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1. First United Methodist Church of North Hollywood
GOOD NEWS
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FEBRUARY 2024
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IN THIS ISSUE:
• Black History Month
• Souper Bowl Sunday
• Ash Wednesday
• Tiny Homes NOHO
• Undies Sunday Collection
GOOD NEWS is published monthly by
First United Methodist Church of North
Hollywood, California 91601
Phone (818) 763-8231
The Rev. Dottie Escobedo-Frank
Bishop
Rev. Melissa MacKinnon
District Superintendent
Rev. Chamie Delkeskamp
Lead Pastor
Congregation
Ministers
Kelsey Packman
Director of Music & Worship Leader
Roger Eshleman
Organist
April Anderson
Administrator
Nylean Rapinac
Membership & Financial Secretary
Patty Kelsey
Director, Congregational Nurture
Tonya Peat
Director, Digital & Social Media
Dear NoHo First UMC Family,
Lent will soon be upon us. This year Ash Wednesday is the same day as
Valentine’s Day. It is also the same day that Tim and I celebrate 25
years of marriage. We didn’t anticipate on our wedding day that our
Silver Anniversary would be on a high holy day - and that we wouldn’t
be in each other’s company for it! But this is what we know is true about
our marriage - we have had 25 amazing years together because our
marriage is built on the firm foundation of Christ.
I was outside in our backyard with our puppy this week and noticed the
first little peaks of various bulbs popping up along our fence line. It’s an
image that makes me think of Lent, how we plant ourselves in the dark,
how Jesus faced the darkest of darks, and then how new life sprang
forth. It is also an image that I like to hold on to as I pray for our church
that we will sprout anew. I pray that those who have been around for a
long time will experience their own newness and vitality and freshness
in faith. I pray that our community will grow with new vision and joy.
May we hold on to the hope with have in Jesus Christ.
Grace & Peace,
Pastor Chamie
We have both always loved the season of Lent. It’s a time to reflect and
renew. It’s also a time to ask some tough questions and to face some
truths. In the end, though, that hard work always leads to new life.
I invite you to make weekly Sunday worship a Lenten practice. I also
invite you to join us for our Lenten Soup Supper Bible Study series
which will take place from 6:00 to 7:00 PM in the Lounge on
Wednesdays, February 21 through March 20. Take note of all the other
activities in a separate Lent Newsletter.

2. February 11 Feeding the Hungry
The disciples first reaction to a crowd of hungry people is a “scarcity reaction,” meaning they don’t think
there is enough to help. Yet Jesus takes 5 loaves and 12 fish and in Jesus’ hands, it is more than enough.
February 14 Ash Wednesday Guard Your Heart Mark 7:1-23 | Psalm 51
Jesus called out hypocrisy when he saw it. Just because a person looked “clean” from the outside didn’t necessarily
mean that they were. Jesus knew it was all about the heart. How might we cleanse and renew our hearts this Lent?
February 18 Soul Tending Mark 8:27-38
Jesus asks a powerful question...What do you benefit if you gain the whole world, but lose your soul?
February 25 What a Beautiful Name Mark 9:38-41
On this 40-day Lenten journey, we remember to center ourselves on the beautiful and powerful name of Jesus.
Mark 6:30-44
February Sermon Series Continues
Traditionally, the 40 days of Lent are a time to deepen our
connection with Jesus. One great way to do this is to immerse
ourselves in one of the Gospels. So we will continue to journey
through the Gospel of Mark during Lent.
You are invited to use the Mark Filament Journal Bibles. If you
don’t yet have a copy, they are still available at church. Take
note that during Lent, we have additional worship services for
Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, and Good Friday. All at
7:00 PM in Boyer Chapel.
Sermon Series
February 4 Jesus Still Heals Mark 5:21-43
In short order, Jesus calms a storm, casts a demon from a man, and heals Jairus’ daughter. The stories of
old help to remind us that Jesus still has the power to calm our storms, chase away our demons, and
restore us to life in new and meaningful ways.
Norman Kelsey, Sherri Perry, & Dr. Heemanshu Bhagat

3. Why We Celebrate
Every February, the U.S. honors the
contributions and sacrifices of African
Americans who have helped shape the
nation. Black History Month celebrates the
rich cultural heritage, triumphs and
adversities that are an indelible part of our
country's history.
February was chosen primarily because the
second week of the month coincides with the
birthdays of both Abraham Lincoln and
Frederick Douglass. Lincoln was influential in
the emancipation of slaves, and Douglass, a
former slave, was a prominent leader in the
abolitionist movement, which fought to end
slavery.

4. FEBRUARY 11
Please bring hearty soups, high in protein, to
church the next 2 Sundays and place them in the
BIN you think will WIN!
Goal: 200 Cans of Soup
Bins will be in the sanctuary until February 11th!
Soup will be donated to the
North Hollywood Interfaith Food Pantry
LET’S TACKLE HUNGER!
Tiny Home North Hollywood Village - Easter Baskets of Hope
On Palm Sunday, March 24th, we will be assembling
75 Easter Care Baskets that will go to the residents
staying at Hope the Mission’s Tiny Home Village in
North Hollywood on Chandler Ave.
We have had specific requests for underwear and
blankets to be added.
Here is our wish list and we would love to receive
monetary donations to purchase items in bulk, so that
every basket has the same items. Goal is to collect
$1000 - $1200 to fund this project. We also want full
size items, not travel size.
Wish List: Baskets, grass, cellophane, treats, ribbon for
goodie bags.
Toiletries/hygiene items: Shower gel, 2 in 1 shampoo,
toothbrush, toothpaste, dental floss, body lotion,
deodorant, chapstick, washcloths, bandaids, nail clipper
& file set. Socks, underwear for both men and women.
Female hygiene items and jog bras.
If you would like to donate a share or donate for the entire item order of 75, please specify on your
offering/giving envelope. Thank you in advance for your support. Please plan to stay after worship on
Palm Sunday and bring a friend to assemble an Easter Basket.
72!vs.!38

6. A Unique Way to Celebrate Black History by Daniella Lake
At UC Berkeley, I’m a research apprentice for a public history initiative called Black Lives at Cal that is
researching and publicizing the Black history of our campus. I’ve been working with BLAC since its inception
in 2021 and I’ve loved every moment of it.
To capture the Black history of UC Berkeley, steering committee member, Gia White, and I have co-developed
a Black history audio tour of campus. Through our tour, listeners can hear the inspiring stories of Black
trailblazers like Annie Coker, the first Black woman to graduate from UC Berkeley's Law school and went on
to become the first Black female lawyer in California, or hear about prominent Black people who visited
campus and gave speeches, such as Martin Luther King Jr., James Baldwin, and W.E.B. Du Bois.
With this tour, new and prospective Black students can look around campus and see themselves in every
corner. It will be known that for over a hundred years, Black people on our campus have found ways, even
when there were only a handful of them, to thrive, kickstart their careers, and make the change they wanted to
see in the world. The tour will be available on Youtube and Spotify @BlackLivesatCal in late April. We hope
that our work helps combat anti-Blackness on campus, the imposter syndrome felt by students of color, and
overall, inspires everyone who listens to it.
Daniella’s project may now be heard on Youtube & Spotify! We encourage you to take a listen during the
month of February. If you go to the UC Berkeley Campus, you may also take a walking audio tour!
Congratulations to Daniella Lake, who is in her Senior Year at UCB, and really changing the world for the
better already! We are so proud of Daniella and look forward to seeing what is next for this bright light and
precious child of God.

7. Retreat Recap - and Preview for the Next Come to the Waters Retreat
On the last Saturday of January, Pastor Chamie led a retreat about Prayer and Our Bodies which
included attendees from our church, from the Methodist Church in Thousand Oaks (where Pastor
Chamie was once a pastor), and from Ascension Lutheran. Pastor Jen Witten led a Jesus-centered yoga
session in Boyer Chapel. Retreat participants all said they would love such offerings, like yoga, on a more
regular basis in the church. The Come to the Waters retreats have been very fulfilling events. The next
Come to the Waters mini retreat will be in March and center all around Celtic Christian spirituality.
These retreats are open to our church members for a $20 offering. We also hope these retreats will be an
oasis to other Methodists in our conference. Pastor Chamie serves the Cal-Pac Conference Retreat
Ministries Team. To learn more, visit https://calpacretreat.org/
Thank you to the United Women of Faith for helping to lead in
worship last Sunday. Anne Roche, Wendy Welch, and Kathi
Ellis, did a wonderful job leading worship.
Morenike Lake was awarded a Special Mission Recognition pin
for her work in leadership positions and in mission and
community projects. Congratulations to Morenike.
If you would like to take part in the work of the United Women
of Faith, the group meets once a month, on the second
Thursdays at Noon, in the Lounge.
There is a brief meeting, devotions, and dessert is provided. Just
bring a sack lunch.
UWF Luncheon Meeting
Thursday, February 8th
Noon
Lounge
Bring a sack lunch!

8. Interfaith Dialogue Celebrating 75 Years!
On Sunday, April 14, we will celebrate 75 years of
worshiping in our sanctuary! We want to make the day
very special, both the worship service and the
luncheon that will follow. If you would like to be a part
of the planning committee, we will have a brief
introductory meeting on Sunday, February 11, from 12
noon to 12:30 in the Hand-in-Hand Room.
Our Main Sanctuary was dedicated on Easter Sunday,
April 12, 1949.
Offering Plates Returning
During Covid, when people started returning to in
person worship, some practices didn’t return right
away, such as passing the offering plate. Beginning
in February, we will once again have the offering
plates as a participatory part of worship.
Using offering plates is a grace-filled invitation to
offer a financial gift or a gift of your time and
talent. We will have little cards that you can place
in the offering plate with your name, a check mark
if you give online, and sometimes opportunities to
sign up for something, like a church work day.
You can also put prayer requests on this card or
make a note that you would like the pastor to
email or call you.
On the last Friday of January, Pastor Chamie
was a panelist at Temple Adat Ari El. She,
the rabbi, a Muslim imam, and a Catholic
Bishop attended Shabat service and then had
a dinner with about 60 guests. At the dinner,
they all shared different aspects of their faith.
This was followed by an open time for
attendees to ask questions. Pastor Chamie
would like to host a similar event at our
church. If you are interested in helping her to
organize this, you can email her at
pastorchamie@nohofumc.org.

9. February 4 Morenike Lake
February 4 Sandra Smith
February 5 Dr. Lancelot Lake
February 5 Justin Parnell
February 6 Norman Kelsey
February 6 Amara Schweibert
February 9 Keven McConnell
February 10 Daisy Galvis
February 12 Michael Cox
February 14 Wendy Ince
February 20 Ava Peat
February 20 Beyla Nyaforh
February 21 Dr. Phil Griggs
February 25 Scott Shepard
February 28 David Eshleman
February 28 Uma Tokahuta
• Hanna Sack is moving away. Prayers for her and her family during this
time of transition.
• Hannah Ye-Books had emergency surgery that resulted in a big
procedure to remove a mass. She received her biopsy results with good
news...no cancer! Hannah is home recuperating.
• Peggy Webster had her first round of chemo for breast cancer. She is really suffering.
• Kari, John Walter's sister, was recently diagnosed with cancer.
• Katie Peat was diagnosed with Smoldering Multiple Myeloma.
• Doug Eboch is home and doing his physical therapy.
• George Peters was hospitalized with Covid and also has dementia.
• Mychal Guyton is doing very well and will continue with follow up appointments to keep him healthy.
• Penny Vail completed chemotherapy and is waiting for MRI results.
• DeAnne Hayes has been at an Alzheimer's care center. Byron misses her at home.
• Dani St. Clair's uncle, Bill Steinmeyer, is being treated for cancer.
• Amy Pimental is still dealing with chronic pain from a tumor on her humerus bone. Her son has mental
health issues.
• Burt has stage 4 bladder cancer that metastasized to the bone.
• Homebound: Joyce Cunningham, Margaret Allen, Dottie Vick, Jo Anne Roche, Rhonda Scott
Hanna Sack is Moving Away
Hanna will be moving in with her daughter,
Heidi and her husband in Reno, Nevada.
Hanna’s last day at worship will be on February
4th. Following worship, she will head to the
airport to begin a new adventure.
Hanna has been a faithful member of our
NOHO First UMC family for 52 1/2 years and
has been attending Methodists churches since she
was baptized as an infant. She will miss everyone
at church very much.
Hanna’s New Address:
12380 Creek Crest Dr.
Reno, NV. 89511
(775) 830-8339

10. Sunday Worship Services are Posted Online Mondays| Worship In-Person at 10:30 AM
Communion will be served, in-person, on February 4th, during worship.
Ash Wednesday - Distribution of Ashes on the Front Lawn 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM | 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Ash Wednesday - Worship at 7:00 PM in Boyer Chapel
Please have your articles for the Good News to the church office by February 17th for the March 2024 publication
or email them to pattyfumc@gmail.com
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First United Methodist Church of North Hollywood
4832 Tujunga Avenue, North Hollywood, CA. 91601
“NoHoFUMC is a community that practices the all-inclusive and transforming love of God as modeled by the life and
ministry of Jesus Christ. We celebrate our diversity in race, ethnicity, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity,
age, gender, ability, citizenship, and socioeconomic status. Moved by the Holy Spirit, we welcome all people into the full
participation of the life of the church.”
LECTIONARY READINGS FOR FEBRUARY 2024 - Year B
February 4 Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany. Green.
Isaiah 40:21-31; Psalm 147:1-11, 20c; 1 Corinth. 9:16-23; Matt. 1:29-39; Mark 3:31-35
February 11 Transfiguration Sunday. Gold or White.
2 Kings 2:1-12; Psalm 50:1-6; 2 Corinthians 4:3-6; Mark 9:2-9; Mark 6:30-44
February 14 Ash Wednesday. Purple. Worship in Boyer Chapel at 7PM.
Joel 2:1-2, 12-17; Psalm 51; 2 Corinth. 5:20b-6:10; Matt. 6:1-6, 16-21; Mark 7:1-23
February 18 First Sunday in Lent. Purple.
Genesis 9:8-17; Psalm 25:1-10; 1 Peter 3:18-22; Mark 1:9-15; Mark 8:27-38
February 25 Second Sunday in Lent. Purple.
Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16; Psalm 22:23-31; Romans 4:13-25; Mark 8:31-38; Mark 9:38-41