First United Methodist Church’s Water Edge – Friday, 3 January
2014 – “Powerful Living in 2014”
On this coming Sunday, the first of 2014, we celebrate Epiphany
and the story of the Magis' journey to find and worship Jesus.
As we prepare to talk more about our series Power 4 Living, I
have been thinking quite a bit about what distracts us from doing some of the
things the magi did so well. They were willing to risk so much to make their
journey. They trusted that they would find this newborn king which they had
heard about somehow, even though they were likely Gentiles. They listened for the
voice of God, practiced generosity, and did the things God called them to do.
What an incredible testimony! And all because they were focused on the Christ
Child.
As we begin this new year, we have a new journey, a new
opportunity to focus and draw near to Jesus. Join us on Sunday as we look at
some of the ways that we too can be driven less by the distractions around us,
and more by the powerful living God has made and given to each and every one of
us.
Happy New Year blessings!
Pastor Jessica
New "how to" classes starting in the Cove
January 5, 12 and 19 at 11:15 AM - 12 PM
Practice of Prayer is a
three-week class on the various practices of prayer, led by Rev. Greg LaDue. It
will be followed by another three-week class starting February 2 on the
Practice of Personal Bible Study, led by Pastor Elbert. A one-week class on
fasting (2/26) will end the series. The same classes will also be offered on
Wednesday nights. See schedule below.
THE PRACTICE OF PRAYER
Sundays, January 5, 12, 19 | 11:15 AM - 12 PM | The Cove
Wednesdays, February 5, 12, 19 | 6:45-7:30 PM | Linder
Lounge
Led by Rev. Greg LaDue.
RSVP...
THE PRACTICE OF PERSONAL BIBLE STUDY
Wednesdays, January 8, 15, 22 | 6:45-7:30 PM | Linder Lounge
Sundays, February 2, 9, 16 | 11:15 AM - 12 PM | The Cove
Led by Dr. Elbert Kim.
RSVP...
A special announcement from the Cal-Pac Conference
Bishop Minerva G. Carcaño invites all throughout the
California-Pacific Annual Conference to Holy Conferencing on being biblically
obedient to the call of Jesus Christ.
Bishop Minerva Carcano
Bishop Carcaño will be sharing about the journey that led her to
invite Frank Schaefer to the California-Pacific Annual Conference, and will
provide a safe space for faith-filled sharing of our thoughts, prayers,
concerns and ideas on what we are called to do if the Book of Discipline of The
United Methodist Church and the Gospel of Jesus Christ are in conflict.
Everyone in the California-Pacific Annual Conference is welcome to participate.
Sunday, January 12, 2014 | 3 to 6 PM
Pasadena First United Methodist Church
500 E Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91101 (click for map)
Please RSVP ASAP to the Cal-Pac Office of Communications
(cpco@cal-pac.org) so that space and good hospitality can be prepared.
W.E. Can
Don't forget to bring your cans on Sunday!
W.E. CAN
With recent budget cuts from the food stamps program; our food
ministry has become an even more important resource for hungry families. One of
the goals for the Water's Edge congregation this year is to support our First
Church Food Ministry: Loaves and Fishes. Besides canned food items, milk, eggs,
and bread are always welcome. You may leave your donations in The Cove, or in
Linder Hall.
Our service is modern and inter-generational with weekly
communion, open to everyone.
The band plays both current and traditional praise music, as
well as original Christian music.
www.fumcsd.org/WE
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First United Methodist Church of San Diego
2111 Camino del Rio South
San Diego, CA 92108 United States
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