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Week of May 6th, 2012
Hello Friends,
This has been an amazing week for me as I was a participant with 50 other pastors and artists in Laguna Beach in conversation with the writer, pastor, and speaker, Rob Bell. I have been truly inspired and can't wait to share with folks. This Sunday we will begin our series on what it means to have a deep joy and to celebrate within the faith, the series is entitled, "Live It Up." This kind of joy recognizes the tough parts of life and is a deeply rooted joy. This week we will hear the story of David and his undignified dance in 2 Samuel 6:12-15. See you Sunday.
~ Blessings, Pastor Sarah
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Church Conferences
Sunday, May 20th
Santa Margarita UMC Following 11:00 a.m. Worship - RSM Site
Shepherd of the Hills UMC at 7:00 p.m. - Mission Viejo Site
The Rev. Dr. Cedrick Bridgeforth will be presiding at both Church Conferences. Official votes will be taken for the merger of the two churches. Every member of each church has VOICE and VOTE at their respective gathering.
If you have questions about your membership status at SMUMC, you may contact the church office at 949-589-1502 Monday through Thursday from 9 am to noon.
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Church by the Numbers
 March, 2012
April Attendance Average Adult Worship Attendance - 147 Average Children/Sunday School - 23 Finances Pledged July '11 to April '12 - $146,320 Received July '11 to April '12 - $147,418 Difference - $1,098 Total Income July '11 to April '12 - $225,382 Total Expenses July '11 to April '12 - $244,731 Difference - -$19,349 For more information, please contact John Lockwood, Chair of Finance, at lockwood.13@sbcglobal.net or Pastor Craig Brown at revcraig@sothumc.org. |
 Summer Music Camp "The Old Testament Fast Forward"
Children and youth in grades 1-12 are invited to sing and act their way through the stories of the Old Testament. We're looking for Adam, Eve, Noah, Moses, and many more! Join us at the Santa Margarita campus this summer. Auditions will be on June 30th and morning rehearsals run from July 2nd through 13th. Please view the registration form here for more details or contact Kim Nason.
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Housing Needed
Georgia Youth Choir visiting June 3rd
On Sunday, June 3rd we have a unique opportunity to hear the Georgia Youth Choir. Approximately seventy 7th - 12th grade students from First United Methodist of Newman, Georgia, will be at our Mission Viejo campus to perform as they tour America. The performance will be in the evening and we are looking for families to host these students for that night. Each family would need to host between 2 to 4 students from Sunday evening, June 3rd until 8 am Monday, June 4th. Please contact the Mission Viejo church office at 949-837-2941 to sign up for this opportunity!
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 Pilgrimage with Pastors Craig and Sarah 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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Calling all Moms, Dads, Youth, Retirees...
Interested in receiving a few extra bucks this year? Love working with infants and preschool-aged children? Childcare is looking for a few responsible people to work several childcare events at the Mission Viejo site. Please contact Laura Schwarcz, Children's Ministry Director if you are interested.
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 Vacation Bible School
At Sky VBS, kids imagine what it would be like to bounce among the clouds, soar with eagles, and reach for the stars. The Bible comes to life in new and powerful ways as kids explore why nothing is impossible with God.
July 23rd - 27th from 8:45 am to noon at the Mission Viejo campus. Registration opens April 10th. Forms are in the church office or you can register and pay online. The cost is only $45 per child, additional siblings, $40. Contact Laura Schwarcz if you have any questions.
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 Shepherd of the Hills Preschool
" Blessed are those who hear the word of God and obey it."
~ Luke 11:28
This week we set aside a special time to honor our Moms here at preschool. The children made something from their heart and shared it along with a homemade card. Lots of smiles and tears of joy could be seen in both of the classrooms. WE LOVE OUR MOMS and are so grateful that God in His wisdom gave them to us!
Happy Mother's Day!
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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