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Reign of Christ / Christ the King | |
Monday, November 18, 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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Friends,
In one of our morning walks, Martin and I saw something that stood out on our regular route. There was, mounted on a bus stop sign, a bright red "Take a Number" dispenser except this one read "Take a Moment." I pulled out "my moment" from the dispense that read, "Appreciate a recent conversation that left you feeling uplifted and understood." I don't know who put up this public display, but I loved the invitation. It felt timely with all that is going on in our lives and in our world.
"Take a Moment." That is what this season is about. First, for today's Church Conference, we take a moment to reflect on our past, to celebrate our present, and to prepare for the future. And then, this "Take a Moment" experiment really lines up well with spirit behind the Season of Advent, which begins on December 1st. This is a time of preparation for the birth of the Christ Child on Christmas Day. It is a time for us reflect on our hearts, our priorities, our values as we seek to welcome the Christ Child anew.
On Wednesday, we will "Take a Moment" for Trans Day of Remembrance. In community with our various partners, we will hit pause to remember, to grieve, and to hope as gather for our transgender neighbors who were lost to violence.
I invite you, in the busyness of your life, to take a moment. To center yourself in God's loving care, to lift up gratitude for the blessings in life, and to remember our vulnerable neighbors.
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All-Church Conference -- Today, 7:00 p.m., Backman Hall.
Join us this evening at 7:00 p.m. for our All-Church Conference, our annual meeting as a congregation. In this meeting, we will review this past year, approve the 2025 budget and pastor's compensation, update our membership roll, and elect new lay leadership to serve in our various administrative committees. Rev. Blake Busick, superintendent for the Great Northern District, will preside. Desserts will be served. All are welcome and all professing members are able to vote.
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Save the Date: New Members Sunday & Advent Potluck Lunch on December 1st!
We will be receiving New Members on December 1st during worship. If you would like to make First Church Roseville your spiritual community, please reach out to Pastor Angel to be included on this day. All are welcome!
To get into the Advent Season, and celebrate these New Members, please join us after worship for an Advent Potluck Lunch organized by our United Women in Faith (UWF). This is more than a lunch! Together we will celebrate the season with crafts, cookie decorating, sing-a-long, piñata, and a story time for children.
The UWF has divided up the potluck list by last initial:
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A-H: Desserts
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I-P: Main Dishes
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R-Z: Salads
If you have any questions, please reach out to Nancy William or Nancy Bray.
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This Week @ First Church | Mon., 11/18-11/24 | | |
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MONDAY:
- Church Office Hours - 9:00 a.m. to Noon.
- Helping Hands Monday Meal - Noon.
- SPRC Meeting - 6:30 p.m., Heritage Chapel.
- All-Church Conference - 7:00 p.m., Backman Hall.
TUESDAY:
- Fundraising Team - 2:00 p.m. via Zoom.
- Pastor's Book Club - 6:00 p.m., Heritage Chapel / Zoom.
WEDNESDAY:
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Church Office Hours - 9:00 a.m. to Noon.
- Trans Day of Remembrance Service - 6:00 p.m., Sanctuary. Refreshments to Follow in Backman Hall.
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Evening Prayer Service - Not Meeting This Week.
THURSDAY:
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Holy Grounds Lectionary Study - 8:30 a.m., Fig Tree Coffee (217 Vernon St.)
- Spanish Language Class - 9:30 a.m., Meeting Room.
SUNDAY (Reign of Christ):
- Worship & Children's Church - 10:15 a.m., Sanctuary; Refreshments to Follow in Backman Hall.
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November 2024 Birthdays!
11/20, Nancy Bray
11/22, Nicholas Wilson
11/23, Rachael Wilson
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Looking Ahead & Parish Updates | | |
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All-Church Annual Meeting - Church Conference with Rev. 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. Rev. Blake Busick, Superintendent of the Great Northern District, will preside over our meeting. All are welcome and all professing members are able to vote. SPRC Members will meet with Rev. Busick at 6:30 p.m. in Heritage Chapel.
Pastor's Book Club, Jesus and the Disinherited: Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m. in Heritage Chapel and Zoom. This week's reading is on chapter 5 "Love", pages 79-99 and the Epilogue, pages 100-102.
Trans Day of Remembrance Service: Wednesday, 11/20, 6:00-8:30 p.m. at First Church Roseville. This service will include speakers, grief meditation, music, and a reception to honor transgender lives lost to violence. Sponsored by First Church Roseville, Loomis United Church of Christ, The Landing Spot, PFLAG of Greater Placer County, Placer LGBTQ+ Center.
Holy Grounds Lectionary Study: Thursdays at 8:30 a.m., Fig Tree Coffee (217 Vernon Street). This week's passage is John 18:33-37. Bring your Bible and join the conversation.
Children's Church - November 24: Continuing under the theme, "Compassion: Loving Like God Loves." This week the children will explore "Jesus Heals on the Sabbath" based on John 5:1-9.
Morning Communion Service for Thanksgiving Day: Join us in giving thanks to the Lord and sharing in Communion on Thursday, 11/28, at 8:30 a.m. in Heritage Chapel.
New Members' Sunday & Advent Potluck scheduled for December 1: We will be welcoming new members on Sunday, December 1. If you are interested in formally joining First Church Roseville, please reach out to Pastor Angel to be included on this day. The United Women in Faith will host our Advent Potluck which will follow the service in Backman Hall. More details to come.
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Assisting Us in Worship - Sunday, Nov. 24 | | |
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Liturgist: Thom King
Coffee Hour: Linda Trigubetz and Kathleen Mirtoni
Ushers: Dave Sechrist, Elba Aulich, Rayner Hurley.
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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 United Methodist Church of Roseville is a part of the Great Northern District of the California-Nevada Conference of The United Methodist Church.
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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