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Sebastopol United Methodist Church – 500 North Main Street, Sebastopol CA 95472 office phone: (707) 823-7971 – email: [email protected] – website: sebumc.org The APPLESEED SEBASTOPOL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH – OCTOBER 2018 NEWSLETTER Pastor Iunisi Tovo BECOMING A BLESSED CHURCH Purpose, Presence, & Power Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. – Matthew 5:10 Grace to you, and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. We return in the bible to a part in which Jesus adamantly reminds his disciples about something he told them earlier in his ministry: that persecution would come with the decision to follow him. " Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake" means that God blesses those who are persecuted for doing right, and the the Kingdom of Heaven will be theirs. Righteousness is living positively, bearing the passion of love, mercy, peace, and justice for Jesus's sake. Righteousness is taught and practiced in order to earn the ultimate reward. Jesus bade his followers to be glad in hardship and to leap for joy when persecution came. We know that Peter was unwilling to bear such righteousness when he denied knowing his Master on the night of Jesus's arrest. There are some personal speculations that we unworthily invite by our intolerance. It is clear that Jesus expected his followers to be harassed, hounded, and discriminated against even while doing the right thing. Christians learn from the bible that God’s servants must remain true even at the risk of their lives. Paul wrote, in his letter to the Philippians , It is my eager expectation and hope that I will not be put to shame in any way, but that my speaking with all boldness, Christ will be exalted now as always in my body, whether by life or by death. For to me, living is Christ and dying is gain... – Philippians 1:20-21. Paul picked up the teaching and emphasized to Timothy the idea of persecution which would be rewarded in the afterlife. Paul says that Timothy had observed his teaching, conduct, purpose of life, faith, patience, love, steadfastness, and persecutions that he endured: Indeed, all who want to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted – 2 Timothy 3:12. Those who endure suffering with grace because of their loyalty to God’s teaching of love and hope will receive life everlasting. There is a living hope for those who greatly persevere and endure the earthly sufferings because of Christ and his radical message of love. Then Peter clearly affirmed in his epistle, Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! By his great mercy he has given us a new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, unfading, kept in heaven for you, who are being protected by the power of God through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. In this you rejoice, and even if now for a little while you have had to suffer various trials, so that the genuineness of your faith, being more precious than gold that, though perishable, is tested by fire, may be found to result in praise and glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed. – Peter 1:3-7. Happy October – "... and let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap, if we don not lose heart..." – Galatians 6:9. Blessings with Christ's peace,
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Sebastopol United Methodist Church – 500 North Main Street, Sebastopol CA 95472
office phone: (707) 823-7971 – email: [email protected] – website: sebumc.org
The APPLESEEDSEBASTOPOL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH – OCTOBER 2018 NEWSLETTER
Pastor Iunisi Tovo
BECOMING A BLESSED CHURCH Purpose, Presence, & Power
Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. – Matthew 5:10
Grace to you, and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. We return in the bible to a part in which Jesus adamantly reminds his disciples about something he told them earlier in his ministry: that persecution would come with the decision to follow him. "Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake" means that God blesses those who are persecuted for doing right, and the the Kingdom of Heaven will be theirs. Righteousness is living positively, bearing the passion of love, mercy, peace, and justice for Jesus's sake. Righteousness is taught and practiced in order to earn the ultimate reward. Jesus bade his followers to be glad in hardship and to leap for joy when persecution came. We know that Peter was unwilling to bear such righteousness when he denied knowing his Master on the night of Jesus's arrest. There are some personal speculations that we unworthily invite by our intolerance. It is clear that Jesus expected his followers to be harassed, hounded, and discriminated against even while doing the right thing. Christians learn from the bible that God’s servants must remain true even at the risk of their lives. Paul wrote, in his letter to the Philippians , It is my eager expectation and hope that I will not be put to shame in any way, but that my speaking with all boldness, Christ will be exalted now as always in my body, whether by life or by death. For to me, living is Christ and dying is gain... – Philippians 1:20-21. Paul picked up the teaching and emphasized to Timothy the idea of persecution which would be rewarded in the afterlife. Paul says that Timothy had observed his teaching, conduct, purpose of life, faith, patience, love, steadfastness, and persecutions that he endured: Indeed, all who want to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted – 2 Timothy 3:12. Those who endure suffering with grace because of their loyalty to God’s teaching of love and hope will receive life everlasting. There is a living hope for those who greatly persevere and endure the earthly sufferings because of Christ and his radical message of love. Then Peter clearly affirmed in his epistle, Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! By his great mercy he has given us a new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, unfading, kept in heaven for you, who are being protected by the power of God through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. In this you rejoice, and even if now for a little while you have had to suffer various trials, so that the genuineness of your faith, being more precious than gold that, though perishable, is tested by fire, may be found to result in praise and glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed. – Peter 1:3-7.
Happy October – "... and let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap, if we don not lose heart..." – Galatians 6:9.
Blessings with Christ's peace,
golden ruleGolden Rule meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm in Epworthian Hall. We share a potluck meal and discuss religious and philosophical issues of mutual interest. For info please contact the church office.
• Next Meetings are 10/11 • 10/25 • 11/8 • 11/22 •
WOMEN'S STUDY GROUP (aka Power Women)
The next meeting of the Women's Study Group will be
Saturday, October 13th, 10:00 a.m. at the home of Claire Reed
3590 Burnside Road, Sebastopol 707-823-6223 [email protected]
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sebastopol inter-church food pantry
The Pantry is open to serve people who are hungry or may need a little extra food each month to get by. Clients are
asked to phone ahead (707-823-2483) before stopping by the Pantry on a Monday, Wednesday, Friday, or Saturday between 10:00 am and noon to collect a
generous supply of fresh, local fruits and vegetables, eggs, milk, and staple foods including meat, fish, pasta,
grains, bread, beans, and soup.
The Pantry’s mission is to serve residents of Sebastopol, Forestville, Graton, and the Bodega Bay area, but no-one
will be turned away. Volunteers are needed, too! Please call Karen Bohn (707-823-7963),
or send her an email message at [email protected] for more information.
The Sebastopol UMC communion offering is shared each month by the Pantry and our own Church Door Ministry – THANK YOU to members for your continuing generosity.
SATURDAY TABLEThank you to everyone who donates money, food, and/or time to help with Saturday Table – your unstinting contri-
butions directly help hungry people in our community.
• October Saturday Table is 10/27 • • November Saturday Table is 11/24 •
THANK YOU to all who help us to serve!! Our neighbors in need appreciate your generosity.
Coming Soon!Family Advent Party
Friday, December 7th starting at 6:00 pm in Epworthian Hall
The Sebastopol Inter-Church Food Pantry needs more volunteers on Saturdays from 10am to noon. Sign up for one or more Saturdays a month. It’s possible for a family or a group of friends to volunteer together and have a great hands-on Mission experience while helping our neighbors in need.
Please contact Karen Bohn for more information: phone 707-823-7963; email [email protected]
THANK YOU!
do you need a hand at home?Do you need a hand in or around the home, or do you know someone who does? Help with cooking, cleaning, bathing,
errands, appointments, perhaps other related tasks? Contact Pastor Tovo – she can help to put you in touch with someone who can assist you (please note, this is paid help).
Please send email to [email protected] or call 707-823-5841
buy scrip !!
Litter Pickup ContractThe Sebastopol United Methodist Church has picked up litter along Highway 12 for the past five years on a regular basis as an example of service to the community. The crew that has been faithful for these years are still interested in helping out once and a while, but they are not ready to take on another five year commitment.
CalTrans supervises this beautification program throughout the state. They are responsible for assigning worksites, providing all equipment and supplies necessary for a successful clean up. They require that there is a responsible signatory for the contract and they also provide online training for each participant. All the church needs to supply is the people who are willing to go out and pick up debris left along the road by motorists.
If you are interested in being that responsible person to sign the contract, contact people who are interested in helping and then reporting your results by phone to the local CalTrans office, please contact the church office.
where have all my scrip buyers gone?
With the activities of Summer winding down, it’s time to think about what shopping needs to be done for Fall... If you are planning any large purchases, such as at Lowe’s or Home Depot, we can order the SCRIP and our church will get the benefit! I’m also trying to clear out some gift cards that have been in my stash for a long time – does anyone have use for $25 cards for J.C.Penney or Land’s End? Call Pat Schoch with questions: 707-823-3889.
Community Bulletin BoardThe bulletin board on the left wall of Epworthian Hall is for
everyone to use for notices you want others to know about.
Stop by and see what others are posting.
An event with Iris Dunkle & Clarice Stasz
"WHO IS CHARMIAN LONDON?"
Saturday, October 6 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm The Sitting Room, a Community Library
2025 Curtis Drive, Penngrove
This fall, the Jack London State Historic Park opens a new permanent exhibit at
the House of Happy Walls, exploring the life of Charmian Kittredge London (Mrs. Jack London).
Iris Jamahl Dunkle has a biography of Mrs. London in preparation; Clarice Stasz, PhD, has previously explored Charmian's writings in two books. Both authors were major contributors
to a recent issue of the journal Women's Studies which was devoted entirely to her life and works,
and both are advisors to the Park. Please join this discussion of Mrs. London's significance in
women's history and literature. Iris will also read original poems inspired by Charmian's life and
speak about the forthcoming biography.
Consignment FundraisingAre you looking for ways to help raise funds to enable our church to complete much-needed maintenance? Do you need to let go of some of your treasures to make room at home? Consider this: SebUMC is consigning “nicer” items left over from our Rummage Sale at two local shops – The Treasure House in Santa Rosa, and Second Wind Boutique in Cotati – some of our items have sold in less than a month!
The Treasure House is a non-profit store which supports programs helping abused women. Consignment items may be brought in on Mondays between 10:00 am and 2:30 pm, on a sign-in basis (please call them first). You can add your items to our church account (#716), or start your own account. When an item sells, 60% of the sales price goes to the consignor. The Treasure House does not accept clothes, collector’s plates, mass-produced items, anything damaged or dirty, items less than $10 in value, glassware less than 4 to a set, or any low-end jewelry. The consignment term is 90 days, after which unsold items can be picked up or donated.
The Second Wind Boutique is a private business located in Cotati. Six items at a time are accepted during business hours; please call before going. Our church account is #72 (or you can open your own account). Good-quality clean clothing, jewelry, decorative items, and dishes are accepted; consignor receives 50% of the price.
If you have any questions or prefer to bring your donations to church, please contact
Julie Barbic (phone 707-795-1690) or Marlene Felsenfeld (707-242-7605;
email [email protected]).
The Treasure House 3450 Airway Drive Unit E, Santa Rosa 95403 707-523-1188 • open Mon-Sat. from 10-4
Second Wind Boutique 8567 Gravenstein Highway, Cotati 94931 707-664-5447 • open seven days a week from 10-6
Kaci & Carol Wegner at the All-Church Picnic in Ragle Ranch Park
Beth Wakelee with Pastor Iunisi
Chris Eberle working at the August
Rummage Sale
The Highway 12 Crew !!! Marlene Felsenfeld, Charlotte & Charlie Fisher,
Susan Kinder, and Pat & Paul Schoch
Daily Readings octoBER 2018
• Monday, October 1, 2018: Psalm 140; Esther 4:1-17; 1 Peter 1:3-9 OR Psalm 5; Zechariah 6:9-15; 1 Peter 1:3-9
• Tuesday, October 2, 2018: Psalm 140; Esther 5:1-14; 1 John 2:18-25 OR Psalm 5; Zechariah 8:18-23; 1 John 2:18-25
• Wednesday, October 3, 2018: Psalm 140; Esther 8:1-17; Matthew 18:6-9 OR Psalm 5; Zechariah 10:1-12; Matthew 18:6-9
• Thursday, October 4, 2018: Psalm 26; Job 2:11-3:26; Galatians 3:23-29 OR Psalm 8; Genesis 20:1-18; Galatians 3:23-29
• Friday, October 5, 2018: Psalm 26; Job 4:1-21; Romans 8:1-11 OR Psalm 8; Genesis 21:22-34; Romans 8:1-11
• Saturday, October 6, 2018: Psalm 26; Job 7:1-21; Luke 16:14-18 OR Psalm 8; Genesis 23:1-20; Luke 16:14-18
• Sunday, October 7, 2018: Proper 22 (27)
• Monday, October 8, 2018: Psalm 55:1-15; Job 8:1-22; 1 Corinthians 7:1-9 OR Psalm 112; Deuteronomy 22:13-30; 1 Corinthians 7:1-9
• Tuesday, October 9, 2018: Psalm 55:1-15; Job 11:1-20; 1 Corinthians 7:10-16 OR Psalm 112; Deuteronomy 24:1-5; 1 Corinthians 7:10-16
• Wednesday, October 10, 2018: Psalm 55:1-15; Job 15:1-35; Matthew 5:27-36 OR Psalm 112; Jeremiah 3:6-14; Matthew 5:27-36
• Thursday, October 11, 2018: Psalm 22:1-15; Job 17:1-16; Hebrews 3:7-19 OR Psalm 90:12-17; Deuteronomy 5:1-21; Hebrews 3:7-19
• Friday, October 12, 2018: Psalm 22:1-15; Job 18:1-21; Hebrews 4:1-11 OR Psalm 90:12-17; Deuteronomy 5:22-33; Hebrews 4:1-11
• Saturday, October 13, 2018: Psalm 22:1-15; Job 20:1-29; Matthew 15:1-9 OR Psalm 90:12-17; Amos 3:13-4:5; Matthew 15:1-9
• Sunday, October 14, 2018: Proper 23 (28)
• Monday, October 15, 2018: Psalm 39; Job 26:1-14; Revelation 7:9-17 OR Psalm 26; Obadiah 1:1-9; Revelation 7:9-17
• Tuesday, October 16, 2018: Psalm 39; Job 28:12-29:10; Revelation 8:1-5 OR Psalm 26; Obadiah 1:10-16; Revelation 8:1-5
• Wednesday, October 17, 2018: Psalm 39; Job 32:1-22; Luke 16:19-31 OR Psalm 26; Obadiah 1:17-21; Luke 16:19-31
• Thursday, October 18, 2018: Psalm 104:1-9, 24, 35b; Job 36:1-16; Ro-mans 15:7-13 OR Psalm 91:9-16; Genesis 14:17-24; Romans 15:7-13
• Friday, October 19, 2018: Psalm 104:1-9, 24, 35b; Job 37:1-24; Revela-tion 17:1-18 OR Psalm 91:9-16; Isaiah 47:1-9; Revelation 17:1-18
• Saturday, October 20, 2018: Psalm 104:1-9, 24, 35b; Job 39:1-30; Luke 22:24-30 OR Psalm 91:9-16; Isaiah 47:10-15; Luke 22:24-30
• Sunday, October 21, 2018: Proper 24 (29)
• Monday, October 22, 2018: Psalm 75; Job 40:1-24; Hebrews 6:1-12 OR Psalm 37:23-40; 1 Samuel 8:1-18; Hebrews 6:1-12
• Tuesday, October 23, 2018: Psalm 75; Job 41:1-11; Hebrews 6:13-20 OR Psalm 37:23-40; 1 Samuel 10:17-25; Hebrews 6:13-20
• Wednesday, October 24, 2018: Psalm 75; Job 41:12-34; John 13:1-17 OR Psalm 37:23-40; 1 Samuel 12:1-25; John 13:1-17
• Thursday, October 25, 2018: Psalm 34:1-8; 2 Kings 20:12-19; Hebrews 7:1-10 OR Psalm 126; Jeremiah 23:9-15; Hebrews 7:1-10
• Friday, October 26, 2018: Psalm 34:1-8; Nehemiah 1:1-11; Hebrews 7:11-22 OR Psalm 126; Jeremiah 26:12-24; Hebrews 7:11-22
• Saturday, October 27, 2018: Psalm 34:1-8; Job 42:7-9; Mark 8:22-26 OR Psalm 126; Jeremiah 29:24-32; Mark 8:22-26
• Sunday, October 28, 2018: Proper 25 (30)
• Monday, October 29, 2018: Psalm 28; Isaiah 59:9-19; 1 Peter 2:1-10 OR Psalm 119:17-24; Exodus 4:1-17; 1 Peter 2:1-10
• Tuesday, October 30, 2018: Psalm 28; Ezekiel 18:1-32; Acts 9:32-35 OR Psalm 119:17-24; 2 Kings 6:8-23; Acts 9:32-35
• Wednesday, October 31, 2018: Psalm 28; Ezekiel 14:12-23; Matthew 20:29-34 OR Psalm 119:17-24; Jeremiah 33:1-11; Matthew 20:29-34
• Thursday, November 1, 2018: All Saints Day
• Friday, November 2, 2018: Psalm 146; Ruth 2:1-9; Romans 3:21-31 OR Psalm 119:1-8; Leviticus 19:32-37; Romans 3:21-31
• Saturday, November 3, 2018: Psalm 146; Ruth 2:10-14; Luke 10:25-37 OR Psalm 119:1-8; Numbers 9:9-14; Luke 10:25-37
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Sebastopol United Methodist Church 500 North Main Street, Sebastopol CA 95472 office phone: (707) 823-7971 email: [email protected] website: sebumc.org
october 2018
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• please refer to newsletter for more information about events, or call office •
Saturday Table
9:30 Mission Tm
11:30 Golden Rule
Women's Study Group
Worship 10:30
7pm Trustees
Centering Prayer 12-1pm Sanctuary
Centering Prayer 12-1pm Sanctuary
Open Prayer 12-1pm Sanctuary
Open Prayer 12-1pm Sanctuary
Open Prayer 12-1pm Sanctuary
11:30 Golden Rule
Centering Prayer 12-1pm Sanctuary
World Commu-nion Sunday
Worship 10:30
Laity Sunday
Worship 10:30
Worship 10:30
Open Prayer 12-1pm Sanctuary
HALLOWE'EN Centering Prayer 12-1pm Sanctuary
ALL SAINTS DAY
ALL SOULS DAY
set your clocks back one hour on sunday 11/4 !!
