The July 2014 newsletter from the First United Methodist Church of North Hollywood highlights various church activities, including the successful Vacation Bible School and updates on community outreach efforts such as support for the San Fernando Valley Rescue Mission. Pastor Joey reflects on the significance of unity in faith as articulated in John 17, emphasizing Jesus' prayer for oneness among believers. The document also includes a schedule of upcoming events and calls for donations to support local missions and the Urban Foundation's Kid City program.

1. First United Methodist Church of North Hollywood
GOOD NEWS
e-mail: nohofumc@pacbell.net
JULY 2014
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IN THIS ISSUE:
• VBS Success...AGAIN!
• Urban Foundation
• Thank YOU
• SFV Rescue Mission
GOOD NEWS is published monthly by
First United Methodist Church of North
Hollywood, California 91601
Phone (818) 763-8231
Minerva Carcaño
Bishop
Rev. Dr. Cedrick Bridgeforth
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
It has been said that an organization is only as strong as its weakest link.
In the business, this translates into an intentional attitude of training
people so they have the right information to make the correct decisions.
In sports, especially team sports, this works only if individuals understand
that their effort, no matter how perfect, is useless if it is not in concert
with others. In religion, whether personal or denominational, to be self
centered is to miss the point of a life of faith. In John 17:20-26, we find
the end of what some scholars call the last will and testament of Jesus.
Jesus is speaking to the disciples though not as one dying, but rather as
one living fully toward God. He prays on behalf of the disciples and
their work. He prays beyond the present and into the future. He prays
for unbelievers who will come to faith because of the preaching of the
disciples.
In John’s gospel, belief is always placed in relation to Jesus Christ. To say
we believe means we fully accept that faith has consequences, because we
are called to live and act our beliefs. The love which John hears from the
lips of Jesus translates as Holy intent toward others. When Jesus prays
“that they all may be one,” his intent is not for the Catholics,
Presbyterians, Lutherans, Methodists, or anyone else to get along in some
grand interdenominational scheme; for denominations did not yet exist.
Rather, he is asking for an understanding by which his disciples will come
to the pattern he has set in spiritual openness and alignment to the will of
God.
Two thousand years later, religious institutions and anyone who takes the
life and ministry of Jesus seriously needs to ask the same questions John’s
text raised. What does it mean to “be in Jesus?” What does individual
belief and corporate expression of faith look, feel and sound like? What
is the unity for which Jesus prays? Is it a saccharin or soporific
agreement, or a world view rooted in soulful compassion? Finally what
does it mean to love? We use the word often referring to people, places,
and things we love. Yet this would not seem to fit what the Bible records
of Jesus. For the love of Jesus is outrageous, extravagant, selfless. As a
leader in a religious institution, and as a personal believer, the
aforementioned questions cause me no small amount of anxiety. I am
ever so grateful John recorded this prayer of Jesus. For therein lies our
true strength.
Your Friend and Pastor,
Joey
A NOTE FROM PASTOR JOEY

2. COME AND WORSHIP
The following Bible passages will be the basis for the 10:30 messages in July.
Please take time each week to read the selected passages.
July 6 A Spiritual Selfie Romans 7:15-25a
July 13 The Spiritual Mindset Romans 8:1-11
July 20
July 27 Family Matters Genesis 29:15-28
HIGHLIGHTS OF WORSHIP
June 1 - The first day of June brought us a worship service filled with joy! We recognized our Senior Class
of 2014, Brandon Ancheta and Laurel Weber during service. Libeck Kadu blessed us with her beautiful
voice, singing, “Christ In Me,” during special music. Norman Kelsey and Phillip Mottaz shared June
events during a special announcement segment of worship. Pastor Joey shared a message on 1 Peter
4:12-14; 5:6-11, titled, “On Spiritual Well Being.”
June 8 - Today was Pentecost and Choir Recognition Sunday. The Synchronicity Handbells performed
“Shall We Gather At The River” for the congregation. We took a moment to recognize the Choir for their
dedication and hard work during the year. Each choir member also received a custom mug with goodies
inside. Lynne Hutton led the Cherub Choir in an adorable performance of “Jump For Joy!” Pastor Joey
said a few words of gratitude about our Choir Director, Jeff Thomas, organist, Roger Eshleman, and
Cherub Choir Director, Lynne Hutton. All three received a special card and token of our appreciation.
Patty Kelsey shared a message on ‘What Is The Holy Spirit,’ with the kids. Pastor Joey’s sermon was based
on Acts 2:1-21, titled, “A Birthday Celebration.”
June 15 - Today was Trinity Sunday and Father’s Day! Every Dad and male parishioner in attendance
received a gift! A children’s message about the Holy Trinity, was shared by Patty Kelsey, using ingredients
for salt dough (Flour, salt, & water.) Pastor Joey’s sermon was titled, “Five Last Things,” based on 2
Corinthians 13:11-13.
June 22 - On the second day of Pentecost, Pastor Joey shared a message on Romans 6:1b-11, titled “The
Power To Change.”
June 29th - This morning we celebrated the Sacrament of Holy Baptism of Eleanor “Nora” Rose Kent.
Florence La Rue of the Fifth Dimension sang, “The Prayer,” in honor of Baby Nora’s Baptism. Patty
Kelsey recognized the volunteers that made Vacation Bible School a success. Then the kids from Blast Off
- Vacation Bible School performed, “All That I Am,” for the congregation. Pastor Joey’s sermon, “The
Theology of Hospitality,” based on Matthew 10:40-42. Following worship everyone put together care kits
for the homeless in front of the lounge. Julie Shuford created a fun slide show that we watched during
coffee fellowship.
Genesis 28:10-19aJacob’s GPS

3. Feel free to dress up and come ready to smile and enjoy Summer fun at NoHo
Mark Your Calendars!
Sunset Socials
Friday, July 25th
EVENING OF AWE & WONDER
5:00 PM outdoors on the Patio
Friday, August 22nd
DINNER
6:30 - 8:30 PM on the Patio
HAWAIIAN THEME
Dress in your tropical duds!
Music & Island Food
Outdoor
Saturday, July 19th
Gather outside the Lounge
7:00 PM - Dinner
8:00 PM - Outdoor Movie
Empire Strikes Back
Pizza, Punch & Popcorn Provided!
*Bring blankets, beach chairs or bean bags!
(chairs provided for those who cannot sit on the ground).
Hosted by Lisa Cheby
Join us for an evening of live poetry
readings, music, and yogic chanting.

4. What’s Happening in July?
Friday, July 25th - Evening of Awe & Wonder.
5:00 PM on the Patio. Poetry, music, inspiration.
Monday, July 15th - Tabitha Fellowship meets
in the Hand in Hand room.
Wednesday, July 9th - UMW All Church Fun
Night! 7:00 PM in the Social Hall. (See details below)
Sunday, July 13th- Mission Sunday! Bring
non-perishable foods for the Food Pantry. Peanut
Butter and Tuna requested. Please bring a few extra
dollars for your offering!
Tuesday, July 8th - All Church Movie Night!
6:45 PM - Dinner & 7:15 PM - Movie. Lounge.
Sunday, July 6th - Methodist Men sing on
Independence Sunday during 10:30 worship.
Wednesday, July 9th
In The Social Hall
7:00 PM
BINGO
&
Ice Cream Bars
Sunday, July 27th
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Social Hall
Come enjoy breakfast between
8:15 and 10:30 worship services.
Planning Meeting
Tuesday, July 22nd
7:30 PM
Eshleman Home
Sunday, July 6th
Welcome Back Pastor Joey & Sue McDonald!
SPRC will recognize Pastor Joey & Sue during 10:30 worship.
Saturday, July 19th - Outdoor Movie Night!
Gather in front of the Lounge for Pizza, Popcorn and
a Movie on a Summer Night! (See flyer for details)
Tuesday, July 22nd - Methodist Men meet at the
Eshleman Home. 7:30 PM.
CHURCH FUN NIGHT
Hosted by The UMW
Wednesday, July 23rd - United Methodist
Women Boutique Workshop meet at the home of
Kathi Ellis. 9:30 AM.
Tuesday, July 8th
6:45 PM - Dinner
7:15 PM - Movie
Lounge
BASKETBALL
Tuesdays & Thursday 6PM
Saturdays 9AM
Meet on the Sports Court
Wednesday, July 16th - Ruth Circle meets at 7:30
Sunday, July 27th - Methodist Men Pancake
Breakfast in the Social Hall. 9:00 AM. (see details below)
Sunday, July 13th - Urban Foundation Sunday
Mission Moment in support of Kid City.
Thursday, July 17th - PB & J Project meets in
the Social Hall at 7:00 PM.

5. A month after the devastating fire at the San
Fernando Valley Rescue Mission, Mission Director
Wade Trimmer provided an update. A 90-bed
“Home Again” shelter under construction in
Northridge will eventually house the situational
homeless families that come to the Rescue Mission.
In the meantime, families that need housing have to
be referred to partnering shelters and housing
programs.
The Thrift Stores are still open and providing great
deals. However, with the destruction of the main
sorting warehouse and all of its contents, they lost
thousands of donated items that would have been
available for purchase. The community has donated
nearly half of what was lost but more help is needed
to restock. To shop, go to:
North Hollywood Super Thrift Store
13422 Saticoy Street
(between Coldwater Canyon & Woodman Ave.)
Sun Valley Super Thrift Store
9007 Lankershim Blvd
(at San Fernando Road)
Reseda Super Thrift Store
18344 Sherman Way
(at Darby – 2 blocks east of Reseda Blvd)
To donate, drop off your donations at the Sun Valley
store or call 800-417-5678 to schedule a pick up.
The Rescue SOS program is back in service,
providing hundreds of meals and showers each week
to the chronically homeless. Unfortunately, the fire
took all of their food, including dry goods, frozen
items and fresh produce. These must be replaced
immediately in order to continue to provide service
to the community. Most critically needed are canned
goods, meat, and fresh produce. Donations of those
items and other non-perishables, grocery store gift
cards and cash would be greatly appreciated.
How can the UMC engage young people and
give them hope for the future?
On Sunday, July 13th, we welcome the Los
Angeles United Methodist Urban Foundation
and its Kid City Program to NOHOFUMC
and we will hear how Kid City youth are
preparing to transform the world!
Anne Hawthorne, Executive Director, will visit
both Sunday services with kids from Kid City
to speak about the blessings of helping kids get
into college and the obstacles they face on the
journey to graduation.
Kid City is a youth leadership, academic
enrichment, college access and completion
program in downtown Los Angeles. It has
helped nearly 100 kids from low-income
families apply to college, most of whom will be
the first in their families to graduate from
college. This fall, kids from the program will be
attending UCLA, Berkeley, and Yale, among
many other great schools!
After kids get into college, Kid City connects
them with resources on and near campus
including United Methodist churches and
campus ministry, and helps students persist, all
the way through graduation!
In honor of its 30th anniversary, the Urban
Foundation is trying to raise $30,000 to
continue and expand its work with young
people. Currently, they have raised $20,000 and
need $10,000 more to reach their goal.
On Sunday, July 13th, we would like to request
that you designate a special offering in support
of Kid City and the LA United Methodist
Urban Foundation.
www.urbanfoundation.org
www.kidcityhopeplace.org

6. THANK YOU TO OUR PHENOMENAL CONGREGATION
By Lynn Yoshizumi
Your support has been amazing! Your donations to the San Fernando Valley Rescue Mission
following the devastating fire totaled $1,620! Shortly after that $1,210 was collected and taken to
Annual Conference for No More Malaria!
On Sunday, July 29th, 150 Care Kits for the Homeless were assembled, thanks to your generous
donations of cash, toiletries, food and water. A special thank you to an anonymous donor for their
large donation of fruit cups, proteins, granola bars, bottled water and baggies from Costco and to
Kim Deason for the many completes pre-assembled toiletry kits she donated. Also thanks to all of
the Care Kit helpers who help with prep days: Lisa Cheby and Jodi Smith helped Patty Kelsey and
me sort the various hygiene items that had been donated and assemble more toiletry kits. On
Sunday, June 29th following 8:15 worship, Muffett Brinkman, Lisa Cheby and Chuck Schafer
helped Patty Kelsey set up the care kit assembly line outside of the Lounge. After church it didn’t
take long for those in attendance to assemble the kits. Patty is certainly an expert on assembly lines!
Judy Palmer advises that she has been receiving many more Box Tops and Labels for Education
than ever before. These help the Red Bird Mission in Beverly, KY.
Ralph Seybold reported that at the end of June he delivered 43 bags of non-perishable foods to
Temple Beth Hillel for the North Hollywood Food Pantry.
The response to the Peanut Butter and Jam Project has been excellent. Jodi Smith has helped every
time except once when she was out of town and Chuck has been very dependable. It has been nice
getting to know Mila Cruz, who usually attends the 8:15 am service. Kim Miller is turning into an
excellent sandwich maker. The donations of peanut butter and jam from Kathi Ellis, Roger
Eshleman, Mila, and Chuck and several cash donations to fund the purchase of the bread are very
much appreciated. And thanks to everyone who has helped make sandwiches.
We hope some new faces will join us on Thursday, July 17th at 7:00 PM in the Lounge. The more
helpers, the faster we can make 150 sandwiches!
On behalf of the people locally and all over the world that you are helping, thank you so very
much.
WELCOME PASTOR JOEY & SUE MCDONALD
Staff Parish Relations Committee would like to welcome
back Dr. Joey K. McDonald to his 24th year at North
Hollywood First United Methodist Church!
SPRC will take a moment to recognize Pastor Joey on
Sunday, July 6th, during 10:30 AM worship.
!ank Y" For Y"r Kindness & Generosity

7. BLAST OFF VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
By Patty Kelsey
17TH ANNUAL ALL GM VEHICLE SHOW & SWAP MEET
Sponsored by the L.A. Chapter of the Buick Club of America
Sunday, July 13th
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Woodley Park, 6350 Woodley Avenue, Van Nuys
All years of Cadillac, Buick, Pontiac, Chevrolet, Oldsmobile, LaSalle,
Opel, Vaxhual, GMC & Chevrolet trucks, GM professional vehicles
Modifieds & Customs. All kinds of GM Rods.
This show benefits the North Hollywood Interfaith Food Pantry. A
portion of the registration fee for each car will be donated to the
Pantry.
The show is free but attendees are asked to donate food items such as:
Food in pop top cans are helpful……….No glass containers please
• Peanut Butter, Tuna, Proteins
• Rice & Pasta
• Canned Veggies, Fruits, Soup,
Beans
• Cereal
• Baby Food & Diapers
• Powdered Milk
• Toiletries (Hygiene items)
• Can Openers
I am pleased to report that our Vacation Bible School was a success for a second year in a row! Thank you
to everyone who contributed their time, talents, gifts and prayers to this vital event. To those that signed
on months in advance to lead stations and support in any way they could, thank you from the bottom of
my heart. To the parents who signed up their children and got them to church, we thank you! To the
sponsors who donated monetarily to our event, we thank you! We had so much fun taking our space
rangers on a mission of God’s love! The kids learned that, “God loves us, so...LOVE EACH OTHER!”
Space Crew Leaders
Lynne Hutton - Music & More
Rachel Mottaz - Projects
Jessie Renslow - Bible Stories
Coach Tim Lahr - Games
Space Assistants
Daniella Lake
Morenike Lake
Elvira (friend of the Lakes)
Jodi Smith
Rhonda Scott
Nylean Rapinac
Wendy Ford
Muffett Brinkman
Thank you to Pastor Joey for taking
part in the Mission Send Off!

8. Dearest Church Family and Wesley School Staff,
Words cannot express to you my heartfelt appreciation for your many notes, cards and most importantly
your prayers for me. I am deeply humbled by the words of faith which I treasure in my heart each day.
God is working through each of you in bringing me peace and strength.
I experienced a sudden onset of acute kidney failure in June from a rare auto-immune disease but my
doctors are encouraging and there are options for me should the present treatments not be effective.
I look forward to seeing you all soon in worship.
Love you all, Deanne
Donna Moore and Isabella
Day are moving to Virginia the
2nd week in July. Their last
service was on June 29th.
“We will miss you all so much!
Thank you for all your love and
prayers.” ~Donna & Bella
Welcome to:
Baby Jack Robert James Cromer
June 30, 2014
12:01 AM
7lbs 4oz 18 1/2” long
Great Grandmother, Betty Hogarth, is thrilled!
Congratulations to
Laurel Weber & Brandon Ancheta
Many blessings on your journey towards
a bright and successful future!

9. Wishing you many blessings on your birthday!
Love, Your Church Family
July 1 Alexander Parnell
July 2 September Sucher
July 4 Betty Hogarth
July 5 Joyce Cunningham
July 9 Heemanshu Bhagat
July 9 Byron Hayes
July 11 Howard Kurushima
July 11 Jack Taylor
July 12 Steven Ellis
July 12 Chris Koenigsaecker
July 12 Pam Muriedas
July 13 Sage Doelitzsch
July 16 Holly Melville
July 18 Francis Nyaforh
July 18 Ray Smith
July 19 Andrew Merrill
July 20 Fay Kapin
July 23 DeAnne Hayes
July 24 Helena Walle
July 26 Wendy Neckels
July 28 Kevin Ellis
July 28 Roger Eshleman
July 28 Gary Solt
July 31 David Cox
Deanne Cox was diagnosed with an auto-
immune condition that caused acute kidney
failure. She has been undergoing treatments
daily.
Rhonda Scott requests prayers for her dear
friend RoseMarie Fontana and her husband,
Chuck, as he enters the last stages of
pancreatic cancer.
The Cunningham family need our prayers.
Kathie, David, Shannon & Kelley. David and
Kelley’s Dad, Stephen passed away only 2
weeks following his diagnosis of pancreatic
cancer. He passed last Friday, June 13th.
Nancy Gatchell is in hospice at The Lighthouse
on Magnolia.
Are you or your loved ones in need of prayer(s)? You can send the church your
prayer requests one of three ways: Call the church office at (818) 763-8231;
Email us at nohofumc@pacbell.net or leave a written note in the prayer chapel.
Our newest member, Elena A., has been
waiting for her appointment with immigration.
Her hope is to file for religious asylum to stay
in the US and worship freely.Gary Iseminger underwent pace maker surgery
on June 25th and is undergoing daily dialysis.

10. Reflections
$ Joey K. %Donald
Reflections are part of the weekly bulletin inserts for worship. This writing was originally from May 5, 1996.
Dr. McDonald’s sermon was titled “The Aim of Prayer” based on John 17:1-11
Comedian Mike MacDonald has a routine about growing up titled, “My house, my rules.”
With humor, he talks of how difficult it was growing up with his father’s rules. Which
included: hang up your clothes, don’t leave wet towels on the floor, clean up after yourself in
the kitchen, and of course, be in by midnight. Dumb and unreasonable stuff from an old
geezer says Mike. Now when his father visits Mike tells him, here we throw our clothes on the
floor, we don’t clean up after ourselves, and we stay out as late as we want. When his father
complains, he hitches his pants like his old man did and says, “My house, my rules.”
The writings of Paul, especially the letters to Rome, Corinth, Ephesus, and Galatia contain
what scholars call householder rules. In addition to theological instruction, these writings
exhort believers to behavior consistent with faith. From dietary rules to hospitality at home
and worship, the writings are specific. Faith, not Mosaic law, is the way of salvation. Those
who cannot support themselves are to be cared for. Those who can work and do not, do not
deserve to eat. In effect the writings are saying, “God’s house, God’s rules.”
Wouldn’t it be interesting if each Sunday we entered our houses of worship with the
understanding that while it may be our home, it is God’s house? While Paul interpreted well
for us in his letters, the original text was the presence and ministry of Jesus. That edition is
currently in print. If anyone complains that we’re too loving, kind or hospitable, we simply
hitch our trousers and say...

11. OPPORTUNITIES FOR WORSHIP
July 6 Fourth Sunday After Pentecost. Independence Sunday. Green.
Gen. 24:34-38, 42-49, 58-67; Ps. 45:10-17 or Ps. 72 or (UMH 795); Rom. 7:15-25a;
Matt. 11:16-19, 25-30
July 13 Fifth Sunday After Pentecost. Green.
Gen. 25:19-34; Ps. 119:105-112 or Ps. 25 or (UMH 756); Rom. 8:1-11; Matt. 13:1-9, 18-23
July 20 Sixth Sunday After Pentecost. Green.
Gen. 28:10-19a; Ps. 139:1-12, 23-24 (UMH 854); Rom. 8:12-25; Matt. 13:24-30, 36-43
July
27
Seventh Sunday After Pentecost. Parents’ Day. Green.
Gen. 29:15-28; Ps. 105:1-11, 45b (UMH 828); Rom. 8:26-39; Matt. 13:31-33, 44-52
Sunday Worship Services at 10:30 AM in the Main Sanctuary
Adult Sunday School meets at 9:15 AM in the Hand in Hand Room
Children’s Sunday School meets at 10:30 AM in the Community Room/Nursery
Children’s Time every 2nd & 3rd Sunday at 10:30 worship.
Communion will be served on Sunday, July 6, 2014.
8:15 AM Worship Services in Boyer Chapel
July 6- Pastor Joey July 13 - Norman Kelsey
July 20 - Patty Kelsey July 27 - Sandra Smith
Please have your articles for the Good News to the church office by July 17th for the August 2014 publication
or email them to pattyfumc@gmail.com
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or return this address label noting that we are to discontinue sending it. Thank you.
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