Sunday, May 3
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:
"Always Room for
One More"
Acts 8:26-40
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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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Conversation and Transformation
The scripture story for this Sunday, about Philip and an Ethiopian man, describes their surprising encounter. It's surprising because they were not people who seemed likely to end up in conversation together-far less in a life-changing conversation that ended with the sacrament of baptism.
It's amazing what can happen when we stop to listen and to talk to one another, about things that really matter.
It's easier to keep the topics light. But now and then, at least, amazing things can happen when we dare to wade into the difficult waters of real conversation. Real conversation starts with listening, and makes space for questions. Real conversation always remembers the value of the people involved, and makes room for everyone to be changed by the encounter.
I hope you will take the time and energy for some real conversation this week; God can do amazing things when we dare to listen, to follow and to speak
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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New Earth Day Banners
Made by our children
At our Sunday morning Earth Day workshop, some of our children helped Pastor Molly make a new set of worship banners, especially for Earth Day. The cross designs are made from recycled magazines. Read more about the project on our
website.
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We had a fantastic visit to the Dead Sea Scrolls exhibit at the California Science Center! If you didn't get to go with the group, consider going on your own before the exhibit closes in September.
Thanks to Johnna Kosnoff for organizing this event!
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Help us collect these items for Sunday School Crafts
We're collecting
WIDE mouth GLASS jars for a Mother's Day.
Please drop off donations to Katherine in the Church office.-
Thank you!
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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.
Many of you have already received an invitation to create a login for this system, which is called Realm. In coming weeks, we will be sending invitations to more of you. In the meantime, if you would like access, please let us know. On
Sunday, May 3, Pastor Molly will host a
brief walk-through of the site after each of our worship services, for those who would like to know more about how to use this convenient system!
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The Lay Looker, Bob Peterson
a view from the pew from a longtime member of our church
Our church young people are learning sales skills. Perhaps skills are not the proper name as it seems they just are waiting for buyers....of any age. They are trying to raise a bit more funding for their coming trip to Baja California, Mexico and selling T-shirts, sweat shirts and even hoodies is what we saw them doing last Sunday. I browsed a bit and of course, you may know that I'm a bit too... Read Bob's recent Lay Looker columns on our website by clicking here. |
 From the Lay Leader, Johnna Kosnoff
bi-weekly thoughts and reflections from our church Lay
Leader
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All-Church Work Day
Saturday, May 16, 8:30am-noon
Our Trustees invite you to join them for an All-Church Work Day, on Saturday, May 16 from 8:30am to noon. Come help take care of our campus.
There will projects for people of all ages and abilities--as we volunteer to help keep our campus beautiful. Your work helps us have the church ready to be used in ministry!
Join us for all or part of the morning--you can bring work gloves, but we'll plan to have whatever tools or supplies we need.
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Volunteers Needed:
VBS
June 22-26
Open House! Come see and hear all about VBS this Sunday!!
May 3rd @ 11:30am Courtyard
Training and Prep Meeting:
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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BeachFaith Kids: Summer Programs
(Click the titles to register)
Vacation Bible School
Age 3-8th grade
LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE FOR PRESCHOOL!
June 22-26th,
9am-12:15pm
--Volunteers needed for VBS
Age 3-6th Grade
Spaces filling up fast!
July 27th-August 7th
Production on Sunday, Aug. 9t
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Staff Change: Organist Carolyn Tyler Resigns
Our organist, Carolyn George Tyler, has resigned for her position, because of significant health concerns. We invite you to hold her in prayer as she seems both treatment and care in coming days; we pray for her healing and give thanks for the musical gifts she shared with God and with us in worship.
Mary Ann Stickler will be filling in on organ and piano in coming weeks, in the interim. We invite you to help welcome Mary Ann to our community.
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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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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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Mark your Calendar:
Potluck Lunch Sunday, May 17
Be with us for these special times of food and fellowship and intergenerational sharing.
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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 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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|  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 |
Baja Mission 2015
17 people have signed up to go so far from our church!
Our costs are $6375. We've already raised about 3/4 of the total, and we're still trying to raise
$1521
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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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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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2015 Lenten Series and Study:
A Story to Tell
Our Lenten small groups may have ended, but the work of story-telling is just begun, as we spread the good news of God's work in our lives.
Our youth group asked several people in the church to tell us their stories. You can see more of how God has worked in some of the lives of our congregation--we've shared pieces from these videos in worship. Watch more of them here.
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Church Women United -
May Friendship Day: Friday, May 1 @ 10:00am, St. Cross Episcopal Church, Hermosa Beach
UMW District Spring Meeting: Friday, May 1 @ 5:30pm in Fellowship Hall
UMW Board meeting:
Monday, May 4 @ 7:00pm, May Day Parlor
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 weeks bible story is "Philip and the Ethiopian". "
Let's spread the good news!"
Acts 8:26-40,
Read the whole story together in the Bible!
Spark Bible pages 510-513
Church R Us (4th and 5th grade):
10:30am: This weeks bible story is "Philip and the Ethiopian". "Let's spread the good news!" Acts 8:26-40,
What makes news "good?" Is some good 3 news better than others?
Youth Group (6th-12th grade):
-Youth Group This Week--Tattoos on the Heart--This starts this week! High School needs to read Chapter 1 before you arrive (if you can), and Middle School doesn't need to read anything!
-Crop Walk! Remember the Crop Walk! See more details above!
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iddle School Sunday School?
Yep! We're continuing our series on The Fruit of the Spirit!
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Men's Breakfast:
Our next breakfast is
Monday, May 4,
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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