From Pastor Molly: simple decent place to live
The founder of Habitat for Humanity, Millard Fuller, used to tell a story about some houses Habitat had built, in a neighborhood later devastated by a hurricane. Though most of the block was destroyed, the Habitat houses survived. He said that people had come up with three popular explanations for why those houses stood.
Some suggested that they survived because of their simple, stable design--they weren't fancy, but just practical and well-built. Others believed that somehow the Holy Spirit was involved, protecting these homes that were built by a community in such a spirit of love and generosity. The final explanation folks gave, though, was that these houses stood simply because the volunteer house-builders had used so many nails.
I like all three answers.
One of Habitat's mottos has been to provide everyone a "simple, decent place to live." They popularized a program that used volunteers, no-interest mortgage loans for the homeowners, and "sweat equity" to be contributed as the homeowners work alongside volunteers. The program began as an unashamedly Christian response to Jesus' teachings, taking seriously the expectations Jesus sets for us, to care for the poor and needy and to love our neighbors.
As Los Angeles County steps up its efforts to end homelessness in our community, we have a voice and a role in the work; part of our task is to remember that our desire to end homelessness arises out of the gospel. And that the people we are helping house are beloved children of God.
grace and peace,
Pastor Molly
The themes of this series are borrowed from the sections of our United Methodist Social Principles, which you can read online. They speak to a wide range of social issues, and invite us to consider what our faith has to say to issues of our time. There's lots of space in our church for people to think differently on all these issues, but I look forward to opening up opportunities for us to pray, think and talk about what Jesus' gospel has to say to the challenges we face today.
In Worship This Week
Sunday, May 7
"Now What? End Homelessness"
Rev. Molly Vetter, preachingIsaiah 65:17-25
Isaiah 65:17
“For, look! I create new heavens
and a new earth;
past things will not be remembered,
they will no more come to mind.
18 So be glad and rejoice forever
in what I am creating;
for look! I am making Yerushalayim a joy,
and her people a delight.
19 I will rejoice in Yerushalayim
and take joy in my people.
The sound of weeping will no longer be heard in it,
no longer the sound of crying.
20 No more will babies die in infancy,
no more will an old man die short of his days —
he who dies at a hundred will be thought young,
and at less than a hundred thought cursed.
21 They will build houses and live in them,
they will plant vineyards and eat their fruit.
22 They will not build and others live there,
they will not plant and others eat;
for the days of my people
will be like the days of a tree,
and my chosen will themselves enjoy
the use of what they make.
23 They will not toil in vain
or raise children to be destroyed,
for they are the seed blessed by Adonai;
and their offspring with them.
24 Before they call, I will answer;
while they are still speaking, I will hear.
25 The wolf and the lamb will feed together,
and the lion eat straw like an ox
(but the serpent — its food will be dust).
They will not hurt or destroy
anywhere on my holy mountain,”
says Adonai.
John Wesley's Notes-Commentary: Isaiah 65:17-25
Verse 17
[17] For, behold, I create new heavens and a new earth: and the former shall not be remembered, nor come into mind.
I create — I am about wholly to change the state not only of my people, but to bring a new face upon the world, which shall abide until a new heavens and earth appear, in which shall dwell nothing but righteousness.
Not be remembered — That state of things shall be so glorious, that the former state of my people shall not be remembered.
Verse 18
[18] But be ye glad and rejoice for ever in that which I create: for, behold, I create Jerusalem a rejoicing, and her people a joy.
You — The church, as well under the gospel, as under the law.
Verse 20
[20] There shall be no more thence an infant of days, nor an old man that hath not filled his days: for the child shall die an hundred years old; but the sinner being an hundred years old shall be accursed.
An infant — Those that were now children, shall die at a great age.
But — Yet none of these things shall be of any advantage to wicked men, but if any of them shall live to be an hundred years old, yet they shall die accursed.
Verse 23
[23] They shall not labour in vain, nor bring forth for trouble; for they are the seed of the blessed of the LORD, and their offspring with them.
With them — Is blessed with them.
Verse 24
[24] And it shall come to pass, that before they call, I will answer; and while they are yet speaking, I will hear.
Before they call — God promised, chap. 58:9, to answer them, when they called: here he promises to answer the words, as soon as they should be formed in their hearts before they could get them out of their lips.
While — Yea, while they were speaking.
Verse 25
[25] The wolf and the lamb shall feed together, and the lion shall eat straw like the bullock: and dust shall be the serpent's meat. They shall not hurt nor destroy in all my holy mountain, saith the LORD.
The wolf, … — God here promises to take off the fierceness of the spirits of his peoples enemies, so that they shall live quietly and peaceably together.
And dust — God promises a time of tranquility to his church under the metaphor of serpents eating the dust, their proper meat, Genesis 3:14, instead of flying upon men: it signifies such a time, when wicked men shall no more eat up the people of God.
8:30am in Epworth Lounge
10:30am in the Sanctuary
Special Music: "Great Are You Lord" (Youth Band) "Great Are You Lord"
All Sons & Daughters
You give life, You are love
You bring light to the darkness
You give hope, You restore
Every heart that is broken
Great are You, Lord
It's Your breath in our lungs
So we pour out our praise
We pour out our praise
It's Your breath in our lungs
So we pour out our praise to You only
you give life, You are love
You bring light to the darkness
You give hope, You restore
Every heart that is broken
Great are You, Lord
It's Your breath in our lungs
So we pour out our praise
We pour out our praise
It's Your breath in our lungs
So we pour out our praise to You only
It's Your breath in our lungs
So we pour out our praise
We pour out our praise
It's Your breath in our lungs
So we pour out our praise to You only
And all the earth will shout Your praise
Our hearts…
“For, look! I create new heavens
and a new earth;
past things will not be remembered,
they will no more come to mind.
18 So be glad and rejoice forever
in what I am creating;
for look! I am making Yerushalayim a joy,
and her people a delight.
19 I will rejoice in Yerushalayim
and take joy in my people.
The sound of weeping will no longer be heard in it,
no longer the sound of crying.
20 No more will babies die in infancy,
no more will an old man die short of his days —
he who dies at a hundred will be thought young,
and at less than a hundred thought cursed.
21 They will build houses and live in them,
they will plant vineyards and eat their fruit.
22 They will not build and others live there,
they will not plant and others eat;
for the days of my people
will be like the days of a tree,
and my chosen will themselves enjoy
the use of what they make.
23 They will not toil in vain
or raise children to be destroyed,
for they are the seed blessed by Adonai;
and their offspring with them.
24 Before they call, I will answer;
while they are still speaking, I will hear.
25 The wolf and the lamb will feed together,
and the lion eat straw like an ox
(but the serpent — its food will be dust).
They will not hurt or destroy
anywhere on my holy mountain,”
says Adonai.
John Wesley's Notes-Commentary: Isaiah 65:17-25
Verse 17
[17] For, behold, I create new heavens and a new earth: and the former shall not be remembered, nor come into mind.
I create — I am about wholly to change the state not only of my people, but to bring a new face upon the world, which shall abide until a new heavens and earth appear, in which shall dwell nothing but righteousness.
Not be remembered — That state of things shall be so glorious, that the former state of my people shall not be remembered.
Verse 18
[18] But be ye glad and rejoice for ever in that which I create: for, behold, I create Jerusalem a rejoicing, and her people a joy.
You — The church, as well under the gospel, as under the law.
Verse 20
[20] There shall be no more thence an infant of days, nor an old man that hath not filled his days: for the child shall die an hundred years old; but the sinner being an hundred years old shall be accursed.
An infant — Those that were now children, shall die at a great age.
But — Yet none of these things shall be of any advantage to wicked men, but if any of them shall live to be an hundred years old, yet they shall die accursed.
Verse 23
[23] They shall not labour in vain, nor bring forth for trouble; for they are the seed of the blessed of the LORD, and their offspring with them.
With them — Is blessed with them.
Verse 24
[24] And it shall come to pass, that before they call, I will answer; and while they are yet speaking, I will hear.
Before they call — God promised, chap. 58:9, to answer them, when they called: here he promises to answer the words, as soon as they should be formed in their hearts before they could get them out of their lips.
While — Yea, while they were speaking.
Verse 25
[25] The wolf and the lamb shall feed together, and the lion shall eat straw like the bullock: and dust shall be the serpent's meat. They shall not hurt nor destroy in all my holy mountain, saith the LORD.
The wolf, … — God here promises to take off the fierceness of the spirits of his peoples enemies, so that they shall live quietly and peaceably together.
And dust — God promises a time of tranquility to his church under the metaphor of serpents eating the dust, their proper meat, Genesis 3:14, instead of flying upon men: it signifies such a time, when wicked men shall no more eat up the people of God.
8:30am in Epworth Lounge
10:30am in the Sanctuary
Special Music: "Great Are You Lord" (Youth Band) "Great Are You Lord"
All Sons & Daughters
You give life, You are love
You bring light to the darkness
You give hope, You restore
Every heart that is broken
Great are You, Lord
It's Your breath in our lungs
So we pour out our praise
We pour out our praise
It's Your breath in our lungs
So we pour out our praise to You only
you give life, You are love
You bring light to the darkness
You give hope, You restore
Every heart that is broken
Great are You, Lord
It's Your breath in our lungs
So we pour out our praise
We pour out our praise
It's Your breath in our lungs
So we pour out our praise to You only
It's Your breath in our lungs
So we pour out our praise
We pour out our praise
It's Your breath in our lungs
So we pour out our praise to You only
And all the earth will shout Your praise
Our hearts…
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Yes, you probably remember that [Sunday] is an all church pot-luck luncheon following the 10:30 AM Worship Service. So, bring a dish of something to serve and if you forget, join us anyway. There is much to eat every pot-luck Sunday, with left-overs. These pot-lucks are for us all and give us a chance to meet people we have yet to call friends. However, they are our fellow church members or at least worshipers, so join in and get acquainted this first Sunday of May, 2017...
Thursday, May 4, 2017
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!
Thursday, 4 May by Bob Peterson
Yes, you probably remember that [Sunday] is an all church pot-luck luncheon following the 10:30 AM Worship Service. So, bring a dish of something to serve and if you forget, join us anyway. There is much to eat every pot-luck Sunday, with left-overs. These pot-lucks are for us all and give us a chance to meet people we have yet to call friends. However, they are our fellow church members or at least worshipers, so join in and get acquainted this first Sunday of May, 2017.
As in the past we are having our annual church picnic Sunday afternoon May 21st at El Nido Park in Torrance. I always used to think this park was part of Redondo Beach but it is in Torrance. The park's Western border is with Redondo Beach so I guess you cannot get much closer than that. See you there about 12:30 PM that day.
Next Sunday is Mother's Day, and my Mother died at age 102, 6 days before her 103rd birthday. I call her 103 years old because she had lived most of her 103rd year. She was just six days short of her January 5th, 2001 birthday. Born 1/5/1898, passed on December 30, 2000. She lived in 1898, all of the 1900s and nearly the full year if 2000. Most people have fond memories of their mothers. I loved her, admired her and respect her for her wonderful life. I am sure most readers of this have similar memories of their mothers. We will honor them Sunday, May 14th. She was the one who always sent me to the closest church, the last in South Los Angeles and that's how I became a United Methodist.
Read Bob Peterson's Lay Looker column here
Coming at Church
For the 6 weeks after Easter, we will focus on the big ideas that connect our faith to current issues and social concerns.
Sermon Series After Easter: Now What?
We've celebrated Easter resurrection: now what?
Now we get to live our faith in resurrection, by
loving our neighbors,
loving the earth,
caring for the poor,
welcoming refugees,
standing against racism,
speaking up,
welcoming and including everyone...
We'll use scripture, and teachings from our United Methodist Social Principles. Our faith has something to say about how we live in society, informing everything from our politics to how we treat our neighbors.
Politics of Jesus Class
Come to find out, careful study of the Historical Jesus teaches us a lot about how to live in the modern world.
Continuing through May 24, Stephen will teach a five-week class between services on the historical context of Jesus, and how that guides our action in the world today.
Consider attending if you are interested in the historical Jesus, following Jesus in the modern world, understanding your Bible better, or the Social Principles of the United Methodist Church!
Sundays at 9:30 in Epworth Lounge
Click here for more information!
Potluck Lunch: THIS Sunday May 7 at 11:30am
Join us in Fellowship Hall for a Church Potluck after 10:30 worship on Sunday, May 7! Bring a dish to share. This is a great chance to meet new people and reconnect with old friends. Everyone's welcome.
Another Way to Make Your Donation to Church: Give Stock
The smart phone and internet age has supplemented the familiar offering basket for many contributions to our church. Another helpful way is available.
Did you know that the church has two brokerage accounts that can accept transfers of stock? One account is for the Endowment Fund and the other is for general church finance use. The accounts are managed by Ashland Investment Advisors for our church. They are monitored by the Endowment Committee and Finance Committee. The donation of stock can be a win-win for donor and church. The value of the stock at the time of transfer is eligible for a charity tax deduction and no capital gain is taxed on appreciated stock. The church is not subject to income tax and can sell the stock to support its programs and mission, or retain the stock for possible future dividends or appreciation. The donor can also designate at the time of transfer portions of the gift to different church programs.
To arrange a transfer contact the church for instructions. Finance Committee or Endowment Committee members can help.
Young Parents\Young Adult Shindig
You know, there's two very similar groups at church that typically remain separate.
This Saturday (5/6), they finally come together! Adults in their 20s and 30s with and without children are having a get-together at church! We'll eat together as adults, we'll play board games, we'll have (vaguely) adult conversations, and we'll have child care available for parents. EVEN THE KIDS WILL HAVE FUN!
Click here for more info! (RSVP required for childcare.
Baja Fundraising: Over Halfway There!
Our church is sending 21 people on Baja Mission 2017. Everyone was so generous during the Taco Fundraiser that we're over halfway to our fundraising goal!
We'll start selling Baja Stock the week after Easter, so watch for our table!
This trip helps vulnerable people in the San Quintin Valley, and sometimes it even helps those who go. Come support us!
Still Need to Raisel: $1,737.35!
Click here for more info!
Want to help with Welcome Team?
The Welcome Team at church helps make sure visitors can find their way around, and get to know our church a little bit. It's also one of the more fun groups of people at our church!
Are you interested in being part of that? The Welcome Team is looking for volunteers who can help about once a month between the two services and/or immediately after the 10:30 service. They promise to train you, give you the information you need ("uhm...what Children go to which classrooms?") and make this easy!
If you'd like to volunteer, or ask questions, email our Welcome Team!
Join us for an
ALL-CHURCH PICNIC
on Sunday, May 21, starting at 12:15pm!
At El Nido Park in Torrance.
Bring a side dish or dessert to share--
Our youth will grill hot dogs
(and take donations for their summer mission trip)!
Lawn Games, Potato Sack & 3- legged races
Water balloon toss
Location close to Kids Playground
Bring frisbees, lawn chairs, picnic blankets, sunscreen!
It's Free!!!
Parents Night Out, May 12th!
Drop off your children (toddlers-8th grade) at church for three hours of programming, from 5-8pm! Enjoy an evening out while your kids play games, make crafts, and enjoy fellowship! Dinner will be provided*!
PNO is $20.00 for first child ($10 for the 2nd, $5 for 3rd+)
We request all spots be reserved by Wednesday, May 10th. Any RSVP's made after May 10th will be subject to a $10 dollar late fee, per child.
*Dietary needs can only be accommodated if we are aware of them by the Monday before the event.
Have an Old Camera to Donate?
Do you have an older digital camera sitting in a drawer somewhere you would be willing to donate to the Baja Mission 2017 trip? If it still works, we've got a great use for it!
The Baja trip will teach an Arts camp to elementary school children in a community of migrants, and we've got an idea for a photography class.
If you've got one to donate (you won't get this camera back), please drop it off in the church office, or email Stephen with questions! Thanks!
The Peninsula/Harbor CROP walk started about 30 years ago as a 10 mile walk. It's a shorter walk today but the mission hasn't changed; feed the hungry, clothe the naked, heal the sick, comfort the aged, shelter the homeless. Church World Service is one of nine agencies helping resettle refugees in the USA.
Our own Shared Bread program has been a fortunate beneficiary of Crop Walk. for many years.
We can make a difference showing our love & compassion for those with no home, those fleeing war and those less fortunate.
Church World Service's CROP walk gives us that opportunity. This year's walk at the South Coast Botanic Gardens, Saturday, May 13, 10am to 2pm, is an event to show how much we care. It is also a wonderful opportunity for families and individuals to enjoy this beautiful garden for free. A family of 4 could save $30 by doing the CROP walk and consider donating that amount or more to CROP/CWS' continued support of those in need. Would you consider joining our walk team and/or making a donation? Our team name is "First Redondo UMC."
Book Club reading: The Uncommon Reader
Our Book Club will meet at church on Tuesday, May 16, at 7:30 pm. (Note the time change, please.) The book selection for discussion will be “The Uncommon Reader,” by Alan Bennett, a short humorous fiction about the Queen of England discovering the joy of reading, after one of her pet Corgis strays into a bookmobile. For more information on our club, contact Ann Gallagher.
Children performing an original song on Mother's Day! Rehearsals continue this week!
Our BeachFaith Kids have written an original song and will be performing it in worship on Mothers day! It's not too late to join in!
Rehearsals continue this Sunday, during Sunday school and May 14th at 9:30 (on May 7th we will practice during Sunday School)
Children will be singing in worship on Mother's Day, May 14th, at 10:30 (following 9:30 rehearsal).
You won't want to miss it!
Week In The Arts Summer Day Camp!
Arts Camp for K-8th graders!
June 26-30, 2017
$200.00 per child
All campers will get to try music, dance, and visual arts!
Optional extended day care
Space is limited!
Click here to register!
Financial assistance is available for all our summer programming, contact Children's Ministries for more info.
Registration for Vacation Bible School is OPEN!
All 3 year olds through 8th graders are invited to join us for a fun week of learning we were designed by God for a purpose! Sign up a child you love today!
Click here to register!
Volunteers needed!!!
Our summer programming is just around the corner and we can't make it happen with out you! We need crew leaders, activity leaders, actors, singers, artists, and people who can help for any length of time!
A Week In The Arts Camp: June 26-30
VBS Maker Fun Factory: July 31-Aug. 4th
Email Children's Ministry to sign up!
Other ways you can help:
Purchase something from our
Amazon Wishlist & have it shipped directly to church!
(to find the VBS registry with out using the link, search for the list using the email Children@beachfaith.com)
Learn more here!
Summer Camp at Lazy W!
Send a young person you love to camp! Registration is open now!
The cost is $435 for traditional camps and $465 for adventure camp.
Financial assistance is available, get in touch with Risa for more details!
Little Canyoneers (Grades 1-3): June 25-28
Adventure Camp (Grades 7-10): June 25-30
Elementary Camp (Grades 3-6): July 9-14 (Risa will be here!)
Junior High Camp (Grades 6-9): July 16-21
Senior High Camp (9th Grade-Graduated Seniors): July 23-29
Register here
Announcements
Men's Breakfast: Our next breakfast is Monday, May 15, at 7AM. Coco's Restaurant, 18120 Hawthorne Blvd. (Hawthorne and 182nd). All men of the church and their friends are welcome to join us for fellowship.
Prayer Quilt Ministry: Know someone in need of prayer? You can sponsor a free prayer quilt for them. Join us for our monthly quilting workshop Friday, May 12, 10am - noon in the choir room. Even if you haven't tried quilt-making before, 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) Start in Sunday School at 10:30!We will have bible time, prayer, a craft and practice our Mothers Day Song! After, we will join our families for communion! Be sure to stay after service for our May Potluck!
Church R Us (Grades 4 & 5): Head to Sunday School with your teacher, Jen Jacques, during passing of the peace! You'll return to church for communion! Be sure to stay after service for our May Potluck!
Youth Ministry (6th-12th grade):
- Middle School Sunday School? Yep!
-Youth Group? Yes! Sunday is MAYHEM (3-5pm) during youth group. Youth should…ah...Bring a change of clothes.
-Want to help with the Baja Stock Table (Sundays, 4/30-5/21)? Click here to get a slot!
Young Adults (19-not very specific):
We have a social shindig on May 6th. Click here for more info!
Adult Sunday School: Bible Study and Discussion in May Day Parlor. Sunday mornings from 9:30-10:15am. Led by Helen Stockwell and Paul Caldwell. We will participate in the "Politics of Jesus" class in Epworth Lounge through May 28. (see above)
Thursday Pastor's Bible Study:
Thursday mornings from 11:00-noon, in May Day Parlor. All are welcome.
United Methodist News & Events
Our congregation is a part of the El Tordondo Mission Area, in the West District of the California-Pacific Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church.
Our Western Jurisdiction Bishops released a new video statement, following the Judicial Council's ruling regarding the validity of Bishop Karen Oliveto's election.
First United Methodist Church of Redondo Beach
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News From Our Members
Yes, you probably remember that [Sunday] is an all church pot-luck luncheon following the 10:30 AM Worship Service. So, bring a dish of something to serve and if you forget, join us anyway. There is much to eat every pot-luck Sunday, with left-overs. These pot-lucks are for us all and give us a chance to meet people we have yet to call friends. However, they are our fellow church members or at least worshipers, so join in and get acquainted this first Sunday of May, 2017...
Thursday, May 4, 2017
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, 4 May by Bob Peterson
Yes, you probably remember that [Sunday] is an all church pot-luck luncheon following the 10:30 AM Worship Service. So, bring a dish of something to serve and if you forget, join us anyway. There is much to eat every pot-luck Sunday, with left-overs. These pot-lucks are for us all and give us a chance to meet people we have yet to call friends. However, they are our fellow church members or at least worshipers, so join in and get acquainted this first Sunday of May, 2017.
As in the past we are having our annual church picnic Sunday afternoon May 21st at El Nido Park in Torrance. I always used to think this park was part of Redondo Beach but it is in Torrance. The park's Western border is with Redondo Beach so I guess you cannot get much closer than that. See you there about 12:30 PM that day.
Next Sunday is Mother's Day, and my Mother died at age 102, 6 days before her 103rd birthday. I call her 103 years old because she had lived most of her 103rd year. She was just six days short of her January 5th, 2001 birthday. Born 1/5/1898, passed on December 30, 2000. She lived in 1898, all of the 1900s and nearly the full year if 2000. Most people have fond memories of their mothers. I loved her, admired her and respect her for her wonderful life. I am sure most readers of this have similar memories of their mothers. We will honor them Sunday, May 14th. She was the one who always sent me to the closest church, the last in South Los Angeles and that's how I became a United Methodist.
Read Bob Peterson's Lay Looker column here
Coming at Church
For the 6 weeks after Easter, we will focus on the big ideas that connect our faith to current issues and social concerns.
Sermon Series After Easter: Now What?
We've celebrated Easter resurrection: now what?
Now we get to live our faith in resurrection, by
loving our neighbors,
loving the earth,
caring for the poor,
welcoming refugees,
standing against racism,
speaking up,
welcoming and including everyone...
We'll use scripture, and teachings from our United Methodist Social Principles. Our faith has something to say about how we live in society, informing everything from our politics to how we treat our neighbors.
Politics of Jesus Class
Come to find out, careful study of the Historical Jesus teaches us a lot about how to live in the modern world.
Continuing through May 24, Stephen will teach a five-week class between services on the historical context of Jesus, and how that guides our action in the world today.
Consider attending if you are interested in the historical Jesus, following Jesus in the modern world, understanding your Bible better, or the Social Principles of the United Methodist Church!
Sundays at 9:30 in Epworth Lounge
Click here for more information!
Potluck Lunch: THIS Sunday May 7 at 11:30am
Join us in Fellowship Hall for a Church Potluck after 10:30 worship on Sunday, May 7! Bring a dish to share. This is a great chance to meet new people and reconnect with old friends. Everyone's welcome.
Another Way to Make Your Donation to Church: Give Stock
The smart phone and internet age has supplemented the familiar offering basket for many contributions to our church. Another helpful way is available.
Did you know that the church has two brokerage accounts that can accept transfers of stock? One account is for the Endowment Fund and the other is for general church finance use. The accounts are managed by Ashland Investment Advisors for our church. They are monitored by the Endowment Committee and Finance Committee. The donation of stock can be a win-win for donor and church. The value of the stock at the time of transfer is eligible for a charity tax deduction and no capital gain is taxed on appreciated stock. The church is not subject to income tax and can sell the stock to support its programs and mission, or retain the stock for possible future dividends or appreciation. The donor can also designate at the time of transfer portions of the gift to different church programs.
To arrange a transfer contact the church for instructions. Finance Committee or Endowment Committee members can help.
Young Parents\Young Adult Shindig
You know, there's two very similar groups at church that typically remain separate.
This Saturday (5/6), they finally come together! Adults in their 20s and 30s with and without children are having a get-together at church! We'll eat together as adults, we'll play board games, we'll have (vaguely) adult conversations, and we'll have child care available for parents. EVEN THE KIDS WILL HAVE FUN!
Click here for more info! (RSVP required for childcare.
Baja Fundraising: Over Halfway There!
Our church is sending 21 people on Baja Mission 2017. Everyone was so generous during the Taco Fundraiser that we're over halfway to our fundraising goal!
We'll start selling Baja Stock the week after Easter, so watch for our table!
This trip helps vulnerable people in the San Quintin Valley, and sometimes it even helps those who go. Come support us!
Still Need to Raisel: $1,737.35!
Click here for more info!
Want to help with Welcome Team?
The Welcome Team at church helps make sure visitors can find their way around, and get to know our church a little bit. It's also one of the more fun groups of people at our church!
Are you interested in being part of that? The Welcome Team is looking for volunteers who can help about once a month between the two services and/or immediately after the 10:30 service. They promise to train you, give you the information you need ("uhm...what Children go to which classrooms?") and make this easy!
If you'd like to volunteer, or ask questions, email our Welcome Team!
Join us for an
ALL-CHURCH PICNIC
on Sunday, May 21, starting at 12:15pm!
At El Nido Park in Torrance.
Bring a side dish or dessert to share--
Our youth will grill hot dogs
(and take donations for their summer mission trip)!
Lawn Games, Potato Sack & 3- legged races
Water balloon toss
Location close to Kids Playground
Bring frisbees, lawn chairs, picnic blankets, sunscreen!
It's Free!!!
Parents Night Out, May 12th!
Drop off your children (toddlers-8th grade) at church for three hours of programming, from 5-8pm! Enjoy an evening out while your kids play games, make crafts, and enjoy fellowship! Dinner will be provided*!
PNO is $20.00 for first child ($10 for the 2nd, $5 for 3rd+)
We request all spots be reserved by Wednesday, May 10th. Any RSVP's made after May 10th will be subject to a $10 dollar late fee, per child.
*Dietary needs can only be accommodated if we are aware of them by the Monday before the event.
Have an Old Camera to Donate?
Do you have an older digital camera sitting in a drawer somewhere you would be willing to donate to the Baja Mission 2017 trip? If it still works, we've got a great use for it!
The Baja trip will teach an Arts camp to elementary school children in a community of migrants, and we've got an idea for a photography class.
If you've got one to donate (you won't get this camera back), please drop it off in the church office, or email Stephen with questions! Thanks!
The Peninsula/Harbor CROP walk started about 30 years ago as a 10 mile walk. It's a shorter walk today but the mission hasn't changed; feed the hungry, clothe the naked, heal the sick, comfort the aged, shelter the homeless. Church World Service is one of nine agencies helping resettle refugees in the USA.
Our own Shared Bread program has been a fortunate beneficiary of Crop Walk. for many years.
We can make a difference showing our love & compassion for those with no home, those fleeing war and those less fortunate.
Church World Service's CROP walk gives us that opportunity. This year's walk at the South Coast Botanic Gardens, Saturday, May 13, 10am to 2pm, is an event to show how much we care. It is also a wonderful opportunity for families and individuals to enjoy this beautiful garden for free. A family of 4 could save $30 by doing the CROP walk and consider donating that amount or more to CROP/CWS' continued support of those in need. Would you consider joining our walk team and/or making a donation? Our team name is "First Redondo UMC."
Book Club reading: The Uncommon Reader
Our Book Club will meet at church on Tuesday, May 16, at 7:30 pm. (Note the time change, please.) The book selection for discussion will be “The Uncommon Reader,” by Alan Bennett, a short humorous fiction about the Queen of England discovering the joy of reading, after one of her pet Corgis strays into a bookmobile. For more information on our club, contact Ann Gallagher.
Children performing an original song on Mother's Day! Rehearsals continue this week!
Our BeachFaith Kids have written an original song and will be performing it in worship on Mothers day! It's not too late to join in!
Rehearsals continue this Sunday, during Sunday school and May 14th at 9:30 (on May 7th we will practice during Sunday School)
Children will be singing in worship on Mother's Day, May 14th, at 10:30 (following 9:30 rehearsal).
You won't want to miss it!
Week In The Arts Summer Day Camp!
Arts Camp for K-8th graders!
June 26-30, 2017
$200.00 per child
All campers will get to try music, dance, and visual arts!
Optional extended day care
Space is limited!
Click here to register!
Financial assistance is available for all our summer programming, contact Children's Ministries for more info.
Registration for Vacation Bible School is OPEN!
All 3 year olds through 8th graders are invited to join us for a fun week of learning we were designed by God for a purpose! Sign up a child you love today!
Click here to register!
Volunteers needed!!!
Our summer programming is just around the corner and we can't make it happen with out you! We need crew leaders, activity leaders, actors, singers, artists, and people who can help for any length of time!
A Week In The Arts Camp: June 26-30
VBS Maker Fun Factory: July 31-Aug. 4th
Email Children's Ministry to sign up!
Other ways you can help:
- Bring in clean, craftable recyclables
- (cans, yogurt cups, old kitchen utensils, craft supplies/scraps, paper towel rolls, lids, tops of squeezable apple sauce, etc)
Purchase something from our
Amazon Wishlist & have it shipped directly to church!
(to find the VBS registry with out using the link, search for the list using the email Children@beachfaith.com)
Learn more here!
Summer Camp at Lazy W!
Send a young person you love to camp! Registration is open now!
The cost is $435 for traditional camps and $465 for adventure camp.
Financial assistance is available, get in touch with Risa for more details!
Little Canyoneers (Grades 1-3): June 25-28
Adventure Camp (Grades 7-10): June 25-30
Elementary Camp (Grades 3-6): July 9-14 (Risa will be here!)
Junior High Camp (Grades 6-9): July 16-21
Senior High Camp (9th Grade-Graduated Seniors): July 23-29
Register here
Announcements
Men's Breakfast: Our next breakfast is Monday, May 15, at 7AM. Coco's Restaurant, 18120 Hawthorne Blvd. (Hawthorne and 182nd). All men of the church and their friends are welcome to join us for fellowship.
Prayer Quilt Ministry: Know someone in need of prayer? You can sponsor a free prayer quilt for them. Join us for our monthly quilting workshop Friday, May 12, 10am - noon in the choir room. Even if you haven't tried quilt-making before, 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) Start in Sunday School at 10:30!We will have bible time, prayer, a craft and practice our Mothers Day Song! After, we will join our families for communion! Be sure to stay after service for our May Potluck!
Church R Us (Grades 4 & 5): Head to Sunday School with your teacher, Jen Jacques, during passing of the peace! You'll return to church for communion! Be sure to stay after service for our May Potluck!
Youth Ministry (6th-12th grade):
- Middle School Sunday School? Yep!
-Youth Group? Yes! Sunday is MAYHEM (3-5pm) during youth group. Youth should…ah...Bring a change of clothes.
-Want to help with the Baja Stock Table (Sundays, 4/30-5/21)? Click here to get a slot!
Young Adults (19-not very specific):
We have a social shindig on May 6th. Click here for more info!
Adult Sunday School: Bible Study and Discussion in May Day Parlor. Sunday mornings from 9:30-10:15am. Led by Helen Stockwell and Paul Caldwell. We will participate in the "Politics of Jesus" class in Epworth Lounge through May 28. (see above)
Thursday Pastor's Bible Study:
Thursday mornings from 11:00-noon, in May Day Parlor. All are welcome.
United Methodist News & Events
Our congregation is a part of the El Tordondo Mission Area, in the West District of the California-Pacific Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church.
Our Western Jurisdiction Bishops released a new video statement, following the Judicial Council's ruling regarding the validity of Bishop Karen Oliveto's election.
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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
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
Our dessert supply is still low! Would you like to help? 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.)
Music Director Jim Raycroft is on vacation this week, and our youth band (and Mary Ann, our organist) will be leading music during worship.
Thursday, April 27, 2017 - Music Notes
Music Director, Jim Raycroft, will
share upcoming worship music
selections and a little bit of history, too.
Jim Raycroft
Thursday. 27 May 2017 by Jim Raycroft
Music Director Jim Raycroft is on vacation this week, and our youth band (and Mary Ann, our organist) will be leading music during worship.Thursday, April 27, 2017 - Music Notes
Music Director, Jim Raycroft, will share upcoming worship music
selections and a little bit of history, too.
Jim Raycroft
Thursday. 27 May 2017 by Jim Raycroft
This week, we welcome guest conductor and singer Aleta Braxton, who is filling in for me while I'm visiting my daughter in Europe. I met Aleta (who was named after Queen Aleta in the Prince Valiant comic strip) in the fall of 1983, when I was a member of Disneyland's Dickens Carolers and she was the leader. We carpooled to Anaheim a lot that season and have been friends and colleagues ever since. She performed in LA Opera's 1986 inaugural production of Otello (as did I), has appeared in more than 130 productions and was a soloist in Porgy and Bess and Oklahoma. She toured as a soloist with the Roger Wagner Chorale and McNeil Jubilee Singers and has sung with the LA Master Chorale for 30 seasons as a chorister and soloist. Her long list of film soundtracks include Star Wars VIII - The Last Jedi, The Jungle Book, Frozen, Creed, Amistad and TV appearances such as Malcom in the Middle, The Crazy Ones, Transparent and Glee. Ms. Braxton has also directed productions for Lyric Opera of Los Angeles including the West Coast premiere of Wagner's first opera Die Feen. She has sung on recordings for Disney and the LA Master Chorale as well as recordings with Christina Aguilera and Barbra Streisand. In addition to singing, Ms. Braxton performs voice-overs and teaches workshops. She is currently the choir director for New Hope Lutheran Church in Agoura Hills and is on the cantoring staff at St. Charles Borromeo in North Hollywood.
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart is another of history's most renowned composers. Born in 1756, he was a true prodigy and his father Leopold, a composer and music teacher, began teaching him pieces on the harpsichord at the age of 4, and he picked them up and played them flawlessly. By the age of 5, he was composing small pieces that his father wrote down, including, believe it or not, the tune we all know as Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star (he wrote it as a Theme and Variations!). By the time he was 5, his father had begun taking him and his older sister, Nannerl, on concert tours as child prodigies, and he composed his first symphony when he was 8. On one such trip to Rome when he was 14, he heard Gregorio Allegri's choral work Miserere, a closely guarded Vatican treasure of the Sistine Chapel Choir, and wrote it out from memory. Instead of being excommunicated, as was the required punishment, the Pope was so impressed that he gave Mozart a commendation. He met Joseph Haydn in 1784, and they became friends, occasionally playing together in an impromptu string quartet (a string quartet jam session). Ultimately, he went on to write over 600 pieces of music during his short life, many of which are considered to be pinnacles of symphonic, concert, chamber, operatic and vocal music. The movie Amadeus, adapted from the stage play, creates a fictional story around his relationship with composer Antonio Salieri (who, in real life, was one of the few who attended his burial) and the writing of the Requiem, which he never finished (that story is indeed fiction). The most recent hypothesis regarding the cause of his death in 1791 is a severe kidney ailment, which probably could have been resolved by him drinking a lot of water (but the medical technology of the time was to bleed him with leeches).
Ave Verum Corpus is a short motet for choir and strings that Mozart wrote for his friend Anton Stoll, who was the musical coordinator for the parish of St. Stephan in the town of Baden Bei Wien, near Vienna. The year was 1791 (6 months before his death), and he was in the middle of writing his opera Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute), while his wife, Constanza, pregnant with their 6th child, was staying at a spa in Baden. Exquisitely beautiful, it is considered to be one of the most perfect pieces of music ever written.
From A Distance was written in 1987 by American singer-songwriter Julie Gold, who was working as a secretary for Home Box Office and writing songs in her spare time. It was recorded initially by Nanci Griffith in 1987 on her album Lone Star State Of Mind. It was also recorded by Judy Collins in 1989 and by the Byrds in 1990. But it wasn't until it was recorded by Bette Midler in 1990 that it became a commercial hit. It went to #1 on the Adult Contemporary chart, peaked at #2 on Billboard's Hot 100 and went on to win a Grammy for Song of the Year in 1991.
Next week, the Youth Band, under the expert supervision of Brad Taylor, will be leading us in worship. It's always inspiring to hear those young musicians taking the reins and leading our music.
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart is another of history's most renowned composers. Born in 1756, he was a true prodigy and his father Leopold, a composer and music teacher, began teaching him pieces on the harpsichord at the age of 4, and he picked them up and played them flawlessly. By the age of 5, he was composing small pieces that his father wrote down, including, believe it or not, the tune we all know as Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star (he wrote it as a Theme and Variations!). By the time he was 5, his father had begun taking him and his older sister, Nannerl, on concert tours as child prodigies, and he composed his first symphony when he was 8. On one such trip to Rome when he was 14, he heard Gregorio Allegri's choral work Miserere, a closely guarded Vatican treasure of the Sistine Chapel Choir, and wrote it out from memory. Instead of being excommunicated, as was the required punishment, the Pope was so impressed that he gave Mozart a commendation. He met Joseph Haydn in 1784, and they became friends, occasionally playing together in an impromptu string quartet (a string quartet jam session). Ultimately, he went on to write over 600 pieces of music during his short life, many of which are considered to be pinnacles of symphonic, concert, chamber, operatic and vocal music. The movie Amadeus, adapted from the stage play, creates a fictional story around his relationship with composer Antonio Salieri (who, in real life, was one of the few who attended his burial) and the writing of the Requiem, which he never finished (that story is indeed fiction). The most recent hypothesis regarding the cause of his death in 1791 is a severe kidney ailment, which probably could have been resolved by him drinking a lot of water (but the medical technology of the time was to bleed him with leeches).
Ave Verum Corpus is a short motet for choir and strings that Mozart wrote for his friend Anton Stoll, who was the musical coordinator for the parish of St. Stephan in the town of Baden Bei Wien, near Vienna. The year was 1791 (6 months before his death), and he was in the middle of writing his opera Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute), while his wife, Constanza, pregnant with their 6th child, was staying at a spa in Baden. Exquisitely beautiful, it is considered to be one of the most perfect pieces of music ever written.
From A Distance was written in 1987 by American singer-songwriter Julie Gold, who was working as a secretary for Home Box Office and writing songs in her spare time. It was recorded initially by Nanci Griffith in 1987 on her album Lone Star State Of Mind. It was also recorded by Judy Collins in 1989 and by the Byrds in 1990. But it wasn't until it was recorded by Bette Midler in 1990 that it became a commercial hit. It went to #1 on the Adult Contemporary chart, peaked at #2 on Billboard's Hot 100 and went on to win a Grammy for Song of the Year in 1991.
Next week, the Youth Band, under the expert supervision of Brad Taylor, will be leading us in worship. It's always inspiring to hear those young musicians taking the reins and leading our music.
Read our music notes from previous weeks here
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.
Support missions through recycling!
Bring your plastic bottles, aluminum cans AND CRV glass bottles to church every Sunday. By recycling we can support Corazon, Crop Walk, Habitat for Humanity and some of the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) programs: Syrian refugee relief, eradicating hunger, clean water, ending malaria and fighting HIV/AIDS. Please bring your cans and bottles.
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.
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.
Support missions through recycling!
Bring your plastic bottles, aluminum cans AND CRV glass bottles to church every Sunday. By recycling we can support Corazon, Crop Walk, Habitat for Humanity and some of the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) programs: Syrian refugee relief, eradicating hunger, clean water, ending malaria and fighting HIV/AIDS. Please bring your cans and bottles.
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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