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Moving from Guilt to Freedom
This week we are reflecting on what motivates our actions as people of faith. How can we move from guilt to freedom in the way we use our God-given resources of time, talent, and treasure?
We use guilt as a motivator all the time, whether that's obvious or subtle. It shows up on social media, in our personal relationships, in advertising, in politics, at work - the list goes on and on. But guilt isn't very good at motivating us for long. It is more damaging than constructive.
This Sunday we will look at a story Jesus told that points out the limits of guilt, and the power of grace to free us to live how God calls us to live. The freedom of grace supplies motivation that is both sustainable and sustaining. See you Sunday!
Blessings, Jessica
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Water's Edge Listening Group: Affordable Housing
Sunday, Oct. 24 | 2 - 3 PM | Via Zoom | RSVP below
The Water’s Edge Leadership Team continues to explore and research the needs around affordable housing in our community, as we have been doing for more than a year now. We continue to have an opportunity for the Water's Edge congregation to hear updates on this ongoing work, and to hear from you about your questions, observations, prayers, and hopes.
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Trick or Treat with the OB Neighborhood
Sunday, October 31 | 11 AM - 12 PM | OB Campus
Happy Halloween! After the service, join us out in the courtyard and pass out candy to and get to know our Ocean Beach neighbors. Dress up in your most fun costumes and celebrate this spooky and fun holiday with us! Candy donations are welcome.
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Candy Donations Needed
This year, October 31st falls on a Sunday, so the Children and Youth are organizing an opportunity for us to hand out candy and Halloween goodies to people walking by the church after services, 11 AM - noon. To prepare for this, we'd love to have your help donating individually wrapped Halloween candy. Please avoid anything with peanuts since that is a common allergy. Please bring donations any Sunday to the specified box on the back table in the Sanctuary. Thank you so much for helping us reach out to our neighborhood!
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Hygiene Kit Drive benefiting "Christie's Place"
Now through October| First Church Mission Valley & Water's Edge OB
The newly formed PUMAs, Proud United Methodist Alliance, our LGBTQIA++ friends at First Church and Water's Edge have decided to partner with Christie's Place, a center for women, children and families impacted by HIV/AIDS. They are looking for help with their Hygiene Drive and are asking for the following supplies: Shampoo, conditioner, razors, lotion, tampons, toothbrushes, toothpaste, baby wipes, baby wash, and diapers. This is more important than many realize. Only when basic needs are met can women focus on their health and wellness. Please drop off donations at the at our table in the courtyard on Sundays through October. For more info, please email the PUMAs here.
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OB Emergency Food Bank needs help
Our church is so grateful to be among many others who support this great ministry. The Water's Edge is collecting food donations for the food bank in our Sunday worship services - look for the basket located in the back of the OB Sanctuary. Donations that are especially helpful right now include: gently used or new shoes or flip flops, canned soup with vegetables, granola bars, cereal, and canned meat. Thank you!
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Safe Harbors Network is seeking your help!
Host immigrant families, sponsor beds, donate and to volunteer.
Christ commands us to "Love your neighbors as yourself." (Mark 12:31) Newly arrived immigrants are our neighbors & more immigrants are on the way. One way to help these neighbors in the San Diego community is through Safe Harbors Network, associated with Christ Ministry Center & International Rescue Committee. Please click the button below to find the right participation for you.
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Pastor's Bible Study
Sundays through November 21
8 - 9 AM via Zoom
All are welcome to join Rev. Jessica via Zoom for Bible study each Sunday morning. This fall, we will study the Gospel of Luke and the Book of Acts, which share an author and describe the life and ministry of Jesus, his death and resurrection, and the formation of the early church. This study looks at the historical context of the text, considers how these scriptures have inspired Jesus followers throughout the millennia, and allows time for discussion about how these words continue to speak to us today, shape our faith, and apply to our life circumstances.
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Emerging Vision for a New Future
Sunday, Oct. 17 | 4 - 5:30 PM | Via Zoom
God doesn't stop in a pandemic! In fact, God seems to be creating new opportunities out of a horrible situation. Isn't that what God does? Opportunities out of a Pandemic. Resurrection out of a crucifixion. As First Church has been leaning into these opportunities, we've glimpsed how the church can do new things in the future. We want to share with you what we have been up to so that you can see with us. Join Rev. Trudy and Jason Tucker, Director of Stewardship and Development, for a presentation on the five points of activity for the future. A zoom only event, that we hope everyone in the church will attend!
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Annual Church Conference - Mark Your Calendar!
Sunday, Nov. 7 | 12 - 1:30 PM | Via Zoom
Our Annual Church Conference will be held via zoom again this year. This may be your last opportunity to attend an all church meeting without leaving your home! The church conference is time to give thanks for the ministries and people of the church. We will conduct some essential business for the coming year, including nominations for the lay leadership of the church, pastors’ compensation packages, and membership reports. We will hear from our new District Superintendent Sandra Olewine. We give thanks to God for God’s presence in these past 19 months and for the church’s ability to continue serving others. All are welcome to attend.
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Conversations
Sundays | 8:50 AM | Ongoing In-person AND Zoom
Join us in the OB's Social Hall where we are meeting in-person, masked and safe-distanced. You can still join us online via Zoom. Please RSVP here.
Water's Edge Children and Youth
Sundays | 6 & 7 PM
Sundays | 10:45 AM
Monday Night Christian Book Club
Mondays | 7-8 PM | Zoom
Prayers of the People
Wednesdays | 9:30 AM
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WORSHIP IN-PERSON & ONLINE |
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Wear a Mask and Come to Church!
10 AM | SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP | OB Sanctuary | In-person and live-streamed | Praise Music | Childcare | Masks are required
from Ocean Beach Sanctuary every Sunday on Water's Edge own YouTube Channel.
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Our YouTube Channel has moved
Updates on YouTube have made it possible for us to share a link with First Church in Mission Valley. You are now able to watch both the Mission Valley and the Waters' Edge services on the same YouTube channel here. Make sure to subscribe to this channel. You can always find us live-streaming from our website here: https://www.fumcsd.org/waters-edge/we-are-live/
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How to give
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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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