Sunday, March 1
Second Sunday of Lent
Pastor Molly, preaching
8:30am
in the Epworth Lounge
9:30am
Lent Small Group
in May Day Parlor
10:30am
in the Sanctuary
Sunday's Story Theme & Scripture:
"Dinner Guests"
Genesis 18:1-15; 21:1-7
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The Church office is regularly open from 9am - 4pm,
Monday to Thursday.
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Adult Bible Study
The Pastor's Bible Study meets Thursdays at 11:00am in Heath Chapel--during Lent we will meet as a part of the "A Story to Tell" small groups.
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Every Wednesday, with help from neighbor congregations and many volunteers, we host Shared Bread, a free meal for the community. (Click the logo for more information.) |
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answer any questions!
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Sharing at the Table
I love sharing meals with others. As a kid growing up, my family almost always sat down together for a family meal in the evening. Then, when I started college, friends from my floor of my freshman dorm occupied one long table every night, almost as long as the cafeteria was open. People would come and go--but it was consistently a place to check with others during the day. This week, as I'm traveling, it has been a joy to share meals around the table at my grandpa's house, and to share a meal with a cousin's family here in Washington.
At it's best, eating is about so much more than our basic need for food: it's a chance to savor how delicious food can be, and a chance to enjoy a time together with others. At the table, we take time to tell stories, and to hear the stories of others.
This week's scripture passage is about a whole lot more than the shared meal in it, but that meal opens the space for God to work--allowing Abraham and Sarah to welcome strangers and offer them hospitality, and for God to bless them with an amazing promise.
I invite you to reflect on your own life, thinking of times when you've "set the table," inviting others into your life. In welcoming dinner guests, or in creating spaces for others in our lives, we create space for God to be present among us.
Grace and peace,
Pastor Molly
I am out of the office this week, and part of the following week; I will be here on Sunday. I shared a beautiful visit with my Grandfather in Nebraska, and am now attending a meeting of the General Board of Church and Society in Washington, DC. Next, I will be helping lead a meeting of our Clergy Orders for the California-Pacific Annual Conference. I will be back in the office on Wednesday, March 4.
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Contact Info
Pastor Molly Vetter
310-372-8445 x 102
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2015 Lenten Series and Study:
A Story to Tell
It's not yet too late to join our small groups for Lent this year--sign up online to be sure you're ready to participate, and jump in during this second week. This year's Lenten study series is all about stories. It's about your life story, and about God's big story in scripture.
Our scriptures tell the big story of the good news of God's love for us.
Our life stories continue that story of love.
Throughout the season, you will be invited to be listening for and sharing stories of God, of faith, of transformation and of hope.
There are several ways to participate:
We are forming small groups: Sundays in the morning or afternoon, Tuesday evenings, Thursday mornings, and Thursday evenings. (We also have a Monday night group for young adults.) These groups will have a chance to tell each other stories, building community, and read key scripture stories together. It will be a meaningful time to learn the stories of our church, and to be more aware of how God is at work with us. Sign up through this online form--as we form the groups, we will match you to a time that can work. We encourage you to invite other friends, too! Watch for a special email--with specifics about the times and places of the small group options.
We invite you to journal through the season; we will give you a prompt for reflection each day, inviting you to recall stories from your own life and family. You can find them on Twitter or Facebook, or pick up a sheet of labels to stick into your own journal each day. Labels will be available this Sunday, or download them here.
Families and all people will be invited to share in a Round Robin Story-Sharing Journal, passing notebooks from home-to-home, and adding stories at each stop. Sign up (you or your family) here!
We will also find extra ways to tell stories in worship, at fellowship time, and anywhere else!
Lent begins Ash Wednesday (February 18) and continues through Easter on April 5.
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Trustees to Host Work Day
Saturday, Feb 28 --- 8:30 - noon
Please join us for a morning of
good work and fellowship. Help us check off our task list. We have a couple big projects we'd like to get done (bulb replacement) and a lot of smaller tasks. Bring some work gloves if you have 'em and other tools are are always helpful. Contact Don Burrows for more info.
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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, for those who choose to bike to church! Thanks for your consideration.
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RSVP's Needed for our Next Parent Night Out and CRU "Fun Friday"
Next Friday Night parents are invited to drop off their children (ranging in age from infants to 3rd Grade) at church for three hours of programming. The evening costs $20.00/per child ($5 each additional sibling). Not only do the parents benefit from a night out, but the children are finding time to fellowship with their church friends!!
4th and 5th Graders-- There is fun for you too! Church R Us group will meet for video gaming, fellowship and dinner. Bring $5 to cover the cost of food.
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United Methodist Women's
SPRING RUMMAGE AND BAKE SALE
9am - 4pm
Saturday, March 7
9am -noon
Come on down and find some new treasures to take home!
Fellowship Hall will be filled with
thousands of items to purchase;
May Day Parlor will have our very popular
Boutique filled with extra special merchandise (crystal, silver, handmade crafts, holiday decor and other unique gifts)
Visit
Naomi's Cafe and enjoy a sit-down lunch of soup and sandwiches and some tasty homemade treats!
And don't forget the "Saturday Special:"
Each bag you fill in fellowship hall is only $5!!
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You Can Help the Rummage Sale by...
- Baking for Naomi's Cafe(baked goods may be delivered to church Thursday, 9am-4pm or Friday by 9am)
- Moving boutique items from basement to May Day Parlor (this Sunday after 8:30 worship)
LAST DAY FOR DONATIONS IS THIS MONDAY, MARCH 3,
9am -4pm
There's still time to clean out your closets, garages and storage units and bring those treasures to church.
All items go directly on the stage now!
Items we need: Jewelry and boutique items; tables to use in the boutique (please drop off at church before noon on Sat, Feb 28 )
Items we cannot accept: box televisions, old CRT computer monitors, strollers, car seats, certain cribs, used mattresses and bed pillows and stuffed animals. If you are uncertain about an item, please contact the office for advice.
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 BeachFaith Kids!
Registration is opening for two of our popular Summer programs:
Vacation Bible School
June 22-26th
9am-12:15pm
BeachFaith Theatre Arts Camp
July 27th-August 7th
Production on Aug. 9th
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Mark your Calendar:
Upcoming Potluck Lunches
Please join us for mid-month potluck lunches this Spring! These Potlucks will be on Sunday, following the 10:30 worship services--everyone's welcome, just bring something to share.
We are planning Potlucks on the following Sundays:
March 15, April 19 and May 17
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From the Lay Leader, Johnna Kosnoff
bi-weekly thoughts and reflections from our church Lay
Leader
Where is Molly and Why?
"Last week Molly told us that she will be in Washington DC attending a Spring Board Meeting of the General Board of Church and Society (GBCS). Was your reaction similar to mine? Did you wonder, "What does that Board do?" and "Why is it important to our faith?"
The GBCS website lists 22 different issues that they address, including such variety as: Abolition of Torture, Budgets and Taxes, Clean Water, Domestic Violence, Education, Health Care, Hunger and Poverty, Immigration and Sustainability. My understanding is the board meeting will be a time of prayerful discussion, talking to lawmakers in Washington DC and studying potential solutions (or at least helpful options) for these issues to adopt guidelines for consideration at the next General Conference.
Pastor Molly serves on the 2013-2016 Board of Directors Executive Committee, leading the Economic & Environmental Work Area. Tackling such difficult topics and determining..."
Read the rest of Johnna's recent "From the Lay Leader" column on our website by clicking here.
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The Lay Looker, Bob Peterson
a view from the pew from a longtime member of our church
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New Men's Group meeting soon!
Several men of the church met last week to discuss the formation of this new ministry. They will be meeting again very soon and invite all men of the church to join them. Stayed tuned for meeting details.
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| UPDATE: FUMCRB Coraz�n House Build #13, March 21
We have 13 people from our church that have agreed to help with the house build and 3 from outside our church! We can always use more.
This year we are hoping to get this deserving family off to a great start in their new home. For the next three Sundays, when you come to church you will see tiny "houses" on the bulletin board outside May Day Parlor. Each house will have an item listed on it. Just take a house, purchase the item and bring it back to church by Thursday, March 19. It's that easy! See photos below to get an idea of what the items look like. If you have any questions or would like to join the build team, please contact George Mercer,
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Did you know?
Our Endowment Enables Ministry
First United Methodist Church of Redondo Beach has an Endowment Fund that accepts gifts from estates and members. The Fund is invested for growth and income with all capital gains reinvested and only dividends and income are used to support the operation and mission of the church. All gifts to the Endowment Fund will go on into the future generating unending support.
In 2014, our Endowment provided $37,500 in support for our church budget, enabling our ministries to continue and grow.
If you would like to know more about making a gift to the Endowment, or about including it in your estate planning, please contact Endowment Chair Whit Walters.
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Baja Mission 2015
The youth group is going to Baja, Mexico this summer for our mission trip!
Pray with us as we prepare to learn from the people of the San Quint�n Valley!
For more info on the migrant farmers we will serve, click
here to see recent stories from the L
A Times.
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Join the Choir!
There's still room for more voices to join in the singing! We're adding handbells into some of the music, too--so ringers are welcome.
Rehearsals are on Wednesday evenings, from 7:30-9pm in the Choir Room. Everyone's welcome. Come share your gifts and be a part of some amazing music-making to glorify God.
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IT'S RUMMAGE SALE WEEK!!!!
Trustees Work Day-Saturday, Feb 28 at 8:30am
UMW Board Meeting-Monday, Mar 2 at 7pm in May Day ParlorSpanish Classes for kids-Tuesday afternoon
Nursery (6 weeks-2 years):
The Nursery is open during both services: 8:30am for ages 6 weeks to 6 yrs old and 10:30am for children 6 weeks to 4 yrs old. Located right off of the parking lot across Epworth Lounge. Any questions email the Nursery Coordinator: Adriana Hwang
Children's Ministry (Preschool- 3rd Grade)
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8:30am:
Join us in service! Look for special activities on the children's cart that invite children to engage with the message.
10:30am: Join us for Sunday School! This week's Bible story is Abraham and Sarah's Visitors from Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16; 18:1-15; and 21:1-7. Read the story with your family before class- Spark Story Bible pages 34-37 or Spark Bible page 17-18,21. What is a promise that was made to you and kept? What promise have you made and kept?
Church R Us (4th and 5th grade):
8:30am: Join us in service! Look for special activities on the children's cart that invite children to engage with the message.
10:30am: CRU class meets in its newly refurbished room (work in progress!) above the nursery.
This week's Bible story is Abraham and Sarah's Visitors from Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16; 18:1-15; and 21:1-7. In this text God grants a seemingly impossible promised baby to Abraham and Sarah.
Youth Group (6th-12th grade):
-Youth Group This Week: Sunday, 3-5:00pm...We are continuing to "Tell Our Story." Be here. It will be fun!
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SSP Weekend of Service in South LA (April 10-12): Registration Due Monday, February 23rd.
-Middle School Sunday School? NOPE! Remember, we meet every other week.
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Men's Breakfast:
Our next breakfast is
Monday, March 2,
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.
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20/30 group: This young adult group is a casual gathering of people in their 20's and 30's looking to connect with other young adults who attend the same church. Contact Amanda Kuczun for info on upcoming events!
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