November 2, 2012  Hello Friends,
This week has been busy for many of you as you have rushed around for all kinds of Fall events, including Halloween happenings, and pumpkin play dates. At the RSM site we had the fantastic "Trunk or Treat" event. It was a smashing success and gave us an opportunity to reach out to the children of our preschools and community. Thank you to everyone who pitched in! And a big thank you to Vicki Faivre who headed up the talented group!
This week is also the week that we as believers honor and celebrate those who have passed on during the year and in the past. It is known as All Saints Day. This is a day that is deeply moving and we hope that you will not miss the opportunity to thank God for those who have gone before. In church this week we are finishing up our series on Pneuma with a discussion on how we witness to who the Holy Spirit is to those around us. How do our lives display the work of the Holy Spirit? You will want to be here this week as we hear from our church's inspirational leaders at each site! If this series on the work of the Holy Spirit has caused you to ask "What are my spiritual gifts?", then we have got a class for you this Sunday at the Mission Viejo campus. From 1-5 pm Jan Newton will be leading a class on our GIFTS and how we use them. Register by e-mailing her at Jan.newton10@yahoo.com. This is a great class for anyone!!! I took the Strengthfinder and Disc test, and it really helped me learn more about myself and how God has made me!
Blessings, Pastor Sarah and the Pastoral Team |
Hurricane Sandy Relief
The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) is responding to the storm's devastating effects. There are three ways to help:
- Text RESPONSE to 80888 to give a $10 donation to support disaster response.
- For your Sunday offering, make a check payable to Shepherd of the Hills UMC and write "UMCOR Hurricanes 2012" in the memo line. An envelope will be provided in the worship packet.
- Donate online to UMCOR US Disaster Response here.
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'Connect' events for November 7
Every Wednesday at 6:30 pm
MV Campus
This coming week at Connect offers a session on "Overcoming the Holiday Blues", a Spiritual Parenting Information Meeting, Pastor Craig's Bible Study, and Financial Peace University. Learn more about Connect here.
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This 'n' That
"Fall back" this weekend
Daylight savings time ends Saturday night--remember to set your clock back one hour.
Brown Bag Bible Study
November 10, 9:30 to 11 am, MV Campus Shepherd Hall
Hosted by Women's Ministry, this study is based on Proverbs 31:10-31. Bring your Bible, a "brown bag" breakfast, and a curious mind. Childcare upon request. RSVP here.
Glean a Field
November 8 at 3:15 pm. Info and RSVP here.
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November 'Happenings'
The November edition of "Happenings" is in the mail, and available on-line here.
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