All Saints'

Monday, October 28, 2024

Making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world by following Jesus, thriving in community, and healing the world.

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Pastor's Corner

Friends,

I took a red eye flight Saturday night from Sacramento to Washington D.C. (with short stop in Phoenix) to get to the UMC Young Clergy Leadership Forum that begins this morning at the United Methodist Building, located across the street from the U.S. Supreme Court.

Arriving in D.C. at 6:30 a.m. on Sunday with little to no sleep, I thought maybe I play hooky and sleep in until I got the news I couldn't check-in until Noon. So, off to church I went. I decided to attend worship at The Emory Fellowship, a historic and vibrant African American congregation of The United Methodist Church. As much as I wanted to get some shut-eye, there was no way that was going to happen at Emory -- dynamic music, liturgical dance, communion, interactive worship, and a fiery sermon from a guest preacher, a Black Baptist minister.

The pastor's appeal at the end was for folks to commit themselves to supporting the mission work of the church, namely affordable housing and food insecurity. His call and response was, "From the Seats, Into the Streets." This congregation has already built affordable housing units on its property forever transforming the church and the community. Still, the pastor's eyes is on what is next for them.

Is God calling us from our seats and to what streets is God calling us to? What new work is before us? What transformation are we called to be part of? See you soon!

Stewardship Team announces Stewardship Campaign theme, "1-4-3 for Year 143"

On Sunday, October 20, the Stewardship Team announced this year's Stewardship Campaign theme that connects our upcoming 143rd year as a congregation with a quote from Mister Rogers, "It takes one letter to say 'I' and four letters to say 'love' and three letters to say 'you'. 1-4-3. I love you." You can read the pastoral letter regarding the campaign here.

Each week of the campaign, we will watch a short video in worship that shares the experiences of a few members. To engage the congregation, folks are invited to write their own answer to the question of the day featured in the video. The question for 10/27/24 was How does pledging to First Church express your love?

My pledge shows my love for this church – may it help sustain paying for our wonderful staff and pastor, for everything that helps keep the building open se we may continue to share God’s love with ALL who are in need.
I get to hear great sermons, enjoy this community, and enjoy a potluck once in awhile.
I get to support the church for a portion of 143 years.
Pledging shows my love by allowing First church to plan its budget to know where its money goes and how far it can be stretched.
I have a lot of things I like to spend my money on so giving to church shows how it is higher on my priority list.
I’ve enjoyed the fellowship in this church and appreciate the outreach of this church to people in need.
I feel very blessed – all my life. Therefore, I feel responsible to do what I can.
Supporting the church means it is important to me.
It shows that I love and appreciate all that the church does. I know that Jesus loves me, and with my gift of money, I can return that love.
My pledge helps the church support “Helping Hands”.
I am confident that the pledge to First Church actually furthers the mission of Jesus to be a servant to the people.
I pledge because it helps the church do what it does for others and the love that is returned to me as well. It is a cycle of love.
I pledge to help the church and community and to make a difference.
To help support our community and people in need.

This Week @ First Church | Mon., 10/28 - Sun., 11/03

MONDAY:

Church Office Hours - 9:00 a.m. to Noon.
Helping Hands Monday Meal - Noon.

TUESDAY:

Pastor's Book Club - Not Meeting This Week.

WEDNESDAY:

Church Office Hours - 9:00 a.m. to Noon.
Evening Prayer Service - 6:00 p.m. via Zoom.

THURSDAY:

Holy Grounds Lectionary Study - Not Meeting This Week.
Trunk-or-Treat - 4:30-7:00 p.m., Parking Lot.

FRIDAY:

Ring Out Danger - 9:35 a.m., Church Street Entrance.
Day of the Dead, 'Fun at First Church' Community Resources Festival - 4:00-7:00 p.m., Backman Hall.

SUNDAY: (All Saints' Day)

Worship with Remembering Our Saints and Holy Communion - 10:15 a.m., Sanctuary. Refreshments to follow in Backman Hall.
Nominations Committee Meeting - After Worship in Heritage Chapel.

October 2024 Birthdays!

10/27, Patrick Loucks

10/31, Annette King

Looking Ahead & Parish Updates

Pastor's Book Club, Jesus and the Disinherited: Please note that we are not meeting this week due to the Pastor's travel.

Holy Grounds Lectionary Study: Please note that we are not meeting this week due to the Pastor's travel.

Pastor Angel will be away and unavailable 10/24-10/30: Pastor Angel was selected to represent the California-Nevada Conference, along with the pastor at Dixon UMC, at the UMC Young Clergy Leadership Form held in Washington D.C. and sponsored by the General Board of Church & Society. Our lay leaders will be available for general inquiries, prayer concerns, and will connect you with the on-call pastor for urgent matters.

Join us for Trunk-or-Treat at First Church: Thursday, October 31, 4:30-7:00 p.m., Church Parking Lot. Let us provide a safe environment for our neighborhood kids to celebrate Halloween. We will decorate our trunks and fill them with candy for the trick-or-treaters. Sign up sheet is in Backman Hall or you can speak to Eleanor. If you're unable to attend, we will welcome donations of individually wrapped candy. Those decorating your car, please arrive by 4:00 p.m. for set up.

Fun at First Church Community Resources Festival, Día de los Muertos Celebration: Friday, November 1, 4:00-7:00 p.m., Backman Hall.

All Saints' Sunday Worship: Join us in remembering our saints, great and small, this coming Sunday, 11/3. You are invited to bring framed pictures of loved ones who have passed to be displayed on the altar. We will have a moment in the service to name fellow members who have passed away and who are now in the Church Triumphant.

Nominations Committee: Meeting 11/3 in Heritage Chapel after worship.

Next Children's Church - Sunday, Nov. 10: Continuing under the theme, "Compassion: Loving Like God Loves."

Save-the-Date - Church Conference with Superintendent Blake Busick, Monday, 11/18: All-Church Meeting will be at 7:00 p.m. in Backman Hall. In this meeting, we will celebrate the following year, review and vote on budget, pastor's compensation, and lay leadership. All are welcome and all professing members are able to vote. SPRC Members will meet with DS Blake at 6:30 p.m. in Heritage Chapel.

Assisting Us in Worship - Sunday, Nov. 3

Liturgist: Kathleen Mirtoni

Coffee Hour: Connie Witherow, Robert Nicholas

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).

Email Pastor Angel

First United Methodist Church of Roseville is a part of the Great Northern District of the California-Nevada Conference of The United Methodist Church.

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