THE TRYLON - Sierra Madre United Methodist Church

December
2013
THE TRYLON
SIERRA MADRE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
695 W. Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre, CA 91024-2288
Phone: (626) 355-0629 – E-mail: [email protected]
Follow us on TWITTER.com at SierraMadreUMC
Website: www.smumc.net
ALTERNATIVE GIFT FAIR & BOUTIQUE
December 1, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
This event is just 3 days after Thanksgiving. It will be a great opportunity
to shop for Christmas.
You can either:
Buy an alternative gift (donate to an organization such as Heifer in honor
of a friend or family member)
Buy from a Fair Trade vendor such as Ten Thousand Villages
Buy hand-made items from our own Boutique
Refreshments will be provided.
The Boutique was a very popular addition to our Alternative Gift Fair last year. All sales proceeds from
the Boutique go to the San Gabriel Valley Family Promise Network.
Jill Schofield / 626-351-0129, [email protected]
United Methodist Women’s
Christmas Luncheon
SIERRA MADRE CHORALE
CHRISTMAS CONCERT
The annual UMW Christmas Luncheon is set
for Saturday, December 7 at 11:30 a.m. We
will be at the home of Joyce Travis, 2334 S.
Third, Arcadia. We will have a short meeting
and hot luncheon.
“A Christmas For One And All” On Friday night,
December 13 at 7:30 p.m. and on Sunday
afternoon, December 15 at 4:00 p.m. the Sierra
Madre Chorale will be performing its Christmas
Concert at the Sierra Madre United Methodist
Church, 695 W. Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre.
Reservations must be made by Tuesday,
December 3, and are confirmed with the
payment of $10.00. Please pay Joyce Travis,
Fran Garbaccio, Connie Wortham or Jo Ann
Williams. Checks should be made out to
SMUMW.
Please bring a $1.00 gift, wrapped, for our
exchange, and bring Adult socks to be
donated to Union Station.
As usual, our musical selections will involve a wide
variety of styles of Christmas music, from sacred
to contemporary.
Tickets will be on sale
beginning the first week in December and will be
available for a donation of $10.00 for pre-sale or
$12.00 at the door, and can be purchased from
either Betty Gagne or Pam Ferguson of the
Aldersgate Choir. Children under 12 are admitted
free.
Let us help you enjoy the Christmas season.
Fred Copeland, Director
Worship in December
9:30 a.m. Worship Service
Dec. 1 – 1st Sunday of Advent
Worship With Holy Communion
Sermon: “Awed and Odd: Peace in the
Midst of Conflict
Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-5
Matthew 24:36-44
Dec. 15 – 3rd Sunday of Advent
Sermon: “Awed and Odd: Joy in the Midst
of Despair”
Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10
Luke 1:47-55
Dec. 24 – Christmas Eve Service
5:00 p.m.
Sermon: “Awed and Odd:
Presence in the Midst of Loneliness”
Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7
Luke 2:1-20
Dec. 8 – 2nd Sunday of Advent
Sermon: “Awed and Odd: Love in the
Midst of Hate
Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-10
Dec. 22 – 4th Sunday of Advent
Sermon: “Awed and Odd: Hope in the
Midst of Hopelessness”
Scripture: Isaiah 7:10-16
Matthew 1:18-25
Dec. 29 – 1st Sunday after
Christmas Day
Sermon: “Awed and Odd: Praise
in the Midst of Suffering”
Scripture: Isaiah 63:7-9
Matthew 2:13-23
Matthew 3:1-12
AWED AND ODD
is our Worship Theme for Advent:
Abraham Joshua Heschel once wrote: “awe precedes
faith. In other words, we won’t be a people of faith,
cultivating spiritual vitality or reaching new people with
our faith, unless we have a renewed sense of awe in who
God is and all that God has done and is doing for us.”
What is awe? Awe is the response to God’s palpable
presence in our lives. Awe is when we see God in the
world around us. You know awe; it’s what takes your
breath away because it’s a holy moment. Awe is...a
precious child, a person who has lived long and well, a
sunset, hope in the midst of disaster. We experience
awe when we are momentarily transported out of our
own personal concerns and self-awareness. It’s literally
the absence of self-centeredness because we are
centered on God in the world and people around us.
Let’s get awed to become odd. Odd in the way that
Eugene Peterson puts it in his translation of Romans
12:3: “Don’t become so well-adjusted to your culture
that you fit into it without even thinking.” Let’s get odd
in our worldview so that we see others in trouble,
hurting, homeless, hungry, lonely, in the brokenness of
our world’s condition...and we lock them into view as we
reach out to them with the gospel of Jesus Christ.
During Advent, we want to recover acts of cultivating
“odd” practices such as Peace in the Midst of Conflict,
Love in the Midst of Hate, Joy in the Midst of Despair,
Hope in the Midst of Hopelessness, Presence in the
Midst of Loneliness, and Praise in the Midst of Suffering.
Advent Bible Study
Wednesday, November 27 for
four weeks through December
18. Pastor Linda will teach the
class Wednesday morning at
10:30 a.m. and Wednesday
evenings at 7:00 p.m. in the
Library Lounge.
“Christmas From the Back Side”
Popular and beloved author J. Ellsworth Kalas
presents new insight into the biblical story of
Christmas.
Kalas approaches the season
through the “back side” – through a unique
starting point, a creative retelling, a new “lens,”
or the eyes of a minor character.
Kalas’ creative approach both clarifies basic
teachings and introduces new possibilities of
meaning, even for those who are most familiar
with the Christmas story.
Books are available for a cost of $8.00.
Save the Date!!
Sunday, January 5, 2014
Epiphany Brunch
after the worship service
Sierra Madre United Methodist Church
Celebrates 60 Years!
I found the file for our history as of 50 years. I thought it might be helpful to remember/learn about what’s happened
over the years. Now, we need to add a history of the last 10 years. And then in January begin planning for our next 10
years!
- Pastor Linda
December 3, 1953 is the date of the founding of our church, which was ORIGINALLY named CHURCH OF OUR
REDEEMER. Meeting in the original estate home, the charter members had arranged for purchase of the three acres of
landmark property and received approval for a zoning variance. The first pastor was Rev. Raynor S. Smith.
In 1955, the name was changed to SIERRA MADRE METHODIST CHURCH and the Trylon was the first new structure on
the property. It was dedicated by interim pastor Mark Trotter.
Our Sanctuary was built in 1956, with a church member, Bart Steed in charge of the construction. Rev. Chilton C.
McPheeters led the first service in the new sanctuary, which was consecrated on Sunday, November 4 1956. The
Consecration Service was led by Bishop Gerald Kennedy.
A parsonage was purchased at 689 W. Sierra Madre Boulevard in 1957. Sunday School classes filled most of the original
estate home. The Education Building was constructed in 1965 to meet the needs of the Sunday School enrollment.
The original master plan for our facilities was completed with the construction of the Fellowship Hall in October, 1970.
A new parsonage was constructed in 1984, at 718 W. Montecito. One of our church members, Harlan Pederson, was
the architect for this project.
Under the leadership of Rev. Elwood Wissman, the congregations of Hartzell Memorial United Methodist Church and
Sierra Madre United Methodist Church celebrated their merger. The merger service was held on June 7, 1987,
followed by a celebratory luncheon.
Following an earthquake in the late 1980’s and after a long period of discussion and planning, the original estate home
was demolished. A new building, the Sierra House was constructed in 1993 under the direction of Gary Bottemer and
dedicated in memory of charter member, William Heller, in 1997.
The large Methodist emblem was hand painted on a wall of Hartzell Hall by church member Corky Champlain in 1994.
This outstanding emblem is visible from the intersection of Sierra Madre Blvd. and Michillinda Ave.
Rev. Holly Reinhart-Marean arrived in 2000 to serve as our pastor.
A play area for our children was established next to Sierra House. The area was dedicated to the memory of Martha
Bray in 2002.
We celebrated our 50th Anniversary during the year 2003. The entire year saw many events that brought back past
memories, including visits by former pastors, a slide presentation on our history by Larry Bevington, and a great Banquet
in Hartzell Hall. Bishop Mary Ann Swenson provided our sermon in December of 2003.
Dear Sierra Madre UMC
Members and Friends,
It’s that one time of the year again!
60th Birthday Celebration and
Library Lounge Dedication
Sunday December 8, 2013! Our Library Lounge has
a great new look as well as becoming much more
comfortable. The new couches are actually the old
ones, with major work making it a pleasure to use
and to enjoy the re-upholstery. New carpet, redone lamps and tables, and re-fashioned pillows
complete the look.
Let’s show our appreciation for the hardworking staff at our church. We are
taking an offering for the Christmas
Staff Gift on Sundays, December 1, 8,
15, and 22 or you may send it to the
church office by December 23. Please
note “Staff Gift” on your check or
envelope so we can let them know how
much we appreciate them.
Thank you to June Drenten for her many hours of
work and planning.
June will gladly answer
questions about the makeover. Thanks also to John
Werthwein for his help with the painting of the
Library Lounge.
And have a Merry Christmas!
Jo Ann Williams, Lay Leader
Couches in the Library Lounge were upholstered by
Custom Design Upholstery in Pasadena. The carpet
is from Apramian Carpet & Flooring in Pasadena.
2013 Poinsettias for the
Chancel and Altar
Name _____________________________________________
Phone _________________________
Number of plants ___________ at $10.00 each. Amount enclosed ______________
Given in Honor of:
1) _____________________________________ 2) _________________________________________
Given in Memory of:
1) _____________________________________ 2) _________________________________________
Given To The Glory of God ______________________
For more orders, please attach a separate sheet.
Please return your order with payment by December 16, 2013 to the church office. Please keep
your plant(s) here at church and pick them up following the Christmas Eve worship on Tuesday,
December 24.
DECEMBER WORSHIP HELPERS
SARAH CIRCLE MEETING
Lead Ushers
1
John Werthwein
8
Liz Peterson
15
Dee Suzuki
22
Peg Schuster
24
Peg Schuster
29
Bob Travis
Sarah Circle will not be meeting in December.
Please mark your new 2014 calendars for Friday,
January 24, 2014, at 12:30p.m. We will be
discussing New Mercies by Sandra Dallas. Books
will be available from Fran Garbaccio for $4.00 or
at the Library. You may contact Fran at, 626-3556536, for further information.
Cart Drivers
1
Cindy Crismer
8
Steve Bridal
15
Bob Travis
22
John Werthwein
24
Bob Travis
29
Peg Schuster
Fellowship Refreshments
1
Missions Committee and
Adult and Family Ministries
8
Lay Leadership
15
Foundation Committee
22
SPRC
24
Adult and Family Ministries
29
Finance Committee
Please notify the church office of any changes in
the schedule
Celebrating in December
UMW Cinema Circle
The UMW Cinema Circle will not
meet in December. Watch the
Sunday bulletins for further
information from Phyllis Jenkins.
Card Creation Group
There will be no Card Creation meeting
in December. Contact Connie Wortham
at (626) 351-9260 for more information.
Birthdays
8
9
28
Scott Basinger
Ning Basinger
Geoffrey Basinger
Anniversaries
10
Patricia & Jonathan Nieto
NEXT TRYLON DEADLINE
Thursday, December 12
for the January 2014 Trylon
PLEASE NOTE THE EARLIER
DEADLINE DUE TO THE HOLIDAYS
Church Office will be closed
Tuesday, December 24,
Christmas Eve holiday
and
Wednesday, December 25,
Christmas Day holiday
CHURCH OFFICE HOURS
Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Pastor’s Open House
First Sunday Food Collection
December 1
Food will be collected for Friends in Deed and
Foothill Unity Center.
Sunday, December 15, 2013
at the Parsonage
718 W. Montecito Ave., Sierra Madre
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
(Just before the Sierra Madre Chorale Concert)
Angel Project for Foothill Unity Center
If you signed up to sponsor an angel for Foothill
Unity Center, please bring your UNWRAPPED gifts
(clothing and/or toys up to $25) to Church by
December 8. Remember to attach the Angel tag
to your gift.
Crop Walk for Hunger Relief
Our hunger walk team, let by Brenda Walkiewicz
raised close to $1,000. The team members were
John Snyder, Jan Bender, Kim and Tom Evans and
Jill Schofield. Thanks to all who supported this
effort.
Thanksgiving Project for Friends In Deed
We collected about 50 jars of coffee for Friends in
Deed to distribute to low income families at the
Pasadena
Jaycees
“Operation
Gobblers”
Thanksgiving event.
Bad Weather Shelter
Save the dates:
Saturday, January 11
Saturday, February 8
We are scheduled to work at the Bad Weather
Shelter on Saturdays, January 11 and February 8.
Sign-ups will begin mid-December. We need
people to work at the shelter and others to make
chili or cookies in advance. Cindy Crismer can
supply you with the chili recipe. This year the
Shelter will be weather-activated throughout the
season, (40% chance or rain, or predicted
temperature under 40 degrees), and we will not
know if the shelter will be open until noon on the
day of the event.
Save the Date!
January 11, Saturday –
Messy Church Training – 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. in
Hartzell Hall. Our Church will be hosting an areawide training for teams from local churches who
are interested in learning about a monthly
outreach program for children and families. This
could be a strategy to reach the preschool
families that come to the Pasadena City College
program during the week as well as inviting
neighborhood families. There are several
youtube videos, facebook sites and other internet
resources. Watch for links in the emailed “Sierra
Madre UMC Updates” OR email Pastor Linda.
January 25, Saturday –
Mission Area Church Leaders Training
January 25, 2014, Saturday Big Band Theory - Enjoy a lively evening of dinner
and dancing with our very own Scott Basinger and
the Big Band Theory. All proceeds will benefit
Family Promise of San Gabriel Valley and the
families we host. Watch for more information.
Sierra Madre
United Methodist Church
695 W. Sierra Madre Boulevard
Sierra Madre, California 91024
The Real Meaning of Christmas
Every time a hand reaches out to help another,
That is Christmas.
Every time someone puts anger aside
And strives for understanding,
That is Christmas.
Every time people forget their differences
And realize their love for each other,
That is Christmas.
May this Christmas bring us
Closer to the Spirit of Human Understanding,
Closer to the Blessing of Peace,
Closer to the Christ Child –
And the Real Meaning of Christmas.
ALTERNATIVE CHRISTMAS GIFT FAIR
December 1, 2013 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Sierra Madre United Methodist Church
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY – San Gabriel Valley
Cost
Item
Kitchen sink and faucet
Paint – per can
Nails – 10 lb bucket
Door knob
Other
# of items
Total
$100
$25
$15
$10
FAMILY PROMISE – San Gabriel Valley
Item
Toddler to child car seat
Infant car seat
Week’s worth of baby wipes
Week’s worth gas for 1 family
Can of baby formula
Other
Cost
$100
$50
$50
$40
$15
Cost per
share
$25
$25
$10
# of shares
Total
Cost per
share
$50
$10
$10
$10
# of shares
Total
HEIFER INTERNATIONAL
Item
Heifer
Sheep
Goat
Trio of rabbits
Geese & ducks (flock)
Chicks (flock)
Other
Cost
$500
$120
$120
$60
$20
$20
FOOTHILL UNITY CENTER
Item
Big pack diapers
Canned goods per month/family
Baby food selection
Cost
# of items
Total
Cost
# of items
Total
$30
$25
$15
CHURCH WORLD SERVICE
Item
5 warm blankets for a family left
homeless by disasters
$25
GIVE YE THEM TO EAT – Project of our Missionaries In Mexico
Item
Cost
Introductory Health Course
Separator toilet
Blood pressure kit
First aid case
Other
Cost per
share
$25
$15
$5
# of shares
Total
# of shares
Total
$70
Cost per
share
$10
$30
$10
$350
$75
$65
$5
FRIENDS IN DEED
Item
Cost
Sponsor a day at the Women’s
Room
Food for bad weather shelter for 10
guests
Shower and laundry for one
woman at the Women’s Room
Other
$5
Fair Trade – Equal Exchange
________________________________
Boutique Items
________________________________
Other donations (please specify if for a particular purpose)
________________________________
GRAND TOTAL ________________________________
Please submit this form to the cashier before leaving the Fair.
Checks or cash only.
Please make checks payable to Sierra Madre United Methodist Church or SMUMC. A receipt will be given
for tax purposes.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT OF THIS EVENT
Name:
Email address (for mission news updates):
Paid
Cash
Check
Sierra Madre United Methodist Church
December
2013
Sunday
1 1st Sunday of Advent
695 W. Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre, CA 91024-2288
(626) 355-0629 * E-mail: [email protected] * www.smumc.net
Follow us on TWITTER.com at SierraMadreUMC
Monday
2
9:30 a.m. Worship Service
With Holy Communion
10:45 a.m. Refreshments LL
11:00 a.m. Alternative Gift Fair - HH
4:00 p.m. Church Charge
Conference -
8 2nd Sunday of Advent
9:30 a.m. Worship Service
10:45 a.m. Refreshments LL
11:00 a.m. Church’s 60th Birthday
Party – Dedication of Library
Lounge
15 3rd Sunday of Advent
9:30 a.m. Worship Service
10:45 a.m. Refreshments LL
11:00 a.m. Ad Council mtg - CR
2:00 – 4:00 p.m. – Pastor’s Open
House
4:00 p.m. Sierra Madre Chorale
Concert - Sanctuary
22 4th Sunday of Advent
Tuesday
3
7:00 p.m. Board of
Trustees mtg. - LL
9
7:30 pm Sierra Madre
Chorale – CR
16
10
Thursday
4
5
17
6
Advent Study-LL
10:00 a.m.
7:00 p.m.
11
4:00 p.m.
Finance mtg. – LL
7:30 p.m. – AFM at
Connie Wortham’s
510 Pembrook Dr.,
Pasadena
Friday
Advent Study - LL
10:00 a.m.
7:00 p.m.
7
11:30 a.m. UMW Luncheon
at Joyce Travis’ home
2334 S. Third Ave., Arcadia
12
5:30 p.m. Choir
Party – Only Place
in Town
7:30 p.m. Choir
practice - CR
18
Saturday
19
13
14
Santa Anita A’s – HH
(special event)
7:30 p.m. Sierra
Madre Chorale
Concert - Sanctuary
20
21
27
28
Advent Study - LL
10:00 a.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:30 pm Sierra Madre
Chorale - CR
23
9:30 a.m. Worship Service
10:45 a.m. Refreshments LL
7:30 p.m. Choir
practice - CR
24
25
5:00 p.m.
Christmas Eve
Worship Service
Christmas Day
7:30 pm Sierra Madre
Chorale – CR
29 1st Sunday afater
Christmas Day
Wednesday
30
Christmas Holidays
Church Office Closed
31
New Year’s Eve
9:30 a.m. Worship Service
10:45 a.m. Refreshments LL
7:30 pm Sierra Madre
Chorale - CR
January 1
New Year’s Day
New Year Holidays
Church Office Closed
26
7:30 p.m. Choir
practice - CR
Abbreviations
LL = Library Lounge
SH = Sierra House
HH = Hartzell Hall
CR = Choir Room
AFM = Adult and Family
Ministries

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