MISSION EMPHASES FOR SEPTEMBER: 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 mission support.
FOOD FOR THE MONTH
The Missions Committee has designated canned soup as the item of the month for September; however, at this time the Salvation Army is in need of pork and beans as well as chili. Other items such as: peanut butter, jelly, crackers, macaroni & cheese, canned vegetables and tuna are always welcome. Please place your items in the blue bucket in the Narthex, and they will be taken to the Living Bread Ministry food mission.
TEAM UNITED IS LOOKING FOR WALKERS
The American Cancer Society's 24-hour Relay for Life will be held Saturday, October 1 beginning at 9:00 am and ending Sunday the 2nd at 9:00 am. People of RUMC are encouraged to come and walk an hour slot for our team, TEAM UNITED. Since we are an official sponsor of the Relay, no individual walking fee is needed. Please see Amy Ochoa to sign up.
YOUNG ADULT MIXER SATURDAY
All young adults of the church are invited to the first monthly mixer of the fall on Saturday, September 24 at 6:30 pm at Sierra Lanes Bowling Center. $12.00 cash gets you into the game and
a shoe rental. Prizes for best and "best try" bowlers every round. Free chidlcare will be available at 6:00 pm at the RUMC nursery so parents have time to make the 6:30 pm call time at Sierra Lanes. For questions, contact Amy Ochoa.
2012 STEWARDSHIP CAMPAIGN BEGINS NEXT SUNDAY
Our 2012 Stewardship Campaign theme is "Not for What...but for Whom." Al Bradford has put together an great program for funding our ministry next year. Consecration Sunday is October 16.
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
Church Office Hours: 8:00 am—2:00 pm Monday—Friday
Today September 18, 2011
8:00 am Celebration of Worship
Pastor Rich's Message: "UNFAIR GENEROSITY" Matthew 20.1-16
9:00 am Sunday School for children of all ages
9:15 am 2011 Confirmation Class Session 5 in Room 2
10:30 am Celebration of Worship
Pastor Rich's Message: "UNFAIR GENEROSITY" Matthew 20.1-16
12:15 pm Lay Leadership Committee meeting in Room 4
2:00 pm Adult Choir Rehearsal
2:30 pm UMYF (Middle School) Room 2
4:00 pm UMYF (Senior High) Room 2
5:00 pm Adult Sunday School resumes in Room 4
Monday September 19, 2011
6:30 pm Monday Night Bible Study in the Fellowship Room
Tuesday September 20, 2011
9:00 am M.O.P.S. Mothering Seminar in the Social Hall
Wednesday September 21, 2011
9:00 am Sister's Act in the Fellowship Room The study will be on Haiti.
Books will be available on Wednesday.
6:00 pm Finance Committee Meeting in the Fellowship Room
7:00 pm Administrative Council Meeting in the Fellowship Room
Thursday September 22, 2011
7:00 pm Adult Choir Rehearsal
Friday September 23, 2011
5:00 pm Upper Room Suppers Ministry in the Social Hall
Saturday September 24, 2011
6:30 pm Young Adult Mixer at the Sierra Bowling Lanes
Next Sunday September 25, 2011
8:00 am Celebration of Worship
Pastor Rich's Message: "SPIRITUAL CORRECTNESS" Matthew 21.23-32
9:00 am Sunday School for children of all ages
9:15 am 2011 Confirmation Class Session 6 in Room 2
10:30 am Celebration of Worship
Pastor Rich's Message: "SPIRITUAL CORRECTNESS" Matthew 21.23-32
2:30 pm UMYF (Middle School) in Room 2
4:00 pm UMYF (Senior High) in Room 2
5:00 pm Adult Sunday School in Room 4
PRESENCE, GIFTS, SERVICE
PRESENCE
Sunday, September 11, 2011
Worship Attendance: 8:00 am 40 10:30 am 137 Total: 177
Confirmation Class 10 Students
September 12 Monday Night Bible Study: 17
GIFTS
Stewardship for Sunday, September 11, 2011
General Fund $6,550.00 Loose Plate Offering $35.00
Living Bread Ministries $100.00 Relay for Life $1,150.00
Upper Room Supper Ministry $65.00 UMCOR (Horn of Africa Crisis) $120.00
M.O.P.S $115.00 UMW Birthday Celebration $10.00
Total: $8,226.00
SERVICE
ASSISTING TODAY IN WORSHIP
Liturgist: 8:00 am Juanita Morton
10:30 am Terry Ratcliff
Ushers: 8:00 am Liturgist's helpers
10:30 am Stanley and Elllen Chassagne
George and Elsa Hennings
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: Sheri Boston, Nancy Saxton, Patty Bayne
Creative Expression: Kathy LaShure and Julie Gervais
Fellowship Hosts: Jim Hoover, Julie Gervais, Hazel Hensley
Fellowship Hosts Next Sunday: Tina Frisbee, Nina Lane, Nel Kovar
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
Kenny Fransted Alan Bradford
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
MILITARY ALTAR CANDLE
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!
HEARING DEVICES
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.
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RIDGECREST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
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