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Week of Feb. 26, 2012
Hello Friends,
This is week two of the Lenten season and I hope that you have taken some time to slow down and reflect. It isn't always easy when we have so many deadlines or family responsibilities, but re-focusing during Lent is a big gift. I am looking forward to our journey together through both the Lenten study and on Sunday mornings as we reflect on what the story of the Cross holds for each of us. During this Lent we have been asking the question, "What does it mean to be 'Righting in the Margins'?" This week Pastor Craig will be sharing from the book of Acts how God calls us to engage the margins. This will be a great message and a wonderful time of worship together.
~ Blessings, Pastor Sarah |
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 Food Drive for SCO
This Sunday, March 4th
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 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 your items to church this Sunday, March 4th. |
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Church by the Numbers
 February, 2012
February Attendance Average Adult Worship Attendance: 122 Average Children/Sunday School: 20 Finances Pledged July '11 to January '12 - $116,984 Received July '11 to January '12 - $116,871 Difference - -$113 Total Income July '11 to January '12 - $175,727 Total Expenses July '11 to January '12 - $201,633 Difference - -$25,906 For more information, please contact John Lockwood, Chair of Finance, at lockwood.13@sbcglobal.net or Pastor Craig Brown at revcraig@sothumc.org. |
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SHIP: Self-Help Interfaith Program
A fantastic opportunity to help the recently jobless... SHIP Homeless Shelter dinners are being hosted by SMUMC/SOTH from March 24th - 31st. We will be responsible for providing dinners each night by 6:15 pm at the SHIP house in Garden Grove. It's a rewarding and family-safe, chaperoned environment, with full kitchen available. Please bring your cooking utensils, your love and support, and heart for conversation! The most important part of dinner is the talking between the guests and your family; having that connection and interaction. The food is important, but secondary. Signups are at the Message Center. For details please contact Mark Burke or call 949-525-8386. |
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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. It is not necessary to attend all of the sessions, join in whenever you can. 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. 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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 Shepherd of the Hills Preschool
"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."
~ Philippians 4:13
We begin this month with parents meeting with teachers to share the growth their children have experienced over the year. Their cognitive, social, emotional, spiritual and physical growth will be discussed and insights into our children's day at school will be shared.
There is fun to be had in learning to read on Dr. Seuss Days, where his rhyme and rhythm entice us into his fantastic world of phonemic awareness. We'll turn our yard into "Vroomville," eat green eggs and ham, and read Dr. Seuss books here, there and everywhere! We'll also share other favorite authors in our Classic Children's Literature Unit, from Eric Carle to A.A. Milne. On St. Patrick's Day, sneaky leprechauns will leave little surprises to be found by wondering children. We will end the month with a "Crazy Day" where we get creative and a little bit wacky!
In HIS Service,
Becci Lukes, Director
Cindie Reilly, Director SM Campus
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 Nursery Remodel
A Nursery Shower for Santa Margarita UMC - Join us on March 11th at 12 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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 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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