Week of June 17th, 2012 
Friends,
What a busy week last week was! Annual Conference was a week filled with meetings, information, and voting. Lots of church work got done including the merger of Santa Margarita and Shepherd of the Hills. The merger was accepted and supported by the whole conference! It was an honor to stand on the stage with some of our leaders and pastors. I can't express how excited I am for the future of the new Shepherd of the Hills!!!
Also, part of Conference was what we refer to as holy conferencing, which is simply the gathering together of God's people and the sharing of our stories and ministries. It is one of my favorite parts of Annual Conference, catching up with folks and hearing how God is moving around Cal-Pac.
This week was a big week in my own life and I want to thank everyone who came to the Annual Conference Ordination service. I also know that those of you who couldn't make it were still with me in spirit and heart as I walked across the stage and was ordained by our bishop as a full elder. It was one of the most beautiful moments to see everyone standing in support; I will cherish that forever!
This week I will be sharing from 2 Corinthians 5: 11-21. This is a passage that we began our year with and so we will return to it and look at how God has transformed our understanding as "One in Christ's Mission". It will be so wonderful to be together with all of you this Sunday for worship and communion!
Blessings, ~ Pastor Sarah |
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 Youth Silent Auction is Coming this Sunday !! Bidding will begin at 9:15 a.m. and will close at 12:30 p.m. You do not need to be present at that time to win, winners will be notified Sunday evening. However, you may want to pick up baked goods after the auction closes. So, check out the items available while enjoying donuts and fellowship! The proceeds from the auction will help send Youth to summer camp at Lazy W Ranch. |
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Church Conference
Tuesday, June 26th at 7 p.m.
Rancho Santa Margarita Campus
We will meet in the sanctuary at the Rancho Santa Margarita campus to approve our New Governing Documents and the 2012-2013 Budget. Church members have voice and vote.
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 Shepherd of the Hills Inaugural Worship Celebration
Sunday, July 1st at 10 a.m.
Central Park Amphitheatre, Rancho Santa Margarita
Bishop Mary Ann Swenson in Attendance
Both campuses of Shepherd of the Hills will unite for a special single worship service. Join in the celebration as we launch this new multi-site church in South Orange County. Lunch will follow worship. Hot dogs and hamburgers will be provided by Team Michelle, free-will donations will be taken. Desserts and side dishes are potluck. Join together with choirs, praise bands, and messages from Pastor Sarah & Pastor Craig. The worship will conclude with our Resident Bishop Mary Ann Swenson celebrating holy communion.
All worship services at each campus will be cancelled on Sunday, July 1st.
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Changes for the Rancho Santa Margarita Campus Staff
Liz Boulter Moving to Shepherd of the Hills Preschool, Mission Viejo Campus
Pastor Craig is pleased to share that Liz Boulter, the current Office Administrator at SMUMC, has accepted a new position as Office Administrator for Shepherd of the Hills Preschool at the Mission Viejo campus. Liz's final day of work at the Rancho Santa Margarita campus will be July 19th. She begins her new position at the Preschool later in August. Beverly Coker-Jones will be moving from the Mission Viejo campus to the RSM campus beginning July 23rd to assume Liz's duties. We all pray for the very best for Liz as she remains within the life of Shepherd of the Hills staff community!
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 Relay for Life of Rancho Santa Margarita
Saturday, July 14th,
10 a.m. to Sunday,
July 15th, 10 a.m.
RSM Central Park
Relay for Life celebrates the lives of many who have battled cancer, remembers loved ones lost, and raises funds for cancer research. Come, participate! Whether you walk, man the tent, participate with our craft activities, or provide your story, you are helping to fight back against the disease. Be a part of the Shepherd of the Hills team!
For more information please contact Mark Burke at 949-525-8386. Signups will be taken for this event beginning THIS week, please stop by the table on the patio. |
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 Blood Drive Results
"Thank you for a wonderful blood drive on Friday, June 8th. We collected 21 units of life-saving blood. As you know, each unit is one donation or pint and can help to save up to 3 lives. SMUMC has helped to save up to 63 lives. Another fun fact is that collectively this year SMUMC and SOTHUMC have helped to collect 76 units of life-saving blood having helped to save up to 228 lives this year!! Way to go!!
On behalf of the American Red Cross, I would like to thank Mary Beth, Avis, and everyone at SMUMC & SOTH for your support of the community blood supply. We could not continue to save lives without you. I look forward to working with you both again on August 23rd at SOTHUMC blood drive."
~ Jessie Salmon, Account Manager, Biomedical Services, American Red Cross
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Self-Help Interfaith Program (SHIP) Dinners
Here is a fantastic opportunity to help the recently jobless...
SHIP dinners are being hosted by both campuses of Shepherd of the Hills from August 11th - 25th. 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! Signups are at the Message Center. For details please contact Mark Burke.
For more information about the SHIP program, click here.
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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
"... do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go."
~Joshua 1:9
The preschool is closed for the summer, but we are always available to do tours. We have a few MWF spots for Jr. K and 3's. There are also several T/Th spots for 4's and 3's. If you know a family with a prospective preschooler, we would love it if you would give them our phone number!
We will have Orientation for all new preschool families in the later part of August and then Open House on Sunday, September 9th . The first days of school will be Monday the 10th/Tuesday the 11th.
We hope you all have a safe and wonderful summer!
In His service, Becci Lukes & Cindie Reilly
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Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
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