1. education
2. school

March 1, 2015
6652 Heil Avenue
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
714.842.4461 www.cumchb.org
[email protected]
LITURGIST TRAINING EVENT
TODAY at 11:15am in Sanctuary
This is a mandatory refresher class
for our seasoned liturgists,
with new directions
and information for all those interested
in becoming liturgists.
Call the church office with questions.
YOUTH FELLOWSHIP
Community of Shepherds
Community UMC
LENTEN PRELUDES
Today we welcome harpist, Ellie Choate.
Join us weekly, Sundays during Lent, for
an extended prelude time offering special
meditative music before each service.
8:15 and 10:45am
Coming up:
March:
8 – Sandy Hilger, flute
15 – The CUMC Adult Handbells
22 – Julie Metz, violin
29 – Alicia Gagliano, piano,
Kevin Feltmann, organ
YOUTH
CoS
Grades
6-12
5:00pm - Dinner then . . .
Sr. High - working on our
video project
Jr. High - working on Confirmation
Youth Babysitting Night
FUNDRAISER
March 28, 4:00 - 9:00pm
Donations go towards the youth
summer work teams
Mark your calendars!
If you need assistance,
please ask an usher
or a pew neighbor.
We invite you to stay for coffee and
to visit the fellowship tables on the
patio after the service.
SHIP
S.H.I.P. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
to help with SHIP - March 7 - 21.
Please sign up at the SHIP table
on the patio - TODAY
Check out the latest edition of The Chimes at www.cumchb.org. Click on Events, then Newsletter.
DEADLINES:
Message Pages is Tuesday @ 5pm & The Chimes is the 15th of the month.
MESSY CHURCH
March 14
5:00 to 7:00pm
SUNDAY
NURSERY CARE - Infants to age 3
10:00am only
 CHILDREN 
All children in worship until after Children’s
Message. Then they are led out to Sunday School.
8:30am
All Elementary - Room 7
Jr. High and Sr. High - Room 18
(The Cove)
10:00am
Preschool thru Kindergarten - Room 6
Moore Hall
“BodyWorks”
Join us for an evening of creating,
playing, celebrating, and munching.
Dinner included. ALL are welcome!
GRADES 3 - 5
March 8 at 11:00am
Meet on the playground at
11:15am. We’ll be going to the Ronald
McDonald House to bake cookies.
Questions? Contact: [email protected].
(Purple Room)
1st & 2nd grades - Room 8
3rd thru 5th grades - Room 9
Jr. High and Sr. High - Room 18
(The Cove)
ADULT - “KINDLERS” - Room 9
8:30am only
Study on “Jesus In the Gospels”
BEGINS TODAY
30-week study - “Who is the Jesus that
you see?” Study the names, places
and people who encountered the
Jesus who is both hard to ignore and
hard to control.

YOUNG ADULT - Room 17 (Library)
10:00am only

SISTERS IN SPIRIT
Women’s Group
Tuesday mornings, Room 8/9
 Do No Harm
 Do Good
 Stay in Love With God
Lean about these simple, but challenging
commands. Books are $6.00.
9:30 - 11:30am
You may join us anytime!
Community United Methodist Church
We are collecting wrapped candy
donations to fill our eggs
for the Palm Sunday
BBQ and Easter Egg
Hunt. Please bring the
candy to the church
office. Thank you!
MEMORIAL TEA
Ruth Circle is hosting a memorial tea
for Katie Bernhoff at 11:00am on
Wednesday, March 11, in Room 8/9.
Sign up today between services at the
UMW table on the patio. Helpers are
needed and welcome.
MEMORIAL TEA
A Deborah Circle is hosting a memorial
tea for Velda McBride at 3:00pm on
Saturday, March 21, in Room 8/9.
Sign up today between services at the
UMW table on the patio. Helpers are
needed and welcome.
6652 Heil Avenue
Jazz (Helping) Hands
A FUNDRAISER FOR
Beach Cities Interfaith Services
Saturday, March 14, 2015 • 5–7 p.m.
Rodgers Seniors Center
1706 Orange Ave., Huntington Beach
Join us for an evening of jazz
and a wonderful meal of beef short ribs
and sides prepared by Chef Alex Hamlin
$30 PER PERSON
Contact Cheri Atkinson (714-803-8310)
for tickets and to arrange a CUMC table.
All proceeds go to BCIS.
ALL-CHURCH CAMP
PLANNING AHEAD
at Cedar Glenn - May 22 - 24
All ages welcome. Limited number
of cabins and RV spaces available.
Sign up today!
EARLY REGISTRATION
DEADLINE MARCH 29.
Adults
(13 and up) - $60
Children
(ages 3-12) - $30
Children
under 3 - FREE
JULY 20 - 24
VBS - G-FORCE:
God’s Love in Action - mornings
CHOIR CAMP - afternoons
We are collecting the following items on
the patio and in the church office:
Travel sizes  Shampoo / Conditioner
 Toothbrushes / Toothpaste
 Soap / Deodorant / Lotion / Combs
 New Socks / New Underwear
Church office only:
 Bath-sized towels (gently used)
 Eye Glasses
 Blankets/Sleeping Bags/Back Packs
 Men's Clothing/Shoes
 Fast Food Gift Cards - $5
 Bus Day Passes - donations for
church office to purchase. $4.50ea.
Donations may also be made
directly on our website.
LABYRINTH PRAYER
AND MEDITAION WALK
Thursday, March 19
10:00am to 2:00pm in Moore Hall.
Instructions and socks are provided
FOOD CLOSET
February’s special
request is for
SPAGHETTI SAUCE
AND PASTA.
Donations may be deposited in the big
blue bin on the patio or brought to the
church office.
LAZY W YOUTH CAMPS
JULY 12 - 17 - Elementary Camp
JULY 19 - 25 - JH Camp
JULY 26 - AUG 1 - HS Camp
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Please remember not to leave
valuables in your parked vehicle.
714.842.4461
Community United Methodist Church
March 1 - 7, 2015
Sunday, March 1
WOMEN’S SUNDAY
8:30am & 10:00am - Worship Service - Sanctuary
8:30am & 10:00am - Sunday School - Sanctuary/Sunday School Rooms
9:30am - Cherub Choir Rehearsal - Room 5
9:30am - Joyful Noise Rehearsal - Choir Room
11:15am - Christian Education Committee - Room 7
11:15am - Outreach Committee - Room 8/9
11:15am - Liturgist Training/Refresher - Sanctuary
3:00pm - Girl Scout Troop # 332 - Room 19
4:00pm - Youth Handbells Rehearsal - Sanctuary
5:00pm to 7:00pm - COS Youth Fellowship - Room 18,Moore Hall A,Kitchen
Monday, March 2
9:00am - Monday Morning Fixers - All Facilities
12:45pm to 3:45pm - After School Center - Room 18,19
6:30pm - Girl Scout Troop # 862 - Room 19
7:00pm - Children & Family Life Committee - Christian Education Office
7:00pm - Miriam Circle - Off Campus
7:00pm - BS Troop # 568 - Moore Hall A
Tuesday, March 3
9:30am - Sisters in Spirit - Room 8/9
12:45pm to 3:45pm - After School Center - Room 18,19
6:00pm - AA District # 6 Leaders - Moore Hall A
6:30pm - Stephen Ministers - Room 8/9
7:00pm - Church & Society - Room 7
Wednesday, March 4
10:00am - OA Support - Room 19
1:30pm - Staff Meeting - Room 8
12:45pm to 3:45pm - After School Center - Room 18,19
6:30pm - Brown Baggers - Room 8/9
7:00pm - Lenten Study - Room 8/9
7:30pm - Adult Handbells Rehearsal - Sanctuary
Thursday, March 5
12:45pm to 3:45pm - After School Center - Room 18,19
6:00pm - Cub Scout Pack # 404 - Room 19
7:30pm - Chancel Choir Rehearsal - Choir Room
NURSERY SCHOOL CLOSED
Friday, March 6
9:30am - UMW Christmas Boutique Workshop - Room 19
12:00pm - Emergency Food Distribution - Food Closet
12:45pm to 3:45pm - After School Center - Room 18
5:00pm - Joyful Noise Choir Fellowship - Choir Room
6:00pm - Boy Scout Troop # 568 - Parking Lot
6:30pm - NA Book Study - Room 19
NURSERY SCHOOL CLOSED
Saturday, March 7
SHIP ARRIVES
OFFICE CLOSED
NO SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES
OFFICE CLOSED
Email: [email protected]
Website: cumchb.org
Community United Methodist Church Huntington Beach
SPECIAL MISSION RECOGNITION
Special Mission Recognition is a way to recognize
an individual who demonstrates exemplary dedication
and service to mission.
A gift is given to United Methodist Women, Inc.
(formerly known as Women’s Division)
in the honoree’s name.
1973
Nona Ewing
1994
Robin Yorty
1974
Betty Hoffman
1995
Shirley Mayer
1975
Brenda Schisler
1996
Trudy Roe
1976
Roni Kuester
1997
1977
Ann Waymeyer
Jane O’Brien
Sue Johnson
A 40-Day Spiritual Fitness Program
Mondays at 4:30pm
1978
Lee LaMance
1998
Jean Fugard
1979
Kathy Peach
Louise Almy
1999
Anneke Dodge
2000
Diane Garner
Beginning on March 9, join us for a new study!
The book Christ Walk has daily meditations,
which we will discuss, then some, or all of us,
will walk around Huntington Central Park.
1980
Zyl Gritz
2001
Cheryl Stephens
1981
Estella Colgren
2002
JoAnn Beatty
1982
Donna Farnum
2003
Lynne Nuber
1983
Lucy Gratteau
2004
Pat West
1984
Karen Deffner
2005
1985
June O’Connell
Cindy Watterson
Ann VanWinkle
1986
Marsha Grove
2006
Joan Armstrong
1987
Katie Bernhoff
2007
Carla Roosen
1988
Gail Parady
2008
Estella Colgren
1989
Carol Lee Maddy
2009
Vicky Shuttleworth
1990
Jean Peters
2010
Pat West
1991
Joanne Scott
1992
Denise Evans
1993
Virginia Chapman
Christ Walk
"What
is better than feeding your soul while developing
healthy practices for your body and mind?”
This program is for all fitness levels.
Meet us in Huntington Central Park,
near Kathie May’s Lakeview Cafe.
If you have any questions, please contact Suzanne
in the church office. 714-842-4461.
The book is $15 and is available in the church office.
2011 Theresa Shult
2012 Marty Drake
2013 Leyla Wagner
ALL WOMEN OF THE CHURCH
ARE INVITED AND WELCOME TO
ALL UMW SPONSORED EVENTS
HOSTESSES: Ruth Circle
MONTHLY PROGRAM
Monday, March 16, 7:00pm
Christina Salcido of the Girl Scout Council
will present a program about the Girl Scout
Leadership Program and what makes
Girl Scouts the preeminent leadership
development organization for girls.
Dig into your closet and your memory bank for memorabilia and
memories of your scouting experiences. Join us for an evening
of sharing and of fellowship.
251 DAYS UNTIL BOUTIQUE
WORKSHOPS
March 6 and 20, 9:30am
Bring your own project or help with ours.
Not crafty? No problem, we will have
something for you to do!
We are always looking for new and
different ideas. Please share yours!
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
SANTA ANA DISTRICT
SPRING RETREAT
May 30
“Laughter Yoga”
Help provide lunch for clients of
SOUTHWEST COMMUNITY
CENTER
Friday, March 27, 9:30am
How can you help?
Let us know at the UMW table
Come to the UMW table for more details and
to register for all events
TRANSPORTATION AND CHILDCARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
THE UMW PURPOSE
The organized unit of United Methodist Women shall
be a community of women whose PURPOSE is
to know God and to experience freedom as whole
persons through Jesus Christ; to develop a creative,
supportive fellowship; and to expand concepts
of mission through participation in the
global ministries of the church.
MIRIAM CIRCLE
Monday, March 2, 7:00pm
Hostess: Cheri Atkinson
Program: The Ten Challenges by Leonard Felder, Chapter 8
Leader: Jean Fugard
RUTH CIRCLE
Wednesday, March 11, 9:30am
Hostesses: Ginger Lanzel, A.D. Foultz, Marilyn Sjuneson
Program: One Simple Act by Debbie McComber
Leader: Marilyn Sjuneson
NITE CIRCLE
Monday, March 23, 7:00pm
Hostess: Cheryl Stephens
Program: The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd
Leaders: Sue Johnson / Dee Jones
DEBORAH CIRCLE
Monday, March 23, 7:00pm
Hostess: Karen Kodrich
Program: Strong Was Her Faith by J. Ellsworth Kalas
Leaders: Sonja Xerikos / Ann VanWinkle
BOOK CLUB (NOTE LOCATION CHANGE)
Tuesday, March 24, 7:00pm
Americanah by Chimanda Ngozi Adichie
Hostess: Louise Simpson
LATE BLOOMERS
Wednesday, March 11, 7:00pm
Leader: Ardis Paek
MORNING GLORIES
Friday, March 13 and 27, 9:30am
Leader: Maxine Wilson
BOUTIQUE WORKSHOP
Friday, March 6 and 20, 9:30am
February 22, 2015
6652 Heil Avenue
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
714.842.4461 www.cumchb.org
[email protected]
SUNDAY
NURSERY CARE - Infants to age 3
10:00am only
 CHILDREN 
Thank you for worshiping with us.
If you need assistance,
please ask an usher
or a pew neighbor.
We invite you to stay for coffee
and to visit the fellowship tables
on the patio after the service.
All children in worship until after Children’s
Message. Then they are led out to Sunday School.
8:30am
All Elementary - Room 7
Jr. High and Sr. High - Room 18
(The Cove)
10:00am
Preschool thru Kindergarten - Room 6
YOUTH FELLOWSHIP
Community of Shepherds
YOUTH
CoS
Grades
6-12
5:00pm - Dinner then . . .
Sr. High - working on our
video project
Jr. High - working on Confirmation
(Purple Room)
1st & 2nd grades - Room 8
3rd thru 5th grades - Room 9
Jr. High and Sr. High - Room 18
(The Cove)
GRADES 3 - 5
ADULT - “KINDLERS” - Room 9
8:30am only
Study on “Jesus In the Gospels”
BEGINS TODAY
30-week study - “Who is the Jesus that
you see?” Study the names, places
and people who encountered the
Jesus who is both hard to ignore and
hard to control.

YOUNG ADULT - Room 17 (Library)
10:00am only

TODAY at 11:00am.
Meet on the playground for Dad’s Day We’re inviting the dad’s to go to “Get
Air” in Huntington Beach. New kids and
dads are welcome to join in today!
PARENTING MATTERS
Monday, February 23
6:30 - 7:30pm, Room 8/9
A casual setting for parents to come
together to share concerns
or parenting issues with each other.
Child care provided.
We thank you for turning off your cell phone and other electronic devices during worship.
Check out the latest edition of The Chimes at www.cumchb.org. Click on Events, then Newsletter.
DEADLINES:
Message Pages is Tuesday @ 5pm & The Chimes is the 15th of the month.
ADULT MISSION TRIP
PLANNING MEETING
TODAY at 11:15am in Room 8
Come, give your input, and be a part
of planning an incredible experience of
an adult mission trip.
Questions? [email protected].
SISTERS IN SPIRIT
Women’s Group
Tuesday mornings, Room 8/9
 Do No Harm
 Do Good
 Stay in Love With God
Lean about these simple, but challenging
commands. Books are $6.00.
9:30 - 10:00am Fellowship
10:00 - 11:00am Study
11:00 - 11:30am Sharing joys and
concerns/prayer
You may join us anytime!
WEDNESDAY EVENING
LENTEN STUDY
The God We Can Know
Exploring the “I AM”
Sayings of Jesus
February 25 - April 8, 7:00pm
BROWN BAGGERS
Bring your own dinner and share a meal
before the study, 6:30pm, Room 8/9.
CHRIST WALK
Come to Central Park near Kathy Mae’s.
on Monday, March 9, at 4:30pm and take
a walk with us. We are starting a 40 day
spiritual fitness program for anyone at any
fitness level. Come join the fun and see
what we are doing. Call the church office
if you have questions.
Community United Methodist Church
SHIP
S.H.I.P. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
to help with SHIP - March 7 - 21.
Please sign up at the SHIP table
on the patio - TODAY
SHIP (Self Help Interfaith Program)
helps the homeless get back on their
feet by providing rotational housing
and an address for those with jobs
and seeking jobs. We need night
supervisors and meals to help with
this vital community mission.
LITURGIST TRAINING EVENT
March 1 at 11:15am in Sanctuary
This is a mandatory refresher class for
our seasoned liturgists, with new directions
and information for all those interested
in becoming liturgists.
Call the church office with questions.
MEMORIAL TEA
Ruth Circle is hosting a memorial tea
for Katie Bernhoff at 11:00am on
Wednesday, March 11, in Room 8/9.
Sign up today between services at the
UMW table on the patio. Helpers are
needed and welcome.
MEMORIAL TEA
A Deborah Circle is hosting a memorial
tea for Velda McBride at 3:00pm on
Saturday, March 21, in Room 8/9.
Sign up today between services at the
UMW table on the patio. Helpers are
needed and welcome.
6652 Heil Avenue
ALL WOMEN INVITED
TO PARTICIPATE
IN ALL THESE EVENTS
SPONSORED BY
UMW MONTHLY PROGRAM
Tuesday, February 24, at 7:00pm
BOOK CLUB
to discuss CHASING CHAOS
by Jessica Alexander,
in the home of Anneke Dodge.
Sunday, March 1
WOMEN’S SUNDAY
“HER-Story” - Rev. Ginny Wheeler
Please come to the UMW table on the
patio for information on these and all other
UMW programs and activities.
ALL-CHURCH CAMP
at Cedar Glenn - May 22 - 24
All ages welcome. Limited number
of cabins and RV spaces available.
PLANNING AHEAD
Sign up today!
EARLY REGISTRATION
DEADLINE MARCH 29.
Adults
(13 and up) - $60
Children
(ages 3-12) - $30
Children
under 3 - FREE
JULY 20 - 24
VBS - G-FORCE:
God’s Love in Action - mornings
CHOIR CAMP - afternoons
We are collecting the following items on
the patio and in the church office:
Travel sizes  Shampoo / Conditioner
 Toothbrushes / Toothpaste
 Soap / Deodorant / Lotion / Combs
 New Socks / New Underwear
Church office only:
 Bath-sized towels (gently used)
 Eye Glasses
 Blankets/Sleeping Bags/Back Packs
 Men's Clothing/Shoes
 Fast Food Gift Cards - $5
 Bus Day Passes - donations for
church office to purchase. $4.50ea.
Donations may also be made
directly on our website.
LABYRINTH PRAYER
AND MEDITAION WALK
Thursday, March 19
10:00am to 2:00pm in Moore Hall.
Instructions and socks are provided
FOOD CLOSET
February’s special
request is for
SPAGHETTI SAUCE
AND PASTA.
Donations may be deposited in the big
blue bin on the patio or brought to the
church office.
LAZY W YOUTH CAMPS
JULY 12 - 17 - Elementary Camp
JULY 19 - 25 - JH Camp
JULY 26 - AUG 1 - HS Camp
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Please remember not to leave
valuables in your parked vehicle.
714.842.4461
Community United Methodist Church
February 22 - 28, 2015
Sunday, February 22
FIRST SUNDAY IN LENT
8:30am & 10:00am - Worship Service - Sanctuary
8:30am & 10:00am - Sunday School - Sanctuary/Sunday School Rooms
9:30am - Cherub Choir - Room 5
9:30am - Joyful Noise Choir - Choir Room
11:15am - Celebration Singers - Choir Room
11:15am - Faith Friends - Room 7
11:15am - SOLOS - Off Campus
11:15am - Missions Committee - Library
11:15am - Adult Work Team Informative Meeting Room 8
11:15am - SPRC - Rev. Ginny’s Office
3:00pm - Girl Scout Troop # 332 - Room 19
4:00pm - Youth Handbells Rehearsal - Sanctuary
5:00pm to 7:00pm - COS Youth Fellowship - Good Shepherd UMC
Monday, February 23
9:00am - Monday Morning Fixers - All Facilities
2:45pm to 5:45pm - After School Center - Room 18,19
6:30pm - Parenting Class - Room 8/9
7:00pm - Nite Circle - Off Campus
7:00pm - Deborah Circle - Off Campus
7:00pm - Boy Scout Troop # 568 - Moore Hall A
Tuesday, February 24
9:30am - Sisters in Spirit - Room 8/9
2:00pm - Set-up for Fellowship Luncheon - Moore Hall A
2:45pm to 5:45pm - After School Center - Room 18,19
7:30pm - Book Club - Off Campus
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Wednesday, February 25
9:00am to 10:00am - Coffee & Conversation - Nursery
10:00am - OA Support - Room 19
11:30pm - Fellowship Luncheon - Moore Hall A
2:45pm to 5:45pm - After School Center - Room 18,19
6:00pm - Point-to-Point - Moore Hall A
6:30pm - Brown Baggers - Room 8/9
7:00pm - Lenten Study - Room 8/9
7:30pm - Adult Handbell Rehearsal - Sanctuary
Thursday, February 26
2:45pm to 5:45pm - After School Center - Room 18,19
6:00pm - Cub Scout Pack # 404 - Room 19
7:30pm - After School Committee - Room 18 7:30pm - Chancel Choir - Choir Room
Friday, February 27
9:30am - Morning Glories - Room 19
12:00pm - Emergency Food Distribution - Food Closet
2:45pm to 5:45pm - After School Center - Room 18
5:00pm - Joyful Noise Choir Fellowship - Choir Room
6:30pm - NA Book Study - Room 19
OFFICE CLOSED
Saturday, February 28
NO SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES
OFFICE CLOSED
Email: [email protected]
Website: cumchb.org
Community United Methodist Church Huntington Beach