June 21, 2013 This Week At SDUMC
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Added to the Prayer List this Week
Lisa Showalter (Eunice Clark), Jim Stewart (Mary Arana).
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"Sometimes God sends the brilliant light of a rainbow to remind us of His presence, lest we forget in our personal darkness His great and gracious promises to never leave us alone." - Verdell Davis |
Rev. Mark Feldmeir
Rev. Martha Wingfield Sunday Services: 9:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. (New Time)
San Dieguito
United Methodist Church
170 Calle Magdalena
Encinitas, CA 92024
Office: 760.753.6582
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| Minister's Message | |
Dear Friends,
Several years ago Alain de Botton wrote a book titled, Status Anxiety, in which he describes the two universal needs of every human being: the need to love (intimacy), and the need to be loved by the world (approval). Botton suggests that it's this second need - our life-long quest for love from the world - that is often more intense than the first. We care too much about what others think of us, about whether we're judged a success or a failure, a winner or a loser. Our own sense of happiness is dependent upon the perceptions that others have made about us. This quest for affirmation leads to what Botton calls "status anxiety."
Status anxiety plagued the early Christian church. Jewish culture was organized around very clear social, religious, and economic boundaries. Those ancient boundaries seeped into the culture of the Christian church: Jews were more highly regarded than Gentiles; men were honored over women; free persons ranked higher than slaves. The early church started looking a lot like a religious country club. Many who desired to be included in the church were prevented from participating.
When the Apostle Paul heard about this, he was livid. One of the most radical statements Paul ever made is found in this week's text from Galatians 3, where he writes, "There is no longer Jew or Greek, slave or free, male or female: for all of you are in Christ Jesus."
The radical message of Christianity is that in Jesus Christ all the boundaries we employ to define rank and privilege and keep other people in place, all the structures by which society defines who is in and who is out, have been destroyed. We live in a family in which there are no distinctions, in which each is dignified-not by race, gender, or wealth-but by God's boundless love shown in Jesus Christ.
God meant for this kind of boundless love to be the antidote to our status anxiety. Finally, we can stop trying so hard, and climbing so high, and grasping so tightly. Finally, we can rest in God's care, like children-content and thankful to be adopted.
See you Sunday,
Rev. Mark |
| This Week at the Forum | |
 Sunday, June 23 |
| Youth News | |
UMYF Pool Party will take place next Sunday, June 30, from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Join us for lunch, games and fun! Email Chelsea at Chelsea@enicnitaschurch.com for more details. UMYF District Beach Day is on Thursday, June 27. |
| What's Behind the Wall? | |
 Last Sunday to Donate to SSP Fundraiser, Founders Hall, June 23
Between services please stop by the Youth display located in Founders Hall to purchase a brick ranging in price from $1.00 - $100.00. Each brick purchased will reveal a bit of what's behind the wall. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to our fundraising efforts. We've raised $2,510.00 and still have one more week to go! |
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| Children and Family News | | |
Sunday School
Preschool - We can listen to God and obey.
Read: Read 1 Samuel 3:2-21
Kindergarten-4th Grade - The Temptations
Read Luke 4:1-13
Discussion Questions (K-4th)
1) What were the temptations Jesus faced while in the wilderness?
2) How did Jesus overcome these temptations?
3) How can we be like Jesus and stand up to temptation?
5th - 6th Grade - Stephen
Read Acts 6:1-8:1
Discussion Questions (5th-6th)
1) What happened to Stephen?
2) Why do you think the Jewish people were so angry at him?
3) How have you been a witness of your faith?
Promotion Sunday You are invited to join us for our annual Promotion Sunday on June 23 at 10:00 a.m. in the playground area. We will celebrate with a short ceremony followed by a potluck lunch. Please bring your favorite dish to share.
Family Camp will take place at Camp Cedar Glen, September 20-22, 2013! Please join us for fun as we will learn how everything is possible with God! Registration is now open for Family Camp. The cost is $100.00 for Adults (10 years old and up), $50.00 for Children (3-9 years old), and children 2 and under are free. Please register online. Contact Chelsea Simon at Chelsea@encinitaschurch.com for more information. |
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Vacation Bible School Update | |
 Vacation Bible School - Just a few more days until VBS! We are so excited to spend the week with the children as they learn about God's love and about loving our neighbors.
Vacation Bible School Donations - If you committed to bringing one or more items, please bring them to church this Sunday!
Vacation Bible School Decorating Volunteers - On Sunday, June 23, please meet in Founders Hall at 1:00 p.m. to help set up and decorate for VBS beginning the next day. We need a ton of help and every little bit helps. |
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Future Events, Sign-ups, and Announcements |
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Strength to Strength Celebration Brunch | |
 Sunday, June 30 from 10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.Please join us at the Strength to Strength Celebration Brunch on Sunday, June 30, from 10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. in Founders Hall. Our congregation has met the challenge of our 3-year Debt-Retirement Campaign! Let us celebrate and give thanks! |
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Grief Work | | |
Sundays, June 30, July 7, July 14 at 10:30 a.m. in Room 6
Grief Work is a three week gathering for any person dealing with loss. The next meeting will be June 30 and is led by Rev. Melanie Silva.
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Communications Coordinator | | |
Mindy Scher, SDUMC's Communications Coordinator for more than four years, will be stepping down from her position on July 8 after accepting full-time employment with Xtend Healthcare. This is a wonderful opportunity for Mindy and her family. Please join us in congratulating Mindy and showing our appreciation for her hard work and dedication to SDUMC. |
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Jubilee Stands Up for Student Debt Justice | |
On July 1, student loan interest rates are set to double for almost seven million college students unless Congress takes action. High-interest rates increase debts making them unpayable and preventing our communities from recovering in these hard economic times. These rate increases will harm the affordability and accessibility to education for students around the country. We must support young people here in the United States to develop into their full potential and prevent them from being stuck in cycles of debt. Come to the Jubilee table in Founders Hall between services to sign a petition to Congress and to receive a prayer for student debt and justice. |
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Read the New Testament in 90 Days | |
Reading Begins July 1
The Adult Education Committee invites you to join with others in our congregation in reading the New Testament in July, August and September. Each daily reading will cover a couple of chapters and should take 15-30 minutes. Book marks that guide the reading will be available at the Adult Education table during coffee hour beginning June 16. Fellowship Potlucks will be held at the end of each month to share experiences and offer orientation to the reading for the next month. |
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Visualizing Social Justice Photography Exhibition | |
Submissions Accepted August 1 - September 1, 2013Photographers are invited to submit images illustrating an instance of social justice; a visual representation of a problem or the solution in our world today. The exhibition will reflect the theme that God expects all people to: love kindness, act justly, and relate to one another humbly and respectfully, and is an opportunity to bear witness to social justice and realities of hope. Entries must be submitted online between August 1 through September 1, 2013. This exhibition is presented by the San Diego School of Christian Studies and First United Methodist Church of San Diego. For more information please visit the website: www.FUMCSD.ORG/PHOTOGRAPHY. |
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UMCOR Oklahoma Disaster Relief | |
 Make a direct, immediate donation to UMC's The Advance
"Disaster Response, United States (#901670)" click here.
To donate by check, please make your check payable to Advance GCFA and the Advance number on the memo line and mail to:
Advance GCFA
PO Box 9068
New York, NY 10087-9068
To donate by phone,
please call 1.888.252.6174
100% or your donation to UMCOR Advance goes directly to disaster relief. |
| Keep Donating Your Pesky Pennies! | |
 We are supporting Camp Encinal in the Northwest Conference of the Mexican Methodist Church. Located just 13 miles east of Tecate, the camp and retreat center has six cabins with 12 beds each, restrooms, showers, and a dining hall, thanks to our continuing contributions. We are now supporting the building of a chapel, so please deposit those pesky pennies (and all manner of coins and paper money) into the container, which is located near the coffee, between services. Thank you for your generosity!
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| Electronic Giving | | |
 Electronic Giving is an efficient and convenient way to make your weekly, monthly, annual, or special offering. Many of our members and friends choose to make their offering this way, rather than by traditional means (the offering plate) on Sunday morning. If electronic giving is a more attractive and convenient method of giving for you, please visit the church website at http://encinitaschurch.com/about-us/giving/, and follow the instructions. If you need assistance, please contact the church office.
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| Chancel Flowers for 2013 | | |
Chancel Flowers for 2013 are still available. If you would like to honor a loved one by donating flowers to beautify the chancel for worship, please fill in your information on the chart in the church office, and fill out the form located next to the chart and put in the Secretary's box. The requested donation is $40. You may also sign up by contacting the Church Secretary, Alma Rodriguez, at secretary@encinitaschurch.com. Many opportunities remain for the 2013 calendar year! |
| SDUMC Fixit Team | | |
 If you are elderly, widowed, or single and in need of some home repairs, just call our SDUMC Fixit Team. We'll be right there! Call the Church Office at 760.753.6582 or the CARE Team at 760.632.8029.
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THE MISSION OF
SAN DIEGUITO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
IS TO
MINISTER to the hopes and hurts of a troubled world,
NURTURE people in a community of grace, and
INVITE all persons to new life in Jesus Christ. |
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