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This Sunday, 24 July 2016: "New Sermon Series Begins July 24" for Thursday, 21 July 2016From Pastor Molly
You may have seen something in the news last week about our election of a new Bishop in the Western Jurisdiction of the UMC--at our Conference in Scottsdale we elected Karen Oliveto, senior pastor at Glide Memorial UMC in San Francisco, as a new Bishop. Her election made headlines because she is the first openly gay person to be elected to this office in our denomination.
It was a great privilege to be a part of this election, for many reasons. Certainly among them is that it felt like the Holy Spirit was powerfully at work in our midst. It's hard for me to believe or relay how gracious the whole election felt. All of the candidates, nominated by Annual Conferences or from the floor, brought gifts and perspective that helped move us forward. As people removed themselves from consideration, I felt the nudges of the Spirit showing us Gods clear calling and preparation of Bishop Oliveto. In the moments before her unanimous election, every other candidate withdrew from the process, making it possible for our whole Jurisdiction to come together in affirming this election.
There are voices who will suggest that this choice reveals a desire to divide the denomination; from inside the Conference, it felt like just the opposite. I experienced this election as a sign of hope, pointing out the amazing gifts of one leader. I also perceived that, in this election, we were affirming that God's ways are not our ways, and that our current disagreements about how to understand human sexuality in the church are not a barrier to God, who is doing an amazing thing in our midst.
I pray that God's Holy Spirit will continue to move with us, and that the wide welcome and inclusive spirit of our United Methodist Church will allow us to be a denomination and congregation in which people across diversity of sexuality, theology, race, class, nationality, age and gender will come together to be the body of Christ.
As I write this, I am in Baja California, Mexico with youth and others from our church. I flew directly from Scottsdale, where we consecrated Bishop Oliveto, to San Diego to catch up with the group. In some ways, that felt like a sudden transition. But in so many others, it has been a perfectly natural transition for life in this church which crosses borders, holds together the infinite worth of all God's children, and is called to make a difference in the world.
I hope you'll keep us in prayer as we work in Baja, in Redondo Beach, and wherever we are called.[Pastor Molly Vetter[
If you would like to read more about our Western Jurisdictional Conference, CLICK HERE
In Worship This Week
Sunday, July 24
Genesis 1:6-10
"Celebrating God's Creation"
Rev. Molly Vetter, preaching
Scripture Text Genesis 1:6 God said, “Let there be a dome in the middle of the water; let it divide the water from the water.” 7 God made the dome and divided the water under the dome from the water above the dome; that is how it was, 8 and God called the dome Sky. So there was evening, and there was morning, a second day.
9 God said, “Let the water under the sky be gathered together into one place, and let dry land appear,” and that is how it was. 10 God called the dry land Earth, the gathering together of the water he called Seas, and God saw that it was good.
John Wesley's Notes-Commentary for Genesis 1:6-10
Verses 6-8
[6] And God said, Let there be a firmament in the midst of the waters, and let it divide the waters from the waters. [7] And God made the firmament, and divided the waters which were under the firmament from the waters which were above the firmament: and it was so. [8] And God called the firmament Heaven. And the evening and the morning were the second day.
We have here an account of the second day's work, the creation of the firmament. In which observe, 1. The command of God; Let there be a firmament - An expansion; so the Hebrew word signifies, like a sheet spread, or a curtain drawn out. This includes all that is visible above the earth, between it and the third heavens, the air, its higher, middle, and lower region, the celestial globe, and all the orbs of light above; it reaches as high as the place where the stars are fixed, for that is called here the firmament of heaven, Genesis 1:14,15, and as low as the place where the birds fly for that also is called the firmament of heaven, Genesis 1:20. 2. The creation of it: and God made the firmament. 3. The design of it; to divide the waters from the waters-That is, to distinguish between the waters that are wrapt up in the clouds, and those that cover the sea; the waters in the air, and those in the earth. 4. The naming it; He called the firmament Heaven - 'Tis the visible heaven, the pavement of the holy city. The height of the heavens should mind us of God's supremacy, and the infinite distance that is between us and him; the brightness of the heavens, and their purity, should mind us of his majesty, and perfect holiness; the vastness of the heavens, and their encompassing the earth, and influence upon it, should mind us of his immensity and universal providence.
Verses 9-13
[9] And God said, Let the waters under the heaven be gathered together unto one place, and let the dry land appear: and it was so. [10] And God called the dry land Earth; and the gathering together of the waters called he Seas: and God saw that it was good. [11] And God said, Let the earth bring forth grass, the herb yielding seed, and the fruit tree yielding fruit after his kind, whose seed is in itself, upon the earth: and it was so. [12] And the earth brought forth grass, and herb yielding seed after his kind, and the tree yielding fruit, whose seed was in itself, after his kind: and God saw that it was good. [13] And the evening and the morning were the third day.
The third day's work is related in these verses; the forming the sea and the dry land, and making the earth fruitful. Hitherto the power of the Creator had been employed about the upper part of the visible world; now he descends to this lower world, designed for the children of men, both for their habitation, and their maintenance. And here we have an account of the fitting of it for both; the building of their house, and the spreading of their table. Observe, 1. How the earth was prepared to be a habitation for man by the gathering of the waters together, and making the dry land appear. Thus, instead of that confusion which was, when earth and water were mixed in one great mass; now there is order, by such a separation as rendered them both useful. (1.) The waters which covered the earth were ordered to retire, and to gather into one place, viz. those hollows which were fitted for their reception. The waters thus lodged in their proper place, he called Seas; for though they are many, in distant regions, yet either above ground or under ground, they have communication with each other, and so they are one, and the common receptacle of waters, into which all the rivers run. (2.) The dry land was made to appear, and emerge out of the waters, and was called Earth. Observe, 2. How the earth was furnished for the support of man, Genesis 1:11,12. Present provision was made, by the immediate products of the earth, which, in obedience to God's command, was no sooner made but it became fruitful. Provision was likewise made for time to come, by the perpetuating of the several species of vegetables, every one having its seed in itself after its kind, that during the continuance of man upon the earth, food might be fetched out of the earth, for his use and benefit.
8:30am in Epworth Lounge10:30am in the Sanctuary
Special Music: "The Heavens Are Telling" by Joseph Haydn, sung by our Chancel Choir; "What a Wonderful World" sung by Caroline McKenzie "The Heavens Are Telling" by Joseph Haydn
The Heavens are telling the glory of God,
The wonder of his work displays the firmament.
Today that is coming speaks it the day,
The night that is gone to following night.
The Heavens are telling the glory of God,
The wonder of his work displays the firmament.
In all the lands resounds the word,
Never unperceived, ever understood.
The Heavens are telling the glory of God,
The wonder of his work displays the firmament.
Alternative English words:
The Heavens declare the glory of God.
The firmament shows forth the wonders of his work.
And day unto day doth utter speech,
And night unto night doth knowledge show.
The Heavens declare the glory of God,
The firmament shows forth the wonders of his work.
Through all the earth their word goes forth,
Where is speech or language, there their voice is heard;
ever, ever, ever their voice is heard.
The Heavens declare the glory of God.
The firmament shows forth the wonders of his work.
"What a Wonderful World" sung by Caroline McKenzie
Somewhere over the rainbow
Way up high
And the dreams that you dreamed of
Once in a lullaby
Somewhere over the rainbow
Blue birds fly
And the dreams that you dreamed of
Dreams really do come true ooh ooooh
Someday I'll wish upon a star
Wake up where the clouds are far behind me
Where trouble melts like lemon drops
High above the chimney tops that's where you'll find me
Oh somewhere over the rainbow, bluebirds fly
And the dream that you dare to, oh why, oh why can't I?
Well I see trees of green and red roses too
I'll watch them bloom for me and you
And I think to myself
What a wonderful world
Well I see skies of blue and I see clouds of white
And the brightness of day, I like the dark and I think to myself
What a wonderful world
The colors of the rainbow so pretty in the sky
Are also on the faces of people passing by
I see friends shaking hands
Saying, "How do you do?"
They're really saying, "I...I love you"
I hear babies cry and I watch them grow
They'll learn much more
Than we'll know
And I think to myself
What a wonderful world, world
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News From Our Members
"This Sunday a lot of people will be back at Worship including Pastor Molly Vetter and our youth group who have been enjoying the heat of Baja California. I expect we will have at least a brief report of these exciting things our church people do while on projects of some kind.
Last week we heard of the passing of John Schmidt, a long time regular who worked Shared Bread as a member of South Bay Christian Church a couple of blocks North of our church, backing up to Broadway. After his church closed he, in his wheel-chair used to come with his entourage almost every Sunday and we got acquainted with him a bit as a dedicated worshiper who loved...
Read more hereThursday, July 21, 2016 by Bob Peterson
This Sunday a lot of people will be back at Worship including Pastor Molly Vetter and our youth group who have been enjoying the heat of Baja California. I expect we will have at least a brief report of these exciting things our church people do while on projects of some kind.
Last week we heard of the passing of John Schmidt, a long time regular who worked Shared Bread as a member of South Bay Christian Church a couple of blocks North of our church, backing up to Broadway. After his church closed he, in his wheel-chair used to come with his entourage almost every Sunday and we got acquainted with him a bit as a dedicated worshiper who loved Pastor Molly as did his caregiver and family. We will miss him.
As I sit at my computer keyboard preparing this, I glanced at my July calendar with the realization that it is the 20th of July. That means it was 74 years ago that I was inducted into the U. S. Coast Guard. The three and a half years served allowed me to spend one year in Los Angeles harbor, San Pedro, one year preparing to ship overseas in New York City and another year at a twenty man Loran outpost in Southwest Greenland. Most military people will never forget their induction date. I have forgotten my baptism date (as a child, not an infant.) but somehow one does not forget joining a military group. Those who know me have probably heard too many war memories, so this is not the place for another.
However, Tuesday I drove to San Pedro to go aboard a 50-foot Navy Swift Boat which has been brought to L. A. for the public to see. There were four or five Swift Boat crew men who had served in Viet Nam on one of these little boats, built for work in shallow water like small rivers and streams. Their stories about living and fighting on these types of boats made me think of the terrible things we have to do while in the service of our country and of the thousands who put their lives on the line for us every day, which includes my grandson, Cory, serving near Greece. We pray he returns safely.
Read Columns from our former Lay Leader, Johnna Kosnoff, here!
Coming at Church
Sermon Series Starts July 24:
Water Stories
Beginning July 24, our worship will celebrate God's creation with Water Stories from the Bible. Each week, we'll share one of the stories where God's saving grace comes through water.
During this 5-week series, our Children's Sunday School will use the special coloring pages and worksheets that connect to the themes.
The stories also bridge Bible passages that our VBS will use at the "Surf Shack," and ideas our Performing Arts Camp will use in their "Day at the Beach" show, too!
New Member Class: July 31 at 9:30
Join Pastor Molly for a Sunday Morning New Member Class: learn more about our faith, our church, and what membership means. Those who are ready to join the church are invited to formally join during worship on August 7 (or another Sunday in the future). From
Baja Mission 2016!
Please continue to pray for our mission team of youth and adults who are working in Baja California, Mexico, this week. They have been digging, teaching, playing, praying...and so much more. They will return to the Southbay on Saturday.
Special Summer Sunday School!
Summer Fun-Day School will continue through August 14!
This week, we begin our "Illustrated Earth" water stories!
Email Children's Ministry
This week we will have fun activities as we learn about God making our world!
Join us to find out what happened to last week's painting projects!
VBS... We Need YOU!
We are looking for volunteers for Vacation Bible School! We seek people to help lead during VBS, August 1-5, as teachers and as crew leaders. We also are looking for help with various tasks, like snacks or registration. Email us to volunteer or ask questions, or catch Grace, Bryan or Ms. Adriana on Sunday.
Can't commit to the whole week but still want to help with VBS?
Come help us decorate or get organized! Or! Help provide a meal for hungry volunteers! Sign up HERE to provide lunch for VBS or Performing Arts Camp Volunteers.
Book Club: Our next book is a work of fiction titled "The Language of Flowers: A Novel" by Vanessa Diffenbaugh. We will meet sometime in September...stay tuned!
More info online; email Ann or Laura.
Every August, our United Methodist Women gather for their yearly All-Circle Potluck. As part of the evening, they hear about and offer support for community programs. This year, Nina Dooley will talk about her work with the nonprofit LINC Housing based in Long
Beach that builds and owns affordable apartments. LINC’s Welcome Home program provides basic housewares for residents who arrive with very few possessions and need support to thrive independently. The new residents will have been living on the street. They will be moving into empty apartments and may need a little help getting settled. Will you help UMW support LINC?
Your donation of new items provides bedding, kitchen, and bath essentials to make their new apartments truly a
“home,” giving them a foundation for positive transformation.
Here are things they need:
From Paul Caldwell...
I have (or if you have) several damaged Bibles and wanted to see how to dispose of them. [I found a link] on the internet at WikiHow.com--"3 ways to dispose of a Bible." It actually gives you 8 ways with good instructions to do it respectfully.
Click Here to learn more
BeachFaith Kids Summer Performing Arts Camp:
A Day at the Beach
Get ready for some summertime beach tunes, as our Performing Arts camp puts on a new show: A Day at the Beach!
Aug. 15-19; age 3-6th grade.
You can register and get more info online.
Vacation Bible School 2016:
August 1-5
Register Now Online!
We hope you can join us for VBS, for ages 3-8th grade! We'll be looking for young "surfers" to attend, and volunteers of all ages. Registration is open now, and we are looking for volunteers for all sorts of jobs, before, during and after our VBS week.
Space is limited and we're filling up quickly! Sign up today!
Sponsored by Children and Family Ministries.
Special Musical Guest on July 31: Albert McNeil
On Sunday, July 31, Albert McNeil will be a special guest choir director for our anthem; Mr. McNeil is best known as the founder of the world-famous Albert McNeil Jubilee Singers, a globe-trotting ensemble that spreads the music of Negro spirituals and concert music by African-American composers.
A 40-year resident of Hermosa Beach, he'll be conducting our choir in a performance of his arrangement of the spiritual "O Mary, Don't You Weep", and will regale us before us before and after the service with his piano stylings. Read more here.
Coming in Worship: special guest Albert McNeil (on July 31) by Jim Raycroft
On Sunday morning, July 31st, FUMCRB will be joined by world-renowned conductor/arranger/pianist Dr. Albert McNeil to celebrate our morning worship at 10:30.
A native son of Los Angeles, Dr. McNeil did his undergraduate and graduate degrees at UCLA, and his doctoral work at USC, the Westminster Choir College of Princeton and the University of Lausanne, Switzerland. He also received honorary Doctor of Fine Arts degrees from CSUN and the Westminster Choir College.
He is the author of a series of textbooks on music education and is the recipient of several awards, including: Alumnus of the Year for Professional Excellence, presented by his alma mater, UCLA; The Michael Korn Founders Award for Development of the Professional Choral Art (1999), granted by Chorus America; and a Lifetime Achievement Award given by the American Choral Directors Association.
He is Professor Emeritus of Music at the University of California, Davis, and during his tenure there he spent 10 years as director of the Sacramento Chorale and co-founded the Sacramento Symphony Chorus.
He is visiting Director of Music at Founders Church of Religious Science, but is perhaps best known as the founder of the world-famous Albert McNeil Jubilee Singers, a globe-trotting ensemble that spreads the music of Negro spirituals and concert music by African-American composers.
A 40-year resident of Hermosa Beach, this fine country gentleman prefers to be called "Al", and he'll be conducting our choir in a performance of his arrangement of the spiritual "O Mary, Don't You Weep", and will regale us before us before and after the service with his piano stylings.
Did You Know:
Online Directory & Online Giving
Did you know we have an online church directory, which you can access from mobile devices, tablets or home? AND, that you can use to make online donations to the church? For more information contact the church office and sign in to OnRealm!
Announcements
Men's Breakfast: Our next breakfast is Monday, August 1, at 7AM. Coco's Restaurant, 18120 Hawthorne Blvd. (Hawthorne and 182nd). All men of the church and their friends are welcome to join us for fellowship.
20/30 group: This young adult group is a casual gathering of people in their 20's and 30's looking to connect with other young adults who attend the same church. Contact Amanda Kuczun for info on upcoming events!
Prayer Quilt Ministry: Know someone in need of prayer? You can sponsor a free prayer quilt for them. Next Quilt Workshop: Friday, August 12, 10am-noon.--if you haven't tried this quilt-making, this is a great easy way to begin. More information is online.
Meals and More: Did you know that we have a ministry that organizes meals and other assistance for church folks in times of need? In the past, we've helped arrange rides to medical appointments, meals for people recovering from surgery, and more. Leila Grantz coordinates this ministry, using online sign-up tools. If you want to be a part of the group that she emails when there is an opportunity to help, or if you know someone who's in need of a little help, please contact the church office or Leila.
This Week: Children, Youth & Adults
Nursery (6 weeks+): The Nursery is open during both services, for ages 6 weeks to 6 yrs old. Located right off of the parking lot across from Epworth Lounge. Any questions email the Nursery Coordinator: Adriana Hwang
Children's Ministry (age 3 - 3rd Grade): This week we continue Fun-Day School! Children should sit with their families at the start of worship. After the Children's Time, we'll go do a fun, hands-on activity together--and we'll be back from Holy Communion at the end of worship!
Church R Us (Special Class for Grades 4 & 5): This week we continue Fun-Day School! Children should sit with their families at the start of worship. After the Children's Time, we'll go do a fun, hands-on activity together--and we'll be back from Holy Communion at the end of worship!
Youth Ministry (6th-12th grade):
-Nope!! No Middle School Sunday School through the summer!
-Youth Group (3-5pm)? Nah, son. Regular Youth Group resumes in the fall!
-Remember to register for VBS! VBS has programming for Middle School! Click here for more info!
Adult Sunday School: Bible Study and Discussion in May Day Parlor. Sunday mornings from 9:30-10:15am. Led by Helen Stockwell.
Thursday Pastor's Bible Study:
Thursday mornings from 11:00-noon, in May Day Parlor. All are welcome. Please note there will be no Thursday Bible study on July 28 and August 4.
United Methodist News & Events
Our congregation is a part of the El Tordondo Mission Area, in the West District of theCalifornia-Pacific Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church.
First United Methodist Church of Redondo Beach
Email Children's Ministry
This week we will have fun activities as we learn about God making our world!
Join us to find out what happened to last week's painting projects!
VBS... We Need YOU!
We are looking for volunteers for Vacation Bible School! We seek people to help lead during VBS, August 1-5, as teachers and as crew leaders. We also are looking for help with various tasks, like snacks or registration. Email us to volunteer or ask questions, or catch Grace, Bryan or Ms. Adriana on Sunday.
Can't commit to the whole week but still want to help with VBS?
Come help us decorate or get organized! Or! Help provide a meal for hungry volunteers! Sign up HERE to provide lunch for VBS or Performing Arts Camp Volunteers.
Book Club: Our next book is a work of fiction titled "The Language of Flowers: A Novel" by Vanessa Diffenbaugh. We will meet sometime in September...stay tuned!
More info online; email Ann or Laura.
Every August, our United Methodist Women gather for their yearly All-Circle Potluck. As part of the evening, they hear about and offer support for community programs. This year, Nina Dooley will talk about her work with the nonprofit LINC Housing based in Long
Beach that builds and owns affordable apartments. LINC’s Welcome Home program provides basic housewares for residents who arrive with very few possessions and need support to thrive independently. The new residents will have been living on the street. They will be moving into empty apartments and may need a little help getting settled. Will you help UMW support LINC?
Your donation of new items provides bedding, kitchen, and bath essentials to make their new apartments truly a
“home,” giving them a foundation for positive transformation.
Here are things they need:
- All-in-One Bedding Sets: matching sheets, comforter, pillowcases (full or matched twins)
- Pillows: standard size
- Dishes: boxed set of 4 or more placesettings
- Flatware: boxed set of 4 or more placesettings
- Cookware: boxed set of 3 – 6 pans and skillet
- Mixing Bowl Set
- Kitchen Knife Set
- Kitchen Towels: set of 3 or more
- Bath Towels: Set of 2 each Bath, hand and washcloth (solid colors)
- Bath Mat (solid colors)
- Shower Curtain
- Monetary contributions to "Welcome Home" are also accepted.
From Paul Caldwell...
I have (or if you have) several damaged Bibles and wanted to see how to dispose of them. [I found a link] on the internet at WikiHow.com--"3 ways to dispose of a Bible." It actually gives you 8 ways with good instructions to do it respectfully.
Click Here to learn more
BeachFaith Kids Summer Performing Arts Camp:
A Day at the Beach
Get ready for some summertime beach tunes, as our Performing Arts camp puts on a new show: A Day at the Beach!
Aug. 15-19; age 3-6th grade.
You can register and get more info online.
Vacation Bible School 2016:
August 1-5
Register Now Online!
We hope you can join us for VBS, for ages 3-8th grade! We'll be looking for young "surfers" to attend, and volunteers of all ages. Registration is open now, and we are looking for volunteers for all sorts of jobs, before, during and after our VBS week.
Space is limited and we're filling up quickly! Sign up today!
Sponsored by Children and Family Ministries.
Special Musical Guest on July 31: Albert McNeil
On Sunday, July 31, Albert McNeil will be a special guest choir director for our anthem; Mr. McNeil is best known as the founder of the world-famous Albert McNeil Jubilee Singers, a globe-trotting ensemble that spreads the music of Negro spirituals and concert music by African-American composers.
A 40-year resident of Hermosa Beach, he'll be conducting our choir in a performance of his arrangement of the spiritual "O Mary, Don't You Weep", and will regale us before us before and after the service with his piano stylings. Read more here.
Coming in Worship: special guest Albert McNeil (on July 31) by Jim Raycroft
On Sunday morning, July 31st, FUMCRB will be joined by world-renowned conductor/arranger/pianist Dr. Albert McNeil to celebrate our morning worship at 10:30.
A native son of Los Angeles, Dr. McNeil did his undergraduate and graduate degrees at UCLA, and his doctoral work at USC, the Westminster Choir College of Princeton and the University of Lausanne, Switzerland. He also received honorary Doctor of Fine Arts degrees from CSUN and the Westminster Choir College.
He is the author of a series of textbooks on music education and is the recipient of several awards, including: Alumnus of the Year for Professional Excellence, presented by his alma mater, UCLA; The Michael Korn Founders Award for Development of the Professional Choral Art (1999), granted by Chorus America; and a Lifetime Achievement Award given by the American Choral Directors Association.
He is Professor Emeritus of Music at the University of California, Davis, and during his tenure there he spent 10 years as director of the Sacramento Chorale and co-founded the Sacramento Symphony Chorus.
He is visiting Director of Music at Founders Church of Religious Science, but is perhaps best known as the founder of the world-famous Albert McNeil Jubilee Singers, a globe-trotting ensemble that spreads the music of Negro spirituals and concert music by African-American composers.
A 40-year resident of Hermosa Beach, this fine country gentleman prefers to be called "Al", and he'll be conducting our choir in a performance of his arrangement of the spiritual "O Mary, Don't You Weep", and will regale us before us before and after the service with his piano stylings.
Did You Know:
Online Directory & Online Giving
Did you know we have an online church directory, which you can access from mobile devices, tablets or home? AND, that you can use to make online donations to the church? For more information contact the church office and sign in to OnRealm!
Announcements
Men's Breakfast: Our next breakfast is Monday, August 1, at 7AM. Coco's Restaurant, 18120 Hawthorne Blvd. (Hawthorne and 182nd). All men of the church and their friends are welcome to join us for fellowship.
20/30 group: This young adult group is a casual gathering of people in their 20's and 30's looking to connect with other young adults who attend the same church. Contact Amanda Kuczun for info on upcoming events!
Prayer Quilt Ministry: Know someone in need of prayer? You can sponsor a free prayer quilt for them. Next Quilt Workshop: Friday, August 12, 10am-noon.--if you haven't tried this quilt-making, this is a great easy way to begin. More information is online.
Meals and More: Did you know that we have a ministry that organizes meals and other assistance for church folks in times of need? In the past, we've helped arrange rides to medical appointments, meals for people recovering from surgery, and more. Leila Grantz coordinates this ministry, using online sign-up tools. If you want to be a part of the group that she emails when there is an opportunity to help, or if you know someone who's in need of a little help, please contact the church office or Leila.
This Week: Children, Youth & Adults
Nursery (6 weeks+): The Nursery is open during both services, for ages 6 weeks to 6 yrs old. Located right off of the parking lot across from Epworth Lounge. Any questions email the Nursery Coordinator: Adriana Hwang
Children's Ministry (age 3 - 3rd Grade): This week we continue Fun-Day School! Children should sit with their families at the start of worship. After the Children's Time, we'll go do a fun, hands-on activity together--and we'll be back from Holy Communion at the end of worship!
Church R Us (Special Class for Grades 4 & 5): This week we continue Fun-Day School! Children should sit with their families at the start of worship. After the Children's Time, we'll go do a fun, hands-on activity together--and we'll be back from Holy Communion at the end of worship!
Youth Ministry (6th-12th grade):
-Nope!! No Middle School Sunday School through the summer!
-Youth Group (3-5pm)? Nah, son. Regular Youth Group resumes in the fall!
-Remember to register for VBS! VBS has programming for Middle School! Click here for more info!
Adult Sunday School: Bible Study and Discussion in May Day Parlor. Sunday mornings from 9:30-10:15am. Led by Helen Stockwell.
Thursday Pastor's Bible Study:
Thursday mornings from 11:00-noon, in May Day Parlor. All are welcome. Please note there will be no Thursday Bible study on July 28 and August 4.
United Methodist News & Events
Our congregation is a part of the El Tordondo Mission Area, in the West District of theCalifornia-Pacific Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church.
First United Methodist Church of Redondo Beach
243 South Broadway
Redondo Beach, California 90277, United States
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Ongoing Ministries
Free Meal on Wednesday Nights
Offering food and friendship to those in need, every Wednesday night since 1992. More info here.
Joseph Haydn was a hugely influential composer in the late 1700’s, working as the court composer for the Prince of Esterházy, and later moving to London where he was a musical rock star, with his concerts attracting sellout crowds. His most famous pupil was a young Beethoven, who he ultimately told wrote music that was too weird and he would never amount to anything. He also wrote music that had profound effects on the people and communities around him. The most notorious of these was...
Ongoing Ministries
Offering food and friendship to those in need, every Wednesday night since 1992. More info here.
Read more here. Thursday, July 21, 2016 - Music Notes by Jim Raycroft
Joseph Haydn was a hugely influential composer in the late 1700’s, working as the court composer for the Prince of Esterházy, and later moving to London where he was a musical rock star, with his concerts attracting sellout crowds. His most famous pupil was a young Beethoven, who he ultimately told wrote music that was too weird and he would never amount to anything. He also wrote music that had profound effects on the people and communities around him. The most notorious of these was the “Farewell Symphony”. The Esterházy family would move to a summer home each spring and take everyone, including the house orchestra, with them. One year, they lingered at the summer home longer than usual, and the musicians, who were separated from their families, began to get impatient to go home. So Haydn wrote the “Farewell Symphony”, where, throughout the symphony, musicians would stop playing, blow out their candle, stand up and walk off the stage, until only the concertmaster and Haydn (both playing muted violins) were left onstage. The Prince got the message, because next day, they went home.
The Creation (in German, Die Schöpfung) was written between 1797 and 1798 in London and was inspired by the large oratorios of Handel. The text came from the creation story in the Book of Genesis, the Book of Psalms and Milton’s Paradise Lost. Originally written in German, it was translated into English a year later. The Heavens Are Telling is one of the earliest pieces in the Creation and is one of its most famous choruses.
What A Wonderful World was written in 1967 by Bob Thiele and George David Weiss, and was intended to be an antidote for the racially charged atmosphere in the U.S. at that time. It has an optimistic view of the world, making reference to babies being born and having so much to look forward to. It was originally offered to Tony Bennett, who turned it down, so it was offered to Louis Armstrong. George Weiss later said that he had written the song for Louis Armstrong, inspired by Satchmo’s ability to bring people of different races together. Ironically, it was not a hit in the U.S. until much later, becoming instead a huge hit in the U.K., where it was #1 on the U.K. Singles Chart and was proclaimed the top selling single in the U.K. in 1968. It was featured in the closing scenes of the BBC Radio cult hit Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, and, in a funny continuity error, was featured in Good Morning, Vietnam, where a DJ played it on the radio – the date of that radio program would have been 1965, 2 years before the song was written! This week, we will hear the incomparable Caroline McKenzie show us how it’s supposed to be sung.
Next week, we will be visited by the world-renowned Dr. Albert McNeil, who will conduct the choir in his arrangement of the spiritual O Mary, Don’t You Weep, and will regale us with his piano stylings before and after the service.
What A Wonderful World by GEORGE DAVID WEISS, GEORGE DOUGLAS, BOB THIELE
Joseph Haydn was a hugely influential composer in the late 1700’s, working as the court composer for the Prince of Esterházy, and later moving to London where he was a musical rock star, with his concerts attracting sellout crowds. His most famous pupil was a young Beethoven, who he ultimately told wrote music that was too weird and he would never amount to anything. He also wrote music that had profound effects on the people and communities around him. The most notorious of these was the “Farewell Symphony”. The Esterházy family would move to a summer home each spring and take everyone, including the house orchestra, with them. One year, they lingered at the summer home longer than usual, and the musicians, who were separated from their families, began to get impatient to go home. So Haydn wrote the “Farewell Symphony”, where, throughout the symphony, musicians would stop playing, blow out their candle, stand up and walk off the stage, until only the concertmaster and Haydn (both playing muted violins) were left onstage. The Prince got the message, because next day, they went home.
The Creation (in German, Die Schöpfung) was written between 1797 and 1798 in London and was inspired by the large oratorios of Handel. The text came from the creation story in the Book of Genesis, the Book of Psalms and Milton’s Paradise Lost. Originally written in German, it was translated into English a year later. The Heavens Are Telling is one of the earliest pieces in the Creation and is one of its most famous choruses.
What A Wonderful World was written in 1967 by Bob Thiele and George David Weiss, and was intended to be an antidote for the racially charged atmosphere in the U.S. at that time. It has an optimistic view of the world, making reference to babies being born and having so much to look forward to. It was originally offered to Tony Bennett, who turned it down, so it was offered to Louis Armstrong. George Weiss later said that he had written the song for Louis Armstrong, inspired by Satchmo’s ability to bring people of different races together. Ironically, it was not a hit in the U.S. until much later, becoming instead a huge hit in the U.K., where it was #1 on the U.K. Singles Chart and was proclaimed the top selling single in the U.K. in 1968. It was featured in the closing scenes of the BBC Radio cult hit Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, and, in a funny continuity error, was featured in Good Morning, Vietnam, where a DJ played it on the radio – the date of that radio program would have been 1965, 2 years before the song was written! This week, we will hear the incomparable Caroline McKenzie show us how it’s supposed to be sung.
Next week, we will be visited by the world-renowned Dr. Albert McNeil, who will conduct the choir in his arrangement of the spiritual O Mary, Don’t You Weep, and will regale us with his piano stylings before and after the service.
What A Wonderful World by GEORGE DAVID WEISS, GEORGE DOUGLAS, BOB THIELE
see trees of green, red roses too
I see them bloom for me and you
And I think to myself what a wonderful world.
I see skies of blue and clouds of white
The bright blessed day, the dark sacred night
And I think to myself what a wonderful world.
The colors of the rainbow so pretty in the sky
Are also on the faces of people going by
I see friends shaking hands saying how do you do
They're really saying I love you.
I hear babies crying, I watch them grow
They'll learn much more than I'll never know
And I think to myself what a wonderful world
Yes I think to myself what a wonderful world.1
O Mary, Don’t You Weep
If I could I surely would
Stand on the rock where Moses stood
Pharoah's army got drownded
Oh, Mary, don't you weep
(Chorus:)
Oh, Mary, don't you weep, don't you mourn
Oh, Mary, don't you weep, don't you mourn
Pharoah's army got drownded
Oh, Mary, don't you weep
Moses stood on the Red Sea shore
Smotin' the water with a two by four
Pharoah's army...
The Lord told Moses what to do
To lead those Hebrew children through...
(Chorus:)
Oh, Mary, don't you weep, don't you mourn
Oh, Mary, don't you weep, don't you mourn
Pharoah's army got drownded
Oh, Mary, don't you weep
God gave Noah the rainbow sign
No more water, but the fire next time...
Mary wore three links of chain
Every link was in freedom's name...
(Chorus:)
Oh, Mary, don't you weep, don't you mourn
Oh, Mary, don't you weep, don't you mourn
Pharoah's army got drownded
Oh, Mary, don't you weep
When I get to Heaven, gonna sing & shout
Nobody up there to put me out!...
One of these mornings, it won't be long
You're gonna call my name but I'll be gone...
(Chorus:)
Oh, Mary, don't you weep, don't you mourn
Oh, Mary, don't you weep, don't you mourn
Pharoah's army got drownded
Oh, Mary, don't you weep
One of these days, about 12 o'clock
This old world's gonna reel & rock....
One of these days, in the middle of the night
People gonna rise up and set things right...
(Chorus:)
Oh, Mary, don't you weep, don't you mourn
Oh, Mary, don't you weep, don't you mourn
Pharoah's army got drownded
Oh, Mary, don't you weep
It was Moses, first proved the notion:
The world is safer with the army in the ocean...
(Chorus:)
Oh, Mary, don't you weep, don't you mourn
Oh, Mary, don't you weep, don't you mourn
Pharoah's army got drownded
Oh, Mary, don't you weep
The California-Pacific Conference has introduced Safe Gatherings, an online abuse prevention program that screens and educates staff and volunteers to help prevent abuse of children, youth, and vulnerable adults in group settings.
Our congregation's staff and volunteers are participating in this program which includes an application, background check, and the online training every three years. (Some of you may have already received invitations to participate in the screening or provide a reference for one of our volunteers.)
We are excited to be a part of this new program as we continue to grow and offer a safe space for all.
We have many spots to fill for liturgists on Sunday mornings. The following link will take you the sign up. Please check it out.
Sunday Worship Liturgist Sign Up
Parking Reminder: If you are able, we encourage you to park at the Wells Fargo bank on Sunday mornings, and walk across the street, reserving the parking lot for those with mobility challenges or for new visitors. We also have a bike rack on the patio. Thanks for your consideration.
Hearing Assistance Devices are available on Sunday mornings. Just ask for one at the audio/video booth in the sanctuary.
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First United Methodist Church
243 South Broadway
Redondo Beach, California 90277, United States
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