THE GOOD NEWS LETTER FROM PASTOR DAVE SEASIDE UCC NEWSLETTER JULY For everything there is a season. ~Ecclesiastes 3:1a

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1 THE GOOD NEWS SEASIDE UCC NEWSLETTER JULY 2017 LETTER FROM PASTOR DAVE For everything there is a season. ~Ecclesiastes 3:1a A friend of mine, the Rev. Mary Scifres, reminded me the other day that summer often brings a different rhythm to the church, with activities different from other times of the year. I wholeheartedly agree. This summer will see more and different changes at Seaside as beloved members and staff move out of state. Like the Feigley family before them, the Bernhards and Abreus leave our community for new challenges in new states across the country. The search for new music leadership will begin. New ideas for church, yet to be conceived, will emerge. And a new school year, and also a fresh new season and chapter in the life of our church, will happen upon us before we know it. So, a reminder for us all to continue to be open and gracious as we live into the future God is bringing about in our midst. Beyond that, this summer brings some annual summer activities, events, and celebrations that provide a good venue for introducing new friends to our church! There is a lot going on as we worship, study, and serve together in so many ways. Imagine if family brought a new person into the life of our great church! That would be amazing. And it s easier than you think. Over 80% of people come to church because someone invites them. So look ahead at the summer calendar. What children in your neighborhood would enjoy Children s Time and Sunday School? Who could you invite to our church BBQ and Vespers? Who might appreciate the opportunity to be of service with our work with Family Promise or help collect school supplies for our Backpack Sunday coming in August? People come to church through many different doors. The doors of summer (and even early fall) are different, often more casual, hands-on, and eclectic. Knowing the Richard Sherman Trio Benefit concert is coming soon on Saturday September 16th, or the BBQ and Outdoor Worship service, or the monthly Brew Theology Bible Study with Tripp Fuller, or the great children s ministry on Sundays think about your friends and neighbors and co-workers who might enjoy being a part of a summer activity with our church, and invite them to put plans on their calendar now. Also, a new summer sermon series entitled Spirit of Summer begins July 9th. It will examine gifts and blessings that the Holy Spirit brings to our lives as followers of Christ. Summer is a season of friendship and fun. Summer at church can be a season for bringing new friends into the missions, service, worship, learning, fellowship, and fun of our church home. And who knows what wonderful things are in store for our music ministry as we search. But more than anything, let us be open to the Spirit of Summer at Seaside. Peace and Blessings, Pastor Dave SEASIDECOMMUNITY Phone: UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST SeasideUCC.org Ocean Ave. Seaside@SeasideUCC.org Torrance CA 90505

2 WORDS FROM OUR MODERATOR, DAYNA KOSINSKI Happy July Seaside, There are so many big things happening this July! To start with, we are welcoming our new and returning council members to Leadership Council! Moderator, continuing - Dayna Kosinski Past Moderator, returning - Marsha Bannon Facilities Coordinator, continuing - Lisa Hansen Children's Ed Coordinator, continuing - Lynn Van Zandt Finance Coordinator, new - Gary Van Zandt Worship Coordinator, continuing - Angel Jimenez Fellowship Coordinator, new - Laura Atimaniuk Outreach Coordinator, continuing - Peg McCartney Secretary, continuing - Janet Robertson Pastor Dave is going to be starting an exciting new summer Sermon Series after the 4th of July holiday, so you won't want to miss that. And last but not least... Halina turns 1 on the 8th of July. This year has just flown by! Dayna WE LOVE MAKING Seaside Community United Church of Christ Seaside UCC SeasideCommunityUCC

3 CLASSES, OUTREACH & NEWS CHRISTMAS FUND FOR VETERANS OF THE CROSS 2017 At Seaside Community UCC, we will collect a special offering on Sunday, July 23, 2017 You have the opportunity to be a part of this ministry that cares for the active and retired clergy and lay employees of the United Church of Christ through your participation in this year's Christmas Fund Offering. Thank you for your past generosity and continued support!

4 CLASSES, OUTREACH & NEWS FOOD FOR KIDS FOOD COLLECTION AND PACKING PARTY We successfully completed our first Food for Kids Food Drive and Packing Party on June 11th. Seaside members collected more than 550 pounds of food, and assembled 40 bags, plus extra food for the Center s pantry to be delivered to the children in our community who might otherwise go without. Thank you so much for all of your hard work and generosity. A special thanks to all the kiddos who decorated our sign-up board and helped to sort the food collections on Packing Day. Their enthusiasm made the day so much more fun! VESPERS & BBQ / SCHOOL SUPPLY DONATION FOR LOVE INC. Sunday, August 13, :00 pm Vespers BBQ and School Donations will be outside in front of the. Feel free to bring guests! NO MORNING WORSHIP!

5 QUINCEANERA Sunday, July 9th CLASSES, OUTREACH & NEWS Please join us on July 9th during Fellowship for the Quinceañera of Lilianna Orozco Join us for BREW THEOLOGY Led by Tripp Fuller! Brew Theology exists to brew theology and create an alliance of healthy, meaningful and eclectic dialogue in community by bringing together different people, from different backgrounds, with different perspectives, having one awesome conversation. FIRST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH July 5, :30 pm Seaside UCC FAMILY PROMISE Tuesday, August 1, 2017 The Family Promise mission is to help homeless and low-income families achieve sustainable independence through a community-based response. Sign up with Peg McCartney or Seaside@SeasideUCC.org to get more info! DEADLINE FOR AUGUST NEWSLETTER JULY 20, 2017

6 SISTERS IN SPIRIT WOMEN S GROUP Friday, July 28, :30 pm in the MINISTRY NEWS AND UPDATES SEASIDE BOOK CLUB will meet Monday, July 10, 2017 at 7:00 pm at the home of Harvey Eidinoff We had a great group that gathered for our June meeting to discuss the topic of 12 Truths I Learned from Life and Writing by Anne Lamott, an engaging writer, political activist, speaker and teacher. We had a great discussion around cutting through the complexities and confusions that surround us in our current culture. July s topic will be The 3 A s of Awesome, from a Ted Talk by Neil Pasricha, the New York Times bestselling author of The Happiness Equation. In his talk he reveals what he has determined to be life s simple pleasures and reveals the three secrets (all starting with A) to leading a life that is truly Awesome! We will send out our usual reminder of our meeting about a week before it happens, so we can start planning our refreshments for the evening. We hope you can all make it. In the meantime, have a wonderful and safe fourth of July! Book of the Month for July Brooklyn by Colm Toibin Book of the Month for August The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY We meet on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month at 5:00 pm in the. Are you keeping someone in prayer?? Do not hesitate to ask for a prayer shawl. We love to send out our gifts of healing love. If you need a prayer shawl or you are interested in learning and joining, please contact Marilyn James at (310) or any other member of the group. THE GENEVIEVE KISER SEASIDE SENIORS CLUB Our next meeting is at 2:00 pm July 27, 2017 in the

7 SEASIDE COMMUNITY UCC Ocean Ave. Torrance, CA (310) seasideucc.org - seaside@seasideucc.org JULY 2017 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 2 Communion Sunday Special Collection- Veterans of the Cross Christmas Fund :00 pm Book Club, Harvey Eidinoff s house :30 pm Brew Theology 5:00 pm Prayer Shawl Ministry, 6:00 pm Leadership Council 5:00 pm Prayer Shawl Ministry, Newsletter Article Deadline 27 2:00 pm Seaside Seniors, :30 pm Sisters in Spirit, 1 29

8 The Good News is published monthly by Seaside Community United Church of Christ. The church is located at the corner of 230th and Ocean Avenue in Torrance. Phone: (310) SEASIDE COMMUNITY UCC Ocean Avenue Torrance, CA SENIOR PASTOR The Rev. Dave Sigmund OFFICE HOURS: Tuesday: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Wednesday: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Thursday: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Friday: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm ADMINISTRATOR Laura Key Everyone is invited to join us for Worship on Sundays at 9:30 am ADDRESS CORRECTION REQUESTED DATED MATERIAL CHURCH LEADERS MODERATOR Dayna Kosinski PAST MODERATORS Connie Sherman Marsha Bannon SECRETARY Janet Robertson CHRISTIAN EDUCATION Lynn Van Zandt FINANCE Gary Van Zandt WORSHIP Angel Jimenez FELLOWSHIP Laura Atamaniuk FACILITIES Lisa Hansen OUTREACH Peg McCartney SAVE THE DATE July 2nd Communion Sunday July 19th Leadership Council July 23rd Special Collection: Veterans of the Cross Christmas Fund NEWSLETTER ARTICLE DEADLINE If you have anything to share about our community, please send your updates and articles for the August edition to the office by July 20, 2017