November 5th, 2015
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Need a Ride?

Do you need a ride to Sunday worship, a church meeting or study group, a doctor's visit, or other transportation need? If so, call Celeste Maia Cron 530-304-5524 or email [email protected]."

From the Trustees
If you see something that needs repair or replacement please contact Brian Horsfield at 503-902-5796 or email to [email protected].
This Sunday, November 8th
Worship at 8:30 and 11:00 am
Preaching: Rev. Kelly Love
Sermon Title: "Another Paradox of Faith"
The images/conceptions of God in today's scriptures are so personal. From Revelations we have "the home of God is among mortals," and "God himself will be with them...will wipe every tear from their eyes." Then, in the story of Lazarus, we have the incarnate, embodied Jesus, weeping with compassion at his friends' grief. But for a God who is so close, God can sometimes seem rather uninvolved. How do we reconcile these things? 
Scripture Reading: Revelation 21:1-6a, John 11:32-44

Classes
9:45 amChildren's ChoirEducation Wing
9:45 amAdult Bible Study
Topic: "God Makes No Distinction"

Rothe Room
9:45 amContemporary Issues Forum
Topic: "Human Trafficking and Our Methodist District Response"
with Annida Brunato, Ambassador of Hope, Shared Hope International

Walker Room
11:00 amChildren's Sunday School
Topic:Godly Play  "The Ark and the Temple"
Pre-K - K Teachers: Alice Harvey and Sarah Williams
1st - 6th Teachers: Dori Marshall and Brian Williams

Education Wing
12:15 pm
Non-Violence for Social Change
This Sunday is the LAST day of our series. We will be looking at ways that past activists created a "beloved community" dedicated to non-violence, and reflect on ways we can do the same.

Grace Cafe
6:00 pmYouth Group
"Tool Time"
Before we can serve others, we need to develop the skills to truly be of use. Our oldest mission trip volunteers
(Colin, Brandon, Mitch, Laura) will lead a hands- on tutorial to teach us how to safely use tools

Grace Cafe

Events
1. Indian Dinner to Support Davis Community Meals, Nov. 7th

Davis Community Meals will be hosting "A Taste of India" dinner on Saturday, November 7, 2015 at 6:00 pm at St. Martin's Episcopal Church, 640 Hawthorn Lane, Davis. Local Chef, Mary Philip, is preparing the festive gourmet Indian dinner. Tickets are $35.  For tickets, email Susan Padgett at ([email protected])

2. Yolo Interfaith Immigration Network UndocuAlly Training, November 12th

Want to learn how to become an ally to the undocumented in our community? Come to this free training put on by the UC Davis AB540 and Undocumented Student Center on November 12th, 7-9 pm, in the Congregation Bet Haverim social hall. Please RSVP by Monday, November 9th to Nathan Ellstrand at [email protected].

3. Alternative Giving Fair, November 22nd

Support good causes while doing your holiday shopping at the DUMC Alternative Giving Fair on November 22nd after both services. Items on sale include: 
  • Heifer Honor cards
  • India VIM cards
  • Sahaya Cards
  • Equal Exchange Coffee and Chocolate
  • Grace Garden items
  • Hats and Scarves made by the Prayer Shawl Ministry
Volunteers are needed to help staff tables.  If you can help contact Susan Padgett: [email protected]

4. Volunteers Needed for Flu Clinic, Dec. 3rd
 
Date:            Thursday, December 3rd, 2015
Location:       West Sacramento Civic Center
                     1110 West Capitol Ave.
                     West Sacramento, CA 95691
Clinic Time:  3:00pm-8:00pm
                    (Volunteer Time: 2:00pm - 8:30pm)
 
If you are interested in volunteering for this event please:
 
1. Take the "Intro to POD Operation" course online at:   http://www.yolopodclasses.org/class1.html.  After you have taken the course or if you already have taken this course, please go to the next step.
 
2. Email the Volunteer Coordinator that you are interested in volunteering for this event at: [email protected]. Please include your name, if you have volunteered in the past and that you would like to volunteer for the Winters POD in November.  Please do not send an email until after you have taken the above "Intro to POD Operation" Course online.  We request that you take the online course prior to volunteering. 
 
Please note all volunteers must register prior to volunteering for this flu clinic. Walk-in Volunteers cannot be accepted due to liability issues.

Announcements
1. Good news! Welcome our new Children's Ministries Coordinator!

We are pleased to welcome Jeri Dahlke on board as our new Coordinator of Children's Ministries! Jeri brings a wealth of experience in this area; watch next week's Thursday email to learn more about Jeri.

Jeri will be with us this Sunday, November 8th, so plan to help us extend a warm welcome!

2. 2015 Interfaith Rotating Winter Shelter (IRWS)

In December the local churches will begin providing a warm shelter for the homeless in our community. Our church will provide one week of shelter this year: Sunday, December - Saturday, December 19, 2015.

There are many ways you can help. Please signup in the fellowship hall or contact Rita Lundin ([email protected]).
  • Bring food/drink
  • Donate money for needed food and expenses
  • Offer hospitality (serve and eat with our quests)
  • Be an evening driver
  • Be an overnight or morning host
Thank you for your part in this important ministry!

3. Thank-you from the Thebaud's

A big hug and thank you to the many wonderful souls who celebrated Ian at our baby shower! We were stunned by all of the beautiful gifts, cards and well wishes. So blessed to have Ian grow up in such a loving church. Thank you! 

Love, Russ and Kristin Thebaud

Davis United Methodist Church | 530-756-2170 | [email protected] |
1620 Anderson Road
Davis, CA 95616