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Week of Oct. 9, 2011
Hello Friends,
This week we continue our series on being Cut to the Core. Last week we talked about the core of who we are, which is Love. This week we are going to look at how God wants us to rightly love ourselves. This is a tricky task to love ourselves as child of God. Love of self can easily tip toward arrogance or tip toward self hatred. This week we are going to talk about balance and the reasons why we know we can love who God created us to be. I am looking forward to being with all of you Sunday. Please pray for me and other team members who are going on a preliminary trip to Mexico to prepare the way for a future church wide mission trip coming this spring. 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 to sign up for this important class.
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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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Cooperative Parish Congregational Checkpoint
Sunday, Nov. 6th from 5:30 - 7:15 pm, Mission Viejo Campus Enjoy good food and great fellowship as we learn about our progress to date on key milestones and the blended ministry process. We will gather for a "sandwich buffet" pot luck dinner, followed by a presentation from the Cooperative Parish Leadership Team. If you have young children, please contact either church office by Oct. 31st to register them for child care/activities during the presentation. Please bring an item to share for the pot luck, based on the first letter of your last name: - A - F : 1 lb. package of your favorite deli meat or cold cuts (turkey, ham, roast beef, etc.) or 1 lb. of your favorite sliced cheese
- G - J : 1 loaf of sliced bread or package of sandwich rolls
- K - O : 1 family size bag of chips (salsa or dip optional)
- P - S : a salad (green salad, potato salad, fruit salad, etc.)
- T - Z : a dessert
View the most recent newsletter here.
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 Mexico Mission Trip Dinner Fundraiser Spice up your Life with Fellowship and Fiesta!
Drop in Saturday evening, Oct. 22nd, between 5 - 7pm at the Mission Viejo campus in Shepherd Hall to enjoy authentic Mexican cuisine prepared by our partners in ministry from the Neighborhood/La Vecindad UMC. Proceeds will support 4-6 youth and young adults from their community to join our team on the church-wide Mexico mission trip in January, as well as contribute to the cost of building materials.
Requested donation: $10/adult or $25/family.
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 Fall Focus Groups
Groups have begun! However, this does not mean you cannot attend! Sign-ups are still at the Message Center. 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. For more information, please contact John Schoettger.
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SHIP: Self-Help Interfaith Program
SHIP is a transitionary shelter which helps the recently homeless find a job. Dinners for this program are being hosted by SMUMC 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 the talking between the guests and your family; having that connection and interaction. The food is important, but secondary. Signups 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. 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 and can be purchased at the event. |
 Advent Devotional
Please prayerfully consider submitting an entry for the Advent Devotional - it is an amazing blessing to share the word of God with others. Sign up today! For all of the details or if you have any questions, contact Elizabeth Schoettger at eas525@cox.net or 949-275-4780.
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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 October newsletter.
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30605 Avenida de Las Flores
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
92688
949.589.1502
www.smumc.com
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