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From Pastor Molly: A Reason to GiveI've never forgotten the conversation I shared in a Bible study at the Rescue Mission Women's Shelter in San Diego. There, with women who had been homeless, we read the story of the Widow's Mite. In this passage, Jesus celebrates the outrageous generosity of a poor woman who had contributed two small copper coins. More than the bigger gifts others had given, he praises her small gift: she gave all she had.
Honestly, I have struggled with the message in this passage--wondering whether it is really practical or responsible to give all of what we have. But when I read it that particular morning at the Rescue Mission, several of the women testified that they had found it much easier to give away their last $20 than to give $20 when they had more.
When it's all you have, and you know that it's not enough, there's no illusion that you can make it on your own. Giving it away is a strangely empowering way to say that, even in a time of need, you choose to use what you have for more than just yourself.
This goes against many of the values I was raised with, which celebrate being able to take care of yourself. As we talked, though, I heard something that I'd missed when I read this Bible story from my assumptions about the value of pulling my own weight: we're not in it alone.
So, one reason that we give is because it reminds us that we were never asked to survive on our own. We have already received a gift of God's grace that we could never earn.
As you consider whether you are able to make a pledge of financial giving to the church for 2017, I invite you to think about how you can use what you have for the sake of God's amazing grace. May you find you've received far more than you could ever quantify!
Grace and peace,
Pastor Molly Vetter
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In Worship This Week
Sunday, October 30
Judges 4:12-16
Scripture Text: Judges 4:12 Sisra was informed that Barak the son of Avino‘am had gone up to Mount Tavor. 13 So Sisra rallied his chariots, all 900 iron chariots, and all the troops he had with him, from Haroshet-HaGoyim to the Kishon River.
14 D’vorah said to Barak: “Get going! This is the day when Adonai will hand Sisra over to you! Adonai has gone out ahead of you!” So Barak went down from Mount Tavor with 10,000 men following him; 15 and Adonai threw Sisra, all his chariots and his entire army into a panic before Barak’s sword; so that Sisra got down from his chariot and fled on foot. 16 But Barak pursued the chariots and the army all the way to Haroshet-HaGoyim. Sisra’s entire army was put to the sword; not one man was left.
"Unexpected Heroes"John Wesley's Notes-Commentary: Judges 4:12-16
Verse 12
[12] And they shewed Sisera that Barak the son of Abinoam was gone up to mount Tabor.
They — That is, this people dwelling there, or his spies.
Verse 14
[14] And Deborah said unto Barak, Up; for this is the day in which the LORD hath delivered Sisera into thine hand: is not the LORD gone out before thee? So Barak went down from mount Tabor, and ten thousand men after him.
Up — Heb. arise, delay not. If we have ground to believe, that God goes before us, we may well go on with courage and cheerfulness.
Gone before thee — Namely, as general of thine army, to fight for thee.
Went down — He doth not make use of the advantage which he had of the hill, where he might have been out of the reach of his iron chariots, but boldly marcheth down into the valley, to give Sisera the opportunity of using all his horses and chariots, that so the victory might he more glorious.
Verse 15
[15] And the LORD discomfited Sisera, and all his chariots, and all his host, with the edge of the sword before Barak; so that Sisera lighted down off his chariot, and fled away on his feet.
Discomfited — With great terror and noise, as the word signifies, probably with thunder and lightning, and hail-stones, poured upon them from heaven, as is implied, chap. 5:20.
Edge of the sword — That is, by the sword of Barak and his army, whose ministry God used; but so, that they had little else to do, but to kill those whom God by more powerful arms had put to flight.
On his feet — That he might flee away more secretly in the quality of a common soldier, whereas his chariot would have exposed him to more observation.
Verse 16
[16] But Barak pursued after the chariots, and after the host, unto Harosheth of the Gentiles: and all the host of Sisera fell upon the edge of the sword; and there was not a man left.
Left — In the field; for there were some who fled away, as Sisera did.
Rev. Molly Vetter, preaching8:30am in Epworth Lounge
10:30am in the Sanctuary
Special Music: "Praise Ye the Name of the Lord" by Tchaikovsky.
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If you read all of last week's bulletin, plus the inserts, etc. you will know everything about our church, its plans, activities and projects...with photos. However if you failed to read all of the included information in the separate, smaller folder with lots of color pictures, items about finances, actions and church life, try to find it and take a look. Your face may be in one of the photos and you may be motivated to up your church giving a bit to keep improving God's work in...
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News From Our Members
If you read all of last week's bulletin, plus the inserts, etc. you will know everything about our church, its plans, activities and projects...with photos. However if you failed to read all of the included information in the separate, smaller folder with lots of color pictures, items about finances, actions and church life, try to find it and take a look. Your face may be in one of the photos and you may be motivated to up your church giving a bit to keep improving God's work in...
Read it all hereThe 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 27, 2016 by Bob Peterson
If you read all of last week's bulletin, plus the inserts, etc. you will know everything about our church, its plans, activities and projects...with photos. However if you failed to read all of the included information in the separate, smaller folder with lots of color pictures, items about finances, actions and church life, try to find it and take a look. Your face may be in one of the photos and you may be motivated to up your church giving a bit to keep improving God's work in our community.Incidentally, the beautiful color copy of Karen Baughman's water color of our church building always reminds me of her talent as an artist. It's a beautiful rendering of our church here in Redondo Beach. It makes me want to actually move the real tree a bit.
Reminder: Friday, November 4th at 8:15 PM the Beach Cities Symphony Orchestra dedicates its free symphony concert in Memory of Mary Emerson whose estate made a bequest at her request. It takes place at El Camino College's Marsee Auditorium, Crenshaw & Redondo Beach Blvd., Torrance.
I plan to be in the foyer to greet you and then to play French Horn in the orchestra. Following the concert I will be at the special reception for members, friends, musicians and the soloist.
I wish to compliment Pastor Molly for her fall theme and sermons called "Better Together". If you haven't got in the mood of that theme yet, just let it happen and you'll feel better.
One of the benefits of 'Better Together' is at the Thursday and Sunday School Bible Study groups where one gets to hear others talking about their faith and learning about each other a bit. You'll never be sorry if you attend one of these studies. Small groups are also "Better Together".
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Coming at Church
Better Together: an invitation to giving
We invite you to consider making a pledge of financial support to our church for 2017. When you make a pledge of giving to the church, at least two things happen. It helps put your faith at the center of your financial decisions, because giving to the church is something you plan from the beginning. (Scripture speaks of this as “first fruits”—that we give to God first, not just what’s left over.) It also helps us as a congregation, to make more strategic plans for ministry for the coming year. We hope you will give prayerful thought to whether this is a step you are willing to take.
On Sunday November 6, we will dedicate our pledges during worship. We encourage you to come ready to make a commitment then!-Your 2016 Stewardship Team: Gary Baughman, Deirdre Briese, Grace and Jon Saari, Holly Walters, Stephen Hale and Pastor Molly Vetter
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.
The Christmas Pageant is coming!
This year we're going Outback for "Christmas Down Under!"
Children and Youth are invited to participate!
Rehearsals are November 13, 20, 27, Dec 4 and 10 at 9:30am.
Performance is December 11th at our 10:30am worship service!
If you know someone who would like to participate, or you're an adult who'd like to help email children's ministries!
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.
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
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.
Coffee House Office Hours with Pastor Molly
Come 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!
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.
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.
The Christmas Pageant is coming!
This year we're going Outback for "Christmas Down Under!"
Children and Youth are invited to participate!
Rehearsals are November 13, 20, 27, Dec 4 and 10 at 9:30am.
Performance is December 11th at our 10:30am worship service!
If you know someone who would like to participate, or you're an adult who'd like to help email children's ministries!
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.
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
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.
Coffee House Office Hours with Pastor Molly
Come 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!
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!
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. Show Coordinator Don Jones will be on the patio Sunday, to answer questions, too. 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 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.
Spaghetti Dinner: Thanks!!
Thank you to everyone who make our Better Together Spaghetti Dinner a great success! The food was fabulous, and our Speed-Faith-ing Conversations gave us a beautiful chance to know one anothermore deeply. It was so fun to have people of all ages together. Thank you!!
Thanks especially to Mary Hale and the volunteers who helped her prepare dinner!
Online Giving Options
Did you know there are two good ways to give to the church online?
Give through OnRealm, our church directory and database. Arrange one-time or recurring donations, via bank transfer.
Give through our website, via PayPal.
Responding to the World's Needs
Redondo Beach First supports various missions throughout the year and we have come up a way for all of us to help. Just bring your plastic bottles and aluminum cans to church every Sunday. By recycling we can support the following missions: Corazon, Crop Walk, Habitat for Humanity and United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR). UMCOR provides 100% of the funds donated for relief and aid around the world. Some of these programs are Syrian refugee relief, emergency response to Katrina and Haiti catastrophes. They also support programs to eradicate hunger, treat water, end malaria and fight HIV/AIDS. In 2014, UMCOR spent $58 million in support of these various programs. Please bring your cans and bottles.
Support missions through recycling!
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) This week we will all be meeting in the fellowship hall for a fun end of the month Sunday School celebration! You won't want to miss out!
Church R Us (Grades 4 & 5): This week we will all be meeting in the fellowship hall for a fun end of the month Sunday School celebration! You won't want to miss out!
Youth Ministry (6th-12th grade):
- Sort of! The children’s Sunday School are having a fun day with games in the Fellowship Hall. Middle Schoolers are invited to help!
-Youth Group? Yep! We're going to a Halloween Party at Hope UMC (3-6pm)!
-Wreath Sales Start This Sunday. If you can help table, text Stephen, and be at church at 9am!
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 Hagiya
We 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 .
A Very Special Crop Hunger Walk!
We were pleased to welcome Church World Service (CWS) Executive Vice President, Maurice Bloem, as he stopped by our church on his 100-mile Crop Walk last Friday. Since 1947, CWS has helped organize Crop Hunger Walks all over the US, as we seek to end hunger in the US and around the world. Our local Crop Walk, held each May, contributes funds to our own Shared Bread ministry!
Bill Graves (Local Crop Walk organizer), Nina Dooley (Church Council Chair), Maurice Bloem, George Mercer (Mission Chair), Peggy Mercer, Martha Barbee (RB City Council Member) and Pastor Lisa Williams (San Pedro First UMC). Not pictured: Pastor Molly Vetter
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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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. Show Coordinator Don Jones will be on the patio Sunday, to answer questions, too. 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 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.
Thank you to everyone who make our Better Together Spaghetti Dinner a great success! The food was fabulous, and our Speed-Faith-ing Conversations gave us a beautiful chance to know one anothermore deeply. It was so fun to have people of all ages together. Thank you!!
Thanks especially to Mary Hale and the volunteers who helped her prepare dinner!
Online Giving Options
Did you know there are two good ways to give to the church online?
Give through OnRealm, our church directory and database. Arrange one-time or recurring donations, via bank transfer.
Give through our website, via PayPal.
Responding to the World's Needs
Redondo Beach First supports various missions throughout the year and we have come up a way for all of us to help. Just bring your plastic bottles and aluminum cans to church every Sunday. By recycling we can support the following missions: Corazon, Crop Walk, Habitat for Humanity and United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR). UMCOR provides 100% of the funds donated for relief and aid around the world. Some of these programs are Syrian refugee relief, emergency response to Katrina and Haiti catastrophes. They also support programs to eradicate hunger, treat water, end malaria and fight HIV/AIDS. In 2014, UMCOR spent $58 million in support of these various programs. Please bring your cans and bottles.
Support missions through recycling!
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) This week we will all be meeting in the fellowship hall for a fun end of the month Sunday School celebration! You won't want to miss out!
Church R Us (Grades 4 & 5): This week we will all be meeting in the fellowship hall for a fun end of the month Sunday School celebration! You won't want to miss out!
Youth Ministry (6th-12th grade):
- Sort of! The children’s Sunday School are having a fun day with games in the Fellowship Hall. Middle Schoolers are invited to help!
-Youth Group? Yep! We're going to a Halloween Party at Hope UMC (3-6pm)!
-Wreath Sales Start This Sunday. If you can help table, text Stephen, and be at church at 9am!
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 Hagiya
We 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 .
A Very Special Crop Hunger Walk!
We were pleased to welcome Church World Service (CWS) Executive Vice President, Maurice Bloem, as he stopped by our church on his 100-mile Crop Walk last Friday. Since 1947, CWS has helped organize Crop Hunger Walks all over the US, as we seek to end hunger in the US and around the world. Our local Crop Walk, held each May, contributes funds to our own Shared Bread ministry!
Bill Graves (Local Crop Walk organizer), Nina Dooley (Church Council Chair), Maurice Bloem, George Mercer (Mission Chair), Peggy Mercer, Martha Barbee (RB City Council Member) and Pastor Lisa Williams (San Pedro First UMC). Not pictured: Pastor Molly Vetter
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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Ongoing Ministries
Free Meal on Wednesday Nights
Offering 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.
A Mighty Fortress is our God (in the original German Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott) is one of the best known hymns written by reformer Martin Luther (who wrote many hymns). One of the best loved hymns of the Lutheran tradition, and among Protestants in general, it’s been called “The Battle Hymn of the Reformation”. Luther composed the lyrics and melody sometime between 1527 and 1529. There are several theories regarding the reason for its composition, and the original version of the melody (we have the manuscript with Luther’s autograph on it) is heavily syncopated and is very different from the tune we all know and love. Over the years, it has...
Read more about our music here!Music Notes by Jim Raycroft
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Ongoing Ministries
Offering 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.
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 27, 2016 - Music Notes by Jim RaycroftA Mighty Fortress is our God (in the original German Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott) is one of the best known hymns written by reformer Martin Luther (who wrote many hymns). One of the best loved hymns of the Lutheran tradition, and among Protestants in general, it's been called "The Battle Hymn of the Reformation". Luther composed the lyrics and melody sometime between 1527 and 1529. There are several theories regarding the reason for its composition, and the original version of the melody (we have the manuscript with Luther's autograph on it) is heavily syncopated and is very different from the tune we all know and love. Over the years, it has been used extensively, from Bach's cantata #80 and Christmas Oratorio, organ settings by Buxtehude and Pachelbel, and Mendelssohn's Symphony #5 to Wagner's Kaisermarsch (Emperor's March) and the grand opera Les Huguenots by French composer Meyerbeer. More recently, it's been used by Ralph Vaughn Williams for the soundtrack to the movie 49th Parallel, in an episode of The Simpsons (Brother, Can You Spare Two Dimes), as the theme song for the children's television series Davey and Goliath and in an episode of The Gilmore Girls. The translation in our hymnal was translated in 1853 by Fredrick H. Hedge and is less literal, but is the most familiar version in this part of the world.
This week's anthem is a setting of Psalm 135 by Tchaikovsky. It is #8 in his All Night Vigil, Opus 52, written between 1881 and 1882. He had stated years before his disapproval of the increasingly Italian influence in Russian sacred music and had called for a return to the Old Russian style. After his setting of the Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom was banned by the powers that be from being performed in church, he nevertheless began work on his All Night Vigil, having told a friend in an 1877 letter that he loved the vespers – "all this is infinitely precious to me! One of my deepest joys!" He drew upon a huge body of traditional Slavonic chants for the work. It was completed in Naples in March of 1882 and was debuted in Moscow in June of that year.
Wind Beneath My Wings (sometimes titled Hero) was written by Jeff Silbar and Larry Henley in 1982. They recorded a demo of the song, which they gave to Bob Montgomery, who recorded his own version. It was shopped to several artists, eventually being released in 1982 by Roger Whittaker. It was subsequently recorded by Colleen Hewett, Lou Rawls, Gladys Knight and the Pips, and Gary Morris. The version we all know and love is the version recorded by Bette Midler in 1988 for the soundtrack to the movie Beaches, which was then released as a single in early 1989. It spent 1 week at #1 on the Billboard Hot Singles chart in June of that year, and went on to win Grammy Awards for both Record of the Year and Song of the Year in 1990. In 1991, Bette's version was certified Platinum, selling over one million copies.
One Thing Remains is a song that was written in 2010 by Brian Johnson, Jeremy Riddle and Christa Black Gifford. It was recorded and released as part of the live album Come Away, which was recorded at the 2010 Jesus Culture Encounter Conference. The Jesus Culture Conference began as part of the youth group of Bethel Church in Redding, California, with the first conference being held in 1999 and attracting 500 attendees. Since then, it has grown into a musical force for worship with a full time staff of dozens and a discography that numbers 33 albums. It recently expanded to Sacramento, where they meet at Folsom High School. One Thing Remains has been covered by numerous artists, including Kristian Stanfill, Israel Houghton and Chris Tomlin.
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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.
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.
We have many spots to fill for liturgists on Sunday mornings. The following link will take you the sign up. Please check it out.
Sunday Worship Liturgist Sign Up
Parking Reminder: If you are able, we encourage you to park at the Wells Fargo bank on Sunday mornings, and walk across the street, reserving the parking lot for those with mobility challenges or for new visitors. We also have a bike rack on the patio. Thanks for your consideration.
Hearing Assistance Devices are available on Sunday mornings. Just ask for one at the audio/video booth in the sanctuary.
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Thursday, October 27, 2016 - Music Notes by Jim Raycroft
A Mighty Fortress is our God (in the original German Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott) is one of the best known hymns written by reformer Martin Luther (who wrote many hymns). One of the best loved hymns of the Lutheran tradition, and among Protestants in general, it's been called "The Battle Hymn of the Reformation". Luther composed the lyrics and melody sometime between 1527 and 1529. There are several theories regarding the reason for its composition, and the original version of the melody (we have the manuscript with Luther's autograph on it) is heavily syncopated and is very different from the tune we all know and love. Over the years, it has been used extensively, from Bach's cantata #80 and Christmas Oratorio, organ settings by Buxtehude and Pachelbel, and Mendelssohn's Symphony #5 to Wagner's Kaisermarsch (Emperor's March) and the grand opera Les Huguenots by French composer Meyerbeer. More recently, it's been used by Ralph Vaughn Williams for the soundtrack to the movie 49th Parallel, in an episode of The Simpsons (Brother, Can You Spare Two Dimes), as the theme song for the children's television series Davey and Goliath and in an episode of The Gilmore Girls. The translation in our hymnal was translated in 1853 by Fredrick H. Hedge and is less literal, but is the most familiar version in this part of the world.This week's anthem is a setting of Psalm 135 by Tchaikovsky. It is #8 in his All Night Vigil, Opus 52, written between 1881 and 1882. He had stated years before his disapproval of the increasingly Italian influence in Russian sacred music and had called for a return to the Old Russian style. After his setting of the Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom was banned by the powers that be from being performed in church, he nevertheless began work on his All Night Vigil, having told a friend in an 1877 letter that he loved the vespers – "all this is infinitely precious to me! One of my deepest joys!" He drew upon a huge body of traditional Slavonic chants for the work. It was completed in Naples in March of 1882 and was debuted in Moscow in June of that year.
Wind Beneath My Wings (sometimes titled Hero) was written by Jeff Silbar and Larry Henley in 1982. They recorded a demo of the song, which they gave to Bob Montgomery, who recorded his own version. It was shopped to several artists, eventually being released in 1982 by Roger Whittaker. It was subsequently recorded by Colleen Hewett, Lou Rawls, Gladys Knight and the Pips, and Gary Morris. The version we all know and love is the version recorded by Bette Midler in 1988 for the soundtrack to the movie Beaches, which was then released as a single in early 1989. It spent 1 week at #1 on the Billboard Hot Singles chart in June of that year, and went on to win Grammy Awards for both Record of the Year and Song of the Year in 1990. In 1991, Bette's version was certified Platinum, selling over one million copies.
One Thing Remains is a song that was written in 2010 by Brian Johnson, Jeremy Riddle and Christa Black Gifford. It was recorded and released as part of the live album Come Away, which was recorded at the 2010 Jesus Culture Encounter Conference. The Jesus Culture Conference began as part of the youth group of Bethel Church in Redding, California, with the first conference being held in 1999 and attracting 500 attendees. Since then, it has grown into a musical force for worship with a full time staff of dozens and a discography that numbers 33 albums. It recently expanded to Sacramento, where they meet at Folsom High School. One Thing Remains has been covered by numerous artists, including Kristian Stanfill, Israel Houghton and Chris Tomlin.
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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.
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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