Temecula United Methodist Church

Our church is a busy place. Sometimes it seems like we have classes, committee meetings, and special events happening all the time. It's difficult to keep track of what's going on. But you can always visit this page for an up-to-date listing of all the upcoming events, or for a view of the Month at a Glance, just visit the Calendar Page.

Yoga for Life taught by Deb Potts

Weekly on the first, second and fourth Thursdays at 10:00 - 11:15
Celebration Hall

YOGA FOR LIFE

Cost: FREE- Although, donations will be given to the weekly Missions basket.
Bring: Yoga mat, Towel (All fitness levels are welcome!)

Benefits:

Stress Reduction
Fun & Healthy
Strong Muscles
Improved Flexibility
Healthier Back
Stable Joints
Enhanced Circulation
Increased Breath Capacity
Better Balance
Mental Clarity
Enlivened Spirit

For Class Information, contact Deb Potts at yogaforlife06@verizon.net or go to www.yogaforlife06.com

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Sunday Adult Bible w/Joe Hughes
Weekly on Sundays at 9 a.m. Room 6 We continue to look at "A History of God" by Karen Armstrong. Contact Joe Hughes.

Scrip Booth

Patio on Sundays and church office during the week

New scrip has arrived so check out our scrip inventory after church or during the week at the church office. We have gift cards for most of the popular restaurants in town. Some of our scrip are good at multiple places, such as Darden cards which are good at Olive Garden and Red Lobster. Don't Forget American Express cards may be used at Costco. Chili's cards can be used at Chili's and Macaroni Grill. Our Old Navy cards can also be used at The Gap and Banana Republic. Marshall's gift cards can be used at T.J. Maxx and Home Goods. These all make great gifts.

Click on the flyer button below to see the list of scrip available. Scrip order forms are available at the scrip table on Sundays, the scrip bulletin board or church office.

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Prayer and Meditation Garden

anytime

A peaceful and serene setting awaits you in our new Meditation Garden. Enter and reflect on the beauty of God's gifts to us and feel His presence.

The garden is a continuous work in progress. Come see for yourself. As you enter the church parking lot, look to the rear and to the north. You will see that paths have been laid, olive trees planted, benches strategically placed, and a fence erected. Climbing roses have been planted at the fence and will soon begin their climb.

This garden has long been a dream of parishioner Todd Hailstone, and with the help of men from the church and many generous donations, his dream is being fulfilled.

Much work needs to be done, however. There are plans for groundcover and more plantings. This project will go forward as contributions are received. If you have "caught our vision" and wish to become a part of this wonderful project, please make your checks payable to TUMC and mark it "Meditation Garden"

Music Department

Wednesday choir rehearsals at 7:15 p.m. in the Music Room
Music Room - contact Earl Fields

The Easter Season is rapidly approaching and the choir is hard at work preparing music for the season. Palm Sunday will feature selections from the cantata, "What A Morning" by Jay Althouse depicting the triumphant arrival of Jesus into the village from the Mount of Olives.

Maundy Thursday occurs on April 1st at 7 p.m. The choirs of TUMC and Murrieta UMC will join together in a presentation of "The Seven Last Words" by Dubois. Featured soloists will be our own Alan Sheaffer, tenor, Nick Shelton, bass, and Lori Ebrecht, soprano. Please be sure to attend, and again fill Celebration Hall with the spirit of Easter.

Easter Sunday we will present the final section of "What A Morning" celebrating the risen Christ at the 9:00 and 10:30 a.m. services.

Choir rehearses weekly on Wednesday evenings at 7:15 p.m. in the Music Room. We currently have an adult choir of approximately 18 voices and new members are always welcome. If you would like to sing with the choir this season contact Earl Fields at act4u5@verizon.net

Tagalog Bible Class
Weekly on Sunday mornings at 9 a.m. Youth Room Contact Dan Gutierrez or Gloria Galvez.

Scripture Study taught by Pastor Randy
Weekly on Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. except for holidays Music Room Pastor Randy reads, reviews and answers your questions regarding the following Sunday's Scripture.

Men's Bible Study

Weekly on Thursdays at 7:00 p.m.
Youth Room

Men from different walks of life continue to gather every Thursday at 7 p.m. in the TUMC Youth Room to study and learn from the Bible as well as from experiences of eath other.

John 3:16: The Numbers of Hope by Max Lucado is the book of our current study. We anticipate spiritual conversations by digging deeply into one of the most famous and often-quoted passages of the Bible - John 3:16. This study is led by Steve Minder. All men are welcome to join in this study.

Contact Milton Takeguchi

Stephen Ministry

11:45 a.m.
Room 6

We all need a concerned, caring friend at difficult times in our lives. A Stephen Minister can listen and care for you or for someone you know who is going through a tough time.

Pray for God to bring hope and healing to hurting people through our Stephen Ministry. We meet the last Sunday of each month at 11:45 a.m. directly after worship in Room 6.

Contact Joyce Little, Stephen Leader or Judy Hernandez, Stephen Facilitator

New Member Classes led by Pastor Randy

Classes usually held on Sunday following worship
Contact Pastor Randy

New member classes are held on a regular basis by Pastor Randy. Sign up in the breezeway or contact Pastor Randy at 676-1800x11.

Video Library at TUMC

Pastor Randy has collected a few groundbreaking presentations on the National Geographic Channel, A & E and the History Channel about Christianity. They are VHS format and you may check a video out from the church office for a fee of $1.00 per week. All of them are suitable for family viewing so get out your popcorn and enjoy a Family Christian Video night.

In the Footsteps of Jesus: History Channel Mini-Series (4 tapes 8 hours)

l. The Lost Youth of Jesus

2. From Galiee to Jerusalem

3. The Way of the Cross

4. The Mysteries of Golgotha

The Apostles Collection: History Channel (4 hours)

1. The Story of Paul the Apostle

1. The Story of the Twelve Apostles

James; Brother of Jesus? History Channel (1 hour)

Jesus: His Life. A&E Biography (100 min.)

Mary of Nazarath A&E Biography (1 hour)

Wednesday Family Nights Are A Hit!

All Classrooms

5:30 - 7 p.m. MONKS cook and serve hamburgers/hot dogs (condiments, fruit, pastries, water/pop) in the Hillside Room (donations accepted).

6:15 - 8:30 p.m. Childcare provided.

6:15 - 7:15 p.m. Pastor Randy's Bible Study

7:15 p.m.- 8:30 p.m. Chancel Choir rehearses in the Music Room

March 10th Family Activities

6:15 - 7:15 p.m. All children will make a special Easter gift/craft and enjoy a special snack.

March 24th Family Activities

6:15 - 7:15 p.m. - Please join us as we prepare for Palm Sunday and Easter Celebrations. We need help filling eggs, sorting giveaways, preparing crafts and decorating the church. We need everyone's help - call Deb Severns with questions.

Family activities are planned several times per month. Contact Deb Severns for family activities.

Memorial Courtyard

We have a very special gift opportunity that will become a foundational part of our Memorial Courtyard.

You can dedicate a special brick to honor your friends and family or to remember those loved ones who have passed.

Your message will be engraved on a 4 x 8 brick with 2 or 3 lines of text (limit 16 characters per line).

Cost: $100.00 per brick and for an extra $50.00 you can receive a second brick to take home for your garden.

Ask Larry Murphy or the church office for an order form.

Ladies' Out to Lunch Bunch

Monthly on the first Wednesday of each month at noon
Different restaurant each month.

Ladies meet the first Wednesday of each month at noon at a different restaurant each month for friendship, great food and conversation. Contact Marilyn Barger.

April 6, 2010 meet at noon at Little Chung King in Temecula.

Ladies' Faith Sharing
Weekly on Tuesday mornings at 9:30 a.m. Youth Room All women are welcome. Contact Karen Benvenuto.

Book Discussion Group
Monthly at different homes “The Year of Fog” by Michelle Richmond will be discussed at the April 6^th book group at 7 p.m. at the home of Karen Benvenuto. If you are interested in participating in the book group, contact Karen Benvenuto or Ethel Takeguchi for details.