This Weekat Galt UMC

August 24, 2020

A Word from Pastor Mary mjzmaaga@yahoo.com 530-417-6584

Let’s Talk

Next Week’s Worship: August 30

Sermon Topic: “Elijah: Exhaustion is Allowed” Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-13

WooHoo!!! The Central Valley District Union has given us a

$10,000 grant for Local Church Renewal! The name of our 2020

Grant Request is “Fishing for Disciples! A Responsive, Interactive

Inter(NET) Presence.” We have much to be grateful for in the

amount of work that Pastor Joe and Margaret Luginbill have

already put into our website. In fact, as it is right now, our

GaltUMC.org website has been identified by the Bishop as one of

the finest in the Conference. This grant will help us to take it

further, so that it will include a Prayer Chapel, a Children’s Corner, a Youth

Room, and a portal for Pastoral Care. This pandemic is an opportunity to reach

Christian “seekers” who are surfing the internet. I have been reading studies

that say there are three things that people are seeking on Church websites

right now: transcendent meaning, personal healing, and engagement in a

cause to make the world a better place. In short, Galt United Methodist

Church! It would be wonderful if we can hire a Galt young person (or two) to

engage in revamping our website. Please be in prayer, and if you come up with

a name, please let Leesa Klotz or me know.

Blessings, Pastor Mary

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There are so many ways to reach out with the love of Jesus Christ to your friends, family, and neighbors: 1) Forward the link for Worship to people on your email list with a note about something that touched you; 2) On Facebook you can post Worship from our Galt United Methodist Church Page onto your own personal page, also with a note about something you liked about it; 3) Have Pastor Mary mail you additional print copies of her sermons that you can give to those you love who need a boost of hope. Encourage the people in your world!

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Grace Group – every Tuesday 3:00-4:00pm via ZOOM with

Pastor Mary

571 C Street Galt, CA 95632

Giving Possibilities

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Deposit for: August 3 : General Fund $ 1101. Lift - $ 10.

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Picnic and Preaching 11-2, Sandie Benadum’s yard, Sunday, August 30

Wear a mask, keep six feet apart, bring a picnic, and enjoy some social distance fellowship. You may even want to bring your own chair. At 1pm

Pastor Mary will share a bit about her journey as a Christian, and there will be time for questions and answers. If you don’t feel comfortable coming, please stay safe sheltering in place. There will be Worship on-line that week as usual.

Deposit for: August 10 : General Fund $ 2386. Lift - $ 160.

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Deposit for: August 17 : General Fund $ 7328. Lift - $ 10.

If you would like to join Pastor Mary for this time of devotion, prayer, and holy conversation, it is never too late to join. Each group meeting is “free standing” in the sense that you don’t need to have been involved before to get something out of it. And, you don’t have to make a long-term commitment, but can decide whether to join us week to week. To join let Pastor Mary know at mjzmaaga@yahoo.com or call her at 530-417-6584. THIS WEEK OUR GRACE GROUP WILL MEET AT 5 ON TUESDAY (due to Pastor Mary’s continuing education meeting)

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T h u r s d a y , A u g u s t 2 7 , 4:30pm in the Social Hall Let’s meet in the Social Hall where we can all Social Distance. Please wear your masks until we are all seated 6 f e e t apar t f r om one another.

Set up this Wednesday morning, August 26, 8:30.

Drive Thru Food Give-Away - this Thursday morning, August 27, 8:00 to 9:00+. Extra help always welcome

Deposit for: August 24 : General Fund $ 2945. Lift - $ 110.

The Finance Team will hold a Z O O M m e e t i n g o n Thursday, August 27, at 1:00pm. Pastor Mary will host and send meeting connections.

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To write with a broken pencil is pointless.

“Children, what comes after O?” “Yeah!”

I’ve received many nice get well cards during my surgery recovery time. I appreciate each and every one of them. I’ve looked them

over and have them displayed on my dining room table.

Thanks to each of you. I thank you all for your well wishes. I received one bright and cheery one I would like to share with you. Of course it made me smile!

Matthew’s Gospel Bible Study – every

Wednesday 6:30-7:15pm Facebook Live

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From theEditor’s DeskThis ‘N That From Here and There

- - By Earl ArrantsThis past week Jesus taught us in the Sermon on the Mount that if worry takes hold, then get back to the basics of faithful discipleship: pray, give alms, fast, love your enemy, do unto others as you would have them do unto you. In short, hunger and thirst after righteousness. This week we will learn about our Lord’s power to heal, cast out demons, and perform miracles. Please join us live on Wednesdays, or watch the video later in the week. Pastor Mary can post the study on your personal Facebook page if you need her to. How fun that people in addition to Galt UMC are participating in our Bible Study -- there are nearly 300 views each week!

Smileys are recommended for ages 1 to 101. Smileys have been known to induce silliness. Side effects may include laughing, doing cartwheels, and an urge to draw more smileys. Smileys chase away the blues. Last but not least — smileys may become habit-forming.

The Healing Power of the Smiley Face

In the coming week several of the Committees will

meet that make things happen for our beloved Galt

United Methodist Church. Church members are

always welcome to attend. If you would like to be

sent a ZOOM invitation to any of these meetings,

please contact Pastor Mary and let her know.

Finance: Thursday, August 27, 1pm, Ann Mitchell-

Cook, Chair – we will be discussing the response to

our Church-wide letter and 2020-2021 budget

Trustees: Thursday, August 27, 4:30pm, Sandie

Benadum, Chair – we will be discussing the care of

landscaping on our Church property, plus needed

upkeep on the parsonage

Reopening Task Force: Monday, August 31,

4:00pm, Rosie Kumar, Chair – we received feedback

from District Superintendent Debra Brady about our

reopening protocol which we will be addressing point

by point, plus possible plans for Worshipping

outdoors

Sunshine Food Pantry News

District Superintendent Debra Brady featured our Sunshine Food Pantry during the yearly Central Valley District Meeting this past weekend. She spoke about how inspirational it is

that Faye Gaines and her team have continued to serve the poor in our community in spite of the pandemic, and how necessary it is that we continue doing so. Thank you Team Sunshine!!

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Sign outside a Florida home: “Beware of the dog. The cat is not trustworthy either.”

Pastor Mary’s Conference Leadership

Pastors under appointment in the United Methodist Church are asked to give time to a Conference Committee or Team. Last year Pastor Mary served on the Gathering of the Orders Team, which puts on the yearly retreat for clergy. This year she has been asked by the Office of Congregational Developing to serve on the Discernment Team, a group of 12 individuals who will help train and nurture pastors to plant new communities of faith. This coming week she will complete 9 hours of continuing education to equip her for the work ahead.

Instead of the book on women who have changed the world, Pastor Mary would like to offer her own b o o k C u l t i v a t i n g Courage for our book club to enjoy and discuss together. It

w a s w r i t t e n a s a companion to a retreat that she was leading by the same name. It includes twelve lessons designed to inspire courage in addressing life’s challenges. The books are free. Seven remain – first come, first serve – so let Pastor Mary know if you would like to join us for book club. Once we know who is going to be a part of it we will set up the day and time.

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How to Keep Warm in Church **Invite your neighbors and friends, and sit 12 people to a pew. **Wait for an unfamiliar hymn — and then watch the sparks fly! **Rush to the front of the sanctuary. That will warm you up, and you’ll avoid the draft in the back.