U niver s i t y U nit ed M et ho di s t Church 94 0 E. C olton A v e., R e dlands, CA Web s i t e: w ww. u um credlands.

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1 Univista U niver s i t y U nit ed M et ho di s t Church 94 0 E. C olton A v e., R e dlands, CA Web s i t e: w ww. u um credlands. org E- m ail: r edl ands uu mc. office@gm ail.com We are a church that shares the love of Jesus Christ in our community and throughout the world, while helping people develop a deep and meaningful relationship with God. Greetings, families and friends of University Church! I love this time of year! This season offers such rich opportunities to celebrate gratitude and to be intentional in preparing our hearts to welcome the arrival of the Prince of Peace in our world. As we look around at the changes in color, scenery, and air, may we be inspired to reflect on where we as individuals and as a church have been, to consider where we have experienced God s presence this year. Some of our stories may involve celebrations like getting a job, moving to another town, beginning a new school year. While we celebrate new beginnings and affirm God s blessings in our lives, we also experience loss because every beginning includes an ending. Even a change for the better necessitates saying good-bye to the past. Beginnings and endings are two sides of the same coin. We see those in the life of Jesus, as well. Think of his life. He was the Son of God who emptied himself to come to us in human form. He cried out to the Father at Gethsemane before his crucifixion, even though he knew he would be raised from the dead. After his resurrection, he said good-bye to his disciples in preparation for his ascension. The victorious life of our Lord was filled with change, with beginnings and endings. The losses in his life ultimately led him to be raised from the dead and opened a way for us to be reconciled to God. Like Jesus, may we remember that we are the people who walk the road to resurrection in every moment of our lives because we follow in the steps of our Risen Lord. Friends, as this year continues to draw to a close, may we keep our eyes on the Lord who traveled this road before us, and may we always follow in his way of resurrection and new life. Blessings, Rev. Hee Jung Yu

2 November 1 - All Saints Day Scriptures: Isaiah 25:6-9; Psalm 24; John 11:32-44; Revelation 21:1-6a; November 4-24th Sunday after /All Saint s Sunday Scriptures: Ruth 1:1-18; Psalm 146:1-10; Mark 12:28-34; Hebrews 9:11-14 November 11-25th Sunday after Scriptures: Ruth 3:1-5; 4:13-17; Psalm 127; Mark 12:38-44; Hebrews 9:24-28 November 18-26th Sunday after Scriptures: 1 Samuel 1:4-20; 1 Samuel 2:1-10; Hebrews 10:11-25; Mark 13:1-8 Fellowship Hosts 4- TBA 11 - Potluck 18 - Avanell Good & Diana Washburn 25 - LOTS POTS Greeters 4 - Izzy & Avanell Good 11 - Dorothy Cable & Doris Washom 18 - Marjorie Miller & Diana Washburn 25 - Gerald & Janice Moody Liturgist 4 - Dale Wintergerst 11 - Dale Wintergerst 18 - Jamin Hunt 25 - Susan Hong Flowers 4, 11, 18 & 25 - open November 22 - Thanksgiving Day Scriptures: Joel 2:21-27; Psalm 126; 1 Timothy 2:1-7; Matthew 6:25-33 November 25 - Christ the King Sunday /Student Day Scriptures: 2 Samuel 23:1-7; Psalm 132:1-12; Revelation 1:4b-8; John 18:33-37

3 Join in Advent / Christmas preparations as we look forward to this season! Children are rehearsing for December 9 program, so please make sure yours get to 11:10-11:30 rehearsals in the south classroom (in the center of upper patio). Leslie Kowalski is eager to sing with the children (YOUR help is also welcome) every Sunday after worship through December 2 for It All Happened in The Country. Singing in the choir is DEVINE especially when rehearsing for the December 2 cantata. Join in the fun on Wednesday evenings at 6:45 PM, beginning a joyous choir year this fall. Finger foods and Christmas cookies are desired December 9. It wouldn t be quite right to have the children wait until AFTER our usual second-sunday potluck before their program. Bring your favorite holiday snack to share after the children s Christmas program. Attention Movie Lovers This month, the Movie Lovers group will meet one week earlier than usual, on Tuesday, November 13, to see the first showing of the chosen film, hopefully starting between 10 and 11 a.m. Which movie we see, and which theater we go to, depends on what s showing that week, and that will be announced in worship the Sunday before the gathering. Our discussion after the film will be at either Las Fuentes or Farmer Boys. The $5.00 price at the Studio Movie Grill makes that theater attractive, but the timing of the film may make the Harkens theatre the better option. If you want to know more, please contact George Crisp: (909) Volunteer to work with Franklin Elementary Students? Volunteers who want to interact with students must: 1)Have a clear TB test, and 2)Turn in the Redlands Unified School District Volunteer Application to the school office. Get the form (and information about the TB test) from the Franklin office, RUSD office, or David Center. Church Staff Serving You Bishop: Rev. Grant J. Hagiya District Superintendent: Rev. Melissa Roux MacKinnon Pastor: Rev. Hee Jung Yu Church Secretary: Liz Roark Organist: Jilsca Oppier Music Coordinator: Leslie Kowalski Childcare providers: Mikhayla Roark, Giselle Rosales, Elsy Manzano

4 Summary of Church Council Meeting of October The Council finalized our vision statement: The vision of University United Methodist Church is to witness to Jesus Christ in the world as His disciples by the power of the Holy Spirit. There was no Church Council for October. Watch for more information to come. Contact any church council member with concerns or suggestions. We are Church Council Chair Bob Denham; Finance members David Center, Leslie Hall, and Dale Wintergerst; Staff Parish members Glen Icanberry, Gerald Moody, and Daniel Morales; Trustees Gerald Nila, Clara Titera, and Gary Wintergerst; Member-at-large David Nesamony, Lay Leader Rachel Wintergerst, and Rev. Hee Jung Yu

5 We are sponsoring a family for Thanksgiving and Christmas again. There are 2 parents and 5 children from ages 2 to 14. Thanksgiving items are due in one week so if you d like to help, see Bob Denham. Cash, checks or actual food products are accepted! Let s bless our family! We have new, updated Church directories. If you have not gotten one and would like to receive one, please contact the Church office at or by . The church has a new address: Redlandsuumc.office@gmail.com Pastor Hee Jung s work days are Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. She works on her full connection Board of Ordained Ministry exams on Fridays. Pastor is available for an appointment on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Please call the church office to set up a time for any questions, concerns, or to talk. Contact Bob Denham ( ), David Nesamony ( ) or the church office ( ) when the office is not open for any church related or personal concerns. You can also contact the pastor at heejung.yu@cst.edu. Pastor s days off are Monday and Friday. November 2 - Don Nessman 10 - Vi Perry 11 - Charlie Nila 22 - Carol Ann Nelsen 30 - Don Wirth November 3 - George & Sue Crisp

6 Advent Study Starting Thursday, November 29, Pastor Hee Jung will be leading an Advent Study entitled, Not a Silent Night by Adam Hamilton. The study will continue on Thursdays, through December 20 in the Wesley Lounge from 7:00 p.m. through 8:15 p.m. Books will be available soon for $11. Each participant will need to read the first 2 chapters prior to the class on November 29 th. Please indicate on your attendance slip if you plan on attending the class or by calling the church office at If childcare is needed, please contact the church office as soon as possible to have it set up. Sixty Plus Fellowship Barbara Graham opened in prayer for the fifteen people in attendance. We had a great luncheon. Our speaker for the gathering was Ryan Stervant, the Executive Director of Family Services. This organization is celebrating 120 years of service, success and offering a hand up. The first president was Alfred H. Smiley. Their mission has always been alienate poverty, encourage self sufficiency and promote the dignity of all. This has been a wonderful mission which has continued to grow over the years. Stephanie Denham gave us an update on the 360 program. Carmen gave a devotional poem called, Happiness. Birthday person for October was David Nesamony. The birthday cake was furnished by Dorothy Cable. The cake for November will be furnished by Eleanor Johnson. The November 14 meeting will have Susie Wintergerst present us her trip to Japan. Join us for food and fellowship, Eleanor Johnson and Elaine Thorpe

7 United Methodist Women All women are invited to the 10:30 am meeting on November 8. Remember to bring a sack lunch and have a wonderful time together. Come Prayer Walking & Be a Blessing! Saturday, November 10 9:00 am - 10:45 am New Beginnings UMC - North Campus 3350 Del Rosa Ave., San Bernardino, CA On the 2nd Saturday of each month we start out from a different church in the Inland Empire in order to cover our communities with Prayer and listen to God. We ll have a brief time of worship and prayer together, then walk and pray through the community. Open to EVERYONE - you don't need to be an expert pray-er! Those not wishing to walk are invited to pray in the sanctuary. "And this is the confidence that we have toward him, that if we ask anything according to his will he hears us." 1 John 5:14

8 November 2018 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat FH=Fellowship Hall S=Sanctuary MPR=Multi-purpose Room WL=Wesley Lounge 4 24th Sunday after Communion Sunday All Saint s Sunday 11 25th Sunday after Veterans Day Mission Moment Potluck Sunday 18 26th Sunday after 25 27th Sunday after LOTS POT after church After church Church Council (WL) CG=covenant group SM=Share Ministry 5 6 6:00 am Prayer Breakfast (FH) 7:00 pm Bechel s 12 Office closed in observance of Veterans Day 13 6:00 am Prayer Breakfast (FH) 10:00 am Movie Lovers 6-8:00 pm Family Fun Night (FH) :00 am Prayer Breakfast (FH) 7:00 pm Bechel s :00 am Prayer Breakfast (FH) 7:00 pm Bechel s 7 McCurdy s 6:30 pm Music Rehearsal (S) 14 11:45 am Sixty Plus Fellowship (FH) McCurdy s 6:30 pm Music Rehearsal (S) 21 McCurdy s 6:30 pm Music Rehearsal (S) Office Closed 28 McCurdy s 6:30 pm Music Rehearsal (S) :30 am Esther Lydia Circle UMW (WL) Thanksgiving Day Office Closed 29 7:00 pm Advent Study (WL) 9 6:30-9 pm Tamil Prayer Group (WL) 23 Office Closed :00 pm UUMC Holy Name serving :00 pm UUMC Trinity serving :00 pm UUMC FUMCR serving :00 pm UUMC Mission Road serving