January 2019 Volume 36, Issue 1

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org To celebrate God's grace and love while inspiring disciples of Jesus Christ for ministry in our community and the world.

Fellowship to Hospitality * New Worship Experiences * Safe Gatherings Training * Radical Compassion * Clergy Spouses * Fiesta Church * Youth Ministries *Ministry against Human Trafficking and more!

1 Northridge United Methodist Church January 2019 Volume 36, Issue 1 Blood Drive Monday, January 14 1 PM to 7 PM in Fellowship Hall Contact Joann DeSantis at to sign up for your appointment Northridge United Methodist Church 9650 Reseda Blvd. Northridge, CA (818) office@northridgeumc.org To celebrate God's grace and love while inspiring disciples of Jesus Christ for ministry in our community and the world. North District Leadership Conference Saturday, January 26 8:45 AM 3 PM Worship & Workshops to include: * SPRC (Staff-Pastor Relations) Training * Table Reports 1, 2, 3 Training * Moving From Fellowship to Hospitality * New Worship Experiences * Safe Gatherings Training * Radical Compassion * Clergy Spouses * Fiesta Church * Youth Ministries *Ministry against Human Trafficking and more! Pastor...Rev. Dr. Joseph Choi Associate Pastors...Rev. Karen Murata Rev. Daekyo Lee Dir. of Senior Ministry...Char Anderson Business Manager...Dorrel Atteberry Facilities/Office Manager...Joan Coston H.R. Coordinator...Elizabeth Beckman Dir. of Youth Ministries...Jason Obermeier Dir. of Preschool...Debbie Goodman Dir. of Music....Scott Lehmkuhl Section Leaders.Carol de Leon (Soprano)....Rachelle Kye (Alto) Manfred Anaya (Tenor)....Benito Galindo (Baritone) Organist...Dr. Joseph Lee Dir. of Handbells...Ruben Mendoza Coordinator of Children s Ministries.. Chelsea Obermeier Sunday School Assistants...TBD Sunday Childcare... Liz Piceno...Bonnie Sanchez Buildings and Grounds...Richard Grijalva Custodian...Andrew Hwang Sunday Custodian...Matthew Nash Sound Technician.....Adrian Boluarte Bunco Night Friday, February 1 7 PM in the Fellowship Hall $15 per person All Ages Welcome! Sunday Worships 10 AM (English) 11:30 AM (Korean)

Jazz Vespers on January 13 6 PM in the Sanctuary Sabine Trio Sabine Pothier Ian

services are archived on YouTube. https://youtube.

sets aside time each week to read and reflect using The Upper Room Daily Devotional

upperroom.org. Book Study Sundays at 9 AM Join us for our study on the Gospel of Luke.

Must Worship in Spirit and Truth John 4:16-26 January 20 You Must Work the Works of

2 Jazz Vespers on January 13 6 PM in the Sanctuary Sabine Trio Sabine Pothier Ian Martin Jon Stuart Mary Kay Wilson Piano Bass Drums Artist of the Month Videos of all services are archived on YouTube. Upcoming Sermons Upper Room Devotional Sundays at 8 AM This Bible study sets aside time each week to read and reflect using The Upper Room Daily Devotional Guide. Issues of The Upper Room are available in the Narthex and online at Book Study Sundays at 9 AM Join us for our study on the Gospel of Luke. January 6 (Communion Sunday) You Must Be Born from Above John 3:1-8 January 13 You Must Worship in Spirit and Truth John 4:16-26 January 20 You Must Work the Works of God John 9:1-7 January 27 You Must Follow Me John 12:20-26 Videos of all services are archived on YouTube.

Korean Ministry Our Staff Parish Relations Committee (SPRC) met on December 9 to meet with Rev. Daekyo Lee as we were in the process of finding a pastor for the Korean ministry.

3 Korean Ministry Our Staff Parish Relations Committee (SPRC) met on December 9 to meet with Rev. Daekyo Lee as we were in the process of finding a pastor for the Korean ministry. Pastor Lee is the ordained elder in the Korean Methodist Church. After reviewing his resume and personal testimony the SPRC unanimously approved to have Pastor Lee join our ministerial staff. His official title will be Associate Pastor, Korean Ministry. It will be a half time position for 20 hours a week starting January 1, He is married to Jae Eun Myung and they have a son, Hoo (Aiden) 7 years old and daughter, Soo (Aileen) who is 6. His primary responsibilities at this time include leading the praise team, facilitating small groups, and providing administrational needs for Korean ministry. His office hours will be Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Please welcome them and continue to pray for this new ministry opportunity we have here at NUMC. Starting this month there will be a second service at 11:30 AM in the Sanctuary. This service will be in Korean. Please let your Korean-speaking friends know about this new Sunday service. The 10 AM service will stay the same. Our Senior Pastor Joseph Choi will preach at both services in January (in English at 10 AM and in Korean at 11:30 AM).

Family Ministries Wow! We had one busy month in December!

Nathanson, Caroling and spreading some holiday cheer, a

friendly Christmas Eve Service. What a fun month!

4 Family Ministries Wow! We had one busy month in December! We started with an awesome painting workshop led by Barbara Nathanson, Caroling and spreading some holiday cheer, a Christmas play involving all ages, and finally a sensory friendly Christmas Eve Service. What a fun month! Coming up next: Family Ministries Meeting on Sunday, January 20 6:15 pm in the Kendall Building

For over 25 years, the nonprofit, Just People, has visited kids in Sylmar juvenile hall on Christmas Day to carol and

The New You UMW assembled from time to time at the home of Kay Lynn McGregor for unique creativity, treats and Christian

We were reminded that scissors, glue, markers and (best of all) glitter in the service of others can be great fun for all

meetings. Together, with cards made by children of North Hills United Methodist Mission, we provided over 400 cards.

A special "thank you" to Kay McGregor and Carolyn Pratt for their leadership and to Margaret Thomas for sacrificing her

5 For over 25 years, the nonprofit, Just People, has visited kids in Sylmar juvenile hall on Christmas Day to carol and deliver Christmas cards handmade especially for them. This year NUMC participated in the making of these cards. The New You UMW assembled from time to time at the home of Kay Lynn McGregor for unique creativity, treats and Christian fellowship. People who knew each other now know each other better. We were reminded that scissors, glue, markers and (best of all) glitter in the service of others can be great fun for all ages. The youth, under the leadership of Jason Obermeier, made cards with personal greetings during one of their Sunday meetings. Together, with cards made by children of North Hills United Methodist Mission, we provided over 400 cards. Mission & Outreach Thanks to all the women, youth and children who participated. A special "thank you" to Kay McGregor and Carolyn Pratt for their leadership and to Margaret Thomas for sacrificing her old Christmas cards for this project. NUM Foundation Fund Raiser Earnings Benefit Mission Growth Fund 1. Go to: smile.amazon.com 2. Sign in with your amazon.com password 3. Choose charity to support: Northridge United Methodist Foundation

6 Primetimers Save the Date - note the changes in dates February 22-11:00 AM- Lunch in Fellowship Hall with geriatric pharmacist speaker Sign up in Fellowship Hall or the office May 18 - San Fernando Mission August 17 - Glendale Center Theater - Ragtime September 14 - Get Together lunch in Fellowship Hall with musical entertainment October 19 - Museum of Printing Make a Plan While You Can Don't put off critical life decisions until a crisis You need a plan to protect yourself against the risk of making poor decisions in your older age. Like it or not, we aren't as sharp as at 80 as we were at 60, even though we think we're fine. 1. Simplify your finances to make it easy for someone to take over. Consolidate any scattered CD accounts and IRA's, set up automatic payments to a credit card for regular bills (card companies provide fraud protection and create good financial files, including usernames and passwords.) 2. Then choose an agent who'll help you with your finances if you become uncertain or unable. Give him or her your durable financial power of attorney after having a heart-to-heart about what to expect, or consider a revocable trust. Chat with your agent about even small money decisions in order to get in the habit. Your financial advisers should have someone to contact if you start doing odd things (for example, making big gifts to a hired caregiver). Another power of attorney should go to the person you want to make medical decisions for you in case you can't make them yourself. Remember, failing to plan is planning to fail. Thanks to AARP for these suggestions. Don't forget - Senior Ministries has a list of medical equipment available to be borrowed. If you need equipment call either Jim Benham or Char Anderson Prayers Frank Sciarabba, Chuck Grant, Saundra Blankenship, Don Miller, Christine Coons, Delora Bloomingdale Prayers for the family of Bob Ulrich who passed away on 12/18/18 following a long illness.

Fellowship Movie Night Monday, January 14 @ 7 PM in Kendall Building "RBG" On Monday, January 14, 2019, Church and Society will screen "RBG", which documents the exceptional life and

Ginsburg's tireless determination. She also has been ahead of her time. The documentary has a running time of 96 minutes and is rated PG.

NUMC will receive 25% of every purchase made at www.novica.com/numc. You must use the full website address for NUMC to get credit.

Every purchase supports NUMC ministries and empowers creative artisans around the globe. Eat Out Monday Monday, January 14 (11 AM 10 PM) Maria s Italian Kitchen at 9161 Reseda Blvd.

7 Fellowship Movie Night Monday, January 7 PM in Kendall Building "RBG" On Monday, January 14, 2019, Church and Society will screen "RBG", which documents the exceptional life and career of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg who has developed a breathtaking legal legacy while becoming an unexpected pop culture icon. This movie celebrates Ms. Ginsburg's tireless determination. She also has been ahead of her time. The documentary has a running time of 96 minutes and is rated PG. All movies are open to everyone so feel free to invite your friends and family. Northridge United Methodist Church has started a fundraising project for the NUMC budget. NUMC will receive 25% of every purchase made at You must use the full website address for NUMC to get credit. Treat yourself, your friends and your family to gifts produced by artisans from all over the world. Every purchase supports NUMC ministries and empowers creative artisans around the globe. Eat Out Monday Monday, January 14 (11 AM 10 PM) Maria s Italian Kitchen at 9161 Reseda Blvd. in Vons Shopping Center, Northridge, CA Maria s will donate 20% of sales from this event to benefit NUMC. Simply present printed flyer. (Dine In or Take Out) Handbell Ringers The Jubilee Bells rehearses at 5:45 PM and Celebration Ringers at 7 PM on Wednesdays. If you are interested in joining one of these groups, please call the church office or contact Ruben Mendoza at Bells@NorthridgeUMC.org.

January Events and Meetings 1 New Years Day 6 11:15 am Caregivers/Grief Support Library 7 7 pm New You Joann DeSantis home 8 10 am Women's Bridge Kendall Building 5 pm Host & Cook SF Valley Rescue

13 11:15 Celebration Team meet - Library 6 pm Jazz Vespers - Sanctuary Sabine Pothier Trio 14 11 am to 10 pm Eat Out Monday Maria s, 9161 Reseda Blvd, Northridge 11:30 am UMW Board Mtg - Kendall Bldg.

4 pm NUM Foundation - Library 6 pm Missions - Kendall Building 21 11 am Caring Ministry - Kendall Bldg.

9 January Events and Meetings 1 New Years Day 6 11:15 am Caregivers/Grief Support Library 7 7 pm New You Joann DeSantis home 8 10 am Women's Bridge Kendall Building 5 pm Host & Cook SF Valley Rescue Mission 7 pm Connections - Kendall Bldg :15 Celebration Team meet - Library 6 pm Jazz Vespers - Sanctuary Sabine Pothier Trio am to 10 pm Eat Out Monday Maria s, 9161 Reseda Blvd, Northridge 11:30 am UMW Board Mtg - Kendall Bldg. 1 to 7 pm Red Cross Blood Drive - F. Hall 7 pm Church/Society Movie - Kendall Bldg 15 11:30 am NoonFellowship Lunch - Kendall Bldg. 4 pm NUM Foundation - Library 6 pm Missions - Kendall Building am Caring Ministry - Kendall Bldg pm Finance - Library 7 pm SPRC - Library 26 North District Workshops - All Rooms 28 7 pm Book Club - Harriet Lewis home 7 pm Methodist Money Makers - Library North District Workshops at NUMC Saturday, January 26 9 am to 3 pm Many workshops will be offered. Registration forms will be available soon. Open to everyone. February, ~ Bunco Fund Raiser for Costa Rica 6 ~ No Soul Food Café this month 10 ~ Jazz Vespers 22 ~ Senior Ministry lunch with speaker Regular Weekly Events Mondays: UMW Arts and Crafts 9 am Kendall Bldg T ai Chi (1st & 3rd) 10 am Fireside Rm Tuesdays: Cracker Barrel 10 am Library Wednesdays: Maintenance 8:30 am Church Office Volunteers (WMD) Jubilee Bells 5:45 pm Room 5/6 Celebration Ringers 7 pm Room 5/6 Prayer group (Korean Ministry)6:30pm Kendall. Thursdays: Chancel Choir 7:30 pm Sanctuary Fridays: Cracker Barrel 10 am Library T ai Chi 10 am Fellowship Hall Sundays: Devotional Group 8 am Library Adult Study 9 am Library Infant/Toddler Care in Nursery All morning Worship Service (English) 10 am Brunch at 11 Fellowship Hall Sunday School 10 am Kendall Bldg. Grades Preschool-5 Kendall Bldg. Worship Service (Korean) 11:30 am Youth Group 6-7:30pm YAC (No youth group the 2nd Sunday) Children s Choir 11 am Kendall Bldg. Northridge United Methodist Church

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Northridge United Methodist Church December 2018 Volume 35, Issue 12 Christmas Concert Sunday, December 9 In the Sanctuary at 4 PM Northridge United Methodist Church 9650 Reseda Blvd. Northridge, CA 91324