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June 28, 2013
This Week At SDUMC
A Weekly Publication
In This Issue
Minister's Message
Grief Work
Strength to Strength
This Week at the Forum
Youth News
Children and Family News
Read the New Testament in 90 Days
Jubilee Student Debt Justice
Caregiver Support Group
Share the Table Sunday
Getting Around
A Big Thank You
Concert DVDs
Communications Coordinator
Visualizing Social Justice Photography Exhibition
UMCOR Oklahoma Disaster Relief
Pesky Pennies
Electronic Giving
Chancel Flowers for 2013
Senior Fixit Team
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Added to the Prayer List this Week  
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Weekly Quote

"Attention is the rarest and purest form of generosity."

                    ~ Simone Weil 
nday's Events
Rev. Mark Feldmeir
Rev. Martha Wingfield

Sunday Services:
9:00 am and 10:30 am

Contact Information: 
San Dieguito
United Methodist Church
170 Calle Magdalena
Encinitas, CA  92024

Office:  760.753.6582
Minister's Message

Dear Friends,


This Sunday we will celebrate the culmination of our three-year capital campaign, From Strength to Strength.  During worship, we'll hear a final report from campaign leader, Rodney Lappe, about the success of the campaign and its financial impact on the future of our church.  Between services, join us in Founders Hall for a catered breakfast and informal conversations as we cross the campaign finish-line and celebrate our achievements.

Sunday will also feature a musical performance by the children who participated in our highly successful Vacation Bible School this week.  We are grateful for the leadership of Chelsea Simon and for the dozens of youth and adult volunteers who shared their time and talents throughout this exciting week.

Finally, we will welcome several new friends into the membership of the church and celebrate the Sacrament of Baptism at the 9:00 am service.  Please take a moment to meet our new members and to show your support and care for them as they begin this new journey in our congregation.

Following this Sunday, I will begin my Renewal Leave.  I'm grateful for your support and prayers while I am away over these next eight weeks.  I'm looking forward to traveling with my family, reading extensively, and riding my bike. Rev. Martha Wingfield will be responsible for all pastoral duties during my absence.  Please let her know how much her leadership is appreciated this summer.

See you Sunday!

Rev. Mark
 
Events This Sunday

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.

Strength to Strength Celebration Brunch

Strength to Strength Banner
Sunday, June 30 from 10:00 am - 10:30 am
Please join us at the Strength to Strength Celebration Brunch on Sunday, June 30, from 10:00 am - 10:30 am in Founders Hall.  Our congregation has met the challenge of our 3-year Debt-Retirement Campaign!  Let us celebrate and give thanks!
This Week at the Forum
hands holding worldSunday, June 30
The Forum meets today at 10:30 am in the Lounge for part 1 of a two-week miniseries on prolific inventor and visionary, Ray Kurzweil. He is obviously a genius -- perhaps also a crackpot? 
Youth News

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UMYF Pool Party postponed until next Sunday, July 7, from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm at the community pool located on Willow Spring Drive.  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. Interested youth should email Chelsea  to reserve your spot.
 
District Beach Day will take place on July 11. Interested youth must email Chelsea by noon on Wednesday, July 10 to reserve a spot. We will be meeting at church at 9:00 am and returning around 3:00 pm. Please note there is no District Beach Day on July 4.

  
Children and Family News

 
Sunday School  


Vacation Bible School - Thank You to EVERYONE who helped support our VBS this year. It was a WONDERFUL week and we couldn't have done it without the support and love of our congregation. Please join us this Sunday during the 9:00 am service for a special VBS presentation from our children!  

 

Sunday School
Preschool - God is our friend when we're all alone.
Read 1 Kings 17:1-6

Kindergarten-4th Grade - Levi
Read Luke 5:27-32

Discussion Questions (K-4)
1) Who was Levi?

2) What did Levi do before he began to follow Jesus?

3) Why was this so bad?

4) What are some hard choices you've made this year?


5th-6th Grade - The Disciples
Read Acts 4:1-22

Discussion Questions (5-6)
1) Can you name all 12 disciples?

2) What is a disciple?

3) What do you think it would be like if YOU were one of the 12 disciples?
 
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.

  

S.L.A.M. Beach Day will take place on Wednesday, July 10 from 1:00pm-3:00-pm. Please meet at Moonlight Beach for lunch and some fun in the sun! This is a great way for the S.L.A.M. group to reconnect.

 

Save The Date!  Please join us for a Family Pool Party on Sunday, July 14th from 11:00am-3:00pm at a local Encinitas pool. The Children and Family Ministry Committee will provide lunch and drinks. Details coming soon!



This Week

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.

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.
Caregiver Support Group
cross and heartCaregiver Support Group will meet on Tuesday, July 2 at 12:00 pm, in the Conference Room.  New persons are always welcome.  Questions or concerns please call Phyllis Castiglione at  858.759.1552.
Future Events, Sign-ups, and Announcements
Share the Table Sunday
share the table sunday w/border Sunday, July 7
"Share the Table Sunday" refers to the opportunity for us to extend the message of God's love by reaching out in tangible ways to help our brothers and sisters in Christ. "Share the Table Sunday" is on the first Sunday of every month to coincide with communion. NEXT Sunday please bring nonperishable food items for the Community Resource Center (CRC) food bank and place them on the table in the narthex. For a list of "Top Food Needs" click here.  Thank you for caring for those in need in our local community. 
Getting Around
The CARE Team has a motorized scooter available for your FREE use if you or someone you know has trouble getting around in a wheelchair.  We are happy to lend it to you.  Call Lynne Calkins at 760.632.8029 or email: LC1NP@cox.net
 
A Big Thank You
A Big Thank You! To all the many members of the choir and congregation who hosted Marilou Kratzenstein, our outstanding organist, on Thursday nights since last September.  Marilou lives in San Diego, but practices here on Thursdays with Bill Hatcher and the choir, and again on Friday. Our generous host families: the Berriers, Ellisors, Fitzpatricks, Ginavens, Rich Johnsons, Judy Gezon, Carolyn Sechrist, and Donna Johnson all  opened their homes and hearts so that Marilou could spend the night and avoid the long drive and also have the opportunity to know her new church family a little better.  Bravo! to you all for your Generosity!
 
Concert DVDs For Purchase
DVDs are available for purchase of the Creation Concert and the Thomas Mellon organ concert.  The suggested donation is $5 for CREATION and $2 for Thomas Mellon concert.  Please sign up in the church office at the reception desk if you would like to order a copy. 

Communications Coordinator

Mindy Scher, SDUMC's Communications Coordinator for more than four years, will be stepping down from her position on July 5 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.  

Visualizing Social Justice Photography Exhibition

Submissions Accepted August 1 - September 1, 2013
Photographers 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.

 UMCOR Oklahoma Disaster Relief

UMCORMake 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!

Pesky PenniesWe 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!

Electronic Giving

Electronic Giving logoElectronic 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.

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

Senior FixitIf 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.

 

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.