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Week of Oct. 30, 2011
Hello Friends,
This week we are celebrating "All Saints' Day," a celebration of the lives of those who passed away over the last year. It is a day when we remember what each life meant for the community of believers. As we look at how we order our own lives through the second week of our "Method in the Madness" series, we will consider how God has called all of us to live in community. For the early United Methodist that looked a certain way, and we, as modern day believers, have a lot to learn about authentic community and living in Koinonia (intentional deep community). Come this week as we hear from Acts 2:42-47 and celebrate the saints that have gone before.
~ Blessings, Pastor Sarah
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Blood Drive  Tomorrow November 4th, 1-7 pm
It's not too late to sign up, simply contact Mary Beth McGowan at 949-689-9667!! Or, to make an appointment, please go to the Red Cross website (sponsor code is 'smumc'). Donate blood and save a life! |
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Cooperative Parish Congregational Checkpoint
THIS Sunday, Nov. 6th from 5:30 - 7:15 pm at the
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 our most recent newsletter here.
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 Advent Devotional
Last chance to submit an entry... There are still a few more dates that need material written for them. Your submission can be a story, a poem, a prayer, artwork, a photograph or any combination - go where the Lord leads you. Read about the details here. Submissions are due by this Sunday, November 6th. If you are interested, please contact Elizabeth Schoettger.
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 Mission Opportunity - Operation Christmas Child
This is an terrific opportunity for you and your children to participate in a mission project. This project is hosted by Samaritan's Purse, a Christian organization that provides spiritual and physical aid to people in need around the world. This Sunday after worship you may pick up a box to fill with gifts for a child who has likely never received a Christmas present. Then, simply bring your filled box on Sunday, Nov. 20th as we gather at 12:30 pm to make notes for the kids and have a blessing over the boxes. Contact Kathy Millhouse at 714-206-9243 for more information. |
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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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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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