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1. First United Methodist Church of North Hollywood
GOOD NEWS
e-mail: nohofumc@pacbell.net
DECEMBER 2015
facebook.com/nohofumc1 www.nohofumc.com
IN THIS ISSUE:
• Heifer Living Market
• Christmas Eve Worship
• Gas Line Fundraiser
• Poinsettia Orders
• Boy Scouts 75th
A NOTE FROM PASTOR JOEY
In an essay titled, “Grandma Hattie,” author Tom Bodett sheds some
light on the meaning of Christmas with two stories. In the first story,
Hattie, Tom’s grandmother, sent two Christmas cards to him. In each
was an identical note wrapped around a crisp five dollar bill which
Hattie really couldn’t afford to send. He did not want to embarrass his
Grandmother so he said nothing.
In the second story, Hattie and her husband owned a dairy in the
Midwest during the Depression. It was near the rail station and
“Bums” riding the rail would come to the dairy window at the house
asking for a handout. After they had washed out milk pails, scrubbed
floors or some other task, they would be given food. These travelers
marked the fence post out in front of the house with an “X” in chalk so
others would know of the handouts. On the Sunday before Christmas
she saw that men were going by the house without stopping for help.
She went out, noticed that the recent rain must have washed off the
chalk, and marked the fence post with an “X.” Tom suspects that
Grandma Hattie put the “X” back on the post for the same reason she
sent two Christmas cards. She didn’t want anybody to think they had
been left out or forgotten.
At Christmas, we celebrate a God who forgets no one and never leaves
anybody out. The love of God in Christ is a never ending gift, a
handout available to all. We repeat the pageantry and ceremony so we
don’t forget. But if we really remember, we might be humbled enough
to mark our fence posts.
Your Friend and Pastor,
Joey
GOOD NEWS is published monthly by
First United Methodist Church of North
Hollywood, California 91601
Phone (818) 763-8231
Minerva Carcaño
Bishop
Rev. Jim Powell
District Superintendent
Dr. Joey K. McDonald
Pastor
Congregation
Ministers
Jeff Thomas
Director of Music
Roger Eshleman
Organist
Nylean Rapinac
Administrator
Patty Kelsey
Director, Program Ministries
Jessica Renslow
Director, Outreach Ministries

2. COME AND WORSHIP
The following Bible passages will be the basis for the messages in December.
Please take time each week to read the selected passages.
December 6 Gospel Partners Philippians 1:3-11
December 13 Spiritual Core Strength
December 20 Jumping For Joy Luke 1:39-45
December 24 7:00 PM Gifted Again Luke 2:1-20
9:30 PM Remembering Gifts Luke 2:1-20
December 27 Wear These Things
HIGHLIGHTS OF WORSHIP
November 1st - Today was All Saint’s Day. We remember the Saints of our church that we lost this
year; Nancy Gatchell, Grace Lawrence, Minette Harris, Joan Wismer, & James Wilkinson. Norman
Kelsey & Phillip Mottaz shared the monthly announced with the congregation. Pastor Joey’s sermon,
“Just A Thought,” was based on Mark 12:28-34.
November 8th - Patty Kelsey used a large metal bowl and coins to share a Moment with Children
about “The Widow’s Mite.” Dan Doggett, flutist, accompanied the choir during the anthem, “Thy Will
Be Done in All We Do.” Mark 12:38-44 was the reading for Pastor Joey’s sermon titled, “Loving
Giving.”
November 15th - We celebrated Community Day! Our Church, The Wesley School, Evergreen
Music Conservatory, Synchronicity Hand Bell Choir and Boy Scout Troop 18, joined in a special
worship service. Everyone was asked to donate hygiene items that went into our Care Kits for the
Homeless. We were delighted with music from the Acosta Family and songs from The Wesley School
students. Worship was followed with a lovely reception in the Social Hall catered by Chris Drapkin &
her company Harvest Moon. Everyone enjoyed treats and shopping at the UMW Holiday Boutique
tables. What a blessing to be a part of such a special community!
November 22nd - This morning was Christ the King Sunday and Thanksgiving Sunday. Pastor Joey
shared his message on “Out Of Time & Space,” based on John 18:33-37. Following worship we
assembled more than 230 Care Kits for the Homeless during coffee fellowship! Thank you to everyone
who donated, assisted with prep days and who took part in assembly day. We couldn’t do it without
you!
November 29th - Today was the First Sunday in Advent and the members of the UMW lit the
Candle of Hope. Thank you to Deanne Cox, Judy Palmer, Jodi Smith, & Lynn Yoshizumi. Rachel
Mottaz shared a mission moment about the Heifer Project. Dan Doggett accompanied the choir on
flute during their anthem, “Advent Meditation (&Dona Nobis Pacem). Pastor Joey’s sermon was called,
“Wait For It,” based on Jeremiah 33:14-16. Rachel Mottaz had her Heifer booth set up in front of the
Lounge with ornaments made by the children that were inspired by water. It was also opening day for
our 17th Annual Tree Lot!
Isaiah 12:2-6
Colossians 3:12-17

3. Thursday, December 24th
7:00 PM
Features special music and
a children’s message
9:30 PM
Features special music, the Chancel Choir
and Communion is served
Each service concludes with a
candle lighting ceremony
Featuring our Sunday School Children
Sunday, December 20th
During 10:30 AM Worship
In the Main Sanctuary
If you would like your child to participate,
contact the church office and come to rehearsal
during coffee fellowship on Sunday, 12/6 & 13.
Give a poinsettia plant in honor or memory of a loved one.
These plants are fashioned into a Christmas tree which adorns the
chancel of our church. The flowers may be taken home following the
9:30 PM Christmas Eve Service.
Thank you for your $10.00 donation. Please complete the section
below and return the form to the office with your check.
Please indicate “for poinsettia” on the offering envelope. Thank you.
Your Name________________________________ Phone ______________________________
Address _______________________________________________________________________
Circle one: (IN MEMORY OF) or (IN HONOR OF) Number of plants ordered _______
Name _________________________________________ Amount Enclosed $ ____________
Name _________________________________________ Please place orders by December 15th

4. What’s Happening in December?
Thursday, December 24th - Join us for CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES
7:00 PM - Family Service with special music & a children’s message.
9:30 PM - Includes Chancel Choir & Communion.
Join us in the Main Sanctuary.
Both worship services include a candle lighting ceremony.
Sunday, December 13th - Holiday Festivities in
the Lounge! The Great Church Christmas
Bake Off! Bring your most delicious recipes to
coffee fellowship! You win bragging rights!
Sunday, December 20th - Walk to the Manger
at the end of worship. Please bring your Christmas
Offering with you to church. After the benediction
we will ask everyone to walk down the center aisle
and place your offering in the manger.
Thursday,
December 10th
7:00 PM
Lounge
Come make 150 sandwiches that
will feed our homeless community
who receive assistance from the
North Hollywood
Inter-Faith Food Pantry.
Tuesday, December 8th - The Breakfast
Club with Pastor Joey meets at the Magnolia
Grille at 9:30 AM. Please RSVP for this event.
Fridays, Saturdays, & Sundays in December
Our 17th Annual Christmas Tree Lot is open for business!
Fridays: 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM Saturdays: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM Sundays: 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
We need tree handlers, greeters, & dinner providers.
Sign up at church or online. (Check your weekly email update for link)
Sunday, December 13th - Mission Sunday!
Bring cans of chili and tuna for the food pantry and
a few extra dollars for the blue mission envelopes.
Sunday,
December 13th
Following Worship
Come to our Pop-up
Shop in the Lounge!
Santa may make an
appearance!
Sunday,
December 13th
Following worship
Lounge
Bring your most delicious
Christmas treats to church!
Everyone will taste test and vote for
the yummiest goodies!
We will be collecting dough for the
our Missions Fund!
Sunday, December 20th- Sunday School
Children’s Christmas Pageant. During 10:30
Worship Service. Main Sanctuary.
Wednesday, December 9th - UMW Holiday
Luncheon. Noon. $3 Donation. Lunch & Holiday
Program. Lounge.
Thursday, December 10th - PB & J Project.
7:00 PM. Lounge. Come make 150 Sandwiches for
the homeless that receive assistance from NHIFP.
Sunday, December 13th - The holiday fun
continues with the UMW Boutique Pop-Up Shop
during coffee fellowship! Support mission projects!
Maybe Santa will make an appearance?
Tuesday, December 8th- Methodist Men
Meeting. Meet in the lounge for food, fellowship &
devotion. Potluck dinner. Contact Roger or David if
you can bring entree, veggies, dessert or drinks.

5.
Our facility is many decades old, so it is not surprising that we will encounter these kinds of major
maintenance and repair needs from time to time. As another example, we need to make repairs to our
gutter system before the massive El Nino hits this winter. Unfortunately, these major repairs are expensive.
The Wesley School is helping to fund both the gas line system and gutter repairs, but we are the stewards
of the church and ultimately it is our duty to make sure that we maintain the facility in good working
order. This is why it’s so important to fill out your pledge cards and give to our church’s general fund.
Our portion of the gas line repair will be a bit over $50,000. We are asking everyone to look into your
hearts and consider giving a little extra to support this expense. Note on your offering that it is for “gas
line.” We will keep you updated on our progress toward meeting this goal.
In the meantime, having faith in the generosity of our congregation, we have already begun repair work on
the system so we will have heat during the winter.
The FUMC/NH UMW unit has won the District Reading Program participation banner for the last 3
years. It is hoped that the winning streak will continue for 2015.
Participants’ Reading Program Report forms must be submitted to Lynn Yoshizumi not later than the
December 9th UMW general meeting. It is suggested that you submit books that exactly fulfill the
requirements for a specific level. In other words, if you read a total of 7 books in the 5 different categories,
submit the names of one book in each category and save the other 2 books to be included in your list for
next year. Don’t save any books marked 2011 because they will not be included in the program in 2016.
Have you noticed it’s been a little chilly in Boyer Chapel and
the Lounge? Have you noticed that the stove in the lounge
kitchen isn’t working? This is because the DWP discovered
that our natural gas system has deteriorated and was leaking
across the property. For safety reasons, we’ve shut down the
system – though we installed temporary service to the social
hall and sanctuary.
GAS LINE FUNDRAISER
Doug Eboch, Chair of Visioning Committee
GOAL: $50 K

6. During this holiday season...
It is never too late to
remember your church.
Be safe, keep calm, and
be generous.
KEEP CALM
AND
PLEDGE ON
THANKSGIVING EVE WORSHIP
This year’s Thanksgiving Eve Inter-Faith Service, in
support of the North Hollywood Inter-Faith Food
Pantry, was held at Faith Presbyterian in North
Hollywood.
Patty Kelsey represented NoHo FUMC, for the third
consecutive year, by sharing the opening prayer for
the service and was honored to be among all the
ordained clergy, who partner with the NHIFP and the
Director, Luis Oliart.
Rabbi Sarah Hronsky, Rabbi Deborah Silver,
Reverend Louise Goben, Reverend Joy Magala,
Pastor Jane Poole, Pastor Debbie Rice, Reverend
Richard Poole of Faith Presbyterian, presided over
the entire service as host pastor.
The theme for this year’s worship was “S.O.S. -
Sharing Our Stories.” A few key speakers shared
stories from the past year about success they have
experienced and are grateful for regarding the food
pantry and assisting the homeless in our community.
The Inter-Faith Choir graced us with glorious song;
“Canticle of the Sun,” “For the Beauty of the Earth,”
and “Lean On Me.”
Lynn Yoshizumi, Jodi Smith, Wendy Welch, Pam
Lippert and Norman Kelsey were in the congregation
showing support and enjoying a wonderful evening of
community and gratitude.
IMAGINE NO MALARIA
Lynn Yoshizumi
The United Methodist Church’s Imagine No Malaria initiative has been
getting closer to the goal of $75 million, raising $66 million so far
which contributed to cutting in half the number of deaths from malaria
in sub-Saharan Africa.
It was not my imagination - our congregation actually contributed more
than $1,700 to this year’s Imagine No Malaria fund-raising effort.

7. On Saturday, October 17th, Anita
McChesney was among the over
1,300 Operation Gratitude volunteers
who were at the Armory in Van Nuys
to assemble the 1,300,000th care
package! The final count for the day
was 8,428 care packages assembled.
In celebration of the March to a
Million from 2003-2013 a coffee table
type book was printed and distributed
on Oct. 17th. Anita received her own
copy but also was able to get a copy
for our church library because of the
many volunteer hours and financial
contributions from FUMC/NH and
church members.
This handsome hard cover book is available in the library for browsing or checking out. If you check it out,
be sure to sign the check-out card and leave it in the box by the computer.
For about 10 years Operation Gratitude shared the California Army National Guard Armory on Victory
Boulevard at Louise in Van Nuys. Because the needs of the National Guard often conflict with the needs of
Operation Gratitude, the Op Grat leadership realized the necessity of having a place of their own.
Therefore, Operation Gratitude is in the process of moving to a facility at the Van Nuys airport.
Since there will be no more assembly days until Op Grat gets moved and settled into the new place, there
will not be a Holiday Assembly Day for the Mission Team to participate in this year. The congregation will
be advised when an assembly day is scheduled.
Did you know we have a treelot mascot? Meet Douglas Noble, our
Treelot Ambassador of good will & good deeds! His face makes us
happy and reminds us that our trees are the Christmas Tree with a
Heart! We utilize part of the proceeds to support mission projects like:
Hope of the Valley Rescue Mission, Discovery Arts, International
Justice Mission, and many other worthy and needy organizations.
He’s also gently reminding you to sign up for volunteer shifts! Visit
www.nohofumc.com to sign up for a Tree Lot shift. The lot is only open
three days a week: Fridays from 4pm-9pm; Saturdays from 9am-9pm;
Sundays 12pm - 9pm. If you can’t volunteer, buy a tree!
MEET YOUR TREELOT MASCOT
Douglas Noble

8. There will be a Mission Team meeting on Saturday, January 9th from 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM in the Lounge.
At this time we will review the 2015 activities and make plans for 2016. Newcomers are always welcome
to attend Mission Team meetings, this one included. Perhaps you feel that the Lord is calling you to be
more active in mission projects, you have an idea of how we could improve upon our current projects, you
have a new activity that you feel we should undertake or you just want to spend time with some very nice
people. Let’s make a difference to those in need in 2016! Please let Lynn or Patty know if you are coming.
PLANNING MEETING
Saturday, January 9, 2016
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Lounge
Lunch Provided
CARE KITS FOR THE HOMELESS
The synergy between our church and The Wesley
School when it comes to lending a hand up to those
in need has been growing and it was made evident
in the large volume of kits we assembled!
We made more than our goal of 200 kits! Thanks to
everyone for your tremendous support! Be sure to
have kits at the ready! Pick them up every Sunday in
the lounge!
PB&J PROJECT
By Lynn Yoshizumi
This school year The Wesley School 2nd grade
class joined the PB&J Project and are making
peanut butter and jam sandwiches once a month
for the homeless clients of the Pantry.
Usually they make their sandwiches on the 2nd
Thursday of the month. However, for the month
of December only we have switched. The school
will make sandwiches on the 3rd Thursday and
our church PB&J spreaders will make sandwiches
on the 2nd Thursday, December 10.
We meet in the church lounge at 7 pm and usually
finish making over 150 sandwiches in about an
hour. We are always happy to have new people
join us.
As we finish this second year of sandwich making,
I would like to thank all of the people who have
given their time to make sandwiches and those
who have generously provided jars of peanut
butter and jam, especially Mila Cruz and Kathi
Ellis.
NoHo FUMC & Wesley working together
for a wonderful cause!

9. TROOP 18: THE SECOND TWENTY YEARS
By Jim Doggett
The decade of the 1960s was a very positive time for Troop 18. Strong leadership was continuous and relations
with the church through its Men’s Club were positive. The three scoutmasters during this period had affiliations
with the church and many dedicated assistants and committee members came from the community. The
scoutmasters at the time were Frank Joyner, Naylor Jones and Jack Koch, Sr. Liaison between the troop and the
church was handled well by George Orrill and Rex Smith. The troop morale was high and an active outdoor
program was developed. Turnover in membership was low and a large number of Eagle Scouts were produced.
I became affiliated with Troop 18 in 1969. Our younger son Dan was a Cub Scout in Pack 35, and our older son
Tim decided to join a Boy Scout Troop. He had the option of joining one of three local troops, including Troop
18, and chose the latter, partially because he was acquainted with one of the boys in the troop. The scoutmaster
was Jack Koch. He and I became close friends and I became Jack’s principal assistant scoutmaster. Jack was an
exceptional scoutmaster. He was an inspiration to his “brush apes,” as he called the boys, and a mentor to me in
my efforts to be a successful troop leader. Of the 30 men who have held the title during the 75 years, five of
them stand out in my mind as truly exceptional. That’s a subject for another article.
We were fortunate to have the help of a number of older boys who had attained Eagle rank, became 18, and
had joined our sister unit, Explorer Post 18. These young men included Jack’s son Gary. Gary suffered an
untimely death in the early 1970s, and Jack asked to be relieved of his job as scoutmaster. I agreed to take the
job and Jack agreed to stay on as my assistant, keeping our team intact.
I was the first registered scoutmaster who had not had some prior affiliation with the Methodist Church, and
kept the job for three years. In 1975, we recruited a young man, Curtis Regester, as my replacement, and
following two years of service by him, Edward Cross, who had been Cub Master of our sister unit, Cub Pack 18,
served for a short time. When Ed was unable to continue, a search began for a new leader. Rex Smith, then
employed by Humble Oil Company, had a young business associate, Hank Barger, who he interested in coming
on board, and with the approval of the church and the troop committee, Hank became an outstanding
scoutmaster for three years, when he was transferred to Texas,, his present residence, by Humble. Hank’s co-
worker, Buzz Sher, had come along as an assistant, and took over when Hank moved. Buzz was doing an
excellent job but was suddenly transferred to Alaska. Buzz still resides in Alaska where he has his own
engineering business.
Buzz’s departure created a problem for the troop committee. All of the boy members, leaders, and committee
members except George Orrill were from the community. Membership was on a down cycle, and once again a
search was on for a suitable scoutmaster. A possible candidate was our son Dan, who had stayed in Scouting as
an adult and had the necessary training to be scoutmaster. The problem was that he was only twenty years old
and scoutmasters had to be twenty-one. To solve the problem, I agreed to register again as scoutmaster if Dan
would handle program matters. This worked out and when Dan became 21 in 1981, he replaced me as the
registered Troop 18 Scoutmaster.
This is the fourth in a series of monthly stories about the past, present and future of Troop 18, in anticipation of a fabulous 75th
Anniversary Celebration to be held Memorial Day weekend 2016.

10. By Rachel Mottaz & The Sunday School Class
If you were to go to the website for Heifer International, you would see, on their main page, the phrase:
Together we have power over hunger and poverty. Think about that. Together we have power over
hunger and poverty. If we work together, if we pool our money, if we all work as one body, as one
church, we can put a dent into hunger and poverty. If we put these resources together and we give it to
an established and proven non-profit organization, then our gift grows and grows.
Almost 70 years ago, Dan West started what we now know as Heifer International based on the “teach a
man to fish” philosophy. Our donations are given to families in need throughout the world, but it
doesn’t stop there. Each family blessed with a gift is not only taught how to take care of or grow that
gift, they are also required to pass on the gift! They share their training and animals or sustainable
income. This affects their community in such positive ways.
Our monetary gifts help change lives, not just for one family, but for many families.
If you were to continue on browsing through their website or have a look through their Christmas
Catalog, you’d find many ways you could contribute. This year I was struck by a section called: Provide
Basic Needs.
There’s a new addition to the Christmas Catalog this year, Irrigation Pumps. In many of the
communities where Heifer works, families lack access to running water. They spend most of their days
carrying water and can you guess who is responsible for this task? The children, most specifically, the
girls. And then this leads to these girls not having time to go to school. If you know me, then you know
this really gets under my skin. I sat there reading the catalog and thought, that’s it, we are providing
Irrigation Pumps this year. Even if we only raise enough money for ten pumps, that’s $1500, then that’s
ten more girls going to school.
The pumps also stood out for me because we in California are trying to understand what it’s like to live
in drought. Of course, our experiences could never compare to what life is like where you have to walk
to get water, but water is a basic need. How can we not respond?
These irrigation pumps will provide farms with enough water to grow their crops, Heifer will train the
families on water conservation and irrigation techniques and in turn, families will train others.
We do fundraising for Heifer International every December. I beg you to donate money. I work with
the Sunday school and the children make ornaments to sell to raise more money (by the way, we have
some new beautiful ones inspired by water! (They are gorgeous.), and I have information set up during
coffee hour to help you give more money. I only do this in December so if you start to think about it, we
only do this once a year! We can give generously. This is our mission. We must keep working together
and keep trying and keep going. Together.

11. Wishing you a birthday that is merry and bright!
Love, Your Church Family
December 5 Anita McChesney
December 6 Helen Wirth
December 7 Ralph Seybold
December 10 Doug Eboch
December 11 Myriel Tyree
December 17 Charlie Cox
December 17 Cary Noren
December 18 Jeff Thomas
December 19 Pastor Joey
December 20 Genelita Ancheta
December 20 Clive Melville
December 21 James St. John
December 24 Tracey Radillo
December 25 Jesus
December 31 Henri Doble
December 31 Nancy Kien
• Doug Eboch’s Father, Ed Eboch, is ill and waiting for test results for serious physiological
symptoms. Please also pray for Doug’s Mother as they go through this stressful time.
• Deanne Cox is in process of getting on a kidney transplant list at USC Keck Medical.
• Zachary Thomas, Jeff Thomas’ Son, was hospitalized for multiple blood clots.
• Margaret Dixon was unable to stand up and went to Country Villa for physical therapy. She is
home and will continue therapy.
• Jim Doggett fell and broke his nose. He was hospitalized at Henry Mayo where they also took
care of other concerns and is doing much better.
• Pat Vail was hospitalized and sent to a rehabilitation center for a fracture in her right femur
and had to postpone her plans to come out to L.A. for Christmas. Pat just underwent anterior
hip replacement of the right hip and will be resting and healing the next few months.
• Tonya Peat will undergo her fourth chemotherapy session. Scott Peat is still having issues with
pain radiating in his shoulder and groin.
• Ed Zung is still working hard at staying healthy.
• Pray for our world that is hurting from gun violence and terrorism.
Special Delivery On The Way
Charles Minetree’s Step-Daughter, Rebecca Esmeralda is expecting her
first child in June 2016. The father is Rebecca’s husband Joey Esmeralda.
They were married in a small civil ceremony in Santa Barbara on July 2,
2015. They live in Vally Village, CA.

12. Reflections
! Joey K. "Donald
Composer, Donna J. Butler wrote a wonderful piece of choral music titled
"Recollection of Joy." It is based on Philippians 1. The opening text is, “I thank my
God when I remember you, for he has blessed my life with yours. With every prayer of
mine for you, I’m filled with joy; for I hold you, I hold you in my heart.” The melody
is sweet, the words are simple yet quite powerful, and emanating from joined voices,
the effect is stunning.
It is amazing how seemingly simple things can touch and move us. We are in a season
rife with memories. We hear an anthem, sing a hymn, smell some pine or see a
poinsettia and we are transported to other places. People near and far come to mind,
memories both good and bad return in glimpses.
Throughout the letter to the Philippians, Paul reminds his beloved friends that hope is
stronger than fear. That love is stronger than hate. That goodness is stronger than evil.
That grace is greater than sin. He writes to a body of believers in the formative stages,
struggling to be whole, to be faithful, to be true as followers of Jesus. He writes this
letter in the midst of deep personal struggles which have put him at odds with the
authorities in Rome. Which, of course, makes the letter all the more beautiful.
Sometimes in the most difficult times we want to remember our relatedness; to each
other and to God.
Though Paul was in prison, he knew people he loved were in need of comfort. And so
he wrote to lift their spirits. Often it is that those in suffering offer soothing words to
others. Ms. Butler wrote her lovely anthem in memory of her brother-in-law, Randy
Brown.
Then, of course, the One whose birth we celebrate is said to have uttered from the
Cross, “Father forgive them...,” Words of blessing in a time of strife from the Beloved
on behalf of those He loved, reminding us of our relatedness.
Reflections are part of the weekly bulletin inserts for worship. This writing is originally from December 7, 1997.
Dr. McDonald’s message was based on Philippines 1:3-11 and the sermon title was “Memories too Valuable to Hold.”

13. OPPORTUNITIES FOR WORSHIP
December 6 Second Sunday of Advent. Purple or Blue.
Mal. 3:1-4; Luke 1:68-79 or (UMH 208); Phil. 1:3-11; Luke 3:1-6
December 13 Third Sunday of Advent. Purple or Blue or Rose.
Zeph. 3:14-20; Isa. 12:2-6; Phil. 4:4-7; Luke 3:7-18
December 20 Fourth Sunday of Advent. Purple or Blue.
Micah 5:2-5a; Luke 1:46b-55 or (UMH 199); Heb. 10:5-10; Luke 1:39-45
December 24 Christmas Eve. White or Gold.
Isa. 9:2-7; Ps. 96 or (UMH 815); Titus 2:11-14; Luke 2:1-20
December 27 First Sunday After Christmas. White or Gold.
1 Sam. 2:18-20,26; Ps. 148 or (UMH 861); Col. 3:12-17; Luke 2:41-52
Sunday Worship Services at 10:30 AM in the Main Sanctuary
Adult Sunday School - Schedule TBD
Children’s Sunday School meets at 10:30 AM in the Community Room/Nursery
Children’s Message the 2nd Sunday of the month during 10:30 worship service.
Communion will be celebrated on December 6th at 8:15 AM and 10:30 AM worship services, and at
the 9:30 PM worship service, Wednesday, December 24th - Christmas Eve.
8:15 AM Worship Services in Boyer Chapel
December 6 - Pastor Joey December 13 - Norman Kelsey
December 20th - Patty Kelsey December 27th - Sandra Smith
Please have your articles for the Good News to the church office by December 17th for the January 2016 publication
or email them to pattyfumc@gmail.com
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POSTMASTER - Please send changes of address to:
First United Methodist Church of North Hollywood
4832 Tujunga Avenue, North Hollywood, CA. 91601