Northridge United Methodist Church

May 2020

Volume 37, Issue 5

It's just a phone call – but is it more

than that? During these times of not

being able to be together we have

a team of Senior Ministry making

phone calls to our senior members

to see if they need food or anything

else. We then expanded the calls to

others than seniors. Just a touch

from a familiar, friendly voice from

the Church family tells our family

that they are being thought of.

We invite all of you to keep in touch

with someone from the family with

“just a phone call."

Primetimers

When we are again able to be toge-

ther the Primetimers are hoping to

be able to plan a trip to the Autry

Museum in June or July. We'll keep

you posted of those plans.

Char Anderson Director of Senior Ministries Church Council Chairperson

Dear Members and Friends of NUMC,

It's just a phone call – but is it more

than that? During these times of not

being able to be together we have

a team of Senior Ministry making

phone calls to our senior members

to see if they need food or anything

else. We then expanded the calls to

others than seniors. Just a touch

from a familiar, friendly voice from

the Church family tells our family

that they are being thought of.

We invite all of you to keep in touch

with someone from the family with

“just a phone call."

Primetimers

When we are again able to be toge-

ther, the Primetimers are hoping to

be able to plan a trip to the Autry

Museum in June or July. We'll keep

you posted of those plans.

Char Anderson Director of Senior Ministries Church Council Chairperson

Northridge United Methodist Church

9650 Reseda Blvd.

Northridge, CA 91324

(818) 886-1555

www.northridgeumc.org

office@northridgeumc.org

To celebrate God's grace and love

while inspiring disciples of Jesus Christ for ministry in our community and the world.

Senior Pastor.................Rev. Dr. Joseph Choi Dir. of Christian Education...Rev. Yo Han Han Dir. of Senior Ministry…...........Char Anderson Business Manager…..............Dorrel Atteberry Facilities/Office Manager…..........Joan Coston H.R. Coordinator................Elizabeth Beckman

Dir. of Connections…………..……Ralph Kwon Dir. of Preschool………........Debbie Goodman Dir. of Music……..……………..Scott Lehmkuhl

Section Leaders.....…………Rachel Kye (Alto) Steve Cannon (Tenor)

Benito Galindo (Baritone)

Michaela Metivier (Soprano)

Organist / Dir. of Handbells….Dr. Joseph Lee

Sound Technician………..…...Adrian Boluarte

Sunday School Assistant…..............Minji Park Youth Sunday School Teacher….Eumene Kim

Sunday Childcare.................. Bonnie Sanchez Lisette Mercado Sunday Custodian.....................Matthew Nash

Grayson Mosley

Sunday Worships 10:00 AM (English)

11:30 AM (Korean)

Upcoming Sermons

May 3

What Do You Have?

Acts 3:1-10

May 10

God’s People Working Together

Acts 6:1-7

May 17

Faith That Does Not Save

Acts 8:9-25

May 24

Be My Barnabas

Acts 9:23-31

May 31

When God Gives You a Chance

Acts 11:4-10

Videos of all services are archived on YouTube

https://youtube.com/numcvideo

Several meetings will be continuing on their normal schedule with participants safely at home joining by Zoom - on their desktops, laptops, iPads, smart phones or non-smart phones. Mike Easterly will be hosting the following:

Sunday 8 AM - Upper Room Devotional Group

Sunday 9 AM - Adult Sunday School - Acts

Wednesday at 10:30 AM Wednesday Maintenance Workers (WMD) coffee break

Friday 10 AM - Cracker Barrel

Please contact Mike Easterly at mleasterly@icloud.com for more info.

Christian Education

Worship with Us Online Even though we cannot be together in person, we believe our heart of worship toward God cannot be stopped. Join Zoom online worship at 10:00 AM every Sunday. Zoom link can be found in events calendar on our church’s website.

www.northridgeumc.org

May Lesson Plan The resurrection of Jesus was not the end of the mission, but the beginning. This month, we learn how the Holy Spirit helped Christians do their ministry in the world.

3 - Peter and John (Acts 4:1-22) 10 - Peter in prison (Acts 12:1-17) 17 - Paul is changed (Acts 9:1-19) 24 - Paul escapes (Acts 9:20-25) 31 - Pentecost (Acts 2:1-41)

Bible Verse of the Month The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.

- Proverbs 9:10

Support NUMC Mission Projects during COVID-19

North Valley Caring Services (NVCS):

Outreach at North Valley Caring Services has exploded in the last 6 weeks due to the effects of COVID-19. The Friday food distribution, which already served more than 400 families, is now a drive-thru serving more than 2100 last week. The meal service to the families living in Motels along Sepulveda Blvd fed more than 900 families. This is a tremendous time of need in our community and we are proud to be able to step up to the challenge with your support. Volunteers and donations still needed - if you would like to help you can contact the NVCS office at (818) 891-0481. Thank-you!

Reseda First UMC Food Pantry:

Canned goods, bread and fruit are given without cost to people who arrive at Reseda First UMC on Wednesdays from 11 AM - 1 PM. Volunteers wear a mask and gloves and recipients stay in their cars. Last Wednesday, there were 50 cars representing about 200 people. Ordinarily, NUMC collects food all year. Reseda still needs food and money to buy more food - especially beans and rice. Drop off donations at 18120 Saticoy St in Reseda during pantry hours.

San Fernando Valley Rescue Mission (SFVRM):

Thanks to Lulu for having dinners delivered in April and May. NUMC delivered large stuffed Easter rabbits before Easter Sunday. The SFVRM Shelter Needs list is available from Lulu Emery or Mike Easterly. Drop offs are accepted at the mission’s front gate (8756 Canby Ave., Northridge) Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 5 PM. Please use the intercom button for assistance, or if you prefer no-person-contact, leave items at gate and notify reception through the intercom before leaving. Items accepted: needs list items, hygiene products, hand sanitizer, sanitation wipes, frozen meals.

SFVRM now has a Pop-Up Drive-Thru Pantry for community members at Northridge Fashion Center - Dave and Busters parking area. They are handing out 15-pound grocery bags full of food staples to those in need. Sign-up to get groceries at https://form.jotform.com/200846234537051

UMCOR COVID-19 Response - U.S. and International

E-Giving donation option or check to NUMC with UMCOR COVID-19 in memo.

Prayer

Barbara Wheeler, Sue Fritsche, Gretchen Keeler, Jack Kister, Zane Kim, Carol Allen, Ted Barricklow, Gene Schmidt, Barbara Clark, Ruth Gray, Betty Short

Mission & Outreach

Needs of the Month • Women’s Underwear

(various sizes)

• Pull-Ups (Size 3, 4, 5, 6)

• Kids’ Underwear (various sizes)

• Men’s Underwear (M-XL)

• Men’s T-Shirts (all sizes)

• Laundry Pods (HE only)

Shelter Items • Full-Size Body Lotion

• Deodorant

• Body Wash

• Kids’ Socks

• Diapers (Size 3 and 6)

Mobile Shower Items • 1 Gallon Commercial Body Wash

• 1 Gallon Commercial Shampoo

• Men & Women’s Underwear (M-2X)

• Men & Women’s T-Shirts (M-2X)

• New, Full-Sized Towels

• Metro Tap Cards

You can order direct from Amazon through our wish list! http://a.co/1huAWZY

Kitchen Items • Frozen Foods: Waffles, Lasagna,

Chicken Nuggets, Chicken, Pizza, Chicken Meals, Beef

• Ground Turkey, Beef, Chicken

• Vegetables

• Cooking Products: Butter, Ragu Cheese Sauce, Cooking Oil, Olive Oil

• Breakfast Bars

• Tea/Green Tea

• Cream Cheese, Bread, Cheese

• Coffee Creamer

• Granulated Sugar (White)

• Pancake Mix

COVID-19 Needs • Hand Sanitizer

• Lysol/Clorox Wipes

• Lysol Disinfectant Spray

• Face Masks

• Emergen-C, Airborne

• Vitamin C Tablets

• Alcohol Prep Wipe

Contact Monica Loyd to coordinate donations at mloyd@erescuemission.org

or at (818) 474-1287

April Giving is expected to be down by 25% due to the impact of the COIVD-19 situation – no cash in the offering plate, adjusting to mail and E-Giving options, and concerns about personal finances. Facility Use income is expected to be down by 80%.

April Expenses are expected to be continue with minimal reductions in utilities and administrative expenses. The church staff continues to work. The buildings and grounds continue to be remained. Most of the ministry functions have moved to virtual delivery platforms.

While we understand that personal finances of some individuals and families may be severely impacted, we hope that others may be able to give more to help us get through the remainder of 2020. Thanks to everyone for continued generosity.

Finance

Financial Planning Morsels for 2020

1) Everyone who uses standard deductions can also take a $300 “above the line” deduction to qualified charities for 2020.

2) The Required Minimum Deduction (RMD) is waived for seniors in 2020.

3) Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCD) – direct transfer of funds from IRA custodian, payable to qualified charities – continue to be excluded from Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) in 2020.

Note: Confirm all tax planning information with your tax adviser.

2020 NUMC Budget $750,000

Giving via Our Website

NUMC can receive one-time or recurring gifts through the E-Giving services provided by our servicer - Vanco. The current DONATE option on NUMC’s www.northridgeumc.org website home page uses GivePlus to provide all of the E-Giving options. Gifts can be one-time or recurring from credit card, debit card, checking or savings. You will be asked if you want to add 2.75% to help offset processing fees.

Giving via YouTube Channel

Giving via Text Message

NUMC also has a text option using the 10-digit GivePlus Text # 833-906-1867. Text ‘Funds’ to receive a list of NUMC’s Give by Text Funds.

May 3, 2020 – 10:00 AM Worship Service

(Continued from the Last Month’s List)

Peace Lily In Memory of:

Her husband Dick by Jo-Ann Seitzinger

As a Gift:

Cynthia & Marino Olympia,

Yo Han Han & Su Gyeong Yun, Amybeth Lake,

Yeong Woo & Sun Ae Kim, The Lopez Family

Support All the NUMC Music Programs

As a Gift:

Jo-Ann Seitzinger, Alice Gratias, Eunice Lee,

Yeong Woo & Sun Ae Kim, Alix & Greg Davis

Pastoral Candidate Scholarship Fund

As a Gift:

Susan Shields, Yeong Woo & Sun Ae Kim

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