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Week of March 25th, 2012
Hello Friends,
This coming week begins our Holy Week observation with Palm Sunday. This is one of my favorite weeks of the year. It's a difficult, but fruitful week for my faith. I look forward to Saturday's kick off with the "praying through the arts" workshop as a chance to connect with the creative side of our faith. I hope that you will participate in the amazing worship opportunities available across both campuses during Holy Week. The first is the Maundy Thursday service at the Mission Viejo site at 7 pm. This service marks the Lord's Last Supper and is a moving time of sharing in communion and preparation for Good Friday.
The second opportunity for worship is the Stations of the Cross here at the Santa Margarita site. This is going to be an amazing and powerful evening. This year, as part of the event, at 7:15 and 8:15 pm the choir will be performing one of the most beautiful pieces of music I have ever heard, "The Prayers at the Cross." There will also be readings of scripture that will guide us through Good Friday. You won't want to miss this amazing opportunity. Please let us know if you need childcare so we can have the correct number of workers!
All of these activities prepare our hearts and souls for the Easter Celebration! It is important to prepare our hearts for this day of celebration by experiencing what led to the victory of the resurrection. I am looking so forward to being with all of you during this most Holy of seasons! See You Sunday!
~ Blessings, Pastor Sarah
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 Honor or Memorialize Loved Ones
Easter is truly a celebration and as part of that celebration we release butterflies. Butterflies serve as a symbol of Jesus' death and resurrection; just when the life of the caterpillar seems over, new life begins. Being part of the release ceremony is a beautiful way to participate in the reminder of the hope found in Christ.
This year to honor and memorialize loved ones we will be dedicating butterflies for our annual Easter Butterfly Release. A list of those loved ones will be included in the Easter Sunday bulletin. We are asking for a suggested donation of $10 and envelopes for this purpose can be found in the pew pockets. Please return envelopes to the offering baskets or to the church office.
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'Watch With Me for One Hour'
Easter Prayer Vigil
At the Mission Viejo campus beginning Friday, April 6th at 9 pm. Concludes with the Easter Sunrise Service at Mission Viejo, Sunday, April 8th at 6 am.
Sign-ups for 1 hour prayer slots are available in the lobby. For more information please contact Diana Annett.
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 'Prayer Through the Arts' Day
THIS Saturday, March 31st from 2 - 4 pm
One way many of us connect to God is through visual expression. But, you don't have to be an artist to worship God in this manner. We invite everyone regardless of skill level to a two hour workshop on praying through the arts as we enter Holy Week. There will be several different mediums to work with following a guided meditation. We will have everything from collage materials to painting supplies.
Please RSVP now for the workshop and bring $10 for supplies with you when you attend. Contact Pastor Sarah if you have questions. |
 Blood Drive
Good Friday, April 6th, 1-7 pm at Santa MargaritaDonate blood and save a life! To make an appointment, please go to the Red Cross website (sponsor code is 'smumc'). For more details, contact Mary Beth McGowan at 949-689-9667. |
 Stations of the Cross
Experience the Passion
Santa Margarita campus on Good Friday, April 6th from 7-9 pm
Choral Meditation and Communion at 7:15 pm and 8:15 pm The 14 Stations of the Cross are a retelling of Jesus' final 24 hours, from the Garden of Gethsemane to his death on the cross. Participants walk through the stations at their own pace, stopping to read the story and reflect on the art that goes with each station. The art may be a literal interpretation of the story - a cross, a garden, a crown of thorns; or it may be a reflection of the tone, mood, or emotions of the scene - betrayal, suffering, denial, obedience. As usual, the labyrinth is available for additional prayer and meditation. |
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 Keep it Positive Parenting Class Wednesday evenings at the Mission Viejo campus beginning April 18th through May 16th from 6:30 - 8:30 pm. The class will be led by Juda Carter. Free childcare is available! Register today online - space is limited. Cost is $110 per person or $175 per couple. Contact Juda at with any questions. |
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 Shepherd of the Hills Preschool
"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."
~ Philippians 4:13
Our Mission: For as much as Jesus said "Let the children come unto me..." the purpose of our Preschool is to provide special and meaningful experiences for children and their families to grow in the knowledge and love of God through Christian nurture.
Registration for the 2012/13 school year has begun. Our programs are for the ages 2 1/2 and almost potty-trained up to our Jr. K Program for 5 year-olds. Your child could attend MWF or TTH from 8:30 am - 12:00 pm. Our Jr. K program is MWF 8:30 am - 1:00 pm.
We'd love to give you a tour of our program; give us a call and we'll make an appointment for you and your child to come in!
In HIS Service, Becci Lukes & Cindie Reilly
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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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