1. Welcome to
The following slide show is presented (before and after service) to invite you to our upcoming Church activities!

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3. Please silence Your cell phones
Thank you in advance for your thoughtfulness!

4. Music Ministry Special Music Sign up for this Summer! Sign up sheet on
Choir Room door. 4

5. Fair Oaks UMC Sanctuary
Missionary
Katherine Parker
Missionary to Nepal
Tuesday, June 11
3:30 pm
Fair Oaks UMC Sanctuary 5

6. Little Methodist School
Summer Camp
Mondays – Thursdays
June 3 – August 1
Contact:
Sue Jas, Director

7. Save the Date! BBQ & PIE AUCTION RED WHITE & BLUE BBQ and PIE AUCTION!
Charge Conference, Sunday, November 24
Our Charge Conference will be held Sunday, November 24 in Wesley Hall. We will begin after worship service with a potluck finger food lunch at 11 am and presentation by the Pathway to Renewal Team. (Please bring any potluck finger food contributions to Wesley Hall before worship begins.) The Charge Conference will begin at 12:15 when the meeting facilitator, Pastor David Park of St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, arrives.
Hanging of the Greens, Sanctuary, Saturday, November 30, 10 am – 12 noon
Volunteers are welcome to help the Worship Ministry adorn our Sanctuary with greens, chrismons, advent candles, and other symbols of the season on Saturday, November 30 at 10 am. See Worship Chair Margo Williams with any questions.
Street Closings on Sunday, December 8
The California International Marathon will run on Sunday, December 8, 2013, causing some intersections near the church to be closed. The race starts at 7 am near Folsom Dam and travels Oak Avenue, Fair Oaks Boulevard, and J Street to the Capitol. Intersections will be closed only while the race comes through, but be prepared, if necessary, to leave home early and avoid the race course on your way to church.
Got Socks? Sock Drive 2013 has Begun!
Please bring new or clean used socks for distribution to the homeless in our area. There is a decorated box in the Narthex for collecting socks. See Ruby or Wayde for details.
United Methodist Church of Rancho Cordova Thanksgiving Service
UMC of Rancho Cordova will hold a Thanksgiving Service of Praise and Gratitude on Thursday, November 28, 10 – 10:45 am at 2101 Zinfandel Drive. Call with any questions.
Finance Ministry Numbers
Sept Fiscal YTD November 2, 2013
Income $13,958 $38,312 Apple Hill Fundraiser
Expenses $21,206 $50,039 $107 raised!
Net ($7,248) ($11,727)
Charge Conference, Sunday, November 24
Our Charge Conference will be held Sunday, November 24 in Wesley Hall. We will begin after worship service with a potluck finger food lunch at 11 am and presentation by the Pathway to Renewal Team. (Please bring any potluck finger food contributions to Wesley Hall before worship begins.) The Charge Conference will begin at 12:15 when the meeting facilitator, Pastor David Park of St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, arrives.
Hanging of the Greens, Sanctuary, Saturday, November 30, 10 am – 12 noon
Volunteers are welcome to help the Worship Ministry adorn our Sanctuary with greens, chrismons, advent candles, and other symbols of the season on Saturday, November 30 at 10 am. See Worship Chair Margo Williams with any questions.
Street Closings on Sunday, December 8
The California International Marathon will run on Sunday, December 8, 2013, causing some intersections near the church to be closed. The race starts at 7 am near Folsom Dam and travels Oak Avenue, Fair Oaks Boulevard, and J Street to the Capitol. Intersections will be closed only while the race comes through, but be prepared, if necessary, to leave home early and avoid the race course on your way to church.
Got Socks? Sock Drive 2013 has Begun!
Please bring new or clean used socks for distribution to the homeless in our area. There is a decorated box in the Narthex for collecting socks. See Ruby or Wayde for details.
United Methodist Church of Rancho Cordova Thanksgiving Service
UMC of Rancho Cordova will hold a Thanksgiving Service of Praise and Gratitude on Thursday, November 28, 10 – 10:45 am at 2101 Zinfandel Drive. Call with any questions.
Finance Ministry Numbers
Sept Fiscal YTD November 2, 2013
Income $13,958 $38,312 Apple Hill Fundraiser
Expenses $21,206 $50,039 $107 raised!
Net ($7,248) ($11,727)
Announcements & Reminders
Announcements & Reminders
BBQ & PIE AUCTION
Save the Date!
RED WHITE & BLUE
BBQ and PIE AUCTION!
Saturday, July 13
Contact:
Karenza Samcoff
A LOOK AT WHAT’S AHEAD AT FAIR OAKS UMC
All activities are open unless otherwise noted – you are always invited to drop in.
A LOOK AT WHAT’S AHEAD AT FAIR OAKS UMC
All activities are open unless otherwise noted – you are always invited to drop in.
Schedule for the week of November 17, 2013
SUNDAY – NOVEMBER 17th (drop off cakes)
BIBLE STUDY – LIBRARY, 9 AM
WORSHIP & LEGACY SUNDAY – SANCTUARY, 9:45 AM
TONGAN LANGUAGE WORSHIP – SANCTUARY, 4 PM
MONDAY – NOVEMBER 18th
BOOK CLUB – LIBRARY, 12 NOON
TUESDAY – NOVEMBER 19th
FINANCE MINISTRY – SPENCER, 6:15 PM
WEDNESDAY – NOVEMBER 20th
LIFE’S CHALLENGES SUPPORT GROUP – LIBRARY, 6 PM
THURSDAY – NOVEMBER 21st
CENTERING PRAYER – LIBRARY, 11 AM
LITTLE METHODIST SCHOOL THANKSGIVING PROGRAM –
SANCTUARY, 6:30 PM
PATHWAY TO RENEWAL TEAM MEETING – SPENCER, 6:30 PM
STUDENTS WORSHIPPING AN AWESOME GOD – TEEN ROOM, 7PM
CHANCEL CHOIR REHEARSAL – WESLEY HALL, 7:30 PM
SATURDAY – NOVEMBER 23rd
TONGAN CHOIR REHEARSAL – SANCTUARY, 7 PM
SUNDAY – NOVEMBER 24th
WORSHIP – SANCTUARY, 10 AM
PATHWAY TO RENEWAL PRESENTATION & POTLUCK LUNCH –
WESLEY HALL, 11 AM
CHARGE CONFERENCE – WESLEY HALL, 12:15 PM
Schedule for the week of November 17, 2013
SUNDAY – NOVEMBER 17th (drop off cakes)
BIBLE STUDY – LIBRARY, 9 AM
WORSHIP & LEGACY SUNDAY – SANCTUARY, 9:45 AM
TONGAN LANGUAGE WORSHIP – SANCTUARY, 4 PM
MONDAY – NOVEMBER 18th
BOOK CLUB – LIBRARY, 12 NOON
TUESDAY – NOVEMBER 19th
FINANCE MINISTRY – SPENCER, 6:15 PM
WEDNESDAY – NOVEMBER 20th
LIFE’S CHALLENGES SUPPORT GROUP – LIBRARY, 6 PM
THURSDAY – NOVEMBER 21st
CENTERING PRAYER – LIBRARY, 11 AM
LITTLE METHODIST SCHOOL THANKSGIVING PROGRAM –
SANCTUARY, 6:30 PM
PATHWAY TO RENEWAL TEAM MEETING – SPENCER, 6:30 PM
STUDENTS WORSHIPPING AN AWESOME GOD – TEEN ROOM, 7PM
CHANCEL CHOIR REHEARSAL – WESLEY HALL, 7:30 PM
SATURDAY – NOVEMBER 23rd
TONGAN CHOIR REHEARSAL – SANCTUARY, 7 PM
SUNDAY – NOVEMBER 24th
WORSHIP – SANCTUARY, 10 AM
PATHWAY TO RENEWAL PRESENTATION & POTLUCK LUNCH –
WESLEY HALL, 11 AM
CHARGE CONFERENCE – WESLEY HALL, 12:15 PM
Next Sunday…
Potluck Lunch, Pathway to Renewal Presentation, Charge Conference
Next Sunday…
Potluck Lunch, Pathway to Renewal Presentation, Charge Conference 7

8. Save the Dates! Reconciling Ministry June 2: June 8-9:
Reconciling Sunday
June 8-9:
Pride Festival
Contact: Ruby Wicker 8

9. Contact: Church Office
Acorn Newsletter
Articles for the
June 2019 Acorn are due!
Mon., May 27, 9 am
Contact: Church Office 9

10. Guest Speakers in the Pulpit Contact: Church Office
WORSHIP
Guest Speakers in the Pulpit
June 2:
Julie Strathdee
June 9:
Rev. Don Fado
Contact: Church Office 10

11. Church Council Schedule Change to 4th Sundays
Next meeting: Today!
Contact: Helena Hurst 11

12. Home Study Guides located on Narthex Bulletin Board
Adult Education
Sunday Mornings at 9 am
Church Library
Home Study Guides located on Narthex Bulletin Board
Contact: Loren Guffey 12

13. Jiffy Fixers Jiffy Fixers Mondays at 9 am & 5 pm Contacts:
Renee Meyer, Tom Wold 13

14. All 18- to 30-year-olds welcome! Sydney Smith, Eliseo Paniagua
Young Adults
Next meeting June 3.
1st Anniversary
Party on June 10!
All 18- to 30-year-olds welcome!
Contacts:
Sydney Smith, Eliseo Paniagua 14

15. Worship
Large Print Bulletins, Sermons, and Hymnals are available. Ask an Usher! 15

16. Caring Ministry 1st and 3rd Mondays June 3 and 17 6:00 pm, Library
Life’s Challenges Support Group
For Men and Women
1st and 3rd Mondays
June 3 and 17
6:00 pm, Library
Contact: Loretta Dodge 16

17. Communion for the Homebound Contact: Church Office
1st Sunday
of every month
Contact: Church Office 17

18. Outreach Ministry Tarps and Seasonal Support for the Homeless
Tarps and Monetary Donations
gratefully
accepted.
Contacts: Paris Wicker, Terri Himes 18

19. Outreach Ministry
Food Drive Sundays:
1st Sunday of the month 19

20. Downtown Ministries Collection Jar Contact: Karlene Brown
Outreach Ministry
Downtown Ministries Collection Jar
In the Narthex on the
1st Sunday of each month
Contact: Karlene Brown 20

21. Your Announcement Here! for slide show announcements:
Church Office
Your Announcement Here!
Deadline
for slide show announcements:
Thursdays at 9 am
Contact:
Church Office 21

22. SUNDAY (Today): Church Council, WEDNESDAY: Worship Ministry,
Ministry Meetings
SUNDAY (Today):
Church Council,
Spencer, 11:15 am
WEDNESDAY:
Worship Ministry,
Sanctuary, 6:30 pm 22

23. Mark Your Calendar for Upcoming Events…
Looking Ahead
Mark Your Calendar for Upcoming Events…
05/27 Memorial Day. Church Office closed. 06/02 Reconciling Sunday 06/ /09 Sacramento Pride Festival 06/09 Sacramento Pride Parade 06/09 Pentecost Sunday 06/09 Guest Pastor in the Pulpit: Rev. Don Fado 06/11 Missionary Katherine Parker Presentation 06/ /19 Church Office closed. 23

24. Mark Your Calendar for Upcoming Events…
Looking Ahead
Mark Your Calendar for Upcoming Events…
06/16 Father’s Day 06/16 Outdoor Service 06/ /22 Annual Conference in Modesto, CA 07/04 Independence Day. Church office closed. 07/13 Red White Blue BBQ & Pie Auction 07/23 Circuit-wide Song Fest at St. Mark’s UMC 08/19 Little Methodist School Fall Session begins 09/02 Labor Day. Church office closed. 09/04 Choir rehearsals resume. 09/08 Chancel Choir returns to Sunday services. 10/06 World Communion Sunday 11/03 All Saints Sunday 11/03 Daylight Saving Time ends. Fall Back 1 hour. 11/28 Thanksgiving Day. Church office closed. 12/01 1st Sunday of Advent 12/24 Christmas Eve 12/25 Christmas Day. Church office closed. 12/31 Tongan Ministry Watch Night service General Conference, TBA 24

25. Sacramento Gay Men’s Chorus presents “Out & About” June 14-15, 2019
Contact: Eliseo Paniagua 25