HUMAN SEXUALITY MEETING

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1 Peralta Memorial United Methodist Church 25 Wesley Rd -- Peralta, NM Telephone: Office hours: Monday-Thursday, 8:30 am-3:00 pm Website: Church LOVE GOD.LOVE PEOPLE.REACH OUT HUMAN SEXUALITY MEETING If you ve been following the media, you may be hearing that the United Methodist Church is going to be holding a General Conference meeting in February 2019 to deal with the issue of human sexuality. Here at Peralta Memorial UMC, we want to make sure you are informed of what is going on. Therefore, we are holding an informational meeting about the issue of human sexuality in the sanctuary on Monday June 4 th at 6:30 PM. The meeting will be led by the church s Administrative Council, our main decision-making body for the church. I want to emphasize that this is an informational meeting only. No decisions are being made at this time. At this meeting you will learn: The official current position of the United Methodist Church regarding homosexuality as it relates to the conduct of pastors. Some of the verses in the Bible that discuss homosexuality. Why this special General Conference is taking place in February How New Mexico will be represented at this General Conference. Some of the proposals that will be presented to the February 2019 General Conference. Currently, the United Methodist Church declares that pastors must either be faithfully married in a heterosexual marriage or celibate in singleness. Also, United Methodist pastors and churches currently may not perform samesex weddings. There s a good chance that the outcome of the February 2019 General Conference will reinforce the church s current position. If that happens, no action will be necessary at Peralta Memorial UMC because we are already following these rules. Should the General Conference decide differently, we will enter into a time of discernment to figure our way forward according to our interpretation of Scripture at Peralta Memorial UMC. Now is the time to listen, pray, and care. Now is the time to study Scripture and come before God. Now is not the time to come against one another. I truly believe that God has this situation and issue under control. If you have something to say to me, my ears and heart are open to you whatever your beliefs on Scripture, homosexuality, and the church. I also hope that you will be in open dialogue with the members of our Administrative Council and church leadership. Even though these may be difficult conversations to have, my hope is that through them we will come to know each other better, care about each other more, and become a stronger church. Pastor David

2 UMW/Mary Circle Invitation to EVERYONE Join us on June 12 th at 9:30 am for an informational discussion of funeral and future-planning issues presented by Noblin Funeral Home. The meeting will take place in Fellowship Hall and refreshments will be served. We d like to THANK everyone who supported our pre-mother s Day Bake Sale. It was an extraordinary success and we sold all of the flower arrangements and nearly all the baked products. (The remaining items were shared by anyone who ventured into the Fellowship Hall later). By your generosity we netted $700, which will go toward mission projects. So THANK YOU so much for all your help to make it such a success!! Pre-school (age 4 and potty trained) through 6 th grade may participate. We are always looking for leaders to help us out with VBS. We are particularly in need of adult leaders for crafts, games, and crew leaders. If you can t help during VBS we are also needing donations of items to make VBS successful. Remember, if you are participating in VBS you need to be Safe Sanctuaries trained. Final in-person training is June 2 nd at 10 am, or online training is available. Training must be completed by June 4th. On Sunday, June 17 th we will be having a Father s Day Bake Sale after each service. This bake sale will help with funds for VBS. You may register your child with Genevieve our church secretary, Shawnda the VBS director, after certain services, or when you come to VBS. We would greatly appreciate your support!!! As always, we are grateful for everyone s help and prayers. If you have any question please contact Shawnda slumpkin@llschools.net or God Bless You, Shawnda Lumpkin Becky Eubank Shelby Eubank VBS Directors

3 Turning the hearts of youth and families to God and each other ATTENTION ALL YOUTH GROUP MEMBERS: If you want to work with VBS this year PLEASE know you MUST attend Sunday School on June 17 th (9:45 am) & participate in the Safe Sanctuaries training youth version. AFTERSHOCK YOUTH MISSION TRIP JUNE 24 TH 29 TH The Youth Group will be traveling to Cimarron, NM to host Vacation Bible School for the children in that area. AfterShock youth.please get your permission slip signed and turned in to Marlow as soon as possible, if you plan on going on this mission trip!!! Contact Marlow at EVERYONE IS WELCOME To the United Methodist Church New Mexico Annual Conference, June Annual Conference will be held at the Marriott in Albuquerque, NM. For more information you may visit website. There are several events and activities that local church folks can attend for free or at a low cost. Non-voting guests may attend the conference for $25. We have nationally renowned experts traveling in to present Early Bird Workshops and dynamic local speakers as well. Our conference social is United Methodist Night at the Isotopes Ballpark on Wednesday night for $12/person. The Ordination and Commissioning service will be held on Thursday night at St. John's UMC-ABQ. Koreen Guillermo, Scott Meador, Raquel Mull and Ellen Swain will be ordained as full elders. Lourdes Calderon will be commissioned as a missionary. Following our Way Forward Listening Sessions, the interest of our local church attendees has no doubt been piqued. With that in mind, our guest preacher/teacher, Bishop Robert Schnase, who is also a member of the Commission on a Way Forward, will host a Q & A on Tuesday evening. In addition, he'll be focusing his teaching sessions throughout the annual conference on his most recent book, Just Say Yes. To view options and to register for any of the workshops or activities go to

4 June 2 Lisa Sams June 4 Paul Smith June 5 Robyn Albani June 8 Ramina Proctor June 8 Melissa Madara June 9 Richard Darnell June 9 Bob Seidel June 10 Mary Martinez June 12 Peggy Shoemaker June 12 Maggie Kelly June 15 Maxine Gobert June 16 Sherrie Cobb June 16 Shawnda Lumpkin June 16 Justin Martinez June 17 Shawna Buckner June 17 Felina Martinez June 23 Michelle Smith June 25 Peyson Genson June 26 Jamey Cook June 30 Gayle Fiedler June 30 Ty Harris June 30 Bruce Peasley June 1 Monte & Lana Fastnacht June 1 James & Jessica Matsutani June 2 Justin & Jasmine Martinez June 4 Jay & Marilyn Smith, Jr. June 9 Ted & Cynthia Van Curen June 13 C.J. and Erica Kinnikin June 14 Ryan & Diana Galey June 15 Pete & Susi Broekstra June 18 Trent & Breanne Green June 19 Grant & Connie Irwin June 29 Chris & Kim Blaine

5 Please be in prayer for each of these in our continuing prayer list. If you know of anyone else who needs to be added, please call Ruth at or the church office, Pastor David & Family Valencia County Abundant Grace Free Store Donna Duke Marj West Lynn Plante Lynn Schultz Erma Ward Mike Heppler Cheryl Huber Dan McCarty Karel & Martha Pekarek Don & Peggy Gleichman Sharon Ramirez Dorothy Marta Conrad Joseph Hughes-Faganello Cure for Cancer Eva Timmons J Amy Creel Jim Kubisak Janette Baughman Diego Jim & Melba Derossett Joleen Baughman Karen Fastnacht Nate Meyer USA Leaders Larry Huff Michael Garrison Our Freedom Richard & Linda Darnell Lori Buvinghausen All Caregivers Anne Cassidy-Vigil All military & their families Beth & Dennie Miller Pauline Taylor Mike & Ruth Romero Cassie Vigil-Otero Chris Knox Bill Lynch Our Freedom

6 Please join us for CRAFTY LADIES!!! Our next meeting days are June 5 th and 6 th, starting at 9 am until 2 pm in Fellowship Hall. All help is needed and GREATLY appreciated. You will enjoy the fellowship!!! Lunch is also provided. SAFE SANCTUARIES 2018 Saturday, June 2 from 10:00 am noon This is the final in-person training session. Online training is available at Training must be completed by June 4 th in order to work with children and youth. Thank you for giving your time and energy to help make Peralta Memorial UMC truly a safe place for our young people as well and a place where people feel safe teaching and leading children s and youth activities. Your Safe Sanctuaries Committee: Jennifer York, David Madara, Jerry Thompson, Melodie Huff, Marlow Frasier, Bernice Hughes, Shawnda Lumpkin

7 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat :30 Worship 11:00 Worship 12:15 Youth LT mtg, FH 6 pm AfterShock Youth 10 7 am UMM Men s Breakfast, Fell Hall 8:30 Worship 11 am Worship 6 pm - AfterShock 4 10 am Food Pantry Fitness, 4:30 #203 6 pm Huddle #103 6 pm Emmaus, #101, 6:00-Boy Scouts, Ed. Bldg. 6:30 pm Informational meeting, in Sanctuary 11 9:30 Soul # am Food Pantry 4:30 Fitness, #203 6 pm Huddle #103 6 pm Emmaus #101 6 pm Boy Scouts, Ed Bldg 5 Crafty Ladies, Fell Hall, 9 am to 2 pm 1 pm- Huddle, CR 4 - Tai Ji #203 4:45 Fitness, #203 6:30 Trustees # UMW/Mary Circle, Fell Hall 9:30 am All are invited to this presentation by Noblin Funeral Home 1:00-Huddle, CR 4 - Tai Ji, FH 4:30 Fitness #203 6 Crafty Ladies, Fell Hall, 9 am to 2 pm 6 pm Bible # Annual Conference in Albuquerque 6 Bible Study # am Exercise, F H 10:30-Tai Chi II, FH 12:15 Tai Ji, FH The Auditorium set up for Tea event 6/9 6 pm Worship #101 6 pm Cub leaders mtg, Ed Bldg. 7 pm SPRC # Annual Conference in Albuquerque 9 am Exercise, FH 10:30-Tai Chi II, FH 12:15 -Tai Ji, FH, 4:30 Fitness #203 6:30 Ad Council, Conf Rm EMMAUS, Fell Hall 6:30 pm 8 Conf Room reserved until Saturday 10 am Sisterhood, # Annual Conference in Albuquerque Safe Sanctuaries Training, Conf Room 10:00 am CPR/1 st Aid, Fell Hall 8:30-4: :30 am Threads of Love, Fell Hall Friendship Tea, 2 pm doors open at 1:30 pm (Auditorium/ Conf Room reserved until 6 pm) Father s Day 8:30 Worship Bake Sale for VBS 11:00 Worship Bake Sale for VBS No AfterShock 24 7 am UMM Men s Breakfast, Fell Hall 8:30 Worship 11 am Worship YOUTH LEAVE TO CIMARRON-MISSION TRIP No AfterShock Kitchen reserved all 18 VBS begins 10 am Food Pantry, 4:30 Fitness, #203 6 pm Emmaus #101 6 pm-huddle #103 6 pm - Boy Scouts Ed Bldg. 25 9:30 am Soul # am Food Pantry, 4:30 Fitness, # Emmaus #101 6 pm, Huddle #103 6 pm Boy Scouts 19 1:00-Huddle, CR No Tai Ji 4:30 Fitness # :00-Huddle, C.R. 4 pm Tai Ji, Fell Hall 4:30 Fitness # pm Bible # pm Bible # No Exercise No -Tai Ji, 4:30 Fitness # am Exercise, FH 10:30-Tai Chi II, FH 12:15 -Tai Ji, FH 4:30 Fitness # am Sisterhood # :30 Huddle #101 Kitchen reserved all Kitchen reserved until noon