October 2015 - St. Paul`s United Methodist Church of Oxnard

VOLUME 38  ISSUE 10
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
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October 2015
Fromthe
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From the Pastor
Dear friends of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church,
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UMW
Circle News
Mason Jar
Senior Fellowship
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Sunday School
Teachers needed
2016 UMC General
Conference
Diversity Sunday
Organ Fund
Charge Conference
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Birthdays &
Anniversaries
Please Pray for…
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Worship Assistants
Treasurer’s Report
Automated Banking
From the Pastor
(Continued)
Recycle
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Calendar
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Advertisers
Sunday, Oct 4
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Worship
Service w/Holy
Communion
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FOOD Share Collection of
canned/non-perishable
food
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Emergency Fund
offering
“Where your treasure is,
there your heart will be also.”
(Matthew 6:21)
Do we worship idols? The answer may surprise you.
During the month of November, our church will hear about God’s generosity
and our response as we experience our stewardship program, first: putting GOD
first in living and giving, developed by author and pastor, the Rev. Mike Slaughter of Ginghamsburg Church.
We are made in God’s image and are meant to be creators of life and hope, not
the consumers of our culture’s shiny gods. We have the ability to change the
world and create a legacy that will live forever in the lives of generations to follow. That legacy starts when each of us takes the hard steps of financial discipline and fulfilling the call to generosity that God has placed in all of us.
The goal of this stewardship program is to explore and learn how the different
gods interfere with the call to put God first in our lives. This honest and deep
exploration of our faith will open to the possibility that God will lead us in new
directions in our lives.
During the four-week program, we’ll be challenged in a number of different
ways. We’ll be asked to look for the idols in our own lives (Hint: Most of them
aren’t animals made of gold) and name the ways these idols enslave us, holding
us back from living in the true freedom that God desires for us.
We’ll be challenged to consider the place that money, work, and debt have in
our own lives. What are our common understandings of these, and might the
witness of Scripture lead us to some different understandings?
We’ll be challenged to ask ourselves what it means for us to be faithful, to save,
and to give. How do we balance all the competing
—See PASTOR on Page 5
Vol. 38 Issue 10 October 2015
is a monthly free publication of
ST. PAUL’S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
of Oxnard.
Organized 1891
Editor: LoWaine Robison
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1800 South C Street
Oxnard, CA 93033
Phone (805) 487-2711
Fax (805) 487-6201
Rev. Anna Lee Mulford, Pastor
Rev. Al Gorsline, Pastor Emeritus
LoWaine Robison, Administrative Assistant
Michael Doty, Choir Director
Stella Dumlao-Idea, Organist
Bridget Sims, Nursery Attendant
Marco Esquivel, Custodian
MISSION STATEMENT
“We are a multicultural community where faith
grows by loving God and others, following the
example of Jesus Christ to serve those near
and far.”
The United Methodist Women will
meet October 10th in the Turning
Point Café at 10:00 a.m. The program will be a book review of the
book, “Created for Happiness, Understanding Your Life in God”. The
book
is
available
at
www.unitedmethodistwomen.org/
happiness-study or as a kindle book
on Amazon.
Lunch will be served by the Sunshine Circle. Come join us for good
food and fellowship.
Several of the UMW ladies attended the Santa Barbara District UMW
meeting on September 26th.
—Mary Johnson
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MASON JAR OFFERING
October is Breast Cancer
Awareness month. The
National Breast Cancer Foundation's
mission is to provide help and inspire hope to those affected by
breast cancer through early detection, education, and support services. Descriptions of two of their
programs follow:
Beyond The Shock
Beyond The Shock is the educational
resource for those affected by
breast cancer so that they can gain a
better understanding of the disease. Learn through educational
videos, hear survivor stories, ask
questions and get answers
Patient Navigator Program
Patient navigation is a proactive approach to helping patients overcome the barriers of cost, fear, and
misinformation surrounding a disease and its prevention.
REGULAR SUNDAY
SCHEDULE
Childcare is available in our Nursery for
infants and children up to age 4. Sacrament of Holy Communion is celebrated
every first Sunday of each month. Sunday
School classes are held for preschoolers
through 6th grade following the children’s
moment in the worship service, except on
Communion Sundays so the children may
participate in Holy Communion.
Hearing Aids Available
Sign out for portable hearing aids
with our sound technicians.
8:27 a.m.
8:30 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
10:15 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
11:30 a.m.
30 minute Worship
Chancel Choir rehearsal
Bible Study
Worship Celebration
Japanese Service (3rd Sunday)
Sunday School
Coffee Fellowship
CHURCH OFFICE HOURS
Monday - Friday, 9 AM–12 Noon; 1-4 PM
For information on the
circle meetings /activities:
Deborah Circle—3rd Monday of
the month at 5:30 PM for
“Ladies Nite Out”. Contact Mary
Mangham (805) 485-6202 for
restaurant information.
Sunshiners Circle— 3rd Tuesday of the
month at 9:30 am in members’
homes. Contact Nelle Hicks (805)
486-6720 for place.
Women of
Faith
Hope
Action
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Tuesday
October 27, 2015
12:00 Noon
Fellowship Hall
Bring a friend, a dish to share & your
own table service. Coffee, tea &
dessert will be provided.
From the most recent Coptic discoveries made, what is the impact on
the Christian Faith?
Find out
through this day’s program.
Do you love
children?
Do you love working
with children?
Would you like to share the love
of God and Jesus with children?
Then you are needed to assist in
teaching the wonderful children
of St. Paul’s UMC! We need assis-
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October 4, 2015
Start pulling out your recipes
tants for the Pre-K/Kindergarten
to share your cultural dishes
class, the 1 , 2 , 3 grade class and
for the potluck
the 6 , 7 , 8 grade class. It is our
on this special Sunday!
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hope to have two adults per
class. Teaching experience isn’t
required as the current teachers
will guide you. You only need to
bring your desire to give your
time and talents to the children
ORGAN FUND
of St. Paul’s. Please see Rev. Anna
or Cindy Meschke if this opportunity is an answer to one of your
prayers!
2016 UMC
General Conference
The 2016 General Conference will be
in Portland, OR at the Oregon Convention Center May 10-20, 2016.
Besides acting as the top policy making body for the United Methodist
Church, General Conference is the
largest gathering of the diverse
spectrum of United Methodist people and cultures spanning the globe.
Consider volunteering? Go to http://
westernjurisdictionumc.org/gc2016/ and
check it out.
Currently, we have just a shade under $28,000 in actual cash in
hand. Thanks to those who have given toward this campaign. We are
about halfway to our goal. We are hoping to have a new instrument in
place by Easter 2016 or sooner.
Soon, we are going to start the process of looking at and identifying possible models to replace our 40-year-old organ. If anyone would like to start
donating, or increase what they have given so far, now is the time to do it.
Once church council approves a specific purchase, it takes about two to
three months for the organ to be manufactured, shipped, and set up.
CHARGE CONFERENCE
Our North District Superintendent, Rev. Jim Powell
will preside over this year’s Charge Conference. St.
Paul’s will be held Sunday, November 8th at 3:00
p.m., along with 3 other churches at Camarillo United Methodist Church. From Pastor Jim, “We are
meeting in groups this year so I can experience your
church leaders and meet with all 84 congregations
before the end of the year.”
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John Santiago
Atasha Capati
Donnie Rutledge
Larry Antonio
Abigail Navarro
Ted Waddell
Isabella Idea
Edwin Gaviola
Ahren Nunag
Christian Aragones
Evie Sancineto
Leah Canty
Michelle Duran-Aganon
Aidan Sims Juarez
Connie Sugino
Edward Gaviola
Sofia Mendigorin
Arvin Aganon
Maya Fontanilla
Nolito Ortiz
Rose Tamase
Gerald Fontanilla
Noelyn Ortiz
Sugako Warren
Fiona Altobano
Kristine San Jose
Myrna Santiago
Roger Tamase
Crisanto Agustin
Arnel Quiambao
Ferdinand Palazo
Ted Wakai
Mia Amado
Eangelica Mendoza
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For health & healing—
Christine Africa (Marissa Valdez’ co-worker),
Giletta Allen,
Shardae Anthony (Ramona Thomas’ friend),
Doris Barrett,
Rosario (Carmelita Capati’s sister),
Gina Cavins (Dorothy Cavins’ daughter),
Joyce Clark,
Edward Clarkson (Weiche family),
Marilyn Dancel (M. Valdez sister-n-law),
Armando David,
Grace Eastham,
Grace Eastham’s son,
Debbie Estrada (Jen Mayer),
Clyn Kyer (Lee Mabee’s sister-in-law),
Lynn Gaskill (Lee Mabee’s nephew),
Ben Garcia (Rodolfo Mendoza’s cousin),
Pastor Al Gorsline,
Dorothy Groves,
Emily Huerr (Isabella Idea’s friend),
Lee Mabee,
Barbara McKelvey (Mary Reagan’s sister),
Pastor Roel Mendoza (Delia Lejarde’s brother),
Wayne Odgers,
Tome Otani,
Evangeline Raguini (Nate & Eppie Nunag’s friend),
Marie Rutledge (Donnie’s mom),
Mercedes San Jose,
Romeo Santiago Sr.,
Tess & Boni Sicat (Myrna Capati’s cousins),
The Simpson Family (Riggs’ friends),
Marchie Takesuye,
Tess & Marrietta (twin friends of Rodolfo Mendoza),
Monet Tuazon
Miren Tuazon,
Jonathan (Weiche’s friend),
Ted Waddell,
Ted Wakai,
Rick Weiche.
For comfort & strength— Dorothy Groves and family for comfort upon
the death her husband, Meredith.
For our members unable to attend—
Grace Eastham
Marge Simpson
Al Thiele
Betty Rose
Bette Sugino
Joyce Clark
Please let Rev. Anna or the church office know
of updates to the prayer concerns.
WORSHIP
ASSISTANTS
Please notify the coordinator concerned
if you are unable to fulfill your task on
your assigned date:
Sue Odgers (acolytes), 983-2378
Mary Reagan (greeters), 486-8580
Donnie Rutledge (ushers), 323-5831
Sue Odgers (liturgists), 983-2378
AudioTech:
Greeters:
Oct 4 Oct 11 Oct 18 Oct 25 Acolytes:
Oct 4 Oct 11 Oct 18 Oct 25 -
Ushers:
Liturgists:
Oct 4 Oct 11 Oct 18 Oct 25 -
Gerald Fontanilla
Val Aragones
Christian Shepard
Ferdinand Palazo
Grace and Allan Kurihara
Victoria Barretto
Eugene Cooper
Edwin Gaviola
TREASURER’S REPORT
By Delia Lejarde
For the period ending August, 2015
TOTAL INCOME
TOTAL EXPENSES
<deficit>/surplus
TOTAL ASSETS
Total Liabilities
Total Capital
Year to Date
Year to Date
Actual
Budgeted
$ 197,548.64
$176.737.12
$ 197,269.15
$211,887.20
$
279.49
<$35,150.08>
Balance Sheet
$ 124,472.55
$ 76,298.72
$ 48,114.83
TOTAL LIABILITIES/CAPITAL
$ 124,472.55
AUTOMATED BANKING
Interested in setting up Automated Banking for
your tithing. But not sure what automated
banking is…. Got questions? Contact Barbara
Thomas from the Finance Committee to learn
more.
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Julia Hormigas
Mathew Riggs
Eangelica Mendoza
Gelov Mendoza
Benjamin Riggs
Jonah Tuazon
Mikaela Duran
Trever Duran
Ben Aragones
Tony Duran
Donnie Rutledge
Wayne Odgers
Detrice Bankhead
Martha Romero
Trever Duran
Bella Idea
interests in our lives? What priorities does God want us to have?
Finally, we’ll be challenged to give with our hearts, not out of obligation or
a sense of duty and not just when we think the recipient deserves our gift.
Instead, we’ll be challenged to give the way God gives—freely, fully, with
no favorites or expectations of repayment.
It is our prayer that, at the end of these four weeks, we will have begun to
grow into the individuals and the church that God knows we can be.
Please join us in first: putting GOD first in living and giving.
Rev. Anna Lee Mulford
RECYCLE YOUR GREETING CARD FRONTS and support the children of
St. Jude’s Ranch who use them to create and sell new greeting cards.
St. Jude’s Ranch for Children, in Boulder, NV, is a residential program serving abused and neglected children. Deposit your card fronts (no writing
on back) in the designated box in the Turning Point Café. Missions and
Outreach will mail them.
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