This document summarizes the October newsletter from the First United Methodist Church of North Hollywood. It announces upcoming events at the church in October including a tree lot meeting, Mission Sunday to collect food donations, Laity Sunday led by church members, and a Halloween bake sale and boutique fundraiser. The newsletter also provides a summary of the pastor's sermon about the Israelites complaining in the wilderness and preferring slavery in Egypt to freedom, and updates on mission work in Victoria, Texas by church member Ken Ellis providing disaster relief after flooding.

1. First United Methodist Church of North Hollywood
GOOD NEWS
e-mail: nohofumc@pacbell.net
OCTOBER 2017
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IN THIS ISSUE:
• North District CC
• Ken Ellis in Texas
• UMCOR ER Training
• Kids for Joy Fundraiser
• Food Pantry Needs
A NOTE FROM PASTOR JOEY
The book of Exodus is about covenant. The promise God made to
Abraham and Sarah in Genesis is realized in the story of God’s abiding
presence and patience with the people of Israel. After years of slavery in
Egypt they are freed from this cruel fate in chapter thirteen and begin
their trek to the promised land only to find themselves lost and hungry.
Exodus sixteen begins with the words, “The whole congregation of the
Israelites complained against Moses and Aaron in the wilderness. The
Israelites said to them, if only we had died by the hand of the Lord in
the land of Egypt, when we sat by the fleshpots and ate our fill of bread;
for you have brought us out into this wilderness to kill this whole
assembly with hunger.” Anyone who has traveled at distance can attest
that the journey always is more pleasant after a meal.
In this first crisis of the journey, the initial reaction to their predicament
is fear and finger pointing. One Biblical commentary says of this
passage, “The murmuring wanderers preferred the seasoned food of the
fleshpots of Egypt to the precarious freedom of the wilderness.” God
tells Moses and Aaron that provision will be made. In the evening they
will have flesh and in the morning they will have bread; gifts made
possible by God. Moses and Aaron are also instructed to remind the
people their complaints are directed toward God, not at them (Moses
and Aaron). Anyone who has ever tried to lead can certainly relate to
the circumstances Moses and Aaron met when difficulty arose. Social
scientists call the behavior of the Israelites either a form of mob
mentality or ‘group-think.’ Something difficult or disturbing occurs;
someone panics and incites others to do so as well.
If you recall the old nursery story of Chicken Little you fully understand
this passage. Chicken Little is walking down the street and is struck on
the head by a leaf or small branch. Alarmed, Chicken Little runs to tell
everybody that ‘The Sky is Falling.’ The Israelites are a living enactment
of Chicken Little Theology. These good people were using their time,
energy, and effort for recreational griping rather than trusting in the
promise of God. However, if we are honest we recognize ourselves in
these words. The truth is, at times, we allow fear to be our daily bread
rather than knowing that hope will sustain us.
Your Friend and Pastor,
Joey
GOOD NEWS is published monthly by
First United Methodist Church of North
Hollywood, California 91601
Phone (818) 763-8231
Grant Higiya
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
Tonya Peat
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 1 The Rhetorical If Philippians 1:1-13
October 8 Sour Grapes Matthew 21:33-46
October 15 On Being Invited or Chosen Matthew 22:1-14
October 22 Therefore, Go! with HOPE Through Hospitality Luke 10:1-11
October 29 Goodness Is Not A Game 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8
HIGHLIGHTS OF WORSHIP, PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES
September 3 - This morning, Phillip Mottaz & Norman Kelsey shared the very cool and hip monthly
announcements. We took a special offering for UMCOR - Hurricane Harvey and raised $1500. The
message was based on Romans 12:9-21 and titled, “A Theology of Hospitality.” In this text, Paul says, “if
one of your enemies comes to you and is hungry, feed them. If they come to you thirsty, give them
something to drink.” It’s a good model of how we need to act as people of faith. Even if someone does
something to warrant no kindness from you, we are to treat others as God treats us, with forgiveness and
kindness.
September 10 - The Choir returned to the Chancel and we were blessed with the gift of their voices
after a summer hiatus. Patty Kelsey led a Moment with Children using a rubber band as an example of
how tense things can get when we pull away from one another. It is important to soften our hearts and
come closer to God. We had a special announcement from the ladies of Christmas Cantata, inviting us to
their show. Libeck Kadu-Vieten sang, “I Surrender All,” during Just As We Are. Pastor Joey’s sermon,
“The Right Key,” was based on Matthew 18:15-20. In this scripture, Jesus is giving instructions on how to
deal with conflict. Jesus says that we should go to our brother or sister in private. We are so public these
days. We also, as Christians, have to learn that we may not always agree with each other’s views but we
have to resolve our conflicts and get along. We also enjoyed the Welcome To Church BBQ arranged by the
Methodist Men following worship.
September 17 - Patty Kelsey shared a Moment with Children about forgiving 70 x’s 7 by using a red and
yellow card from soccer. Scripture focus for today was Matthew 18:21-35. Pastor Joey’s sermon was titled,
“A Given To Forgive,” this is when Peter asks Jesus how often we should forgive, seven times? Jesus
responds by saying 77 times or really, unending forgiveness. This is difficult when it can be so tough to let
things go and forgive one another. But Jesus calls us to move on and turn the page.
September 24 - Many thanks to Heemanshu Bhaghat, who sat in the lectern. Pastor Joey’s sermon was,
“On Being In Line,” based on Matthew 20:1-16. This is about the parable of the workers in the vineyard.
A farmer enters into an agreement with each worker for a day’s wage but the first people hired were the
last paid and had to work more hours than the last workers hired. Jesus said that the first would be last and
the last would be first. The point being, the land owner is generous, and who are we to put a cap or limit
on generosity.

3. What’s Happening in October?
Sunday, October 1st - Tree Lot Meeting!
Following coffee hour in the Lounge. All interested
persons are invited to attend.
Sunday, October 8th - Mission Sunday! Bring
proteins (dry cereal, canned tuna, peanut butter, brown
paper grocery bags,) to church today!
Wednesday, October 18 - North District Charge
Conference - 6:30 PM. Canoga Park FUMC. Pastor
Joey requests your attendance.
UMW HALLOWEEN
BOOTIQUE
& BAKE SALE
Sunday, October 15th
following worship
Outside of the Lounge
Bring cash and support the
United Methodist Women by
purchasing their most delicious
baked goods!
Sunday, October 22nd
10:30 Worship
Main Sanctuary
Worship will be led by the Laity
Luncheon in the Social Hall!
Hosted and prepared by
The McDonald’s!
Please stay and enjoy fellowship
as we share our lives with one
another.
Wednesday, October 11th - UMW General
Luncheon in the Lo-Fe-Lo room at Noon. $3.
Sunday, October 1st - World Communion
Sunday! Prepare a special offering in observance.
Monday, October 16th - Tabitha Fellowship
Meets in the Hand in Hand room at 10:30 AM.
LAITY SUNDAY
Sunday, October 22nd
Worship will be planned and led by the laity. Planning meeting following worship 10/1.
Luncheon hosted by Pastor Joey & Sue in the Social Hall!
Come celebrate!
Sunday, October 15th - UMW Bake Sale &
Halloween Boutique! Outside lounge. 11:30 AM.
Tuesday, October 24th - Ruth Circle Meets at
7:30 PM. Community Room.
Thursday, October 19th - PB&J Project meets at
7:00 PM in the Lounge! Help feed the homeless.
NORTH DISTRICT
Wednesday,
October 18th
6:30 PM
Canoga Park FUMC
22700 Sherman Way
91307
Canoga Park, Sherman Oaks
Hindu-Irdu Mission, Woodland
Hills Korean & NoHo FUMC
Friday, October 27th - Tea Fellowship meets at
Tea Elle C! 26111 Bouquet Cyn Rd. 11:30 AM Tea.
Wednesday, October 25th- UMW Boutique
Workshop. 9:30 AM. Community Room.
Wednesday, October 11th - UMW Executive
Board Meeting 10 AM. Lo-Fe-Lo.
PB & J PROJECT
Thursday, October 19th
7:00 PM
Lounge
Come make 150 sandwiches for the
homeless who receive services from
the NHIFP every third Friday.

4. IT'S COMING!
THE ANNUAL HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11TH
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
SOCIAL HALL
The United Methodist Women have been
stitching, painting, gluing, baking, and canning
all year to create another wonderful morning of
shopping and fellowship.
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."
Cooking on Monday, November 6th, set-up is
Friday, November 10th. If you would like to
help, see Kathi Ellis.
The Boutique will also be available the following
day, Sunday, November 12th, which is also
Community Day!
TREE LOT PLANNING MEETING
Sunday, October 1st
12:00 PM
Lounge
All interested persons are invited to attend --
Also anyone interested in helping with our 2017
Christmas Tree Lot, please check your November/
December schedule and indicate your availability to
Roger Eshleman or any member of the
Planning Committee.
Thanks,
The Tree-Lot Committee

5. Heemanshu Bhaghat busy on the grill!
Welcome To Church BBQ!
Thank you to the Methodist Men’s
for arranging tasty BBQ!
We enjoyed a wonderful afternoon
of food and fellowship!
On Saturday, October 14th, JAWAY Music featuring Francis Nyaforh,
presents: PURPOSE. ON PURPOSE a fundraiser for the children of
Carolyn School in Liberia. From 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM, join us at Kulak’s
Woodshed for a wonderful event! 5230 Laurel Canyon Blvd.
Carolyn School started as a soup kitchen at the Liberian refugee camp in
Ghana to bring the kids together, feed and prevent them from getting into
trouble. It has since grown into a school now located in Liberia that relies on
good people like yourself to help these underprivileged children realize their
dreams through education.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS - KIDS FOR JOY FUNDRAISER
Fundraising Goal:
• Pay at least ten (10) kids tuition
• Provide a full backpack of school supplies: notebooks, pens, pencils, erasers, sharpeners, rulers and colored pencils
for at least 90 kids mostly from Kindergarten through 3rd grade.
Admission: $20
100% of proceeds go to Kids for Joy

6. USE YOUR RALPHS CLUB CARD
By Lynn Yoshizumi
If you have a Ralphs Rewards card, you can use
it to benefit the North Hollywood Interfaith
Food Pantry. Whether you have registered your
card previously or this is something new for you,
you have to register your card for the new term
which began September 1, 2017. To do so,
either go online to www.ralphs.com or call
Ralphs at 800-443-4438.
For your convenience, step-by-step website
registration instructions can be found at
www.ralphs.com, click on Community, click on
Community Contributions, click on “Enroll
Now”. Please remember that the organization
you are signing up to benefit is Faith
Presbyterian Church which administers the
program for the NHIFP. The organization # is
94711. If you sign up correctly, there will be a
notice at the bottom of your receipts that reads
“At your request, Ralphs is donating FAITH
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.”
If you shop at Food4Less, you can also benefit
the Pantry. You will need a Food4Less Rewards
card which you can get from Lynn Yoshizumi at
church. Then you will need to register that card
at www.Food4Less.com. Once you have
registered, show your rewards card to the cashier
and your receipt will show at the bottom “At
your request, Food4Less is donating to FAITH
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.”
Thanks for all you do to support the North
Hollywood Interfaith Food Pantry.
NEXT PHASE FOR IMAGINE NO MALARIA
New World Outlook Magazine – Summer 2017
The Board of Directors for the United Methodist
Committee on Relief (UMCOR) recently
approved a grant of $753,434 for the Zimbabwe
Health Board. The grant will fund the 4th Imagine
No Malaria program for Zimbabwe. From now
through 2018, health workers will provide
education, prevention and malaria treatments in
targeted areas.
As a result of the INM program, access to health
care is projected to increase by 85% for several
high-risk communities. This grant will also
sponsor the renovation of the Dindi Rural Health
Clinic and latrine facilities at a United Methodist
Church referral hospital in Zimbabwe. A total of
8,730 pregnant women, 28,613 children under the
age of five, and 177,500 of the public are
expected to directly benefit from this grant.
Previously you were advised that Red Bird Mission
would not be collecting Campbell’s Soup Labels
after June. However, we have learned that they will
still accept them until the end of this year. If you
find any Campbell’s Labels for Education, please
put them in an envelope clearly marked and bring
them with you to church. Either give them to Judy
Palmer or leave them in the church office. If no
one is there, you can put the envelope through the
mail slot on the door facing the courtyard.

7. As we find in many places,
those with little are often
the hardest hit by local
disasters. Victoria an old
town with many beautiful
Victorian homes. The old
town across the tracks lies
on "lower ground", are
MANY homes that have
been "rode hard and put
away wet"!
AN UPDATE FROM VICTORIA, TEXAS
By Ken Ellis
We had many water breaks through the
week as the heavens opened.
Our third day on that mission as we finished
the blue tarp --- a rainbow appeared over
the home .
Sunday was church and break day. During
our lunch at a local establishment the rains
again returned. Later Team Leader Tom
called the home owner of the Monday
morning mission. What on paper seemed to
be fairly simple had turned into a major
project. We make a site visit about 6pm and
found that their back yard (along with many
others) was flooded. Water had gone into the
home again.
Monday - no mold inside -so an out job -
full roof tarp and trenching to drain water
with a blue tarp (strip) along the lower part
of the east wall of the house. Work hindered
again by RAIN. Returning after lunch.

8. The Mission of an Early Response Team (ERT) is to provide a caring Christian presence in the aftermath
of a disaster.
The team is not a “first response” group; nor is it a recovery, rebuild or repair team. It is assigned various
tasks; usually relating to safety, mitigation of further damage to property, and cleanup tasks to assist the
homeowner in preparation for rebuild. Always being the Caring Presence!
Specially trained “United Methodist Volunteers in Mission” (UMVIM) fulfill that task. ERT Certification
requires successful completion of the Basic ERT course AND completion of the Safe Gatherings process.
(We work with vulnerable individuals.) Both ERT and Safe Gatherings are valid for three years.
ERT Classes are taught by UMCOR certified instructors. The class is a FULL day – includes class time,
team building, and hands on experiences to hone your skills. Your work clothing is the uniform of the day.
Join this group of trained individuals extending the hands and feet of Christ to those in need.
Online registration is available at http://www.calpacumc.org/disasterresponse
ERT Basic Training at Simi Valley UMC, Oct 28, 2017 http://www.calpacumc.org/event/early-
response-team-basic-training-2017-simi-valley/
For questions, contact Judy Lewis, Cal-Pac UMVIM/Disaster Response Coordinator, at
DFJKLewis@aol.com or 909-731-8248.

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 15 Stacy Zung
October 16 Sara Nyaforh
October 19 Jennifer Kurishima
October 20 Maxine Charleston
October 22 Josephine Books
October 26 Nylean Rapinac
October 26 Hanna Sack
October 28 Elena Ashton
October 28 Sandy Flemming
October 29 Kimberley Matsubiashi
October 29 Margaret Doggett
The United Methodist Church has
requested that we pray for those most affected
by disasters all around the world. Puerto Rico,
Mexico, mudslides in Sierra Leone, Syrian
refugees in Lebanon, Hurricane damage in
Houston, all around Florida, and the Pacific
North West forest fires.
Ken Ellis has been very busy in Victoria,
Texas, rebuilding homes that were severely
damaged by the hurricane.
Tracy Ritter will undergo surgery to remove
more cancerous lesions in her throat as well as
to do some repairs due to radiation side effects.
Ralph Seybold’s daughter-in-law, Bobbi
Seybold, has not completely recovered from
West Nile Virus she contracted over a year ago.
Patty Kelsey will undergo a lumpectomy on
Tuesday, October 3rd at Providence St. Jo’s.
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
Lisa Cheby, requests prayers for her friend,
Kate, who lost her mother on 9/24. Also for
her friend, Bonnie, who is moving her mother
into assisted living.
Joey Gervasi is undergoing chemotherapy for
lymphoma.
Keven McConnell is still having partial
paralysis of the left side of his face for the past
year after contracting Bell’s Palsy.
Libeck Kadu-Vieten’s mother passed away
unexpectedly in Taiwan on September 18th.
Seems it was complications from pneumonia.
Libeck and Shaun flew to Taiwan for funeral
services.
Our Homebound Congregants: Joyce Cunningham, Margaret Dixon, Marion Elkerton,
Dorothy Tyler. Calls, notes and visits are happily welcome. Please contact the church office for
contact information and details.

10. Reflections
Dr. Joey K. McDonald
In Matthew 16:21-28, we find Jesus telling his disciples about his impending suffering and
death. He explains why he must go to Jerusalem to fulfill the will of God. Peter rebukes him.
The response of Jesus is somewhat startling. V23 “Get behind me, Satan! You are a
stumbling block to me; for you are setting your mind not on divine things but on human
things.” Harsh words from Jesus to one of his most ardent followers. His point seems to be:
don’t get in the way of the will of God. Put a slightly different way, he was saying; do not put
self-interest above soul interest.
Think of it from the perspective of Peter for just a moment. Jesus and the disciples are having
effective ministry traveling from town to town teaching and healing. Then Jesus says I must
go to Jerusalem to suffer at the hands of the religious leaders and die. Peter wants none of
that for his leader and says no! That is not what we want to happen to you. In the response
following the rebuke of Peter, Jesus sets the tone for the true pattern of discipleship. Starting
with verse 24, “Then Jesus told his disciples, if any want to become my followers, let them
deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me.”
To take up a cross has broad and manifold meanings. It may mean to follow a cause that
indeed may cost us our lives. However, the far more frightening aspect of the word of Jesus is
the implication of the need for self-denial. What a painful thought. The way, wonder, and
work of God really isn’t about us? May it ever be so!
Reflections are part of the weekly bulletin inserts for worship. This writing is originally from August 31, 2014.
Dr. McDonald’s message was based on Matthew 16:21-28 and the sermon title was “Knowing Matters.”

11. OPPORTUNITIES FOR WORSHIP
October 1 Seventeenth Sunday After Pentecost. World Communion Sunday. Green.
Exo. 17:1-7; Ps. 78:1-4, 12-16 (UMH 799); Phil. 2:1-13; Matt. 21:23-32
October
8
Eighteenth Sunday After Pentecost. Children’s Sabbath. Green.
Exo. 20:1-4; Ps. 19 (UMH 750); Phil. 3:4b-14; Matt. 21:33-46
October 15 Nineteenth Sunday After Pentecost. Green.
Exo. 32:1-14; Ps. 106:1-6, 19-23 (UMH 829); Phil. 4:1-9; Matt. 22:1-14
October 22 Twentieth Sunday After Pentecost. Laity Sunday. Green.
Exo. 33:12-23; Ps. 99 (UMH 819); 1 Thess. 1:1-10; Matt. 22:15-22
October 29 Twenty-First Sunday After Pentecost. Green.
Deut. 34:1-12; Ps.90; 1 Thess. 2:1-8; Matt. 22:34-46
Sunday Worship Services at 10:30 AM in the Main Sanctuary
Adult Sunday School meets the 3rd, 4th & 5th Sunday of October in Boyer Chapel at 9:00 AM.
Children’s Sunday School meets at 10:30 AM in the Community Room/Nursery
Time with Children on the 2nd & 4th Sunday at10:30 AM worship
World Communion will be celebrated on October 1st at 8:15 AM and 10:30 AM worship services
8:15 AM Worship Services in Boyer Chapel
October 1 - Pastor Joey October 8 - Norman Kelsey October 15 - Sandra Smith
October 22 - Sandra Smith October 30 - 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