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THIS WEEK
Mason United Methodist Church
A theologically progressive,
open, and affirming faith community.
Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors.
January 12-19, 2023
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Meet our new
Bishop Cedrick Bridgforth
A powerful introduction
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HAPPY 2023!
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HOLD ONTO YOUR SEAT!
CHANGE IS A-COMIN'!
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WHY SUCH CHANGE?
Because Mason United Methodist Church will close in 4 and a half years if we continue on as we have been. Click below to see the financial reality that Jane Hallstrom prepared for the Dreaming Team.
Click here for a: Simple Financial Report regarding the Future of Mason UMC
| Yes, this is alarming, but with God, all things are possible—and this I believe. You have a powerful team working on resurrecting Mason, building something new, and it's something to be very, very excited about! | |
PUT IT ON YOUR CALENDAR.... | |
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CALENDAR of EVENTS
Thursday, 1/12
1:00 - Living the Questions
6:30 - Living the Questions
Sunday, 1/15
10:00 - Sunday Morning Worship
New Worship Series: On A Christian Mission
11:00 - Fellowship Hour
11:30 - Trustees Meeting
Monday, 1/16
Church office closed
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Wednesday, 1/18
12:30 - Living The Questions
5:30 - Living The Questions
Thursday, 1/19
1:00 - Living The Questions
6:30 - Living The Questions
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HOW WE WORSHIP................ | | |
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I am excited to share that for the next 5 Sundays, we will be having guest speakers who will share stories of their work with the underserved. Mason UMC does not have to begin any outreach project from scratch. There are so many ways we can be involved in Christ's call to serve, just by supporting and connecting the good work that is already being done by other Tacoma non-profits.
Here's just a few speakers we can look forward to:
1. Rainbow Center
2. Associated Ministries of Tacoma
3. Pierce County Nourish Foodbank
No one is too old, no one is too young; no one is too busy, no one is too anything, to obey the commandment to love and serve our neighbors.
Hope to see you on Sunday, in-person or virtually.
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The full worship service is always available on our
Facebook page.
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Thanks to Michael Collier, Robin Hess, and Bob Ward for filling in for Pastor Susan while she was visiting her mother.
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Your Generosity is Greatly Appreciated!
Click below to go directly to
Paypal on our website.
Paypal on Mason's Website
Earn all you can. Save all you can.
Give all you can. - John Wesley
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SERVICE IS LIVE ON FACEBOOK LIVE. JOIN US SUNDAYS AT 10:00
Be sure to make a comment so we can record your attendance. Here is a link to our Facebook page.
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HOW WE LEARN................ | |
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LIVING THE QUESTIONS
for January 18th and 19th
Click on the title for a copy of that week's reading:
DEBUNKING THE RAPTURE!
AFTERNOON - Wed from 12:30 – 2:00pm. and Thurs. from 1:00 – 2:30pm.
EVENING Wed. from 5:30 – 7:00pm and Thurs. from 6:30 – 8:00pm
Join us anytime in person OR by ZOOM - (Click Here for ZOOM link)
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HOW WE SERVE................ | |
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BREAKING BREAD with OASIS QUEER YOUTH PROGRAM
A huge THANK YOU to Syra Beth and all who volunteered to support and serve Tacoma’s queer youth. If you haven't yet signed up, Syra Beth is still looking for substitutes. You can contact her via email at syr07@nventure.com, or call her at 253-651-7869.
The next dinner we will provide is on Thursday, January 19th at 6:00 pm.
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MAUA METHODIST HOSPITAL in Maua, Kenya
Pastor Susan is going to Kenya on a mission trip with the Volunteers in Mission of the United Methodist Church.
There is a need to raise money for the hospital in Maua Methodist Church, medical vaccinations, and building supplies. If you would like to support the people of Maua, you can send a check to:
FUMCPDX
c/o Paul and Kathleen Cosgrove
6211 Buena Vista Drive
Vancouver, WA 98661
Please make your check out to FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF PORTLAND.
*If you have received a quilted gift for your donation, please don't forget to send your check for any amount to the address above.
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THE HOSPITAL NEEDS THE FOLLOWING ITEMS.
ASK YOUR DOCTOR TO DONATE:
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Single bed sheets – flat and fitted- white only (3’x6’). Wash if possible, then they can go as “used”.
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Scrubs for patients (S, M, L in light blue)
- Scrubs for theater staff – (M, L in dark blue or turquois–TOP PRIORITY)
- * Fetal scopes
- Light weight blankets, rubber pads for incubators mattresses
- * Stethoscopes
- Surgical Gloves (size 7-7.5)
- *Implant removal forceps
- BP machines (digital)
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How to send your support:
CHECKS CAN BE MADE OUT TO:
First United Methodist Church of Portland
BE SURE TO NOTE THE CHECK IS FOR “KENYA VIM TEAM 2023”
AND MAILED TO:
FUMCPDX
c/o Paul and Kathleen Cosgrove
6211 Buena Vista Drive
Vancouver, WA 98661
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BLESSING BAGS FOR UNHOUSED PEOPLE
This is an Outreach Ministry that we can all participate in.
Good news: Lynn Stetson and Gail Simpson will be sharing the coordinator role to get this ministry going. We will put out a bin or box so we can collect the following supplies for our houseless and impoverished neighbors:
socks, protein bars, tissues, hand sanitizer, bottled water, feminine hygiene products, dog food, gallon zip lock bags, deodorant, first aid supplies, hand/foot warmers, and any other essentials that people might need.
When we have our supplies, we will regularly hold an assembly line to fill the bags for all of us to take and keep in our cars. STAY TUNED!
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BEGINNING JANUARY -
NEW RETIREES FELLOWSHIP TIME
Early in the new year, I hope we can begin scheduling monthly gatherings of retirees for fellowship and the reinforcement of our connections in and with Mason Church. Covid has effected our fellowship greatly, and it's time to re-connect again. If you are interested in helping to put together a program that will clearly define our mission and purpose and assist in getting the fellowship into operation, please call me or email me.
Sincerely,
Doug Nelson
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Mason UWF is Alive and Well in 2023!
United Women of Faith met Tuesday, January 10th for fellowship and prayer, and are excited about doing local missions for women, youth, and children. You may not be able to attend the meetings, but if you have talents and want to share them with the group, we would be so excited to be a part of that. We know there are some who work but are interested in joining us, so we need your input on which day and time would be most available for monthly meetings. The two choices are:
2nd Tuesdays from 11:00am - 1:00pm
2nd Saturdays from 9:30 - 11:30am
There will be an insert in the Sunday bulletin for you to mark your preference; you may also reach out to Carol Sprague to let her know.
All who identify as women are welcome, no matter your faith, to join us for fellowship at our next meeting on February 7th, at 11:00am. Contact Carol Sprague at 719-406-1126 for any questions, or to voice your preference for meeting days.
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Want to have an event or meeting at the church? We would love to host you and/or your group! As traffic increases, please make sure you contact the church office, so we can avoid double-booking events. Calendars are updated as frequently as possible, but do not always reflect the most current bookings.
Email admin@masonchurch.org, call 253-759-3539, or stop by the office Tuesday-Friday between 9:00am - 2:00pm.
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Sign up to Host Sunday Fellowship
Just another way to serve God—Hospitality.
Hospitality is a recurring theme in Scripture, and we are called to gather, break bread, and build relationships. If you are willing to assist in the planning and implementation of Sunday Fellowship, contact Sandy Roszman, as she is the coordinator of this ministry.
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HOW WE LEAD................
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LET'S MAKE IT EVEN EASIER
FOR YOU TO GIVE
We are now capable of accepting your offering with your debit
or credit card. Just ask Brian Nelson or Pastor Susan, or contact the church office. We want to make life easy for you, and simplifying the process of contributing to our church family is one way to do so. Your generosity is greatly appreciated!
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PRAYER IS IMPORTANT TO US
BECAUSE WE ARE A FAITH FAMILY.
Families share what's happening in our lives, and since we are a church family, we too can share our joys and concerns with one another.
Joys:
We celebrate that Damara is home from the hospital, but continue our prayers of concern, as she is still on a feeding tube.
Jennifer Permann shares that her daughter, Elena, celebrated the one-year anniversary of discovering that she had a birth sister living in Idaho! The Permanns give thanks for all of the gifts that Madi shares with their family.
Concerns:
Please pray for Larry Stetson, who is still in the hospital in Odessa, WA. He received a transfusion and is doing much better, but will still be in rehab for two more weeks before he can return home.
A prayer request for Roberta Larson’s nephew, Troy, who is trying to recover from a major health issue.
Sandy Roszman shares that her children’s father, Dan Roszman, died this past Wednesday. Please pray for her children and their family in this difficult time.
Emmie Lede shares that she will need glasses.
Please pray for Eric Ekman, friend of Nick Jesch, whose family is in need of healing.
We continue to pray for courage and action to resolve the economic inequality in our community that is the root of problems such as poverty, theft, and limited access to mental healthcare.
Since mid-December, Maura Cullen has been in Tacoma General hospital, in the Cardiac Care unit. Please pray for her recovery, and please also contact her! She always has her phone by her side and would love company.
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OTHER STUFF................
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PASTOR'S OFFICE HOURS set aside for you.
Sunday from 11:00 - 1:00
Tuesday from 10:00 - 12:00
Thursday from 4:30 - 6:30
The church office will still be operating regular hours:
Tuesday - Friday from 9:00am - 2:00pm.
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PASS THIS ON
Share What's Happening Here.
It's all Good!
Want to be a part of reviving Mason? Want to fill the sanctuary with folks who wish to live a meaningful life? There's one little thing you can do to help make that happen. It only takes seconds. Forward this newsletter to two people this week. Don't fear judgment. We're all judged no matter what we do; just do it. Just spread the Word without words.
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EARN ALL YOU CAN.
SAVE ALL YOU CAN.
GIVE ALL YOU CAN.
Please continue to make contributions
to the church as you are able.
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