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Northridge United Methodist Church
June 2018
Volume 35, Issue 6
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……......Jason Obermeier Dir. of Preschool………........Debbie Goodman Dir. of Music……..……………..Scott Lehmkuhl
Section Leaders…….Carol de Leon (Soprano)
….……………………..…….Rachelle Kye (Alto)
....……...….…………....Manfred Anaya (Tenor)
……………….……....Benito Galindo (Baritone)
Organist……….........................Dr. Joseph Lee Dir. of Handbells.....................Ruben Mendoza Sunday School Lead Teacher
& Music Leader……….......Chelsea Obermeier
Sunday School Assistants…….................TBD ..............................................Lindsey Woerner Sunday Childcare..................Ashley Anderson .........................................................Liz Piceno Buildings and Grounds............Richard Grijalva Custodian.................................Andrew Hwang
Sunday Custodian.....................Matthew Nash Sound Technician………..…...Adrian Boluarte
Sunday Worship at 10 AM
Sunday School & Nursery
10 AM in the Kendall Building
Childcare available
UMW Sunday Sunday, June 10
10 AM in the Sanctuary Guest Preacher: Gloria Myles
Northridge United Methodist Women will prepare and conduct a service that
celebrates UMW’s work in our community and around the world.
California-Pacific Annual Conference Wed. – Sat., June 13 – 16
University of Redlands
Father’s Day Sunday, June 17
10 AM in the Sanctuary Guest Preacher: Chelsea Obermeier
Upcoming Sermons
June 3 (Communion Sunday) Now What?
James 1:22-27
June 10 (UMW Sunday) Gloria Myles On a Mission
Matthew 25:35-40
June 17 (Father’s Day) Chelsea Obermeier
Hanging Out with Dad Luke 15:20-31
June 24 A Way Forward Galatians 6:7-10
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 “The Case for Christ” by Lee Strobel.
Jazz Vespers on June 10
No Tickets
Needed
Leslie Bee: Singer Woody Woods: Piano Don Littleton: Drums
Bill Marcus: Bass
Richard Chow: Artist of the Month
SENIOR MINISTRIES Primetimers Senior Fraud and Scam Presentation
On Saturday, May 5, 60 people attended a luncheon presentation by four very well-informed women
regarding senior scams, both telephone and internet. Amybeth Lake was responsible for the
presentation and on behalf of Senior Ministries, a very special thank you and well done! Amybeth
works for the U.S. Attorney’s Office where she assists federal crime victims and their families.
Amybeth’s immediate supervisor, Allison Stafford, was on hand to help answer the many questions
posed by the presentation. We were very fortunate to have two seasoned Assistant United States
Attorneys, one who specializes in Cyber and Intellectual Property Fraud (Lisa Feldman) and the other
assigned to the Criminal Division, Major Fraud Section (Monica Taft), both attorneys serve in the Los
Angeles area. This amazing team took the audience through past and very current fraud activities,
especially those seeking out seniors.
This past week, one of our own members, Jo-Ann Seitzinger, was taken for several thousand dollars
by an Apple Computer “infection” scam. According to police, this is the new one on the block. Jo-
Ann used the handouts given to her from the presentation (she was unable to attend) to contact all
pertinent enforcement and reporting agencies. If in doubt, as the lawyers told us, hang up, log off,
and call authorities to verify what you are seeing or hearing. – Peggy Walters
Reminder
If you have books that you are ready to give away please take them to the $10 or Less Book Store.
It is located at Nordhoff and Tampa behind Chi Chi's in the south end of the strip mall near Big Lots.
Just tell them to credit the account for Northridge United Methodist Church. We have a credit there
that we can use when we want to get books for the North Valley Caring Services.
Save the Date
The Primetimers will be going to the Glendale Center Theater on August 25.
Children, Youth & Family
VBS 2018 – Rolling River Rampage!
Create the Decorations and Set for VBS! – June 10, 17, and 24 Starting on Sunday, June 10 we will have VBS craft Sundays following the regular worship service in June. This will be on the stage of Fellowship Hall. Crafts will be very simple so all ages and abilities can contribute :) Even if you are only able to help for a few minutes we could use your hands! Come help us complete our set for VBS!
Volunteer Sign-up We have a HUGE need for adult and youth volunteers to help make VBS possible, especially leaders for different age groups. Please consider signing up. Sign-up sheets are available in the office or online at rrr.cokesburyvbs.com/numc2018
Family Ministries Events
June Service Event Please join us on Saturday, June 9 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. in the Kendall Building to make UMCOR School Supply kits for children in need. This is a great event for the entire family to bond in service. We will also have a brief lesson on the blessing of serving others and then end our evening with pizza :) Please RSVP to Chelsea Obermeier ([email protected]) by Thursday, June 7 if you are interested in coming.
UMCOR School Supplies Drive
Please help UMCOR and Family Ministries by donating school supplies to make our June service opportunity possible! Donations can be dropped off in the church office until Thursday, June 7.
Only new or like new items, please. Make a difference in a child’s life! Children’s Blunt Scissors (round tip, metal blade)
24-Count Crayon Boxes (24-count only!)
One Subject Notebooks
100-200 Page Packs of Loose-leaf Paper (wide or college rule)
Handheld Pencil Sharpener (bigger than 1”)
One 12”/30 centimeter Ruler
Unsharpened Pencils (plain only, no symbols)
Erasers (2” or longer)
“Jason’s Jots” Greetings! Summer is here, and that means planning, planning, and more planning for the fall season of youth ministry! While there are some great youth events in the works for summer—and for ALL ages—I am already rolling into plans for a weekly fall youth program. I have been asked questions lately about how one can help the youth ministry program. I would like to include this answer in the newsletter here for anyone who may have been praying on this very question. The honest answer in short is volunteering as a youth program leader. I often look back on my time as a youth and what meant most to me when I was involved in similar programs. It wasn’t the games, or even the lesson, but the relationships I formed with the leaders who chose to be there simply as a presence and example of what it meant to be a Christian. I know many are praying or feel the spirit pushing them to help in youth ministry some way. For those of you feeling this way I would ask you to consider helping relationally. Contrary to many thoughts, the time-commitment is small, and you need only to lead in areas that you are comfortable in. I can promise you the return on your investment will be an everlasting one. I hope everyone enjoys a bright push into summer! Jason Obermeier, Director of Youth Ministries
Saying Goodbye
On Sunday May 27 we said goodbye to Leslie Orozco as one of our regular Children’s Sunday School teachers. Leslie is starting an accelerated BSN program for nursing at West Coast University. She will be attending classes, studying, and participating in 8-12 hours shifts of hands on training within different hospitals in a variety of departments. It will be a whole new experience for Leslie with tough challenges and great opportunities. Leslie stated “I am excited to begin my dream career and I am very grateful for being at the church all these years with love, support and understanding.” We will miss Leslie greatly and send her on to do God’s work of healing in another way and another place with gratitude for her service at NUMC. Please keep Leslie in your prayers in the days to come.
June Movie Night
On Monday, June 11 at 7:00 p.m. in the Kendall Building, Church and Society will screen the movie "Pray the Devil Back to Hell," a documentary which chronicles the social unrest in Liberia that tore a nation apart and left hundreds of thousands dead or displaced. The film reconstructs the way this tragedy galvanized a coalition of Christian and Muslim women to rise up and, through nonviolent tactics, put pressure on their government to pursue peace talks. Director Gini Reticker follows their grassroots moment as it leads to democratic elections and Liberia's first female president. The rebels frequented mosques, while Taylor claimed to be a devout Christian who, according to Gbowee, could "pray the devil out of Hell." It was therefore the responsibility of the women in this inter-faith coalition to pray the devil (of war) right back to Hell. This 2009 won several festival awards. It contains subtitles and is unrated. Running time: 72 minutes.
Eat Out Monday
Monday, June 11, 2018
Maria’s Italian Kitchen (11 AM to 10 PM)
9161 Reseda Blvd., Northridge in Vons Shopping Center Maria’s Italian Kitchen will donate 20% of your check to NUMC’s Family Ministry Program. Please take a flyer with you.
All Church Hike Las Virgenes Canyon Saturday, June 2, 2018 Meet: 8:30 am in church parking lot to car-pool Enjoy an easy 4-mile hike in Las Virgenes Canyon. This hike features valley and live oaks, sycamores, and scenic green hills (if the green can hold out just a couple of weeks.) This trail is mostly level, with a slight, gradual elevation gain followed by a long, easy downhill stroll back to the trailhead. We will follow a rarely used trail tucked between the two main trails of the former Ahmanson Ranch and Las Virgenes Canyon, while avoiding the climbs to the mesa or ridge trails. Dogs on leash are welcome. Hat, water, and sunscreen are a must. Trailhead is located at the north end of Las Virgenes Canyon Rd. From 101 West, take Las Virgenes exit and turn right, continue to the end of the road and park on the street.
Fellowship
Let us know your favorite hymns Please let the church office know the titles or hymnal numbers of the hymns you or your loved ones like or liked and the reason why these hymns have become your or their favorite. We will sing them during our Sunday services in the month of August.
Prayers
Nate Carmody, Kyle Catterlin, John Turner, Christine Coons, Don Miller,
Delora Bloomingdale, Ted Barriklow, Joan Edwards, Anita Ruiz
I would like to thank everyone for all the cards and
flowers I received after Peter’s passing.
They all meant so much to me.
Thank you to all who have made a donation to the memorial fund for Pete.
Joyce Scanlin
The families of Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Pitt of Silver Spring, Maryland and
Mr. and Mrs. Damilola Esho of Sylmar, California are pleased to announce
the engagement of their children Allison Pitt and Dayo Esho.
Allison is a graduate of Stanford University, CA.
Dayo is a graduate of University of Berkeley, CA.
Wedding plans are underway for mid July 2018 in the DC area.
The Esho family are long time members of NUMC.
NUMC Book Club
June 25, 2018
“Maisie Dobbs” by Jacqueline Winspear
Harriet Lewis, host
July 23, 2018
“The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane” by Lisa See
Dorine Collins, host
August 27, 2018
“The Chilbury Ladies Choir” by Jennifer Ryan
Sue Fritsche, host
Join the NUMC Mission Team to Costa Rica Mission Projects - June 22-29, 2019. Multi-generational - Youth and Adults. Building Relationships. Serving Each Other. Contact Nancy or Mike Easterly to be added to the interested parties list or for more information.
Mission & Outreach
Next Stop Salt Lake City On September 23, for the fourth year in a row, 14 members of NUMC will travel to the UMCOR Depot in Salt Lake City. There they may sew baby clothes, make blankets or quilts, assemble school, sewing or hygiene kits all of which are sent throughout the world to the indigent or those who are suffering from natural disasters or civil strife. Please help support our team by donating the items listed below. There is red bucket in the office just waiting for your contribution. 80 Washcloths; 80 Hand Towels 15”x25” to 17”x27”; 80 Adult Toothbrushes; 10 Boxes of Band-aides 3/4” to 1”; 80 Sturdy Combs @6” long; 80 Bath-Size Soap: 3 oz. and larger (NO Ivory or Jergens soap) 80 Nail Clippers or metal Nail Files (NO emery boards or toenail clippers). ALL MUST BE NEW—DO NOT WASH. REMOVE ALL PACKAGING EXCEPT FROM SOAP. KITS MUST CONTAIN ONLY REQUESTED ITEMS.
Enable Northridge United Methodist Church to earn from your everyday spending!
By using digital gift cards purchased through the Benefit application on your smart phone
when shopping at Amazon, Starbucks, Home Depot and hundreds more Northridge
United Methodist Church benefits on the spot. A percentage of your purchase goes
toward the budget of the church.
Get the free Benefit app today to get started. Instructions are available on flyers in the
church office. Get Mike Easterly or Eleanor Serrano to show you how easy it is to start
now!
Use the Benefit app to check out at the register in-store or on the checkout page online.
June Events and Meetings
2 8:30 am All Church hike-Las Virgenes Canyon
Meet in church parking lot to carpool
3 11:15 am Nominations/Leadership-Library
4 7 pm New You-Dorine Collins’ home
5 7 to 8 pm Voting-Room 5/6
6 6 pm Soul Food Café-Fellowship Hall
9 4 to 6 pm Family Ministry Mission project-
Kendall Building
10 11:00 Create VBS Decorations-Fellowship Hall
6 pm Jazz Vespers-Sanctuary- Leslie Bee,
Woody Woods, Don Littleton, Bill Marcus
11 11:30 am UMW Board –Kendall Bldg.
11 am-10 pm Eat Out Monday–Maria’s Kitchen
9161 Reseda Blvd.
7 pm Church/Society Movie-Kendall Bldg
7 pm Memorial Garden Committee-Library
12 5 pm Host & cook SF Valley Rescue Mission
13 thru 16 Annual Conference-Redlands
17 11:00 Create VBS Decorations–Fellowship Hall
11:15 am Nominations/Leadership-Library
18 6 pm Missions-Kendall Building
7 pm SPRC-Library
19 11:30 NoonFellowship Lunch - Kendall Bldg.
5 pm Finance-Library
7 pm Trustees-Library
7 pm Connections-Kendall Building
24 11:00 Create VBS Decorations-Fellowship Hall
11:15 am Church Council-Library
25 7 pm Book Club–Harriet Lewis’ home
7 pm Methodist Money Makers-Library
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
Wednesdays: Maintenance 8:30 am Church Office Volunteers (WMD) WORMS 9:30 am Kendall Bldg. Jubilee Bells 5:45 pm Room 5/6 Celebration Ringers 7 pm Room 5/6 (June 13 - Last rehearsal for Summer)
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
Infant/Toddler Care in Nursery All morning
Worship Service 10 am Sanctuary
Brunch at 11 Fellowship Hall
Sunday School 10 am Kendall Bldg.
Northridge United Methodist Church
818-886-1555 www.northridgeumc.org
July Events
1 ~ July 4 Picnic after church
8 ~ Jazz Vespers at 6 pm in Sanctuary
23 thru 27~ Vacation Bible School
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