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August 2011

Newbury Park

St. Matthew’sSt. Matthew’sSt. Matthew’sSt. Matthew’s

St. Matthew’s United Methodist

Church

Purpose & Mission Statement

Our Purpose “To Grow in our relationship with God, ourselves, and others. To carry out the ministry of Jesus Christ.”

Mission Statement Bring spiritual wanderers and seekers into relationship with Jesus Christ. Grow as disciples in a small group community. Serve out of our calling and giftedness.

Rev. Stanley Ferguson Pastor

Church Address: 1360 S. Wendy Dr. Newbury Park, CA 91320

Phone: (805) 498-6910 Fax: (805) 498-6984

Email: newburyparkchurch@yahoo.com Website: newburyparkchurch.com

** ** ** ** ** Worship Services are held Sundays at 8:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.** ** ** ** **

St. Matthew’s Bids “Farewell” to Kory Reid

Kory Reid, our Music Director’s, last Sunday at St. Matthew’s was Sunday, July 10. Kory has been with St. Matthew’s for the last 3 years delighting us with his musical talents by directing our Sanctuary Choir, leading our children in our Cherub Choir as well as presenting solos during our Sunday Morning worship. During Kory’s time here at St. Mat-thew’s, he attended Pepperdine University in Malibu where he earned his BA degree

in Music, then was accepted to USC graduate school where he earned his Masters in Music. Kory’s musical journey continues by him audition-ing with the ensemble “Chanticleer” in Northern California and being hired as a member of that group. Chanticleer is an all male voice orches-tra who tours the United States as well as Europe. This is a dream come true position for Kory. Although it is bittersweet, we are so happy for Kory and wish him the best in his upcoming music career.

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Church Family

August Birthdays

8-01 Nancy Lethcoe 8-03 Arline Nester 8-04 Alexander Chow 8-05 Kathy Winter 8-07 Sandra Walker 8-13 Ryan Pettibone 8-14 Denise Curtis 8-15 Andrew MacArthur 8-15 Kyle Culler 8-20 Christina McEachern 8-20 Kelly Chow 8-26 Dan Overton 8-28 Audra Wheatly 8-28 Evan Wardell 8-28 Elizabeth Vallance 8-29 Ryan Vallance 8-29 Kemper Wilson 8-30 Doug Liedblad

August Anniversaries

8-4 - Beth and Andrew Schott 8-5 - Scott and Jodi Spindel 8-6 - Kathy and Randy Holzer 8-9 - Cheryl and Chuck Qualls 8-10 - Judy Abraham and Gary Wagner 8-11 - Janice and Ron McMahon 8-16 - Tanya and Nathan Inouye 8-31- Denise and Steve Curtis

Prayer Chain

To put a request on the prayer chain, contact the church office or Lynne Hartley (341-5172)

(498-6365) Prayer Chain Coordinator.

Pray for those in cancer treatment: Ed Winter - (Ralph Matthews) Denise Vandermay - (Tom McEachern) John Lewolt - (Rev. Joe and Dorothy Lewolt) Shirley Watmore - (St. Matthew’s) Polly Detweiler - (Kent Detweiler’s mother) Cheryl - (Christy Whisman) Judy Zimmerman - (Kelloggs) Marj - (Janice McMahon) Kai Hatzidakis - (The Fords)

Steve -(Pastor Stan) Thomas Bittner - (Tom McClellan) Naomi - (Christina McEachern) Gail Chaffee - (Pam Suggs’ mother) Jean Arndt- (Ramona Hallit) Jay Straky - (Verita Hooker) Rusty Allen - (Verita Hooker) Zona Strathearn - (Christina McEachern) Alex - (Detweiler Family) Katie Floyd - (Saute Family)

Praise

Delia Kellogg - Is now home and doing well. Prayers for continued healing. (Gary Kellogg)

New Sharon Helson - Prayers for healing and comport from lung disease. (the Chow family) Mary Potts - Upcoming surgery after diag-nosed with stage 4 lung cancer with other tu-mors. Prayers for comfort and healing. (Carla Von Zell)

Continue to pray for: Kaylee Ellerson - Recurring kidney prob-lems. Prayers for correct treatment. (Lynne and Bill Hartley) The Grago family - Prayers for guidance on life changing decisions. (Casey Goldberg) Jackie Heinemann - Prayers for comfort and healing as she receives additional eye treatment. Frank Turner - Has been hospitalized with pancreatitis since May 19. (Kathy Nubling) Ariel Bohleen - Recovering from elbow surgery. (Pastor Stan and Ellen) Kathleen Harrell - Prayers for patience and guidance as she cares for aging parents. Robert Matthews - Continued healing. Awaiting biopsy. (Ralph Matthews) Suzanne Ford - Recovering from foot surgery. (Jim Ford) Sami Shear - Prayers for diagnosis for gall bladder problems. (Jan Shear)

Wendy Shear - Finding successful treat-ment for carpal tunnel in hands and wrists. (Jan Shear) Jennifer Keele - Recovering from surgery. (Estelle Cavanaugh) Ed Dyer - Recovering from heart surgery. (Debi Dyer) Allen Saute - Prayers for full recovery from hip surgery. (Judy Saute) Beth Schott - Strength and patience while learning to live with MS. (Gary and Delia Kellogg) Lauren - Prayers for guidance as she contin-ues treatment for an eating disorder. (Joanne Stone’s grand daughter) Jan Shear - Prayers for correct diagnosis for health problems. Tate Goodman 1 year old - Prayers for continued healing. (Toni Roy) Kathy Winter - Continued healing from eye surgery. (Peter Winter) St. Matthew’s Youth - Prayers and guid-ance as we develop our Youth Program at St. Matthew’s. Verita Hooker - Prayers for continued healing and strength. Meagan Smith - Prayers for continued healing. (Tanya Blanck) Mia Stoutenborough - Prayers for contin-ued improvement. (Paul and Judy Stouten-borough)

Pastor Stan continues to lead our Bible dialogue on Sunday afternoons at 4:00p in the Fireside Room. If you haven’t partici-pated, it’s not too late. See you there!!!

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Bulletin Board

MID-WEEK WORK DAY 9:00a

Every Wednesday morning, we meet in the Fireside Room for coffee and bagels/donuts; then disperse to do odd jobs around the church property. This is a great way for fellow-ship as well as getting to know the people of St. Matthew’s. If you are interested in helping, please contact Bill Hartley, our Trustees chair, or Pastor Stan.

MEN’S BIBLE STUDY THURSDAY AT 11:00A

St. Matthew’s men meet with Pastor Stan every Thursday morning at 11:00a in the Fireside Room for Bible Study. For more

information, please see Pastor Stan. All men are welcome.

WOMEN’S STUDY

St. Matthew’s Women’s Study that meets every Friday afternoon is taking the Sum-mer off. They will return in the Fall.

GAD-ABOUTS GOING TO

VENTURA COUNTY FAIR

Our Gad-Abouts will be attend-ing the Ventura County Fair on Senior. Day, Tuesday, August 9. We will meet at the church park-ing lot between 9:00a and 9:30a to carpool to the Fair. Questions? See Ruth Bushart or

Coming Next Month Stewardship Campaign and Small Group Study

“Who Switched the Price Tag?” Begins Sunday, September 4

and will Culminate on Sunday, October 30

September Sermon Series delivered by Pastor Stan Ferguson

Sunday, September 4 Reflecting: “Giving More Thought to Things”

Scripture: Romans 12:10

Sunday, September 11 (10th Anniversary) Risk Taking: “The Stuff that Heroes Are Made Of”

Scripture: Numbers 13

Sunday, September 18 “Doing Things That Last”

Scripture: Matthew25:14-30 and 31-46

September 25 “I Owe, I Owe, It’s Off to Work We Go”

Mark 10:17-31

Youth Summer

Schedule All Youth Are Invited

MONDAYS

11:00a - 1:00p

August 1

NO Meeting (unless someone volun-teers to do a fun event)

August 8

Theme: Getting the Bad Stuff Out of the Group

Scripture: Mark 4

August 15

TBD

August 22

Theme: Groups Need Food Scripture: Mark 6

August 29

Theme: Clean Groups Rule! Scripture: Mark 7

Pastor Stan and Ellen invites all who are interested in join-ing them on Sunday, Sep-tember 4, after 10:00a wor-ship, for a Hot Dog Fire. Hot dogs will be served with all the toppings. Bringing a salad or dessert is welcome, but optional. All are welcome.

HOT DOG FIRE AT PASTOR STAN AND ELLEN’S

SUNDAY, SEPT 4.

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Worship Staffing for August August 7 - 8th Sunday after Pentecost Genesis 37:1-4, 12-28 Psalm 105:1-6, 16-22, 45b Romans 10:5-15 Matthew 14:22-33

August 14 - 9th Sunday after Pentecost Genesis 45:1-15 Psalm 133 Romans 11:1-2a, 29j-32 Matthew 15:(10-20) 23-28

August 21 - 10th Sunday after Pentecost Exodus 1:8-2:10 Psalm 124 Romans 12:1-8 Matthew 16:13-20

August 28 - 11th Sunday after Pentecost Exodus 3:1-15 Psalm 105:1-6, 23-26, 45c Romans 12:9-21 Matthew 16:21-28

August 7 Preaching Pastor Stan Ferguson Worship Leader Jack Doman 8:30am Liturgist Joan Henry 10am Liturgist Marilyn Matthews 10am Ushers Kent Detweiler/ Vern Wojciechowski Acolyte TBD Counters Jan Gauwain/Ceil Adler Nursery Tina Martin Flower Elsie Fiqueroa Coffee Doris Williams/ Marion Vausbinder Sound/Recording Ralph Matthews Welcome/Greeter Judy Saute/Tanya Inouye SS Teachers Lynne Hartley/ Janice Kakazu/ Pam Pond

August 14 Preaching Pastor Stan Ferguson Worship Leader Jack Doman 8:30am Liturgist Alice Huston 10am Liturgist Barbara Karplus 10am Usher Bill Hartley/ Randy Holzer Acolyte TBD Puppeteers Emma/Tanya Blanck Counters Joanne Stone/Tim LeRoy Nursery Tanya Inouye Flowers The Wojciechowskis Coffee Sundae Sunday Sound/Recording Fred Wardell Welcome/Greeter Betty Johnson/ Carla Von Zell SS Teachers Lynne Hartley/ Charlene Wardell/ Dana DeCuir

August 21

Preaching Pastor Stan Ferguson Worship Leader Jack Doman 8:30am Liturgist Lynne Hartley 10am Liturgist John Fletcher 10am Ushers Nancy Liedblad/ Marv Jacobsen Acolyte TBD Counters Barbara Crowdis/ Randi Berry Nursery Joyce Wheatly Flowers Jan Shear Coffee Jan Shear/John Fletcher Sound/Recording Bill Hartley

Welcome/Greeter Tom/Gayle MacNish SS Teachers Lynne Hartley/ Janice Kakazu/ Pam Pond

August 28

Preaching Pastor Stan Ferguson Worship Leader Jack Doman 8:30am Liturgist Christy Whisman 10am Liturgist Chuck Qualls 10am Ushers John McDonald/ Vern Wojciechowski Acolyte TBD Puppeteers Ceil Adler/John Fletcher Counters Marv/Judy Jacobson/ Mike Summers Nursery Tanya Blanck Flowers Casey Goldberg Coffee Please sign up Sound/Recording Ryan Blanck Welcome/Greeter Ruth Bushart/ Sharon Brown SS Teacher Lynne Hartley/ Charlene Wardell/ Dana DeCuir

September 4 Preaching Pastor Stan Ferguson Worship Leader Dan Overton 8:30am Liturgist Joan Henry 10am Liturgist Cheryl Qualls 10am Ushers Bill Hartley/Jim Ford Acolyte TBD Counters Dan Overton/ Casey Goldberg/ Dennis Heinemann Nursery TBD Flowers Dana DeCuir Coffee Dana DeCuir Sound/Recording John McDonald Welcome/Greeter Judy/Marv Jacobsen SS Teachers Bonnie Culler/ Janice Kakazu/ Pam Pond

Sign-up for Flowers or Coffee fellowship

There are still dates available to sign-up for Coffee Fellowship or Flowers. If this is something you would like to do, please see the Charts on the Bulletin Board to find a date to serve.

See you at 8:30 or 10:00a Worship

Servant Ministry August 2011 - Page 5 www.NewburyParkChurch.com Updates and Ideas: Rod Womer & Barbara Karplus, (805) 499-3115, rwomer@verizon.net

FEEDING THE HOMELESSS ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 13 St. Matthew’s will be feeding the homeless on Saturday, August 13 at St. Julies Catho-lic Church in Newbury Park. Please see

the sign-up chart on the Bulletin Board for what to bring. For more information on Feeding the Homeless, please see Rod Womer and/or Barbara Karplus.

MANNA DONATIONS

Thank you to everyone for their continued do-nations to the MANNA food program. All non-perishable food items are appreciated as well as hygiene items (hotel size items are welcome) and baby care products. Fresh pro-

duce is a special treat, so if you find yourself with an overabun-dance of fruit or vegetables MANNA would love to take it off your hands. Please give Jan/Gary Gauwain a call if you have fresh produce to donate. (805) 499-0901.

Upcoming Opportunities to Serve

Manna Food Donation – Every Sunday Homeless Dinner – August 13 Heifer International Campaign - August 7

2011 HUNGER WALK AT ANNUAL CONFERENCE

Annual Conference reported that 29 churches participated in the Hunger Walk in Redlands on June 18 and raised a total of $5,906.46. Hawaii Dist: 5 churches - $2074.4 Long Beach Dist: 2 churches - $425.00 Pasadena Dist: 13 Churches - $1831.00 San Diego Dist: 5 churches - $722.00 Santa Ana Dist: 2 churches - 449.00 Santa Barbara Dist: 2 churches -$405.00 A few individuals came to the Hunger Booth and made a donation. We credited their churches, which are included in the 29. Other churches walked in their own communities and sent the funds they raised directly to the Conference Treasurer, earmarked Hunger Walk. Thank you, everyone! Now, the Hunger Walk is the compassion side of the min-istry with hungry people. The justice side would be an Of-fering of Letters with Bread For the World (BFW). We invite you to come together in a group and write letters to your Senators and Members of the U.S. House of Repre-sentatives. Urge them to put into law the Administration's Global Development Policy. Collect the letters and offer them up to God, praying that the Holy Spirit would inspire Congress to vote for this new foreign policy. Send the let-ters to the local offices of Senators and Representa-tives. The key component of a revised foreign policy would direct foreign aid to first fight poverty and hunger, corresponding with the views and expressed needs of re-cipient communities. For more information, visit www.bread.com or call or email David Gist, BFW Regional Director in Pasadena: 626-568-3233 or email: dgist@bread.org.

A Poem For Doris by Roland Roy

Her eyes have seen so much, not through years,

but by that look she has, that she has conquered

obstacles far beyond most, How?

It’s in her heart and in her art. Beauty comes in all shapes, and proves to be a very serous business.

Her art appeases me because of it’s substance. It talks.

To appreciate art of magnitude, you must follow it’s emotional

journey, with profound footsteps. I look beyond the art piece. What makes it work and by whom. The art must predict it’s maker, and Doris has

accomplished that. Art should drive you forward, hang on to it’s wings and immerse you in its story and your glory. After all, the journey is what it’s all about. Isn’t it Doris?

For that, here is my first book, and always think of me.

Mahalo

HEIFER INTERNATIONAL CAMPAIGN

August is Heifer International month in Sunday School! We will be focusing in class on the work of Heifer International and how they 'pass on the gift' of Christ's love through dona-tions of animals to the needy around the world. Look for Heifer offering containers to be sent home with the children, to be kept at home for collection of coins through the month of August! Questions about the program? Check out Heifer’s website at www.heifer.org, or contact Janice Kakazu, 499-2773, or jankakazu@aol.com

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ATTENTION QUILTERS AND QUILT LOVERS! THIS QUILT COULD BE YOURS! A group of United Methodist Women quilters from Westlake United Methodist Church decided to make a quilt this past year. Local churches will have the opportunity to purchase a chance to win this beautiful quilt; the quilt owner will be announced at the annual Westlake UMC Fall Festival on October 15. All the pro-ceeds will go to local and world wide missions of the women's ministry. The quilt is on display at Cotton and Chocolate quilting store in Thousand Oaks, and will remain there until August 20th. Opportunities to be the owner of the quilt are $5 for one opportunity or $20 for 5 opportunities. The

quilt is large, and will fit a queen sized bed. If you are interested in participating in fundraiser, please contact Linda Huddle at lindaahuddle@gmail.com

Congratulations to Chris and Jenna on the birth of their daughter, Addison Kathleen, born July 15. Proud grandparents are: Ron and Janice McMahon.

Congratulations to Kari and Keith on the birth of their son, Kellan, born on July 14. Proud grandparents are: Linda Norberg and Dale van de Wetering.

LOOK WHO’S NEW

The Rosebuds presented on the altar are in celebration of Addison Kathleen and Kellan

who were born in July.

SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT

1 6:00p - Study (FR) 7:15p - Trustees (FR)

2 7:30p - BSA

3 9:00a - Workday

4 11:00 - Men’s Study (FR)

5 Church Office Closed Pastor’s Day Off

6 8:00a - Men’s Breakfast (DN) 2:00p - Chinese Art (WR)

7 8:30a & 10:00a Worship 9:00a - Angel Dancers 9:00a - Dangerous Boys 9:30a - Angel Dancers 10:00a - Sunday School 4:00p - Bible Dialogue

8 11:00a - Youth (YR) 6:00p - Study (WR) 7:00p - Servant Min. (W/K home) 8:00p - Stewardship (FR)

9 7:30p - BSA (SA)

10 9:00a - Workday

11 11:00 - Men’s Study (FR)

12 Church Office Closed Pastor’s Day Off

13 8:30a - Women’s Breakfast (DN) 2:00p - Chinese Art (WR) 5:45p - Feed the Homeless at S. Julies (NP)

14 8:30a & 10:00a Worship 9:00a - Angel Dancers 9:00a - Dangerous Boys 9:30a - Angel Dancers 10:00a - Sunday School 4:00p - Bible Dialogue (FR)

15 6:00p - Study (WR)

16 7:30p - BSA (SA)

17 9:00a - Workday

18 11:00 - Men’s Study (FR)

19 Church Office Closed Pastor’s Day Off

20 2:00p - Chinese Art Class (WR)

21 8:30a & 10:00a Worship 9:00a - Angel Dancers 9:00a - Dangerous Boys 9:30a - Angel Dancers 10:00a - Sunday School 4:00p - Bible Dialogue (FR)

22 11:00a - Youth (YR)6:00p - Study (WR)

23 7:30p - BSA (SA)

24 9:00a - Workday

25 11:00 - Men’s Study (FR)

26 Church Office Closed Pastor’s Day Off

27 2:00p - Chinese Art Class (WR)

28 8:30a & 10:00a Worship 9:00a - Angel Dancers 9:00a - Dangerous Boys 9:30a - Angel Dancers 10:00a - Sunday School 4:00p - Bible Dialogue

29 11:00a - Youth (YR)6:00p - Study (WR)

30 7:30p - BSA (SA)

31 9:00a - Workday

ROOM KEY (SA) Sanctuary

(WR) Wesley Room (FR) Fireside

(PS) Pastor Study (YR) Youth Room (CLR) Classroom (DN) Denny’s Restaurant, NP

Pastor Stan Away

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Return Service Requested

Rev. Stan Ferguson, Pastor

Sunday Worship: 8:30 am Informal Service 9:30 am Nursery Available 10:00 am Traditional Service with Choir and Child Care 10:00 am Sunday School - Children and Youth

St. Matthew’s in Ministry

Rev. Stan Ferguson Pastor

All the People of St. Matthew’s Ministers

Rev. Dr. Mary Ann Swenson Resident Bishop

Rev. Ms. Catie Coots District Superintendent

Carol McClellan Administrative Assistant

TBD Music Director

Kevin Su Fukagawa Accompanist

Brienne Flaherty Nursery Attendant

Linda Norberg, Chair Administrative Council

Barbara Crowdis & Jack Doman Lay Members to Annual Conf.

Dan Overton Lay Leader

Kathy Martin, Chair Staff Parish Relations Comm.

Juliann Detweiler, Chair Stewardship Committee

Bill Hartley, Chair Board of Trustees

Bob Biery, Chair Finance Committee

Joanne Stone Treasurer

Delia Kellogg Financial Secretary

Barbara Crowdis Membership Secretary

BRING GROUP

Team Leader TBD Radical Hospitality

Carla Von Zell Wedding Hostess

Team Leader, TBD Outreach/Communication

GROW GROUP

Barbara Crowdis, Team Leader Membership Care Team

Pam Pond, Team Leader Education & Youth Team

Team Leader TBD Discipleship Ministry Team

Denise Curtis, Team Leader Worship Team

SERVE GROUP

Rod Womer & Barbara Karplus, Servant Ministry Team

Team Leaders

St. Matthew’s Mission is to BRING spiritual wanderers and seekers into relationship with Jesus Christ,

to GROW as disciples in a small group community and to SERVE out of our calling and giftedness.

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