Joy!
This week we begin a new sermon series on "Joy!" As Easter people, joy is not living with rose-colored glasses, but with a faith that God writes a story of Life and Resurrection when too often death and defeat appear around us. We will explore how joy is different from happiness, and when the two overlap. We will consider different aspects of joy, and a bit later during this series I'll even interview people from our congregation about their experiences of joy, what they have to teach us about it through their stories. It should be a wonderful time together in worship - I hope you'll plan to join us!
Blessings,
Jessica
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Return to Church Survey Part II
Your participation in this survey will help the church with planning details as we get closer to gathering in-person at the church, hopefully soon. The survey is open until April 9.
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April 11-18, Interfaith Shelter 2021 Update
First Church has been an active ISN support congregation for over 30 years, providing meals and shelter for 6-15 guests for a two-week rotation. During the pandemic, the need for your generous support is even more critical. The 2021 Shelter is currently hosting guests in a local Mission Valley motel and using a meal service for two (2) meals per day. The motel provides a microwave and small refrigerator in each guest room, and is also providing most of the hygiene items.
Here is how you can support the 2021 Shelter:
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Financial support to help cover the costs of the motel rooms and 2 meals (approximately $100 per room/per day). Please consider making a monetary donation online. Select “Special Gift” and write “Interfaith Shelter Donation. Checks mailed to church are also welcome.
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Volunteer to prepare an evening meal by providing individually packaged dinners each night from April 11 to April 18. We currently have 13 adult guests. You may sign up for a date using Meal Train mealtrain.com/r54lgw or by emailing Linda Thornhill. More details here.
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Donations of Bottled Water is also requested.
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We continue to collect individual baggies with one (1) laundry soap pod and $4.00 in quarters for guests to do their laundry each week. These may be dropped off at the church office.
For the protection of our congregation and to adhere to the ISN COVID protocols and regulations, volunteer contact with guests is strictly limited to your coordinators. Your continued support for this important mission is greatly appreciated.
Blessings,
Linda Thornhill and Cathy Spies, Co-coordinator
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IN-PERSON EVENTS IN APRIL |
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Hike the Hills in OB
Saturday, April 17 | 9:30 - 11 AM | RSVP by 4/15 (limited to 16 hikers)
You're invited to join the Water's Edge Faith Community for a hike through the hills of OB, with beautiful views of the ocean and plenty of room for safe distancing. We'll meet in the courtyard, break into manageable groups as needed, and then head up the hill from there for an enjoyable hike. Plan on wearing your mask, good walking shoes, hat/sunscreen, and bringing a water bottle. Pre-registration required. Hope to see you then!
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Family Movie Night Under the Stars
Friday, April 23 | 7 - 9 PM | RSVP by 4/21 (max capacity: 25)
The Water’s Edge Faith Community is invited to join us for a movie night under the stars! Enjoy some open-air time for fellowship, connection, and a family-friendly movie. Households must attend together, due to Covid-19 precautions. Pre-registration, masks, and social distancing also required, so that we can have fun and stay safe too. No snacks at this time, but please do bring a warm blanket and your own warm beverage to stay cozy! Hope to see you then!
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New ! Pastor's Bible Study: "JOY"
Sundays, April 11 - May 2 | 8 AM | Via Zoom
You're invited to join Rev. Jessica for Bible Study at 8 AM each Sunday morning in the weeks following Easter, as we begin a 4-week series on Joy. We will dig deep into the context and themes of the Scripture for the Water's Edge worship service that follows. Discover historical context, share your reflections on how God's Spirit speaks to you through the text, and grow in faith with others as we seek to follow Jesus. RSVP below if you are new and would like to join the group and to receive the new Zoom link!
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"Conversations"
Wednesdays | 7 PM
You are welcome to join this group for discussion and conversation on various topics. Dr. Bill Stephenson and Curt Goldacker are the primary facilitators.
Monday Night Christian Book Club
Mondays I 6:30-8 PM
Ongoing
Open to new participants
Water's Edge Children and Youth
Sundays | 6 & 7 PM
Sundays | 10:45 AM
Prayers of the People
Wednesdays | 9:30 AM
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LIVE-STREAMING from Ocean Beach Sanctuary every Sunday!
In case you missed it, we are now live-streaming our service from Water's Edge own YouTube Channel.
Subscribe now to the new YouTube channel!
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Do you struggle to access worship online?
We are now making USB flash drives available with the worship service downloaded onto them, for those who may find it easier to view and participate in worship that way. The services from our Mission Valley and Ocean Beach campuses will be included, and volunteers will deliver them as needed.
Please email Rev.Tamara if you would like to receive one of these flash drives, or would like to help deliver them.
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Tips for online worship:
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Go to our YouTube Channel - check out the buttons on this page in advance to:
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Register your presence: click on the link: "www.fumcsd.org/hello"
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Help support our church by giving online Donate
- Light a Candle
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Sunday Worship
April 11 | 10 AM | Join Pastor Jessica and Stephanie live from OB Campus this Sunday
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Water's Edge Fellowship Hour
Sundays | 11 AM - 12:15 PM
Curt Goldacker and Bill Stephenson are hosting a weekly fellowship hour following our Sunday service. So refill your coffee and grab a donut and join us. To get your Zoom invite, please RSVP below.
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Make Your Easter Gift To First Church Today!
Give the gift of new life to our congregation and our ministries. We are looking with great hope to the day when we can all worship the Risen Christ again together in person. Your gifts will help us to reinvigorate our work together this year. You can make your gift online today by clicking on the button below or by texting MYCHURCHGIFT EASTER to 73256. You can also mail a check in the reply envelope sent with your Easter letter. We have endured a long winter and Lenten season, but now we see signs of new life all around! God Be Praised!
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How to give when the church office is closed and worship is online?
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Give online using your credit or debit card. Gifts can be one-time or automatically recurring each week or month, however you’d like.
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TEXT to Give. Just text MYCHURCHGIFT to 73256 and see how easy it can be!
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Mail your check directly to the church via US postal service: First United Methodist Church of San Diego, 2111 Camino del Rio S. San Diego, CA 92108.
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Water's Edge Faith Community
Join us on Sundays, at 10 AM
1984 Sunset Cliffs Blvd in Ocean Beach
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