First United Methodist Church of North Hollywood

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IN THIS ISSUE:

• Choir Recognition

• Vacation Bible School

• UMW Membership Tea

• Remembering Jim

GOOD NEWS is published monthly by First United Methodist Church of North Hollywood, California 91601

Phone (818) 763-8231

Minerva Carcaño Bishop

Rev. Dr. Cedrick Bridgeforth District Superintendent

Dr. Joey K. McDonaldPastor

CongregationMinisters

Jeff ThomasDirector of Music

Roger EshlemanOrganist

Nylean RapinacAdministrator

Patty KelseyDirector, Program Ministries

Jessica RenslowDirector, Outreach Ministries

Almost a year ago David Eshleman who grew up in this parish had lunch with me.   Some of you may know that he has a Masters Degree in Psychology, and is a Registered Marriage and Family Therapist Intern working toward his license.  During the course of conversation he asked me what I was working on,  and I said I was working on a reflection about Spiritual Hoarding   The following are some thoughts he shared based on a seminar he attended led by Dr. Pam Kaczmarek called  compulsive hoarding.  

The key elements are as follows:  

1.Information Processing (attributed to cognitive deficits with organizing, problem solving, attention) 2. Beliefs about not wasting (i.e. children of the depression) 3. Emotional Dysregulation (can be associated with early psychological trauma, other mental illness such as major depression, etc) 4. Emotional Attachment (to the hoarded item, belief, etc. i.e. reminds someone of a special moment in their life and if they lose the item they worry they will forget about that moment or it will be lessened)  

The lecture goes on to state that 75% of people with hoarding disorder also have a mood or anxiety disorder as well. Finally hoarding is no longer considered an Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, but as a stand alone disorder in its own category.

Tom Brokaw, newsman and author, wrote a book a while back titled The Greatest Generation. It was based on interviews with those people who survived the Great Depression and make huge sacrifices for the good of the United States in America during World War II. Mr. Brokaw is the offspring of this generation.   The axiom they lived by with regard to earthly possessions was simple. “Use it up, wear it out, and never throw anything away.” A decent motto to live by in modern parlance, it could be said even Earth Friendly.  This becomes a problem only when folks cannot let go of things.  There is a program on TV titled Extreme Hoarding “Buried Alive”.   In each episode two or three people along with their families try to deal with the difficulties of hoarding.  A clinician attempts to guide people through the piles of stuff that have taken over their homes, but to get to the root causes, be it loss, depression, or abuse for example.  Sometimes the work is successful, and truthfully in others it is not.  After watching the program a few times the thought of a type of spiritual hoarding came to mind.   These thoughts are not based on clinical research, but on pastoral experience and observations.

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A NOTE FROM PASTOR JOEY

COME AND WORSHIPThe following Bible passages will be the basis for the 10:30 messages in June.

Please take time each week to read the selected passages.

June 7 Think Thoughtfulness 2 Corinthians 4:13-5:1

June 14 Growing Hope Mark 4:26-34 June 21 A Safe Place June 28 A Healing Touch

HIGHLIGHTS OF WORSHIP

May 3 - The Kelsey-Mottaz Announcement Team shared the May Announcements, wearing Chicago Bulls and Cleveland Cavaliers Jerseys! Pastor Joey shared a message based on John 15:1-8 titled “On Bearing Fruit.” Communion was also served this morning.

May 10 - Today was Mother’s Day and all the women that came to church received a special gift. Bill Varney took on lectern duties. Pastor Joey’s sermon, “Not A Suggestion,” was based on John 15:9-17.

May 17 - Bill Varney sat in the lectern this morning. Pastor Joey’s sermon was called, “Having Spiritual Sight” which was based on Ephesians 1:15-23.

May 24 - Today was Pentecost Sunday. We shared in the joy of witnessing the baptism of Annabelle Hazel Peat, the third of the Peat girls to be baptized by Pastor Joey. This morning’s message on John 15:26-27; 16:4b-15 was titled, “A Holy Nudge.”

Psalm 9:9-20

Mark 5:21-43

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A. Holding grudges saps spiritual energy. Most of us know someone who has held a grudge for years, perhaps decades or more hating a friend or relative for sometimes the most petty reason.  Yet the Word of Jesus in the Gospel of John says we are to love one another as Jesus has loved us.

B. We Judge one another harshly misrepresenting or misquoting the Bible outright. Some people claim it is the right of the faith community to judge. Beginning with Matthew 7:1 the teachings of Jesus state otherwise. “Do not judge, so that you may not be judged. For with the judgment you make, you will be judged, and the measure you give will be the measure you get.  Why do you see the speck in your neighbor’s eye, but do not notice the log in your own eye?” (Vv 1-3.)  Another interesting misquote is the phrase “money is the root of all evil.”  The actual quote is from I Timothy 6:10 and reads “For the love of money is the root of all evil.”

C. The idea that the Church must always be the same. Years ago I preached a Christmas Eve sermon based on Luke 2:1-20. However, I used a modern translation in which swaddling clothes was translated bands of cloth. The day after Christmas we listened to a message on the machine which had been left         late Christmas Eve by a clearly irate man saying in fact that by using said translation I had ruined his Christmas tradition. He left a number so I called and explained that Bands of Cloth were in fact swaddling clothes according to the dictionary. He would have none of it.  For him there was only one way to experience the Christmas story. For me, what this has to do with hoarding in a practical manner is everything.  For when we hold on to dated, impractical, or untrue elements with regard to religious thought and practice, spiritual lives become crowded and the clutter hinders growth. 

Your Friend, Pastor Joey

The United Methodist Women Cordially Invite All the Ladies

to the annual

Membership TeaWednesday, June 10th

1:00pmin the Social Hall

G’Day Mates! Time to get hoppin’ to the wildest Saturday down undah!

We are sending kids to the outback where they will venture into solid faith!

$15 per child$10 Family discount per child

INCLUDES: Music & More, Outback Games, Rock-Solid Bible

Adventures, Projects-With-A-Purpose, CD, t-shirt, keepsakes & a yummy lunch!

SATURDAY, JUNE 27th9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Vacation Bible School will be broken down into two sessions

with lunch in between.

What’s Happening in June?

Friday, June 19th - Game Night! 6:30 PM Lounge. Hosted by Methodist Men.

Sunday, June 21st - Father’s Day! Gifts for all the Men who attend church today!

ALL CHURCH MOVIE NIGHT

(hosted by David Eshleman)

Friday, June 12thLounge

6:45 PM - Dinner7:15 PM - Movie

After a near-fatal plane crash in WWII, Olympian Louis Zamperini spends a harrowing 47 days in a raft with two fellow crewmen before he’s caught by

the Japanese navy and sent to a prisoner-of-war camp.

Choir Recognition Sunday - June 7We will be honoring our wonderful choir today during worship

Summer choir will sing until July 21st.

Friday, June 12th - All Church Movie Night 6:45 PM Dinner and 7:15 PM Movie.

Monday, June 15th - Tabitha Circle Meets at 10:30 AM in the Hand in Hand Room.

Wednesday, June 10th- United Methodist Women Membership Tea. 1:00 PM in the Social Hall. All ladies are invited to attend.

METHODIST MEN EVENTS

Monthly MeetingTuesday, June 16th

7:30 PMLounge

Friday, June 19th6:30 PMLounge

Pizza & Salad for dinner, snacks too!Feel free to bring games & snacks.Checkers, chess, King of Tokyo &

Ticket to Ride.

Bring a friend!

Monday, June 8th - Martha Circle Meets at 11:00 AM in Hand in Hand.

Thursday, June 11th - UMW Ruth Circle head to the Glendale Center Theatre for The King & I 8:00 PM. Pre-sale tix only. Dinner at Damon’s prior.

Tuesday, June 16th - Methodist Men meet at 7:30 PM in the Lounge. Everyone welcome.

PB & J PROJECT

Thursday, June 18th7:00 PMLounge

Help make 150 sandwiches for the homeless that receive

assistance at the North Hollywood Interfaith

Food Pantry on Fridays.

Wednesday, June 24th - United Methodist Women Boutique Workshop. Community Room.

Men’s Chorus Rehearsal

In preparation for July 5th Patriotic Medley.June 21 & 28 Rehearsal

Meet at 11:45am after worship service. Grab some refreshments and come on over to the

choir room for a brief rehearsal.

All men in the church are invited.

Thursday, June 18th - PB&J Project Meets at 7:00 PM the Lounge. Make 150 sandwiches for homeless.

Sunday, June 14th - Missions Sunday! Please bring nonperishable proteins to donate to the Food Pantry! (Tuna, Peanut Butter, Chili)

Many thanks to the talented, Roger Eshleman, who plays the beautiful organ and piano every Sunday at 8:15 AM and 10:30 AM. On Sunday, June 7th, we will be recognizing our wonderful Choir, Jeff, Roger, & Lynne Hutton during 10:30 worship service. The choir will be taking a break from Wednesday night rehearsals and singing on Sundays in a more casual dress for the Summer Season. No robes over church clothes for a few weeks! Keeping it light and cool during the heat of Summer.

We welcome new choir members this year, Jodi Smith & Libeck Kadu to our current members: Nylean Rapinac, Dottie Vick, Monica McLaughlin, Jim Doggett, Ken Ellis, Charles Minetree, Steven Pitchford, Sandy Flemming, Kim Miller, Judy Palmer, Pauline Long, Amy Schwartz, David Eshleman, Dan Doggett, Lynne Hutton, and Wendy Ince, Pattie Rogers, Ed Webster, & Elise Edie.

If you would like to be a part of our choir, please let Jeff know. Also, many thanks to Julie Shuford once again, for the fun logo she created specially for Choir Recognition Sunday!

Our Choir, led by Jeff Thomas, continues to bless our congregation every Sunday. They provide so much during weekly worship and our high holy Seasons of Easter, Advent and Christmas. We cannot thank the choir enough for sharing their gifts with us!

The extra dedication that it takes to be a member of the choir is appreciated by all of us and we thank each member for sharing of their time, their passion, their talents and spiritual gifts.

REMEMBERING JIM WILKINSONBy Roger Eshleman

James (Jim) Wilkinson was born in Trenton, North Dakota on February 15, 1918 and heard Peggy Lee in Fargo when he was a young man and before she became famous. He attended North Dakota Agricultural College and was a member of the Oxford Club.  This was interrupted by the second world war.   He had learned to fly in North Dakota and so became a C46 Cargo aircraft pilot as part of the war effort.  He flew all over North Africa, parts of Europe and South America. He had one close call.

After the war Jim became an aerial photographer of test aircraft at Edwards Air Force Base.  Then he became a Math Teacher at Van Nuys High School. He was beloved by his students and still did substitute teaching until about 10 years ago.   As a hobby, Jim taught himself to play the piano. He was pianist for the Hand in Hand Adult Sunday School class and for at least a dozen years participated in piano-organ duos with me during the main service. He played on many occasions over the years and sang with the Men's Chorus.   

He was also a collector and had  two  sizable collections -- one of cinema and film, the other of books and papers on President Teddy Roosevelt.  He was told this collection was  second only in size to the one  at Harvard. It was dedicated to his mother who was from Medora, North Dakota and it now resides there at the Medora Foundation.  Jim was  a member of our church since 1962, and also a part of the Adult Singles, the Hand in Hand Class,  and the Methodist Men  for many years. This remarkable man  had  at least  three careers and two significant avocations during his long lifetime.  His memory will linger on.    

PROJECT HOMELESS CONNECT

The VA of Greater Los Angeles is hosting a series of connect days to provide crucial services to ensure no man or woman who has served our country is sleeping in the streets of Los Angeles or in a shelter with their family. Supported by United Way of Greater Los Angeles and leading community partners, including government, volunteers, non-profits, businesses, social service providers, and faith-based organizations, connect days will offer homeless individuals and their families access to housing benefits in a single point of entry.

The connect days will also aim to: Create a unique opportunity for homeless citizens to access services in a supportive community-type setting. Provide the necessary connections for homeless individuals and families to get started on the pathway of self-sufficiency.

Our North Hollywood Interfaith Food Pantry is hosting a Connect Day on Monday, June 8th from 10am-2:30pm at 4387 Troost Ave. Studio City.

The following documents may allow access to the broadest range of potential resources four housing

and services day of:*Valid State ID (or VA ID if absent)

*Social Security Card*DD214 (must have for HACoLA)

*Proof of Income (award letters dated within 30 days and from all sources)

*Bank Statements (3 months current)Marriage license (if married)

Proof of Custody (if separated)Birth Certificate of Child (if residing with veteran)

NOW ON FACEBOOK AND INSTAGRAM

We are currently using Facebook to help promote our organization, requesting needful items, announce events and to offer a place where others can also share their involvement in community action regarding the NHIFP (food drives, volunteering at the pantry, community garden news, etc.)

Facebook is not only a social medium, but also a societal one to raise awareness of the needs within our local community and to share what we can with persons via NHIFP.

We enjoy sharing your success stories too (Scout food drives, making PB&J sandwiches, Teen Pantry volunteers, video fundraising, Netiya gardens, Food Forward Fruit Picks). If you have an event, let us know so we can also share it on our site, and help to promote and support your efforts.

How you can help:• Join/Like us on Facebook & Instagram• Stay tuned to updates & events• Volunteer at the Pantry for a day• Make Sandwiches• Collect/Drop off food at the Pantry• Share your abundant garden with us• Educate yourself and be an advocate for us• Join Ralph’s Club and designate to donate to us• Kids/Teens learn while earning service hours

All of this and more is a blessing to us and to the many that we serve in our community.

Thanks for your help. See you on Facebook!Luis Oliart, Director of NHIFP

June 2 Andrew NorenJune 3 Monica McLaughlinJune 5 Rosemary KentJune 8 Mickey FarrandJune 8 Jones ShepardJune 12 Jarrett AlbrightJune 13 Lolita BarajasJune 16 Anne Peters

June 17 Pattie RogersJune 18 Danny PetersJune 18 Doug PetersJune 20 Renee KennardJune 23 Lynne HuttonJune 24 Luna ShepardJune 30 Darrell Lake

Pattie Roger’s Brother-in-law, Steve Rogers, was just diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer.

Pattie would also appreciate prayers to help her find a two-day per week job to replace the one she lost.

Lisa Cheby’s friend, Ximena, whose mother just had surgery to remove what they believe is cancer in her liver. 16 years ago, she survived a battle with thyroid cancer.

Pastor Joey’s Brother, Tom, has been diagnosed with brain cancer.

Don Harold, David Eshleman’s Uncle, is in hospice care.

Anne Roche’s Brother, Rick Davis, underwent surgery and radiation for his brain cancer.

Gladys Woodard is still recuperating after falling and breaking her pelvis.

Ed Zung needs continued prayers of healing.

Warmest wishes to you on your birthday!Love, Your Church Family

James “Jim” WilkinsonSunday, May 31, 2015

12:30 PMMain Sanctuary

Reflections! Joey K. "Donald

Reflections are part of the weekly bulletin inserts for worship. This writing is originally from July 1991 Good News Cover Letter and as a Reflection on May 20, 2007.

Dr. McDonald’s sermon was titled “Does Your Heart Need Reading Glasses?” based on Ephesians 1:15-23.

While driving home at night along the same route two nights in a row, I noticed something. The second night everything seemed clearer.  The sky was bright from a full moon both times, but the second time the sky, the lights, the buildings and even the cars around me all seemed more in focus.  Then it occurred to me.  I had washed my car that day.  It is amazing how a little work could make such a difference in the way I was seeing things.  Isn’t this equally true of our spiritual lives?  If we take the time, make the effort, and do the work necessary, then our self-understanding and our view of the beloved community is clearer.

Just as Moses went up a mount, John the Baptist went into the desert, Jesus went into the wilderness, men and women of faith for centuries have drawn aside and done the work necessary to obtain the long view of life.  While perhaps we can’t take the same tact as our spiritual forebearers, we can occasionally pause and clean the windows of our lives so that the light of creation might shine in.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR WORSHIP

June 7 Second Sunday After Pentecost. Green. 1 Sam. 8:4-20, (11:14-15) or Gen. 3:8-15; Ps. 138 or 130; 1 Cor. 4:13-5:1; Mark 3:20-35

June 14 Third Sunday After Pentecost. Green. 1 Sam. 15:34-16:13 or Ezek. 17:22-24; Ps. 20 or Ps. 92:1-4, 12-15; 2 Cor. 5:6-10, (11-13), 14-17; Mark 4:26-34

June 21 Fourth Sunday After Pentecost. Father’s Day. Green. 1 Sam. 17:(1a, 4-11, 19-23), 32-49 or Job 38:1-11; Ps. 9:9-20 or 1 Sam. 17:57-18:5 or Ps. 107:1-3, 23-32; 2 Cor. 6:1-13; Mark 4:35-41

June 28 Fifth Sunday After Pentecost. Green. 2 Sam. 1:1, 17-27 or Wis. 1:13-15; 2:23-24; Ps. 130 or Lam. 3:23-33 or Ps. 30; 2 Cor. 8:7-15; Mark 5:21-43

Sunday Worship Services at 10:30 AM in the Main SanctuaryAdult Sunday School meets at 9:15 AM in the Hand in Hand Room

Children’s Sunday School meets at 10:30 AM in the Community Room/NurseryChildren’s Moment every second & third Sunday of the month during 10:30 AM worship

Communion will be served on June 7 at 8:15 AM and 10:30 AM Service

8:15 AM Worship Services in Boyer Chapel June 7 - Pastor Joey June 14 - Norman Kelsey

June 21 - Patty Kelsey June 28 - Sandra Smith

Please have your articles for the Good News to the church office by June 17th for the July 2015 publication or email them to pattyfumc@gmail.com

If you no longer wish to receive this publication, please contact the church office or return this address label noting that we are to discontinue sending it. Thank you.

POSTMASTER - Please send changes of address to:First United Methodist Church of North Hollywood4832 Tujunga Avenue, North Hollywood, CA 91601