September Good News

1. First United Methodist Church of North Hollywood
GOOD NEWS
e-mail: nohofumc@pacbell.net
SEPTEMBER 2017
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IN THIS ISSUE:
• Welcome BBQ
• Luis Oliart & UMW
• Discovery Arts
• Walk With God
GOOD NEWS is published monthly by
First United Methodist Church of North
Hollywood, California 91601
Phone (818) 763-8231
Grant Hagiya
Bishop
Rev. James 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
Tonya Peat
Director, Outreach Ministries Your Friend and Pastor,
Joey
A NOTE FROM PASTOR JOEY
In the thirteenth chapter of his letter to the people of Rome, the Apostle Paul writes
about what social scientists call obligations and personal awareness. Paul is trying to
underscore the importance of spiritual character and a faith commitment tied to
some sense of urgency.
Beginning with verse eight he writes about the obligation of faith. “Owe no one
anything, except to love one another; for the one who loves another has fulfilled the
law.” He then cities in an order different than found in Exodus the Decalogue, or
ten commandments as it has come to be known. He writes, These “and any other
commandment, are summed up in this word. ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ Love
does no wrong to a neighbor; therefore, love is the fulfilling of the law.” It is
important for us to remember that before his conversion to the way of Jesus, Paul
was a very zealous person of faith who followed the law of faith closely. Yet, here he
takes the tact that love overrides the constraints of law. He is repeating what Mark
records in chapter twelve of his gospel. In verse twenty-eight, a scribe comes to Jesus
asking which is the most important law? Jesus quoting Deuteronomy 6 says, “The
first is love the Lord your God with all your heart and mind and strength, and the
second is to love your neighbor as yourself. There is no other commandment greater
than these.” In sociological terms, Jesus is saying that our obligation to God and
others begins and ends in our ability to be intentionally loving.
The second part of the passage is what scholars call an eschatological message. This
is meant to remind the readers of Jesus’ return and the need for urgency in how they
live. This translates to us in the notion that our spiritual character counts for
something. I’m not sure Paul meant for believers to stand around waiting for God to
come. After all God is already here. Rather, it seems he was reminding people of
faith that we need to be aware that time is finite in human terms. Growing up, my
mother had all these sayings, most of them didn’t make a lick of sense when I was
young. As I have matured, some come back with such clarity it stuns me. One of
her favorites was, “We are all dying from the day we are born, so it is not a matter of
if, but a matter of when. How much better then to be grateful for the life God has
given us and focus on how we live then worrying about dying.” How’s that for
understanding obligations and personal awareness?

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 3 A Theology of Hospitality Romans 12:9-21
September 10 The Right Key Matthew 18:15-20
September 17 A Given To Forgive Matthew 18:21-35
September 24 On Being In Line Matthew 20:1-16
HIGHLIGHTS OF WORSHIP
August 7 - We saluted our Vacation Bible School Volunteers this morning; as well as, sharing the
success of Camp Out, with the congregation! The August Monthly Announcements were delivered by
Rachel and Phillip Mottaz with a Hawaiian twist! Norman shared a sermon titled, “Words Of Love,”
based on Romans 9:1-5. The message was a call to inclusion inspired by his recent 30th high school
reunion. He spoke about the sense of belonging that people (here, classmates) can have and or develop
regardless of their previous experiences. The scripture is a reminder that grace is available to everyone
and that is our call to being open to all. Communion was served only at 8:15 AM worship this morning.
August 13 - Patty Kelsey shared a lesson using a swim floatie with the children; trusting that God has
us--he’s got us and we don’t have to worry. Norman Kelsey shared special music by Glen Campbell,
called “Less of Me.” Pastor Joey’s sermon, “Water, Wind, Worship,” was based on Matthew 14:22-33. The
biggest element in this scripture is Jesus walking on water, but it is so much more than that. Within the
text, Jesus addresses the crowds and goes away to pray; which is a great self care model for us to
replicate. Then Jesus goes back to the water where the disciples are fishing and they see him walking on
water and Peter gets excited and asks the Lord to command him to come to him. But then Peter panics
and starts to sink and Jesus reaches out to him and says, “have faith.” God protects us and takes care of
us. You have to take care of yourself and know when worship is available. Communion was served today.
August 20 - Pastor Joey’s sermon, “Choosing Words of Hope,” was based on Matthew 15:(10-20)) 21-28. In
this text, Jesus is having an ongoing dialog with the Pharisees about the ritual and the rubric of an active
Jewish faith. Here they are criticizing Jesus about not talking about ritual hand washing before you eat.
But Jesus replies that it isn’t important what you put in your mouths as much as what comes out. We
ought to be thinking about how to be kind. Later in the passage, a Canaanite woman comes to Jesus and
asks him to heal her daughter. Jesus, as a devout Jew, could not have anything to do with a Canaanite
woman; Jesus says that it’s not right to throw children’s bread at the dogs and her reply is, “even the dogs
eat the crumbs.” To which Jesus replies with these words of hope, “your faith has healed your daughter.”
August 27 - Pastor Joey’s sermon, “The Human Side of Holy,” based on Matthew 16:13-20. In this
scripture, Jesus is with the disciples in Caesarea and he asks his Disciples who do the humans say the
human one is, referring to Himself. They respond by saying that some people say Jeremiah, and some
say, Elijah and some say, John the Baptist. Jesus then looks at Peter and asks, “Who do you think I am?”
and Peter replies, “you are the Son of the Living God, The Messiah,” and Jesus tells them not to say
anything.

3. WELCOME TO CHURCH BARBECUE
Arranged by The Methodist Men
Sunday, September 10th
11:30 AM
(following worship)
Lounge Yard
MENU: Tri Tip, Hamburgers & Hot Dogs, Potato Salad, Cole Slaw,
Watermelon & Lemonade
Western Theme - Dress Up!
$5 Donation
Kids Free
Come to the Choir Workshop!
Saturday, September 9th
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Meet in the Main Sanctuary
Calling all singers...the choir wants you!
The choir’s first day back in the chancel is Sunday, September 10th!
LAITY SUNDAY IS COMING OCTOBER 22nd
WANTED:
Readers, Storytellers, Speakers, Poets, Musicians, Singers, and
everyone who would like to participate in the Laity Sunday Worship on
October 15, 2017.
Laity Sunday is that special Sunday when we recognize and celebrate
the role we all play in building and sustaining the church community.
If you are interested in participating or have fresh ideas, please join us
for a planning session on Sunday, October 1st in Hand in Hand
following coffee fellowship.
Planning Session
Sunday, October 1st
Hand in Hand
Grab a snack from coffee
hour and join us!

4. What’s Happening in September?
SEPTEMBER IS CHILDHOOD CANCER AWARENESS
Mission Focus for this month is our Discovery Arts Bedside Adventure Kits!
We will be decorating and filling 100 boxes and need your help.
Donate. Decorate. Organize. Assemble! Deadline 9/16!
Saturday, September 23rd - All Church Game
Night! In the Lounge from 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM!
Saturday, September 16th - Discovery Arts Prep
Day. 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM. Lounge. Lunch provided.
Wednesday, September 27th - UMW Boutique
Workshop. 9:30 AM in the Community Room.Wednesday, September 13th - UMW General
Luncheon at 12:00 PM. $3 donation. Lunch and
Program. Lo-Fe-Lo. Special Guest: Luis Oliart
Sunday, September 10th- Mission Sunday!
Bring nonperishable foods for the Food Pantry. Dry
Cereal, Peanut Butter, Tuna & Brown Paper Grocery
Bags requested. Please bring a few extra dollars for
your offering!
Friday, September 29th - Tea Fellowship meets at
11:30 AM. (See details below).
Saturday, September 9th - Choir Workshop in
the Main Sanctuary! Begins at 1:00 PM. Come one,
come all and join our wonderful choir!
Tuesday, September 26th - Ruth Circle meets in
the Community Room at 7:30 PM.
.
PB&J PROJECT
Thursday,
September 21st
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!
Monday, September 18th - Tabitha Circle meets
in Hand in Hand at 10:30 AM.
Tuesday, September 5th
9:00 AM
Magnolia Grille
Limit 8 ppl. RSVP.
TEA FELLOWSHIP
Friday, September 29th
11:30 AM
Tea Elle C Garden Cafe
26111 Bouquet Cyn. Rd.
Thursday, September 21st - PB&J Project meets
in the Lounge at 7:00 PM.
Tuesday, September 5th - Breakfast Club
with Pastor Joey! 9:00 AM at Magnolia Grille.
RSVP. Limit 8 ppl.
Saturday,
September 23rd
6:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Lounge
Everyone is invited to come on
down and enjoy a fun night of
games and fellowship!
Bring games you’d like to play!
Refreshments provided.
Sunday, September 10th- Welcome To
Church BBQ! Sponsored by the Methodist Men.
Following worship in the Lounge Yard. $5 donation.
Western Theme. Tri-tip, hamburgers, hot dogs.
Saturday, September 16th - Walk with God.
2:00 PM. Carpool from North Lot to Wild Flower Hill.
Sunday, September 17th - Discovery Arts
Assembly Day. 11:30 AM. In front of Lounge!

5. If you Google Stewardship the passage above is one of the results you will get. As stewards of this
church we are charged with taking God’s word into the world through a variety of means and tools
at our disposal. The most visible expression of our stewardship in the community at large is probably
the many mission activities we participate in. All of these are made possible by the loving outreach of
a caring congregation. We are stewards of the community. But we are stewards of our own
institution as well. A substantial part of that stewardship includes maintenance of this campus,
payroll, property taxes, utilities, insurance, our apportionment, program expenses, etc.
We are fortunate to have multiple revenue sources and projects that help fund our substantial
operating budget. However, we as members are still an important part of the equation and a
significant part of the budget. We should all try to remember that as we plan our future giving, look
forward to the holiday season and further out to 2018. Let’s help fund this vital ministry for years to
come.
Stewardship is an ethic that embodies the
responsible planning and management of
resources. The concepts of stewardship can be
applied to the environment and nature,
economics, health, property, information,
theology, etc.
Lets talk about...
Lay Speaker, Sandra Smith
2nd, 4th & 5th Sundays
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
Boyer Chapel
Hymns, Bible Study, & Discussion
Sandra Smith continues four-part Bible Study Series based on Genesis:
September 10th - “A Promise to Sarah”
September 24th - “A Blessing for Ishmael and Isaac”
October 8th - “The Blessing Passes to Jacob”
Come to Church early at 9:00 am before the main service -- or stay late
after the 8:15. Or come for the whole morning!
There's time for coffee at Starbucks, or Choir Rehearsal at 9:45.
Testimonials:
“I love hearing the background of the Bible Stories given by Sandra.” – Mila Cruz
“Sandra is so knowledgeable about the Bible and can relate the historical context of scriptures
in an interesting way.” - Roger Eshleman

6. Another prolific author whose books can be found in our church library is Eli Stanley Jones, who preferred
to refer to himself as E. Stanley Jones. He wrote 30 books and somewhere I read that this 20th century
Methodist missionary and theologian was the “world’s most read religious writer”. Unfortunately, I cannot
find any statistics to prove that claim.
He was on the faculty at his alma mater, Asbury College in Kentucky, when he was called to missionary
service in India in 1907, under the Board of Missions of the Methodist Episcopal Church. In 1925, while
home on furlough, he wrote a report of his years of service – what he had taught and what he had learned
in India. It was published in a book titled "The Christ of the Indian Road" and became a best seller, selling
over a million copies. Other books followed and certain books or single chapters became required reading
in various theological seminaries.
His work became interdenominational and worldwide. In the months prior to December 7, 1941, he was a
constant confident of Franklin D. Roosevelt and Japanese leaders trying to avert war. He was stranded in
the U.S. during World War II with his family in India because the only overseas travel allowed was for the
military.
Dr. Jones was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize for his reconciliation work in Asia, Africa, and between
Japan and the United States. In 1959 he was named “Missionary Extraordinary” by the Methodist
missionary publication World Outlook and was called “the Billy Graham of India”. In 1963 he received
the Gandhi Peace Award. Dr. Jones had become a close friend of Mahatma Gandhi and, after Gandhi's
assassination, wrote a biography on his life. Later in time, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. told Jones' daughter,
Eunice Jones Mathews, that it was this biography that inspired him to "non-violence" in the Civil Rights
Movement.
In December 1971, at the age of 88, while leading the Oklahoma Christian Ashram, Dr. Stanley Jones
suffered a stroke that seriously impaired him physically but not mentally and spiritually. He was severely
impaired in his speech, but dictated onto a tape recorder his last book, "The Divine Yes". He died January
25, 1973, in India.
In addition to the 30 books, Dr. Jones also wrote numerous booklets and pamphlets. Unfortunately, there
isn’t a copy of “The Christ of the Indian Road” in our library but we do have several of his books:
DDS No. Book Title
240 “The Christ of the Mount: A working Philosophy of Life”
242 “Christian Maturity”
242 “Victorian Living”
242 “When Sorrow Comes”, a pamphlet
242 “Word Became Flesh, The Day-to-Day Guide”
248 “The Divine Yes”
There is also “A Love Affair with India”, the story of the wife and daughter of E. Stanley Jones, written by
Martha Chamberlin. This book was previously a part of the UMW Reading Program.
It is hoped you will check out some of these books. If you do, please sign and date the card you find in a
pocket in the front of the book and leave the card in the box beside the computer so that we will know who
has the book. Please return the book to that same box. I will put the card back in the book and re-shelve it.
by Lynn Yoshizumi

7. LABOR DAY: TO PRAISE AND PROTECT WORKERS
From the United Methodists News Service
In 1909 the American Federation of Labor convention declared that the Sunday before Labor Day
would be called “Labor Sunday,” and the spiritual aspects of the labor movement would be
observed. So, there is a spiritual side but also a social justice side to the labor movement.
Collective bargaining and workers’ rights have long been a part of the spiritual DNA of the people
called Methodists. Our Social Principles state:
“We support the right of all public and private employees and employers to organize for collective bargaining into
unions and other groups of their own choosing. Further, we support the right of both parties to protection in so doing
and their responsibility to bargain in good faith within the framework of the public interest.
In order that the rights of all members of the society may be maintained and promoted, we support innovative
bargaining procedures that include representatives of the public interest in negotiation and settlement of labor-
management contracts, including some that may lead to forms of judicial resolution of issues. We reject the use of
violence by either party during collective bargaining or any Labor/management disagreement. We likewise reject the
permanent replacement of a worker who engages in a lawful strike.”
(Paragraph 163. IV.B of the 2016 United Methodist Book of Discipline)
I am proud that the history of Methodism has long encouraged collective bargaining and worker’s
rights. My own grandmother, born in 1885, was a victim of child labor practices. She had to quit
school at the age of 8 and work in a cotton mill in Savage, Maryland, for pennies a day. Our social
justice interest in protecting workers had something to do with the change in these child labor laws.
Still today, we need to speak out when workers are not getting a living wage and when companies
thrive on the backs of their workers who do not benefit fairly from profits. Safe working conditions,
respect, time off and fair wages are important to everyone’s advantage.
As we celebrate the American worker this weekend, through Labor Day, September 4, we need to
celebrate the God-given joy of meaningful work and know that all people—workers, management
and society—benefit when human rights are guarded and economic justice is promoted.
According to the United States Department of Labor, Labor
Day, the first Monday in September, “is a creation of the labor
movement and is dedicated to the social and economic
achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly
national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the
strength, prosperity and wellbeing of our country.”
Numerous municipalities and states began observing Labor
Day as early as 1885; but it did not become an official national-
wide observance passed by Congress until 1894. In the early
days there were street parades and recreation for workers and
their families. There were speeches by prominent leaders and
addresses by union leaders.

8. Saturday, September 16th
2:00 PM
(depart from North Lot)
Wildflower Hill
Theodore Payne Foundation
10459 Tuxford Street in Sun Valley,
Telephone is 818-768-1802
Bring a sack lunch or snack
Wildflower Hill is open for walking or picnicking
Thursday through Saturdays until 4:30 pm.
It’s an easy climb, ¾ mile total, up and down,
with flowers and shrubs along the way and a nice
view from the top.
Alternate Easy Walk: For those who’d rather not
climb the hill, there’s a short trail near the gift
shop with flowers & plants labeled for an
interesting & easy walk and a place to rest.
Visitors can also browse in the Nursery near-by
(the largest collection of native plants in Southern
California.) or the Gift Shop.
BEDSIDE ADVENTURE KITS
By Patty Kelsey
Your Missions Team is supporting
Discovery Arts for the seventh year by making
Bedside Adventure Kits!
Discovery Arts brings music, dance, art and
drama to children with cancer, serious blood
disorders and life threatening illness while they
are receiving treatment.
We will be making 100 boxes filled to the brim
with art supplies!
STILL NEED THESE ITEMS
*Safety Scissors - *Crayons
75 *Elmer’s Glue (bottles & sticks)
95 Paint Brushes - 92 Crayola Paint Palettes
100 - Markers (8 ct.) - 100 Coloring Books
Construction Paper - Small Play-doh Tubs
Card Games - Mini Art Projects
Assorted Stick-on items:
Pipe Cleaners, Wood, Foam, Fuzzy balls, googly
eyes, sparkles, sequins, beads, buttons, feathers.
Deadline to Bring art supplies: 9/10!
Drop them off on the table next to Boyer Chapel.
Prep Day: Saturday, 9/16 in the Lounge. 11:30 AM.
Assembly Day: Sunday, 9/17!
NEED BOX DECORATORS!
If you can take boxes home to decorate and return
them by Saturday, 9/16. Let Patty know!
Thank you for your support!
Alyssa with a Bedside Adventure Kit

9. Luis worked in operations management in corporate America for
over ten years. When he left to spend more time with his family
and become a full-time father, he went back to earning his living as
a musician and teacher.
Luis is the recipient of 2016 Los Angeles Impact Maker to Watch
award for his service to the community. He has recently signed
with Mesa Bluemoon Recordings and is currently promoting his
new album, Love Remains the Same, available on Amazon and
iTunes. Luis also performs bedside tours for the Art of Elysium at
local children’s hospitals.
UNITED METHODIST WOMEN & LUIS OLIART
On Wednesday, September 13th, the guest speaker for the UMW General
Luncheon will be Luis Oliart. The luncheon begins at Noon in Lo-Fe-Lo.
For the past eight years, Luis Oliart has volunteered as the Director of the
North Hollywood Interfaith Food Pantry (NHIFP.org) where he oversees
operations for food collection and distribution, community relationships,
and the 15 religious congregations that comprise the NHIFP Advisory
Board.
By Mary Andreolli
UMCOR is currently working with disaster
coordinators and early response teams in
Louisiana and Texas to provide relief to the
many people whose lives have been
impacted by hurricane/tropical storm
Harvey. Here’s how we can help:
1. Please continue to pray for those whose lives have been impacted by hurricane/tropical storm
Harvey. Please also pray for the Early Response Teams, disaster coordinators, and many volunteers
in The Texas Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church, Louisiana Conference of The United
Methodist Church, Río Texas Conference of The United Methodist Church and Central Texas
Conference who are working tirelessly to provide relief after Harvey.
2. UMCOR has asked churches to make relief kits. The kits are buckets filled with cleaning materials and
run approximately $65 per bucket. As a church, we will be collecting donations to send instead, and we
encourage you to send $65 to pay for a relief kit if you are moved to do so.
3. NOHO FUMC will partner with UMCOR in responding to the needs of communities and individuals
impacted by giving to Advance #901670. Please designate UMCOR HARVEY on your tithing
envelope this Sunday. You can donate online at UMCOR.org or by mail at
Advance GCFA P.O. Box 9068
New York, NY 10087-9068 (please note Advance 901670 in memo line.)

10. Wishing you many blessings on your birthday!
Love, Your Church Family
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 Carol VanMeter
September 23 Jackson Books
September 25 Laurel Weber
September 26 Patty Kelsey
Gary Solt is recuperating after a successful
surgery to remove melanoma from his cheek.
Patty Kelsey was diagnosed with stage 1
breast cancer and is set to undergo surgery on
Thursday, October 5th.
Dr. Jac Groh fell and broke his hip and is
recovering and in physical therapy.
Ava Peat still has problems with terrible
headaches and is taking medication everyday.
Tracy Ritter received results from her MRI
that shows more cancerous growth in her
adenoids area, throat, and neck. She will
undergo surgery to remove as much as possible
but some growth is too close to her carotid
artery. She is keeping her spirits up.
Margaret Doggett still can use prayers as she
tries to acclimate to life with her soulmate, Jim.
Teri Geiger’s cancer has stopped growing and
she is planning a getaway trip to visit friends in
Pennsylvania.
DONATE THIS SUNDAY
Please designate a special offering to
UMCOR that will go directly to those
affected most by Harvey.
Material Resource Advance # 901440
General Hurricane Advance #901670
David Vail is still undergoing treatment for
bladder cancer.Joey Gervasi is undergoing chemotherapy
treatment for lymphoma.
Marianne Harold is still having nerve issues.

11. Reflections
Dr. Joey K. McDonald
Reflections are part of the weekly bulletin inserts for worship. This writing is originally from September 27, 1997
and Dr. McDonald’s sermon was titled “Nat All Jails Have Walls” based on Ephesians 3:14-21.
Have you ever stopped to consider how the Apostle Paul suffered for his faith? He, of course,
eventually was killed because of his beliefs, but in between he was jailed. While in prison he
wrote. He wrote complaining of the food, the unsanitary conditions, lack of recreational
facilities and opportunities for rehabilitation. Of course, he did not!
What Paul did was write letters to the Churches he had founded encouraging them to continue
in their work. He considered his suffering minor in comparison to the suffering of Christ. His
living conditions a small inconvenience when so many lived without the comfort of grace. We
take so much for granted as people of faith that the idea of being imprisoned or martyred for
our faith is beyond our mental grasp. Yet, Paul lived to that end willingly.
He did so because God called him to, continuing when most would fall, because of the
strength he found in witness and prayer. His witness through his writing and his prayer life is
evident in his words. Throughout his letters, Paul reminds the people he remembers them in
prayer, invites them to pray for him and those working with him.
For faith to be real, as in who we are rather than what we do on Sundays or religious holidays,
prayer is essential. Not just the historic prayers of The Church, those found in the Bible and
worship manuals. We are called to look to the prayers we see lived before us in the lives of
those we love. In sharing the stories of those living prayers, the text then becomes written
upon our hearts.

12. OPPORTUNITIES FOR WORSHIP
September
3
Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost. Grandparent’s Day. Green.
Exod. 3:1-15; Ps. 105:1-6, 23-26, 45c (UMH 828); Rom. 12:9-21; Matt. 16:21-28
September 10 Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost. Patriot Day. Green.
Exod. 12:1-14; Psalm 149 or Ps. 148 (UMH 135); Rom. 13:8-14; Matt. 18:15-20
September 17 Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost. Green.
Exod. 14:19-31; Exod. 15:1b-11, 20-21 (UMH 135); Rom. 14:1-12; Matt. 18:21-35
September 24 Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost. Green.
Exod. 16:2-15; Ps.105:1-6, 37-45 or Ps. 78 (UMH 799); Phil. 1:21-30; Matt. 20:1-16
Sunday Worship Services at 10:30 AM in the Main Sanctuary
Children’s Sunday School meets at 10:30 AM in the Community Room/Nursery
Children’s Moment on the 2nd & 3rd Sundays.
Communion will be served on Sunday, September 3rd.
Adult Sunday School: September 10th & 24th at 9:00 AM in Boyer Chapel.
8:15 AM Worship Services in Boyer Chapel
September 3 - Pastor Joey September 10 - Norman Kelsey
September 17 - Sandra Smith September 24 - Sandra Smith
Please have your articles for the Good News to the church office by September 17th for the October 2017 publication
or email them to pattyfumc@gmail.com
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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

13. CAMP OUT VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
By Patty Kelsey
VBS was a day filled with music, wilderness games, Camp fire Bible stories, projects-with-a-purpose and
all around fun! We transformed Boyer Chapel into a camp site, with wall murals, decorations and audio
visual equipment; and inspired kids to “Get s’more of Jesus”. Our key verse: John 8:12, “Jesus said, I am
the Light of The World.” Our Bible point: Jesus is the light!
CAMP OUT Leaders
Sherri Perry - Music & More
Libeck Kadu - Music & More
Rachel Mottaz - Projects
Deanne Cox - Bible Stories
Joe Forgione - Wilderness Games
Julie Shuford - Photos/Video Montage
CAMP OUT Assistants
Rebecca Forgione
Daniella Lake
Morenike Lake
Tonya Peat
Scott Peat
Nylean Rapinac
10 Wesley School 6th Graders
Thank you to Hannah Ye for catering
lunch and the Peat’s for setting up
lunch. Many thanks to Pastor Joey for
his support. Rachel Mottaz recruited 10 Wesley 6th graders to be our helpers
and 4 kids to be campers for this event. The 6th graders were a
tremendous help in every way! Special high-five to Rachel for
going above and beyond to make this VBS stellar!
Our energetic and super fun Music &
More leaders - Sherri & Libeck!!