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1. First United Methodist Church of North Hollywood
GOOD NEWS
e-mail: nohofumc@pacbell.net
June 2015
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IN THIS ISSUE:
• Choir Recognition
• Vacation Bible School
• UMW Membership Tea
• Remembering Jim
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
Almost a year ago David Eshleman who grew up in this parish had lunch
with me. Some of you may know that he has a Masters Degree in
Psychology, and is a Registered Marriage and Family Therapist Intern
working toward his license. During the course of conversation he asked
me what I was working on, and I said I was working on a reflection about
Spiritual Hoarding The following are some thoughts he shared based on
a seminar he attended led by Dr. Pam Kaczmarek called compulsive
hoarding.
The key elements are as follows:
1.Information Processing (attributed to cognitive deficits with organizing,
problem solving, attention) 2. Beliefs about not wasting (i.e. children of the
depression) 3.
Emotional Dysregulation (can be associated with early
psychological trauma, other mental illness such as major depression, etc)
4. Emotional Attachment (to the hoarded item, belief, etc. i.e. reminds
someone of a special moment in their life and if they lose the item they
worry they will forget about that moment or it will be lessened)
The lecture goes on to state that 75% of people with hoarding disorder
also have a mood or anxiety disorder as well. Finally hoarding is no longer
considered an Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, but as a stand alone
disorder in its own category.
Tom Brokaw, newsman and author, wrote a book a while back titled The
Greatest Generation. It was based on interviews with those people who
survived the Great Depression and make huge sacrifices for the good of
the United States in America during World War II. Mr. Brokaw is the
offspring of this generation. The axiom they lived by with regard to
earthly possessions was simple. “Use it up, wear it out, and never throw
anything away.” A decent motto to live by in modern parlance, it could be
said even Earth Friendly. This becomes a problem only when folks cannot
let go of things. There is a program on TV titled Extreme Hoarding
“Buried Alive”. In each episode two or three people along with their
families try to deal with the difficulties of hoarding. A clinician attempts to
guide people through the piles of stuff that have taken over their homes,
but to get to the root causes, be it loss, depression, or abuse for example.
Sometimes the work is successful, and truthfully in others it is not. After
watching the program a few times the thought of a type of spiritual
hoarding came to mind. These thoughts are not based on clinical
research, but on pastoral experience and observations.
(continued on inside cover)
A NOTE FROM PASTOR JOEY

2. COME AND WORSHIP
The following Bible passages will be the basis for the 10:30 messages in June.
Please take time each week to read the selected passages.
June 7 Think Thoughtfulness 2 Corinthians 4:13-5:1
June 14 Growing Hope Mark 4:26-34
June 21 A Safe Place
June 28 A Healing Touch
HIGHLIGHTS OF WORSHIP
May 3 - The Kelsey-Mottaz Announcement Team shared the May Announcements, wearing Chicago
Bulls and Cleveland Cavaliers Jerseys! Pastor Joey shared a message based on John 15:1-8 titled “On
Bearing Fruit.” Communion was also served this morning.
May 10 - Today was Mother’s Day and all the women that came to church received a special gift. Bill
Varney took on lectern duties. Pastor Joey’s sermon, “Not A Suggestion,” was based on John 15:9-17.
May 17 - Bill Varney sat in the lectern this morning. Pastor Joey’s sermon was called, “Having Spiritual
Sight” which was based on Ephesians 1:15-23.
May 24 - Today was Pentecost Sunday. We shared in the joy of witnessing the baptism of Annabelle
Hazel Peat, the third of the Peat girls to be baptized by Pastor Joey. This morning’s message on John
15:26-27; 16:4b-15 was titled, “A Holy Nudge.”
Psalm 9:9-20
Mark 5:21-43
(continued from front cover)
A. Holding grudges saps spiritual energy. Most of us know someone who has held a grudge for years,
perhaps decades or more hating a friend or relative for sometimes the most petty reason. Yet the Word of
Jesus in the Gospel of John says we are to love one another as Jesus has loved us.
B. We Judge one another harshly misrepresenting or misquoting the Bible outright. Some people claim it is
the right of the faith community to judge. Beginning with Matthew 7:1 the teachings of Jesus state
otherwise. “Do not judge, so that you may not be judged. For with the judgment you make, you will be
judged, and the measure you give will be the measure you get. Why do you see the speck in your
neighbor’s eye, but do not notice the log in your own eye?” (Vv 1-3.) Another interesting misquote is the
phrase “money is the root of all evil.” The actual quote is from I Timothy 6:10 and reads “For the love
of money is the root of all evil.”
C. The idea that the Church must always be the same. Years ago I preached a Christmas Eve sermon
based on Luke 2:1-20. However, I used a modern translation in which swaddling clothes was translated
bands of cloth. The day after Christmas we listened to a message on the machine which had been left
late Christmas Eve by a clearly irate man saying in fact that by using said translation I had ruined his
Christmas tradition. He left a number so I called and explained that Bands of Cloth were in fact
swaddling clothes according to the dictionary. He would have none of it. For him there was only one
way to experience the Christmas story. For me, what this has to do with hoarding in a practical manner
is everything. For when we hold on to dated, impractical, or untrue elements with regard to religious
thought and practice, spiritual lives become crowded and the clutter hinders growth.
Your Friend, Pastor Joey

3. The United Methodist Women
Cordially Invite All the Ladies
to the annual
Membership Tea
Wednesday, June 10th
1:00pm
in the Social Hall
G’Day Mates! Time to get hoppin’ to the
wildest Saturday down undah!
We are sending kids to the outback
where they will venture into solid faith!
$15 per child
$10 Family discount per child
INCLUDES: Music & More,
Outback Games, Rock-Solid Bible
Adventures, Projects-With-A-Purpose,
CD, t-shirt, keepsakes & a yummy lunch!
SATURDAY, JUNE 27th
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Vacation Bible School will be
broken down into two sessions
with lunch in between.

4. What’s Happening in June?
Friday, June 19th - Game Night! 6:30 PM Lounge.
Hosted by Methodist Men.
Sunday, June 21st - Father’s Day! Gifts for all the
Men who attend church today!
ALL CHURCH
MOVIE NIGHT
(hosted by David Eshleman)
Friday, June 12th
Lounge
6:45 PM - Dinner
7:15 PM - Movie
After a near-fatal plane crash in WWII,
Olympian Louis Zamperini spends a
harrowing 47 days in a raft with two
fellow crewmen before he’s caught by
the Japanese navy and sent to a
prisoner-of-war camp.
Choir Recognition Sunday - June 7
We will be honoring our wonderful choir today during worship
Summer choir will sing until July 21st.
Friday, June 12th - All Church Movie Night
6:45 PM Dinner and 7:15 PM Movie.
Monday, June 15th - Tabitha Circle Meets at
10:30 AM in the Hand in Hand Room.
Wednesday, June 10th- United Methodist
Women Membership Tea. 1:00 PM in the Social
Hall. All ladies are invited to attend.
METHODIST MEN EVENTS
Monthly Meeting
Tuesday, June 16th
7:30 PM
Lounge
Friday, June 19th
6:30 PM
Lounge
Pizza & Salad for dinner, snacks too!
Feel free to bring games & snacks.
Checkers, chess, King of Tokyo &
Ticket to Ride.
Bring a friend!
Monday, June 8th - Martha Circle Meets at
11:00 AM in Hand in Hand.
Thursday, June 11th - UMW Ruth Circle head
to the Glendale Center Theatre for The King & I
8:00 PM. Pre-sale tix only. Dinner at Damon’s prior.
Tuesday, June 16th - Methodist Men meet at
7:30 PM in the Lounge. Everyone welcome.
PB & J PROJECT
Thursday, June 18th
7:00 PM
Lounge
Help make 150 sandwiches for
the homeless that receive
assistance at the
North Hollywood Interfaith
Food Pantry on Fridays.
Wednesday, June 24th - United Methodist
Women Boutique Workshop. Community Room.
Men’s Chorus Rehearsal
In preparation for July 5th Patriotic Medley.
June 21 & 28 Rehearsal
Meet at 11:45am after worship service.
Grab some refreshments and come on over to the
choir room for a brief rehearsal.
All men in the church are invited.
Thursday, June 18th - PB&J Project Meets at 7:00
PM the Lounge. Make 150 sandwiches for homeless.
Sunday, June 14th - Missions Sunday! Please
bring nonperishable proteins to donate to the Food
Pantry! (Tuna, Peanut Butter, Chili)

5. Many thanks to the talented, Roger Eshleman, who plays the beautiful organ and piano every Sunday at 8:15
AM and 10:30 AM. On Sunday, June 7th, we will be recognizing our wonderful Choir, Jeff, Roger,
& Lynne Hutton during 10:30 worship service. The choir will be taking a break from Wednesday night
rehearsals and singing on Sundays in a more casual dress for the Summer Season. No robes over church
clothes for a few weeks! Keeping it light and cool during the heat of Summer.
We welcome new choir members this year, Jodi Smith & Libeck Kadu to our current members: Nylean
Rapinac, Dottie Vick, Monica McLaughlin, Jim Doggett, Ken Ellis, Charles Minetree, Steven Pitchford,
Sandy Flemming, Kim Miller, Judy Palmer, Pauline Long, Amy Schwartz, David Eshleman, Dan Doggett,
Lynne Hutton, and Wendy Ince, Pattie Rogers, Ed Webster, & Elise Edie.
If you would like to be a part of our choir, please let Jeff know. Also, many thanks to Julie Shuford once
again, for the fun logo she created specially for Choir Recognition Sunday!
Our Choir, led by Jeff Thomas, continues to bless our
congregation every Sunday. They provide so much
during weekly worship and our high holy Seasons of
Easter, Advent and Christmas. We cannot thank the
choir enough for sharing their gifts with us!
The extra dedication that it takes to be a member of the
choir is appreciated by all of us and we thank each
member for sharing of their time, their passion, their
talents and spiritual gifts.
REMEMBERING JIM WILKINSON
By Roger Eshleman
James (Jim) Wilkinson was born in Trenton, North Dakota on February 15, 1918 and heard Peggy Lee in
Fargo when he was a young man and before she became famous. He attended North Dakota Agricultural
College and was a member of the Oxford Club. This was interrupted by the second world war. He had
learned to fly in North Dakota and so became a C46 Cargo aircraft pilot as part of the war effort. He flew all
over North Africa, parts of Europe and South America. He had one close call.
After the war Jim became an aerial photographer of test aircraft at Edwards Air Force Base. Then he became
a Math Teacher at Van Nuys High School. He was beloved by his students and still did substitute teaching
until about 10 years ago. As a hobby, Jim taught himself to play the piano. He was pianist for the Hand in
Hand Adult Sunday School class and for at least a dozen years participated in piano-organ duos with me
during the main service. He played on many occasions over the years and sang with the Men's Chorus.
He was also a collector and had two sizable collections -- one of cinema and film, the other of books and
papers on President Teddy Roosevelt. He was told this collection was second only in size to the one at
Harvard. It was dedicated to his mother who was from Medora, North Dakota and it now resides there at the
Medora Foundation.
Jim was a member of our church since 1962, and also a part of the Adult Singles, the Hand in Hand
Class, and the Methodist Men for many years. This remarkable man had at least three careers and two
significant avocations during his long lifetime. His memory will linger on.

6. PROJECT HOMELESS CONNECT
The VA of Greater Los Angeles is hosting a series
of connect days to provide crucial services to
ensure no man or woman who has served our
country is sleeping in the streets of Los Angeles or
in a shelter with their family. Supported by United
Way of Greater Los Angeles and leading
community partners, including government,
volunteers, non-profits, businesses, social service
providers, and faith-based organizations, connect
days will offer homeless individuals and their
families access to housing benefits in a single point
of entry.
The connect days will also aim to: Create a unique
opportunity for homeless citizens to access services
in a supportive community-type setting. Provide
the necessary connections for homeless individuals
and families to get started on the pathway of self-
sufficiency.
Our North Hollywood Interfaith Food Pantry is
hosting a Connect Day on Monday, June 8th from
10am-2:30pm at 4387 Troost Ave. Studio City.
The following documents may allow access to the
broadest range of potential resources four housing
and services day of:
*Valid State ID (or VA ID if absent)
*Social Security Card
*DD214 (must have for HACoLA)
*Proof of Income (award letters dated within 30
days and from all sources)
*Bank Statements (3 months current)
Marriage license (if married)
Proof of Custody (if separated)
Birth Certificate of Child (if residing with veteran)
NOW ON FACEBOOK AND INSTAGRAM
We are currently using Facebook to help promote
our organization, requesting needful items,
announce events and to offer a place where others
can also share their involvement in community
action regarding the NHIFP (food drives,
volunteering at the pantry, community garden news,
etc.)
Facebook is not only a social medium, but also a
societal one to raise awareness of the needs within
our local community and to share what we can with
persons via NHIFP.
We enjoy sharing your success stories too (Scout
food drives, making PB&J sandwiches, Teen Pantry
volunteers, video fundraising, Netiya gardens, Food
Forward Fruit Picks). If you have an event, let us
know so we can also share it on our site, and help to
promote and support your efforts.
How you can help:
• Join/Like us on Facebook & Instagram
• Stay tuned to updates & events
• Volunteer at the Pantry for a day
• Make Sandwiches
• Collect/Drop off food at the Pantry
• Share your abundant garden with us
• Educate yourself and be an advocate for us
• Join Ralph’s Club and designate to donate to us
• Kids/Teens learn while earning service hours
All of this and more is a blessing to us and to the
many that we serve in our community.
Thanks for your help. See you on Facebook!
Luis Oliart, Director of NHIFP

7. June 2 Andrew Noren
June 3 Monica McLaughlin
June 5 Rosemary Kent
June 8 Mickey Farrand
June 8 Jones Shepard
June 12 Jarrett Albright
June 13 Lolita Barajas
June 16 Anne Peters
June 17 Pattie Rogers
June 18 Danny Peters
June 18 Doug Peters
June 20 Renee Kennard
June 23 Lynne Hutton
June 24 Luna Shepard
June 30 Darrell Lake
Pattie Roger’s Brother-in-law, Steve Rogers, was just diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer.
Pattie would also appreciate prayers to help her find a two-day per week job to replace the one she lost.
Lisa Cheby’s friend, Ximena, whose mother just had surgery to remove what they believe is cancer in her
liver. 16 years ago, she survived a battle with thyroid cancer.
Pastor Joey’s Brother, Tom, has been diagnosed with brain cancer.
Don Harold, David Eshleman’s Uncle, is in hospice care.
Anne Roche’s Brother, Rick Davis, underwent surgery and radiation for his brain cancer.
Gladys Woodard is still recuperating after falling and breaking her pelvis.
Ed Zung needs continued prayers of healing.
Warmest wishes to you on your birthday!
Love, Your Church Family
James “Jim” Wilkinson
Sunday, May 31, 2015
12:30 PM
Main Sanctuary

8. Reflections
! Joey K. "Donald
Reflections are part of the weekly bulletin inserts for worship. This writing is originally from
July 1991 Good News Cover Letter and as a Reflection on May 20, 2007.
Dr. McDonald’s sermon was titled “Does Your Heart Need Reading Glasses?” based on Ephesians 1:15-23.
While driving home at night along the same route two nights in a row, I noticed something.
The second night everything seemed clearer. The sky was bright from a full moon both times,
but the second time the sky, the lights, the buildings and even the cars around me all seemed
more in focus. Then it occurred to me. I had washed my car that day. It is amazing how a
little work could make such a difference in the way I was seeing things. Isn’t this equally true of
our spiritual lives? If we take the time, make the effort, and do the work necessary, then our
self-understanding and our view of the beloved community is clearer.
Just as Moses went up a mount, John the Baptist went into the desert, Jesus went into the
wilderness, men and women of faith for centuries have drawn aside and done the work
necessary to obtain the long view of life. While perhaps we can’t take the same tact as our
spiritual forebearers, we can occasionally pause and clean the windows of our lives so that the
light of creation might shine in.

9. OPPORTUNITIES FOR WORSHIP
June 7 Second Sunday After Pentecost. Green.
1 Sam. 8:4-20, (11:14-15) or Gen. 3:8-15; Ps. 138 or 130; 1 Cor. 4:13-5:1; Mark 3:20-35
June 14 Third Sunday After Pentecost. Green.
1 Sam. 15:34-16:13 or Ezek. 17:22-24; Ps. 20 or Ps. 92:1-4, 12-15; 2 Cor. 5:6-10, (11-13),
14-17; Mark 4:26-34
June
21
Fourth Sunday After Pentecost. Father’s Day. Green.
1 Sam. 17:(1a, 4-11, 19-23), 32-49 or Job 38:1-11; Ps. 9:9-20 or 1 Sam. 17:57-18:5 or
Ps. 107:1-3, 23-32; 2 Cor. 6:1-13; Mark 4:35-41
June 28 Fifth Sunday After Pentecost. Green.
2 Sam. 1:1, 17-27 or Wis. 1:13-15; 2:23-24; Ps. 130 or Lam. 3:23-33 or Ps. 30; 2 Cor. 8:7-15;
Mark 5:21-43
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
Children’s Moment every second & third Sunday of the month during 10:30 AM worship
Communion will be served on June 7 at 8:15 AM and 10:30 AM Service
8:15 AM Worship Services in Boyer Chapel
June 7 - Pastor Joey June 14 - Norman Kelsey
June 21 - Patty Kelsey June 28 - Sandra Smith
Please have your articles for the Good News to the church office by June 17th for the July 2015 publication
or email them to pattyfumc@gmail.com
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