Mission of Claremont United Methodist Church

As followers of Jesus Christ, we are an inclusive community

responding to God’s love and grace.

We nurture one another on our spiritual journeys

We work for peace and justice

We serve others and God’s creation

Together, we seek God’s creative transformation of the world,

and of individual hearts.

Adopted by Church Council, September, 2009

Sunday, September 1, 2019

Claremont

United

Methodist

Church

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WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS PRELUDE Chorale Prelude on Dix Richard Hudson *PROCESSIONAL HYMN “For the Beauty of the Earth” verses 1-3 UMH No. 92

pg. 9 *MINISTER’S GREETING *CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: Just like the prophet Jeremiah, before you were born, your Creator knew you. People: We are all treasured children of God our Creator. Leader: Just as Christ offered himself as Living Water, People: we thirst for this life-giving water and yearn to share it with all who thirst. *HYMN “For the Beauty of the Earth” verses 4-6 UMH No. 92

pg. 9 SCRIPTURE READING Dr. Kathy Black Psalm 81:1, 10-16 Old Testament pg. 541 (blue) pg. 666 (red) MOMENTS WITH CHILDREN SCRIPTURE READING Jeremiah 2:4-13 Old Testament pg. 699 (blue) pg. 855 (red) *HYMN “Listen” pg. 10 SERMON Rev. Karen Clark Ristine

“Listen Up!!” PRAYERS FOR THE WORLD AND THE PEOPLE OF GOD (prayer list on pg. 8) OFFERING OUR GIFTS, TITHES, AND PRESENCE/PRAYER CARDS

Please sign the attendance card found in this worship guide. Write prayer requests on the reverse side, giving complete information, and place the card in the offering plate.

CLAREMONT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost

September 1, 2019 9:30 a.m.

* Please stand as you are able. UMH is The United Methodist Hymnal. TFWS is The Faith We Sing booklet.

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OFFERTORY Sanctuary Prayer Eric Lewis *OFFERTORY HYMN UMH No. 94 Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise God, all creatures here below: Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise God, the source of all our gifts! Praise Jesus Christ, whose power uplifts! Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION *PRAYER OF CONFESSION Leader: Let us share together our prayer of confession. People: We know there are times, O God, when we turn from your steadfast presence. We bow our heads in the appearance of worship of small tablets in our hands. We lose ourselves in pursuit of fleeting entertainment or we succumb to a busyness of our own making that devours our time, taking it away from you, from our beloved ones, from our care of creation. Restore us to receive your fountain of living waters. Help us mend the cracks in our lives and in our faith, so that we may contain your abundant, life-giving love and share it with others. Amen. *THE PEACE Leader: The peace of Christ be always with you. People: And also with you! THE GREAT THANKSGIVING, musical setting TFWS No. 2257-a-d

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Leader: It is a right and good and joyful thing… … And so, with your people on earth and all the company of heaven, we praise your name and join their unending hymn:

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Leader: Holy are you, and blessed is your son Jesus Christ… … in union with Christ’s offering for us, as we proclaim the mystery of faith.

Leader: Pour out your Holy Spirit on us… … now and forever.

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THE LORD’S PRAYER (Former Methodist Church from UMH No. 895) Our Father (or Mother, Abba, God, Creator), who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen. SHARING THE BREAD AND THE CUP

ANTHEM The Prayer, with Lead Us, Lord arr. Tom Fettke The Women’s Ensemble

During Communion Everyone Sings the Following Hymns: UMH No. 629 “You Satisfy the Hungry Heart” pgs. 11-13 TFWS No. 2268 “As We Gather at Your Table” UMH No. 557 “Blest Be the Tie That Binds” PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION Eternal God, we give you thanks for this holy mystery in which you have given yourself to us. Grant that we may go into the world in the strength of your Spirit, to give ourselves for others, in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

from The Faith We Sing, copyright © 2000, Abingdon Press, Nashville, TN, used by permission, One License license number 725011-A

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COMMISSIONING OF JOINT COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVES Clara Ivey and Robin Hinshaw

*HYMN “We Are Called” TFWS No. 2172

pg. 14 *BENEDICTION POSTLUDE A Trumpet Decoration Gilbert Martin

As the cross passes by, you are encouraged to be seated and listen for how the Spirit touches us through music. We understand if you must quietly leave. Go in peace.

*Liturgy by Rev. Karen Clark Ristine, unless otherwise noted. The Great Thanksgiving is revised from Word and Table I (p. 9-10 in The United Methodist Hymnal, copyright © 1989, The United Methodist Publishing House, Nashville, TN) with original text related to the Jeremiah text by Rev. Karen Clark Ristine. The Prayer After Communion is from The United Methodist Book of Worship, pg. 39, copyright © 1992, The United Methodist Publishing House, Nashville, TN.

WE WELCOME the Rev. Dr. Kathleen Black, and give thanks for her ministry as lector, liturgist, and co-celebrant while Rev. Martha Morales is away on vacation. WE ARE GLAD YOU ARE HERE! Children are always welcome in worship; should you need it, childcare is offered during worship. Claremont United Methodist Church is a welcoming and reconciling congregation, affirming its ministry with the whole family of God regardless of age, race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, economic situation, or marital status. Claremont United Methodist Church believes its diversity is a blessing through which persons are strengthened to love and serve. INCLUSIVE LANGUAGE IN WORSHIP: Because language has the power to shape our thinking about one another, Claremont United Methodist Church uses inclusive language for Bible readings from the New Revised Standard Version. Some historical texts that are widely known and loved are left unaltered. This, we believe, in no way diminishes our commitment to inclusive expression. We invite persons to change the words of hymns deemed to be exclusive so that the hymns might have meaning for all.

Large Print Bulletin available ONLINE at claremontumc.net/cumc/Newsletters/. Wi-Fi ID: C.U.M.C.3 and password: cumcmain. Remember your attendance card.

Sunday worship is usually recorded on CD each week. If you’d like a copy, a donation per CD is accepted. Contact the CUMC office, churchoffice@claremontumc.info. Thank you!

FRAGRANCES IN CHURCH (Men and Women): Please be mindful that someone near you may be asthmatic or have chemical sensitivities. We ask you to avoid wearing strong smelling cosmetics, as they may trigger a terrible reaction from others. Thank you!

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OUR PRAYERS PLEASE keep the church office updated on your loved ones.

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THE ALTAR FLOWERS: One arrangement is given by Bernadette Flameno and Lyssette Trejo in loving memory of Aida Manacop’s, Bernadette’s mother, birthday on September 2. One arrangement is given by the Trotter Family in loving memory of the Rev. Dr. F. Thomas Trotter, whose memorial service was here yesterday, August 31. NEW TO THE PRAYER LIST: Margaret (Mary Johnson’s sister); Eliza Alejandro; Amazon Rain-forest Fires (that the fires will cease); Will Henderson (Thom & Cheryl Armstrong’s friend); Na-talie Hugins (Tammy Baer’s friend); Lyndelle & Louise Hume (Ed Hume’s parents); Henry Jeffer-son; Rosemary Jespersen (Sharyn Landers’ friend); Sarah McAfee (Ward McAfee’s sister); World Council of Churches Countries of the Week: Benin, Côte d'Ivoire, Togo. THE FULL PRAYER LIST, including those who are unwillingly absent, can be found at http://claremontumc.net/cumc/Newsletters/WINDOW/TheWindow_2019-08-21.pdf, pages 4-5, or you may wish to pick up a copy of the latest issue of The Window from the Narthex.

CUMC’s Children’s Ministry: Summer Sunday School has finished for the year! Children, Kindergarten through 6th grade (childcare provided for preschool age children and younger), are invited to remain in worship with their families today. Fall kickoff for Sunday School is NEXT Sunday, September 8. Questions? Contact Sara Swift Tharpe: (336) 354-8194 or swiftharpe@yahoo.com or (336) 354-8194.

TODAY AT CUMC

ACOLYTES: Clara Lanesskog, Nick Lanesskog, Natalie Bryant, Eleanor Kang Cramer

USHERS: Thom Armstrong, Mary Hoffman, Guy Steenhuizen

GREETER: Pete Serrano

SOUND: Jim Nunn, Brett O’Connor, Darryl Richardson, Howard Yeager

COFFEE FELLOWSHIP takes place on the patio, following worship. Please come and fellowship over a cup of lemonade, Fair Trade coffee, or tea.

ADULT MINISTRIES & FAITH FORMATION All are welcome!

Reading the Bible Together, a weekly Bible study led by the Rev. Martha Morales, meets Wednesdays, beginning September 4, from 9:45-10:45 a.m. in Room 2. All are welcome, whether a beginner with the Bible or a seasoned veteran! Speak to Rev. Martha if you have any questions.

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public domain from The United Methodist Hymnal, copyright © 1989, The United Methodist Publishing House, Nashville, TN

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Dr. Barbara Durost was inspired to write this hymn during the UMW Mission Study in June 2008 called “God’s Mission, God’s Song.” Used by permission.

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Make plans to join a Discussion Group on the Summer Reading Books (listed below)…

Below are opportunities to come and discuss the dismantling racism book you have read and/or are interested in. Each group meets once, unless there is interest among the group members for additional discussions. PLEASE TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THESE BOOK GROUP DISCUSSIONS or the other ongoing study groups: The Men’s Enrichment Group or the Growing Christians Class (see page 16).

Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi Wednesday, September 4th, 7:00 p.m. at the home of Elizabeth Moore (680 West 8th Street, Claremont. 909-541-0503)

Thursday, September 19th, 7:00 p.m. at the home of Alex Morales (1873 Wilson Avenue, Upland. 909-946-1541)

Waking Up White and Finding Myself in the Story of Race by Debby Irving Thursday, September 12th, 7:00 p.m. at CUMC Room 2. Led by Lois McAfee. Let the church know if you need child care.

Tuesday, October 1st, 7:00 p.m. at the home of Alex Morales (1873 Wilson Ave., Upland)

America’s Original Sin by Jim Wallis Saturday, September 14th, 9:30 a.m. at CUMC Room 2. Led by Ardys Hunter. Let the church know if you need child care.

Saturday, September 21st, 2:00 p.m. at CUMC Room 2. Led by Frank Cookingham. Let the church know if you need child care.

Do you love to sing? Do you want to learn how to sing? Please come and be part of CUMC’s music ministry! Director, Jared Pugh, would love for you to come join the choir! Rehearsals are Thursdays from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m., where we go through a number of anthems. The choir starts up again THIS Thursday, September 5, with our first Sunday back as Sunday, September 8. We would really love to see you there!

LIFE GOES ON – A Group Discussing Grief and Loss – Resumes on September 15

Part of the human experience is facing death, dealing with loss, and working our way through grief that at times can threaten to overwhelm us. We need the comfort and support of our faith community. Life Goes On responds to this need by offering support, comfort, and objective information in a safe and confidential setting. Life Goes On will resume its monthly gatherings on Sunday, September 15 at 11:00 a.m. in the Round Building with “Grief: The Long and the Short of It,” an overview of the grieving process, followed by discussion. The series will continue on the third Sunday of each month. If you would like to be part of Life Goes On, or if you’d like more information, please contact Rev. Martha Morales: marthacumc@gmail.com, or (909) 624- 9021. All are welcome.

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The Boosters Class resumes Sunday, September 15 at 10:45-ish a.m. in the Round Building Rec. Room. All are welcome! The Growing Christians Class will NOT meet TODAY (since it’s Memorial Weekend) or NEXT Sunday (so that all can join the Fall Food & Fun BBQ). Class resumes Sunday, September 15 at 11:00 a.m. in Room 11. The class is discussing Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi. On September 15, Alex Morales will lead discussion on the chapters entitled, “James,” and “Kojo.” This book is disturbing, rich, and a call to action. Please come, even if you aren’t caught up with the reading. All are welcome!

Book Group meets again on the fourth, Monday of September, the 23rd, at 7:00 p.m. in Room 2. The book for September is Red Mountain: A Novel by Boo Walker. Peggy Williams will lead discussion. All are welcome! Contacts: Peggy Williams & Wilma McLeod

WAYS TO GET INVOLVED

The Men’s Enrichment Group will meet next on Wednesday September 11, 8:00 a.m., at Mt. San Antonio Gardens in the 2nd floor lounge of “D” Building. Our study book is: America’s Original Sin: Racism, White Privilege, and the Bridge to New America, by Jim Wallis. More books are available. Information/contacts: Abraham Alobaidi or Frank Cookingham. Visitors welcome - come and join this small enriching group!

Apples for the Teachers sponsored by CUMC’s Education Commission Gifts for the Teachers of Mountain View Elementary School, Claremont Mountain View is a Title One School, in which a majority of students qualify for the Free and Reduced Lunch Program. The teachers have limited resources for classroom supplies, leaving them to provide additional supplies from their own pockets. We can help! Sundays, September 8 and 15, meet Education Commission members in the narthex for gift suggestions. Please return your “apples” with the gift tag attached, to the narthex by Sunday, September 22. We are grateful for your help with Apples for the Teachers!

THE MISSION CONNECTION Today we commission two persons, Clara Soto Ivey and Robin Hinshaw, to represent us at the Joint Commission meeting in Tijuana on Saturday, September 7. The Joint Commission is a deliberative body, which represents the California-Pacific Annual Conference and the Northwest District of the Methodist Church of Mexico. It was that body that selected Dios es Amor to be our Sister Congregation. Clara and Robin are planning to stay in Tijuana on Saturday night to attend worship with our sister congregation on Sunday morning, September 8. ~ Al Streyffeler Missions Chair

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The Plight of Asylum-Seeking Families Continues to Worsen

We at Claremont United Methodist Church (CUMC) responded swiftly to the need of over 2,700 children of immigrants seeking asylum at the U.S./Mexican border. These children were forcibly taken from their parents and scattered throughout the United States in April and May of 2018. Our church raised over $10,000 to assist with the legal representation of separated children through Justice for Our Neighbors (JFON). The plight continues as more families have been detained in the last couple of months, and the number of children separated from their family continues to grow. In addition to the remaining separated children, there are over 15,000 youth and children at detention facilities throughout the United States.

The CUMC Creative Peacemaking Committee has decided to keep our congregation aware of this urgent need and to encourage church members to continue to support the efforts of JFON by donating funds for the legal representation of separated children and asylum-seeking families currently in detention centers.

Your contribution to CUMC, designated to JFON, will help to ensure that separated children and families in detention facilities receive the legal assistance they need. You can also donate directly to JFON by visiting this link, www.njfon.org. Please open your hearts and prayerfully consider a financial gift. (JFON is an agency of the United Methodist Committee on Relief.)

By: Rose Schneeberger

photos from njfon.org; top photo from the JFON’s Feb. 2019 newsletter, https://njfon.org/join-us/recent-newsletters/

Share the Gift of Hospitality on Sundays: Please consider greeting before worship, or hosting coffee fellowship following worship. All you need bring is your wonderful self! Please sign up in the Narthex. Thank you!

Have you ever thought about ushering… We have openings to usher on a quarterly rotation in September, January, May; or December, April, August. If you are interested, please contact Jessica, CUMC’s Office Administrator, (909) 624-9021, or churchoffice@claremontumc.info. A SPECIAL thanks to our September ushers!

Inland Valley Hope Partners’ 46th Annual Walk for the Hungry and the Homeless Saturday, September 21 at the Claremont Colleges Services, 101 S. Mills Ave., Claremont This 5K walk through the Claremont Colleges helps to raise money for local hungry and homeless. If you would like to walk with CUMC or sponsor CUMC walkers, contact Dena Dissmeyer at denaandolivia@hotmail.com. Mavis and Al Streyffeler will be joining the walkers this year and would appreciate your sponsorship.

~ Al Streyffeler, chairperson, Missions Commission

LOST AND FOUND ITEMS: going, going gone! You may notice, walking down the hall from the narthex toward the childcare room, that there are coats, sweaters, bags, and miscellaneous lost items hanging on pegs on the wall. If you are missing something, please take a look now. All unclaimed items will be donated September 11. Thank you for helping CUMC declutter!

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Burgers & Bowling Friday, September 6, 5:00 p.m. Meet @ CUMC Chaparral Lanes & In n’ Out, San Dimas This is a special evening for the newest members of the CUMC Youth Group … our 6th GRADERS! WELCOME!! We will begin the evening at Chaprral Lanes in San Dimas for bowling and then proceed to In n' Out for burgers. We would like to officially welcome our new 6th graders to the Youth Group with some fun, some food, and some time to talk a little more about what the Youth Group is like & what we do here. No need to bring anything but YOURSELF! We will return to CUMC by 8:30 p.m. *Please RSVP to Sara (swiftharpe@yahoo.com OR 336-354-8194, call/text) by Wednesday, September 4th so that we can have adequate transportation for all!

SAVE THE DATE for our Fall Kick-off and

Fall Food and Fun!

NEXT Sunday, September 8

@ 11 am on the patio

Our Fellowship Committee will provide all the fixings for a yummy BBQ

Water Slide for the young and the young at heart! (Underwritten by a dear friend of the children of CUMC!)

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SAVE THE DATE! 11th Annual Interfaith Walk and Rally for Peace: “One World Community/One World Family” an event to promote friendship and understanding among faiths. Sunday, October 20, Opening Program at 3:00 p.m. at City of Knowledge Islamic School, 3285 N. Garey Ave., Pomona, CA. Walk departs at 3:30 p.m. Sponsored by the Inland Valley Interfaith Working Group for Mideast Peace. Contact (909) 542-8150 or InlandValleyInterfaithWG@gmail.com for more information. There is a flyer on the kiosk in the Narthex as well.

Children’s Ministry on Sundays, beginning September 8th:

Children, preschool through 6th grade, are invited to Sunday School following the Children’s Time in worship.

CUMC Kids Choir for all children (kinder-6th grade) resumes rehearsals at 10:50 a.m. on September 15 in Room 10.

The Gathering, a group for parents/caregivers/families resumes on Sunday, September 15 at 10:50 a.m. on the Volleyball Lawn (behind the sanctuary). Come, and let’s fellowship, eat, chat…discuss…lament…. COME, whether or not you have children in Kids Choir, and we will make our time meaningful. Child care provided for preschool children at this time.

Questions? Contact Sara Swift Tharpe: (336) 354-8194 or swiftharpe@yahoo.com.

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Calling all YOUTH (6th - 12th grade) Fall Kick-Off is NEXT Sunday, September 8, and a LOT is happening! Sunday, September 8, 11am CUMC’s Annual Fall BBQ on the patio Sunday, September 15, 11:35am-12pm Youth Chimes Rehearsals

resumes, in the Round Building Sunday, September 15, 4-5pm Youth Group resumes in the Round

Building Starting Sunday, September 22, Youth Group will have the following schedule: 4-4:45pm: 6th/7th graders in the Round Building 4:45-5:15pm: All Youth (6th-12th graders) in the Round Building 5:15-6pm: 8th-12th graders in the Round Building Starting Wednesday, September 25, 7-8pm Coffee Talk at the Starbucks 665 E.

Foothill Blvd., Claremont

Questions? Contact Sara Swift Tharpe: (336) 354-8194 or swiftharpe@yahoo.com.

THIS WEEK AT CUMC

Sunday, September 1, 2019 Holy Communion 9:15a-12:00p Infant and Toddler Care—Room 3 9:30a Worship–Sanctuary NO Summer Sunday School 10:30a Coffee Fellowship—Patio and Narthex 11:00a Reconciling Congregation Committee—Room 2 4:00-5:30p Discipleship Group—Room 2 Monday, September 2, 2019 Labor Day ~ CUMC Office Closed 1:30-4:00p Stephen Ministry—Room 2 6:15p Al Anon—Room 11 Tuesday, September 3, 2019 7:00p Church Council—Round Building (location change) 7:00p Odd Tuesday Music Jam—Room 10 Wednesday, September 4, 2019 9:00a The Window mailing—Narthex 9:45-10:45a Bible Study: Reading the Bible Together—Room 2 5:00p Special Worship Design Team—Rev. Karen’s Office 6:30p Women’s Alcoholics Anonymous—Room 11 7:00p Homegoing Book Discussion—Rev. Dr. Elizabeth Moore’s Home 8:00p Gay Men’s Alcoholics Anonymous—Room 11 Thursday, September 5, 2019 10:30a Worship Design Team—Rev. Karen’s Office 7:30p Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal—Room 10

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7:30p Running in Circles—Susie Holway’s Home—contact Susan Hume for info. (909) 593-5900

Friday, September 6, 2019 5:00-8:30p 6th Grade Burgers & Bowling—meet at CUMC Saturday, September 7, 2019 7:30a-12:00p Uncommon Good Parent Meeting—Round Building 10:30a 7th Day Adventist Worship & Study—Rooms 11 & 16 Sunday, September 8, 2019 Christian Education Sunday 8:30a Sunday School Teacher’s Brunch—Room 2 9:15a-12:00p Infant and Toddler Care—Room 3 9:30a Worship–Sanctuary

9:50a Children’s Sunday School Class Locations: Preschool-Kindergarten– Yellow Room Grades 1-3—Round Building, Room 25 Grades 4-6—Round Building, Room 23

10:30a Coffee Fellowship—Patio and Narthex 11:00a Fall Food & Fun BBQ—Patio & Volleyball Lawn 11:00a Caring Cards 4:00p Girl Scouts: Brownie Troop—Round Building Deadline: The Window articles, September 17th issue (day change for this issue)

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The CUMC Campus

www.claremontumc.net ~ churchoffice@claremontumc.info Office: 909-624-9021 Fax: 909-624-7308 ~ 211 W. Foothill Blvd., Claremont, CA 91711

Nurturing spirits…Working for justice…

Serving others and creation…

Ministers: The Whole Congregation

Clergy and Staff The Rev. Karen Clark Ristine ~ Lead Pastor x224

The Rev. Martha Morales ~ Minister of Education and Caring Ministries x231 Jessica Johnston, M.Div. ~ Church Administrator x222

Genaro Cordova ~ Facilities Engineer Jeri Bollman, M.S. ~ Director: CUMC Preschool, 909-624-8223

Sara Swift Tharpe, M.Div. ~ Director: Children’s and Youth Ministries Katie Franklin Ledsinger, M.A. ~ Organist; Director: The Circuit Ringers, CUMC Kids Choir,

and Youth Chimes Jared Pugh ~ Director: Sanctuary Choir

Dr. Barbara Durost ~ Drama Coordinator Marie Soltero and Elizabeth Slater ~ Nursery Attendants

Mateo Mamea ~ Sunday Custodian Leeann Nabors ~ The Clinebell Institute, 909-451-3690

Located in the California Pacific Annual Conference

The Rev. Dr. Grant J. Hagiya ~ Resident Bishop The Rev. Melissa Roux MacKinnon ~ East District Superintendent

In covenant with United Methodist Missionaries

Mozart Adevu ~ West Africa Stephen Copley ~ Arkansas

In covenant with Dios es Amor Methodist Church ~ Tijuana, Mexico