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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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Save The Date!
Summertime Family Ministry Events in August
August 2nd- Join us for Family Movie Night! Enjoy a movie and some popcorn with the family on a summer Friday night. More info coming soon.
August 16-All Church Family Game Night hosted by Children's & Family ministry. We invite all families, big or small to a fun evening of board games and yummy delicious tacos. More info coming soon.
Any questions feel free to contact:
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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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July 21
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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A Legacy of Reconciliation and Justice
 Today marks Nelson Mandela's 95th birthday. Even as he struggles with health and is hospitalized, his birthday is an occasion to remember and celebrate a remarkable legacy of work to overcome the ugly history of racism and apartheid in South Africa. Addressing the Methodists in his country in the 1990's, he noted the role of the church in educating black South Africans, in standing alongside those who struggled for freedom, and even in having leaders imprisoned and the church declared an illegal organization by the apartheid government. As the evil, divisive powers of racism and prejudice continue to undermine the freedom and equality we aspire to as a nation, church and community, I pray that our own generations will have the courage and strength to work for the kind of justice that belongs in Mandela's legacy--one that seeks to hear the stories and know the truth, and one that trusts in the power of forgiveness and reconciliation. I believe that it's the kind of work that makes us truly the church. with gratitude and hope, Pastor Molly
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Contact Info
Pastor Molly Vetter 310-372-8445 x 102 |
Dining Out for...Ice Cream?
You read that right! This month's dining out fundraiser is at Handel's Ice Cream in South Redondo. Stop by any time, present our special flyer, enjoy your
 favorite frozen treat and FUMCRB gets 20% of each purchase!
Handel's Ice Cream 1882 S Pacific Coast Hwy, Redondo Beach, CA 90277 |
 Youth Summer Service Trips
WOW! This summer we are sending a group of 15 to Jr. High (7 & 8th grade) Sierra Service Project and a group of 22 to Sr. High (9-12th grade) SSP.
The journey begins this Sunday as our Jr. High team departs for Coarsegold, CA to work with a local Native American tribe for the week. Our Sr. High team will be leaving the following Sunday, but the journey is not far....Los Angeles. They will be working in South LA with local residents and perhaps some non-profit agencies in the area. For both camps, typical projects include painting, roofing, building or repairing porches and ramps.
The youth group is so grateful for the continued support of opportunities like this. We will be thinking of you on our journey, and hope you will keep us in your prayers for the next two weeks! |
 Lay Looker, by Bob Peterson
Read Bob Peterson's column here and on our website!
"Everyone who uses our church parking lot has noticed the new surface, the new painted stripes and now the new safety fence designed to make certain people don't fall down the slope near the handicapped parking area. The Trustees have had their hands full doing all this work and making sure it is completed correctly as well as paid for promptly. We thank them all.
"Following Pastor Molly Vetter's sermon about helping others... "
[Read the rest of the Lay Looker by clicking here!]
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Good News from our Youth Director:
Hey Congregation! Here are a couple of things that you might be interested to know about:
While planning this year's Youth Sunday, our youth decided to create a "commercial" for youth group. They planned, directed, and produced the entire thing. It was even edited by Jordan Uran, one of our Juniors. If you missed Youth Sunday, thanks to Jim Howard, you can now see it here, in the "Downloads" section of our website.
Early in June, many of our Sr. High youth hosted "Coffeehouse Night." This event was created as a way for youth to draw support from their community friends for Sierra Service Project (our upcoming service trip). With the help of a few awesome dads, they transformed the patio into a very cool music venue. Erin South was the lead organizer, gathering about 20 acts for the evening, which included bands, singers, instrumentalists, etc. Emily Horowitz led the bake sale in Epworth, which had amazing cheesecakes, brownies, and treats. Their intention was to offer something that would be fun, affordable, and appealing to their peers. They had a turn out of over 100 people (mostly youth) and raised almost $400 in profit.
Thanks to all who helped make Youth Sunday and Coffeehouse a success!
Caroline |
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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...
Children's Ministry (Pre-K through 3rd grade): Summer Sunday School has started with Miss Mele. Join in on the fun during 9:30 worship.
Church R Us (4th and 5th grade): Please worship with your families through the summer--worship worksheets are available in the back. The next fellowship event is Wednesday, July 31 when we go bowling at Gable House Bowl at 5 p.m.
Youth Group (6th-12th grade): No Sunday School in the summer--worship with your family. (Junior High worship worksheets are available in the back.) Junior High Sierra Service Project leaves this Sunday to Coarsegold, CA, and Senior High Sierra Service Project trip to LA begins the 28th. Regular Sunday youth group gatherings resume August 11!
United Methodist Women (UMW): Our circles are on their summer break--mark you calendars for our All-Circle Potluck on August 15th.
Men's Breakfast: Our next breakfast is Monday, August 5 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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