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Northridge United Methodist Church
FEBRUARY 2017
Volume 34, Issue 2
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…………..….Rayvon T.J. Moore
Section Leaders…..Carol de Leon (Soprano)
………………………..…..Rachelle Kye (Alto)
………...……………..Manfred Anaya (Tenor)
……………………..Benito Galindo (Baritone)
Organist………......................Dr. Joseph Lee Dir. of Handbells..................Ruben Mendoza Dir. of Youth Choir...................Carol de Leon
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
Sunday Worship at 10 am
Sunday School & Nursery
10 am in the Kendall Building
Childcare available
Scout Sunday
February 12 at 10 am Cubs Pack 911, Girl Scouts Troop 22346, BSA Troop 911 & Venture Crew 911 will
join us in worship.
Preschool Sunday February 26 at 10 am
Families from Weekday preschool will join us in worship. We will also celebrate our
preschool’s 50th anniversary.
Beginning this month
we are moving to ONE service time at 10 AM
Develop your spiritual growth in a small comfortable environment with caring people. We learn about God and each other together. Come join us! Don’t forget to bring your Bible.
Discipleship Groups led by Rev. Joseph Choi New 5-week sessions during Lent
Wednesday Evening: 7:00 pm (3/15 – 4/12)
Thursday Morning: 10:00 am (3/16 – 4/13)
Thursday Afternoon: 3:30 pm (3/16 – 4/13)
Upcoming Sermons
February 5 (Communion Sunday) Prayer Changes Matthew 7:7-11
February 12 (Scout Sunday) Be Prepared
Matthew 25:1-13
February 19 (New Members Sunday) Be Strong in the Lord
Ephesians 6:10-18
February 26 (Preschool Sunday) Be Patient
Hebrews 6:10-12
Photos courtesy of Teresa Priem
Sunday, February 12 at 6 pm
Artist Mary-Gail King with her artwork
(L to R) John B. Williams, Charles Owens, Sandra Booker, Don Littleton and Lanny Hartley
Jazz Vespers on January 8
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Videos of all services are archived
on YouTube.
https://youtube.com/numcvideo
Upper Room Devotional Sundays at 8 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 9 am Join us for our study of the book “Grace” by Max Lucado.
Discipleship Group The Book of John Wednesday: 3/15 – 4/12 Thursday: 3/16 – 4/13
Phillip Ranelin
John Campbell
Tony Dumas
Don Littleton Pablo Calogero Beth Summers
Artist
Children & Family
LET’S MAKE THIS A “FANTASTIC FEBRUARY” for Families!
February 5 at 10am-We begin a new chapter in the life of the church with ONE SERVICE at 10AM.
This will be a Family Worship Service. No Sunday School. Children will stay in worship and take
Communion with the rest of our church family on this special day. Nursery Care will be available.
February 12 at 10am- Sunday School in the Kendall Bldg.-We will begin “The Rainbow Promise”
Rotation Stations in Sunday School. Come and explore God’s promise to Noah through Art with 3-D
Rainbow Sculptures and Chenille Stem Animals and more!
February 19 at 10am-Sunday School in the Kendall Bldg. Explore God’s covenant with Noah & with us
through Storytelling and Drama-adding sounds to the story; “seeing” the story; & “smelling the story!”
February 26 at 10am-Weekday Preschool Sunday. Weekday Preschool is celebrating its 50th
Anniversary! Kids are invited to stay in worship. No Sunday School. After the service enjoy bagels and
other goodies provided by Weekday Preschool. Play yard will be open (weather permitting).
Weekday Preschool Registration
Weekday Preschool Registration begins Thursday, February 16.
Waitlist registration begins Thursday, March 16.
**Families who are members of NUMC receive priority in registration.**
Celebrating Jesus’ birth into our lives and the New Year at the Spiritual Practices station by offering up “WITH” PRAYERS. W-Wow, I-I’m Sorry, T-Thank You, H-Help
Celebrating Jesus’ birth into our lives and the New Year at the Cooking Station in Sunday School.
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. Tickets are limited so sign up soon. Make out your check to NUMC with Primetimers in the memo line.
April 22 - Nixon Library Your Primetimers team is considering the following: Long Beach Aquarium USS Iowa M.E.N.D. Tour Architectural Tour of Los Angeles As always we appreciate suggestions from all of our seniors.
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Prayers
Don Miller, Ruth Shaw, John Turner, Peggy Walters, Christine Coons, Elizabeth Andersen, Millie Wambold.
Prayers for the family of Pearl Adams, her Memorial service will be February 19 at 4 pm in the Sanctuary
Dear Friends, Thank you to all of you for your sympathies, thoughts, prayers and
remembrances at the loss of my husband, Howard. It is your kindness and support that makes the difference
during this difficult time. Fondly,
Pat Small
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.
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Church and Society Movie Night On Monday, February 13 at 7:00 p.m. in the Kendall Building,
Church and Society will screen "4 Little Girls," a movie by Spike Lee.
This is the documentary about the bombing of an African American
church during the Civil Rights Movement. This film recounts the
people and events leading up to the one of the most despicable
hate-crimes during the height of the civil-rights movement, the
bombing of the 16th Street Church in Birmingham, Alabama. In that
attack, four little African-American girls lost their lives and a nation
was simultaneously revolted, angered and galvanized to push the
fight for equality and justice forward. This 1997 film won seven
awards including a Critics Choice Award and a NAACP Image Award.
It was also nominated for an Academy Award for Best
Documentary Feature. This movie runs 102 minutes.
Eat Out Monday
Monday, February 13 Eat Out Monday at the Habit, 9243 Winnetka Ave,
Chatsworth. 3 pm to 10 pm. The Habit will donate 20% of all sales to
NUMC’s Family Ministry Program. Please take a flyer with you.
All Church Hike
Saturday, February 4. 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!
Fellowship
If you like playing table tennis, badminton, bowling or basketball and would like to do it with our church members,
please contact the church office to show your interest.
WELCOME CENTER FOR REFUGEE CHILDREN
Shortly after its formation, NUMC's congregation was given an introduction to the efforts of our conference to address the crises arising from the arrival in the United States of thousands of unaccompanied minors (UM's) from the Central American countries of El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras. In an article in "The Methodist" Pastor Karen Murata wrote of the newly formed Welcome Center for Refugee Children located at North Hills UMC Mission: detailing its purpose and work. To recap, the North District's Center is one of three in The Los Angeles area, initiated in 2015 by the Conference bishop, "to be an extension of God's welcoming, healing embrace..." to these children, fleeing life threatening violence in their home countries. The centers are administered and coordinated by the Conference Compassion and Justice Ministries, led by Rev. David Farley. More than 3000 children have been placed in the Los Angeles area. More than 400 are in our communities of Mission Hills, North Hollywood, and Pacoima.
Because these young lives remain under constant threat, they are a subrosa presence. They and their whereabouts cannot be reveal to us. We have to locate them. During the past 18 months, an office has been in operation. The director, her assistant and two volunteers have made contact and registered 100 children, qualified for assistance in seeking refugee status.*
In 88% of the case, children with legal representation win refugee status. Without it, 80% of them are deported, where in too many cases, they are murdered by the gangs they were initially fleeing. Most of the legal representation have been pro-bono, obtained through agencies such as CARECEN, Esperanza and KIND. But they are currently maxed out. We now seek "low-bono" attorneys whose fees range from $2500 to $5000 per case. The center has been sustained by Conference funds and donations, and a couple of low- grade fund raisers. But now we need to raise funds to pay attorneys’ fees. We will be holding our first major fund drive on March 17th, 2017. A dinner at the Sportsmen's Lodge in Studio City, for which we will be selling tickets; an opportunity drawing and silent auction will be featured. In order to do this, we have become an independent non-profit organization.
We need the support of churches in the North District: ticket buyers, donations, volunteers and most of all, PRAYERS. A role for each and everyone. For additional information, please contact Gloria Myles, in person or by phone (818-366-3599).
*Under a law signed by President George W. Bush, they are to be granted asylum if they can show that they have legitimate fear for their lives.
Refugee Children
February Events and Meetings
10 am One Sunday Service
1 6 pm Soul Food Café-Fellowship Hall
2 6 pm Special Events meet
3 12 noon Celebration Team-Library
4 8:30 am Church Hike–meet in parking lot.
Hike to Topanga Lookout.
5 11:15 am Grief/caregiver support-Library
11:15 am New Member Class
- Pastor Choi’s office
6 7 pm New You at Joann DeSantis’ home
12 Scout Sunday
11 am Usher Meeting –Library
6 pm Jazz Vespers-Sanctuary.
13 11:30 am UMW Board Mtg-Kendall Building
3 pm to 10 pm Eat Out Monday at
The Habit, 9243 Winnetka, Chatsworth
7 pm Church/Society Movie-Kendall Bldg
18 1:45 pm Primetimers to Glendale Theater
Meet bus in church parking lot
19 3 pm Pearl Adams’ Memorial Service
20 7 pm SPRC
21 11:30 am Noon Fellowship Lunch-Kendall
5 pm Finance-Library
7 pm Trustees-Library
26 Preschool Sunday
11 am Usher Meeting-Library
27 7 pm Methodist Money Makers-Library
7 pm Book Club-Dorine Collins’ home
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 8 am Library
Adult Study 9 am Library
Worship Service 10 am Sanctuary
Brunch at 11 Fellowship Hall
Sunday School 10 am Kendall Bldg.
Grades Preschool-5 in Kendall Building
Infant/Toddler Care in Nursery All morning
Northridge United Methodist Church
818-886-1555
www.northridgeumc.org
March 2017
1 ~ Ash Wednesday Lent starts
Soul Food Café at 6 pm
4 ~ All Church Hike
11 ~ CPR Class
15 & 16 ~ Book of John study for 5 weeks
19 ~ The Labyrinth in Fellowship Hall
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