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Fair Oaks United Methodist Church
9849 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks, CA 95628 | 916.961.6631 | www.fairoaksumc.org
FEBRUARY 2015
IN THIS ISSUE...
the acorn The monthly
newsletter of the
Fair Oaks United
Methodist Church
Rummage Sale…
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Heifer Fundraiser…
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Reminders…
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FEATURED BUSINESS:
Cub Scouts…
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It is time to get out your favorite cake recipe for the annual Chili Dinner and Cake Auction! The dinner will be February 28 at 5:30 pm. The tickets are $6 for adults and $3 for children. The proceeds benefit the Fair Oaks Endowment Fund. Tickets will be sold after worship on Sundays in February by Lynn Phinney. Lynn will also be taking sign ups for the cake auction.
During the dinner the Endowment Ministry will announce the grant amount this year to be given to the Children’s Ministries/programs. Also, the latest news and John Wesley Society members will be announced.
The John Wesley Society was established by the California-Nevada United Methodist Foundation to honor United Methodists in the California-Nevada Annual Conference who have remembered their United Methodist church or any United Methodist ministry by naming it in a planned gift. A planned gift can be defined simply as one that is given outside the regular offering or for purposes beyond the day-to-day needs of the church. Planned gifts are often given from resources beyond one’s checkbook and may be from accumulated assets. They may be given during one’s lifetime, or be deferred until after the donor’s death. The amount of the gift, timing and type of gift are confidential. The important point here is to let the Endowment Ministry know you are thinking about a planned gift. For further information, contact Bill Floyd, Sheri Johnson, Ben Couch, Lynn Phinney, or Tom Wold.
Tickets:
$6 adults; $3 kids
Buy yours after church on
Sundays in February!
Annual
Chili Dinner
& Cake Auction Saturday,
February 28
at 5:30 pm
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If you are not familiar with the Christian liturgical calendar, the season of Lent may sound strange to you. The name lent is a Germanic word originally used to refer to the spring season. Over time, it replaced the Latin word, which means 40 days. In the Christian tradition, Jesus went to the wilderness for forty days. We Christians pray and grow our faith during this special period. In early Jesus’ time, people prepare their faith for baptism on Easter Sunday. Ash Wednesday marks the first day or the beginning of the season of Lent, which is 40 days prior to Easter. Sundays are not included in the count. What does it mean to keep the season of Lent in our Christian faith?
I would compare the meaning of Lent to an image of a mirror for our spiritual practice. As the mirror helps us to check our physical appearance, the season of Lent is a spiritual mirror for rediscovering ourselves and asking a question to ourselves, “who are we?” honestly before God or honestly to yourself. It is a great opportunity to unmask before God and self; and as trust builds, to unmask before others. Lent is a great chance for us to reflect on ourselves, and check in on our relationship with God and find more meaning in our life. This is not a time to make us feel guilt or shame, but a special time to reflect on our lives. I hope that you can have this journey for your own spiritual renewal opportunity.
Our church will offer Ash Wednesday service on February 18 at 7:00 p.m. at the sanctuary. We will receive the cross of ashes on our foreheads as a symbol of repentance, brokenness and a hope to return to God. Please consider attending to begin our spiritual renewal!
Blessings,
Pastor Jeong Park
The Season of Lent
By Pastor Jeong Park
Our traditional soup suppers will start February 26th! So, mark your calendars for six Thursdays of simple food and fellowship. Pull out your favorite soup recipes and get ready to sign up to share a meal and fellowship with us!
If you have any questions, please contact, Kathy Glass (916)454-5335
Lenten Soup
Suppers
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Prayer Requests Betty Steinbach's cousin, Judy Larson, had a heart attack on the 6th of January. She was given a stent and is doing ok. Please pray for comfort and healing.
Lyn Gras asks us to continue prayers for her friend Liz Breck. Liz received a double lung transplant on Dec. 18th. She now has an infection in her lungs. She's on kidney dialysis. Please pray for Liz for strength and comfort to overcome her problems.
Betty Phillips had major shoulder surgery in San Francisco at the end of January. The surgery went well and she will be home soon. Pray for a speedy recovery.
Freeman Rittenhouse's recent open heart surgery went well. The doctor said it went like clockwork. Thanks for all your prayers! Let's keep on praying for healing and comfort.
Terri Himes' mom is recuperating from her broken leg of 10 weeks ago! Things have been difficult in her housing situation, also. Please pray for a resolution. And a prayer for Terri's sanity will be much appreciated!
Betty Phillips asks prayers for her friend Pat Osuna. Pat is in great pain, waiting for a hip replacement. Pray for comfort and for the surgery to happen soon!
Laura Klanjac asks for prayers for her stepfather Robert Raitt, who has advanced lung cancer and isn't doing very well right now. Please pray for comfort and for the best possible outcome for Robert.
Lida Clemo is asking prayers for Brian and Brent Stately. Brian left Sacramento in a manic state. Brent, Brian's younger brother is worried and depressed. Brent needs support as much as Brian does. Please pray for comfort and peace of mind for both Brian and Brent and for Lida.
Geri Ann Alviso is having complications with her bunion surgery. She may have to have repeat surgery. Please pray for the best possible outcome.
Chris Globis' sister, Alice, has a liver condition and was recently given 6 months to live. Please pray for Alice and her family including Chris as they face this difficult time. Pray for courage, strength and comfort.
Ongoing Prayer Concerns Please keep Sue McGee, Stan and Alma Andrus, Lola Morphis, Roger and Norma Bennett, Margy Lauritzen, and all of our church members and friends who may not make it to church regularly in your prayers.
Do you have prayer requests? Contact Nancy Klanjac
([email protected]; 967-5427), so the members of our prayer chain can pray for
you, or contact the Church Office ([email protected]; 961-6631) to
have your requests printed in the Acorn.
Caring
Ministry:
Rides Needed
Margy Lauritzen has moved to Hazel Creek Emeritus near Hazel and Greenback in Orangevale. She has given up her car but would still like to attend church. Is anyone able to give Margy a ride on Sunday mornings? If so, please call her at 916-988-3648 to let her know.
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Thank you to Ellen Frosch and all who took advantage of a really good paper deal at Staples to stock up for the church office!
Thank you to the Pinochle Players pinochle for changing locations and dates twice to accommodate other church events! I promise to leave you alone in March.
Thank you to Barbara Sims for having served as an amazing Church Council Chair. Barbara and Leon are moving to Texas soon.
Thank you to Karlene Brown for stepping into Barbara’s shoes as Church Council Chair.
Thank You Notes:
A New Year’s Note
from Katy Houghton
January 7, 2015
Happy New Year to all FOUMC,
I have had the flu and an infection. I am ok now.
I hope the congregation does not get the flu. It is an epidemic here at Charlestown.
Love to all and God bless you,
Katy Houghton
715 Maiden Choice Lane, CC202
Catonsville, MD 21228
410-242-1069 /// [email protected]
Rummage Sale! collecting/sorting/pricing:
February 9, 10, 11 — 6-8 pm
Sale Dates!
Thursday, February 12:
8 am-3 pm
Friday, February 13:
8 am-3 pm
Saturday, February 14:
8 am-2 pm
Contact: Ruby Wicker
Volunteers
needed!
Sign up clipboard
in the Narthex.
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Viriginia Grabbe has a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Counseling and leads the Women’s Support Group on alternating Monday evenings from 6:30-8:00 pm in the Teen Room (backside of Potter next to the Nursery). The focus of the Women’s Support Group is to identify hurts, habits or hang-ups that hinder our being in relationship with God. Also, to experience the benefit of fellowship that comes from being in a small group. Please contact Laurel Jensen for
more information: [email protected] or call (916) 903-6061.
Women’s Support Group
Mondays, Feb. 2 and 16
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In a quarter devoted to Acts of Worship we have spent December reading what the scriptures teach about the Awe of God, January about what the scriptures say about prayer, and, in February, we will close out the quarter considering how we can worship in serving others. Is your ministry well balanced or is it one sided? What we are reading this quarter could help put things in perspective and provide a better balance to our Christian Life. Consider this: "Think about prayer not as a power we tap, but as a privilege we exercise."
Adult Bible Study
By Loren Guffey
The Heifer International Ministry is excited to try a new fundraiser this year to help us towards our goal of filling an ark. California Clothing Recyclers (www.californiaclothing.net) is a leader in the used clothing industry, serving the Sacramento region and Northern California. Annually they divert close to 3.5 million lbs. of unwanted used clothing from Sacramento area landfills. How do they do this? Organizations like ours hold clothing drives and California Clothing Recyclers pays $0.13 per pound for what we collect. Then California Clothing Recyclers sorts the clothes: usable clothing is sold in developing countries for pennies and unusable clothing is shredded and recycled into industrial rags. And that is what makes this opportunity so unique — California Clothing Recyclers accepts items that are torn, stained, and unwearable! Lots of charities and organizations want your gently used items but we want your UNgently used items too!
Unique Clothing Drive &
Fundraising Opportunity!
By Dedra Beauchamp
Heifer Clothing Drive
During Lent Collection Dates:
February 15-April 4
Sundays in the Narthex
Thursday Soup Suppers
Call Dedra to make other
arrangements if needed.
What can be collected? Items can be
in good repair or even torn, stained,
and unwearable!
Women’s - Men’s - Children’s
clothing
Shoes – Purses – Belts – Hats
Table linens
Bath linens
Bed linens
Stuffed animals
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Life’s Challenges Support Group for Men and Women
February 4 and 18, 6 pm in the Library
Life's Challenges provides support for persons coping with difficult challenges such as divorce, unemployment, loss of a loved one, financial problems and more. We offer opportunities for renewal, restoration and kinship in a safe, nurturing and confidential environment. Call the Church Office 961-6631 or contact Loretta Dodge or Bob Gilberg for more information.
Jiffy Fixers’
Report
By Jim Allen (with additional commentary by
the official Jiffy Fixer Jingle Writer
Dedra Beauchamp)
One of the many ongoing projects that the Jiffy Fixers manage is the repair and maintenance of the sanctuary chairs. They have replaced damaged seats and arm handles and will replace missing leg glides in the near future. Note: Where glides are missing, there is dirt and grass accumulated in the leg. It looks like they may have been used out on the lawn and sunk in. Evidently when they were picked up, the glides were pulled out. To keep this from happening again, please avoid using these chairs off of paved surfaces.
Jim Allen and Sandy Milne are building a shelf to be
installed in the Narthex to help contain our various flyers,
sign-up sheets, clipboards, etc., etc., etc.
Who remembers the old Dr. Pepper commercial jingle? (I’m a Pepper, He’s a Pepper, She’s a Pepper, Wouldn’t you like to be a Pepper too?) Now sing along with me…
I’m a Fixer, She’s a Fixer, He’s a Fixer,
Wouldn’t you like to be a Fixer too?
Be a Fixer! Join Jiffy Fixers! Be a Fixer! Join Jiffy Fixers!
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Thursdays at 7 pm
in the Teen Room
How to Deal with our Teens & their Social Media Persona
By Joy Gilberg, Youth Director
Kids nowadays are all about social media and social networking. Their lives are so intertwined with their Facebook, Instagram, Twitter or Snapchat accounts. Rarely will you find a teenager not on his or her smartphone, iPod, or tablet. It's difficult nowadays to have a conversation with your child giving you their full 30 seconds of attention and not having to compete with their gadgets. The selfies, and the LOLs, and the emojis have now dominated our kids' waking moments.
So we as parents, how do we deal with them when we know that who they really are is so much different that what they seem to be in their social media world? When we see signs that raise red flags telling us that the "fakeness" in social media is now overtaking the true identities of our children, what do we do?
Author and social culture analyst Walt Mueller, who is also a veteran youth worker, wrote in his article "Curating Themselves to Death" the danger of the digital world wherein the young people and young adults are trapped into this cultural trend of always creating, tweaking, and revising themselves so they can constantly post their "me" exhibit to the media world in order to win the most gazes, the most likes, and the most approvals. In effect, this is dangerous because, like museum curators, they do whatever it takes including sacrificing their virtues, their true selves and identities to have the unbridled freedom to be all things to all people. Mueller then advocated that we need to launch our kids onto the journey to true freedom that comes with finding one's true identity in Christ rather than the never-ending cycle of cultural expectations. Here are four steps you can take with your kids to help them in this quest.
1. Get to know each of your kids intimately. Pray that you can lead your kids to recognize their unique God-given abilities and giftedness. Then, encourage them to develop and embrace those gifts and abilities in service to God and others.
2. Follow them in their social media accounts in an effort to know their curated selves. This means you are checking and observing how they are curating and presenting themselves in the digital world. Check out their photos, their posts and their comments. Yes, we are to become like a "stalker" of sorts in order to truly help our kids.
3. Lovingly and gracefully challenge their curated lies, while enthusiastically affirming their honesty. Converse with them about compromised presentations of themselves that clearly evidence conformity to extreme cultural expectations. Ask them, "Is that really who you are?" Share your own identity struggles and the results of crafting and living lies. Remind them that the truth about themselves will eventually come to light. But don't forget to also affirm joyfully when they tell the truth about themselves.
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4. Finally, help them see that their quest to find their identities will only be satisfied if they seek to find and develop their identities in Christ. Help them to see that their hun-ger for acceptance is rooted in their sin and brokenness. Tell them their hunger pains are cries for God that at times they foolishly will attempt to satisfy through seeking acceptance in the eyes of others. Encourage them to curate their hearts and minds through seeking God and practicing spiritual disciplines.
Let's pray and work toward helping our kids conform themselves to the image of Christ, rather than curating themselves into the dead end of culturally shaped identities. Augustine has said, "You have made us for Yourself, and our hearts are restless, until they can find rest in you."
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We have a wheelchair for use on campus. It is kept in the chair/supply closet located just outside the Narthex door nearest the upper handicapped parking lot. If it is needed, you may ask an usher to access it for you on Sunday mornings.
Large print bulletins and hymnals are available for worship services.
Help keep the Church Calendar up-to-date and accurate! Notify the Church Office when scheduling, changing, or cancelling meetings and events. If details are undecided, ask the Church Office to pencil it in as “tentative.”
A carpet sweeper is placed handily in the coed bathroom for our use in cleaning up after ourselves following worship. We want to leave the sanctuary clean for the congregation that follows us. So if you see crumbs, etc. be a kitchen police and whisk over the area please!
Are we missing you? Are you missing out on the fun we Over 80's have? If you have turned 80 (or your spouse has) and you aren't receiving notices of our quarterly gatherings, please let Mary McCollum know. We don't want to miss you!
Over 80s Group
Are We Missing You?
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On the 3rd Saturday of each month, Ruby and Wayde Wicker reach out to the homeless community in Fair Oaks, Carmichael, and downtown Sacramento by providing tarps for shelter in the winter and shade in the summer. They have become known for their ministry and are recognized by people in need. However, Ruby and Wayde need our help to continue helping others. Tarps may be dropped off in the collection bin in the Narthex. Monetary donations may be placed in the offering plate. (Please write “Tarps” in the memo line of a check or on the outside of an envelope for a cash donation.)
Ruby and Wayde also take clothing to the homeless community. Wintertime sees an increase in the need for gloves and hats. Clothing items may also be left in the “Tarp” collection bins in the Narthex.
For more information about this outreach ministry or how you can help, please see Ruby or Wayde. They will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
Outreach Ministry: Tarps for the Homeless
Outreach Ministry:
Sunrise Christian Food Bank
BRING YOUR DONATIONS
1st SUNDAY OF EVERY MONTH!
Canned Fruit
Canned Vegetables
Canned Tuna (5 oz. preferred)
Macaroni & Cheese
Dry Beans
Rice
Peanut Butter (18 oz. preferred)
Ramen-type Soup Mix
Cold Cereal
Canned Meats
SHOPPING LIST:
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When Pack 215 began talking about our involvement in the Fair Oaks Christmas parade for 2014, it didn't take long for the membership to come to the conclusion that we wanted our Scouts to make a bigger impact and really be noticed. After some brain storming and agreement on a small budget, we decided the Pack would build a float to show off in the parade.
We planned 3 two-hour build sessions to construct the Pack 215 float. For each build day attended, the Scouts received a ticket in a drawing for a random chance to ride on the float during the parade.
Day One challenged us with some drizzly weather. When the calls came in asking if the build was canceled due to weather, the response that the float would not get built if the Scouts don't build it was all they needed to hear. At 6 pm, we had 14 Scouts gathered around the shop table outlining the plans for the float. We broke into three teams and three building projects. The design included building a campfire with benches, a tent with information about what we do, and the tow rig was to be converted into a pine wood derby car. Much planning was done that evening by the Scouts about what would take place over the next few weeks.
Build Session #2 brought better weather as 14 Scouts arrived ready to work. The camp fire crew finished the benches and were well on their way to making the mock fire come to life. The tent crew erected the frame and began painting the side panels of the tent structure. The pinewood derby car crew cut the final shapes of the car in plywood and also began the painting process.
Day 3 met us with a deluge of rain! Some were late due to roadway flooding, but a total of 16 scouts showed up to finish the job. We were all working in tight quarters completing the painting and adding more color to our fire. By 8 pm we had reached our goal and were soaking wet!
With the muscle of a few active parents, we assembled the parts the morning of the parade. The Pack received lots of ooh's and aah's all along the parade route. The 24 Scouts who had a chance to
work on the float were very proud of what they had built. They learned how to plan, schedule tasks, and to work as a team to reach a common goal. They cut lumber and drove screws, hammered nails and staples, and painted the float themselves working in less than perfect conditions to reach the goal. They got to show what they can do at the parade, but the best
things they learned didn't come from the parade. They came from the journey to get them there.
After the parade, some parents asked where we would store all the stuff for next year's parade. The looks on the Scouts faces told us all there was no need to store anything, they will be ready to build something new, bigger and better in 2015!
Cub Scout Pack 215 Builds A Float
For March Acorn — Wednesday, February 25, 8:30 am
For April Acorn — Wednesday, March 25, 8:30 am
For June Acorn — Wednesday, May 27, 8:30 am
For July Acorn — Wednesday, June 24, 8:30 am
For May Acorn — Wednesday, April 22, 8:30 am
(Note: This is the Wednesday BEFORE Church Council meets.)
(Usually the Wednesday after Church Council meets.
Exceptions noted below.)
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What is Scrip? It’s fundraising while you shop! Scrip fundraising gift cards are the same gift cards you would normally purchase from a retailer in your local retail stores, and they work the same way. You’ll find cards you can use at grocery stores, gas stations, restaurants, movie theaters, home improvement stores, and more. You are paying full face value for a gift card that can be used in place of cash, checks, or credit cards for everyday shopping. The Church Office will place a group order on the dates listed below. We pay a reduced cost for the gift card and immediately “earn” the difference.
How Do I Place an Order? Orders may be
1. handed to Kathy Glass or Geri Ann Alviso on a Sunday
2. placed in the blue pouch on the Narthex Bulletin Board (lower right corner)
3. placed in the Admin Asst Spencer mailbox (lower right corner)
4. mailed to the Church Office
5. turned in at the Church Office during office hours
Order Dates for 2015:
Fundraising with Scrip
By Dedra Beauchamp, Church Secretary
more order dates in November and December
— stay tuned!
February 9
March 16
April 20
May 18
June 15
July 20
August 17
September 21
October 19
The monthly Acorn newsletter is a great way for our ministries and groups to let everyone know of meeting times, events, fundraisers, etc., etc., etc. But it can be so much more! Use the Acorn to let your church family know about special occasions in your life. Anything from a birthday announcement to a college student
update to a sports achievement are all excellent items to include in the Acorn. Submit information about your life events, large or small, to the Church Office ([email protected]) by Wednesday, February 25,at 8:30 am for inclusion in the March Acorn newsletter. Don’t forget: photos help tell the story and early submissions are always accepted!
The Acorn: A Newsletter and So Much More!
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Red, White, & Blue BBQ
Do you recognize anyone in these photos? Do you know the story behind the photo? Updated information can be included in the next Acorn.
REMEMBER WHEN?
Hanging of the Greens
Do you have any “Remember When” photos? Photos can be mailed, emailed, or handed in to the Church Office. You can also drop them off in the blue pouch on the Narthex Bulletin Board (lower right corner) on Sunday mornings. Photos will be returned.
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California-Nevada Conference
Instant Connection e-newsletters
Interested in reading more? Go to http://calnev-
email.brtapp.com/subscribe to have the Instant Connection e-
newsletter delivered to your email in box or contact the Church
Office for help or questions.
Sacramento Kings Ticket
Deadline Approaching
A United Methodist Night to Imagine No Malaria with the Sacramento Kings will be held on Friday, February 20, with their game against the Boston Celtics. A portion of California-Nevada Conference ticket sales will benefit the conference's Imagine No Malaria initiative. The game begins at 7 p.m. Persons who purchase UMC tickets will gain exclusive access to watch program warm-ups beginning at 5 p.m. To download the promotional flyer, bulletin insert, and purchase tickets, go to http://www.cnumc.org/news/456509. Purchase deadline is January 20.
From the Dec. 18, 2014 e-newsletter.
World Malaria Day with the
River Cats!
On Friday, May 1 the Sacramento River Cats and United Methodist Churches will be teaming up to dedicate this game night for World Malaria Day! This night will be focused on raising awareness and funds for Imagine No Malaria with the help of United Methodist and the Sacramento community. Fundraising to stop Malaria is as easy as buying a ticket and watching the River Cats play ball!
See the flyer on the Hallway Bulletin Board for more information on attending this event.
Bridges District Revival
The Bridges District Revival will take place on Saturday, February 7, from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Community UMC, 1875 Fairfield Ave., Fairfield. Bishop Warner H. Brown, Jr., and the Rev. Staci Current, pastor of Jones Memorial UMC San Francisco, will be the preachers for the revival. The worship leader will be the Rev. Motoe Yamada. Music will be provided by bands and soloists from churches across the Bridges District. Cost is $10 per person and includes refreshments and lunch. Registration is due by February 1. For questions, contact Jasmine Johnson, [email protected], or (916) 374-1501.
From the Jan. 15, 2015 e-newsletter.
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Book Club
February’s Book Club selection is The Fever Tree by Jennifer McVeigh. From Amazon.com: “Frances Irvine, left destitute in the wake of her father’s sudden death, has been forced to abandon her life of wealth and privilege in London and emigrate to the Southern Cape of Africa. 1880 South Africa is a country torn apart by greed. In this remote and inhospitable land she becomes entangled with two very different men—one driven by ambition, the other by his ideals. Only when the rumor of an epidemic takes her into the dark heart of the diamond mines does Frances see her road to happiness. But before she can follow that path, Frances must choose between passion and integrity, between her desire for the man who captured her heart and her duty to the man who saved her from near ruin, a decision that will have devastating consequences.”
Bring a sack lunch and join us on February 23 at noon in the library!
Pinochle
Len and Nancy Edwards will host pinochle on Friday, February 20 at 6:30 pm in the Sanctuary. Come on out for a night of fellowship and fun. We will teach you to play Pinochle if you have never played before!
Mark Your Calendar
With These Upcoming Dates….
02/06 Circuit Revival at UMC of Rancho Cordova 02/12 Rummage Sale begins 02/16 President’s Day—church office closed 02/18 Ash Wednesday – Lent begins 02/26 Lenten Soup Suppers begin 02/27 God’s Not Dead movie screening & discussion 02/28 Annual Chili Feed and Cake Auction 03/06 Circuit Revival at St. Mark’s UMC 03/29 Palm Sunday 03/30 Little Methodist School Spring Break 04/02 Maundy Thursday 04/03 Good Friday 04/05 Easter Sunday 04/24 SWAG Youth Group 30 Hour Famine 04/25 Little Methodist School Trike-a-Thon May SWAG Youth Group Talent Show 06/07 Outdoor Worship Service 07/20 SWAG Youth Group Summer Mission Week 11/22 Candlelighting Apportionment Sunday
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FEBRUARY MINISTRIES
GREETERS
1
8
15
22 SWAG Youth Group
LITURGISTS
1 Bob Gilberg
8 Elaine Bach
15
22 SWAG Youth Group
COFFEE FELLOWSHIP HOSTS
1 Tongan Congregation
8 Mary and Joe Maret
15 Phinney/Couch/Floyd Team
22 Ruby Wicker and Lora Allen
COUNTERS
1 Ellen Frosch & Pat Eichner
8 Judy Shearer & Elaine Bach
15 Lynn Sabatini
22 Bill Floyd & Chris Globis
SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS
1 Phyllis Martin
8 Nancy Klanjac
15 Vicki Walker
22 Phyllis Martin
HOW TO SIGN UP
You can help out – try to sign up a month or more
ahead of time. You can call the Church Office or
sign up on the clipboard located on the Narthex
Bulletin Board. Thanks for your help!
COMMUNION STEWARD
Anne Rohwer
COMMUNION SERVERS on Feb. 1
Kathy Glass, Bill Floyd
CHILDREN’S TIME
1 Pastor Jeong Park
8 Dedra Beauchamp
15
22 SWAG Youth Group
WORSHIP MEDIA TEAM
1 Adriane Samcoff
8 Andrew Maret
15 Judd Adizas
22 SWAG Youth Group/Andrew Maret
FLOWERS
1
8
15
22 no altar flowers during Lent
Fair Oaks United Methodist Church
Business Directory
Q: Why do we have a business directory in a church newsletter?
A: The donations provided by the above businesses help offset the cost of publishing a monthly newsletter.
Q: Who are the people behind these businesses?
A: They are members or regular attendees who consider FOUMC their church home and wish to share their business talents with their church family.
Q: Can I be listed in the business directory each month?
A: Yes! Contact the church office at 961-6631 or [email protected] to learn more.
After an unintentional year-long hiatus, we are re-instating the Business Directory in the monthly Acorn newsletter! Your participation includes a business-card-size ad on the Business Directory page located towards the back of the newsletter every month with one business each month spotlighted on the front page of the newsletter. Featured businesses on the front page will rotate monthly. We are asking for a $20 donation to be included for the whole year. However, donations, ad size, and frequency are up to your discretion. Contact the Church Office if you are interested: 961-6631 or [email protected].
The Fair Oaks’ ACORN is published monthly by the
Fair Oaks United Methodist Church and is
distributed at the end of each month. Newsletters
are also online at FairOaksUMC.org/#/find-out-
more/newsletters.
Next Deadline: Wed., Feb. 25, 2015 at 8:30 am.
Submit articles to the Church Office in person or by
email at [email protected]. Submissions may
be edited for accuracy, length or clarity.
9849 Fair Oaks Blvd.
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
Phone: (916) 961-6631
Fax: (916) 961-1572
E-mail: [email protected]
Promoting the love of Christ and nurturing
spiritual growth for each individual, the
church and the community.
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