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1. First United Methodist Church of North Hollywood
GOOD NEWS
e-mail: nohofumc@pacbell.net
OCTOBER 2015
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IN THIS ISSUE:
• Care Kit Collection
• Keep Calm & Pledge On
• Halloween Game Night
• Visioning Committee
• Waffle Breakfast
A NOTE FROM PASTOR JOEY
When Miss Kitterick, my second grade teacher called roll she had each
of us answer, “present teacher.” This sounded silly, we were not
bringing a gift. Why say present? My young mind did not understand
the abstract concept of being present. My giggles got me put out of the
room, eventually the concept became clear.
In Mark 10:17-31, the gospel records the story of a man coming to Jesus
and asking what he must do to inherit eternal life. Jesus cites the keeping
of the commandments. The man says he has kept them since he was a
child. Jesus tells him to sell all he has and follow him. The man leaves
dejected because he is wealthy. Jesus then tells the disciples how difficult
it would be for the wealthy to enter the Kingdom. The concept of a
camel going through the eye of a needle is literal. The cities were
walled, with main gates open during the day, and a small gate to be
opened at night to let merchants in with their camels. Camels are strong
and stubborn so it would take someone to push and another to pull the
animal through. What Jesus seems to be saying is, if we are not
completely present then we miss the point of a life of faith. The man
knew the rules and kept them, and yet he felt something was missing.
He probably knew what Jesus would say, but he had to ask.
During finance campaigns preachers use this text to beat the drum, or
the people they serve to the tune of understanding of how important
giving is. However, the text is less about money than motivation. The
things we do in faith are not for reward but in relationship. The gift of
God in Christ is to be present to us. Jesus is saying we are called to do
no less.
In the Wedding Service when brides and grooms exchange rings they say
their beloved’s name and then say, “I give you this ring, and with all that
I am and all that I have I honor you.” An outrageous and bold
statement of intent to be present to the one you love.
Think of it. The term present, as a gift, and the term present as in to be
where you are, alert, available and involved are spelled the same. Yet,
the meaning of the words could not be more different, but then again
perhaps they are one in the same.
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. James 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 October.
Please take time each week to read the selected passages.
October 4 Not Pocket Change Psalm 26
October 11 Mercy And Grace On Rye Hebrews 4:12-16
October 18 Laity Sunday TBA
October 25 The Gospel of Help Mark 10:46-52
HIGHLIGHTS OF WORSHIP, PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES
August 30 - Norman and Phillip shared September Announcements. Today was our Discovery Arts
Bedside Adventure Kit Assembly Day following worship. Pastor Joey’s sermon was “The Poetry Of Faith,:
based on the Song of Solomon 2:8-13. We successfully filled 96 out of 100 boxes and sent the Discovery
Arts representative away with every single box and all of the extra supplies!
September 6 - This morning, we shared in the sacrament of communion. Pastor Joey led a special prayer
for Tonya Peat in front of the congregation, lifting Tonya, her family and the surgical team up prior to her
procedure on Wednesday, September 9th. The message was based on James 2:1-10, (11-13), 14-17 and
titled, “Celebrity Christianity.” We ended worship with a special VJ Prayer, written by William Welch for
the Command Performance - Victory Extra program that broadcast on August 15, 1945 on the Armed
Forces Radio Network.
September 13 - Today the Choir returned to the Chancel and we were blessed with the gift of their
voices after a summer hiatus. Patty led a Moment with Children about Labor Day and how to work for
God. Pastor Joey shared a message on James 3:1-12 in his sermon, “A Virus of Voice.” It was also Mission
Sunday and we also had our Welcome To Church BBQ arranged by the Methodist Men following
worship.
September 20 - Bill Varney sat in the lectern. Dr. Lancelot Lake shared a mission moment for Imagine
No Malaria. The Fund & Awareness Raiser took place in the lounge in conjunction with coffee fellowship.
James 3:13-4:3, 7-8a was the basis for Pastor Joey’s sermon titled, “From A Distance.”
September 27 - Jim Tyree sat in the lectern. Charles Minetree led the congregation in a responsive ready
following his scripture reading of Psalm 124. Pastor Joey’s sermon was, “A Lifeline of Love,” based on
Psalm 124.

3. What’s Happening in October?
Friday, October 9th - All-Church Movie Night in
the Lounge! Hosted by David Eshleman! 6:45 PM
Dinner. 7:15 Movie. See details below.
Sunday, October 11th - Mission Sunday! Bring
proteins (canned tuna, peanut butter) to church today!
Tuesday, October 6th - Methodist Men meet in
the Lounge for food, fellowship, planning, and
devotion. Light dinner of pizza, chicken, salad, and
dessert at 7:30 PM. All men in church are welcome.
HALLOWEEN
GAME NIGHT
MONDAY, October 19th
7:00 PM
Lounge
Bring a zombie or monster type
of game or just your favorite!
Invite your family, friends &
neighbors to this fun evening.
Snacks, fun & fellowship
Friday, October 9th
Lounge
6:45 PM - Dinner
7:15 PM - Movie
Wednesday, October 14th - UMW General
Luncheon in the Lo-Fe-Lo room at Noon. $3
Monday, October 19th - Halloween Themed
Game Night! 7:00 PM in the Lounge.
Monday, October 19th - Tabitha Fellowship
Meets in the Hand in Hand room at 10:30 AM.
LAITY SUNDAY
Sunday, October 18th
Worship will be planned and led by the laity.
Luncheon hosted by Pastor Joey & Sue in the Social Hall!
Come celebrate!
Monday, October 12th - Martha Circle meets at
11:00 AM. Hand in Hand Room.
Wednesday, October 21st - Ruth Circle Meets at
7:30 PM. Community Room.
Thursday, October 15th - PB&J Project meets at
7:00 PM in the Lounge! Help feed the homeless.
METHODIST MEN
WAFFLE BREAKFAST
Sunday, October 11th
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
East Patio
Outside Social Hall
$4 Donation to MM Club
Kids eat free!
Please come to support &
enjoy a yummy breakfast!
Friday, October 16th - Evergreen Conservatory
Recital! 7:00 PM. Main Sanctuary??
Wednesday, October 21st- UMW Boutique
Workshop. 9:30 AM. Community Room.
Sunday, October 11th - Waffle Breakfast. East
Patio outside the Social Hall. 9am-10:15am & 11:30 -
12:15pm. $4 Donation for adults & free for kids.
PB & J PROJECT
Thursday, October 15th
7:00 PM
Lounge
Come make 150 sandwiches for the
homeless who receive services from
the NHIFP every third Friday.

4. THANKS FOR A SUPER SEPTEMBER!
We made collected and organized art supplies, decorated boxes
and assembled 100 Bedside Adventure kits for Discovery Arts!
We were welcomed to church with a Wild West barbecue hosted
by the Methodist Men! It was a rootin’ tootin’ good time!

5. Our church is a collective endeavor, a partnership of faith practiced with and in multiple communities. It
takes a lot of faith to make an effective ministry. It takes a lot of prayer and hard work as well. And yes, it
takes significant financial giving to put this all together. We are blessed to have rental income and receipts
from filming, weddings and the tree lot. But it is not enough. We need everyone to participate financially.
The church is a giving institution, but it has to be a receiving institution as well. Every year your finance
team reminds you to review your planned giving for the coming calendar year and if possible to pledge a
specific amount, or at the very least give consistently.
Please think about it. See if you can’t dig deeper this time. Return your pledge card by mail or place it in the
offering plate. See an usher on Sunday if you don’t have a pledge card. Loyalty Sunday, November 8th, 2015
will conclude this year’s campaign.
Keep Calm and Pledge On! Remember, we are all in this together.
By Jim Tyree
WE ARE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER
We have adapted the words of a WWII British morale
boosting campaign for the NOHO 2016 Loyalty Campaign
and have added our own subscript of “we are all in this
together”. And we certainly are in it together.
Keep Calm
& Pledge On
IMAGINE NO MALARIA
In 2008, The United Methodist Church as a denomination committed to join the global fight against
malaria, embarking upon a $75,000,000 "Imagine No Malaria" fundraising campaign.
To date, $66,000,000 has been raised - that is 82% of the goal. Last year this church collected over $1,000
which was sent to the Cal-Pac Conference. Due to Dr. Lancelot Lake’s Mission Moment for Imagine No
Malaria on Sunday, September 20th, we collected $770! Our total raised as of September 27th is $1,075.00!
If you haven't yet made a donation or want to add to your donation, please do so before Dec. 15th, when all
of the money donated will be sent to the Cal-Pac Conference. If you write a check, write Malaria or INM
on the memo line. If you put cash in an envelope, please write Malaria or INM on the envelope.
INM is about saving lives! In the past the emphasis was on donating $10 to purchase a net and save a life.
With the huge purchasing power that the INM campaign has generated, the price of the nets is closer to $5
each and each one can save one or more lives since several children can sleep under each net. But nets are
just one component of the comprehensive approach to eliminating deaths due to malaria. Money is also
needed for other methods of prevention, for treatment and access to medical help, and for education. You
can be one of millions of unsung heroes to children in Africa. Think big, save many lives!

6. IT'S COMING!
THE ANNUAL HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14TH
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
SOCIAL HALL
The United Methodist Women have been
stitching, painting, gluing, baking, and canning
all year to create another wonderful afternoon of
shopping and fellowship.
The traditional BBQ beef sandwich lunch will
be served between 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM.
All proceeds from this event go toward assisting
several mission projects...The David & Margaret
Home for girls, The Methodist Hospital in
Arcadia, New Entra Casa and Toberman
Neighborhood Center in San Pedro.
Come and delight in our baked goods,
homemade jams and jellies, handmade holiday
decorations and gifts and, of course, the "Second
Time Around Table."
You can help us have our best year yet by inviting
your friends and neighbors to come. Pick up a
post card or two at the Welcome Table to send to
your acquaintances.
Cooking on Monday, November 9th, set-up is
Friday, November 13th. If you would like to
help, see Kathi Ellis.
NOHO FUMC VISION 2015
By Doug Eboch, Visioning Committee Chair
This spring the church formed a new Visioning
Committee chaired by Doug Eboch. The purpose
of a Visioning Committee is to do long term
planning for the church. The committee consisted
of: Scott Shepard (Lay Leader), Phillip Mottaz
(Trustees Chair), Jim Tyree (Finance Chair), Julie
Shuford and Jessie Renslow.
The committee first evaluated the results of the
previous plan set in 2010. We are happy to report
that we achieved each of the three goals we had
laid out. Next, the committee identified five vision
areas to be addressed over the next five years.
These areas are:
1. Expand Children and Youth Ministry
2. Improve Curb Appeal
3. Financial Stewardship
4. Virtual Vision
5. Mission Service Engagement – “The Takeaway”
Within these areas, the committee identified
specific, achievable, and measurable actions and
benchmarks. Over the next few months, we will
elaborate on the plan for these areas here in the
Good News. The vision plan is intended as a
proposal for the church. The Visioning Committee
will continue to meet to implement the plan, and
we welcome your feedback. We will update the
plan as needed based on that feedback.
The final component of the plan was an analysis of
The Wesley School’s vision proposal (the
presentation they did for the congregation several
times last year). We looked at the pros and cons
and how their vision would integrate with ours.
The committee recommended approving Wesley’s
plan and the District concurred. The evidence is in
the building being constructed at the back of the
property!

7. TROOP 18: THE FIRST TWENTY YEARS
In last month’s issue, we told about how Boy Scout Troop 18 had been established in the First Methodist
Church of North Hollywood by George Orrill on May 1, 1941, to meet the need created by the rapid growth
of North Hollywood and the church in the pre-war years. Unfortunately, only a few months later the country
found itself at war requiring Boy Scout troops to adapt their programs to a new way of life.
The rationing of gasoline required traditional outdoor activities to be held close to home. Weekend hikes and
backpacks were held in such places as the Tujunga Wash and summer camping was done at Camp Arthur
Letts off Mulholland Drive in Studio City. Troop equipment was often homemade. Backpacks were
composed of a wooden frame made by the boy member with a rucksack attached to it. On the opposite side,
the war offered many opportunities for Scout units to perform valuable service projects for the war effort.
Recyclable materials were collected; War Bond sales were supported; and some older boys acted as
messengers for civil defense wardens during the occasional blackout.
During this time Troop 18 was meeting in the basement of the Methodist Church on Lankershim Boulevard.
George Orrill acted as Scoutmaster until 1943, when a replacement was found in another church member,
Tom May. Tom served during the remainder of the war. In 1946, George once again acted as scoutmaster
until a replacement for Tom could be found. About this time, plans were being made for building of a new
church facility on Tujunga Avenue, and we can imagine that the next few years were not easy for the troop
leaders but nevertheless offered many opportunities to be of service to the church. A succession of church
members acted as Scoutmaster during this period: Robert Pannell, Robert Nicholson, and Nicolas Sporich, as
well as Winston Roche, father of our own Richard and Phil Roche. During this period the Scout Hut was
built, which requires an article of its own.
The 1950’s saw Troop 18 continue to serve the boys of the church congregation with a series of leaders
coming primarily from church membership. Art Rohland, Allen Harrison, Harold Ey, Ward Lanctot, Ray
McCreary, and Russell Mason were scoutmasters during this period. During the 1960s, the makeup of the
troop began to change. Incidentally, Richard Ey, son of Harold Ey, was the first member of Troop 18 to
achieve the coveted rank of Eagle Scout.
During this and the following decade, demographics of the community began to change, church membership
began to decline, and more and more troop members and adult leaders were beginning to come from outside
the church family. Troop 18 has always been proud of its acceptance of members and leaders of all
backgrounds, and over the years has welcomed boys of the Jewish and Roman Catholic faiths, and even one
or two Buddhists. African-Americans, Hispanics and Asians have been an important part of the troop
makeup for most of its 75 year history.
By Jim Doggett

8. Our Mission focus for Autumn will be our Care Kits for the homeless in our community.
We need you to go through that drawer filled with mini toiletries from various hotels
(shampoo, conditioner, lotion) or maybe you have a collection of pre-packed utensils and
napkin sets from take-out at restaurants that are taking up space.
Our Missions Team can use these items to create a care kit, which I have heard the
homeless call them blessings in a bag.
Our goal is to make 200 kits!
CARE KITS FOR THE HOMELESS
By Patty Kelsey
DONATION COLLECTION DAYS:
October 11, 18, 25
November 8, 15 & 22
Please drop off donations in front of
Boyer Chapel!
Care Kit Prep Day
Saturday, November 28th
Lounge
Care Kit Assembly Day
Sunday, November 29th
During Coffee Hour
SHOPPING LIST - (We need 200 of each item)
• Travel size shampoo & conditioner
• Travel size body wash or soap bars
• Travel size body lotion
• Small combs
• Q-tips
• Travel size toothpaste & toothbrush
• Travel size mouthwash
• Mini tissue packets
• Mini First Aid Kit or Band Aids
• Travel size deodorant
• Travel size baby wipes or wet-naps
• Travel size shaving cream
• Razors
• Chapstick or Carmex
• Hand Sanitizer
• Feminine hygiene products
• Pens & notepaper
• Granola Bars
• Crackers with cheese or peanut butter
• Fruit snacks
• Pop-top fruit cups or apple sauce
• Individual tuna or chicken salad kits
• Cookies
• 2-gallon ziploc bags
• 1-quart ziploc bags
• Bottled Water
Please remember that all items need to be travel or individual sizes only.
Thank you for helping us create blessings to those in need.

9. October 4 Josh Fetterman
October 6 Muffett Brinkman
October 7 Cherry Cox
October 11 Kathi Ellis
October 11 Judy Palmer
October 12 Caesar Ancheta
October 12 Walter Pratt
October 15 Stacy Zung
October 16 Sara Nyaforh
October 19 Jennifer Kurishima
October 20 Maxine Charleston
October 20 Anna Marie Finstad
October 22 Josephine Books
October 25 Susan Thomas
October 26 Nylean Rapinac
October 26 Hanna Sack
October 28 Elena Ashton
October 28 Sandra Flemming
October 29 Kimberley Deason
October 29 Margaret Doggett
October 31 Mary Lees
Tonya Peat had a successful mastectomy and
partial reconstruction on Wednesday,
September 9th at UCLA Medical Center. She
has been recuperating at home and received
good news that her margins were clear and she
will not need radiation! Currently she is
awaiting approval to begin chemotherapy.
Tom McDonald passed away after his battle
with brain cancer. Please continue to lift up
Pastor Joey and his family.
Phil Young, Betty Hogarth’s Son, is having
health issues.
Deanne Cox is still administering her dialysis
at home and could use continued prayers.
Robert Darvin, Liberty Darvin-Baghat’s
brother, passed away from an aneurysm.
Prayers for Liberty and her family.
Gary Bennett passed away after his battle
with cancer. Prayers for his wife, Maxine and
children Amy and Tyler.
Ed Zung still needs prayers of healing
following many cycles of chemotherapy.
Are you or someone you love in need of prayer?
Please send your joys and concerns to:
nohofumc@pacbell.net or call 818-763-8231
Mickey Farrand, long time member of our
congregation, was diagnosed with lung cancer.
Rick Davis needs continued prayers of
healing and good health after undergoing
surgery and radiation for a brain tumor.
Uma Tokahuta is currently downsizing and
will be moving to Thailand in November.
Walter & Shirley Pratt welcome their great-grand-son!
John Walter Alvarez
Born on September 17, 2015
6lbs 12oz

10. Reflections
! Joey K. "Donald
There is an old Pennsylvania Dutch saying that says, “We grow too old soon and too late
smart.” A philosopher put it a little more sharply with the words, “Too often we avoid
wisdom when we need it the most.” Any of us who have past a certain birthday smile when
we hear those words. We do so in part because we see ourselves in these sayings, and
remember the blessings time and experience bring to the art of making decisions.
The first Psalm is a compact sixteen verse poem, on the power and wisdom found in
spirituality, grounded in the care of God. The opening verse in the New Revised Standard
version of the Bible reads,“Happy are those who do not follow the advice of the wicked, or
take the path that sinners tread, or sit in the seat of scoffers.” Dr. Eugene Peterson author of
a version titled The Message, translates the verse, “How well God must like you–you don’t
hang out at Sin Saloon, you don’t slink along Dead-End Road, you don’t go to Smart-Mouth
College.” Whether the language is classic or modern idiomatic, the intent of the psalmist
remains fixed on the difference between those who know their need of God and those who
have not a clue.
The psalmist closes the text with a phrase indicating that life is a journey as opposed to a
sentence under holy navigation, more an adventure than a destination route. However, for
those who are determined to back seat drive with God may find themselves in a
neighborhood not unto their liking.
Spiritual wisdom is certainly not purely a function of age. We do not have to look far to find
one of a certain age who refuses to listen to holy wisdom. Choosing rather to give God advise
rather than receive it. Living an existence hard in the heart and soft in the head. When I
read this Psalm, I am abruptly reminded that spiritual direction is less tied to intellect than to
intuition, and less in need of a compass than a keen desire and intent of the soul.
Reflections are part of the weekly bulletin inserts for worship. This writing is originally from February 11, 2011.
Dr. McDonald’s message was based on Psalm 1 and the sermon title was “A College Fit For Donkeys.”

11. OPPORTUNITIES FOR WORSHIP
October 4 Seventeenth Sunday After Pentecost. World Communion Sunday. Green.
Exo. 17:1-7; Ps. 78:1-4, 12-16 or (UMH 799); Phill. 2:1-13; Matt. 21:23-32
October 11 Eighteenth Sunday After Pentecost. Green.
Exo. 32:1-14; Ps. 106:1-6, 19-23 or (UMH 829); Phill. 4:1-9; Matt. 22:1-14
October 18 Nineteenth Sunday After Pentecost. Laity Sunday. Green.
Exo. 33:12-23; Ps. 99 or (UMH 819); 1 Thess. 1:1-10; Matt. 22:15-22
October 25 Twentieth Sunday After Pentecost. Green.
Deut. 34:1-12; Ps. 90:1-6, 13-17 or UMH 789; 1 Thess. 2:1-8; Matt. 22:34-46
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
Time with Children on the 2nd & 3rd Sunday during 10:30 AM worship
World Communion will be celebrated on October 4th at 8:15 AM and 10:30 AM worship services
8:15 AM Worship Services in Boyer Chapel
October 4 - Pastor Joey October 11 - Norman Kelsey
October 18 - Sandra Smith October 25 - Sandra Smith
Please have your articles for the Good News to the church office by October 17th for the November publication
or email them to pattyfumc@gmail.com
If you no longer wish to receive this publication, please contact the church office
or return this address label noting that we are to discontinue sending it. Thank you.
POSTMASTER - Please send changes of address to:
First United Methodist Church of North Hollywood
4832 Tujunga Avenue, North Hollywood, CA. 91601