Making Making Making NewNewNew and and and StrongerStrongerStronger disciples of disciples of disciples of Jesus Christ Jesus Christ Jesus Christ for the for the for the TRANSFORMATIONTRANSFORMATIONTRANSFORMATION of the of the of the WORLDWORLDWORLD

April 23 2013 | Volume 2013 | 5th Edition

1

VBS IS COMING SOON ldquoEverywhere Fun Fairrdquo

Where Godrsquos World Comes Together

Tues June 11thndash Fri June 14th

Here are the many ways you can

support this program

Volunteer Positions are available for Leaders (to guide our groups to the various stations)

Kitchen staff Decorating Set-upTear down Music

Announcements Storytellers Actors Craft aides Greeters

Registration Photographer Packet assembly Face painters

Recreation Videographer Campus guides

Donate supplies for Decorating areas of the church like a World Fair

Making crafts and game equipment

Snacks and beverages

Loan equipment Canopies Popcorn machine Snow cone machine

Carnival games Costumes

Monetary Donations Support a child from the Angel Tree Program

to attend VBS Cover costs for equipment rental

Purchase food and supplies

Prayer Pray for the preparation and success of this program to

provide a fun learning environment as we teach the message

to our children ndash ldquoWhere Godrsquos World Comes Togetherrdquo

Please contact Leonor Garrison or Christi Parcel for additional

information

Motherrsquos Day Weekend Brunch

Sat May 11th at 10 am in the Fellowship Hall All men women and children are invited again to this

yearrsquos Motherrsquos Day Weekend Brunch Enjoy a fun time

of fellowship a delicious brunch and this yearrsquos

guest speaker Beckie Henselmeier Get all that for just

$800 per person This event is coordinated in partnership

between the Menrsquos Ministry and the Youth Group All

proceeds from the event go to support our Youth

Group Childcare will be provided The Youth Group will

again have a silent auction with some great deals

Tickets will be available after worship on April 28th amp

May 5th or from the church office during the week

Special Mothers Day Concert Sunday May 12 at 4pm- The JazzKatz Project The JazzKatz Project is one of San Diegorsquos great jazz

bands This group of 14 seasoned professionals with

years of experience in many musical styles delivers

the traditional big band sounds of Ellington Basie

Gershwin and Porter to the soulful sounds of Sade

Norah Jones Etta James with just the right dose of

some swinging sixties grooves to come up with a

dynamic listenable and danceable mix of music Theres

also talk of a surprise guest vocalist (hint - she has red

hair and goes to this church -) You wont want to miss

this special Mothers Day treat - bring your mother

daughter sister and friends to this swinging show as part

of your Mothers Day plans She will enjoy these Katz -

and so will you

2

Womenrsquos Retreat Finding Your Authentic Self

Authenticity is the degree to

which one is true to ones own

personality spirit or character

despite external pressures

What will this be A time for you

to be pampered in every way

(A Time to reflect as a woman

the roles you have played so far

in your life and how the future can include the authentic

woman God created you to be)

Make your reservation today with a $50 deposit (non

refundable) Space is very limited to keep it intimate

September 13 14 amp 15th at the historic Old Mission San

Luis Rey de Francia in Oceanside

Total amount is $200 which is only $22 (after deposit) a

month to save for an awesome experience for YOU

Please feel free to contact Carol Barraza 619-733-6500

carolotteraolcom or Artcel Ruiz 619-861-5309

typearealtygmailcom

A Night of 2 Shorts A Screening of Two Locally Produced

Autism Related Short Films

With Me amp El Abuelo Sunday May 19th 630ndash 730 pm

In the Fellowship Hall

Lite refreshments

Panel discussion to follow the

screening of these

two films by Drama House

Productions

Youth Group Supertrip XXIV

The Youth Group will be going on their annual Supertrip

to go White Water Rafting and to Yosemite National Park

from Friday June 14th to Thursday June 20th The cost of

the trip is $450 per youth and is open to anyone who

graduates from high school in 2013 or as young as

someone who just completed the 6th grade this year A

down payment of $140 is due to the Church by Sunday

May 5th with the full fee paid by Sunday June 2nd

Informational packets and permission slips are available

in the Church Office or at Youth Group every Sunday

evening from 6 to 8 pm

If you would like further information on the trip feel free

to call the trip coordinator Steve Scott at 619-540-6400

Counseling Center Offers Free Therapy

for Trauma Linked to Bombings The violence may have taken place in Boston but many

people throughout our nation have been affected by

the explosions that blasted through a crowd near the

iconic Boston Marathonrsquos finish line Monday The (newly

named) Lighthouse Psychological Services (LPS) at First

United Methodist Church ndashChula Vista is reaching out to

area people overcome by the tragedy to provide them

with free therapy

Dr Melinda Stenberg Director of the Chula Vista site of

LPS has received training in disaster and trauma

counseling and is available to meet with South Bay

residents experiencing anxiety or other mental health

symptoms as a result of the tragedy in Boston

Dr Stenberg said people in need of aid could be

individuals who have been directly affected by the

tragedy as well as people who saw the tragedy unfold

on the news Stenberg said getting therapy now reduces

the chances of developing post traumatic stress disorder

or having to cope with acute stress long term

ldquoPeople who get help within the first three months can

alleviate the symptoms of acute stressrdquo said Amy Khan

co-coordinator of the Western Massachusetts Trauma

Recovery Network

Khan said some of the signs that someone may need to

see a therapist to overcome emotions rattled by the

Boston Marathon explosions include difficulty sleeping

excessive worry intrusive thoughts being quick to startle

and higher-than-normal levels of irritability and anger

If someone is having difficulty dealing with grief or stress

caused by the disaster and wants to do some ldquoself-

carerdquo Khan suggests ldquotrying to have a routine or living a

normal liferdquo That means eating well staying away from

stressful situations and exercising

ldquoAfter a trauma the body is so agitated a good vigorous

walk is very helpfulrdquo she said

The counseling center is offering up to three free sessions

of counseling These sessions will focus on dealing with

feelings that have welled up following the tragedy

To make an appointment with Dr Stenberg please call

(619) 318-8175 (Melinda Stenberg PsyD is a pre-licensed

therapist Her work is currently being supervised by a

licensed therapist)

Sunday Supperndash May 5th 2013 Pastor Brian will be leading

the next Sunday Supper

and teaching on the

Gospel of Mark The dinner

and Bible Study will be held

in the Fellowship Hall and

will begin with a potluck meal (430-530 pm) followed by

the study led by Pastor Brian The evening will finish by

730 pm Childcare is available for infant through

elementary age children The kids are invited to eat with

us and childcare will open at 515

2

Womenrsquos Retreat Finding Your Authentic Self

Authenticity is the degree to

which one is true to ones own

personality spirit or character

despite external pressures

What will this be A time for you

to be pampered in every way

(A Time to reflect as a woman

the roles you have played so far

in your life and how the future can include the authentic

woman God created you to be)

Make your reservation today with a $50 deposit (non

refundable) Space is very limited to keep it intimate

September 13 14 amp 15th at the historic Old Mission San

Luis Rey de Francia in Oceanside

Total amount is $200 which is only $22 (after deposit) a

month to save for an awesome experience for YOU

Please feel free to contact Carol Barraza 619-733-6500

carolotteraolcom or Artcel Ruiz 619-861-5309

typearealtygmailcom

A Night of 2 Shorts A Screening of Two Locally Produced

Autism Related Short Films

With Me amp El Abuelo Sunday May 19th 630ndash 730 pm

In the Fellowship Hall

Lite refreshments

Panel discussion to follow the

screening of these

two films by Drama House

Productions

Youth Group Supertrip XXIV

The Youth Group will be going on their annual Supertrip

to go White Water Rafting and to Yosemite National Park

from Friday June 14th to Thursday June 20th The cost of

the trip is $450 per youth and is open to anyone who

graduates from high school in 2013 or as young as

someone who just completed the 6th grade this year A

down payment of $140 is due to the Church by Sunday

May 5th with the full fee paid by Sunday June 2nd

Informational packets and permission slips are available

in the Church Office or at Youth Group every Sunday

evening from 6 to 8 pm

If you would like further information on the trip feel free

to call the trip coordinator Steve Scott at 619-540-6400

Counseling Center Offers Free Therapy

for Trauma Linked to Bombings The violence may have taken place in Boston but many

people throughout our nation have been affected by

the explosions that blasted through a crowd near the

iconic Boston Marathonrsquos finish line Monday The (newly

named) Lighthouse Psychological Services (LPS) at First

United Methodist Church ndashChula Vista is reaching out to

area people overcome by the tragedy to provide them

with free therapy

Dr Melinda Stenberg Director of the Chula Vista site of

LPS has received training in disaster and trauma

counseling and is available to meet with South Bay

residents experiencing anxiety or other mental health

symptoms as a result of the tragedy in Boston

Dr Stenberg said people in need of aid could be

individuals who have been directly affected by the

tragedy as well as people who saw the tragedy unfold

on the news Stenberg said getting therapy now reduces

the chances of developing post traumatic stress disorder

or having to cope with acute stress long term

ldquoPeople who get help within the first three months can

alleviate the symptoms of acute stressrdquo said Amy Khan

co-coordinator of the Western Massachusetts Trauma

Recovery Network

Khan said some of the signs that someone may need to

see a therapist to overcome emotions rattled by the

Boston Marathon explosions include difficulty sleeping

excessive worry intrusive thoughts being quick to startle

and higher-than-normal levels of irritability and anger

If someone is having difficulty dealing with grief or stress

caused by the disaster and wants to do some ldquoself-

carerdquo Khan suggests ldquotrying to have a routine or living a

normal liferdquo That means eating well staying away from

stressful situations and exercising

ldquoAfter a trauma the body is so agitated a good vigorous

walk is very helpfulrdquo she said

The counseling center is offering up to three free sessions

of counseling These sessions will focus on dealing with

feelings that have welled up following the tragedy

To make an appointment with Dr Stenberg please call

(619) 318-8175 (Melinda Stenberg PsyD is a pre-licensed

therapist Her work is currently being supervised by a

licensed therapist)

Sunday Supperndash May 5th 2013 Pastor Brian will be leading

the next Sunday Supper

and teaching on the

Gospel of Mark The dinner

and Bible Study will be held

in the Fellowship Hall and

will begin with a potluck meal (430-530 pm) followed by

the study led by Pastor Brian The evening will finish by

730 pm Childcare is available for infant through

elementary age children The kids are invited to eat with

us and childcare will open at 515

The Childrenrsquos Moment Childrenrsquos Ministry hosted a successful Easter Eggtravaganza

on Saturday March 30th for more than 100 children from

the congregation and the community We also had some

families from Hazel Cook Elementary School in our church It

is a blessing Seeing the fruits of our hard work taking place

in events like this The bunnies were hopping and the eggs

were colorful The children went on an egg-searching frenzy

during the egg hunt We describe this event as ldquosuccessfulrdquo

since no one was seriously injured and we managed to give

away 50+ pounds of chocolate ldquoThank yourdquo to the

congregation for donating candy and plastic eggs And we

send a note of gratitude to the staff and volunteers who

worked SO hard to make this a fun safe spiritually-nurturing

event

Planning continues for Vacation Bible School (VBS) and Spanish VBS VBS week kicks off with an Ice Cream Social at

6 pm Monday June 10th in the Fellowship Hall So plan to come out to register your children (or grandchildren)

and share a cool sweet treat with us VBS begins the next morning Classes will be held 9 am ndash noon June 11-14

(Tuesday to Friday) Spanish VBS is 9 am - noon for 5 days (July 15-19) These events attracted over 160 kids last

year and led several families to join our church

Childrenrsquos Ministry is committed to our most precious disciples ndash our kids

New Members Pictured to the left are the newest members of

our congregation Gordon amp Wendy

Keiser Following the completion of our latest

Inquirers Course each of these folks professed

their faith and took vows of membership We

welcome these folks and celebrate that God

has brought them as disciples and servants

here in our midst

Missionary Preacher Kicking off our focus on

Mission on April 14th Nate

Alpert He told of his calling to

be a missionary and reminded

us we are all called to be in

mission

Rubiorsquos Fundraiser

On Sunday April 7th many gathered at Rubios for an Adult

Discipleship fundraiser Hundreds of dollars were raised and will go for

accessories for the Adult Classrooms The committee is thankful for

those who have supported the fundraisers in the past and for the

trustees We now have air conditioning in two of the upstairs rooms

3

Prayer Testimonies During March members were given the opportunity to offer

testimony of how prayer has been meaningful in their

lives Susan Wiles and Steve Scott offered powerful stories of

their prayer life

Marriage Seminar In ldquoSeeing Our Partner as Christ sees usrdquo Ron

Reichard helped us to remember that our

spouse is Loveable Valuable Forgivable

Acceptable Changeable Purposeful and

our friend Among other things we were

urged to ask our partner daily ldquoWhat is one

thing I can do for you today to make things

easier for yourdquo

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Letrsquos LONG TERM CARE Esther Maier Beth Ablola Julio amp Rosa Lozano

- Alice Bautistarsquos uncle John amp Esther Natividad Carmen amp Angel

Caguiat Yoly amp Bill Cyr Bob Ellison Victoria Coulter Patti Scott

(daughter of Mary amp Paul Price) Dick Schuerger Zanna Hickman

Mireya Sixsmith Dick amp Margaret Schuerger Nina Welch

IMMEDIATE CONCERNS Bob Denison Brenda Torkelson Howard

Brian Tieber Katie Smith and Robert amp Julia Jodra David Kemler

Family of Dave Naldrett Heather Naegle Jamie Janine Allen

James amp Jennifer Olschlager Jr James amp Lynn Olschlager Sr

Phillip Nittolo Mark S Family of Dave Naldrett Jason Suzee

Marisa Isabella Matias Jon amp Kathy Peterson Joy for Family (from

Nancy Yates) Joy for Ron Nelson amp Carolyn Terpstra Nelson (from

Kathleen Roseberry) Joy from Crystal Day Joy from Marcia

Jahelka (son Richard home from deployment) Joy from Sally

Dexter Smith Joy from Tammy Alarcon Juan Toj Mary Rainer amp

Peter Gillett Penny Atwood Peace on Earth Rebecca Kolar

Richard Schueger Richard Smith Rick Severiano Basa amp Frances

Knight Son in law and family of Todd amp Leonor Garrison Tammy

Alarcon Virginia Noble

DEPLOYED MILITARY amp THEIR FAMILIES Arnold Ramos Arturo

Cruz Billy Christensen Brian Abiva Brenda Walker Charles Smith

David Dauz Don Mann Francisco Bocanegra Jason Davenport

Jason Espinosa Jason Eusebio Jessica Gabbert John Pienkowski

Julie Jamieson Mario Gutierrez Manuel Xavier Mark Sheffield

Michael Caballero Michael Miller Owen Morrisey Scott Murphey

Sean Arroyo Vicki Miller Will Jamieson

Let Us Pray Heavenly Father when we consider the many ways your

Grace and Love has cascaded down upon us we yearn to

find ways we can show our love for you through our service

in your name We ask your blessings on our humble efforts

always mindful that whatever we do we ask that You shine

through the tasks of our feet and hands to touch your

children with love Amen

5

Pathway (USPS 953400) is published monthly by the First United

Methodist Church of Chula Vista 1200 East H Street Chula Vista

CA 91910-7728 Office hours 9am-5pm Mon-Fri Articles

deadline 15th of every month Mailed 4th Tuesday

Periodicals paid at Chula Vista California

POSTMASTER Send address changes to Pathway

1200 East H Street Chula Vista CA 91910

May 5- Sixth Sunday of Easter Acts 169-15 Psalm 67

Revelation 2110 22ndash225 John 1423-29

Challenge (John 1423) This week make your home ready

to open your home to Jesus and God

May 12- Seventh Sunday of EasterAscension Sunday

Acts 1616-34 Psalm 97 Revelation 2212-14 16-17

20-21 John 1720-26

Challenge (John 1720) This week thank God that Jesus has

asked God to open the door to those of us who have only

heard the stories and words of Jesus from others

May 19- Pentecost Acts 21-21 Psalm 10424-34 35b

Romans 814-17 John 148-17 (25-27) Challenge (John 1415) This week try to keep Jesusrsquo

commandments to love God and your neighbor as yourself

May 26- Trinity SundayFirst Sunday after Pentecost

Proverbs 81-4 22-31 Psalm 8 Romans 51-5

John 1612-15

Challenge (Romans 51) This week believe and enjoy the

peace that comes only from God

Spring Cleaning in the Sanctuary Saturday May 4 2013

at 930 am

Bring your cleaning products

We need your help

All Church Celebration

One Service at

1000 am

July 7 2013

Kairos Prison Ministry Update Kairos 93 amp 94 are now completed and the new

brothers are learning how to share in prayer groups We

provided 36 dozen cookies from this church Each one

possibly saved a soul Some of the responses from the

inmates were they found ldquoa new life style and Godrsquos

love Joy and lots of faith New light in my heart Friends

and an open heartrdquo

Being a DISCIPLE

First United Methodist Church of Chula Vista Daytime (619) 656-2525 -- FAX (619) 482-1716

Email fumccvyahoocom Website wwwfirstchurchcvcom

Rev Dr Brian T Parcel Senior Pastor

Rev Luis Garcia Associate Pastor Ministerios en Espantildeol

~NURSERY AND CHILD CARE ARE AVAILABLE DURING WORSHIP AND ON WEDNESDAY NIGHTS~

SUNDAY WORSHIP SUNDAY SCHOOL MINISTERIOS EN ESPANtildeOL

8 am Day Break 930am ChildrenYouth Escuela Dominical 10 am

930am Sounds of Grace 1030am Adults Reunioacuten de Alabanza 11 am

11 am the Crossing

WEDNESDAY NIGHT SPECIAL CHAPEL PRAYER MEDITATION PRESCHOOL

630pm Classes amp Studies 9 ammdashNoon amp 4 mdash6 pm M-F (619) 482-8228

9mdashNoon Saturday only 9 amndash 5 pm M-F

First United Methodist Church

1200 East H St

Chula Vista CA 91910

Address Service Requested

Dated Material

Periodicals rate

Postage Paid

6

New Pastoral Internndash Darin Arntson Darin was born and raised in San Diego

California As a pastorrsquos kid she spent much

of her young life at church learning to love

the extended family found in a community of

faith As a teen Darin eagerly invested her

time (outside of volleyball water polo and

show choir) in youth group Nurtured and

encouraged in leadership by counselors and

staff she continued to serve after graduation

as a paid youth worker throughout the San Diego District

UMC

Darin is now finishing her second year of seminary at Candler

in Atlanta Georgia and is a certified candidate for

ordination as an elder in the Cal-Pac Annual Conference

She feels called to encourage Christian spiritual formation

through creating intentional and sensitive spaces for

worship as well as developing relational outreach and

missions that foster the building of community both within

and beyond the walls of the church She is greatly looking

forward to offering her gifts and time to the already

flourishing ministries of FUMC CV this summer and to growing

in service through practical experience in these areas with

the guidance of strong pastoral and staff leadership She is

grateful for the opportunity to return home again this

summer and to share in the kingdom work and family of

faith in Chula Vista

Its About Time

POPS 53rd Annual Concert to join us for POPS Sanctuary Choir Sisters in Song

Voices in Praise Cherub Choir and soloistsensembles will

all be singing about time Pie popcorn and beverages

will be available for purchase for this beloved annual

Sanctuary Choir fundraiser Mark your calendars now

Friday June 21 and Saturday June 22 at 7pm in the

Fellowship Hall Tickets will be available soon

Look for us on the quad or in the office

Adults are $10 and children under 12 are $5

Childcare will be available for small tykes

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4

Letrsquos LONG TERM CARE Esther Maier Beth Ablola Julio amp Rosa Lozano

- Alice Bautistarsquos uncle John amp Esther Natividad Carmen amp Angel

Caguiat Yoly amp Bill Cyr Bob Ellison Victoria Coulter Patti Scott

(daughter of Mary amp Paul Price) Dick Schuerger Zanna Hickman

Mireya Sixsmith Dick amp Margaret Schuerger Nina Welch

IMMEDIATE CONCERNS Bob Denison Brenda Torkelson Howard

Brian Tieber Katie Smith and Robert amp Julia Jodra David Kemler

Family of Dave Naldrett Heather Naegle Jamie Janine Allen

James amp Jennifer Olschlager Jr James amp Lynn Olschlager Sr

Phillip Nittolo Mark S Family of Dave Naldrett Jason Suzee

Marisa Isabella Matias Jon amp Kathy Peterson Joy for Family (from

Nancy Yates) Joy for Ron Nelson amp Carolyn Terpstra Nelson (from

Kathleen Roseberry) Joy from Crystal Day Joy from Marcia

Jahelka (son Richard home from deployment) Joy from Sally

Dexter Smith Joy from Tammy Alarcon Juan Toj Mary Rainer amp

Peter Gillett Penny Atwood Peace on Earth Rebecca Kolar

Richard Schueger Richard Smith Rick Severiano Basa amp Frances

Knight Son in law and family of Todd amp Leonor Garrison Tammy

Alarcon Virginia Noble

DEPLOYED MILITARY amp THEIR FAMILIES Arnold Ramos Arturo

Cruz Billy Christensen Brian Abiva Brenda Walker Charles Smith

David Dauz Don Mann Francisco Bocanegra Jason Davenport

Jason Espinosa Jason Eusebio Jessica Gabbert John Pienkowski

Julie Jamieson Mario Gutierrez Manuel Xavier Mark Sheffield

Michael Caballero Michael Miller Owen Morrisey Scott Murphey

Sean Arroyo Vicki Miller Will Jamieson

Let Us Pray Heavenly Father when we consider the many ways your

Grace and Love has cascaded down upon us we yearn to

find ways we can show our love for you through our service

in your name We ask your blessings on our humble efforts

always mindful that whatever we do we ask that You shine

through the tasks of our feet and hands to touch your

children with love Amen

5

Pathway (USPS 953400) is published monthly by the First United

Methodist Church of Chula Vista 1200 East H Street Chula Vista

CA 91910-7728 Office hours 9am-5pm Mon-Fri Articles

deadline 15th of every month Mailed 4th Tuesday

Periodicals paid at Chula Vista California

POSTMASTER Send address changes to Pathway

1200 East H Street Chula Vista CA 91910

May 5- Sixth Sunday of Easter Acts 169-15 Psalm 67

Revelation 2110 22ndash225 John 1423-29

Challenge (John 1423) This week make your home ready

to open your home to Jesus and God

May 12- Seventh Sunday of EasterAscension Sunday

Acts 1616-34 Psalm 97 Revelation 2212-14 16-17

20-21 John 1720-26

Challenge (John 1720) This week thank God that Jesus has

asked God to open the door to those of us who have only

heard the stories and words of Jesus from others

May 19- Pentecost Acts 21-21 Psalm 10424-34 35b

Romans 814-17 John 148-17 (25-27) Challenge (John 1415) This week try to keep Jesusrsquo

commandments to love God and your neighbor as yourself

May 26- Trinity SundayFirst Sunday after Pentecost

Proverbs 81-4 22-31 Psalm 8 Romans 51-5

John 1612-15

Challenge (Romans 51) This week believe and enjoy the

peace that comes only from God

Spring Cleaning in the Sanctuary Saturday May 4 2013

at 930 am

Bring your cleaning products

We need your help

All Church Celebration

One Service at

1000 am

July 7 2013

Kairos Prison Ministry Update Kairos 93 amp 94 are now completed and the new

brothers are learning how to share in prayer groups We

provided 36 dozen cookies from this church Each one

possibly saved a soul Some of the responses from the

inmates were they found ldquoa new life style and Godrsquos

love Joy and lots of faith New light in my heart Friends

and an open heartrdquo

Being a DISCIPLE

First United Methodist Church of Chula Vista Daytime (619) 656-2525 -- FAX (619) 482-1716

Email fumccvyahoocom Website wwwfirstchurchcvcom

Rev Dr Brian T Parcel Senior Pastor

Rev Luis Garcia Associate Pastor Ministerios en Espantildeol

~NURSERY AND CHILD CARE ARE AVAILABLE DURING WORSHIP AND ON WEDNESDAY NIGHTS~

SUNDAY WORSHIP SUNDAY SCHOOL MINISTERIOS EN ESPANtildeOL

8 am Day Break 930am ChildrenYouth Escuela Dominical 10 am

930am Sounds of Grace 1030am Adults Reunioacuten de Alabanza 11 am

11 am the Crossing

WEDNESDAY NIGHT SPECIAL CHAPEL PRAYER MEDITATION PRESCHOOL

630pm Classes amp Studies 9 ammdashNoon amp 4 mdash6 pm M-F (619) 482-8228

9mdashNoon Saturday only 9 amndash 5 pm M-F

First United Methodist Church

1200 East H St

Chula Vista CA 91910

Address Service Requested

Dated Material

Periodicals rate

Postage Paid

6

New Pastoral Internndash Darin Arntson Darin was born and raised in San Diego

California As a pastorrsquos kid she spent much

of her young life at church learning to love

the extended family found in a community of

faith As a teen Darin eagerly invested her

time (outside of volleyball water polo and

show choir) in youth group Nurtured and

encouraged in leadership by counselors and

staff she continued to serve after graduation

as a paid youth worker throughout the San Diego District

UMC

Darin is now finishing her second year of seminary at Candler

in Atlanta Georgia and is a certified candidate for

ordination as an elder in the Cal-Pac Annual Conference

She feels called to encourage Christian spiritual formation

through creating intentional and sensitive spaces for

worship as well as developing relational outreach and

missions that foster the building of community both within

and beyond the walls of the church She is greatly looking

forward to offering her gifts and time to the already

flourishing ministries of FUMC CV this summer and to growing

in service through practical experience in these areas with

the guidance of strong pastoral and staff leadership She is

grateful for the opportunity to return home again this

summer and to share in the kingdom work and family of

faith in Chula Vista

Its About Time

POPS 53rd Annual Concert to join us for POPS Sanctuary Choir Sisters in Song

Voices in Praise Cherub Choir and soloistsensembles will

all be singing about time Pie popcorn and beverages

will be available for purchase for this beloved annual

Sanctuary Choir fundraiser Mark your calendars now

Friday June 21 and Saturday June 22 at 7pm in the

Fellowship Hall Tickets will be available soon

Look for us on the quad or in the office

Adults are $10 and children under 12 are $5

Childcare will be available for small tykes

Letrsquos LONG TERM CARE Esther Maier Beth Ablola Julio amp Rosa Lozano

- Alice Bautistarsquos uncle John amp Esther Natividad Carmen amp Angel

Caguiat Yoly amp Bill Cyr Bob Ellison Victoria Coulter Patti Scott

(daughter of Mary amp Paul Price) Dick Schuerger Zanna Hickman

Mireya Sixsmith Dick amp Margaret Schuerger Nina Welch

IMMEDIATE CONCERNS Bob Denison Brenda Torkelson Howard

Brian Tieber Katie Smith and Robert amp Julia Jodra David Kemler

Family of Dave Naldrett Heather Naegle Jamie Janine Allen

James amp Jennifer Olschlager Jr James amp Lynn Olschlager Sr

Phillip Nittolo Mark S Family of Dave Naldrett Jason Suzee

Marisa Isabella Matias Jon amp Kathy Peterson Joy for Family (from

Nancy Yates) Joy for Ron Nelson amp Carolyn Terpstra Nelson (from

Kathleen Roseberry) Joy from Crystal Day Joy from Marcia

Jahelka (son Richard home from deployment) Joy from Sally

Dexter Smith Joy from Tammy Alarcon Juan Toj Mary Rainer amp

Peter Gillett Penny Atwood Peace on Earth Rebecca Kolar

Richard Schueger Richard Smith Rick Severiano Basa amp Frances

Knight Son in law and family of Todd amp Leonor Garrison Tammy

Alarcon Virginia Noble

DEPLOYED MILITARY amp THEIR FAMILIES Arnold Ramos Arturo

Cruz Billy Christensen Brian Abiva Brenda Walker Charles Smith

David Dauz Don Mann Francisco Bocanegra Jason Davenport

Jason Espinosa Jason Eusebio Jessica Gabbert John Pienkowski

Julie Jamieson Mario Gutierrez Manuel Xavier Mark Sheffield

Michael Caballero Michael Miller Owen Morrisey Scott Murphey

Sean Arroyo Vicki Miller Will Jamieson

Let Us Pray Heavenly Father when we consider the many ways your

Grace and Love has cascaded down upon us we yearn to

find ways we can show our love for you through our service

in your name We ask your blessings on our humble efforts

always mindful that whatever we do we ask that You shine

through the tasks of our feet and hands to touch your

children with love Amen

5

Pathway (USPS 953400) is published monthly by the First United

Methodist Church of Chula Vista 1200 East H Street Chula Vista

CA 91910-7728 Office hours 9am-5pm Mon-Fri Articles

deadline 15th of every month Mailed 4th Tuesday

Periodicals paid at Chula Vista California

POSTMASTER Send address changes to Pathway

1200 East H Street Chula Vista CA 91910

May 5- Sixth Sunday of Easter Acts 169-15 Psalm 67

Revelation 2110 22ndash225 John 1423-29

Challenge (John 1423) This week make your home ready

to open your home to Jesus and God

May 12- Seventh Sunday of EasterAscension Sunday

Acts 1616-34 Psalm 97 Revelation 2212-14 16-17

20-21 John 1720-26

Challenge (John 1720) This week thank God that Jesus has

asked God to open the door to those of us who have only

heard the stories and words of Jesus from others

May 19- Pentecost Acts 21-21 Psalm 10424-34 35b

Romans 814-17 John 148-17 (25-27) Challenge (John 1415) This week try to keep Jesusrsquo

commandments to love God and your neighbor as yourself

May 26- Trinity SundayFirst Sunday after Pentecost

Proverbs 81-4 22-31 Psalm 8 Romans 51-5

John 1612-15

Challenge (Romans 51) This week believe and enjoy the

peace that comes only from God

Spring Cleaning in the Sanctuary Saturday May 4 2013

at 930 am

Bring your cleaning products

We need your help

All Church Celebration

One Service at

1000 am

July 7 2013

Kairos Prison Ministry Update Kairos 93 amp 94 are now completed and the new

brothers are learning how to share in prayer groups We

provided 36 dozen cookies from this church Each one

possibly saved a soul Some of the responses from the

inmates were they found ldquoa new life style and Godrsquos

love Joy and lots of faith New light in my heart Friends

and an open heartrdquo

Being a DISCIPLE

First United Methodist Church of Chula Vista Daytime (619) 656-2525 -- FAX (619) 482-1716

Email fumccvyahoocom Website wwwfirstchurchcvcom

Rev Dr Brian T Parcel Senior Pastor

Rev Luis Garcia Associate Pastor Ministerios en Espantildeol

~NURSERY AND CHILD CARE ARE AVAILABLE DURING WORSHIP AND ON WEDNESDAY NIGHTS~

SUNDAY WORSHIP SUNDAY SCHOOL MINISTERIOS EN ESPANtildeOL

8 am Day Break 930am ChildrenYouth Escuela Dominical 10 am

930am Sounds of Grace 1030am Adults Reunioacuten de Alabanza 11 am

11 am the Crossing

WEDNESDAY NIGHT SPECIAL CHAPEL PRAYER MEDITATION PRESCHOOL

630pm Classes amp Studies 9 ammdashNoon amp 4 mdash6 pm M-F (619) 482-8228

9mdashNoon Saturday only 9 amndash 5 pm M-F

First United Methodist Church

1200 East H St

Chula Vista CA 91910

Address Service Requested

Dated Material

Periodicals rate

Postage Paid

6

New Pastoral Internndash Darin Arntson Darin was born and raised in San Diego

California As a pastorrsquos kid she spent much

of her young life at church learning to love

the extended family found in a community of

faith As a teen Darin eagerly invested her

time (outside of volleyball water polo and

show choir) in youth group Nurtured and

encouraged in leadership by counselors and

staff she continued to serve after graduation

as a paid youth worker throughout the San Diego District

UMC

Darin is now finishing her second year of seminary at Candler

in Atlanta Georgia and is a certified candidate for

ordination as an elder in the Cal-Pac Annual Conference

She feels called to encourage Christian spiritual formation

through creating intentional and sensitive spaces for

worship as well as developing relational outreach and

missions that foster the building of community both within

and beyond the walls of the church She is greatly looking

forward to offering her gifts and time to the already

flourishing ministries of FUMC CV this summer and to growing

in service through practical experience in these areas with

the guidance of strong pastoral and staff leadership She is

grateful for the opportunity to return home again this

summer and to share in the kingdom work and family of

faith in Chula Vista

Its About Time

POPS 53rd Annual Concert to join us for POPS Sanctuary Choir Sisters in Song

Voices in Praise Cherub Choir and soloistsensembles will

all be singing about time Pie popcorn and beverages

will be available for purchase for this beloved annual

Sanctuary Choir fundraiser Mark your calendars now

Friday June 21 and Saturday June 22 at 7pm in the

Fellowship Hall Tickets will be available soon

Look for us on the quad or in the office

Adults are $10 and children under 12 are $5

Childcare will be available for small tykes

First United Methodist Church of Chula Vista Daytime (619) 656-2525 -- FAX (619) 482-1716

Email fumccvyahoocom Website wwwfirstchurchcvcom

Rev Dr Brian T Parcel Senior Pastor

Rev Luis Garcia Associate Pastor Ministerios en Espantildeol

~NURSERY AND CHILD CARE ARE AVAILABLE DURING WORSHIP AND ON WEDNESDAY NIGHTS~

SUNDAY WORSHIP SUNDAY SCHOOL MINISTERIOS EN ESPANtildeOL

8 am Day Break 930am ChildrenYouth Escuela Dominical 10 am

930am Sounds of Grace 1030am Adults Reunioacuten de Alabanza 11 am

11 am the Crossing

WEDNESDAY NIGHT SPECIAL CHAPEL PRAYER MEDITATION PRESCHOOL

630pm Classes amp Studies 9 ammdashNoon amp 4 mdash6 pm M-F (619) 482-8228

9mdashNoon Saturday only 9 amndash 5 pm M-F

First United Methodist Church

1200 East H St

Chula Vista CA 91910

Address Service Requested

Dated Material

Periodicals rate

Postage Paid

6

New Pastoral Internndash Darin Arntson Darin was born and raised in San Diego

California As a pastorrsquos kid she spent much

of her young life at church learning to love

the extended family found in a community of

faith As a teen Darin eagerly invested her

time (outside of volleyball water polo and

show choir) in youth group Nurtured and

encouraged in leadership by counselors and

staff she continued to serve after graduation

as a paid youth worker throughout the San Diego District

UMC

Darin is now finishing her second year of seminary at Candler

in Atlanta Georgia and is a certified candidate for

ordination as an elder in the Cal-Pac Annual Conference

She feels called to encourage Christian spiritual formation

through creating intentional and sensitive spaces for

worship as well as developing relational outreach and

missions that foster the building of community both within

and beyond the walls of the church She is greatly looking

forward to offering her gifts and time to the already

flourishing ministries of FUMC CV this summer and to growing

in service through practical experience in these areas with

the guidance of strong pastoral and staff leadership She is

grateful for the opportunity to return home again this

summer and to share in the kingdom work and family of

faith in Chula Vista

Its About Time

POPS 53rd Annual Concert to join us for POPS Sanctuary Choir Sisters in Song

Voices in Praise Cherub Choir and soloistsensembles will

all be singing about time Pie popcorn and beverages

will be available for purchase for this beloved annual

Sanctuary Choir fundraiser Mark your calendars now

Friday June 21 and Saturday June 22 at 7pm in the

Fellowship Hall Tickets will be available soon

Look for us on the quad or in the office

Adults are $10 and children under 12 are $5

Childcare will be available for small tykes