CLAREMONT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH First Sunday of Advent

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2 CLAREMONT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH First Sunday of Advent December 2, :30 a.m. As we quietly prepare for worship: Assistive listening devices and large print bulletins are available from an usher. *Indicates invitation to stand as you are able. Children are always welcome in worship; should you need it, childcare is offered during worship. UMH is The United Methodist Hymnal. TFWS is The Faith We Sing songbook. WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS The Order of Worship PRELUDE (music that leads us into worship as God s people) Of the Father s Love Begotten Karen Lull, guest organist Wilbur Held *PROCESSIONAL HYMN Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus UMH No. 196 Please rise at the organ s introduction; everyone sings. pg. 10 *CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: Watch the gathering storm. Stand on tiptoes and face the chaos. Stare down evil in all its ugliness. Watch. Something is happening. People: Remember the days of wonder and delight. Remember the joy of past seasons. Celebrate the stories of gifts given well. Watch. Something is happening. Leader: Speak to us, O God. Help us to stay awake through the night terrors. Be with us, keeping watch over the chaos. People: For soon a child will be born, a light will arrive in the darkness, a new season arrives. God is about to do something new. 2

3 *THE PEACE Leader: The peace of Christ be always with you. People: And also with you! Greet one another in the name of Christ. Join back together when the hymn begins. *HYMN Silent Night, Holy Night verse 1 UMH No. 239 Silent night, holy night, all is calm, all is bright round yon virgin mother and child. Holy infant, so tender and mild, sleep in heavenly peace, sleep in heavenly peace. LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT CANDLE Deborah Gunnels and Renee Johnson Leader: Today, on the First Sunday of Advent, we light one candle. People: We light one candle to chase away the terrors and the shadows. We light one candle to remember those who have been killed by violence. We light one candle to share with the child who emptied his piggy bank to rebuild a vandalized mosque. We light one candle to stand with those who have suffered persecution, prejudice, and hatred. We light one candle to declare that light is stronger than darkness. We light one candle in memory of a star that shone bright to guide us to the One who would save us all. Amen. SCRIPTURE READING Jeremiah 33:14-16 Katie Hawks Old Testament pg. 738 (blue) 903 (red) ANTHEM O Come, Redeemer of the Earth arr. Joe Cox The Sanctuary Choir SCRIPTURE READING Luke 21:25-36 Leader: The word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God. New Testament pg. 85 (blue) 104 (red) MOMENTS WITH CHILDREN *HYMN O Day of God, Draw Nigh verses 1, 5 UMH No. 730 O day of God, draw nigh in beauty and in power; come with thy timeless judgment now to match our present hour. O day of God, draw nigh as at creation s birth; let there be light again, and set thy judgments on the earth. SERMON Peaking Over the Parapets 3 Pastor Mark Wiley

4 PRAYER OF CONFESSION We are waiting, O God. We are waiting in line, waiting for the phone to ring, waiting for the doctor to call, waiting for our ship to come in, waiting for another chance, waiting for the end of words that hurt and deeds that harm, waiting for the other shoe to drop, waiting for just the right gifts. We are waiting. But what we do while we wait reveals our character. While we are waiting for something to happen, others look to us to make good things happen. While we wait for the One who is to come, we are to act by word and witness on behalf of the Child. Be with us in our waiting and forgive us for not waiting well. Amen. WORDS OF ASSURANCE PRAYERS FOR THE WORLD AND PEOPLE OF GOD (prayer lists found on pgs. 8-9) THE LORD S PRAYER (Former Methodist Church from UMH No. 895) Our Father (or Mother, God, Creator, Abba), who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen. RECEPTION OF NEW MEMBERS UMH No. 33ff Angela Chen, Bernadette Flameno, Lyssette Trejo pgs COMMENDATION AND WELCOME Pastor: Through baptism, you are incorporated by the Holy Spirit into God s new creation. Members of the family of God, as God s children, baptized into the family of God, I ask you to include these persons in your love and care. People: We are thankful for each of you. You are a blessing! We have already made a place for you in our hearts and prayers, and we ask God to be with you always. We rejoice to welcome you as part of our church family, and look forward to all that we will learn about God from you. With you, we renew our covenant faithfully to participate in the ministries of the church by our prayers, our presence, our gifts, our service, and our witness. May all of our efforts be pleasing to God. Amen. 4

5 ALTERNATIVE CHRISTMAS ANNOUNCEMENT OFFERING OUR GIFTS, TITHES, AND PRESENCE/PRAYER CARDS Please sign the attendance card found in this worship guide. Write prayer requests on the reverse side, and place the card in the offering plate. OFFERTORY Come, Redeemer of Humankind J. S. Bach *OFFERTORY HYMN standing; everyone sings. SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION THE GREAT THANKSGIVING FOR ADVENT, musical setting A UMH No Leader: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you. Leader: Lift up your hearts. People: We lift them up to the Lord. Leader: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. People: It is right to give our thanks and praise. Leader: It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Gracious God, creator of heaven and earth. You formed us in your image and breathed into us the breath of life. When we turned away, and our love failed, your love remained steadfast. You delivered us from captivity, made covenant to be our sovereign God, and spoke to us through your prophets, who looked for that day when justice shall roll down like waters, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream, when nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war anymore. And so, with your people on earth and all the company of heaven, we praise your name and join their unending hymn: 5

6 Leader: Holy are you, and blessed is your Son Jesus Christ, whom you sent in the fullness of time to be a light to the nations. You scatter the proud in the imagination of their hearts and have mercy on those who fear you from generation to generation. You put down the mighty from their thrones and exalt those of low degree. You fill the hungry with good things, and the rich you send away empty. Your own Son came among us as a servant, to be Emmanuel, your presence with us. He humbled himself in obedience to your will and freely accepted death on a cross. By the baptism of his suffering, death, and resurrection, you gave birth to your Church, delivered us from slavery to sin and death, and made with us a new covenant by water and the Spirit. On the night in which he gave himself up for us, he took bread, gave thanks to you, broke the bread, gave it to his disciples, and said: Take, eat; this is my body which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me. When the supper was over, he took the cup, gave thanks to you, gave it to his disciples, and said: Drink from this, all of you; this is my blood of the new covenant, 6

7 Leader: poured out for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me. And so, in remembrance of these your mighty acts in Jesus Christ, we offer ourselves in praise and thanksgiving as a holy and living sacrifice, in union with Christ s offering for us, as we proclaim the mystery of faith: Leader: Pour out your Holy Spirit on us gathered here, and on these gifts of bread and juice. Make them be for us the body and blood of Christ, that we may be for the world the body of Christ, redeemed by his blood. People: By your spirit make us one with Christ, one with each other, and one in ministry to all the world, until Christ comes in final victory, and we feast at his heavenly banquet. Through your Son Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit in your holy Church, all honor and glory is yours, Gracious God, now and for ever. BREAKING OF THE BREAD SHARING THE BREAD AND THE CUP Since all stand in need of the divine grace made available in this sacrament, Holy Communion is available to all who recognize their need for this grace. Please dip the bread carefully into the chalice of non-alcoholic wine and consume. Gluten-free crackers are available from each server at your request. It is customary to respond to the reception of bread and wine by saying, Amen. Persons needing to be served in their seat should notify an usher. PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION *HYMN People, Look East UMH No. 202 pg. 13 7

8 *BENEDICTION POSTLUDE (music that helps us make the transition to serve the world) Toccata on Hyfrydol Gordon Young (You are encouraged to be seated as the cross recesses, and listen for how the Spirit touches us through music. We understand if you must quietly leave. Go in peace.) *The Great Thanksgiving for Advent is from The United Methodist Book of Worship, 1992 The United Methodist Publishing House, all rights reserved, used by permission. Music license available in the church office. ADVENT begins the Church s worship year. We are not quite sure when the church began the season of Advent. There are scripture readings for Advent published in the 6th century, which suggests, of course, that the practice started earlier. Some suggest Advent started in Spain in the late 4th century. The earliest idea seems to have been that since one needed the 40 days of Lent to be ready for Easter, then one must also need preparation time before Christmas. As we celebrate Advent this year, we ll also be celebrating the 200th anniversary of Silent Night by singing one verse each of the Sundays of Advent after Passing the Peace. WE ARE GLAD YOU ARE HERE! Claremont United Methodist Church is a welcoming and reconciling congregation, affirming its ministry with the whole family of God regardless of age, race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, economic situation, or marital status. Claremont United Methodist Church believes its diversity is a blessing through which persons are strengthened to love and serve. WE ARE GRATEFUL FOR THE MINISTRY of Karen Lull as our organist this morning while Katie Ledsinger is on vacation. Sunday worship is usually recorded on CD each week. If you d like a copy, a donation per CD is accepted. Contact the CUMC office, churchoffice@claremontumc.info. Thank you! Large Print Bulletin available ONLINE at claremontumc.net/cumc/newsletters/. Wi-Fi ID: C.U.M.C.3 and password: cumcmain. Remember your attendance card. OUR PRAYERS PLEASE keep the church office updated on your loved ones. THE ALTAR FLOWERS this morning are given by Clay and Julia Barrett in celebration of their second wedding anniversary on December 3. NEW TO THE PRAYER LIST: Eliza Alejandro; All Affected by the Anchorage Earthquake; Cheryl Armstrong, Barbara Elving, & Family (death of Cheryl s brother, Barbara s husband, John Elving, on November 22, 2018); Churches in Tijuana in Ministry with the Migrant Caravan; Laura Lilley-Coles; Sam Shankle (Ethan Rincon s friend); World Council of Churches Countries of the Week: Myanmar, Thailand. 8

9 THE FULL PRAYER LIST, including those who are unwillingly absent, can be found at claremontumc.net/cumc/newsletters/window/thewindow_ pdf, pgs. 2-3, or you may wish to pick up a copy of the latest issue of The Window from the Narthex. back to pg. 4 FRAGRANCES IN CHURCH (Men and Women): Please be mindful that someone near you may be asthmatic or have chemical sensitivities. We ask you to avoid wearing strong smelling cosmetics, as they may trigger a terrible reaction from others. Thank you! TODAY AT CUMC ACOLYTES: Ava Verhoeven, Eleanor Kang Cramer, Carolyn Whale, Luke Roy USHERS: Sue Carlisle, David Little, Lisa Poe GREETERS: Marian Brown, Barbara Troxell SOUND: Abraham Alobaidi, Aaron LaConte, Nancy Cordova, Joseph Makunga, Brett O Connor, Darryl Richardson, Howard Yeager, Justin Soltero COFFEE FELLOWSHIP takes place on the patio, following worship. We are so grateful for the ministry of Tayde Perez and Donny Schipper as our hosts this morning. Please come and fellowship over a cup of Fair Trade coffee, tea, or lemonade. Children s Ministry on Sundays, TODAY, December 2nd Children, preschool through 6th grade, are invited to Sunday School following the Children s Time in worship. CUMC CHRISTMAS PAGEANT rehearsal with Barbara Durost today at 10:50 a.m. in Room 10. Pageant Dress Rehearsal: Saturday, December 8, Time 4:00 p.m., in the Sanctuary. All children and youth are invited to join the annual Christmas Pageant, whether you ve been a part of Kids Choir or not! The Gathering, a group for parents/caregivers/families meets at 10:50 a.m. on the Volleyball Lawn (behind the sanctuary). Let s eat, chat discuss lament. We will make our time meaningful. Childcare provided for preschool children. Calling all YOUTH (6th - 12th grade) TODAY, 10:45am Youth Round Table, (7th-12th Sunday School) in the Round Building. (NO Youth Chimes Today.) Tuesday, December 4, 7-8:30pm Youth Group in the Sanctuary (location change). Saturday, December 8, 5pm Youth (6th-12th grade) meet at CUMC for a Christmas Celebration Progressive Dinner! Appetizers at the Bailey s; Main Course is at a surprise location; and Dessert at the Kang Cramer s. $5 White Elephant Gift Exchange for those who wish to participate. RSVP by December 6 with Sara. Questions? Contact Sara Swift Tharpe: (336) or swiftharpe@yahoo.com. 9

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14 Claremont United Methodist Church Annual Advent Workshop TODAY, December 2 3:00 5:00 p.m. In the Round Building Please come, prepare your hearts to welcome Christ into the world, both then and now. Make crafts for Advent and Christmas, decorate cookies, and share stories and songs. Everyone is welcome! Presented by the Education Commission of CUMC 14

15 Alternative Gifts that Bless Twice Claremont UMC s Alternative Christmas Celebration Sundays, December 2, 9, 16 following 9:30 a.m. worship in the Narthex You have already bought the usual gifts of clothes, toys, jewelry, etc. Now you can give to say, I love you! to family, friends, and persons in need across the street and around the world. At the Alternative Gift Market, you can select a gift from the brochure (coming next week) and receive a card to put under the tree or hand to your beloved. The church will deliver the money to the agency of your choice (i.e. Sierra Service Project, El Faro the Border Church, Claremont Homeless Advocacy, etc.). PASS THE HAT one of the many traditions at CUMC during the Advent season Through the Pass the Hat project, you can help bring the holiday spirit to less fortunate families in the community. For many years, CUMC has passed the hat to adopt families from the Inland Valley Hope Partners. To join in spreading holiday cheer, choose a name from THE HAT to buy a gift, or provide part of the holiday meal. TODAY ONLY, THE HAT will be passed throughout the Church: wrapped gifts and food are to be returned by December 16. Share in the holiday spirit by looking for THE HAT and picking out a gift tag. Questions: Talk to Susan Hume or Melanie Little. Brought to you by the friendly folks in The Gathering and The Boosters ADULT MINISTRIES & FAITH FORMATION All are welcome! The Boosters Class and Friends will prepare gift tags and envelopes for Pass the Hat. Additional and traditional tasks include making and enjoying waffles. All are welcome! Sunday mornings at 10:45-ish in the Round Building Rec. Room. The Growing Christians Class meets Sunday mornings at 11:00 a.m. in Room 11. This week, discussion continues on Public Faith in Action: How to Think Carefully, Engage Wisely and Vote with Integrity, by Miroslav Volf and Ryan McAnnally-Linz, chapter 7 (Work and Rest). Frank Cookingham will lead discussion. Please come, even if you haven t read the chapter. If you need a book, speak to Alex Morales. All are welcome! Reading the Bible Together, a weekly Bible study led by the Rev. Mark Wiley and Rev. Martha Morales, meets Wednesdays, from 9:45-10:45 a.m. in Room 2. All are welcome! Speak to Rev. Martha or Pastor Mark if you have any questions. The Men s Enrichment Group next meets on Wednesday December 12, 8:00 a.m. at Mt. San Antonio Gardens in the main dining room. The group is discussing its way through the book What Does a Progressive Christian Believe? A guide for the Searching, the Open and the Curious by Delwin Brown. For information, contact Dave Harshman or John Tate. Come join our small group. 15

16 Life Goes On: a new small group Part of the human experience is facing death, dealing with loss, and working our way through grief that can, at times, threaten to overwhelm us. We need the comfort and support of our community. With this group, we hope to respond to the needs you or others may have for this kind of support, comfort, and objective information. The group will take December off, and then begin meeting monthly in January on the second Sunday of each month. If you would like to be part of Life Goes On or if you d like more information, please contact Rev. Martha Morales: (909) , or marthacumc@gmail.com. Book Group will not meet in December. The next meeting is the fourth Monday of January, the 28th, at 7:00 p.m. in the Narthex. All are welcome! Contacts: Peggy Williams & Wilma McLeod WAYS TO GET INVOLVED The Mission Connection from Al Streyffeler, Missions Chair An extensive article appears in Thomas Kemper s (CEO of the General Board of Global Ministries) Facebook post entitled: Iglesia Metodista De Mexico Recibe Caravana en Tijuana ( Mexico Methodist Church receives caravan in Tijuana ). You can find the post at It may be the first post on his page. If not, look for the post made November 28 at 6:51 p.m. It is a detailed description of what the United Methodist Church is doing through the Methodist Church of Mexico to assist the Central American Migrants in Tijuana. The post is in Spanish, but there is a link to read the English translation. United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) Responds to the fires in California So many people have lost loved ones and lost their homes in the recent fires in California, and UMCOR and its partners are responding. Please pray for the areas affected and consider a gift to UMCOR Disaster Response. 100% of your gifts go directly to relief efforts in these areas. If you d like to make a gift, make your check payable to CUMC with UMCOR on the memo line. Thank you! Share the Gift of Hospitality on Sundays: Please consider greeting before worship, or hosting coffee fellowship following worship. All you need bring is your wonderful self! Please sign up in the Narthex. Thank you! An amazing and wonderful life experienced...! I would like to share, My Heartfelt Blessings to my supporting Angels of CUMC, who were present at my Dissertation Defense on November 26, 2018 at Azusa Pacific University, School of Nursing. The recall of this experience brings tears of joy and happiness A day to be remembered always... Thank you CUMC Family for your loving support! ~ Renee Johnson 16

17 UPCOMING EVENTS CUMC s Annual Children s Christmas Pageant Sunday, December 9 during worship at 9:30 a.m. in the Sanctuary. Silent Night, Noisy Night Led by Barbara Durost and Katie Ledsinger You won t want to miss sharing in the Christmas story as told by the children of Claremont UMC! All are invited! Bring the whole family. Advent/Christmas Display Dedication Sunday December 9, Following Worship, approximately 10:35 a.m. You are invited to a brief dedication ceremony of the 2018 Advent/Christmas display, sponsored by the Creative Peacemaking Committee of Claremont UMC. The display this year is designed by Genaro Cordova with assistance from the whole committee. Come out to the front of the church property with your coffee, tea or lemonade for a time of song, prayer and reflection. Youth Cinnamon Roll Sales Sunday, December 16 following worship Be sure to pick up some yummy, freshly made cinnamon rolls! The proceeds help fund the youth service project trip for Summer Enjoy them on the 16th, or try to save them for Christmas! Christmas Caroling, Cookies, and Cocoa Sunday, December 16 at 2pm meet in the Round Building I want to ask you to make time in your busy holiday schedule to spend time with our dear homebound members as part of your Advent and Christmas plans by joining this Caroling event Sunday, December 16. Carolers will begin with hot cocoa, tea, and cookies in the Round Building. No need for you to bring anything except your heart filled with love and care for our homebound members. After your group has finished, around 4:00 p.m., enjoy a peaceful Advent evening. Blessings to you all, Pastor Martha A Memorial Service for Ginny Johnson will be here in the Sanctuary on Saturday, December 29 at 11:00 a.m. 17

18 Claremont UMC CHRISTMAS DESIGNATED GIFTS As an alternative, or in addition, to purchasing a poinsettia, you may choose to make a donation to the following local ministry (ies) in honor or in memory of loved one(s). CUMC Programs Kimball Boyd Coburn Ministry $ A Servant Evangelist preaching and music ministry calling on the church to share the gospel of Jesus Christ. Pastor s Discretionary Fund $ provides emergency financial help and funds non-budgeted expenses. Refugee Resettlement Fund $ provides resettlement support for refugee residents in CUMC s Bower House. The Lord s Pantry $ pays for emergency housing and food for needy persons coming to CUMC for help. Please complete this form and place it along with your check to Claremont United Methodist Church in the offering plate on Sunday or mail it to CUMC: 211 W. Foothill Blvd. Claremont, CA by NOON Wednesday, December 19, Given by: Given in memory of: Given in honor of: Total amount enclosed: $

19 Claremont UMC Poinsettia Donations Christmas is a time for remembering and honoring loved ones and to glorify God. One way CUMC does this in Advent is to adorn the Chancel with poinsettias and the Chrismon Tree. You are invited to order one or more poinsettia plant at $8.50 each. Orders must be in the church office by NOON on Monday, December 17. A list of those being remembered and honored will be included in our Christmas Eve bulletins. Your plant(s) may be picked up Christmas Eve (after the 11:00 p.m. service) from the sanctuary, after worship on Sunday, December 30, or during regular office hours beginning December 28. (The church office is closed December 25-27). Indicate below the number of plants and the names of those you are honoring or remembering. Make your checks payable to: CLAREMONT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, and return both to the church office by mail, in person, or by placing them in the offering plate on Sunday mornings. Please order POINSETTIA(S) at $8.50 each. Given in honor of: Given in memory of: Given by:

20 THIS WEEK AT CUMC Sunday, December 2, 2018 First Sunday in Advent with Holy Communion New Member Sunday 9:15a-12:00p Infant and Toddler Care Room 3 9:30a Worship Sanctuary Pass the Hat Day! 9:50a Children s Sunday School Class Locations: Preschool-Kindergarten Yellow Room Grades 1-3 Round Building, Room 25 Grades 4-6 Round Building, Room 23 10:30a Coffee Fellowship Patio and Narthex 10:45a Youth Round Table (Sunday School) Round Building 10:45a The Boosters Class Round Building Rec. Room 10:50a CUMC Christmas Pageant Rehearsal Room 10 10:50a The Gathering Volleyball Lawn 11:00a The Growing Christians Class Room 11 NO CUMC Youth Chimes 3:00-5:00p Advent Workshop Round Building 4:00-5:00p Girl Scout Daisy Troop Narthex 5:00-7:00p Girl Scouts Narthex Monday, December 3, :00a CUMC Preschool Winter Program Rehearsal Sanctuary 1:30-4:00p Stephen Ministry Room 2 6:15p Al Anon Room 11 7:00p Staff Parish Relations Committee Narthex Tuesday, December 4, :30a Cherub Chapel The Preschool at CUMC 10:00a CUMC Preschool Winter Program Rehearsal Sanctuary 7:00-8:30p Youth Group (6th-12th grade) Sanctuary 7:00p Odd Tuesday Music Jam Room 10 Wednesday, December 5, :30a Cherub Chapel The Preschool at CUMC 9:45-10:45a Bible Study: Reading the Bible Together Room 2 10:00a CUMC Preschool Winter Program Rehearsal Sanctuary 5:00p Mental Health/Healthy Relationship Workshop Round Building 6:00p Stephen Ministry Room 2 6:30p Women s Alcoholics Anonymous Room 11 8:00p Gay Men s Alcoholics Anonymous Room 11 Thursday, December 6, :00a CUMC Preschool Winter Program Rehearsal Sanctuary 11:00a Worship Design Team Pastor Mark s Office 6:00p Circuit Ringers Rehearsal Room 11 18

21 7:30p Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal Room 10 Friday, December 7, :00a CUMC Preschool Winter Program Rehearsal Sanctuary 5:30-7:30p Girl Scouts Narthex Saturday, December 8, :00a Hanging of the Greens Sanctuary 10:30a 7th Day Adventist Worship & Study Rooms 11 & 16 4:00p Christmas Pageant Rehearsal Sanctuary 5:00p Youth Group Christmas Party Progressive Dinner meet at CUMC Sunday, December 9, 2018 Second Sunday in Advent 9:15a-12:00p Infant and Toddler Care Room 3 9:30a Worship: Children s Christmas Pageant Sanctuary NO Children s Sunday School 10:30a Coffee Fellowship Patio and Narthex 10:35a Nativity Scene Dedication CUMC Front Lawn 10:45a Youth Round Table (Sunday School) Round Building 10:45a The Boosters Class Round Building Rec. Room NO CUMC Kids Choir 11:00a The Growing Christians Class Room 11 11:35a CUMC Youth Chimes Rehearsal Round Building 5:00-7:00p Girl Scouts Narthex 19

22 Ministers: The Whole Congregation Clergy and Staff The Rev. Mark Wiley ~ Lead Pastor x224 The Rev. Martha Morales ~ Minister of Education and Caring Ministries x231 Jessica Johnston, M.Div. ~ Church Administrator x222 Genaro Cordova ~ Facilities Engineer Jeri Bollman, M.S. ~ Director: CUMC Preschool, Sara Swift Tharpe, M.Div. ~ Director: Children s and Youth Ministries Katie Ledsinger ~ Organist; Director: The Circuit Ringers, CUMC Kids Choir, Youth Chimes Jared Pugh ~ Director: Sanctuary Choir Dr. Barbara Durost ~ Drama Coordinator Haylee Coburn ~ Director: Preschool Music Marie Soltero and Elizabeth Slater ~ Nursery Attendants Mateo Mamea ~ Sunday Custodian Leeann Nabors ~ The Clinebell Institute, Located in the California Pacific Annual Conference The Rev. Dr. Grant J. Hagiya ~ Resident Bishop The Rev. Melissa Roux MacKinnon ~ East District Superintendent In covenant with United Methodist Missionaries Mozart Adevu ~ West Africa Stephen Copley ~ Arkansas In covenant with Dios es Amor Methodist Church ~ Tijuana, Mexico Nurturing spirits Working for justice Serving others and creation ~ churchoffice@claremontumc.info Office: Fax: Toll Free: W. Foothill Blvd., Claremont, CA Scripture quotation is from the Common English Bible, copyright Used by permission. All rights reserved. Photo: Shutterstock Design: Rick Schroeppel ( Abingdon Press Litho in U.S.A