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Sunday, April 19
Pastor Molly, preaching
8:30am in the Epworth Lounge
9:30am Adult Sunday School in Heath Chapel
Dead Sea Scrolls class in Epworth Lounge
Kids' Earth Day Worship in Fellowship Hall
10:30am in the Sanctuary
Sunday's Sermon & Scripture:
"You're Family"
Luke 24:36-53
Scripture Text: Luke 24:36 They were still talking about it when — there he was, standing among them! 37 Startled and terrified, they thought they were seeing a ghost. 38 But he said to them, “Why are you so upset? Why are these doubts welling up inside you? 39 Look at my hands and my feet — it is I, myself! Touch me and see — a ghost doesn’t have flesh and bones, as you can see I do.” 40 As he said this, he showed them his hands and feet. 41 While they were still unable to believe it for joy and stood there dumbfounded, he said to them, “Have you something here to eat?” 42 They gave him a piece of broiled fish, 43 which he took and ate in their presence.
44 Yeshua said to them, “This is what I meant when I was still with you and told you that everything written about me in the Torah of Moshe, the Prophets and the Psalms had to be fulfilled.” 45 Then he opened their minds, so that they could understand the Tanakh, 46 telling them, “Here is what it says: the Messiah is to suffer and to rise from the dead on the third day; 47 and in his name repentance leading to forgiveness of sins is to be proclaimed to people from all nations, starting with Yerushalayim. 48 You are witnesses of these things. 49 Now I am sending forth upon you what my Father promised, so stay here in the city until you have been equipped with power from above.”
50 He led them out toward Beit-Anyah; then, raising his hands, he said a b’rakhah over them; 51 and as he was blessing them, he withdrew from them and was carried up into heaven. 52 They bowed in worship to him, then returned to Yerushalayim, overflowing with joy. 53 And they spent all their time in the Temple courts, praising God.
John Wesley's Notes-Commentary for Luke 24:36b-48
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Place to call Home
Earth Day for Kids
Earth Day Worship
Parking Reminder
Dead Sea Scrolls
Lay Looker
From the Lay Leader
Softball
Book Club
Crop Walk
Thank You: Eggs!
Altar Flowers
Story to Tell Videos
Community Events
Like us on Facebook
This Week at Church...
20/30 Group
www.beachfaith.org
The Church office is regularly open from 9am - 4pm,
Monday to Thursday.
Adult Bible Study
The Pastor's Bible Study meets Thursdays at 11:00amin May Day Parlor.________________________________
Adult Sunday School:Bible Study
in Health Chapel
9:30-10:15amThe class is a Bible Study and discussion. Led by Helen Stockwell.
A Church That Responds to the Needs of the Community
Every Wednesday, with help from neighbor congregations and many volunteers, we host Shared Bread, a free meal for the community.
(Click the logo for more information.)
Groceries = $$ for Church
Looking for an easy way to support our church? Now you can do your grocery shopping and the store will give a percentage back to FUMCRB! Click the image on the left to learn how you can sign up for this easy giving program. Our Stewardship Team can answer any questions!
WANT TO STAY CURRENT ON ANNUAL CONFERENCE NEWS?
CLICK THE IMAGE ON THE RIGHT TO LINK TO THE CAL-PAC WEBSITE.
________________________________
You may also visit the new website for the entire denomination of United Methodist Church here.
Want to see photos of past church activities and events?
Check out our
Flickr page and ourFacebook page
Do you have concerns, ideas or input about our church that you want to be heard?
You are welcome to reach out to our leaders!
You can contact our Pastor, Molly Vetter.
Our Staff-Parish Relations Committee, which is responsible for staff and pastoral oversight, is led byDarrell Uran.
Nina Dooley is the Chair of our Church Council.
Johnna Kosnoff is our Lay Leader.
READERS FOR SUNDAY WORSHIP
We are always looking for people who want to be a part of Sunday morning worship. If you would like to be liturgist at either the 8:30 or 10:30 service (or both) just click the following link. You will receive email confirmation of the date and the office will email all the reading a couple days before. It's a wonderful way to serve.
SIGN UP HERE
A Place to Call Home
I'm just back from a really wonderful vacation, having enjoyed time together with family and friends, in the beauty of Hawaii's Big Island.
Even so, last night, after arriving back home and as we fell into bed, I said to Matt, "Ah, it's so good to be home." There's something so comforting and comfortable about "home," and I am deeply grateful for having a beautiful place to call home.
I know what a gift I've had in places where I've been welcomed: in my parent's home, at Grandpa's farm, in the church I grew up in, with friends who claimed me as family. At their best, these have all been places where I knew I belonged, but was also encouraged to become a better person--more thoughtful, more considerate, more confident, bolder. We are nurtured not for the sake of comfort, but to serve: home becomes a home-base from which we are sent to do amazing things.
At church, we get to be home for one another--welcoming in others and knowing ourselves to be welcomed, too.
This Sunday, we share the first in a series of sermons about "home." I look forward to sharing it with you, as we seek to find and share the gift of God's love.
Grace and peace,
Pastor Molly
Contact Info
Pastor Molly Vetter
PastorMolly@BeachFaith.com
310-372-8445 x 102
Sermon Series: A Place to Call Home
In Resurrection, Jesus makes a home for us that's something new, wild and different. It's home where we're loved unconditionally, where we become family with unlikely people, and a "home" that isn't restricted to any one place.
Pastor Molly begins a new sermon series on April 19, as we explore what it means to find a home in God.
Earth Day Workshop for Children
with Pastor Molly
This Sunday, April 19 - 9:30-10:15am - Fellowship Hall
Children (age 3 through Middle School) are invited to join Pastor Molly for an Earth Day workshop this Sunday. We will learn about how our faith in God makes us want to take care of God's creation--and we will make recycled art together! It will be a hands-on morning of creation and learning.
Celebrate Earth Day in Worship
Sunday, April 26
On Earth Day weekend, we celebrate God, who takes care of us, and who asks us to care for creation. Creating "home" together means welcoming everyone to the table--and tending to the well-being of all the earth. Using Psalm 23 as inspiration, we invite you to think of a place in God's creation that helps restore your soul--and email a photo (if you have one) to Pastor Molly.
Parking Reminder: If you are able, we encourage you to park at the Wells Fargo bank on Sunday mornings, and walk across the street, reserving the parking lot for those with mobility challenges or for new visitors. We also have a bike rack on the patio, for those who choose to bike to church! Thanks for your consideration.
Mark your Calendar:
Potluck Lunch Sunday, April 19
Be with us for these special times of food and fellowship and intergenerational sharing.
Please join us for our mid-month potluck lunches this Spring, on April 19 & May 17!These Potlucks will be on Sunday, following the 10:30 worship services--everyone's welcome, just bring a dish or dessert to share.
April 19th and 26th, Stephen will teach a class on the Dead Sea Scrolls! We will discuss their origins and the community that produced them. On the 26th we will cap off this class in the afternoon with a visit to the California Science Center's exhibit on the Dead Sea Scrolls, plus the IMAX movie Jerusalem! You must RSVP for the science center visit: CLICK HERE
This Sunday is your last chance to reserve a ticket for the exhibit with our group!
Church T-Shirts on Sale this Sunday, APRIL 19!!!
We have new church T-Shirts! The youth group is selling them to help raise funds for our Baja Trip! Men's shirts and women's shirts (Yes! They're REAL women's T-Shirts) are different colors! We also have a church hoodie!
T-Shirt Price: $20 Hoodie Price: $35
Help us to send some LOVE to our College students during Finals!
Our United Methodist Kids in Christ (UMKIC) is assembling care packages (on Sunday, April 26 @10am) for our youth alumni to remind them that the church loves and supports them.
Will you help us collect items and $ for gift certificates and shipping? There is also an opportunity to send each student a Church T-shirt(this helps the youth group at the same time! See above!)
Click on this Link to sign up for college package supplies!
Help us collect these items for Sunday School Crafts
--Do you eat Fage yogurt with the little separate front container (or COULD you for the next couple weeks)??
We're collecting empties for a special craft project on May 3rd.
--We're also collecting: WIDE mouth GLASS jars for Mother's Day.
Please drop off donations to Katherine in the Church office.
The Lay Looker, Bob Peterson
Verse 36
[36] And as they thus spake, Jesus himself stood in the midst of them, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you.
Jesus stood in the midst of them — It was just as easy to his Divine power to open a door undiscernibly, as it was to come in at a door opened by some other hand. Mark 16:14,19; John 20:19.
Verse 40
[40] And when he had thus spoken, he shewed them his hands and his feet.
He showed them his hands and his feet — That they might either see or feel the prints of the nails.
Verse 41
[41] And while they yet believed not for joy, and wondered, he said unto them, Have ye here any meat?
While they believed not for joy — They did in some sense believe: otherwise they would not have rejoiced. But their excess of joy prevented a clear, rational belief.
Verse 43
[43] And he took it, and did eat before them.
He took it and ate before them — Not that he had any need of food; but to give them still farther evidence.
Verse 44
[44] And he said unto them, These are the words which I spake unto you, while I was yet with you, that all things must be fulfilled, which were written in the law of Moses, and in the prophets, and in the psalms, concerning me.
And he said — On the day of his ascension.
In the law, and the prophets, and the psalms — The prophecies as well as types, relating to the Messiah, are contained either in the books of Moses (usually called the law) in the Psalms, or in the writings of the prophets; little being said directly concerning him in the historical books.
Verse 45
[45] Then opened he their understanding, that they might understand the scriptures,
Then opened he their understanding, to understand the Scriptures — He had explained them before to the two as they went to Emmaus. But still they Understood them not, till he took off the veil from their hearts, by the illumination of his Spirit.
Verse 47
[47] And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.
Beginning at Jerusalem — This was appointed most graciously and wisely: graciously, as it encouraged the, greatest sinners to repent, when they saw that even the murderers of Christ were not excepted from mercy: and wisely, as hereby Christianity was more abundantly attested; the facts being published first on the very spot where they happened.
[36] And as they thus spake, Jesus himself stood in the midst of them, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you.
Jesus stood in the midst of them — It was just as easy to his Divine power to open a door undiscernibly, as it was to come in at a door opened by some other hand. Mark 16:14,19; John 20:19.
Verse 40
[40] And when he had thus spoken, he shewed them his hands and his feet.
He showed them his hands and his feet — That they might either see or feel the prints of the nails.
Verse 41
[41] And while they yet believed not for joy, and wondered, he said unto them, Have ye here any meat?
While they believed not for joy — They did in some sense believe: otherwise they would not have rejoiced. But their excess of joy prevented a clear, rational belief.
Verse 43
[43] And he took it, and did eat before them.
He took it and ate before them — Not that he had any need of food; but to give them still farther evidence.
Verse 44
[44] And he said unto them, These are the words which I spake unto you, while I was yet with you, that all things must be fulfilled, which were written in the law of Moses, and in the prophets, and in the psalms, concerning me.
And he said — On the day of his ascension.
In the law, and the prophets, and the psalms — The prophecies as well as types, relating to the Messiah, are contained either in the books of Moses (usually called the law) in the Psalms, or in the writings of the prophets; little being said directly concerning him in the historical books.
Verse 45
[45] Then opened he their understanding, that they might understand the scriptures,
Then opened he their understanding, to understand the Scriptures — He had explained them before to the two as they went to Emmaus. But still they Understood them not, till he took off the veil from their hearts, by the illumination of his Spirit.
Verse 47
[47] And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.
Beginning at Jerusalem — This was appointed most graciously and wisely: graciously, as it encouraged the, greatest sinners to repent, when they saw that even the murderers of Christ were not excepted from mercy: and wisely, as hereby Christianity was more abundantly attested; the facts being published first on the very spot where they happened.
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Sermon Story "Seeing the Resurrected Jesus" by Gary Lee Parker for Sunday, 12 April 2015 with Scripture: Luke 24:36 They were still talking about it when — there he was, standing among them! 37 Startled and terrified, they thought they were seeing a ghost. 38 But he said to them, “Why are you so upset? Why are these doubts welling up inside you? 39 Look at my hands and my feet — it is I, myself! Touch me and see — a ghost doesn’t have flesh and bones, as you can see I do.” 40 As he said this, he showed them his hands and feet. 41 While they were still unable to believe it for joy and stood there dumbfounded, he said to them, “Have you something here to eat?” 42 They gave him a piece of broiled fish, 43 which he took and ate in their presence.
44 Yeshua said to them, “This is what I meant when I was still with you and told you that everything written about me in the Torah of Moshe, the Prophets and the Psalms had to be fulfilled.” 45 Then he opened their minds, so that they could understand the Tanakh, 46 telling them, “Here is what it says: the Messiah is to suffer and to rise from the dead on the third day; 47 and in his name repentance leading to forgiveness of sins is to be proclaimed to people from all nations, starting with Yerushalayim. 48 You are witnesses of these things.
The two men who came back from Emmaus after Jesus revealed who the stranger was that walked and talked with them then broke bread with them were telling their story, Jesus appeared to them again behind locked doors and windows. Jesus again said to them Peace be with you. Jesus again shared that tehy should look at His hands, feet, and side to see the hole made by the nails and sword yet they still doubted. Even when Jesus stated that a ghost does not have flesh and blood as He has. Then, Jesus asked if there was anything to eat that He may eat the food to show another sign that He is truly raised from the dead because dead people or angels do not eat food. They were still astonished at the Presence of Jesus alive and well even after seeing Him tortured and killed on the stake or cross until there was no breathe or even blood remaining in Him. They surely bean to believe in what He taught and is and the Mission He has given to them to go into the whole world that the Jews and the Non-Jews could be saved through their beleif and living Holy Lives as Jesus did Himself. We come to realize that Jesus truly is The Messiah of the Whole World startin with the Jews first and ending with the Jews as we come singin the Hymn to receive the Holy Eucharist as we eat His body and drinks His Blood in remembering all He has done and is doing for us singin "There is a Redeemer, Jesus God's own Son" by Melody Green
44 Yeshua said to them, “This is what I meant when I was still with you and told you that everything written about me in the Torah of Moshe, the Prophets and the Psalms had to be fulfilled.” 45 Then he opened their minds, so that they could understand the Tanakh, 46 telling them, “Here is what it says: the Messiah is to suffer and to rise from the dead on the third day; 47 and in his name repentance leading to forgiveness of sins is to be proclaimed to people from all nations, starting with Yerushalayim. 48 You are witnesses of these things.
The two men who came back from Emmaus after Jesus revealed who the stranger was that walked and talked with them then broke bread with them were telling their story, Jesus appeared to them again behind locked doors and windows. Jesus again said to them Peace be with you. Jesus again shared that tehy should look at His hands, feet, and side to see the hole made by the nails and sword yet they still doubted. Even when Jesus stated that a ghost does not have flesh and blood as He has. Then, Jesus asked if there was anything to eat that He may eat the food to show another sign that He is truly raised from the dead because dead people or angels do not eat food. They were still astonished at the Presence of Jesus alive and well even after seeing Him tortured and killed on the stake or cross until there was no breathe or even blood remaining in Him. They surely bean to believe in what He taught and is and the Mission He has given to them to go into the whole world that the Jews and the Non-Jews could be saved through their beleif and living Holy Lives as Jesus did Himself. We come to realize that Jesus truly is The Messiah of the Whole World startin with the Jews first and ending with the Jews as we come singin the Hymn to receive the Holy Eucharist as we eat His body and drinks His Blood in remembering all He has done and is doing for us singin "There is a Redeemer, Jesus God's own Son" by Melody Green
There is a redeemer,
Jesus, God's own Son,
Precious Lamb of God, Messiah,
Holy One,
Jesus my redeemer,
Name above all names,
Precious Lamb of God, Messiah,
Oh, for sinners slain.
Thank you oh my father,
For giving us Your Son,
And leaving Your Spirit,
'Til the work on Earth is done.
When I stand in Glory,
I will see His face,
And there I'll serve my King forever,
In that Holy Place.
Thank you oh my father,
For giving us Your Son,
And leaving Your Spirit,
'Til the work on Earth is done.
There is a redeemer,
Jesus, God's own Son,
Precious Lamb of God, Messiah,
Holy One,
Thank you oh my father,
For giving us Your Son,
And leaving Your Spirit,
'Til the work on Earth is done.
And leaving Your Spirit,
'Till the work on Earth is done.
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In This IssueeScrip
Place to call Home
Earth Day for Kids
Earth Day Worship
Parking Reminder
Dead Sea Scrolls
Lay Looker
From the Lay Leader
Softball
Book Club
Crop Walk
Thank You: Eggs!
Altar Flowers
Story to Tell Videos
Community Events
Like us on Facebook
This Week at Church...
20/30 Group
www.beachfaith.org
The Church office is regularly open from 9am - 4pm,
Monday to Thursday.
Adult Bible Study
The Pastor's Bible Study meets Thursdays at 11:00amin May Day Parlor.________________________________
Adult Sunday School:Bible Study
in Health Chapel
9:30-10:15amThe class is a Bible Study and discussion. Led by Helen Stockwell.
A Church That Responds to the Needs of the Community
(Click the logo for more information.)
Looking for an easy way to support our church? Now you can do your grocery shopping and the store will give a percentage back to FUMCRB! Click the image on the left to learn how you can sign up for this easy giving program. Our Stewardship Team can answer any questions!
CLICK THE IMAGE ON THE RIGHT TO LINK TO THE CAL-PAC WEBSITE.
________________________________
You may also visit the new website for the entire denomination of United Methodist Church here.
Want to see photos of past church activities and events?
Check out our
Flickr page and ourFacebook page
Do you have concerns, ideas or input about our church that you want to be heard?
You are welcome to reach out to our leaders!
You can contact our Pastor, Molly Vetter.
Our Staff-Parish Relations Committee, which is responsible for staff and pastoral oversight, is led byDarrell Uran.
Nina Dooley is the Chair of our Church Council.
Johnna Kosnoff is our Lay Leader.
READERS FOR SUNDAY WORSHIP
We are always looking for people who want to be a part of Sunday morning worship. If you would like to be liturgist at either the 8:30 or 10:30 service (or both) just click the following link. You will receive email confirmation of the date and the office will email all the reading a couple days before. It's a wonderful way to serve.
SIGN UP HERE
I'm just back from a really wonderful vacation, having enjoyed time together with family and friends, in the beauty of Hawaii's Big Island.
Even so, last night, after arriving back home and as we fell into bed, I said to Matt, "Ah, it's so good to be home." There's something so comforting and comfortable about "home," and I am deeply grateful for having a beautiful place to call home.
I know what a gift I've had in places where I've been welcomed: in my parent's home, at Grandpa's farm, in the church I grew up in, with friends who claimed me as family. At their best, these have all been places where I knew I belonged, but was also encouraged to become a better person--more thoughtful, more considerate, more confident, bolder. We are nurtured not for the sake of comfort, but to serve: home becomes a home-base from which we are sent to do amazing things.
At church, we get to be home for one another--welcoming in others and knowing ourselves to be welcomed, too.
This Sunday, we share the first in a series of sermons about "home." I look forward to sharing it with you, as we seek to find and share the gift of God's love.
Grace and peace,
Pastor Molly
Contact Info
Pastor Molly Vetter
PastorMolly@BeachFaith.com
310-372-8445 x 102
In Resurrection, Jesus makes a home for us that's something new, wild and different. It's home where we're loved unconditionally, where we become family with unlikely people, and a "home" that isn't restricted to any one place.
Pastor Molly begins a new sermon series on April 19, as we explore what it means to find a home in God.
with Pastor Molly
This Sunday, April 19 - 9:30-10:15am - Fellowship Hall
Children (age 3 through Middle School) are invited to join Pastor Molly for an Earth Day workshop this Sunday. We will learn about how our faith in God makes us want to take care of God's creation--and we will make recycled art together! It will be a hands-on morning of creation and learning.
Sunday, April 26
On Earth Day weekend, we celebrate God, who takes care of us, and who asks us to care for creation. Creating "home" together means welcoming everyone to the table--and tending to the well-being of all the earth. Using Psalm 23 as inspiration, we invite you to think of a place in God's creation that helps restore your soul--and email a photo (if you have one) to Pastor Molly.
Parking Reminder: If you are able, we encourage you to park at the Wells Fargo bank on Sunday mornings, and walk across the street, reserving the parking lot for those with mobility challenges or for new visitors. We also have a bike rack on the patio, for those who choose to bike to church! Thanks for your consideration.
Potluck Lunch Sunday, April 19
Be with us for these special times of food and fellowship and intergenerational sharing.
Please join us for our mid-month potluck lunches this Spring, on April 19 & May 17!These Potlucks will be on Sunday, following the 10:30 worship services--everyone's welcome, just bring a dish or dessert to share.
This Sunday is your last chance to reserve a ticket for the exhibit with our group!
Church T-Shirts on Sale this Sunday, APRIL 19!!!
We have new church T-Shirts! The youth group is selling them to help raise funds for our Baja Trip! Men's shirts and women's shirts (Yes! They're REAL women's T-Shirts) are different colors! We also have a church hoodie!
Help us to send some LOVE to our College students during Finals!
Will you help us collect items and $ for gift certificates and shipping? There is also an opportunity to send each student a Church T-shirt(this helps the youth group at the same time! See above!)
Click on this Link to sign up for college package supplies!
Help us collect these items for Sunday School Crafts
We're collecting empties for a special craft project on May 3rd.
--We're also collecting: WIDE mouth GLASS jars for Mother's Day.
Please drop off donations to Katherine in the Church office.
The Lay Looker, Bob Peterson
a view from the pew from a longtime member of our church
"With such beautiful weather it's difficult to sit down and write this epistle while the plans for a busy Easter season are being made and conveyed to you via this bulletin or on the internet. However, I thought I would reveal my Sunday schedules these days. Perhaps you too have busy Sundays. At 9:30 AM in the Heath Chapel (nearest Torrance Blvd.) I attend a Bible Study Class led by Helen Stockwell who has been our leader for many years and demonstrates her knowledge of The Bible in many ways each week. Anyone is welcome and we conclude in time for attendance at the 10:30 AM worship service in the sanctuary. We would love to see you.
After attending Sunday worship, there is fellowship in the patio with light refreshments supplied by various volunteers each week. Then, our group of 6 to 8 arranges..."
Read Bob's recent Lay Looker columns on our website by clicking here.
Busy Sundays?? by Bob Peterson
With such beautiful weather it's difficult to sit down and write this epistle while the plans for a busy Easter season are being made and conveyed to you via the bulletin or on the internet. However, I thought I would reveal my Sunday schedules these days. Perhaps you too have busy Sundays. At 9:30 AM in the Heath Chapel (nearest Torrance Blvd.) I attend a Bible Study Class led by Helen Stockwell who has been our leader for many years and demonstrates her knowledge of The Bible in many ways each week. Anyone is welcome and we conclude in time for attendance at the 10:30 AM worship service in the sanctuary. We would love to see you.
After attending Sunday worship, there is fellowship in the patio with light refreshments supplied by various volunteers each week. Then, our group of 6 to 8 arranges to meet at a local restaurant for lunch and Christian Fellowship. See me or Don Pearson to join in. However, this week is an all church Pot-Luck lunch so that's where we'll be after worship on Sunday. By the way, the Pot-Luck is for everyone, even those who forgot to bring a food dish, so if that's you, feel welcome to join in.
Many years ago when church members Don and Lee Carlile were on a mountain retreat walk they saw this wood lying on the ground and thought is reminded them of Jesus suffering on the Cross and brought it home. The late Jim Hunter designed a way to display it and every year it appears on our altar at Easter time. Nature and our Christian world have much in common. By the way, Rev. Lee Carlile is the current senior pastor at El Segundo United Methodist Church
From the Lay Leader, Johnna Kosnoff
bi-weekly thoughts and reflections from our church Lay Leader
Read Johnna's recent "From the Lay Leader" column on our website by clicking here.
bi-weekly thoughts and reflections from our church Lay Leader
Read Johnna's recent "From the Lay Leader" column on our website by clicking here.
SOFTBALL TEAM!
Our softball team will begin their season in May at Wilson Park on Sundays and start between 6:00pm and 8:00pm.
"Like" their Facebook page to get game updates and see photos.
For those of you who have signed up to play, our next practice will be Sunday, April 19th from 5:00 - 7:00pm
La Romeria Park, 19501 Inglewood Avenue, Torrance, CA 90503.
We are hoping for a good turn out as we have yet to have half of the team attend a practice. We have bats and balls and may even be able to scrape up a glove if you do not have one. Spectators are welcome too. Hope to see you there! Please feel free to contact Troy Thomas if you have any questions
Our softball team will begin their season in May at Wilson Park on Sundays and start between 6:00pm and 8:00pm.
"Like" their Facebook page to get game updates and see photos.
For those of you who have signed up to play, our next practice will be Sunday, April 19th from 5:00 - 7:00pm
La Romeria Park, 19501 Inglewood Avenue, Torrance, CA 90503.
We are hoping for a good turn out as we have yet to have half of the team attend a practice. We have bats and balls and may even be able to scrape up a glove if you do not have one. Spectators are welcome too. Hope to see you there! Please feel free to contact Troy Thomas if you have any questions
BOOK CLUB FORMING....
CALLING ALL READERS. This spring, our youth will be visiting Homeboy Industries as part of the Sierra Service Project Weekend. They will also be reading Tattoos on the Heart by Father Greg Boyle. Anyone interested in discussing this transforming book about God's love and work in the community is invited to join Ann Gallagher and Laura Thatcher for an evening of lively discussion and fellowship. This first Book Club gathering will be on Thursday, May 21, in the church May Day Parlor at 7 pm. Hope to see you. Any questions? Call or email Ann at310-371-8379 mdgapg@verizonnet or Laura (310) 686-370larzlaw@gmail.com
CALLING ALL READERS. This spring, our youth will be visiting Homeboy Industries as part of the Sierra Service Project Weekend. They will also be reading Tattoos on the Heart by Father Greg Boyle. Anyone interested in discussing this transforming book about God's love and work in the community is invited to join Ann Gallagher and Laura Thatcher for an evening of lively discussion and fellowship. This first Book Club gathering will be on Thursday, May 21, in the church May Day Parlor at 7 pm. Hope to see you. Any questions? Call or email Ann at310-371-8379 mdgapg@verizonnet or Laura (310) 686-370larzlaw@gmail.com
Support Our Church Team!
Redondo Beach First UMC is helping to end hunger one step at a time by participating in this year's Peninsula Harbor CROP Hunger Walk - San Pedro onSaturday, May 02, 2015. Each year, the Crop Walk helps fund local and global mission programs working to end hunger. Our very own Shared Bread is blessed to be one of those deserving programs. Please support us by making a donation ... and join us on the Walk! Click Here to Donate and find out more about the walk.
Thank you for stuffing eggs!!!
The children really had a wonderful time at our Easter Egg hunt opening all the eggs and seeing the different treasures inside. THANK YOU!
Click here to see Easter morning photos
Volunteers Needed: VBS June 22-26
It takes a large team to make each year successful - Will you come and join the fun? Register online & let us know what your interests/talents are!
Volunteer Planning Meeting for Lead Team:
May 3rd @ 11:30am
(DATE CHANGE)
Training and Prep Meeting:
Saturday, June 20 @ 9am
(DATE CHANGE)
Contact Katherine for more info:children@beachfaith.com
Baja Mission 2015
17 people have signed up to go so far from our church!
Our costs are $6375. We've already raised over half, and we're still trying to raise $2462.
Please consider donating! Donations can be made to the church, and then write "Baja trip" in the memo line.
Check out our page on the church website for more info!
BeachFaith Kids: Summer Programs
(Click the titles to register)
Age 3-8th grade
LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE FOR PRESCHOOL!
June 22-26th, 9am-12:15pm--Volunteers needed for VBS
BeachFaith Theatre Arts Camp
Age 3-6th Grade
LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE FOR PRESCHOOL!
July 27th-August 7th
Production on Sunday, Aug. 9th
Altar Flowers 2015
Would you like to purchase altar flowers for the sanctuary for Sundayworship? It's easy! Just click this link and fill out the order form.
Cost: $45
2015 Lenten Series and Study:
A Story to Tell
Our Lenten small groups may have ended, but the work of story-telling is just begun, as we spread the good news of God's work in our lives.
Our youth group asked several people in the church to tell us their stories. You can see more of how God has worked in some of the lives of our congregation--we've shared pieces from these videos in worship. Watch more of them here.
In Sympathy: Mary Joy South
Our prayers and sympathy are with Nina Dooley and Craig South as they grieve the passing of his mother, Mary Joy South, at age 90. There will be a memorial service onSaturday, April 25 at 11am at Gamby Mortuary in Lomita, with a reception to follow at Craig and Nina's home in Redondo Beach.
Community Events and Other Opportunities:
click these headings for links for more information
CalPac Summer Camps 2015: "Living in the Spirit"
Sign up now--discounts for early registration.
Like us on Facebook!
Visit the page and "like" us so you can see and share the latest photos, news and links from the church.
This Week at Church...
Worship & Music Committee meeting:
Thursday, April 16, 7pm in May Day Parlor
Church Council meeting: Monday, April 20, 7pm in Epworth Lounge
Nursery (6 weeks-2 years):
The Nursery is open during both services: 8:30am for ages 6 weeks to 6 yrs old and 10:30am for children 6 weeks to 4 yrs old. Located right off of the parking lot across Epworth Lounge. Any questions email the NurseryCoordinator: Adriana Hwang
Children's Ministry (Preschool- 3rd Grade):
9:30am: Special Earth Day Workshop with Pastor Molly!
It's also T-shirt week so show up early & show your church "spirit"!10:30am:
The Great Commission "Jesus sends us to spread the good news!" Luke 24:36-53, Read the whole story together in the Bible! Spark Bible pages 496-497
Church R Us (4th and 5th grade):
9:30am: Special Earth Day Workshop with Pastor Molly!
It's also T-shirt week so show up early & show your church "spirit"!
10:30am: Join us upstairs in our clubhouse above the nursery. The Great Commission, Luke 24:36-53 Some of the disciples traveled all over the world to spread the good news. Where would you travel to spread the gospel?
Youth Group (6th-12th grade):
-Dead Sea Scrolls: Youth. Seriously. Go to this class! It'll be super interesting! We are participating in the trip to California Science Center for youth group April 26th! Click here for more details.
-Youth Group This Week: Gonna be good!
-Middle School Sunday School? Yep! Jen Jacques, our new Youth Assistant, will lead Middle School Sunday School through June. Come meet her this week!
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Men's Breakfast:
Our next breakfast is Monday, April 20, 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!
First United Methodist Church of Redondo Beach
310-372-8445 main
Redondo Beach First UMC is helping to end hunger one step at a time by participating in this year's Peninsula Harbor CROP Hunger Walk - San Pedro onSaturday, May 02, 2015. Each year, the Crop Walk helps fund local and global mission programs working to end hunger. Our very own Shared Bread is blessed to be one of those deserving programs. Please support us by making a donation ... and join us on the Walk! Click Here to Donate and find out more about the walk.
The children really had a wonderful time at our Easter Egg hunt opening all the eggs and seeing the different treasures inside. THANK YOU!
Click here to see Easter morning photos
Volunteers Needed: VBS June 22-26
It takes a large team to make each year successful - Will you come and join the fun? Register online & let us know what your interests/talents are!
May 3rd @ 11:30am
(DATE CHANGE)
Training and Prep Meeting:
Saturday, June 20 @ 9am
(DATE CHANGE)
Contact Katherine for more info:children@beachfaith.com
17 people have signed up to go so far from our church!
Our costs are $6375. We've already raised over half, and we're still trying to raise $2462.
Please consider donating! Donations can be made to the church, and then write "Baja trip" in the memo line.
Check out our page on the church website for more info!
BeachFaith Kids: Summer Programs
(Click the titles to register)
LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE FOR PRESCHOOL!
June 22-26th, 9am-12:15pm--Volunteers needed for VBS
Age 3-6th Grade
LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE FOR PRESCHOOL!
July 27th-August 7th
Production on Sunday, Aug. 9th
Altar Flowers 2015
Would you like to purchase altar flowers for the sanctuary for Sundayworship? It's easy! Just click this link and fill out the order form.
Cost: $45
A Story to Tell
Our Lenten small groups may have ended, but the work of story-telling is just begun, as we spread the good news of God's work in our lives.
Our youth group asked several people in the church to tell us their stories. You can see more of how God has worked in some of the lives of our congregation--we've shared pieces from these videos in worship. Watch more of them here.
Our prayers and sympathy are with Nina Dooley and Craig South as they grieve the passing of his mother, Mary Joy South, at age 90. There will be a memorial service onSaturday, April 25 at 11am at Gamby Mortuary in Lomita, with a reception to follow at Craig and Nina's home in Redondo Beach.
Community Events and Other Opportunities:
click these headings for links for more information
CalPac Summer Camps 2015: "Living in the Spirit"
Sign up now--discounts for early registration.
Like us on Facebook!Visit the page and "like" us so you can see and share the latest photos, news and links from the church.
This Week at Church...
Worship & Music Committee meeting:
Thursday, April 16, 7pm in May Day Parlor
Church Council meeting: Monday, April 20, 7pm in Epworth Lounge
Nursery (6 weeks-2 years):
The Nursery is open during both services: 8:30am for ages 6 weeks to 6 yrs old and 10:30am for children 6 weeks to 4 yrs old. Located right off of the parking lot across Epworth Lounge. Any questions email the NurseryCoordinator: Adriana Hwang
Children's Ministry (Preschool- 3rd Grade):
9:30am: Special Earth Day Workshop with Pastor Molly!
It's also T-shirt week so show up early & show your church "spirit"!10:30am:
The Great Commission "Jesus sends us to spread the good news!" Luke 24:36-53, Read the whole story together in the Bible! Spark Bible pages 496-497
Church R Us (4th and 5th grade):
9:30am: Special Earth Day Workshop with Pastor Molly!
It's also T-shirt week so show up early & show your church "spirit"!
10:30am: Join us upstairs in our clubhouse above the nursery. The Great Commission, Luke 24:36-53 Some of the disciples traveled all over the world to spread the good news. Where would you travel to spread the gospel?
Youth Group (6th-12th grade):
-Dead Sea Scrolls: Youth. Seriously. Go to this class! It'll be super interesting! We are participating in the trip to California Science Center for youth group April 26th! Click here for more details.
-Youth Group This Week: Gonna be good!
-Middle School Sunday School? Yep! Jen Jacques, our new Youth Assistant, will lead Middle School Sunday School through June. Come meet her this week!
___________________________________
Men's Breakfast:
Our next breakfast is Monday, April 20, 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!
First United Methodist Church of Redondo Beach
310-372-8445 main
310-372-5696 fax
Reverend Molly Vetter, Lead & Teaching Pastor PastorMolly@beachfaith.com
Ernie Valenzuela, Administrative Assistant x101 Ernie@beachfaith.com
First United Methodist Church
Reverend Molly Vetter, Lead & Teaching Pastor PastorMolly@beachfaith.com
Ernie Valenzuela, Administrative Assistant x101 Ernie@beachfaith.com
First United Methodist Church
243 South Broadway Street
Redondo Beach, California 90277 United States
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