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Week of July 15th, 2012
Hello Friends,
This week at both of our campuses we will continue our summer series on the characters of the Old Testament, "God: Characters Welcome." We will look at the story of Joseph and what it tells us about the character of God. Joseph's story is one that many of us know. His story is one of adventure, disappointment and redemption. It may seemed farfetched but there are parts of his story that all of us can relate to.
We hope many of you got to see the youth and children's program last week, the musical, "The Old Testament in Fast Forward." It was a wonderful performance and it helped highlight some of the characters that we will be going to investigate further through this series. If you didn't get a chance to catch it live, please email Phil Peace and you can get a DVD of the performance to enjoy!
See You this Sunday.
~ Blessings, the Pastoral Team
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More Merger Housekeeping
Whether you are a longtime member or just joined our faith community, please help us update our records by completing the linked form and submitting electronically. Click here. Accurate data is necessary for both campuses for church related mailings, online communications, and to celebrate birthdays and anniversaries. For questions please call Jill or Carolyn at the Mission Viejo office at 949-837-2941. Thanks! Beginning July 1st, any checks to the church need to be made out to "Shepherd of the Hills UMC", please no abbreviations. If you have any questions, contact the office. Rancho Santa Margarita Campus Staff emails are changing! If you need to email any staff from the RSM campus, please note their new emails effective immediately:
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 Vacation Bible School Outreach We are asking the congregation to bring in new backpacks this Sunday, July 22nd. During VBS week, July 23rd - 27th, we are asking all the VBS participants to bring in school supplies. All new backpacks and school supplies with be donated to SCO (South County Outreach) to help equip children in the community for the upcoming school year. Thanks for your donation, Children's Ministry |
 Music Camp Performance DVDs Don't forget... you can order your DVD of the show and relive the performance of our talented children and youth again and again!
There is a sign-up sheet in the lobby or in the office. There is a suggested $10 donation to our multi-media ministry. You may also email Phil Peace to order a copy.
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 Trunk or Treat Planning Meeting
There will be an organizational meeting for 2012 Trunk or Treat / Chili Cook Off on Sunday, July 29th at 12:30 pm in the RSM sanctuary. The actual event will be held late Sunday afternoon and evening, October 29th at the RSM campus. We need help with all areas of the event including games, crafts, food, chili cook off, and many general volunteers. If you have helped before, you know it will be a great time; if you haven't, this is the year to get involved! Contact Vicki Faivre for more information.
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Yard Sale, Boutique & Farmer's Market
Saturday, July 28th, 9 am - 2 pm
Team Michelle Invites You to the 1st Annual Yard Sale, Boutique & Farmer's Market! At Shepherd of the Hills - Rancho Santa Margarita campus parking lot. Click here for more information. Lunch: Hotdogs, Chips, and Drinks will be available for a small donation. To participate by donating items or joining us as a vendor, call Judy (562) 673-7419 or Michelle (949) 584-7027 or click here. |
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Baja Payback Event for
YUGO Ministries
Saturday, August 4th from 10 am to 4 pm, Mission Viejo Campus
2012 marks the 50th anniversary of the first-time run of motorcycles from Tijuana to La Paz, Mexico, later to become the famous Baja 1000 race. Our MV campus will be crawling with displays of motorcycles, old and new. Johnny Campbell, 10 time Baja 1000 winner, will be here for photo opportunities and sharing of memories.
Yugo Ministries will be on hand sharing their ministry, stories, and needs. This is the "payback" - our own Charlie Keller, a life member of the American Motorcycle Association and manager of the Honda Riders Club for 15 years, has a passion for motorcycles and now for Yugo. Charlie attended our last mission trip to build houses for Yugo; now, he and his friends will be here. Let's rally and pay back the wonderful people of Baja by building more houses for the glory of God. (You can read about the January mission trip to Mexico here.)
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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 latter 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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Find Us
30605 Avenida de Las Flores
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
92688
949.589.1502
26001 Muirlands Blvd.
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
949.837.2941
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