This newsletter from the First United Methodist Church of North Hollywood provides information about upcoming events in June. It recognizes the choir and their director. It announces that Pastor Allison will be leaving and a farewell celebration will be held on June 24th. It also provides the scripture passages that will be discussed in the sermon series during June and highlights of recent worship services.

1. First United Methodist Church of North Hollywood
GOOD NEWS
e-mail: nohofumc@pacbell.net
June 2018
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IN THIS ISSUE:
• Choir Recognition
• Jedi For Jesus VBS
• UMW Membership Tea
• Farewell from Pastor
GOOD NEWS is published monthly by
First United Methodist Church of
North Hollywood, California 91601
Phone (818) 763-8231
Rev. Dr. Grant Hagiya
Bishop
Rev. James 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
I started my first Good News Article of Faith with an “Aloha” to the
NoHo FUMC community. In Hawaiian, “Aloha” means “hello.” “Aloha”
can also mean “I love you.” And “Aloha” can also mean “good bye.” In
the short time of my interim appointment to the congregation and
community at NoHo, I cannot express to you the “aloha spirit” that I
have felt in this sacred place.
I wanted to take the opportunity to thank each of you for the kindness
and welcome that you have extended to me and my family. I also wanted
to share my wonder and awe that I have for this congregation, as in your
time of grieving over your beloved Pastor Joey, you are a resilient people
who embraced change and transition within the life of the church. We
have worked hard as a church to reset the committees, missions, and
ministries of the church from creating a working budget, convening our
Church Council in a new format, shared in Lenten studies and small
group trainings, received new members, baptized babies, to creating
protocols and prioritizing the needs of the church.
As we spend June together, we still have much work to do. You will be
preparing to receive and welcome a new pastor, the Rev. Steve Peralta.
This congregation will open your arms of love and aloha even wider as
you share in your ministries with Pastor Steve. Continue to be kind to one
another, love each other, and love your God.
Aloha a hui hou kakou - Farewell until we meet again!
Aloha kekahi I kekahi - Love one another
Aloha Ke Akua pu a hui hou - May the God of Love bless you...
and I’ll see you later!
Pastor Allison
ARTICLES OF FAITH: Aloha ‘Oe . . .

2. COME AND WORSHIP
The following Bible passages will be the basis for the 10:30 messages in June.
Sermon Series: Life in Transition
June 3 Restoring Balance Hebrews 6:16-20
June 10 Beyond The Unknown 2 Corinthians 4:13-5:1
June 17 Big Things On The Horizon
June 24 Investing In One Another
HIGHLIGHTS OF WORSHIP
May 6 - We started off the month of May with Announcements, shared by Norman Kelsey and Sherri
Perry. Pastor Allison used THE FORCE to celebrate “May the 4th,” during worship! The children got to
see what was inside R2D2 during their special moment. Pastor Allison then shared her sermon that was
based on 1 John 5:1-6 with Yoda on her back and a couple of droids hanging out at her feet. We also
shared in the Sacrament of Communion.
May 13 - We were thrilled to get our Live Streaming of worship up and running this morning, Mother’s
Day! Today, all the ladies who came to church, received a pretty carnation with a scripture that read, “She
is more precious than rubies, nothing you desire can compare with her.” ~ Proverbs 3:15. Patty Kelsey
shared a Moment with the Children using a maze puzzle to talk about how we find our way by placing our
trust in Jesus. Pastor Allison’s sermon, “Mother!” was based on John 17:6-19.
May 20 - It was not only Pentecost Sunday, but also, Heritage Sunday. Everyone in attendance received a
Tongues of Fire streamer to wave in celebration of the birth of the Christian Church. We were blessed to
celebrate the confirmation of Daniella Lake, Bryan Ancheta, and Andrew Esposo. Our confirmands were
our liturgists this morning and read scripture, call to worship, the invitation to the offering, and prayer
before the official service of Confirmation. Each confirmand received a certificate, confirmation stole, and
wooden crosses from the Holy Land. Pastor Allison shared a sermon, “Hearts on Fire,” based on Acts
2:1-21 and 1 Corinthians 12:3-13.
May 27 - Today was Trinity Sunday and Peace with Justice Sunday! We celebrated the Sacrament of
Holy Baptism for Lyla Corinne Sanders during Time with Children. Pastor Allison began a Sermon
Series: Life in Transition. Her sermon, Keep Calm and Be Prepared, was based on two scriptures - John
3:1-17 & James 1:22-25.
2 Corinthians 5:6-10 (11-13), 14-17
2 Corinthians 6:1-13

3. The United Methodist Women
Cordially Invite All the Ladies
to the annual
June Tea
Wednesday, June 20th
1:00pm
in the Social Hall
Long ago in a galaxy very nearby, an epic
saga began! Sign your kids up for an stellar
adventure at Je-Di Training Academy!
(Jesus Disciples)
$15 per child
*Discounts if you assist with meals
INCLUDES: Music & More,
Pet Playground Games, Bible Adventures,
Projects-With-A-Purpose,
t-shirt, keepsakes & meals!
Showing kids the true saga of God’s Word
and sharing His light in the world!
FRIDAY, JUNE 29th at 5:00 PM
*All Church Outdoor Movie Night
8:00 PM
(overnight Jedi Camp)
SATURDAY, JUNE 30TH
Ends at 11:30 AM

4. What’s Happening in June?
Saturday, June 23rd - Church Work Party. Meet
at 9:00 AM in the Main Sanctuary. Plan to work until
around 1:00 PM.
Sunday, June 17th - Father’s Day! Gifts for all the
Men who attend church today!
Undies Sunday Donation Collection
Bring your donations to church on Sunday and place on table
in front of Boyer Chapel. We will be collecting all month long.
Monday, June 18th - Tabitha Circle Meets at
10:30 AM in the Hand in Hand Room.
Wednesday, June 20th - United Methodist
Women June Tea. 1:00 PM in the Social Hall.
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PB & J PROJECT
Thursday, June 14th
7:00 PM
Lounge
Help make 150 sandwiches for
the homeless that receive
assistance at the
North Hollywood Interfaith
Food Pantry on Fridays.
Sunday, June 3rd - Trustees Meeting. Following
worship in Pastor’s Study.
Sunday, June 24th - Farewell Pastor Allison..
Celebration to follow worship. Social Hall.
Thursday, June 14th - PB&J Project Meets at 7:00
PM in the Lounge to make 150 sandwiches.
Sunday, June 10th - Missions Sunday! Please
bring nonperishable proteins to donate to the Food
Pantry! (Tuna, Peanut Butter, Chili)
Thursday, June 28th - UMW Outing at Glendale
Center Theatre. Dinner at Damon’s. RSVP ONLY.
Sunday, June 10th - Choir Recognition Sunday!
We will be honoring our wonderful choir today.
Sunday, June 10th - Church Council Meeting &
Potluck. 5:00 PM. Social Hall.
Sunday, June 24th
Following Worship
Social Hall
Food, fellowship, & gratitude!
Saturday, June 23rd
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Meet in the Main Sanctuary
All are welcome!
We will be working on the Narthex,
Bride’s Room, Usher’s Closet, and
other projects within the Main
Sanctuary. We could use a few staple
guns for an upholstery project.
Sunday, July 1st - Welcome Pastor Steve
Fourth of July BBQ on Patio!
Plan to stay following worship for a cookout and get
to know our new Senior Pastor!
Wednesday, June 13 - Saturday, June 16th -
Cal-Pac Annual Conference in Redlands.
Sunday, June 17th - Men’s Chorus Rehearsals
for July 1st performance, will take place in the Choir
Room at 9:15 AM every Sunday.
Sunday, June 3rd - Methodist Men Steering
Committee. Lounge. Noon. All men welcome.
Friday, June 29th - All Church Outdoor Movie
Night! 8:00PM. Patio. The Force Awakens. Come
enjoy movie fun under the stars!
Friday, June 29th - Jedi Training Academy VBS!
5:00 PM start time with overnight on campus.
Saturday, June 30th - Jedi Training Academy
VBS! 8:00AM Breakfast. 9:00AM Curriculum.
11:30AM Force Be With You Finale.
Sunday, June 10th - Cal Pac Task Force
Philippines! 12:00 PM. Lounge. (see flier)
Sunday, June 3rd - Visitation Team Training.
12:00 PM. Pastor’s Study.
Sunday, June 24th - Reception of New Members
At 10:30 worship service.

5. Many thanks to our talented Roger Eshleman, who plays the beautiful organ and piano every Sunday at 8:15
AM and 10:30 AM. On Sunday, June 10th, we will be recognizing our wonderful Choir, Jeff and
Roger during 10:30 worship service. The choir will be taking a break from Wednesday night rehearsals
and singing on Sundays in casual clothing for the Summer Season. No robes over church clothes for a few
weeks! Keeping it light and cool during the heat of Summer.
Jodi Smith, Libeck Kadu, Jodi Bowman, Monica McLaughlin, Nylean Rapinac, Ken Ellis, Charles Minetree,
Steven Pitchford, Sandy Flemming, Judy Palmer, Pauline Long, David Eshleman, Dan Doggett, Wendy Ince,
and Ed Webster. We also have a special guest member, Joshua, who is visiting from India for two months.
If you would like to be a part of our choir, please let Jeff know. Also, many thanks to Julie Shuford once
again, for the fun logo she created specially for Choir Recognition Sunday!
Our Choir, led by Jeff Thomas, continues to bless our
congregation every Sunday. They provide so much during
weekly worship and our high holy Seasons of Easter,
Advent and Christmas. We cannot thank the choir
enough for sharing their gifts with us!
The extra dedication that it takes to be a member of the
choir is appreciated by all of us and we thank each
member for sharing of their time, their passion, their
talents and spiritual gifts.
GOD’S URGENT CALL
This is a four-lesson series focusing on scriptures in the Old Testament book of Judges. This bool
covers the period between the death of Joshua and the installation of Saul as King.
Lesson 1
Deborah and Barak
Judges Chapter 4: verses 1 – 10
Background Scripture Chapters 4 - 5
Lesson 2
Gideon’s Call
Judges Chapter 6: verses 11 - 18
Background Scripture Chapters 6 - 8
Lesson 3
Jephthah Answers the Call
Judges Chapter 11: verses 4 – 11, 29 – 31
Background Scripture Chapter 11
Lesson 4
Samson’s Call
Judges Chapter 13: verses 1 – 7, 24 – 25
Background Scripture Chapters 13-16
Every 2nd, 4th & 5th Sunday
9:00 AM in Boyer Chapel

6. Church Council will be convening on Sunday, June 10 in the Social
Hall. This meeting will be a combination of committee meetings
and potluck for the committee members. Committee chairs will be
leading small group meetings for their respective committees
during our meal from 5 to 7 PM. Following dinner, members will
be dismissed and then the Executive Council made up of the
committee chairs will meet from 7 to 8 PM. Committee chairs
should submit any agenda items to Norman Kelsey by Saturday,
June 9. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with your respective
committee’s leadership or membership. Please bring a dish to share
and an open heart for the goal of expanding the ministry of our
church.
by Norman Kelsey
Summer Youth Leader Intern
Many of you know one of our newest members, child of the
church, Daniella Lake, daughter of Dr. Lancelot and Morenike
Lake. As she prepares to enter into her junior year of high
school, she will be interning at NoHo FUMC as a Vacation
Bible School leader, attending Annual Conference, planning and
preparations for the year as missions chair, and also offering
general office support on phones, copying, and other office
duties.
Daniella’s 8 week internship will begin on June 11. She will be
supervised and mentored by Patty and will receive spiritual
direction by the pastors. As a congregation, let us hold this
young leader in our prayers and be ready for when she calls you
into action for Christ!
Reception of New Members
In the month of May, we received three new members,
Bryan Ancheta, Andrew Esposo, and Daniella Lake and we
also baptized Lyla Sanders, granddaughter of members
Edwin and Elaine Abrena. On June 24, we will be receiving
members during the service. If you are interested in officially
joining NoHo FUMC, please contact Pastor Allison:
revallisonmark@gmail.com

7. AND
Come learn more about the humanitarian crisis in the Philippines and how
folks from here in Cal-Pac are responding together with United Methodists
from the Philippines!
Sunday, June 10 | 12:00 PM
Lounge
For More Info: Andrew Esposo
andrewesposo@gmail.com
Like us on facebook:
Cal-Pac Taskforce Philippines
The new LED Bulbs no longer need ballast which is what makes the humming noise we all are so
familiar with under fluorescent lights. This will save us money while keeping the Church nice and bright.
Throughout the year your Trustees will be hosting Work Parties where we all pitch in and make our
house of worship look as awesome as the people in it. As you saw we will be having one Saturday June
23rd from 9am to 1pm. While all are welcome because we have tasks for all abilities but if you have a
special skill like painting, wood working, masonry, or any general construction skills we would love to
hear about it because we could use your expertise.
The Trustees can’t be everywhere all the time so we need your help if you see something like a burnt out
light, broken window, corner that hasn’t been cleaned, or anything with regards to our property, please
let us know by emailing nohofumctrustees@gmail.com With your help we can tackle tasks even faster.
NoHo FUMC is going green. Under the leadership of Ken
Elllis, the church is switching its lights from Incandescent and
CFL Bulbs to LED Bulbs in the Sanctuary and Office and
eventually the rest of the campus. With new LED Bulbs in the
Sanctuary where we used to 1,920 watts of energy, we now
only use 406 watts total.

8. Note from Northshore Disaster Recovery
Dear Pastor Allison and the Mission Task Force,
We cannot begin to adequately express how
grateful we are for your contined financial,
physical, and spiritual support.
As you may know, the Epworth Project depends
almost solely on the generosity of eople like you
and every donation isvery much appreciated.
Meeting the needs of those struggling has been
particularly challenging this past year. Resources
that might have been used in Southeast Louisiana
were reallocated to those in need in the aftermath
of the Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria. Your
donation of $1,140.25 has made it possible for the
Epworth Project to continue providing much
needed help to those in our area.
Now, more than ever, your contributions are a true
blessing. Your ongoing support allows the Epworth
project to continue its ministries to the undeserved
and forgotten. For many families we serve, without
your help, there would be no hope.
Thank you all for your generous and loving Spirit
of compassion.
Yours in Christ
Jim Fatic
Executive Director, Epworth Project/NDRI
By Lynn Yoshizumi
At any given time, the Operation Gratitude facility
at 21100 Lassen Street, Chatsworth 91311, known
as “The FOB” (Forward Operating Base), is filled
with millions of items donated by Americans from
across the country. Once a month or more,
volunteers in the Southern California area are
invited to help assemble these items to create the
Operation Gratitude Care Packages. Previously
Assembly Days were always Saturdays or an
occasional Sunday. This year evening sessions
have been added so that more people can have an
opportunity to assist.
Assembly Days are scheduled as follows:
Saturday, June 23, 9 am – 12 noon
Friday, July 13, 4 pm – 8 pm
Wednesday, July 13, 4 pm – 8 pm
Saturday, August 18, 9 am – 12 noon
Saturday, September 15 – 9 am – 12 noon
Wednesday, September 26, 4 pm – 8 pm
Wednesday, October 10, 4 pm – 8 pm
There are tasks appropriate for all levels of ability.
Prep Work consists of sorting donated items,
folding shirts, writing/screening letters, quality
controlling Battalion Buddies and/or preparing
products and the Assembly Line. Assembly work
includes production of the Care Packages,
labeling, taping, running packages, re-stocking the
lines, breaking down cartons and other tasks.
Production work includes hand-making items
onsite. Time allowing, you will be provided
instructions and materials for making Paracord
Survival Bracelets and/or Battalion Buddies.
Anita McChesney has been a frequent volunteer
this year on Assembly Days and regular weekdays.
When can you help? You can invite friends to go
with you or go by yourself and make some new
friends.

9. Ken Ellis joined the North District UMVIM
(United Methodist Volunteers in Mission) Team,
as it returned to Slidell, LA., April 15-21. This was
their fifth deployment to the Epworth.
Created as the ecumenical, faith-based volunteer driven arm of the North Disaster Recovery; addressing
needs around the area not directly related to Hurricane recovery. These needs include home repairs for
the low income and elderly, weatherize homes, handicap accessibility issues, emergency repairs and
assistance with routine home maintenance and upkeep issues for the elderly. Hurricanes, floods, and
tornados continue to visit the area.
Since September of 2005, NDRI
and the Epworth Project have
hosted more than 56,000
volunteers, provided services to
over 3,000 clients and logged over
2.2 million man hours of
community service.
Our team addressed the needs of
one family in a manufactured
home that had been damaged
during a storm the previous year.
A LARGE tree caused initial roof
and structural damage, rains
created subsequent internal
damage. The main breadwinner is
on disability awaiting back
surgery. His wife working many
extended hours. Three children away from home (two in college) and three at home, 7-15, make life very
interesting. Our project was to finish the kids bed rooms (drywall, paint, and snap flooring) and get the
bathroom finished (reset bathtub and provide new drain under the house, drywall, shower surround, and
tile floor). Unfortunately we ran out of time and were unable to tile the bathroom.
We learned that 900 volunteers have canceled their Epworth missions since hurricane Harvey hit
Houston. How about joining us next year? We have tentatively requested March 31 – April 6, 2019.
Please pray for our Slidell family, the many in need around the world, and Epworth Project.
Epworth’s Mission – Sharing God’s love – working to restore houses, empower people
and change lines.
By Ken Ellis
NOTICE OF FILMING
Our worship service in the Main Sanctuary will be streamed live to
Facebook every Sunday. Please note that by entering our premises for
10:30 service, you understand that you may be filmed.

10. June 2 Andrew Noren
June 3 Wendy Welch
June 3 Monica McLaughlin
June 5 Rosemary Kent
June 6 Scott Peat
June 8 Jones Shepard
June 13 Brandon Ancheta
June 13 Lolita Barajas
June 16 Anne Peters
June 17 Pattie Rogers
June 18 Danny Peters
June 18 Doug Peters
June 20 Renee Kennard
June 23 Lynne Hutton
June 24 Luna Shepard
June 30 Darrell Lake
• Roy Axel Holt, 19 months old, is waiting on test from CHOC LA.
• Bill Varney has had a rough May with multiple ailments and was hospitalized.
• Carla’s Mom passed away on May 24th after entering hospice care. Prayers as Carla grieves her loss.
• Miles Yoho, 22 months, has been on the heart transplant list at CHOC LA for 119 days.
• Dean Welch passed away after a long battle with thyroid cancer.
• Eric “Andy” Anderson was told his pancreatic cancer has returned and was not given much time to live.
• Wendy Leaming is waiting for a second opinion biopsy regarding her medullary thyroid cancer surgery.
• Mike Goulden’s latest CAT scan shows that there are no new cancer growths.
• David Vail, Tracy Ritter, & Marilyn Cramer, are still living with cancer.
• Ralph Seybold’s neck is still stuck in a forward leaning position.
Warmest wishes to you on your birthday!
Love, Your Church Family
Wyatt Everson Gerdes
7lbs 11oz / 20.5” long
Born on May 18th at 8:06PM
Parents, Cole & Tristen, are so thrilled to welcome their first child!
Wyatt was released from the NICU on Friday, May 25th.
He is healthy and back up to his birth weight.
HOMEBOUND CONGREGANTS
Think about dropping a note or stopping by to say hello.
Margaret Dixon 12626 Tiara St., NoHo, 91607
Marion Elkerton *43694 Trail G, Lake Hughes, CA 93532 (recent move)
Joyce Cunningham Courtyard Plaza, 6951 Lennox Ave., Van Nuys, 91405
Dorothy Tyler 8316 Topeka Drive, Northridge, 91324
Gladys Woodard 6750 Whitsett Ave. Unite 325, NoHo 91606
Margaret Allen Villa Scalabrini Special Care Unit 10631 Vinedale St., Sun Valley, 91352
Dottie Vick 14706 Blackhawk St. Mission Hills, 91345-2202
Irene Graham1710 Glenwood Road Glendale 91201

11. OPPORTUNITIES FOR WORSHIP
June 3 Second Sunday After Pentecost. Green.
1 Sam. 3:1-20; Ps. 139:1-6, 13-18 (UMH 854); 2 Cor. 4:5-12; Mark 2:23-3:6
June 10 Third Sunday After Pentecost. Choir Recognition Sunday. Green.
1 Sam. 8:4-20 (11:14-15); Ps. 138 (UMH 853); 2 Cor. 4:13-5:1; Mark 3:20-35
June
17
Fourth Sunday After Pentecost. Father’s Day. Green.
1 Sam. 15:34-16:13; Ps. 20 or Ps. 72 (UMH 795); 2 Cor. 5:6-10 (11-13), 14-17; Mark 4:26-34
June 24 Fifth Sunday After Pentecost. Green.
1 Sam. 17:(1a, 4-11, 19-23) 32-49; Ps. 9:9-20 (UMH 744); 2 Cor. 6:1-13; Mark 4:35-41
Sunday Worship Services at 10:30 AM in the Main Sanctuary
Adult Sunday School every 2nd, 4th, & 5th Sunday of the month. 9 AM in Boyer Chapel.
Children’s Sunday School meets at 9:00 AM in the Community Room/Nursery
Communion will be served on June 3rd at 8:15 AM
8:15 AM Worship Services in Boyer Chapel
June 3 - Pastor Allison June 10 - Norman Kelsey
June 17 - Patty Kelsey June 24 - Sandra Smith
Please have your articles for the Good News to the church office by June 17th for the July 2018 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