The Redondo Beach, California, United States 1st United Methodist Church eNews: "Better Together, spaghetti dinner coming!" This Sunday: Better Together Stories. Spaghetti Dinner coming on October 23! for Thursday, 13 October 2016-------
From Pastor Molly: ConnectingLast week, I issued a challenge to everyone involved at church: to invite someone else at church to join you in whatever you do. Show them what you do, see your work in a new way through their eyes, and give a glimpse into one way that we serve together.
Already, I’ve heard of people who’ve taken up the challenge! I’m excited to hear more stories.
I’m also excited about how this might deepen our connection to one another, and deepen our connection to God. Our church is full of people who are doing amazing things, big and small, to contribute to our whole community. I think there’s no better way to learn about the church, and no better way to deepen friendships, than by working side by side.
If you are someone who is not very involved at church right now, I hope you might find someone who’s been more involved lately, and ask to join them.
Afterwards, I’d love to hear your stories!
Grace and peace,
Pastor Molly Vetter
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In Worship This WeekSunday, October 16
Genesis 37:1-28
"Complicated Family Dynamics"
Rev. Molly Vetter, preaching
8:30am in Epworth Lounge
10:30am in the Sanctuary
Scripture Text: Genesis 37:1
Ya‘akov continued living in the land where his father had lived as a foreigner, the land of Kena‘an.
2 Here is the history of Ya‘akov. When Yosef was seventeen years old he used to pasture the flock with his brothers, even though he was still a boy. Once when he was with the sons of Bilhah and the sons of Zilpah, his father’s wives, he brought a bad report about them to their father. 3 Now Isra’el loved Yosef the most of all his children, because he was the son of his old age; and he made him a long-sleeved robe. 4 When his brothers saw that their father loved him more than all his brothers, they began to hate him and reached the point where they couldn’t even talk with him in a civil manner.
5 Yosef had a dream which he told his brothers, and that made them hate him all the more. 6 He said to them, “Listen while I tell you about this dream of mine. 7 We were tying up bundles of wheat in the field when suddenly my bundle got up by itself and stood upright; then your bundles came, gathered around mine and prostrated themselves before it.” 8 His brothers retorted, “Yes, you will certainly be our king. You’ll do a great job of bossing us around!” And they hated him still more for his dreams and for what he said.
9 He had another dream which he told his brothers: “Here, I had another dream, and there were the sun, the moon and eleven stars prostrating themselves before me.” 10 He told his father too, as well as his brothers, but his father rebuked him: “What is this dream you have had? Do you really expect me, your mother and your brothers to come and prostrate ourselves before you on the ground?” 11 His brothers were jealous of him, but his father kept the matter in mind.
(ii) 12 After this, when his brothers had gone to pasture their father’s sheep in Sh’khem, 13 Isra’el asked Yosef, “Aren’t your brothers pasturing the sheep in Sh’khem? Come, I will send you to them.” He answered, “Here I am.” 14 He said to him, “Go now, see whether things are going well with your brothers and with the sheep, and bring word back to me.” So he sent him away from the Hevron Valley, and he went to Sh’khem, 15 where a man found him wandering around in the countryside. The man asked him, “What are you looking for?” 16 “I’m looking for my brothers,” he answered. “Tell me, please, where are they pasturing the sheep?” 17 The man said, “They’ve left here; because I heard them say, ‘Let’s go to Dotan.’” Yosef went after his brothers and found them in Dotan.
18 They spotted him in the distance, and before he had arrived where they were, they had already plotted to kill him. 19 They said to each other, “Look, this dreamer is coming! 20 So come now, let’s kill him and throw him into one of these water cisterns here. Then we’ll say some wild animal devoured him. We’ll see then what becomes of his dreams!” 21 But when Re’uven heard this, he saved him from being destroyed by them. He said, “We shouldn’t take his life. 22 Don’t shed blood,” Re’uven added. “Throw him into this cistern here in the wilds, but don’t lay hands on him yourselves.” He intended to rescue him from them later and restore him to his father.
(iii) 23 So it was that when Yosef arrived to be with his brothers, they stripped off his robe, the long-sleeved robe he was wearing, 24 and took him and threw him into the cistern (the cistern was empty; without any water in it). 25 Then they sat down to eat their meal; but as they looked up, they saw in front of them a caravan of Yishma‘elim coming from Gil‘ad, their camels loaded with aromatic gum, healing resin and opium, on their way down to Egypt. 26 Y’hudah said to his brothers, “What advantage is it to us if we kill our brother and cover up his blood? 27 Come, let’s sell him to the Yishma‘elim, instead of putting him to death with our own hands. After all, he is our brother, our own flesh.” His brothers paid attention to him. 28 So when the Midyanim, merchants, passed by, they drew and lifted Yosef up out of the cistern and sold him for half a pound of silver shekels to the Yishma‘elim, who took Yosef on to Egypt.
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John Wesley's Notes-Commentary: Genesis 37:1-28
Verse 2
[2] These are the generations of Jacob. Joseph, being seventeen years old, was feeding the flock with his brethren; and the lad was with the sons of Bilhah, and with the sons of Zilpah, his father's wives: and Joseph brought unto his father their evil report.
These are the generations of Jacob — It is not a barren genealogy, as those of Esau, but a memorable useful history.
Joseph brought to his father their evil report — Jacob's sons did that when they were from under his eye, which they durst not have done if they had been at home with him; but Joseph gave his father an account of their ill carriage, that he might reprove and restrain them.
Verse 3
[3] Now Israel loved Joseph more than all his children, because he was the son of his old age: and he made him a coat of many colours.
He made him a coat of divers colours - Which probably was significant of farther honours intended him.
Verse 5
[5] And Joseph dreamed a dream, and he told it his brethren: and they hated him yet the more.
Though he was now very young, about seventeen years old, yet he was pious and devout, and this fitted him for God's gracious discoveries to him. Joseph had a great deal of trouble before him, and therefore God gave him betimes this prospect of his advancement, to support and comfort him.
Verse 8
[8] And his brethren said to him, Shalt thou indeed reign over us? or shalt thou indeed have dominion over us? And they hated him yet the more for his dreams, and for his words.
Shalt thou indeed reign over us? — See here, 1. How truly they interpreted his dream? The event exactly answered this interpretation, Genesis 42:6, etc. 2. How scornfully they resented it, Shalt thou that art but one, reign over us that are many? Thou that art the youngest, over us that are elder? The reign of Jesus Christ, our Joseph, is despised and striven against by an unbelieving world, who cannot endure to think that this man should reign over them. The dominion also of the upright in the morning of the resurrection is thought of with the utmost disdain.
Verse 10
[10] And he told it to his father, and to his brethren: and his father rebuked him, and said unto him, What is this dream that thou hast dreamed? Shall I and thy mother and thy brethren indeed come to bow down ourselves to thee to the earth?
His father rebuked him — Probably to lessen the offence which his brethren would take at it; yet he took notice of it more than he seemed to do.
Verse 18
[18] And when they saw him afar off, even before he came near unto them, they conspired against him to slay him.
And when they saw him afar off they conspired against him — It was not in a heat, or upon a sudden provocation, that they thought to slay him, but from malice propense, and in cold blood.
Verse 21
[21] And Reuben heard it, and he delivered him out of their hands; and said, Let us not kill him.
And Reuben heard it — God can raise up friends for his people, even among their enemies. Reuben of all the brothers had most reason to be jealous of Joseph, for he was the first-born, and so entitled to those distinguishing favours which Jacob was conferring on Joseph, yet he proves his best friend. Reuben's temper seems to have been soft and effeminate, which had betrayed him to the sin of uncleanness, while the temper of the two next brothers, Simeon and Levi, was fierce, which betrayed them to the sin of murder, a sin which Reuben startled at the thought of. He made a proposal which they thought would effectually destroy Joseph, and yet which he designed should answer his intention of rescuing Joseph out of their hands, probably hoping thereby to recover his father's favour which he had lately lost; but God over-ruled all to serve his own purpose of making Joseph an instrument to save much people alive. Joseph was here a type of Christ. Though he was the beloved Son of his Father, and hated by a wicked world; yet the Father sent him out of his bosom to visit us; he came from heaven to earth to seek and save us; yet then malicious plots were laid against him; he came to his own, and his own not only received him not, but consulted, This is the heir, come let us kill him. This he submitted to, in pursuance of his design to save us.
Verse 24
[24] And they took him, and cast him into a pit: and the pit was empty, there was no water in it.
They call him into a pit — To perish there with hunger and cold; so cruel were their tender mercies.
Verse 25
[25] And they sat down to eat bread: and they lifted up their eyes and looked, and, behold, a company of Ishmeelites came from Gilead with their camels bearing spicery and balm and myrrh, going to carry it down to Egypt.
They sat down to eat bread — They felt no remorse of conscience, which if they had, would have spoiled their stomach to their meat. A great force put upon conscience commonly stupifies it, and for the time deprives it both of sense and speech.
Verse 26
[26] And Judah said unto his brethren, What profit is it if we slay our brother, and conceal his blood?
What profit is it if we slay our brother? — It will be less guilt and more gain to sell him. They all agreed to this. And as Joseph was sold by the contrivance of Judah for twenty pieces of silver, so was our Lord Jesus for thirty, and by one of the same name too, Judas. Reuben it seems, was gone away from his brethren when they sold Joseph, intending to come round some other way to the pit, and to help Joseph out of it. But had this taken effect, what had become of God's purpose concerning his preferment, in Egypt? There are many devices of the enemies of God's people to destroy them, and of their friends to help them, which perhaps are both disappointed, as these here; but the counsel of the Lord that shall stand. Reuben thought himself undone because the child was sold; I, whither shall I go? He being the eldest, his father would expect from him an account of him; but it proved they had all been undone, if he had not been sold.
-------Special Music: "He Watching Over Israel" by Mendelsshon. "I Believe" by Eric Levy."He Watching Over Israel" by Mendelsshon
nor sleeps He watching slumbers not nor sleep He watching o'er israel slumbers not nor sleep slumbers not nor sleep shouldst thou walking in grief? languish shouldst thou walking in grief? languish (mixed voices) He slumbers not sleeps, not he watching o're israel slumbers not nor sleep
-------"I Believe" by Eric Levy.
One day I'll hear
the laugh of children
in a world where war has been banned
One day I'll see
men of all colors
sharing words of love and devotion.
Stand up and feel
the Holy Spirit,
find the power of your faith.
Open you heart
to those who need you
in the name of love and devotion.
Yes I believe
I believe in the people
of all nations
to join and care
for love.
I believe in a world
where light will guide us,
and giving our love
we'll make heaven on earth.
the laugh of children
in a world where war has been banned
One day I'll see
men of all colors
sharing words of love and devotion.
Stand up and feel
the Holy Spirit,
find the power of your faith.
Open you heart
to those who need you
in the name of love and devotion.
Yes I believe
I believe in the people
of all nations
to join and care
for love.
I believe in a world
where light will guide us,
and giving our love
we'll make heaven on earth.
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Better Together testimony: Todd Potter
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News From Our Members
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News From Our Members
It seems as if we are getting more and more assignments from Pastor Molly, asking us to do things related to church, while we are not at church. I took stock of some things I do about my church activities while I'm not on our premises. I regularly pray for a group or groups both aloud and silently, particularly those who are doing the work of the Lord and to make our society more like Jesus spoke about and to help our fellow humans, wherever they are. I know many of our congregation donate to help the poor, both in money and in giving their personal time to assist others. When we are asked, we contribute or serve as caregivers or in other capacities. I'm certain it adds up to quite a lot of sacrifice in the name of Christianity...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 13, 2016 by Bob Peterson
It seems as if we are getting more and more assignments from Pastor Molly, asking us to do things related to church, while we are not at church. I took stock of some things I do about my church activities while I'm not on our premises. I regularly pray for a group or groups both aloud and silently, particularly those who are doing the work of the Lord and to make our society more like Jesus spoke about and to help our fellow humans, wherever they are. I know many of our congregation donate to help the poor, both in money and in giving their personal time to assist others. When we are asked, we contribute or serve as caregivers or in other capacities. I'm certain it adds up to quite a lot of sacrifice in the name of Christianity.
In visiting with Anita Sack last week I noticed she was carrying a plastic bag to church. Naturally I was curious to see what she had brought, thinking of items for Shared Bread or some other welfare project. She said "Oh, No, that's a bag for my footrest." Now, if you know Anita, she is a small woman, but I hadn't heard about this footrest thing. It seems that she is short and her feet don't touch the floor sitting in the pews and it's not comfortable dangling legs and feet during worship, so she has a light weight cardboard box which is the right height and rests her feet while sitting. The only other thing I can think of is the kneeling rail that Catholics and a few other churches use and that are sometimes used to rest feet for short legged people. Never underestimate the ingenuity of our fellow worshipers.
Last week as George Mercer was speaking to the congregation about his Aunt Mary's life, it reminded me of my late wife, Ada Belle's Aunt Mary who lived in Pomona with a great garden of flowers, vegetables and a few chickens, etc. Aunt Mary had been deaf since childhood and was a member of the local hard of hearing club. Yes, she had a hearing trumpet and it helped a bit, but when my wife Ada Belle was young, her Aunt's use of the telephone caused quite a stir among the eleven cousins, all children. Their phone was one of those mounted on the wall with a hearing piece on a cord that you place on your ear and you stood close to the speaker on the wall to talk through the mouthpiece. Aunt Mary's ears didn't work, so she had an audio receiver hung around her neck to hear what was being said. Of course it was wired through her ears and she heard rather well, I thought. Anyway, when she used the phone receiver, she pressed it against her chest where the receiver was so she could hear what was being said. The cousins loved to bring friends around, saying, "Wait till you see how Aunt Mary talks (hears) on the phone." There are many ways to get through life and we change as the years go by. What will they be saying about us a hundred years from now?
Read it all 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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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!
Vegetarian options available--please let us know if you have other dietary needs! RSVP to let us know you're coming.Update: Church Rummage & Bake Sale
Thank you to everyone who helped make our semi-annual rummage sale a success. From shoppers to donors, organizers to bakers, servers, cashiers, packers and more. It truly is an example of a "Better Together" event. So, get some rest, start going through your closets and attics, and get ready to do it all over again in the spring! Here are the totals:
Boutique: $1316.75
Naomi's Cafe: $1306.95
Main Hall Rummage: $4007.30
Total (less expenses): $5936.00
Sponsored by United Methodist Women of Redondo Beach First UMC
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?
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!
"Church R Us" is a fellowship group for 4th and 5th graders. "CRU" will be joining with Middle School Sunday School! They will begin in Worship and head to Sunday school during passing of the peace!
Our outing On Sunday, October 16th has been postponed. New dates and info coming in the new year.
Wreath Sales Start Sunday!
Get your Christmas Wreaths & Garlands from the youth group! Items will be available online, and from the youth at church through October 30th.
Proceeds go to support the programs of our church youth ministry.
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.
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.
Seeking Nursery Staff!!!!
We are seeking for a caring, attentive, 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!
Coffee House Office Hours with Pastor Molly
Come to Catalina Coffee on Wednesday, October 19, between 1:30 and 3:30pm, to visit with Pastor Molly. Bring questions, stories, deep thoughts or just come for casual conversation!
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! OnSaturday, 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!
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!
Book Club: Our next selection is “The Boys in the Boat,” by Daniel James Brown, and will meet to discuss it onTuesday, 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 onTuesday, 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 Rehearsal: December 10th
Pageant Performance: December 11th during 10:30 worship
All Children and Youth are
welcome to participate!
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.
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!
AnnouncementsMen's Breakfast: Our next breakfast is Monday, October 17, 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, October 14, 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.
Golf Tournament: Our annual church golf tournament will be this Saturday, October 15, starting at 10am at Alondra Park Golf Course.
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) Meet us in the Sunday School room upstairs this week. We'll hear the intriguing story of Joseph and his brothers!
Church R Us (Grades 4 & 5): Beginning this week, CRU will be joining forces with Middle School for their Sunday School program! Begin in worship with your family, and during passing of the peace, you'll head down to Sunday School with Jen Jacques!
Youth Ministry (6th-12th grade):
-YES! Middle School Sunday School meets this Sunday! We'll start in 10:30 worship and head downstairs together during the passing of the peace, then return for communion. Remember, Church R' Us will be joining us through the end of the year!
-Youth Group (3-5pm)? Oh yes. We're doing a Show & Tell for 1 John.
-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.
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 theCalifornia-Pacific Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church.
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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.
The band Hillsong United was formed in 1998 from close friends within the Hillsong Church youth ministry (called “Powerhouse Youth”) in Australia. 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 Artistin 2015. Their song Oceans was...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 13, 2016 - Music Notes by Jim Raycroft
The band Hillsong United was formed in 1998 from close friends within the Hillsong Church youth ministry (called "Powerhouse Youth") in Australia. So many songs were being written within the youth ministry that it was suggested they make an album. The songs One andEveryday 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 AwardTop Christian Artist in 2015. Their song Oceans was released in 2013 and was certified Platinum – 1,000,000 copies sold.
Elijah is an oratorio by Felix Mendelssohn, which tells the story of Elijah as told in the Books of Kings, and with a few Psalms sprinkled throughout. It was commissioned by the Birmingham Festival and was written first in German, Mendelssohn's native tongue, then promptly translated into English, which he spoke equally well. The English version was premiered at the Birmingham Festival in 1846 and then 2 years later the German version was premiered a few months after Mendelssohn's death in 1848. It was modeled after the music of Bach and Handel, which he revered. In fact, Mendelssohn produced the first performance of Bach's St. Matthew Passion since the composer's passing, and was responsible for the revival of interest in Bach's music. This week's anthem – He, Watching Over Israel, Slumbers Not Nor Sleeps is #29 in the 2nd half of the work. It is a simple, pleasing anthem that is very popular with church choirs, withElijah itself being a favorite of amateur choral societies in English speaking countries.
Eric Lévi (real name Eric Jacques Levisalles), born 1955 in Paris, France, is a musician best known for being the mastermind behind the group ERA and the ERA musical trilogy. In 1977 Eric Lévi founded the hard rock band Shakin' Street which would release the two albums Vampire Rock and Solid As A Rock. Shakin' Street briefly toured with AC/DC and the Blue Öyster Cult before disbanding in 1981. He lived briefly in New York, then returned to Paris before finally relocating to London, where he resides now. Later in his career, Eric Lévi wrote the musical score to several movies, including L'Opération Corned Beef (1991) and the comedy Les Visiteurs (1993) which was an international success and one of the highest grossing movies of all time in France. His song I Believe was written in 1998 and was recorded by, and is heavily associated with, tenor Andrea Bocelli, who has recorded it as a solo and as a duet with Katherine Jenkins.
Stars Go Dim is a pop-rock band that began in 2008 as a side project of the Christian bandPillar. They released their first independent album in 2009 called Love Gone Mad, then another in 2011 called Between Here And Now. In 2015 they signed their first major studio contract with Fervent Records and released their first major studio album titled Stars Go Dim. The primary single from this album is You Are Loved. Co-founder/songwriter Joey Avalos stated "We just love to write songs that make you want to sing along."
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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. ContactJim Raycroft for more info.
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.
selections and a little bit of history, too.
Jim Raycroft
Thursday, October 13, 2016 - Music Notes by Jim Raycroft
The band Hillsong United was formed in 1998 from close friends within the Hillsong Church youth ministry (called "Powerhouse Youth") in Australia. So many songs were being written within the youth ministry that it was suggested they make an album. The songs One andEveryday 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 AwardTop Christian Artist in 2015. Their song Oceans was released in 2013 and was certified Platinum – 1,000,000 copies sold.
Elijah is an oratorio by Felix Mendelssohn, which tells the story of Elijah as told in the Books of Kings, and with a few Psalms sprinkled throughout. It was commissioned by the Birmingham Festival and was written first in German, Mendelssohn's native tongue, then promptly translated into English, which he spoke equally well. The English version was premiered at the Birmingham Festival in 1846 and then 2 years later the German version was premiered a few months after Mendelssohn's death in 1848. It was modeled after the music of Bach and Handel, which he revered. In fact, Mendelssohn produced the first performance of Bach's St. Matthew Passion since the composer's passing, and was responsible for the revival of interest in Bach's music. This week's anthem – He, Watching Over Israel, Slumbers Not Nor Sleeps is #29 in the 2nd half of the work. It is a simple, pleasing anthem that is very popular with church choirs, withElijah itself being a favorite of amateur choral societies in English speaking countries.
Eric Lévi (real name Eric Jacques Levisalles), born 1955 in Paris, France, is a musician best known for being the mastermind behind the group ERA and the ERA musical trilogy. In 1977 Eric Lévi founded the hard rock band Shakin' Street which would release the two albums Vampire Rock and Solid As A Rock. Shakin' Street briefly toured with AC/DC and the Blue Öyster Cult before disbanding in 1981. He lived briefly in New York, then returned to Paris before finally relocating to London, where he resides now. Later in his career, Eric Lévi wrote the musical score to several movies, including L'Opération Corned Beef (1991) and the comedy Les Visiteurs (1993) which was an international success and one of the highest grossing movies of all time in France. His song I Believe was written in 1998 and was recorded by, and is heavily associated with, tenor Andrea Bocelli, who has recorded it as a solo and as a duet with Katherine Jenkins.
Stars Go Dim is a pop-rock band that began in 2008 as a side project of the Christian bandPillar. They released their first independent album in 2009 called Love Gone Mad, then another in 2011 called Between Here And Now. In 2015 they signed their first major studio contract with Fervent Records and released their first major studio album titled Stars Go Dim. The primary single from this album is You Are Loved. Co-founder/songwriter Joey Avalos stated "We just love to write songs that make you want to sing along."
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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. ContactJim Raycroft for more info.
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