I look up to the mountains; does my strength come from mountains?
No, my strength comes from God, who made heaven, and earth, and mountains. (Psalm 121:1-2, The Message)
This Sunday is Earth Day. As Christians we celebrate the day not only because the earth is beautiful, and because it's our home--we honor the earth as God's world. With humility and gratitude, we recognize the wonder, complexity and integrity of God's creation.
We're also considering another half-true phrase that Christians often use, about how "God helps those who help themselves." Our Earth Day worship will remember the good news that God provides abundant gifts, both to the helpful and the helpless. We stand as recipients of blessings we cannot earn, and we inhabit a wondrous world we could not manufacture.
So in awe and gratitude, we come to give worship to God. We tune our hearts in to God's movement in our midst, and seek to be the people who live and share divine love.
Grace and peace,
Pastor Molly
This Sunday, composer Sharon Farber will be with us in worship, and we will hear and sing many of her songs during the 10:30 service. I'm grateful that she can be with us, and trust you will help welcome her. It's a great occasion to invite someone new to worship with us, too!
In Worship This WeekSunday, April 22:
Rev. Molly Vetter, preaching
1 John 3:13-24
"Half-true: God helps those who help themselves"
1 John 3:
13 Don’t be amazed, brothers, if the world hates you. 14 We, for our part, know that we have passed from death to life because we keep loving the brothers. The person who fails to keep on loving is still under the power of death. 15 Everyone who hates his brother is a murderer, and you know that no murderer has eternal life in him.
16 The way that we have come to know love is through his having laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for the brothers! 17 If someone has worldly possessions and sees his brother in need, yet closes his heart against him, how can he be loving God? 18 Children, let us love not with words and talk, but with actions and in reality!
19 Here is how we will know that we are from the truth and will set our hearts at rest in his presence: 20 if our hearts know something against us, God is greater than our hearts, and he knows everything. 21 Dear friends, if our hearts know nothing against us, we have confidence in approaching God; 22 then, whatever we ask for, we receive from him; because we are obeying his commands and doing the things that please him.
23 This is his command: that we are to trust in the person and power of his Son Yeshua the Messiah and to keep loving one another, just as he commanded us. 24 Those who obey his commands remain united with him and he with them.
Here is how we know that he remains united with us: by the Spirit whom he gave us.
(Complete Jewish Bible)Verse 13
[13] Marvel not, my brethren, if the world hate you.
Marvel not if the world hate you — For the same cause.
Verse 14
[14] We know that we have passed from death unto life, because we love the brethren. He that loveth not his brother abideth in death.
We know — As if he had said, We ourselves could not love our brethren, unless we were passed from spiritual death to life, that is, born of God.
He that loveth not his brother abideth in death — That is, is not born of God. And he that is not born of God, cannot love his brother.
Verse 15
[15] Whosoever hateth his brother is a murderer: and ye know that no murderer hath eternal life abiding in him.
He, I say, abideth in spiritual death, is void of the life of God. For whosoever hateth his brother, and there is no medium between loving and hating him, is, in God's account, a murderer: every degree of hatred being a degree of the same temper which moved Cain to murder his brother.
And no murderer hath eternal life abiding in him — But every loving believer hath. For love is the beginning of eternal life. It is the same, in substance, with glory.
Verse 16
[16] Hereby perceive we the love of God, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren.
The word God is not in the original. It was omitted by the apostle just as the particular name is omitted by Mary, when she says to the gardener, "Sir, if thou hast borne him hence;" and by the church, when she says, "Let him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth," Song of Solomon 1:2; in both which places there is a language, a very emphatical language, even in silence. It declares how totally the thoughts were possessed by the blessed and glorious subject. It expresses also the superlative dignity and amiableness of the person meant, as though He, and He alone, was, or deserved to be, both known and admired by all.
Because he laid down his life — Not merely for sinners, but for us in particular. From this truth believed, from this blessing enjoyed, the love of our brethren takes its rise, which may very justly be admitted as an evidence that our faith is no delusion.
Verse 17
[17] But whoso hath this world's good, and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his bowels of compassion from him, how dwelleth the love of God in him?
But whoso hath this world's good — Worldly substance, far less valuable than life.
And seeth his brother have need — The very sight of want knocks at the door of the spectator's heart.
And shutteth up — Whether asked or not.
His bowels of compassion from him, how dwelleth the love of God in him — Certainly not at all, however he may talk, 1 John 3:18, of loving God.
Verse 18
[18] My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth.
Not in word — Only.
But in deed — In action: not in tongue by empty professions, but in truth.
Verse 19
[19] And hereby we know that we are of the truth, and shall assure our hearts before him.
And hereby we know — We have a farther proof by this real, operative love.
That we are of the truth — That we have true faith, that we are true children of God.
And shall assure our hearts before him — Shall enjoy the assurance of his favour, and the "testimony of a good conscience toward God." The heart, in St. John's language, is the conscience. The word conscience is not found in his writings.
Verse 20
[20] For if our heart condemn us, God is greater than our heart, and knoweth all things.
For if we have not this testimony, if in anything our heart, our own conscience, condemn us, much more does God, who is greater than our heart - An infinitely holier and a more impartial Judge.
And knoweth all things — So that there is no hope of hiding it from him.
Verse 21
[21] Beloved, if our heart condemn us not, then have we confidence toward God.
If our heart condemn us not — If our conscience, duly enlightened by the word and Spirit of God, and comparing all our thoughts, words, and works with that word, pronounce that they agree therewith.
Then have we confidence toward God — Not only our consciousness of his favour continues and increases, but we have a full persuasion, that whatsoever we ask we shall receive of him.
Verse 23
[23] And this is his commandment, That we should believe on the name of his Son Jesus Christ, and love one another, as he gave us commandment.
And this is his commandment — All his commandments in one word.
That we should believe and love — in the manner and degree which he hath taught. This is the greatest and most important command that ever issued from the throne of glory. If this be neglected, no other can be kept: if this be observed, all others are easy.
Verse 24
[24] And he that keepeth his commandments dwelleth in him, and he in him. And hereby we know that he abideth in us, by the Spirit which he hath given us.
And he that keepeth his commandments — That thus believes and loves.
Abideth in him, and God in him: and hereby we know that he abideth in us, by the Spirit which he hath given us — Which witnesses with our spirits that we are his children, and brings forth his fruits of peace, love, holiness. This is the transition to the treating of the Holy Spirit which immediately follows.(John Wesley’s Explanatory Notes)
8:30am in Epworth Lounge
10:30am in the Sanctuary
Special Music, featuring composer Sharon Farber: "As You Walk with Me," "Selach Lanu," "Haleluya" and more.
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10:30am in the Sanctuary
Special Music, featuring composer Sharon Farber: "As You Walk with Me," "Selach Lanu," "Haleluya" and more.
"All That I Need Is You"
Lord, You know it's been a busy day
And I'm just weary to my bones
I hope You'll understand if I don't pray
But I need my rest to carry on
Why do I kid myself, You see my heart
The me I try so to ignore
And Lord You know how very weak I am
I just can't hide it any more
[Chorus:]
All of a sudden I knew
That I'd never be wanting as long as I'm leaning on You
Oh Lord, all that I need is You
Everytime when the doubting comes
And I seem to lose my way
When I cry within 'cause I need a friend
But I just don't say
You know that I need You
All at once it's clear, even though You're here
I've tried to make it on my own
I'm not trusting You
Lord, you know that I really need our time together
Only Your strength can see me through
So talk with me now
As You walk with me now in this quiet time
I'm waiting on You
Cause...
[Chorus]
צבי זילברשטיין – תבוא (עם מבד)
תבוא
תבוא לפניך
תפילתנו
ואל תתעלם מתחינתנו
סלח, סלח לנו אבינו כי חטאנו
מחל לנו מלכנו כי פשענו
כי אתה ה’ טוב וסלח
ורב חסד לכל קוראיך
Tavoi
Tavoi Lefanecha
Tefillaseinu
V’al Tisalem Mitchinasenu
Selach, Selach Lanu Avinu ki Chatanu
Mechal Lanu Malkeinu Ki Fashanu
Ki Ata Hashem Tov Vesalach
Verav Chessed Lechol Korecha
HALELUYAH (Eurovision)
HALELUYA LA'OLAM
Haleluya la'olam,
haleluya yashiru kulam
bemila achat bodeda
halev male behamon toda
veholem gam hu - eze olam nifla.
Haleluya im hashir,
haleluya al yom sheme'ir ,
Haleluya al ma shehayah,
umah she'od lo hayah - haleluya
Haleluya la'olam
haleluya yashiru kulam
Vehainbalim hagdolim
yehadhedu bahamon tzlilim
Veitanu hem yomru - haleluya.
Haleluya al hakol
halelu al machar ve'etmol
Haleluya utnu yad beyad
veshiru milev echad - haleluya
HALLELUYA
HALLELUYA TO THE WORLD
Haleluya to the world,
every one will sing
One word only
and the heart is full of thanks
And beats as well what a wonderful world
Haleluya with the song,
for a day that shines
For all that has been
and for all that is about to happen
Haleluya to the world,
every one will sing
And the big bells
will be echo in a lot of notes
And together with us they will say - haleluya
Haleluya for every thing,
yesterday and tomorrow
Haleluya hand in hand
and sing in one heart - haleluya
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Last Sunday's printed order of worship announced the passing of one of our church's most beloved Assistant Pastors, Rev. W. Murray Gibbons who served here 1961-63. I remember after his retirement how much he enjoyed announcing that his move to South Carolina was his best ever, especially that unique address of 8115 Puddin Swamp Road at Turbeville, SC. He loved mentioning that at every new introduction. Murray made special friends here at our Redondo Beach Church and everywhere he went. Our memory of his love will last as long as we do and beyond, thank the Lord.Last Sunday we baptized one and brought...
Thursday, April 19, 2018
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Thursday, 19 April 2018 by Bob Peterson
Last Sunday's printed order of worship announced the passing of one of our church's most beloved Assistant Pastors, Rev. W. Murray Gibbons who served here 1961-63. I remember after his retirement how much he enjoyed announcing that his move to South Carolina was his best ever, especially that unique address of 8115 Puddin Swamp Road at Turbeville, SC. He loved mentioning that at every new introduction. Murray made special friends here at our Redondo Beach Church and everywhere he went. Our memory of his love will last as long as we do and beyond, thank the Lord.
Last Sunday we baptized one and brought into membership 16 others so let us hope each reader steps forward to get acquainted as the days go on and we get to know the newcomers while at church.
I saw the list of summer camps and learned there were five camps running in ages from 1st grade to a senior in high school. As a former member of the Methodist Church Summer camps, and later a faculty member, I remember the long lasting friendships made there and the fact that attending Annual Conferences in Redlands years later kept the friendships alive for years. It is strange that one can remember such people many years later in life. Summer camps can influence and last nearly forever.
Remembering friends...at last Monday's men's breakfast we were, once again, visited by Gene Koester and Chad Ahrens who come from time to time. It's always great to see either of them and catch up on family and things such as their lives, etc. It was Gene Koester who wrote such a great history of our stained glass window for the dedication of its repair and adding the cross placement Sunday, November 4, 2001 with Rev. Stanley Ferguson officiating. Our office has a copy if you may be so interested in reading about it. You may also talk to Church Historian Paul Caldwell about that document.
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Coming at Church
Composer Sunday: Sharon Farber
Composer Sunday: Sharon Farber
We are pleased to welcome LA composer Sharon Farber to help lead our 10:30 worship on Sunday, April 22; her music will be featured throughout service. Ms. Farber composes sacred music as well as scores for TV and film. She is Music Director at Temple of the Arts in Beverly Hills. We look forward to welcoming her gifts in our worship service!Read more about Sharon in our Music Notes.
Chamber Music by the Beach
Please join us on Sunday, April 29 at 3pm for a free concert of chamber music, featuring students from California State University-Northridge. We are pleased to welcome these excellent student musicians to our beautiful sanctuary to share in an afternoon of music. All are welcome.A free-will offering will be collected to support the music ministries of our church through our Friends of Music fund.
More info on our website
This series is based on Adam Hamilton's book, "Half Truths: God Helps Those Who Help Themselves and Other Things the Bible Doesn't Say."Half-Truths: Sermon Series after Easter
They are simple phrases. They sound Christian—like something you might find in the Bible. We’ve all heard these words. Maybe we’ve said them. They capture some element of truth, yet they miss the point in important ways.
Join us for a sermon series that tackles some common Christian clichés that don't get it all right:
Love the sinner, hate the sin.
God helps those who help themselves.
God won’t give you more than you can handle.
God said it, I believe it, that settles it.
This five-week sermon series continues to May 6!
Half-Truths: The Small Group
Join us Thursdays from 7-8pm in May Day Parlor, through May 10.Go deeper in conversation, and connect to others in community with our 5-week "Half-Truths" small group. We'll talk about the ideas from Pastor Molly's sermon and Adam Hamilton's book. Led by Liz Gyori.
Support the Baja Team!This Sunday, we start selling stock for Baja 2018! Your support, by purchasing a share of this trip, helps migrants in Mexico (and might be good for the people on our team, too).
Stop by our table Sunday, or click hereto learn more about the trip!
Mothers Day Song Rehearsals Conti
nue This Sunday!
It's not too late to join us! We are so thrilled that for a second year, our children will have the opportunity to work with our organist, Mary Ann Stickler, on an original song honoring their moms! Rehearsals will be right after 10:30 worship on:April 22nd
April 29th
May 6th
The performance will be on May 13th, during 10:30 worship.
Three local agencies benefiting the hungry and homeless in the South Bay area are supported by the annual Peninsula / Harbor CROP Hunger Walk. These are: Toberman Neighborhood Center; Shared Bread of the First Methodist Church of Redondo Beach; and Harbor Interfaith ServicesPeninsula-Harbor CROP Walk 2018
This year's Crop Walk is on May 20, 2018. It will take place at the South Coast Botanical Gardens again! The event is from 10am - 2pm.
Beginning this Sunday, April 15, between services, you may sign up to walk, donate to our church team or make a pledge to donate. Just stop by the Crop Walk info table when you're here!
Click here to register to walk on our team or
donate online to our First UMC Redondo team.
Simple Summer Dinner Church:Thursdays starting May 17
Thursdays from 6-8pm, from May 17 thru Sept 27
(Note: No Gathering June 14, July 12, July 19, August 16)
Hosted by Rev Nicole Reilley & Dr Jeff Luther
At their home on the 1st-3rd Thursdays: Email for location.
4th Thursdays we meet at Absolution (Torrance)
Stay up to date on our Simple Dinner Church Facebook Page!
Read more on our website.
New Members:Last Sunday and on May 13
We were pleased to welcome three new families into church membership last Sunday: Noel and Clare Bonn and their three children, Philip Parker and Shannon DeLong and their three children, and Dave Ball (with Carlos, his dog.) I hope you'll join us in welcoming them!
We will be receiving new members into our congregation again on Sunday, May 13. If you are interested in church membership, please contact Pastor Molly to learn more!
Note: No Monday Dinner & Study This week
Our Monday Night study group will be taking a week off, on Monday April 23rd. We will resume the following week at 5:30!
Want to help out? Email Children's Ministries!
Week In the ArtsDon't miss out on our very special arts camp!
Children will spend the week learning songs, dancing, and making original art pieces- all culminating in an art show and recital at the end of the week.
Open to all K-6th Graders
$200.00 per camper
Scholarships Available
Click here for more info & registration!
Summer Camp at Lazy W RanchSend a young person to camp, registration is open now!
The cost is $445 for traditional camps and $475 for adventure camp.
Financial assistance is available, get in touch with Risa for more details!
- Adventure Camp (Grades 7-10) June 24-29, 2018
- Little Canyoneers (Grades 1-3) July 1-4, 2018
- Elementary Camp (Grades 3-6) July 8-13, 2018
- Junior High Camp (Grades 6-9) July 15-20, 2018
- Senior High Camp (Grades 9-Class of '18 Seniors) July 22-28, 2018
To register for camp or learn more about other Cal-Pac Camps, click here!
Announcements
Men's Breakfast: Our next breakfast is Monday, May 7, 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.
Prayer Quilt Ministry: Join us for our monthly quilting workshop Friday, May 12, 10am - noon in the choir room. There's something for everyone to do to help. Even if you haven't tried quilt-making before, this is a great way to begin. Know someone in need of prayer? Anyone can sponsor a free prayer quilt. The Quilt Request Form is online or in the church office.
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.
Book Club, May 15 @ 7:00pm: Enrique’s Journey, written by Sonia Nazario, is the story of one boy’s hazardous journey from Honduras to the U.S. to find his mother, and it highlights the plight of thousands who make that dangerous journey. Nazario won the Pulitzer Prize for her series in the L.A. Times, on which she then based this book. For those who wish to read ahead, our June 19 book will be Nevil Shute’s A Town Like Alice. We meet in May Day Parlor. For more information, contact Ann Gallagher.
In Memoriam: Rev. William Murray Gibbons We remember and give thanks for the life of Rev. Murray Gibbons, who served as Associate Pastor here at Redondo Beach First, from1961-63. Rev. Gibbons, age 85, passed away peacefully, April 1, 2018 at his home after an illness. We received the news of his passing from East District Superintendent , Rev. Jan Wiley, who remembers him as "a man of faith and also of humor. A true South Carolinian, he loved to tell stories and to interact with people...Rev. Murray is now part of the great cloud of witnesses..." Read his obituary here.
This Week: Children, Youth & Adults
Nursery (6 weeks+): The Nursery is open during both services, for ages 6 weeks to 5 yrs old. Located right off of the parking lot across from Epworth Lounge. Please know that children of any age are always welcome in worship. Any questions email the Nursery Coordinator: Adriana Hwang
Children's Ministry (age 3 - 3rd Grade): We'll start out upstairs in the Sunday School room, sign in as early at 10:20. We will explore a Bible story, play, and make a craft! Afterward, we'll join our families in worship for Holy Communion. Join us in the choir room right after church to learn our Mother's Day song!
Church R Us (Grades 4 & 5): Start out in Worship with your family, then head to class with our youth director, Stephen Hale during "Passing of the Peace". You'll head back to church for communion!
-Sunday School This Week? Nope! Stephen is in Ojai! You can enjoy church!
Youth Ministry (6th-12th grade):
-Middle School Sunday School (10:30am)? Nope! You're in Ojai!
-Youth Group(2-4pm on Sunday)? Nope! You're in Ojai, too!
Young Adults (19-not very specific):
We have a Monday night group for Young Adults and Young families. Our next meeting is April 9th, 5:30-7:00, we'll enjoy a meal together then share in bible study, discussions, and prayer. Child care is available. Contact Risa for more info.
Adult Sunday School: Bible Study and Discussion in May Day Parlor. Sunday mornings from 9:30-10:15am. Led by Helen Stockwell. All are welcome.
Thursday Pastor's Bible Study:
We usually meet 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.
First United Methodist Church of Redondo Beach
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(310)372-5696 fax
Ongoing Ministries
Free Meal on Wednesday NightsOffering food and friendship to those in need, every Wednesday night since 1992. More info here.
SHARED BREAD NEEDS DONATIONS OF:
Men’s jeans waist sizes 32- 38; Men’s new socks, white or grey only- all sizes; Men’s tennis shoes - especially sizes 9.5 to 11.5
Please bring them to church on Sunday, or to the office during the week.
DESSERTS FOR SHARED BREAD
Homemade treats are treasured by our guests – but purchased treats would be wonderful, as well. Please wrap desserts tightly and mark for Shared Bread. Deliver Sunday (when you come for church) through Wednesday to the church kitchen (or the office if kitchen is closed.) Wednesday deliveries
should be here by 4:00pm to help us plan our meal better. THANK YOU!
This week we will see the kickoff of our new “Composer Series”. My idea is to feature, throughout the service, the music of a local, living composer, and have that composer with us so we can meet them afterwards. My first choice for this series also happened to be available and willing to join us, my good friend and marvelous composer Sharon Farber.Four times Emmy Award Nominated, Winner of the 2013 Society of Composers and Lyricists Award for “Outstanding work in the Art of Film Music”, the 2012 Visionary Award In Music by The Women’s International Film & Television Showcase, and winner of the Telly Award,composer Sharon Farber is a celebrated Film, TV and Concert music composer.
A summa com laude graduate of the Berklee College of Music (dual major in concert composition and film scoring), Sharon has many...
Thursday, April 19, 2018 - Music Notes
Music Director, Jim Raycroft, will share upcoming worship music
selections and a little bit of history, too.
Jim Raycroft
Thursday, 19 April 2018 by Jim Raycroft
This week we will see the kickoff of our new "Composer Series". My idea is to feature, throughout the service, the music of a local, living composer, and have that composer with us so we can meet them afterwards. My first choice for this series also happened to be available and willing to join us, my good friend and marvelous composer Sharon Farber.
Four times Emmy Award Nominated, Winner of the 2013 Society of Composers and Lyricists Award for "Outstanding work in the Art of Film Music", the 2012 Visionary Award In Music by The Women's International Film & Television Showcase, and winner of the Telly Award, composer Sharon Farber is a celebrated Film, TV and Concert music composer.
A summa com laude graduate of the Berklee College of Music (dual major in concert composition and film scoring), Sharon has many national and international credits to her name, including The Los Angeles Master Chorale, Pacific Serenades Ensemble, The Israeli Chamber Orchestra, Orange County Women's Chorale, The Northwest Sinfonietta, the Bellingham Symphony, The Culver City Symphony Orchestra, The Jewish Symphony Orchestra, iPalpiti Artists International, Las Colinas Symphony and more. Sharon's song cycles were recorded by GRAMMY winner Soprano Hila Plitmann and GRAMMY nominee, Soprano Sharon Rostorf- Zamir.
In the Film and Television world, Sharon has been working with networks and cable broadcasters like NBC, CBS, Showtime and the WB as well as writing music for feature films. Her score for the film "When Nietzsche Wept" (Millennium Films) was commercially release and performed live in film music concerts and she has recently completed the score for the movie "AZIMUTH" (winter release.). Sharon's upcoming projects include a slate of movies for Aegis film group and the thrillers "The Dark Return of Time" and The X-Gene project.
The International Film Music Critics Association wrote about Sharon's music "Israeli-born composer Sharon Farber wowed the crowd with a suite of music from three of her scores: "Children of the Fall", "When Nietzsche Wept" and "The Dove Flyer""...
Sharon's acclaimed concerto for cello, orchestra and narrator, "Bestemming", based on the remarkable life story of Holocaust survivor and hero of the Dutch resistance, Curt Lowens, has received many performance since its creation, recently on a 4 city tour of the Pacific Northwest, with renowned cellist Amit Peled, conducted by Maestro Yaniv, who said: "Sharon Farber is definitely one of the most exciting and versatile voices on the contemporary music scene today. I fell in love with "Bestemming" from the first time I heard it. Sharon has an incredible talent to connect to the basic elements of the human spirit through her music."
Master Cellist, Amit Peled, who performed the piece throughout the tour, added: "The "Bestemming" Cello Concerto is truly a jewel in our repertoire! A deep musical journey that conveys an emotional and heroic story and takes the musicians and audience alike back in time to experience and admire the human spirit of the hero's of the Second World War."
A European tour is currently being planned under Maestro Barak Tal for 2019.
Sharon's latest commission, from the National Children Chorus, "Children of Light" premiered at Lincoln Center, NY December 2017 and at Royce Hall in Los Angels, January 2018 and she will be traveling to Virginia for a concert of her music May 2018.
On the concert stage, her music has been played all over the world. The Third Mother/Mothers' Lament is an a cappella piece that was debuted by the LA Master Chorale and was my first introduction to her and her music. She and her husband, David, and their daughter, Eden, live in the Valley about 2 blocks from where Cris (our pianist) lives. Check out her website at www.sharonfarber.com .
We are also very fortunate to have with us the cantor from the Temple of the Arts, Ilysia Pierce. After pursuing a career in the theatre since childhood, Ilysia says it was "beshert," meant to be, when Rabbi David Baron heard her sing. It was after that meeting that Ilysia redirected her life and began her journey as the Cantor of Temple of the Arts in Beverly Hills (where I met her). She has studied with Tova Marcos, who trains leading cantors in Los Angeles, and she has led Shabbat and High Holy Day services since 1999. In 2003 Rabbi David Baron and the Temple produced a CD, Enlighten, which has elicited outstanding audience and critical review. Ilysia's stirring rendition of "We Came to Sing in Jerusalem" was chosen to be on the Keeping the Faith, Voices for Israel 2 CD benefiting survivors of terrorism in Israel (www.voicesforisrael.org/faith/). Her vocal talents were also featured in the title song, "Keeping the Faith." Ilysia's emotional and powerful version of "Lift My Eyes" by Sam Glaser was chosen for his 25th Anniversary Tribute CD, Stages. Prior to her tenure at the Temple, Ilysia enjoyed a successful career entertaining audiences on stage, television, nightclubs and in concert. Some of her theatrical highlights include: Disney's King David, an oratorio concert sparking the reopening of the New Amsterdam Theatre in New York (the original home of Ziegfeld Follies), Disney's Beauty and the Beast, playing the Narrator in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Hodel in Fiddler on the Roof, Frumah-Sara in Fiddler on the Roof with Theodore Bikel and Lainie Kazan, Eva Peron in Evita, for which she received a Dramalogue Critics' Choice award for outstanding performance, and Johanna in Sweeney Todd. Ilysia continues to share her vocal talents outside the Temple of the Arts. Her reputation as a consummate performer has prompted invitations to sing in concerts as the featured guest artist at local venues such as the Walt Disney Concert Hall, the Ford Amphitheatre, the Saban Theatre, various fundraising events, including the Jewish Federation, and at Pan Pacific Park's Holocaust Memorial Yom HaShoah. Of all her successes and accomplishments, Ilysia says she is most thankful for her supportive family and friends. She feels blessed to have the most loyal and loving husband, David, and two beautiful children, Braxton and Madison.
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Looking for a Way to Volunteer? The Welcome Team is looking for volunteers who can help about once a month between the two services and/or immediately after the 10:30 service. Go to our "Want to Help" page to learn more about this awesome ministry, as well as several other current ways you can lend a hand in ministry.
Calling All Gardeners!Do you have a couple hours once or twice a month to help maintain our beautiful church gardens? Tasks would include pruning, planting, weeding and watering. Whatever you can help with, we'd love to have you join our team! Duties could change seasonally. Sign up through the church office, or by talking with Jody Wilkinson.
4th-8th Graders needed to Acolyte!
Acolytes are needed for 10:30 worship each week. If you've been trained, you can sign up via our "sign up genius" (click here!)
If you are interested in being trained, email children's ministries!
Our UMW is back to their regular meeting times.Circle Meeting Time
- Naomi Circle 2nd Tuesday @ 10:00am
- Hannah Circle 2nd Tuesday @ 7:00pm
- Mary Circle 4th Monday @ 7:00pm
United Methodist Women’s Reading Program: There are many titles to choose from with new ones added every year! Books are available in the UMW library located in May Day Parlor. Any one can read the books and our own local UMW unit will get credit! click here for information about the program.
Support missions through recycling! Bring your plastic bottles, aluminum cans AND CRV glass bottles to church every Sunday. By recycling we can support Corazon, Crop Walk, Habitat for Humanity and some of the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) programs: Syrian refugee relief, eradicating hunger, clean water, ending malaria and fighting HIV/AIDS. Please bring your cans and bottles.
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
Campus WiFi network is: First UMC Guests; Password is: openhearts
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.
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First United Methodist Church
243 South Broadway
Redondo Beach, California 90277, United States
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