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Friends,
On Saturday, I made my way to San Francisco to attend the celebration of life for the Rev. Dr. Dorsey Blake, one of my seminary professors and the presiding minister at the historic Church for the Fellowship of All Peoples. It was a beautiful service that was filled with Dr. Blake's touch -- from the readings, the music, the people who spoke of his life, and the people who present to bear witness to his ministry. If I close my eyes right now, I can still hear the piano-violin duet playing the African American spiritual "Deep River."
In his Transformative Leadership class, Dr. Blake introduced me to the life and work of Howard Thurman, who I have found to be a great spiritual guide in my personal life. So, when I saw that the family had brought Dr. Blake's library for folks to take following the service, I grabbed two Thurman books -- "The Mood of Christmas" and a reflection on 1st Corinthians 13, the Love Hymn. They will be a treasure in my own library.
During our Praise Report (Kid's Moment) in worship, I asked the children what they are grateful for. I should have said that I am grateful for the saints of God who I have had the privilege of knowing in this life and to know that they surround us still today in the "great cloud of witnesses" (Hebrews 12:1). What a joy life is in this communion, this community. What saints -- big or small, known and unknown -- are you grateful for?
See you Sunday,
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Stay Tuned... -- Holy Week & Easter, Pastor's Book Club returns, and new Inquirers' Class
As we hit the midpoint of our Lenten journey, we are preparing to announce further details about our Holy Week and Easter gatherings, the return of the Pastor's Book Club, and our next session of Inquirers' Class for those wanting to discover (or rediscover) First Church Roseville. Details should come out in the next week or so.
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From the Trustees -- Training on How to use the Lift, 3/30
This Sunday, March 30, following the worship service, Thom King will be leading a training for anyone who would like to know how to properly use the Lift. As a reminder, this is a Lift not an elevator for general use. The Lift is for those with mobility challenges who cannot use the stairs to get to the second floor. The Lift is a little sensitive so this training will help those who need access to it. For more info, contact Thom King, President of the Board of Trustees.
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Save the Date - Faith in Action Team presents its inaugural Education Forum on Palestine, 4/27
The Faith in Action Team invites you to attend its inaugural Education Forum on Sunday, 4/27, following worship in Heritage Chapel. In this Education Forum, we will hear a brief history of the region from Kevin Romig (First Church Roseville), a presentation on a recent solidarity trip in the West Bank from Jean Hart (Friends of Wadi Foquin / Loomis First UMC), and work together on sending postcards to our U.S. representatives voicing our concern as people of faith.
Here are a few things that you can do in preparation:
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The Gift of Simplicity - Journeying Together this Season of Lent
The Season of Lent is upon us and there are many ways for you to keep your spirit "in shape" at First Church Roseville. In our Sunday worship, at the Table Fellowship gatherings, and through our Almsgiving, there are many ways for you to slow down and pay attention this season. For more details, please read Pastor Angel's Pastoral Letter and Invitation to Lent here.
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MONDAY:
- Church Office Hours - 9:00 a.m. to Noon.
- Helping Hands Monday Meal - Noon.
WEDNESDAY:
- Church Office Hours - 9:00 a.m. to Noon.
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Evening Prayer Service - Not Meeting This Week.
- Table Fellowship Gathering - 6:00 p.m., Heritage Chapel.
THURSDAY:
- Holy Grounds Lectionary Study - 8:00 a.m., Fig Tree Coffee.
- Spanish Language Class - 9:30 a.m., Meeting Room.
SUNDAY: Fourth Sunday in Lent
- Worship with Sanctuary Choir - 10:15 a.m., Sanctuary. Fellowship and Refreshments to follow in Backman Hall.
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March 2025 Birthdays!
3/27, Chris Hurley
3/29, Don Lesnick
3/30, Susan Reining
| | | | Looking Ahead & Parish Updates | | | |
Table Fellowship Gathering - Wednesday, March 26 at 6:00 p.m.: Join us for this Lenten practice of Soup, Scripture, and the Sacrament of Holy Communion in Heritage Chapel. Please note that this week is a dinner service.
Holy Grounds Lectionary Study meets on Thursdays at 8:00 a.m. at Fig Tree Coffee (217 Vernon Street). Bring your Bible and join in the conversation! This week's passage is Luke 15:1-3, 11-32.
The next Children's Church will be on Sunday, April 13 (Palm Sunday). Don't miss out! For more info, see Connie Witherow.
Memorial Service for John Handley: We will honor, remember, and celebrate the life of John on Sunday, April 13 at 2:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Former Pastor Steve Pudinski presiding.
Ecumenical Lenten Campaign - Alms for The Gathering Inn (TGI): In partnership with our siblings at Incarnation Anglican and Bethel Lutheran, we are collecting Alms during the Season of Lent to help our friends at TGI acquire a new commercial fridge for their Roseville shelter. Note that pledges or plate offering goes to the general budget or their specified designation. In your bulletin, there will be a special Almsgiving envelope that you may place in the offering plate.
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Liturgist: Phoebe Astill
Coffee Hour: Dave and Jan Sechrist
Ushers: Dave Sechrist, Shad Begley, Don Lesnick
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Connect with Our Pastor: Rev. Angel Rivero
Pastor Angel is available by appointment Sunday through Thursday. You may schedule an appointment with him by email, phone, or through the Church Office. He is also in the Church Office on Mondays from 9:00 am to Noon for possible "drop-in". Please note that he is typically unavailable on Fridays and Saturdays for his personal / sabbath time (unless otherwise noted).
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First Church Roseville is a congregation of The United Methodist Church and
is located in the Great Northern District of the California-Nevada Conference.
Rev. Blake Busick, Superintendent, Great Northern District
Bishop Sandra Olewine, Resident Bishop, California-Nevada Conference
"Following Jesus. Thriving in Community. Healing the World."
"To make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world."
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