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Thrusday, 15 January 2015
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Sunday, January 18
Pastor Molly, preaching
God's Calling
8:30am
in the Epworth Lounge 9:30am Forum with Pastor Molly: A Report from Lima, Peru in Epworth Lounge 10:30am in the Sanctuary
Sunday's Scripture:
1 Samuel 3:1-20
Scripture Text 1 Samuel 3: The Lord Speaks to Samuel
3 1-2 Samuel served the Lord by helping Eli the priest, who was by that time almost blind. In those days, the Lord hardly ever spoke directly to people, and he did not appear to them in dreams very often. But one night, Eli was asleep in his room, 3 and Samuel was sleeping on a mat near the sacred chest in the Lord’s house. They had not been asleep very long[a] 4 when the Lord called out Samuel’s name.
“Here I am!” Samuel answered. 5 Then he ran to Eli and said, “Here I am. What do you want?”
“I didn’t call you,” Eli answered. “Go back to bed.”
Samuel went back.
6 Again the Lord called out Samuel’s name. Samuel got up and went to Eli. “Here I am,” he said. “What do you want?”
Eli told him, “Son, I didn’t call you. Go back to sleep.”
7 The Lord had not spoken to Samuel before, and Samuel did not recognize the voice. 8 When the Lord called out his name for the third time, Samuel went to Eli again and said, “Here I am. What do you want?”
Eli finally realized that it was the Lord who was speaking to Samuel. 9 So he said, “Go back and lie down! If someone speaks to you again, answer, ‘I’m listening, Lord. What do you want me to do?’”
Once again Samuel went back and lay down.
10 The Lord then stood beside Samuel and called out as he had done before, “Samuel! Samuel!”
“I’m listening,” Samuel answered. “What do you want me to do?”
11 The Lord said:
Samuel, I am going to do something in Israel that will shock everyone who hears about it! 12 I will punish Eli and his family, just as I promised. 13 He knew that his sons refused to respect me,[b] and he let them get away with it, even though I said I would punish his family forever. 14 I warned Eli that sacrifices or offerings could never make things right! His family has done too many disgusting things.
15 The next morning, Samuel got up and opened the doors to the Lord’s house. He was afraid to tell Eli what the Lord had said. 16 But Eli told him, “Samuel, my boy, come here!”
“Here I am,” Samuel answered.
17 Eli said, “What did God say to you? Tell me everything. I pray that God will punish you terribly if you don’t tell me every word he said!”
18 Samuel told Eli everything. Then Eli said, “He is the Lord, and he will do what’s right.”
The Lord Helps Samuel
19 As Samuel grew up, the Lord helped him and made everything Samuel said come true. 20 From the town of Dan in the north to the town of Beersheba in the south, everyone in the country knew that Samuel was truly the Lord’s prophet.[Footnotes:
3.3 They. . . long: The Hebrew text has “The lamp was still burning.” An olive oil lamp would go out after a few hours if the wick was not adjusted.
3.13 refused. . . me: Or “were insulting everyone.”]
John Wesley's Notes-Commentary for 1 Samuel 3:1-20
Verse 1
[1] And the child Samuel ministered unto the LORD before Eli. And the word of the LORD was precious in those days; there was no open vision.
Before Eli — That is, under his inspection and direction.
Word — The word of prophecy, or the revelation of God's will to and by the prophets.
Precious — Rare or scarce, such things being most precious in mens' esteem, whereas common things are generally despised.
Open vision — God did not impart his Mind by way of vision or revelation openly, or to any public person, to whom others might resort for satisfaction, though he might privately reveal himself to some pious persons for their particular direction. This is premised, as a reason why Samuel understood not, when God called him once or twice.
Verse 2
[2] And it came to pass at that time, when Eli was laid down in his place, and his eyes began to wax dim, that he could not see;
His place — In the court of the tabernacle.
Verse 3
[3] And ere the lamp of God went out in the temple of the LORD, where the ark of God was, and Samuel was laid down to sleep;
Went out — Before the lights of the golden candlestick were put out in the morning.
Verse 7
[7] Now Samuel did not yet know the LORD, neither was the word of the LORD yet revealed unto him.
Did not know — He was not acquainted with God in that extraordinary or prophetical way. And this ignorance of Samuel's served God's design, that his simplicity might give Eli the better assurance of the truth of God's call, and message to Samuel.
Verse 10
[10] And the LORD came, and stood, and called as at other times, Samuel, Samuel. Then Samuel answered, Speak; for thy servant heareth.
Came and stood — Before, he spake to him at a distance, even from the holy oracle between the cherubim: but now, to prevent all farther mistake, the voice came near to him, as if the person speaking had been standing near him.
Verse 12
[12] In that day I will perform against Eli all things which I have spoken concerning his house: when I begin, I will also make an end.
In that day — In that time which I have appointed for this work, which was about twenty or thirty years after this threatning. So long space of repentance God allows to this wicked generation.
When I begin, … — Tho' this vengeance shall be delayed for a season, to manifest my patience, and incite them to repentance; yet when once I begin to inflict, I shall not desist 'till I have made a full end.
Verse 13
[13] For I have told him that I will judge his house for ever for the iniquity which he knoweth; because his sons made themselves vile, and he restrained them not.
Restrained them not — He contented himself with a cold reproof, and did not punish, and effectually restrain them. They who can, and do not restrain others from sin, make themselves partakers of the guilt. Those in authority will have a great deal to answer for, if the sword they bear be not a terror to evil-doers.
Verse 14
[14] And therefore I have sworn unto the house of Eli, that the iniquity of Eli's house shall not be purged with sacrifice nor offering for ever.
Have sworn — Or, I do swear: the past tense being commonly put for the present in the Hebrew tongue.
Unto — Or, concerning it.
Purged — That is, the punishment threatened against Eli and his family, shall not he prevented by all their sacrifices, but shall infallibly be executed.
Verse 15
[15] And Samuel lay until the morning, and opened the doors of the house of the LORD. And Samuel feared to shew Eli the vision.
Doors — Altho' the tabernacle, whilst it was to be removed from place to place in the wilderness, had no doors, but consisted only of curtains, and had hangings before the entrance, instead of doors; yet when it was settled in one place, as now it was in Shiloh, it was enclosed within some solid building, which had doors and posts, and other parts belonging to it.
Feared — The matter of the vision or revelation, partly from the reverence he bore to his person, to whom he was loth to be a messenger of such sad tidings; partly, lest if he had been hasty to utter it, Eli might think him guilty of arrogancy or secret complacency in his calamity.
Verse 17
[17] And he said, What is the thing that the LORD hath said unto thee? I pray thee hide it not from me: God do so to thee, and more also, if thou hide any thing from me of all the things that he said unto thee.
God do so, … — God inflict the same evils upon thee, which I suspect he hath pronounced against me, and greater evils too.
Verse 18
[18] And Samuel told him every whit, and hid nothing from him. And he said, It is the LORD: let him do what seemeth him good.
It is the Lord — This severe sentence is from the sovereign Lord of the world, who hath an absolute right to dispose of me and all his creatures; who is in a special manner the ruler of the people of Israel, to whom it properly belongs to punish all mine offences; whose chastisement I therefore accept.
Verse 19
[19] And Samuel grew, and the LORD was with him, and did let none of his words fall to the ground.
Fail, … — That is, want its effect: God made good all his predictions. A metaphor from precious liquors, which when they are spilt upon the ground, are altogether useless.
Verse 20
[20] And all Israel from Dan even to Beersheba knew that Samuel was established to be a prophet of the LORD.
From Dan, … — Thro' the whole Land, from the northern bound Dan, to the southern, Beersheba; which was the whole length of the Land.
Sermon Story "God Calls Then and Now" by Gary Lee Parker with Scripture for Sunday, 18 January 2015
Wow! Samuel was miraculous conceived through the prayers of his mother because his mother was childless. Now, Samuel has been working for the Lord God under the priest Eli for a number of years and sleeping in the church. Remember when the parsonage for the pastor and their family was connected to the church building? This may have not been the case, but it could have been. Now, Samuel realized after working for Eli for a number of years that the Word of God has been absent for a number of years as well as Eli's sons were abusing their priestly office. Samuel was lying down to go to sleep and he heard someone calling his name. Now, he really did not know God at this time so he assumed it was Eli calling him. Samuel arose and went to Eli saying to him Master you called me. Eli did not call him and told Samuel to go back to bed and go to sleep. This happened two other times and on the third time, Eli realized that the Lord God was calling Samuel and he told Samuel to go lay down and if he heard the voice again to simply say speak Lord for Your servant is listening. Samuel did and the Lord God called Samuel and began telling him that because of the sins of Eli's sons and Eli not punishing them, the priestly family would no longer exist in the family since they inherited the status because they were descendants of Aaron. Samuel listened to God and went back to sleep. When Samuel awoke the next morning beginning to perform his daily duties and Eli called him, Eli spoke to Samuel and said that he should tell him eveything God told him leaving nothing out or the punishment will happen to him as well Samuel told Eli everything and Eli responded that God is God and He can do anything he wanted. How would you have responded if you were Samuel to the voice calling your name? Would you tell Eli everything that God told you even though it was bad news for Eli and his sons? How do you understand this call from God to Samuel especially since everybody in Israel began to know you were God's prophet? Imagine now that you are riding in your car and you hear God's voice to come to Him and prepare for pastoral ministry or some other ministry. You respond that you will even though God was calling you to be a pastor to the people who are marginalized in the church and society. You remember many pastors at that time and before you who were either discredited or treated as second-class pastors because they were reaching out to the marginalized and not the middle class and above people of society and the church. You are fearful because you were raised in a Welfare home by a single mother and also was born with a speech impediment. You move on away from school and enter the military,pursue you last year of college, get married, have a child, begin to prepare for pastoral ministry through the church's course of study then divorce strikes your home. Through this divorce and gaining full physical custody and legal custody of your child who his developmentally delayed you prepare and become a teacher. God is still calling you for pastoral ministry to the people who are marginalized. You leave you highest paying job as a teacher you ever had moving half way across country to study at a seminary. During this time, your child is hit by a car and almost dies, he struggle with taking care of your son and earning a living while studying for your seminary degree. You hear God's call to prepare a ministry to educate or re-educate clergy and laity to fully include people who are differently abled as laity or clergy in God's church. For some reason, you are not recognize by your church for the ordination track to become an elder as a pastor. You still hear God's call and desire to have this God vision fulfilled. What do you do? How do you keep your hope and faith in God's working through you? Where you give up or keep the faith in God's action?
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Grateful for the Children in our Church
I am so excited about the energy and excitement that's growing in our children's ministry these days; if you were at 10:30 worship last Sunday, when children's SundaySchool began for the year, you may have noticed the energy of all the children as they came into worship at communion time. It's been a joy to begin to know several of the new families who've been coming regularly, and I look forward to getting to welcome them further into our church life. Now, we're dealing with the challenges I most love to deal with in the church: needing more volunteers because we have more kids inSunday School.
Having kids around church fills me with hope. I know that we needed to be raising young people in the life of our congregation for the sake of our future.But I also know that we need them for our present time. If any scripture passage makes that message especially clear, it's the story we'll read in church this Sunday: the story of the calling of Samuel. Still a child, he was the one to whom God chose to speak, and as he became a prophet, he would have many more important messages to speak to his people. I hope you will join me in remembering this story, in sharing joy at the children in our midst, and in listening carefully for what God may be speaking to us, through our kids. Grace and peace,
Pastor Molly
Please note that the Church office will be closed Monday, January 19 to observe the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday.
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January Sermon Series:
God's Calling
Stories of how God's using us
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Worship with us on Sundays
at 8:30 and 10:30am.
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 Sunday Forum with Pastor Mollyat 9:30 am in Epworth Lounge:
a report from Lima
On Sunday, January 18, you are invited to join Pastor Molly for a report on her trip to Lima, Peru for the UN Climate Conference this past December.
She participated in the Conference as a representative of the United Methodist Church's General Board of Church and Society.
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 Sunday Chat with Pastor Molly onJanuary 25 at 9:30am:
FUMCRB 101
Pastor Molly invites anyone who is new (or newish) to the congregation to join her for conversation on Sunday, January 25, at 9:30am in Epworth Lounge. She would love to share an introduction to our congregation, and get to know you a little more. (Even if you've been here a while, you're welcome to come and learn a little more about our organization and our ministries!) Kids are welcome; there is childcare available for little ones, in the nursery.
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Big Bear Youth Retreat 2015
Huuuuge success! Click here to see pictures!
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Conference Youth Winter Retreat
 When: February 14-16th (Sat-Mon) Location: Camp Colby Registration Cost: $130
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, Jan 28th
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Parking Reminder: If you are able, we encourage you to park at the Wells Fargo bank on Sunday mornings, and walk across the street, reserving the parking lot for those with mobility challenges or for new visitors. We also have a bike rack on the patio, for those who choose to bike to church! Thanks for your consideration.
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Church Council invites everyone to join us for a Saturday morning of planning and conversation, as we set priorities, move forward with our vision, and build our ministries together. (Plus, besides all that serious stuff, there will be toys to play with, and some special surprises...):
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One of our objectives this year for Children's Ministry is to expand the reach of into our local community by providing low-cost-quality enrichment programs for kids.
WE ARE OPENING TWO Spanish Language CLASSES for younger elementary students. Classes start February 3rd.
Tuesdays (3 &4 year olds):
3:45-4:45pm
Tuesdays (5,6 & 7 year olds):
5:00-6:00pm
Expose your child to a foreign language in a FUN Christian environment where they will learn through song, play and manipulative activities.For more information including tuition cost and teacher bio visit our Children's Page on the Church Website.
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| Church Finance Update
We are grateful for the generous contributions of so many of you, supporting in our ministries in 2014.
We ended the year just over $1,000 short of our $490,000 budget; even with this small deficit, we can celebrate the ministries enabled by our budget, and all that's made possible by your giving. This is an amazing thing we are doing together! We were not, however, able to pay 100% of our apportionments to the Annual Conference, our giving share in the ministry of the United Methodist Church in our region, nation and world. We hope to stretch ourselves toward a goal of meeting these askings and obligations in the coming year. As we move into 2015, we have adopted a budget with only a modest total increase; to fulfill our budget and commitment, we will seek even deeper and broader support. It is not too late to make a pledge of financial giving, either with the card that is in our pew pockets or via our website. Most importantly, it is now a great time to make a priority of giving to the church in our own personal and family budgets--to choose regular giving as a part of our monthly finances. Thanks for your generosity and support, for your involvement and prayers. |
From the Lay Leader, Johnna Kosnoff
bi-weekly thoughts and reflections from our church Lay
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Staff, Lay Leadership and Training - Rejoice!
"At our December Annual Charge Conference, many of our church leaders summarized the amazing ministry, work and leadership that happened here in 2014. It was a sweet opportunity to rejoice with our District Superintendent, Rev. Kathey Wilborn, in all that the Lord has done for us and through us, just as Psalm 126 reminds us to do. It was also a time to nominate new leadership for 2015. CLICK HERE to see our Leadership report, listing names of our staff and many of our volunteer leaders. I encourage you to print this report and insert it into your church directory for easy reference. If you have a question or are interested in a committee, you'll have easy access to a contact.
The UMC recommends that..." Read the rest of Johnna's recent "From the Lay Leader" column on our website by clicking here.
Staff, Lay Leadership and Training - Rejoice! by Johnna Kosnoff
At our December Annual Charge Conference, many of our church leaders summarized the amazing ministry, work and leadership that happened here in 2014. It was a sweet opportunity to rejoice with our District Superintendent, Rev. Kathey Wilborn, in all that the Lord has done for us and through us, just as Psalm 126 reminds us to do. It was also a time to nominate new leadership for 2015. CLICK HERE to see our Leadership report, listing names of our staff and many of our volunteer leaders. I encourage you to print this report and insert it into your church directory for easy reference. If you have a question or are interested in a committee, you’ll have easy access to a contact.
The UMC recommends that at least 25% but, preferably 50%, of a congregation serve in leadership roles in order to maintain a healthy vital church. Think about that.... That’s ½ of us! That’s 1 out of 2 of us! Are you already serving God in a leadership role? Are you feeling a nudge to be more involved? I am thankful to be part of this healthy, vital congregation and I long for it to continue. We have many congregants living out God’s leadership call, helping guide us in the UMC mission of making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. Yet, I am sure there are more of you interested in some training to guide you in this mission as well.
If you are feeling a nudge from God to be more involved (or if you are already involved), please join me at a one day UMC Training Conference at Holman UMC on Feb 7th. This Conference is intended for both current and emerging leaders. If you are interested but not sure of your topic, take a look at this flyer and talk to Molly or me. We would love to help you think about the direction God may be leading you. There are enough topics that there’s bound to be something for everyone. Register by January 20, 2015 for just $10. After the 20th, the fee is $20. Registration includes lunch. And, if you let me know you’re coming, perhaps we can carpool!
First United Methodist Church of Redondo Beach
2015 Ministry Staff Roster and Committee on Lay Leadership Report
(Formerly known as the Committee on Nominations or Nominating Committee – changed in 2004)
The Committee on Lay Leadership works throughout the year to fill vacancies as the need arises.
Chairpersons of committees are listed in bold print.
Appointed Staff
Within the United Methodist Church, pastors are appointed by the bishop to serve a local church and
community. Appointments are made in consultation with the local church through the district
superintendent who is an extension of the Episcopal office. Appointments are made on a yearly basis
with the typical appointment year being July 1 through June 30. Appointed clergy are accountable to
the Staff Parish Relations Committee.
Rev. Molly Vetter
Appointed July 1, 2012
Clergy with Charge Conference Affiliation
The following clergy have their charge conference membership with our congregation:
Rev. Nicole Reilley, Director of New Ministries, Cal-Pac Annual Conference
Professional Church Staff
The following persons represent our professional staff. They are accountable to the pastor and to the
Staff Parish Relations Committee.
Administrative Assistant..........................................................................Ernie Valenzuela
Director of Youth Ministry ............................................................................Stephen Hale
Director of Children’s Ministry ...............................................................Katherine Stanfill
Children’s Ministry Assistant .............................................................................Lisa Perlot
Nursery Director ........................................................................................Adriana Hwang
Music Director ................................................................................................Jim Raycroft
Praise Band Director............................................................................................Trey Kyle
Organist............................................................................................ Carolyn George Tyler
Wedding Coordinator.........................................................................................................
Church Custodian.............................................................................................Arnie Sachs
We are also grateful to Meagan Burrows, who served as our Youth Ministry Assistant during
the 2013-14 school year. We also hired interns in our Children’s and Youth Ministry areas,
and anticipate doing so again in 2015; in 2014, interns included:
Summer Children’s and Family Ministry Interns.................................... Mele Tuuholoaki
................................................................................................................Luke McCandless
Beachfaith Kids’ Theatre Arts Camp Interns.................................................Rachel Perlot
...................................................................................................................Emily Horowitz
Volunteer Church Staff
The following persons represent our volunteer staff. They are accountable to the pastor and to the
Committee on Lay Leadership with consultation of the Staff Parish Chairperson and the Chairperson of
the committee most closely related to their work.
Financial Secretary ..................................................Samantha Kaiser & Marilyn Smalley
Treasurer ....................................................................................................... Mark Lowry
Accounts Payable ........................................... Jim Howard, David Johnson & Aileen Yap
Auditor...............................................................................................................................
Endowment Auditor..........................................................................................................
Church Council (Administrative Council)
The Church Council is amenable to and functions as the administrative agency of the Church Conference. Its
primary task is to provide for planning and implementing a program of nurture, outreach, witness and resources
in the local church. It shall also provide for the administration of its organization and temporal life. It is required
to meet at least quarterly, or at special times as called by the chairperson or the pastor.
Chairperson.....................................................................................................Nina Dooley
Vice Chairperson.............................................................................................Whit Walter
Pastor…………………………………………………………………………………………… Pastor Molly Vetter
Church Council Secretary............................................................................. Nancy Klinger
Lay Members to Annual Conference (up to 3) ……………………………… ......Johnna Kosnoff*
.................................................................................................................George Mercer*
.........................................................................................................Jonathan Tuuholoaki
Lay Leader..................................................................................................Johnna Kosnoff
Treasurer......................................................................................................... Mark Lowry
Director of Youth Ministry ............................................................................Stephen Hale
Director of Children’s Ministry ...............................................................Katherine Stanfill
Chairperson, Board of Trustees.................................................................... Don Burrows
Chairperson, Committee on Finance............................................................Holly Walters
Chairperson, Staff-Parish Relations Committee...........................................Darrell Uran*
Chairperson, Worship Committee.............................................................Ann Gallagher*
Chairperson, Endowment Committee............................................................Whit Walter
Chairperson, Shared Bread............................................................................Carol Walter
Chairperson, Missions ...............................................................................George Mercer
Chairperson, Stewardship............................................................................... Jim Howard
United Methodist Women, Liaison....................................................... Rebecca Thomas*
Church Historian .................................................................................................................
Members at large:
2015 2016 2017
Bob Peterson Nina Dooley *Joshua Kosnoff
Brennan Burrows David Klinger
*to be nominated at this meeting
Bold print designates committee Chairpersons
Committee on Lay Leadership
This committee is responsible for identifying and recruiting persons from within our community of faith
to serve on the various committees and in other volunteer positions within the life of the church. The
bulk of the work of this committee happens just prior to the annual church conference at which the
committee presents a list of nominations to be elected. The committee is also responsible for filling
vacancies on the committees as they occur throughout the year. The committee is to be composed of
not more than nine persons who are professing members of the church, in addition to the pastor and
the lay leader. By Disciplinary rule, this committee is chaired by the pastor.
2015 2016 2017
Joe Zeiler Meagan Burrows *Carl Harrison
Peter Coffee *Denise Callender
*Kip Brady
Molly Vetter, Pastor Johnna Kosnoff, Lay Leader
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees is composed of not fewer than three or more than nine persons who must be of
legal age. The trustees are responsible for all real and personal property of the church. In addition, the
trustees are the legal body of the church as a non-profit corporation.
2015 2016 2017
Don Burrows Karen Baughman *Stephen LeClaire
Norton Donner Mark Elenbaas *Amanda Kuczun
Eric French Rebecca Thomas
Rev. Molly Vetter, Pastor
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee is responsible for the financial ministry of the church. They prepare and
recommend an annual budget to the church conference, develop and implement an annual financial
stewardship campaign, and seek ways of funding the various ministries of the church as directed by the
Church Conference and Church Council. They also provide regular oversight to the accounting and
expenditure of church funds. This committee also recruits persons to count and record all monies that
are given to the church each week.
2015 2016 2017
Lisa Perlot Aileen Yap *Leila Grantz
Tom Molter Eloise Elder *Holly Walters
Dave Johnson *Dan Martens
Marilyn Smalley
The following persons are members with vote by virtue of office:
Rev. Molly Vetter, Pastor Johnna Kosnoff, Lay Member of Annual Conference
Nina Dooley, Church Council Chair Samantha Kaiser, Financial Secretary
Mark Lowry, Treasurer Darrell Uran, Chairperson of SPRC
Staff Parish Relations Committee
This committee is responsible for the pastor and all paid staff of the church. The committee shall be
composed of not fewer than five nor more than nine persons who are professing members of the
church. In addition, the lay leader and a lay member of the annual conference shall be members. This
committee is the liaison between the pastor and the congregation. They provide for the annual
evaluation of the pastor, consult with the District Superintendent regarding pastoral needs of the
congregation, and are responsible for making an annual recommendation to the Bishop via the
Superintendent regarding pastoral appointments.
2015 2016 2017
*Darrell Uran Nancy Colwell *Will Martens
Sabrina CallenderClewett
Ron Day *Sally Donner
Johnna Kosnoff *Gary Baughman *Laura Young
Johnna Kosnoff, Lay Leader *George Mercer, Lay Member to Annual Conference
Endowment Committee
The Endowment Committee is responsible for managing the Endowment Fund of FUMCRB. They are
also responsible for assisting persons who wish to remember FUMCRB in their wills. This committee
meets quarterly.
2015 2016 2017
Whit Walter David Klinger *Duff Means
Laura Thatcher Chad Ahrens *Bob Thune
Paul Caldwell
The following persons are members with vote by virtue of office:
Rev. Molly Vetter, Pastor
Holly Walters, Finance Chair
Nina Dooley, Church Council Chair
Don Burrows, Trustee Chair
John Kirk, Investment Manager (serves as advisor without vote)
Mark Lowry, Treasurer
Committee on Records and History
The role of the Committee on Records and History is to preserve the history of the local church. They
are responsible for preserving and archiving all historical records and documents of the church including
materials no longer in use. The committee is chaired by the church historian.
Paul Caldwell Bob Peterson Marilyn Smalley
Worship & Music Committee
The worship committee works with the pastor in planning the worship life of the church throughout the
year, and in shaping the style, missional focus and direction of our worship services.
*Ann Gallagher *Jim Howard *Johnna Kosnoff *Grace Martens
*Joe & Linda Zeiler *Brad Taylor *Darcy Fulmer *Leila Grantz
Staff: Pastor Molly Vetter, Jim Raycroft, Trey Kyle
Worship Task Group
This task group has a primary support role in taking care of the worship paraments and decorations for
all three Sunday worship gatherings and all seasonal worship experiences. Additionally, the committee
is responsible for the coordination of Holy Communion. The Committee includes members who are
delegated responsibility for particular tasks in our worship life.
Linda Zeiler Richard Pease Kevin Hwang Vika Tuuholoaki
Joe Zeiler Linsey Miller
Don Pearson, 10:30 usher coordinator
Bob Peterson, 10:30 greeter coordinator
Amy Davis, banner team
Membership Growth
The Membership Growth and Care Committee oversees and facilitates intergenerational fellowship
activities for the congregation. This committee is also responsible for advertising for the church.
2015 2016 2017
Karin Yorke Amanda Kuczun *Carl Mittendorf
Darrell Uran *Sharon Elenbaas
Meagan Burrows Johnna Kosnoff
This committee provides guidance to the following positions:
Birthday Card Coordinator Jackie Heite
Church Potluck Coordinators Samantha Kaiser & Marilyn Smalley
Membership Care Team
This new ministry are works to provide care to members of the congregation at times of acute need. It
does its work primarily through volunteers empowered to work in specific areas.
Logistics Coordinator for Care (organizing meals, etc. for those in need): Leila Grantz
Homebound Communion Servers: Helen Stockwell, Laura Young, Johnna Kosnoff, Leila Grantz
Church and Society / Shared Bread
The primary responsibility of Church and Society is to provide oversight and leadership to the Shared
Bread ministry of the church.
Carol Walter Shane Trott Nina Dooley
Meagan Burrows Jill O’Day
This committee provides guidance to the following positions. These individuals are members of Church
and Society:
Maitre d' Bernie Slotnick
Produce Driver Pick Up Coordinator Carol Walter
Grant/Fundraiser Coordinator Nina Dooley
Volunteer Coordinator Meagan Burrows
Missions
Works to encourage and support ministries of the congregation that extend the work of compassion
and justice beyond our church walls.
George Mercer Peggy Mercer Katharine Crawley Katrina Aldover
Stewardship Committee
The stewardship committee is responsible for the annual stewardship campaign and ongoing
fundraising for the church budget.
Jim Howard Carl Harrison Gary Baughman
Susie and Jeff Fraley Linsey and Kirk Miller
The following persons are members with vote by virtue of office:
Molly Vetter, Pastor
Holly Walters, Chair of Finance Committee
Children’s Ministry Team
We are currently forming a new committee to support and help guide our ministries with children and
families. The following people include staff, volunteers, parents and others who represent the beginning
of this team:
Megan French Mele Tuuholoaki Aileen Yap Grace Saari
Chris Stanfill Audrey Ahrens Lars Grantz Bryan Hwang
Grace Martens Will Martens Darcy Fulmer Linsey & Kirk Miller
Laura Thatcher
Staff: Katherine Stanfill, Adriana Hwang, Lisa Perlot
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The Lay Looker, Bob Peterson
a view from the pew from a longtime member of our church
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Join the Choir!
There's still room for more voices to join in the singing! We're adding handbells into some of the music, too--so ringers are welcome.
Rehearsals are on Wednesdayevenings, from 7:30-9pm in the Choir Room. Everyone's welcome. Come share your gifts and be a part of some amazing music-making to glorify God. |
Altar Flowers 2015
Would you like to purchase altar flowers for the sanctuary for Sundayworship? It's easy! Just click this link and fill out the order form.
Cost: $45
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Community Events and Other Opportunities:
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Wanting more training to be a leader in the church?
On Saturday, February 7, our West District is hosting a one-day training event for church leaders, with workshops on a wide range of topics. The event is from 8am-2pm, at Holman UMC in Los Angeles (3320 W Adams Blvd).
Before January 20, registration (including lunch) is just $10; after January 20, registration is $20.
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WONDERING ABOUT CHECK INTO CHURCH?
The Membership Committee is compiling the results of our questionnaire and will be in touch after our All Church "If We Build It..." event. If you haven't had a chance to Check In, CLICK HERE or pick up a paper copy from the office. We'd like everyone to participate, even if you just check the areas where you are already sharing your skills and interests. |
 We need more rummage...
Our United Methodist Women are currently working hard sorting your rummage donations for the next rummage sale. It's time to clean out your closets, garages and storage units and bring those treasures to church. Donations are accepted Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm. Items we cannot accept: box televisions, old CRT computer monitors, strollers, car seats, certain cribs, used mattresses and bed pillows and stuffed animals. If you are uncertain about an item, please contact the office for advice. Mark your calendars...the next sale isFriday and Saturday, March 6 and 7.
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Special Team-Building Trip for Church R Us Crew
to Disney's California Adventure Park- March 21st, 2015!
Our 4th and 5th Graders have a special opportunity to attend a class entitled "Exploring the Golden State" at Disney's California Adventure Theme Park. This class is a part of their Educational Experience Program and will last 3 hours. After the class (which includes team-building activities and behind the scenes access to attractions) our kids will have a chance to "explore" California Adventure Park on their own! Drop off at church by 7:30amand pick up is at 7:30pm.
Cost is only $65 but I need at least 14 RSVP's (including payment) by January 25th to proceed with the planning of this event. You can mail a check to Katherine in the church office or drop one off anytime.
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 Like us on Facebook!
Visit the page and "like" us so you can see and share the latest photos, news and links from the church.
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This Week at Church... Church Council Meeting, Tuesday, Jan 20 @ 7:00pm in Epworth Lounge
The Nursery is open during both services: 8:30am for ages 6 weeks to 6 yrs old and 10:30am for children 6 weeks to 4 yrs old. Located right off of the parking lot across Epworth Lounge. Any questions email the Nursery Coordinator: Adriana Hwang
Children's Ministry (Preschool- 3rd Grade):
8:30am: Join us in service! Look for special activities on the children's cart that invite children to engage with the message.
10:30am: Sunday School meets upstairs. This week's Bible story is "God Calls Samuel" from 1 Samuel 3:1-20 (Spark Story Bible pages 122-125). People of all ages help God!
Bring your bibles and bible bag! If you don't have one you will have a chance to make another...
Church R Us (4th and 5th grade):
8:30am: Join us in service! Look for special activities on the children's cart that invite children to engage with the message.
10:30am: CRU class is back! This week's Bible story is "God Calls Samuel" from 1 Samuel 3:1-20."When God speaks and we listen - Great things can happen!"
Please bring your Bibles back to class if you haven't left yours in the room. We're going to label them this week!
Youth Group (6th-12th grade):
-Parent Meeting January 25th (3-5pm)! We'll talk about lots of stuff!
-Baja Mission 2015 Meeting Feb 1st (3-5pm)! Come with questions!
-Conference Winter Retreat: What Does the Lord Require of You (Feb 15-17): Registration is due Jan 28th.
-SSP Weekend of Service in South LA (April 10-12): Registration DueFebruary 23rd.
-Big Bear Youth Retreat was fantastic! Oh mylanta!
-Middle School Sunday School? Nope! We meet next week, Jan. 25th! Remember, we meet every other week.
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Men's Breakfast:
Our next breakfast is Monday, January 19 at 7AM. Coco's Restaurant, 18120 Hawthorne Blvd. (Hawthorne and 182nd) All men of the church and their friends are welcome to join us for fellowship.
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20/30 group: This young adult group is a casual gathering of people in their 20's and 30's looking to connect with other young adults who attend the same church. Contact Amanda Kuczun for info on upcoming events!
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First United Methodist Church of Redondo Beach
310-372-8445 main 310-372-5696 fax
Reverend Molly Vetter, Lead & Teaching Pastor PastorMolly@beachfaith.com
Ernie Valenzuela, Administrative Assistant x101 Ernie@beachfaith.com
First United Methodist Church
243 S. Broadway Street
Redondo Beach, California 90277 United States
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