Sunday, Sept 22
8:30am
Informal Worship
in Epworth Lounge
9:30am
Contemporary Worship
in the Sanctuary
11:00am
Traditional Worship
in the Sanctuary
Sunday's Scripture:
Luke 16:1-13
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Adult Bible Study
You are welcome to join our regular Thursday Bible Study with Pastor Molly, each week at 11:00am in May Day Parlor. On September 19 & 26, Johnna Kosnoff will lead the study. We will not have Bible Study on October 3. |
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Young Adult Group Gathering
If you're in your 20's or 30's and would like to meet others in the church to encourage one another with fun and fellowship as you focus on growing your career, please contact Johnna Kosnoff via email. We are hoping to have our first gathering on October 3rd, so let us know ASAP. This is a social group only---no committees:-)
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A Church That Responds to the Needs of the Community
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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Groceries =
$$$ for Church
Looking for an easy way to support our church? Now you can do your grocery shopping and the store will give a percentage back to FUMCRB! Click the image on the left to learn how you can sign up for this easy giving program. Our Stewardship Team can answer any questions!
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A Special Guest Preacher  I'm very pleased to welcome a special guest preacher to our pulpit this weekend: my father, Rev. Jay Vetter. He's just retired as a United Methodist pastor in the Nebraska Conference. While easily lured west for a visit to his favorite (and only) grandchild, he also is willing to preach for me, in my absence. It's also a special relief to me that he's able to come, since my parents recently moved to one of the areas most affected by last week's devastating flooding in Colorado. Thankfully, they didn't face any direct destruction at their home, and are well. I invite you to keep their community and those nearby in your prayers as so many people deal with dramatic destruction. The text this week is a wild one--one of the more difficult, confusing and challenging of the parables of Jesus, as it requires we examine what we are most faithful to. It's the kind of text I know he'll enjoying exploring and studying with you. This is one of the things I love about being in church together--we get to wrestle with scripture passages that are complicated, seeking God's message in them for us, today. I will be away this Sunday and most of next week, participating in a Board Meeting of the General Board of Church and Society for the United Methodist Church, and then at a Clergy Convocation of our California-Pacific Annual Conference. I trust you will be in good hands, though! I am very grateful for my father's willingness to jump in, and for the love to tricky scripture passages, which he certainly passed along to me. :) with gratitude and hope, Pastor Molly
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Contact Info
Pastor Molly Vetter 310-372-8445 x 102 |
Support our Building Plans
You are invited to contribute to a special, one-time building fund campaign for our church, which will allow us to undertake a list of important and visible renovation projects that will improve our campus and its ability to be in ministry. This campaign continues the momentum of building work we've built over the past year or 2; you can read the whole list of what we've done and what we plan to do here.
One of the many projects this campaign will enable is to renovate and equip Epworth Patio for our youth group. When our Middle School and High School youth are all on campus, they don't fit it the youth rooms--the patio will open up a second space and a beautiful common space for this growing ministry. Your donations will purchase durable patio furniture, and also beautify this wonderful, outdoor space; we will also replace the tables currently stored there with new, collapsible ones that are more flexible and convenient. It's fun to imagine the ways the youth will use the patio--the meaningful conversations, laughter and fun that will fill the area as young people are nurtured in deepening their faith and sense of community with one another.
Contributions to this one-time building campaign are above and beyond our regular tithes and offerings, which support our ongoing programs and ministries. To contribute, simply mark your gift for the Building Fund, and send it to the office or put it in the offering plate. You can read the letter our Trustees sent to the congregation here. Thanks for your support, as we seek to strengthen our ministries together!
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Worship Survey:
please help us know more about what works in worship
We hope you will take time to fill out a survey for the primary worship service you attend. (The survey will be open for one more week.) Click on just the hour you attend: 8:30, 9:30 or 11:00 to take the survey. We would love to know more about why you attend when you do, and what would help deepen your faith.
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Trustees Work Day:
Saturday, Sept 21, 8:30am-noon
Sound System Installation
Our Church Trustees invite you to join them for a morning of volunteer work at the church on Saturday, September 21 from 8:30-noon. The work will primarily be concerned with continuing the installation of our new sound system--people with skill in running and soldering wires are especially welcomed, though volunteers of all skill-levels will be useful! Questions? Contact Chair of Trustees, Don Burrows. |
Help Make Prayer
Worship Banners
Thank you to everyone who has shared prayers as a part of our new prayer banners for worship. Many of your prayers are already hanging in the sanctuary. Still, we invite you to continue to help us make prayer banners by writing more prayers on paper crosses. For several more Sundays, colored crosses will be available, in all our worship services; you are encouraged to add your own prayer(s) to them. Any prayer--whatever prayer is on your heart--is a beautiful contribution to this paper tapestry of our congregation.
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New Youth Ministry Assistant
Our Staff-Parish Relations Committee is pleased to announce the hire of our new Part-time Youth Ministry Assistant, Meagan Burrows. We are thrilled to welcome Meagan to our staff, after having been blessed to have her gifts in ministry and passion for Christ and for this congregation for many years. As Youth Ministry Assistant, she will work with our Youth Director, Caroline Dawes, particularly in leadership of the Junior High Youth Group. Please help us in welcoming Meagan into this new role!
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 Lay Looker, by Bob Peterson
Read Bob Peterson's column here and on our website!
"My, my...What a busy church! Our church leaders have begun implementing the Jump In theory by inviting all of us to do something, such as helping the work party Saturday, Sept. 21st, 8:30 AM to noon.
I came home from church last Sunday with information from the Trustees about the above mentioned work party and several other activities. For instance, beginning Tuesday, October 8 a small group class on faith will be led by Pastor Molly. Now, who wouldn't want to take time to do that? Most everyone I know in this church wants to add to their faith and here's an easy way to learn how in a few Tuesday evenings in a row. Another planned event..."
Editor's Note: The Socks and Soup luncheon on the 29th is in place of our regular potluck. All are invited to attend this special event hosted by UMKIC. (see below)
[Read the rest of the Lay Looker by clicking here!]
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Join our New Prayer Quilt Ministry
We are starting a prayer quilt ministry, which will offer a chance for people to give prayer quilts to others who are in special need of prayer.
On Saturday, September 28, from 10am-noon, we will meet up at the church for sewing and preparing our first quilts. Anyone (regardless of sewing ability) is welcome to join us then. You are also invited to bring with you a 12"x12" pieced block to add into a sampler quilt--you can use any pattern for your square, as long as you use blue fabrics (in any shade of blue). There are lots of patterns for quilt blocks online--you'll find a long list of here; you can stop by the church office to pick up some pieces of blue fabrics if that helps. You do NOT need to bring a block to come on the 28th, though!
We encourage you to bring your sewing machine and/or iron to the meeting. RSVP to Pastor Molly--this workshop will be hosted by Brigitte Ahrens and Pastor Molly Vetter.
Additionally, you can support this quilt ministry in several ways: by piecing your own quilt top (lap quilt size--approximately 40"x60"), by donating 100% cotton quilting fabric or quilt batting or #5 Pearl Cotton thread.
Our October prayer quilting meet-up is scheduled for Friday, October 25 from 10am-noon.
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Socks & Soup
for
Loaves & Fishes
UMKIC is sponsoring a Soup Luncheon
after 11:00 worship on September 29th!
Donations will benefit the ministries of Loaves & Fishes.
Loaves & Fishes a network of all of the outreach organizations that local United Methodist Churches in our area. Shared Bread, our Wed. night meal program is a part of this. The Oportunidad Organization we are helping is a part of the Loaves & Fishes network.
UMKIC (United Methodist Kids In Christ) was started by Children/Family Ministries to give kids and families an opportunity to experience opportunites to serve.
Families with kids of all ages: We'll gather at 10:30 am to prepare for the luncheon and to make sack lunches that will be distributed to the hungry. Please bring a package of white men's socks for Shared Bread Clients. |
L
ast week's Sunday School Open House went GREAT! Thank you to everyo
ne who attended our meeting and signed up to be a part of our dynamic Children's Ministry program.
This weeks Bible Lesson: Two Masters- Luke 16:1-13
(Page 384 in the Spark Storybook Bible-- read ahead!)
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Church Family Game Booth at the Manhattan Beach Hometown Fair
Our church will host a game booth at the Manhattan Beach Hometown Fair on Saturday and Sunday, October 5-6; families are encouraged to volunteer for 2-hour shifts during the festival days, to host a game booth and share the loving spirit of our church with the community.
PLEASE HELP BY TAKING A SHIFT!!!!!
The booth is planned as a collaboration between our Stewardship Committee and our youth and children's ministries!
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 Hey Youth, We NEED Worship Assistants!
As Worship Assistant for the 9:30 service, your duties are: --Arrive at 9:20 --Candles at the beginning & end of worship --Pass the offering baskets --Help serve Communion
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Rummage Sale!
Friday, October 4, 9-4
Saturday, October 5, 9-noon
Mark your calendars for our semi-annual United Methodist Women Rummage Sale! The sale will be open as usual, on Friday, October 4 from 9-4; there will be the sale in Fellowship Hall, the Boutique in May Day Parlor, and Naomi's Cafe with treats and lunch in Epworth Lounge. On Saturday morning, October 5, the rummage in the Hall is all $3 for whatever you can fit in a grocery bag, and the Boutique is half price!
The last day to donate rummage is Sunday, September 22.
We need more volunteers to help set up and sort the week of the rummage sale. If you are able to lend a hand, please email Shirley Sommer
WE NEED TABLES--FOLDING TABLES, CARD TABLES...If you have a table we can use, please put your name on it and deliver it to the church office by Wednesday, 9/25.
All proceeds benefit the mission projects of UMW.
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A Small Group Class for Adults on Faith
Pastor Molly will lead a new seven-session class on faith on Tuesday nights, starting October 8, from 7:15-8:30. This adult course imaginatively explores central topics of Christianity. In each session, we will watch a video featuring a leading voice from the Christian faith, spend time on personal reflection and journaling, and share ideas with the group. Each session delves into a faith topic: God, religion, Jesus, salvation, the cross, the Bible and church.
It is recommended that participants purchase a $15 workbook designed for the class; RSVP if you would like to participate so we can order the books for you.
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Palm Springs Follies 2013
A fun-filled day trip fundraiser for the Riviera Fine Arts Fund
$90 includes round trip bus ride from Wilson Park (Torrance) to Palm Springs with box lunch, reserved seating for the follies, snacks and water. Open to everyone. Seating is limited, so make your reservation now!
download the flyer for more info here.
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Register Children and Youth for Church Activities!
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Marys Circle
Welcome back! After our summer hiatus Mary Circle meets at 7pm THIS MONDAY (9/23) in the May Day Parlor. Ladies of all ages are welcome to join us. If you'd like more information, please contact Rebecca Thomas - 949-230-7497 or via email
Childcare is available.
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Jump Into Choir
All God's creatures got a place in the choir.
Some sing low and some sing higher.
Some sing out loud on the telephone wire...
Just sayin'
The Beachfaith Choir jumped into worship last week with inspired singing, and this week the beat goes on.
The Gospel message for Sunday says that we cannot serve two masters, so the anthem asks God to guide us in God's way, lest we forget our goal. Get ready to tap your feet to "Order My
 Steps" this week. Everyone remember to give a warm welcome to our returning singers and to our new alto, Moni, and check out the website for our recording of "Better than a Hallelujah."
Please know you are welcome to lend your voice in the choir--come any Wednesday evening to be a part of this ministry. Rehearsal on Wednesday from 7:30 to 9:00 pm.
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Jump In Sunday
was a whole lot of fun!
Thanks to everyone who made our Jump In Sunday such a great time--it was good to eat together, jump together and jump into the life of our congregation together. You can see photos from the day on our Facebook page, by clicking here. (You do not have to sign in to Facebook to see the photos!)
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This Week at Church...
Nursery
The Nursery is open all three services for ages 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
(Pre-K through 3rd grade): Join us as we explore the story of "The Two Masters" during Sunday School at 9:30, using our new Spark curriculum. We also now have a Children's Moment in 11:00 worship--after it, young children are invite to go out of the service for some playtime with Katherine before they return for Holy Communion and the end of worship.
Church R Us (4th and 5th grade):
Join us for Sunday School at 9:30 am!
Youth Group (6th-12th grade): Meets this Sunday 3-5 PM
--Middle School Sunday School meets this week at 9:30 am
--Youth Group from 3-5 pm
--PARENT MEETING from 4-5 pm, please try to be there!
Men's Breakfast: Our next breakfast is Monday, October 7 at 7a.m. All men of the church and their friends are welcome to join us for fellowship. At Billy's Deli, 5160 W 190th St, Torrance, CA 90503. map
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