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1. First United Methodist Church of North Hollywood
GOOD NEWS
e-mail: nohofumc@pacbell.net
SEPTEMBER 2014
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IN THIS ISSUE:
• Join The Choir
•Welcome BBQ
•We Make A Difference
• NHIFP
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
A NOTE FROM PASTOR JOEY
School is back in session. Whether we are in school, teach or have
children in classes, thoughts turn to teachers. Nearly every year at
this time, I reflect upon the educators who have touched my life.
My third grade teacher, Mrs. Wright, was tough when we were
disruptive, yet kind when delivering lessons, so important to young
students. Mr. James, my fourth grade teacher, made math and
science fun for the first time. In the eighth grade, Mrs. Purcell
taught English as if your life depended on it. I hope she doesn’t see
this! Mr. Vineyard taught twelfth graders Government. He took
interest in the opinions of students and helped us to speak our
thoughts through discussion and debate. Royal Marten taught
Sociology and Anthropology at Santa Ana College. He had a
wonderful vocabulary and an agile mind. For thirty years he used
them both to build and encourage students. Rabbi Morton
Fierman taught Religious Studies at California State University at
Fullerton. He, along with his colleague Rabbi Kalir, taught from
their Jewish tradition and helped broaden and deepen my faith as a
Christian. Rev. Cornish Rogers taught Arts of Ministry at The
School of Theology at Claremont. He imparted practical skills for
parish ministry based on his own experience as an effective pastor.
These are but a few who have guided me along the academic
highway. Parents who cared about learning, and a loving spouse
with a sense of encouragement, gave me enough to fill ten
textbooks.
School is in session for the students, life is in session for the rest of
us. Each of us are students and teachers to some degree. For
teaching is a matter of the heart and learning is a matter of the
will, and an open mind unites them.
Your Friend and Pastor,
Joey

2. COME AND WORSHIP
The following Bible passages will be the basis for the 10:30 messages in September.
Please take time each week to read the selected passages.
September 7 What We Owe Romans 13:8-14
September 14 Table Manners Romans 14:1-12
September
21
With Hope It’s Possible
Philippians 1:21-30
September
28
Words We Don’t Want To Hear
Matthew 21:23-32
HIGHLIGHTS OF WORSHIP
August 3 - This morning we had a few special presentations including an Esther Day moment with
Charles Minetree. The Missions Team shared Discovery Arts Bedside Adventure Kits collection. The
monthly announcements were shared by Phillip Mottaz and Norman Kelsey. Communion was also
served. Pastor Joey shared a sermon titled, “On A Limp And A Blessing,” was based on Genesis 32:22-31.
August 10 - Pastor Joey recognized our church office administrator, Nylean Rapinac, for 23 years of
faithful service with a bouquet of flowers and a gift. Patty Kelsey shared a lesson with the children about
jealousy using the story of Joseph and his coat. Pastor Joey’s sermon, “On Being A Spoiled Brat” was based
on Genesis 37:1-4, 12-28.
August 17 - Norman Kelsey sat in the Lectern during 10:30 worship. We said farewell to Jaime, Vickie
& Isabella Day, who are moving to North Carolina. The Peat family also requested a special prayer for
the third daughter that they are expecting in the Spring of 2015. Francis Nyaforh shared a Mission
Moment about the Entertainers for Education Fundraiser. Pastor Joey’s sermon, “A Holy Humble Brag,”
was based on Genesis 45:1-15.
August 24 - This morning, Pastor Joey’s selected text was Romans 12:1-8, and his sermon was called
“Spiritual Sci-Fi.”
HIGHLIGHTS OF FELLOWSHIP IN AUGUST
The third installment of Outdoor Movie Night on Friday, August 8th, was a celebration of the 50th
Anniversary of “A Hard Day’s Night,” starring The Beatles! On Tuesday, August 12th, David
Eshleman’s All Church Movie Night was well attended for dinner and a screening of “Winter’s Tale.”
The United Methodist Women took a field trip to Toberman Neighborhood Center in San
Pedro on Wednesday, August 13th. A large group came together for the PB&J Project and made 150
sandwiches for the homeless on Thursday, August 21st in the Lounge. On Friday, August 22nd, the
Hawaiian Night Sunset Social, was well attended. The weather was beautiful and everyone had a
lovely evening enjoying Hawaiian themed food and music under the beautiful crepe myrtle trees on the
patio. The Mission’s Team had a lot to smile about when they reported collecting all of the art supplies
needed to fill the Discovery Arts Bedside Adventure Kits and The Entertainers For Education
Fundraiser met the $2000.00 goal on Saturday, August 23rd. Gary Solt, Francis Nyaforh, & Shaun
Vieten shared their musical talents and lunch was provided by M Cafe de Chaya & The Missions Team.
The Methodist Men had a well attended meeting on Tuesday, August 26th, with a number of people
who came to watch “Son Of God.” The last event of the summer was the Outdoor Movie Night
where everyone enjoyed dinner and “The Princess Bride,” outdoors on the big screen.
Thank you for participating in our August events!

3. WELCOME TO CHURCH BARBECUE
Arranged by The Methodist Men
Sunday, September 14th
11:30 AM
(following worship)
Sports Field Picnic Tables
MENU: Hamburgers & Hot Dogs, Potato Salad, Cole Slaw,
Watermelon & Lemonade
Western Theme - Dress Up!
$3 suggested donation
CHOIR WORKSHOP
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13TH
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
MEET IN THE SANCTUARY
Calling all singers...the choir wants you!
Please come to the choir workshop and join our
wonderful choir! The choirʼs first day back in
the chancel is Sunday, September 14th!
Kid City's next volunteer orientations will be September 6, from10:30 AM to 12:30 PM,
followed by a light lunch. We would love to welcome you as our partners in ministry.
Please email Anne Hawthorne, Urban Foundation director, at annehawthorne@gmail.com
(or call 213-749-0212, ext. 2#) for more information about volunteering.
We have something for everyone!
Read more at http://www.urbanfoundation.org/kid_city

4. With your generosity, we not only
reached our $2000 goal for
Carolyn A. Miller School in Liberia.
You also provided all the art supplies
for Discovery Arts
Bedside Adventure Kits!

5. What’s Happening in September?
Sunday, September 14th
Welcome To Church Barbecue!
Meet at the Sports Field Picnic Tables for lunch following worship!
Arranged by the Methodist Men. $3 Suggested Donation.
Monday, September 1st - Labor Day - Church
Office will be closed!
Monday, September 8th - Martha Circle
meets in Hand in Hand at 11:00 AM.
Monday, September 15th - Tabitha Circle
meets in Hand in Hand at 10:30 AM.
Thursday, September 18th - PB&J Project
meets in the Lounge at 7:00 PM.
Tuesday, September 23rd -Methodist Men
Meet at 7:30 PM in the Lounge.
Wednesday, September 24th - UMW Boutique
Workshop. 9:30 AM in the Community Room.
Wednesday, September 10th - UMW General
Luncheon 12:00 PM. $3 donation. Lunch and
Program. In the Lo-Fe-Lo Room.
Sunday, September 14th- Mission Sunday!
Bring nonperishable foods for the Food Pantry.
Peanut Butter and Tuna requested. Please bring a
few extra dollars for your offering!
Tuesday, September 9th - All-Church Movie
Night Hosted by David Eshleman. 6:45 PM Dinner
and 7:15 Movie in the Lounge. (See details below)
Saturday, September 13th - Choir Workshop
in the Main Sanctuary! Begins at 1:00 PM. Come
one, come all and join our wonderful choir!
Wednesday, September 17th - Ruth Circle meet
in the Community Room at 7:30 PM.
.
PB&J PROJECT
Thursday,
September 18th
7:00 PM
Help your Missions Team make
150 pb&j sandwiches for the
homeless that visit the
North Hollywood Interfaith
Food Pantry!
Many hands make light work!
Wednesday,
September 10th
Noon
Lo-Fe-Lo
Program:
Human Trafficking
Leah Switzer, Chairperson of the
Conference on Human Trafficking
Task Force will speak.
All are invited to join and hear
this timely program.
$3 Donation includes lunch
Tuesday,
September 9th
6:45 PM - Dinner
7:15 PM - Movie
Hosted by David Eshleman
FOUND JACKET
Are you missing a charcoal gray Alpaca Superfine woman's jacket, size M?
It has been in the Lounge ever since the Tree Lot waiting to be retrieved.
Please pick it up before the end of September.

6. CHURCH LIBRARY NEWS
By Lynn Yoshizumi
The book "This Child Will Be Great" by Ellen Johnson Sirleaf is her memoir of her remarkable life. In
January 2006, after the Republic of Liberia had been racked by 14 years of brutal civil conflict, Ellen
Johnson Sirleaf - Africa's "Iron Lady" - was sworn in as president. She describes Liberia's founding in 1822
by freed American slaves, gives a brief history of the country, and takes us through her country's difficulties
with corrupt leaders. She shares the inside story of her rise to power, her early childhood, imprisonment and
exile, and her fight for democracy and social justice. By sharing her story, Sirleaf encourages women
everywhere to pursue leadership roles at the highest levels of power, and gives us all hope that, with
perseverance, we can change the world.
In view of Francis' background and our fund-raising effort for the school in Liberia, this is a book that
members of our congregation should read. It was bought in 2011 for the UMW Reading Program.
Unfortunately, the last person to check it out asked someone else to return the book to the library. I don't
know what happened but the book has been missing for several months. Perhaps someone "checked it out of
the library" but didn't sign the book card because the card wasn't in the book at the time. If you have this
book or know who does, please see that the book is returned to the library as soon as possible. It can be
given to me or placed in the "Return Library Books Here" box by the computer. I will put the book card in
the book so that it can be checked out properly in the future. Check it out!
NORTH HOLLYWOOD INTERFAITH FOOD PANTRY
In order for a charity like the Pantry to be eligible to receive money from the Ralphs Rewards program, it must have a
501(c)(3) number. The Pantry is under the umbrella of Valley Interfaith Council and uses the VIC number, but if the
Pantry used that number for the Ralphs Reward, the money would go to VIC, not the Pantry. For many years
Metropolitan Community Church of the Valley, a member of the Pantry coalition, provided their number and gave
the Pantry the money earned from Ralphs. A change has been made this year; from now on Faith Presbyterian
Church will provide this service. That means there is a new bar code to scan when you register your Ralphs card to
benefit the Pantry. All previous bar codes that were distributed for the Ralphs Rewards program should be destroyed
and only the new one should be used.
Ralphs requires re-registration of your Rewards card every September. A letter with the new bar code and explaining
the necessary steps for registering your Rewards card with the cashier when you shop at Ralphs is available from Lynn
Yoshizumi or at the Welcome Table. You can also register on the Internet at http://www.ralphs.com/. The
organization's name is Faith Presbyterian Church and the number is 94711.
The amount the Pantry can earn is based on a sliding scale of household monthly purchases as follows:
Up to $200 per month of eligible purchases 1%
Between $200.01 and $350 per month of eligible purchases 2% of amount over $200
Between $350.01 and $500 per month of eligible purchases 3% of amount over $350
Over $500 per month of eligible purchases 4% of amount over $500
If we all participate, the money will add up in a hurry. Every little bit helps!

7. September 2 Gail Coyle
September 5 Dianne Lake
September 5 Aaron McDonald
September 5 Ian McDonald
September 11 Daniella Lake
September 12 Mary Jane Radillo
September 13 Margaret Allen
September 14 Rachel Mottaz
September 14 Beth Roche
September 15 Heather Barnett
September 15 Carol VanMeter
September 23 Jackson Books
September 23 Konnie Griggs
September 23 Robyn Paull
September 25 Christopher Albright
September 26 Patty Kelsey
Wishing you many blessings on your birthday!
Love, Your Church Family
Minette Harris, took a serious fall in her
home on Saturday, August 23rd. She was
hospitalized and discharged to Providence St.
Elizabeth Care Center. 10425 Magnolia Ave. in
NoHo. Please send cards, notes or plan a visit.
Edward Zung, had major surgery in July on
his stomach to remove cancer and began
chemotherapy on August 13th.
Deanne Cox is on dialysis three times a week
and taking time to heal. Please pray for her
kidneys to perk up and fully function and her
immune system to strengthen.
Nancy Gatchell, has shown improvement
while in hospice. She is at The Lighthouse,
10406 Magnolia Blvd. NoHo.
Chuck Fontana is in the final stages of
pancreatic cancer. His wife, RoseMarie, is a
dear friend of Rhonda Scott.
The Quintana Family mourn the loss of
their 3-year-old son, Vincent.
Elena A. is still waiting for her appointment
with immigration to apply for religious asylum.
It is causing her stress and much worry.
Fay Kapin
Passed away on Monday, August 11, 2014
Thank you for your faithful service.

8. Reflections
! Joey K. "Donald
Do you read advice columns? They illustrate perfectly how relatives and religious people say
some wonderful and awful things. In one column, a while back, a person wrote to say that his
understanding of faith called for him to ‘spiritually divorce’ himself from anyone whose views
were not in tune with his. The advice columnist response was this thinking did not fit with the
general understanding that theology is about love rather than hate. So the concept of staying
apart from those who disagree with you would not be wise. In a recent column “Ask Annie”
was queried on how to stop a relative from being a bully? Citing an earlier bit of advice where
Annie had said simply leave when relatives become insulting and overbearing (the advice
seeker) said this did not seem fair, and wanted to know how to change the behavior of said
relative? Annie responded by saying leaving is always the first best option because while we
cannot change the way others treat us, we can remove ourselves from toxic circumstances.
I remember hearing a lively and engaging sermon some years ago. The title was “You Can’t
Box God, Your Arms Are Too Short.” The premise was similar to most of the writings of
Paul. Who are we to argue with the workings and wonder of God? Yet we humans have been
doing just that for millennia. Fighting with God over who is elect and who is damned?
Creating our own rules with regard to who is accepted and who must be shunned in the name
of faith? Even to the point of killing people simply because their views are different. It
happens yet today. In Romans 11 Paul is responding to serious questions. The first is why and
how Gentiles can be part of the realm of God? The second is, if this is so, what becomes of
Israel with regard to being the elect, or chosen of God?
In his wonderful rhetorical idiom the Apostle asks and answers the questions. Did God reject
Israel? Of course not, and then to underscore this point, “I myself am an Israelite, a
descendant of Abraham, a member of the tribe of Benjamin.” As to how gentiles are part of
the ‘Party’ Paul writes in verse thirty-two “God has imprisoned all in disobedience in order to
show mercy to all.” This, of course, ended all dissent, debate, and demeaning treatment in all
religious arenas. Remember our brother writes before the Church split East and West,
denominations, the crusades and all the fun religious bigotry of the twentieth century. His
point then and now still holds. It is God who invites and invests in humanity. In our dissent
and undignified beliefs and behavior we often miss God’s graciousness.
Reflections are part of the weekly bulletin inserts for worship. This writing is originally from August 14, 2011
and Dr. McDonald’s sermon was titled “Between Gatekeepers And Relatives” based on Romans 11:1-2a, 29-32.

9. OPPORTUNITIES FOR WORSHIP
September 7 Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost. Green.
Ex. 12:1-14; Ps. 148 or (UMH 861); Rom. 13:8-14; Matt. 18:15-20
September
14
Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost. Grandparent’s Day. Green.
Ex. 14:19-31; Ex. 15:1b-11, 20-21 or (UMH 135) Rom. 14:1-12; Matt. 18:21-35
September 21 Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost. Green.
Ex. 16:2-15; Ps. 105:1-6, 37-45 or Ps. 78 or (UMH 799); Phil. 1:21-30; Matt. 20:1-16
September 28 Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost. Green.
Ex. 17:1-7; Ps. 78:1-4, 12-16 or (UMH 799); Phil. 2:1-13; Matt. 21:23-32
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
No Children’s Moments This Month
Communion will be served on Sunday, September 7th
8:15 AM Worship Services in Boyer Chapel
September 7 - Pastor Joey September 14 - Pastor Joey
September 21 - Sandra Smith September 28 - Sandra Smith
Please have your articles for the Good News to the church office by September 17th for the October 2014 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