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Week of Oct. 16, 2011
Hello Friends,
This week we are going to be looking at the third and final part of our "Cut to the Core" series. So far we have talked about Love of God, Love of Self and this week we will talk about the Love of Others. This can be a tricky topic. How do we love people we don't even know, and how do we love people we don't even like? What is God commanding us to do? Come this week and we will explore Romans 13:8-10 together. This week is also our first week of a new worship layout so come and check out the changes. Looking forward to worshipping with you this week!
~ Blessings, Pastor Sarah
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 Sermon Series October 9th - 23rd
When you get right down to it, what is it that really matters? Is it our jobs, our security, our families, our homes? What are the core values that guide our lives at home, at work, or wherever God takes us?
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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 Mexico Mission Trip Dinner Fundraiser Spice up your Life with Fellowship and Fiesta!
Drop in this 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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New Beginnings
Membership Class
This Sunday, October 23rd join Pastor Sarah and Pastor Craig in exploring what being a member of our church 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 speak with Pastor Sarah after Worship if you are interested.
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Blood Drive  November 4th, 1-7 pm
Donate blood and save a life! To make an appointment, please go to www.redcross.org and use sponsor code: smumc. For more details, contact Mary Beth McGowan at 949-689-9667. Look for the insert in this Sunday's Weekly. |
 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: Mark Your Calendar 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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 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! Read about the details here. If you have any questions, contact Elizabeth 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 |
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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