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Friday, April 11, 2025

The Weekly Eblast of News & Newsmakers from UMCTO

"God Moves Us...to the Cross"

6th Sunday in Lent - Palm Sunday

April 13, 2025

10:00 a.m. Worship Service


Sermon Series: God on the Move

" God Moves Us...

to the Cross"


Rev. Anna Lee Mulford


Luke 23: 1-49
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Click to access live Sunday worship or access video of full worship service
Click Here For: Lenten Sermon Series Titles



4/13/25

United Women In Faith

Bake Sale

Right After Worship

Patio

Contact: Liz Hoskinson

4/27/25

Church Potluck Luncheon

Right after Worship.

Dickerson Hall


4/28/25

Single Board Governance Meeting

7:00 p.m. on Zoom


4/30/25

Homer Dickerson Scholarship

Submission Deadline



5/3/25 Save The Date!

United Women In Faith

Spring Luncheon

11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Dickerson Hall

Contact: Liz Hoskinson


Sunday Worship in Lent

March 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th & April 6th


Lenten Study & Soup-er Supper

6 Week Study of “Remember” by Susan Robb

with Pastor Anna Mulford

Tuesdays, March 11th,18th, 25th & April 1st, 8th,15th

6:15 p.m. Supper - Study 7:00 p.m.- 8:30 p.m.

Wesley Room & on Zoom


Messy Church Easter

April 19th - 5:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m.

Dickerson Hall


HOLY WEEK


Palm Sunday Service

April 13th -10:00 a.m.- Sanctuary


Holy Thursday/Maunday Thursday Service

April 17th - 7:00p.m.- Sanctuary


Good Friday

April 18th - 7:00 p.m.- Sanctuary


Easter Sunday

April 20th - 10:00 a.m.- Sanctuary


Christ-Centered Easter Egg Hunt after Worship Service



Palm Sunday - April 13th

The United Women In Faith invites you to their Bake Sale

right after Worship on the Patio during Fellowship.

There will be lots of yummy treats to buy.

The proceeds from the sale support

the United Women In Faith and their ministries.

How Do You Want your News?


How do you like to receive information?

How would you like to receive church information?


Over the next few weeks, we are collecting your preferences so we can communicate how you like it.

For some, that will be via the weekly email. 

But for others, it could be a weekly text.


Please look for Tim over the next several weeks and let your wishes be known.


Or email him at twsnyder91360@gmail.com



Email Tim Snyder

Will you adopt an Easter Lily?

We would like to adorn our Sanctuary

with 25 beautiful Easter Lily plants for Easter Sunday.

Would you like to adopt one and dedicate it

"In Honor Of" or "In Memory Of" a loved one?

They will be $12.00 each.

Please send an email to the Church Office

letting us know how many and your sentiment.

These dedications will be included in the Easter Sunday Bulletins.

After the 10am Easter Worship Service

you can take your beautiful flowers home to share with your families



2025 Lenten Study

Tuesday Evenings 3/11,3/18,3/25,4/1,4/8,4/15

6:15 p.m. Soup-er Supper

7:00 p.m. Study Begins

Wesley Room

Contact: Pastor Anna



"Remember:

God's Covenants and the Cross"

By Susan Robb


God’s covenants throughout the Old Testament show the character of God’s promises to the people of Israel. In this book, Susan Robb leads readers through the covenants with Noah, Abraham, Moses, and David, followed by the new covenant established on Maundy Thursday. The Lenten story culminates with an examination of the cross as another example of God’s promise for a new world.


Susan Robb teaches readers the basic lessons of the covenants through a mixture of biblical history and personal stories. Her pastoral character and warm tone provide a basis for understanding God’s promises through history and the role of Jesus’s passion and crucifixion in the history of the covenants.

Email Pastor Anna

A Special Thank You to

our Soup Chef

Ashley Tucker

for Tuesday's Soup-er Supper



Thank You to all who signed up

to be a Soup-er Chef!


March 11 = Sara Richard

March 18 = Barbara Marshall

March 25 = Linda Arvizu

April 1 = Tim Snyder

April 8 = Ashley Tucker

April 15 = Julia Snyder


Saturday, April 19th

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Dickerson Hall


Homer Dickerson

Scholarship


United Methodist Church of Thousand Oaks is currently accepting applications for the 2025 Homer Dickerson Scholarship which offers a scholarship for higher education in the human services field (Ministry, Nursing, Teaching, etc.).


We have a system for applying online. Please use the link below to access the online fillable application and follow the directions for submitting the essay portion.

Submission Deadline is April 30th!


https://www.umcto.org/homer-dickerson-scholarship


Invitation to

Members & Constituents

to attend the

Single Board Governance Meeting


Monday, April 28th

7:00 p.m. on Zoom


Zoom Link to Follow

in Separate Eblast

Vacation Bible School Is Back!


June 16th - 20th

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon


GET EXCITED!!!!


K - 5th Grade

$10.00 Per Child

$25.00 per family


Contact: Amy Eads

CHANGES WITH

OUR MINISTRY

Stephen Ministry is transitioning to a "Caring Ministry". This ministry will work with our Church membership, keeping in touch with our congregation and anyone needing prayer, a visit, phone calls, and Christian caring support.


You can connect with this ministry by calling our Church Office: (805)495-7215.

This ministry looks forward to praying & helping you.


Blessings,

UMCTO Caring Ministry

Family Ministry:

Register or update your student information directly on the UMCTO website! Click the link to get started



umcto.org/kids-church-registration

Church Office Hours & Staff Contact Information


Tuesdays at 11:00 a.m.

In-Person & Online


Contact Our Church Office


NORTH DISTRICT WEEKLY COVENANT PRAYERS

April 6 – July 5, 2025


Pray for the continued vision

of the UMC in the

California-Pacific Conference:

“Ending spiritual and physical hunger.”


4/13/25 - 4/20/25



Please Pray For:


Santa Clarita UMC

Rev. Rachel Tabutol


St. Matthews UMC of Newbury Park

Rev. Jim Powell



Loving God,

As we journey together through Lent and toward the joy of Easter, we come united in faith and covenant. Help us to reflect on the sacrifice of Jesus and prepare our hearts to celebrate His resurrection. May we grow closer to you and to one another, supporting each other in love and prayer. Renew our spirits, strengthen our bonds, and

empower us to live as witnesses of Your grace. In Christ's name, we pray. Amen.


– DS Reverend Garth Gilliam