The Grapevine
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF NAPA
(707) 253-1411
January 1, 2008
REPORT FROM THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
At the Board of Trustees meeting on Monday, December
10th. the Board voted to use money from Miracle Sunday to install new
carpeting in the Fellowship Room, offices, hall and stairs.
This would be done by Navajo Rug Company at a cost under $20,000.00.
Installation would take place shortly after the New Year.
We also
discussed the need for more hearing devices in the sanctuary and
decided we would appeal to the congregation to see if people would
like to make a gift to the church to cover the cost. Each
device costs $115 plus tax ($124.90) and they come ready to use.
We are also looking into estimates for the repair of the cracked
front steps and ideas to "brighten" up the nursery and
adjoining bathroom.
Discussion was held about fixing the timer
that would turn the lights on the stained glass windows so that at
night they could be seen illuminated from inside. Ward Thompson
will check on what we have and report back on what is needed so
that this can be done.
The stained glass window restoration is
complete and we are all pleased with the results. Many thanks
to Kip Edenborough for heading up this project.
There was
discussion on adding wording to our rental agreement to clarify what
constitutes the space rented that can be used. We've had
a problem with renters using more space than designated in the
agreement. We also discussed if we wanted a "church liaison
person" at each rented function. It was decided to
further investigate the problem and to revisit it at our next
meeting.
We will also be checking the speaker in the nursery room
to make sure that Sunday services can be heard in the nursery.
Date
for an upcoming Work Day will be decided in the spring. This
will be publicized in the Grapevine as we are seeking lots of
volunteers.
Kathy Martin, Chairperson
THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!
to Ruth Jenkins who, at the church event last December 9, sponsored
little 11 year old Fedeshe Gudisa, a very poor little girl living in
Ethiopia. Thanks to Ruth, young Fedeshe now has new hope
in life. She will be assured an opportunity to stay in
school, to have lessons about Christianity, to have a safe place to
play when she is not in school or at home, and she will be assured
one nutritious meal each day. There are also counseling
services available for her family.
Members of our congregation
are now sponsoring 17 children in various Third World countries.
Being sponsored is changing the lives of these 17 children.
Charlie
& Shirley Ray
Thank You, Thank You
We
are so appreciative of the gift of money
for an additional hearing
device
that we received from Carlena Milligan.
It
is our hope that all who have a
difficult time in church due to a
hearing loss will be able to enjoy
church as much as we who
can hear.
Thank you again, Carlena,
for your
generous gift and loving gift.
Lent
2008
Re-Imagine the World
An Introduction to the Parables of
Jesus
How does your understanding of Jesus' parables help you re-imagine the world – personally, locally, and globally? Bernard Brandon Scott helps us rediscover the parables in this year's Lenten Book Study. Please join one of the six week small group discussions and share your insights and hopes for the “Re-Imagined World” as we read the parables of Jesus in a new way. More information in the next Grapevine.
You’re
invited to the Installation Celebration for
Rev. Renae
Extrum-Fernandez
Sunday,
Jan. 27, 2008 at 3:00 pm
Fairfield Community UMC
1875 Fairfield
Ave.
Fairfield, CA 94533
Please RSVP to
510-548-4694
Put
your Grapevine
article
here.
The next deadline is January 3rd
and
it will be mailed out on
January 9th.
Special Church Council
Meeting
Sunday, January 6th at 11 am
in the Library
This is
an important meeting to enable us to approve the 2008 church
budget.
Please plan to attend.
HELP
ME TO HEAR
My
eyesight is good, my mind is astute
It’s just that my
hearing’s no longer acute.
Now in order for me to hear
You
need to be standing somewhere near
And if we’re not standing
face to face
Your words are lost in outer space
For every time
you turn around
Something happens to that sound.
It’s
important that you realize
I do some hearing with my eyes,
So,
if you wear a mustache, Dear,
Trim it so your lips are clear.
And
remember, please, when talking to me
A little more patience may be
the key.
by Margaret Hoffman
Susanna
Wesley Circle
January 8, 2008 at 7:30 pm
at the home of Mary
Herzog
Please
RSVP to Mary by phone or email
Martha Monroe will co-host
Please come to see the beautiful new crèches that Mary has acquired since last year. Also plan to tell us, if you so wish, all about your own favorite crèche.
January
Birthdays
19th - Evelyn Lutz
19th - Lucy Stebleton
24th
- Fran Young
February
Birthdays
4th - Sue Brooks
21st - Georgine Fly
March
Birthdays
14th - Trudie Atchison
14th - Mary Herzog
16th
- Bobbi Bird
26th - Barb Thompson
In November 13 Health Kits and 7 Sewing Kits were shipped from our circle.
Our next meeting will be Tuesday, March 11th at the home of Aletha Silcox with Joan Feury as co-host. So far no one has signed up for a program.
Visit
our website at www.napaumc.org.
It’s
changing and it’s exciting!
If
you are the chair of a committee or group and are interested in
showcasing your group on the site and on the calendar for the year
2008,
please submit an article to Dianne in the church office as
soon as possible. A huge thank you to Peter Lutz for all his hard
work as our Webmaster.
G.R.A.P.E. Express
Come and “Follow
the Star” with the GRAPE Express in January.
Hear the story
of the wise men who followed a star - a sign in the sky - to find and
worship the young Jesus.
Discover the wonder expressed by the wise
men when they found Jesus and experience moments of wonder as they
learn about and remember the story.
How does God continue to offer
signs that lead us to Jesus?
Mission Statement
The First United Methodist Church unconditionally welcomes all people in greater Napa wherever they are on their faith journey. As a congregation rooted in scripture, tradition, experience, and reason, we promise opportunities to grow in the Spirit and to become active followers of Jesus Christ.
December 30 Scripture: Psalm 148; Isaiah 63:7-9; Hebrews 2:10-18; Matthew 2:13-23
Pastor Douglas J. Monroe Special Music
January 6 Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-6; Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14; Ephesians 3:1-12; Matthew 2:1-12
Pastor Jennifer Edenborough Special Music
January 13 Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-9; Psalm 29; Acts 10:34-43; Matthew 3:13-17
Pastor Douglas J. Monroe Bonner Bells
January 20 Scripture: Isaiah 49:1-7; Psalm 40:1-11; 1 Corinthians 1:1-9; John 1:29-42
Pastor Jennifer Edenborough God’s House Band
Sunday Worship Service: 9:30 am -- All Sunday School Classes at 10:45 am
Adult Bible Study: Parlor
GRAPE Express for ages 3 years thru 5th grade: Kagawa Room
Junior High School Group: Beall Library
High School Youth Group: Sunday at 4:00pm - Youth Room