Better Together Spaghetti Dinner from First United Methodist Church in Redondo Beach, California, United States "Join us for a free spaghetti dinner this Sunday, from 5-6:30pm at the church!" for Friday, 21 October 2016Come share Sunday dinner with our church family.
Join us for a Better Together Spaghetti Dinner!
We've got a simple, classic meal, and some fun, accessible activities to help strengthen connections and friendships in the congregation. People of all ages are welcome--there will be childcare available for the littlest ones, but we hope most kids can participate in the activities, too! Dinner is free. Plan to be there at 5; we'll be done by 6:30!
There will be vegetarian menu options--please let us know if you have other dietary needs! RSVP to let us know you're coming.
RSVP HERE
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Redondo Beach, California, United States 1st United Methodist Church eNews: "Better Together, spaghetti dinner coming!" This Sunday: Better Together. Free Spaghetti Dinner at 5pm! for Thursday, 20 October 2016-------
From Pastor Molly: GenerosityAfter Hurricane Matthew passed through Haiti recently, I was talking with my son Jonah; when I explained a bit about why it would be hard for people to rebuild quickly, without pausing he said, "then we should send them some money to help."
I believe there is something deeply human about our desire to help one another, and to express our belief that we are a part of something bigger than ourselves. In the earnest, simple logic of a 5-year-old, I was reminded of this.
Generosity is one of the ways Christians express their love of God. There are a lot of reasons and ways that we give--to the church, to loved ones, for causes we believe in--but all of them give us a way to show that we value something beyond ourselves. In the church, we are invited to give to God first--not with what's leftover at the end, but as a way of starting out. By giving to God first, we are reminded that all that we have is a gift from God. By giving to God first, we get to let our lives and all that we do with our money be a reflection of God's generosity to us.
More often, I see financial decisions becoming sources of tension, stress and strain in our family lives. I pray that you might take a step back, breathe deeply, and find ways to treasure the amazing gifts you've been given.
Grace and peace,
Pastor Molly Vetter
I hope you will come to our free Better Together Spaghetti Dinner on Sunday, from 5-6:30pm. Besides good food and good company, we have some fun ways to start conversations and build deeper relationships with all the diverse members of our church family. There's a place for you at the table!
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In Worship This WeekSunday, October 23
Genesis 41:14-24
Scripture Text: Genesis 41:14 Then Pharaoh summoned Yosef, and they brought him quickly out of the dungeon. He shaved himself, changed his clothes, and came in to Pharaoh.
(A: ii) 15 Pharaoh said to Yosef, “I had a dream, and there is no one who can interpret it; but I’ve heard it said about you that when you hear a dream, you can interpret it.” 16 Yosef answered Pharaoh, “It isn’t in me. God will give Pharaoh an answer that will set his mind at peace.” (S: ii) 17 Pharaoh said to Yosef, “In my dream, I stood at the edge of the river; 18 and there came up out of the river seven cows, fat and sleek; and they began feeding in the swamp grass. 19 After them, there came up out of the river seven more cows, poor, miserable-looking and lean — I’ve never seen such bad-looking cows in all the land of Egypt! 20 Then the lean and miserable-looking cows ate up the first seven fat cows. 21 But after they had eaten them up, one couldn’t tell that they had eaten them; because they were as miserable-looking as before. At this point I woke up. 22 But I dreamed again and saw seven full, ripe ears of grain growing out of a single stalk. 23 After them, seven ears, thin and blasted by the east wind, sprang up. 24 And the thin ears swallowed up the seven ripe ears. I told this to the magicians, but none of them could explain it to me.”
"Unlikely Partnerships"John Wesley's Notes-Commentary for Genesis 41:14-24
Verse 16
[16] And Joseph answered Pharaoh, saying, It is not in me: God shall give Pharaoh an answer of peace.
(1.) He gives honour to God; It is not in me; God must give it. Great gifts then appear most graceful and illustrious, when those that have them use them humbly, and take not the praise of them to themselves, but give it to God, (2.) He shews respect to Pharaoh, and hearty good-will to him, supposing that the interpretation would be an answer of peace. Those that consult God's oracles may expect an answer of peace.
Rev. Nicole Reilley, preaching8:30am in Epworth Lounge
10:30am in the Sanctuary
Special Music: "Hold On" by Jester Hairston.
Better Together testimony: Gary Baughman
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News From Our Members
Young Todd Potter spoke to the congregation last Sunday about his life in our church, participating in trips, musicals, youth activities and he is also on the money counting team headed by Paul Caldwell. He is also a grandson of Nancy and David Klinger and has been a frequent greeter and usher at church services. His talk was enthusiastically received as he featured this fall's theme, “Better Together “. With his family's support, he is certainly one to watch. Reading the printed invitation, I walked down stairs to the young people's room now being headed up by Staff Member Youth Ministry Director Stephen Hale who greeted me there and...
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The Lay Looker by Bob Peterson
The Lay Looker by Bob Peterson
Bob PetersonBob Peterson's popular column for the Mainsail has found new life, online! Read his view from the pews about church life and community news. You'll enjoy keeping up with the many good things happening in our congregation!
Thursday, October 20, 2016 by Bob Peterson
Young Todd Potter spoke to the congregation last Sunday about his life in our church, participating in trips, musicals, youth activities and he is also on the money counting team headed by Paul Caldwell. He is also a grandson of Nancy and David Klinger and has been a frequent greeter and usher at church services. His talk was enthusiastically received as he featured this fall's theme, "Better Together ". With his family's support, he is certainly one to watch. Reading the printed invitation, I walked down stairs to the young people's room now being headed up by Staff Member Youth Ministry Director Stephen Hale who greeted me there and showed me all the improvements and explained the planned work to make it even better. If you haven't been there take time to talk to Stephen and ask for a tour. It includes rooms and rest rooms under the May Day Parlor and the choir rehearsal room. You'll see fresh wall painting, lounge furniture and other features designed to make it comfortable and a place for our young people to hang out, study or meditate. You may even be persuaded to help in its planned completion.
Speaking of our choir, I notice that while our music Director Jim Raycroft is conducting our choir of about fifteen, he exudes enthusiasm and one would swear he is conducting a one hundred voice chorus. Such effort has allowed our musicians to improve each month and they have inspired us with the beauty of music many times these past two years. If you have any interest in joining them, talk to Jim. His talented wife, Eileen is substituting as organist for two weeks as our regular organist, Mary Ann Stickler vacations in Spain until October 30th.
Now, if you will excuse me, a personal privilege: Many of you know that I play French Horn in the Beach Cities Symphony and currently hold the position of the Association President. Therefore I invite you, your families, neighbors and friends to our first of four concerts as we begin our 67th season, Friday November 4th, 2016 at the El Camino College Marsee Auditorium at 8:15 PM. This eighty piece orchestra is made up of local community musicians as well as a few professionals who help support us. Conducted these past 20 some years by Barry Brisk, he is presenting music by Haydn, Brahms and Rachmaninoff. Please see the announcement of the musical works and soloist on the church bulletin board. The concert is free, but on campus parking is $3.00. Also, this concert is dedicated to the Memory of our long time church member Mary Emerson, who loved classical music and attended with friends for many years. She left a generous bequest to the orchestra, so we honor her for this donation
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Read Columns from our former Lay Leader, Johnna Kosnoff, here!
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Coming at Church
All-Church Spaghetti Dinner: Sunday, October 23 - 5-6:30pm
We invite you to share a simple, classic meal, and some fun, accessible activities to help strengthen connections and friendships in the congregation. People of all ages are welcome--there will be childcare available for the littlest ones, but we hope most kids can participate in the activities, too!
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This Fall: Better Together
It's a church theme, a sermon series and more! All fall, we will be celebrating how we're Better Together, remembering how God works in the lives of communities and in our relationships. As the writer of Ecclesiastes said, "And though one might prevail against another, two will withstand one. A threefold cord is not quickly broken." (Ecclesiastes 4:12)
It goes much deeper, too--we come to know about God because of the people in whom we have seen God at work. Our faith and love make sense when we live them out with other people here on earth.
Join the Pier to Pier Friendship Walk!
Ready to walk for a good cause? It's not too late to join us!
Join us for the Pier to Pier Friendship Walk on October 23rd! Click here for more information!
Sign up to join our FUMCRB team or make a donation here!
Walking for another team but want to spend the morning with church folks? Look for church staff wearing Beach Faith shirts or text Risa (760)954-9698.
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Wreath Sales This Sunday!
Get your Christmas Wreaths & Garlands from the youth group! Items will be available online, and from the youth at church through November 6th.
Alternatively, you can click her to purchase online!
Proceeds go to support the programs of our church youth ministry.
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A 100-Mile Crop Walk Visits at our Church!Church World Service Executive Vice President Maurice Bloem takes a 100-miles CROP Walk each year, to support and encourage the more than 1,000 local CROP Hunger Walks held around the country each year. This year, he's passing through Redondo Beach! He plans to stop at our church sometime around 10:30am tomorrow (Friday)--you are welcome to be here to say hello!
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Mark your calendars for our next Parents' Night Out:Friday, October 21st!
New this October:
PNO now has programming for toddlers-5th grade AND 6-8th graders!
Drop off your children at church for three hours of programming, starting at 5pm.
The evening costs $20.00 for first child ($10 for the 2nd, $5 for 3rd+) and includes dinner.
Enjoy an evening out while your kids play games, make crafts, and enjoy fellowship!
It's a great night for all!
Email Children's Ministry to reserve your spot no later than Monday, October 17th.
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Seeking Volunteers During Arnie's Vacation!Our church custodian, Arnie Sachs, is preparing to take some time off, and were are looking for a handful of people to help with custodial tasks between October 21 and November 1. Most tasks can be done at flexible times during the week. Questions? Ready to help? Contact Ernie Valenzuela.
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ALL SAINTS SUNDAY
On November 6 in worship, we will remember those saints who have passed in the last year. If you would like to include a loved one in our slide presentation, please email a photo to the office of the person, along with their name and relationship to you. All submissions should be in by November 3. Email here
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Church Women United
Church Women United will be meeting Friday, November 4th at 10:30am at St. Luke’s Presbyterian Church in Rolling Hills Estates. If you would like to go, call Jackie Heite before next Monday. 
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Church Rummage Sale: UpdateEditor's Note: Last week's reporting was incorrect. Here are the correct totals:
Boutique: $1316.75
Naomi's Cafe: $1306.95
Main Hall Rummage: $3707.30
Total (less expenses): $5396.00
Sponsored by United Methodist Women of Redondo Beach First UMC
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Seeking Nursery Staff!!!!
We are seeking for a caring, attentive, adult to serve as a child care worker to provide two hours of fun supervision Sundays in our nursery!
This is a paid position. Those interested in applying can contact our Nursery Director Adriana Hwang!
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Coffee House Office Hours with Pastor MollyCome to Catalina Coffee on Tuesday, November 1, between 2:00 and 3:30pm, to visit with Pastor Molly. Bring questions, stories, deep thoughts or just come for casual conversation!
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November 12: It's More Than...
Food Trucks, a Silent Auction, a Talent Show
Please join us for an evening of fun, to support the ministries of our church! On Saturday, November 12, from 5-8 pm. The event is free--there will be delicious dinner and dessert to purchase from some of LA's best food trucks, free entertainment from the talent of our church and community, and a silent auction of items to benefit our church ministries.
Invite friends! We have a flyer that we hope you will help pass out to others you know.
Donate items for our silent auction!
Proceeds will support our church ministries, including great programs for our children and youth, meaningful worship and spiritual growth, serving the community and more.
We will have lots of things that will be up for bid! We are looking for donations now, from individuals or businesses. We encourage you use the theme "Better Together" to put auction items together--perhaps a pairing of things that are fun together? All donations are tax-deductible. Submit an item through our online form!
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Proceeds will support our church ministries, including great programs for our children and youth, meaningful worship and spiritual growth, serving the community and more.
We will have lots of things that will be up for bid! We are looking for donations now, from individuals or businesses. We encourage you use the theme "Better Together" to put auction items together--perhaps a pairing of things that are fun together? All donations are tax-deductible. Submit an item through our online form!
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Get Your Act Together!We are looking for pairs, trios and groups of people to perform live in a family-friendly talent show. The only rule is that you can't do it alone--you have to involve others! So find a duet partner, plan a short skit, play instruments together... People of all ages are encouraged to perform--not just church members, but friends and neighbors, too.
Email Pastor Molly if you are ready to sign up. We hope you will share your gifts!
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Book Club: Our next selection is “The Boys in the Boat,” by Daniel James Brown, and will meet to discuss it on Tuesday, Nov. 1, at 7 pm, in May Day Parlor. Following that selection, the next book will be “A Man Called Ove,” by Fredrik Backman, to be discussed on Tuesday, December 6
More info online; email Ann or Laura.
Mark Your Calendars: the Christmas Pageant is Coming!
Rehearsals: November 13, 20, 27 and December 4 at 9:30am
Dress The Lay Looker by Bob Peterson
Bob Peterson
Bob Peterson's popular column for the Mainsail has found new life, online! Read his view from the pews about church life and community news. You'll enjoy keeping up with the many good things happening in our congregation!
October 20, 2016
10/20/2016 by Bob Peterson
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Young Todd Potter spoke to the congregation last Sunday about his life in our church, participating in trips, musicals, youth activities and he is also on the money counting team headed by Paul Caldwell. He is also a grandson of Nancy and David Klinger and has been a frequent greeter and usher at church services. His talk was enthusiastically received as he featured this fall's theme, "Better Together ". With his family's support, he is certainly one to watch.
Reading the printed invitation, I walked down stairs to the young people's room now being headed up by Staff Member Youth Ministry Director Stephen Hale who greeted me there and showed me all the improvements and explained the planned work to make it even better. If you haven't been there take time to talk to Stephen and ask for a tour. It includes rooms and rest rooms under the May Day Parlor and the choir rehearsal room. You'll see fresh wall painting, lounge furniture and other features designed to make it comfortable and a place for our young people to hang out, study or meditate. You may even be persuaded to help in its planned completion.
Speaking of our choir, I notice that while our music Director Jim Raycroft is conducting our choir of about fifteen, he exudes enthusiasm and one would swear he is conducting a one hundred voice chorus. Such effort has allowed our musicians to improve each month and they have inspired us with the beauty of music many times these past two years. If you have any interest in joining them, talk to Jim. His talented wife, Eileen is substituting as organist for two weeks as our regular organist, Mary Ann Stickler vacations in Spain until October 30th.
Pageant Performance: December 11th during 10:30 worship
All Children and Youth are
welcome to participate!
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This chart shows the diverse levels of giving by the people of our church and community, with the number of families who give at various levels. September Finance Update
As of the end of August, we are behind in our regular giving by about $30,000. We encourage you to consider a new or extra gift, to support our ministries and programs.
A quick view of our giving: To date,163 people (or families) have made financial gifts of nearly $255,000 to our Tithes and Offerings.
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Online Church Directory
Our congregation uses a secure, online directory and information system--you can log on to have access to an updated church directory from your computer, phone or tablet! There's more to it, too--but you have to log on to see. If you don't have an invitation to join Realm, please ask and we'll send you one. Have a login? Visit the site here!
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Announcements
Men's Breakfast: Our next breakfast is Monday, November 7, at 7AM. Coco's Restaurant, 18120 Hawthorne Blvd. (Hawthorne and 182nd). All men of the church and their friends are welcome to join us for fellowship.
Prayer Quilt Ministry: Know someone in need of prayer? You can sponsor a free prayer quilt for them. Next Quilt Workshop: Friday, November 11, 10am-noon.--if you haven't tried 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) No Sunday School this week! Join us for the Pier to Pier walk! Coloring and activity sheets will be available in worship if you need to keep hands busy during church.
Church R Us (Grades 4 & 5): No Sunday this week! Join us for the Pier to Pier Walk!
Youth Ministry (6th-12th grade):
-Nope! No Middle School Sunday School this Sunday! Instead, we are supporting to Pier-to-Pier walk to raise funds for the Friendship Foundation!
-Youth Group (3-5pm)? Nope. We're supporting the Pier-to-Pier Walk!
-Wreath Sales Start This Sunday. If you can help table, text Stephen, and be at church at 9am!
-Halloween Party on Sunday, October 30th at Hope UMC in Torrance! Details to come.
Young Adults (19-not very specific):
We gather together socially on the regular, though somewhat erratically. Contact Stephen Hale in the church office to be kept in the loop!
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.
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United Methodist News & Events
Welcome Resident Bishop HagiyaWe are pleased to welcome Bishop Grant Hagiya as the new episcopal leader of the California-Pacific Conference Los Angeles area of the United Methodist Church. A brief video greeting from our new Resident Bishop has been posted here .
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.
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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 NightsOffering food and friendship to those in need, every Wednesday night since 1992. More info here.
Desserts for Shared Bread
We continue to accept dessert donations for our Shared Bread program. Homemade treats are treasured by our guests – but purchased treats would be wonderful, as well. Please wrap desserts tightly and mark for Shared Bread. Deliver Sunday through Wednesday to the church kitchen (or the office if kitchen is closed.) Thanks for your sweet caring.
Last week and this week, our beloved accompanist, MaryAnn, has been on a trip to Spain with her husband. So, last Sunday and this Sunday her place on the organ bench has been filled by my wife, Eileen Raycroft. For those of you who haven’t met her, Eileen did her doctorate in pipe organ at USC and spent a year studying organ on a German government scholarship in Freiburg, Germany. She doesn’t have the time to play regularly in a church anymore (having been music director at a church in the Valley for 17 years), but is happy to fill in for MaryAnn from time to time. She played the “Famous Postlude” back in June during our series Famous Postludes, playing the Toccata and Fugue in D Minor (probably the most...Read more about our music here!
Music Notes by Jim Raycroft
Music Director, Jim Raycroft, will share upcoming worship music
selections and a little bit of history, too.
Jim Raycroft
Thursday, October 20, 2016 - Music Notes by Jim Raycroft
Last week and this week, our beloved accompanist, MaryAnn, has been on a trip to Spain with her husband. So, last Sunday and this Sunday her place on the organ bench has been filled by my wife, Eileen Raycroft. For those of you who haven't met her, Eileen did her doctorate in pipe organ at USC and spent a year studying organ on a German government scholarship in Freiburg, Germany. She doesn't have the time to play regularly in a church anymore (having been music director at a church in the Valley for 17 years), but is happy to fill in for MaryAnn from time to time. She played the "Famous Postlude" back in June during our series Famous Postludes, playing the Toccata and Fugue in D Minor (probably the most famous organ piece in the history of the universe, thanks to Hollywood). This week, she and Cris (our band keyboardist and pianist extraordinaire) are playing a piano/organ duet for the postlude, an arrangement of the familiar praise song Majesty, arranged by Fred Bock (who was director of music at Hollywood Presbyterian Church and a composer/arranger/publisher before his passing about 15 years ago).
Jester Hairston was also a local treasure. One of the most recognizable names in the world of spirituals, Jester was born the grandson of slaves, who worked the Hairston Plantation in Belews Creek, North Carolina. His parents moved to Homestead, PA (outside Pittsburgh), where he graduated high school. He then studied at, as one of the first black individuals admitted, and graduated from Tufts College outside Boston in 1929. He sang with the Hall Johnson Choir in Harlem for a while, but was almost fired because of his Boston accent (Johnson told him "we're singing ain't and cain't, and you're singing shahn't and cahn't – they don't mix!"). His work on Broadway with that choir took him to Hollywood, where he began working regularly on movies, television and radio. He began writing and arranging, especially spirituals, with Mary's Little Boy Child composed in 1956. Most of us have seen the movie Lilies of the Field (1963), starring Sidney Poitier. Those wonderful scenes where Sidney is singing "Amen, amen, amen", which he teaches to the nuns – that song was composed and arranged by Jester for the movie, and Sidney's singing isn't Sidney – it's Jester. Jester lived out his life in Los Angeles, traveling all over the world teaching and conducting and spreading the word of spirituals. He also worked as an actor in front of the camera, in such movies as The Alamo, To Kill A Mockingbird and In The Heat Of The Night, to name a few. Many of the singers in town were his protégés, and "Jester stories" abound at local music events. We lost Jester on January 18, 2000, at the age of 98, and most of the musical world in Los Angeles attended the funeral service. Our anthem this week, Hold On!, is one of his classics.
The song Cornerstone, released by the band Hillsong United in 2011, is being sung this week by Angie Tait, who is one of our youth program and a terrific singer.
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Our choir is back for the fall, and regular rehearsals have moved to Thursday evenings! Join the choir for rehearsal each Thursday, from 7:30 to 9pm in the Choir Room. Contact Jim Raycroft for more info.
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United Methodist Women’s Reading Program Any one can read the books and our own local UMW unit will get credit! click here for information about the program.
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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
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Parking Reminder: If you are able, we encourage you to park at the Wells Fargo bank on Sunday mornings, and walk across the street, reserving the parking lot for those with mobility challenges or for new visitors. We also have a bike rack on the patio. Thanks for your consideration.
Hearing Assistance Devices are available on Sunday mornings. Just ask for one at the audio/video booth in the sanctuary.
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243 South Broadway
Redondo Beach, Carolina 90277, United States
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