North Hollywood First United Methodist Church's monthly newsletter.

1. First United Methodist Church of North Hollywood
GOOD NEWS
e-mail: nohofumc@pacbell.net
March 2018
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IN THIS ISSUE:
• Easter Basket Mission
• Lenten Study
• Congregational Meeting
• UMCOR Sunday
GOOD NEWS is published monthly by
First United Methodist Church of North
Hollywood, California 91601
Phone (818) 763-8231
Grant Hagiya
Bishop
Rev. Jim Powell
District Superintendent
Rev. Allison Mark
Interim Pastor
Congregation
Ministers
Jeff Thomas
Director of Music
Roger Eshleman
Organist
Nylean Rapinac
Administrator
Patty Kelsey
Director, Program Ministries
Tonya Peat
Director, Outreach Ministries
When I was 21, my father was diagnosed with throat cancer at the
start of the season of Lent. My family had no idea what was in store
for my dad or our family. He lost his ability to speak, but when
Easter came around, his voice slowly returned. Lent has always been
an important time of year for me. Not only have I used it as my
reconnection time with God, but I have used it as a period of
resetting, of discernment, and for seeking clarity.
As the season of Lent carries us from Valentine’s Day to an April
Fool’s Day Easter, we talk about our theme: Love making faithful
fools out of everyone. We put our trust in God to pull us out of the
darkness. Each week of Lent, our Wednesday small group meets to
share a meal, prayers, devotions, and an openness to learning a new
weekly Spiritual Discipline. All are still welcome to join us on
Wednesdays, for dinner and vespers at 6:15, devotional worship and
communion at 7pm, and our Spiritual Disciplines class at 7:30pm.
At the end of March, we will be entering into Holy Week. From
Palm Sunday to the Passion, you are invited to experience the
reason WHY we have been called to be Christians in the first place.
It is one thing to celebrate Palm Sunday and go straight to Easter
egg hunts and chocolate bunnies, but one cannot get to Easter
without going through the Passion of the Christ. Please see our Holy
Week offerings and consider participating in each of the events to
have a closer walk with Christ, including a Passover Seder Meal,
Tenebrae Service and Stations of the Cross with a special labyrinth
made by Rachel Mottaz and team!
Sending prayers and blessings for a transformational Lent!
Pastor Allison

2. COME AND WORSHIP
The following Bible passages will be the basis for the 10:30 messages in March.
Please take time each week to read the selected passages.
March 4 Flipping The Tables John 2:13-22
March 11 Serpents and Snakes and God, Oh My! John 3:14-21
March 18 Promise John 12:20-33
March 25 Palm Sunday Donkeys and Fools Mark 11:1-11
March 29 Maundy Thursday Tenebrae: Service of Shadows The Passion Story
April 1 Easter Love Wins! John 20:1-18
HIGHLIGHTS OF WORSHIP
February 4 - Rachel Mottaz and Norman Kelsey shared our monthly announcements as Super Bowl
commentators. We also collected 485 cans of soup for the food pantry during our Souper Sunday
collection contest! 200 cans more than the year before! Thank you to everyone who donated! All of our
children from third grade and up, were given their first Bible today. It was a very special presentation with
the kids in their Sunday best! Our scripture reader was Jodi Smith. Pastor Allison’s sermon was based on
Isaiah 40:21-31 and titled, “The Dog Ate My Bible.” Communion was also served this morning.
February 11 - Today was Scout Sunday and Mission Sunday. Patty Kelsey shared a moment with
children about The Transfiguration using the example of metamorphosis. Many thanks to Dan Doggett,
George Osorio, and the other leaders from Boy Scout Troop 18, and those who are part of other troops
and dens. The Girl Scouts also participated - from Troops 6286 & 3496 & Daisies from Den 5 pack 311.
Many thanks to our Readers: Noah Castiol, Aidan Praytor, Jesse Boone, Edie Faulkner. Dan Doggett,
Troop 18 Leader, shared special music, singing “The Tree Song.” Troop 18 presented the colors and led us
in the Pledge of Allegiance. The Girl Scouts (Ava & Ashley Peat, Paige & Rebecca Connery, & Juliette
Hookom), were Acolytes and took part in the Benediction with Pastor Allison. Thank you to Kathi Ellis for
coordinating coffee fellowship as Troop Liaison. Pastor Allison’s sermon, “Don’t Freak Out,” was based on
Mark 9:2-9.
February 14 - Ashes To Go was a success! Pastor Allison and her friend, Pastor Brian, were out front on
the lawn from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM. They offered ashes to our neighbors and even had Local News Crews
stop by to interview them from NBC4, Telemundo, & KTLA5. Worship took place in Boyer Chapel at
7:00 PM, following vespers and soup supper in the Lounge. The evening was spiritually uplifting and
centering for all involved. Ashes were imposed and communion was served.
February 18 - On the first Sunday in Lent, we also celebrated Black History Month! Daniella Lake,
Sherri Perry & Norman Kelsey shared a collaborative message, “Unseen: Burying The Alleluia.” Daniella
read, “I Rise,” by Maya Angelou. Norman Kelsey, wrote an original poem, “The Ghosts of Words.”
Libeck Kadu & Sandra Benton sang “We Are Soldiers in the Army,” with Sherri Perry. Judy Palmer read
scripture. Pastor Allison buried the Alleluia with the kids during children’s time.
February 25 - Today was the Second Sunday in Lent and Pastor Allison themed the service around her
sermon titled, “Wax On, Wax Off.” Ava Peat demonstrated a karate kata for the moment with kids. Pastor
Allison wore an Asian inspired robe. Sandy Flemming read the scripture, Mark 8:31-38. Jeff shared a
homily about his special music, Take My Hand, Precious Lord, by Thomas A. Dorsey.

3. We are in need the following items:
This year, our church family will be assembling 100 baskets!
We will collect items on the following Sundays: March 4, 11, & 18
Please leave your donations on the table by Boyer Chapel.
Saturday, March 24th is Prep Day at 11:30 in the Lounge.
Palm Sunday, March 25th - Assembly Day
following coffee fellowship outside the Lounge.
Thank you for your support of this meaningful project! From Your Mission Team.
for homeless
and needy
children
Thank you for your donations toward this year’s
Easter Basket Mission Project! All baskets will go
directly to Hope of the Valley Rescue Mission,
who will distribute to the children in their Women’s
Shelter and to children whose families receive
social services from the rescue.
Ken and Laurie Craft send gratitude for our
church and this mission project.
It is time to order your Easter Lilies!
A gorgeous Easter Lily cross is erected in the chancel of the
Sanctuary every year. The lovely plants are given in memory and in
honor of loved ones and are $10 per plant.
The plants may be taken home following the 10:30 am
worship service on Easter Sunday, April 1st
Your Name ______________________________________ Phone Number ________________________
Please Circle One:
(In Memory) or (In Honor) of _____________________________________________________________
(In Memory) or (In Honor) of _____________________________________________________________
(In Memory) or (In Honor) of _____________________________________________________________
Total Number of Lilies Ordered _________ @ $10.00 per plant Total Due ______________
Large Chocolate
Bunnies
Wrapped Candies
Candy filled plastic eggs
6” tall Stuffed Animals
$1 Activity Packs from Michael’s
Small Toys
Cash donations to purchase items

4. We will be playing board games and
enjoying Irish food! In honor of St. Patrick,
dress in your finest green and bring your
shillelagh so we can drive out any snakes we
find. All ages welcome – feel free to bring
your favorite board game or card game.
Saturday, March 17th
6:30 pm
In the Lounge
ALL HANDS ON DECK!
Saturday, April 7th
9:00 AM
Meet in front of the Church Office
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
DO SOMETHING -
It’s been almost a year since our last work party. Trustees have set aside April 7, the Saturday
after Easter, for an all day work party. We’ll plan on working from 9am to 4pm. If you can’t stay
all day, come for the hours you can.
This will be a day to become more involved in your church, poke around in a few closets, dust,
scrub, polish or toss a few things, and “do something”.
The Trustees are putting together a list of small projects that can be completed in a couple of
hours. If you have noticed anything you think needs “attention” either it’s broken, dangerous, or
simply looks bad, mention it to a trustee or the main office or e mail me at
skurushima@yahoo.com. We’ll see if we can assemble the necessary tools and supplies to tackle
your job on April 7.
Sunday, March 18th
2:00 PM
Hosted by the Methodist Men
Bike Ride on Chandler Bike Path (easy path fairly
close to church). Meet in North Lot to carpool.
Rack available to transport at least 2 bikes to
location.
Optional: Will have stops for lunch or snacks.
Dust off your bike, inflate the tires, and prepare
for a little jaunt!

5. What’s Happening in March?
Sunday, March 11th - Missions Sunday! Please
bring nonperishable proteins to donate to the Food
Pantry! (Tuna, Peanut Butter, Chili)
LENTEN STUDY SCHEDULE - Every Wednesday
6:15 PM - Vespers & Soup Supper / 7:00 PM Worship in Boyer
7:30 PM Lovers & Fools Spiritual Disciplines Class
Saturday, March 24th - Easter Basket Mission
Prep Day! 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM. Lounge. Help us
organize donations for Assembly Day on Sunday!
Tuesday, March 27th - Ruth Circle meets in the
Community Room at 7:30 PM.
Monday, March 19th- Tabitha Circle Meets at
10:30 AM in the Hand in Hand Room.
Wednesday, March 14th - UMW General
Luncheon. Noon. Lo-Fe-Lo. $3. Includes lunch.
Sunday, March 18th - Bicycle Ministry. Leave
at 2pm from the North Lot. Chandler Bike Path.
Sunday, March 25th - Easter Basket Assembly
Day! Following worship in front of the Lounge.
Holy Saturday,
March 31st
10:30 AM
Social Hall
Games, Activities,
Face Painting, Sing-a-long,
Easter Egg Hunt &
Meet the Easter Bunny!
Please invite your family,
friends and neighbors!
PB & J PROJECT
Thursday, March 15th
7:00 PM
Help us make 150 sandwiches for
the homeless. Meet in the lounge.
Thursday, March 15th- PB & J Project meet in
the Lounge at 7:00 PM.
Sunday, March 4th & 11th - Confirmation/
New Member Class. 9:15 AM. Lounge.
Friday, March 23rd - Tea Fellowship at Tea Elle
C Garden Cafe at 11:30 AM. Please RSVP.
Holy Saturday, March 31st - Children’s Easter
Party! 10:30 AM in the Social Hall.
Tea Fellowship
Friday, March 23rd
11:30 AM
Tea Elle C Garden Cafe
26111 Bouquet Cyn Rd.
Wednesday, March 14th - UMW Executive
Board meeting in Lo-Fe-Lo 10 AM.
Saturday, April 7th
9:00 AM
Main Sanctuary
Saturday, March 17th - St. Patrick’s Day
Game Night! 6:30 PM. Lounge.
Sunday, March 25th - Palm Sunday. Holy Week
celebrations begin this morning. Palm Fronds will be
distributed at both 8:15 & 10:30 worship services.
Sunday, April 15th
Following Worship
In the Main Sanctuary
Sunday, March 4th - Trustees Meeting in the
Pastor’s Study. 12:00 PM.
Sunday, March 11th - Visioning Meeting in
Boyer Chapel. 12:00 PM.
Good Friday, March 30th - Station of the
Cross. Door open at 6PM. Self-guided meditation.
Maundy Thursday, March 29th - Tenebrae
Service of Shadows at 7:00 PM. Boyer Chapel.
Sunday, March 18th - SPRC Meeting. Noon.
Pastor’s Study.
Holy Wednesday, March 28th - Passover Seder.
6:30 PM. Lounge. Learn about this ancient ceremony.
Sunday, March 18th- UMW Mini Easter
Boutique! Lounge. Following worship.

6. The needs of the world are overwhelming. Children are orphans due to health epidemics. There are mountains
to move in the wake of earthquakes and tornadoes. Families are living without access to clean drinking water
throughout the world. It might seem foolish for someone to think that he or she can make a difference. It might
even seem foolish to think that our churches can make an impact on the world.
Paul wrote to the Corinthians, “The message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing.” However,
for those who have chosen this journey of walking in faith, this message of healing and hope the world so
desperately needs can be done “with the power of God.”
In fact, there is much that has already been done. Through the United Methodist Committee on Relief, we are
doing humanitarian relief work at home and around the world. We are doing the work of sustainable
development, helping people find ways to utilize resources in ways that strengthen the whole community. We are
working to improve global health by helping communities gain access to clean water and fight against disease.
Through our gifts on UMCOR Sunday (formerly One Great Hour of Sharing), we have the opportunity to
keep taking the message of the cross – messages of healing, hope and restoration – to people in the wake of
disasters and to those living on the edge of poverty. This special offering underwrites UMCOR’s “costs of doing
business.” It helps UMCOR keep the promise that 100% of any gift to a specific UMCOR project will go
toward that project, not administrative costs. Since 1940, when UMCOR's forerunner was established to meet
the needs of those suffering overseas at the onset of World War II, we have continued to respond to those in
desperate need - today throughout more than 80 countries.
The response of UMCOR isn't something "they" do. It's something "we" do. When you give, you equip Christ's
body to serve in his name. Your generous giving to UMCOR Sunday is what allows UMCOR to act as the arms
and legs of Christ's church, moving toward the most vulnerable in their darkest days. Convinced that all people
have God-given worth and dignity - without regard to race, religion or gender, together we are assisting those
impacted by crisis or chronic need.
UMCOR SUNDAY – MARCH 4, 2018 – the 4th Sunday of Lent
“Together, we reach children, families and communities who have
experienced devastation in the wake of disaster.”
Good Friday Stations is the Cross
March 30th, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
This year, following the Catholic tradition of the 13
Stations of the Cross recalling Jesus’ journey along the
Via Dolorosa, we will walk the Protestant version of the
“Way of the Cross,” as a meditative prayer walk. The
Stations will begin in the Sanctuary Narthex with 1 of
13 interactive Stations, and will culminate in a silent
walk on our home-made Labyrinth in the Social Hall.
You are invited to walk at your own pace, as the Stations
will be open from 6-8pm. The Stations are family
friendly and all are welcome. Instructions will be given at
the entrance of the sanctuary.
Saturday, March 24th
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
The epidemic of school shootings
must end now!
Join the Florida school shooting victims
along with the rest of the nation on
March 24th at Pershing Square in
Downtown Los Angeles.
Contact Pastor Allison
to coordinate meeting points.

7. NEWS FROM RED BIRD MISSION
By Lynn Yoshizumi
The Red Bird Dental Clinic Mobile Dentistry
is now setting up in senior centers and church
locations to do screenings. Avesis, a Managed
Care Organization in Kentucky, funded the
equipment through a grant.
The journalism class at Red Bird Christian
School released its first magazine, swaG
(students writing about God) under the tutelage
of Ms. Morgan, the new high school English
teacher. She is one of 3 new Christian teachers
God sent them this year. There are a total of
250 Pre-K through 12th grade students.
FUMC/NH supports Red Bird Mission with a
donation of $500 every year but individual
contributions are always needed. You might
consider donating to help pay for the travel and
mobile clinic costs for patients needing dental
care or to assist with the school or the many
community outreach programs.
Also, please remember to remove Box Tops for
Education labels from boxes of products such
as Kleenex, Cheerios and most other dry
cereals, Ziploc bags, Lysol and Hefty products,
Hamburger Helper, most Annie’s products, to
name a few and bring them to Judy Palmer or
the church office. These labels are a wonderful
way to support Red Bird.
CONGREGATIONAL CHARGE
CONFERENCE MEETING
Sunday, April 15th
12:15 PM
Mark your calendars for a special Charge
Conference for Spring 2018. Due to the untimely
death of Pastor Joey, under the extreme
circumstances of last fall, we had been unable to
complete our full rosters of Church leadership
when the 2017 Charge Conference was called.
Nominating slates for our church committees
leaders will be officially voted in by voting
members present at this called meeting. District
Superintendent Jim Powell has been asked to
convene the meeting, otherwise another Ordained
Elder will be assigned in his stead. We hope you are
able to attend this important meeting.
CHURCH MEMBERSHIP:
MEMBERSHIP & CONFIRMATION
CLASSES
In the United Methodist Church, membership
requires active participation in a local
congregation. The vows of professing membership
thus include promises to faithfully participate
through prayers, presence, gifts, service and
witness in connection with a local congregation.
If you would like to join North Hollywood FUMC
and be an active part in the community of faith,
which also includes voice and vote at Charge
Conference meetings, as well as becoming lay
leaders on our church committees, please consider
the following opportunities for Membership
Classes:
Join our Confirmation Class (meeting on March 4,
11, April 15, 22, and May 6, 13 from 9:15-10am
in Lounge OR our Membership Class refresher on
April 29, from 12-2pm, lunch included.
Please sign up with Patty Kelsey or Pastor Allison.

8. The Visioning committee met on February 11th to update the church vision plan. We had previously identified
seven long-term projects to improve our church. Some of those projects were removed from the current plan:
Create an Adult Sunday School – We have a successful adult Sunday school up and running every other
week after the 8:15am service. So this project is complete!
Worship Music – This project will be folded into a new Worship Committee that will look at ways to
improve worship services and the possibility of expanding our worship offerings.
Front of Church (curb appeal) – This project is being taken over by Trustees. If you are interested in
helping with this project, please see Trustees Chair Phil Roche. You do not need to join Trustees to assist with
this project.
The following projects are ongoing:
Virtual Vision – We have had several successes such as online giving and social media videos with Pastor
Allison. We will continue to explore social media outreach.
NoHo Theater District Outreach – Engaging with the local theater community.
Community Volunteerism – Engaging the community in mission projects as a combination of outreach
and service.
Youth and Children Program: We are developing a proposal to start a youth group and to add a Sunday
school class to better serve children of different ages.
We also added two new projects to our list:
Relational Groups – Relational groups are groups formed around interests or demographics – UMW,
UMM, and Ruth Circle are examples of relational groups. This team will look at revitalizing such groups as
“Creative Spirit,” “Mamas and Papas,” and “Spur of the Moment,” and consider what other groups might be
needed.
Worship Committee – We have decided we need a Worship Committee. Many Methodist churches have
such a committee. We will work with Pastor Allison to determine the proper way to get this started.
If you are interested in any of these projects, please contact the church office to be added to the project team.
If any project doesn’t get enough volunteers, it will be removed from the list. The Visioning Committee is an
open committee – everyone from the congregation is invited to be a part of it.
By Doug Eboch, Visioning Committee Chair
Bell Choir Practice
Every Sunday
1 PM
Hand in Hand Room
Led by Dan Doggett

9. Wishing you many blessings on your birthday!
Love, Your Church Family
• Tracy Ritter, is still living with adenoid cancer and could use prayers of peace for herself and her three
children.
• Miles Yoho, 20 months old, now living at CHOC LA after being diagnosed with cardio myopathy. Miles
is waiting for a heart.
• Gail Acosta’s mother, Margaret Armantrout, suffered a catastrophic stroke.
• Kim Matsubayashi lost her husband, Mikio, to cancer. Kim also had a successful cardio ablation
procedure on February 22nd.
• Jeurik Samborski, 38 years old, father of 2 young children. Esophageal cancer.
• Dean Welch, diagnosed with thyroid cancer.
• Lisa VanDerPoorten was diagnosed with colon cancer.
• Teri Geiger has terminal cancer.
• Norman Kelsey’s Uncle, David Vail, has metastatic bladder cancer.
• Continued prayers for the McDonald Family.
• Caitlin Thomas is back at work after a concussion.
• Prayer for those who have endured and lost loved ones through gun violence.
Our homebound congregants: Ralph Seybold, Joyce Cunningham, Margaret Dixon, Dottie Vick,
Dorothy Tyler, Marion Elkerton, Margaret Allen, Gladys Woodard.
• Ralph Seybold had a fainting spell while out on errands. He was diagnosed
with pneumonia. He injured his back and cannot drive.
• Mike Goulden’s cancer is responding to chemo. He is continuing his
treatment and hoping for more good news on his next MRI.
March 1 Jerry Acosta
March 1 Willa Koenigsaecker
March 1 Desi Resinos
March 1 Barbara Roberts
March 2 JoAnn Parnell
March 3 Amy Schwartz
March 7 Ed Webster
March 8 Michael Kent
March 11 Zachary Thomas
March 12 Pat Sucher
March 13 Harold Koenigsaecker
March 17 JoAnn Roche
March 18 Sue McDonald
March 19 Bridget Remmington
March 20 John Kent
March 27 Jane Koss
March 28 Tim Coyle
March 28 Evangeline Fetterman
March 28 Anne Roche
March 29 Alycia Watts
March 30 Joan Becker
March 30 Daniel Cox
March 30 Eli Cox
March 30 Carrie Downs-Minetree
March 30 Deborah Moore

10. WORSHIP LECTIONARY & LITURGICAL COLORS
March 4 Third Sunday in Lent. Purple.
Exo. 20:1-17; Ps. 19 (UMH 750); 1 Cor. 1:18-25; John 2:13-22
March 11 Fourth Sunday in Lent. Girl Scout Sunday. UMCOR SUNDAY. Purple.
Num. 21:4-9; Ps. 107:1-3, 17-22 (UMH 830); Eph. 2:1-10; John 3:14-21
March 18 Fifth Sunday in Lent. Purple.
Jer. 31:31-34; Ps. 51:1-12 (UMH 785); Heb. 5:5-10; John 12:20-33
March 25 Passion Sunday/ Palm Sunday. Purple or Red
Liturgy of the Palms: Ps. 118:1-2, 19-29; Mark 11:1-11; John 12:12-16
Liturgy of the Passion: Isa. 50:4-9a; Ps. 31:9-16; Phil. 2:5-11; Mark 14:1-15:47
March 29 Maundy Thursday
Exo. 12:1-4, (5-10), 11-14; Ps. 116:1-2, 12-19; 1 Cor. 11:23-26; John 13:1-17, 31b-35
March 30 Good Friday. Isa. 52:13-53:12; Ps. 22; Heb. 10:16-25; John 18:1-19:42
Sunday Worship Services at 10:30 AM in the Main Sanctuary
Adult Sunday School meets every 2nd, 4th & 5th Sunday at 9:00 AM in Boyer Chapel
Children’s Sunday School meets at 9:00 AM in the Community Room/Nursery
Children’s Moment every Sunday of the month during 10:30 AM worship
Communion served every Wednesday at 7:00 PM in Boyer Chapel and on March 4th at 10:30 AM Worship
8:15 AM Worship Services in Boyer Chapel
March 4 - Pastor Allison March 11 - Norman Kelsey
March 18 - Patty Kelsey March 27 - Sandra Smith
Lenten Worship Schedule in Lounge & Boyer Chapel - EVERY WEDNESDAY
6:15 PM Vespers (Prayer) & Soup Supper - Lounge / Worship 7:00 PM - Boyer
7:30 PM - Lenten Study - Spiritual Disciplines
Please have your articles for the Good News to the church office by March17th for the April 2018 publication
or email them to pattyfumc@gmail.com
If you no longer wish to receive this publication, please contact the church office
or return this address label noting that we are to discontinue sending it. Thank you.
POSTMASTER - Please send changes of address to:
First United Methodist Church of North Hollywood
4832 Tujunga Avenue, North Hollywood, CA 91601

11. Tenebrae Service
March 29
7:30 PM
Boyer Chapel
Join us for a service of
shadows and the
Lord s Supper.
Stations of the Cross
March 30
Available 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Self Guided
Walking Meditation
Begin in Narthex
Ends with a Labyrinth Walk
6:30 AM
April 1
Courtyard Patio
Continental Breakfast Served
10:30 AM Worship
April 1
Main Sanctuary
*Hat Sunday
Coffee Fellowship in the Lounge
Passover Seder
March 28
7:30 PM
Boyer Chapel
*Seder is a Jewish ritual
service & ceremonial dinner.
Readings, stories, singing &
eating special foods.