August 2016 Volume 33, Issue 8

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1 Northridge United Methodist Church August 2016 Volume 33, Issue 8 Dr. Elmer Heerema s Retirement Sunday, August 14 During the 10 am service Following the service, a reception will be in the fellowship hall. Northridge United Methodist Church 9650 Reseda Blvd. Northridge, CA (818) Weekday Preschool: (818) The Methodist is archived on the NUMC website. Please contact the church office for more information. We wish Elmer and Denna wonderful years of retirement! The Rev. James Powell, North District Superintendent, will be our guest speaker on this Sunday. Pastor...Rev. Dr. Joseph Choi Associate Pastor...Rev. Karen Murata Dir. of Senior Ministry...Char Anderson Business Manager...Dorrel Atteberry Facilities/Office Manager...Joan Coston H.R. Coordinator...Elizabeth Beckman Dir. of Youth Ministry...Steven Klotz Dir. of Preschool...Debbie Goodman Dir. of Music (9 am)..dr. Elmer Heerema Organist (9 am)...dr. Joseph Lee Dir. of Music (11 am)...jason Retana Dir. of Handbells...Ruben Mendoza Dir. of Youth Choir...Carol de Leon Dir. of Children s Choir...Joann Wyse Sunday School Lead...Amanda D Amico Sunday School Assistants...Leslie Orozco...Miranda Mosley...Lindsey Woerner Sunday Childcare...Ashley Anderson...Liz Piceno Buildings and Grounds...Richard Grijalva Custodian...Chuck Grant Sunday Custodian...Matthew Nash Sound Technician...Adrian Boluarte-Chong Our VBS surfers and NUMC raised more than $2,500 for the Madagascar Mission in just one week! Thank You! Sunday Worship Service 10 am (ONE Service during summer) Sunday School & Nursery 10 am in the Kendall Building Childcare available

2 The Week of July 25-July 29 we had 90 surfers taking an Epic Ride at our Surf Shack VBS. We spent the week Catching the Wave of God s Amazing Love! through surfer-themed music, crafts, science projects, recreation, Bible stories, missions & snacks, and more! We thank the families who entrusted their kids to us for the week as well as the over 75 volunteers who made the whole week possible from preparation in the weeks before through our VBS Sunday Celebration. There is a reason they say a picture is worth a thousand words-check out these pics of the week. As you look consider our VBS theme verse Remember that the Lord is Great and Awesome! (Nehemiah 4:14b) Registration team helps surfers sign in and sign out on their Epic Adventure Raise your hand if you love surf themed praise music!

3 Skipper and Snappy the Crab tune into Surf Central Factory during Opening Assembly The Splashers are enthralled by a visit from Skipper & Snappy Learning about life as a kid in Madagascar Look Mom, while you volunteer, I get to play like Snappy the Crab! Team work getting the "fish" to market God is Amazing and so is science! 3

4 Jazz Vespers on July 10 From left to right: Fritz Wise, Bobby Rodriguez, Michael Alvidrez and Rickey Woodard Artist Barbara Nathanson with her artwork Videos of all services are archived on YouTube. During August Bible Study 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 August 14 at 6 pm David Wheatley / Organ & Piano Jim Hughart / Bass Sundays at 9 am Join us for our study of the book 5 Hebrew Words that Every Christian Should Know. Fritz Wise / Drums Brad Dutz / Percussion

5 Mission & Outreach Your Mission Growth Fund Administered by the Northridge United Methodist Foundation The Mission Growth Fund was started on the tithe of the money gained from the sale of the NUMC property at Nordhoff and Reseda in the 1980 s. That money can be used only for mission projects. We currently have $150,000 in the Mission Growth Fund. Little new money has been added to the Mission Growth Fund in the last decade, and it is time to renew our efforts to build up the fund. If you should find yourself with some extra money you wish to put to a good purpose, or if you would like to recognize someone who has been a blessing to you during your life, please consider a donation to Northridge United Methodist Foundation and earmark it for the Mission Growth Fund. It is a gift that will continue to give through the years. Over the last three years, the NUMC Missions Area has used the earnings to support the following projects: Missionary support for Costa Rica Mission Projects Missionary support for GYTTE in Mexico Purchase of a new 12-passenger van at GYTTE in Mexico Initiating a fund for a new parsonage at Lambakin UMC in the Philippines Lambakin UMC - Philippines (church, pews and bibles) Scholarships for two students at the hearingimpaired (S.H.A.R.E.) school in the Philippines Project to build elementary and middle schools in Madagascar Bridge to Home - Sylmar Winter Shelter for the homeless North Valley Caring Services Community Fair and Thanksgiving dinner Construction materials for mission teams to GYTTE, to Costa Rica Mission Projects, and to Mississippi Rebuild (Katrina) Mission Opportunity Fund to assist mission team members in participating on NUMC mission trips Imagine No Malaria Wil and Yolanda 5

6 Thank you to Senior Ministry Advisory Team Our seniors have been treated to wonderful lunches for the last six months with beautifully decorated tables, great desserts, and friendly conversation as we talked about our lives through the process of our autobiography. We thank our Senior Ministry Advisory Team who cooked for us and entertained us. When you see them please say thanks to Shiela Attarian, Dorine Collins, Joan Coston, Sally Taylor, Peggy Walters and Jo-Ann Seitzinger. Primetimers The Primetimers will be visiting the Getty Villa in Malibu on Friday, August 5. Meet the bus in the parking lot near the YAC (Youth Activity Center) at 10:00 AM. Cost is $20. If you missed the sign up, please call Shiela Attarian or Jo-Ann Seitzinger. In Our Thoughts & Prayers Mary Farish, Rev. Mark Ulrickson, Yoshi Yamawaki, John Turner, Lynn McCue, Christine Coons, Millie Wambold, Lanny Hartley, Freeman and Ramona Crutchfield, Our prayers for Grace Lee on the sudden passing of Dan, her husband. Services were held July 25 at Forest lawn Memorial Park in Covina Prayers for all those going off to college for the first time. John Christensen graduated from CSUN with a B.A. in Cinema and Television Arts-Multimedia Production Option. Mark and Trish Ulrickson would like to thank the people of NUMC for all their prayers, and support for Mark during his illness. And a thank you for those who were able to attend Mark s retirement gathering. We are blessed to have so many caring friends. 6 Many heartfelt thanks for all the prayers and the "substitute chef" meals while James was recovering from foot surgery. We truly felt the love and care, and it made it possible to get prepared for VBS as well! James, Karen, Marisela & Jasmine Murata

7 Spotlight SPOTLIGHT ON NEW MEMBERS interviewed and edited by Shiela Attarian Sidney Coons Sidney has been attending our church for approximately seven years. She has been part of hand bells, the youth group, and for the last five years, an acolyte. She joined our church by Profession of Faith. Sidney will be leaving for Ohio State to study for a degree as a Student Affairs Professional. Sylvia Macauley-King Dr. Macauley-King has been attending the church for one year. Sylvia is an Administrative Fellow in the Office of the Dean in the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences at CSUN. She has also been Chair of CSUN s Department of Africana Studies. Sylvia joined our church because of the congregation, Pastor Choi s sermons, and the quality of our music. Charlotte and Frank Sciarabba Charlotte and Frank have attended our church for four years. Frank was Senior Administrator of Labor Relations at the General Motors Assembly plant in Van Nuys. Charlotte has owned and managed restaurants. They have joined the church because of the friendly congregation and especially because of Pastor Choi s Bible based sermons. They have been part of Bible Studies and the Disciple Groups. Frank is now serving on SPRC and the Endowment Fund. Susan Shields Susan transferred from the Juneau, Alaska, United Methodist Church. She has worked for the Social Security Administration for 26 years. Currently, she is an Operations Supervisor in the Panorama City office. Susan is part of the bell choir, chancel choir, Saturday hikes, book club, Soul Food dinners, Eat Out Mondays and attends Jazz Vespers. She joined our church because of the outpouring of love from members of our congregation during her father s illness.

8 Ernestine Smith Ernestine has been attending our church for four years. Before retiring she was in the insurance profession. Ernestine joined our church because of the friendly congregation, the choir, the quality of music, and Pastor Choi s sermons which provide her with inspiration to guide her throughout the week. Daniel Yang Daniel, the nephew of Pastor Joseph Choi, transferred from First United Methodist Church of San Fernando. The congregation has made him feel accepted and at home. He appreciates the choir and the quality of music. Daniel will be studying to become a Methodist Minister at the Azusa Pacific University. Church & Society On Monday, August 8 at 7:00 p.m. in the Kendall Building, Church and Society will screen "Wadjda," the story of an 11 year old Saudi girl who dreams of owning a green bicycle. In order to raise funds she enters a Quran recitation contest at her school. This was the first film shot entirely in Saudi Arabia and the first feature length film directed by a Saudi woman. This movie is about making change under the radar and attacking injustice in subtle ways. The running time is 98 minutes and is rated PG. Shown with subtitles. (2012) On Saturday, August 20, 2016, Northridge United Methodist Church will be participating in the Nothin' But Sand Beach Cleanup Day (jointly sponsored by Church and Society and Family Ministries) at Redondo Beach Pier, George Freeth Way, s/s Tower, Redondo Beach, CA from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. The pier is located at the end of Torrance Boulevard, west of Pacific Coast Highway. We will meet at the church parking lot at 8:30 a.m. to carpool. For people driving from home, there is metered parking available near the beach. You will need to have a signed waiver (attached) to participate in the beach clean-up. What to wear: closed toed shoes, layered clothes (as the weather can change), sunscreen, and a hat. What to bring: signed waiver (extras available at the church that day), B.Y.O. - Bring Your Own reusable water bottle, carpool, gloves, bucket (gloves and buckets are available at the beach), if you bring your own snack or lunch try to make it "trash-free". For additional information and waivers:

9 August Events and Meetings 1 40 ft. bin for Goodwill Donations in parking lot until Sept pm New You-Pool party-d. Collins s 3 6 pm Soul Food Café-Fellowship Hall 5 10 am Primetimers to Getty Villa, Malibu Meet bus in church parking lot 7 10 am Worship-Service Breakfast following 11:15 am Grief/caregiver group-library 11:20 am SPRC-Kendall Building 8 11 am-10 pm Eat Out Monday-PizzaRev 7 pm Church/Society Movie-Kendall Bldg am Worship Sanctuary Breakfast following 6 pm Jazz Vespers-Sanctuary 15 1 to 7 pm Red Cross Blood Drive-F.Hall 16 6 pm Trustees-Library & walk thru grounds 20 8:30 am Church Parking lot to Beach Clean up at Redondo Beach Pier am Worship-Sanctuary Breakfast following 22 7 pm Book Club-Martha Ruiz home 7 pm Methodist Money Makers-Library am Worship-Sanctuary Breakfast following August and September 4 only One Service at 10 am On September 4, following the service - we will enjoy an end of summer BBQ picnic Sunday, September 11 Homecoming Sunday Regular Services at 9 am and 11 am with breakfast at the 10 am hour Regular Weekly Events Mondays: UMW Arts and Crafts 9 am T ai Chi (1st & 3rd) 10 am Kendall Bldg Fireside Rm Tuesdays: Cracker Barrel 10 am Library Worship Band Rehearsal 7:30 pm Sanctuary Wednesdays: Maintenance 8:30 am Church Office Volunteers (WMD) WORMS 9:30 am Kendall Bldg Jubilee Bells 5:30 pm Room 5/6 Celebration Ringers 7 pm Room 5/6 (Rehearsals resumes September 7) Thursdays: Chancel Choir 7:30 pm Sanctuary (Choir off in August) Fridays: Cracker Barrel 10 am Library T ai Chi 10 am Fellowship Hall Sundays: Devotional Group 8 am Library Adult Study 9 am Library Sunday School 10 am Kendall Bldg Infant/Toddler Care in Nursery Grades 1-5 in Kendall Building Worship Service at 10 am August and September 4 only Northridge United Methodist Church

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