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UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF RANCHO CORDOVA
Email: [email protected] Web: www.rcumc.net Facebook:UmcofRanchoCordova
Pastor: Rev. Tina Ballagh; Administrative Assistant: Sonya Auer
FEBRUaRy 2015 Edition
Family Promise Week
Feb 15 - Feb 21
Disciples always needed
Sign up in Adams Hall
ASH WEDNESDAY
FEBRUARY 18, 2015
WORSHIP SERVICE 6:00PM TO 6:30PM
SHROVE SUNDAY
PANCAKE BREAKFAST
February 15 at 8:00am
Served by Our Local
Boy Scouts of America
Troop
$6.00 per person
Eggs, sausage,
coffee/juice and
all the pancakes you can eat!
Tickets available in advance.
Contact the church office for more info.
The Scouts will also be in Worship
Please show them your support
in this issUE…
Sweetheart Breakfast ... page 2
Andrew’s Immersion ... page 3
Finance Matters ... page 6
Bridges District Revival ... page 8
THE SUNDAYS OF LENT
FEBRUARY 22, 2015
MARCH 1, 2015
MARCH 8, 2015
MARCH 15, 2015
MARCH 22, 2015
HOLY WEEK
PALM SUNDAY MARCH 29, 2015
WORSHIP SERVICE AT 10:00AM
*CHILDREN’S CHOIR SINGING
HOLY MONDAY MARCH 30, 2015
TAIZE SERVICE AT 6:30PM
MAUNDY THURSDAY APRIL 2, 2015
WORSHIP SERVICE WITH FAIR OAKS UMC
GOOD FRIDAY APRIL 3, 2015
WORSHIP SERVICE AT 7:00PM
*SPECIAL MUSIC
EASTER SUNDAY APRIL 5, 2015
SUNRISE SERVICE AT THE CAMPFIRE AT 6:30AM
EASTER MORNING WORSHIP
IN THE CHAPEL AT 10:00AM
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Susannah/Friendship Circle
Wednesday February 4
Ladies, please join us the first Wednesday
of each month at 9:30am for refreshments
followed by the meeting at 10:00am.
This is a great time of fellowship, worship and doing the
work God has in store for us.
We invite all women of the church to attend
any UMW functions!
Women’s Spirituality Group
Monday February 9 at 7:00pm
at Carol Cooper’s home
For more information,
please contact Louise Underwood
CAN YOU SEE YOURSELF HELPING
AT SUSANNAH HOUSE?
Our United Methodist Men’s Fellowship (UMM)
includes several possibilities for young and older men
to come together for fellowship, prayer and study
together.
We usually meet the second Saturday of each month
at Brookfields on Folsom Blvd. in Rancho Cordova.
But, NOT this month!
This month, we invite you and your Sweetheart to join us
at Brookside Restaurant located at
9819 Horn Road, Sacramento for our annual
SWEETHEAR
T BREAKF
AST
SWEETHEART
BREAKFAST
Saturday, February 14 at 8:30am
$14.00 per person
Contact Tom Steinbach for more information
Sign up no later than Feb 8, in Adams Hall
Our Wednesday morning breakfast fellowship
gathers at McDonald’s on Folsom Blvd (near See’s
Candies) on the 2nd Wednesday at 8:00 am.
Our next gathering will be February 11!
There is a project, in the VERY early
planning stages!
You are Welcome!
A California-Nevada Conference United Methodist
Women (UMW) Volunteers in Mission (VIM)
opportunity in being planned for October or
November of 2015 at Susannah’s House
in Knoxville, Tennessee. The group will spend four to
five days working at Susannah’s House doing light
maintenance, gardening, Bible stories, book group,
cooking, and serving meals to members,
and sharing stories.
Join us on the
1st and 3rd Mondays of each month at 7:00pm
for our United Methodist Men’s Bible Study.
Location changes monthly.
Contact Mike Hughes for information.
Rev. Rebekah, Susannah’s House Director has
already found four UMW Members in Knoxville to
host us during our time out there, eliminating much
of the costs. But, there is still much to consider.
Would YOU be interested?
If you are interested in helping with the planning
and/or participating in the project,
please contact Rose Banchard at 209-639-5258
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LENT BEGINS
ASH WEDNESDAY
February 18, 2015 at 6:00pm
Come to a time of receiving
the ashes!
Immersing Myself with the Oglala Lakota Nation at Pine Ridge...Part One
Andrew Davis, 3rd Year Master’s Divinity Student, Wesley Theological Seminary
As part of our contextual education at Wesley Theological Seminary, we are required to
take an intercultural immersion domestically or internationally as a means of experiencing
Christianity and the church from another perspective. Some of the immersions past or
upcoming at Wesley include Appalachia, Gullah culture, truck stop ministry, prison ministry,
South Africa, Ethiopia, Zambia, Germany, and Pine Ridge Indian Reservation to name a
few. From January 5-16th, 2015, I participated in the immersion at the Pine Ridge India
Reservation in South Dakota, spending two weeks at the Pine Ridge Retreat Center led by
Rev. Karen Rupp, a pastor in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). The
Pine Ridge Retreat Center is a shared ministry between the ELCA and PCUSA and is a vital ministry in the town of Pine Ridge
which is in the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. There were seven of us from Wesley and seven from Wartburg Theological
Seminary in Dubuque, Iowa.
When my friend and classmate Carrie mentioned the Pine Ridge immersion last summer, I jumped
at the opportunity because it is relevant to this June’s act of repentance for the Native Americans and
indigenous people at the California-Nevada Annual Conference Session of The United Methodist
Church. I am not really sure where to begin, but coming to Pine Ridge was like taking a step back in
time, as the landscape was very sparse and stark, yet there was a beauty in the starkness in the nearly
two hour drive to Pine Ridge from Rapid City. The reservation covers a vast area of South Dakota
and is about the size of the state of Connecticut, although total population is anywhere from 2040,000 according to Pastor Karen. However, some of the issues that are currently faced on the
reservation are extreme poverty with an unemployment rate of 75-80%, high alcohol and drug use,
high rates of diabetes, less than adequate housing, and a very high mortality and suicide rate. Average
life expectancy is only into the mid 40’s-late 50’s. Once on the reservation, there were visible signs
of poverty right away in seeing the conditions of the homes.
Amidst the extreme poverty, a common thread heard through the speakers is how faith brings hope to the people and sustains the
Oglala Lakota people. Christianity is the main religion, with Catholic and Episcopal being the main denominations present. While
at Pine Ridge, we had the opportunity to listen to stories of many of the locals. I was quite captivated at the artwork produced by
many of our speakers, as art was a way of coping with the extreme poverty that many of the locals face and is also a source of
income. Many struggle with having gas for their cars, propane to heat their homes, and trying to have food on the table at times.
All throughout the day, there would be people knocking on the door of the retreat center, either asking for a cup of coffee in the
morning, a sandwich between 11-1, gloves, or blankets. Plus many artists would come by to show their work, hoping we would
purchase an item to help make ends meet. As one of the artists Kevin Poor Bear put it, the artwork was a way of expressing his
faith and staying centered, showing the therapeutic value that art has.
to be continued ...
A note from T
rustees…
Trustees…
We will be going through and updating our Key Log in
the near future. If you are not using your church keys
any longer, or have duplicates,
please be sure to return them to the office as soon as
possible. It costs the church money to duplicate keys
and we need to keep track of who has keys at all times.
*Finance Chair needed
*Green Umbrella Chair needed
(Intentional Faith Opportunities for ALL ages)
*Children’s Ministry Coordinator needed
(Sunday School and Children’s Events)
for more information about these opportunities
or more ways you can be a part,
speak with Pastor Tina
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Yellow Umbrella:
Mission and Outreach Ministries
“Be Our Guest” Dinner & Fellowship
for everyone in our community
February 18, 2015 at 5:00
Disciples are always in need!
Can’t come Wednesday?
We could use some prep help on Tuesday evening!
Speak with Barbara Leard about how you can help.
Red Umbrella
Music & Arts, Celebrations
TAIZE PRAYER SERVICE
Sunday February 22 at 5:30pm Chapel
An hour-long meditative candle-lit service
of prayer, music, scripture and silence,
to quiet the mind, open the heart and feed
the soul… Taize is a time of prayer and praise,
Thanksgiving and assurance
practiced in community in the presence of God.
Come and see. Experience this unique practice
of contemplative prayer.
May it feed and fill your own heart and spirit.
Invite a friend, a neighbor for whom our Sunday
morning worship is not at a time that fits their life
or for whom the quiet centering is a better fit!
The Green Umbrella
Christian Education & Stewardship
Disciple Bible Study is BACK!
Wednesdays at 10:00am
and Thursday evenings at 7:00pm.
Travelling to the Promised Land”
we continue in Exodus
traveling 8 weeks together.
We will NOT meet Feb 19 & 25
FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT BIBLE STUDY
We meet twice a month on the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays:
February 3rd & 17th at 9:30am at the Salmons’.
This session 5 of 6 is on
Facing the Issues: Women Caught in Adultery
Session 6: Facing the Issues: Jesus Feeds the 5,000
Our next 6 week session, beginning in March:
Becoming a Caring Community
We will meet again on March 3rd & 17th.
THE SEEKERS BIBLE STUDY
Monday, February 1 at 9:30am
at the Salmons’.
Session 2: Family Relationships based on
The Boy Jesus at the Temple
IN-FOCUS BIBLE STUDY
Saturday Feb 7th & 21st at 10:00am
at Northstar Assisted Living Facility
2341 Vehicle Drive in Rancho Cordova
Topics: Our Beginning: Adam & Eve
and God’s Covenent: Abraham & Sarah
Come join the Choir
for the Season of Lent!
We know that for many, being a part
of the choir for the whole year
(Sept thru June)
is a BIG commitment.
Here is an opportunity to sing at a
SPECIAL time of the year
that has a beginning and an end!
Easter Sunday will be on April 5 this year.
Come, Sing with US!
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If you are considering being a part of any
Bible Study, please know you are welcome!
Blue Umbrella:
Evangelism, Christ Care, Membership
Our Christ Care Team of caring Disciple/
ministers are available to all of us sharing
prayer, a listening ear and spiritual friendship.
If you need a special visit or are experiencing
3 difficult times, please let Julie Hughes and
Pastor Tina Ballagh know.
We will make a match.
:Youth Ministry News:
the Circuit Youth Revival
A revival movement for youth and young adults,
from 12 yrs old to 30 somethings,
who desire to gather together in worship and praise.
The location for the revival is new every month.
Sunday School
February Calendar
Teachers...
Joyful Seekers: Martha H. & Peggy P..
Jacob’s Ladder: Stephanie H. & Tammy R.
The Christ Cafe Teacher.....Bud K.
A CIRCLE of FRIENDS
On February 6, we will be meeting
at UMCRC at 7:00pm.
Our revivals are filled with worship, devotion,
discipling, music, fellowship, team building activities,
and more. The Circuit revival movement is open to all
Christians and persons who are exploring what it
means to live as Jesus calls us to live.
If you are passionate about exploring your faith and
about coming to know Jesus more deeply, come and
join us as we bring Christian revival to our community.
And please join us on February 27 at Fair Oaks UMC
for Movie Night!
A new group for Young Adults who live with challenging
and varied abilities every day and who are looking for
creative expression, genuine friendships,
warm welcome and fun with others!
Friday, February 27 at 6:30pm
We will be sharing pizza AND
celebrating a birthday this time.
Please RSVP!
Friends Eating And Sharing Together
Tuesday February 10 at 11:30am at
OPA! OPA! Greek Restaurant
5644 J Street, Sacramento
(not far from Sac State)
www.eatatopa.com
Opa! Opa! won Sacramento News & Review’s Best
of Greek Restaurant 8 years in a row!
Please let Vikki Davis-Ellis know you are coming
no later than Sunday Feb. 8
so she can make reservations.
For more information or carpooling,
please contact Vikki Davis-Ellis or the church office.
Emmaus Reunion Meeting
Our next Emmaus Reunion meeting will be
Wednesday, February 4th at 7:00 pm in Adam’s Hall.
Reunion groups help keep the feeling of the Walk to
Emmaus alive in our hearts, and also serve future
pilgrims. Please join us!
Questions? Contact Tom & Julie Steinbach.
De Colores!
...for March 2015 is
Friday, February 13th
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finance
matters
UMCRC Finance 101: Back to Basics
In an effort to create a better understanding of the
financial picture of our congregation, I thought it might
be best to review some of the terms and basic
information we use in our Finance meetings.
Here we go, hope this is helpful.
Spending Plan: This will be used to define the costs/
expenses of our congregation. It includes items such as
“Operating Expenses” as well as “Special Projects”. We
are trying to get away from the word “Budget” as that
word may imply that there is a balance
between our income and our spending.
Income: All the monies received to the
church. This includes all offerings received
each Sunday, as well as Building Use
Offerings, Fundraising, etc.
Operating Expenses: the basic costs of running the
church, including but not limited to: employee salaries,
utilities, loan payments, church tithe and supplies. These
are expenses that are not negotiable and must be paid
each month. Our “First Mile Giving” category.
Assets: these are items of value both fixed and liquid.
They include but are not limited to: checking/savings
accounts, endowment funds, and real property.
Liabilities: these are the individual
Designated accounts within the
Spending plan for a multitude of special
projects. Our “Second Mile Giving”
category.
Balance Sheet: a summary sheet of all our Assets and
Liabilities both short and long term.
Summary sheet: it is a quick snapshot of all our actual
income received vs our actual expenses paid year to
date. This helps us to determine how well we projected
our income vs our expenses and tells us the summary of
our actual spending plan throughout the year and the
actual shortfall we may or may not have.
Celebra
tions THIS
Celebrations
MONTH
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RaeAnn Travis
Jennifer Sullivan
Jacob Auer
Gene Breeland
Clara Sumpter
Randy Sumpter
Elizabeth Clarke
Fay Kerekes
24 Jake Parker
27 Ellie Abdulla
Marie Freeman
28 Jennifer Bautos
Do you know of a birthday or anniversary
that should be listed here?
Please let our office staff know
Our records show no anniversaries
this month. Please let Sonya know if
yours is missing!
New friendships and connections are being made
as we get together once a month
for January, February and March 2015.
The group determines when and where they
would like to meet and schedule their get-togethers
on weekends or evenings to accommodate those
in their group that are still working.
Retirees are participating as well. It’s great fun!
If you would like to join in, please talk with
either Chelle E. or Ver Joyce S.
Shortfall: the actual real figure if ALL expenses were
called due and payable upon request from our liquid
asset accounts. This includes all the funds available to
the “Second Mile Giving” liabilities along with our
Operating Expenses.
Right now the finance committee is getting ready to put
together our 2015 Spending Plan based on the total
number of pledges received over the past couple of
weeks. We do not have definitive figures right now, but
when we have them, we will make them available.
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Daylight Savings
Time Begins
Sunday, March 8
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Time to clean out your closet ???
BRIDGES DISTRICT REVIVAL AT FAIRFIELD UMC
SATURDAY FEB 7 9:30 to 4:00pm
The New Years Cleanout may be past, and Spring Cleaning
may not have yet begun, but whatever your reorganization
status is, please keep in mind the “California Recyclers”
collection.
This a day of singing, fine preaching, prayer and fellowship.
There is no charge. We are forming carpools in hopes of
bringing 15-20 UMCRC folks! Lunch will be provided.
To benefit the UMCOR WEST (United
Methodist Committee on Relief) mission trip
to Salt Lake City this summer we are once again collecting
Hopefully you have seen some of the publicity on
the Conference W
ebsite about the upcoming
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any used clothing, linens, shoes, handbags, etc.
The “California Recyclers” sends what is still
wearable and useable to places that can use
them. What is not wearable is shredded and
recycled, so nothing goes to waste. We are paid
by the bag-full, so please remember us when you are
cleaning out those closets. The truck will be coming later
this spring to collect
Contact Emily Willis (363-8313) for more
information.
Celebrating F
ruitfulness and F
aithfulness
Fruitfulness
Faithfulness
with Bishop Brown events:
· Saturday
ebruar
y 21st 10:00 a.m. at
Saturday,, F
Februar
ebruary
Japanese UMC in Sacramento
This will be the second weekend of a Conference-Wide tour
that Bishop Brown will be making over the next 12 months.
Through these regional events, Bishop Brown is hoping to
connect with as many churches in the entire Annual Conference
as possible.
Bishop Brown is not only our Conference Bishop,but
is the current President of the Global Council of Bishops.
No registration is required for this event
The UNITED METHODIST CHURCH of RANCHO CORDOVA
2101 Zinfandel Drive, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670-5227
Web: www.rcumc.net / Facebook: UmcofRanchoCordova
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