Good News Dec 2015

Good News Dec 2015

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  First United MethodistChurch of North Hollywood GOOD NEWS e-mail: [email protected] DECEMBER 2015 facebook.com/nohofumc1 www.nohofumc.com IN THIS ISSUE: • Heifer Living Market • Christmas Eve Worship • Gas Line Fundraiser • Poinsettia Orders • Boy Scouts 75th A NOTE FROM PASTOR JOEY In an essay titled, “Grandma Hattie,” author Tom Bodett sheds some light on the meaning of Christmas with two stories.  In the first story, Hattie, Tom’s grandmother, sent two Christmas cards to him.  In each was an identical note wrapped around a crisp five dollar bill which Hattie really couldn’t afford to send.  He did not want to embarrass his Grandmother so he said nothing. In the second story, Hattie and her husband owned a dairy in the Midwest during the Depression.   It was near the rail station and “Bums” riding the rail would come to the dairy window at the house asking for a handout.  After they had washed out milk pails, scrubbed floors or some other task, they would be given food.  These travelers marked the fence post out in front of the house with an “X” in chalk so others would know of the handouts.  On the Sunday before Christmas she saw that men were going by the house without stopping for help.  She went out, noticed that the recent rain must have washed off the chalk, and marked the fence post with an “X.”   Tom suspects that Grandma Hattie put the “X” back on the post for the same reason she sent two Christmas cards.  She didn’t want anybody to think they had been left out or forgotten. At Christmas, we celebrate a God who forgets no one and never leaves anybody out.   The love of God in Christ is a never ending gift, a handout available to all.  We repeat the pageantry and ceremony so we don’t forget.  But if we really remember, we might be humbled enough to mark our fence posts. 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. Jim 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
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  COME AND WORSHIP Thefollowing Bible passages will be the basis for the messages in December. Please take time each week to read the selected passages. December 6 Gospel Partners Philippians 1:3-11 December 13 Spiritual Core Strength December 20 Jumping For Joy Luke 1:39-45 December 24 7:00 PM Gifted Again Luke 2:1-20 9:30 PM Remembering Gifts Luke 2:1-20 December 27 Wear These Things HIGHLIGHTS OF WORSHIP November 1st - Today was All Saint’s Day. We remember the Saints of our church that we lost this year; Nancy Gatchell, Grace Lawrence, Minette Harris, Joan Wismer, & James Wilkinson. Norman Kelsey & Phillip Mottaz shared the monthly announced with the congregation. Pastor Joey’s sermon, “Just A Thought,” was based on Mark 12:28-34. November 8th - Patty Kelsey used a large metal bowl and coins to share a Moment with Children about “The Widow’s Mite.” Dan Doggett, flutist, accompanied the choir during the anthem, “Thy Will Be Done in All We Do.” Mark 12:38-44 was the reading for Pastor Joey’s sermon titled, “Loving Giving.” November 15th - We celebrated Community Day! Our Church, The Wesley School, Evergreen Music Conservatory, Synchronicity Hand Bell Choir and Boy Scout Troop 18, joined in a special worship service. Everyone was asked to donate hygiene items that went into our Care Kits for the Homeless. We were delighted with music from the Acosta Family and songs from The Wesley School students. Worship was followed with a lovely reception in the Social Hall catered by Chris Drapkin & her company Harvest Moon. Everyone enjoyed treats and shopping at the UMW Holiday Boutique tables. What a blessing to be a part of such a special community! November 22nd - This morning was Christ the King Sunday and Thanksgiving Sunday. Pastor Joey shared his message on “Out Of Time & Space,” based on John 18:33-37. Following worship we assembled more than 230 Care Kits for the Homeless during coffee fellowship! Thank you to everyone who donated, assisted with prep days and who took part in assembly day. We couldn’t do it without you! November 29th - Today was the First Sunday in Advent and the members of the UMW lit the Candle of Hope. Thank you to Deanne Cox, Judy Palmer, Jodi Smith, & Lynn Yoshizumi. Rachel Mottaz shared a mission moment about the Heifer Project. Dan Doggett accompanied the choir on flute during their anthem, “Advent Meditation (&Dona Nobis Pacem). Pastor Joey’s sermon was called, “Wait For It,” based on Jeremiah 33:14-16. Rachel Mottaz had her Heifer booth set up in front of the Lounge with ornaments made by the children that were inspired by water. It was also opening day for our 17th Annual Tree Lot! Isaiah 12:2-6 Colossians 3:12-17
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  Thursday, December 24th 7:00PM Features special music and a children’s message 9:30 PM Features special music, the Chancel Choir and Communion is served Each service concludes with a candle lighting ceremony Featuring our Sunday School Children Sunday, December 20th During 10:30 AM Worship In the Main Sanctuary If you would like your child to participate, contact the church office and come to rehearsal during coffee fellowship on Sunday, 12/6 & 13. Give a poinsettia plant in honor or memory of a loved one. These plants are fashioned into a Christmas tree which adorns the chancel of our church. The flowers may be taken home following the 9:30 PM Christmas Eve Service. Thank you for your $10.00 donation. Please complete the section below and return the form to the office with your check. Please indicate “for poinsettia” on the offering envelope. Thank you. Your Name________________________________ Phone ______________________________ Address _______________________________________________________________________ Circle one: (IN MEMORY OF) or (IN HONOR OF) Number of plants ordered _______ Name _________________________________________ Amount Enclosed $ ____________ Name _________________________________________ Please place orders by December 15th
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  What’s Happening inDecember? Thursday, December 24th - Join us for CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES 7:00 PM - Family Service with special music & a children’s message. 9:30 PM - Includes Chancel Choir & Communion. Join us in the Main Sanctuary. Both worship services include a candle lighting ceremony. Sunday, December 13th - Holiday Festivities in the Lounge! The Great Church Christmas Bake Off! Bring your most delicious recipes to coffee fellowship! You win bragging rights! Sunday, December 20th - Walk to the Manger at the end of worship. Please bring your Christmas Offering with you to church. After the benediction we will ask everyone to walk down the center aisle and place your offering in the manger. Thursday, December 10th 7:00 PM Lounge Come make 150 sandwiches that will feed our homeless community who receive assistance from the North Hollywood Inter-Faith Food Pantry. Tuesday, December 8th - The Breakfast Club with Pastor Joey meets at the Magnolia Grille at 9:30 AM. Please RSVP for this event. Fridays, Saturdays, & Sundays in December Our 17th Annual Christmas Tree Lot is open for business! Fridays: 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM Saturdays: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM Sundays: 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM We need tree handlers, greeters, & dinner providers. Sign up at church or online. (Check your weekly email update for link) Sunday, December 13th - Mission Sunday! Bring cans of chili and tuna for the food pantry and a few extra dollars for the blue mission envelopes. Sunday, December 13th Following Worship Come to our Pop-up Shop in the Lounge! Santa may make an appearance! Sunday, December 13th Following worship Lounge Bring your most delicious Christmas treats to church! Everyone will taste test and vote for the yummiest goodies! We will be collecting dough for the our Missions Fund! Sunday, December 20th- Sunday School Children’s Christmas Pageant. During 10:30 Worship Service. Main Sanctuary. Wednesday, December 9th - UMW Holiday Luncheon. Noon. $3 Donation. Lunch & Holiday Program. Lounge. Thursday, December 10th - PB & J Project. 7:00 PM. Lounge. Come make 150 Sandwiches for the homeless that receive assistance from NHIFP. Sunday, December 13th - The holiday fun continues with the UMW Boutique Pop-Up Shop during coffee fellowship! Support mission projects! Maybe Santa will make an appearance? Tuesday, December 8th- Methodist Men Meeting. Meet in the lounge for food, fellowship & devotion. Potluck dinner. Contact Roger or David if you can bring entree, veggies, dessert or drinks.
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    Our facility ismany decades old, so it is not surprising that we will encounter these kinds of major maintenance and repair needs from time to time. As another example, we need to make repairs to our gutter system before the massive El Nino hits this winter. Unfortunately, these major repairs are expensive.   The Wesley School is helping to fund both the gas line system and gutter repairs, but we are the stewards of the church and ultimately it is our duty to make sure that we maintain the facility in good working order. This is why it’s so important to fill out your pledge cards and give to our church’s general fund.   Our portion of the gas line repair will be a bit over $50,000. We are asking everyone to look into your hearts and consider giving a little extra to support this expense. Note on your offering that it is for “gas line.” We will keep you updated on our progress toward meeting this goal.   In the meantime, having faith in the generosity of our congregation, we have already begun repair work on the system so we will have heat during the winter. The FUMC/NH UMW unit has won the District Reading Program participation banner for the last 3 years. It is hoped that the winning streak will continue for 2015. Participants’ Reading Program Report forms must be submitted to Lynn Yoshizumi not later than the December 9th UMW general meeting. It is suggested that you submit books that exactly fulfill the requirements for a specific level. In other words, if you read a total of 7 books in the 5 different categories, submit the names of one book in each category and save the other 2 books to be included in your list for next year. Don’t save any books marked 2011 because they will not be included in the program in 2016. Have you noticed it’s been a little chilly in Boyer Chapel and the Lounge? Have you noticed that the stove in the lounge kitchen isn’t working? This is because the DWP discovered that our natural gas system has deteriorated and was leaking across the property. For safety reasons, we’ve shut down the system – though we installed temporary service to the social hall and sanctuary. GAS LINE FUNDRAISER Doug Eboch, Chair of Visioning Committee GOAL: $50 K
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  During this holidayseason... It is never too late to remember your church. Be safe, keep calm, and be generous. KEEP CALM AND PLEDGE ON THANKSGIVING EVE WORSHIP This year’s Thanksgiving Eve Inter-Faith Service, in support of the North Hollywood Inter-Faith Food Pantry, was held at Faith Presbyterian in North Hollywood. Patty Kelsey represented NoHo FUMC, for the third consecutive year, by sharing the opening prayer for the service and was honored to be among all the ordained clergy, who partner with the NHIFP and the Director, Luis Oliart. Rabbi Sarah Hronsky, Rabbi Deborah Silver, Reverend Louise Goben, Reverend Joy Magala, Pastor Jane Poole, Pastor Debbie Rice, Reverend Richard Poole of Faith Presbyterian, presided over the entire service as host pastor. The theme for this year’s worship was “S.O.S. - Sharing Our Stories.” A few key speakers shared stories from the past year about success they have experienced and are grateful for regarding the food pantry and assisting the homeless in our community. The Inter-Faith Choir graced us with glorious song; “Canticle of the Sun,” “For the Beauty of the Earth,” and “Lean On Me.” Lynn Yoshizumi, Jodi Smith, Wendy Welch, Pam Lippert and Norman Kelsey were in the congregation showing support and enjoying a wonderful evening of community and gratitude. IMAGINE NO MALARIA Lynn Yoshizumi The United Methodist Church’s Imagine No Malaria initiative has been getting closer to the goal of $75 million, raising $66 million so far which contributed to cutting in half the number of deaths from malaria in sub-Saharan Africa.   It was not my imagination - our congregation actually contributed more than $1,700 to this year’s Imagine No Malaria fund-raising effort.
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  On Saturday, October17th, Anita McChesney was among the over 1,300 Operation Gratitude volunteers who were at the Armory in Van Nuys to assemble the 1,300,000th care package! The final count for the day was 8,428 care packages assembled.   In celebration of the March to a Million from 2003-2013 a coffee table type book was printed and distributed on Oct. 17th. Anita received her own copy but also was able to get a copy for our church library because of the many volunteer hours and financial contributions from FUMC/NH and church members. This handsome hard cover book is available in the library for browsing or checking out. If you check it out, be sure to sign the check-out card and leave it in the box by the computer.   For about 10 years Operation Gratitude shared the California Army National Guard Armory on Victory Boulevard at Louise in Van Nuys. Because the needs of the National Guard often conflict with the needs of Operation Gratitude, the Op Grat leadership realized the necessity of having a place of their own. Therefore, Operation Gratitude is in the process of moving to a facility at the Van Nuys airport.   Since there will be no more assembly days until Op Grat gets moved and settled into the new place, there will not be a Holiday Assembly Day for the Mission Team to participate in this year. The congregation will be advised when an assembly day is scheduled. Did you know we have a treelot mascot? Meet Douglas Noble, our Treelot Ambassador of good will & good deeds! His face makes us happy and reminds us that our trees are the Christmas Tree with a Heart! We utilize part of the proceeds to support mission projects like: Hope of the Valley Rescue Mission, Discovery Arts, International Justice Mission, and many other worthy and needy organizations. He’s also gently reminding you to sign up for volunteer shifts! Visit www.nohofumc.com to sign up for a Tree Lot shift. The lot is only open three days a week: Fridays from 4pm-9pm; Saturdays from 9am-9pm; Sundays 12pm - 9pm. If you can’t volunteer, buy a tree! MEET YOUR TREELOT MASCOT Douglas Noble
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  There will bea Mission Team meeting on Saturday, January 9th from 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM in the Lounge. At this time we will review the 2015 activities and make plans for 2016. Newcomers are always welcome to attend Mission Team meetings, this one included. Perhaps you feel that the Lord is calling you to be more active in mission projects, you have an idea of how we could improve upon our current projects, you have a new activity that you feel we should undertake or you just want to spend time with some very nice people. Let’s make a difference to those in need in 2016! Please let Lynn or Patty know if you are coming. PLANNING MEETING Saturday, January 9, 2016 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Lounge Lunch Provided CARE KITS FOR THE HOMELESS The synergy between our church and The Wesley School when it comes to lending a hand up to those in need has been growing and it was made evident in the large volume of kits we assembled! We made more than our goal of 200 kits! Thanks to everyone for your tremendous support! Be sure to have kits at the ready! Pick them up every Sunday in the lounge! PB&J PROJECT By Lynn Yoshizumi This school year The Wesley School 2nd grade class joined the PB&J Project and are making peanut butter and jam sandwiches once a month for the homeless clients of the Pantry. Usually they make their sandwiches on the 2nd Thursday of the month. However, for the month of December only we have switched. The school will make sandwiches on the 3rd Thursday and our church PB&J spreaders will make sandwiches on the 2nd Thursday, December 10. We meet in the church lounge at 7 pm and usually finish making over 150 sandwiches in about an hour. We are always happy to have new people join us. As we finish this second year of sandwich making, I would like to thank all of the people who have given their time to make sandwiches and those who have generously provided jars of peanut butter and jam, especially Mila Cruz and Kathi Ellis. NoHo FUMC & Wesley working together for a wonderful cause!
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  TROOP 18: THESECOND TWENTY YEARS By Jim Doggett The decade of the 1960s was a very positive time for Troop 18. Strong leadership was continuous and relations with the church through its Men’s Club were positive. The three scoutmasters during this period had affiliations with the church and many dedicated assistants and committee members came from the community. The scoutmasters at the time were Frank Joyner, Naylor Jones and Jack Koch, Sr. Liaison between the troop and the church was handled well by George Orrill and Rex Smith. The troop morale was high and an active outdoor program was developed. Turnover in membership was low and a large number of Eagle Scouts were produced. I became affiliated with Troop 18 in 1969. Our younger son Dan was a Cub Scout in Pack 35, and our older son Tim decided to join a Boy Scout Troop. He had the option of joining one of three local troops, including Troop 18, and chose the latter, partially because he was acquainted with one of the boys in the troop. The scoutmaster was Jack Koch. He and I became close friends and I became Jack’s principal assistant scoutmaster. Jack was an exceptional scoutmaster. He was an inspiration to his “brush apes,” as he called the boys, and a mentor to me in my efforts to be a successful troop leader. Of the 30 men who have held the title during the 75 years, five of them stand out in my mind as truly exceptional. That’s a subject for another article. We were fortunate to have the help of a number of older boys who had attained Eagle rank, became 18, and had joined our sister unit, Explorer Post 18. These young men included Jack’s son Gary. Gary suffered an untimely death in the early 1970s, and Jack asked to be relieved of his job as scoutmaster. I agreed to take the job and Jack agreed to stay on as my assistant, keeping our team intact. I was the first registered scoutmaster who had not had some prior affiliation with the Methodist Church, and kept the job for three years. In 1975, we recruited a young man, Curtis Regester, as my replacement, and following two years of service by him, Edward Cross, who had been Cub Master of our sister unit, Cub Pack 18, served for a short time. When Ed was unable to continue, a search began for a new leader. Rex Smith, then employed by Humble Oil Company, had a young business associate, Hank Barger, who he interested in coming on board, and with the approval of the church and the troop committee, Hank became an outstanding scoutmaster for three years, when he was transferred to Texas,, his present residence, by Humble. Hank’s co- worker, Buzz Sher, had come along as an assistant, and took over when Hank moved. Buzz was doing an excellent job but was suddenly transferred to Alaska. Buzz still resides in Alaska where he has his own engineering business. Buzz’s departure created a problem for the troop committee. All of the boy members, leaders, and committee members except George Orrill were from the community. Membership was on a down cycle, and once again a search was on for a suitable scoutmaster. A possible candidate was our son Dan, who had stayed in Scouting as an adult and had the necessary training to be scoutmaster. The problem was that he was only twenty years old and scoutmasters had to be twenty-one. To solve the problem, I agreed to register again as scoutmaster if Dan would handle program matters. This worked out and when Dan became 21 in 1981, he replaced me as the registered Troop 18 Scoutmaster. This is the fourth in a series of monthly stories about the past, present and future of Troop 18, in anticipation of a fabulous 75th Anniversary Celebration to be held Memorial Day weekend 2016.
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  By Rachel Mottaz& The Sunday School Class If you were to go to the website for Heifer International, you would see, on their main page, the phrase:  Together we have power over hunger and poverty.  Think about that.  Together we have power over hunger and poverty.  If we work together, if we pool our money, if we all work as one body, as one church, we can put a dent into hunger and poverty.  If we put these resources together and we give it to an established and proven non-profit organization, then our gift grows and grows.  Almost 70 years ago, Dan West started what we now know as Heifer International based on the “teach a man to fish” philosophy.  Our donations are given to families in need throughout the world, but it doesn’t stop there.  Each family blessed with a gift is not only taught how to take care of or grow that gift, they are also required to pass on the gift!  They share their training and animals or sustainable income.  This affects their community in such positive ways.  Our monetary gifts help change lives, not just for one family, but for many families.  If you were to continue on browsing through their website or have a look through their Christmas Catalog, you’d find many ways you could contribute.  This year I was struck by a section called:  Provide Basic Needs.  There’s a new addition to the Christmas Catalog this year, Irrigation Pumps. In many of the communities where Heifer works, families lack access to running water.  They spend most of their days carrying water and can you guess who is responsible for this task?  The children, most specifically, the girls.  And then this leads to these girls not having time to go to school.  If you know me, then you know this really gets under my skin. I sat there reading the catalog and thought, that’s it, we are providing Irrigation Pumps this year. Even if we only raise enough money for ten pumps, that’s $1500, then that’s ten more girls going to school.  The pumps also stood out for me because we in California are trying to understand what it’s like to live in drought.  Of course, our experiences could never compare to what life is like where you have to walk to get water, but water is a basic need.  How can we not respond? These irrigation pumps will provide farms with enough water to grow their crops, Heifer will train the families on water conservation and irrigation techniques and in turn, families will train others.    We do fundraising for Heifer International every December.  I beg you to donate money.  I work with the Sunday school and the children make ornaments to sell to raise more money (by the way, we have some new beautiful ones inspired by water!  (They are gorgeous.), and I have information set up during coffee hour to help you give more money.  I only do this in December so if you start to think about it, we only do this once a year!  We can give generously.  This is our mission.  We must keep working together and keep trying and keep going.  Together.
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  Wishing you abirthday that is merry and bright! Love, Your Church Family December 5 Anita McChesney December 6 Helen Wirth December 7 Ralph Seybold December 10 Doug Eboch December 11 Myriel Tyree December 17 Charlie Cox December 17 Cary Noren December 18 Jeff Thomas December 19 Pastor Joey December 20 Genelita Ancheta December 20 Clive Melville December 21 James St. John December 24 Tracey Radillo December 25 Jesus December 31 Henri Doble December 31 Nancy Kien • Doug Eboch’s Father, Ed Eboch, is ill and waiting for test results for serious physiological symptoms. Please also pray for Doug’s Mother as they go through this stressful time. • Deanne Cox is in process of getting on a kidney transplant list at USC Keck Medical. • Zachary Thomas, Jeff Thomas’ Son, was hospitalized for multiple blood clots. • Margaret Dixon was unable to stand up and went to Country Villa for physical therapy. She is home and will continue therapy. • Jim Doggett fell and broke his nose. He was hospitalized at Henry Mayo where they also took care of other concerns and is doing much better. • Pat Vail was hospitalized and sent to a rehabilitation center for a fracture in her right femur and had to postpone her plans to come out to L.A. for Christmas. Pat just underwent anterior hip replacement of the right hip and will be resting and healing the next few months. • Tonya Peat will undergo her fourth chemotherapy session. Scott Peat is still having issues with pain radiating in his shoulder and groin. • Ed Zung is still working hard at staying healthy. • Pray for our world that is hurting from gun violence and terrorism. Special Delivery On The Way Charles Minetree’s Step-Daughter, Rebecca Esmeralda is expecting her first child in June 2016. The father is Rebecca’s husband Joey Esmeralda. They were married in a small civil ceremony in Santa Barbara on July 2, 2015. They live in Vally Village, CA.
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  Reflections ! Joey K."Donald Composer, Donna J. Butler wrote a wonderful piece of choral music titled "Recollection of Joy."  It is based on Philippians 1.  The opening text is, “I thank my God when I remember you, for he has blessed my life with yours.  With every prayer of mine for you, I’m filled with joy; for I hold you, I hold you in my heart.”  The melody is sweet, the words are simple yet quite powerful, and emanating from joined voices, the effect is stunning. It is amazing how seemingly simple things can touch and move us.  We are in a season rife with memories.   We hear an anthem, sing a hymn, smell some pine or see a poinsettia and we are transported to other places.  People near and far come to mind, memories both good and bad return in glimpses. Throughout the letter to the Philippians, Paul reminds his beloved friends that hope is stronger than fear.  That love is stronger than hate.  That goodness is stronger than evil.  That grace is greater than sin.  He writes to a body of believers in the formative stages, struggling to be whole, to be faithful, to be true as followers of Jesus.  He writes this letter in the midst of deep personal struggles which have put him at odds with the authorities in Rome.   Which, of course, makes the letter all the more beautiful.  Sometimes in the most difficult times we want to remember our relatedness; to each other and to God. Though Paul was in prison, he knew people he loved were in need of comfort.  And so he wrote to lift their spirits.  Often it is that those in suffering offer soothing words to others.  Ms. Butler wrote her lovely anthem in memory of her brother-in-law, Randy Brown. Then, of course, the One whose birth we celebrate is said to have uttered from the Cross, “Father forgive them...,” Words of blessing in a time of strife from the Beloved on behalf of those He loved, reminding us of our relatedness. Reflections are part of the weekly bulletin inserts for worship. This writing is originally from December 7, 1997. Dr. McDonald’s message was based on Philippines 1:3-11 and the sermon title was “Memories too Valuable to Hold.”
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  OPPORTUNITIES FOR WORSHIP December 6 Second Sunday of Advent. Purple or Blue. Mal. 3:1-4; Luke 1:68-79 or (UMH 208); Phil. 1:3-11; Luke 3:1-6 December 13 Third Sunday of Advent. Purple or Blue or Rose. Zeph. 3:14-20; Isa. 12:2-6; Phil. 4:4-7; Luke 3:7-18 December 20 Fourth Sunday of Advent. Purple or Blue. Micah 5:2-5a; Luke 1:46b-55 or (UMH 199); Heb. 10:5-10; Luke 1:39-45 December 24 Christmas Eve. White or Gold. Isa. 9:2-7; Ps. 96 or (UMH 815); Titus 2:11-14; Luke 2:1-20 December 27 First Sunday After Christmas. White or Gold. 1 Sam. 2:18-20,26; Ps. 148 or (UMH 861); Col. 3:12-17; Luke 2:41-52 Sunday Worship Services at 10:30 AM in the Main Sanctuary Adult Sunday School - Schedule TBD Children’s Sunday School meets at 10:30 AM in the Community Room/Nursery Children’s Message the 2nd Sunday of the month during 10:30 worship service. Communion will be celebrated on December 6th at 8:15 AM and 10:30 AM worship services, and at the 9:30 PM worship service, Wednesday, December 24th - Christmas Eve. 8:15 AM Worship Services in Boyer Chapel December 6 - Pastor Joey December 13 - Norman Kelsey December 20th - Patty Kelsey December 27th - Sandra Smith Please have your articles for the Good News to the church office by December 17th for the January 2016 publication or email them to [email protected] 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