First United Methodist Church January THE FORECAST Newsletter of

First United Methodist Church January 2009 THE FORECAST Newsletter of First United Methodist Church 925 North F Street Lompoc, CA 93436 736-1271 Email: Lompocum@verizon.net Web Site: www.lompocumc.org Rev. Steve Petty, Pastor Volume XLII, No. I Non-Profit Organization U. S. Postage PAID Lompoc, CA Permit No. 1 Morning Worship Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Rev. Steve Petty preaching Sunday School 10:30 a.m. All are welcome at First United Methodist Church’s Bible studies. See inside for details. Return service requested The Rev. Steve Petty, Pastor 925 North F Street, Lompoc, CA 93436 Phone: (805) 736-1271 Email: Lompocum@verizon.net Web Site: www.lompocumc.org THE FORECAST Preacher’s Part Have you already made all the New Year’s resolutions you will ever make? We know we could do better at a lot of things; but, after a while, we become extremely complacent about our shortcomings, and we just accept the fact that we are comfortable with whom we have become. We could count our calories better. We could exercise a bit more. We could be a bit more careful with our budget. But all of that would take an effort we are just not willing to make, so why even bother to think about it, and we don’t. So it can sometimes be with churches that are long-established. The members admit they could do a few things better, but why bother? Complacency reigns supreme! But, …. No! Not here and not now. There is just too much that needs to be done to sit idly by and do nothing. Our Long Range Planning Team has been working for the last year, examining our church, our community, our patterns, our history, and hoping to inspire the church into new areas of ministry and growth. We believe that the best years for First UMC-Lompoc are still ahead of us. At this year’s All-Church Conference we will examine the work, the vision, the goals, and the mission for our church that come to us from the Long Range Planning Team. This will be at the Potluck Luncheon following worship on January 11, 2009. I hope you will plan to be here to look at these plans and give your whole-hearted approval. I hope that we will have a large turnout from the whole congregation. I hope that you will want to read the plans and dreams we have for our church. I hope that we can inspire people to get behind some of these proposals and help build a new and exciting ministry here in Lompoc. We can do it. With God’s help, we will do it. Love, ` Prayer List Steve P.S. Thank you to the congregation, the UMM and the UMW for the thoughtful Christmas gifts to Linda and me this Christmas. New to Prayer List since December Forecast Bill Thompson, who as hospitalized for possible pneumonia and dehydration. Jeffrey Brewton, Jeff and Nancy Brewton’s 17 year old grandson, with a heart problem. Mae Mose, who was hospitalized with congestive heart failure. Maureen Hickey, whose breast cancer has returned. Maureen is a friend of Norrine Madson. Wayne Royce, a friend of Joe Whalley, who was diagnosed with prostate cancer. Michael Simpson, a brother of a friend of Silvia Aguilera, who was diagnosed with testicular cancer, and also has a tumor in his lung. He has started treatment. Paula Fisher, Guy and Carleen Talbot’s daughter, who has ovarian cancer. Joel Hurtado, who had his foot amputated. Kathy Kise, Rollin Bailey's sister, who is hospitalized with encephalomyelitis. District Superintendent Catie Coots, who had surgery; and on the death of her father. The family and friends of Louise Wiley, on her death. Lillian Wiklund, on the death of her son. Bennie Campbell, on the death of his wife Linda. Bennie is a friend of Jim Owen. Salvador Alvarez, the 82-year-old father of Nancy Gomez, who is Silvia Aguilera’s friend and babysitter. Salvador was scheduled for a quadruple bypass. Johanna Reinman Hughes, who has serious respiratory problems. Johanna is Richard and Beverly Tootle's great aunt and Dianna Ludden's great great aunt. George and Anita Chouris, Janet Shiers’ brother-in-law, who has lung cancer and cancerous tumors in his brain, and was hospitalized with pneumonia. Charles Beltierra, who had a heart attack. Charles is a friend of Tim Moncier. The family and friends of Jessie Stamps, Arlis Yingst’s cousin, who passed away. Brian Petraborg, who was scheduled for major eye surgery. Helen Keating, who has heart problems. Helen is Gladys Efantis’ sister. Jennie Dutra, who has been hospitalized with congestive heart failure. Ben Schleuning, who is a friend of Larry Huyck. Ben had surgery for a brain tumor. In Our Continued Prayers Aiden Aguilar; Bill Robinson; Maureen Napoli; Carleen Talbot; Debbie Chapman; the family and friends of Arlene Hain, who passed away; Pat Pighetti; the family and friends of Betsy Wilson, who passed away; Marion Greene; Christopher Barry; Makenna Twardzik; Cody Aguilera; Dick Tate; Virginia Worthington; Kimi Kranz; Harold White; Mark Moore; Marian Christensen; Brent Miller, Mary Lou Verdier’s niece Liz’s husband; the family and friends of Don Adams, Dick Shiers’ cousin, who passed away; Emma Owen. Our Church Family and Friends Serving in the Military Abroad Lyle Shackelford, Danny Knapp, Brett Grossini, Jeremy Caudie, Jeremy Kirkendoll, David Jones, David Standish. In Extended Care (call the office for facility information) Scott Byham, Mary Getchel, Tobi Schuler, Phyllis Smith, Dorothy Seal, Barbara Stillman, Marian Christensen Thank you for your prayers for our church family in time of need. United Methodist men The United Methodist Men will resume their regular meetings on Monday, January 5 at 6:30 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. This will be a pizza party. All men should plan to attend this event. UPCOMING ACTIVITIES WEEKLY EVENTS Sundays at 9 a.m. Adult Bible Study, Fireside Room JANUARY SERMON SCHEDULE* January 4 Covenant Sunday “Who Stands With You?” Mark 9: 2-13 January 11 “Failure Isn’t the End” Mark 9: 14-29 January 18 “Check Your Ego” Mark 9: 30-50 January 25 “Teach Us To Love” Mark 10: 1-16 *Rev. Petty preaching Sundays at 10:30 a.m. unless otherwise noted. United Methodist men & United Methodist women INSTALLATION DINNER Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Worship Sunday School Nursery Sundays at 5 p.m. Methodist Youth Fellowship Wednesdays at 5 p.m. Kids Klub, Fellowship Hall JANUARY EVENTS De-Greening of the Church – January 10, 10 a.m. “All-Church Conference” and Potluck – Sunday, January 11, 11:45 a.m. Fellowship Hall UMM, UMW Installation of Officers, Monday, December 8, 2008. 2009 Presidents: United Methodist Men President: Bill Ulmer. United Methodist Women: President Barbara Dameron – January-June; Janet Shiers – July-December. Entertainment provided by the Cabrillo Brass under the direction of Mike Pakaluk. Pictures by Pat Nuernberg New Member Class – Sunday, January 25, 11:45 a.m. Fireside Room All-Church Conference and Potluck will be held on Sunday, January 11 in Fellowship Hall - immediately after worship. WHAT: WHEN: WHERE: WHAT TO BRING: Potluck after Church and before All-Church Conference Sunday, January 11, 2009 Fellowship Hall Your favorite dish to share….dessert or main dish or salad or vegetable. Put your name on your container, so it does not get lost afterwards. The Fellowship Hall oven and refrigerator will be available to keep your dish hot or cold, if needed, during the worship service. Rolls, Butter, Beverages, Plates, Plasticware, Napkins Members of the 1st United Methodist Church of Lompoc, Thank you for giving your support to your schools, students, children, and me in performing my duties. I see that God loves us. He blesses us in the Church, because you have supported His Missions and helped my students down their pathway of learning English and Citizenship at our Church. I know that I am mighty grateful to have your votes make the difference in this past election, too. I pray in thanks to God for all of this that you have done to help the people in our Church and the Lompoc community, too. Thank you very much for your giving service and for being faithful to Him during the uncertain times we all will face in our lives. God loves us greatly, and I can see His Harvest and know His Blessings. Glory be to God for showing us the pathway. Tim Moncier To Rev. Steve and my church family, How can I ever thank all of you for being there for me these past few weeks? First, for the memorable 90th birthday with so many of you helping me celebrate with your beautiful cards and sharing my cake. Then, when I got sick, for all your cards, food and visits. All of this has been overwhelming and so appreciated. Thanks so much. Virginia Worthington Thank you for supporting the Sharing Tree for Toys for Tots. Your caring outreach has brought joy to the needy children in the Lompoc Valley. This is the true spirit of the Christmas season. Blessings to everyone. Pat Nuernberg, Lompoc Toys for Tots Coordinator Thanks to all who visited me, called on the phone, and sent cards and food. My broken hip has healed, but the arthritis in my back is very painful. I’m in Lompoc Retirement Home. Thanks again, Marian Christensen Thanks to Peggy Braden, Choir Director; Rachel Mello, Accompanist; Edward Romine, Narrator, and to all the Chancel Choir for their performance of The Winter Rose. Special thanks to Anne Anderson and Richard Kline (Mary and Joseph), and soloists Kristina Millard, Linda Petty, Cathy Runser, and Marcia Wicks; and to Luz Maria Medellin for her lovely placement of the roses between the musical pieces. WHAT WILL BE PROVIDED: Contact LaVelda Clock or the church office if you have questions about the potluck. After a good Methodist Potluck, we will hold our All-Church Conference. We will elect new officers, approve the new budget, and receive reports from the committees and organizations of FUMC. All members of the Joint Council are asked to prepare written reports about the work of their committee in 2008. Please send your reports to the church office by noon on Monday, January 5 to be compiled into the All-Church Conference booklet. The All-Church Conference is open to all church members. This is a good opportunity to learn what 1st United Methodist Church committees and groups have done in 2008. Please join us for this important day in the life of our church. COMMITTEE REPORTS… United Methodist women The Circles meet every 2nd Tuesday of the month, this month on Tuesday, January 13. Susanna Wesley Circle meets in the Fireside Room at 9:30 a.m. Sarah Circle meets at 12:30 p.m. in the Fireside Room. Friendship Circle meets at 7:00 p.m. at the home of Joyce Barker. For more information, please contact your Circle Chairperson. EDUCATION & SPIRITUAL GROWTH COMMITTEE Below is the Guide for January. It is from a blended, both Old and New Testament, read -through-the-Bible-in-a-year schedule. Just two more months to have read through the Bible. The UMW General Meeting will be held on Thursday, January 15, at 10 a.m. in Fellowship Hall. Rev. Ehrhardt Lang will present the program, about his growing up in the World War II years. All women are invited to join us for this very interesting program. United Methodist Women’s Christmas Tea December 6, 2008 Pictures courtesy of Pat Nuernberg Day 1. 2 Samuel 21-22; 3 John 1 2. 2 Samuel 23-24; Colossians 1 3. Nahum 1-2; Colossians 2 4. Habakkuk 1-3; Colossians 3 5. Zephaniah 1-3; Colossians 4 6. Ezra 1-2; 2 Timothy 1 7. Ezra 3-5; 2 Timothy 2 8. Ezra 6-8; 2 Timothy 3 9. Ezra 9-10; 2 Timothy 4 10. I Chronicles 1-3; Jude 1 11. I Chronicles 4-6 12. I Chronicles 7-9 13. I Chronicles 10-13 14. I Chronicles 14-15; Luke 1 15. I Chronicles 16-18 Day 16. I Chronicles 19-21; Luke 2 17. I Chronicles 22-24; Luke 3 18. I Chronicles 25-27 19. I Chronicles 28-29; Luke 4 20. 2 Chronicles 1-3; Luke 5 21. 2 Chronicles 4-6 22. 2 Chronicles 7-9 23. 2 Chronicles 10-12; Luke 6 24. 2 Chronicles 13-14 25. 2 Chronicles 15-16; Luke 7 26. 2 Chronicles 17-18 27. 2 Chronicles 19-20; Luke 8 28. 2 Chronicles 21-22; Luke 9 29. 2 Chronicles 23-24 30. 2 Chronicles 25-27 31. 2 Chronicles 28-29 Train Hard: “ Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.” Romans 3:20 In his book, Lone Survivor Navy SEAL, Marcus Luttrell recounts his experience of fighting 200 members of the Taliban with his teammates on Operation Red Wing. Prior to unfolding the events of that deadly fight, Luttrell describes how brutal and intense his SEAL training was. He provides vivid word pictures of the demanding drills they were put through to prepare for dangerous, unpredictable, and deadly situations. They knew the only way to overcome was to train hard and commit to memory the survival skills they were learning. Take an inventory of your survival skills. Could you overcome the enemy with truth? Have you hidden the Word of God in your heart so that you know what truth is? We are inundated with media, pop-culture, and relativistic thinking so that, if we are not daily filling our heart with the truth of God’s Word, we may unknowingly adopt the world’s version of what truth is. The problem with this is that any truth EDUCATION & SPIRITUAL GROWTH COMMITTEE continued on next page... COMMITTEE REPORTS continued… EDUCATION & SPIRITUAL GROWTH COMMITTEE continued aside from that contained in the pages of the Bible stands no chance of defeating evil. So, train hard and commit scripture to memory so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground…’ Ephesians 6:13. “The forces that tend for evil are great and terrible, but the forces of truth and love… are also stronger.” Theodore Roosevelt ...from October 21, 2008 Turning Point, Dr. Jeremiah. So this New Year resolve to step up your training time in the Word. There are six bible study aids: 1. Good Study Bible 2. Halley’s Handbook of Bible 3. The Bible Knowledge Commentary 4. Bible Atlas 5. Bible Dictionary 6. Concordance These aids are accessible also on your computer on the Internet. Try to find a dedicated place for daily study and stick to your training and watch your spiritual muscles grow! • • • • ADULT BIBLE STUDY: Sundays at 9:00 a.m. in the Fireside Room. The winter study is on Luke and the Old Testament. ***** A W0MEN’S BIBLE STUDY meets on Mondays at 1 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. ***** A WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY: Mark and "That the World Would Know", meets Monday nights at 6:30 p.m. at Linda Bailey’s, 1300 East Cypress. Call Linda #736-3235 for details. ***** BIBLE STUDY, “Connect with God”, a Guide to Prayer, begins Thursday, January 8, at 9:45 a.m., in the Fireside Room. Learn practical techniques to enhance your prayer life and discover how to connect with God by studying the prayer lives of men and women in the Bible. ***** New members are welcome at all the Bible studies listed above. FOR A DAILY DEVOTION: Upper Rooms are available to purchase in the Narthex - or on the church’s Web Site - www.lompocumc.org with an online link to Upper Room. Education and Spiritual Growth Committee Meeting is on January 6 at 7:00 p.m. A Women’s Bible Study meets on Mondays at 1:00 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. A Monday Night Women’s Bible Study – Mark and "That the World Would Know" – resumes Monday, January 5 at 6:30 p.m. at Linda Bailey’s, 1300 East Cypress. "Connecting with God, A Guide to Prayer", begins Thursday, January 8, at 9:45 a.m., Fireside Room. If one of your New Year’s resolutions is to volunteer, to do more for others, 1st United Methodist Church has many ways for you to help... • Be a greeter, usher, liturgist, communion server • Teach Sunday School, help with Kids Klub • Join the choir • Help those who are ill or in need – Phone Calls, Notes, Meals, Transportation • Help in the office – Folding the weekly bulletin, assembling the Forecast for TR CO US RN TEE ER S BOARD OF TRUSTEES mailing, assembling special mailings. • Missions Projects – Feed the Hungry, Sharing Trees • Lead a Bible Study • Help Trustees with Building Projects The closers on the main doors to the Narthex/Sanctuary are getting rather weak and need a little assistance at times to get the doors fully closed and locked. Every one is encouraged to make sure that the doors are "latched" after they pass through those doors other than at times of worship. Eventually the doors/hardware will be replaced, but in the meantime we need to be vigilant in protecting our facility. To volunteer, call the church office and be connected to the right project for you. Announcements R OI ER den CH RN Bra y C O egg P PLEASE NOTE: The choir will sing on January 4. Rehearsal will begin at 9:15 a.m. CHOIR POTLUCK: Wednesday, January 7, at 5:45 p.m., the Choir will have a potluck. COMMITTEE REPORTS continued… Feed the Hungry Tuesday, January 20 at 4 p.m. JOINT COUNCIL The first meeting of the 2009 Joint Council will be held on January 27 at 7:00 p.m. in the Fireside Room to discuss and talk "strategies" for the items that come out of the All-Church Conference. All chairpersons and presidents should plan to attend. For this first meeting, we also ask that the co-chairs and vice-presidents attend. m f ro Lompoc Concert Association presents… Pavlo, on Saturday, January 24, at 7:30 p.m. in 1st UMC Sanctuary. Pavlo is a dynamic composer, guitarist, and singer, who has created a unique style best described as “Mediterranean music.” Mixing the sounds of Greek Bouzouki with Flamenco and Latin influences, is what Pavlo says was the “natural progression” of combining his Classical and Flamenco training with his passion for Greek and European sounds. For tickets or more information, call #735-1408. MEMBERSHIP AND EVANGELISM COMMITTEE from the loving hands of the Trustees. If you have been attending Lompoc First United Methodist Church and are thinking about becoming a member, or just want to know more about the Methodist Church, please sign up to attend the Membership Class which will be held on January 25, 2009, at 11:45 a.m., right after worship. The class will be held in the Fireside Room. We will have lunch, and then Rev. Petty will present an interesting and informative session on the history and activities of the United Methodist Church. Please call the church office to register for this class (#736-1271). Those who wish to join the church will be received into membership in February. De-Greening of the Church All church members are invited to come to the church on Saturday, January 10 at 10:00 a.m. to help with de-greening the church. The church has been beautiful during the holiday season. Now it is time for all who are able to come and help “de-green” the church. Please check the cart by the stove in the Fellowship Hall Kitchen for items that have been left there. There are two glass lids that have been there since a potluck last year. Women’s Connection invites all to “Up, Up and Away” luncheon at Embassy Suites on January 28, 2009 at noon. Karin Allen will give tips on traveling and packing. Inspirational speaker, Marilyn Waterhouse, a former airline attendant, will share “How to Check Your Baggage and Soar Like an Eagle”. For reservations for the $14 lunch, call Lois at #733-2851. WORSHIP Planning for 2009… 1st UMC needs liturgists, ushers, communion servers and greeters for 2009. We are preparing a schedule of liturgists, ushers, communion servers and greeters for the first four months of 2009. Training will be provided. Liturgists take part in the worship service, including leading the Call to Worship and the Affirmation of Faith, and preparing and giving the Consecration Prayer. Ushers hand out bulletins, take the offering, and assist in the first-Sunday-of-themonth communion. Ushers serve for one month at a time. Communion servers assist with communion, which is shared on the first Sunday of each month. Greeters give a warm 1st UMC welcome to those in worship on Sunday mornings. Greeters may sign up for one week or one month, whatever works best for them. If you feel you have a gift for one (or more) of these roles, please sign up on the sheet in the Narthex or call the church office to volunteer. Thank you for considering this way to help one of these 1st UMC worship teams. family AND YOUTH ministries A new ministry at FUMC… At various points in life, everyone faces periods of crisis, transition, or difficulty. During these times people can receive great benefit from a caring relationship with someone who will faithfully listen, empathize, pray with them and for them, and encourage them with Christ’s love and care. In October, 2008, the Joint Council approved a new FUMC committee – to develop a Lay Pastor Program at FUMC. Family Ministries REPORTS... On Sunday December 14th we had our last meeting of the year and scheduled our first “Dinner and a Movie” for 2009. We pray that this year will be great year for our church family to continue to grow, so be sure to come out for some great fellowship. Family Ministries would like to express our appreciation for the turnout of new and returning committee members. For the coming year we have: Silvia & Henry Aguilera, Enrique and Connie Aguilera, Michelle & Gary Berleue, Meghan Conklin, George Dierkens, Ed Key, Penny and Rex Lee, Samantha Masterson, and Donna Wood. My apologies if I have missed anyone. And, if anyone else is interested in helping, please contact Silvia Aguilera at 757-2199. People who need care… • Will receive quality, Christ-centered, confidential care for their hurts and needs Know they are remembered and supported by their congregation in times of personal difficulty Receive ongoing care for continuing needs long after the onset of a crisis, when many others have forgotten about them • • Family Ministries announces... January 17, 2009 Watch the bulletins and Forecasts for details about how you can be involved in this new program at FUMC. Training and support will be provided to the lay caregivers to hone their caring skills. Dinner and Movie Night at 6:00 p.m. “The Perfect Gift” Please remind children to come in pajamas if they like. (Adults are welcome to come comfortably dressed as well). “By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” John 13:35 Dinner will be announced. Watch the bulletin for details. children’s ministries Sunday School Thank you to the Sunday School children for all their practice and hard work for the Children’s Christmas Eve service. And thank you to all their parents for accommodating the special rehearsals. Lynda Kids Klub Kids Klub resumes on Wednesday, January 14 at 5 p.m. Kids Klub has grown from having ten kids enrolled to having 15 kids enrolled. Although we have a great crew, we are always looking for good cooks and helpers. Watch for the sign-up sheets in the Narthex, and consider signing up to help. Penny Lee January Sharing Tree JANUARY FEED THE HUNGRY M IS SI ON SC OR NE R Our Sharing Tree this month is extremely urgent. Funds are very low for our “Feed the Hungry” program; and, if funds do not become available, we will have to discontinue the program. In May, we should begin our 4th year. In past years, we have been blessed to have the support of the Endowment Trust Fund; but, as we are all aware, there will be no profit from the stock market to share this year. Many members of our congregation have donated their time and effort to help feed the 35 to 40 people on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. Now we must ask for your financial support as well to continue this worthwhile program. Please make checks payable to the 1st UMC and on the memo line note: Feed the Hungry. As always, thank you for your generosity to our Sharing Trees. None of these Sharing Trees would be possible without your support. With your continued support, First United Methodist Church is changing the world for Christ. Mission Outreach THANK YOU Dear Rev. Steve and First United Methodist Church, Thank you so very much from all of us in NAMI-Lompoc for contributing so much to our Christmas Party for the mentally ill – some of them homeless – of our community. Those delightful gift bags, full of items that showed so much thought for what would bring Christmas cheer, were a hit! There were such great ideas in those bags! And, in addition to that, for you to provide $235 to NAMI-Lompoc for additional expenses on top of the gift bags, is so very, very much appreciated by our small organization. Your Christmas kindness and thoughtfulness made many feel cared about, and your cash donation has brought much encouragement to the NAMI-Lompoc members. Our cup runneth over, and that is such a joyous feeling. A blessed Christmas to you all and to your church. Marilyn Treusdell, NAMI-Lompoc Secretary-Treasurer. YOUTH ministries JUNIOR HIGH YOUTH GROUP Hey everybody! I'm so excited about our New Year. I will be teaching a class on Sunday mornings for the Jr. High youth group. The students and I are very excited about this new step. The Jr. High group will continue to meet at the same time as the High School group on Sunday night. We have some exciting opportunities to explore this year, and I can't wait to get started! God bless! Dori United Methodist Youth Wow, what a busy season we have had! December was an exciting month for the youth group. We had our Christmas party, which was a blast, as well as attending the VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars) Christmas party. We also fed the hungry, where we gave out gloves, hats, and scarves to everyone who came through our line. What an awesome group of children we have; we should feel very blessed to have them in our lives. If you ever want to know what’s going on in the MYF, ask one of them. I have no doubt that this year will be even better. God has truly blessed us with great kids. May God bless us all. Michelle B Key for Rooms: CR: Conference Room FH: Fellowship Hall FR: Fireside Room NA: Noah’s Ark Room PO: Pastor’s Office S: Sanctuary January 2009 First United Methodist Chur rch TUESDAY Communion Servers Nancy Andrews Bob Hemstead Royce and Diane Smith Liturgists January 4 Dick Kline January 11 Royce Smith Ushers January 18 Sandra Lemon Don Cook January 25 Betty Staight Bill Ulmer SUNDAY 5 – Stan Verdier 7 – June Schwartz 9 – Emma Owen Jon Roberts 10 – Gary Berleue Jr. 4 Holy Communion 9 am Adult Bible Study 10:30 am Worship 10:30 am Sunday School 10:30 am Nursery 11:45 am Leadership Team, PO 5 pm MYF, FR 11 9 am Adult Bible Study 10:30 am Worship 10:30 am Sunday School 10:30 am Nursery 11:45 am All-Church Conference and Potluck, FH 5 pm MYF, FR 18 9 am Adult Bible Study 10:30 am Worship 10:30 am Sunday School 10:30 am Nursery 11:45 am Cookie Sunday, FH 12:30 pm Botanical Society, FR 5 pm MYF, FR 25 9 am Adult Bible Study 10:30 am Worship 10:30 am Sunday School 10:30 am Nursery 11:45 am New Member Class, FR 5 pm MYF, FR MONDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY 1 New Year’s Day Office Closed FRIDAY 2 Office Closed 3 SATURDAY January Birthdays 11 – Pat Nuernberg 21 – Marcia Wicks 13 – Guy Talbot 25 – Christopher Romine 14 – Alyssa Owen 26 – Caroline Casparis Faye Edman Berniece Reck 17 – Harold Reck 27 – Lillian Roberts n Cory B Barnard John H Halfhill 31 – Pat M Manning 5 12 pm All-Church Conference Reports Due 1 pm Women’s Bible Study, FH 1:30 pm Membership/Evangelism, FR 6:30 pm Women’s Bible Study, Linda Bailey’s home 6:30 pm UMM Pizza Party, FH 12 1 pm Women’s Bible Study, FH 6:30 pm Women’s Bible Study, Linda Bailey’s home 6:30 pm Girl Scouts, FR 6 9:30 am UMW Executive Board, FR 3:30 pm Finance Comm., FR 7 pm Education & Spiritual Growth Committee, FR 7 8 9 5:30 pm Choir Potluck, FR 9:45 am Bible Study, FR 7 pm Choir Reh., S 10 10 am De-Greening of the Church 13 9:30 am Susanna Wesley Circle, FR 11:30 am Clergy Lunch, FH 12:30 pm Sarah Circle, FR e 7 pm Friendship Circle, Joyce Barker’s home 20 4 pm “Feed the Hungry” 14 5-7 pm Kids Klub, FH 7 pm Choir Reh., S 15 16 9:45 am Bible Study, FR 10 am UMW General Meeting, FH 7 pm Trustees, CR 7 pm Master Chorale Board, FR 22 23 9:45 am Bible Study, FR 17 6 pm Dinner and Movie Night, FH 19 Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Office Closed 1 pm Women’s Bible Study, FH 6:30 pm Women’s Bible Study, Linda Bailey’s home 7 pm Mission Outreach, FR 26 9 am ESL, FR 1 pm Women’s Bible Study, FH 5 pm Citizenship Class, FR 6:30 pm Girl Scouts, FR 6:30 pm Women’s Bible Study, Linda Bailey’s home 21 9 am ESL, FR 12pm Forecast Deadline 5-7 pm Kids Klub, FH 5 pm Citizenship Class, FR 7 pm Choir Reh., S 28 8:30 am Mail Forecast 9 am ESL, FR 5-7 pm Kids Klub, FH 5 pm Citizenship Class, FR 7 pm Choir Reh., S 24 7:30 pm Lompoc Concert Assn. Concert, S 27 29 30 9:45 am Bible Study, FR 31 Calendar subject to change – Check your weekly bulletin