HAPPENING THIS WEEK

(For the latest updates, go to www.umcvista.org)

Monday (10/20)       9:30      UMW Crafters, Fellowship Hall

                                    6:00      SPRC, Room 203

                                    6:30      Small Group, Chapel

                                    7:00      Church and Society, Room 212

                                    7:00      Evangelism, Library

                                    7:00      Missions, Room 204

Tuesday                 10:00       UMW United Meeting/Luncheon, Fellowship Hall

                                    3:30      Ringers and Singers, Choir Room

                                    6:00      Troop 709, Fellowship Hall/Room 204

                                    7:00      Finance, Room 203

Wednesday               9:30      Bible Study, Chapel

                               12:00        Staff, Library

                                    6:00      High School Youth, Room 204

                                    7:00      Small Group, Chapel

Thursday                10:00      Deadline:  Bulletin insert information

                               10:00        Watercolor Class, Fellowship Hall

                                    6:00      Anderson Bell Choir

                                    6:00      Circle of Friends, Room 204

                                    6:00      Middle School Youth, F. Hall

                                    7:15      Chancel Choir

Friday                        7:30      Men’s Breakfast, Sunrise Café Restaurant

                                    6:00      Cultural Heritage Potluck, Fellowship Hall

2008 Theme: “We are called to be an authentic and accessible community of God’s love.”

Our Mission

To commit ourselves individually and as a community to foster discipleship in Jesus Christ.

Our Vision

To be an open, loving Christian community. Empowered by God’s transforming love, we seek to respond by reaching out to the needs of the world.

CONGREGATIONAL SUPPORT MINISTRIES

Worship, Education, Membership/Congregational Care, Stewardship, Family Ministries

Coordinator: Beth Brainerd Hallock

Think about your life! It’s not too late. Why are we here as Christians? Is our purpose to eat, work, sleep and have fun? What can we do as Christians to make this day, this week, this month, this year better because we are here? (1) We can let God know we are here. Thank the Lord for our blessings, families, church, friends and for the opportunities to help others less fortunate. (2) We can do the very best we can and ask God to do it. We know that God expects us to do our best.  (3) We can do much more to help others than we would ever imagine. Don’t say we just can’t do it.  (4) We can support our church. This is the way to make your church an important part of your present and future life.  Support your church by donating your time and efforts to a church committee and church activities. This is how to get acquainted, gain friends, and become an active member of this faith family. Support your church with your talents. What can you do? We all have talents. Support your church by pledging part of your financial blessings according to your ability. Without the support of each church member, we cannot have a budget to support the very necessary activities of our church.                                                                                      –Don Raun

SPECIAL NOTE: On October 3rd the House of Representatives and the Senate extended the IRA Rollover provision which will allow those 70 1/2 or older to make tax-free contributions directly to the Church from their IRA. This provision extends through 2009.                         -Harold MacDermot

Annual UMW Boutique—The United Methodist Women will hold their annual boutique on Saturday, November 8th from 8:30 am to 2:20 pm in the Fellowship Hall.  We will have beautiful hand crafted Christmas gifts and decorations, including jewelry, cards, ornaments and much more.  We will also have delicious homemade candy, jams, jellies, and pickles.  Also a wide variety of homemade baked goods will be for sale.  Be sure to take a break while you shop and enjoy a cup of hot coffee and a delicious snack.

Small Groups will begin the week of October 19—Our three new Small Groups will hold their first meetings next week. Please see the posted class rosters in the narthex to confirm which class is yours. Don’t forget, you can still join a small group by calling the church office. If you have any questions, please contact Beth Brainerd Hallock.

First and Third Sundays, 12:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall (beginning October 19)

Leaders:  Peggy Watson/Gary Lamb

First and Third Mondays, 6:30 pm in the Chapel (beginning October 20)

Leaders: Beth Brainerd/Gerald Williams/Melissa Bodnar

First and Third Wednesdays, 7:00 pm in the Chapel (beginning October 22)

Betty Lopez from the Torrance First UMC will be the guest speaker for the United Methodist Women on Tuesday, October 21, 10:00 am at their Unit meeting in the Fellowship Hall. She will share her experiences of working with the young women in her church and how they have become involved in mission and fellowship with the United Methodist Women. Everyone is invited to the program and to remain for the lunch that follows.

Organ Spectacular today at 3:00 p.m. (Trinity Episcopal Church , 845 Chestnut St. at Ninth Ave. in Escondido)—The King of Instruments will resonate with the sounds of the  Millenia Consort: Alison J. Luedecke, organ and the Presidio Brass.  Featured selections include Pictures at an Exhibition by Mussorgsky, Wine, Women, and Song by Johann Strauss arranged by Carlsbad award winning composer Jon Naples, and Broadway selections. A wine and cheese reception follows.  Tickets: $20, $10 students. A benefit concert for the Student Organ Scholarship Fund of the Palomar Chapter, American Guild of Organists.  Our organist Carol Graham has tickets.

Trunk or Treat, Sunday, October 26 at 5:00 pm—Come and play games, go through the Haunted house, or visit the Fortune Teller.    Bring a pot of your favorite chili and enter it in the Chili Cook-off, sample all the chili and then vote for your favorite. Bring your favorite cornbread. A few Ghoulish Gals will entertain us with songs and the whole night will cap off with the children “Trunk or Treating” around the decorated trunks.

Donations needed for Trunk or Treat—We are asking for donations of candy, small toys, pencils or stickers for the Trunk or Treat.  Please leave your donations in the baskets provided in the narthex and near the entry downstairs. Your donations are greatly appreciated! 

Trick or Treat for apportionments, Oct. 26—Save your pennies and spare change and don’t forget to bring it to church on Sunday, October 26.  The children will be in costume and will trick or treat for apportionments. 

Informational meetings for anyone interested in learning more about or joining UMC of Vista will be offered on three Sundays—November 2, 9, and 16 at 3:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall. Those who decide to join will join at the service of their choice on November 23. Pastor George and the Membership/Congregational Care Committee will lead these sessions and refreshments will be served.  Please check “wish to join” on your Sunday registration card if you plan to attend. Please notify us if you plan to bring your children so that we can plan activities for them. Items covered in the class will be God, Christianity, spirituality, Methodist history and beliefs, baptism, and prayer. Local church history, activities, mission, leadership and where you can fit in will be addressed. If you have any questions about any of these subjects feel free to ask Pastor George and Sue Goode.

Friday Fellowship Night and Potluck on Friday, November 14 at 6 pm in the Fellowship Hall.

OUTREACH MINISTRIES

Missions, Church and Society, Evangelism

Coordinator:  Jacque Howard

RESOURCES FOR MINISTRIES

PRAYERS

For our church:  

Raub Mathias, Scott Myers,  Bill Adams,  Hazel Johnson,  Lori Midthun, Don Puterbaugh, Alice Leclair, Jim Rucker, Billie Carter, Newton Ferguson

For others:  

Judy Coleman (Paula), Suzanne Gonzalez (Christine Goan),  Tom Gilbert (Dolly Trout), Grace Pereira (Lucille Baumann),  Joseph Paulk (Marian Glover), Geneva Andrezzi (Bonnie Berumen), Cole Mangelsdorf (Rusty Harris),  Steve Mounts, Paul Mounts and Aly Hix (Lynda Mounts), Ann Hagerty (Dorene Kay), Jean and Mark Swartwood (Ruthie/Rob Dean), Lyn Ellis, Geraldine Lamb, Ken & Edie Frazier (Gary Lamb), Tina Salihi (Lisa Gerwig), Lisa Keeping (Jason/Debbie Edwards),  Kenneth Annin (Marlene Coast), Joseph Marshall (Marlies Weaver), Morgan Brainerd (Beth Hallock), Marie Evans (Mario Minervini), David Pierce (Jason Edwards), Lillie Ford (Joyce Bales), Rosemary Gong (Becky Kwock), Cameron Trask (Dee), Richard Marden (Ron/Lorraine Bradshaw), Jean and Virgil Taylor (Dorene Kay), Julie Lisle, Marti Greene (Adele Seltzer), Irene Gilbert (Tom/Dolly Trout), Connie Corson, Art Mulvery (Heidi Kendall), Ellen Ford (Jean Cole), Linda Harlow (Bob Harlow),  Melody Lawson (Lois Lawson), Barbara Stiles, Ferne Kahlberg (Sue Lenker), Beverly Hicks (Evelyn Veevaert), Rachel (Art/JaDene Dugas), Jayne Rico (Ranae Mathias)

Please notify the church office (726-0442) when special prayers are no longer needed.

Military families:

Cody Murray, Jon Hendron, Bryan Dhondt, Darin Fliear, John Goff, Jerry Jackson, Amanda Jarrard, Victor Koon, Andres Maniti, John McKinley, Jeremy Petersen, Lt. James Seale

SUNDAY WORSHIP    Sunday, October 12: 221

CASH FLOW STATEMENT (from 01/01/08 to 08/31/08):

                                        Beg. Bank          Actual                 Budgeted                Actual                Ending Bank

                                        Balance               Income               Income                   Payments           Balance

General Fund                $2,636               $240,827           $288,374               $236,815                    $6,848

COMING UP IN WORSHIP

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                                         For questions or help, call Don Raun at 724-5667 or draun@cox.net

·         OPPORTUNITIES TO VOLUNTEER (just call the church office (760) 726-0442) or e-mail church office

Sunday School helpers—see Juna Spitz