Honestly, I love that Conference gives me a chance to connect with colleagues and friends who've inspired me, and to check in with others I've mentored and encouraged, too. Always, I'm moved by what a gift it is to be a part of a church that's so wondrously complex and diverse.
We United Methodists like to speak about our "connectional system," our distinctively interconnected way of doing church. We have neither the centralized leadership of the Roman Catholic Church (whose Pope has supremacy over the whole Church), nor the local, congregational leadership of a Baptist church. Instead, we balance the powers between our Bishops and Annual Conferences, between the clergy and lay delegates at our every-four-year General Conference and our Judicial Council. We United Methodists have a more complicated system of belonging together, woven deeply into our DNA. This also means we're often slow to change, and that change requires a working-together of lots of different people and communities. It requires all of us being attentive to the guidance of the Holy Spirit, and careful to listen to one another.
All this makes our time in "conferences" so important. As we seek to be faithful to God in the midst of diverse contexts and radically shifting cultures, we need to find ways to listen to each other and to God, if we hope to move forward. I hope you'll join me in praying for our church--for all the congregations in our California-Pacific Annual Conference and for all the Conferences throughout the world.
grace and peace,
Pastor Molly
In Worship This Week
Sunday, June 17:
"New Point of View"
Rev. Molly Vetter, preaching
2 Corinthians 5:6-10, 13-17
Testimony from graduating seniors:Grace Martens and Will Martens
2 Corinthians 5:6 So we are always confident — we know that so long as we are at home in the body, we are away from our home with the Lord; 7 for we live by trust, not by what we see. 8 We are confident, then, and would much prefer to leave our home in the body and come to our home with the Lord.
9 Therefore, whether at home or away from home, we try our utmost to please him; 10 for we must all appear before the Messiah’s court of judgment, where everyone will receive the good or bad consequences of what he did while he was in the body., 13 If we are insane, it is for God’s sake; and if we are sane, it is for your sake. 14 For the Messiah’s love has hold of us, because we are convinced that one man died on behalf of all mankind (which implies that all mankind was already dead), 15 and that he died on behalf of all in order that those who live should not live any longer for themselves but for the one who on their behalf died and was raised. 16 So from now on, we do not look at anyone from a worldly viewpoint. Even if we once regarded the Messiah from a worldly viewpoint, we do so no longer. 17 Therefore, if anyone is united with the Messiah, he is a new creation — the old has passed; look, what has come is fresh and new! (Complete Jewish Bible).
2 Corinthians 5:6-10, 13-17
Verse 6
[6] Therefore we are always confident, knowing that, whilst we are at home in the body, we are absent from the Lord:
Therefore we behave undauntedly — But most of all when we have death in view; knowing that our greatest happiness lies beyond the grave.
Verse 7
[7] (For we walk by faith, not by sight:)
For we cannot clearly see him in this life, wherein we walk by faith only: an evidence, indeed, that necessarily implies a kind of "seeing him who is invisible;" yet as far beneath what we shall have in eternity, as it is above that of bare, unassisted reason.
Verse 8
[8] We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord.
Present with the Lord — This demonstrates that the happiness of the saints is not deferred till the resurrection.
Verse 9
[9] Wherefore we labour, that, whether present or absent, we may be accepted of him.
Therefore we are ambitious — The only ambition which has place in a Christian.
Whether present — In the body.
Or absent — From it.
Verse 10
[10] For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad.
For we all — Apostles as well as other men, whether now present in the body, or absent from it.
Must appear — Openly, without covering, where all hidden things will be revealed; probably the sins, even of the faithful, which were forgiven long before. For many of their good works, as their repentance, their revenge against sin, cannot other wise appear. But this will be done at their own desire, without grief, and without shame.According to what he hath done in the body, whether good or evil — In the body he did either good or evil; in the body he is recompensed accordingly.
Verse 13
[13] For whether we be beside ourselves, it is to God: or whether we be sober, it is for your cause.
For if we are transported beyond ourselves — Or at least, appear so to others, treated of, 2 Corinthians 5:15-21, speaking or writing with uncommon vehemence.
It is to God — He understands (if men do not) the emotion which himself inspires.
If we be sober — Treated of, 2 Corinthians 6:1-10. If I proceed in a more calm, sedate manner.
It is for your sakes — Even good men bear this, rather than the other method, in their teachers. But these must obey God, whoever is offended by it.
Verse 14
[14] For the love of Christ constraineth us; because we thus judge, that if one died for all, then were all dead:
For the love of Christ — To us, and our love to him.
Constraineth us — Both to the one and the other; beareth us on with such a strong, steady, prevailing influence, as winds and tides exert when they waft the vessel to its destined harbour. While we thus judge, that if Christ died for all, then are all, even the best of men, naturally dead - In a state of spiritual death, and liable to death eternal. For had any man been otherwise, Christ had not needed to have died for him.
Verse 15
[15] And that he died for all, that they which live should not henceforth live unto themselves, but unto him which died for them, and rose again.
And that he died for all — That all might be saved.
That they who live — That all who live upon the earth.
Should not henceforth — From the moment they know him.
Live unto themselves — Seek their own honour, profit, pleasure.
But unto him — In all righteousness and true holiness.
Verse 16
[16] Wherefore henceforth know we no man after the flesh: yea, though we have known Christ after the flesh, yet now henceforth know we him no more.
So that we from this time — That we knew the love of Christ.
Know no one — Neither ourselves, nor you, neither the rest of the apostles, Galatians 2:6, nor any other person.
After the flesh — According to his former state, country, descent, nobility, riches, power, wisdom. We fear not the great. We regard not the rich or wise. We account not the least less than ourselves. We consider all, only in order to save all. Who is he that thus knows no one after the flesh? ln what land do these Christians live? Yea, if we have known even Christ after the flesh - So as to love him barely with a natural love, so as to glory in having conversed with him on earth, so as to expect only temporal benefits from him.
Verse 17
[17] Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.
Therefore if any one be in Christ — A true believer in him.
There is a new creation — Only the power that makes a world can make a Christian. And when he is so created, the old things are passed away - Of their own accord, even as snow in spring.Behold — The present, visible, undeniable change! All things are become new - He has new life, new senses, new faculties, new affections, new appetites, new ideas and conceptions. His whole tenor of action and conversation is new, and he lives, as it were, in a new world. God, men, the whole creation, heaven, earth, and all therein, appear in a new light, and stand related to him in a new manner, since he was created anew in Christ Jesus. (John Wesley’s Explanatory Notes).
9 Therefore, whether at home or away from home, we try our utmost to please him; 10 for we must all appear before the Messiah’s court of judgment, where everyone will receive the good or bad consequences of what he did while he was in the body., 13 If we are insane, it is for God’s sake; and if we are sane, it is for your sake. 14 For the Messiah’s love has hold of us, because we are convinced that one man died on behalf of all mankind (which implies that all mankind was already dead), 15 and that he died on behalf of all in order that those who live should not live any longer for themselves but for the one who on their behalf died and was raised. 16 So from now on, we do not look at anyone from a worldly viewpoint. Even if we once regarded the Messiah from a worldly viewpoint, we do so no longer. 17 Therefore, if anyone is united with the Messiah, he is a new creation — the old has passed; look, what has come is fresh and new! (Complete Jewish Bible).
2 Corinthians 5:6-10, 13-17
Verse 6
[6] Therefore we are always confident, knowing that, whilst we are at home in the body, we are absent from the Lord:
Therefore we behave undauntedly — But most of all when we have death in view; knowing that our greatest happiness lies beyond the grave.
Verse 7
[7] (For we walk by faith, not by sight:)
For we cannot clearly see him in this life, wherein we walk by faith only: an evidence, indeed, that necessarily implies a kind of "seeing him who is invisible;" yet as far beneath what we shall have in eternity, as it is above that of bare, unassisted reason.
Verse 8
[8] We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord.
Present with the Lord — This demonstrates that the happiness of the saints is not deferred till the resurrection.
Verse 9
[9] Wherefore we labour, that, whether present or absent, we may be accepted of him.
Therefore we are ambitious — The only ambition which has place in a Christian.
Whether present — In the body.
Or absent — From it.
Verse 10
[10] For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad.
For we all — Apostles as well as other men, whether now present in the body, or absent from it.
Must appear — Openly, without covering, where all hidden things will be revealed; probably the sins, even of the faithful, which were forgiven long before. For many of their good works, as their repentance, their revenge against sin, cannot other wise appear. But this will be done at their own desire, without grief, and without shame.According to what he hath done in the body, whether good or evil — In the body he did either good or evil; in the body he is recompensed accordingly.
Verse 13
[13] For whether we be beside ourselves, it is to God: or whether we be sober, it is for your cause.
For if we are transported beyond ourselves — Or at least, appear so to others, treated of, 2 Corinthians 5:15-21, speaking or writing with uncommon vehemence.
It is to God — He understands (if men do not) the emotion which himself inspires.
If we be sober — Treated of, 2 Corinthians 6:1-10. If I proceed in a more calm, sedate manner.
It is for your sakes — Even good men bear this, rather than the other method, in their teachers. But these must obey God, whoever is offended by it.
Verse 14
[14] For the love of Christ constraineth us; because we thus judge, that if one died for all, then were all dead:
For the love of Christ — To us, and our love to him.
Constraineth us — Both to the one and the other; beareth us on with such a strong, steady, prevailing influence, as winds and tides exert when they waft the vessel to its destined harbour. While we thus judge, that if Christ died for all, then are all, even the best of men, naturally dead - In a state of spiritual death, and liable to death eternal. For had any man been otherwise, Christ had not needed to have died for him.
Verse 15
[15] And that he died for all, that they which live should not henceforth live unto themselves, but unto him which died for them, and rose again.
And that he died for all — That all might be saved.
That they who live — That all who live upon the earth.
Should not henceforth — From the moment they know him.
Live unto themselves — Seek their own honour, profit, pleasure.
But unto him — In all righteousness and true holiness.
Verse 16
[16] Wherefore henceforth know we no man after the flesh: yea, though we have known Christ after the flesh, yet now henceforth know we him no more.
So that we from this time — That we knew the love of Christ.
Know no one — Neither ourselves, nor you, neither the rest of the apostles, Galatians 2:6, nor any other person.
After the flesh — According to his former state, country, descent, nobility, riches, power, wisdom. We fear not the great. We regard not the rich or wise. We account not the least less than ourselves. We consider all, only in order to save all. Who is he that thus knows no one after the flesh? ln what land do these Christians live? Yea, if we have known even Christ after the flesh - So as to love him barely with a natural love, so as to glory in having conversed with him on earth, so as to expect only temporal benefits from him.
Verse 17
[17] Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.
Therefore if any one be in Christ — A true believer in him.
There is a new creation — Only the power that makes a world can make a Christian. And when he is so created, the old things are passed away - Of their own accord, even as snow in spring.Behold — The present, visible, undeniable change! All things are become new - He has new life, new senses, new faculties, new affections, new appetites, new ideas and conceptions. His whole tenor of action and conversation is new, and he lives, as it were, in a new world. God, men, the whole creation, heaven, earth, and all therein, appear in a new light, and stand related to him in a new manner, since he was created anew in Christ Jesus. (John Wesley’s Explanatory Notes).
8:30am in Epworth Lounge
10:30am in the Sanctuary
Special Music: "Victory Chant" sung by the Chancel Choir. "40" (by U2) sung by Will Martens
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This Sunday is Father's Day, or as our church calls it, Dads and Grads day. Why not celebrate both, for I know most Dads had something to do with with their child's growth and therefore, their move up from Kindergarten through collegiate grad work. So, congratulations to all Dads with special memories of those no longer with us, and to all Grads no matter where they are moving up to.
Last Sunday we were privileged to hear the several compositions of Composer, Music Director Jim Raycroft's friend, Sean McDermott, who writes beautifully. I particularly liked the...
Thursday, 14 June 2018 by Bob Peterson
This Sunday is Father's Day, or as our church calls it, Dads and Grads day. Why not celebrate both, for I know most Dads had something to do with with their child's growth and therefore, their move up from Kindergarten through collegiate grad work. So, congratulations to all Dads with special memories of those no longer with us, and to all Grads no matter where they are moving up to.
Last Sunday we were privileged to hear the several compositions of Composer, Music Director Jim Raycroft's friend, Sean McDermott, who writes beautifully. I particularly liked the anthem the choir sang titled Ave Maria. Jim's notes on the work indicate it was performed for the Vatican in Rome and was a success there. I can see why. Of course Jim conducted it magnificently as our choir outdid itself in the rendition,
At this time our Church Trustees have an important major financial drive to make needed repairs for outside stairs, lighting to save money throughout and new flooring in the Epworth Lounge. It is also hoped that a new church sign for the South Steps of our sanctuary could be included. The sign has long been in shabby disrepair and needs attention soon.
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Why Church?by Liz Gyori
For me, it boils down to this: I am a better person as a part of the church than I would be, and have been, without it.
Some people track the changes in their lives by milestones: before and after marriage or kids, job changes or moves. I do that, too, but I add another marker: before and after I joined my first Methodist congregation at age 25. And while that milestone is significant to me, it doesn't mean that I was all bad before then and consistently good afterwards. It was more like I'd been asleep to the possibilities that a life of faith offered, and then, wonderfully awakened to them. (Click to read more)
Coming at Church
Capital Campaign: Stepping Up
Our Trustees and Church Council invite you to consider a special gift to a summer capital campaign, aimed at funding three critical upgrades on campus: new exterior stairs on our education building, new flooring in Epworth Lounge, and upgraded LED lights in Fellowship Hall and through the campus. We hope you will consider making a one-time gift for these necessary projects--click through for more information or to make a donation!
Pass the Mic: Testimony in WorshipThough June, we are excited to be including testimonies and stories from the people of our congregation in our worship. We already heard from members of our Readiness 360 Team, including Dawn Kirkemo, Ofa Tuuholaoki, Stuart Everson and Paul Caldwell. (You can find their testimonies on our website!)
In June, our youth who are graduating from high school this year will share reflections. Read the schedule here!
You won't want to miss out on what they have to say.
Dads & Grads on June 17
We plan to celebrate everyone from our church who's graduated this year during our worship on Father's Day, June 17! We hope you'll join us in celebrating their accomplishments and praying for what's ahead in their lives.
Note: it's too late to submit names of graduates for printing, but all graduates can still come celebrate with us in worship!
Online Video Bible Study Group begins June 19
Join us for an online, interactive video Bible study this summer! We will read through "Consider the Birds: A Provocative Guide to Birds of the Bible," by Debbie Blue. Our small group will meet via online video chat, so you can join in from wherever you are this summer, on your laptop, smart phone or tablet!
We will meet up online on Tuesday evenings, from 8:30-9:30pm, through Google Hangouts. The group will be led by Lillian Naveira, Eileen Raycroft and Pastor Molly Vetter, and will continue for 10 weeks over the summer, beginning with Chapter 1 on Tuesday, June 19.
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Blessing of Campers This Sunday
This Sunday, June 17th, during 10:30 worship, there will be a special time of prayer for anyone going to camp this summer. You want to miss the many celebrations and times for blessing in church this week.
We have special opportunities for kids on Sunday mornings this Summer!
Options for Children at Church in Summer!
We love having children in worship, and through the summer, we encourage families to attend together!
For much of the summer, our children's Sunday School is on break, but two special things are happening:
-We have special children's activity books available to pick up as kids enter the sanctuary, with things they can work on during worship.
-Some weeks, we also have special Summer FunDay School activities planned: the kids will be invited to meet up at the Passing of the Peace to leave the sanctuary and go for a lesson during part of worship--they'll return for Communion.
Children will be with us in worship all morning this Sunday!
Wanted: Sound Board Operators
We are looking for 8-10+ people to volunteer to be part of a rotation of sound board operators. There are no requirements other than a desire to help out. Volunteers should either meet me after church or send me (Matt Parker) an email at mjp.sandiego@gmail.com.
Volunteers and donations needed for our Summer Programming
This summer, we will share the love of God with over 100 children from our community.
You can help make it happen!
We are looking for many helping hands!
Click Here to read job descriptions and view our donation wishlist.
To buy something from our Amazon wishlist and sent directly to the church, CLICK HERE!
Help Newly Housed Neighbors
When PATH helps to house (formerly) homeless folks, those people typically needs all sorts of home supplies. Kitchen sponges, shower curtains, sheets, and hand soap are all needed to get a home going again. We can help!
Help to build 5 Welcome Home Kits by taking a paper slip on the bulletin boards near May Day Parlor! Click here for more information
VBS 2018
Grow in faith. Have Fun. Change the world!
VBS 2018 is coming: August 13-17Click here for more info and registration!
We will be inspired each day by the vastness of God's amazing creation and love! There will be games, crafts, and more each day, while we learn about the Parable of the Sower.
October 20: Church Golf Tournament
Mark your calendars now, and make plans to join us for our 2018 church golf tournament. We will return to the beautiful Los Verdes Golf Course for the tournament, which benefits the ministries of our church.
Questions? Contact Gary Baughman at church
Acolyte Training June 19th!
All young people entering grades 4-8 are invited to attend a training for acolytes on June 19th at 4:30pm.
Acolytes assist Pastor Molly with candle lighting, baptism, and more during worship!
Please RSVP with Children's Ministry
Youth Sunday/Banquet Videos!
Youth Sunday, and the Youth Banquet, were so good!!!
If you missed it, there are videos online! Here is the Youth Sunday video, and here is the Youth Banquet Video.
Week In the Arts
Don'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 Ranch
Summer Camp is open to all 1st graders-Class of '18 seniors, 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!
Click here for more information on Lazy W Camps!
To register for camp or learn more about other Cal-Pac Camps, click here!
Announcements
Men's Breakfast: Our next breakfast is Monday, June 18, 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, July 13, starting at 10am. 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, June 19 @ 7:00pm: Meet in May Day Parlor. We will discuss “A Town Like Alice,” in the May Day Parlor. Written by Nevil Shute, the book follows the experiences of a young Englishwoman during World War II and afterward, when she begins a new life in Australia. Also, we will select several books to enjoy during our two months’ summer hiatus.For more information, contact Ann Gallagher.
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): Sunday School is in officially Summer mode, this week, we will be in church this week! There will be fun activity pages and books to read at our children's station, and youth will be speaking during the service. Are you headed to camp this summer? Be sure you're at 10:30 worship for a special blessing for anyone headed to any camp!
Church R Us (Grades 4 & 5): Summer School is officially in summer mode.
Youth Ministry (6th-12th grade):
-Middle School Sunday School (10:30am)? We are ON a BREAK!
-Youth Group(2-4pm on Sunday)? We're on a break! But...remember the Youth Day @ Annual Conference next Saturday!
Young Adults (19-not very specific):
We have a Monday night group for Young Adults and Young families. We meet 5:30-7:00, enjoy a meal together then share in bible study, discussions, and prayer. Child care is available. Stay tuned for more Young Adult events!
Monday Night Dinner Study (Young-ish Adults and Young-ish Families):
We meet in Epworth at 5:30 Monday Nights for a meal and bible study. Children's programming available. Questions? Email Dawn Kirkemo!
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-PacificAnnual Conference of the United Methodist Church.
Free Meal on Wednesday Nights
Offering food and friendship to those in need, every Wednesday night since 1992. More info here.
SHARED BREAD NEEDS DONATIONS OF:NEW UNDERWEAR- men's and women's, all sizes; Sweatpants/sweatshirts-L/XL (hooded, zip up, dark colors); new or used brown paper bags with handles
Men’s jeans waist sizes 32- 34; 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 Sunday sees me globetrotting – I’m on a short tour with a choir I usually sing with, and they’re doing a concert in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, and are taking me with them. So, our guest conductor for the anthem will be my wife Eileen, who, as many of you know, was music director at St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church in the Valley for 17 years, and is a very competent conductor as well as a wonderful organist (and a great cook).
We also welcome Will Martens, who is not only giving us his testimony, but will sing the U2 song 40, which is their setting of Psalm 40. It’s always a treat to have him sing for us.
Next week is the choir’s last Sunday before the summer break, and they’re going to serenade you with that lovely ballad you heard on Palm Sunday, I Believe, as well as rock the house with...
Thursday, June 14, 2018 - Music Notes
Music Director, Jim Raycroft, will
share upcoming worship music
selections and a little bit of history, too.
Jim Raycroft
Thursday, 14 June 2018 by Jim Raycroft
This Sunday sees me globetrotting – I'm on a short tour with a choir I usually sing with, and they're doing a concert in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, and are taking me with them. So, our guest conductor for the anthem will be my wife Eileen, who, as many of you know, was music director at St. Stephen's Lutheran Church in the Valley for 17 years, and is a very competent conductor as well as a wonderful organist (and a great cook).
We also welcome Will Martens, who is not only giving us his testimony, but will sing the U2 song 40, which is their setting of Psalm 40. It's always a treat to have him sing for us.
Next week is the choir's last Sunday before the summer break, and they're going to serenade you with that lovely ballad you heard on Palm Sunday, I Believe, as well as rock the house with the raucous Victory Chant and get everyone grooving with Swingin' With The Saints. Be there or be square...
During the summer, we'll be hearing from a variety of guest artists, including our own Pauline Tamale, Stacy Park, Daryl Thomas and the McCandless family. We will also play host to a special group called the Slaves Of Goodness at the end of August. We'll have more on them later.
How Wonderful, How Marvelous, also known as I Stand Amazed, is a gospel tune written 1905 by Charles H. Gabriel, who was responsible for writing more than 7000 songs, including His Eye Is On The Sparrow. In fact, I Stand Amazed In The Presencecan be found at #371 in our own hymnbook. He was born on a farm in Wilton, Iowa in 1856 and developed an interest in music at a very early age, traveling around leading his own shape note (an early American musical artform) singing schools at about age 17. He eventually became music director at Grace Methodist Episcopal Church in San Francisco (1890-1892), then moved to Chicago to work with a music publishing house. He died in Hollywood in 1932, leaving behind a huge musical legacy.
On September 26, 1976, 14 year old Larry Mullen, Jr. placed a note on the bulletin board of Mount Temple Comprehensive School in Dublin, Ireland, looking for members to form a band. 6 people responded. They began as Feedback, performing covers of other artists' music, then in 1977 changed their name to The Hype with 5 members. In March of 1978, they phased out their fifth man and changed their name to U2, playing their own original material. Their 1st big break came when they won a competition on St. Patrick's Day, 1978, which provided them with the opportunity to record a demo that would be heard by CBS Ireland, a record label. Since then U2 has gone on to release 13 studio albums and have become one of the best-selling musical artists of all time, selling over 170 million albums worldwide. They have won 22 Grammy Awards and were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2005. Rolling Stone ranked U2 as 22nd on their list of "100 Greatest Artists of All Time". 40 is a setting of Psalm 40, and was released as part of the 1983 album War, and has been included in no less than six other albums. The song was recorded at the end of the recording session for the album, and bassist Adam Clayton had already left the studio. The three remaining members decided they didn't have a strong song to close the album, but were being thrown out of the studio because their time was up. So they quickly wrote and recorded 40 (in about 20 minutes, according to Bono – born Paul David Hewson) with The Edge (born David Howell Evans) switching off between guitar and bass. At live performances, Clayton and The Edge would switch instruments and the band members would begin to leave the stage – first Bono, then Clayton, then The Edge, and finally drummer Larry Mullen, Jr. The crowd would continue to sing the refrain "How long....to sing this song..." long after the band had left the stage.
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10:30am in the Sanctuary
Special Music: "Victory Chant" sung by the Chancel Choir. "40" (by U2) sung by Will Martens
"Victory Chant"
Songwriters: Joseph William Vogels
Victory Chant lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
1. Hail Jesus! You're my King!
Your life frees me to sing
I will praise You all of my days
You're perfect in all Your ways
2. Hail Jesus! You're my Lord!
I will obey Your word
Because I want to see Your kingdom come
Not my will but Yours be done
3. Glory, glory to the Lamb!
You will take us into the land
We will conquer in Your name
And proclaim that "Jesus reigns!"
4. Hail, hail! Lion of Judah!
How wonderful You are!
Hail, hail! Lion of Judah!
How powerful You are!
5. He's the Lion in the Tribe of Judah
He's the Root and the Offspring of David
He's the Lily of the Valley
He's the Bright and Morning Star
Tag: The Lion of Judah shall break every chain and give to us the victory again and again
"40" (by U2)
Songwriters: Adam Clayton, David Evans, Laurence Mullen, and Paul David Hewson
40 lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
1. I waited patiently for the Lord
He inclined and heard my cry
He brought me up out of the pit
Out of the mire and clay
Chorus; I will sing, sing a new song
I will sing, sing a new song
2. How long to sing this song
How long to sing this song
How long, how long, how long
How long, to sing this song
3. He set my feet upon a rock
And made my footsteps firm
Many will see
Many will see and fear
Chorus; I will sing, sing a new song
I will sing, sing a new song
Chorus; I will sing, sing a new song
I will sing, sing a new song
4. How long to sing this song
How long to sing this song
How long, how long, how long
How long, to sing this song
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Last Sunday we were privileged to hear the several compositions of Composer, Music Director Jim Raycroft's friend, Sean McDermott, who writes beautifully. I particularly liked the...
Thursday,June 14, 2018
Bob Peterson
Bob Peterson's popular column for the Mainsail has found new life, online! Read his view from the pews about church life and community news. You'll enjoy keeping up with the many good things happening in our congregation!Thursday, 14 June 2018 by Bob Peterson
This Sunday is Father's Day, or as our church calls it, Dads and Grads day. Why not celebrate both, for I know most Dads had something to do with with their child's growth and therefore, their move up from Kindergarten through collegiate grad work. So, congratulations to all Dads with special memories of those no longer with us, and to all Grads no matter where they are moving up to.
Last Sunday we were privileged to hear the several compositions of Composer, Music Director Jim Raycroft's friend, Sean McDermott, who writes beautifully. I particularly liked the anthem the choir sang titled Ave Maria. Jim's notes on the work indicate it was performed for the Vatican in Rome and was a success there. I can see why. Of course Jim conducted it magnificently as our choir outdid itself in the rendition,
At this time our Church Trustees have an important major financial drive to make needed repairs for outside stairs, lighting to save money throughout and new flooring in the Epworth Lounge. It is also hoped that a new church sign for the South Steps of our sanctuary could be included. The sign has long been in shabby disrepair and needs attention soon.
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For me, it boils down to this: I am a better person as a part of the church than I would be, and have been, without it.
Some people track the changes in their lives by milestones: before and after marriage or kids, job changes or moves. I do that, too, but I add another marker: before and after I joined my first Methodist congregation at age 25. And while that milestone is significant to me, it doesn't mean that I was all bad before then and consistently good afterwards. It was more like I'd been asleep to the possibilities that a life of faith offered, and then, wonderfully awakened to them. (Click to read more)
Coming at Church
Our Trustees and Church Council invite you to consider a special gift to a summer capital campaign, aimed at funding three critical upgrades on campus: new exterior stairs on our education building, new flooring in Epworth Lounge, and upgraded LED lights in Fellowship Hall and through the campus. We hope you will consider making a one-time gift for these necessary projects--click through for more information or to make a donation!
Pass the Mic: Testimony in WorshipThough June, we are excited to be including testimonies and stories from the people of our congregation in our worship. We already heard from members of our Readiness 360 Team, including Dawn Kirkemo, Ofa Tuuholaoki, Stuart Everson and Paul Caldwell. (You can find their testimonies on our website!)
In June, our youth who are graduating from high school this year will share reflections. Read the schedule here!
You won't want to miss out on what they have to say.
We plan to celebrate everyone from our church who's graduated this year during our worship on Father's Day, June 17! We hope you'll join us in celebrating their accomplishments and praying for what's ahead in their lives.
Note: it's too late to submit names of graduates for printing, but all graduates can still come celebrate with us in worship!
Online Video Bible Study Group begins June 19
Join us for an online, interactive video Bible study this summer! We will read through "Consider the Birds: A Provocative Guide to Birds of the Bible," by Debbie Blue. Our small group will meet via online video chat, so you can join in from wherever you are this summer, on your laptop, smart phone or tablet!
We will meet up online on Tuesday evenings, from 8:30-9:30pm, through Google Hangouts. The group will be led by Lillian Naveira, Eileen Raycroft and Pastor Molly Vetter, and will continue for 10 weeks over the summer, beginning with Chapter 1 on Tuesday, June 19.
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This Sunday, June 17th, during 10:30 worship, there will be a special time of prayer for anyone going to camp this summer. You want to miss the many celebrations and times for blessing in church this week.
Options for Children at Church in Summer!
We love having children in worship, and through the summer, we encourage families to attend together!
For much of the summer, our children's Sunday School is on break, but two special things are happening:
-We have special children's activity books available to pick up as kids enter the sanctuary, with things they can work on during worship.
-Some weeks, we also have special Summer FunDay School activities planned: the kids will be invited to meet up at the Passing of the Peace to leave the sanctuary and go for a lesson during part of worship--they'll return for Communion.
Children will be with us in worship all morning this Sunday!
Wanted: Sound Board Operators
We are looking for 8-10+ people to volunteer to be part of a rotation of sound board operators. There are no requirements other than a desire to help out. Volunteers should either meet me after church or send me (Matt Parker) an email at mjp.sandiego@gmail.com.
Volunteers and donations needed for our Summer Programming
This summer, we will share the love of God with over 100 children from our community.
You can help make it happen!
We are looking for many helping hands!
Click Here to read job descriptions and view our donation wishlist.
To buy something from our Amazon wishlist and sent directly to the church, CLICK HERE!
When PATH helps to house (formerly) homeless folks, those people typically needs all sorts of home supplies. Kitchen sponges, shower curtains, sheets, and hand soap are all needed to get a home going again. We can help!
Help to build 5 Welcome Home Kits by taking a paper slip on the bulletin boards near May Day Parlor! Click here for more information
Grow in faith. Have Fun. Change the world!
VBS 2018 is coming: August 13-17Click here for more info and registration!
We will be inspired each day by the vastness of God's amazing creation and love! There will be games, crafts, and more each day, while we learn about the Parable of the Sower.
October 20: Church Golf Tournament
Mark your calendars now, and make plans to join us for our 2018 church golf tournament. We will return to the beautiful Los Verdes Golf Course for the tournament, which benefits the ministries of our church.
Questions? Contact Gary Baughman at church
All young people entering grades 4-8 are invited to attend a training for acolytes on June 19th at 4:30pm.
Acolytes assist Pastor Molly with candle lighting, baptism, and more during worship!
Please RSVP with Children's Ministry
Youth Sunday/Banquet Videos!
Youth Sunday, and the Youth Banquet, were so good!!!
If you missed it, there are videos online! Here is the Youth Sunday video, and here is the Youth Banquet Video.
Don'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 is open to all 1st graders-Class of '18 seniors, 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!
Click here for more information on Lazy W Camps!
To register for camp or learn more about other Cal-Pac Camps, click here!
Announcements
Men's Breakfast: Our next breakfast is Monday, June 18, 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, July 13, starting at 10am. 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, June 19 @ 7:00pm: Meet in May Day Parlor. We will discuss “A Town Like Alice,” in the May Day Parlor. Written by Nevil Shute, the book follows the experiences of a young Englishwoman during World War II and afterward, when she begins a new life in Australia. Also, we will select several books to enjoy during our two months’ summer hiatus.For more information, contact Ann Gallagher.
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): Sunday School is in officially Summer mode, this week, we will be in church this week! There will be fun activity pages and books to read at our children's station, and youth will be speaking during the service. Are you headed to camp this summer? Be sure you're at 10:30 worship for a special blessing for anyone headed to any camp!
Church R Us (Grades 4 & 5): Summer School is officially in summer mode.
Youth Ministry (6th-12th grade):
-Middle School Sunday School (10:30am)? We are ON a BREAK!
-Youth Group(2-4pm on Sunday)? We're on a break! But...remember the Youth Day @ Annual Conference next Saturday!
Young Adults (19-not very specific):
We have a Monday night group for Young Adults and Young families. We meet 5:30-7:00, enjoy a meal together then share in bible study, discussions, and prayer. Child care is available. Stay tuned for more Young Adult events!
Monday Night Dinner Study (Young-ish Adults and Young-ish Families):
We meet in Epworth at 5:30 Monday Nights for a meal and bible study. Children's programming available. Questions? Email Dawn Kirkemo!
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-PacificAnnual Conference of the United Methodist Church.
First United Methodist Church of Redondo Beach
(310)372-8445 main
(310)372-5696 fax
Ongoing MinistriesOffering food and friendship to those in need, every Wednesday night since 1992. More info here.
SHARED BREAD NEEDS DONATIONS OF:NEW UNDERWEAR- men's and women's, all sizes; Sweatpants/sweatshirts-L/XL (hooded, zip up, dark colors); new or used brown paper bags with handles
Men’s jeans waist sizes 32- 34; 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!
We also welcome Will Martens, who is not only giving us his testimony, but will sing the U2 song 40, which is their setting of Psalm 40. It’s always a treat to have him sing for us.
Next week is the choir’s last Sunday before the summer break, and they’re going to serenade you with that lovely ballad you heard on Palm Sunday, I Believe, as well as rock the house with...
Thursday, June 14, 2018 - Music Notes
share upcoming worship music
selections and a little bit of history, too.
Jim Raycroft
Thursday, 14 June 2018 by Jim Raycroft
This Sunday sees me globetrotting – I'm on a short tour with a choir I usually sing with, and they're doing a concert in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, and are taking me with them. So, our guest conductor for the anthem will be my wife Eileen, who, as many of you know, was music director at St. Stephen's Lutheran Church in the Valley for 17 years, and is a very competent conductor as well as a wonderful organist (and a great cook).
We also welcome Will Martens, who is not only giving us his testimony, but will sing the U2 song 40, which is their setting of Psalm 40. It's always a treat to have him sing for us.
Next week is the choir's last Sunday before the summer break, and they're going to serenade you with that lovely ballad you heard on Palm Sunday, I Believe, as well as rock the house with the raucous Victory Chant and get everyone grooving with Swingin' With The Saints. Be there or be square...
During the summer, we'll be hearing from a variety of guest artists, including our own Pauline Tamale, Stacy Park, Daryl Thomas and the McCandless family. We will also play host to a special group called the Slaves Of Goodness at the end of August. We'll have more on them later.
How Wonderful, How Marvelous, also known as I Stand Amazed, is a gospel tune written 1905 by Charles H. Gabriel, who was responsible for writing more than 7000 songs, including His Eye Is On The Sparrow. In fact, I Stand Amazed In The Presencecan be found at #371 in our own hymnbook. He was born on a farm in Wilton, Iowa in 1856 and developed an interest in music at a very early age, traveling around leading his own shape note (an early American musical artform) singing schools at about age 17. He eventually became music director at Grace Methodist Episcopal Church in San Francisco (1890-1892), then moved to Chicago to work with a music publishing house. He died in Hollywood in 1932, leaving behind a huge musical legacy.
On September 26, 1976, 14 year old Larry Mullen, Jr. placed a note on the bulletin board of Mount Temple Comprehensive School in Dublin, Ireland, looking for members to form a band. 6 people responded. They began as Feedback, performing covers of other artists' music, then in 1977 changed their name to The Hype with 5 members. In March of 1978, they phased out their fifth man and changed their name to U2, playing their own original material. Their 1st big break came when they won a competition on St. Patrick's Day, 1978, which provided them with the opportunity to record a demo that would be heard by CBS Ireland, a record label. Since then U2 has gone on to release 13 studio albums and have become one of the best-selling musical artists of all time, selling over 170 million albums worldwide. They have won 22 Grammy Awards and were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2005. Rolling Stone ranked U2 as 22nd on their list of "100 Greatest Artists of All Time". 40 is a setting of Psalm 40, and was released as part of the 1983 album War, and has been included in no less than six other albums. The song was recorded at the end of the recording session for the album, and bassist Adam Clayton had already left the studio. The three remaining members decided they didn't have a strong song to close the album, but were being thrown out of the studio because their time was up. So they quickly wrote and recorded 40 (in about 20 minutes, according to Bono – born Paul David Hewson) with The Edge (born David Howell Evans) switching off between guitar and bass. At live performances, Clayton and The Edge would switch instruments and the band members would begin to leave the stage – first Bono, then Clayton, then The Edge, and finally drummer Larry Mullen, Jr. The crowd would continue to sing the refrain "How long....to sing this song..." long after the band had left the stage.
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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
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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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243 South Broadway
Redondo Beach, California 90277, United States
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