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Adult Sunday School 9:00 am

Sunday Worship 10:30 am

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From Julie’s Journal As I was getting ready to write my journal entry for this Chapel Challenge, I was also watching ice dancing in the Olympics. And they were interviewing the Canadian couple that eventually won the gold. They were at the top of their game and then the next Olympics they won the silver. They had lost some of their love of skating and just were about competition. They decided to end their competitive run and do the “professional” thing. Then something happened…they began to love what they did again. And they made the decision to give it one more try at the Olympics and they won two gold medals. I saw this as an analogy for some people’s relationship with God. They work and practice and do well in the spiritual disciplines. But then it becomes just work or they do it by rote or to check off some box. They lose their passion and love for God. With the Lenten sermon series, I want us to begin to fall in love with God again. Find the passion for living the life God desires for us. Yes it still takes practice. And it may be time consuming. Yet think of the reward…. A new love for your creator, your redeemer and your sustainer. … And the dancing with the Spirit can be so beautiful! Come journey with me and others as we fall in love with God all over again (or maybe for the first time). Together on the Journey, Pastor Julie

Holy Week Schedule

March 25: Palm Sunday 10:30 a.m. March 29: Maundy Thursday Dinner and Communion 6:00 p.m. March 30: Good Friday April 1: Easter Sunrise Service 7:00 a.m. in courtyard Easter Breakfast 8:00 a.m. Easter Service 10:30 a.m.

March 2018

Pastor: Pastor Julie Elkins Ushers: Mike Magnuson and Diane Wellman Organist: Mary Ellett Choir Director: Elaine Harvey PowerPoint: Delyth Owen Secretary: Talia Guerrero Lay Leader: Paul Elkins

COTV StaffCOTV StaffCOTV Staff Faithful Disciples who are Answering the Call to Serve during the month of March

Liturgists and Scripture Readers 4: Candyce Schauer 11: Stuart Harvey and Delyth Owen 18: Paul Elkins and Arnie Aranico 25: Kay Roberts and Mike Magnuson April 1: Paul Elkins and Delyth Owen

PASTORAL CARE

Henry Brown

Ilene Davis

Lyle Family

Steve and Joyce Mohr

Jeanette Kincaid

Robert Draper

Dennis McCreary

Becca McLachlan

Vi Moore

Rosner Family

Vera Skulavik

Friends and family dealing with illness, treatment, and transitions

PASTORAL CARE

Meetings this Month

March 12 Finance 6:30 pm

March 12 Trustees 7:30 pm

March 19 Church 7:00 pm

March 26 SPRC 7:30 pm

Work Day

We are having our next work day

to do some spring cleaning and get

ready for Easter on March 31. It will

be from 8:30-12 noon. We will have

tasks for all abilities and

Levels. As they say, many hands

make light the work.

Hello! Talia here, I’m looking forward to being

your new secretary here at the Chapel of the

Valley! I’ve recently moved to San Diego from

Orange County where I rubbed elbows with the

Big Cheese himself, Mickey Mouse, working at

Disneyland for a period of time. I myself am a

graphic design art-

ist and I specialize

in character illus-

tration. I look for-

ward to working

with you all.

~Talia~ Bucket of Change Sunday: On March 11th, the Sunday of

the time change, we will be collecting buckets of change. It

will go towards UMCOR (United Methodist Committee on

Relief) We will also be having a mission moment to hear

about UMCOR. Please bring all of your change and empty

your pockets to help towards our mission giving for the year!

And don’t forget to “change” your clocks and bring your

“change” to share.

(We also will take green money

and checks too)

Chapel of the Valley Finance Committee Notes Thanks again to everyone for their generosity and participation in the Stewardship campaign held in the fall. The pledged amounts are close to what is needed for our ministries, paying salaries for our employees, paying our bills and being able to complete several important pro-jects planned by the Board of Trustees. If circumstances change and you are unable to meet your pledge, please contact the financial secretary, Lorraine Lonn or Pastor Julie. Last Sunday, on February 18th, a special meeting of the Administrative Council was held to approve a financial budget for the 2018 year. We were waiting for updated information from the San Diego District on benevolence cost and a grant so our church could plan a realistic budget and spending program. The approved budget was for $153,000, which is within our means for projected income. Using existing funds, work is already proceeding on a number of important projects to repair or improve our church facilities. A new heater for the sanctuary has been installed, a new roof for the parsonage has been complete, and work will soon start on installing a new roof on the sanctuary. The estimate cost for these projects is not yet finalized, but will be in excess of $40,000. Through gifts and set aside funds, over $20,000 has been raised, and also a loan and grant from the California-Pacific Annual Conference. The loan is being paid back at the rate of $600 a month. Soon, our church is going to have a special fund appeal to raise money so that these projects can be completed as soon as possible, and the loan amount minimized. Details of this campaign will be forthcoming. I would urge everyone to consider a special donation to the church for these projects. Please prayerfully consider your church in this important need. Thanks to all of you who work on behalf of our church, and Allen Copeland Chairperson, Finance Committee

Easter Flowers Easter is fast approaching. We will be having signups for Easter lilies starting in the next weeks. Be watching. Candy Schauer

Easter Breakfast Sunday, April 1 Following Sunrise Service

Join in on the light breakfast in the Fellowship Hall

after the Sunrise Service. Breakfast begins around 8:00 am. Enjoy the company of oth-ers and some Easter goodies. PLEASE consider bringing something to share—muffins, fruit, sweet rolls, etc.—to make the morning even more complete! What a wonderful way to celebrate Easter!

Worship Themes

Sunday, March 4th: The 3rd Sunday Lent Holy Communion Matthew 14:22-33 The Storm Within

Sunday, March 11: The 4th Sunday of Lent Romans 5:1-8; 8:31-39; 1 John 3:1-3 Papa’s Heart

Sunday, March 18: The 5th Sunday of Lent Colossians 3:12-17; Luke 6:27-30; Matthew 18:21-22 Freedom in Forgiveness

Sunday, March 25: Palm Sunday Mark 11:1-11; 15:1-15 Celebration to Crucifixion

Thursday, March 29: Holy Thursday 6:00 pm John 13:1-17; 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 At the Table Dinner and Communion

Sunday, April 1: Easter Sunday Easter Sunrise Service 7:00 a.m.

Easter Breakfast 8:00 am

Easter Service 10:30 a.m. Christ is Risen, No Fooling John 20:1-18

I would like to thank my church family for the

cards and prayers on the passing of my husband

Gerry.

He knew of my love for my church and you have

shown me yours.

I miss Gerry so much, but he is now in

heaven with our families.

God does bless us.

-Phyllis Lyle

Volunteer in Medicine Fundraiser VIM is having a fundraiser on Sunday March 11, 2018. It is the play Outside Mullinger by John Patrick Shanley and directed by Kathy Brombacher. The reception starts at 1:00 pm including Irish treats, drinks and lots more. It is at the Sunshine Brooks The-ater on 217 N. Coast Highway Oceanside, CA the tickets are $30. Call for tickets at 619-440-4591. If you cannot attend but still want to help support the clinic—you may donate by giving through the church and we will make sure it gets to VIM. VIM is one of our community outreach ministries we support. We support VIM in our budget and will be having a fundraiser for them during the summer as well. They are also looking for volunteers. If you would like to volunteer, speak to Stuart Harvey or Pastor Julie.

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 Choir Practice 7:30 p.m.

Elaine Harvey

2

Stuart Harvey Paul Elkins

3 Bob & Ann McNabb

4 Bible Study 9:00 a.m. Worship 10:30 a.m. Fellowship Time 11:30 a.m.

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6 Mike Magnuson Cheryl Davis

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8 Bible Study 3:00 p.m. Choir Practice 7:30 p.m. Jenee and Ben Harlow

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10

11 Daylight Saving Time begins

Time Change Sunday Bible Study 9:00 a.m. Worship 10:30 a.m. Fellowship Time 11:30 a.m. Jeff Seaton

12 Finance 6:30 p.m. Trustees 7:30 p.m. Lee Carrick

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14 15 Bible Study 3:00 p.m. Choir Practice 7:30 p.m.

16 Stephanie Byrd

17 Card making with Del 2:00 pm—Craft room

St Patrick’s Day! Wanda LeClair

18 Bible Study 9:00 a.m. Worship 10:30 a.m. Fellowship Time 11:30 a.m. Rev. Sheila Kane

19 Church Council 7:00 p.m.

20 Carolyn Robbins

21 Patsy McKinney Virginia Copeland

22 Bible Study 3:00 p.m. Choir Practice 7:30 p.m.

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24 Robert & Lorraine Lonn

25 Palm Sunday Bible Study 9:00 a.m. Worship 10:30 a.m. Fellowship Time 11:30 a.m.

26 SPRC 7:30 p.m.

27 Kevin Jones

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29 Maundy Thursday Dinner and Communion 6:00 p.m. Choir Practice 7:30 p.m.

Marco Valdez

30 Good Friday Stephanie Schauer

31 Work Party 8:30 a.m.