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1. First United Methodist Church of North Hollywood
GOOD NEWS
e-mail: nohofumc@pacbell.net
JULY 2015
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IN THIS ISSUE:
• Outback Rock VBS
• PB & Jam Project
• Summer Events
• Construction Update
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
Here we are with a year half gone. For some this is a time to pause and
reflect on the long lists made in January. For others a time to access the work
done thus far, and for others still there remains a need to rethink, even
perhaps regroup in light of the time.
In spiritual matters this process is no less complicated. People who strive to
improve in the ways and means of faith move on a path fraught with the
frailty of human existence. Paul in his letter to the Romans then expresses
his own struggle in the midst of theirs. I know that all of God’s commands
are spiritual, but I am not always. Is this not your experience as well? I
decide to act one way then, I act another doing things I absolutely
despise...this is why the love and command of God is necessary.” vv12-13
The Message
Like so many of us Paul struggled with personal limitations. Most of the
chapter deals with his deep sharing of regret over, in his words, doing those
things he did not want to do, and doing the very things he wanted not to do.
There is an old Communion liturgy based in part on the Anglican Book of
Common Prayer which uses similar language, “We have left undone those
things which we ought to have done; and we have done those things which
we ought not to have done.” At the end of the chapter the Apostle, nearly
beside himself with frustration over his limitations, says, “I’ve tried
everything and nothing helps. I am at the end of my rope. Is there no one
who can do anything for me? Isn’t that the real question? The answer,
thank God, is that Jesus Christ can and does. He acted to set things right in
this life of contradictions...” The Message
Any of us who move thorough life with a plan deliberate or otherwise stop
from time to time to get our bearings and evaluate. The danger in this
behavior rests between the areas of profound critical thinking and deep self
criticism. While there is great value in critical thinking, for it can correct
flawed thought and action, self criticism taken too far can paralyze the
heart, mind, and soul. A couple of years ago, I was relating a frustration to
one of my adult sons about a personal failure of some import at the time.
After listening for a bit my son looked at me and said pop it’s time to turn
the page. I said, “What? I don’t understand.” To which my progeny licked
his index finger and turned an imaginary page. After a fashion this is what
Paul is saying. In Christ we are given a fresh start from whatever blocks our
path spiritually or impedes our progress as we endeavor to be and do good.
In the days, weeks and months ahead of what is left of this year may we
keep our wetted index fingers poised and ready.
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 5 Stricken Yet Blessed 2 Corinthians 12:2-10
July 12 Serving Up What Mark 6:14-29
July 19
July 26 Does God Have Your Email Ephesians 3:14-21
HIGHLIGHTS OF WORSHIP
May 31 - Norman Kelsey and Phillip Mottaz shared June events during a special announcement segment
of worship. Pastor Joey shared a message on Isaiah 6:1-8, titled, “Does God Tweet?”
June 7 - Today was Choir Recognition Sunday. The Synchronicity Handbells performed “God So Loved
The World” for the congregation. We took a moment to recognize the Choir for their dedication and hard
work during the year. Patty Kelsey & Pastor Joey shared some words of gratitude to our Choir, our Choir
Director, Jeff Thomas, and organist, Roger Eshleman. Pastor Joey’s sermon was based on 2 Corinthians
4:13-5:1 titled, “Think Thoughtfulness.”
June 14 - Pastor Joey’s sermon was titled, “Growing Hope,” based on Mark 4:26-34. Communion was
served this morning.
June 21 - Today was Father’s Day and all the gentlemen in attendance received a special gift. Shaun
Vieten accompanied Libeck Kadu on the guitar as she sang, Love You So Much. Patty Kelsey shared a
moment with the children about David and Goliath! The kids enjoyed sitting beneath a life size drawing
of Goliath as the story was told and they learned to not focus on how big our problems are but how big
our God is! Pastor Joey shared a message on Psalm 9:9-20 was titled “A Safe Place.”
June 28th - Patty Kelsey shared Vacation Bible School success with the congregation. Rachel Mottaz
shared the project the kids worked on at VBS and the children performed, Do Lord & I Will Not Be
Afraid, led by Libeck Kadu. Pastor Joey’s sermon, “A Healing Touch,” was based on Mark 5:21-43.
Ephesians 2:11-22Belief And Belonging
Over a month ago I discovered in the check-out box the card for the
book “Small Things with Great Love: Adventures in Loving Your
Neighbor”. The last date the book was checked out was June 2014 and
that person definitely returned the book to the library. But the book is
nowhere to be found. We would very much like to have it returned so
that others can read it. If you borrowed this book or know who did,
please let me know. Or you can simply leave it in the box beside the
computer.
Thank you from your church Librarian,
Lynn Yoshizumi

3. Mark Your Calendars!
Sunset Socials
Wednesday, July 29th
Evening of Awe & Wonder
7:00 PM on the Patio
Wednesday, August 26th
DINNER
6:30 - 8:30 PM on the Patio
HAWAIIAN THEME
Dress in your tropical duds!
Enjoy the end of Summer...
Outdoor
Wednesday, July 15th
Gather outside the Lounge
7:00 PM - Dinner
8:00 PM - Outdoor Movie
Return of the Jedi
Dinner & Popcorn Provided!
*Bring blankets, beach chairs or bean bags!
(chairs provided for those who cannot sit on the ground).
Join us for an evening of live poetry
readings, music, and inspiration.
Mark your calendars for the next All Church Outdoor
Movie Night Wednesday, August 5th at 7:00 PM

4. What’s Happening in July?
Wednesday, July 29th - Evening of Awe &
Wonder. 7:00 PM on the Patio. Poetry, music,
inspiration.
Sunday, July 12th- Mission Sunday! Bring
non-perishable foods for the Food Pantry. Peanut
Butter and Tuna requested. Please bring a few extra
dollars for your offering!
PLEASE NOTE:
THERE WILL BE NO BASKETBALL DURING CONSTRUCTION
Program Ministries is looking for those interested in a PAINT NIGHT! The Paint Nite company would
provide artist instruction, canvas, brushes, and paints for a 2-hour class.
We would need 20 people minimum who would be willing to pay $40 for materials.
It would be for August and Programs will provide food & beverage. Let the church office know.
Sunday, July 5th - Methodist Men sing on
Independence Sunday during 10:30 worship.
Thursday, July 16th
7:00 PM
Lounge
Please join us in making 150
sandwiches for the homeless &
hungry in our community.
Can’t make it but want to help?
Host a PB&J Project!
Evening of Awe & Wonder
Wednesday, July 29th
7:00 PM
Patio
Join us for an evening of inspiration
under the beautiful crepe myrtle trees,
moon & shining stars.
Sunday, July 5th
Welcome Back Pastor Joey & Sue McDonald!
SPRC will recognize Pastor Joey & Sue during 10:30 worship.
Wednesday, July 15th - All Church Outdoor
Movie Night! Gather in front of the Lounge at 7PM
for Food, Popcorn and a Movie under the stars!
Tuesday, July 14th - Methodist Men meet at Hill
Street Cafe, 3301 N. Glenoaks Blvd. 7:30 PM.
Wednesday, July 22nd - United Methodist
Women Boutique Workshop meet in the Community
Room at 9:30 AM.
Tuesday, July 14th
7:30 PM
Hill Street Cafe
3301 N. Glenoaks Blvd.
Burbank
Join the Methodist Men
for food, fellowship, planning
and devotion.
All are welcome!
No reservations required.
Wednesday, July 15th - Ruth Circle meets at
7:30 PM in the Community Room.
Thursday, July 16th - PB & J Project meets in the
Lounge at 7:00 PM.

5. THE WESLEY SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION PROJECT - UPDATE 1
By Doug Eboch, Visioning Committee Chair
As you may have noticed, construction has begun on the first of the new buildings! This is phase one of the
project and when complete will house the Wesley School administrative offices and reception area (the
current office area will become classroom space).
There was a ceremonial groundbreaking on June 11th with Pastor McDonald, John Walter (Head of Schools
for the Wesley School) and Kevin Plunkett (Chair of the Wesley School Board) pushing a golden shovel into
the ground. Visioning Chair Doug Eboch, Finance Chair Jim Tyree, and Staff-Parish Chair Myriel Tyree
represented the church at the ceremony. Now the professional construction workers take over.
In July the site will be graded, concrete will be poured and work will begin on the steel structure. There will
necessarily be some disruption, but we are working with the architect to mitigate any inconvenience. The
sports court has been temporarily pulled up to protect the surface, which means basketball will be suspended
for much of the summer. Some areas of the parking lot will be impacted, but the North Parking Lot
continues to be available for church use, and most of the South Parking Lot will be available on Sunday
mornings.
If you have any questions or concerns, please bring them to the attention of the church office or the church
Board of Trustees.
This project has been a long time in the making and we are very excited to see it begin!
FAIR TRADE COFFEE
Fair Trade is a social movement with the goal of helping producers in
developing countries achieve better trading conditions and promoting
sustainability. Fair Trade organizations seek to alleviate these problems
by first ensuring that the farmers receive a fair price for their beans and
second by paying the farmers right away.
The first few bags have been donated by church members. If youʼd like
us to continue this practice, please leave a cash donation at fellowship
or purchase fair trade coffee grounds and bring them with you to church.

6. PEANUT BUTTER & JAM SANDWICHES
By Lynn Yoshizumi
Tim Lahr and his employer, Thrivent Financial, provided the bread and jam for the peanut butter
and jam sandwiches on Thursday, June 18. Thrivent, a non-profit organization, provides company
funds for its employees to donate to charities. In addition to the sandwich supplies, Tim also
presented the volunteers with t-shirts – black with a big red & gray heart and the Thrivent motto
“Live Generously”. The hangtag displayed Generosity Tip #22: “Buy coffee for the person behind
you”. Unfortunately, Tim was not able to assist that evening because he had to work. We are very
appreciative of the contribution given by Tim and Thrivent.
It wasn’t necessary for Tim/Thrivent to provide any peanut butter even though usually five 30-32
oz. jars are needed because generous volunteers have made it unnecessary for me to purchase any
peanut butter since May 2014. Many people have contributed but I especially want to mention
Kathi Ellis and Mila Cruz who bring peanut butter and/or jam every time they help with the
sandwich making. Mila even brought a friend with her in June.
Thank you to all who have volunteered to make sandwiches and those who have provided bread,
peanut butter, jam and Ziploc sandwich bags. Please join us in the Lounge on the 3rd Thursday of
the month if you want to participate in an evening of sandwich making and camaraderie.
WELCOME BACK
PASTOR JOEY & SUE MCDONALD
Staff Parish Relations Committee would like to welcome
back Dr. Joey K. McDonald to his 25th year at
North Hollywood First United Methodist Church!
SPRC will take a moment to recognize Pastor Joey on
Sunday, July 5th, during 10:30 AM worship.
!ank Y" For Y"r Kindness & Generosity

7. OUTBACK ROCK VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
By Patty Kelsey
VBS was a day filled with music, games, Bible stories, projects and all around fun! Once again, we
transformed Boyer Chapel with wall murals, decorations and audio visual equipment and took our kids on
a journey of faith through the Australian Outback! Our focus was on our key verse from Matthew 28:20,
“I am with you always, even until the end of the age.” Our Bible point: God is always with us! Believe it!
Outback Rock Leaders
Lynne Hutton - Music & More
Rachel Mottaz - Projects
Deanne Cox - Bible Stories
Julie Shuford - Bible Stories & Pics
Muffett Brinkman - Games
Outback Assistants
Daniella Lake
Morenike Lake
Nylean Rapinac
Brandon Ancheta
Libeck Kadu
Thank you to Moms for lunch, to
Pastor Joey for your support, & to
Digby for teaching us about
Australia!
During VBS, Rachel taught the kids how to make “Wash-a-roos”
for people in need. They were made with a new washcloth and a
new bar of soap. Each wash-a-roo had a handwritten note of
from each child.
Ashley lovingly works on her wash-a-roo
Rachel & Henry with Joe,
who is in charge of the
shower program at
Hope of the Valley
Rescue Mission

8. Digby shows us how to
throw a boomerang!
Digby plays the didgeridoo for us!
Outback
Games
Watching a story of faith.

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 12 Steven Ellis
July 12 Chris Koenigsaecker
July 13 Sage Doelitzsch
July 18 Francis Nyaforh
July 19 Andrew Merrill
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 needs continued prayers as she
continues peritoneal dialysis and is healing
from peritonitis.
Joanie Weber has stage 1 breast cancer. She
had a successful lumpectomy and is waiting to
begin her radiation treatments.
Lisa Cheby’s friend, David Rojas’s mother, had
a few small strokes. Her mental capacities are
all intact, but she has a year of therapy ahead
to recover physical capacities on her right side.
Pastor Joey’s brother, Tom, has been
hospitalized due to complication from his brain
tumor removal surgery and treatment.
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.
Lisa Cheby’s friend, Amy’s father, Gary
Bennett, has had a biopsy for lumps found in
his adrenal glands. They are awaiting results.
Ed Zung needs continued prayers as he adjusts
to the removal of his stomach.
June 3 - Wendy Welch
We’re sorry we missed your birthday!
Anne Roche’s brother, Rick Davis, is still
undergoing treatment for his brain tumor. Pattie Rogers has two relatives recently
diagnosed prostate cancer. Her brother-in-law,
Steve and cousin Maxwell.
Lynne Hutton and her son Kirby need prayers
of continued strength.
Muffett Brinkman’s step-mom, Mary, suffered a
massive stroke. She was taken off life support
on July 1st.

10. Reflections
! Joey K. "Donald
Reflections are part of the weekly bulletin inserts for worship. This writing was originally from June 6, 2009.
Dr. McDonald’s sermon was titled “Where Pride Resides” based on Psalm 20.
According to scholars Psalm 20 is attributed to David. It was most probably a sacrifice liturgy
offered in hope for strength and vitality in battle. The opening is a clear indication of prayer.
“May the Lord answer you in your day of trouble. May God grant your heart’s desire and
fulfill all your plans.” Rather than enter into a misguided argument over who God favors in
war, I would prefer to consider the spiritual grounding of one who prepares for conflict with a
song and prayer. There is an adage which says, “If you don’t have a plan for success, then plan
on failure.” Of course there is an equally powerful statement about the futility of over
planning attributed to the late singer John Lennon which reads, “We make plans and God
laughs.” Whether we fall on one side or the other in this equation or somewhere in between
this much is clear. The reality of life is effective human existence requiring a certain amount of
discipline, order and preparation to accomplish most any task great or small.
What we seek to accomplish is, more often than not, tied in some manner or measure to what
some call core values; elements of life we hold in high regard and value as extraordinary. When
we talk about family, education, faith, sustainable living, financial security or meaningful work,
we are naming our core values. Thoughts and elements to live toward because they stir in us
something high and hopeful.
My favorite line of Psalm 20 is verse seven. “Some take pride in chariots, and some in their
horses; but we take pride in the name of the Lord our God.” While we may not be entering
battle in the same way David was, still each day we must go forth into life knowing that there
are those who will oppose us simply because it is the desire of their heart. How much more
essential it is to seek the High and Holy presence which guides and girds us.

11. OPPORTUNITIES FOR WORSHIP
July 5 Sixth Sunday After Pentecost. Independence Sunday. Green.
2 Sam. 5:1-5, 9-10; Ps. 48 or (UMH 782); 2 Cor. 12:2-10; Mark 6:1-13
July 12 Seventh Sunday After Pentecost. Green.
2 Sam. 6:1-5, 12b-19; Ps. 24 or (UMH 755); Eph. 1:3-14; Mark 6:14-29
July 19 Eighth Sunday After Pentecost. Green.
2 Sam. 7:1-14a; Ps. 89:20-37 (UMH 807); Eph. 2:11-22; Mark 6:30-34, 53-56
July 26 Ninth Sunday After Pentecost. Green.
2 Sam. 11:1-15; Ps. 15 (UMH 746); Eph. 3:14-21; John 6:1-21
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 5, 2015.
8:15 AM Worship Services in Boyer Chapel
July 5- Pastor Joey July 12 - Norman Kelsey
July 19 - Patty Kelsey July 26 - Sandra Smith
Please have your articles for the Good News to the church office by July 17th for the August 2015 publication
or email them to pattyfumc@gmail.com
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