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Thursday, April 30, 2015
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Sunday, May 3
Pastor Molly, preaching
8:30am in the Epworth Lounge
9:30am Adult Sunday School in Heath Chapel
10:30am in the Sanctuary
Sunday's Sermon & Scripture:
"Always Room for One More"
Acts 8:26-40
Lectionary Scriptures:
Acts 8:26 An angel of Adonai said to Philip, “Get up, and go southward on the road that goes down from Yerushalayim to ‘Azah, the desert road.” 27 So he got up and went. On his way, he caught sight of an Ethiopian, a eunuch who was minister in charge of all the treasure of the Kandake, or queen, of Ethiopia. He had been to Yerushalayim to worship; 28 and now, as he was returning home, he was sitting in his chariot, reading the prophet Yesha‘yahu. 29 The Spirit said to Philip, “Go over to this chariot, and stay close to it.” 30 As Philip ran up, he heard the Ethiopian reading from Yesha‘yahu the prophet. “Do you understand what you’re reading?” he asked. 31 “How can I,” he said, “unless someone explains it to me?” And he invited Philip to climb up and sit with him.
32 Now the portion of the Tanakh that he was reading was this:
“He was like a sheep led to be slaughtered;
like a lamb silent before the shearer, he does not open his mouth.
33 He was humiliated and denied justice.
Who will tell about his descendants,
since his life has been taken from the earth?”[a]
34 The eunuch said to Philip, “Here’s my question to you — is the prophet talking about himself or someone else?” 35 Then Philip started to speak — beginning with that passage, he went on to tell him the Good News about Yeshua.
36 As they were going down the road, they came to some water; and the eunuch said, “Look! Here’s some water! Is there any reason why I shouldn’t be immersed?” 37 [b] 38 He ordered the chariot to stop; then both Philip and the eunuch went down into the water, and Philip immersed him. 39 When they came up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord snatched Philip away. The eunuch saw no more of him, because he continued on his way — full of joy. 40 But Philip showed up at Ashdod and continued proclaiming the Good News as he went through all the towns until he came to Caesarea.[Footnotes:
Acts 8:33 Isaiah 53:7–8
Acts 8:37 Some manuscripts include verse 37: And Philip said, “If you believe with all your heart, you may.” He answered, “I believe that Yeshua the Messiah is the Son of God.”]
John Wesley's Notes-commentary for
Acts 8:26 An angel of Adonai said to Philip, “Get up, and go southward on the road that goes down from Yerushalayim to ‘Azah, the desert road.” 27 So he got up and went. On his way, he caught sight of an Ethiopian, a eunuch who was minister in charge of all the treasure of the Kandake, or queen, of Ethiopia. He had been to Yerushalayim to worship; 28 and now, as he was returning home, he was sitting in his chariot, reading the prophet Yesha‘yahu. 29 The Spirit said to Philip, “Go over to this chariot, and stay close to it.” 30 As Philip ran up, he heard the Ethiopian reading from Yesha‘yahu the prophet. “Do you understand what you’re reading?” he asked. 31 “How can I,” he said, “unless someone explains it to me?” And he invited Philip to climb up and sit with him.
32 Now the portion of the Tanakh that he was reading was this:
“He was like a sheep led to be slaughtered;
like a lamb silent before the shearer, he does not open his mouth.
33 He was humiliated and denied justice.
Who will tell about his descendants,
since his life has been taken from the earth?”[a]
34 The eunuch said to Philip, “Here’s my question to you — is the prophet talking about himself or someone else?” 35 Then Philip started to speak — beginning with that passage, he went on to tell him the Good News about Yeshua.
36 As they were going down the road, they came to some water; and the eunuch said, “Look! Here’s some water! Is there any reason why I shouldn’t be immersed?” 37 [b] 38 He ordered the chariot to stop; then both Philip and the eunuch went down into the water, and Philip immersed him. 39 When they came up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord snatched Philip away. The eunuch saw no more of him, because he continued on his way — full of joy. 40 But Philip showed up at Ashdod and continued proclaiming the Good News as he went through all the towns until he came to Caesarea.[Footnotes:
Acts 8:33 Isaiah 53:7–8
Acts 8:37 Some manuscripts include verse 37: And Philip said, “If you believe with all your heart, you may.” He answered, “I believe that Yeshua the Messiah is the Son of God.”]
John Wesley's Notes-commentary for
Acts 8:26-40
Verse 26
[26] And the angel of the Lord spake unto Philip, saying, Arise, and go toward the south unto the way that goeth down from Jerusalem unto Gaza, which is desert.
The way which is desert — There were two ways from Jerusalem to Gaza, one desert, the other through a more populous country.
Verse 27
[27] And he arose and went: and, behold, a man of Ethiopia, an eunuch of great authority under Candace queen of the Ethiopians, who had the charge of all her treasure, and had come to Jerusalem for to worship,
An eunuch — Chief officers were anciently called eunuchs, though not always literally such; because such used to be chief ministers in the eastern courts.
Candace, queen of the Ethiopians — So all the queens of Ethiopia were called.
Verse 28
[28] Was returning, and sitting in his chariot read Esaias the prophet.
Sitting in his chariot, he read the Prophet Isaiah — God meeteth those that remember him in his ways. It is good to read, hear, seek information even in a journey. Why should we not redeem all our time?
Verse 30
[30] And Philip ran thither to him, and heard him read the prophet Esaias, and said, Understandest thou what thou readest?
And Philip running to him, said, Understandest thou what thou readest? — He did not begin about the weather, news, or the like. In speaking for God, we may frequently come to the point at once, without circumlocution.
Verse 31
[31] And he said, How can I, except some man should guide me? And he desired Philip that he would come up and sit with him.
He desired Philip to come up and sit with him — Such was his modesty, and thirst after instruction.
Verse 32
[32] The place of the scripture which he read was this, He was led as a sheep to the slaughter; and like a lamb dumb before his shearer, so opened he not his mouth:
The portion of Scripture — By reading that very chapter, the fifty-third of Isaiah, many Jews, yea, and atheists, have been converted. Some of them history records. God knoweth them all. Isaiah 53:7
Verse 33
[33] In his humiliation his judgment was taken away: and who shall declare his generation? for his life is taken from the earth.
In his humiliation his judgment was taken away — That is, when he was a man, he had no justice shown him. To take away a person's judgment, is a proverbial phrase for oppressing him.
And who shall declare, or count his generation — That is, who can number his seed, Isaiah 53:10; which he hath purchased by laying down his life?
Verse 36
[36] And as they went on their way, they came unto a certain water: and the eunuch said, See, here is water; what doth hinder me to be baptized?
And as they went on the way they came to a certain water — Thus, even the circumstances of the journey were under the direction of God. The kingdom of God suits itself to external circumstances, without any violence, as air yields to all bodies, and yet pervades all.
What hindereth me to be baptized? — Probably he had been circumcised: otherwise Cornelius would not have been the first fruits of the Gentiles.
Verse 38
[38] And he commanded the chariot to stand still: and they went down both into the water, both Philip and the eunuch; and he baptized him.
And they both went down — Out of the chariot. It does not follow that he was baptized by immersion. The text neither affirms nor intimates any thing concerning it.
Verse 39
[39] And when they were come up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord caught away Philip, that the eunuch saw him no more: and he went on his way rejoicing.
The Spirit of the Lord caught away Philip — Carried him away with a miraculous swiftness, without any action or labour of his own. This had befallen several of the prophets.
Verse 40
[40] But Philip was found at Azotus: and passing through he preached in all the cities, till he came to Caesarea.
But Philip was found at Azotus — Probably none saw him, from his leaving the eunuch, till he was there.
Sermon Story "Seeking the Truth" by Gary Lee Parker for Sunday, 3 May 2015
God is moving in this early movement after Jesus' ascension and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. One of the biggest persecutors at this time has orders from the Jewish Religious Leaders to arrest the people of the Way. Yet, the disciples and new followers of Jesus's Way continue to proclaim His message. Philip is one of these who is in a city where God's Spirit is moving, but the Holy Spirit brings him out to a road where he sees a chariot with an Ethiopian Eunuch reading the Scroll of the Prophet Isaiah. Philip simplu asks the man if he understands what he is reading. The man says or ask the question how can I understand unless someone explains it to me. The man invites Philip up into the chariot and from this text of Isaiah Philip proclaims the Message of Jesus life, teachings, sufferings, death, resurrection, ascension, and sendin the Holy Spirit. As they approach a body of water, the man ask Philip what prevents him from being baptized. He stops the chariot and they go into the water and Philip baptizes the man. As soon as the Ethipian is baptized, the Holy Spirit sends Philip away and the Ethipian does not see Philip again but goes on his way praising God. How do you see yourself in this passage? How would you have reacted if you were Philip? How do you act in today's world? We come to realize that Jesus cals us to give witness in word and deed of God's love to whomever God places in our path. We come to eat the body of Jesus and drink His blood as we participate in the Holy Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist singing the Hymn "Here I am, send Me"
In This IssueVerse 26
[26] And the angel of the Lord spake unto Philip, saying, Arise, and go toward the south unto the way that goeth down from Jerusalem unto Gaza, which is desert.
The way which is desert — There were two ways from Jerusalem to Gaza, one desert, the other through a more populous country.
Verse 27
[27] And he arose and went: and, behold, a man of Ethiopia, an eunuch of great authority under Candace queen of the Ethiopians, who had the charge of all her treasure, and had come to Jerusalem for to worship,
An eunuch — Chief officers were anciently called eunuchs, though not always literally such; because such used to be chief ministers in the eastern courts.
Candace, queen of the Ethiopians — So all the queens of Ethiopia were called.
Verse 28
[28] Was returning, and sitting in his chariot read Esaias the prophet.
Sitting in his chariot, he read the Prophet Isaiah — God meeteth those that remember him in his ways. It is good to read, hear, seek information even in a journey. Why should we not redeem all our time?
Verse 30
[30] And Philip ran thither to him, and heard him read the prophet Esaias, and said, Understandest thou what thou readest?
And Philip running to him, said, Understandest thou what thou readest? — He did not begin about the weather, news, or the like. In speaking for God, we may frequently come to the point at once, without circumlocution.
Verse 31
[31] And he said, How can I, except some man should guide me? And he desired Philip that he would come up and sit with him.
He desired Philip to come up and sit with him — Such was his modesty, and thirst after instruction.
Verse 32
[32] The place of the scripture which he read was this, He was led as a sheep to the slaughter; and like a lamb dumb before his shearer, so opened he not his mouth:
The portion of Scripture — By reading that very chapter, the fifty-third of Isaiah, many Jews, yea, and atheists, have been converted. Some of them history records. God knoweth them all. Isaiah 53:7
Verse 33
[33] In his humiliation his judgment was taken away: and who shall declare his generation? for his life is taken from the earth.
In his humiliation his judgment was taken away — That is, when he was a man, he had no justice shown him. To take away a person's judgment, is a proverbial phrase for oppressing him.
And who shall declare, or count his generation — That is, who can number his seed, Isaiah 53:10; which he hath purchased by laying down his life?
Verse 36
[36] And as they went on their way, they came unto a certain water: and the eunuch said, See, here is water; what doth hinder me to be baptized?
And as they went on the way they came to a certain water — Thus, even the circumstances of the journey were under the direction of God. The kingdom of God suits itself to external circumstances, without any violence, as air yields to all bodies, and yet pervades all.
What hindereth me to be baptized? — Probably he had been circumcised: otherwise Cornelius would not have been the first fruits of the Gentiles.
Verse 38
[38] And he commanded the chariot to stand still: and they went down both into the water, both Philip and the eunuch; and he baptized him.
And they both went down — Out of the chariot. It does not follow that he was baptized by immersion. The text neither affirms nor intimates any thing concerning it.
Verse 39
[39] And when they were come up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord caught away Philip, that the eunuch saw him no more: and he went on his way rejoicing.
The Spirit of the Lord caught away Philip — Carried him away with a miraculous swiftness, without any action or labour of his own. This had befallen several of the prophets.
Verse 40
[40] But Philip was found at Azotus: and passing through he preached in all the cities, till he came to Caesarea.
But Philip was found at Azotus — Probably none saw him, from his leaving the eunuch, till he was there.
Sermon Story "Seeking the Truth" by Gary Lee Parker for Sunday, 3 May 2015
God is moving in this early movement after Jesus' ascension and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. One of the biggest persecutors at this time has orders from the Jewish Religious Leaders to arrest the people of the Way. Yet, the disciples and new followers of Jesus's Way continue to proclaim His message. Philip is one of these who is in a city where God's Spirit is moving, but the Holy Spirit brings him out to a road where he sees a chariot with an Ethiopian Eunuch reading the Scroll of the Prophet Isaiah. Philip simplu asks the man if he understands what he is reading. The man says or ask the question how can I understand unless someone explains it to me. The man invites Philip up into the chariot and from this text of Isaiah Philip proclaims the Message of Jesus life, teachings, sufferings, death, resurrection, ascension, and sendin the Holy Spirit. As they approach a body of water, the man ask Philip what prevents him from being baptized. He stops the chariot and they go into the water and Philip baptizes the man. As soon as the Ethipian is baptized, the Holy Spirit sends Philip away and the Ethipian does not see Philip again but goes on his way praising God. How do you see yourself in this passage? How would you have reacted if you were Philip? How do you act in today's world? We come to realize that Jesus cals us to give witness in word and deed of God's love to whomever God places in our path. We come to eat the body of Jesus and drink His blood as we participate in the Holy Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist singing the Hymn "Here I am, send Me"
1. Hast Thou, O Lord, a work to do?
Here am I, send me!
The field is white, the laborers few,
Here am I, send me!
Refrain:
Over mountain, plain or sea,
Here am I, send me!
I'll go to the ends of the earth for Thee,
Here am I, send me!
2. O touch my lips with fire divine,
Here am I, send me!
The dross consume, the gold refine,
Here am I, send me!
Refrain:
Over mountain, plain or sea,
Here am I, send me!
I'll go to the ends of the earth for Thee,
Here am I, send me!
3. A lowly vessel at Thy feet,
Here am I, send me!
O cleanse and for Thy use make meet,
Here am I, send me!
Refrain:
Over mountain, plain or sea,
Here am I, send me!
I'll go to the ends of the earth for Thee,
Here am I, send me!
4. My heart now longs and yearns to go,
Here am I, send me!
To reap Thy harvest here below,
Here am I, send me!
Refrain:
Over mountain, plain or sea,
Here am I, send me!
I'll go to the ends of the earth for Thee,
Here am I, send me!
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The scripture story for this Sunday, about Philip and an Ethiopian man, describes their surprising encounter. It's surprising because they were not people who seemed likely to end up in conversation together-far less in a life-changing conversation that ended with the sacrament of baptism.
It's amazing what can happen when we stop to listen and to talk to one another, about things that really matter.
It's easier to keep the topics light. But now and then, at least, amazing things can happen when we dare to wade into the difficult waters of real conversation. Real conversation starts with listening, and makes space for questions. Real conversation always remembers the value of the people involved, and makes room for everyone to be changed by the encounter.
I hope you will take the time and energy for some real conversation this week; God can do amazing things when we dare to listen, to follow and to speak
Grace and peace,
Pastor Molly
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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.
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.
Made by our children
At our Sunday morning 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.
Thanks to Johnna Kosnoff for organizing this event!
Help us collect these items for Sunday School Crafts
Please drop off donations to Katherine in the Church office.-
Thank you!
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!
The Lay Looker, Bob Peterson
Our church young people are learning sales skills. Perhaps skills are not the proper name as it seems they just are waiting for buyers....of any age. They are trying to raise a bit more funding for their coming trip to Baja California, Mexico and selling T-shirts, sweat shirts and even hoodies is what we saw them doing last Sunday. I browsed a bit and of course, you may know that I'm a bit too...
Read Bob's recent Lay Looker columns on our website by clicking here.
"It's a Small World" by Bob Peterson
Our church young people are learning sales skills. Perhaps skills are not the proper name as it seems they just are waiting for buyers...of any age. They are trying to raise a bit more funding for their coming trip to Baja California, Mexico and selling T-shirts and hoodies is what we saw them doing last Sunday. I browsed a bit and of course, you may know that I'm a bit too old for more T-shirts, etc., but no one came up to me and said, "Hey, Bob. Why don't you buy a shirt and help us fund the Baja Trip this Spring?" Oh, by the way, money donations are accepted if your closet is full of T-shirts unworn. Just mark it for the Baja Mission, 2015 and it'll help fund their trip. That's what I intend to do. These shirts spell out our Beach Faith with a nice logo in front, and names our Redondo Beach First United Methodist Church on the back.
Two weeks from today, on May 17th there will be another pot-luck luncheon in the fellowship hall for all of us who bring food to be eaten or even some who forgot. There always seems to be enough so that even the money counting teams get fed. Pot-lucks are not all about the food, although that is a great reason to attend. It seems as if the fellowship is the main reason people stay around church another half hour or so to visit, get acquainted, or explain that the noise you hear is from their children, just having a great time. Don't miss this May 17th pot-luck lunch in the fellowship hall.
The other day I was in La Canada-Flintridge at the Descanso Gardens and met a woman from the church South of us on Broadway. This Christ Church Episcopalian lady's name is Mercedes and she knows a bunch of our workers at Shared Bread including Carol Walter who heads it up. She thinks its a great program and loves to work there most Wednesdays. It's a small world after all, as the Disney song goes.
From the Lay Leader, Johnna Kosnoff
bi-weekly thoughts and reflections from our church Lay LeaderRead Johnna's recent "From the Lay Leader" column on our website by clicking here.
Saturday, May 16, 8:30am-noon
Our Trustees invite you to join them for an All-Church Work Day, on Saturday, May 16 from 8:30am to noon. Come help take care of our campus.
There will projects for people of all ages and abilities--as we volunteer to help keep our campus beautiful. Your work helps us have the church ready to be used in ministry!
Join us for all or part of the morning--you can bring work gloves, but we'll plan to have whatever tools or supplies we need.
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!
May 3rd @ 11:30am Courtyard
Training and Prep Meeting:
Saturday, June 20 @ 9am
Contact Katherine for more info:children@beachfaith.com
Items we are collecting for Vacation Bible School:
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kneepads old tires skates plastic hubcaps
cones road signs sports jerseys license plates
BeachFaith Kids: Summer Programs
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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
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.
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
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!
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.
Quilt Ministry Workshop
Saturday, May 30; 9:30-11:30amJoin our quilt group for a May Quilt workshop on Saturday, May 30 at 9:30am in May Day Parlor.
We will learn to sew a new quilt block pattern, and work on ongoing projects. People of any skill level are welcome--even if you have no sewing experience.
If you are able to bring a portable sewing machine, scissors, rotary cutter & mat, those are always welcome; you do not have to bring anything to participate.
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
17 people have signed up to go so far from our church!
Our costs are $6375. We've already raised about 3/4 of the total, and we're still trying to raise $1521.
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!
Save the Date...
Women's Spiritual Weekend Retreat
February 5 - 7, 2016
La Casa de Maria
Santa Barbara, California
More information to follow...
Altar Flowers 2015
Would you like to purchase altar flowers for the sanctuary for Sunday worship? 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.
Community Events and Other Opportunities:
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CalPac Summer Camps 2015: "Living in the Spirit"
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This Week at Church...
Church Women United -
May Friendship Day: Friday, May 1 @ 10:00am, St. Cross Episcopal Church, Hermosa Beach
UMW District Spring Meeting: Friday, May 1 @ 5:30pm in Fellowship Hall
UMW Board meeting: Monday, May 4 @ 7:00pm, May Day Parlor
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):
10:30am:
This weeks bible story is "Philip and the Ethiopian". "Let's spread the good news!" Acts 8:26-40, Read the whole story together in the Bible! Spark Bible pages 510-513
Church R Us (4th and 5th grade):
10:30am: This weeks bible story is "Philip and the Ethiopian". "Let's spread the good news!" Acts 8:26-40, What makes news "good?" Is some good 3news better than others?
Youth Group (6th-12th grade):
-Youth Group This Week--Tattoos on the Heart--This starts this week! High School needs to read Chapter 1 before you arrive (if you can), and Middle School doesn't need to read anything!
-Crop Walk! Remember the Crop Walk! See more details above!
-Middle School Sunday School? Yep! We're continuing our series on The Fruit of the Spirit!
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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!
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