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Week of May 13th, 2012
Hello Friends,
This week we continue our series about celebration and joy, "Live It Up!" Last week we began the difficult process of looking at the things that steal our joy and keep us from fully experiencing the freedom of trust in God. This week we are going to look at the story of Christ's ascension (Luke 24:50-53) and how those in attendance began to worship in a new way because of their experiences. The questions we will be working through together include, "What would it look like to live a life of hope even in the struggles?" and "How would that make our life an act of worship?" This week we will celebrate communion together as an act of communal worship. We are also excited to welcome the Mission Viejo site Youth Band who will be our worship band for the 11 a.m. service.
I would like to take this time to thank each of you who reached out to me following the loss of my Grandma. She was indeed a huge part of my life and I am so grateful to have a community like SMUMC to grieve with. I am blessed to have had many amazing years with my "Nana" and I know that my memories will keep me smiling! I look forward to seeing all of you Sunday as we "Live It Up!"
~ Blessings, Pastor Sarah |
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Church Conferences
THIS 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.
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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 and 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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 Summer Music Camp Register TODAY for "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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Church by the Numbers
 April, 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. |
 Blood Drive
Friday, June 8th, 1-7 pm at Santa Margarita in the sanctuary. Donate 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. |
 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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 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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 Shepherd of the Hills Preschool
" Blessed are those who hear the word of God and obey it."
~ Luke 11:28
This week the preschool enjoyed a visit from the Orange County Fire Authority. Their representative, Tasha, came out and read a story called, "No Dragons for Tea." This story taught the children what to do in case your house catches on fire with an emphasis on not going back inside for a favorite toy! The children practiced crawling "under the smoke" and what phone # to dial for an emergency. After this, the children had a visit from a real fire engine and its crew! They showed us all the gear they wear and what they look like and sound like when it's on. Then we had a tour of the engine and all its compartments, cool tools, and hoses - all the hoses. And when they left, they turned on the siren - just for us!
Thanking God for our Fire Fighters and Paramedics,
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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