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Week of Nov. 27, 2011
Hello Friends,
Happy Advent! As we enter into the second week of advent, we continue our series, "No Parking." Each of the stories we are studying during this season is one of movement from one way of life to another. As God calls each person in scripture, they all have a decision to make - How do I respond to God's call? This week we will look at the story of Zacchaeus - Zacchaeus is the last person that many would ever think would be moved by God, yet his reaction to God's call is a lesson to us all. See you this Sunday as we continue to journey together toward Christmas.
~ Blessings, Pastor Sarah
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 Christmas Poinsettias
Help decorate our Sanctuary for Christmas! If you would like to order a poinsettia in honor or memory of a loved one, please pick up an envelope in the Lobby. Once completed, you may place it in the offering basket or return it to the office. They may be taken home after Christmas Eve services or on Christmas Day.
Come be a part of all of our Christmas events!
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 'Round the Table Carol Sing
This 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 "Twas 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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 Pastor's Christmas Open House This Sunday, December 4th, 2 - 5 pm.
Join Pastor Craig, Bettina, David and Rachel for this annual gathering of fellowship, food, and the church family. Everyone in the Cooperative Parish is invited to this year's Christmas Open House. There will be plenty of food, including Pastor Craig's cookies. Make plans to stop by Pastor Craig & Bettina's home at 24782 San Vincent Lane in Mission Viejo for a great afternoon. |
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 Our Christmas "Adopt a Family" Program
It's that time of year again!! We as a church are sponsoring 7 families this Christmas with presents and much needed household items!! Please take as many tags as you would like from the tree and return all gifts, wrapped and labeled, by December 11th. If you would like to read about some of the families we are sponsoring, please take a look at their family profiles at the message center! Questions? Please contact Michelle Buessing at michellebuessing@hotmail.com or 949-584-7027. Thank you so much for being a part of making someone's holiday full of Hope and Love!
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 Summer Camp Staff Needed for 2012 Do you have a passion for working with children and youth? Are you between the ages of 16 and 116? Do you enjoy the great outdoors? Are you ready to "make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world?" If you answered 'yes' to these questions, then we want you to know that Lazy W Ranch and the Camping Committee are looking for volunteer Summer Camp Counselors. Fill out an application at www.lazywranch.org/summerstaffapp. To find out what being a counselor is all about, please contact Billy Stempson at 949-728-0141 or Michele Corbett at 626-568-7333. Applications are due by 12/31/11. |
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 Mexico Mission Trip
House Building & Children's Ministry January 12-16, 2012, Register today Join us in service to God's people in the Canyon Buena Vista area of Baja, Mexico to build two homes and provide children's ministry. Whether you enjoy swinging a hammer, hanging dry wall, telling stories, or supervising games, there is a place for you in this mission. No experience or special skills are necessary - just a willing heart to answer God's call. We need 24-28 people for the house building, plus 10-12 to work directly with the children, and 5 to prepare meals and snacks for the children. Download the registration form here. Contact Pastor Craig if you have questions. |
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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
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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, further 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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