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Week of Oct. 23, 2011
Hello Friends,
If you have ever driven by our sign, you may notice there is a cross and flame on it. If you drive by the Mission Viejo site, you will also notice that same symbol. This cross and flame is the sign that you are at a United Methodist church. It is just like any other form of branding; it is the way to signify, without any words, what is held within. By seeing the cross and flame you know that you are at a United Methodist church, but what in the world does that mean? Methodism wasn't always a church. It used to be a way of life, a method for living. This Sunday we will rediscover the roots of living life by God's grace ... the Methodist way. The world around us can often appear to be one full of madness and chaos. Methodism is a way of living within that world, so join us as we begin the series, "Method in the Madness."
~ Blessings, Pastor Sarah
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 Trunk or Treat and Chili Cookoff This 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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Special Charge Conference Scheduled
Sunday, November 13th at 12:30 pm
The Rev. Myron Wingfield, our Mission Area Superintendent, has authorized Rev. Craig Brown to serve as a Presiding Elder for a special Church Conference to be held at Santa Margarita UMC. The Conference will convene promptly at 12:30 pm in the Sanctuary. The only action item before the Conference is the election of persons to the Board of Trustees to serve a term ending in June of 2012. As a "Charge" Conference, members of the Stewards will have voice and vote at this meeting. Members of the congregation at-large may have voice but no vote. Should you have questions regarding the Conference, please direct them to Rev. Brown at revcraig@sothumc.org or by phone at 949-837-2941.
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Blood Drive  November 4th, 1-7 pm
Donate blood and save a life! To make an appointment, please go to the Red Cross website (sponsor code is 'smumc'). For more details, contact Mary Beth McGowan at 949-689-9667. Look for the insert in this Sunday's Weekly. |
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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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Find Us
30605 Avenida de Las Flores
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
92688
949.589.1502
www.smumc.com
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