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Wednesday,
February 27
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 COUNT IT ALL JOY!
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Rev. Penny Bridges
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ALL-CHURCH LENTEN STUDY
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Five Means of Grace by Elaine E. Heath
All-church Lenten Study | Mar. 10 - Apr. 7 |
Through this study, Dr. Heath has captured the movement of grace through the five spiritual practices of prayer, scripture, communion, fasting and Christian conferencing.
We invite you to join in this study either with a new or existing group. The study material
"Five Means of Grace" by Elaine Heath can be purchase
d on either campus following
Sunday services at a cost of $8.
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SUNDAY WORSHIP
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CHANCEL WORSHIP AND COMMUNION
Sanctuary Chancel (choir loft) |
8:00 - 8:50 AM
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SANCTUARY WORSHIP | Mission Valley Campus
9 AM & 10:30 AM |
Rev. Penny Bridges | Communion
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WEDNESDAY PROGRAMS
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M I D D A Y G A T H E R I N G
Wednesdays | 10:30 AM - 1 PM
Pastor's Bible Study - "Checking Out the Bible" (last class)
A new way to read the Christian scriptures.
Wednesdays through Feb. 27 | 10:30 - 11:30 AM | LInder Hall | No RSVP
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Kids First Snack Bar Now Open!
On Sundays, do you and your
kids
find yourselves feeling hungry and needing refreshments by morning's end? Well, stop by the
Kids
First
Kiosk on the Plaza to grab a quick bite to eat and/or drink to go! We will also be selling Keurig coffee. All proceeds will go to support
Kids
First
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Strengthening Families
- Sundays through Mar. 31 | 10:15-11:30 AM | The Cove
We hope you'll join us for this 11-week class (you may join at any time) on the topic on how to strengthen families.This course designed for parents and adolescents to participate in together, as you'll be training not only this generation of kids, but setting the course for the next generation of parents - your kids!
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SUPPORT
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Rev.
Tamara Walker
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New Pastor of Congregational Care: Tamara Walker
The Pastor Parish Relations Committee is pleased to announce that the Rev. Tamara Walker has joined the pastoral staff as
Pastor of Congregational Care. Rev. Walker brings years of experience as pastor, educator and hospice chaplain to her work. She is an ordained elder in the Church of the Nazarene and has an extensive educational background including completion of supervised work in Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE). Rev. Walker will be working, with Rev. Melissa Spence's guidance. She will work with the entire pastoral team in multiple ministry areas - visitation, Stephen Ministries, lay visitation, programs for senior adults, memorial services and worship leadership. We are delighted to have Tamara join our pastoral team. You will find in her a wise friend and generous spirit. Welcome Tamara!
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LEARN
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All-church Planning Retreat & Quarterly Council Meeting
Saturday, Mar. 2 | 8 AM - 12 PM | Linder Lounge | Free Continental Breakfast
All are welcome to this morning when together we plan to "Set the Table" for the future ministries, prepare to welcome our next lead pastor and reflect together on our ministries of Worship, Devotion, Compassion and Justice.
This planning retreat is a time to reflect on our congregational life and also serve as our Church Council meeting for this quarter. B
ox lunches will be provided for those who wish to stay. A donation of $10 for lunch is suggested. Learn more & RSVP...
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Conversations with the Pastors - Gen. Conference Debriefing
Follow the Special Gen. Conference and learn more...
The pastors will be available on four occasions for conversation about the outcomes emerging from the United Methodist Church's General Conference:
Wednesday, February 27 | Noon | Linder Hall
This conversation will be held along with the scheduled lunch and communion as part of our weekly Gathering. All are welcome.
Wednesday, March 6 | 10:30 AM | Linder Hall | Rev. Phil Amerson and Rev. John Fanestil
This conversation will take place during the regularly scheduled hour of Pastor's Bible Study, and will include a simple opportunity for the imposition of ashes as we mark Ash Wednesday and the beginning of Lent
Thursday, March 7 | 12 noon | Linder Lounge | Rev. Phil Amerson and Rev. Melissa Spence
Feel free to bring a "brown bag" or "takeout" lunch to this conversation if you desire
Sunday, March 10 | 4:30 PM | ONLINE - with Rev. John Fanestil and Rev. Jessica Strysko
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Pastor Phil's Book Club
Having Nothing, Possessing Everything, Michael Mather
We invite you to a monthly conversation around a good book each month, on the third Sunday, at 4:30 PM in Trotter Chapel. We suggest that you read the book in advance if possible. Each month we'll read a different book.
This is the story of how one church found abundance in a community of material poverty. Viewing people-not programs, finances, or service models-as their most valuable resource moved church members beyond their own walls and out into the streets, where they discovered folks rich in strength, talents, determination, and love.
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SERVE
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Sunday Snacks Hospitality Teams to Support Missions
Consider joining a Hospitality Team for Sunday Snacks! We are seeking folks for teams that provide snacks (veggies, coffee cakes, etc.) and assist with coffee and water set-up one Sunday a month in Linder Hall, replacing our current weekly donuts. It's a great opportunity to help in a small way as we do a new thing - provide snacks and services for donations that will support mission work. Sign up here...
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Seeking Volunteer
For many years First Church, along with most San Diego United Methodist churches, has had a representative attend meetings of the Joint Commission which is a ministry of the Cal-Pac Conference. The Joint Commission was established to help our Methodist brothers and sisters in Mexico with building and church structure needs, scholarships for seminary students, and ongoing ministries in Mexico. Now more than ever, our support is critical as many Methodist border churches are helping provide for needs of the many migrants coming to their doorstep. Currently First Church has no representative on the Joint Commission. Would you want to be that representative? Do you have a heart for our brothers and sisters south of the border? The Commission holds five meetings a year, three in Mexico and two in the United States. It's a chance to meet pastors from Mexico and learn about their struggles and victories. If you are interested or would like more information, please email Mary Beth Klauer.
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MEMBERSHIP
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OB UPDATE
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CHURCH BUSINESS
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Weekly Attendance
Sunday Attendance at Mission Valley and OB Campuses, and Youtube Live Stream
February 24, 2019: 840 | Last Year: 775
GENERAL FUND GIVING: Includes Pledged Giving, record of giving and loose offering for Mission Valley and Ocean Beach.
ACTUAL GIVING YTD as of
Feb. 24, 2019: $245,733.92
BUDGETED GIVING YTD as of
Feb. 24, 2019
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$264,443.57
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150th ANNIVERSARY
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NOTICES
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Koinonia Fellowship Class meets every Sunday in Linder Lounge at 8 AM. Upcoming speakers:
3/3 Jim Mowry, 3/10 Linda Clark, 3/17 Melissa Spence, 3/24 Greg Douchette, 3/31 Les Smith.
Heart of Christianity meets every Sunday in Linder Lounge at 10:30 AM. All are welcome!
Give a gift of a meal to a homeless person - Hand a $5 McDonalds gift card to anyone in need of a meal. Stop by Linder Hall between services. ~ Heart of Christianity
Altar Flower
Calendar Openings - Have an important event or wish to honor someone? Contact Demmie Divine, 619-297-4366, x138. Each bouquet is $55.
A limited number of 2019 Disciplines Daily Devotional still available in the church office. Cost $15 each.
Sponsor a Prayer Quilt for someone in need of prayer -- whatever the reason. Submit a request or call Cheryl Johnson at 619-297-7575.
Memorial Garden
Representatives will be in the Memorial Garden from 10 - 10:30 AM this
Sunday, March 3.
DEATHS: Richard Waggoner, Feb. 21. David Saffry, Feb. 11. Liz Respess, Feb. 7. Kathryn Avery, Feb. 3.
Check our website for weekly updates regarding deaths, memorial services and funerals.
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