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Prayer Group
Tuesday morning
Prayer Group
from 9-10 a.m. in
Heath Chapel
All are welcome!
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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. |
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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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Thank You Marv and Donna Davison would like to share their thanks to everyone who has been so supportive of them in these days since their son Stephen's death. Thanks, especially, to the UMW--particularly the Naomi Circle--for such a beautiful reception at his service.
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FYI---Our parking lot is scheduled for some much needed TLC the week of June 17th. We will be digging up the entire lot, regrading, filling, surfacing, and painting the entire lot. It is a week long project, so our lot will be closed to cars through the 21st. The office will remain open with access from the street along the pathway in front of the nursery building. |
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 Sunday - May 26 - Memorial Day Weekend
8:30am---Informal Worship in Epworth Lounge
9:30am---Contemporary Worship in the Sanctuary
11:00am---Traditional Worship in the Sanctuary
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Church Office will be closed Monday, May 27 for the Memorial Day holiday.
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Memories and Reflection
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This weekend, I'm traveling to Nebraska for a visit to my family--one more visit to the place I grew up, before my parents retire to live in Colorado's rockies later this summer. On Sunday, I will worship in the little church I was confirmed in--my father will preach (and, he tells me, I get to read the scripture lesson). I'm looking forward to being there, to visit some of the places and people who have helped shape me. I'll see my grandfather, and visit the land my uncles farm. I will miss being with you all, but know you're in very good hands.
I'm looking forward to time there, and hope it will offer some time for reflection.
I've heard little hints that many of you have been faithful in joining our congregational prayer practice this week. (While attempting a frustratingly slow re-install of some computer software, one of our staff members joked that this would probably be a good time for those breath prayers...) You're trying it during yoga, between snooze alarms, in the car and more. I'd love to hear about how it's been for you.
This coming week, starting Sunday, we'll invite you to another practice--one rooted in reflection. I trust it will be a meaningful way to connect to God, and hope you'll join me.
My thanks to everyone helping lead worship this Sunday, including Kim Edwards, who will preach. She's a seminary student and friend of mine; a Redondo Beach native, she's been a television news reporter and has worked in non-profit public relations. I know she'll be a blessing to us all!
with gratitude,
Pastor Molly
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Contact Info
Pastor Molly Vetter 310-372-8445 x 102 |
Our congregational prayer project has begun.
You can find more information, including directions for the prayer practices, on our website. We hope and trust that this will be a powerful and formative time for our life as a church, as we together lift our prayers to God.
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Ice Cream Sundaes, celebrating Kathy Martens
Sunday, June 2, 10:30-11 a.m.
Join us for a special (& tasty) celebration of our Children and Family Ministries, to thank Kathy Martens for her years directing this ministry.
All members and friends of the church and our ministries are welcome to join us for the celebration and fellowship. We will have a special opportinity to give thanks to God for the beatiful things that have happened in our Childrens and Family Ministries during the past decade, with the leadership of Kathy Martens, who will leave her position as Director of this ministry at the end of June.
It's not a "farewell," and we're very glad Kathy and her family will continue to be active leaders in our congregation, but we don't want to miss this opportunity to give thanks for these years of leadership and the wonderful ministries she's helped grow.
Ice cream will be provided--just come ready to celebrate! Thank you to our United Methodist Women for hosting the celebration.
A Special Gift for Kathy:
We want to present Kathy with a book full of memories at the end of her term as Director of Children's Ministries. She's served us so lovingly and faithfully for 10 years that we think this will be a special way to show her how much we love her back. We hope each family will participate. Circles, Groups, Youth and kids are welcome to prepare their individual pages too. We may have a multi-volume Memory Book but that's even better!
We are not setting "rules" for the book, except the size of page (12x12) and the due-date (June 9).
We want each page to be your own creation. Some ideas include: write your own special and unique memories, include photographs or perhaps programs/artwork from special events in which your child participated, a special poem that reminds you of Kathy, a loving letter or meaningful sketches...
You may select and purchase your own special color or design of 12x12 scrapbook paper if you'd like. We will have pages available on the patio, starting Sunday, May 19 so that you may pick up a sheet for your family, take it home and decorate it. We need you to return it the office by June 9th.
We are not even going to try to keep the creation of this Memory Book a surprise for Kathy. But, don't show her your pages because that part should be a surprise!
If you have any questions, please contact Sabrina Callender-Clewett at 310-490-6767 or [email protected] or Johnna Kosnoff at 310-343-8699 or [email protected].
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 Lay Looker, by Bob Peterson
Read Bob Peterson's column here and on our website!
"Congratulations to one of our church's young high school students for being a part of Redondo Union High School's winning girls relay team. Erin South, Nina Dooley's daughter, and her fellow teammates Kayla, Anevay and Amber, won the 1,600 meter relay Division II crown last week-end and moved on to the CIF Masters meet. By now the Masters meet is history, but you may wish to talk to Erin about this experience when next you see her.
This is a time of year when our people begin ..."
[Read the rest of the Lay Looker by clicking here!]
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Email Kathy if you would like to volunteer
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Each week leading up to Vacation Bible School there will be one or two projects that we need help with. If you are interested in helping let Kathy know...[email protected] Project 1: Make 25 Catapults out of extra large tongue depressors. Tutorial and sample will be provided:-).
Project 3: Cover cut out cardboard shields with foil. Tutorial and sample will be provided:-). |
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Mark your calendars and gather your foursome:
Church Golf Tournament, Saturday, June 8
Alondra Park Golf Course
Sign up by May 30th.
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Save the Date...
Youth Sunday, June 9
Our youth will be leading worship all morning and everyone is invited to join them for lunch following 11am worship.
Tickets available at the door for a suggested donation of $10/adult, $5/child.
Don't miss this special annual event when we reflect on a year of youth fellowship and honor our graduating seniors. More information to come.
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Congratulations to the Hashimoto family--Theron, Janice, Raymond and Ruby--as they recently finalized the adoption of Raymond and Ruby. We celebrate with you!
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 Like us on Facebook!
The Church Facebook page is getting more and more active--visit the page and "like" us so you can keep up with the latest photos, news and links from the church.
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This Week at Church...
Sunday, May 26th
Kids Worship Activity Books will be available to help keep your little ones busy. The nursery will be open for children six weeks to five years of age.
Sunday School Returns June 2nd
We will meet at 9:30 a.m. in the upstairs classrooms, then return to the sanctuary for communion.
 Church R Us--4th & 5th graders
All kids are in worship this Sunday!
Youth Group--6-12th graders
Those of us in town are hanging out: making a commercial and playing games. If you are here, bring a snack to share!
email for more information about UMW
Men's Breakfast Monday, June 3 at 7am All men of the church and their friends are welcome to join this time of fellowship. Billy's Deli, 5160 W. 190th Street, Torrance 90503 map |
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