CAL HEIGHTS UMC

WORSHIP THIS WEEK

You are invited to join California Heights United Methodist Church located at 3759 Orange Avenue, Long Beach, CA, on Sunday, November 3 at 10:00 AM for worship.

Our lead pastor, Rev. Scott Andrews, will preach from Mark 12:38-44 (New Revised Standard Version) with a sermon titled "Spare Change."

The anthem will be "It Is Well" shared with us by tenor section leader Owen Lovejoy.

We hope to see you on Sunday.

400+ Food Drive

Together, our Being the Church congregations are working across Long Beach to collect 400+ cans of green beans and cranberry sauce for the annual Christmas Outreach in Action’s Thanksgiving meals campaign. 

Donations are being collected from Oct. 27-Nov. 10 following Sunday and Wednesday services and during weekday business hours at church offices. 

ALL CHURCH CONFERENCE

Our All Church Conference has been postponed to Wednesday, December 18.

More details will follow.

Thanks for your patience and understanding.

INTERFAITH THANKSGIVING SERVICE

California Heights UMC

Sunday, November 24

7:00 PM

Everyone is invited to attend this opportunity for persons across faith traditions to come together, share in the beauty of our different traditions, and build bridges of understanding.

HANGING OF THE GREENS

This MUCH anticipated annual event is just around the corner! Our Hanging of the Greens event will be held on Sunday, December 1 following worship. A lot of hard work goes into this event so we will have a luncheon for all of those who participate!

Don’t miss this great event! If you would like to be a part of the set-up crew, just show up. If you can help provide the luncheon, contact Rev. Scott at revscottandrews@gmail.com.

ADVENT STUDY 2024

We will once again hold an Advent Study using Rev. Rachel Billups’ book An Unlikely Advent: Extraordinary People of the Christmas Story. This four-week Advent study focuses on the experiences of four sets of often overlooked characters in the Nativity story. Readers are guided through the themes of hope, love, joy, and peace by sharing the stories of Elizabeth and Zechariah, Herod, the Magi, and the shepherds. Each set of unexpected characters has something to teach about living faithfully on the journey to Christmas.

Our study begins on Monday, December 2. We will meet at 10:00 AM and 7:00 PM in the Church Parlor. Copies of the book will be available as soon as they arrive from Cokesbury. They cost $14.00.

ADVENT 2024

Advent is fast approaching once again. Advent is the season where Christians all around the world begin to prepare themselves for the birth of the Christ child. The Sundays of Advent this year are December 1, 8, 15, and 22. Each week this year promises to be a celebration not to be missed. Through decoration, music, and word, we at Cal Heights will also prepare ourselves for the Christ child to enter our lives.

On December 1, our scripture reading will be from Luke 1:5-18 where Zechariah and Elizabeth learn of the birth their one and only child who will be the forerunner of Christ. Our scripture reading on December 8 will be Luke 1:26-38 where we will focus on Mary receiving word of her role is God’s plan to redeem the world. December 15 we'll look at Mary’s visit to Elizabeth as we read from Luke 1:39-45. And finally, we will read from Luke 1:57-66 and look at John being presented and named.

Advent concludes on Christmas Eve. Our scripture reading will be from Luke 2. Scripture and music will be used to lead us to the birth of Christ and the visit of the shepherds. We will conclude this year’s service on the front steps of the church with candle lighting and singing (weather permitting).

We hope you can join us for the Advent season!

WHERE IS HUMPHREY?

We continue the tradition of “Where is Humphrey?” again this year. Humphrey the camel (from our sanctuary Nativity set) is on the loose! Each week Rev Scott hides Humphrey somewhere in the Sanctuary or the Narthex.

This is a fun game for all ages. Each person is challenged to “find” Humphrey but then not tell anyone until the “big reveal” each week during the Children’s Message.

Humphrey will begin hiding on Sunday, December 1.

KNITTER’S GROUP

Our knitter's group has returned! They gather from 6:30 to 8:00 PM on Wednesday evenings in the Bride's Room. All skill levels and all questions are welcome.

Please let Esther Fairris (e.fairris@charter.net) know if you will be coming.

HAVE AN ANNOUNCEMENT?

Do you have an announcement for The Messenger? You are invited to send information to the church office for inclusion in The Messenger.

Email office@calheightsumc.org no later than Wednesday at noon.

BEING THE CHURCH UPDATES

REV MELINDA'S VIDEO UPDATE

(Rev Melinda's video updates will be "new to view" every other week)

EVERYONE'S INN DINNER CHURCH:

KINDNESS DAY

Wednesday, November 13

5:45 - 7:30 PM

$7 pp // $25 max per family

On Los Altos UMC Campus

RSVP in the Church Center App

OR online: www.BeingtheChurchLB.org

We are making small kindness rocks to spread kindness. Join us for that and dinner with worship, too. Following dinner, we will have an adult meditation group. We are also hosting a special guest, the Rev. Gregory Douglass of the Native American UMC. Rev. Douglass will be sharing about his ministry and the Sherman Indian High School in Riverside, CA. We will also host our small groups for children and youth. Please sign up so we can best plan for the small groups and meals, too.

PROGRESSIVE DINNER

Saturday, November 16

5:00 - 8:30 PM

5:00 PM:  Appetizers @ Cal Heights UMC.  3759 Orange Avenue, 90807

6:00 PM: Dinner @ Belmont Heights UMC. 317 Termino Ave., 90814

7:00 PM: Dessert & Games @ Grace on 3rd UMC. 2325 E. 3rd St., 90814

In this season of thanksgiving, join with church friends long-time and newfound at the very first Long Beach UMC’s progressive dinner.  Free will offering collected.  All are welcome for a wonderful night of fellowship amongst friends - long time and newfound.

www.BeingtheChurch.org

SERVANT SATURDAY

Saturday, November 23

12:00 - 2:00 PM

McBridge High School Parking Lot

7025 Parkcrest St,

Long Beach, CA 90808

We will work to pack 100's of Thanksgiving food boxes at Food Finders Thanksgiving Pack & Sort that will be delivered to hungry families in need. We need 25 persons to make it happen! Let's DO this! Bring a water bottle, sunscreen and a hat. Dress to get dirty, and move a lot!

Sign up in the Church Center App or via website under Events www.BeingtheChurchLB.org

YOUNG ADULT GROUP

All young adults (ages 18-25) are invited to join in the community, fun and fellowship of the Young Adult Group. We meet up for meaningful dialogue, group outings, and community service.

You can contact Rev Melinda (Melinda@BeingtheChurchLB.org) for more information.

HAVE AN ANNOUNCEMENT?

Do you have an announcement for The Messenger? You are invited to send information to the church office for inclusion in The Messenger.

Email office@calheightsumc.org no later than Wednesday at noon.