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WE GATHER WORSHIP F I R S T U N I T E D M E T H O D I S T C H U R C H As a courtesy to others, please silence all cell phones/sound-making devices. Asterisks indicate standing if you are able. * WELCOME Kurt Poland Please fill out the attendance pad at your pew and pass it to your neighbors, then back down to the end. PRELUDE Andante (Thomas Augustine Arne) Dr. Christoph Bull, Organist * PROCESSIONAL HYMN #92 United Methodist Hymnal — For the Beauty of the Earth *CALL TO WORSHIP William Bumiller, Lay Lector Gracious God, you crown the year with your goodness. We praise you that you have fulfilled your promise that, while earth remains, seedtime and harvest shall not cease. We bless you for the beauty of earth and sky and sea, and for the providence that year by year supplies our need. Accept our praise, O God, for the eternal riches of your grace in Christ our Lord; to whom with you, and the Holy Spirit, be all glory and honor and worship, for ever and ever. *CHORAL ACT OF PRAISE “For the fruits of this creation, thanks be to God; for good gifts to every nation, thanks be to God; for the plowing, sowing, reaping, silent growth while we are sleeping, future needs in earth's safe keeping, thanks be to God.” *SHARING THE PEACE OF CHRIST Please greet those worshipping near you. "A poor widow came and put in two small copper coins, which are worth a penny." – Mark 12:42 Thanksgiving/Consecration Sunday • November 18, 2012
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—Our Head Usher today is Al Mead. See any of our ushers if you need assistance.
—Rev. Robert English and our Youth are on retreat at Camp Sturdevant. They will return later today.
—Nursery Care is available in Room 204 in the Education Building. Parents with young children are also welcome to worship in the Kids Zone in the Narthex. We provide a changing table in the restroom located in the hallway west of the Fireside Room. Please see an usher for directions.
—Flowers at the Reredos: Given to the glory of God and to honor the memory of Libbie Ranslem by the Intercessory Prayer Chain in gratitude for her many years of leadership which deepened our understanding of prayer.
—If there are Prayer Quilts hanging on the north wall of the sanctuary, you are invited to pray over and tie knots on the quilts.
—Hurricanes 2012: Help UMCOR help storm survivors of Hurricane Sandy. Give to FUMC with Advance #3021787 on the memo line of your check. Drop your gift in the offering plate or at the Hospitality Table. For more options, call the church office.
—Our Welcome Table is located right outside the main entrance. You will find information that you may take with you and church members who can answer questions. Please sign our guest book!
—All are invited to join us for refreshments and fellowship in Simkins Hall in The Shelby Center after the worship service. Today’s Coffee Fellowship is provided by the Health Ministry Council.
—Next Sunday: Join us for worship at 10 am; Rev. Patricia Farris will be preaching.
—Each time we worship, we collect food for the Westside Food Bank. In November, bring hot and cold cereals.
—Weekly Prayer: Each week we pray for one of the churches and/or ministries in our United Methodist West District. This week, please pray for Santa Monica FUMC and Upward Bound House.
—Stop by our Hospitality Table in Simkins Hall in The Shelby Center during Coffee Fellowship today to ask about membership, order name badges, update your emergency contact information, and more! All information is for FUMC purposes only.
—Are you on Facebook? If so, be sure to look up “First United Methodist Church of Santa Monica” and click the “Like” button and you’ll receive updates about upcoming events, worship information, and more!
—Keep up with all of our activities and news by email! Sign up at the HospitalityTable today, or call or email the church office. You may also order printed sermons or CD audio recordings of Sunday services by contacting the church office, or find printed copies right outside the sanctuary in the wall rack.
—Please visit our church website, where you will find updated information on FUMC events under the “Happenings” heading, and recent sermons under the “Worship” heading.
—Your offering today helps support the ministry and mission of our church. Checksmay be made payable to “First UMC.” Contributions may also be made online atwww.santamonicaumc.org. Thank you for your gift.
W e G a t h e r
W O r S h I PF I r S t U N I t e D M e t h O D I S t C h U r C h
As a courtesy to others, please silence all cell phones/sound-making devices. Asterisks indicate standing if you are able.*
WelCOMe Kurt PolandPlease fill out the attendance pad at your pew and pass it to your neighbors, then back down to the end.
PrelUDe Andante (Thomas Augustine Arne) Dr. Christoph Bull, Organist
* PrOCeSSIONal hyMN #92 United Methodist Hymnal — For the Beauty of the Earth
*Call tO WOrShIP William Bumiller, Lay LectorGracious God, you crown the year with your goodness.We praise you that you have fulfilled your promise that, while earth remains,seedtime and harvest shall not cease.We bless you for the beauty of earth and sky and sea,and for the providence that year by year supplies our need.Accept our praise, O God, for the eternal riches of your grace in Christ our Lord;to whom with you, and the Holy Spirit, be all glory and honor and worship, for ever and ever.
*ChOral aCt OF PraISe“For the fruits of this creation, thanks be to God; for good gifts to every nation, thanks be to God; for the plowing, sowing, reaping, silent growth while we are sleeping, future needs in earth's safe keeping, thanks be to God.”
*SharING the PeaCe OF ChrISt Please greet those worshipping near you.
"A poor widow came and put in two small copper coins, which are worth a penny."
– Mark 12:42
1008 Eleventh StreetSanta Monica, CA 90403
www.santamonicaumc.org310-393-8258
Resident BishopMinerva G. Carcaño
West District SuperintendentKathey Michelle Wilborn
Senior MinisterPatricia Farris
Business AdministratorChristina Eddy
Youth & Intergenerational Ministries
Robert [email protected]
Children & FamilyMinistries Director
Kurt [email protected]
Preschool DirectorBatsheva Spector
Assistant Preschool DirectorVivien Firta
Music DirectorJames Smith
OrganistChristoph Bull
Office ManagerNancy Perov
Office AssistantsSarah Scribner
Shalimar ReodicaHead CustodianJavier EspinosaSentinel Editor/
Wedding CoordinatorEmily Payne
Order of Worship EditorTina Gage
Thanksgiving/Consecration Sunday • November 18, 2012
W e G O F O r t h t O S e r v e
Worship concludes with the Postlude music which prepares us to transition from worship to life in the world. You are invited to remain seated until the Postlude concludes, or to exit quietly.
W e h e a r G O D ’ S W O r D
W e r e S P O N D
ChIlDreN’S MeSSaGe Kurt Poland #2233 The Faith We Sing — Where Children BelongThis, this is where children belong, welcomed as part of the worshiping throng. Water, God’s word, bread and cup, prayer and song: This is where children belong.
As the congregation sings, all children are invited to come forward.
I Am a Child of GodI am a child of God; You are God’s child, it’s true. Children of God are called to love one another, as Jesus taught to do.
As the congregation sings, the children may go to their Sunday school classes.
OUr MISSION & COMMON lIFe Rev. Patricia Farris
A House for Hope 2013 We thank God for these opportunities for fellowship and service. Thanks be to God!
DeDICatION OF GateS ChaPel altar BIBle IN lOvING MeMOry OF lIBBIe raNSleM
The Word of God is a lamp to our feet and a light to our path. Thanks be to God!
Eternal God, we thank you that Christ your eternal Word speaks to us through the words of Holy Scripture. May this Holy Bible be a source of life, hope, and peace for all who worship and pray in Gates Chapel. May it serve to remind us that we pray and grow in faith in the company of all your saints, the great cloud of witnesses. May its wisdom remind us always that we belong to one another and to you, now and forevermore. In Christ’s name we pray. Amen.
the PSalM Psalm 127 (Pew Bible page 573, OT) William BumillerWord of God, Word of Life. Thanks be to God.
the GOSPel Mark 12:38-44 (Pew Bible pages 49-50, NT) Word of God, Word of Life. Thanks be to God!
SerMON "Commitment That Makes Us Thankful" Rev. Larry Young
INvItatION tO Prayer #2195 TFWS — In the Lord I’ll Be Ever Thankful Kurt Poland
lISteNING FOr the vOICe OF GOD
SIleNt Prayer & PaStOral Prayer
the lOrD’S Prayer Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
ChOral reSPONSe
We OFFer OUr GIFtS & OUrSelveS The offering plates will be passed to gather our gifts for the mission and work of the church.
the OFFertOry The Chancel Choir/Dr. James Smith, Music Director Guide Me. O Thou Great Jehovah (arr. Mark Hayes) David Searfoss, Trumpet
Guide me, O Thou great Jehovah, pilgrim through this barren land; I am weak, but Thou art mighty: hold me with Thy pow'rful hand. Bread of heaven, feed me till I want no more. Open now the crystal fountain, whence the healing stream doth flow; let the fire and cloudy pillar lead me all my journey through. Strong Deliverer, be Thou still my strength and shield. When I tread the verge of Jordan, bid my anxious fears subside; bear me through the swelling current, land me safe on Canaan's side. Songs of praises, I will ever give to Thee.
PreSeNtatION OF OUr GIFtS aND PleDGeS
*hyMN #102 UMH — Now Thank We All Our God
Prayer OF CONSeCratION Creator God, with gratitude we return to you what is yours as we dedicate ourgifts in the name of Christ. Make us, we pray, faithful stewards of your blessings and of your great bounty, in the provisions of our necessities and the relief of all who are in need. May our spirits be strengthened by using only what we need, and may we use our strength to help those who need us. In gratitude for all your goodness, we pledge to love you with all our heart, mind, soul and strength, and to love our neighbor as ourself. Send us forth and give us grace to fill others’ lives with love, hope and joy, to the honor of your name and in the service of our Savior Jesus Christ. Amen.
*hyMN #139 UMH — Praise to the Lord, the Almighty
*BeNeDICtION
*BeNeDICtION reSPONSe
POStlUDe Prelude and Ronde (Henry Purcell) Dr. Bull/David Searfoss, Trumpet
W e G O F O r t h t O S e r v e
Worship concludes with the Postlude music which prepares us to transition from worship to life in the world. You are invited to remain seated until the Postlude concludes, or to exit quietly.
W e h e a r G O D ’ S W O r D
W e r e S P O N D
ChIlDreN’S MeSSaGe Kurt Poland #2233 The Faith We Sing — Where Children BelongThis, this is where children belong, welcomed as part of the worshiping throng. Water, God’s word, bread and cup, prayer and song: This is where children belong.
As the congregation sings, all children are invited to come forward.
I Am a Child of GodI am a child of God; You are God’s child, it’s true. Children of God are called to love one another, as Jesus taught to do.
As the congregation sings, the children may go to their Sunday school classes.
OUr MISSION & COMMON lIFe Rev. Patricia Farris
A House for Hope 2013 We thank God for these opportunities for fellowship and service. Thanks be to God!
DeDICatION OF GateS ChaPel altar BIBle IN lOvING MeMOry OF lIBBIe raNSleM
The Word of God is a lamp to our feet and a light to our path. Thanks be to God!
Eternal God, we thank you that Christ your eternal Word speaks to us through the words of Holy Scripture. May this Holy Bible be a source of life, hope, and peace for all who worship and pray in Gates Chapel. May it serve to remind us that we pray and grow in faith in the company of all your saints, the great cloud of witnesses. May its wisdom remind us always that we belong to one another and to you, now and forevermore. In Christ’s name we pray. Amen.
the PSalM Psalm 127 (Pew Bible page 573, OT) William BumillerWord of God, Word of Life. Thanks be to God.
the GOSPel Mark 12:38-44 (Pew Bible pages 49-50, NT) Word of God, Word of Life. Thanks be to God!
SerMON "Commitment That Makes Us Thankful" Rev. Larry Young
INvItatION tO Prayer #2195 TFWS — In the Lord I’ll Be Ever Thankful Kurt Poland
lISteNING FOr the vOICe OF GOD
SIleNt Prayer & PaStOral Prayer
the lOrD’S Prayer Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
ChOral reSPONSe
We OFFer OUr GIFtS & OUrSelveS The offering plates will be passed to gather our gifts for the mission and work of the church.
the OFFertOry The Chancel Choir/Dr. James Smith, Music Director Guide Me. O Thou Great Jehovah (arr. Mark Hayes) David Searfoss, Trumpet
Guide me, O Thou great Jehovah, pilgrim through this barren land; I am weak, but Thou art mighty: hold me with Thy pow'rful hand. Bread of heaven, feed me till I want no more. Open now the crystal fountain, whence the healing stream doth flow; let the fire and cloudy pillar lead me all my journey through. Strong Deliverer, be Thou still my strength and shield. When I tread the verge of Jordan, bid my anxious fears subside; bear me through the swelling current, land me safe on Canaan's side. Songs of praises, I will ever give to Thee.
PreSeNtatION OF OUr GIFtS aND PleDGeS
*hyMN #102 UMH — Now Thank We All Our God
Prayer OF CONSeCratION Creator God, with gratitude we return to you what is yours as we dedicate ourgifts in the name of Christ. Make us, we pray, faithful stewards of your blessings and of your great bounty, in the provisions of our necessities and the relief of all who are in need. May our spirits be strengthened by using only what we need, and may we use our strength to help those who need us. In gratitude for all your goodness, we pledge to love you with all our heart, mind, soul and strength, and to love our neighbor as ourself. Send us forth and give us grace to fill others’ lives with love, hope and joy, to the honor of your name and in the service of our Savior Jesus Christ. Amen.
*hyMN #139 UMH — Praise to the Lord, the Almighty
*BeNeDICtION
*BeNeDICtION reSPONSe
POStlUDe Prelude and Ronde (Henry Purcell) Dr. Bull/David Searfoss, Trumpet
—Our Head Usher today is Al Mead. See any of our ushers if you need assistance.
—Rev. Robert English and our Youth are on retreat at Camp Sturdevant. They will return later today.
—Nursery Care is available in Room 204 in the Education Building. Parents with young children are also welcome to worship in the Kids Zone in the Narthex. We provide a changing table in the restroom located in the hallway west of the Fireside Room. Please see an usher for directions.
—Flowers at the Reredos: Given to the glory of God and to honor the memory of Libbie Ranslem by the Intercessory Prayer Chain in gratitude for her many years of leadership which deepened our understanding of prayer.
—If there are Prayer Quilts hanging on the north wall of the sanctuary, you are invited to pray over and tie knots on the quilts.
—Hurricanes 2012: Help UMCOR help storm survivors of Hurricane Sandy. Give to FUMC with Advance #3021787 on the memo line of your check. Drop your gift in the offering plate or at the Hospitality Table. For more options, call the church office.
—Our Welcome Table is located right outside the main entrance. You will find information that you may take with you and church members who can answer questions. Please sign our guest book!
—All are invited to join us for refreshments and fellowship in Simkins Hall in The Shelby Center after the worship service. Today’s Coffee Fellowship is provided by the Health Ministry Council.
—Next Sunday: Join us for worship at 10 am; Rev. Patricia Farris will be preaching.
—Each time we worship, we collect food for the Westside Food Bank. In November, bring hot and cold cereals.
—Weekly Prayer: Each week we pray for one of the churches and/or ministries in our United Methodist West District. This week, please pray for Santa Monica FUMC and Upward Bound House.
—Stop by our Hospitality Table in Simkins Hall in The Shelby Center during Coffee Fellowship today to ask about membership, order name badges, update your emergency contact information, and more! All information is for FUMC purposes only.
—Are you on Facebook? If so, be sure to look up “First United Methodist Church of Santa Monica” and click the “Like” button and you’ll receive updates about upcoming events, worship information, and more!
—Keep up with all of our activities and news by email! Sign up at the HospitalityTable today, or call or email the church office. You may also order printed sermons or CD audio recordings of Sunday services by contacting the church office, or find printed copies right outside the sanctuary in the wall rack.
—Please visit our church website, where you will find updated information on FUMC events under the “Happenings” heading, and recent sermons under the “Worship” heading.
—Your offering today helps support the ministry and mission of our church. Checksmay be made payable to “First UMC.” Contributions may also be made online atwww.santamonicaumc.org. Thank you for your gift.
W e G a t h e r
W O r S h I PF I r S t U N I t e D M e t h O D I S t C h U r C h
As a courtesy to others, please silence all cell phones/sound-making devices. Asterisks indicate standing if you are able.*
WelCOMe Kurt PolandPlease fill out the attendance pad at your pew and pass it to your neighbors, then back down to the end.
PrelUDe Andante (Thomas Augustine Arne) Dr. Christoph Bull, Organist
* PrOCeSSIONal hyMN #92 United Methodist Hymnal — For the Beauty of the Earth
*Call tO WOrShIP William Bumiller, Lay LectorGracious God, you crown the year with your goodness.We praise you that you have fulfilled your promise that, while earth remains,seedtime and harvest shall not cease.We bless you for the beauty of earth and sky and sea,and for the providence that year by year supplies our need.Accept our praise, O God, for the eternal riches of your grace in Christ our Lord;to whom with you, and the Holy Spirit, be all glory and honor and worship, for ever and ever.
*ChOral aCt OF PraISe“For the fruits of this creation, thanks be to God; for good gifts to every nation, thanks be to God; for the plowing, sowing, reaping, silent growth while we are sleeping, future needs in earth's safe keeping, thanks be to God.”
*SharING the PeaCe OF ChrISt Please greet those worshipping near you.
"A poor widow came and put in two small copper coins, which are worth a penny."
– Mark 12:42
1008 Eleventh StreetSanta Monica, CA 90403
www.santamonicaumc.org310-393-8258
Resident BishopMinerva G. Carcaño
West District SuperintendentKathey Michelle Wilborn
Senior MinisterPatricia Farris
Business AdministratorChristina Eddy
Youth & Intergenerational Ministries
Robert [email protected]
Children & FamilyMinistries Director
Kurt [email protected]
Preschool DirectorBatsheva Spector
Assistant Preschool DirectorVivien Firta
Music DirectorJames Smith
OrganistChristoph Bull
Office ManagerNancy Perov
Office AssistantsSarah Scribner
Shalimar ReodicaHead CustodianJavier EspinosaSentinel Editor/
Wedding CoordinatorEmily Payne
Order of Worship EditorTina Gage
Thanksgiving/Consecration Sunday • November 18, 2012
* Today - Consecration • Thanksgiving Sunday • UMYF Fall Retreat 11 am Blood Pressures, SH 11 am Community Thanksgiving Sign-Ups, SH 11 am Scholastic Book Fair, LibraryMonday, November 19 9:30 am Intercessory Prayer Group, FR 4 pm C.A.S.T. Rehearsals - Willy Wonka, SH 6 pm Abigail Circle, FRTuesday, November 20 4:15 pm A.C.T. Youth Rehearsals, SH 7 pm A.C.T. Adult Rehearsals, SH 7:30 pm Amadeus Handbell Choir, CR 7:30 pm Q&A with Jihad Turk, FRWednesday, November 21 6 pm UMYF and the bridge Community Thanksgiving Service, OSThursday, November 22 Campus Closed for ThanksgivingFriday, November 23 Campus Closed* Sunday, November 25 11:30 am Rev. Farris Book Study & Potluck, FR
CHR = Choir Room; CR = Conference Room; CY = Courtyard; FR = Fireside Room; L = Library; MH = Member’s Home; OS = Off Site; S = Sanctuary; SH = Simkins Hall; WR = Work Room (UMW)
O P P O R T U N I T I E S a t F U M C
W W W . S A N T A M O N I C A U M C . O R G
November 18, 2012 * Westside Food Bank collection for November: Hot and Cold Cereals
* Sundays at FUMC 8:45 am Youth Handbell Choir Rehearsal, CHR 9 am Lectionary Scripture Discussion, FR 9 am Partnership with God, 101 9:15 am Youth Choir Rehearsal, 300 9:20 am Children’s Choir Rehearsal, Chapel 9:30 am Nursery Care, 204 10 am Worship Service, S 10:10 am Sunday School, Education Bldg. 10:50 am Cherub Choir Rehearsal, 108 11 am Fellowship, SH/Alcove 6:15 pm UMYF, 3rd Floor Edu Bldg
f i r st u N i t e d m e t h o d i st c h u r c h o f sa N ta m o N i ca1008 eleventh street, santa monica, ca 90403
www.santamonicaumc.org · 310-393-8258 · [email protected]
F O C U S O N HAITI AdUlT MISSION TRIP 2013Highlights
New Gates Chapel BibleThe beautiful leather-bound Bible we raised funds for is being dedicated in worship today. The Bible is from the Intercessory Prayer group and others to honor the memory of the founder of the group Libbie Ranslem. It will reside in Gates Chapel.
Art AuctionCome by the Fireside Room today and bid on a silent auction of FUMC’s late member Bill Seymour’s art. All proceeds go to FUMC’s General Fund.
Question/Answer SessionBring all your questions about Friday Muslim Prayers to a question/answer session with Rev. Patricia Farris and Imam Jihad Turk, on Tuesday November 20 from 7:30 – 8:30 pm in the Fireside Room.
Rev. Patricia Farris Book Study & PotluckThe 2012-2013 Book Study continues next Sunday November 25! Join in the discussion, fellowship & potluck lunch after worship in the Fireside Room. The November book is Making Sense of Evolution: Darwin, God, and the Drama of Life by John F. Haught; available at the Hospitality Table today and in Nook & Kindle formats.
FUMC Library Children’s Book DriveFUMC’s Children and Family Ministries are sponsoring a book drive all during November. They would love help from the congregation to restock the children’s section in our library. The sign-up list will be in Simkins Hall in The Shelby Center today and at our pPreschool throughout the week. Please sign up to get a book today. Some of the books are available at the Scholastic Book Fair today in the Library.
Christmas Choir ConcertOur annual An Evening of Carols, Etc. is on Sunday December 2 at 7:30 pm in the Sanctuary, performed by our Chancel Choir, a chamber orchestra, Mark Twain Ringers & Christoph Bull. No advance tickets. Suggested donation at the door $10 (children under 12, $5).
All Community Theater presents Scrooge: The MusicalA.C.T. presents Scrooge on December 7 at 7:30pm, December 8 at 6:30pm, and December 9 at 12pm. A Christmas brunch will precede the December 9 performance. Tickets for the show are $10 for adults and $5 children/seniors. Brunch tickets on Sunday include brunch and the show for $15 for adults and $10 children/seniors.
We are excited that our congregation will be heading back to Haiti! Back in January five members of our church family engaged in God’s work and had a transformative experience. As you know, Haiti continues to need help in their recovery not only from the earthquake in 2010 but also most recently from Hurricane Sandy.
We will be going from February 14 - February 22, 2013. Rev. Camille Mattick and I will be co-leading this trip and we will be partnering with Simi Valley UMC. Our team includes Martha Ross, Michael Kelley, Jan Hanley, and Kendra Gorlitsky.
UMCOR asks that each work team contribute $350 per person to go specifically to the supplies and labor needed at each work site. These funds are used to purchase things like concrete, lumber or other essential materials used in the rebuilding effort. Along with your prayers and spiritual encouragement, you can help our First United Methodist team by making a tax-deductible contribution. All checks can be made out to FUMC and in the memo line please write in Haiti Mission Team 2013. Thank you for your prayers and your generosity.
Rev. Robert English
* Today - Consecration • Thanksgiving Sunday • UMYF Fall Retreat 11 am Blood Pressures, SH 11 am Community Thanksgiving Sign-Ups, SH 11 am Scholastic Book Fair, LibraryMonday, November 19 9:30 am Intercessory Prayer Group, FR 4 pm C.A.S.T. Rehearsals - Willy Wonka, SH 6 pm Abigail Circle, FRTuesday, November 20 4:15 pm A.C.T. Youth Rehearsals, SH 7 pm A.C.T. Adult Rehearsals, SH 7:30 pm Amadeus Handbell Choir, CR 7:30 pm Q&A with Jihad Turk, FRWednesday, November 21 6 pm UMYF and the bridge Community Thanksgiving Service, OSThursday, November 22 Campus Closed for ThanksgivingFriday, November 23 Campus Closed* Sunday, November 25 11:30 am Rev. Farris Book Study & Potluck, FR
CHR = Choir Room; CR = Conference Room; CY = Courtyard; FR = Fireside Room; L = Library; MH = Member’s Home; OS = Off Site; S = Sanctuary; SH = Simkins Hall; WR = Work Room (UMW)
O P P O R T U N I T I E S a t F U M C
W W W . S A N T A M O N I C A U M C . O R G
November 18, 2012 * Westside Food Bank collection for November: Hot and Cold Cereals
* Sundays at FUMC 8:45 am Youth Handbell Choir Rehearsal, CHR 9 am Lectionary Scripture Discussion, FR 9 am Partnership with God, 101 9:15 am Youth Choir Rehearsal, 300 9:20 am Children’s Choir Rehearsal, Chapel 9:30 am Nursery Care, 204 10 am Worship Service, S 10:10 am Sunday School, Education Bldg. 10:50 am Cherub Choir Rehearsal, 108 11 am Fellowship, SH/Alcove 6:15 pm UMYF, 3rd Floor Edu Bldg
f i r st u N i t e d m e t h o d i st c h u r c h o f sa N ta m o N i ca1008 eleventh street, santa monica, ca 90403
www.santamonicaumc.org · 310-393-8258 · [email protected]
F O C U S O N HAITI AdUlT MISSION TRIP 2013Highlights
New Gates Chapel BibleThe beautiful leather-bound Bible we raised funds for is being dedicated in worship today. The Bible is from the Intercessory Prayer group and others to honor the memory of the founder of the group Libbie Ranslem. It will reside in Gates Chapel.
Art AuctionCome by the Fireside Room today and bid on a silent auction of FUMC’s late member Bill Seymour’s art. All proceeds go to FUMC’s General Fund.
Question/Answer SessionBring all your questions about Friday Muslim Prayers to a question/answer session with Rev. Patricia Farris and Imam Jihad Turk, on Tuesday November 20 from 7:30 – 8:30 pm in the Fireside Room.
Rev. Patricia Farris Book Study & PotluckThe 2012-2013 Book Study continues next Sunday November 25! Join in the discussion, fellowship & potluck lunch after worship in the Fireside Room. The November book is Making Sense of Evolution: Darwin, God, and the Drama of Life by John F. Haught; available at the Hospitality Table today and in Nook & Kindle formats.
FUMC Library Children’s Book DriveFUMC’s Children and Family Ministries are sponsoring a book drive all during November. They would love help from the congregation to restock the children’s section in our library. The sign-up list will be in Simkins Hall in The Shelby Center today and at our pPreschool throughout the week. Please sign up to get a book today. Some of the books are available at the Scholastic Book Fair today in the Library.
Christmas Choir ConcertOur annual An Evening of Carols, Etc. is on Sunday December 2 at 7:30 pm in the Sanctuary, performed by our Chancel Choir, a chamber orchestra, Mark Twain Ringers & Christoph Bull. No advance tickets. Suggested donation at the door $10 (children under 12, $5).
All Community Theater presents Scrooge: The MusicalA.C.T. presents Scrooge on December 7 at 7:30pm, December 8 at 6:30pm, and December 9 at 12pm. A Christmas brunch will precede the December 9 performance. Tickets for the show are $10 for adults and $5 children/seniors. Brunch tickets on Sunday include brunch and the show for $15 for adults and $10 children/seniors.
We are excited that our congregation will be heading back to Haiti! Back in January five members of our church family engaged in God’s work and had a transformative experience. As you know, Haiti continues to need help in their recovery not only from the earthquake in 2010 but also most recently from Hurricane Sandy.
We will be going from February 14 - February 22, 2013. Rev. Camille Mattick and I will be co-leading this trip and we will be partnering with Simi Valley UMC. Our team includes Martha Ross, Michael Kelley, Jan Hanley, and Kendra Gorlitsky.
UMCOR asks that each work team contribute $350 per person to go specifically to the supplies and labor needed at each work site. These funds are used to purchase things like concrete, lumber or other essential materials used in the rebuilding effort. Along with your prayers and spiritual encouragement, you can help our First United Methodist team by making a tax-deductible contribution. All checks can be made out to FUMC and in the memo line please write in Haiti Mission Team 2013. Thank you for your prayers and your generosity.
Rev. Robert English
