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The Heritage Newsletter
First United Methodist Church of National City
Vol. 129.2
“We Are the People of Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors”
April & May 2015
CHRISTIANS CELEBRATE
EASTER EVERY SUNDAY!
It was so wonderful to see your smiling and joyful faces filling up the pews on
this year’s Easter Sunday. Everyone’s glowing presence brightened our sanctuary
more than the beautiful Easter lilies decorating the chancel area! It was such a
joy to have you all - nearly 300 in attendance - for the Easter celebrations!
Pastor J.T. Kim
I gave thanks to God for our church filled with people, and, at the same time, I wondered why
we cannot celebrate the Good News of the Resurrection of Christ every Sunday, especially with
this huge turnout! So when I delivered my Easter sermon, I emphasized that every Sunday is an
Easter Sunday, and that Lent, from Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday, is a period of 40 days
that excludes those Sundays. Every Sunday, regardless of any Christian season, is a celebration
of the Resurrection of Christ.
I agree with The United Methodist Book of Worship’s statement:
“Sundays are always little Easters” (p. 320). American theologian
Robert E. Webber also affirmed in his book, Ancient-Future
Time: Forming Spirituality Through The Christian Year, that
“Every Sunday is a ‘little Easter.’ Every Sunday of the year is a
celebration of the Easter event. The work of the people in ‘doing the
Christ event’ through memory and hope is the source for personal
and corporate formation into resurrection spirituality” (p. 153).
The early Christians conducted corporate worship on Sundays because it is
the “Lord’s Day.” It is the day Jesus rose from the grave on that first Easter
morning. Without the Resurrection, our faith is nothing and in vain. The
foundation of faith is this Resurrection of Christ, just as Apostle Paul
proclaims, “For if the dead are not raised, then Christ has not been
raised. If Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile and you are still
in your sins. Then those also who have died in Christ have perished. If
for this life only we have hoped in Christ, we are of all people most to
be pitied” (1 Corinthians 15:16-19).
However, our Christian life is not only about observing every Sunday as a
little Easter; rather, every day, we must find our strength from the power of
the Risen Christ in order to sustain our lives. Day by day we must trust in
God who is ever faithful, always renews us, and empowers us with His grace,
mercy, and love. “Praise be to the Lord, to God our Savior, who daily
bears our burdens” (Psalm 68:19, NIV).
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First United
Methodist Church
of National City
(619) 477-2741
FAX (619) 477-1435
Web:
NationalCityFUMC.org
E-Mail:
[email protected]
Rev. Ji Tai Kim, Pastor
[email protected]
Office Hours:
Monday thru Thursday
9:00 am—2:00 pm
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Staff
Hillary Manalac
Edgar Manalac
Youth Directors
Rosario Pangilinan
Choir Director
Noemi Villanueva
Organist
Lorena Pangilinan
Administrative Assistant
Ruben Manacop
Custodian
Rosalie Pableo
Nursery Coordinator
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Sunday Schedule:
9 a.m.
Adult Sunday School
(English and Pilipino)
10 a.m.
Worship Service
Children's Sunday School
11:30 a.m.
Coffee Fellowship
Chancel Choir
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***Our prayer list needs to be updated constantly. Please inform
the church office of any updates immediately.
REMEMBER IN PRAYER:
For Healing & Health: Ava Amplement (Brock), Dely Salva Cruz
(Montalla), Alice Dumlao (Australia), Josie Grant's children,
Monty Montalbo & Jocelyn Montalbo, Connie Antonio & Norma Quimson
(Brock), Richard Jerome (Grant), Rebecca Wolf, Paz Generoso, Jet Marteja
(Briones), Jack & Shirley Hadfield, Jeremy Buenviaje, Pastor Godfrey Catanus
(Manacop), Butch Dela Cruz (Pableo), Samuel Tovera (Pableo), Natalie Caro,
Nely Malit, Isagani Manacop, Pastor Jay Sicat, Emily Nelson, Ruth Castillo Intal
(sister of Homer Castillo), Charity & Melanie Credo, Felix Leboriante
(Tangonan), Virgilio Estabaya, Gizelle Cortez. Magel Saidilla, Teresita Jones,
Colton James Berry, Ruth Manacop, Gertrudes Legaspia, Katie Bohak, Louisa
Cabling, Revs. Harry & Carmen Pak, Eddie Arce, Ivan Galang, Gladys Sagun,
Faith Manacop, Aida Ramos, Leila Gobaleza, Melardo Liwanag, Josie Paling,
Laura Bakken, Lynn Estrada, Julie Abalos Riola, Concepcion Acibar, Jane
Fernandez, Angel & Carmen Caguiat, Loida Santos Sanchez, Dely Briones
Ilagan, Roger Pangan, Minette Lara, Katharine Wesner, Emilia Genido, Avelino
Pajo, Sr., Gaily Liano, Mike Bowers, Christine Villarin, Don Faas, Benny Reyes,
Velcy Abracosa, Phyllis Dye, Nem & Mila De Ocampo, Fred Conte, Lorenzo
Parades, Karen Cacpal, Hazel Y. Pangayan, Jennifer Bowers, Amyrah & Kamani
Northern, Marie Robles, Amy Cruz, Luz Sablan, Dabney & Zeny Lee,
Francisco Arreola, Jr., Catherine Grace Sazon, Imelda Gambito, Faith DeLong,
June Camber, Wilfred Rabina, Sr., Lita Pacio, Joy Tan, Dominga Mercado,
Esther Cordero, Doring Pacio, Josie Grant, Ruben Ramos, Felipa Borje, Poy
Manacop, Elliott Mitchell, Restituta Malit.
Military Members Serving Our Nation: David Aceron, Emily Almonte, Garry
& Gerald Delos Reyes, Christopher Serna, Troy Venzon, Jojo Paule, Roger
Bernales, Robert Dinnell, Justin Velis, Michael Heath, Christopher Lopez,
Mark Padrigo, Genesis Ayson, Adrian Galang, Rambo Aragon, Christian
Danan, Deva de Vera, Annaliza Nilo, Sailanka Pangilinan, Julison Lusung,
John Arce, Amel Rivera, Peter Sunico, Philip Sunico, Philip Swartzlander,
Alain Valena, Sr., Michael Briones, John Darwin Olaes, Richard Ola,
Zarred Lusung, Palmer Carreon, Baron Pableo, Ramon
Corpuz, Justin Santoyo, Carolyn Sison, Steven Stroud,
Christopher Slate.
For Strength, Guidance & Love: Adoracion Adamos, Louise
Martin, Family of Jun Santos, Family of Antonio Salvador, Joan & Jesse Cox,
Family of Myrna Rabina, Family of Zeny Pangilinan, Family of Ernesto Punto
(Uncle of Homer Castillo), Family of Mercedes Bautista (Aparis Family),
Family of Emanuel Bote (Reyes/Bernales).
For Traveling Mercies: Lila Lusung (Philippines), Philip & Ligaya Pangilinan
(Philippines), Ramon Castillo (China), Sarah & Michael Briones (Japan),
Marcelino & Corazon Ramirez (Chicago), Naty Reyes & sister (Philippines),
and everyone traveling this month.
First United Methodist Church of National City strives to be a faithful
and fruitful congregation through the practices of:
Passionate Worship
Radical Hospitality
Intentional Faith Development
Extravagant Generosity
Risk-Taking Mission & Service.
‐ 2 ‐ Blessings to you!!! April & May 2015 Birthdays
4/1
4/2
4/3
4/4
4/7
4/8
4/10
4/11
4/12
4/15
4/16
4/17
4/18
4/19
4/20
4/22
4/23
4/24
4/25
4/26
4/28
4/29
4/30
Andrew Bell
Josie Grant
Khey Sky Abiva
Blake Briones, Isidore Pacio
Abel Arenas, Shirley Hadfield,
Anthonie Moore,
Noemi Bagasin-Villanueva
Roger Bernales
Genelle Ayson
Bradley Ballucanag
Gene Ablola
Daniel Bell
Pauline Padua
Ramon Corpuz
Jo-Ann Sullano
Tamara Moore
Elson Malit
Lia Carreon
Jamie Panganiban Villabroza,
Marilou De Leon
Michael Bernales, Curtis Stevens,
Joanne Zapata
Naty Ablola
Katrina Rabina
Shirley Ferrill
Maynard Briones, Evelyn Navarro
Marilyn Magpoc, Marinelle Rabina
5/1
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5/5
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5/15
5/16
5/18
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5/21
5/24
5/26
5/27
5/30
5/31
Marynel Briones
Ann Ola
Derek Pangilinan, Wilma Smith
Jayda Eve Ablola, Megan Aceron
Chris Articio
J.J. Aceron, Tomasa Gasmen
Jaimee Briones, Jordin Marie Holiday,
Dennis Vernon
Palmer Carreon, Maricris Cruz,
Aubrey Lozano
Ramon Castillo, James Nilo
Francisco Aceron Jr., Nol Quiwa
Julienne Lusung, Mark Natividad,
Darla Williams, Robert Villarin
R.J. Bernales, Trinidad Padua
Genesis Ayson, Manilyn Danan
Manny Briones, Sam Frontino
Dakila DeLeon, Kevin Gambito,
Marc Gambito, Norma Sison
Mark Conte
Clark Pangilinan
Charlene Eclevia
Rev. Nathaniel Manuel
Louisa Pangilinan
Christian Danan, Restituta Malit
Myelene Carreon
Faith Manacop
April & May 2015 Anniversaries
4/5
4/6
4/8
4/10
4/28
5/1
5/5
5/7
5/9
Milford & Myrna Towne
Ed & Merilou Manalac
Alexander & Geraldine Ocamoto
Jack & Lita Buenavista
Dan & Rebecca Wolf
Julian & Merian Almonte
Jon & Lita Brock
Julison & Jennifer Lusung
Cezar & Evelyn Navarro
5/10
5/16
5/20
5/21
5/23
5/25
5/27
5/30
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Manny & Tess Briones
Jack & Shirley Hadfield
Homer & Arlene Castillo
Nol & Lily Quiwa
Jun & Lila Lusung
Voltaire & Dorothy Valdez
Arthur & Jo-Ann Sullano
Tony & Cynthia Valverde
Wo r s h i p A s s i s t a n t s f o r A p r i l & M a y 2 0 1 5
April
May
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Florfina Arce
Michael Bernales April
Alex Pangilinan
Glenn Conte
3 Ed Manalac
10 Abigail Cruz
17 Myelene Carreon
24 Gene Ablola
31 Rebecca Haines
5 TBA
May
12 Mariel Rabina
Marinelle Rabina
15 Annabelle Pangilinan
Bryanne Pangilinan
26 Kyle Pajarillaga
Patrick Pajarillaga
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10
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24
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Hannah Barrow
Emma Barrow
Annabelle Pangilinan
Bryanne Pangilinan
Kyle Pajarillaga
Patrick Pajarillaga
Mariel Rabina
Marinelle Rabina
TBA
Communion Stewards
To Be Announced
April: Isidore & Lita Pacio
May: Jack & Lita Buenavista
UMW Schedule
April 9, Thursday
Happy Angels will meet at 11:00 a.m. Bring a friend!
April 14, Thursday
Sunbeam Circle, 10:00 a.m. in Fellowship Hall.
Faith Manacop will be our hostess. Bring a friend!
April 18, Saturday
Susanna Wesley Circle, 10:00 am.
May 4-6,
UMW Rummage Sale work days.
Monday-Wednesday
May 7 & 8,
Thursday & Friday
UMW Rummage Sale
May 12, Tuesday
Happy Angels will meet at 11:00 a.m. Bring a friend!
May 14, Thursday
Sunbeam Circle, 10:00 a.m. in Fellowship Hall. Bring a friend!
May 16, Saturday
Susanna Wesley Circle, 10:00 am.
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Soon, I’d like to invite the congregation to sing with me the following song, “Day by Day,” that I
have cherished for over thirty years. The lyrics were composed by Karolina W. Sandell-Berg and the
music by Oscar Ahnfelt. Let me share with you the first verse:
Day by day, and with each passing moment; Strength I find, to meet my trials here;
Trusting in my Father’s wise bestowment; I’ve no cause for worry or for fear.
He whose heart is kind beyond all measure; Gives unto each day what He deems best—
Lovingly, its part of pain and pleasure; Mingling toil with peace and rest…
Easter Love and Blessings,
Pastor J. T. Kim
Mission Corner
Once again, we have demonstrated God's love by participating in our Interfaith Shelter Network.
This is the 3rd year our church hosted our less fortunate neighbors. There were so many of us contributed in so many ways to accommodate our guests. Feb 14-23 we had 9 guests, 5 of them are children
between the age of 11 months to 7 years old. Then on Feb 24, Interfaith added 3 more souls, making
our shelter a full house with 12 people until the end of the month. We provided them 2 weeks of shelter, washroom, 3 meals a day, and most importantly, they experienced our love, fellowship, and care,
which they can share to the world as they move on with their lives.
Resurrection Day is the most glorious day Christians celebrate. For our church, the activity continued
on until the late evening. Our Mission Support Team greeted and met the Mission Team from Joyful
Healer UMC, Eureka, CA heading to their mission trip to Mexico. There were 19 of them; 7 teenagers, 1 child (10 yr-old), and the rest are adults. After their long and hectic travel from north, they were
greeted with warm welcome and hot meal. They came at 8:15 pm, stayed in our church overnight and
continued their travel to south of the border very early Monday. Let us pray for their safe and successful
journey.
Let us continue to support our mission, to
make disciples throughout the world. On April
26th, Mission Committee will sell some home
cooked Lunch-To-Go, good for a family of 4 for
$10. Good deal! Menu will be announced later.
All proceeds goes to Cal-Pac Global Missionary
Support.
Thank you for all your love and support.
- Missions Committee
Sonny Rabina, Missions Outreach Chair
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1/23 Happy Anniversary to Jessie &
Grace Pangan
2/3 Caring Ministry
2/6 Fely’s Birthday with Choir
2/15 Youth Sunday!
2/22 Baptism & New Members!
3/7 Visiting Phyllis Dye
3/11 Happy Birthday to
Merian Almonte
3/13 Musicians Meeting
3/14 Happy 60th Birthday,
Mr. Rod Galang!
4/5 Community Sunrise Service
4/5 Easter Breakfast by Youth
4/5 Easter Sunday Worship
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2/7 Young Adults
2/14 Thanks, Homeless Shelter
Set-Up Team!
3/7 CPR Class
3/8 Cruz 25th Anniversary!
3/14 Shirley & Jack Hadfield
4/2 Maundy Thursday
4/3 Good Friday—Seven Last Words
of Jesus
4/5 Eastlake String Quartet
4/5 Confirmation Celebration
4/5 Hallelujah Chorus
2/6 New Church Directory!
3/7 Worship Festival
‐7‐ Spring cleaning for a Spiritual Well-Being
Spring time is my favorite time of year. The days become longer, the sun shines
brighter, nature reborn, the air smells different and there is an abundance of beauty
all around. I feel rejuvenated in the spring. With a change in seasons, spring heralds optimism, transformations, and new possibilities.
Additionally, many of us associate springtime with the yearly ritual known as
spring cleaning. We dispose of irrelevant possessions that no longer are purposeful.
We organize and simplify to make room and enhance the beauty of our surroundings. Metaphorically speaking, spring also affords us the opportunity to spiritually
clean for our well-being.
Lynn Buenviaje
Spring is a wonderful occasion to reflect upon our individual growth. God presented us with commandments to foster our individual growth so that our hearts and bodies can be
cleansed. Therefore, before we begin our journey toward cleaning our spiritual well-being, consider the following three steps toward inviting God to clean your soul.
Redefine yourself
Press forward and leave the past behind. This is vital toward living a healthy Christian life. If we spend
too much energy dwelling in the past we become stuck, unproductive, and begin to lose focus of our priorities. Do not allow past mistakes or failures define or depress you! Does your past reflect the person you are
today? If not, replace them with new truths. Strengthen your character.
In William Shakespeare’s, Hamlet, Polonius says to his son, Laertes “To thine own self be true.” Furthermore, in Exodus 20: 16 the Ten Commandments state “You shall not bear false witness against your
neighbor.” (NIV)
Learn to let go, move on, and reconcile if possible rather than hold onto grudges. Learn to forgive and
allow room for more loving and supporting people. Ask God to help you learn how to handle difficult people and those whose personalities differ significantly from yours. Remember that God expects you to forgive
others since He has forgiven you. Trust Him to empower you through each step in the forgiveness process.
Do all you can to live at peace with others and resolve conflicts quickly and wisely.
“Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against anyone among your people, but love your neighbor as yourself. I
am the LORD.” (Leviticus 19:18, NIV)
Our past is a useful tool if we apply it constructively to the present. Reflecting on the past can give us
insight into our strengths and weaknesses as a maturing Christian. Acknowledging our faults can be the
stepping-stones to success if we’re honest about our shortcomings and mistakes. God doesn’t want you to
beat yourself up over past losses or mistakes, instead he wants you to repent and implement real change that
reflects obedience, faith, and submission to his will. Carefully examine issues or patterns that had a negative
impact on your life and pray for God’s guidance to show you how to eliminate clutter that no longer serve
you or your purpose. Don’t allow your history to interfere with your present blessings! Mistakes are opportunities to learn valuable lessons.
Let go of old habits
One advantage of spiritual spring cleaning is how energized you’ll feel when you de-clutter. When you
relinquish old habits and change your pessimistic outlook you release darkness and allow the light of God to
fill your spirit. In other words, “Let the Son shine in! “ Involve God in every aspect of your life. Consider
the following verses:
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God ... is the one who invited you into this wonderful friendship with his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. (NLT)
Psalm 56:13
For you have rescued me from death; you have kept my feet from slipping. So now I can walk in your presence, O God,
in your life-giving light. (NLT)
Make a daily concerted effort to change. Open your mind and heart to explore new ideas, truths and opportunities; however, also be aware of your actions. Stop, meditate, and pray about your choices before you followthrough. Enrich your spirit with optimism. When your choices reflect God’s will, you acquire a sense of renewed energy and zeal for life and your God-given purpose.
Revitalize yourselves
God presents us amazing opportunities when he opens our eyes every day. He revitalizes us to become the
person he created us to be. Just like springtime we have a chance to cultivate new growth. When you are rejuvenated and spiritually restored you’ll experience a rebirth. Your old self dies and a sense of urgency for a new
and fruitful beginning occupies your thoughts and will manifest through your lifestyle. Your confidence and
esteem level are heightened during the rebirth, not in a prideful manner, but a godly manner because you are
secure in him and his will for you.
It is never too late to recharge your spiritual life. Ask God for guidance. “Create in me a pure heart, O God,
and renew a steadfast spirit within me,” (Psalm 51:10). He wants to develop a closer relationship with us.
Take a spiritual inventory of your life. Is Jesus your cornerstone? Have you ever felt too tired and overwhelmed to confront the demands of everyday living? Have you asked Jesus for help? Our Father and Son are
ALWAYS near and ready to give a helping hand.
“Am I a God who is near,' says the LORD, 'and not a God afar off? Can anyone hide himself in secret places so that
I shall not see him?' says the LORD. 'Do I not fill the heavens and earth?' says the LORD." (Jeremiah 23:23-24).
Those who desire a renewed spirit are not afraid of the challenges to come. Additionally, do not be afraid to
go where the Spirit may take you. Be sensitive to the Holy Spirit. Let faith be your guide and not fear. “Let us
be sober, putting on faith and love as a breastplate, and the hope of salvation as a helmet” (1 Thessalonians 5:8)
Remember, Father and Son long to establish a relationship with us. Scripture reminds us to draw close to
him, “Come close to God, and God will come close to you. Wash your hands, you sinners; purify your hearts, for your
loyalty is divided between God and the world “(James 4:8, NLT). If we desire to improve our spiritual well-being,
we must meditate on God’s Word, and be sensitive to the Holy Spirit to work in our lives and to lead the way.
In John 15:1-5, Jesus compares Himself to a vine and God to the gardener: “[God] cuts off every branch that
bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit He prunes so that it will be even more fruitful. You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you. Remain in me..."
A life with Christ is worth living. No one ever said being a Christian would be easy. On the contrary, Christians must worker harder to “clean out their minds, bodies, and spirit” to continue walking and growing in
faith. However, just think how rejuvenated you will feel when you’re done.
In closing, I would us to meditate the following New Testament verses:
"May the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus,
that great Shepherd of the sheep, equip you with everything good for doing his will, and may he work in us what is
pleasing to him, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen." (Hebrews 13:20-21, NIV)
So let us roll up our sleeves and get to work!
Peace and Blessings to ALL
Lynn Buenviaje, Lay Leader
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#1: #2: #3: #4: #5: #6 “AMAZING” SERMON SERIES 2015
Preached by Rev. Ji Tai Kim, Pastor (Based on the Bible Study Resource, 6 Amazing Bible Stories to Strangely Warm Our Hearts, By James W. Moore) “Amazing Power of Love” (April 12) “Amazing Marks of Christ” (April 19) “Amazing Discipline” (April 26) “Amazing Faith” (May 3) “Amazing Church” (May 10) “Amazing Surprises” (May 17) ‐ 12 ‐ D
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