MISSION EMPHASES FOR SEPTEMER:
RELAY FOR LIFE AND HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
RUMC has a Relay for Life team—Team United! This 24-hour Relay is set for the weekend of Saturday, October 1st at the Cerro Coso College Track beginning at 9:00am. RUMC is again a proud sponsor of this event. Since we are a sponsor, there is no additional registration fee for walkers on our team. Your donations are still welcome! Please make your checks payable to RUMC with "Relay for Life" in the memo line. 100% of your donation will be given to the ACS to continue to fight against cancer. Thank you for being a part of this exciting fundraiser for the American Cancer Society by praying for the event, walking an hour (or more!) at the relay. For more information or to sign up, see your co-captains Laura Miller or Amy Ochoa.
RUMC is also proud to be the first congregation in the Indian Wells Valley to raise enough money to construct a complete Habitat home, and contribute many man hours and lunches for work crews. We all hope to see Habitat for Humanity continue to prosper and build homes for the needy. Remember that Habitat for Humanity is Christian-based and non-profit. All money invested in Habitat will continue to build new homes as the partner families pay off their mortgages. Habitat for Humanity deserves our continued mision support.
FOOD FOR THE MONTH
The Missions Committee has designated canned soup as the item of the month for August. The Salvation Army is always in need of other items such as: peanut butter, jelly, crackers, macaroni & cheese, canned vegetables, soup, top ramen, and tuna. Please place your items in the blue bucket in the Narthex, and they will be taken to the Living Bread Ministry food mission.
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION SEPTEMBER 11
The United Methodist Women will be celebrating everyone’s birthday next Sunday, September 11, after the 8:00 and 10:30 services. Every month will be represented with a cake. It will be a fund raiser for missions that UMW supports, so the cost will be $.05 for each year young you are, or you can make a donation of $5.00, if you don't wish to reveal how young you really are.
YOUTH
SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS BEGINS NEXT SUNDAY
It's
time to kick off the youth Sunday school class--next Sunday the 11th in Room 5
from 9:15 am to 10:15 am with Mrs. Shannon Van Meter. All 6th grade through
high school students are invited to join in to explore this Fall's series of Drive
Thru History, which makes the connection between secular history and
religious history. You know you want to learn more, so see you next Sunday!
Youth GroupS To GO TO Horse Ranch
Middle school and high school youth are invited to Robison Ranch in Inyokern on Saturday, Sept. 17 from 5 pm to 8 pm. Come and ride some desert trails on horseback, cook your dinner from a bonfire, and play some ranch games. Cost is $15 per person, make checks out to RUMC with Youth Trip in memo line. Permission slips are found in the Narthex and are due next Sunday the 11th.
COMMITTEE ON RELIEF HORN OF AFRICA CRISIS
The famine crisis in the Horn of Africa, deepened by civil strife and the worst drought in decades, is impacting 11 to 12 million people in Kenya, Ethiopia, Somalia and Djibouti. Your gift to UMCOR Advance #982450 helps hunger relief efforts when you earmark your check “Horn of Africa Crisis.”
CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK AHEAD
Today September 4, 2011
8:00 am Celebration of Worship with Holy Communion
Pastor Rich's Message: "SPIRITUAL AGREEMENT" Matthew 18.15-22
9:00 am Sunday School Potluck Brunch in the Social Hall
9:15 am 2011 Confirmation Class Session 3 in Room 2
10:30 am Celebration of Worship with Holy Communion
Pastor Rich's Message: "SPIRITUAL AGREEMENT" Matthew 18.15-22
No UMYF due to holiday weekend
Monday September 5, 2011
Church Office Closed for Labor Day
6:30 pm Monday Night Bible Study in the Fellowship Room
Tuesday September 6, 2011
9:00 am M.O.P.S. Mothering Seminar in the Social Hall
Wednesday August 7, 2011
7:00 pm Board of Trustees Meeting in the Fellowship Room
Thursday September 8, 2011
7:00 pm Adult Choir Rehearsal
Friday September 9, 2011
3:30 pm Dress Rehearsal for Upper Room Suppers Ministry
Saturday September 10, 2011
8:30 am Gathering for Parade of 1000 Flags—parade begins at 9:00 am
at the corner of Norma St. and Ridgecrest Blvd.
Next Sunday September 11, 2011
8:00 am Celebration of Worship
Pastor Rich's Message: "PROPORTIONATE MERCY" Matthew 18.23-35
9:00 am Sunday School begins for children of all ages, plus youth
9:15 am 2011 Confirmation Class Session 4 in Room 2
10:30 am Celebration of Worship
Pastor Rich's Message: "PROPORTIONATE MERCY" Matthew 18.23-35
2:30 pm UMYF (Middle School) Room 2
4:00 pm UMYF (Senior High) Room 2
PARADE OF 1000 FLAGS—THIS SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10—8:30 AM
Express your patriotic feelings with a walk in the Parade of 1000 Flags, honoring those fallen on 09/11/01, on this the 10th anniversary. If you haven't signed up already and want to be in the parade, please see Janice or call her. We are looking to field a team of 40 flag bearers from our church.
PRESENCE, GIFTS, SERVICE
Worship Attendance: 8:00 am 38 10:30 am 143 Total: 181
Confirmation Class 10 Students
August 29 Monday Night Bible Study: 13
GIFTS
Stewardship for Sunday, August 28, 2011
General Fund $ 7,997.00 Loose Plate Offering $120.33
Living Bread Ministries $37.00 Quatemala $100.00
Youth Fund $75.00 Upper Room Supper Ministry $5.00
UMCOR (Horn of Africa Crisis) $300.00 Monday Night Bible Study Books $12.00
Total: $8,646.23
SERVICE
ASSISTING TODAY IN WORSHIP
Liturgist: 8:00 am Wes Hensley
10:30 am Wes Hensley
Ushers: 8:00 am Liturgist's helpers
10:30 am Wes and Hazel Hensley, John and Paige Netzer
Song Leaders: 8:00 am Adult Choir Members
10:30 am Adult Choir Members
Director of Music: Janice Anderson
Pianist: Patrick Rindt
Nursery Attendants: Parvin Paymanian and Rebecca Shaw
Offering Counters: Jim Hoover, Patty Bayne, Lynn Wade
Creative Expression: Roxann Gibbs and helper
Communion Servers: Curt and Shirley Kidner
Communion Elements provided by: 8:00 am Judy Burns, 10:30 am Phyllis Wise
Fellowship Hosts: Terry Ratcliff, Margi Preston, Sheri Boston
Fellowship Hosts Next Sunday: UMW Sponsored Everyone's Birthday
Pastor: Rich LaShure
Pastor Emeritus: Ed Jayne
Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministries: Amy Ochoa
Secretary: Diane Wadelin
Custodian: Rex Ratcliff
WEEKLY PRAYER LIST RECIPIENTS
Anna Benson Louise Creer Ken Reymore
U.S. MILITARY SERVICE PERSONNEL
Victor Aquino David Bird Ryan Carmichael
Jonathan Cox Musashi Cummings Jason Desmarais
Brandon Deusenberry David Dunaway James Garwalki
Sheldon Greshem Todd Holland Michael Leveille
Ben Marvin Jason McCalf Rob Merritt
Tyler Odell Danny Oestreich Tyson Price
Karl Randall Christina Rueter (Jayne) James Ryan
Andrew Smith Gary Sullivan Matthew Taylor
Maggie Tidwell Andrew Toll Andrew Valadez
Katie Werback Steven Whitmore Randall Zade
The third candle on the altar, the one with the red, white and blue ribbons, is lighted each Sunday
in honor of and in prayerful support for our men and women serving in the United States Armed Forces. They are truly our heroes. Want to do more to show your support? Check out this web site: http://www.ourmilitary.mil/Message.aspx?SectionID=5
FELLOWSHIP TIME
Each Sunday following the 8:00 am worship, everyone is invited to stay for refreshments and fellowship time outside the Narthex. In addition, every Sunday following the 10:30 am worship, everyone is invited to a time of fellowship in the Social Hall, southward through the campus and over the little arched bridge. Refreshments are provided. Come on over, bring a friend, and share
in the fellowship!
For anyone who is hearing impaired, or if you need volume enhancement, hearing assistance is available. Please notify an usher if you would like the use of a headset.
WORSHIP CDS AVAILABLE
Cd's of the 10:30 service, as well as most of the seasonal services, may be obtained for $1.00 each by completing the form in the Narthex. Follow the instructions on the small manila envelopes in the acrylic holder. In most cases they may be picked up the following Sunday in the church office.