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News from the United Methodist Church of Garden Grove 12741 Main Street, Garden Grove, CA 92840-5204

Office~(714) 534-1070; FAX~(714) 534-1072; Preschool~(714) 530-0282;

E-mail~ggumc@ggumc.net; Editor E-mail~exp@ggumc.net; Web Page~www.ggumc.net

June 2017

Join us in Acker Hall as we share our favorite songs from Musicals, TV Shows, and other hits through several decades. We should warn you that hilarity might ensue! Entertainment by the Chancel Choir and soloists, with some special surprises, all while you enjoy delicious ice cream, cake, coffee, and punch. Look for tickets on sale on the patio after church on May 28th, June 4th & 11th. Tickets are: $5.00 per person or $15.00 for a family of 4 or more.

Annual Choir Ice Cream Social

Sunday June 11th 6:00 p.m.

Sunday, June 4th, 9:30 a.m. Pentecost Worship in the Sanctuary This will be a combined service: English, Korean, Samoan, Vietnamese and Mar Thoma all worshiping, celebrating the Christian church’s birthday, and sharing communion together. Rev. Binu Thomas, the newly appointed Mar Thoma priest, will be the speaker. Music will include a song by the Mar Thoma children. Following worship, Men’s Club will serve a simple brunch on the patio outside the Sanctuary. Remember to wear red!

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Garden Grove United Methodist Church July 10th to 14th, 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 Noon For kids entering first through 6th grade

Your little heroes will sing, make crafts, learn Bible stories, do science experiments, play games and learn that their strength comes from God. Cost: $25 for one child, $40 for two or

more from one family Older kids can apply to be helpers Early drop-off available Snacks and cold drinks provided

Hero Central VBS Garden Grove United Methodist Church

12741 Main Street, GG 92840 714-534-1070

Contact: Brenda Weikel docbrendaw@socal.rr.com July 10th to 14th, 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 Noon

For kids entering grades 1 to 6 Some Scholarships available Kids in grades 7 and up can apply to be helpers Early drop-off available Contact us for registration materials VBS is a fun way to learn about God!

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Monday, May 29th – Church Office closed in observance of Memorial Day.

Wednesday, June 7th, 9:30 a.m. – Trinity Circle Meeting in the Lounge. Wednesday-Saturday, June 14th-17th – Annual Conference 2017 “From

Here to There” at University of Redlands (Redlands, CA). Thursday, June 15th, 3:00 p.m. – United Methodist Women Executive

Committee in the Lounge.

Tuesday, June 27th, 7:00 p.m. – CCC Meeting in the Lounge.

Wednesday, June 28th, 7:00 p.m. – Worship Commission in the Conference Room.

Tuesday, July 4th – Church Office closed in observance of Independance Day.

Our June General Meeting will be Wednesday, June 21st, at 5:30 p.m. in the Lounge. Our program will be Rev. Wes Neal (a missionary serving in Fiji), who will share his experiences there. We will start with dinner, $6.00 suggested donation. Come and join us.

July is our Field trip month. More information later on this event.

June 26th-30th Summer Choir School provides group singing and instruction,

recreation periods, and special classes on some instruments you may or may not have played before. It will be 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. (with swimming Monday-Wednesday and Dinner & a Movie Thursday from 2:30-5:00 p.m.). There will be a Concert Friday at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Choir School is for children who will be entering third through ninth grade in the fall. Cost for Choir School is $65.00 or $120.00 for two in the same family.

Friday, June 30th 7:00 p.m.

Children’s Choir School Concert in the Sanctuary. Come see how much these kids learn in just 5 days at Choir School! They learn to play handbells, recorder, autoharp, and to sing several songs as a choir.

You will surely hear a joyful noise!

Girl Scouts are planning a fundraiser in Acker Hall on June 17th. Watch GGUMC E-News Updates and Sunday Announcements for more information.

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Ongoing Activities Tuesdays, 4:00 p.m. – Cherub/Chorister Choir (age 5-Grade 6) Rehearsal in

the Choir Room. Cherub/Chorister Choir is on hiatus for the summer and will resume in October. If you have any questions, please call Sally Hickman at 714-839-0120 or 714-376-8391 (cell).

Wednesdays, 8:00 a.m. – Vietnamese Bible Study in the Chapel. Thursdays, 1:00 p.m. – Lectionary Bible Study in the Lounge. This self-led

group studies the scripture(s) that will be read in Worship on Sunday morning and are currently doing a study of Revelation. On Spring Break while Bau is on vacation, will resume study of Revelation on June 1st. All are welcome to participate in this group.

Thursdays, 4:30 p.m. – Sonshine Singers (grades 7-12) Rehearsal in the Choir Room. Last rehearsal for Sonshine Singers is on June 8th. After which they will be on hiatus for the summer and will resume in September. If you have any questions, please call Sally Hickman at 714-839-0120 or 714-376-8391 (cell).

Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. – Chancel Choir Rehearsal (adults) in the Choir Room. We’d love to have you join us; you don’t have to have the best voice just a love of singing. Last rehearsal before summer hiatus starts will be June 22nd and will resume on September 7th. Call Sally Hickman, 714-839-0120, or Jonni Lorenz, 714-638-4640, for more information.

May 26th – 29th It’s that time of year again! Soon they will be blocking off Main Street and the rides and booths will be

going up. Most of the week leading up to the festival Main Street will be blocked off between Euclid and Acacia except southbound traffic between Stanford and Acacia. Because of this you may not be able to get to the church the way you normally would. Also the Main Street Parking Lot is rented to the city Friday through Monday. Because of this and the construction there won’t be any parking available all day on Friday and Saturday, Sunday afternoon, and all day on Monday. If you need to be here for church business talk to Janine about it. On Sunday morning the Main Street Parking Lot will be open for you to attend worship.

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Elementary Camp (Grades 3-6) Sunday-Friday, July 9th-14th

Campers travel in small groups, with caring, fun counselors, to a variety of activities. They will spend time exploring nature, worshiping, playing games, learning archery, laughing, swimming, hiking, singing, making crafts, learning about God, living in Christian community, and building friendships that will last a lifetime. Cost: $435

Jr. High Camp (Grades 6-9) Sunday-Friday, July 16th-21st

A week at camp offers a lifetime of opportunities. Campers will experience interactive worship and meaningful Bible Study, learn how to live in a tight-knit Christian community, and will make new friends while spending time with old friends. Additionally, campers are given the opportunity to experience many of the camp classics: songs & skits around the campfire, archery, free time at the pool, team-building, games, and so much more. Cost: $435

Sr. High Camp (Grades 9-Graduated Seniors) Sunday-Saturday, July 23rd-29th

Delve deeper. Explore faith. Develop relationships. These campers are given a great deal of freedom in choosing activities and how to spend their time at camp. Worship & Bible Study occur daily with an emphasis on individual spiritual growth and the wider Christian community. Campers are also offered tons of fun traditional camp opportunities like talent shows, dances, campfires, s’mores, and plenty of pool time. Cost: $435

Check with the church office about camp

scholarships, 714-534-1070.

Below is the full list of suggested items needed to prepare and fill Blessing Bags:

Gallon size Ziploc bag Marker to label bag “Blessing Bag” and

“God Loves You” Peanuts Small water bottle or juice box Band-Aids Cheese sticks or cheese/crackers Granola bars Tooth brush/toothpaste Small tissue package Candy/mints Deodorant Hand sanitizer

Dollar Tree is a good place to shop.

I have some openings for Office Volunteers if you are looking opportunities to help! Volunteer shifts are 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. and 12:00-3:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Pick the day and time you want to work! I have no one on and Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday afternoons. Call the Church Office, 714-534-1070, to volunteer or for more information.

Janine Ryder Administrative Assistant

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Church Staff

The ministers of this Church are its members. They are assisted by:

Bishop ....................................... Bishop Grant J. Hagiya District Superintendent ............................... John Farley Clergy ........................................................... Bau Dang, Yong Sam Park, Toné Tosi Administrative Assistant ............................. Janine Ryder Director of Music ...................................... Ray Woods Director of Youth/Children Choirs ....... Sally Hickman Financial Bookkeeper ............................ Linda Gregory Media Technician ...................................... Charles Goh

Membership Secretary ........................... Mary Lou Ball Missionary to Cambodia ............................ Joshua Van Missionary to Costa Rica ...................Genilma Boehler Missionary to Vietnam ................... Quynh-Hoa Nguyen Newsletter Editor ........................................ Janine Ryder Organist............................................ Norberto Guinaldo Preschool Director ............................. Elizabeth Solares Vietnamese Music Leader ........................ Tam Truong Wedding & Reception Coordinator ........ Mitzie Larson

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The clinic is open Tuesdays 8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m., Fridays 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., and Saturdays 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. The phone number to call for appointments is 714-633-4600.

June 1st Heather McKee Robert Woodall

June 2nd Joy Batesole

June 3rd Barbara Welton

June 4th Sheri Nash Robert Nease

June 6th Frank Kelley

June 8th Ann Stewart

June 12th Howard Dudley Linda Shepard

June 13th Evelyn Buchan

June 15th Bob Wallace

June 16th Rebekah Beard Donald Bennett Sabrina Howe

June 17th James Godward

June 18th Shannon Shaw June Walth

June 19th Carla Granados

June 22nd Craig Schirmer

June 23rd Steve Kessler

June 24th Melinda Guinaldo

June 25th Gregory Buck

June 26th Gretchen Ikerd

June 27th Karen Cole

June 29th Diane Whitford Mark Worthen

June 30th Mary Lou Ball

A Very Special “Happy Birthday” this month to Barbara Welton, and June Walth! Barbara will be 90 on June 3rd, and June will be 93 on June 18th! If you would like to send them a special greeting, Barbara’s address is 12151 Dale St. Apt. C-121, Stanton, CA 90680, and June’s address is 11582 Faye Ave., Garden Grove, CA 92840-1903.

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Joyce Brack, friend of Craig Briggs, and her family & friends, after her death

Hal, awaiting a diagnosis Tina, facing many problems Angelique, caring for 2 sets of aging, infirm parents Gwen, chronic pain issues Annalou, Helen Sothan’s cousin, diagnosed with

lymphoma & will be having chemo Family & friends of Kerry Garcia, friend of Helen

Sothan, after her death Gwen Anderson, in a care facility, recovering after

multiple falls

Jody, Stacey Beard’s sister, constant chaos in her life Tawnya, Stacey Beard’s co-worker, dealing with her

uncle’s health issues Gary, Stacey Beard’s brother, back & knee pain Lisa Ritterbeck, pain Ian Hensley, grandson of Dr. Ann, dehydration from

intestinal illness Jane Bruck, friend of Craig Briggs, in hospice care Pam Hall, recovering from knee replacement surgery Ray Woods & his wife, Amy, Director of Music,

undergoing chemo for pancreatic cancer David Gregory, recovering after surgery on April

10th, going home on Friday, May 26th Bud & Marion Ruhl, miss coming to church, Bud

has health issues Marilyn Baker, health issues Lilas Green, health issues

Matilde Soto, mother of Norma Granados and former longtime attendee, died on Tuesday, May 9th, she was 99 years old. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 24th at 11:00 a.m. with a reception following in Acker Hall.

Frank Starnes, former longtime member, died on Thursday, May 11th. He was 92 years old. A service will be held on Friday, June 9th at 2:00 p.m. at Central Presbyterian Church, 402 Kimbark Street, Longmont, CO 80501. Cards and notes can be sent to Gerry Starnes, 2304 B Calais Drive, Longmont, CO 80504. For those who would like to visit the website, it is www.ahlbergfuneralchapel.com.

Bob Remp, former longtime member, died on Saturday, May 20th in Prescott, AZ. A service will be held on Saturday, June 17th at 10:00 a.m. at Chino Valley United Methodist Church, 735 E. Road 1 South, Chino Valley, AZ.

There are openings on the Prayer Chain for anyone interested in serving our church with prayer. The weekly list of prayer requests will be phoned to you every Monday. Depending on the number of requests, it would mean 5-10 minutes of additional prayer time. Call Shirley Kellogg, 714-539-0546, if you would like to join the team or for more information.

Pam Hall expresses gratitude and thanks for all the Get Well cards, prayers and expressions of support during her recovery from knee replacement surgery.

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United Methodist Church of Garden Grove 12741 Main Street Garden Grove, CA 92840-5204

DATED MATERIAL 06/01/2017

The Expectations deadline for the July issue (to be mailed on Thursday, June 29th) is Tuesday, June 20th. News and Events for July and August should be in this issue. You may E-mail articles to exp@ggumc.net, bring them to the Church Office, mail them, or (if they are short) call them in, on or before the deadline.

Janine Ryder, Editor

Tuesday, June 20th