Northridge United Methodist Church
JANUARY 2017
Volume 34, Issue 1
Northridge United Methodist Church
9650 Reseda Blvd.
Northridge, CA 91324
(818) 886-1555
www.northridgeumc.org
To celebrate God's grace and love
while inspiring disciples of Jesus Christ for ministry in our community and the world.
Pastor...........................Rev. Dr. Joseph Choi Associate Pastor…..........Rev. Karen Murata Dir. of Senior Ministry….........Char Anderson Business Manager…............Dorrel Atteberry Facilities/Office Manager….......Joan Coston H.R. Coordinator.............Elizabeth Beckman Dir. of Youth Ministry……...........Steven Klotz Dir. of Preschool……….....Debbie Goodman Dir. of Music (9 am)….……….Rayvon Moore
Organist (9 am)......................Dr. Joseph Lee
Dir. of Music (11 am)................Jason Retana Dir. of Handbells..................Ruben Mendoza Dir. of Youth Choir...................Carol de Leon
Dir. of Children’s Choir............................TBD Sunday School Lead..........Amanda D’Amico Sunday School Assistants…....Leslie Orozco ...........................................Lindsey Woerner Sunday Childcare...............Ashley Anderson ......................................................Liz Piceno Buildings and Grounds.........Richard Grijalva Custodian..................................Chuck Grant
Sunday Custodian..................Matthew Nash Sound Technician…………...Adrian Boluarte
Worship Services
Sundays
9 and 11 am
Sunday School & Nursery
9 and 11 am in the Kendall Building
Childcare available
Beginning Sunday, February 5
we will be moving to one service time at 10 AM!
1/28 (Sat.) 9 am – 3 pm
North District Leadership Training at Northridge United Methodist Church
Childcare available
Tentative Schedule
8:45 – 9:15 am Registration & Refreshments
9:15 -10:15 Worship
10:30-12 Morning Workshops
12-12:45 pm LUNCH (provided)
1:00-2:30 Afternoon Workshops
2:45 pm Closing Gathering
Cost: $15/person
Workshops will include: * Alternative Worship Experience Workshop
* Tables 1,2,3 Training * Staff-Pastor Relations Training
* Safe Gatherings Training * Growing Your Church Through Mission
* Lay Leadership Training * Being Church with our Immigrant Sisters &
Brothers * and more…
A Mission Statement is defined as a formal summary of the aims and values of an organization. You may have noticed on the Financial Statement included in the Sunday bulletin on December 11 that at the top of the Statement was the new Mission Statement for NUMC. It is also listed at the top of the front page of this December Methodist newsletter.
It has been a long time since a Mission Statement has been discussed or printed. The Church Council has been working on developing a statement that clearly reflects the basic purpose for the church and by which we want to live. Thanks to a sub-committee from the Council that included Steve Allen, Steven Klotz, Amybeth Lake, Charles Mortensen and Denise Woerner. Several different mission statements were presented to the Council at the October 11, 2016, meeting. This is the one selected by the Council:
To celebrate God's grace and love while inspiring disciples of Jesus Christ
for ministry in our community and the world.
This is to be our guiding theme, and it will be included on all of our documents so that we can be reminded of our mission and our purpose. In all that we do we need to be sensitive that we are living up to our Mission as we do God's work.
Char Anderson Church Council Chair
On Christmas Day Sunday our church family had a blessing of baptizing Stella Thomas and confirming Jan Arielle Pascua’s faith in Christ. (Photos courtesy of Oscar Canlas)
Confirmation of Jan Arielle Pascua Baptism of Stella Thomas
Photos courtesy of Teresa Priem
Upcoming Sermons
January 1 Our Gift to Jesus: Unity
John 17:20-23
January 8 Lord, Teach Us to Pray
Luke 11:1-4
January 15 Who Are You Praying to?
Luke 11:1-4
January 22 Don’t Just Pray!
Luke 11:1-4
January 29 Rev. Karen Murata preaching
Supreme Blessedness Matthew 5:1-12
Artist Mark Indig with his artwork
(L to R) Lanny Hartley, Fritz Wise, Richard Simon, and Charles Owens
Jazz Vespers on December 11
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Videos of all services are archived
on YouTube.
https://youtube.com/numcvideo
Upper Room Devotional Sundays at 7 am This Bible study sets aside time each week to read and reflect using The Upper Room Daily Devotional Guide. Issues of The Upper Room are available in the Narthex and online at www.upperroom.org.
Book Study Sundays at 8 am Join us for our study of the book “How Jesus Became God” by Bart D. Ehrman.
Discipleship Group Wednesday: 3/15 – 4/12 Thursday: 3/16 – 4/13
Children & Family
Happy New Year! We have celebrated the birth of Jesus and the power of the Christ child to
transform the world. (See pictures below) Now, let us use this New Year as a fresh resurgence in our
dedication to being a disciple of Christ and sharing the Good News of Great Joy! Let us be persons
who nurture the innate relationship God built right into our hearts and the hearts of our children
through prayer. Let us answer the call to weave prayer into the fabric of our family’s everyday life.
On Sunday January 22 the children will be participating in Prayer Rotation Stations in Sunday
School and they are inviting all the adults of the congregation to share in these special prayer
activities in the Fellowship Hall between services. Have breakfast & renew your prayer life!
Advent Christmas Cookie Decorating Party Caroling to the Homebound
Gathering after Christmas Caroling to the Homebound Children’s Choir at the 7 pm Christmas Eve Service
Mission & Outreach
Primetimers - SAVE THE DATES February 18 - Saturday - Glendale Center Theater - Bye Bye Birdie. Bye Bye Birdie is one of the most captivating musical shows of our time. It tells the story of a rock and roll singer who is about to be inducted into the army. The singer, Conrad Birdie, an Elvis Presley type, has a pompadour and thick sideburns, he wears gaudy gold costumes and speaks in a rugged voice. Cost of the theater ($24) and bus ($20) a total of $44/person. Meet the bus near the YAC at 1:45 PM. Sign up in the office or Fellowship Hall. April 22 - Nixon Library Being considered. As always we appreciate suggestions from all of our seniors. Long Beach Aquarium Disney Concert Hall Tour USS Iowa
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Prayers
Pearl Adams, Don Miller, Ruth Shaw, Peggy Walters, John Turner, Millie Wambold, Elizabeth Anderson,
Yvette Hartley, Christine Coons, Rev Mark Ulrickson
Prayers for the family of Mary Farish who passed away, December 19. Her Memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 14, 2017
10 am in the Sanctuary
We would like to thank all who helped with the Fall Boutique and
the many people who came and purchased items. All the proceeds will go to our Mission projects.
Thanks again. God bless to all. The Northridge United Methodist Women
Traveling Angels
NUMC has a team of members willing to provide transportation for those who are not able to drive themselves. "Traveling Angels" provide transportation to worship
services, to church activities, to the doctor, to other appointments, etc. Call church office for more info.
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Movie Night On Monday, January 9 at 7:00 p.m. in the Kendall Building, Church and Society will screen "Serving Life," a 2011 documentary film which takes viewers inside Louisiana’s maximum-security prison at Angola, where the average sentence is more than 90 years. The prisoners within its walls are the worst of the worst – rapists, kidnappers and murderers. With prison sentences so long, 85 percent will never again live in the outside world. Instead, they will grow old and die in Angola. Serving Life documents an extraordinary hospice program where hardened criminals care for their dying fellow inmates. In doing so, they embark on a journey that may end in personal rehabilitation. “Serving Life” reveals the humanity that exists inside each and every one of us,” said Whitaker. “In the Angola prison’s hospice, we meet inmates who decide to take an opportunity for redemption, reminding us of the connection that exists between each and every human being.” The volunteers are trained, pushed and tested. Some fail, but some succeed and discover that the human touch can reach the soul. “I thought maybe if I helped somebody else,” one inmate says, “that would help relieve some of the guilt.” This film was narrated and executive produced by Academy Award® winner Forest Whitaker, and directed by Lisa Cohen. The documentary is Not Rated and runs 1 hour and 25 minutes.
All Church Hike Enjoy stunning views of Topanga Canyon and the Pacific on this 3-mile hike. This trail is appropriate for all ages and abilities, and dogs on leash are welcome. Meet at the church parking lot at 8:30 am to carpool. Trailhead is located at the intersection of Stunt Rd. and Saddle Peak Rd.
If you like to hike and meet new folks, come and join us as we discover new areas of our community!
Eat Out Monday Monday, January 9, 2017 (11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.) Maria’s Italian Kitchen 9161 Reseda Blvd, Northridge in Vons Shopping Center. Help Raise Funds for Family Ministries! You must take the flyer with you. “Dine In or Take Out”
Fellowship
New You Christmas Party Band Concert
Children’s Choir Children’s Christmas Mart
Chancel Choir “Joys of Christmas” Concert Celebration Ringers
From Last Month
January Events and Meetings 1 10 am One Service
2 Office Closed
4 NO Soul Food Café-this month
7 8:30 am All Church Hike– meet in parking
lot. Hike to Topanga Lookout
8 10:15 am Grief/caregiver support-Library
12:15 Young Adult Lunch-Library
6 pm Jazz Vespers-Sanctuary. The music
of Charles Owens and Friends
9 11:30 am UMW Board Mtg-Kendall Building
1 to 7 Red Cross Blood Drive-F. Hall
11:30 am to 9:30 pm Eat Out Monday at
Maria’s Italian Kitchen,9161 Reseda Blvd.
7 pm Church/Society Movie-Kendall Bldg
A documentary, “Serving Life”
10 4 pm NUM Foundation-Library
14 9 am Liturgist Breakfast-Kendall Building
10 am Memorial Service for Mary Farish
Reception to follow in Fellowship Hall
16 11:30 am Caring Ministry-Kendall Building
6 pm Missions-Kendall Building
7 pm SPRC-Library
17 11:30 am Noon Fellowship Lunch-Kendall
5 pm Finance-Library
7 pm Trustees-Library
22 10:15 am New Members Class
23 7 pm Methodist Money Makers-Library
7 pm Book Club-Harriet Lewis home
28 8 to 3 pm North District Meeting-all
rooms. All are encouraged to attend one
of the many workshops available.
Regular Weekly Events
Mondays:
UMW Arts and Crafts 9 am Kendall Bldg T’ai Chi (1st & 3rd) 10 am Fireside Rm Tuesdays:
Cracker Barrel 10 am Library Worship Band Rehearsal 7:30 pm Sanctuary
Wednesdays:
Maintenance 8:30 am Church Office Volunteers (WMD) WORMS 9:30 am Kendall Bldg.
Jubilee Bells 5:30 pm Room 5/6 Celebration Ringers 7 pm Room 5/6 Thursdays:
Chancel Choir 7:30 pm Sanctuary
Fridays:
Cracker Barrel 10 am Library T’ai Chi 10 am Fellowship Hall
Sundays:
Devotional Group 7 am Library
Adult Study 8 am Library
Worship Services 9 & 11 am Sanctuary
Breakfast between services
Sunday School 9 & 11am Kendall Bldg.
Grades Preschool-5 in Kendall Building
Infant/Toddler Care in Nursery All morning
Youth & Youth Choir 10:00 am Room 5/6
Northridge United Methodist Church
818-886-1555
www.northridgeumc.org
February, 2017
Beginning Sunday, February 5, we will be
moving to ONE service time at 10 AM!
1 ~ Soul Food Café in Fellowship Hall
4 ~ All Church Hike
18 ~ Primetimers to Glendale Theater
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