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Week of Dec. 18, 2011
Hello Friends,
This week, as we prepare for the coming of Christ, I hope that you have had time to sit and reflect on the meaning and hope held in a manger. I am looking forward to spending my first Christmas Eve with this congregation. There is something so magical about Christmas Eve services. As I look at the nativity scene, I am reminded that God came into this world in the most humble and unexpected way. This year the services are going to include some familiar music and some unfamiliar stories! Christmas Day we will join together for one celebratory service at 10 a.m. as we celebrate the birth of Christ. There is no better time to be joined together as a Church community!
~ Blessings, Pastor Sarah
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Christmas Eve Worship
Join us for services at our Santa Margarita campus at 5 and 7:30 p.m. and at our Mission Viejo campus at 11 p.m.
Nursery care for children ages two and younger will be provided at the Santa Margarita worship services.
Christmas Day Worship
There will be one service at 10 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 25th.
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DVD's are Available
Watch our children and youth perform "The Tiniest Christmas Star" all over again!! There is a sign-up sheet in the lobby if you are interested in receiving a DVD of this fantastic performance. |
 Longest Night Service at Light of the Canyon UMC in Anaheim Hills "The light shines in the darkness and the darkness did not overcome it."
This service is for people that are struggling with grief during the holiday season, people that are dealing with loss, family issues, etc. It is a service of hope for all of God's people. Worship includes advent candle lighting, music, prayers, a short sermon, and concludes with the sacrament of holy communion.More details can be found here.
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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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Children's Ministry -
Mexico Trip Supply Drive
This January many of our members are heading to Ensenada, Mexico to build houses and conduct a Children's Program for the people in the local area. As we prepare for the Children's Program, we are in need of various supplies. Please take a look at this list of needs here. If you can donate any of the items, we would greatly appreciate it. Supplies can be placed by the bookshelves in the lobby on Sunday mornings or in the office during the week (Mon-Thurs. 9-12). We also are looking for $10 donations to give Bibles to the families in Mexico whose children participate. We are teaming up with 'One Book One Life' to get these Bibles.
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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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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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