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Week of Feb. 19, 2012
Hello Friends,
This week begins our Lenten Series on "Righting in the Margins." This is a series on the marginalization not just of other people, but of ourselves from God. For the season of Lent we will ask the tough question, "Who is on the margins of not just society, but our church and how does God want us to respond?" I want to invite you to come to the Lenten study series beginning next Wednesday at 7 p.m., "The 24 Hours that Changed the World." I look forward to being together in worship this week as we begin the spiritually challenging and important season of Lent.
~ Blessings, Pastor Sarah |
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 Second Cooperative Parish Congregational Checkpoint This Sunday, Feb. 26th from 5:30 - 7:15 pm, Santa Margarita Campus Enjoy good food and great fellowship as we learn about our progress-to-date on key milestones and the blended ministry process. We will gather for a "sandwich buffet" pot luck dinner, followed by presentations from various ministries in the life of the Cooperative Parish. Child care is available, please let Laura Schwarcz know if it is needed. SMUMC Youth Group has been canceled for the evening. Please bring an item to share for the pot luck, based on the first letter of your last name: - A - F : 1 lb. package of your favorite deli meat or cold cuts (turkey,ham, roast beef, etc.) or 1 lb. of your favorite sliced cheese
- G - J : 1 loaf of sliced bread or package of sandwich rolls
- K - O : 1 family size bag of chips (salsa or dip optional)
- P - S : a salad (green salad, potato salad, fruit salad, etc.)
- T - Z : a dessert
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 Lenten Study
This year instead of several small Lenten groups, we are going to engage in one all-church study. As a community, we will be studying the book, 24 Hours That Changed the World by Adam Hamilton. Pastor Sarah will help facilitate the hour-long discussion and video series on Wednesday nights at 7pm, beginning Feb. 29th and going through April 4th. Each week feel free to bring your dinner beforehand at 6:30 pm; a group of us will be eating our brown bag dinners together before study to avoid traffic, etc. It is suggested, but not mandatory, that before you begin the study you purchase the book. The series leads us step by step through the last 24 hours of Jesus' life. Come and join this transformational time of devotion and study during Lent.
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 Food Drive for SCO
South County Outreach is desperately short on certain food items at this time of the year. They are limited in their ability to have Grocery Store Food Drives this month as it is also a key time for Girl Scout fundraising at the local grocery stores. The Cooperative Parish Give Ministry team is asking everyone, at both campuses, to take the grocery list insert in this Sunday's bulletin and pick up a few extra items for SCO as you shop.
Items include: peanut butter, cereal, macaroni & cheese, pasta, pasta sauce, and rice.
Together we can have a huge impact on hunger in our local communities. Please bring you items to church on or before March 4th.
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 Nursery Remodel
A Nursery Shower for Santa Margarita UMC - Join us on March 11th at 12:15 pm for cake in our Nursery. You may purchase a gift by visiting our wish list registry. All are welcome to come see the plans for the new Nursery. Contact Laura Schwarcz with any questions.
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 WindSync Performance Sunday, March 18th at 7:30 pm at the Mission Viejo campus
This wind quintet plays show tunes and classical and contemporary music. Tickets are $15 each or $30 per family and will be sold in the lobby following worship services. Check out their website for more information about this exciting ensemble.
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 Shepherd of the Hills Preschool
"..in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you." ~ Matthew 7:12
This week we celebrated our love of all creatures, great and small, at our annual Pet Parade! The children brought their stuffed animal pets to school with them for sharing. Each pet was voted on for an award (the longest tail, softest fur, shortest legs, etc.) which each child proudly hung around their pet's neck/tail/leg! Then, at 11:45 am our families awaited us in the play yard and we paraded to music with our award winning pets for all to see and admire!
Registration for Fall 2012 continues at both Santa Margarita and Mission Viejo. The Santa Margarita campus will be adding a Jr. Kindergarten this year, and will continue to service children in the later stages of potty training. Contact us if you or someone you know would like a tour.
In HIS Service,
Becci Lukes, Director
Cindie Reilly, Director SM Campus
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 New Pilgrimage Announced by Pastor Craig Turkey, Greece & Rome in September 2012 A Pilgrimage with the Apostles John and Paul Join Pastor Craig & Pastor Sarah for a journey in the footsteps of the Apostles John and Paul. Beginning in Turkey, our group tour will visit Ephesus, Pergamum, along with the other seven churches to whom the Book of Revelation was addressed. Departing Turkey, we take a three day, two night cruise of the Greek Isles, with stops at Patmos (where John received the Revelation) and Santorini. Landing in Athens, Greece, we are bound for tours in Athens, Corinth, Macedonia, Berea, and other locations visited by Paul. Finally, we travel to Rome for two days of tours including the Roman Forum, Coliseum, St. Peter's Basilica, and some free time to see Rome. If you would like more information, please contact Pastor Craig or call the Mission Viejo office at 949-837-2941. Also, you may visit the pilgrimage website. |
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Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
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