November
2014
THE TRYLON
SIERRA MADRE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
695 W. Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre, CA 91024-2288
Phone: (626) 355-0629 – E-mail: [email protected]
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Website: www.smumc.net
SAVE THE DATE!!!!
RUMMAGE SALE and BOUTIQUE…
SATURDAY, November 1!
The “Ladies of the Rummage” are tending to the
details. They hope you will help, and here is how to
take part. On the big day, the doors open at 8:30 a.m.
and the race is on. Help is needed all day, until about
2:00 p.m. .... directing shoppers, bagging sales,
collecting money, and the big clean-up at the end of
the sale day.
This year we are also going to have a Boutique of handmade crafts for
Christmas. Crafts were made by the ladies of our church. Some of the
items will be: tree ornaments, gift card holders, afghans and quilts to name
a few. Come and help support this wonderful event!
Church Charge Conference
Sunday, November 23, 2014
Family Fun/Game Night and
Potluck Dinner
Charge Conference time is set for 12:15
p.m. at the Church of the Good Shepherd,
400 West Duarte Road, Arcadia, 91007.
Lunch will be served at 11:15 a.m.
Please join us for a potluck dinner and game
night on Saturday, November 29 to meet our
Family Promise families who will be staying
with us from November 23 through the
morning of November 30. Please bring a
dish to share and your favorite game, puzzle,
or book to share. This is a great way to meet
the families who are
supported by your
generous gifts and
the Family Promise
network. Adult and
Family Ministries will
provide
beverages
and service items.
This great evening of
fellowship begins at
5:30 p.m. in Hartzell
Hall.
Reports from Committee Chairpersons must
be in the church office no later than Friday,
November 14. You can email your reports
to: [email protected]
Daylight Saving
Time Ends
Turn clocks back one hour 2:00 a.m.
Sunday, November 2. Before going to
bed on Saturday night, turn your
clocks back one hour.
Worship in November
November 2 – All Saints Sunday
Worship with Holy Communion
Sermon: “Heirs of Hope”
Scripture: Ephesians 1:11-25
November 9 – New Members Sunday
Sermon: “Welcoming Our Neighbor: If you Choose...”
Scripture: Mark 1:40-45, Luke 10: 26-27
November 16
Sermon: “Will You Be My Neighbor?”
Scripture: Luke 10:1-10, Matthew 28;18-20
November 23 – Christ the King / Thanksgiving
Sermon: “The Learning Curve of Gratitude”
Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:7-18
November 30 – 1st Sunday of Advent
November Worship Notes
The 1st Sunday in November we remember
the Saints, those who have passed into the
Church Triumphant in the last year. And then
the 4th Sunday, we celebrate Thanksgiving in
a spirit of gratitude.
For the two Sundays in between, the worship
and sermon emphasis will be on “Welcoming
our Neighbor”, with our starting place: “You
shall love the Lord your God with all your
heart, and with all your soul, and with all your
strength, and with all your mind; and your
neighbor as yourself.”
It’s interesting to note that the initial command
to love your neighbor in the Old Testament is
in the book of Leviticus, where it’s written, “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. That’s where it all started.
As we welcome our neighbor, the Church can
be a school for love: the congregation is the
classroom where people learn from one
another ho to love.
Friends In Deed Gala
to Celebrate 120th Year
Wednesday, November 5
6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Friends In Deed is
throwing
a
party
November 5 at historic
Castle
Green
to
celebrate 120 years of
bringing help and hope
to vulnerable and at-risk
residents of Pasadena and the greater San
Gabriel Valley.
The theme “That’s What Friends are For”
describes the mission and spirit of this
respected organization founded in 1894, at
about the same time as the Rose Parade.
To exemplify its role of caring put into action,
Friends In Deed will honor the Rev. Inman
Moore for his decades of loyal support and
civil rights leadership, and the Rev. George
Regas for his significant work to promote
peace and justice at home and nationally.
Friends known for civic activism will present a
lively revue, “A Walk Through History,” at the
120th celebration, which also will offer food,
music and auctions. Fritz Coleman, stand-up
comic and KNBC weatherman, will host the
event on November 5 from 6 to 9 p.m., at
Castle Green, 99 S. Raymond Ave. Tickets
are $120.
For
more
information,
go
to
FriendsinDeedpas.org or call (626) 797-2402
Monday through Thursday, between 9:00
a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
November 2014
Planning For the Future
When I start serving a new Church, I find it helpful to read files about past activities. Coming
in new, expected to lead, I want to learn about patterns of past activities, thoughts,
expectations, mission goals and objectives. I look at myself as a weaver. How do I take the
“yarn” of the already-begun projects, hopes and dreams and continuing weaving them into
the emerging vision for the Church?
There have been EXCELLENT planning retreats and meetings held over a number of years.
Many great ideas for building up and expanding the ministries of this congregation have been
presented. We are not short on ideas! I think what we need is some focused alignment.
EVERYBODY has to get engaged and feel invested in the process. Each of us has our own
unique strengths and abilities. Are we ready?
At the planning retreat in early September, participants discerned these mission and ministry
goals:
1) Community Building Activities and practices to strengthen, unity and deepen our
relationships with each other as the Body of Christ.
2) Welcoming New People Strengthen our congregation’s welcome to new people:
Radical Hospitality. Our newly established Evangelism Committee will take the
lead.
3) Outreach Programs for Younger Families Offer short-term classes, one time
events with community partners for: families with special needs, sponsor marriage
enrichment classes, fitness/wellness programs, Financial Peace University. Be
ready with “on call” nursery/preschool teachers for the Sunday worship hour.
Are we ready? I spoke with Rev. Nicole Reilley, our Annual Conference Director of New
Ministries, and she offered some suggestions about how we can move confidently towards
achieving our goals as a congregation. Nicole suggested that we use the Readiness 360 tool
to help us assess where we are now and how we can best move forward. To activate this
important tool, we need to get as many people as possible in our congregation to fill out an
online survey which is customized for our Church. The report generated by the survey helps
us know where to start, so that any new vision goal or ministry becomes more achievable.
By engaging the entire congregation, we discover where the “sticky points” are so that we
can avoid the frustration of getting stuck and not being able to move forward. We want to
focus on our strengths and skills as the starting point.
Rev. Reilly recommended that we work on the online survey and she will then help us to
develop an action plan. Online surveys sound difficult to you? We will plan on having
Sunday morning computer assistance following worship.
For more information, visit Readiness360.org.
Pastor Linda
Interact Club Helps
Family Promise
The Sierra Madre Interact Club joined members
of the Sierra Madre United Methodist Church to
prepare and serve dinner to homeless families
in the Family Promise support program. The
Sierra Madre Interact Club is a Rotarysponsored community service club for young
people ages 13 – 18. The club meets on
Monday evenings at 7:15 p.m. in the Library
Lounge at the United Methodist Church.
Thanks With the Christmas
Poinsettias!!
For the past 9 plus years Poinsettias have
been ordered from Albertson’s market across
the street from the church. Albertson’s is
closing and there goes our flowers for the
holidays. Albertson’s would not charge us tax
and would deliver them free of charge
I was going to send a shout out for help when
Rich Snyder came across with help. He told
me we can get our poinsettias through
Pasadena High School for $10 each. Best
part is Rich will deliver them to the church.
Thanks so much for your help with this Rich!
Watch the Sunday bulletins and the
December Trylon for poinsettia order form.
SMUM Foundation Report
Recently the SMUM Foundation Board of Directors met for updates. A number
of tasks were accomplished.
The Board offices were reviewed and two vacancies were identified. The
present office slate is:
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President – Bob Ross
Vice President – Phyllis Jenkins
Secretary – Open
Treasurer – Jane Bevington
The 2013 Non-profit Tax Returns were reviewed and a few minor corrections were identified. The
corrections will be made and the forms submitted. A variety of Foundation policies were reviewed
and affirmed. The funding budget was discussed and a preliminary estimate was set.
The next Foundation meeting is set for January 2015 to introduce the new directors elected by
the SMUMC Fall Charge Conference. A few Action Items will also be reviewed. All church
members are welcome to attend.
- Bob Ross, Foundation President
November & December Mission Opportunities
CROP HUNGER WALK – Sunday, November 2, 2014
See Brenda to sponsor our team. Donations go to Church World Service to
fund hunger relief efforts worldwide with up to 25% designated for local
programs. Last year we raised close to $1000.
FIRST SUNDAY FOOD COLLECTION – November 2, 2014
We will be collecting canned and dried foods for the food drive at the CROP Hunger Walk. Food
is distributed to Los Angeles area food banks, including Friends in Deed. You are welcome to
bring non-perishable Thanksgiving items.
ANGEL PROGRAM FOR FOOTHILL UNITY CENTER
Help provide Christmas gifts for low-income families by adopting an angel.
Angel sponsors receive the name, age, size and interests of a particular
child and buy gifts to the value of $25. Sign-ups will take place midNovember and toys will be due at church by December 7.
THANKSGIVING OFFERING – Sunday, November 23, 2014
The Thanksgiving offering will be designated for supporting the worldwide mission of the United
Methodist Church.
FAMILY PROMISE HOSTING - Sunday, November 23 – Sunday November 30
Please see Jill Schofield to sign up for a shift for our Family Promise week. We are looking for:
Evening hosts (5:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.) Overnight hosts (8:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.) Dinner preparers
(5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.)
ALTERNATIVE GIFT FAIR & BOUTIQUE – Sunday, December 7, 2014
from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Save this date!
It will be a great opportunity to shop for Christmas. You can either:
·
Buy an alternative gift (donate to an organization such as Heifer in honor
of a friend or family member)
·
Buy from a Fair Trade vendor such as Ten Thousand Villages
·
Buy hand-made items from our own Boutique
Refreshments will be provided.
Request for Boutique contributions:
The Boutique has been a very popular addition to our Alternative Gift Fair.
All sales proceeds from the Boutique go to the San Gabriel Valley Family
Promise Network. If you are interested in making items for the boutique, or
want ideas or advice, please contact June Drenten (626-355-1132).
Thanksgiving Holidays
Church office will be closed
Thursday, November 27 and Friday, November 28
NOVEMBER WORSHIP HELPERS
SARAH CIRCLE MEETING
Lead Ushers
2
John Werthwein
9
Liz Peterson
16 Dee Suzuki
23 Peg Schuster
30
Sarah Circle will be meeting on Friday,
November 28, at 12:30 p.m. in the Sierra
House.
Cart Drivers
2
Cindy Crismer
9
Dennis Chapman
16 John Werthwein
23 John Werthwein
30 Peg Schuster
Sarah Circle is open to everyone interested in
enjoying fellowship, discussion and a cup of
tea. You may contact, Fran Garbaccio, (626)
355-6536, for further information.
Fellowship Refreshments
2
Trustees
9
Finance Committee
16 Christian Education
23 Member Care Committee
30 Lay Leadership
Please notify the church office of any changes
in the schedule
Celebrating in November
Birthdays
3
18
27
29
Diane Searls
Diane Suzuki
Joy Basinger
Sean Peterson
Anniversaries
11
UMW Cinema Circle
The UMW Cinema Circle will
Wednesday, November 19.
Watch the Sunday bulletins
for further information or see
Phyllis Jenkins.
Card Creation Group
Paulianne & John Werthwein
NEXT TRYLON DEADLINE
Wednesday, November 17
for the December 2014 Trylon
Are you a creative person? Do you like
crafts or scrapbooking? Then this is the
group for you!
Come join us on
Tuesday, November 25 at 6:30 p.m. at
the home of Connie Wortham, 510
Pembrook Dr., Pasadena. This group
will be making cards to send to our shutins but you can also make any type of
card you want. Contact Connie Wortham
at (626) 351-9260 for more information.
Sierra Madre
United Methodist Church
695 W. Sierra Madre Boulevard
Sierra Madre, California 91024
Give Thanks
For each new morning
with its light
For rest and shelter
of the night
For health and food
For friends and love
For everything
thy goodness sends.
November
2014
Sunday
2 All Saints Sunday
Sierra Madre United Methodist Church
695 W. Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre, CA 91024
(626) 355-0629 * E-mail: [email protected] * www.smumc.net * Follow us on TWITTER.com at SierraMadreUMC
Monday
3
9:30 a.m. Worship Service with
Holy Communion
10:45 a.m. Refreshments LL
Tuesday
4
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
5
6
7
Elections in HH all
day
Saturday
1
8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Rummage Sale – HH
7:00 p.m. Trustees
mtg. – LL
8
7:30 p.m. Choir
practice - CR
Daylight Saving Time ends
7:30 pm Sierra Madre
Chorale – CR
9 New Members Sunday
10
11
7:30 pm Sierra Madre
Chorale – CR
7:30 p.m. AFM at
Connie Wortham’s
510 Pembrook Dr.
Pasadena
17
18
19
20
6:30 p.m. – Card
Creation at Connie
Wortham’s
510 Pembrook Dr.,
Pasadena
10:30 a.m. UMW
Cinema Circle
4:00 p.m. –
Finance mtg.. – LL
25
26
12
13
14
15
21
22
28
29
9:30 a.m. Worship Service
10:45 a.m. Refreshments LL
16
9:30 a.m. Worship Service
10:45 a.m. Refreshments LL
11:00 a.m. Ad Council mtg. – CR
7:30 pm Sierra Madre
Chorale - CR
23 Christ the King
Thanksgiving
9:30 a.m. Worship
10:45 a.m. Refreshments LL
11:15 a.m. Lunch and
12:15 p.m. Church Charge
Conference at Church of the
Good Shepherd
30 1st Sunday of Advent
UM Student Day
9:30 a.m. Worship Service
10:45 a.m. Refreshments LL
24
7:30 p.m. Choir
practice - CR
7:30 p.m. Choir
practice - CR
27
Thanksgiving Holidays Nov 27-28
Church office will be closed
5:30 p.m. Potluck & Game
Night - HH
Family Promise Nov 23-30
7:30 pm Sierra Madre
Chorale – CR
7:30 p.m. Choir
practice - CR
Abbreviations
LL = Library Lounge
SH = Sierra House
HH = Hartzell Hall
CR = Choir Room
AFM = Adult and Family
Ministries