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Week of Oct. 2, 2011
Hello Friends,
All of us have a set of core beliefs down in the innermost parts of ourselves. These core beliefs and ways of looking at the world guide all of our actions. For the next three weeks we are going to look at what is at the core of Christianity, love. The concept of love has often been misconstrued as a watered down sentiment. But for the next couple of weeks we are going to look at what Love really is and how, when our faith is "Cut to the Core", the thing that remains standing is Love. This week will begin by looking at what God demands above all else... that we love God. God doesn't want people to simply believe in God, God wants us to Love God... See you Sunday!
~ Blessings, Pastor Sarah
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 New Sermon Series October 9th - 23rd
In this 3-part series we'll see that love is to be the core of our self, as God is - at the core, love. But what does that look like? Come and see...
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New Beginnings
Membership Class
On Sunday, October 23rd join Pastor Sarah and Pastor Craig in exploring what being a member of Santa Margarita UMC and Shepherd of the Hills is all about. During this class they will share the meaning of church membership and our history as United Methodists. This class will be held at the Mission Viejo campus from 3 - 7 pm. The class includes dinner; child care is provided upon request. Please email Liz at the church office, info@smumc.com, to sign up for this important class.
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Life Skills/Job Search Workshop
Navigating New Economic RealitiesThis monthly series of workshops begins this Saturday, Oct. 8th at the Mission Viejo campus from 9 am to noon. Topics include: Surrender the Memories - Yesterday is a Canceled Check, How to Deal with the Impact of Change, Reducing Stress and Redirecting Energy, Setting and Achieving Personal Goals, and More! The workshops are open to the general public and there is no charge. For more info contact Russ Jacobson at (949) 837-2941.
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 Trunk or Treat and Chili Cookoff
Sunday, October 30th
from 5 to 7:30 pm
Join us for an evening of games, crafts, pots and pots of great chili, and of course, Trick or Treating! This is a fantastic event and fun for the whole family! Submit your own secret chili recipe or enjoy the benefits of simply being a judge. The little ones (and little ones at heart) will love participating in the parade. Finally, don't forget to decorate your car trunk (garnished with candy, of course) - and decorate yourself, if you'd like. All this for only $5 per family. Questions? Contact Vicki Faivre.
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 Fall Focus Groups
Groups begin this Sunday. The series is based on Rev. Mike Slaughter's book, Change the World: Recovering the Message and Mission of Jesus, and will last for SIX sessions. Small groups are offered at 5 different times throughout the week and sign-ups are at the Message Center. For more information, please contact John Schoettger.
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SHIP:Self-Help Interfaith Program
SHIP is coming for Santa Margarita December 24th- 31st. We will be responsible for providing dinners each night at the SHIP house in Garden Grove. The most important part of dinner is talking with the guests and your family, having that connection and interaction. The food is important, but secondary. Sign-ups for each night are at the Message Center. For details please contact Mark Burke. |
Lazy W Ranch BBQ - Saturday, Oct. 15th. This is an annual event full of fun, friends, fellowship and of course, delicious Spanish-style Deep Pit Barbecue. There will be fun for all ages, and plenty of food to go around. For the younger BBQ fans, there will be a bounce house and a rock-climbing wall! Tickets are $15 for adults and $4 for children ages 3-11. Contact Mark Burke or the church office for further ticket info. |
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 Advent Devotional
This year the Prayer Ministry team will be compiling a Daily Advent Devotional that will start on Thanksgiving and end on Christmas, but we need your help. We would like to include as many people as we can from Santa Margarita and Shepherd of the Hills. We encourage you to consider submitting a story, poem, prayer, artwork, photo, etc or a combination of both, either by yourself, with your family, or with a friend. More information will be coming in the next couple of weeks. For now, please prayerfully consider taking part and discovering what a blessing it can be to open up and share your God experiences with your church family.
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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.
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Find Us
30605 Avenida de Las Flores
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
92688
949.589.1502
www.smumc.com
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