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Week of Dec. 25, 2011
Hello Friends,
Happy New Year!
There is something about New Year's, isn't there? There is a hope of newness, a chance to begin again, and maybe make something right. On New Year's Eve I always take the time to thank God for the year before and pray for the year to come. This year holds a great amount of promise and potential. This could be the year your faith grows! I am hopeful for 2012 and looking forward to spending it with this congregation as we continue to grow and minister together.
~ Blessings, Pastor Sarah
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New Year's Day Worship
There will be regular worship services this Sunday at 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sunday School will be offered at both services. However, there will be no Youth Bible Study at 9:30 a.m., the Youth will remain in worship.
Also, if you are available to help, the following Saturday, Jan. 7th, we will be putting away the Advent decorations and readying our sanctuary for the New Year! Please join us at 9 a.m. |
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DVD's are Available
Watch our children and youth perform "The Tiniest Christmas Star" all over again!! DVDs may be picked up in the lobby at the Media display on the right hand side. A $10 donation to our Multi-Media Ministry would be appreciated. DVDs will also be available in the office during the week. |
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Last Week for the
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 need them by this Sunday. Please give the supplies to Ali in the lobby before or after services. 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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 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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 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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