Sunday, May 10
Pastor Molly, preaching
8:30am
in the Epworth Lounge
9:30am
Adult Sunday School
in Heath Chapel
10:30am
in the Sanctuary
Sunday's Sermon & Scripture:
"Residing in Love"
Acts 10:44-48 &
John 15: 9-17
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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 May Day Parlor.
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Adult Sunday School:
in Health Chapel
9:30-10:15am
The class is a Bible Study and discussion. Led by Helen Stockwell.
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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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Do you have concerns, ideas or input about our church that you want to be heard?
You are welcome to reach out to our leaders!
Our Staff-Parish Relations Committee, which is responsible for staff and pastoral oversight, is led by
Darrell Uran.
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READERS FOR SUNDAY WORSHIP
We are always looking for people who want to be a part of Sunday morning worship. If you would like to be liturgist at either the 8:30 or 10:30 service (or both) just click the following link. You will receive email confirmation of the date and the office will email all the reading a couple days before. It's a wonderful way to serve.
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A Day of Prayer
Today is the National Day of Prayer--a day for joining people of faith throughout our country, to pray for our nation and our leaders. Prayer is powerful, both because it makes a difference for those for whom we pray, and because it makes a difference for us.
A friend described it like this: taking time in prayer is a bit like learning to tune into God's radio frequency--it makes you more ready to hear what God will have to say. Or maybe, if you don't listen to the radio anymore, there are fresh metaphors. In a world of smart phone apps, regular prayer changes your notification settings, so that the nudges, promptings and messages from God show up more clearly.
Join me in taking time for prayer today, for your own faithfulness, for our church, for our nation and our world. I invite you to try a new form of prayer--or one that is different from what you do normally. Read about several ways to pray here, or ask someone whose faithfulness inspires you how they pray (and try that).
Grace and peace,
Pastor Molly
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Contact Info
Pastor Molly Vetter
310-372-8445 x 102
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Sermon Series: A Place to Call Home
In Resurrection,
Jesus makes a home for us that's something new, wild and different. I
t's home where we're loved unconditionally, where we become family with unlikely people, and a "home" that isn't restricted to any one place.
Pastor Molly began a new sermon series on April 19, exploring what it means to find a home in God. |
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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This Mother's Day (May 10), we will honor mothers in a special way:
with a gift to support disaster relief work in Nepal.
So, instead of giving out flowers in honor of our mothers this Sunday at our 8:30 and 10:30 worship services, we will have simple flower stickers to give. We'll send the money we would have spent on flowers to UMCOR, the United Methodist Committee on Relief, for their disaster relief work in Nepal, following the recent earthquake. Go to our website and learn how you can give.
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A New Way to Connect with your Church Family!
Our church is now using an online, cloud-based system for keeping our records. As a part of this system, members and regular attenders of the church can be invited to log on, where you can find an always-updated church directory, access to information about church groups and committees, and easy options for electronic giving. It's accessible from smart phones, tablets or computers.
Our children and youth departments are switching to this system for keeping all of our registration info--including emergency contact info and health information that we need for events and trips.
You have likely already received an invitation to join Realm--let us know if you need another email reminder, so you can follow the link and log on!
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 From the Lay Leader, Johnna Kosnoff
bi-weekly thoughts and reflections from our church Lay
Leader
Somewhere This Morning
"I came across this Gathering Call and at first I found it a little humorous. When I read it a second time, I found it sobering. As we prepare to honor mothers this Sunday, I want to share parts of it with you.
Somewhere this morning, mothers are awakening and saying: "Good morning, Lord. Thank you for another day!"
Somewhere this morning, mothers are awakening and saying: "Oh Lord, not another day."
Somewhere this morning, mothers are awakening and saying: "Oh Lord, order my steps this day."
Somewhere this morning, mothers are awakening and saying: "Oh Lord, will I make it through this day?"
Somewhere this morning, mothers are awakening on the other side of glory and saying: "Oh Lord, we knew you didn't bring us this far to leave us. Thank you, Lord, for eternal life!"
Being a mother can be both joyful and heart breaking. We give so much of ourselves to others. When things go well, our hearts are full of joy; but, when things are not going well..."
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
Read Bob's recent Lay Looker columns on our website by clicking here. |
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BeachFaith Kids: Summer Programs
(Click the titles to register)
Age 3-8th grade
Please sign up early!
June 22-26th,
9am-12:15pm
--Volunteers needed for VBS
Age 3-6th Grade
Spaces filling up fast!
July 27th-August 7th
Production of "Disney's 101 Dalmatians Kids"
on Sunday, Aug. 9t
h 12noon
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Volunteer
s Needed:
VBS
June 22-26
It takes a large team
to m
ake each
year successful - Will you come and join the fun? (SENIOR HIGH YOUTH!- We need your leadership!)
Training and Prep Meeting:
Come and help us decorate all the rooms!
Saturday, June 20 @ 9am
Items we are collecting for Vacation Bible School:
| scooters |
pogo sticks |
skateboards |
helmets |
| kneepads |
old tires |
skates |
plastic hubcaps |
| cones |
road signs |
sports jerseys |
license plates |
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Mark your Calendar:
Potluck Lunch Sunday, May 17
Be with us for these special times of food and fellowship and intergenerational sharing. At the May potluck, we'll also be welcoming the new members who've joined our church this year--so come ready to learn more about people in our congregation!
These Potlucks will be on Sunday, following the 10:30 worship services--everyone's welcome, just bring a dish or dessert to share.
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POSTPONED---
All-Church Work Day
Saturday, May 16
Our Trustees are
postponing the
All-Church Work Day,
previously scheduled
for
Saturday, May 16.
Stay tuned for the new date as there will be projects for people of all ages and abilities--as we volunteer to help keep our campus beautiful.
We are pleased to announce that we have elected a new
Chair of Trustees, Mark Elenbaas. Mark and the Board of Trustees are working at reorganizing some of the way we handle church maintenance projects, and would love to know of people who have willingness and skill in any kind of maintenance project, from painting to electrical work, from cleaning to carpentry. If you would be willing to lend a hand at this work, even occasionally,
let us know!
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Adelaide Stevens Harrington Memorial Service
Adelaide passed from this life on Monday, April 27, at home in Redondo Beach, CA; she was born on June 29, 1919 in Long Beach, CA
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She is survived by her daughter, Lianna (Abdul Siddiqui), as well as five grandchildren and five great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ross; and son, Steven.
There will be a memorial service for Adelaide at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 16 at the church. There will be a private burial at another time, at Mt. View Memorial Park in Altadena, CA.
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|  BOOK CLUB FORMING.... (date change)
CALLING ALL READERS. This spring, our youth will be visiting Homeboy Industries as part of the Sierra Service Project Weekend. They will also be reading Tattoos on the Heart by Father Greg Boyle. Anyone interested in discussing this transforming book about God's love and work in the community is invited to join Ann Gallagher and Laura Thatcher for an evening of lively discussion and fellowship. This first Book Club gathering will be on Thursday, May 28, in the church May Day Parlor at 7 pm. Hope to see you. Any questions? Call or email Ann at 310-371-8379 mdgapg@verizonnet or Laura (310) 686-370 larzlaw@gmail.com |
 Quilt Ministry Workshop
Saturday, May 30; 9:30-11:30am
Join our quilt group for a May Quilt workshop on Saturday, May 30 at 9:30am in May Day Parlor.
We will learn to sew a new quilt block pattern, and work on ongoing projects. People of any skill level are welcome--even if you have no sewing experience.
If you are able to bring a portable sewing machine, scissors, rotary cutter & mat, those are always welcome; you do not have to bring anything to participate.
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Church T-Shirts on Sale this Sunday!!
The youth group is selling our newly designed church t-shirts to them to help raise funds for their Baja Trip!
Men's shirts and women's shirts (Yes! They're REAL women's T-Shirts) are different colors! We also have a church hoodie!
T-Shirt Price:
$20
Hoodie Price:
$35
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Baja Mission 2015
18 people have signed up to go so far from our church!
Our costs are $6725. We've already raised about 3/4 of the total, and we're still trying to raise
$1561
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Please consider donating!
Donations can be made to the church, and then write "Baja trip" in the memo line.
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|  SOFTBALL TEAM!
Our softball team will begin their season in May at Wilson Park on Sundays and start between 6:00pm and 8:00pm.
We are hoping for a good turn out. We have bats and balls and may even be able to scrape up a glove if you do not have one. Spectators are welcome too.
Hope to see you there!
Please feel free to
contact Troy Thomas
if you have any questions
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Save the Date...
First UMC Redondo Beach
Women's Spiritual Weekend Retreat
February 5 - 7, 2016
La Casa de Maria
Santa Barbara, California
More information to follow...
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Community Events and Other Opportunities:
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Naomi Circle meeting: Tuesday, May 12 at 10am in Epworth Lounge
Hannah Circle meeting: Tuesday, May 12 at 7pm in May Day Parlor
Memorial Service for Adelaide Harrington: Saturday, May 16 at 2pm
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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10:30am:
This week we will be learning about all the Mother's in the Bible. Come ready for a special lesson.
Church R Us (4th and 5th grade):
10:30am: This weeks bible story is "The Holy Spirit Comes Down". "Jesus wants everyone to follow him-that means you!" Acts 10:44-48,
What do you know about the Holy Spirit? Do you talk about it much at your church or in your family?
Youth Group (6th-12th grade):
-Youth Group This Week--Cancelled for Mother's Day!
-Youth Group Next Week-- Read chapter 2 of Tattoos on the Heart!
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iddle School Sunday School?
Nope!! Next week we're continuing our series on The Fruit of the Spirit!
-Sarah & Ben's Baby Shower is Saturday, June 6th!
For more info on upcoming youth events, check our website!
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Men's Breakfast:
Our next breakfast is
Monday, May 18,
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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