
I SEE A NEW CHURCH, part 2 Oct. 2019
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“I See a New Church” Sept. 2019
- What central mission and purpose is your church called to at this time?
- What is the central need of your neighborhood and surrounding community?
- How can your church fulfill its purpose in ”making disciples for the transformation of the world?”
- What compelling missional message would relate to the non-churched people living in your community?
- Who is God calling your church to be?
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Refine Our Goals and Make Our Intentions
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aul teaches the people of Corinth, “All things are lawful,” but not all things are beneficial. “All things are lawful,” but not all things build up. Do not seek your own advantage, but that of the other.” 1 Corinthians 10:23-24
Worship on demand continues: for the safety, and well being of our faith community, we continue to meet online and through Zoom. We DO NOT believe prioritizing the health of our church family is in conflict with our relationship with God or Holy Scripture. We DO believe that tending to our physical wellness is faithful to the God who offers life. Although it may be “lawful” to gather in person, inside a building, it remains unadvised and discouraged by public health leaders, our Bishop and connectional leadership. For more information email Pastor Leigh Ann or our District Superintendent, Rev. John Farley, at the District Office. (02/10/21)
Worship with us ONLINE. You can find our worship time at our YouTube channel at United Methodist Church of Vista. Or, if you receive a weekly newsletter, you will receive a link every week for our service.
We are developing a plan for safe in-person worship and gathering. Any in-person events, including worship will be offered only when we can assure the safety of our congregation and community. Until there is a vaccine or other treatment for COVID-19, any in-person gatherings will require face masks, physically distancing of at least six feet, limited singing, spoken litanies, prayers and sermons, no potlucks or offered coffee/cookie fellowship, and no handshakes, hugging or other greeting line with the pastor or church staff. Our plan is being developed with guidelines from our Bishop, Annual Conference, city and state guidelines and best practices based on up-to-date health information.
We are collecting food donations to take to the North County Food Bank and Interfaith Community Services. How can you help? Either drop off food items or schedule a pick-up on Wednesday, April 14. To Drop off: leave at the church office, on the bench outside the front office door between 9 am and noon. For Pick-Up: please email Brenda and Mike Walker at Brendakwalker@cox.net and plan to leave your items on your porch or curb by 9 am. For more information call Brenda and Mike Walker at 760. 726.0442. NO expired or open food, glass jars or homemade items.
Our homeless population has a real need for TARPS/ BLANKETS. Please drop them off on THURSDAYS in lower parking lot between 1:00 and 4:00 p.m., during our soup kitchen preparation. If these hours aren’t convenient for you, we will have a container available for these items on Wednesday, March 17 between 9:00 a.m. to 12 p.m., which is when we will pick up items for our food bank drive. Questions: please call Brenda Walker. Many thanks for your continued support of our less fortunate.
Sunday School UMCV, Sundays, 9:00 a.m.
Education Committee, April 14, 6:00 p.m.
Trustees, April 20, 6:30 p.m.
Finance, April 28, 7:00 p.m.
Church Council, April 24, 9:00 a.m.
Music Ministry’s Spring Virtual Concert
The Music Ministry of UMC Vista is presenting a Spring Virtual Concert, “Songs of Renewal and Joy.” Our Chancel Choir, Praise Band and musicians from our Chamber Orchestra have created a Virtual Concert to be aired on Sunday, April 11 at 4:00 p.m. The concert features many different musicians and a variety of music in celebration of Eastertide and Spring. Artists include Jimmy Patton and Enrique Platas; our flautists, Adrienna Nims and Bin Rosenthal; a brass ensemble, soloists, ensembles, the choir and our organist, Adam Ferrara. The concert will be available at 4:00 p.m. on April 11th and will continue to be viewable for several weeks. Tune in and let the joy of music lift your spirits as we are moving forward to a time of renewal and new hope.
-Rev. Frank Hallock
In response to the coronavirus pandemic and out of concern for the well-being of our community, we are postponing our church meetings and activities until further notice. Don’t hesitate to contact us for prayer or to talk.
The Education/Discipleship program is postponing meetings and activities until further notice.