The Messenger - Corona United Methodist Church

The Messenger Corona United Methodist Church

2880 California Avenue, Corona, CA 92881

951-737-5225 [email protected] www.coronaumc.com

November 17, 2017

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Events in Review

Friday, November 17

8:30a – Girls Scouts Paper Push

6p – UMYF Youth Group

7p – Cub Scouts

Saturday, November 18

7:30a – Walking Group

Sunday, November 19

8:45a – Adult Christian

10a – Worship Service

Tuesday, November 21

9a – Faith Journey

6p – Staff Parish

7p – Administrative Board

Wednesday, November 22

Church Office Closed

Thursday, November 23

Saturday, November 25


Sunday, November 26

8:45a – Adult Christian Education

10a – Worship Service

11:30a – New Members Orientation

Church Conference

Sunday, December 3, 2017

11:30a – Potluck (bring a dish to share!)

1p – Church Conference

All are invited to attend!

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http://www.coronaumc.com/

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Tuesday, November 28

9a – Faith Journey

Wednesday, November 29

7:30a – Weds. Morn. Bible Study

7p – Starting Point Midweek

Thursday, November 30

2:45p – Recharge in Youth Room

6p – God’s House Band

7p - Choir

7p – Boy Scouts

Friday, December 1

7p – Cub Scouts

Saturday, December 2


Noon – Recital (private)

Sunday, November 3


10a – Communion Service

11:30a – Potluck


Pastor’s Paragraph “All who want to come after me must say no to themselves,

take up their cross daily, and follow me.” Luke 9:23 (CEB)

Jesus challenges us to “take up our cross daily” when

we follow him. That’s an enigmatic expression.

What does it mean? To me, it’s a reminder that we

can take a step every day. Some days we’re feeling

well, healthy and invigorated by the Spirit. We’re

ready to tackle the mountain. Let’s get up early for

the hike! Other days, we can hardly raise our head.

The idea of sitting up is enough, much less getting out

of bed. Where’s the Tylenol?

Jesus challenges us to follow, no matter how you feel

or what the day is like. Take a step on your spiritual

journey. All we have to do is go to God first. God

loves us. Jesus frees us from the power of things that

would limit or bind us. The Holy Spirit gives us the

power to persevere and thrive. We can be a blessing,

no matter whether we’re in a hospital bed, in a line or

stuck in traffic.

The problem is that we don’t usually go to God first.

We rely on our own strength. We think “I can do it”

as if will power alone was sufficient to overcome the

challenges of our anxious world. Failure comes with

a high cost. We lose confidence, our self-esteem is

low.

When we rely on God’s strength, we’re tapping into

an amazing power and energy that’s outside our

capacity and abilities. Paul tells us that God’s power

is made perfect when we are weakest (2 Corinthians

12:9). That’s because when we are at our weakest,

we need God the most. We get out of the way and let

God take over. We stop trying to be in control and

receive grace.

Accept God’s love and pass it on. What a wonderful

blessing to share with your family. Happy

Thanksgiving!

Not a fan ~ Pastor Eric

December Birthdays!

12/2 Marian W.

12/8 Susan S.

12/13 Ron S.

12/15 Cori A.

12/16 Gloria B.

Christian P.

12/19 Sharon B.

12/22 Brian T.

12/25 Nancy W.

12/29 John A.

Doreen P.

12/31 Frank N.


Our Attendance Sunday, November 5, 2017

10am: 113

Sunday, November 12, 2017

10am: 92

Scripture Readings Week of November 19

Matthew 25:14-30

Judges 4:1-7

Psalm 123

1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Week of November 26

Matthew 25:31-46

Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24

Psalm 100

Ephesians 1:15-23

Our Church Staff Eric Schmidt, Pastor

[email protected]

Jeanne Cadiente, Pianist/Organist

Diane Encino, Church Secretary

Office Hours Monday – Wednesday:

8:30am to 3:00pm

(Closed for lunch noon to 1pm)

Thursday: 8:30am to noon

➢ A big thank you from the UMW! Our jelly sales were

once again successful and there are many to thank. Many

thanks to those who donated the pomegranates and then to

the tireless workers who picked pomegranates and

squeezed the juice. Those that donated jars are much

appreciated as it helps our profits. The wonderful team of

ladies who make the jelly are the best! Thanks to Marian

W., Deanna M., Sue T., Fungai C., Vicki R., Doreen P.,

Esperanza S., and Carol H.. Everyone seems to have

their own special area and we just jell! Betty N. and Judy

Z. “dressed” the jelly, which made them look nice and

ready for sale. Many days and hours go into making the

jelly and as you know this year we have expanded our

offerings! Everyone is always very positive and willing to

try new things. We so appreciate everyone who buys and

we hope you will enjoy the jelly. The UMW uses the

monies earned from this yearly sale to support its Missions.

This truly is a collective effort by all.

Thank you – Linda McG.

➢ And another big thank from the UMM!

The Men of the Church would like to thank the

congregation for their past support in making our Annual

2017 Turkey Dinner a large success.

We would also like to thank everyone who helped out at

the dinner and assisted in preparation, serving and clean-

up.

A special thanks to the cooks who prepared dinner: Doug

C., Jim S., Lynn B., Ron S., Alan D., Ernie F., Ray E.,

Herson P., and Ralph McG..

Our Vision We are a church of

blessings, changing the

world through words and

deeds of grace,

showing others how to

follow Jesus Christ.

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UM Church Giving Tuesday – November 28, 2017


News from Faith in Motion We are in need of our congregation’s generous help! Our help is needed for clothing and shoes

for a 17 year old student in the Corona Norco area. His name is Chris and he likes basketball.

Chris wears a size Medium men’s shirt; Large pants; and shoes 10 ½. He likes basketball shorts

and sweats.

We also have a request of jackets and warm clothing for a family in Home Gardens. There are

five children; one is developmentally delayed. The sizes are: Boy, age 8 – size 10; Girl, age 11

– size 16 (child/teen); Girl, age 16 – size Medium woman’s; Boy, age 17 – size 2XL; Boy 19 –

size Large.

Generally we give gift cards when shoes are needed; socks are always welcomed as well. Gently

used clothing is happily accepted. Please bring any donations to the church or call Linda

McGranahan at 951-858-4572.


◄ November December 2017 January ►

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 6p – UMYF Youth Group

7p – Cub Scouts

2 7:30a – Walking Group

Noon – Recital

(private)

3 1st Sunday of Advent


10a – Communion

11:30a – Potluck


4 11a – Staff Meeting

5 9a – Faith Journey

6p – Council on Ministries

6 7:30a – Weds.

Morning Bible Study

10:30a – S.T.E.P.

5p – Girl Scouts

7p – Satrting Point Midweek

7 10a – Seams of Faith

5:30p – Bad Girls Women’s Group


7p – Choir

7p – Boy Scouts


7p – Cub Scouts


4p – Scouts’ Raingutter Regata

10 2nd Sunday of Advent


10a - Worship

11 7p – Christian Education Com.


6p – Trustees

7p - Finance

13 7:30a – Weds. Morning Bible Study

5p – Girl Scouts

6:30p – UMW Bd.

@ Faxon’s


14 6p – God’s House Band

7p – Choir

7p – Boy Scouts


7p – Cub Scouts


6p – Sunday School Children’s Christmas Party

17 3rd Sunday of Advent


10a - Worship

18


1p – Worship Com.

6p – Staff Parish

7p – Administrative Board

20 7:30a – Weds. Morning Bible Study


21 10a – Seams of Faith


7p – Choir

22


24 4th Sunday of Advent/

Christmas Eve

10a – Worship

6p – Christmas Eve Storytelling Worship

8p – Traditional Christmas Eve Worship

25 Merry Christmas!


27

28 Noon – Pack Lunches @ Settlement House

29


31 New Year’s Eve

10a – Jesus’ Birthday Party

Worship

More Calendars: January, February, 2018

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