kindergarten and younger please plan to attend with your child. The cost is $10 per house which is payable at the door on the day of the event (parents of youth — if you are not attending with your child, please be sure to send him/her in with the $10!). Please sign up by December 13. Contact Pastor Gene at revgeneryan@cnrc.church or 732-462-4555 with questions.
FULFILL FOOD PANTRY
Join us on January 17th 2025 as we'll be working in the Sort Room at Fulfill Food Bank in Neptune (3300 State Route 66, Neptune, NJ 07753).
We'll work from 9:00AM to Noon, sorting and preparing food for distribution in the afternoon.
CHILI COOK-OFF 2025
CNRC Chili Cook-off and Brownie Bake-off on Sunday, January 26, 2025 at 4:00pm in Fellowship Hall. Sign up to enter your chili or brownies or just to come and judge the entries and enjoy a great meal. This is a fun event for the whole family. Please contact the church office with questions.
11:00 DISCOVERY HOUR
At 11:00 on Sundays, after the conclusion of the Sunday worship service and Coffee and Fellowship, we offer one (sometimes more!) group sessions on various topics. It may be a worship service, a lecture, a Bible study, a prayer group, a cooking class, a seasonal activity, or other limitless possibilities!
OPEN DOOR FOOD PANTRY
Freehold Area Open Door Food Pantry: Open Door serves over 4,000 families a month who are in need of food and services. A food chest is available year-round on the east side of the Narthex. Thank you for your continued generosity. This month, the most needed items are:
Chicken Soup | Pasta | Ketchup | Oatmeal |
Mustard | Pancake mix | Mayo | Syrup |
Spam | Tea | Canned chicken | Coffee |
Juice boxes/ pouches | Cooking oil no jumbo sizes | 64oz juice bottles | Wipes |
CURRENT COLLECTIONS FOR MISSION PARTNERS
We are collecting food and other items for Open Door Food Pantry in Freehold (drop off during Coffee & Fellowship on the first Sunday of each month or in the church narthex any other Sunday). Needs change quickly, so go to their Most Needed List page for the most up-to-date needs and to print the list.
Raising Hope for Others assembles comfort bags for local hospitals and individuals (drop off during Coffee & Fellowship)
BECOME A VOLUNTEER
180 TURNING LIVES AROUND
You can be the change you want to see in the world by joining 180’s life-saving and life-changing mission today. 180 Turning Lives Around (180), a private non-profit organization in Monmouth County, continues to provide confidential support and advocacy to victims of domestic violence in the aftermath of a highly emotional and traumatic experience with the assistance of its dedicated response team volunteers. 180 will be conducting a 40-hour mandatory training course for new Domestic Violence Response Team (DVRT) Victim Advocates. Training will be provided to successful applicants.
180’s volunteer DVRT Advocates are civilian members of the community who work collaboratively with law enforcement to provide support, information, and resources to victims of domestic violence at police headquarters. Advocates also discuss with victims safety planning and their legal rights in regard to obtaining a Temporary Restraining Order. By providing empathy and a crucial perspective of the situation, these specially-trained advocates help to empower victims to make informed decisions for themselves and their families.
Basic requirements for volunteers to apply include that they must be eighteen years of age or older, have access to reliable transportation, possess a valid driver’s license, be willing to serve on an on-call shift basis, participate in an interview process, submit to background investigations and fingerprinting, and successfully complete the mandatory training. The police departments and 180 are committed to culturally and socially diverse teams to better serve the community. Bi-lingual capability is helpful. Prior knowledge of domestic violence is not required. The identities of the DVRT volunteers are kept anonymous. For an application or additional information, contact Tina Morgan, Assistant Coordinator, Victim Support Program, at tinam@180nj.org or 732 264-4360, Ext. 4272.
HOLY YOGA
Holy Yoga (HY) is an experiential worship of our glorious Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Come honor Him through movement at any or all of our scheduled classes. They are for all skill levels, for men and women, for anyone who would like to deepen their faith and improve their wellness. All adults are welcome regardless of their mobility, flexibility and strength. Modifications are possible with all of the poses. Dress comfortably (and appropriately for an activity held at a church) so you can move with ease.
Once we are able to open our doors and welcome you back in, Join us in our beautiful Yoga Room, located on the lower level of the Ministry Center, to participate. Holy Yoga:
For more information, email our Holy Yoga Instructor, Barb Tucker atemail
Oh! May the God of green hope fill you up with joy, fill you up with peace, so that your believing lives, filled with the life-giving energy of the Holy Spirit, will brim over with hope!
Romans 15:13
ONLINE ENGAGEMENT
Ongoing Zoom meetings and items
Link to our ongoing Zoom meetings and items on our "BE CONNECTED" page.
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