First United Methodist Church of North Hollywood

GOOD NEWSe-mail: nohofumc@pacbell.net

June 2014facebook.com/nohofumc1 www.nohofumc.com

IN THIS ISSUE:

• Choir Recognition

• Vacation Bible School

• UMW Membership Tea

• Care Kit Items Needed

GOOD NEWS is published monthly by First United Methodist Church of North Hollywood, California 91601

Phone (818) 763-8231

Minerva Carcaño Bishop

Rev. Dr. Cedrick Bridgeforth District Superintendent

Dr. Joey K. McDonaldPastor

CongregationMinisters

Jeff ThomasDirector of Music

Roger EshlemanOrganist

Nylean RapinacAdministrator

Patty KelseyDirector, Program Ministries

Jessica RenslowDirector, Outreach Ministries

Where is faith found?  To be sure faith is found in a wide variety of Holy writ, covering many languages and cultures.  Faith is both caught and taught through lessons, doctrines and especially through song and proclamation during worship.  Land is consecrated and  buildings are built for the purpose of such teaching and gathering.  However, is faith really found in an edifice or rather in the spirit of the gathered community seeking to know God? 

Dr. Samuel H. Dresner was a student of Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel.  In a book titled I Asked For Wonder/A Spiritual Autobiography, he compiles the teachers thoughts on a wide variety of topics.  In one titled “Faith Is a Blush” he shares:

Godis unwilling to be alone,and humanscannot forever remain imperviousto what God longs to show.Those of us who cannot keep their striving backFind themselves at timeswithin the sight of the unseenand become aglow with its raysSome of us blush,others wear a mask.Faith is a blushin the presence of God.

The Rabbi seems to imply, as the Prophets of Judaism insisted, that true faith begins in knowing our need of God, and in such awareness, obtaining a touch of humility which causes us to shine in the presence of Holiness.  Remember the story of Moses on Mount Sinai, receiving the Commandments.  As he came down the Mountain the people noted his face shone brightly for having been near God.  Moses was not in the Temple, and still the result of his encounter with God stands today as a powerful symbol of the connection God has with people.  

It has been said that the most important act of faith one might perform quite possibly will not take place in a Temple, Church, or Mosque; in fact, it may well occur on the highway, in the supermarket, or at a sporting event.  We must be willing to broaden the horizon, and look beyond Holy sites for faith expression and experience. When this occurs the possibility of holiness happening simply causes us to shine.

Your Friend and Pastor,Joey

A NOTE FROM PASTOR JOEY

COME AND WORSHIPThe following Bible passages will be the basis for the 10:30 messages in June.

Please take time each week to read the selected passages.

June 1 On Spiritual Well Being 1 Peter 4:12-14; 5:6-11

June 8 A Birthday Celebration Acts 2:1-21 June 15 Five Last Things June 22 The Power To Change

June 29 The Theology of Hospitality Matthew 10:40-42

HIGHLIGHTS OF WORSHIP

May 4 - The Kelsey-Mottaz Announcement Team shared the May Announcements, trying to avoid using “Star Wars Day” references of “May the 4th be with you,” failing miserably to the congregations enjoyment! Pastor Joey shared a message based on Acts 2:14a, 36-41 titled “Driving Instructions” which was about the acts of the early apostles. Communion was also served this morning.

May 11 - Today was Mother’s Day and all the women that came to church received a special gift. We all witness a powerful and special moment when Elena Roya, who was raised Muslim and was baptized this morning, converting to Christianity and also becoming a member of our church! Dan Doggett led the choir in Jeff ’s absence. The Men’s Chorus sang in honor of all Mothers as well. We had special music with Shaun Vieten and Libeck Kadu. A moment with children was led by Patty Kelsey using an “Extraordinary Paper Airplane.” Pastor Joey’s sermon, “Common Christians” was based on Acts 2:42-47.

May 18 - A Moment with Children was taught by Patty Kelsey about being grateful for what you are given and not looking into your neighbors bowl unless you are making sure they have enough. Pastor Joey’s sermon was called, “The Nectar of Kindness” which was based on 1 Peter 2:2-10. There was an Administrative Council meeting held in Boyer Chapel following Fellowship that was very well attended. Thanks to everyone who participated and were in attendance.

May 25 - We focused on the Imagine No Malaria campaign with Dr. Lancelot Lake sharing a impactful Mission Moment on the subject of Malaria. To learn that Dr. Lake and his family have experienced malaria first hand and Dr. Lake lost colleagues to the disease was disarming. The United Methodist Church and UMCOR are determined to eradicate this disease in Africa by 2015! Our church has been challenged to raise $1,000 for the cause. We raised $750.00 today! Pastor Joey shared his message on Acts 17:22-31 called, “God Has Left The Building.”

All sermons can be heard on our podcast at www.nohofumc.podbean.com/

2 Cor. 13:11-13

Romans 6:1b-11

The United Methodist Women Cordially Invite All the Ladies

to the annual

Membership TeaWednesday, June 11th

1:00pmin the Social Hall

Tea Sommeliers will present a special Tea Class!

Hosted by UMW

Wednesday, July 9th 7:00 PM ｠

Lo-Fe-Lo Room

Mark your calendars!

Ice Cream Bars &

Cookies

ALL CHURCH FUN

NIGHT

What’s Happening in June?

Sunday, June 1st - Mission Team Meeting in the Hand in Hand Room. 11:45 AM.

Sunday, June 8th - Missions Sunday! Please bring nonperishable proteins to donate to the Food Pantry! (Tuna, Peanut Butter, Chili)

Sunday, June 15th - Father’s Day! Gifts for all the Men who attend church today!

Sunday, June 1st - Bible Study 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM in the Lounge. Last class of the session.

ALL CHURCH MOVIE NIGHT

(hosted by David Eshleman)

Tuesday, June 10th6:45 PM - Dinner7:15 PM - Movie

Choir Recognition Sunday - June 8We will be honoring our wonderful choir today during worship

Summer choir will sing until July 20th.

Tuesday, June 10th - All Church Movie Night 6:45 PM Dinner and 7:15 PM Movie.

Monday, June 16th - Tabitha Circle Meets at 10:30 AM in the Hand in Hand Room.

Saturday, June 21st - Outdoor Movie Night! Come celebrate the first day of summer watching The Wizard of Oz under the stars! 6:45 Dinner. Lounge.

Wednesday, June 11th- United Methodist Women Membership Tea. 1:00 PM in the Social Hall. All ladies are invited to attend.

PASTOR JOEY LEADS

Sunday, June 1st4:00 - 6:00 PM

Lounge

Final class of this session.

All are welcome!

Monday, June 9th - Martha Circle Meets at 11:00 AM in Hand in Hand. Thursday, June 26th - UMW Ruth Circle head to

the Glendale Center Theatre for Music Man! 8:00 PM. $21. Dinner at Damon’s prior.

Tuesday, June 24th - United Methodist Men meet at 7:30 PM in the Lounge. (See details below)

Sunday, June 8th - Choir Recognition Sunday

METHODIST MEN

Tuesday, June 24th7:30 PMLounge

WESLEYA Heart Transformed

Can Change The World

All men are invited to this time of fellowship and movie screening.

Wednesday, June 25th - United Methodist Women Boutique Workshop at the home of Kathi Ellis. 9:30 AM.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOLFriday, June 27th & Saturday, June 28th

9:00 AM - 11:30 AMSunday Celebration Performance, June 29th

During 10:30 WorshipMeet in Boyer Chapel

Suggested Donation $15 per child$20 per family

Thursday, June 19th - PB&J Project Meets at 7:00 PM the Lounge. Make 150 sandwiches for homeless.

Our annual Outdoor Movie Nights are back for a third season!

SATURDAY, JUNE 21st at 6:45 PM

Come and celebrate the first day of summer by watching an iconic movie under the stars!

All are welcome to attend!

Invite your family, friends & neighbors!

PIZZA, POPCORN, & PUNCH PROVIDED

Bring blankets, bean bags or lawn chairs.

We will also set up chairs for you.

Many thanks to the talented, Roger Eshleman, who plays the beautiful organ and piano every Sunday at 8:15 AM and 10:30 AM. Also, to Jim Wilkinson, for his lovely piano playing as well. On Sunday, June 18th, we will be recognizing our wonderful Choir, Jeff & Roger, during 10:30 worship service. The choir will be taking a break from Wednesday night rehearsals and singing on Sundays in a more casual dress for the Summer Season. No robes over church clothes for a few weeks! Keeping it light and cool during the heat of Summer.

We welcome a new choir member this year, Elise Edie to our current members: Nylean Rapinac, Dottie Vick, Monica McLaughlin, Jim Doggett, Ken Ellis, John Kent, Charles Minetree, Steven Pitchford, Sandy Flemming, Kim Miller, Judy Palmer, Pauline Long, Larry Pines, Amy Schwartz, David Eshleman, Dan Doggett, Lynne Hutton, and Wendy Ford.

Lynne Hutton is still working with our children and will be singing throughout the summer right after worship. We ask for assistance from musicians, costumers and prop makers for an upcoming Christmas Pageant!   

If you would like to be a part of our choir, please let Jeff know. Also, many thanks to Julie Shuford for the fun logo she created specially for Choir Recognition Sunday!

Our Choir, led by Jeff Thomas, continues to bless our congregation every Sunday. They provide so much during weekly worship and our high holy Seasons of Easter, Advent and Christmas. We cannot thank the choir enough for sharing their gifts with us!

The extra dedication that it takes to be a member of the choir is appreciated by all of us and we thank each member for sharing of their time, their passion, their talents and spiritual gifts.

We are counting down to the funnest weekend in the universe! Kids will explore God’s infinite love and practice down-to-earth ways to love each other! Kids will experience: Music & More, Out-of-This-World Bible Adventures, Projects-With-A-Purpose, Have-a-Blast Games and a Mission Send off each day! Sunday worship will feature our VBS kids performance of a song!

All kids receive a T-shirt, Blast Off CD, and special tokens of their adventures!

WEEKEND VACATION BIBLE SCHOOLFriday, June 27th

Saturday, June 28th

9:00 AM - 11:30 AMSUGGESTED DONATION $15 PER CHILD OR $20 PER FAMILY FOR

THE WEEKEND! SPACE IS LIMITED TO 30 SPACE EXPLORERS.

IMAGINE NO MALARIABy Dr. Lancelot Lake

Our Missions team is supporting the United Methodist Committee on Relief's (UMCOR)  effort to end Malaria. Our pledged is to give $1,000.00 to their Imagine No Malaria Campaign this year. On behalf of the Missions Team I would like to share a special moment on the toll of malaria in Africa and give you the opportunity to assist by donating to the “Imagine No Malaria” campaign which provides treated mosquito nets and education to African communities.

When Patty requested If I could be a voice for this campaign, I agreed without thinking about way to say to a congregation which I expect not many have seen the effects of Malaria. However, I consented to be a voice for this campaign not only because Iʼve lived in the continent worst affected by Malaria, but I have been a victim of Malaria, members of my family and my friends have suffered from Malaria and I have lost colleagues who died suffering from severe Malaria. So what is this MALARIA ? Why should someone “Imagine No Malaria” Why is the United Methodist Church Supporting this Campaign? Let me give you some quick Facts about Malaria:

The US Center for Disease Control in Atlanta – Reports that Malaria is a serious and sometimes fatal disease caused by a parasite that commonly infects a certain type of Mosquito which feeds on humans. People who get malaria are typically very sick with high fevers, shaking chills, and flu-like illness. Although malaria can be a deadly disease, illness and death from malaria can usually be prevented. Malaria was eliminated from the United States in the early 1950's.

Malaria is caused by the plasmodium parasite, which is transmitted to humans through the bite of the female anopheles mosquito. This deadly pest flies and feeds at night (which is why bed nets are an effective prevention tool). When an infected mosquito bites a person, the parasite enters the bloodstream and heads for the liver, where it multiplies and re-enters the bloodstream, attacking and destroying red blood cells. This infection causes severe symptoms. Typically, someone with malaria experiences a high fever, chills, joint pain and a terrible headache. Left untreated, symptoms advance to convulsions, vomiting, organ failure and ultimately…death. 

The World Health Organization – WHO In March 2014: The WHO Reported that About 3.4 billion people – half of the world's population – are at risk of malaria. In 2012, there were about 207 million malaria cases (with an uncertainty range of 135 million to 287 million) and an estimated 627 000 malaria deaths (with an uncertainty range of 473 000 to 789 000). Increased prevention and control measures have led to a reduction in malaria mortality rates by 42% globally since 2000 and by 49% in the WHO African Region. People living in the poorest countries are the most vulnerable to malaria. In 2012, 90% of all malaria deaths occurred in the WHO African Region, mostly among children under 5 years of age.

NOTHING BUT NETS - ROLL BACK MALARIA and UN FOUNDATION MALARIA PARTNERSHIP – This partnership is with the United Methodist Church and Lutheran World Relief, the UN Foundation leads a faith-based initiative aimed at eliminating malaria deaths by 2015.  This partnership has set an ambitious  goal of raising $200 million  and engaging more than 20 million people in the fight against malaria.

Malaria is 100% preventable and weʼve got a great plan to beat it! The United Methodist Church is using nearly 200 years experience in Africa to work against malaria. This comprehensive approach is divided into four main parts: 1. Prevention 2. Treatment 3. Education 4. Communication. We are putting in place a system of accountability by establishing health boards in Africa, held responsible for stewardship of your donation and results, We now have 12 trained health boards in 16 African countries.   These boards will be eligible to receive more funding from our partners like The Global Fund.

Can you Imagine No Malaria? Yes, WE CAN! By our donations, we can save lives! Thank you!

While we slid the boxes, other volunteers loaded the boxes with a paperback book, movie DVD, handmade scarf, toiletries, a deck of cards, batteries, chapstick, etc., and at least one handwritten thank you letter. Anita McChesney stayed in one place all morning affixing mailing labels to the boxes. Pam Lippert did her service in the afternoon. Margaret Doggett assisted with the effort by donating 9 scarves that she knitted. Some of the boxes prepared that day went to new Marine recruits and the rest were headed to servicemen and women deployed overseas.

On Saturday our little group was surrounded by several hundred people from UCLA - students, faculty, staff members and alumni. It is always heart-warming to see the many regular volunteers with their blue Operation Gratitude t-shirts.

In December Operation Gratitude shipped the one millionth box since their campaign started in 2003. So far this year, nearly 100,000 boxes have been prepared and shipped as part of the Patriotic Campaign centered around Memorial Day and Independence Day.

Saturday , May 24, found a group from FUMC/NH at the California Army National Guard Armory in Van Nuys for an Operation Gratitude assembly day. That morning first-timer John Kent joined his wife Rosemary, Kim Miller, Wendy Welch and Lynn Yoshizumi making about 15 trips sliding large flat-rate USPS boxes along the assembly line.

FUND-RAISING FOR THE NORTH HOLLYWOOD INTERFAITH FOOD PANTRY

Two Campbell Hall students, Ella Fox and Kyle Abrams, began volunteering at the North Hollywood Interfaith Food Pantry (NHIFP) simply to fulfill their community service requirement for high school. During their bi-weekly visits, they saw the familiar dedicated volunteers and heard the uplifting stories of the people who benefited from this organization. These peoples' stories touched their hearts, inspired them to return as often as possible, and led them to make a 90-second video about the Pantry.

Posted on crowd-funding website, Indiegogo, their video has raised several thousand dollars for the Pantry in just over one month. If you want to view the video, go to https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/north-hollywood-interfaith-pantry-campaign#home. The campaign will end on June 20, 2014. You can donate to the Pantry at any time by putting cash or a check in the church offering plate with a note that the money should go to the Pantry. If you prefer to donate by credit card, go to the Pantry website, www.nhifp.org and click on the “Donate” box in the upper right hand corner. Whatever way you donate, your money will be very much appreciated by the all-volunteer pantry and the hungry clients that come on Monday and Friday mornings for a bag of food.

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In conjunction with Big Sunday volunteer opportunities all over the area, North Hollywood United Methodist Church of North Hollywood had 12 join us today at Malibu Creek State Park (or as we found out, an adjacent area of the Santa Monica Mountain range nearby) to help with oak restoration for the area.  We got to feed young oaks with many buckets of water and remove non-native plants threatening the oak tree growing area.  The weather cooperated compared to the last few days in the area, but those of us there definitely got a good sweat out of the work we did. It was a good day to help Mother Nature!

Many thanks to Cesar, Genalita, Brandon and Brian Ancheta; Lisa Cheby, Doug Eboch, Anita McChesney, Shaun Vieten, Libeck Kadu, Chuck Schafer, and Lynn Yoshizumi!

SECOND MILE GIVING THANK YOUBlessings To You - ! We thank you for your generosity in going “The Second Mile” and paying apportionments for the Trona and Inyotern Methodist Churches. Trona Community Church is very small, with an aging congregation, and in spite of our best efforts, have been only able to maintain our presence in the community by not paying apportionments. Through your generous second mile giving, you have made up that difference and allowed important conference programs to continue in spite of our financial inability to support them. We are eternally grateful for your assistance in these important Christian Goals. ! ! !

Yours In Christ, Trona Community Church

June 2 Andrew NorenJune 3 Monica McLaughlinJune 5 Rosemary KentJune 6 Kayleigh MorseJune 6 Margaret WilliamsJune 8 Mickey FarrandJune 8 Jones ShepardJune 12 Jarrett AlbrightJune 12 Janet KoehlerJune 13 Lolita BarajasJune 16 Anne Peters

June 17 Pattie RogersJune 18 Danny PetersJune 18 Doug PetersJune 20 Renee KennardJune 21 Kat ScudderJune 23 Lynne HuttonJune 24 Luna ShepardJune 25 Pat TaylorJune 28 Minette HarrisJune 30 Darrell Lake

• Jim Tyree’s Aunt, Virginia Clarkson, passed away on May 22nd after a long illness. Please lift up the Clarkson family in Kentucky.

• Don Harold, Linda Eshleman's brother in-law, has a blood infection and pneumonia.• Randy Harold, Linda Eshleman's nephew, had surgery on May 23rd for a hernia and to remove his gall

bladder.• Please lift up Nancy Gatchell.• Our newest member, Elena, is trying to figure out a way to stay with us so she can worship freely.• Norman Kelsey's Mom, Pat Vail, is recuperating in a nursing home after a successful hip replacement and

pelvis reconstruction surgery. • Julie Angello, friend of David Eshleman, is recovering from surgery to stop bleeding in her brain caused by

Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telagiectasia.• Andy Merrill is recovering from open heart surgery at St. Joseph Hospital.• Minette Harris fell on April 19th and broke her tail bone, she needs assistance with transportation.• Frank Rapinac's cousin, Tom Turner, would like prayers about the growths on his throat. He would like that

the growths are benign and not malignant.• Gary Iseminger, had to undergo emergency dialysis treatment. A kidney donor is desperately needed. He is O

blood type.• Ozzy Villazon,   has multiple myeloma. A cancer that attacks the bone and is metastasizing rapidly. His

insurance does not cover the chemotherapy he needs.• Prayers for the San Fernando Valley Rescue Mission as they rebuild and also for those touched by the Isla Vista

shooting.

Warmest wishes to you on your birthday!Love, Your Church Family

Reflections! Joey K. "Donald

Reflections are part of the weekly bulletin inserts for worship. This writing is originally from April 14, 2002 and Dr. McDonald’s sermon was titled “The Currency of Listening” based on Luke 24:13-35

My old sociology professor, Royal Marten, one of a long list of Texans I’ve come to know, love, and respect, used to tell a story illustrating the importance of listening in communication.  It seems Royal had gone to a dance, and at the appropriate time approached a young woman about a dance.  Rebuffed in his efforts, he returned dejected to his seat, until he mustered the courage to ask another.  At intermission, the woman who refused to dance approached asking to speak with him.  She said, “Why did you ask me to dance then leave?”  He said, I asked if you would like to dance and you said no!  She responded, “What I heard you say was, is this dance taken?” and I said no.

Communication is truly an art.  Far more than merely stringing words together in a coherent fashion, or listening with rapt intent, real communication occurs when voice and ear along with environment and circumstance combine to create understanding.

There is a story of an adolescent struggling with algebra.  The student would frustrate the math teacher asking for repeated explanations.  In exasperation the teacher would in a raised voice suggest that if the student would just think harder or truly apply effort, understanding would come.  What came of course was a fear and loathing of math.

In Luke 24:13-35, the Emmaus Road story, two disciples are walking from Jerusalem to Emmaus and encounter a stranger (Jesus) who notes their sadness.  He asks why they are down and surprised they wonder why he doesn’t know about the life, ministry, and death of Jesus.  The stranger questions why they don’t believe the prophets telling of such events in scripture then instructs them in all matter of faith.  They come to a place where they are to part, but the disciples ask the stranger in for a meal.  As they break bread together, they realize it is Jesus and he vanishes from them.  Then they realized how powerful his teaching on the road had been, and rush back to tell the others in Jerusalem.

Though we might wish it otherwise, the dialogue of modern faith is not much different.  Weariness followed by wonder, grace luring us forward in fits and starts.  We need not speak loud nor listen more intently, or think harder.  If we move down the road with open hearts and willing souls, revealed love will speak.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR WORSHIP

June 1 Seventh Sunday of Easter. Ascension Sunday. White or Gold. Acts 1:6-14; Ps. 68:1-10, 32-35 or (UMH 792); 1 Pet. 4:12-14; 5:6-11; John 17:1-11

June 8 Pentecost. Red. Acts 2:1-21 or Num. 11:24-30; Ps. 104:24-34, 35b (UMH 826); 1 Cor. 12:3b-13 or Acts 1:21; John 20:19-23 or John 7:37-39

June 15 Trinity Sunday. Father’s Day. Peace with Justice. White. Gen. 1:2-2:4a; Ps. 8 or (UMH 743); 2 Cor. 13:11-13; Matt. 28:16-20

June 22 Second Sunday after Pentecost. Green. Gen. 21:8-21; Ps. 86:1-10, 16-17 or (UMH 749); Rom. 6:1b-11; Matt. 10:24-39

June 29 Third Sunday After Pentecost. Green. Gen. 22:1-14 or Jer. 28:5-9; Ps. 13 or (UMH 746); or Ps. 89:1-4, 15-18; Rom. 6:12-23; Matt. 10:40-42

Sunday Worship Services at 10:30 AM in the Main SanctuaryAdult Sunday School meets at 9:15 AM in the Hand in Hand Room

Children’s Sunday School meets at 10:30 AM in the Community Room/NurseryChildren’s Moment every second & third Sunday of the month during 10:30 AM worship

Communion will be served on June 1 at 8:15 AM and 10:30 AM Service

8:15 AM Worship Services in Boyer Chapel June 1 - Pastor Joey June 8 - Norman Kelsey

June 15 - Patty Kelsey June 22 - Sandra Smith June 29 - Lisa Cheby

Please have your articles for the Good News to the church office by June 17th for the July 2014 publication or email them to pattyfumc@gmail.com

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