| First United Methodist of Redondo Beach |
Weekly News
|
Thursday, April 23, 2015
|
Pastor Molly, preaching
8:30am in the Epworth Lounge
9:30am Adult Sunday School in Heath Chapel
Dead Sea Scrolls class in Epworth Lounge
UMKIC Care Package Making @10am
10:30am in the Sanctuary
Sunday's Sermon & Scripture:
"A Place at the Table"
John 10:11-18
Scripture Text:
John 10:
11 “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. 12 The hired hand, since he isn’t a shepherd and the sheep aren’t his own, sees the wolf coming, abandons the sheep and runs away. Then the wolf drags them off and scatters them. 13 The hired worker behaves like this because that’s all he is, a hired worker; so it doesn’t matter to him what happens to the sheep. 14 I am the good shepherd; I know my own, and my own know me — 15 just as the Father knows me, and I know the Father — and I lay down my life on behalf of the sheep. 16 Also I have other sheep which are not from this pen; I need to bring them, and they will hear my voice; and there will be one flock, one shepherd.
17 “This is why the Father loves me: because I lay down my life — in order to take it up again! 18 No one takes it away from me; on the contrary, I lay it down of my own free will. I have the power to lay it down, and I have the power to take it up again. This is what my Father commanded me to do.”
John Wesley's Notes-Commentary for John 10:11-18
Verse 12
[12] But he that is an hireling, and not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and leaveth the sheep, and fleeth: and the wolf catcheth them, and scattereth the sheep.
But the hireling — It is not the bare receiving hire, which denominates a man a hireling: (for the labourer is worthy of his hire; Jesus Christ himself being the Judge: yea, and the Lord hath ordained, that they who preach the Gospel, should live of the Gospel:) but the loving hire: the loving the hire more than the work: the working for the sake of the hire. He is a hireling, who would not work, were it not for the hire; to whom this is the great (if not only) motive of working. O God! If a man who works only for hire is such a wretch, a mere thief and a robber, what is he who continually takes the hire, and yet does not work at all? The wolf - signifies any enemy who, by force or fraud, attacks the Christian's faith, liberty, or life.
So the wolf seizeth and scattereth the flock — He seizeth some, and scattereth the rest; the two ways of hurting the flock of Christ.
Verse 13
[13] The hireling fleeth, because he is an hireling, and careth not for the sheep.
The hireling fleeth because he is a hireling — Because he loves the hire, not the sheep.
Verse 14
[14] I am the good shepherd, and know my sheep, and am known of mine.
I know my sheep — With a tender regard and special care: and am known of mine - With a holy confidence and affection.
Verse 15
[15] As the Father knoweth me, even so know I the Father: and I lay down my life for the sheep.
As the Father knoweth me, and I know the Father — With such a knowledge as implies an inexpressible union: and I lay down my life - Speaking of the present time. For his whole life was only a going unto death.
Verse 16
[16] And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold: them also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice; and there shall be one fold, and one shepherd.
I have also other sheep — Which he foreknew; which are not of this fold - Not of the Jewish Church or nation, but Gentiles.
I must bring them likewise — Into my Church, the general assembly of those whose names are written in heaven.
And there shall be one flock — (Not one fold, a plain false print) no corrupt or divided flocks remaining.
And one shepherd — Who laid down his life for the sheep, and will leave no hireling among them. The unity both of the flock and the shepherd shall he completed in its season. The shepherd shall bring all into one flock: and the whole flock shall hear the one shepherd.
Verse 17
[17] Therefore doth my Father love me, because I lay down my life, that I might take it again.
I lay down my life that I may take it again — I cheerfully die to expiate the sins of men, to the end I may rise again for their justification.
Verse 18
[18] No man taketh it from me, but I lay it down of myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. This commandment have I received of my Father.
I lay it down of myself — By my own free act and deed.
I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again — I have an original power and right of myself, both to lay it down as a ransom, and to take it again, after full satisfaction is made, for the sins of the whole world.
This commission have I received of my Father — Which I readily execute. He chiefly spoke of the Father, before his suffering: of his own glory, after it. Our Lord's receiving this commission as mediator is not to be considered as the ground of his power to lay down and resume his life. For this he had in him self, as having an original right to dispose thereof, antecedent to the Father's commission. But this commission was the reason why he thus used his power in laying down his life. He did it in obedience to his Father.
Sermon Story "Being Protected" by Gary Lee Parker for Sunday, 26 April 2015 with Scripture Text John 10:11-18
I love the way that Pastor Molly describes that there is room at the table especially as we look at this passage about Jesus identifying Himself as the Good Shepherd. We know from the Psams of David and the life of David what a shepherd is and taking care of their sheep. Here we see that the shepherd who is legitimate would lay his own life life down for their sheep as Jesus has showed us by dying on the stake that he was laid his life down to give us life. we realize that even today their are people shepherds or pastors who will only get what they can out of their sheep than split when the trouble arises, but Jesus gave us an example of how a Good Shepherd would act and react. We reaize that the call is to first be committed or sold out to the way of Jesus to feed and tend His sheep or disciples to be taught in His ways and to stay through the hard times as well as the good. When you realize your own life and the people God has placed in your life, how are you doing at being the shepherd to the end? How do you relate to this analogy Jesus shared? How are you living out life for the people you are given to train up in the way of Jesus? We come and confess our sins to receive God's forgiveness in receiving His grace as we come and eat the Body of Jesus and Drink the Blood of Jesus as we partake in the Holy Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist. We come to receive singing the Hymn "Savior, like a shepherd lead us" by Author (attr.): Dorothy A. Thrupp (1836)
1. Savior, like a shepherd lead us,
Much we need Thy tender care;
In Thy pleasant pastures feed us,
For our use Thy folds prepare:
Blessèd Jesus, blessèd Jesus,
Thou hast bought us, Thine we are;
Blessèd Jesus, blessèd Jesus,
Thou hast bought us, Thine we are.
2. We are Thine, do Thou befriend us,
Be the guardian of our way;
Keep Thy flock, from sin defend us,
Seek us when we go astray:
Blessèd Jesus, blessèd Jesus,
Hear, O hear us when we pray;
Blessèd Jesus, blessèd Jesus,
Hear, O hear us when we pray.
3. Thou hast promised to receive us,
Poor and sinful though we be;
Thou hast mercy to relieve us,
Grace to cleanse, and pow'r to free:
Blessèd Jesus, blessèd Jesus,
Early let us turn to Thee;
Blessèd Jesus, blessèd Jesus,
Early let us turn to Thee.
4. Early let us seek Thy favor,
Early let us do Thy will;
Blessed Lord and only Savior,
With Thy love our bosoms fill:
Blessèd Jesus, blessèd Jesus,
Thou hast loved us, love us still;
Blessèd Jesus, blessèd Jesus,
Thou hast loved us, love us still.
eScrip
Place to call Home
New Banners
Earth Day Worship
Parking Reminder
Dead Sea Scrolls
Lay Looker
From the Lay Leader
Softball
Book Club
Crop Walk
Altar Flowers
Story to Tell Videos
Community Events
Like us on Facebook
This Week at Church...
20/30 Group
www.beachfaith.org
The Church office is regularly open from 9am - 4pm,
Monday to Thursday.
Adult Bible Study
The Pastor's Bible Study meets Thursdays at 11:00amin May Day Parlor.
Adult Sunday School:Bible Study in Health Chapel
9:30-10:15amThe class is a Bible Study and discussion. Led by Helen Stockwell.
A Church That Responds to the Needs of the Community
(Click the logo for more information.)
Looking for an easy way to support our church? Now you can do your grocery shopping and the store will give a percentage back to FUMCRB! Click the image on the left to learn how you can sign up for this easy giving program. Our Stewardship Team can answer any questions!
CLICK THE IMAGE ON THE RIGHT TO LINK TO THE CAL-PAC WEBSITE.
________________________________
You may also visit the new website for the entire denomination of United Methodist Church here.
Want to see photos of past church activities and events?
Check out our Flickr page and ourFacebook page
Do you have concerns, ideas or input about our church that you want to be heard?
You are welcome to reach out to our leaders!
You can contact our Pastor, Molly Vetter.
Our Staff-Parish Relations Committee, which is responsible for staff and pastoral oversight, is led byDarrell Uran.
Nina Dooley is the Chair of our Church Council.
Johnna Kosnoff is our Lay Leader.
READERS FOR SUNDAYWORSHIP
We are always looking for people who want to be a part of Sunday morning worship. If you would like to be liturgist at either the 8:30 or 10:30 service (or both) just click the following link. You will receive email confirmation of the date and the office will email all the reading a couple days before. It's a wonderful way to serve.
SIGN UP HERE
Theologian Sallie McFague uses the metaphor of the earth as a way of picturing God's body. God is more than the earth, but the scale and scope of our planet helps us understand the vast complexity of God and marvel at God's beauty. Like veins carrying the lifeblood of our planet's body, rivers trace pathways from mountain to sea, watering and giving life along the way.
One of my favorite images from the prophet Isaiah uses a similar image, in which the life-giving waterways of earth help us understand the work God is doing in the world: "For as the rain and the snow come down from heaven, and do not return there until they have watered the earth, making it bring forth and sprout, giving seed to the sower and bread to the eater, so shall my word be that goes out from my mount; it shall not return to me empty, but it shall accomplish that which I purpose, and succeed in the thing for which I sent it." (Isaiah 55:10-11)
In an age of satellite imagery and of microscopes, it is so easy to zoom between the perspectives that are immense and miniscule. At each level, there is wonder and beauty. During this Earth Day week, I invite you to contemplate God as being present at all those levels. And wherever we make our home on this earth, however we claim our place in things, God is present there.
May you find a moment to marvel at the beauty and goodness of God's creation. May your sense of belonging here make you even more ready to live in ways that preserve it's wellbeing, not only because doing so is necessary for humans, but because this world is God's.
Grace and peace,
Pastor Molly
Contact Info
Pastor Molly Vetter
PastorMolly@BeachFaith.com
310-372-8445 x 102
In Resurrection, Jesus makes a home for us that's something new, wild and different. It's home where we're loved unconditionally, where we become family with unlikely people, and a "home" that isn't restricted to any one place.
Pastor Molly began a new sermon series on April 19, exploring what it means to find a home in God.
Made by our children
At last Sunday's Earth Day workshop, some of our children helped Pastor Molly make a new set of worship banners, especially for Earth Day. The cross designs are made from recycled magazines. Read more about the project on our website.
Sunday, April 26
On Earth Day weekend, we celebrate God, who takes care of us, and who asks us to care for creation. Creating "home" together means welcoming everyone to the table--and tending to the well-being of all the earth. Using Psalm 23 as inspiration, we invite you to think of a place in God's creation that helps restore your soul--and email a photo (if you have one) to Pastor Molly.
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.
Please note: We are no longer accepting reservations for the museum visit.
Children & Families! Join us for UMKIC Mission Project!
We could still use $ for Starbucks gift certificates and T-shirts--bring any donations on Sunday. :)
Help us collect these items for Sunday School Crafts
We're collecting empties for a special craft project on May 3rd.
--We're also collecting: WIDE mouth GLASS jars for Mother's Day.
Please drop off donations to Katherine in the Church office.
Church T-Shirts on Sale this Sunday!!
The youth group is selling our newly designed church t-shirts to them to help raise funds for their Baja Trip! Men's shirts and women's shirts (Yes! They're REAL women's T-Shirts) are different colors! We also have a church hoodie!
A New Way to Connect with your Church Family!
Our children and youth departments are switching to this system for keeping all of our registration info--including emergency contact info and health information that we need for events and trips.
Many of you have already received an invitation to create a login for this system, which is called Realm. In coming weeks, we will be sending invitations to more of you. In the meantime, if you would like access, please let us know. On Sunday, May 3, Pastor Molly will host a brief walk-through of the site after each of our worship services, for those who would like to know more about how to use this convenient system!
Staff Change: Organist Carolyn Tyler Resigns
Mary Ann Stickler will be filling in on organ and piano in coming weeks, in the interim. We invite you to help welcome Mary Ann to our community.
Men's Ministry Group
Our newest ministry will be meeting again on Monday, April 27 at 7:00pm in Epworth Lounge. This group is open to all men of the church, offering a time for discussion and fellowship; creating a closer connection to each other and our church.
The Lay Looker, Bob Peterson
Read Bob's recent Lay Looker columns on our website by clicking here.
From the Lay Leader, Johnna Kosnoff
bi-weekly thoughts and reflections from our church Lay Leader
50 Days of Easter?!
Easter or Christmas? Which do you celebrate more? Christmas is a period of 12 days in the church and lasts from Christmas Day to Epiphany (Yet, I imagine we all start celebrating long before Christmas Day.)
Easter is a season of 50 days (including Sundays) when we celebrate Christ's resurrection. The color is white, symbolizing resurrection and joy. The season, called Eastertide, begins at sunset on the eve of Easter Sunday and ends on the day of Pentecost, the day we honor the gift of the Holy Spirit and the birth of the church, along with the Great Commission (Matthew 28:16-20).
As I said, Easter season is a time to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus. However, it's also a time to prepare for..."
Read the rest of Johnna's recent "From the Lay Leader" column on our website by clicking here. "50 Days of Easter?!" by Johnna Kosnoff
Easter or Christmas? Which do you celebrate more? Christmas is a period of 12 days in the church and lasts from Christmas Day to Epiphany (Yet, I imagine we all start celebrating long before Christmas Day.)
Easter is a season of 50 days (including Sundays) when we celebrate Christ’s resurrection. The color is white, symbolizing resurrection and joy. The season, called Eastertide, begins at sunset on the eve of Easter Sunday and ends on the day of Pentecost, the day we honor the gift of the Holy Spirit and the birth of the church, along with the Great Commission (Matthew 28:16-20).
As I said, Easter season is a time to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus. However, it’s also a time to prepare for the mission given at Pentecost. In the early church, Lent was a season for new converts to learn about the faith and prepare for baptism on Easter Sunday. The initial purpose of the 50-day season was to continue faith formation of new Christians to prepare them for commission at Pentecost. We don’t follow this pattern of traditions much anymore since we offer baptism year-round.
Yet, Eastertide continues to be a perfect time to deepen our faith, study scripture more intensely, remember our sacrament of baptism and how it blesses us with one of “Christ’s mighty acts of salvation” and contemplate what salvation actually means. It’s an opportunity to prepare for receiving, and acting on, the upcoming Great Commission.
So, let us not only delight in the resurrection, let us practice resurrection by living into its power and wisdom. Let us be faithful this Easter season with our time and our worship. Pastor Molly is preaching a series, “A Place to Call Home.” Let us be intentional to claim our church as “home” by worshiping and breaking bread together as we prepare ourselves for Pentecost. And, let us continue rejoicing with bold Easter praises. Christ is Risen! Happy Easter! and Alleluia! Amen.
bi-weekly thoughts and reflections from our church Lay Leader
50 Days of Easter?!
Easter or Christmas? Which do you celebrate more? Christmas is a period of 12 days in the church and lasts from Christmas Day to Epiphany (Yet, I imagine we all start celebrating long before Christmas Day.)
Easter is a season of 50 days (including Sundays) when we celebrate Christ's resurrection. The color is white, symbolizing resurrection and joy. The season, called Eastertide, begins at sunset on the eve of Easter Sunday and ends on the day of Pentecost, the day we honor the gift of the Holy Spirit and the birth of the church, along with the Great Commission (Matthew 28:16-20).
As I said, Easter season is a time to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus. However, it's also a time to prepare for..."
Read the rest of Johnna's recent "From the Lay Leader" column on our website by clicking here. "50 Days of Easter?!" by Johnna Kosnoff
Easter or Christmas? Which do you celebrate more? Christmas is a period of 12 days in the church and lasts from Christmas Day to Epiphany (Yet, I imagine we all start celebrating long before Christmas Day.)
Easter is a season of 50 days (including Sundays) when we celebrate Christ’s resurrection. The color is white, symbolizing resurrection and joy. The season, called Eastertide, begins at sunset on the eve of Easter Sunday and ends on the day of Pentecost, the day we honor the gift of the Holy Spirit and the birth of the church, along with the Great Commission (Matthew 28:16-20).
As I said, Easter season is a time to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus. However, it’s also a time to prepare for the mission given at Pentecost. In the early church, Lent was a season for new converts to learn about the faith and prepare for baptism on Easter Sunday. The initial purpose of the 50-day season was to continue faith formation of new Christians to prepare them for commission at Pentecost. We don’t follow this pattern of traditions much anymore since we offer baptism year-round.
Yet, Eastertide continues to be a perfect time to deepen our faith, study scripture more intensely, remember our sacrament of baptism and how it blesses us with one of “Christ’s mighty acts of salvation” and contemplate what salvation actually means. It’s an opportunity to prepare for receiving, and acting on, the upcoming Great Commission.
So, let us not only delight in the resurrection, let us practice resurrection by living into its power and wisdom. Let us be faithful this Easter season with our time and our worship. Pastor Molly is preaching a series, “A Place to Call Home.” Let us be intentional to claim our church as “home” by worshiping and breaking bread together as we prepare ourselves for Pentecost. And, let us continue rejoicing with bold Easter praises. Christ is Risen! Happy Easter! and Alleluia! Amen.
Church Women United presents
May Friendship Day
Friday, May 1 at 10:00am
Guest Speaker, Julie Jacks
Family Promise of the South Bay
All women are encouraged to attend!
The program will be followed by a luncheon.
($5 Suggested donation) Lunch reservations are required.
Please let Jackie Heite know if you would like to attend the luncheon byMonday morning, April 27th.
Hosted by: St. Cross Episcopal Church
1818 Monterey Blvd.
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 map
May Friendship Day
Friday, May 1 at 10:00am
Guest Speaker, Julie Jacks
Family Promise of the South Bay
All women are encouraged to attend!
The program will be followed by a luncheon.
($5 Suggested donation) Lunch reservations are required.
Please let Jackie Heite know if you would like to attend the luncheon byMonday morning, April 27th.
Hosted by: St. Cross Episcopal Church
1818 Monterey Blvd.
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 map
SOFTBALL TEAM!
Our softball team will begin their season in May at Wilson Park on Sundays and start between 6:00pm and 8:00pm.
"Like" their Facebook page to get game updates and see photos.
We are hoping for a good turn out. We have bats and balls and may even be able to scrape up a glove if you do not have one. Spectators are welcome too. Hope to see you there! Please feel free to contact Troy Thomas if you have any questions
Mark your Calendar:
Potluck Lunch Sunday, May 17
Be with us for these special times of food and fellowship and intergenerational sharing.
These Potlucks will be on Sunday, following the 10:30 worship services--everyone's welcome, just bring a dish or dessert to share.
Our softball team will begin their season in May at Wilson Park on Sundays and start between 6:00pm and 8:00pm.
"Like" their Facebook page to get game updates and see photos.
We are hoping for a good turn out. We have bats and balls and may even be able to scrape up a glove if you do not have one. Spectators are welcome too. Hope to see you there! Please feel free to contact Troy Thomas if you have any questions
Potluck Lunch Sunday, May 17
Be with us for these special times of food and fellowship and intergenerational sharing.
These Potlucks will be on Sunday, following the 10:30 worship services--everyone's welcome, just bring a dish or dessert to share.
BOOK CLUB FORMING.... (date change)
CALLING ALL READERS. This spring, our youth will be visiting Homeboy Industries as part of the Sierra Service Project Weekend. They will also be reading Tattoos on the Heart by Father Greg Boyle. Anyone interested in discussing this transforming book about God's love and work in the community is invited to join Ann Gallagher and Laura Thatcher for an evening of lively discussion and fellowship. This first Book Club gathering will be on Thursday, May 28, in the church May Day Parlor at 7 pm. Hope to see you. Any questions? Call or email Ann at310-371-8379 mdgapg@verizonnet or Laura (310) 686-370larzlaw@gmail.com
CALLING ALL READERS. This spring, our youth will be visiting Homeboy Industries as part of the Sierra Service Project Weekend. They will also be reading Tattoos on the Heart by Father Greg Boyle. Anyone interested in discussing this transforming book about God's love and work in the community is invited to join Ann Gallagher and Laura Thatcher for an evening of lively discussion and fellowship. This first Book Club gathering will be on Thursday, May 28, in the church May Day Parlor at 7 pm. Hope to see you. Any questions? Call or email Ann at310-371-8379 mdgapg@verizonnet or Laura (310) 686-370larzlaw@gmail.com
Support Our Church Team!
Redondo Beach First UMC is helping to end hunger one step at a time by participating in this year's Peninsula Harbor CROP Hunger Walk - San Pedro on Saturday, May 02, 2015.Each year, the Crop Walk helps fund local and global mission programs working to end hunger. Our very own Shared Bread is blessed to be one of those deserving programs. Please support us by making a donation ... and join us on the Walk! Click Here to Donate and find out more about the walk.
Volunteers Needed: VBS June 22-26
It takes a large team to make each year successful - Will you come and join the fun? Register online & let us know what your interests/talents are!
Volunteer Planning Meeting
for Lead Team:
May 3rd @ 11:30am
Training and Prep Meeting:
Saturday, June 20 @ 9am
Contact Katherine for more info:children@beachfaith.com
Baja Mission 2015
17 people have signed up to go so far from our church!
Our costs are $6375. We've already raised over half, and we're still trying to raise $2262.
Please consider donating! Donations can be made to the church, and then write "Baja trip" in the memo line.
Check out our page on the church website for more info!
BeachFaith Kids: Summer Programs
(Click the titles to register)
Age 3-8th grade
LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE FOR PRESCHOOL!
June 22-26th, 9am-12:15pm--Volunteers needed for VBS
BeachFaith Theatre Arts Camp
Age 3-6th Grade
Spaces filling up fast!
July 27th-August 7th
Production on Sunday, Aug. 9th
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
2015 Lenten Series and Study:
A Story to Tell
Our Lenten small groups may have ended, but the work of story-telling is just begun, as we spread the good news of God's work in our lives.
Our youth group asked several people in the church to tell us their stories. You can see more of how God has worked in some of the lives of our congregation--we've shared pieces from these videos in worship. Watch more of them here.
Community Events and Other Opportunities:
click these headings for links for more information
CalPac Summer Camps 2015: "Living in the Spirit"
Sign up now--discounts for early registration.
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.
This Week at Church...
Mary Circle Meeting:
Monday, April 27 @ 7pm in May Day Parlor
Men's Group Meeting: Monday, April 27 @ 7pm in Epworth Lounge
Endowment Committee meeting: Tuesday, April 28 @ 7pm in May Day Parlor
UMW District Spring Meeting: Friday, May 1 @ 5:30pm in Fellowship Hall
Nursery (6 weeks-2 years):
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 NurseryCoordinator: Adriana Hwang
Children's Ministry (Preschool- 3rd Grade):
9:30am: UMKIC Mission Project! Please come and help pack Care packages for College Student from our congregation!
We'll be packing the boxes and making cards. It will be fun! Join us and make an ex-youthie feel loved!10:30am:
This weeks bible story is "The Good Shepherd". "Jesus cares for us like a good shepherd" John 10:11-18, Read the whole story together in the Bible! Spark Bible pages 436-439
Church R Us (4th and 5th grade):
9:30am: UMKIC Mission Project! Please come and help pack Care packages for College Student from our congregation!
We'll be packing the boxes and making cards. It will be fun! Join us and make an ex-youthie feel loved!
10:30am: Join us upstairs in our clubhouse above the nursery. This weeks bible lesson is entitled "The Good Shepherd". "How does God help us when we're having a hard time?" John 10:11-18
Youth Group (6th-12th grade):
-Dead Sea Scrolls: Youth. Seriously. Go to this class! It'll be super interesting! We are participating in the trip to California Science Center for youth group April 26th! Click here for more details.
-Youth Group This Week: Cancelled! We're going to the Dead Sea Scrolls exhibit instead!
-Middle School Sunday School? Nope! Next week.
__________________________________
Men's Breakfast:
Our next breakfast is Monday, May 4, 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.
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!
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
____________________________
Redondo Beach First UMC is helping to end hunger one step at a time by participating in this year's Peninsula Harbor CROP Hunger Walk - San Pedro on Saturday, May 02, 2015.Each year, the Crop Walk helps fund local and global mission programs working to end hunger. Our very own Shared Bread is blessed to be one of those deserving programs. Please support us by making a donation ... and join us on the Walk! Click Here to Donate and find out more about the walk.
Volunteers Needed: VBS June 22-26
It takes a large team to make each year successful - Will you come and join the fun? Register online & let us know what your interests/talents are!
for Lead Team:
May 3rd @ 11:30am
Training and Prep Meeting:
Saturday, June 20 @ 9am
Contact Katherine for more info:children@beachfaith.com
17 people have signed up to go so far from our church!
Our costs are $6375. We've already raised over half, and we're still trying to raise $2262.
Please consider donating! Donations can be made to the church, and then write "Baja trip" in the memo line.
Check out our page on the church website for more info!
BeachFaith Kids: Summer Programs
(Click the titles to register)
Age 3-8th grade
LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE FOR PRESCHOOL!
June 22-26th, 9am-12:15pm--Volunteers needed for VBS
Age 3-6th Grade
Spaces filling up fast!
July 27th-August 7th
Production on Sunday, Aug. 9th
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
A Story to Tell
Our Lenten small groups may have ended, but the work of story-telling is just begun, as we spread the good news of God's work in our lives.
Our youth group asked several people in the church to tell us their stories. You can see more of how God has worked in some of the lives of our congregation--we've shared pieces from these videos in worship. Watch more of them here.
In Sympathy: Mary Joy South
Our prayers and sympathy are with Nina Dooley and Craig South as they grieve the passing of his mother, Mary Joy South, at age 90. There will be a memorial service onSaturday, April 25 at 11am at Gamby Mortuary in Lomita, with a reception to follow at Craig and Nina's home in Redondo Beach.Community Events and Other Opportunities:
click these headings for links for more information
CalPac Summer Camps 2015: "Living in the Spirit"
Sign up now--discounts for early registration.
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.
This Week at Church...
Mary Circle Meeting:
Monday, April 27 @ 7pm in May Day Parlor
Men's Group Meeting: Monday, April 27 @ 7pm in Epworth Lounge
Endowment Committee meeting: Tuesday, April 28 @ 7pm in May Day Parlor
UMW District Spring Meeting: Friday, May 1 @ 5:30pm in Fellowship Hall
Nursery (6 weeks-2 years):
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 NurseryCoordinator: Adriana Hwang
Children's Ministry (Preschool- 3rd Grade):
9:30am: UMKIC Mission Project! Please come and help pack Care packages for College Student from our congregation!
We'll be packing the boxes and making cards. It will be fun! Join us and make an ex-youthie feel loved!10:30am:
This weeks bible story is "The Good Shepherd". "Jesus cares for us like a good shepherd" John 10:11-18, Read the whole story together in the Bible! Spark Bible pages 436-439
Church R Us (4th and 5th grade):
9:30am: UMKIC Mission Project! Please come and help pack Care packages for College Student from our congregation!
We'll be packing the boxes and making cards. It will be fun! Join us and make an ex-youthie feel loved!
10:30am: Join us upstairs in our clubhouse above the nursery. This weeks bible lesson is entitled "The Good Shepherd". "How does God help us when we're having a hard time?" John 10:11-18
Youth Group (6th-12th grade):
-Dead Sea Scrolls: Youth. Seriously. Go to this class! It'll be super interesting! We are participating in the trip to California Science Center for youth group April 26th! Click here for more details.
-Youth Group This Week: Cancelled! We're going to the Dead Sea Scrolls exhibit instead!
-Middle School Sunday School? Nope! Next week.
__________________________________
Men's Breakfast:
Our next breakfast is Monday, May 4, 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.
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!
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
____________________________
No comments:
Post a Comment