September, 2014 Staff Rev. Phillips Whang Senior Pastor Don Barter Treasurer Stephanie Bowen, Kelly Jimenez Co-Directors of FFUMC Preschool
Preschool Teacher Dedication Preschool Open House Grand Opening of “The Treehouse” Scavenger Hunt following worship with prizes
Maureen Espeleta Director of Youth Ministries Susan Faber Director of Community Ministries Greg Fowler Maintenance Supervisor Kim Galea Director of Children’s Ministries Yvonne Harrington Administrative Assistant Hyeyeon Kim Organist/Pianist Kathy Norris CLM Candidate
Sunday, September 14th Following worship at The San Juan Community Park and swimming pool $5.00 per person $20.00 per family Please bring a side dish/dessert to share. www.ffumc.net
Fullerton First United Methodist Church 114 N. Pomona Avenue Fullerton, CA 92832 Telephone: 714-871-4115 Email:
[email protected] Website: www.ffumc.net September 2014
Our Pastor’s News If you have not noticed that the bulletin boards in the hallways have been beautifully and professionally updated, look at them again.
Greetings! In last month’s issue of the Good News, I shared some excitement happening at our church. Please allow me to share more good news. The first Movie Night was a huge success with more than 100+ people attending, including many children. We are planning to run Movie Night on the first Sunday of each month except September, because the first Sunday in September is a long Labor Day weekend. The next Movie Night will be on the 5th of October. It will be a grand opening of the theater with a spaghetti dinner. So, start thinking about who you would like to invite to the October movie night. I guarantee that we offer a special movie viewing experience. Got popcorn? Yes we do.
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Judith Sanders is a grandmother of two of our Preschool children, Kaya and Rosalind Neville. Kaya has moved on to attend Kindergarten this year. Rosalind is still attending this year. God bless their hearts! Judy has graciously volunteered to work on the bulletin boards in the halls. “Sweating over them and working within the walls of FFUMC is therapeutic,” Judy says. Talking about the walls, our Greg has spent weeks painting the walls, both downstairs and upstairs. Thank you, Greg! The Sunday school has received a major makeover. The classrooms have been cleaned up and rearranged very neatly, ready for the new Sunday school year with a new curriculum. The nursery has been updated with new toys and props. Susan and Kim dug out loads of trash and cleaned up the resource room. Also, our Sunday School has a new name, “the Tree House.”
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If you are still wondering what this means, look up I Peter 2:24 (KJV), which says “who Himself bore our sins in His own body on the tree, that we, having died to sins, might live for righteousness, by whose stripes you were healed.” In RSV and NIV, the tree is translated as “the cross.” At this “Tree House”, our children will gain the knowledge of the cross and grow like a tree planted by water and bear fruits to love God and neighbors. Kim happened to notice from a commercial truck that says, “Still Growing” and thought immediately about the wording for our tree house. The growth that I have prayed to bring to FFUMC is not just growth in number, but spiritual growth as well. We as a church and individually want to continue to grow in love and fellowship with others, having knowledge of the cross, and faith. “May your roots go down deep into the soil of God’s marvelous love.” (Ephesians 3:17) Still growing in Christ, Phillips
September 2014
Did you know that….? Determination, discipline and hard work were benchmarks in Joanne Garrisi’s family long before she took her first childhood steps. Grandpa Giovanni arrived from Sicily in 1907 with a third-grade education to seek a better life in America. Joanne recalls stories about her devout Catholic grandfather attending a Protestant church to learn English, and his motto: “The best way to make money is to own your own business; if you work for others, you are making them rich.” And so it was that the elder Garrisi opened a music and furniture store in Detroit, Michigan, eager to support his family on his own. His determination took an ugly turn when his Sicilian roots eventually drew “The Mob” that sought protection money … an arrangement Giovanni would not condone. “The Mafia blew up Grandpa’s store,” Joanne says. “But it didn’t stop him from moving forward and starting a new business to remodel houses. Even in the Depression, he found work to forge ahead.” Such determination to succeed continued when Joanne’s father completed his pediatric residency in St. Louis, and moved his family to California to open a private practice in Montebello. During his undergraduate studies at Wayne University in Detroit, Joanne’s father met and married her mother, who was one of two women in the chemistry department. Eventually, the couple welcomed five children into the family with the father assuming the role of disciplinarian. Joanne says he was a loving, happy man who trained his offspring to be consistent and to be responsible. Yet, he jokingly announced he was the legislative, executive and judicial administrator of the household laws. His compassion surfaced in other ways, particularly when the children played with their dogs, cats, birds and fish. “Dad would make an incubator in the oven for our litters of puppies. With his medical expertise, he would even give the animals vitamins with an eye dropper.” Joanne’s upbringing had a pronounced effect on her life. However, she wishes she would have taken a softer approach in raising her two sons, Tim (an estimator in Northern California) and Joe (a stockbroker in Southern California). “Sometimes I regret not always realizing to have a good relationship with your children, you need to respect them as much as you want them to respect you,” she says. “You want to take the time to sit down and talk in a nice tone, be loving and affectionate. This is what I do with my two grandchildren who know me as their Play Grandma.” Her parents, who attended an Orthodox Presbyterian Church for more than 60 years, enrolled teenage Joanne at Culter’s Christian Academy in West Los Angeles. After high school, she entered community college, but dropped out to get married and give birth to her first child. Determination led her to Cal State Long Beach to earn a degree in Human Development at age 52. “In my mid-40s, I fulfilled my dream and moved to Idyllwild to complete my www.ffumc.net
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college studies,” she offers. “My family thought I was nuts, but I broke my mold of uniformity.” Never one to shirk responsibility, Joanne worked for 20 years in the domestic freight transportation business. For one company, she was a customer service representative helping move freight to and from Puerto Rico and the U.S. for such clients as StarKist Tuna and Bacardi Rum. In another position, she worked with railroad freight operations throughout America. She retired last December as an attorney clerk for the Orange County District Attorney’s Office. Her church life was consistent from childhood to age 40 when she became disillusioned with worshipping in a building, and turned to television ministries. “But God eventually told me to go back,” she says. “And I church shopped for quite a while.” She visited Fullerton First UMC 10 years ago, and loved the old hymns and feeling of a traditional sanctuary. After recently visiting on and off, she joined the church this summer. “I particularly like Pastor Phillips’ personal testimony,” she adds. Last month, she accepted the role of FFUMC Greeter chairwoman. She spends time volunteering at Pathways to Hope, a program that helps adults and children get back on their feet in economically stressed times. After Joanne’s father died five years ago, her mother at age 90 became reacquainted with her college lab partner, age 91, who said he never forgot her. The pair married, moved to Whittier and looked forward to Joanne helping out at least once a week. “Right now, I’m just enjoying my new apartment in Fullerton,” Joanne says. She also adheres to a healthy diet and exercise program, evident in her choice to always bring her own food to events. “And I’m looking forward to encouraging church members to sign up as greeters,” she concludes. Interviewed and written by Barbara Giasone September 2014
Community News NORTH ORANGE COUNTY COMMUNITY CONCERTS ANNOUNCES IT’S 2014-2015 SERIES
ALFREDO ROLANDO ORTIZ, world-renowned performer on the Paraguayan Harp will bring multicultural repertoire that includes folk, classical and popular music. He also will perform some of his own compositions and many selections from his over thirty albums in his concert on October 20, 2014.
The 69th season of concerts will begin on Monday, September 17, at 7:30 p.m. when GARY GOULD will perform his “World of Winds Variety Show”. Enjoy dazzling musicianship, lighthearted narration, and some of the world’s best loved melodies. You will hear a unique combination of musical styles including jazz, saxophone, klezmer clarinet, and Irish penny whistles.
THE STREET CORNER SYMPHONY BAND will perform on November 9, 2014. This dance band has had enthusiastic receptions with dancers and listeners as they have been a favorite in he Southern California area. This Fiipino group in concert for us will play and sing a wide ranging program of standards, country, classical, jazz, rhythm and blues, pop, waltz, and Latin tunes.
CLASSIC TOUCH appears on February 9, 2015. Singers PAM WHEELER and RAY CASTILLO, with ROB WOYSHINER on piano will offer an evening of great songs from Broadway and movies as well as popular standards.
Subscribe now for these five concerts for just $50 (adult) or $20 (student). Subscribers also have the privilege to attend other performances offered by certain other Community Concerts Associations in the area. “Get Acquainted” single concert admissions are $20 (Adults) or $10 (Student). These fees may be applied to a full 2014—2015 subscription later if desired. All concerts are held on a Monday in our Sanctuary and begin at 7:30. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. For information see www.northocconcerts.org or contact Jack & Eileen Jackson, Carolyn Beauchamp, or Joe & April Moell.
Violinist JENNY OAKS BAKER will be joined by her four musically-trained children on March 30, 2015, in selections from her 2014 Grammy nominated album of the music from Disney films. She will also perform familiar classical numbers from her other CD’s which have sold over a quarter of a million copies. A graduate of Curtis Institute of Music and the Juilliard School, she was first violinist with the National Symphony Orchestra for seven years before retiring to devote time to her children. www.ffumc.net
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September 2014
United Methodist Women
MARY MARTHA FELLOWSHIP GROUP
United Methodist Women General Meeting September 4th, 10:00 a.m., South Lounge Speaker: Rev. David Farley, Director of Justice and Compassion Ministries for the UMC Cal Pac Conference His topic will be Immigration Issues. Potluck salad luncheon following the program.
SEPTEMBER 2, 7:30 PM SUE CURRIE’S HOME CO-HOST, JAN BALLARD
Santa Ana District UMW Annual Celebration Saturday, September 20th, 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Orange First United Methodist Church Speaker: Kimberly McOwen Yim
THEME: FAVORITE TEACHER
“Refuse To Do Nothing: Finding Your Power to Abolish Modern Day Slavery (human trafficking)”
UMW READING LIBRARY
WESLEY ANN CIRCLE
Do you think the United States’ racial problems ended with the passage of civil rights legislation for voting, housing or education rights? Think again! Dear White America by Tim Wise is a very well written and informative book about the subtle ways people of color are discriminated against in our country. His statements are backed up with plenty of research and statistics. Many of the issues he discusses may not even be ones you’ve thought about. The sub-title of the book is Letter To A New Minority. The back cover states, “Faced with mounting economic, cultural and political insecurity, many whites are growing anxious with the fact that they will soon no longer constitute the majority of the population…” Mr. Wise is a highly regarded scholar and author who is “white”. “He is advocating a path of national revival grounded in social unity and the embrace of our multicultural past, present and future.” Read this book…you’ll be glad you did!
SEPTEMBER 18, 12:30 PM
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SOUTH LOUNGE, THEN TO MONKEY BUSINESS FOR LUNCH AND SPEAKER (see the newspaper article about Monkey Business on the UMW bulletin board in the hallway outside the church office.)
September 2014
Preschool News
Value for September: Respect "Children, obey your parents in all things, for this is well pleasing to the Lord."
-Colossians 3:20
We have had a great first month of Preschool. We are pleased to see how well the children are adapting and learning in their new environments. Important Dates: Monday, September 1 - No School Labor Day Wednesday, September 17 - Dining for Dollars - Super Mex
OUR BIG FUNDRAISER FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR - “TRIKE RALLY” Friday, September 26, from 6-7:30 p.m. We will have our Trike-A-Thon with hot dogs and snow cones for sale. Family and friends are all invited to come cheer on our Trikers as we raise money for our Preschool. It is sure to be a grand event to kick off our new school year!
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FFUMC Kids News
Infants and Toddlers MONDAY MORNINGS at 9:15 a.m.
Fullerton First Methodist Church 114 N. Pomona Ave. Fullerton
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PLAYTIME September 2014
FFUMC Bits and Pieces A PRAYER VIGIL OF REMEMBRANCE AND RENEWAL
Oops! From Jan Bowles
will be held in the Sanctuary on Thursday, September 11th.
I have a correction to add from last months "Did you know article".
A signup sheet is available in the church office during the week. On Sundays, the signup sheet will be on the patio after worship.
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It was my father that graduated from Tulsa University, not me. I was born in Tulsa but grew up in California, and have attended several Colleges.
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F F U M C Member updates Our members and friends who are not able to get out and come to church would be cheered up to receive a note card. We will have addressed cards on the patio the last Sunday in August for you to pick up, write a short note, stamp, and mail. Our friends look forward to receiving these contacts with their church family.
For all persecuted Christians around the world. Prayers for the new college freshmen: Eli White (per Virginia and Lloyd White). Parker Schrandt (Jennifer and David Schrandt)
Thank you. The Caring Committee
Our Homebound Members
For those who have lost loved ones: The family of Larry Ballard (Bob Ballard’s brother), who passed away recently; the Nazly Family (per Carol Casto), whose father passed away recently.
These are our homebound who appreciate prayers, phone calls, and notes. Call the church office if you need an address.
For those who are ill: David Eaton, his cancer has returned; Tom (Jeanette Croghan’s nephew), diagnosed with stage 4 cancer; John Lamkin (former music director at FFUMC), for healing following amputation of three toes; Lou Croghan, failing health issues; Rebecca Lomelli, diagnosed with uterine cancer, had surgery on August 8th; Pepe Buenvidez (per Lilia Milloy), for healing as he is receiving Chemo treatments for stomach cancer; Fred Askham (Millie’s husband), who broke his hip and is currently in rehab for recovery; Bill Shelton, recovering from recent surgery; Grant Fowler (Greg Fowler’s brother), in a rehab following surgery. Those who are in care facilities: Patricia Bueker (Cindy Ellis’ mother). Those who are now recuperating at home: Vi Johnson, recovering from congestive heart failure; Janice Freeland, recovering from rotator cuff surgery; Rani Kuusto, recovering from rotator cuff surgery. www.ffumc.net
Elizabeth Bewley Barbara Blackford Edna & Mary Ann Brown Vera Castillo Margaret Christensen Mary Harless Beth Hill Ben Johnson Marjorie Knouse Vi Johnson Betty Launer Letha Little Lois & Sam Madley Sylvia Magnuson Wanda Monroe Ruth & Harry Musser Homer Neptune Betty Omalev Lois Reade Dora May Sim Edith Strevy-Kent submitted by Carolyn Beauchamp
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September 2014
September Birthdays
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Herb Milligan
September 2
Jean Briggs
September 13
Sylvia Magnuson
September 3
Jane Harrison
September 16
Keith Murata
September 5
Dani Applerose
September 19
Kelli Applerose
September 6
Steve Dutcher
September 22
Max Ribble
September 7
John Quackenbush
September 22
John Hargrave
September 11
Candace Eaton
September 26
John Kuusto
September 11
Richard Mullard
September 26
Jan Ballard
September 29
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LABOR DAY
7:00pm—Trustees Comm. (Conf)
Office Closed
7:30pm Mary/Martha Fellowship (OS)
Preschool Closed
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9:30am-Quilters (SL)
9:00am-UMW Board (SL)
7:00pm NarcAnon (250)
7am-Men's Breakfast (OS)
3-9pm – Voice Teacher Rm.#133 7:00pm - Choir Practice
7:30am - FFUMC Comm. Feeding the Hungry Pancake Breakfast (SL)
10:00am – UMW (SL)
1:00pm - 5:00pm Homeless Showers & Laundry
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9am – S.S. (BR) (SL)
9:15am - Story time (BR)
5:00pm-Outreach (Conf)
9:30am-Quilters (SL)
10:30am -Care Ministry (Conf)
6:30pm—Invitational (SL)
10am-Worship 11:15am - Bells Rehearsal Noon - Youth Out”
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7:00pm NarcAnon (250)
3-9pm – Voice Teacher Rm.#133 7:00pm - Choir Practice
3pm-Windsong (SL)
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4:00pm - Staff Meeting (Conf.)
9:30am-Quilters (SL)
9:00am - FISH (SL)
7:00pm NarcAnon (250)
7am-Men's Breakfast (OS)
1:45pm– Prayer & Bible Group
3-9pm – Voice Teacher Rm.#133
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9:15am - Story time (BR)
6:00 pm - Finance Comm. (Conf;) 7:00 pm Council Meeting (Conf.)
9:30am-Quilters (SL)
5 - 6:30pm Youth Group
1:00pm - 5:00pm
7:00pm - Choir Practice
9am – S.S. (SL, BR) 11:15am—Bells Practice
7:30am - FFUMC Comm. Feeding the Hungry Pancake Breakfast (SL)
6:00pm - Hot Meals Ministry at 1st Christian
3pm-Windsong (SL)
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1:45pm– Prayer & Bible Group 3pm-Windsong (SL)
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3:00pm - BD Celebration (SL)
Meeting dates & times to be determined each month for:
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FFUMC Preschool
1:45pm– Prayer & Bible Group
Monday - Friday
3pm-Windsong (SL) 7:00pm - SPPRC Meeting (Conf.)
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9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Sanctuary
SL South Lounge
FFUMC Foundation
NL North Lounge
Technology/Commun ication
BR Room
Bride’s
Teaching Parish Committee
OS
Off Site
September Conf. 2014 Rev.
Fullerton First United Methodist Church 114 N. Pomona Avenue Fullerton, CA 92832
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Our Sunday Worship Service begins at 10:00 a.m.
FFUMC GROUPS and MINISTRIES
FFUMC OFFICE HOURS Monday through Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Office is closed Friday
Adult Sunday School Aldersgate Chorale Handbell Choir Book Study Groups (Short & Long Term) Bible Study Classes Care Ministry Families & Children’s Ministries Family Ties Community Outreach Men’s Breakfast Group Quilters Bible/Prayer Group United Methodist Women United Methodist Youth Group
SUNDAYS AT FFUMC 9:00 a.m.—Searchlight — Adult Sunday School 9:00 a.m.—Pathfinders — Adult Sunday School 10:00 a.m.—Worship Service 10:00 a.m.—Children’s Sunday School 11:15 a.m.—After Worship Fellowship Time 5:00 p.m.—United Methodist Youth Fellowship (6th Grade thru Sr. High School)
FULLERTON FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH’S MISSION STATEMENT Fullerton First United Methodist Church is a community of faith that seeks to be a growing and dynamic church in Fullerton with an outreach to this region of Orange County and beyond. We are a part of a world-wide communion who believe in God’s transforming love as demonstrated by the life and teaching and living influence of Jesus. Believing that we are undergirded by God’s presence through God’s Holy Spirit in our daily living, we serve God as we endeavor: to reach out and receive persons into the faith family as they are; to help persons relate to God and grow in their commitment to the values exemplified in Jesus; to provide opportunities for persons to grow and deepen their faith as Christian disciples; to send persons into God’s creation as faithful disciples. As God’s people we seek to bring a fresh vision of hope as we minister to one another and the larger community in which we reside. We seek to faithfully live out these four foundational missional principles. We shall endeavor to be a place of grace in today’s world. www.ffumc.net
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