First United Methodist Church of North Hollywood

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IN THIS ISSUE:

• Easter Worship Schedule

• Children’s Easter Party

• Fashion Show Thanks

• Citrus Sunday

• UMCOR Layette Kits

GOOD NEWS is published monthly by First United Methodist Church of North Hollywood, California 91601

Phone (818) 763-8231

Minerva Carcaño Bishop

Rev. Dr. Cedrick BridgeforthDistrict Superintendent

Dr. Joey K. McDonaldPastor

CongregationMinisters

Jeff ThomasDirector of Music

Roger EshlemanOrganist

Nylean RapinacAdministrator

Patty KelseyDirector, Program Ministries

EDITION

Holy ThursdayApril 2nd7:30 PM

Boyer Chapel

Worship ServiceApril 3rd at 6:30 PMBoyer ChapelCommunion Served

6:30 AM April 5thOn the Patio

Communion Served

10:30 AM WorshipApril 5th

Main Sanctuary*Hat Sunday

Continental Breakfast served following Sunrise Service.

Coffee hour to follow 10:30 worship in the Lounge.

COME AND WORSHIPThe following Bible passages will be the basis for the 10:30 messages in April.

Please take time each week to read the selected passages.

April 5 6:30 AM From Easter On Acts 10:34-43 10:30 AM On Sunday John 20:1-18

April 12 To Share Or Not Acts 4:32-35

April 19 Getting It Wrong (Is Okay) Acts 3:12-19

April 26 What Love Looks Like 1 John 3:16-24

HIGHLIGHTS OF WORSHIP

March 1 - This morning we were entertained by our announcement team of Phillip Mottaz and Norman Kelsey, who shared the month’s activities in March Madness fashion! Pastor Joey’s sermon, “Take A Walk,” was based on Genesis 17:1-7,15-16.

March 9 - Deanne Cox shared a Mission Moment about our annual Easter Baskets for homeless and needy children whose families receive services from Hope of the Valley Rescue Mission. Patty Kelsey shared a Moment with Children about sandpaper and cotton words. Today’s message was titled, “Ten Things To Think About” based on Exodus 20:1-7.

March 15 - Norman Kelsey sat in the lectern this morning. Pastor Joey’s sermon, “On Being Grateful,” was based on Psalm 107:1-3, 17-22.

March 22 - Larry Pines sang, “The Old Rugged Cross,” and Gary Solt accompanied Jeff Thomas during special music, “Were It Not For Grace.” Pastor Joey shared a message on “The Ethics of Grace” based on Jeremiah 31:31-34

Program Ministries needs a hand with set up and tear down of our Sunrise Service worship space on the patio.

If you plan on coming to Sunrise Service on Easter Sunday, won’t you think about arriving bit earlier to assist?

More hands make light work! Let the church office know if you can help!

HOLY WEEK LECTIONARY & OPPORTUNITIES FOR WORSHIP

April 2 Holy Thursday. Purple or Red. Exo. 12:1-4, (5-10), 11-14; Ps. 116:1-2, 12-19 (UMH 837); 1 Cor. 11:23-26; John 13:1-17, 31b-35

April 3 Good Friday. No Color. Isa. 52:13-53:12; Ps. 22 (UMH 752); Heb. 10:16-25; John 18:1-19:42

What’s Happening in April?

Thursday, April 2nd - Maundy/Holy Thursday Tenebrae Worship Service. Join us for a service of darkness at 7:30 PM in Boyer Chapel.

Sunday, April 12th - Missions Sunday! Please bring nonperishable proteins to donate to the Food Pantry! (Tuna, Peanut Butter, Chili)

Friday, April 3rd - Good Friday Worship will take place at 6:30 PM in Boyer Chapel. Communion will be served.Saturday, April 4th - Our Annual Children’s Easter Party will take place at 10:30 AM in the Social Hall. Please invite your family, friends and neighbors for this special event!

General Luncheon

Wednesday, April 8th12:00 NOON

Lo-Fe-Lo$3 Donation

Includes lunch and program.

Call To PrayerPresented by Deanne Cox

Easter Sunday, April 5th - Worship Services6:30 AM - Sunrise Service on the Patio

7:30 AM - Continental Breakfast on the Patio10:30 AM - Main Sanctuary

Sunday, April 5th - HAT SUNDAY! Wear you best Easter Hat to church!

Wednesday, April 15th - Ruth Circle meets at 7:30 PM. Anne Roche’s Home.

Monday, April 20th - Tabitha Circle Meets at 10:30 AM in the Hand in Hand Room.Wednesday April 22nd - UMW Boutique Workshop. 9:30 AM at the home of Kathi Ellis.

Monday, April 13th- Martha Circle Meets at 11:00 AM. Hand in Hand.Tuesday, April 14th- Methodist Men meet in the Lounge. 7:30 PM.

Wednesday, April 8th - The UMW General Luncheon. Lo-Fe-Lo. 12:00 PM. $3 Donation.

Thursday, April 16th - PB & J Project. Meet in the Lounge at 7:00 PM.

Saturday, April 4th10:30 AM Social Hall

Games, Activities, Face Painting, Sing-a-long,

Easter Egg Hunt & Meet the Easter Bunny!

PB & J PROJECT

Thursday, April 16th7:00 PMLounge

Help us make 150 sandwiches for the hungry

in our community!

David Eshleman is planning a movie night outing for April. Please contact David if you’d be interested in joining him

for a movie and fellowship afterwards.

Tuesday & Thursday6:00 PM

Saturdays9:00 AM

Meet on the Sports Court

April 12th

Please bring:* Jars of peanut butter* Cans/pouches of Tuna * Soups high in protein

By Lynn Yoshizumi

If you have citrus fruit trees in your yard, please share your bounty with the clients of the North Hollywood Interfaith Food Pantry.  (Store-bought citrus donations are welcomed too!)  On Sundays, April 12th and 19th, please drop off bags of fresh, whole citrus fruit like oranges, grapefruit, lemons, and tangerines (washed or unwashed) at the flatbed truck marked Citrus Sunday, which will be in the parking lot at First Christian Church of North Hollywood, 4390 Colfax Avenue, Studio City.

Spread the word – let’s get our community working together to feed the hungry.  Invite your neighbors and friends with citrus trees to join in.  For help harvesting your fruit or any questions, contact the First Christian Church office at 818-763-8218.

Thanks to all who attended the United Methodist Women Fashion Show on Saturday, March 14th.

Your support helps fund our Mission giving.

Special Thanks to the following:

The Models - Sandy Flemming, Nylean Rapinac, Anne Roche, Anita McChesney, Carol VanMeter & Libeck Kadu

Jim Tyree - Tickets & On Set Assistance

Myriel Tyree - Organizing models, Tables and Boutique

Jim & Margaret Doggett - Plants for Tables

Judy Palmer - Publicity & Programs

Brandon Osario - Dishwashing

Wesley School Kids - Food Set Up & Clean Up

Jodi Smith - Tickets and Boutique

Ken Ellis - Sound system, Stage set up

Abby Paul & Emily Ellis - Assistants

Deanne Cox - Boutique and Door Prize Caller

Anne & Phil Roche - Doing Dishes & Supporting Kathi

Kitchen Elves - Dicing Chopping, assembling salads, baked breads and made deviled eggs

DROP OFF DAYSSundays

April 12th & 19th

MISSION PROJECT FOR APRIL

In celebration of UMCOR’s 75th Anniversary, we have planned to assemble 25 Layette Kits, as part of UMCOR’s ongoing legacy of offering hope and relief to millions of people around the world during times of crisis.  Layette kits provide the basic necessities for young mothers who do not have the means to support their newborn’s needs. UMCOR values a Layette Kit at $45. UMCOR is very specific about what is needed. Here is what is required:

6 cloth diapers*prefolded or plain diapers only – no disposable diapers

2 undershirts or onesies2 washcloths

*infant size only – no adult washcloths2 gowns or sleepers

2 diaper pins*must have protective plastic closures – no regular safety pins

1 sweater or jacket or hooded sweatshirt *must open from the front, may be hand knitted, crocheted or sewn.

2 receiving blankets *sizes may range from 28x28 inches to 32x32 inches – no crib blankets

All items must be new. Do not wash any of the items as they will then be considered used. All emergency kits are carefully planned to make them usable in the greatest number of situations.  Since strict rules often govern product entry into international countries, it is important that kits contain only the requested items, and nothing more.

Collection Sundays April 5th, 12th & 19th

Assembly DaySunday, April 26th

You might put together an entire Layette Kit or contribute just a portion such as 6 or more diapers, several gowns or receiving blankets.  If you prefer to make a financial contribution, write a check to the church and indicate that it is for Layette Kits. An on-line Wish List will keep you posted about what has been provided and what is needed.

Wishing you many blessings on your birthday!Love, Your Church Family

April 4 Tanna HavlickApril 5 Andrew Shuford April 7 Tara VarilekApril 12 Margaret DixonApril 13 Lisa ChebyApril 13 Frank FlemmingApril 15 Debbie CoyleApril 15 Tonya PeatApril 16 Gail Acosta

April 17 Charles LeesApril 17 Cliff RogersApril 19 George PetersApril 23 Brian EllisApril 24 Jim TyreeApril 27 Letha WattsApril 28 Mark HannonApril 30 Charles MinetreeApril 30 David Varney

• Joyce Cunningham has been adjusting to assisted living. She enjoys visitors and would not mind getting out and coming to church on Sundays. If you can pick her up, let the church office know.

• Joanie Weber’s Stepmother, Carolyn Elkerton, is in the ER for an erratic heartbeat and high blood pressure.

• Richard Roche underwent surgery on Tuesday, March 24, on the reoccurring cancer on his neck. • Anne Roche’s brother, Rick Davis, has two tumors in his brain. One is inoperable and the other

at the stem, has to surgically removed. He is at Kaiser, Sunset in Hollywood.• Monica McLaughlin has been ill for over a year, which has caused her much mental and physical

stress. She needs prayers to help find a solution.•  Jim Wilkinson is feeling better and would love visitors. He is staying at Four Seasons Healthcare

and Wellness Center, 12140 Chandler Blvd. (818) 985-1814.•  Patty Kelsey’s cousin, David Kalayanaprapruit, underwent exploratory surgery of his elbow on

Friday, March 27th. David is a champion martial artist and wrestler• Gladys Woodard is still recuperating after faling and breaking her pelvis. She is healing at home.• Lisa Cheby’s students are doing much better. Sara Lopez-Viramontes has received 3 acceptance

letters from East Coast Schools. Now she just needs the financial aid to allow her to go.• Ed Zung completed his final round of chemotherapy. Twelve out of twelve! Go Ed!• Henri Doble is having stress at work.

Reflections! Joey K. "Donald

Reflections are part of the weekly bulletin inserts for worship. This writing is originally from June 1, 1997 and Dr. McDonald’s sermon was titled “Seek Forgiveness, Not Approval” based on 2 Corinthians 4:5-12.

Jesus was frequently placed in the position of doing what was accepted and legal, or doing what He was called to do.  He lived within a religious culture which had laws and rules.  Mosaic law forbade work of any kind on the Sabbath, yet Mark 2:23-28 and 3:1-6 record Jesus breaking the law.  When questioned about His behavior, He answers with the question of whether the law was made for people or people for the law.  What may seem a capricious reply was a valid retort then and still merits consideration today.

His point was simple, people are more important than rules.  The law of love take precedent over Mosaic law.  There is no place for legalism among a body of believers.  Jesus modeled as much in His ministry to those outcast and marginalized by His religious community.  Mark and the other Gospels record religious leaders questioning Him as to why He would break the rules and at some level we identify with Jesus and see His need expand the measure and meaning of law within His tradition.  In truth more often than we care to admit, we more closely resemble His detractors.

How often do we in the faith community say to someone with a new or different idea, we’ve never done it that way before.  Worse yet, if something new is implemented, we are quick to ask the question; who gave approval?  Worse still, we take our most sacred document, the Bible, and make it a legal document.   Those who accused Jesus of violating the Sabbath cited the Levitical codes.  For them the Word of God was law.

Life is not a game and the Bible is not a rule book which determines who is in or out of the game.  Jesus lived in real time and showed that ultimately all time belongs to God.  Jesus was certainly aware of rules, law, and judgments both secular and holy.  However, the reign of Jesus was and remains a state of grace.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR WORSHIP

April 5 Easter Sunday. White or Gold. Acts 10:34-43; Ps. 118:1-2, 14-24 or UMH 839; 1 Cor. 15:1-11 ; John 20:1-18 or Mark 16:1-8 April 12 Second Sunday of Easter. White. Acts 4:32-35; Ps. 133 or UMH 850; 1 John 1:1-2:2; John 20:19-31

April 19 Third Sunday of Easter. White. Acts 3:12-19; Ps. 4 or UMH 741; 1 John 3:1-7; Luke 24:36b-48

April 26 Fourth Sunday of Easter. White. Acts 4:5-12; Ps. 23 or UMH 754 or 137; 1 John 3:16-24; John 10:11-18

Sunday Worship Services at 10:30 AM in the Main SanctuaryAdult Sunday School meets at 9:15 AM in the Hand in Hand Room

Children’s Sunday School meets at 10:30 AM in the Community Room/NurseryChildren’s Moment on Easter as well as the 2nd & 3rd Sundays of the month during 10:30 AM worship

No Communion at 10:30 worship on April 5th. Communion served on Good Friday and Sunrise Service.

8:15 AM Worship Services in Boyer Chapel April 12- Norman Kelsey April 19 - Patty Kelsey April 26 - Sandra Smith

Holy Week Worship Services in Boyer ChapelApril 2 - Holy/Maundy Thursday 7:30 PM April 3 - Good Friday 6:30 PM (Communion served)

Easter Sunday (April 5) Worship Schedule6:30 AM - Patio (Communion served) 10:30 AM - Main Sanctuary

Please have your articles for the Good News to the church office by April 17th for the May 2015 publication or email them to pattyfumc@gmail.com

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