E-Notes from Water's Edge
 is a non-traditional service at First United Methodist Church in Mission Valley, San Diego. We meet in the "Cove" (directions) every Sunday, 9:30 AM under the leadership of Dr. Elbert Kim and the live Water's Edge band, led by Chris Durrand.
 
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Life ... Fulfilled.  

Happiness to Joy... 
 
Welcome to the Fall Season! This Sunday we begin our Fall line-up of classes, programs and activities. The Ministry Fair featuring the various ministry opportunities will be open on the plaza before and after the Water's Edge service for you to peruse.  

We also start a new series this Sunday called Life...Fulfilled. For the next four weeks, we'll be looking at how we can find Joy, Integrity, Community and Purpose in our lives. 

We begin with joy. Joy is such an elusive concept. It's different than just being happy. Deep within, we all want to have this sense of joy in our lives and all we do. But often we mistake our pursuit of happiness for joy and we end up facing that emptiness when life is not fulfilled.

This week, we will look into how we can go from our pursuit of happiness to experiencing a true joy that only Jesus can provide in our lives. Come and join us this Sunday for the start of the new season!

Pastor Elbert Kim
 
Run the Race Ministry Fair this Sunday! 
Come see us at our table! 
null For the first time W.E. will have our own table at First Church's Ministry Fair. It seems that many people in our congregation don't really know who we are and what we do.

This is a chance for us to build some recognition and answer questions about our worship service in the Cove. Hope you take the time this Sunday to check us out and also learn about all the other ministries available to you at First Church.

You will find Run the Race Ministry Fair on the Plaza from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM this Sunday, September 8. Welcome! 
W.E. Can
This week is the Peanut Butter, Jelly & Sandwich drive!
W.E. CAN
Please bring peanut butter, jelly and sandwich bread to the Cove or Linder Hall this Sunday! Thank you for your support!

One of the goals for the Water's Edge congregation this year is to support our
First Church Food Ministry: Loaves and Fishes. Besides canned food items, milk, eggs, and bread are always welcome. You may leave your donations in The Cove, or in Linder Hall.

 
It's Not My Job! 
By Pastor Elbert, from In Real Life blog
Elbert Kim

In Real Life
is a blog about the messy realities of our everyday lives and this complicated world. This blog is a space for reflection on everyday grace, struggle, healing and reconciliation.

Each week our pastors at First Church take turn writing what's on their mind. This week it is Water's Edge own pastor Elbert's turn... Read his blog post...


 

Our service is low-key, non-traditional with weekly communion, open to everyone.
The band plays original Christian and traditional praise music. And it's ok to applaud.

Want to know more? Email  Dr. Elbert Kim at [email protected]  
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