Week of May 27th, 2012 

Hello Friends,  

I hope that everyone's week is going well. Sometimes after a holiday weekend it is hard to return to the day to day of our weekly schedule. My prayer is that during this week you have had time to reflect on Jan's message from last week, or that you have had a chance to think about the things that bring you joy as we continue our series on "Living It Up." Seeing God's blessings in the everyday is one of life's biggest blessings and challenges. This week we will close out the series together with the question, "How is authentic joy contagious and how do we express that?" We will look at a scriptural example together from 2 Chronicles 9: 5-12. I look forward to seeing you Sunday!

Blessings,

~ Pastor Sarah  

Church Conference Tomorrow 

Friday, June 1^st at 6:00 p.m.  

Potluck & Conference at the 

Mission Viejo Campus

Friends,           
           
As our church moves forward in the official merger process, we are now ready to start the next chapter of our work together.  This Friday, June 1^st at 6 pm we will be having a joint Church Conference with a very narrow and specific agenda.  Of course, as good Methodists we must potluck when we meet so be sure to bring something to share for dinner.  Again, the Church Conference will begin with dinner at 6 pm.  The following is our agenda:          
           
1.  Presentation of New Church Structure & Systems

2.  Consider and Vote on New Structure

3.  Elect Persons from Both Campuses to Serve in New Structure

4.  Elect Delegates to Annual Conference

5.  Approve the Board of Trustees to Submit a Loan Application to the United Methodist Development Fund       
           
Our District Superintendent will once again be present to preside at our Church Conference this Friday.  Members of both SMUMC and SOTHUMC will have voice and vote at this Conference.  I will look forward to seeing you this Friday at the Mission Viejo Campus for this important gathering.        
           
Grace to You,  
           
Craig+

Georgia Youth Choir  

This choir is performing at the Mission Viejo campus this Sunday at 6 pm. Approximately 70 students, grades 7th-12th, from the First United Methodist of Newman, Georgia will be here as part of their tour of California. The concert is free, so come and enjoy!

Support our Youth by donating items that will be auctioned off on June 24^th. Items may include baseball tickets, new electronics, desserts, sports memorabilia, services, restaurant gift cards, etc. The proceeds from the auction will help send the Youth to summer camp. Contact Richard Annett for details on how to donate auction items.

Want to help send a camper to Lazy W this summer?  

Stop by the Children's Ministry table in the lobby after worship this Sunday to "adopt" an elementary school camper by supporting them financially for a half day or a full day of great camp fun! This fundraiser will take place for one more week. Contact Laura Schwarcz if you would like more details.