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THE MESSENGER

AUGUST, 2007AUGUST, 2007AUGUST, 2007AUGUST, 2007

The mission of

Temecula UMC

Community

We seek to shepherd all

To worship God

To follow Jesus Christ

And grow in faith

Through the Holy Spirit

Pastor: Rev. Dr. Randy Johnson

Pastor Emeritus

Rev. Dr. David French

Phone: 951-676-1800

Fax: 951-308-2694

Website:

temeculaumc.com

The Messenger

August , 2007

Published monthly

TUMC

42690 Margarita Road

Temecula CA 92592

THIS ISSUE

Ministry Faire 1

Pastor Randy 2

Confirmation 3

Books 3

Youth 4

Pops Concert 5

Craft Faire 6

UMW Retreat 8

Church Council 9

Calendar 10

Volume MMVII, Number 8 8,8Issue 110

On Sunday morning, September 9, between and after worship,

our church will sponsor another Ministry Faire and

celebrate all of our exciting ministries throughout TUMC.

We want every study group, committee and fellowship group to be represented.

We invite each group to make a sign, print some hand-outs about your group and

have a volunteer available to answer questions between and after worship.

Be sure to call Doris Elder or Bill Steele

and leave a message, if your group plans to participate,

so we know how many tables to set up.

Don’t miss out! Start planning today for another wonderful Ministry Faire.

This is an opportunity for anyone wishing to volunteer or to

obtain information on how to get involved in our many ministries.

We will set up the tables on Saturday on the west side of

Celebration Hall and under the tower area for any ministry that wants to display

their materials on a table.

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Sunday ScheduleSunday ScheduleSunday ScheduleSunday Schedule Worship 9:00 a.m.Worship 9:00 a.m.Worship 9:00 a.m.Worship 9:00 a.m.

Nursery Care Traditional Sunday School

Ages 3—11.

Worship 10:30 a.m.Worship 10:30 a.m.Worship 10:30 a.m.Worship 10:30 a.m. Nursery Care & modified pre-school

ages 0-5 Enrichment Church—Ages 6-11

Combined Jr. & Sr. UMYF 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Pastor: Pastor: Pastor: Pastor: The Rev. Dr. Randy Johnson Phone: (951) 676-1800, ext. 11 E-mail: randy@temeculaumc.com Pastoral Consultant: Pastoral Consultant: Pastoral Consultant: Pastoral Consultant: Rev. David Brostrom Phone: (951) 676-1800x13 Pastor Emeritus:Pastor Emeritus:Pastor Emeritus:Pastor Emeritus: The Rev. Dr. David French

Children’s Ministry:Children’s Ministry:Children’s Ministry:Children’s Ministry: Co-Director: Chris Argenbright Co-Director: Tammy Waddleton Co-Director: Deb Severns Co-Director: Peggy Dreher Phone: (951) 676-1800, ext. 14 E-mail: kids@temeculaumc.com

Coordinator of Music:Coordinator of Music:Coordinator of Music:Coordinator of Music: Earl Fields

Pianist: Pianist: Pianist: Pianist: Dr. Corry Bell

Youth Ministry Director:Youth Ministry Director:Youth Ministry Director:Youth Ministry Director: Mark McCullough Phone: (951) 676-1800, ext. 17

Administrative Secretary : Administrative Secretary : Administrative Secretary : Administrative Secretary : Mary Kottman Phone: (951) 676-1800, ext. 10 E-mail: tumc@temeculaumc.com Church office hours: 9—4 Mon.-Fri.

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From the Pastor’s DeskFrom the Pastor’s DeskFrom the Pastor’s DeskFrom the Pastor’s Desk

Getting a “God’s Eye View”Getting a “God’s Eye View”Getting a “God’s Eye View”Getting a “God’s Eye View” Well, it’s been a month since my knee surgery and I now find myself even attempting “solo” flights without crutches (don’t tell my Dr.) but I still walk like Chester, in the old Gunsmoke series. My apologies if you have never seen an episode. In spite of my complaining and having to put off a summer of planned projects, I must admit that healing is coming---slowly! This launches me into the spiritual awareness that there is a big difference between seeing things from a human point of view and God’s point of view. From a human perspective we are mostly results ori-ented. We want what we want and we want it now! I have been tempted to say to my knee, “Heal, Heal, al-ready!” in my wanting things to move along more quickly. Yet, isn’t that a deep problem in our world. We all lack the real understanding needed, the deep way of seeing, if you will, into all aspects of life. The way things really work, the realm where God works, is mostly a vague mystery we can only approach but never fully know. Over the last 50 years there has been a profound shift towards the human way of seeing. It’s a preference and a valuing of all things human, and for too many I am afraid it’s the only important thing or the only thing that actually exists for them. What really matters now is what we care about, what we want, what we feel and what we experience. Almost gone is the patience to learn, grow, reflect, work towards a better future, plan, and even to pray. We just live in the fast lane 24-7 driven by some unknown force that would have us jam as much living into each moment as we can. There is almost no time left for God, faith, family, church, neighborhood or world. By the way, there is a relationship to what I am saying and how we relate to the world’s environment! So, let us remember the “higher things,” the things of God in the midst of living. I think that is what Jesus calls us to. The real life we want and need is a life filled with the good things of God. What we all need is a “God’s Eye View.” That’s why we worship; that’s the promise of being part of a community of seekers, believers, and learners in Christ. It’s the gift of salvation and faith. I hope to see you in worship. Pastor Randy

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Confirmation Class of 2007Confirmation Class of 2007Confirmation Class of 2007Confirmation Class of 2007

Our 2007 Confirmation class members will join the church on Sunday, August 19 at the 10:30 a.m. service. Our final class session will take place on August 12 at 4:30 p.m. in the Music Room. At the August 19 service, Katie Hanson, Matt McCullough, Peter Peterson, Kathy and Natasha Turnblad will stand before the congregation, profess their Christian faith, and take the vows of membership in the United Methodist Church and become full professing members of TUMC. This group of youth met with Pastor Randy for several weeks in the spring and early summer. A variety of topics were discussed at length about Christian history, theology, and what it means to be a Christian. This is a high moment for each of these youth, and we hope you are present in worship to welcome and encourage them in their faith journey.

Do You Love Books? Do You Love Books? Do You Love Books? Do You Love Books?

Do you enjoy reading, discussing, and socializing with people who share your interest? We have just the small group activity for you!

TUMC BOOK DISCUSSION GROUPTUMC BOOK DISCUSSION GROUPTUMC BOOK DISCUSSION GROUPTUMC BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP 2007200720072007----2008 Book Selections2008 Book Selections2008 Book Selections2008 Book Selections

The TUMC Book Group meets at 7 pm on the first Tuesday of the month from September through June in members’ homes. Participation is open to members and friends of TUMC. Con-tact Ethel Takeguchi or Sue Bradshaw for details. The Book Group has taken a summer hiatus but will be back in full swing at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Sep-tember 4 at Diane Martinez’s home to discuss The Measure of a Man, a Spiritual Autobiography, by Sidney Poitier. Our schedule for 2007/2008 is as follows:

DateDateDateDate BookBookBookBook Hosted byHosted byHosted byHosted by September 4 The Measure of a Man, a Spiritual Autobiography Diane Martinez by Sidney Poitier October 2 Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller Mary Sherman November 6 Dinner with a Perfect Stranger by David Gregory Shirley Jankowski December 4 Christmas Jars by Jason F. Wright Hope Zangl January 8 The Memory Keeper’s Daughter by Kim Edwards Sue Bradshaw February 5 Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen Gail Skennion March 4 Rise and Shine by Anna Quindlen Carlyn Buehler April 1 The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho Ethel Takeguchi May 6 The Last Days of Dogtown by Anita Diamant To be announced June 3 Potluck and selection of books Jan Kerr

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UM Women UM Women UM Women UM Women Mexican Luncheon & Fashion ParadeMexican Luncheon & Fashion ParadeMexican Luncheon & Fashion ParadeMexican Luncheon & Fashion Parade

August 11 August 11 August 11 August 11 Noon to 3 p.m.Noon to 3 p.m.Noon to 3 p.m.Noon to 3 p.m. Food and fashion provided by Nuevo Pacto. $15 adults - $5 children. Tick-ets will go on sale July 29 through August 5 – space is limited. Sign up in the breezeway.

Youth News Youth News Youth News Youth News SSP Ice Cream SocialSSP Ice Cream SocialSSP Ice Cream SocialSSP Ice Cream Social Sunday, August 19Sunday, August 19Sunday, August 19Sunday, August 19 6 p.m. 6 p.m. 6 p.m. 6 p.m. –––– 8 p.m. 8 p.m. 8 p.m. 8 p.m.

Everyone is invited to join us for a recap of our trip to Schurz, Nevada. We will share our week of work and fellowship through a special multi-media presentation followed by our famous ice cream social.

It is easy for all of us to return inspired, but the challenge is doing what we learned in a week all year. SSP is a tremendous experience for all our youth. Hope to see you August 19. CONGRATULATIONS TO MEGHANN MCCULLOUGHCONGRATULATIONS TO MEGHANN MCCULLOUGHCONGRATULATIONS TO MEGHANN MCCULLOUGHCONGRATULATIONS TO MEGHANN MCCULLOUGH – Meghann has been appointed to a youth posi-tion on the Board of Directors for Sierra Service Project. Meghann will travel three to four times a year to Sacramento to meet and make decisions for Sierra Service Projects.

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POPS CONCERTPOPS CONCERTPOPS CONCERTPOPS CONCERT September 15September 15September 15September 15 7 p.m.7 p.m.7 p.m.7 p.m. Forty plus singers and instru-mentalists will perform Ameri-can Jazz, popular classics and a special Beatles Medley in Celebration Hall on Saturday, September 15 at 7 p.m. Save the date! Tickets will go on sale in late August. Contact Bill Waddleton.

CHORAL FESTIVALCHORAL FESTIVALCHORAL FESTIVALCHORAL FESTIVAL OCTOBER 28OCTOBER 28OCTOBER 28OCTOBER 28 The Music Ministry will be presenting a special Choral Festival on the afternoon of October, 28, 2007. We have invited two other choirs to join us in a special afternoon of choral music. The program will end with the combined choirs, (including TUMC) singing a work entitled, Gospel Mass by Robert Ray. The Mass is an attempt to combine two thousand years of liturgical tradition with the much more recent contemporary music of the African American Church. The work is broken into six distinct parts: Kyrie (Lord Have Mercy); Gloria (Glory to God in the Highest); Credo (I Believe in God); Acclamation (Hallelujah, Praise The Lord); Sanctus (Holy, Holy Lord God of Hosts); Agnus Dei (Lamb Of God). Robert Ray is a composer, arranger, and pianist who has served as Associate Professor of Music at the University of Illinois, choral conductor, music clinician, and accompanist to numerous na-tionally recognized groups such as the Walden String Quartet, and the Contemporary Chamber Players. Reserve the date now. You will not want to miss this afternoon of an extraordinary choral experi-ence. Watch for more information in the coming months.

SaturdaySaturdaySaturdaySaturday August 11, 2007August 11, 2007August 11, 2007August 11, 2007 8 a.m. in Room 1 at church Frank McClintick, who served with the military in Iraq will be our guest speaker

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Dead Sea Scrolls: UnrolledDead Sea Scrolls: UnrolledDead Sea Scrolls: UnrolledDead Sea Scrolls: Unrolled Sponsored by TUMC Monks

Saturday, November 10Saturday, November 10Saturday, November 10Saturday, November 10 – A bus trip to the San Diego Museum of Natural History to view the Dead Sea Scrolls exhibit is planned. Sign up in the breezeway at church or call Rudy Martinez at 676-0666 for more information. Cost will be $53 for the round trip bus ticket which includes exhibit and breakfast.

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It’s fast approaching!! Craft Faire 2007 will be held Saturday, October 13, 2007 from 8:30 am to 3:00 p.m. Forty-one vendors have been confirmed for a planned 65 booths. Applications continue to be received. All items featured are handcrafted. No commercial items are accepted. Crafts featured include wood art, sewing crafts, oil paintings, jewelry, hand made greeting cards, dolls, floral, yard art, knit and crochet items, ceramics, candles, holiday themes and more. A UMW Bake Sale will offer many delicious goodies. Books, videos, music tapes and CDs are being collected for sale in the UMW Book Booth. Contributions of these items can be placed in marked boxes in the Leather’s Learning Center Breezeway. A Continental Breakfast and a light lunch will be available for purchase. Proceeds from food sales will benefit our Children’s Ministry programs. Proceeds from booth rentals are used for Ministry and Outreach programs within our church and in the local community. Volunteers are needed to assist with Faire set-up, Friday afternoon, Faire activities on Saturday, and break down and sanctuary clean-up Saturday afternoon. Look for the volunteer sign-up sheet in the church breezeway. Questions about the Faire may be directed to: Donnie Weaver or Doris Elder.

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TUMC MEMORIAL COURTYARD TUMC MEMORIAL COURTYARD TUMC MEMORIAL COURTYARD TUMC MEMORIAL COURTYARD EAGLE SCOUT PROJECTEAGLE SCOUT PROJECTEAGLE SCOUT PROJECTEAGLE SCOUT PROJECT

Jonathan Buehler extends an invitation to all those willing to help him with his Eagle Scout Project (a garden wall made of concrete block off the east patio behind Celebration Hall). The wall will be three to four runs high and about 100 feet long. It is the first phase of the proposed Memorial Courtyard. Jonathan will be working two weekends, August 18 and August 25 and will provide water and lunch for those who volun-teer their time from 8 a.m. to noon. Please sign up in the breezeway or contact Jonathan.

United Methodist Federal Credit Union is proud to announce our

2007200720072007 Rev. Dr. Frank Witman Scholarship Award CompetitionRev. Dr. Frank Witman Scholarship Award CompetitionRev. Dr. Frank Witman Scholarship Award CompetitionRev. Dr. Frank Witman Scholarship Award Competition

We will award four $500 scholarships

This year’s scholarship competition will begin in June. Details of the competition will be available at the United Methodist Annual Conferences as well as on our web site at www.umfcu.org . You may also contact our office at (800) 245-0433 for information.

Requirements are:

United Methodist FCU membership required

A minimum GPA of 3.0 (transcripts must be submitted) Write a comprehensive essay (500 words or less). This year’s topic is: What makes credit unions different from banks? What makes your United Methodist FCU a better choice as a

financial institution?

Transcripts and essay must be submitted no later than August 31, 2007 to

United Methodist FCU Attention: Education Committee 5405 E. Arrow Highway, Suite 104

Montclair, CA 91763

Any further questions, please contact Vicky Cruz, Business Development Officer

Office (800) 245-0433 ext # 206 E-mail: vicky@umfcu.org

Scholarship Applications available in the church office or call 676Scholarship Applications available in the church office or call 676Scholarship Applications available in the church office or call 676Scholarship Applications available in the church office or call 676----1800x101800x101800x101800x10

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UM WOMEN FALL UM WOMEN FALL UM WOMEN FALL UM WOMEN FALL RETREATRETREATRETREATRETREAT

SATURDAY, SEPT. 22SATURDAY, SEPT. 22SATURDAY, SEPT. 22SATURDAY, SEPT. 22 9 A.M. 9 A.M. 9 A.M. 9 A.M. –––– 4 P.M. 4 P.M. 4 P.M. 4 P.M.

Retreat Speaker: Rev. Gwen Ehrenborg Location: Vina de Lestonnac Retreat Center Cost: $40 – includes all programs and lunch Registration: Starts Sunday, August 12 Directions provided at time of registration. This year’s theme is

At Home At Home At Home At Home in the in the in the in the

Heart of God Heart of God Heart of God Heart of God

The Parable of the Mighty Fortress

Fundraising Fundraising Fundraising Fundraising While You ShopWhile You ShopWhile You ShopWhile You Shop Submitted by Shirley Johnson

Many of our members use scrip on a regular basis, which has generated revenue of over $40,000 over the past several years. For our scrip fundrais-ing program to be the success it could be, we need more of our members to make a commitment to use scrip for their regular monthly purchases. Buy-ing groceries with scrip is a great way for us to support the scrip program,

since grocery purchases are a major expense for us all each month. In the last Messenger, it was shown that $12,000 a year could be raised with a commitment from more families to use scrip to buy their groceries. Another way our members can and do partici-pate in this fundraiser is by linking their grocery club rewards cards to our church. We can actu-ally raise funds two ways: by swiping our linked club card and by using scrip at checkout. We hope that each family will link their club cards in order to have every purchase count towards TUMC’s quarterly rebate check. That will make a big difference. Here are the specific steps to take to register your club card for each grocery store offering a community rewards card pro-gram: A l b e r t s o n s : G o o n l i n e a t www.albertsons.com and register your blue Preferred Savings Card that you got at the store. First, click on “In The Commu-nity,” click on “Albertsons Community Part-ners” (on the right), click on “shoppers login or register with your card,” fill in your card number and the phone number that you signed up with, then click on “Find Partners.” Enter our church name, city and state, click on the magnifying glass to find the name of our church, and once found, check the box next to our church name with ID #49000108839. This will link TUMC with your Preferred Savings Card, and you will begin earning contributions on purchases immediately. Scrip is also available in $25 and $100 denomina-tions. TUMC earns 4% of each card sold. Food 4 Less: Please stop by the scrip table and pick up a Food 4 Less Rewards Card and fill out the Food 4 Less registration sheet and your scrip coordinator will acti-vate your card for you. Ralphs scrip can be used for purchases at Food 4 Less and $25 cards are available for purchase.

Ralphs: Go to www.ralphs.com, click on “Community Contribution”, click on “Participant Sign-Up” and fill out the Par-ticipants Enrollment Form. You will be asked for your club card number and for TUMC’s NPO #, which is #80434. If you do not have a computer, please fill out the Ralphs registration form at the scrip table

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SINGLE PARENT FAMILY SINGLE PARENT FAMILY SINGLE PARENT FAMILY SINGLE PARENT FAMILY RETREATRETREATRETREATRETREAT

Labor Day Weekend August 31 – September 3, 2007 Lazy W Ranch San Juan Capistrano – sponsored by Adult & Family Ministries, Cal-Pac Conference Any single parent family or military family with a parent deployed that wants to share in an excit-ing, spiritually uplifting, fun-filled camp. For more information email Carol Mayer at cmayer@cal-pac.org

and the scrip coordinator will link it online for you. Ralphs scrip is available in $25 denominations. Smart & Final: The scrip program offers scrip in $25 and $50 denomina-tions. TUMC earns 4% for each card sold. Stater Brothers: There are no club cards, as you know. The scrip program offers scrip in $25 and $100 denomina-tions. TUMC earns 5% for every card sold to our members. This merchant gives us the highest percentage of all the grocery scrip sold. Vons: Go to www.escrip.com and click on “Sign-up.” Follow the 6 easy registra-tion steps. In Step 1, you enter our Group ID # 1432727 and click on “Search.” Then, click on “Temecula United Methodist Church,” and click on “Next.” Follow the rest of the easy regis-tration steps. You can register just your Vons grocery club card and in addition one or more of your debit and credit cards for use in the program. It’s up to you. Your purchases are tracked allowing you to see just how much you are earn-ing for TUMC each quarter. Participating merchants make contributions to our church automatically based on the pur-chases you make with the cards you have registered. The participating merchants are listed on the website with Macys be-ing a major one. Vons scrip is also avail-able in $25 and $100 denominations and our church earns 3% for every card sold.

Let’s meet our fundraising goal of raising $10,000 this year by taking advantage of the rebates that are offered to us by most of the grocery stores in town. The merchants offer these rebates because they want to support non-profit organizations like our church, so let’s do all that we can in order to receive these funds. This fundraiser is different than all the rest; it costs you nothing more than your regu-lar purchases and it doesn’t take a lot of time or effort on your part. It may take a little extra planning at home before purchasing scrip, but it is well worth the effort. Remember that scrip is available during the week at the church office for your convenience. Thank you for your ef-

CHURCH COUNCILCHURCH COUNCILCHURCH COUNCILCHURCH COUNCIL Submitted by Doris Elder,

Church Council Chairwoman Fall season is approaching and summer will be com-ing to a close. Just as seasons change and new hap-penings begin, TUMC can look forward to our Minis-try Faire to be held Sunday, September 9. This will be a time of renewal and how you can be involved in the work of the church. All ministry areas of our con-gregation will have displays and information to in-form you. Please plan to browse the displays on the patio and speak to a representative. You will be ener-gized when you learn all the work that takes place in our congregation. Reflecting on the past few months, TUMC can be proud of our July 4 celebration. Our church has one of the best viewing spots for the fireworks. A large crowd enjoyed food and games. Proceeds from the food and parking will help our food pantry, which is assisting 50 to 60 families weekly. The Gala dinner and auction at Temeku Hills Country Club in February was co-chaired with Habitat for Hu-manity. Proceeds of approximately $30,000 were distributed equally between the two entities. The Church Council hosted the first church potluck on June 29 following the 10:30 a.m. worship. A rec-ommendation was approved by the Church Council that the fifth Sunday in any month would have only one worship service followed by a potluck luncheon.

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STEPHEN STEPHEN STEPHEN STEPHEN MINISTRYMINISTRYMINISTRYMINISTRY

Rev. David French

Dear Members of TUMC, Our congregation has a group of people skilled in caring for those facing challenges in their lives. These people, called Stephen Ministers, have undergone exten-sive training to develop and nur-ture their caring skills. Our Stephen Ministers are working with people who are experienc-ing many different kinds of crises and stress in their lives. Who might receive care from a Stephen Minister? Care receivers

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A large attendance in June was hailed as a success with delicious food and fellowship. United Methodist Women hosted the July 29 potluck. Any group may volunteer for the next one on September 30. Our yard sale on June 2 netted $1,875. The food pantry received $250 to purchase canned milk. Due to the huge price increase on milk, funds were not available to continue to give milk to the clients for infant feeding. The yard sale could be called a 3 star sale… if you donated – one star, if you donated and bought – 2 stars; if you donated, bought and worked – 3 stars. Many hands made the event possible. Our Missions work area under Hope Zangl’s direction received the California Pacific Conference’s recogni-tion for “Outstanding Missionary Supporting Church in the Riverside District for 2006”. The Church Council welcomed new staff members this year: Earl Fields as Music Director and Rev. David Brostrom, Pastoral Consultant. These new staff members have shown their expertise to the congregation in many ways. Another event this fall will be our annual Craft Faire Saturday, October 13. TUMC has hosted the faire for nine years. We are known for one of the best and most caring faire in Temecula Valley. Our Church Council continues to work on goals and new programs. Your ideas for us could be helpful. This country is full of willing people – those willing to work and those willing to let them. Which one are you?

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WHERE YOU MIGHT WHERE YOU MIGHT WHERE YOU MIGHT WHERE YOU MIGHT BE FOUNDBE FOUNDBE FOUNDBE FOUND Rev. David G. Brostrom Pastoral Consultant

I am tasked among you to do Pastoral calling of the home-bound, hospitalized, those in re-hab situa-tions and memory loss folks in assisted living institu-tions. I observe the following on how folks in our community cope or fail to cope when things go awry. Most do quite well. We do not all handle life’s problems in a uniform way nor should we expect that we would. We are individually unique and our characters are very dif-ferent. Some of us are as tough as nails and some are very fragile. We must let both types be success-ful. We have as many ideas and ways to cope among us as there are minds and brains to think them. So we all need the space to allow differ-ences to occur and unfold without unkind judg-ment. I meet many who are taking counsel of their fears logically because the fears are there, real or

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imagined. Folks resent it when they perceive that life with its surprises, burdens, and trials is not fair, because life isn’t fair. When psychological storms follow one upon the other we feel overwhelmed much like a terrible storm at sea and a sense of helplessness invades our present space. At any given time someone in our commu-nity is going through deep waters and some through the valley of the shadow of death. This gives us the obli-gation of tolerant kindness to allow them to weep, show anger and frustration, verbalize existential pain or per-haps see them reflect peace and serenity amid their tribulation. Folks cope in individualized ways comfortable only to them: some weep, that’s OK; some fight and argue, that’s OK; the cynic emerges, that’s OK; some scream, that’s OK; some rationalize, that’s OK; some resign to circumstances, that’s OK. The range of emotion and feelings can be huge. God understands and tolerates it all and if we really want to help, so should we, it is OK to be honest with God. We live among people who are not all honed to be tolerant, patient and kind to others, even those who are closest to them. Spouses and children often suffer and are victims of cruelty. Too often we are internally hostile to contrary behavior without asking, why is it so? In my older years, I choose more carefully to bathe the problems in understanding and tolerance before verbalizing harsh unkind words that I wish I had not said. If you are better at handling tough times and coping, consider it a true gift from God. Nourish the gift since your future tribulations may some day be put to the acid test. It is never out of style for the believing Christian to practice loving your neighbor or family member as your self. If someone falls, please help him up. Do cast all your care upon Him since this is His invitation to you to help you cope.

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may be hospitalized, grieving the death of a loved one, separated or divorcing, homebound, unemployed, adjusting to the birth of a child, or otherwise experi-encing difficulties. Each of us has times when we are lonely, grieving, hurt, or in need of care. In his second letter to the Co-rinthians, Paul tells us that such troubles can bring spiritual growth to the sufferer. But when we who are in Christ suffer, we also find comfort through Christ, and one of the ways we find this comfort is through others who have found Christ’s care and comfort in their sufferings (2 Corinthians 1: 4-6). Our Stephen Ministers offer this Christ like care to those in need. Think about your life and the lives of the people around you. Are you going through a time of crisis or challenge? Do you know someone who is suffering from grief or loneliness? Is one of your friends struggling to find meaning in life after he or she has retired or after all the children have gone? Could you or someone you know benefit from the care of a Stephen Minister? If you have questions about the work of the Stephen Ministers in and around TUMC, feel free to call me or talk to one of our Stephen Ministers. The people who are so generously giving of their time and talents as Stephen Ministers are: Marilyn Barger, Joan Biddle, Cliff Elder, Connie French, Rev. David French (Stephen Minister trainer and contact person), Judy Hernandez, Hazel Hailstone, Todd Hailstone, Joyce Little, Thelma Loud, Diane Martinez, Joy Oh, Debra Potts, Hallie Sebanc, Norma Valle and Claire-Chapman Wright. Please consider whether you know of someone who needs their care. And I ask you to remem-ber them and their ministries in your thoughts and prayers. In Christ’s love, Rev. David French

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7:00 p.m. POPS Choir rehearsal

Dates to Remember 8/1 6:30 p.m. Trustees 8/2 10:30 a.m. Yoga w/Deb Potts 8/5 9:00 a.m. Adult class w/Joe Hughes 6:00 p.m. UMYF 8/6 9:30 a.m. Bread from Heaven Food Pantry open 8/7 9:30 a.m. Tuesday Ladies’ Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Stephen Ministry Supervision 8/8 10:00 a.m. Scripture Study w/Pastor Randy 7:00 p.m. Pops Choir rehearsal 8/9 10:30 a.m. Yoga w/Deb Potts 8/11 8:00 a.m. Monks Breakfast 12:00 p.m. UMW Mexican Ladies Food & Fashion 8/12 9:00 a.m. Adult class w/Joe Hughes 6:00 p.m. UMYF 8/13 9:30 a.m. Bread from Heaven Food Pantry open 8/14 9:30 a.m. Tuesday Ladies’ Bible Study 8/15 10:00 a.m. Scripture Study w/Pastor Randy 2:00 p.m. Craft Faire Planning Committee 7:00 p.m. Pops Choir rehearsal 8/19 Confirmation Sunday 9:00 a.m. Adult class w/Joe Hughes 6:00 p.m. SSP Ice Cream Social—All are welcome! 8/20 9:30 a.m. Bread from Heaven Food Pantry open 8/21 9:30 a.m. Tuesday Ladies’ Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Finance Committee 8/22 10:00 a.m. Scripture Study w/Pastor Randy 7:00 p.m. Pops Choir rehearsal 8/23 10:30 a.m. Yoga w/Deb Potts 8/26 9:00 a.m. Adult class w/Joe Hughes 6:00 p.m. UMYF 8/27 9:30 a.m. Bread from Heaven Food Pantry open 8/28 9:30 a.m. Tuesday Ladies’ Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Church Council 8/29 10:00 a.m. Scripture Study w/Pastor Randy 1:00 p.m. UMW Executive Board 7:00 p.m. POPS Choir rehearsal

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Heartfelt ThanksHeartfelt ThanksHeartfelt ThanksHeartfelt Thanks Shirley and I want to express our sincere thanks to all of you who took the time to give a call, send a card, drop by for a visit, and even bring us delicious meals and other goodies. In those first days after my surgery, Shirley became my nurse and I be-came her patient. All of that TLC you be-stowed on us was very special, and we will always remember your caring. God bless you all. Pastor Randy

Gloria Harvey writes Gloria Harvey writes Gloria Harvey writes Gloria Harvey writes Dear Church Family, During my recovery from a nasty fall and hip surgery, I have been comforted by all your wonderful heartfelt cards filled with love and concern. When I read them they made me weep. A comforting weep, sort of like when your mom rocked you in the rocking chair and told you everything was going to be all right. Thanks for your prayers and caring. Loving, Gloria Harvey

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USHERS USHERS USHERS USHERS 9:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m.

John Weaver Pat Hill Sam Hill

John Cloutier

Monks Youth Oscar Loud Thelma Loud John Dubots

Bret Argenbright

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Cliff Elder Richard Sharpe Dan Gutierrez Ashley Lewis

Monks Youth Shirley Johnson Ken Wilson Dan Little Joyce Little

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Monks

Monks

Youth

Youth

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Claire Chapman-Wright

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Rea Douglas

Jane Glass

Monks

Monks

Youth

Youth

Bill & Jane Waddleton

Jean Williams

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THE MESSENGERTHE MESSENGERTHE MESSENGERTHE MESSENGER Editor: Mary Kottman August 1, 2007

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