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September 2014 Page No. 1 Volume 46 No. 9
September 2014
The Herald
S I M I VA L L E Y
U N I T E D M E T H O D I S T C H U R C H
ABOUT OUR CHURCH
Rev. Andy Mattick Senior Pastor
Rev. Rachel Tabutol Emerging Ministries
& Membership Pastor
Rev. Camille Mattick Children, Youth & Family Pastor
Debbie Post Administrative Secretary
Ryan Frye Front Office Assistant
Rob Courtney Music Director
Leslie Frank Organist
Mike Seckman Custodian
Susie Strombotne Child Care Provider
Laura Hole Wedding Coordinator
Mark Witman Wedding Custodian
CROSSROADS CHILDREN’S CENTER
Michelle Gordon Director
(805) 526-2887
THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH SIMI VALLEY
2394 Erringer Road, Simi Valley, CA 93065-2296
(805) 526-6231 [email protected]
www.SimiValleyUMC.org
With over $10,000 raised, the time has come to hit the road! Mark and Rev. Andy
roll out on September 6 on their two-man, seven-day, 560 miles journey to raise
Awareness, Inspire, and Make a difference for the Imagine No Malaria campaign.
Schedule Highlights
Friday, Sept 5 - Heading up to Paso Robles, CA
Saturday, September 6
6:30 - Depart Paso Robles
Stops in Morro Bay, Los Osos, San Luis Obispo,
Arroyo Grande, & Santa Maria
6:00 - Arrive in Buellton for night
Sunday, September 7
6:30 - Depart Buellton
9:30 - Worship at St. Marks UMC - SB
Afternoon - Ventura
Evening - Oxnard
Monday, September 8
9:00 - Depart Oxnard
11:00 - Lunch in Malibu UMC
2:00 - Camarillo UMC
2:30 - Camarillo to Simi Valley
6:00 - Dinner at SVUMC
Simi Cyclists
You can drop in and spin with Andy and
Mark on the Imagine Ride on Monday
afternoon into Simi from the Camarillo/
Moorpark area or Tuesday morning from
the church to the Valley. Email Andy at
[email protected] for specifics.
Imagine Ride’s Simi Stop
Mark and Andy will be stopping in Simi Valley
on Monday, September 8. You are invited to
come out that night for dinner in Witman Hall
to celebrate the mid-point, hear how they are
doing, and be in fellowship with our Mission
Area friends who will come out to hear
Andy’s story with Malaria.
Monday, September 8
6:00 p.m.
Carb Load with
Mark and Andy
Wednesday, September 3
11 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Red’s BBQ will be donating 15% of your
food bill if you bring in our flier.
Continued on page 3!
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REGULAR SUNDAY SCHEDULE
Childcare: For infants & toddlers in the
Nursery thru the worship service.
9 a.m. Worship with Praise Band & Choir
Signing for Hearing Impaired
Children’s Sunday School
Youth Sunday School (Sep - May)
10 a.m. Coffee Fellowship
10:10 a.m. Children’s Choir Practice (Sep-May)
10:30 a.m. Adult Sunday School 6 p.m. Youth Fellowship
Sunday, September 7, 2014
United Methodism 101: Sacraments
Communion served Preaching: Rev. Camille Mattick
Sunday, September 14, 2014
United Methodism 101: Social Holiness
Preaching: Rev. Andy Mattick
Sunday, September 21, 2014 Lessons from the Vine
Workers Matthew 20: 1-16
Preaching: Rev. Rachel Tabutol
Sunday, September 28, 2014
Lessons from the Vine Chief Priests
Matthew 21: 23-32 Preaching: Rev. Andy Mattick
September 21
Who
We
Are
Well, the time draws near… Mark Witman and I roll out
early on a Saturday morning this month. In some ways, it
is not that different from any other Saturday when I meet
Mark to spend some quality time on the back of the bike.
But this time, I carry the hopes of making a difference,
your prayers, and over $10,000 in gifts (to date) to change
lives. I am certain there will be times of struggle - muscles
tire, tires flatten, chains derail - but I trust that God will be
there!
As I go, I want to share five lessons on discipleship that I have been shaped
by during the time training for this ride.
Life is about balance. My bike touches the ground on two tires that are
less than one inch wide. I keep from falling by maintaining momentum
and balance. The life of faith is much the same, if you stop your
momentum in God’s sanctifying grace, you might fall over. I touch my
bike in just five spots - seat, pedals, and handle bars. I keep balance
through these contact points. My contact points with God are prayer,
worship, Bible study, fellowship, and service.
There are many paths to be ridden. And there are many types of bikes
and riders. Even Mark and I ride drastically different styles of bikes. The
life of faith takes many forms and many of the differences can be chalked
up to stylistic differences. While we are passionate about our experience
and history (watch a passionate debate between lycra-wearing road
cyclists and mountain-bikers some time), we must allow for the Spirit to
be at work in variety of ways. Many gifts, one Spirit. Many parts, one
Body.
I must maintain my equipment. A clean and cared for bike rides better
than one neglected. A clean and cared for body moves and feels better
than one neglected. A clean and cared for soul experiences the nudges
of the Divine better than one neglected.
I must get outside to understand my inside. The gospels remind us that
Jesus was drawn to deserted places (mountains, shores, and gardens) for
reflection and prayer. Riding has become both a physical discipline and a
spiritual one. It serves as a gauge for my mental and physical well-being.
I have found that I see our community and myself differently from the
bike - it is far more nuanced than when I am in my car trying to simply
get from point A to B. I know where the rough places are, where the
safe places are, where there are struggles, and where there is quiet.
Vision is a forward thinking enterprise. To descend a pass, like our Santa
Su, you have to commit to looking ahead. Looking around for a safe
place to bail leads to crashing. We cast our eyes down the road to see
the clear path for both our tires and our lives.
-Blessings, A
From a
Rollin’ Rev
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September Circle Meetings Teresa Circle - 2nd Tuesday Sept. 9 @ 9:00 am @ Mary Fry’s. All women are wel-
come to join the Teresa Circle for our social luncheon before our summer hiatus.
Co-Chairs Bonnie Bastian and Mary Fry - 582-1238.
Circle of Joy - 2nd Wednesday, Sept. 10 @ Joye Grove’s
Co-Chairs Sally Stewart – 584-1070; Peggy Warren 527-2872 & Claudia West 376-9135.
Circle of Faith - 3rd Wednesday, Sept. 17 @ 11:30 am @ Laura Hole’s
Chair Jeanne Corr – 527-2256
Fireside Friends - 3rd Wednesday, Sept. 17 @ 7:00 pm in the Chapel
Co-Chairs Joyce Harding – 522-1150; Helen Loring – 583-4503.
Seekers Circle - Monday, Sept. 22 @ 12:00 noon @ LaVaun Campbell’s
Co-Chairs - Julie Brennan – 579-3905; LaVaun Campbell – 526-5449.
United
Methodist
Women
UMW Board Meeting
All Officers and Circle Chairs,
are asked to attend our
On Wednesday, September 3 @ 10 am in the Chapel
Prayer Quilt Ministry
Saturday, Sept. 27 (4th Saturday of the month)
Room 10 - 9 am til noon. Bring your sewing machine to help piece or layer quilts, bring your mat and rotary cutter to make new squares, bring your
thimble and scissors to help thread ties into the quilts, or just bring your
creativity to help design a top. Or stop by to pick up fabric to wash.
Questions? Call Barbara Brown. For more information on how you can
help or to request a prayer quilt for someone, visit our web site:
simivalleyumc.org.
Coffee Chat Join Pastor Rachel and the twins for
Coffee Chat on Mondays 3-5 pm at Starbucks at Cochran & Sycamore. We will NOT meet on September 1st or 8th
due to Labor Day and a trip to Hawaii for Rachel and Warren's 5th anniversary.
In September, we will be there the 15th, 22nd, and 29th.
UMW General Meeting is Tuesday, Sept 9th @ 7 p.m. in the Chapel All women of the church are invited to come hear our guest speaker.
Joy Prim is a Young Adult Missionary in the Mission Intern Program of Global Ministries. She is a graduate of Pfeiffer University in North Carolina.
She served 18 months in Hong Kong as a Case Worker for the Mission for Mi-grant Workers. In early 2013, Joy returned to the US to continue her time as a
UMC Missionary serving with the Filipino Migrant Center in Long Beach. As a case officer, Joy assists workers who are victims of
trafficking & wage theft. Please bring an appetizer or a dessert (for 6-8) to share for our refreshments.
Call Ruth Dempsey 501-5874 if you have questions.
Save the Date
United Methodist Men’s
Annual Potato Dinner
Friday,
October 10
at 6:30 pm
Coffee Chat
Save these Dates
Fall
Craft
Sale
October 3 & 4
Holiday Gifts Galore and More!
Baked Goods - Lunch! - Car Wash Questions, contact Jeanne Corr.
Tuesday, September 9
7:30 - Depart SVUMC parking lot
8:30 - District Office
11:30 - Lunch at Santa Clarita UMC
Evening - Lancaster UMC
Wednesday, September 10
Morning - Depart Lancaster
Evening - Dinner in Ridgecrest
Thursday, September 11
Morning - Depart Ridgecrest
Evening - Independence
Friday, September 12
Independence to Bishop! (then HOME!)
Ride Schedule
Continued...
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Children’s &Youth News Important Youth Related Dates:
AWWYAWWY MEETING (Adult Workers With Youth)
Tuesday, Sept. 9 in Room 12
RECYCLING RECYCLING Sept. 28Sept. 28 Drop off clean plastic &
glass items for our youth
to Recycle on the
4th Sunday of each month.
Youth Bible Study! Will be taking a break
for the summer. The group will start again in the Fall. Watch for details.
Pioneer Club is starting again! There is still time to sign your child up for our amazing mid-week afterschool
ministry! Wednesdays, from 5:30-7:00 in Witman Hall. Your child will meet in small fellowship groups to learn about God and who God
wants them to be—all while participating in activities, games, and earning badges for skills, Bible lessons, and mission moments.
Contact Pastor Camille to sign up!
Youth Sunday School resumes
September 21 ( 3rd Sunday of Month)
UMYF KICK OFF and Parent’s Meeting
Sunday, September 14! Parents are invited to join us for UMYF on
Sunday, Sept. 14 starting at 6 pm!
It is important for at least one parent, per family, to attend.
Come find out what to expect this year (and if you have a new youth
- how to transition into UMYF). Youth will meet separately to be
updated on upcoming events and discuss their expectations
and needs.
Congratulations to our NEW UMYF officers for 2014-2015!
President ~ Lili Inoke
Vice President of Spirituality ~ Joshua Austria
Vice President of Service and Mission ~ Gillian Retter
Vice President of Fellowship ~ Justin Copen
Vice President of Care and Membership ~ Astrid Aragones
Youth Handbells (6th - 12th Grades)
”Make a joyful noise to the Lord!”
Thursdays @ 7:30 pm Questions ? - Contact Stu Thomson
Appalachia Service Project coming around again! Our church has a fabulous tradition of support and contribution to the Appalachia Service Project, a home-repair ministry of the greater UMC. Every three years, a team of senior high schoolers and adults works to makes homes warmer, safer, and drier in the Appalachian region. Our next trip will be in June of 2015, but it's not too early to express your interest!
An information meeting is scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 7 at 6:30 PM in the Chapel. All are encouraged to attend to learn more about this amazing opportunity. Parents of interested teens are especially welcome to attend. Contact Barbara Witman at 583-3378 for more information.
Children’s Choir will begin
Sunday, September 14 The children gather in the Fireside Room at
10:10 am , following Sunday School. Questions, contact Sally Lionetti.
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UMM Breakfast Sunday, September 28 7:30 - 10:30 AM
in Witman Hall. Everyone is invited to enjoy a delicious breakfast
cooked by our men on the 4th Sunday of each month. The men are now rotating their menu to items like French Toast and Waffles in addition to
Pancakes and eggs. Watch the announcements for menu details!
UMM Program Meeting The next Monthly Breakfast / Program Meeting will be
Saturday, September 20 @ 8:30 am in Witman Hall
Men’s Donut Fellowship
Donuts Plus on Erringer Rd.
Thursday, September 4 @ 8 AM Drop by and enjoy some fellowship with the guys!
“Genesis to Revelation” Sundays @ 10:15 AM in Rm 10.
They are studying the book of Psalms. Led by Emily Walker.
You can join this class at anytime!
Adult Study Classes
Drop In Anytime to see what these
classes are all about!
Committee Meetings SPRC
Tuesday, Sept. 2 @ 7 pm - Chapel
Membership Monday, Sept. 15 @ 7 pm - Chapel
Preschool Board Tuesday, Sept. 16 @ 6 pm - Chapel
Wednesday, Sept. 10 @ 7 pm Education - Room 11
MEOW - Room 12 Finance - Chapel
Trustees - Fireside Room
Be sure to check with your committee chair to verify your next meeting!
Volunteers Needed
Sign up for a Sunday in
September or later in the year, on the Coffee Hour Chart in the Narthex. You can do it as a family or ask others to join you. The church provides the coffee and
punch, and if you want to bring munchies that is always nice.
Questions, call Mary Fry.
Pastor’s Study Sunday in the Chapel
@ 10:30 - 11:30 AM
Reflections on the sermon
Joann Hanson and Sondra Adair have been buying the paper goods, coffee and coffee supplies for our groups to use in
Witman Hall for several years. They usually come in every other month to check the supply and replenish the stock by
using our Smart & Final Scrip which is located in the office.
Unfortunately, for us, they need to give up
this job. Thanks for ALL your help.
The preschool is having a
FUNdraiser at
Firehouse Subs Wednesday, September 10
4 - 10 pm
They are located at:
1263 Simi Town Center Way, Suite H1
Flyers available after Sept. 7
Sunday, September 21
10:30 am in the Chapel
Everyone is welcome to attend
Administrative
Council Meeting
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GOOD TIMES LUNCH
@ Soup Plantation
Monday, Sept. 1 @ 2 p.m.
Lunch is $8.05 for seniors,
including drinks.
Come enjoy
the food and
fellowship!
Check it out: We are now on Facebook & Twitter! Like us &
Follow us!
Facebook: www.Facebook.com/SimiValleyUMC
WALKING GROUP ! Join us Monday, thru Thursday. Watch the calendar each week
for current times.
We meet in front of the Sanctuary to plot our course and
then begin our journey! Everyone is
Welcome to walk!
Starting Sunday, Sept. 14 weekly lunch after worship. We will gather after worship, to either 1) select a restaurant to go to, or 2) head over to Pastor Rachel's house to grill up some food. We will fellowship, eat, and discuss the morning's worship. On the 14th, we will gather on the patio and head out for lunch about 10:45 or 11 am. While we are waiting we will choose a place to go eat. The next week, the 21st, we will head over to the house after worship and eat around 11:15 am.
Wednesday, September 3 @ 7 pm
Theology On Tap (21-35) will meet at Red’s BBQ for a
time of food, fellowship, and fun, while supporting Pastor Andy and Mark’s ride!
Wednesday, September 24 @ 7 pm Table Fellowship Group (Ages 18 - 35) will gather at Pastor Rachel's for Breakfast for dinner. Bring a side or drink to go along with pancakes. We will have pancakes as the center of the meal (regular, banana, and we will try bacon pancakes).
Watch our Facebook page for more details on ALL dates. Not a fan of "Simi Valley UMC Young Adults" on Facebook yet? Now is a good time to go find our page and "like" it so
that you can keep up to date on the happens of our young adult program!!
Young Adults NewsYoung Adults News
Join with other volunteers and help beautify our church campus.
No experience necessary
Saturday, Sept. 6 8:00 am - Noon
IF YOU HAVE NOT REGISTERED YOUR RE-WARDS CARD ONLINE 1. Log in to www.ralphs.com 2. Click on ‘Create an Account’ 3. Follow the 5 easy steps to create an online account 4. You will be instructed to go to your email inbox to confirm your account 5. After you confirm your online account by clicking on the link in your email, return to www.ralphs.com and click on ‘my account’ 6. View all your information and edit as necessary 7. Link your card to your organization by clicking on: a. Community Rewards b. Edit my community contribution and follow the instructions c. Remember to click on the circle to the left of your organizations’ name
IF YOU ARE ALREADY AN ONLINE CUSTOMER
1. Log in to www.ralphs.com 2. Click Sign In 3. Enter your email address and password 4. Click on ‘My Account’ 5. Click on Account Settings 6. View all your information and edit 7. Link your card to your organization by clicking on: a. Community Rewards b. Edit my community contribution and follow the instructions c. Remember to click on the circle to the left of your organizations’ name
Thank you to everyone who signed up their Ralph’s Card over the past year. The funds generated from this program real helps out our Youth Group. If you have questions, please call Mark Witman. Beginning September 1, 2014 ALL Participants MUST re-register their cards for 2014-2015
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BY OUR SERVICE
Dinner Church: Dinner is served to the hungry every Saturday.
To help with this ministry call the church office at 805-526-6231.
Samaritan Center: Local resource center for the homeless is always in
need of personal care items, coffee supplies, etc. Call 805-579-9166.
Salvation Army has food items for those needing groceries. A box in the
Narthex receives your non-perishable donations. Call 805-527-1070.
PADS (Public Action to Deliver Shelter) We house the homeless overnight Saturday, Nov. 1 - March 31, through this local church sponsored program.
We Support Our
Church by Our...
PRAYERS
Prayer requests are submitted in Sunday
Worship. You may also post requests online at www.simivalleychurch.com/ prayer_request.htm.
JOYS September Birthdays 9/1 Mary Ann Driver
9/3 Bruce Campbell, Marty Martin,
Henry Patch, Ashley Stites
9/5 Jason Hole, David Seifert
9/6 Mike Seckman, Sally Stewart,
Rev. Andy Mattick
9/8 Edie VanWinkle, Wanjiku Ndungu
9/9 Lillian Burrow, Bryan Motzel
9/10 Yvette Shuster
9/11 Rob Courtney, Kyle Reynolds
9/12 Ruth Seckman, Holly Tignac,
Ken Elandt
9/13 John Cannell
9/14 John Hole, Madison McIntyre
9/15 Elizabeth Yates, Emma Horowitz
9/16 Joneel Zinto, Jennyfer Akers,
Heather Anderson, Liam Baltazar
9/17 Rebecca McKee
9/18 Peter Witman, Caesar Campos
9/19 Phil Myers
9/20 Marilyn Cameron, Jim Schneider,
Carol Keiderling
9/21 Maggie Spencer
9/23 Kathryn McKee, Jessica Waye,
David Waye
9/24 Helen Beebe, William Byard,
Dave Hautzenroeder,
Samantha Farr, Sam Watkins
9/25 Barbara Modlin, Jeannine Brummett
9/26 Mark Witman
9/27 Alley Smith
9/28 Milena Keene
9/29 Bradley Elliott, Chris Reynolds
September Anniversaries: 9/10 Jim & Sally Stewart,
Paul & Barbara Witman
9/12 Rev. Rachel & Warren Tabutol,
Bill & Janet Witt
9/20 Carolyn & Tracy Pankratz
9/22 Joel & Gloria McManus
9/23 Ralph & Barbara McLaren
Prayers of healing for: Kitty Talbert, Marilyn May, Cleo
Gerken, Gary Spellman, Betty Coletto, Lorene Clinton, Bill Byard,
Marge Blanchard, Jim McClellan, Jim Buckley, Delores Kinsinger,
Joyce Hayes, Dick Heileman, John Cannell, Dawn Hermance, Doris
Richardson, Dave Hautzenroeder, George Pyfrom, Eloise Patterson
and Jane Seaman.
BY OUR PRESENCE
Our Gifts
Offering income Needed each month
in 2014 to fund our current budget $ 48,133.12
Offering Received in July $ 37,690.50
Offering giving UNDER budget for July 2014 $ -10,442.62
Coin Drop Total for July 27 - August 17: $ 8.90
July 2014 27th 261
August 2014 3rd 220 10th 258 17th
225
Maya Raen Tabutol
and
Mark Fior Tabutol Baptized Sunday, July 27
Born: April 11, 2014
Parents: Rev. Rachel & Warren Tabutol
Jamilee Kristin Hernandez Baptized Sunday, August 10
Born: December 7, 2013
Parents: Samantha Farr & Andrew Hernandez
For Rev. Brad Resare
Saturday, September 6
10:30am @
Grand Tradition Estate
& Gardens
220 Grand Tradition Way,
Fallbrook, CA 92028
Address to send condolence
cards to the family: 801 Porter Way
Fallbrook, CA 92028
Catherine (Kitty) Talbert
22 Crescent St. Bradford, MA 01835-7223
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The
Herald Simi Valley United Methodist Church 2394 Erringer Road Simi Valley CA 93065
805-526-6231 www.simivalleyumc.org
Messy Church is Back! Join us Friday, September 5th
for MESSY BEGINNINGS!
We will hear the story of creation and have fun crafts, games,
activities, and science experiments for the entire family!
Dinner begins at 5:30 pm In Witman Hall. Bring your family—and invite a neighboring family too!
WORKship On Saturday, September 27
th, we are
tentatively going to meet at church to
offer our assistance to
CrossRoads Children's Center.
We have asked Michelle Gordon, the Director,
for projects that we can do to assist her and
the Center. Come out at 9:00 am to help
out. We will gather for a time of prayer and
singing, then work on the projects.
At 11:30 am, we will finish up and
gather for communion before departing.
Simi Valley Relay for Life
Date: October 11 & 12
9am to 9am
Where: Rancho Tapo
Community Park (Lemon Park)
Team Name: Simi Valley United Methodists
Contact: Kimi Garbo at 818-723-1581 or
[email protected] for questions. First Team Meeting: Wednesday, Sept. 3 6:30 pm in Room 12.
The team is open to Youth and Adults!
The Church Office will be
CLOSED
Monday, Sept. 1
in observance of the Holiday
The Heart, Soul, and Hands of
a Church are her people.
Plan to join us
Sunday, October 19,
for Laity Sunday as we
commemorate and celebrate
125 years of the Ministry of
the Methodist Church and
Laity in Simi valley.
Liturgy
The work of the people
In case you hadn't noticed, we are in
the process of remodeling ALL
of our restrooms. The restrooms
located outside the Church Office are being converted to
“Unisex” restrooms (accessible for the handicap) and should be completed by the
end of August. Also, the Men’s Restroom in Witman Hall has been demolished and is being prepared for the installation of new fixtures. During this transition, the Ladies Room in Witman Hall is “Unisex”. Please “KNOCK on the door to ensure privacy.