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Week of Nov. 13, 2011
Hello Friends,
This week we are finishing our series on what it means to be United Methodist, our "Method in the Madness" series. Last week Pastor Craig shared with us about the Quadrilateral and this week we are going to be talking about what it means to have discipline in our faith. In our culture discipline doesn't always have a positive connotation and can be intimidating. But having a discipline in our faith can actually free up space for the Holy Spirit and be a life giving practice. So come this week and hear about how we order our faith!
We will also have some special guests with us... my very own parents! Look forward to seeing you in worship.
~ Blessings, Pastor Sarah
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 Church
Decorating Party
Friday, November 25th
10 am - noon(ish)
Help decorate the sanctuary for Advent. Drop in when you can to hang garland, lights, and ornaments in the worship space. Light snacks will be provided. This is a great way to escape "Black Friday" craziness. For details, please contact Doug Nason. And this is only the beginning... check out all of our other Christmas events!
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 Operation Christmas Child
Bring your filled boxes along with a check for $7 for postage to our gathering this Sunday at 12:30 pm. We will be making notes for the children who will be receiving these gifts and also filling extra boxes. Pastor Sarah will say a blessing over all of the boxes. Please RSVP to Kathy Millhouse by Saturday. |
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| Heifer Project
Help 55 Alive "Change the World" and send goats to needy families!
"With all the money donated to help fight famine around the world, with all the grandiose plans conceived to conquer poverty, sometimes all it takes to save a child is a goat."
~ 60 Minutes, CBS News Magazine Program
Heifer International provides food and income-producing animals to poor families in more than 125 countries. Animal products such as milk, eggs, and meat improve nutrition. Wool, draft power, and manure for fertilizer help families earn money for education, clothes, healthcare, and better housing.
If you would like to contribute to this holiday gift, please make a check out to SMUMC, and on the memo line write "Heifer Mission." Place your check in this Sunday's offering basket. For additional information, please contact Pat Brewer. |
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 'Round the Table Carol Sing
Sunday, December 4th at 5:30 pm
Are you ready to sing? Can you smell the Christmas cookies? It's time for the annual 'Round the Table Carol Sing! It begins with soup and rolls, and then the good stuff; hot chocolate, cider and Christmas cookies. As usual, we'll sing all your favorite holiday songs, and hear a selection from the Chancel Choir and special guests from the Mission Viejo campus. The evening will conclude around 7 pm with a visit from Santa and a reading of "The Night before Christmas." We're looking for cookie bakers and other helpers, so please sign up at the Message Center. Questions? Please contact Kim Nason.
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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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