San Diego First United Methodist Church enote from The Water's Edge Congregation for Friday, March 2014 "Tempted!"

San Diego First United Methodist Church enote from The Water's Edge Congregation for Friday,  March 2014 "Tempted!"
The Water's Edge Congregation is a modern, inter-generational service at First United Methodist Church in Mission Valley, San Diego. We meet in the "Cove" (directions) Sundays, 9:30 AM under the leadership of Pastor Elbert Kim and the Water's Edge band, led by Chris Durrand. 
"Tempted!"
We enter the season of Lent, the forty-day journey preparing ourselves for what is to come on Easter Sunday, the resurrection of Jesus Christ. We began the season with Ash Wednesday this past week and for the next six weeks, we'll wait with anticipation and yearn for Easter to come. 
But the days leading up to Easter are not easy. Forty is a significant number: for 40 days and nights it rained during the days of Noah; for 40 years the Israelites wandered in the wilderness; in 40 days, Jonah warned Nineveh that they would be destroyed unless they repented; and for 40 days, Jesus spent in the desert being tempted by Satan.  
Tempted! What are your thoughts of temptations? What tempts you at night? What temptations make you stumble during the day? Our Lenten journey begins with us looking at the story of Jesus' temptations in the Bible. Through his temptations, Jesus faced the very nature of struggle that we all face in our daily living. But whereas we often give into our temptations, Jesus overcame them and through his victory, we learn what it takes to be strong in our faith.
Come and join in worship this week as we see how to follow Jesus in overcoming the temptations of our lives. Let us journey together through this season of Lent.
Blessings,
Pastor Elbert
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Your donations are more important than ever... 
One of the goals for the Water's Edge congregation this year is to support our First Church Food Ministry: Loaves and Fishes. Besides canned food items, milk, eggs, and bread are always welcome. You may leave your donations in The Cove, or in Linder Hall.
Thanks for your help! 
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Anxious Sunday...
Listen to the title track here...
Pretty soon you will be able to listen to the whole CD! At our next potluck on March 30, WE is planning a record release party in the Cove right after our Sunday service. Make sure to come that day. Until then, we suggest you go to their facebook page and show your support by liking the page.
Like Anxious Sunday now...!
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Upcoming Events and Classes 
Lift High the Cross - Lessons on the Spirituality of the Cross
Wednesdays during lent | 10:30 AM | Linder Lounge | 6 PM | Linder Hall 
During the season of Lent, Pastor Craig will be adapting his Wednesday Bible Study around this year's Lenten theme, "Lift High the Cross." Each week, with exception for Holy Week, he will be leading the morning and evening study into five powerful "virtues" of the cross that can shape our lives and the life of the world as seen in the final chapters of the Gospel of Mark.
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New Beginnings: Exploring the Family of Faith
Sunday March 16 | 4 - 8 PM | Linder Lounge 
Together we will discuss biblical perspectives on: What Does Church Membership Mean? What is Our Household All About? The Blessings of Our Household (and our Discipleship Pathway). Responsibilities of Being in This Household. We will share dinner together. Those who are prepared for membership will be received Sunday, March 30. RSVP to Demmie Divine.
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Faith in our Families
Sundays, now through March 23 | 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM | The Cove 
Do you ever wonder how to talk to your child about God? Ever wish you could pray together as a family, but not sure how to start? This is a 4-week class for parents, grandparents and caregivers who want to learn how to talk to children about God and how to nurture faith in the family. Childcare is available. This class is led by Laura Schwarcz and Pastor Jessica Strysko.
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DivorceCare - New support group
Sundays, now through May 25 | 12:30 PM | Sanctuary Mtg. Room
A support group for those who are divorced or are going through divorce. Each meeting we'll watch a video followed by a discussion. Cost is $20 to cover a workbook. Scholarships are available. To see what is covered in our meetings go to DivorceCare.org.
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Our service is modern and inter-generational with weekly communion, open to everyone. 
The band plays both current and traditional praise music, as well as original Christian music. 
www.fumcsd.org/WE
Want to know more? Email  Dr. Elbert Kim at ekim@fumcsd.org  
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First United Methodist Church of San Diego
2111 Camino del Rio South
San Diego, CA 92108 United States
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