* * * FYI * * *
If you are looking for alternative ideas for Christmas, here is an opportunity that "lets you lend to a specific entrepreneur in the developing world - empowering them to lift themselves out of poverty."
Basically, you donate $25+ to your "account" and then you pick which businesses you want to LEND the money to (in $25 increments). You get updates on their repayment AND when they have repaid the loan, your account is credited back with the original amount & you get to either withdraw the $ or choose another needy business! Reach out & touch someone this holiday season & the whole year long!
http://www.kiva.org/app.php
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
Sunday, November 25, 2007
Christmas Caroling
The Path Spiritual Book Store introduces:
CHRISTMAS IS HERE and we're bringing you good cheer!
Performed by THE SERAPHIM
(including our own Rachel Eaton & Michelle Deveaux)
Saturday Dec. 8th 8:00 p.m.
The Path Bookstore
813 Torrance Blvd., Redondo Beach, CA 90277
310-944-3780
Cover: $5.00 Adults & Children
CHRISTMAS IS HERE and we're bringing you good cheer!
Performed by THE SERAPHIM
(including our own Rachel Eaton & Michelle Deveaux)
Saturday Dec. 8th 8:00 p.m.
The Path Bookstore
813 Torrance Blvd., Redondo Beach, CA 90277
310-944-3780
Cover: $5.00 Adults & Children
Santa Monica FUMC Christmas!
If you'd like to volunteer either night to be an usher/greeter, email Phyllis at tootiejo@roadrunner.com. I will be working the event on Saturday. Hope to see you there!
Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 1st & 2nd at 7:30pm
Magnificat by John Rutter Narrated by Peter Graves
Performers: FUMC Chancel Choir, Santa Monica College Concert Chorale, Mark Twain Ringers, Los Angeles Concert Orchestra
Advanced tickets ($15) are on sale through the Church office (310-393-8258)
Whitney
Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 1st & 2nd at 7:30pm
Magnificat by John Rutter Narrated by Peter Graves
Performers: FUMC Chancel Choir, Santa Monica College Concert Chorale, Mark Twain Ringers, Los Angeles Concert Orchestra
Advanced tickets ($15) are on sale through the Church office (310-393-8258)
Whitney
Monday, November 19, 2007
Update: November 19th, 2007
Sorry, the blog wasn't updated sooner, but this week has been FULL.
Last WEDNESDAY, Michelle facilitated a great program on worship. She started by going straight to the source and we read several selections from the Bible (old and new testament). Discussion then veered to our own thoughts of worship and how these reflect (or don't) the passages from the Bible.
PRAYER requests:
* Illnesses: Trent-siezures (Alex & Ellen's nephew), Joey-not eating (Rebecca's nephew), Kelli's mother and grandmother.
* Rachel's family, especially her brother (David). Eliza's family.
* Jobs: Kelli, Alex (post grad), Michelle (interview 11-20 at 1:45 pm), Ellen (transfer?).
* Praises: Alex is almost done with school (party Dec. 16), Shannon's father is feeling much better and is holding his own.
FRIDAY, we sold organic, free trade coffee at the UMW boutique and several new people joined us (yeah!). Hope you can all make it to the next bridge night for Advent discussion.
SATURDAY was our progressive dinner. Thank you everyone who hosted! We had wonderful food and fellowship as we progressed from soup to dessert at four different houses. (any attendees who would like to pitch in a few dollars for expenses, please give $ to Ellen).
SUNDAY was Gavin Kirtley's Baptism!
Upcoming. Upcoming. Upcoming. Upcoming. Upcoming.
NO BRIDGE THIS WEDNESDAY 11-21-07
If you're missing the bridge and want a service opportunity: Wednesday from 6-9pm setup for Westside
Community Thanksgiving. They're also taking donations that evening of: boxes of stuffing, cranberry sauce, instant potatoes, canned green beans, canned turkey gravy, gently used clothing or blankets, monetary donations. Thursday volunteers : lunch is 11a-3p, and clean-up starts afterwards. This event is taking place at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium at
1855 Main Street, Santa Monica.
AFTER stuffing yourself on turkey and pie, come by Michelle & Paul's for a chill session:
* Who? You!
* What? Paul and Michelle's "yeah, Christmas is here" kickback!
* When? November 22nd (Thanksgiving) at 6:30pm
* Where? The Deveaux home: 2635 28th St Apt #8 Santa Monica, CA 90405
* Why? To celebrate each other, decorate for Christmas, & watch great Christmas flicks. And we all need yet another reason to eat on T-Day.
* How? With our bodies and hearts! Awwww....
Well, it looks like the holiday rush is upon us!
Shannon
Last WEDNESDAY, Michelle facilitated a great program on worship. She started by going straight to the source and we read several selections from the Bible (old and new testament). Discussion then veered to our own thoughts of worship and how these reflect (or don't) the passages from the Bible.
PRAYER requests:
* Illnesses: Trent-siezures (Alex & Ellen's nephew), Joey-not eating (Rebecca's nephew), Kelli's mother and grandmother.
* Rachel's family, especially her brother (David). Eliza's family.
* Jobs: Kelli, Alex (post grad), Michelle (interview 11-20 at 1:45 pm), Ellen (transfer?).
* Praises: Alex is almost done with school (party Dec. 16), Shannon's father is feeling much better and is holding his own.
FRIDAY, we sold organic, free trade coffee at the UMW boutique and several new people joined us (yeah!). Hope you can all make it to the next bridge night for Advent discussion.
SATURDAY was our progressive dinner. Thank you everyone who hosted! We had wonderful food and fellowship as we progressed from soup to dessert at four different houses. (any attendees who would like to pitch in a few dollars for expenses, please give $ to Ellen).
SUNDAY was Gavin Kirtley's Baptism!
Upcoming. Upcoming. Upcoming. Upcoming. Upcoming.
NO BRIDGE THIS WEDNESDAY 11-21-07
If you're missing the bridge and want a service opportunity: Wednesday from 6-9pm setup for Westside
Community Thanksgiving. They're also taking donations that evening of: boxes of stuffing, cranberry sauce, instant potatoes, canned green beans, canned turkey gravy, gently used clothing or blankets, monetary donations. Thursday volunteers : lunch is 11a-3p, and clean-up starts afterwards. This event is taking place at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium at
1855 Main Street, Santa Monica.
AFTER stuffing yourself on turkey and pie, come by Michelle & Paul's for a chill session:
* Who? You!
* What? Paul and Michelle's "yeah, Christmas is here" kickback!
* When? November 22nd (Thanksgiving) at 6:30pm
* Where? The Deveaux home: 2635 28th St Apt #8 Santa Monica, CA 90405
* Why? To celebrate each other, decorate for Christmas, & watch great Christmas flicks. And we all need yet another reason to eat on T-Day.
* How? With our bodies and hearts! Awwww....
Well, it looks like the holiday rush is upon us!
Shannon
Thursday, November 8, 2007
Update: November 7, 2007
Saturday, November 3rd, 2007 marked the first transition of the bridge leadership team. The bLT has done a great job in not only bringing great program, fun and service to the members, but also in defining our mission statement, developing a working timeline for Wednesday nights and keeping us informed about all the great plans.
Gracias to Amy for being the only one in bridge history to finish a book (she did two!). Congratulations on your new job. We all miss you. Ashok, thanks for your service and leadership. We also thank you for your great place to party at the beach. Just kidding, we all thank you for your time and effort to make our group run smoothly as well as your hospitality. With all that she had going on at home (day and night:), Jen answered e-mails and contributed to the organization of our successful group, even though she was often unable to come. Thanks! We owe a giant thanks to Rachel for starting this blog and keeping it up to date! For keeping up the calendar and the e-mail list. And for making sure that we all know what's going on and what we can look forward to each week.
I am excited to follow such a dedicated team, although I get the feeling that you made it look easier than it is. Helping newcomers Shannon and David are Sarah and Ellen who will continue their service for the next six months. Thank you both for everything that you have done for our group and for continuing to give your talents to provide a great transition for the bridge leadership team.
Thanks are also necessary for everyone (both on the bLT and not) who facilitated programs for us on Wednesday nights. You have given us all things to think about as we go about our daily lives.
Well, I actually just came here to say that we had an awesome Game Night on Nov 7 that would have been enjoyed by "Santa Claus who ate all his Halloween candy in one day" and "Toto with a brand new squeeky toy". (if you don't understand that, you should come to the next game night (Dec 7!) and to encourage everyone to come next Wednesday when Noel facilitates a great program.
See you Wednesday,
Shannon
Gracias to Amy for being the only one in bridge history to finish a book (she did two!). Congratulations on your new job. We all miss you. Ashok, thanks for your service and leadership. We also thank you for your great place to party at the beach. Just kidding, we all thank you for your time and effort to make our group run smoothly as well as your hospitality. With all that she had going on at home (day and night:), Jen answered e-mails and contributed to the organization of our successful group, even though she was often unable to come. Thanks! We owe a giant thanks to Rachel for starting this blog and keeping it up to date! For keeping up the calendar and the e-mail list. And for making sure that we all know what's going on and what we can look forward to each week.
I am excited to follow such a dedicated team, although I get the feeling that you made it look easier than it is. Helping newcomers Shannon and David are Sarah and Ellen who will continue their service for the next six months. Thank you both for everything that you have done for our group and for continuing to give your talents to provide a great transition for the bridge leadership team.
Thanks are also necessary for everyone (both on the bLT and not) who facilitated programs for us on Wednesday nights. You have given us all things to think about as we go about our daily lives.
Well, I actually just came here to say that we had an awesome Game Night on Nov 7 that would have been enjoyed by "Santa Claus who ate all his Halloween candy in one day" and "Toto with a brand new squeeky toy". (if you don't understand that, you should come to the next game night (Dec 7!) and to encourage everyone to come next Wednesday when Noel facilitates a great program.
See you Wednesday,
Shannon
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