From Pastor Molly: being church
For the past 10 days, I've been here in Portland for our General Conference of the United Methodist Church (UMC). The days have been full, with inspiring preaching from our bishops each morning, beautiful conversations with church leaders from around the world, and lots of hours of contentious debate and paralyzing procedure as we consider legislative matters.
It's a wild time to be the church, and the UMC is certainly in the midst of some dramatic change. In the US--and particularly in our region--the role of the church in our culture has changed a lot in the last few decades. As it becomes less common to belong to church, there's also a vitality and strength that comes from our choice for belonging. Meanwhile, the church is growing in other parts of the world. Our UMC includes congregations in Africa, the Philippines and Europe, who make up increasing percentages of our decision-making body.
The church is doing amazing things in so many places--welcoming refugees, ending malaria, educating new generations of leaders, and more. It includes people of all ages and races, men and women, gay and straight, rich and poor. Sometimes, it's hard to talk together, and seems impossible to agree on things. I'm inspired that, in spite of the challenges, we try to be the church God is calling us to be.
I've said it before: one of my favorite things about church is that at church we are together with people who we would otherwise probably never hang out with. And we don't just tolerate each other: we are asked to see Christ in each other.
I feel grateful for the chance to be here, and privileged to be a part of the UMC.
I look forward to coming back home this weekend, and seeing you all![Pastor Molly Vetter]
In Worship This Week
Sunday, May 22
"Wisdom"
Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31
Scripture Text for Proverbs 8:1 Wisdom is calling!
Understanding is raising her voice!
2 On the heights along the road,
where the paths meet, she is standing;
3 by the gates leading into the city,
at the entrances, she cries aloud:
4 “People, I am calling you,
raising my voice to all mankind.
22 “Adonai made me as the beginning of his way,
the first of his ancient works.
23 I was appointed before the world,
before the start, before the earth’s beginnings.
24 When I was brought forth, there were no ocean depths,
no springs brimming with water.
25 I was brought forth before the hills,
before the mountains had settled in place;
26 he had not yet made the earth, the fields,
or even the earth’s first grains of dust.
27 When he established the heavens, I was there.
When he drew the horizon’s circle on the deep,
28 when he set the skies above in place,
when the fountains of the deep poured forth,
29 when he prescribed boundaries for the sea,
so that its water would not transgress his command,
when he marked out the foundations of the earth,
30 I was with him as someone he could trust.
For me, every day was pure delight,
as I played in his presence all the time,.
31 playing everywhere on his earth,
and delighting to be with humankind.
John Wesley's Notes-Commentary for Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31
Verse 1
[1] Doth not wisdom cry? and understanding put forth her voice?
Wisdom — It is a great question what this wisdom is. Some understand it of the Divine wisdom; others of the second person in the Godhead: and it cannot be denied that some passages best agree to the former, and others to the latter opinion. Possibly both may be joined together, and the chapter may be understood of Christ considered partly in his personal capacity, and partly in regard of his office, which was to impart the mind and will of God to mankind.
Verse 2
[2] She standeth in the top of high places, by the way in the places of the paths.
High place — Where she may be best seen and heard.
Paths — Where many paths meet, where there is a great concourse, and where travellers may need direction.
Verse 3
[3] She crieth at the gates, at the entry of the city, at the coming in at the doors.
Gates — The places of judgment, and of the confluence of people.
The entry — To invite passengers at their first coming and to conduct them to her house.
The doors — Of her house.
Verse 4
[4] Unto you, O men, I call; and my voice is to the sons of man.
O men — To all men without exception.
Verse 22
[22] The LORD possessed me in the beginning of his way, before his works of old.
Possessed me — As his son by eternal generation, before the beginning.
Of old — His works of creation.
Verse 23
[23] I was set up from everlasting, from the beginning, or ever the earth was.
Set up — Heb. anointed, constituted to be the person by whom the Father resolved to do all his works, to create, to uphold and govern and judge, to redeem and save the world.
From the beginning — Before which, there was nothing but a vast eternity.
The earth — Which together with the heaven, was the first of God's visible works.
Verse 24
[24] When there were no depths, I was brought forth; when there were no fountains abounding with water.
No depths — No abyss or deep waters.
Brought forth — Begotten of my father.
Verse 26
[26] While as yet he had not made the earth, nor the fields, nor the highest part of the dust of the world.
The earth — The dry land called earth after it was separated from the waters Genesis 1:10.
Fields — The plain and open parts of the earth distinguished from the mountains.
Dust — Of this lower part of the world which consists of dust.
Verse 27
[27] When he prepared the heavens, I was there: when he set a compass upon the face of the depth:
I was there — As co-worker with my Father.
Depth — Of that great abyss of water and earth mixed together, which is called both earth and water and the deep, Genesis 1:2, when he made this lower world in the form of a globe.
Verse 28
[28] When he established the clouds above: when he strengthened the fountains of the deep:
Strengthened — When he shut up the fountains in the cavities of the earth, and kept them there as it were by a strong band.
The deep — Which have their original from the deep, either from the sea, or from the abyss of waters in the bowels of the earth.
Verse 31
[31] Rejoicing in the habitable part of his earth; and my delights were with the sons of men.
My delights were — To uphold them by my power and providence, to reveal myself and my Father's will to them from age to age, to assume their nature, and to redeem and save them.
8:30am in Epworth Lounge
10:30am in the Sanctuary
Special Music: "Rejoice in the Lord Always" by Henry Purcell
Rejoice in the Lord always:
again I say, Rejoice!
Rejoice in the Lord always:
again I say, Rejoice!
Rejoice, rejoice,
and again I say, Rejoice!
Rejoice, rejoice,
and again I say, Rejoice!
Rejoice in the Lord always:
again I say, Rejoice!
Rejoice in the Lord always:
again I say, Rejoice!
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"Again I Say Rejoice"
Rejoice in the Lord always and again I say, again I say Rejoice
Rejoice in the Lord always and again I say, again I say Rejoice
Come bless the Lord,
Come bless the Lord,
draw near to worship Christ the Lord
And bless his name,
His holy name, Declaring he is good.
Oh, that men would praise him,
Oh, that men would Praise him,
Rejoice in the Lord always and again I say, again I say Rejoice
Come bless the Lord,
Come bless the Lord,
draw near to worship Christ the Lord
And bless his name,
His holy name, Declaring he is good.
Oh, that men would praise him,
Oh, that men would Praise him,
Rejoice in the Lord always and again I say, again I say Rejoice
Rejoice in the Lord always and again I say, again I say Rejoice
Rejoice in the Lord always and again I say, again I say Rejoice
Oh that men would praise his name,
would praise his name,
'til the ends of the earth
Oh that men would praise his name,
would praise his name,
'til the ends of the earth
Oh that men would praise his name,
would praise his name,
'til the ends of the earth
Oh that men would praise his name,
And again I say,
Again I say,
Oh that men would praise his name,
would praise his name,
'til the ends of the earth
Oh that men would praise his name,
would praise his name,
'til the ends of the earth
Oh that men would praise his name,
would praise his name,
'til the ends of the earth
Oh that men would praise his name,
would praise his name,
'til the ends of the earth
And again I say,
Again I say,
And again I say,
Again I say,
And again I say,
Again I say,
Rejoice in the Lord always and again I say, again I say Rejoice
Rejoice in the Lord always and again I say, again I say Rejoice
Rejoice in the Lord always and again I say, again I say Rejoice
Rejoice in the Lord always and again I say, again I say Rejoice
Rejoice,
Rejoice,
Rejoice,
Rejoice,
Rejoice,
Rejoice
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"Today I would like to title this article as follows: “A Serendipity Story” or “God Works in Mysterious Ways.” You will soon see why.
A few weeks ago Pastor Molly Vetter announced that on Sunday, May 15 she would be in Portland, Oregon attending our denomination's General Conference, a once every four years event. She also said she had arranged for one of our church's retired Ministers to preach that Sunday. It was to be...
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Today I would like to title this article as follows: “A Serendipity Story” or “God works in Mysterious Ways.” You will soon see why.
A few weeks ago Pastor Molly Vetter announced that on Sunday, May 15 she would be in Portland, Oregon attending our denomination's General Conference, a once every four years event. She also said she had arranged for one of our church's retired Ministers to preach that Sunday. It was to be Rev. Winfried Ritter, a friend of mine and of many others who are still in our congregation. You see, he served us from 1984 for several years including our Centennial Year, 1987.
Then, Sunday, May 8th Pastor Molly announced that due to Rev. Ritter's illness, he couldn't make it and she had arranged for Rev. Kapp L. Johnson to preach May 15th. You may have read of his position as a faculty member at California Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks and him being a Pastor in the Evangelical Lutheran Church of North America.
Last Sunday, May 15, I was serving as a greeter at the North door of our sanctuary and as Rev. Kapp Johnson arrived, we began to visit while people came in. We shook hands with several and one elderly couple passed through, after which Rev. Kapp asked me their names, remarking that he thought he knew the gentleman. I told him I didn't recall ever seeing the couple before.
Later, following the service they visited and Rev. Kapp told me the man, first name Hans, had been one of his professors at the Claremont School of Theology. Well, they had a great reunion and visit the rest of the morning.
I was visiting with Mrs. Christal and she told me that Hans had retired from teaching at a Chicago Theology School and was spending his retirement writing books. She told me that their son was living here in Manhattan Beach and they were visiting for just two weeks and happened to rent a place across the street from our church and, being United Methodists, came to our service. What an unusual sequence of activities.
I and others sitting in front last week were surprised and covered with streamers as [the Pentecost story] was being [read by Sally Donner]. The colorful explosion of streamers startled everyone and made the sanctuary very festive. It was a great service. See you this Sunday.
Read more here
Read Columns from our former Lay Leader, Johnna Kosnoff, here!
Coming at Church
Parking Lot Fundraiser:
Memorial Weekend
We are hoping for hot weather for the Memorial Weekend so we can rent out the parking lot for “beach goers.” We could use some volunteers to work the lot Sunday afternoon, May 29, and Monday,May 30. Please email Paul Caldwell to sign up for a two hour shift. Men, women, and youth are welcome.
Sunday School Parent Meeting this Sunday
We will have a parent meeting this Sunday, May 22 at 9:30am in Epworth Lounge. Come learn about the exciting summer programs we have planned and hear more about our new Children's Ministry Director. The nursery will be available during the meeting for all ages. Questions? Contact Adriana
Children's Choir: Father's Day
Kids (age 3 - 5th grade) are invited to join in a special Children's Choir to sing on Father's Day. We will rehearse the two Sunday before--contact Jim Raycroft or Adriana Hwang for more information!
Youth Banquet on June 12: Tickets on sale now!
We are selling $15 tickets to the Youth Banquet on June 12th! This banquet will celebrate the youth program and youth from the last year. We'll have a catered lunch, pictures, and lots of wonderful youth!
During worship on June 12, we will honor this year's high school graduates. We will hear from a few of them, and honor their accomplishments. Come celebrate!
Confirmation Sunday on June 19th!
We will honor our Confirmation Class 2016 on June 19th during the 10:30 service! These young people will also be invited to join the church (and there just might be a baptism)!
Luke Aldover, Samantha Aldover, Tatum Dawson, Sydney French, Ethan Light, Amelia Paulson, Todd Potter and James Thatcher are in our Confirmation class. Come support them!
June 12: Celebrating All Graduates
In the June 12 bulletin, we would like to recognize those individuals who are graduating (at any level). If you have a family member who you'd like to include, please email Ernie in the church office, with their name, relationship to you, the school they're graduating from (and any degree/program information), as well as plans for what they will do next (if that applies). Please get us your information by Tuesday, June 7.
Welcome to Risa Vargas, Director of Children and Family Ministries!
We are pleased to welcome Risa Vargas as Director of Children and Family Ministries. Risa has already begun working here part-time now, and will transition to full-time in July. We are excited about the passion for children’s ministry, the creative spirit, and the experience in church leadership that she brings.
Risa is currently Youth Director at Upland First UMC, through the end of this school year. Previously, she has worked in a variety of roles, including Programming Intern for children and youth camping in our Cal-Pac Annual Conference, Children’s Art Instructor in Manhattan Beach, and as a Teaching Artist in Residence. She is a committed volunteer with camping ministries, and is a person of enthusiasm and deep care. She has been living in Monrovia, but is looking to relocate closer to Redondo Beach; another significant and joyous life change is that she is engaged to be married to Eric Prewitt on May 21. We are very glad to have her join our staff!
Support the Baja Trip!
On Sunday, May 15, Baja Trip participants will begin selling stock to our Baja Mission 2016. We raised $510 this week, so we still have $5,515 to go! Help us get there!
Buying stock entitles stock holders to free attendance at our Stock-Holders Meeting & Report on August 14th! We will report in, show pictures, and let stock-holders know what we did with their investments.
Buying different values of stock also comes with various other perks. Stop by our booth on the church patio to find out more!
Homeless Care Kits on May 22!
The Children's Ministry at First UMC Redondo Beach is packing up Homeless Care Kits on May 22nd.
We will make these available for church families (or anyone else) in the church office, and during the end of the May 22nd 10:30 service. We hope families can keep these in their cars. When you see a homeless person, give them the kit! It is packed with all sorts of goodies we expect to be helpful to someone without a permanent home.
We are making 96 care kits! Please consider donating supplies to help! You can still sign up to donate items. Bring them Sunday morning before 10:30 worship.
Parents Night Out -- CANCELLED
This Friday's Parent Night Out has been cancelled. We have a lot of fun things planned for the summer, so check our website and join us when you can!
Vacation Bible School 2016: August 1-5
Register Now Online!
We hope you can join us for VBS, for ages 3-8th grade! We'll be looking for young "surfers" to attend, and volunteers of all ages. Registration is open now, and we are looking for volunteers for all sorts of jobs, before, during and after our VBS week.
BeachFaith Kids Summer Performing Arts Camp: A Day at the Beach
Get ready for some summertime beach tunes, as our Performing Arts camp puts on a new show: A Day at the Beach!
Aug. 15-19; age 3-6th grade.
Mark you calendars now--more info online.
Sponsored by Children and Family Ministries.
Book Club: Our next book (non-fiction) is "Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption" by Bryan Stephenson. Just Mercy is at once an unforgettable account of an idealistic, gifted young lawyer’s coming of age, a moving window into the lives of those he has defended, and an inspiring argument for compassion in the pursuit of true justice. This book is on the UMW reading list.
Join us Thursday, June 2nd, 7:00 PM
More info online; email Ann or Laura.
Potluck Lunches in June & July: farewells and welcomes!
We invite you to join your church family for a potluck after 10:30 worship on June 5and July 10. Bring a dish to share - enjoy the fellowship!
On June 5, we will say thanks to Meagan Callahan, who has been our Children's Assistant for the past year and a half. (She'll goes off to grad school this summer!)
On July 10, we will welcome Risa Vargas as Director of Children and Family Ministries.
Announcements
UMW Marys Circle meeting: May meeting day change-- Marys Circle will meet at he home of Leila Grantz on THIS SUNDAY, May 22 at 6:00pm for a screening of the faith-based film "The War Room." Please bring the appetizer or dessert of your choice - we will have light refreshments, watch the movie, and discuss.
An RSVP to Leila will help her plan, but if at the last minute you discover you can make it but you didn't RSVP, come anyway!!!
Men's Breakfast: Our next breakfast is Monday, June 6, 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!
Prayer Quilt Ministry: Know someone in need of prayer? You can sponsor a free prayer quilt for them. Next Quilt Workshop: TOMORROW, Friday, May 20, 10am-noon. Sue Christman will lead us in making blocks with paper piecing--if you haven't tried this quilt-making technique, this is a great easy way to begin. More information is online.
Meals and More: Did you know that we have a ministry that organizes meals and other assistance for church folks in times of need? In the past, we've helped arrange rides to medical appointments, meals for people recovering from surgery, and more. Leila Grantz coordinates this ministry, using online sign-up tools. If you want to be a part of the group that she emails when there is an opportunity to help, or if you know someone who's in need of a little help, please contact the church office or Leila.
This Week: Children, Youth & Adults
Nursery (6 weeks+): The Nursery is open during both services, for ages 6 weeks to 6 yrs old. Located right off of the parking lot across from Epworth Lounge. Any questions email the Nursery Coordinator: Adriana Hwang
Children's Ministry (age 3 - 3rd Grade & Church R Us: grades 4-5): This week's story: "The Gifts of Wisdom" (Proverbs 8:1-4,22-31)-- Proverbs is a book of wisdom and advice in the Bible. Each verse or two is a bit of wise advice. We'll be packing care kits for the needy.
Church R Us (Special Class for Grades 4 & 5): We meet in the upstairs classroom above the nursery. This week's story: "The Gifts of Wisdom" (Proverbs 8:1-4,22-31)
Youth Ministry (6th-12th grade):
-Yep! Middle School Sunday School this week!
-Confirmation meetings are happening on Tuesday!
-Youth Group (3-5pm)? Yep! See you there!
Adult Sunday School: Bible Study and Discussion in May Day Parlor. Sunday mornings from 9:30-10:15am. Led by Helen Stockwell.
Thursday Pastor's Bible Study:
Thursday mornings from 11:00-noon, in May Day Parlor. All are welcome.
United Methodist News & Events
Our congregation is a part of the El Tordondo Mission Area, in the West District of the California-Pacific Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church.
General Conference 2016
The General Conference of our UMC will meet in Portland this year, from May 10-20. Pastor Molly will attend as a Reserve Delegate; George and Peggy Mercer will attend as volunteers. Follow Pastor Molly and our delegation on their blog! You cankeep up with the meeting online.
First United Methodist Church of Redondo Beach
Read Columns from our former Lay Leader, Johnna Kosnoff, here!
Coming at Church
Parking Lot Fundraiser:
Memorial Weekend
We are hoping for hot weather for the Memorial Weekend so we can rent out the parking lot for “beach goers.” We could use some volunteers to work the lot Sunday afternoon, May 29, and Monday,May 30. Please email Paul Caldwell to sign up for a two hour shift. Men, women, and youth are welcome.
Sunday School Parent Meeting this Sunday
We will have a parent meeting this Sunday, May 22 at 9:30am in Epworth Lounge. Come learn about the exciting summer programs we have planned and hear more about our new Children's Ministry Director. The nursery will be available during the meeting for all ages. Questions? Contact Adriana
Children's Choir: Father's Day
Kids (age 3 - 5th grade) are invited to join in a special Children's Choir to sing on Father's Day. We will rehearse the two Sunday before--contact Jim Raycroft or Adriana Hwang for more information!
Youth Banquet on June 12: Tickets on sale now!
We are selling $15 tickets to the Youth Banquet on June 12th! This banquet will celebrate the youth program and youth from the last year. We'll have a catered lunch, pictures, and lots of wonderful youth!
During worship on June 12, we will honor this year's high school graduates. We will hear from a few of them, and honor their accomplishments. Come celebrate!
Confirmation Sunday on June 19th!
We will honor our Confirmation Class 2016 on June 19th during the 10:30 service! These young people will also be invited to join the church (and there just might be a baptism)!
Luke Aldover, Samantha Aldover, Tatum Dawson, Sydney French, Ethan Light, Amelia Paulson, Todd Potter and James Thatcher are in our Confirmation class. Come support them!
June 12: Celebrating All Graduates
In the June 12 bulletin, we would like to recognize those individuals who are graduating (at any level). If you have a family member who you'd like to include, please email Ernie in the church office, with their name, relationship to you, the school they're graduating from (and any degree/program information), as well as plans for what they will do next (if that applies). Please get us your information by Tuesday, June 7.
Welcome to Risa Vargas, Director of Children and Family Ministries!
We are pleased to welcome Risa Vargas as Director of Children and Family Ministries. Risa has already begun working here part-time now, and will transition to full-time in July. We are excited about the passion for children’s ministry, the creative spirit, and the experience in church leadership that she brings.
Risa is currently Youth Director at Upland First UMC, through the end of this school year. Previously, she has worked in a variety of roles, including Programming Intern for children and youth camping in our Cal-Pac Annual Conference, Children’s Art Instructor in Manhattan Beach, and as a Teaching Artist in Residence. She is a committed volunteer with camping ministries, and is a person of enthusiasm and deep care. She has been living in Monrovia, but is looking to relocate closer to Redondo Beach; another significant and joyous life change is that she is engaged to be married to Eric Prewitt on May 21. We are very glad to have her join our staff!
Support the Baja Trip!
On Sunday, May 15, Baja Trip participants will begin selling stock to our Baja Mission 2016. We raised $510 this week, so we still have $5,515 to go! Help us get there!
Buying stock entitles stock holders to free attendance at our Stock-Holders Meeting & Report on August 14th! We will report in, show pictures, and let stock-holders know what we did with their investments.
Buying different values of stock also comes with various other perks. Stop by our booth on the church patio to find out more!
Homeless Care Kits on May 22!
The Children's Ministry at First UMC Redondo Beach is packing up Homeless Care Kits on May 22nd.
We will make these available for church families (or anyone else) in the church office, and during the end of the May 22nd 10:30 service. We hope families can keep these in their cars. When you see a homeless person, give them the kit! It is packed with all sorts of goodies we expect to be helpful to someone without a permanent home.
We are making 96 care kits! Please consider donating supplies to help! You can still sign up to donate items. Bring them Sunday morning before 10:30 worship.
Parents Night Out -- CANCELLED
This Friday's Parent Night Out has been cancelled. We have a lot of fun things planned for the summer, so check our website and join us when you can!
Vacation Bible School 2016: August 1-5
Register Now Online!
We hope you can join us for VBS, for ages 3-8th grade! We'll be looking for young "surfers" to attend, and volunteers of all ages. Registration is open now, and we are looking for volunteers for all sorts of jobs, before, during and after our VBS week.
BeachFaith Kids Summer Performing Arts Camp: A Day at the Beach
Get ready for some summertime beach tunes, as our Performing Arts camp puts on a new show: A Day at the Beach!
Aug. 15-19; age 3-6th grade.
Mark you calendars now--more info online.
Sponsored by Children and Family Ministries.
Book Club: Our next book (non-fiction) is "Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption" by Bryan Stephenson. Just Mercy is at once an unforgettable account of an idealistic, gifted young lawyer’s coming of age, a moving window into the lives of those he has defended, and an inspiring argument for compassion in the pursuit of true justice. This book is on the UMW reading list.
Join us Thursday, June 2nd, 7:00 PM
More info online; email Ann or Laura.
Potluck Lunches in June & July: farewells and welcomes!
We invite you to join your church family for a potluck after 10:30 worship on June 5and July 10. Bring a dish to share - enjoy the fellowship!
On June 5, we will say thanks to Meagan Callahan, who has been our Children's Assistant for the past year and a half. (She'll goes off to grad school this summer!)
On July 10, we will welcome Risa Vargas as Director of Children and Family Ministries.
Announcements
UMW Marys Circle meeting: May meeting day change-- Marys Circle will meet at he home of Leila Grantz on THIS SUNDAY, May 22 at 6:00pm for a screening of the faith-based film "The War Room." Please bring the appetizer or dessert of your choice - we will have light refreshments, watch the movie, and discuss.
An RSVP to Leila will help her plan, but if at the last minute you discover you can make it but you didn't RSVP, come anyway!!!
Men's Breakfast: Our next breakfast is Monday, June 6, 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!
Prayer Quilt Ministry: Know someone in need of prayer? You can sponsor a free prayer quilt for them. Next Quilt Workshop: TOMORROW, Friday, May 20, 10am-noon. Sue Christman will lead us in making blocks with paper piecing--if you haven't tried this quilt-making technique, this is a great easy way to begin. More information is online.
Meals and More: Did you know that we have a ministry that organizes meals and other assistance for church folks in times of need? In the past, we've helped arrange rides to medical appointments, meals for people recovering from surgery, and more. Leila Grantz coordinates this ministry, using online sign-up tools. If you want to be a part of the group that she emails when there is an opportunity to help, or if you know someone who's in need of a little help, please contact the church office or Leila.
This Week: Children, Youth & Adults
Nursery (6 weeks+): The Nursery is open during both services, for ages 6 weeks to 6 yrs old. Located right off of the parking lot across from Epworth Lounge. Any questions email the Nursery Coordinator: Adriana Hwang
Children's Ministry (age 3 - 3rd Grade & Church R Us: grades 4-5): This week's story: "The Gifts of Wisdom" (Proverbs 8:1-4,22-31)-- Proverbs is a book of wisdom and advice in the Bible. Each verse or two is a bit of wise advice. We'll be packing care kits for the needy.
Church R Us (Special Class for Grades 4 & 5): We meet in the upstairs classroom above the nursery. This week's story: "The Gifts of Wisdom" (Proverbs 8:1-4,22-31)
Youth Ministry (6th-12th grade):
-Yep! Middle School Sunday School this week!
-Confirmation meetings are happening on Tuesday!
-Youth Group (3-5pm)? Yep! See you there!
Adult Sunday School: Bible Study and Discussion in May Day Parlor. Sunday mornings from 9:30-10:15am. Led by Helen Stockwell.
Thursday Pastor's Bible Study:
Thursday mornings from 11:00-noon, in May Day Parlor. All are welcome.
United Methodist News & Events
Our congregation is a part of the El Tordondo Mission Area, in the West District of the California-Pacific Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church.
General Conference 2016
The General Conference of our UMC will meet in Portland this year, from May 10-20. Pastor Molly will attend as a Reserve Delegate; George and Peggy Mercer will attend as volunteers. Follow Pastor Molly and our delegation on their blog! You cankeep up with the meeting online.
First United Methodist Church of Redondo Beach
243 South Broadway
Redondo Beach, California 90277, United States
310-372-8445 main
310-372-8445 main
310-372-5696 fax
Website
Ongoing Ministries
Free Meal on Wednesday Nights
Offering food and friendship to those in need, every Wednesday night since 1992. More info here.
Choir & Our Music Ministry
Join our choir and lend your voice to help us worship God together. Choir rehearses most Wednesday nights, from 7:30-9pm. We are always looking for instrumentalists and musical guests, too. Contact Jim Raycroft for more info.
Music Notes by Jim Raycroft
"Henry Purcell was an English composer who lived a short 35 years in the late 1600’s, but had a profound impact on the world of music. He was a chorister with the Chapel Royal and studied at Westminster School. He was the most renowned native-born English composer until Elgar, and his opera “Dido and Aeneas” is part of classic repertoire. In 1679, he was appointed organist at Westminster Abbey, and devoted himself exclusively...
Ongoing Ministries
Free Meal on Wednesday Nights
Offering food and friendship to those in need, every Wednesday night since 1992. More info here.
Choir & Our Music Ministry
Join our choir and lend your voice to help us worship God together. Choir rehearses most Wednesday nights, from 7:30-9pm. We are always looking for instrumentalists and musical guests, too. Contact Jim Raycroft for more info.
Music Notes by Jim Raycroft
"Henry Purcell was an English composer who lived a short 35 years in the late 1600’s, but had a profound impact on the world of music. He was a chorister with the Chapel Royal and studied at Westminster School. He was the most renowned native-born English composer until Elgar, and his opera “Dido and Aeneas” is part of classic repertoire. In 1679, he was appointed organist at Westminster Abbey, and devoted himself exclusively...
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Thursday, May 19, 2016 --Music Notes by Jim Raycroft Henry Purcell was an English composer who lived a short 35 years in the late 1600’s, but had a profound impact on the world of music. He was a chorister with the Chapel Royal and studied at Westminster School. He was the most renowned native-born English composer until Elgar, and his opera “Dido and Aeneas” is part of classic repertoire. In 1679, he was appointed organist at Westminster Abbey, and devoted himself exclusively to the writing of sacred music for the next 6 years. His anthem “Rejoice In The Lord Alway”, also known as the “Bell Anthem”, is one of his most popular, and features a solo trio as well as the full choir.
A lesser-known fact about Purcell is that he was on a crusade to bring more sophisticated music to the pubs of England. We all know how Charles Wesley would take a bar song and turn it into a hymn by writing sacred lyrics to it. Purcell would take typically raunchy pub song lyrics and set them to sophisticated musical settings, in an effort to get the pub dwellers to sing a little more “highbrow”. The next time you’re on YouTube, check out “Pox On You”. It’s a hoot.
This Sunday after church, we’re meeting in the music room to choose the solos for We Are The World. If you’d like to sing a solo with the band, be there. You can hear it on YouTube (the original version). The more, the merrier.
Next Sunday we debut our series Famous Postludes. You won’t want to miss it. Be there or be sorry.
read more here.
The California-Pacific Conference has introduced Safe Gatherings, an online abuse prevention program that screens and educates staff and volunteers to help prevent abuse of children, youth, and vulnerable adults in group settings.
Our congregation's staff and volunteers are participating in this program which includes an application, background check, and the online training every three years. (Some of you may have already received invitations to participate in the screening or provide a reference for one of our volunteers.)
We are excited to be a part of this new program as we continue to grow and offer a safe space for all.
We have many spots to fill for liturgists on Sunday mornings. The following link will take you the sign up. Please check it out.
Sunday Worship Liturgist Sign Up
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. Thanks for your consideration.
Hearing Assistance Devices are available on Sunday mornings. Just ask for one at the audio/video booth in the sanctuary.
Connect with us
First United Methodist Church
The California-Pacific Conference has introduced Safe Gatherings, an online abuse prevention program that screens and educates staff and volunteers to help prevent abuse of children, youth, and vulnerable adults in group settings.
Our congregation's staff and volunteers are participating in this program which includes an application, background check, and the online training every three years. (Some of you may have already received invitations to participate in the screening or provide a reference for one of our volunteers.)
We are excited to be a part of this new program as we continue to grow and offer a safe space for all.
We have many spots to fill for liturgists on Sunday mornings. The following link will take you the sign up. Please check it out.
Sunday Worship Liturgist Sign Up
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. Thanks for your consideration.
Hearing Assistance Devices are available on Sunday mornings. Just ask for one at the audio/video booth in the sanctuary.
Connect with us
First United Methodist Church
243 South Broadway
Redondo Beach, California 90277. United States
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