Loaves & Fishes Thanksgiving Food Drive Continues from The Water Edge United Methodist Church in Ocean Beach, California, United States for Thursday, 8 November 2018

Loaves & Fishes Thanksgiving Food Drive Continues from The Water Edge United Methodist Church in Ocean Beach, California,  United States for Thursday, 8 November 2018

To SUBSCRIBE... and receive the weekly e-Notes from the Water's Edge Faith Community. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2018 "Be Thou My Vision" Not long ago, I was visiting with Carol Stephenson and Dolores Tate-Mayeski, wonderful members of our community. We were at Carol's home, and they had invited me to join them as they sang some traditional hymns and read from a book about the history of these songs - the story behind the story of how and why they came to be written.  It's not often that I spend an afternoon quite in that way, and it was so meaningful to be a part of this time. It was a time of prayer and devotion, a time of friendship and gratitude for songs that have touched our hearts and expressed a faith that has inspired generations.  Not long after I received a very gracious gift from these ladies: a mug with some of these song lyrics written on it. Every time I see this mug, I give thanks to God for that time of prayer and community!  This Sunday, we begin a series named for an Irish hymn that you may know, "Be Thou My Vision." The band will lead us in singing it, and we'll reflect together on its story, as well as the story behind the story - one of humility and gratitude. See you Sunday! Jessica 2019 Stewardship Campaign Update on Nov. 7, 2018 "Setting the Table" Total pledges = 284 households Total amount = $921,808 Average pledge/year = $3,245 ($270 per month) Pledges are now being accepted for the 2019 "Setting the Table" Stewardship campaign. You may submit your pledge online here...   Upcoming Events  | OB Campus 1984 Sunset Cliffs Blvd. San Diego CA 92107 Loaves & Fishes Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive One more week left... Check out the many ways you can help provide a Thanksgiving meal to our San Diego neighbors who are in need this holiday season. Remember to pick up specially marked brown bags now available on the OB Campus, for you to fill and return to either our campus in Ocean Beach or to Linder Hall at First Church in Mission Valley by Nov. 18. Learn more... Light A Candle Advent Retreat Saturday, Nov. 24 | 8:30 - 11:30 AM  |  OB Sanctuary |  RSVPby 11/21 Rev. Richard Smith with help from Dr. Bill Stephenson and Pastor Jessica, will lead this Advent retreat in the OB Sanctuary. The theme is "Light A Candle" that is also the focus in worship this season. There will be opportunities for conversation, prayerful reflection, and spiritual growth during this retreat of waiting for new beginnings. Please plan to join us. Participation is free. Rachel's House Sandwich Ministry Sunday, Dec. 2 | 10 AM  |  OB Sanctuary During our regular service on December 2, we'll be making 100 sandwich lunches for the women staying at Rachel's House. The shelter provides a safe and drug-free environment for homeless and low-income women and children in San Diego County. Many of the Water's Edge community bring the food items needed to create the lunches. We also collect travel size toiletries that we donate. Please add your name to the sign-up sheet during coming Sundays. Help decorate Water's Edge for Christmas - Mark your calendars! Sunday, Dec. 23 | 11 AM  |  OB Sanctuary Join the leadership team for a decorating party as we prepare for our Christmas Eve service. Pizza will be provided as we assemble luminarias, string lights, arrange candles, hang liturgical banners, and more! We will simultaneously run a rehearsal of the Christmas Eve service so that all those involved in reading and leading will know how everything will flow the next night. Many hands make light work, so thank you for planning to attend! Community Events in OB OB Holiday Craft Fair Saturdays, Nov. 24 - Dec. 22 | 9 AM - 4 PM | Newport Ave. & Abbott St. Another way to support our community is by attending The Ocean Beach Town Council's 2018 Craft Fairs at the foot of Newport Avenue and Abbott Street. All fairs are 9 AM to 4 PM unless otherwise specified. For more information on the fairs, call 619-846-6269. More Events OB CHRISTMAS TREE ARRIVES | Tuesday, Nov. 27 OB CHRISTMAS PARADE | Saturday, Dec. 1 Ongoing Missions | OB Campus 1984 Sunset Cliffs Blvd. San Diego CA 92107 OB Emergency Food Bank Here in Ocean Beach we support an already well-established food ministry run by several churches. The OB Emergency Food Bank has been feeding people from OB and surrounding areas for 40 years. The distribution takes place at our church three times a week. If you want to participate, contact Pastor Jessica for more details on what types of donations are needed. Upcoming Events | Mission Valley Campus 2111 Camino del Rio South, San Diego CA 92108 Lecture: The Witness of Religion in an Age of Fear Monday, Nov. 12 | 7 - 8 PM  | Linder Lounge | $10 | Buy tickets Hear Rev. Dr. Michael Kinnamon, one of the most prominent and influential ecumenical leaders and educators of our time. This public lecture will examine fear in US society. Perhaps more importantly, the lecture will suggest that people of religious faith have, not only a word of comfort for those who are afraid, but a word of challenge to those who manipulate fear to their own advantage.   Learn more and register...  First Church Charge Conference Sunday, Dec. 2 | 12:30 - 2:30 PM | The Cove (UMC building) This is the annual fall United Methodist Charge Conference held with the congregation. The agenda will include matters of business, administration and a review of the spiritual life of the membership. The South District Superintendent, Rev. John Farley, will preside. Yugo Mission Trip Thursday, Feb. 14  through Monday, Feb. 18, 2019 For the past few years, First Church has sent a team of people down to Ensenada to work with an organization called Yugo. Absolutely no building skills are required, and there is no age limit on who can go. If there is interest and enough volunteers, we may even be able to do a VBS for the local children. Cost is $350 adult and $200 children. Please sign up by February 1, 2019. Learn more... Join us on Sundays, at 10 AM 1984 Sunset Cliffs Boulevard in Ocean Beach, California, United States Pastor Jessica Strysko  revjess@watersedgeob.org

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