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VOLUME 91
EDITOR - Mikey Foster
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NUMBER 10
October 2014
Inside this issue:
Page 2
GINNY’S PAGE
Page 3
GRIEF SUPPORT/
MESSY CHURCH
Page 4
SPIRITUAL GROWTH/
LABYRINTH/
ADULT WORK TEAM
Page 5
FALL FESTIVAL
Page 6
PIPE SCREAMS
Page 7
KID’S STUFF
Page 8
YOUTH COS UPDATE/AFTER
SCHOOL PROGRAM
Page 9
UMW PAGE
Page 10
IN OUR PRAYERS/
THANK YOU/
CONDOLENCES
Page 11
UPCOMING ACTIVITIES
Page 12
CHURCH & SOCIETY
Page 13
ANNIVERSARIES/
BIRTHDAYS
Page 14
FOOD CLOSET
Where
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see
GOD?
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OCTOBER BOOK STUDY
with Rev. Ginny
Join Ginny on Monday nights in October at 7:00pm for an
hour-long class studying Marcus Borg’s book, Meeting
Jesus Again for the First Time. This four-week class begins
October 6. Borg’s book studies the historical Jesus and the
heart of contemporary faith! A bit ―revolutionary,‖ so be
prepared!
Sign-up in the church office to reserve a book.
This event supports ORKEESWA SCHOOL in Tanzania
held at The Ranch at Laguna Beach
Thursday, October 9, from 5 to 9 pm.
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A $30 tax-deductible
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per guest.
To purchase your
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An Evening for Africa at The Ranch
Friday, October 17
7:00pm
at Rev. Ginny’s
All ―newcomers‖ are invited to dinner with the Rev.
Ginny Wheeler and her husband, Jim. This dinner is
for those who are new to our church and would like
to connect to our minister and the church leaders,
and begin to find where they can connect here at
CUMC.
For more information, please call the church office
714.842.4461, and speak with Rev. Ginny Wheeler
or Suzanne Morgan.
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Grief Support Group
Saturdays, 9:00am to 10:00am
Now to November 22
Beyond the Broken Heart: A Journey through Grief
How do you understand grief when your heart is broken by the death of a loved one?
To survive and live forward, you must find answers. This support group is for anyone
who is grieving the loss of a loved one. This group will be facilitated by some of our
Stephen Ministers and will help you navigate the emotions, experiences and questions
of grief in a loving and caring environment.
If you or someone you know is going through the loss of a loved one, this would be a
wonderful gift of reflection and support for the journey of grief. There is a book for this
group that is $10 and is available in the church office. Call the church office for more
information. 714.842.4461
Saturday, October 11
5:00-7:00pm
A chance for families to have fun, relax,
explore faith, and enjoy a meal.
SUPERHERO FUN
PHOTO BOOTH MASKS
CRAZY CHALLENGES
SLIME
FAMILY DINNER
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You are invited to our
CHAPEL SERVICE
Thursday, October 9
2:00pm
Traditional Hymns
Traditional Creeds
A Message of Hope and Promise Fellowship time
Second Thursdays of the month
If you need transportation, call 714.842.4461.
Labyrinth Prayer and Meditation Walk
3rd Thursday of each month.
Next session is October 16
Available 10:00am to 2:00pm
in Moore Hall.
Socks and prayer guides provided.
Oklahoma Adult
Mission Trip Sharing
Sunday, October 26
11:15 in Moore Hall
Come hear and see about our trip to Moore, Oklahoma, to help rebuild
after the May 2014 tornado . Muffins and juice will be served.
No reservations needed just come on by.
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There will be food,
Jamba Juice,
a bounce house, lots of games
and FUN activities.
November 1
11:00am to 2:00pm
The Children and Family Life committee is looking for donations
of 14 oz. vegetable cans - clean and empty, tootsie pops, as well
as baked and decorated cakes, and of course, lots and lots of
wrapped candy.
We will also need lots of help with the set up and decorating, to
hand out candy at the Trick-or-Treat doors, to help run the booths,
and of course, to help with the dreaded clean up.
Look for the Family Life table on the patio after services to sign up
and start planning your costume. Wear your costume and come
ready to have fun. Oh, yeah, and come hungry.
.
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Saturday, October 25
“PIPE SCREAMS”
Community United Methodist Church
4:00 pm
A light hearted organ concert with spooky music, a silent
film accompanied by Robert York, and sure to be surprises.
Costumes are encouraged. FREE admission.
Performers include: Kevin Feltmann, Alicia Adams,
Phil Chap, Charles Raasch and Joe Robinson.
Music students and those interested in the organ
are invited to come at 2:45pm for a pizza party.
Students $2 and Adults $5.
Reservations required.
RSVP for pizza by October 22
to Jennifer Puhl at puhls@aol.com
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SUNDAY SCHOOL
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Nursery School
Where we learn to play,
share and grow together.
6652 Heil Avenue
Huntington Beach
714.842.1630
www.cumchb.org
October will be a busy month for the
Nursery School. We start off with Mud
Day that will be full of “ooey gooey” fun.
Daddy & Me Day will be on October 18.
Our dads will join their children and
experience preschool fun first hand. They
will finish their time together with a root
beer float.
The staff will be attending a churchrelated preschool workshop. We will be
hearing a speaker on working with children
on the autistic spectrum. It should be
interesting.
Every September on Dedication Sunday,
the preschool staff attends the church
services. We are recognized and the congregation prays for us and the school. I
cannot express how much I appreciate
that. Your prayers, good thoughts, and
support have meant so much me every
year. And I am so appreciative of the
volunteers who gave their time to move all
the preschool furniture out of the rooms
so the floors and carpets could be done,
and then move the furniture back. That’s
a huge job! And speaking for myself, I was
so surprised by the wonderful gift of
thanks. It felt like I was getting a love
gift from God. Thank you all so very much
– I cannot tell you how much it meant to
me. Vicki
We have so much going on in our children’s
Sunday School classes every week. When we
asked one of the children about it, this is
what was said.
“We start out our worshiping in the Sanctuary
with our families, they call us to the front
for the Children’s Moment. One of the adults,
sometimes Rev. Ginny (but it could be another
teacher) talk to us for three minutes about
something important. Sometimes it is funny
and sometimes they give us a treat to eat in
our class, but not in big church, and it always
ends with a prayer. You know in church we
always have to say a prayer. Then we go to
our “real” Sunday School class and have a
Bible story and make a fun craft. Everyone
has fun and sometimes we take the craft
home and sometimes we put it on the bulletin
board to help make our classroom look pretty
and tell other kids about God.”
SUNDAY,
OCTOBER 12
Faith Friends Kids/Parents
Orientation
We will meet at 11:15am in
Room 8/9
If you have any questions, please contact
Marty by email, marty@cumchb.org or call
the church office at 714.842.4461.
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YOUTH *CoS Update
Oct 5 - Food Drive for CUMC Food Pantry
Oct 5 - JH serving dinner at Orange, Ronald McDonald House
Oct 12 - Car Hop Fundraiser
Oct 18 - Parent's Night Out Fund Raiser
Oct 26 - Youth Music in CUMC worship
Oct 26 - Fall Festival at GS after worship
Oct 26 - Good Shepherd Game Night!!
Nov 2 - CUMC Fall Festival
Feb 7 - Variety Show
Feb 13-15 - Winter Retreat with other churches
* Community of Shepherds - A combination of youth from
Community UMC and Good Shepherd UMC.
BACK TO SCHOOL
AT THE COVE
With the opening of another school year, our after school program, The Cove,
is in full swing again. For the past 9 1/2 years, The Cove has been providing a safe,
fun, and well-supervised place for middle schoolers from the community who would
otherwise be home alone in the after school hours. While the church provides a paid
supervisor who is in charge every day, our program could not function without our
active corps of volunteers, one of whom is needed daily.
If you are interested in participating in one of the liveliest, most appreciated
ministries of our church, consider volunteering at The Cove. Volunteers are needed
from 2:30 until 5:50 each school day, need no prior experience, and, in general, work
1 or 2 days monthly, or as their schedules allow. They assist in the supervision of
students but are never in charge of the group.
For more information or to sign up as a volunteer, call Kathie Lueck at 714-847-2037
or email her at _l_lueck@yahoo.com.
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Highlighting events and information of special interest to ALL women of CUMC
Presented by United Methodist Women
NOT FOR WOMEN ONLY
MONTHLY PROGRAM
Monday, October 20 7:00 PM
Vickie Chenevey
League of Women Voters
will discuss the propositions on the
November 4 ballot
This program is open to the congregation and the
community, so invite your friends and neighbors
Hollywreath
Breakfast
Saturday
December 6
Saturday, November 8
8:30 AM - Noon
Santa Ana United Methodist Church
$10 registration fee includes breakfast
We will carpool
UMW Page Editor: Pat West
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In our
Prayers:
Thank
You!
October 2014
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Louise Almy, Cecil Birnbaum, Katie Bernhoff, Liz Berry, Jean Calkins,
Cary Gray, Zyl Gritz, Kathleen Hagey, Patti Justice, Richard Justice, Carol
Kanode, John Kodrich, Shirley LaBounta, Bill Lueck, Velda McBride, Ally
Miller, Chuck Morelock, Ruth Morris, Mark Munro, Jean Peters, Pat
Schoch, Dale Skerik, Mary Kay Smith, Lavetta Snyder, Jim Tromp, Kay
Winter, Priscilla Wolz.
Dear CUMC,
Thank you for all the kind words and beautiful cards. - it means a lot
to me. I’m sure it helped in my recovery. I am so happy to be back
with you all. Barbara Olson
Thank you to everyone for the lovely cards, gifts, words of appreciation, and especially the hugs
on Sunday, September 14. What a heartwarming and wonderful surprise! You have all made
managing the church office an interesting and fulfilling way to spend my last almost eleven
years. I have been blessed beyond measure just by knowing all the amazing folks at CUMC.
Thank you all so much. ♥ Mikey
To the wonderful people of CUMC:
You all never cease to amaze me. The outpouring of love and support that I received for my
"job" of working with the Celebration Singers (and previously with the younger ones) was over
the top. Being with these young people helps keep me young, and I have never considered it
a job. In fact, when I lost my full-time job many years ago, and applied for unemployment
compensation, when the form asked if I had made any money for a job the previous week, I
filled in the "no" box. Then a couple of weeks later, I realized I was paid by CUMC for my "job",
but since I considered it fun, not a job, I gave the wrong information. I had to call and tell them
that I had actually received some money for a job, so they adjusted what they gave me.
I want to thank you all for your kind words and gifts that I received on Sunday. My heart was
touched, and I felt a little guilty, because I get so much joy out of what I do, that I would do it
without the money or the praise. Thanks so much. I love you all! Blessings, Marsha
I would just like to say thank you for all the cards of appreciation that I received. You have all
blessed me more than you will ever know . It has been my great pleasure to serve here at
CUMC for these many years and I hope to continue for many more. I have the lovely box of
cards in my office so that I will always have them with me to cheer me up when I am having
just one of those days. It has been a blessing to be a part of and serve such a wonderful
church family. Love, Suzanne
I was so surprised by the wonderful gift of thanks you gave to me. It felt like I was getting a
love gift from God. Thank you all so very much – I cannot tell you how much it meant to me.
Vicki
Condolences
to:
Johnna and Katie Gott, and Rob Gott and family on the passing of
John Gott on Monday, September 22. John has been a member
of CUMC since November 1977 and a guardian angel in the
church nursery for many, many years. Services were held on
Monday September 29 at 10:30am at CUMC.
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BOOK CLUB
Our October meeting will be on, Tuesday, October 28, at the home
of Anneke Dodge, 5231 Kenilworth Drive, Huntington Beach. We will
be reading The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd.
Call the church office at 714.842.4461 or Anneke at 714.846.7382,
for more details or if you have questions.
SOLOS
If you are single, eat lunch, like to have fun and be in fellowship with
other singles, then join us for lunch. Each month, usually on the last
Sunday of the month, we meet after 2nd service (about 11:30am) at
A local restaurant.
This month we will gather on Sunday, October 26 at Mimi’s in
Fountain Valley. For information and reservations, please call
Shirley LaBounta at 714.847.4354.
FELLOWSHIP LUNCHEON CLUB
Our monthly potluck luncheon will be held on Wednesday, October 29,
in Moore Hall. We will gather at 11:30am for light conversation and will
have lunch at noon, followed by a great program, SCAM 101, designed
to educate us on some of the current scams being used to cheat us. You
don’t want to miss it!
Please bring a dish to share and your best smile. All are welcome!
Call the church office, 714.842.4461 with any questions.
Wednesday, October 22
11:00am to 10:00pm
Join us at The California Pizza Kitchen restaurant in Bella Terra, for lunch or dinner, as
we gather for great food and wonderful fellowship with our CUMC family and friends.
Just give your server the flyer you will receive at church on Sunday, May 18, or print the
last page of this edition, and CUMC will receive 20% of your check. All funds raised
from this event go to the office computer fund.
We are truly grateful for your support!
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Peace with Justice Sunday at CUMC is October 12, 2014
In Arizona border towns, communities facing social challenges are dramatically divided. In Liberian villages, citizens’ human rights are being violated. In local U.S. communities, women and
girls are being bought and sold against their will. Moved by Christ’s love to pursue reconciliation
and peace, honoring the dignity of every individual made in God’s image, The United Methodist
Church is unwilling to turn a blind eye to injustice.
Your giving is vital for the UMC to continue its global ministries of reconciliation. Because of your
Peace with Justice Sunday offering, The United Methodist Church is able to make a difference
by sowing seeds—and yielding fruit!—of peace.
Equipping The United Methodist Church to Do Justice in Jesus’ Name
When you give on Peace with Justice Sunday, your gift makes possible our critical kingdom
work in the world. Because you give:
 Methodists spearhead a peace ministry uniting Arizona border communities.
 United Methodists in Liberia are being equipped to implement the UMC’s Social
Principles to address social justice issues.
 Pennsylvania students are educating their community about sex-trafficking at home
and abroad. These initiatives, and hundreds of other ones, are possible because
you give.
Your Giving Makes Possible the Proclamation of Christ’s Peace
Will you continue to support Peace with Justice Sunday? Will you empower local Christians—in
Pennsylvania, Arizona, Liberia and here in California—to build the kingdom of peace that Jesus
ushered in? In Jesus’ inaugural address, standing in his home synagogue in Nazareth, he detailed his game plan:
“The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the
poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to
set the oppressed free, to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor.” (Luke 4:18-19)
Through your giving, good news is proclaimed to—and experienced by—the poor.
Thanks be to God!
3rd Annual Spirituality Integration Conference
Integration of Spirituality with Behavioral Health
and Drama Treatment
October 22, 2014
8:00am to 4:30pm
505 East Central Avenue , Santa Ana
Contact Lee McKlenshaw for more information .
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Dan and Sandie Ala
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Kim Munro
Elizabeth Nielsen
Dale Hagey
Sierra Daniels
Joan Stewart
Yvonne Vergara
Sandra Lindauer
Joe McNeil
Jean Laird
Ann Van Winkle
Patrick Waldenfels
Wayne Smith
Thomas Parker
14 Timothy Flanagan
Richard Justice
15 Greg Anderson
Patricia Hill
Phyll Page
16 Lois Havens
17 Amelia Pham
18 Sepiuta Holakeimai
Sepiuta Tukia
19 Riley Brown
Rick Day
19 Dorothy Jones
20 Krista Bilderbach
Jeannine Escobar
Julie Leicht
Emma Willsey
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Jordan Escobar
Carla Roosen
Lee Schoonover
Jennifer Towers
Marsha Sipkovich
Lee Haber
Larry Munro
Jerry Patterson
Bill Simpson
Jim Xerikos
Lois Richardson
Holden Lorenz
Jinny Morelock
Glen Nelson
Hannah Fleming
Marci Glenn
John Humphreys
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CUMC FOOD CLOSET
Thanks to everyone who contributes to our food closet with their time and effort they volunteer.
Any donations of non-perishable food products, small and medium size jars of Peanut Butter, gift
cards to fast food restaurants for those with no cooking or storage facilities. Also gift cards from
grocery and discount stores are always appreciated. October’s special request items are:
spaghetti sauce and spaghetti noodles.
Please contact Leyla Wagner or the church office with questions. The CUMC
Food Closet requests for assistance is at the highest demand that it has ever
been. With more people out of work and times so tough, it makes our efforts
even more important. Thank you all so much!
FOR OUR SHOWER MINISTRY WE NEED:
Please deposit on Patio or in church
office:
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Shampoo
Conditioner
Soap
Deodorant
Lotion
Shaving Cream
Combs
6652 HEIL AVENUE
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92647-4359
Please bring to church
office only:
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Eye Glasses
Blankets
Sleeping bags
Back packs
Gift Cards $5 fast food
restaurants
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Men’s shoes
Socks
Bus Passes
or donations to
purchase bus
passes
Fundraiser in s upport of
Community United
Methodist Church
Wednesday, May
22, 2013
22, 2014
October
(A ll D ay)
California Pizza Kitchen
Bella Terra • 7851 Edinger Ave, Huntington Beach
(Next to Kohl’s)
714.375.3157
Fundraiser in support of
Community United
Methodist Church
Wednesday, October
May 22, 2013
22, 2014
(All Day)
California Pizza Kitchen
Bella Terra • 7851 Edinger Ave
(Next to Kohl’s)
714.372.3157