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Week of Nov. 6, 2011
Hello Friends,
This week we are continuing our series "Method in the Madness," where we ask what it means to express our faith from a United Methodist perspective. We are going to look at how we weigh what we hear and experience as truth. Jesus often pushed people's boundaries of understandings of how God acts within the world. This week we examine the story of Jesus healing the paralytic man from Luke 5. Jesus is called into question for pardoning this man, and it is through this story we will look at what is known as the Quadrilateral; a way of seeing God's action in the world. So, the next time you encounter something claiming to be from God, you just may have a new way of looking at it!
~ Blessings, Pastor Sarah
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Special Charge Conference Scheduled
This 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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Cooperative Parish Congregational Checkpoint Recap
Last Sunday both the Santa Margarita UMC and Shepherd of the Hills UMC shared in the first Cooperative Parish Checkpoint gathering. With over 100 people in attendance, the gathered group heard reports on how ministry is progressing between the two churches just four months into the Cooperative Parish. Stories were shared about changed lives and changed ministries because of joint work. In addition, several ministries presented their plans to move forward as a united church. Pastors Craig, Sarah, and Russ also shared their respective roles in the Cooperative Parish along with the structure of the staff. Our next Checkpoint gathering will happen in February so stay tuned for more information.
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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 the following week 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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 South County Outreach
Holiday Food Drive
Help those in need this holiday season by collecting non-perishable food for families in South Orange County. Families receive the fixings to prepare a holiday meal at home. Most needed holiday food:
Stuffing, Cranberry Sauce, Boxed Potatoes, Gravy, Green Beans,Cream of Mushroom Soup, Yams, Broth, Canned Milk, Pumpkin
There are food collection barrels in our lobby, help us fill them today! |
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 continue to be presented to the entire congregation during the Congregational Checkpoint meetings, scheduled for February and April. Read about this and more in our 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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