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As a courtesy to others, please silence all cell phones/sound-making devices. Asterisks indicate standing if you are able.*
WelCOMe Tricia Lindley
PrelUDe Prayer from Suite Gothique (Léon Boëllmann) Ty Woodward, Organist
*PrOCeSSIONal hYMN #100 United Methodist Hymnal — God, Whose Love Is Reigning o’er Us
*Call tO WOrShIP Glenda Martinez, Lay Lector(Based on Psalm 77)God, we remember your wondrous acts, from times past even to this day.We meditate on all your works, and ponder all your deeds.God, your way is holiness!You are the God who works wonders; you have shown your strength among all peoples.We give you thanks and praise!
*ChOral aCt OF PraISe"Alleluia, Alleluia, joined in love our praises ring!"
*SharING the PeaCe OF ChrISt Please greet those worshipping near you.
Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ.
– I Corinthians 11:1 (NIV)
Celebration of Pastoral Appointments • August 28, 2016
F I rSt U N I t e D M e t h O D I St C h U r C h o f Sa N ta M O N I Ca1008 Eleventh Street, Santa Monica, CA 90403 www.santamonicaumc.org · 310-393-8258
God is real. God is love. Every person matters. You matter. Together we can change the world.
—The Head Usher today is Sam Johnson. See an usher if you need assistance.
—During the summer months the Chancel Choir is singing some of their favorite anthems from the prior year. We hope they are your favorites also.
—Nursery Care is available at 9 a.m. in Room 204 in the Education Building. Parents with young children are welcome to worship in the sanctuary or in the Kids Zone in the narthex.
—First UMC takes the care and safety of children seriously. We are a Safe Sanctuary congregation.
—A changing table is provided in the restroom located in the hallway west of the Fireside Room. Please see an usher for directions.
—Flowers at the Reredos: Given to the glory of God, from donations to the First UMC flower fund. Please consider a gift to the Flower Fund. Your donation will be used for Sundays such as today, when flowers have not been ordered.
—To request prayers, you may fill in a Let's Connect/Let Us Pray card found in the pews, and drop it in the offering plate during worship.
—If there are Prayer Quilts on the north wall of the sanctuary, you are invited to pray over and tie knots on the quilts.
—Stop by the Hospitality Table in Simkins Hall in The Shelby Center during Coffee Fellowship today to ask about membership.
—Visit the Fireside Room after worship to view the photographs by Haylie Wollitz, taken on a recent trip to Nepal.
—Preparing an estate is good Christian stewardship—saying thanks to God, expressing your love and concern for family, and showing charity toward others. Join the First UMC Legacy Circle: [email protected].
—Next Sunday: Worship at 10 a.m.; Rev. Patricia Farris will preach the first of the Fall 2016 Sermon Series: DISCIPLE – Take Faith Seriously.
—Each time we worship, we collect food for the Westside Food Bank. In September bring macaroni & cheese, and packaged dinners.
Resident BishopMinerva G. Carcaño
West District SuperintendentRev. Mark M. Nakagawa
Senior MinisterRev. Patricia Farris
New & Emerging MinistriesRev. Robert English
Chaplain in ResidenceRev. Keri Olsen
Director of Children & Youth MinistryTricia Lindley
Business AdministratorChristina Eddy
Preschool DirectorBatsheva Spector
Assistant to the Preschool DirectorDane Rold
Music DirectorDr. James Smith
OrganistTy Woodward
Lead Coordinator Sarah Rold
Membership and Facilities Coordinator
David [email protected]
Communications DirectorTina Gage
Communications Coordinator Shalimar Carducci
Head CustodianJavier Espinosa
Worship concludes with the Postlude music which prepares us to transition from worship to life in the world. You are invited to remain seated until the Postlude concludes, or to exit quietly.
W e h e a r G O D ’ S W O r D
W e r e S P O N D
W e G O F O r t h t O S e r v e
the leSSON I Corinthians 11:1 (NIV) Glenda Martinez The Word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God!
4 teStIMONIeS Rev. Patricia Farris, Rev. Robert English, Rev. Keri Olsen, Tricia Lindley
the CelebratION OF PaStOral aPPOINtMeNtS (see insert) Led by Glenda Martinez, Chair, Staff-Parish Relations Committee
*hYMN #2172 TFWS — We Are Called *beNeDICtION
*beNeDICtION reSPONSe
POStlUDe Trumpet Voluntary (John Stanley) Ty Woodward
lISteNING FOr the vOICe OF GOD Michael Lamb, Lay Leader
SIleNt PraYer & PaStOral PraYer
the lOrD’S PraYer Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
ChOral reSPONSe
We OFFer OUr GIFtS & OUrSelveS Your generous gifts support the ministries and outreach of the church. You may place gifts of cash or checks made out to “First UMC” in the offering plates as they are passed. You may also place your Let's Connect/Let Us Pray card in the offering plate. Give online at any time at www.santamonicaumc.org or by using the QR code in the insert. Credit cards are now accepted at the Sunday Hospitality Table during Coffee Fellowship. Thank you. May God grow in us generous and joyful hearts.
the OFFertOrY The Chancel Choir/Dr. James Smith, Music DirectorAssisted by The Amadeus Handbell Choir/Mary Crawford, Director
Homeward Bound (arr. Jay Althouse)In the quiet misty morning when the moon has gone to bed, when the sparrows stop their singing and the sky is clear and red, when the summer's ceased its gleaming, when the corn is past its prime, when adventure's lost its meaning, I'll be homeward bound in time. Bind me not to the pasture; chain me not to the plow, set me free to find my calling and I'll return to you somehow. If you find it's me you're missing, if you're hoping I'll return, to your thought I'll soon be list'ning, in the road I'll stop and turn. Then the wind will set me racing as my journey nears its end, and the path I'll be retracing when I'm homeward bound again. In the quiet misty morning when the moon has gone to bed, when the sparrows stop their singing, I'll be homeward bound again.
*reSPONSe #94 UMH — The Doxology
*UNISON PraYer OF DeDICatION Rev. OlsenLord God, bless the ministries of your church. We thank you for the variety of gifts you bestow upon us all. Draw us together in one Spirit that we may be one in service to all the world. In Christ’s name we pray. Amen.
ChIlDreN’S MeSSaGe Tricia Lindley #2233 The Faith We Sing — Where Children BelongThis, this is where children belong, welcomed as part of the worshiping throng. Water, God’s word, bread and cup, prayer and song: This is where children belong.
As the congregation sings, all children are invited to come forward.
I Am a Child of GodI am a child of God; You are God’s child, it’s true. Children of God are called to love one another, as Jesus taught to do.
As the congregation sings, the children may go to their Sunday School classes.
OUr MISSION & COMMON lIFe Rev. Robert English We thank God for these opportunities for fellowship, for worship, and for service. Thanks be to God!
INvItatION tO PraYer Take, O Take Me As I Am
CELEBRATING A NEW APPOINTMENT YEAR
New Ministers read bold italics. Congregation reads bold face.
INTRODUCTION Glenda Martinez, Chair, Staff-Parish Relations Committee
Dear friends, today we welcome Patricia, Robert and Keri, who have been re-appointed to serve as our pastors. We believe that they are well qualified and have been prayerfully appointed by our bishop, Minerva Carcaño.
Patricia and Robert, you have been sent to live among us as bearers of the Word of God; as ministers of the Sacraments; and sustainers of the love, order, service, and discipleship of the people of God.
Keri, you are to represent the ministry of servanthood, to proclaim God’s word, and to equip all Christians to be in ministries of compassion and justice in service to the community.
Tricia, we affirm you as you continue in the process of Candidacy for ordination.
Today we reaffirm this commitment in the presence of this congregation.
TO THE CONGREGATION Michael Lamb, Lay Leader
Brothers and sisters in Christ, as a people committed to participate in the ministries of the Churchby your prayers, your presence, your gifts, your service, and your witness, will you support and uphold Patricia, Robert, Keri, and Tricia in these ministries?
We reaffirm our commitment to support you with our prayers, presence, gifts, service and witness.
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
Eternal God, strengthen and sustain us in our ministries together, with Robert and Patricia as our pastors and Keri as our deacon, and Tricia as Candidate for ministry. Give them and us patience, courage, and wisdom so to care for one another and challenge one another that together we may follow Jesus Christ, living together in love, and offering our gifts and talents in your service;through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
CELEBRATING A NEW APPOINTMENT YEAR
New Ministers read bold italics. Congregation reads bold face.
INTRODUCTION Glenda Martinez, Chair, Staff-Parish Relations Committee
Dear friends, today we welcome Patricia, Robert and Keri, who have been re-appointed to serve as our pastors. We believe that they are well qualified and have been prayerfully appointed by our bishop, Minerva Carcaño.
Patricia and Robert, you have been sent to live among us as bearers of the Word of God; as ministers of the Sacraments; and sustainers of the love, order, service, and discipleship of the people of God.
Keri, you are to represent the ministry of servanthood, to proclaim God’s word, and to equip all Christians to be in ministries of compassion and justice in service to the community.
Tricia, we affirm you as you continue in the process of Candidacy for ordination.
Today we reaffirm this commitment in the presence of this congregation.
TO THE CONGREGATION Michael Lamb, Lay Leader
Brothers and sisters in Christ, as a people committed to participate in the ministries of the Churchby your prayers, your presence, your gifts, your service, and your witness, will you support and uphold Patricia, Robert, Keri, and Tricia in these ministries?
We reaffirm our commitment to support you with our prayers, presence, gifts, service and witness.
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
Eternal God, strengthen and sustain us in our ministries together, with Robert and Patricia as our pastors and Keri as our deacon, and Tricia as Candidate for ministry. Give them and us patience, courage, and wisdom so to care for one another and challenge one another that together we may follow Jesus Christ, living together in love, and offering our gifts and talents in your service;through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Worship concludes with the Postlude music which prepares us to transition from worship to life in the world. You are invited to remain seated until the Postlude concludes, or to exit quietly.
W e h e a r G O D ’ S W O r D
W e r e S P O N D
W e G O F O r t h t O S e r v e
the leSSON I Corinthians 11:1 (NIV) Glenda Martinez The Word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God!
4 teStIMONIeS Rev. Patricia Farris, Rev. Robert English, Rev. Keri Olsen, Tricia Lindley
the CelebratION OF PaStOral aPPOINtMeNtS (see insert) Led by Glenda Martinez, Chair, Staff-Parish Relations Committee
*hYMN #2172 TFWS — We Are Called *beNeDICtION
*beNeDICtION reSPONSe
POStlUDe Trumpet Voluntary (John Stanley) Ty Woodward
lISteNING FOr the vOICe OF GOD Michael Lamb, Lay Leader
SIleNt PraYer & PaStOral PraYer
the lOrD’S PraYer Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
ChOral reSPONSe
We OFFer OUr GIFtS & OUrSelveS Your generous gifts support the ministries and outreach of the church. You may place gifts of cash or checks made out to “First UMC” in the offering plates as they are passed. You may also place your Let's Connect/Let Us Pray card in the offering plate. Give online at any time at www.santamonicaumc.org or by using the QR code in the insert. Credit cards are now accepted at the Sunday Hospitality Table during Coffee Fellowship. Thank you. May God grow in us generous and joyful hearts.
the OFFertOrY The Chancel Choir/Dr. James Smith, Music DirectorAssisted by The Amadeus Handbell Choir/Mary Crawford, Director
Homeward Bound (arr. Jay Althouse)In the quiet misty morning when the moon has gone to bed, when the sparrows stop their singing and the sky is clear and red, when the summer's ceased its gleaming, when the corn is past its prime, when adventure's lost its meaning, I'll be homeward bound in time. Bind me not to the pasture; chain me not to the plow, set me free to find my calling and I'll return to you somehow. If you find it's me you're missing, if you're hoping I'll return, to your thought I'll soon be list'ning, in the road I'll stop and turn. Then the wind will set me racing as my journey nears its end, and the path I'll be retracing when I'm homeward bound again. In the quiet misty morning when the moon has gone to bed, when the sparrows stop their singing, I'll be homeward bound again.
*reSPONSe #94 UMH — The Doxology
*UNISON PraYer OF DeDICatION Rev. OlsenLord God, bless the ministries of your church. We thank you for the variety of gifts you bestow upon us all. Draw us together in one Spirit that we may be one in service to all the world. In Christ’s name we pray. Amen.
ChIlDreN’S MeSSaGe Tricia Lindley #2233 The Faith We Sing — Where Children BelongThis, this is where children belong, welcomed as part of the worshiping throng. Water, God’s word, bread and cup, prayer and song: This is where children belong.
As the congregation sings, all children are invited to come forward.
I Am a Child of GodI am a child of God; You are God’s child, it’s true. Children of God are called to love one another, as Jesus taught to do.
As the congregation sings, the children may go to their Sunday School classes.
OUr MISSION & COMMON lIFe Rev. Robert English We thank God for these opportunities for fellowship, for worship, and for service. Thanks be to God!
INvItatION tO PraYer Take, O Take Me As I Am
W e G a t h e r
W O r S h I PF I r S t U N I t e D M e t h O D I S t C h U r C h
As a courtesy to others, please silence all cell phones/sound-making devices. Asterisks indicate standing if you are able.*
WelCOMe Tricia Lindley
PrelUDe Prayer from Suite Gothique (Léon Boëllmann) Ty Woodward, Organist
*PrOCeSSIONal hYMN #100 United Methodist Hymnal — God, Whose Love Is Reigning o’er Us
*Call tO WOrShIP Glenda Martinez, Lay Lector(Based on Psalm 77)God, we remember your wondrous acts, from times past even to this day.We meditate on all your works, and ponder all your deeds.God, your way is holiness!You are the God who works wonders; you have shown your strength among all peoples.We give you thanks and praise!
*ChOral aCt OF PraISe"Alleluia, Alleluia, joined in love our praises ring!"
*SharING the PeaCe OF ChrISt Please greet those worshipping near you.
Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ.
– I Corinthians 11:1 (NIV)
Celebration of Pastoral Appointments • August 28, 2016
F I rSt U N I t e D M e t h O D I St C h U r C h o f Sa N ta M O N I Ca1008 Eleventh Street, Santa Monica, CA 90403 www.santamonicaumc.org · 310-393-8258
God is real. God is love. Every person matters. You matter. Together we can change the world.
—The Head Usher today is Sam Johnson. See an usher if you need assistance.
—During the summer months the Chancel Choir is singing some of their favorite anthems from the prior year. We hope they are your favorites also.
—Nursery Care is available at 9 a.m. in Room 204 in the Education Building. Parents with young children are welcome to worship in the sanctuary or in the Kids Zone in the narthex.
—First UMC takes the care and safety of children seriously. We are a Safe Sanctuary congregation.
—A changing table is provided in the restroom located in the hallway west of the Fireside Room. Please see an usher for directions.
—Flowers at the Reredos: Given to the glory of God, from donations to the First UMC flower fund. Please consider a gift to the Flower Fund. Your donation will be used for Sundays such as today, when flowers have not been ordered.
—To request prayers, you may fill in a Let's Connect/Let Us Pray card found in the pews, and drop it in the offering plate during worship.
—If there are Prayer Quilts on the north wall of the sanctuary, you are invited to pray over and tie knots on the quilts.
—Stop by the Hospitality Table in Simkins Hall in The Shelby Center during Coffee Fellowship today to ask about membership.
—Visit the Fireside Room after worship to view the photographs by Haylie Wollitz, taken on a recent trip to Nepal.
—Preparing an estate is good Christian stewardship—saying thanks to God, expressing your love and concern for family, and showing charity toward others. Join the First UMC Legacy Circle: [email protected].
—Next Sunday: Worship at 10 a.m.; Rev. Patricia Farris will preach the first of the Fall 2016 Sermon Series: DISCIPLE – Take Faith Seriously.
—Each time we worship, we collect food for the Westside Food Bank. In September bring macaroni & cheese, and packaged dinners.
Resident BishopMinerva G. Carcaño
West District SuperintendentRev. Mark M. Nakagawa
Senior MinisterRev. Patricia Farris
New & Emerging MinistriesRev. Robert English
Chaplain in ResidenceRev. Keri Olsen
Director of Children & Youth MinistryTricia Lindley
Business AdministratorChristina Eddy
Preschool DirectorBatsheva Spector
Assistant to the Preschool DirectorDane Rold
Music DirectorDr. James Smith
OrganistTy Woodward
Lead Coordinator Sarah Rold
Membership and Facilities Coordinator
David [email protected]
Communications DirectorTina Gage
Communications Coordinator Shalimar Carducci
Head CustodianJavier Espinosa
CHR = Choir Room; CR = Conference Room; CY = Courtyard; FR = Fireside Room; L = Library; MH = Member’s Home; OS = Off Site; S = Sanctuary; SH = Simkins Hall; WR = Work Room (UMW)
W W W . S A N T A M O N I C A U M C . O R G
Scan this QR code with your smart phone to go directly to First UMC’s online giving page.
O P P O R T U N I T I E S a t F U M C
* Summer Sundays at First UMC 9 a.m. Lectionary Scripture Discussion, FR 9 a.m. Partnership with God, Rm 101 9 a.m. Nursery Care, 204 9:30 a.m. Chancel Choir Warmup, CHR 10 a.m. Worship Service, S 10:10 a.m. Sunday School, Education Bldg. 11 a.m. Fellowship, Courtyard
*Westside Food Bank collection for September: Macaroni & cheese, and packaged dinners
f i r st u n i t e d m e t h o d i st c h u r c h o f sa n ta m o n i ca1008 eleventh street, santa monica, ca 90403
www.santamonicaumc.org · 310-393-8258 · [email protected]
august 28, 2016 by Batsheva spector, Preschool director
F O C U S O N FIRST UMC PRESChOOl
Today 10 a.m. Worship - Reflections from our Pastoral Leadership TeamTuesday, August 30 7 a.m. Men’s Breakfast, FRWednesday, August 31 9 a.m. UMW Workparty/Lunch, WRThursday, September 17 p.m. Habitat for Humanity Committee Meeting, FRSunday, September 4 10 a.m. Worship - First of the Fall Sanctuary Worship sermon series – DISCIPLE: Take Faith Seriously
HighlightsMessy Church
Messy Church resumes its monthly worship where we learn about God’s love through crafts, activities, story and a shared meal. Children, families, and adults of all ages are welcome to this worship experience as we explore a monthly theme together as one church family. This month’s theme: Journeys - Paul’s travels sharing God’s love. Be ready to get messy! Saturday September 10, 4-6 p.m. Chapel and Simkins Hall.
First UMC Fall Kick-offInvite your friends, neighbors and co-workers to church with you to the Fall Kick-Off on Sunday September 11 as we celebrate a new year at First UMC! There will be plenty of food, fun and festivities! Bring your 2016 Church Directory for a community book signing event! If you haven’t picked up your copy yet, they will be available at the Hospitality Table.
simple church Begins Weekly WorshipStarting on Sunday September 11, simple church will begin a weekly Sunday worship at 5 p.m. in the Chapel. For those unable to make 10 a.m. Sanctuary worship, simple church is another way to attend worship and hear the Sunday Scriptures. simple church: Because a calm, centered, compassionate life is possible.
Financial Peace UniversityNeed to get your financial house in order in the New Year? Learn about renowned financial author Dave Ramsey’s tenets of eliminating debt, saving and security, and giving back. Join the 9-week Financial Peace University class led by Sherry Erlandson. For more information or to register, go to: www.daveramsey.com/fpu/locations/class/1026550.Begins Sunday September 18, 6:30 p.m., in the Fireside Room.
Save the Date: September Book-of-the-Month Study & Potluck
Rev. Patricia Farris begins the new Fall Book Study season with Ferguson & Faith: Sparking Leadership and Awakening Community, by Leah Gunning Francis. Sunday September 25, 11:30 a.m., Fireside Room. Book available online and at the Sunday Hospitality Table. Bring a dish to share.
the first day of school for the first umc Preschool is right around the corner, and we’re excited for the new year!
When you walk into the school entrance you immediately see the results of the continuation of the beautification project - brand new furniture in room 102 and air conditioners in the classrooms!
the curriculum is based on play and exploration — children here gain knowledge in math and science, cognitive abilities, language and literacy, dramatic play and, most importantly, social skills. extra-curricular activities include a variety of enrichment classes in different sessions throughout the school year, including music, art and a unique mandarin immersion Program. this year we continue to offer the Parent & toddler class series led by terri emberling, who brings over 16 years of experience to the program that is designed with both the child and parent in mind.
We’re also excited to have both rev. robert english and tricia Lindley start this fall with co-leading the preschoolers in the chapel every week. the children are taught songs, stories and prayers appropriate for their age.
august 29 is the first day of school, and we’re looking forward to another fun year of learning and growing at first umc Preschool!
First UMC Preschool: www. santamonicaumc.org/preschool
Habitat for Humanity - Opportunities for Involvement
On Saturday September 24, Westwood UMC will host the “Build A Home Carnival & Silent Auction” event to continue raising funds for our coalition “Patience House” build. There are several ways to become involved: reach out to local businesses and individuals to solicit donations of gift certificates, theater tickets, sports event tickets, or vacation opportunities, etc. (Pick up donation forms at the Hospitality Table.) We also need volunteers to set up and staff games during the event. And, of course, invite your friends to attend and support this local mission project. For more information contact Jill Obery Dodd or Linda Avdul. Jill: [email protected], Linda: [email protected].
CHR = Choir Room; CR = Conference Room; CY = Courtyard; FR = Fireside Room; L = Library; MH = Member’s Home; OS = Off Site; S = Sanctuary; SH = Simkins Hall; WR = Work Room (UMW)
W W W . S A N T A M O N I C A U M C . O R G
Scan this QR code with your smart phone to go directly to First UMC’s online giving page.
O P P O R T U N I T I E S a t F U M C
* Summer Sundays at First UMC 9 a.m. Lectionary Scripture Discussion, FR 9 a.m. Partnership with God, Rm 101 9 a.m. Nursery Care, 204 9:30 a.m. Chancel Choir Warmup, CHR 10 a.m. Worship Service, S 10:10 a.m. Sunday School, Education Bldg. 11 a.m. Fellowship, Courtyard
*Westside Food Bank collection for September: Macaroni & cheese, and packaged dinners
f i r st u n i t e d m e t h o d i st c h u r c h o f sa n ta m o n i ca1008 eleventh street, santa monica, ca 90403
www.santamonicaumc.org · 310-393-8258 · [email protected]
august 28, 2016 by Batsheva spector, Preschool director
F O C U S O N FIRST UMC PRESChOOl
Today 10 a.m. Worship - Reflections from our Pastoral Leadership TeamTuesday, August 30 7 a.m. Men’s Breakfast, FRWednesday, August 31 9 a.m. UMW Workparty/Lunch, WRThursday, September 17 p.m. Habitat for Humanity Committee Meeting, FRSunday, September 4 10 a.m. Worship - First of the Fall Sanctuary Worship sermon series – DISCIPLE: Take Faith Seriously
HighlightsMessy Church
Messy Church resumes its monthly worship where we learn about God’s love through crafts, activities, story and a shared meal. Children, families, and adults of all ages are welcome to this worship experience as we explore a monthly theme together as one church family. This month’s theme: Journeys - Paul’s travels sharing God’s love. Be ready to get messy! Saturday September 10, 4-6 p.m. Chapel and Simkins Hall.
First UMC Fall Kick-offInvite your friends, neighbors and co-workers to church with you to the Fall Kick-Off on Sunday September 11 as we celebrate a new year at First UMC! There will be plenty of food, fun and festivities! Bring your 2016 Church Directory for a community book signing event! If you haven’t picked up your copy yet, they will be available at the Hospitality Table.
simple church Begins Weekly WorshipStarting on Sunday September 11, simple church will begin a weekly Sunday worship at 5 p.m. in the Chapel. For those unable to make 10 a.m. Sanctuary worship, simple church is another way to attend worship and hear the Sunday Scriptures. simple church: Because a calm, centered, compassionate life is possible.
Financial Peace UniversityNeed to get your financial house in order in the New Year? Learn about renowned financial author Dave Ramsey’s tenets of eliminating debt, saving and security, and giving back. Join the 9-week Financial Peace University class led by Sherry Erlandson. For more information or to register, go to: www.daveramsey.com/fpu/locations/class/1026550.Begins Sunday September 18, 6:30 p.m., in the Fireside Room.
Save the Date: September Book-of-the-Month Study & Potluck
Rev. Patricia Farris begins the new Fall Book Study season with Ferguson & Faith: Sparking Leadership and Awakening Community, by Leah Gunning Francis. Sunday September 25, 11:30 a.m., Fireside Room. Book available online and at the Sunday Hospitality Table. Bring a dish to share.
the first day of school for the first umc Preschool is right around the corner, and we’re excited for the new year!
When you walk into the school entrance you immediately see the results of the continuation of the beautification project - brand new furniture in room 102 and air conditioners in the classrooms!
the curriculum is based on play and exploration — children here gain knowledge in math and science, cognitive abilities, language and literacy, dramatic play and, most importantly, social skills. extra-curricular activities include a variety of enrichment classes in different sessions throughout the school year, including music, art and a unique mandarin immersion Program. this year we continue to offer the Parent & toddler class series led by terri emberling, who brings over 16 years of experience to the program that is designed with both the child and parent in mind.
We’re also excited to have both rev. robert english and tricia Lindley start this fall with co-leading the preschoolers in the chapel every week. the children are taught songs, stories and prayers appropriate for their age.
august 29 is the first day of school, and we’re looking forward to another fun year of learning and growing at first umc Preschool!
First UMC Preschool: www. santamonicaumc.org/preschool
Habitat for Humanity - Opportunities for Involvement
On Saturday September 24, Westwood UMC will host the “Build A Home Carnival & Silent Auction” event to continue raising funds for our coalition “Patience House” build. There are several ways to become involved: reach out to local businesses and individuals to solicit donations of gift certificates, theater tickets, sports event tickets, or vacation opportunities, etc. (Pick up donation forms at the Hospitality Table.) We also need volunteers to set up and staff games during the event. And, of course, invite your friends to attend and support this local mission project. For more information contact Jill Obery Dodd or Linda Avdul. Jill: [email protected], Linda: [email protected].
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