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The Spirit Frees Us with Guidance! |
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"The Lord never closes a door, but a window is opened..." You've heard this before I'm guessing, and could probably tell me about at least one time when you've lived it out! I can't wait to hear your stories! It can often be uncomfortable crawling through that window, right? And perhaps leads to a new frontier where we did not expect to travel? And then there are those times when we see so many open windows, and have to ask God if we're really supposed to close a door, and then ask God...
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Sunday, June 16, 2024
Acts 16: 6-15
Father's Day
The Spirit Frees Us with Guidance!
Pastor Lisa, Preaching
Special Music: Linda Waterman, piano: Rick McCandless, solist;
You can livestream our 10am worship service on our YouTube page
Be sure to "Like" our Facebook page and/or YouTube Channel.
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Tithes and Offerings
Thank you for your commitment to helping us to resource our ministry and to pay the people who help us make our ministry happen. If you can click here and it will take you to the online giving page where you can share your offering directly. Or, you can mail it to the church office. And now you can "TEXT TO GIVE!" However you choose, we hope you will help us keep our ministry working.
Prayers
During worship, we lift the names of friends and loved ones in prayer. If you would like to receive a weekly email with those prayer requests, please email Ernie@beachfaith.com. Information will be edited to protect the privacy of those listed.
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Announcements & Opportunities |
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DATES TO REMEMBER
VBS: June 17 - 21, 9am -12pm
Juneteenth Holiday: Office Closed - June 19
Bobby Joe Valentine in Concert - June 22, 4pm in the Sanctuary
Worship Every Sunday
8:30am (Epworth Lounge w/communion)
10:00am (Sanctuary w/communion every first Sunday)
Every Wednesday
United Women in Faith
Hannah Circle...... 2nd Thursday, 1pm
Mary Circle...........4th Monday, 7pm
Naomi Circle.........2nd Tuesday, 10am
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Announcements & Opportunities |
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Thank you to everyone who joined us for Graduation Sunday, especially our high school seniors. Congratulations to Mattie Miller (Mira Costa HS/University of Georgia), Audra Yap (Peninsula HS/Northeastern University) and Izzy Reardon (Redondo Union HS/Santa Barbara College). Thank you for sharing you stories in worship. We are so excited for your next chapters and look forward to having you back for visits!! |
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ONLY 4 DAYS UNTIL VBS!!
Last chance to Register this Weekend
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BUY 4 MUGS FOR ONLY $100!
We have lots of mugs available. Thank you to everyone who has already purchased one..or two...or...
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We are singing “Draw the Circle Wide” on Sunday, June 30, to celebrate Pride Month.
Here’s the Schedule:
No rehearsal, June 13 and 20.
Rehearsal, June 27, 7:00 p.m.
No experience necessary...just a heart for singing!!
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Summer Fun Sundays!
Children will have activity packets in the Kids Corner in the Sanctuary. They are welcome to stay in worship with their families or go the children's after the Children's Moment with
Pastor Lisa.
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NURSERY CARE
We provide care during worship for children 6 weeks - 3 years old. The nursery will open 15 minutes before worship begins and close 15 minutes after its conclusion. Questions? Email Adriana@beachfaith.com
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United Methodist News & Events |
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Our General Board of Church and Society has resources to help speak up as people of faith on social justice issues. They have a lot of resources on a variety of issues from the environment to poverty to immigration. Connect in to this work through their website.
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First United Methodist Church of Redondo Beach | 243 S. Broadway | Redondo Beach | CA | 90277
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Free Meal on Wednesday Nights
Offering food and friendship to those in need since 1992, Shared Bread continues to serve meals every Wednesday night. Thank you to the volunteers who help keep this ministry going. And thank you to all who support in so many ways.
Our dedicated volunteers have set up a system that will safely serve those who come for nourishment and care. Hygiene and other essential items are available, as well. Remember, ALL ARE WELCOME; no need to RSVP.
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Prayer Quilts are Available |
Our hardworking and faithful quilting group made a number of beautiful prayer quilts that are available for persons in need of prayer and comfort. If you have someone you would like to receive a prayer quilt, please download form here, fill it out and return it to the office. If you have questions, contact Ernie at Ernie@beachfaith.com
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SUNDAY REFRESHMENTS
Fellowship time after worship is always a joyful and blessed experience. Thank you for those who have donated treats to share with our friends. ARE YOU ABLE TO HELP OUT on Sunday mornings? If so, please let Ernie know at ernie@beachfaith.com. Thanks for helping us with this small but important act of hospitality. |
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Sunday Morning Worship Helpers:
Tech Team - Readers - Ushers - Greeters
Join the team! The more people we have, the stronger our team will be. Worship and fellowship doesn't just happen in the sanctuary. Greeters, ushers, readers and tech people make it all happen!
We need help at the computer and sound board, liturgists, ushers and greeters. If you would like to volunteer to help, please contact the following:
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The Lay Looker Archive
We have a large online archive of the last several years of Lay Looker articles by beloved church member, Bob Peterson.
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Church Office Hours
The church office is open during the week at these times:
Monday - Thursday, 9am-4pm; Friday, closed;
For other times, please make an appointment
Office Phone: 310-372-8445
You may also email staff at:
RevLisa@beachfaith.com
Ernie@beachfaith.com; Adriana@beachfaith.com; Priscilla@beachfaith.com
Staff are available by email or office phone during work hours. If contacted after hours, they will return messages, calls, and texts the following business day. If there is an emergency, please call or text Pastor Lisa or Ernie directly. Thank you.
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We are believers in Christ, seeking God’s guidance as we grow in our relationships with God, others and ourselves. In our journey to be Christ-like, we are messengers of hope and love. We invite you into our community of faith. |
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Our mission is to be a Reconciling congregation:
Welcoming and Affirming people of all ages, races, cultures, gender identities, sexual orientations, gender expressions, and abilities,
Caring for one another as a Christian community,
Learning to serve and grow our faith,
Responding to needs locally and throughout the world.
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