THE WINDOW Claremont United Methodist Church April 19, 2017

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THE WINDOW Claremont United Methodist Church April 19, 2017 CUMC S Reconciling Committee invites YOU!

Luncheon and Presentation: HIV in the Inland Empire Facts, Stories, and What You Can Do to Help Speaker: Laura Silvius,

of HIV and the AIDS epidemics in 21 st century America.

at-risk populations look very different.

prevention and care for HIV and AIDS in our community today, and what we can do as a community to help.

1 THE WINDOW Claremont United Methodist Church April 19, 2017 CUMC S Reconciling Committee invites YOU! Sunday, April 23, Round Building 11:00 a.m. Luncheon and Presentation: HIV in the Inland Empire Facts, Stories, and What You Can Do to Help Speaker: Laura Silvius, Foothill AIDS Project, Claremont Laura Silvius, of Foothill AIDS Project in Claremont, will speak on the current state of HIV and the AIDS epidemics in 21 st century America. The American face of HIV has changed drastically in the last 20 years, and while transmission routes stay the same, the at-risk populations look very different. Laura will answer questions about the socioeconomic, cultural, racial, and health factors that can act as barriers to prevention and care for HIV and AIDS in our community today, and what we can do as a community to help. Foothill AIDS Project (FAP) was founded in 1987, and is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization providing comprehensive services to those infected and affected by HIV/AIDS in Claremont and the surrounding communities. RSVP with Dean McVay at deanmcvay@hotmail.com or by April 21. Suggested Donation (for the catered lunch): $10 each, if you are able. ALL are welcome!

Wileyan Wisdom I noticed how quickly society moves on from Easter. It s the Monday after Easter and almost every trace of Easter is gone, except in churches. There are no massive after Easter sales.

2 Wileyan Wisdom I noticed how quickly society moves on from Easter. It s the Monday after Easter and almost every trace of Easter is gone, except in churches. There are no massive after Easter sales. No residue Easter displays. No reluctance to leave decorations up for another day. Even the White House Easter Egg hunt on the day after Easter seems out of place. The world has moved on. Think about how different this is from Christmas. Christmas captures everyone. The Christmas Spirit has been known to capture Hindus and Muslims, Jews and Buddhists, atheists and nones, liturgy loving Episcopalians, and liturgy hating Puritans, rock and roll Charismatics and Bible believing Baptists. Even the Grinch eventually succumbed to the Christmas Spirit. But Easter is quickly dismantled and shelved as quickly as possible. As if, we were embarrassed by our participation in Easter. Christmas does make a better story. There are Magi, shepherds, angels. There is an unmarried couple having a baby away from home. There is a star, a manger, and an inn. There are gifts. Presents! The story even had its own villain in Herod. And of course, a baby. Easter doesn t have much. An empty tomb. A couple of angels who don t sing. No presents. Maybe a gardener. Three women probably dressed in black going to a funeral. And they don t even take flowers. But our Easter reluctance runs deeper. It s one thing to ooh and ahh over a baby, or to admire his teachings when he grows up. It s a different thing entirely to come face to face with a dead man now rising. I think people feel threatened by Easter. Oh, they are willing to embrace the idea of Easter; that there is some form of life after death. But the Easter message is that Christ is alive and well; no longer subject to the constraints of time or space or death. Jesus could drop by our house or our heart, and call us by name. If we limit Easter to one day, and focus on bunnies and chocolate, or pretend it s a hoax or a nice story or something no modern person would believe, then we do not have to make any changes in our lives or our souls. The key to managing Easter is to treat it like an old family ritual that we indulge in for the sake of making others happy. Hands off. Guard up. And yet...there is something in the story that whispers to us. Maybe we want to believe it s more than a fairy tale. Maybe we need a once a year dose of hope. Maybe it s the mystery of how a leaderless movement transforms the world. Maybe to believe in seeing loved ones again we need to be reassured. Maybe we need to hear our name being called. The church has realized that Easter is more than just a day. Easter is at least a season. Jesus keeps showing up--behind the security gates, on the beach, at home, and on the road. But even a season isn t enough. So in the church s thinking every Sunday is a remembrance and retelling of the Easter story. Here s to celebrating a year s worth of Easters with you! Peace, Pastor Mark 2

3 As members and friends of Claremont UMC, we support the church with our prayers, our presence, our gifts, our service, and our witness. Our Prayers... Please Remember: To publish someone on the public prayer list, she/he needs to give consent to be published. Remember to keep the church office updated on your loved ones on the prayer list. Thank you. New to the Prayer List Beverly Bickelhaupt (surgery recovery) Vivien Bruner Coptic Cathedral Bombing Victims in Egypt Jim & Loretta Huffman (son & mother, friends of Jean Bogus) Belarus, Moldova, Russia, Ukraine, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia (World Council of Churches Countries of the Week through April 30) CUMC Members Alobaidi Family Myrtle Atkins Princess Auguste (housing for next year at CST) Mili Dawai The Haage Family Fran Helgeson (surgery recovery) Ray Lockhart Le Schoenwetter Unwillingly Absent We list all temporarily or permanently homebound persons and their caregivers who are a part of Claremont United Methodist Church. This reminds us that they are a part of this church, and would be here if they could. Myrtle Atkins; John Avera; Merrell Baker; Jean Bogus; Jay Carlisle; Lila Chick; Betty Cramer; Evelyn Edwards; Lila Haage; Ken Hunter; Orion Morrison; Bob & Lois Willsey. The Prayer List is maintained by Jessica Johnston, CUMC s Church Administrator. PLEASE keep the office updated regarding yourselves or your loved ones on the prayer list; please contact Jessica: churchoffice@claremontumc.org or (909) Thank you! 3

Friends and Family of CUMC Members Alannah (Savannah Chalifoux s daughter) Arthur (from Anna & Natasha Scott) Dario Andrade (Mary Ann Mamea s brother-in-law) Elizabeth Bernsmeier (Dick & Maralyn

(Cheryl Armstrong s sister) End to War: in all places with violent conflict Myrlie Evers-Williams (Fran Gilfry s friend) Mark Ford, III (Jean Bogus friend s grandson) Goldie Foster (Nancy Goodman s

(Bill & Mary Beck s granddaughter) Jim Jones (Susie Holway s brother-in-law) Colin Kaepernick & Black Lives Matter John List (Jean Bogus brother-in-law) John & Alena Mamea (Mary Ann Mamea s family)

Michael Taylor (Mary Ann Mamea s aide s 10 yr.

4 Friends and Family of CUMC Members Alannah (Savannah Chalifoux s daughter) Arthur (from Anna & Natasha Scott) Dario Andrade (Mary Ann Mamea s brother-in-law) Elizabeth Bernsmeier (Dick & Maralyn Tipping s granddaughter) Cari Bizzell (Sheryl Bizzell s sister-in-law) Gerald Boggess (Jean Bogus friend) Dean Clemena (Leslie Biglin s grandson) Susan Dahl (Teena DeChenne s cousin) Phyllis Elving (Cheryl Armstrong s sister) End to War: in all places with violent conflict Myrlie Evers-Williams (Fran Gilfry s friend) Mark Ford, III (Jean Bogus friend s grandson) Goldie Foster (Nancy Goodman s mother) Lois Grey (Andy Hubbard s aunt) Margo Hadfield (Merritt & Charles Verrill s friend) Lann Hamilton (Tony Dalia s friend) Karen Hegedus (Jean Bogus friend) Uzma Insar s brother Jenn Jensen (Bill & Mary Beck s granddaughter) Jim Jones (Susie Holway s brother-in-law) Colin Kaepernick & Black Lives Matter John List (Jean Bogus brother-in-law) John & Alena Mamea (Mary Ann Mamea s family) Military Members Peacekeepers in Israel & Palestine The People of Afghanistan, Egypt, Iraq, & Syria Violeta Robins (Lourdes Orret s friend) Robin & Elizabeth Slater (friends of the Soltero Family) Michael Taylor (Mary Ann Mamea s aide s 10 yr. old son) Jocelyn Tuchon (Merritt Verrill s daughter) Todd Verrill (Charles Verrill s brother) Barbara Wallace (loved one of Juliana Manzano) Bob Weiss (family member of Laura Lilley-Coles) Joan Weiss (Laura Lilley-Coles mom) Jung Ja (Joy) Yu Zhou Yu All Facing Deportation The Homeless & Hungry Those struggling with Addiction; Mental Illness; Financial Hardship Our Presence 4 4/9/17: 288 4/16/17: 528

Our Gifts, Service, Witness You re Invited to Visit El Faro: the Border Church sponsored by the Missions Commission Sunday, April 30th The mission of El Faro is to give glory to God through worship

com. A driver and a van would also be appreciated. We Wish to Extend a BIG THANK YOU to the CUMC Volunteers!

Those who sit at the front desk each week, answering calls, greeting those who come to the church, and doing a variety of odd jobs to help the church office; those who help with The Window every two

5 Our Gifts, Service, Witness You re Invited to Visit El Faro: the Border Church sponsored by the Missions Commission Sunday, April 30th The mission of El Faro is to give glory to God through worship at Friendship Park, the historic binational meeting place on the US/MX border. We will leave from the CUMC parking lot at 9:30 a.m. and will return by 4:30 p.m. If you would like to go, contact Al Streyffeler, (909) or A driver and a van would also be appreciated. We Wish to Extend a BIG THANK YOU to the CUMC Volunteers! Specifically, thank you to Ed Kania and Joyce Roebuck for helping with the Easter letter mailing. We want to thank ALL of you, though! Those who sit at the front desk each week, answering calls, greeting those who come to the church, and doing a variety of odd jobs to help the church office; those who help with The Window every two weeks; our check singers who come weekly; those who count and deposit the weekly offering; those of you who helped adorn the Sanctuary for Lent and Easter worship services; those of you who help coordinate worship participants, teach Sunday School, serve on committees, usher on Sunday mornings and for other worship services, greet on Sundays, host coffee fellowship time, run the sound system for worship, and everyone who has offered their time to help with any of the various ministries here at CUMC! We are SO grateful for you, your gifts, service, prayers and witness! Membership Exploration Class Tuesdays, May 23 and 30 at 7:00 p.m. in the Narthex Are you new to CUMC? Or have you been around awhile and want to learn more? Are you interested in learning more about this church and the United Methodist Church? Do you want to get acquainted with the Pastors, Mark and Martha, and others? You re invited! Please RSVP, especially if you need childcare, by Tuesday, May 16 by calling the church office (909) , or churchoffice@claremontumc.info. Those who are interested will join their membership to CUMC on Sunday, June 4 during the 9:30 a.m. worship service. Jessica Johnston, CUMC s Office Administrator, wishes to thank Carl Williams and Gerry Loritsch who worked in the church office while she was on vacation early in March. 5

ICSF Annual Scholarship Luncheon: Focus on Nepal Sponsoring Students for Service Around the World ICSF (International Christian Scholarship Foundation) is an ecumenical organization sponsored by

6 ICSF Annual Scholarship Luncheon: Focus on Nepal Sponsoring Students for Service Around the World ICSF (International Christian Scholarship Foundation) is an ecumenical organization sponsored by Church Women United that educates students for service worldwide through scholarships to Partner Schools. Over the years, many CUMC members have served on its board. ICSF holds one friend-raising event a year where we gather to enjoy a time of fellowship together, with lunch, a special speaker, festive entertainment, and of course the everpopular door prizes and raffle! This year, with the Focus on Nepal, our luncheon will be on Saturday, April 29 th, noon, at Aroma Indian Grill & Banquet, 965 W. Foothill Blvd., Upland, CA. Tickets ($30) may be obtained from Susan Hume ( ) or Beth Connor ( ) Transportation to the event is available. Temple Beth Israel Presents in Commemoration of Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day) Sunday, April 23, 4:00 p.m. at Temple Beth Israel, 3033 N. Towne Ave., Pomona A staged reading of excerpts from Night, Elie Wiesel s powerful retelling of his personal experience during the Holocaust, featuring religious, civic, and institutional leaders of our local community, along with Holocaust survivors and members of the 2nd and 3rd generations. ALL are welcome! No admission charge. For more information, contact Temple Beth Israel, (909) or tbi@tbipomona.org. SAVE THE DATE! Katie Ledsinger Recital Sunday, May 7 at 3:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary Details to come! We hope you can make it! Preparing an estate plan is good Christian stewardship saying thanks to God, expressing your love and concern for family, and showing charitable generosity toward others. Planned gifts for the church s Endowment Fund will secure ministry into the future. Contact the Endowment Committee Chair, Alex Morales:

Small Group Corner Paula Hui is the Coordinator of CUMC s Small Group Ministry Book Group: meets the 4th Monday each month. The next meeting is Monday, April 24 at 7:00 p.m. in the Narthex.

7 Small Group Corner Paula Hui is the Coordinator of CUMC s Small Group Ministry Book Group: meets the 4th Monday each month. The next meeting is Monday, April 24 at 7:00 p.m. in the Narthex. April s book is The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead. Susie Holway will lead discussion. All are welcome! Please come, even if you are not able to finish the book. Questions? Wilma McLeod at (909) Men s Enrichment Group meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday morning of each month for food, fellowship, individual sharing, devotional study, and prayer. (Upcoming meetings will be April 26, May 10 and 24th...). We all hope you will consider this opportunity. Currently we meet in the dining room of Mt. San Antonio Gardens at 8:00 a.m., for about an hour and a half. Our devotional study is using the book Seeing Gray in a World of Black and White. Do call one of us if you re interested or for more information: Ron Harrington, (909) , Carl Williams, Harold Upland, Dick Tipping, Bill Beck, Dale Smith, Abraham Alobaidi, John Tate, Frank Cookingham, Dave Harshman. If the only constant is change, why is it so hard for us to deal with it? Sometimes we feel God s presence at when we encounter life-changing events; other times we feel lost. Sometimes we want to celebrate; other times we want to forget. Seeking God in Life Transitions, is an eight-week study that equips participants to respond when faced with expected and unexpected life transitions -- retirement, kids leaving home, death of a loved one, change of jobs, divorce, coming out, birth of a child, illness, or marriage. Led by Paula Hui, the study begins the week of May 1. Join us for the introductory session at Paula s home in Claremont on Wednesday, May 3 at 6:30 p.m., or Friday, May 5 at 9:30 a.m., to view The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. We ll consider the film in new ways, so come even if you have already seen it. At those gatherings we will decide whether to meet Wednesday evenings or Friday mornings for the rest of the study. The movie runs about two hours; after the first session, we ll meet each week for 90 minutes. Participants should plan to attend at least six of the eight sessions. For more information contact Paula Hui [huihouse@gmail.com]. East District Conference Saturday, May 6, 2017 at United Methodist Church of Cucamonga 7690 Archibald Avenue, Rancho Cucamonga The Greater Thing All are invited for a morning of worship & praise, business & learning, fellowship & recognitions. 8:30 a.m. gathering 9:00 a.m. worship The day will conclude at about 1:00 p.m. 7

You are Invited to Help Support the Joan Macy School United Methodist Women (UMW) invites you to bring needed items for the Joan Macy School on UMW Sunday on April 23.

Today, JMS has expanded its programs to also serve community students grades 1-12 referred by local school districts.

Tooth brushes and tooth paste Hello Kitty anything Stuffed animals Stickers Make-up Lip gloss Chap stick Nail polish Jewelry Movie tickets $5 or $10 gift certificates These are girls who can really

8 You are Invited to Help Support the Joan Macy School United Methodist Women (UMW) invites you to bring needed items for the Joan Macy School on UMW Sunday on April 23. The Joan Macy School (JMS) was founded in 1989 as a specialized non-public school for at risk adolescent girls in David & Margaret Youth and Family Services residential program. Today, JMS has expanded its programs to also serve community students grades 1-12 referred by local school districts. The following are items that are suggested that the girls can use: Body lotions Body wash Facial wash Loofahs Shampoo and conditioner Combs Hairbrushes Hair gel Hair mouse Hair ties and accessories Tooth brushes and tooth paste Hello Kitty anything Stuffed animals Stickers Make-up Lip gloss Chap stick Nail polish Jewelry Movie tickets $5 or $10 gift certificates These are girls who can really use our support. Thank you from the Claremont UMW. Inland Valley Hope Partners 21st Annual Golf Classic Thursday, May 11, the Sierra Lakes Golf Club in Fontana As always, proceeds from this year's Golf Classic will help Inland Valley Hope Partners provide food, shelter and supportive services to local children and their families. Looking for individuals and foursomes to compete! More information can be found online ( Even if you are not a golfer, sponsorships are available at nearly every level, from items fir the goodie baskets, to gift baskets, and major sponsorships. For more information please contact the Director of Development & Communication Kami Grosvenor at kamin@inlandvalleyhopepartners.org or (909) x105. FRAGRANCES IN CHURCH (Men and Women): Please be mindful that a person near you might have multiple chemical sensitivities or be asthmatic. Please avoid wearing strong smelling perfumes, colognes, and other cosmetics, as they might trigger a terrible reaction from persons around you. Thank you! 8

Happy May Birthday! Please contact the church office if we accidentally failed to list your birthday (or if we have it incorrect), and please accept our apologies!

Don Harrington 21 Kathryn (Cordova) Arriaza 22 Erik Dahl 22 Wes Hawks 22 Ginny Johnson 22 Jeanette Prestage-Layman 23 Cari Coburn 23 Rebecca Hamm 24 Jenny Teresi 25 Hope Cowan 25 Micah Zachary 28

9 Happy May Birthday! Please contact the church office if we accidentally failed to list your birthday (or if we have it incorrect), and please accept our apologies! 1 Amelia Rhodes 2 Cyndee Coburn 6 Frank Cookingham 8 Katie Hawks 8 Peter Rhodes Buchanan 9 Ruby Richardson 11 Heather Domonoske 12 Barbara Hanser 13 Robin Rhodes 15 Peggy Williams 16 David Little 19 Don Harrington 21 Kathryn (Cordova) Arriaza 22 Erik Dahl 22 Wes Hawks 22 Ginny Johnson 22 Jeanette Prestage-Layman 23 Cari Coburn 23 Rebecca Hamm 24 Jenny Teresi 25 Hope Cowan 25 Micah Zachary 28 Ruth Brown 28 Charles Jordan 29 Ardys Hunter 29 Tobias Maier 30 Kaitlyn Carter 31 Wilma Ogle Help GREEN CUMC Receive The Window online! Jessica: churchoffice@claremontumc.info. The deadline for the May 3rd issue of The Window is Sunday, April 23rd. 9

The Window (USPS 581-130) is published bi-weekly by the Claremont United Methodist Church, Periodicals Postage paid at Claremont, CA. POSTMASTER: send address changes to The Window, 211 W.

10 The Window (USPS ) is published bi-weekly by the Claremont United Methodist Church, Periodicals Postage paid at Claremont, CA. POSTMASTER: send address changes to The Window, 211 W. Foothill Blvd., Claremont, CA Claremont United Methodist Church 211 W. Foothill Blvd. Claremont, CA Periodicals Postage Time Sensitive Material POSTMASTER PLEASE DO NOT DELAY Office: (909) Fax: (909) Toll Free: CUMC warmly welcomes you to worship and fellowship. Sunday Worship Service 9:30 a.m. Sunday School Classes Children 9:50-10:30 a.m. Children Music 10:50-11:20 a.m. Adults 10:45 a.m. Youth Group 5:30-7:30 p.m. Sundays CUMC Clergy and Staff Rev. Mark Wiley ~ Lead Pastor x224 Rev. Martha Morales ~ Minister of Education & Caring Ministries x231 Jessica Johnston, M.Div. ~ Church Administrator x222 Genaro Cordova ~ Facilities Engineer Kim Herney ~ Bookkeeper x225 Jeri Bollman, M.S. ~ Director: CUMC Preschool, Dr. Laura Harrison ~ Director: Sanctuary Choir Katie Ledsinger ~ Organist; Director: The Circuit Ringers, Children Music Sara Swift Tharpe, M.Div. ~ Director: Children s Ministry Haylee Coburn ~ Director: Preschool Music Greg Gorham ~ Director: Youth and Young Adults Dr. Barbara Durost ~ Drama Coordinator Kathryn Cordova ~ Nursery Attendant Arturo Ruiz ~ Sunday Custodian Insar Gohar ~ Pastoral Intern Linda Sheldon ~ Wedding Coordinator Leeann Nabors ~ The Clinebell Institute, , Susie Holway ~ The Window Editor Located in the California-Pacific Annual Conference: Rev. Dr. Grant J. Hagiya ~ Resident Bishop Rev. Jan Wiley ~ East District Superintendent

THE WINDOW Claremont United Methodist Church December 13, 2017

THE WINDOW Claremont United Methodist Church December 13, 2017 ALL are Invited to CHRISTMAS EVE Worship at CUMC Sunday, December 24 9:30 a.m. Start Christmas Eve with worship for the Fourth Sunday of Advent