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VOLUME 91
EDITOR - Mikey Foster
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NUMBER 11
November 2014
Inside this issue:
Page 2
FALL FESTIVAL
Page 3
SHREDDING, E-WASTE/
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
Page 4
CHARGE CONFERENCE/
THANKSGIVING DINNER
& WORSHIP
Page 5
MESSY CHURCH/
GRIEF SUPPORT
Page 6
CHAPEL SERVICE/LABYRINTH/
ADVENT WORKSHOP
Page 7
KID’S STUFF
Page 8
YOUTH COS UPDATE
Page 9
UMW PAGE
Page 10
RODRIGO’S/UPCOMING
ACTIVITIES
Page 11
IN OUR PRAYERS/
THANK YOU/CONDOLENCES/
FOOD CLOSET
Page 12
ANNIVERSARIES/
BIRTHDAYS
Page 13
CHURCH CAMP
What
What are
are
YOU
YOU
grateful
grateful
for
for today
today??
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There will be food,
Jamba Juice,
a bounce house, lots of games
and FUN activities.
November 1
11:00am to 2:00pm
The Children and Family Life committee is looking for donations
of 14 oz. vegetable cans - clean and empty, tootsie pops, as well
as baked and decorated cakes, and of course, lots and lots of
wrapped candy.
We will also need lots of help with the set up and decorating, to
hand out candy at the Trick-or-Treat doors, to help run the booths,
and of course, to help with the dreaded clean up.
Look for the Family Life table on the patio after services to sign up
and start planning your costume. Wear your costume and come
ready to have fun. Bring your friends, family, and neighbors.
Oh, yeah, and come hungry.
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The SACKIN TEAM along with our GREEN TEAM and FOOD CLOSET presents
GOLDEN TRIANGLE GREEN & CLEAN
FREE SHREDDING AND E-WASTE
RECYCLING EVENT
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8
9AM-1PM
E-WASTE: Electronics may include computers, monitors, televisions, MP3 players,
ink toner cartridges, printers, microwaves, cables & wires, laptops, cell phones.
If it has a plug, it is likely able to be recycled.
SHREDDING: Bring all papers containing sensitive information, especially your
Social Security number, account numbers and birthdates.
HELP: Huntington Beach Assistance League and CUMC food pantry donations
will be accepted on site.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS... Food, drinks, and fun. Clean out your house &
help your neighbors just in time for the holidays. See you there!
www.sackinteam.com/greenandclean
714.374.3535
We have arranged with Habitat for Humanity to offer their logo items for sale after each
service on Sunday, November 9. This is our annual Building on Faith fundraiser. They
usually have Lucinda pins, tee shirts, Christmas cards and donation cards available – and
other items as well. Please help us in supporting Habitat for Humanity
Habitat's vision: a world where everyone has a decent place to live.
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2014 CHARGE CONFERENCE
Charge Conference is coming on Tuesday, November 18, 2014, at 7:00pm in Moore
Hall. At Charge Conference we will conclude the business of CUMC for 2014, and
prepare for the 2015 business plans.
All members of CUMC are invited and encouraged to attend, especially committee
facilitators/chairpersons.
REMINDER: All committee reports are due in the church office, as soon as possible
but no later than November 11. If you have questions, last’s year’s conference report
is in the office for you to use as a reference, or you may call Rev. Ginny or Mikey in the
church office, 714.842.4461.
Thanksgiving Eve
Dinner and Worship
Wednesday, November 26
6:00pm
You are joyfully invited to come Thanksgiving Eve
to enjoy wonderful food, fellowship and worship
with your church family. What a wonderful way to
enjoy our many blessings and give thanks to God
for loving us and giving us life! Join us for this Thanksgiving feast in Moore Hall most
lovingly prepared by Julie Paton. Your contribution for this meal is your donation,
which will go to the “Imagine No More Malaria” Fund. A child dies every minute from
Malaria and we are striving to end this killer’s reign. Please donate according to your
“thankfulness.”
Sign up on the church patio for this great dinner starting, Sunday, November 9, or you
may call the church office at 714.842.4461. We will need help to clean up after this
wonderful dinner so you may also sign up at that time also. Remember many hands
make light work.
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Attitude of Gratitude
Saturday, November 8
5:00pm to 7:00pm
Messy church is a chance for families to
have fun, relax, explore faith and
enjoy a meal together!
Everyone is invited to come and enjoy the fellowship!
Bring canned items for
Thanksgiving baskets for
Families in need.
Handprint Turkey Families
Gratitude Pumpkins
Grief Support Group
Saturdays, 9:00am to 10:00am
Now to November 22
Beyond the Broken Heart: A Journey through Grief
How do you understand grief when your heart is broken by the death of a loved one?
To survive and live forward, you must find answers. This support group is for anyone
who is grieving the loss of a loved one. This group will be facilitated by some of our
Stephen Ministers and will help you navigate the emotions, experiences and questions
of grief in a loving and caring environment.
If you or someone you know is going through the loss of a loved one, this would be a
wonderful gift of reflection and support for the journey of grief. There is a book for this
group that is $10 and is available in the church office. Call the church office for more
information. 714.842.4461
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Due to scheduling conflicts,
CHAPEL SERVICE
will not be held in
November or December.
Labyrinth Prayer and Meditation Walk
3rd Thursday of each month.
Next session is November 20
Available 10:00am to 2:00pm
in Moore Hall.
Socks and prayer guides provided.
Advent workshop
Advent Workshop will be on the 1st Sunday in Advent,
November 30.
When you make plans for your Thanksgiving weekend be
sure you plan to be home in time for our annual Advent
Workshop. The workshop will be immediately following the
2nd worship service on Sunday, November 30.
A soup lunch will be served and then you will have an
opportunity to make Christmas ornaments, an Advent
wreath, decorate cookies - just to name a few activities.
Make this fun time for the entire family part of your Christmas and Advent traditions. Get
grandma and grandpa, the baby and everyone in-between. There will be crafts and fun
activities for all ages and abilities. Whether you are a family of one or a family of
eighteen all are cordially invited to join in the fun. The cost is $5 per family. Sign-ups will
begin Sunday, November 9, on the church patio.
Numbers Bit
7
The number of “deadly sins” (anger, covetousness, envy,
gluttony, lust, pride, and sloth) are not found in the Bible
as commonly believed, but rather first enumerated by
St. Thomas Aquinas.
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SUNDAY SCHOOL
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Where we learn to play,
share and grow together.
6652 Heil Avenue
Huntington Beach
714.842.1630
www.cumchb.org
In October, the preschool staff joined
other Church-related preschools for a
workshop in Yorba Linda. We heard an
excellent speaker talk about working with
children on the autistic spectrum. We all
learned new things and walked away with
some good resources.
This is the time of year when apples and
pumpkins are in season. Don’t be surprised
if you see lots of apples and pumpkins
hanging around the preschool; and also the
smell in the air from goodies we have
made. Yummy!
Looking ahead to next year, we will again
be holding the used book fair, so save your
books for us. And at the same time, we
will have a shoe drive. We will take your
donations of used shoes – children’s and
adult’s – they will be cleaned up and sent
to a third world country. So don’t throw
out those old shoes – we’ll take them!
In Sunday School we have started at the
very beginning. We have heard the creation
story and learned about Noah and the Ark.
We were able to share with the children the
model of the Ark with the animals that Bill
Watson built for us. We made the story of
Abraham and Sarah come to life by setting
up our tent and then moving everything to
another land like God asked of Abraham and
Sarah. Looking ahead we will be hearing the
stories of Joseph, his brothers and Pharaoh.
These stories will help us to understand that
there is hope for God’s people.
Faith Friends will be meeting
in November on the 9th and
the 23rd from 11:15am to
12:30pm. This month we will
be planning some really fun activities to do
throughout the year as well as help with
the food closet Thanksgiving baskets.
Faith Friends is open to all 3rd thru 5th
graders and their friends. We always have
a great time together. Join us!
If you would like more information about
Faith Friends, please contact Marty Drake
by email [email protected] or leave a
message with the church office at
714.842.4461.
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YOUTH *CoS Update
* Community of Shepherds - A combination of youth
from Community UMC and Good Shepherd UMC.
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NOVEMBER SCHEDULE:
Nov 2 - CUMC Fall Festival
Nov 9 - Come and See
Nov 16 - Living Good Vibes
Nov 23 - Game night at Good Shepherd UMC
Nov 30 - Advent is here!
Dec 7 - 18 Days until Christmas!
Dec 13 & 14 - Fancy Hot Drink Fundraiser at Christmas Concerts
Dec 21 - CoS Christmas Party
Dec 28 - TBD
Looking down Road 2015:
Jan 17 - Youth Leader Training at Biola University
Feb 7 - Variety Show & Dinner
Feb 13 thru 15 - Winter Retreat with other churches - should be a total
blast! Pray for SNOW!!!
Parents:
 We need a parent or two to provide supervision on November 9, at (CUMC)
youth group. Both Marty and Darren will be on a CUMC staff retreat.
Rev. Darren Cowdrey at [email protected] or Marty at [email protected]
or call the church office at 714.842.4461.
I will give you thanks, O Lord,
with my whole heart;
before the gods
I will sing your praise.
Psalms 138:1
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Highlighting events and information of special interest to ALL women of CUMC
Presented by United Methodist Women
HOSTESSES: Ruth Circle
Monday
November 17
7:00pm
A Gift to ALL the ladies of the church
HOLLYWREATH
BRUNCH
Saturday, December 6 at 9:30am
Program: Harbor Singers
Come to the UMW table to make
your reservations and to see how you can help.
The World Thank Offering is a
spontaneous gift that allows
United Methodist Women to say “thank
Help provide lunch for clients of
you” to God for daily
mercies, small and large, and to share SOUTHWEST COMMNITY CENTER
Friday, November 28, 9:30am
their love with God’s people.
Join us in dedicating your World Thank
Can you supply a casserole?
Offering and discovering
Let us know at the UMW Table.
creative ways to raise funds so the
lives of women, children and youth will
be impacted beyond measure.
Saturday, November 8
8:30 AM - Noon
Santa Ana United Methodist Church
$10 registration fee includes breakfast
We will carpool
NOVEMBER 23
Last day to turn
UMW Reading
Program Book
List for Credit!
The
Nuts
Are
Here!
UMW Page Editor: Pat West
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In our
Prayers:
Thank
You!
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Louise Almy, Cecil Birnbaum, Katie Bernhoff, Liz Berry, Jean Calkins,
Cary Gray, Zyl Gritz, Kathleen Hagey, Patti Justice, Richard Justice,
Carol Kanode, John Kodrich, Shirley LaBounta, Bill Lueck, Velda
McBride, Ally Miller, Chuck Morelock, Ruth Morris, Mark Munro, Ardis
Paek, Jean Peters, Trudy Roe, Dale Skerik, Mary Kay Smith, Lavetta
Snyder, Jim Tromp, Kay Winter, Priscilla Wolz.
Dear CUMC Family,
Thank you for your prayerful wishes during my eye surgeries. I am
especially grateful for the e-mails and the get-well card so beautifully
made to lift anybody's spirit up.
I am so grateful to be part of a loving, giving and ever creative
congregation. Nuha Salibi
Condolences
to:
to the family and friends of Patricia Schoch who died on Monday,
October 6, after a long illness. Services were held at CUMC on
Saturday, October 25, at 11:00am.
to Pam and Doug Blue and family upon the death of Pam’s sister, Kathleen Henke, on
Saturday, October 18, in Shore View, MN. Services were held on Wednesday, October 29,
in Minnesota.
CUMC FOOD CLOSET
Thanks to everyone who contributes to our food closet with donations and volunteer time and
effort. Donations requested are non-perishable food products, small and medium size jars of
Peanut Butter, gift cards to fast food restaurants for those with no cooking or storage facilities.
Also gift cards from grocery and discount stores are always appreciated. November’s special
request is items to fill our Holiday Baskets, such as a turkey, stuffing mix, gravy, cranberry sauce,
butter, olives, cool whip, fruit, mushroom soup, broth, celery, green beans, pumpkin pie, instant
or real potatoes, fresh and fried onions and grocery store gift cards.
Please contact Leyla Wagner or the church office with questions. The CUMC Food
Closet requests for assistance are at the highest demand ever, with more people out
of work and times so tough, it makes our efforts even more important. Thank you all
so much!
For our Shower Ministry we are requesting:
Please deposit on Patio or in church
office:
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Shampoo
Conditioner
Soap
Deodorant
Lotion
Shaving Cream
Combs
Please bring to church
office only:
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Eye Glasses
Blankets
Sleeping bags
Back packs
Gift Cards $5 fast food
restaurants
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Men’s shoes
Socks
Bus Passes
or donations to
purchase bus
passes
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Mission Trip Fund Raising Event
Wednesday, November 19
Come and enjoy great Mexican food at Rodrigo’s Mexican Grill
on Golden West near Bolsa Avenue. Bring your flyer (See last
page) with you and our mission teams will receive 20% of your
total bill. The amount we earn will be matched thanks to a
generous (anonymous) family!
The funds we raise are split between our youth and adult teams.
With funds from the last fundraising event at Rodrigo’s, the car
rental fee was paid for the Adult Team while in Oklahoma.
So grab some friends and enjoy really great food and fellowship
at Rodrigo’s. See you there.
FELLOWSHIP LUNCHEON CLUB
Our monthly potluck luncheon will be held on Wednesday, November 19, in Moore Hall. We
will gather at 11:30am for light conversation and have lunch at noon, followed by a great
program, “Sing and Play” with Tom and Elizabeth Campbell. You don’t want to
miss it! Please bring a dish to share and your best smile. All are welcome!
Call the church office, 714.842.4461 with any questions.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to all the special Advent and Christmas gatherings,
services and activities, there will be NO Fellowship Luncheon in December.
We’ll see you all on January 28, 2015.
SOLOS
If you are single, eat lunch, like to have fun and be in fellowship with other
singles, please join us for lunch. Each month, usually on the last Sunday
of the month, we meet after 2nd service (about 11:30am) for lunch at a
local restaurant.
This month we will gather on Sunday, November 30, at the Stone Fire
Grill in Fountain Valley. For information and reservations, please call
Shirley LaBounta at 714.847.4354.
In December, we will meet on December 14, at BJ’s Grill at Beach and Edinger. We
hope you can join us.
BOOK CLUB
Our November meeting will be on Tuesday, November 18, (Date change due
to Thanksgiving) at the home of Anneke Dodge, 5231 Kenilworth Drive, in
Huntington Beach. We will be reading Too Big to Miss by Sue Ann Jaffarian.
Call the church office at 714.842.4461 or Anneke at 714.846.7382, for more
details or if you have questions.
Please note: Next month we will be meeting on December 16, (Date change
due to Christmas) and we will be discussing Traveler by Mary Alice Parmaley, which is
on the UMW Book List. We will also be sharing our favorite Christmas story.
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Ron and Beth Hayes
Jerry and Shirley Isham
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Nancy Grove
Joseph Hazelett
Barbara Maul
Carl Laird
Nora Logsdon
11 Karen Hohl
Carol Howard
Audrey Radle
13 Jim Van Houten
15 Bill Lueck
16 Rebecca Rozint
17 William Keel
18 Andrew Atterbury
Jessica Kent
Jose Ramirez
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Elizabeth (Liz) Smilor
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Hannah Wagner
Dale Deffner
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Liz Hyatt
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Nancy Fones
Helen Madland
Donald Dodge
John Fleming
Maxine Wilson
Zyl Gritz
Patricia Falzon
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Mark your Calendars
You won’t want to miss the chance to make new friendships,
breathe fresh air, eat yummy meals prepared for you, and have
an awesome good time that is a part of church camp.
We will again go to Cedar Glen from May 22nd thru 24th. Cedar
Glen offers us beautiful cabins, swimming pool, meeting areas,
fire pits, a nature center, hiking trails, archery, a climbing tower,
low ropes elements, and a complete high ropes course, or you
may opt for a chair in the shade and a good book.
More details will follow in 2015, but remember, CHURCH CAMP IS FOR EVERYONE!
6652 HEIL AVENUE
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92647-4359