Redondo Beach, California, United States' First United Methodist Church eNews: "Sunday Potluck, Baja Mission report" "This Sunday: Potluck Lunch & Baja Mission Stories!" for Thursday, 11 August 2016From Pastor Molly: good news in our midstAt a staff meeting this week, here in the middle of our summer busyness, we were looking at some of the things we have to celebrate. It was pretty inspiring to take just a moment to recount a few high points:-The contagious commitment and excitement that our Shared Bread volunteers show every week, making sure we not only serve a meal, but that our guests experience hospitality.
-Hearing from other participants on the Baja Mission trip that they were moved by how we treat each other, and that the ways we talk about Jesus have inspired them to renewed connection to God.
-How beautiful it was to watch volunteers step up into significant leadership for VBS, especially two of our high school youth who served as Co-Directors for the week. Our willingness to trust new, young leaders was a blessing, as was the incredible leadership they brought. The love of God was evident everywhere in the midst.
-The joy of our Thursday Bible study in meeting together today, after several weeks off. Our time away made it clearer to see how much we gain from time together, studying scripture!
Perhaps you have seen additional ways and places that the Holy Spirit is active in our midst this summer. I hope you'll take a moment to reflect, and then share the good news with someone else. (I'd love to hear about it, too!)
Grace and peace,[Pastor Molly Vetter]
In Worship This Week
Sunday, August 14
Mark 4:35-41
"Peace. Be Still."
Rev. Molly Vetter, preaching
Scripture Text for Mark 4:35 That day, when evening had come, Yeshua said to them, “Let’s cross to the other side of the lake.” 36 So, leaving the crowd behind, they took him just as he was, in the boat; and there were other boats with him. 37 A furious windstorm arose, and the waves broke over the boat, so that it was close to being swamped. 38 But he was in the stern on a cushion, asleep. They woke him and said to him, “Rabbi, doesn’t it matter to you that we’re about to be killed?” 39 He awoke, rebuked the wind and said to the waves, “Quiet! Be still!” The wind subsided, and there was a dead calm. 40 He said to them, “Why are you afraid? Have you no trust even now?” 41 But they were terrified and asked each other, “Who can this be, that even the wind and the waves obey him?”
John Wesley's Notes-Commentary for Mark 4:35-41
Verse 35
[35] And the same day, when the even was come, he saith unto them, Let us pass over unto the other side.
Matthew 8:23; Luke 8:22.
Verse 36
[36] And when they had sent away the multitude, they took him even as he was in the ship. And there were also with him other little ships.
They take him as he was in the vessel — They carried him immediately in the same vessel from which he had been preaching to the people.
Verse 38
[38] And he was in the hinder part of the ship, asleep on a pillow: and they awake him, and say unto him, Master, carest thou not that we perish?
On the pillow — So we translate it, for want of a proper English expression, for that particular part of the vessel near the rudder, on which he lay.
Verse 39
[39] And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.
Peace — Cease thy tossing: Be still - Cease thy roaring; literally, Be thou gagged.
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SUNDAY ANOTHER POT-LUCK! Everyone is always welcome at these monthly luncheons following Sunday Worship, approximately at noon. Just bring a dish to the kitchen, join in the line selecting your favorite foods, sit down with a friend or stranger, enjoy this visit, have desert and it all will be followed by our young people showing photos and telling about their recent mission trip to Baja California, Mexico. It will be fun for all and all are invited. Didn't bring a dish? Come anyway and next time make up for it. We always seem to have plenty left over.
Last Sunday, as Pastor Molly Vetter spoke of Jesus being baptized by John in the Jordan river and God saying He is well pleased, I felt the same way. That afternoon we had...
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Thursday, August 11, 2016 by Bob Peterson
SUNDAY ANOTHER POT-LUCK! Everyone is always welcome at these monthly luncheons following Sunday Worship, approximately at noon. Just bring a dish to the kitchen, join in the line selecting your favorite foods, sit down with a friend or stranger, enjoy this visit, have desert and it all will be followed by our young people showing photos and telling about their recent mission trip to Baja California, Mexico. It will be fun for all and all are invited. Didn't bring a dish? Come anyway and next time make up for it. We always seem to have plenty left over.
Last Sunday, as Pastor Molly Vetter spoke of Jesus being baptized by John in the Jordan river and God saying He is well pleased, I felt the same way. That afternoon we had a street block party in Hermosa Beach for my son celebrating his 70th birthday. There were over eighty neighbors, friends and relatives there and I, indeed, was well pleased and very proud. Isn't it great that Pastor Molly so often preaches about scripture in ways that are pertinent to our personal lives? I am proud of her, our staff, our church and our congregation. I hope you are too. (Just imagine having a 70 year old son!)
Visiting with Joe Zeiler after VBS, Vacation Bible School, he was saying how wonderful it had been and he said his entire career as a teacher, principal, etc. had been to lead youngsters and here in this case the leaders were young Grace Martens and Bryan Hwang and all he had to do was follow their orders. How life turns around sometimes. Thank you, God, for all these wonderful young leaders at our church. As Pastor Molly says, “May it be so.”
I watched people bringing boxes and bags of stuff to store in the basement beneath our Choir Room for the fall Rummage Sale. In talking with some women who operate this huge activity, they said they like to sort it out early and appreciate your donations now. If too much comes in at the last minute it makes their work even more difficult. They sort, classify it with other donations of the same ilk, hang it up and get ready for the big deal. You'll help by donating now, either Sundays or at the office.
Read Columns from our former Lay Leader, Johnna Kosnoff, here!
Coming at Church
Baja Mission 2016 is back! Come hear our stories.
We're back!
Come to our Baja Stock Holder's Meeting after 10:30 service on August 14th! You're invited (even if you didn't purchase stock).
We're having a potluck, at the suggestion of the Thursday morning Bible Study! Bring a small dish, have a seat, and we'll share our trip with you!
Thank You to Everyone Who Made Vacation Bible School so FABULOUS!
Thank you to everyone who made it a week full of God's amazing love, fun games, epic stories, righteous crafts and more. So many people came together to make this work! A big thanks to Grace Martens and Bryan Hwang for being Co-Directors of VBS, working alongside our excellent staff members. Thanks also to all the crew leaders, station leaders, helpers, volunteers, lunch donors and more.
During the week of VBS, we raised donations for Imagine No Malaria. We collected almost $600!
Check out highlights from our week in this slide show!
Sermon Series: Water Stories
Through August 21, 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.
Help us with our giant coloring page in the narthex, too--each week is a new one that matches our scripture!
Potluck: Sunday, August 14
Join us for a church potluck lunch on Sunday, August 14, after 10:30 worship!
In addition to the usual fellowship fun, it will also serve as our Stockholders Meeting for the Baja Mission Trip. Anyone is welcome to come hear from the youth and adults who participated this year! All are encouraged to attend.
Special Summer Sunday School!
This week, we continue "Illustrated Earth" water stories and t's our last day of Fun-Day School!
Email Children's Ministry
This week we'll hear the amazing story of Jesus calming the storm!
We're gearing up for Performing Arts Camp, starting on Monday, with a special Musical Performance on Sunday, August 21 at noon!
Sunday Musical Performance:
"A Day at the Beach"
August 21 at Noon
Join us for a light lunch and show,
featuring an original summertime musical showcase, sung by the kids of our
Beachfaith Performing Arts Camp 2016.
With music from the Beach Boys, the Little Mermaid, the Beatles, the B-52s, and a whole lot more!! (This fun show was arranged by our own amazingly-talented Mary Ann Stickler.)
Suggested Donation: $10
Tickets are available this Sunday,
or at the door!
BeachFaith Kids Summer Performing Arts Camp, August 15-19 at church
Calling all 3 year olds-8th Graders!
There's only a few days left to be part of this great program!
To sign up and learn more, Click here.
Sponsored by Children and Family Ministries.
Mark your calendars for September 16th! It's the return of Parents' Night Out!
Drop off your children (Toddlers-5th Grade) at church for three hours of programming, starting at 5pm.
The evening costs $20.00 for first child ($10 for second, $5 for third or more). Parents get a night out, and the children finding time for fellowship at church. It is a fun night for all!
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.
Choir Room Work Party
Jim Raycroft invites you to join him for a one-day Choir Room Work Party on Saturday, August 20, starting at 9am. The main project will be to work on our choir music library, helping catalogue the library, and scan in music to our online database. We'll plan to work until around 3pm (with a lunch break). Hope to see you there!
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!
Finance Mid-Year Update
Our finance volunteers are mailing out mid-year giving statements this week, so please watch for yours in the mail. Your generosity in supporting the ministries of the church is inspiring.
As of the end of June, however, we are over $20,000 behind our budget in contributions to our regular budget. This is a great time to "catch up" if you are behind in your regular contributions, or to consider some new or additional giving. Questions? Contact Finance Chair Holly Walters or the church office.
Sermon Series: Water Stories
Through August 21, 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.
Help us with our giant coloring page in the narthex, too--each week is a new one that matches our scripture!
Potluck: Sunday, August 14
Join us for a church potluck lunch on Sunday, August 14, after 10:30 worship!
In addition to the usual fellowship fun, it will also serve as our Stockholders Meeting for the Baja Mission Trip. Anyone is welcome to come hear from the youth and adults who participated this year! All are encouraged to attend.
Special Summer Sunday School!
This week, we continue "Illustrated Earth" water stories and t's our last day of Fun-Day School!
Email Children's Ministry
This week we'll hear the amazing story of Jesus calming the storm!
We're gearing up for Performing Arts Camp, starting on Monday, with a special Musical Performance on Sunday, August 21 at noon!
Sunday Musical Performance:
"A Day at the Beach"
August 21 at Noon
Join us for a light lunch and show,
featuring an original summertime musical showcase, sung by the kids of our
Beachfaith Performing Arts Camp 2016.
With music from the Beach Boys, the Little Mermaid, the Beatles, the B-52s, and a whole lot more!! (This fun show was arranged by our own amazingly-talented Mary Ann Stickler.)
Suggested Donation: $10
Tickets are available this Sunday,
or at the door!
BeachFaith Kids Summer Performing Arts Camp, August 15-19 at church
Calling all 3 year olds-8th Graders!
There's only a few days left to be part of this great program!
To sign up and learn more, Click here.
Sponsored by Children and Family Ministries.
Mark your calendars for September 16th! It's the return of Parents' Night Out!
Drop off your children (Toddlers-5th Grade) at church for three hours of programming, starting at 5pm.
The evening costs $20.00 for first child ($10 for second, $5 for third or more). Parents get a night out, and the children finding time for fellowship at church. It is a fun night for all!
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.
Choir Room Work Party
Jim Raycroft invites you to join him for a one-day Choir Room Work Party on Saturday, August 20, starting at 9am. The main project will be to work on our choir music library, helping catalogue the library, and scan in music to our online database. We'll plan to work until around 3pm (with a lunch break). Hope to see you there!
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!
Finance Mid-Year UpdateOur finance volunteers are mailing out mid-year giving statements this week, so please watch for yours in the mail. Your generosity in supporting the ministries of the church is inspiring.
As of the end of June, however, we are over $20,000 behind our budget in contributions to our regular budget. This is a great time to "catch up" if you are behind in your regular contributions, or to consider some new or additional giving. Questions? Contact Finance Chair Holly Walters or the church office.
On August 25 at 6:30, our United Methodist Women gather for their yearlyAll-Circle Potluck, in Epworth Lounge. 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:
Memorial Service: Mary Emerson
A Celebration of Life for
Florence Mary Emerson
January 6, 1921 - April 7, 2016
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.
Memorial Service: Mary Emerson
A Celebration of Life for
Florence Mary Emerson
January 6, 1921 - April 7, 2016
Friday, August 26 at 11am
Her family also invites you to a lunch reception afterwards, in Epworth Lounge.
Parking Lot Fundraiser Labor Day Weekend!
We will rent out the parking lot to “beach-goers” for the holiday weekend. We could use some volunteers to work the lot Saturday (9/3), Sunday afternoon (9/4) and Monday (9/5). Please contact Paul Caldwell to sign up for a two hour shift. Men, women, and youth are welcome.
Email Paul
Announcements
Men's Breakfast: Our next breakfast is Monday, August 15, 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):
Friday night, Sept 2nd, we're having a Lock-In at church!
-We're going to see a bunch of bands at the Greek on Sept. 10th. RSVP by August 15th!
-Nope!! No Middle School Sunday School through the summer!
-Youth Group (3-5pm)? Nah, son. Regular Youth Group resumes Sept 18th!
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.
United Methodist News & Events
Our congregation is a part of the El Tordondo Mission Area, in the West District of the California-Pacific Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church.
First United Methodist Church of Redondo Beach
Her family also invites you to a lunch reception afterwards, in Epworth Lounge.
Parking Lot Fundraiser Labor Day Weekend!
We will rent out the parking lot to “beach-goers” for the holiday weekend. We could use some volunteers to work the lot Saturday (9/3), Sunday afternoon (9/4) and Monday (9/5). Please contact Paul Caldwell to sign up for a two hour shift. Men, women, and youth are welcome.
Email Paul
Announcements
Men's Breakfast: Our next breakfast is Monday, August 15, 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):
Friday night, Sept 2nd, we're having a Lock-In at church!
-We're going to see a bunch of bands at the Greek on Sept. 10th. RSVP by August 15th!
-Nope!! No Middle School Sunday School through the summer!
-Youth Group (3-5pm)? Nah, son. Regular Youth Group resumes Sept 18th!
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.
United Methodist News & Events
Our congregation is a part of the El Tordondo Mission Area, in the West District of the California-Pacific Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church.
First United Methodist Church of Redondo Beach
243 South Broadway
Redondo Beach, California 90277, United States
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Free Meal on Wednesday Nights
Offering food and friendship to those in need, every Wednesday night since 1992. More info here.
Hillsong Church is a Pentecostal megachurch based in Sydney, Australia. Founded by Brian and Bobbie Houston in August of 1983, the church grew to the point where the word “megachurch” is utterly redefined by them, with campuses in Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Newcastle, Gold Coast and Noosa. In addition, they have international churches in London, Bermondsey (Greater London), Oxford, Guildford, Kent and Newcastle (United Kingdom), Cape Town and Pretoria (South Africa), Kiev (Ukraine), Paris, Lyon and Marseille (France), Konstanz and Duesseldorf (Germany), Stockholm, Amsterdam...
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Thursday, August 11, 2016 - Music Notes by Jim Raycroft
Hillsong Church is a Pentecostal megachurch based in Sydney, Australia. Founded by Brian and Bobbie Houston in August of 1983, the church grew to the point where the word “megachurch” is utterly redefined by them, with campuses in Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Newcastle, Gold Coast and Noosa. In addition, they have international churches in London, Bermondsey (Greater London), Oxford, Guildford, Kent and Newcastle (United Kingdom), Cape Town and Pretoria (South Africa), Kiev (Ukraine), Paris, Lyon and Marseille (France), Konstanz and Duesseldorf (Germany), Stockholm, Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Barcelona, Moscow, Buenos Aires, São Paulo, Los Angeles, New York, New Jersey and 3 campuses scheduled to open this year in Arizona.
The band Hillsong United was formed in 1998 from close friends within the Hillsong youth ministry (called “Powerhouse Youth”). So many songs were being written within the youth ministry that it was suggested they make an album. The songs One and Everyday were recorded and released with the annual Hillsong worship album in 1999. They both achieved gold sales status in Australia, and the band has gone on to win five Dove Awards in 2014 and were nominated for an American Music Award and won the Billboard Music Award Top Christian Artist in 2015. Their song Oceans was released in 2013 and was certified Platinum – 1,000,000 copies sold.
This Sunday we are being serenaded by our own Tuuholoaki Family Singers. The Tuuholoaki family hails originally from Tonga, and, following in the great Polynesian tradition, has so many singers in the family that they create their own choir. They often sing music from the Tongan tradition, and it’s a treat to have them bring their musical heritage to us.
Next week, we’ll be joined by the McCandless family singers. Rick is a leader and soloist in the tenor section of our choir, and his family, who will show up periodically to serenade the Shared Bread diners, sing as well as most professional ensembles and even have a couple of in-house arrangers. They’ve also been with us during the Christmas season, and in past years were the backbone of the handbell choir.
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.
Connect with us
First United Methodist Church
Ongoing Ministries
Offering food and friendship to those in need, every Wednesday night since 1992. More info here.
Read more here.
Thursday, August 11, 2016 - Music Notes by Jim Raycroft
Hillsong Church is a Pentecostal megachurch based in Sydney, Australia. Founded by Brian and Bobbie Houston in August of 1983, the church grew to the point where the word “megachurch” is utterly redefined by them, with campuses in Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Newcastle, Gold Coast and Noosa. In addition, they have international churches in London, Bermondsey (Greater London), Oxford, Guildford, Kent and Newcastle (United Kingdom), Cape Town and Pretoria (South Africa), Kiev (Ukraine), Paris, Lyon and Marseille (France), Konstanz and Duesseldorf (Germany), Stockholm, Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Barcelona, Moscow, Buenos Aires, São Paulo, Los Angeles, New York, New Jersey and 3 campuses scheduled to open this year in Arizona.
The band Hillsong United was formed in 1998 from close friends within the Hillsong youth ministry (called “Powerhouse Youth”). So many songs were being written within the youth ministry that it was suggested they make an album. The songs One and Everyday were recorded and released with the annual Hillsong worship album in 1999. They both achieved gold sales status in Australia, and the band has gone on to win five Dove Awards in 2014 and were nominated for an American Music Award and won the Billboard Music Award Top Christian Artist in 2015. Their song Oceans was released in 2013 and was certified Platinum – 1,000,000 copies sold.
This Sunday we are being serenaded by our own Tuuholoaki Family Singers. The Tuuholoaki family hails originally from Tonga, and, following in the great Polynesian tradition, has so many singers in the family that they create their own choir. They often sing music from the Tongan tradition, and it’s a treat to have them bring their musical heritage to us.
Next week, we’ll be joined by the McCandless family singers. Rick is a leader and soloist in the tenor section of our choir, and his family, who will show up periodically to serenade the Shared Bread diners, sing as well as most professional ensembles and even have a couple of in-house arrangers. They’ve also been with us during the Christmas season, and in past years were the backbone of the handbell choir.
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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.
Connect with us
First United Methodist Church
243 South Broadway
Redondo Beach, California 90277, United States
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