|
Week of Aug. 28, 2011
Hello Friends,
This week we are tying up our series on New Creation. This has been a great series and we are ending where we began, looking at Rev. 21:1-7. The ending question is where in your life have you been called to the challenge of new creation and where is God calling us as a community to allow re-creation to occur? This is going to be a great week of commitment and renewal-
Have a blessed week!
~ Pastor Sarah
|
Positive Parenting Class
This fall Shepherd of the Hills (SOTH) will be offering a positive parenting class on Wednesday mornings. Improve parenting skills and increase family love and harmony! Details here.
|
|
SMUMC Open House!
You're invited to our Open House to welcome Pastor Sarah on Sunday, September 18th from 5-7 pm. Bring your own meat to grill and a side dish to share. Signups are available at the Message Center. Join us for a fun evening for the whole family!
|
Youth Kickoff
September 18th from 5-7 pm. Youth will first share a meal with Pastor Sarah and the congregation! Following Youth, there will be a parent meeting at 7 pm to learn about upcoming programs and missions!
|
|
Prayer Summit 2011
Has prayer always baffled you? Never truly understood just why we are to pray? Feel uncomfortable praying out loud? Feel unworthy asking for prayer? Want to deepen your prayer life?
You are cordially invited to our Prayer Ministry's inaugural Prayer Summit, "A Practical Look at Private and Corporate Prayer". Over the course of the weekend we will try to uncover the mysteries around prayer through the leadership of Paul Walterman.
September 23rd, 24th & 25th: Friday (7-9 pm) and Saturday (10 am to 3 pm) sessions will be held at SOTH. Sunday's session is scheduled from 6-7:30 pm here at SMUMC. This is a FREE event, you only need to register if childcare is needed. Find more details here.
|
Hope for Haiti Meal Packing Event
 September 23rd - 25th at Saddleback College. This is a "hands-on" mission field experience sponsored by Kids Around the World. More information can be found at www.hopeforhaitiproject.com. If you have any questions, please contact Paul Gates at paulg@kidsaroundtheworld.com or (949) 338-8035.
|
Want to Know More About the Cooperative Parish? Check Out the Newsletter!
The development of blended practices and ministry programs are a key part of the Cooperative Parish transition, in anticipation of our unification as one church. The plans for each ministry area will be presented to the entire congregation during the Congregational Checkpoint meetings, which are planned for November, February, and April. Read about this and more in our August newsletter.
|
|
Prayer Opportunity /
Praying for Others
If you would like to become part of our Cooperative Parish Prayer Chain or if you have a need for prayer, please email Carolyn Bohmholdt. Prayer, as we know, is simply communication with God through written or spoken words, thoughts, meditation or song. It is a very powerful tool. The power of prayer should not be underestimated. James 5:16-18 declares, "...The power of a righteous man is powerful and effective." All requests received through "In Touch" cards or office communications are distributed to the prayer chain for continued prayer during the week. |
