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Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink, or about your body or what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and

the body more than clothing? Matthew 6:25

As the story goes, Chicken Little was hit on the head by a brick. She did not know where the brick came from and so came to her own conclusions. “The sky is falling. It has landed on my head.” I don’t remember if Chicken Little was so named because of her small stature or because of her limited view of the world. Regardless of how she earned her name, she managed to get a great number of friends and strangers to listen to her story and take up her chant – “The sky is falling! Beware!”

When our world changes – due to health, a move, family members coming and going, pastors coming and going, we tend to become car carrying members of Chicken Little’s “The Sky is Falling” movement. We fret. We worry. We talk with others – which is great - but too often we talk even though we don’t have all the facts so we share “facts” that are very far from the truth. What we really accomplish, and with great effectiveness, is a sharing of our fears and our disappointments, all the while getting others to at least commiserate with us, or hopefully, join us in our paranoia.

Whether in our personal lives, the lives of our local faith community, or the life of the greater church, we all need to remember to pray and think. We need to remember to gather facts and not factoids, before we speak or react. And above all, we must remember to trust God.

Trust that all will work out for the best as we are well prepared to move forward in faith, knowing we are living as fully into who God has called us to be.

So rather than bemoaning, “the sky is falling!” let us look up and give thanks that God is with us and is taking care of us. And let us join together in prayer so we are all remembering to listen to God, above all. See you in church.

Shalom,

Pastor Paula

Messy Church aka Come Together Wednesday May 8 5-7pm

Topic:

Join us for crafts, games, food, singing songs and more – to sit down together and share

a meal and have fun in church.

Peter Kater in Concert: Morro Bay Sunday May 19, 2019 2:00 pm

Join Grammy-Winning Pianist/Composer, Peter Kater for an intimate home concert. The 90 minute concert starts at 2pm and with reception following. Price $50, all ages.

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CHANGING TIDES NEWSLETTER May 2019

Estero Bay United Methodist Church 3000 Hemlock Ave. Morro Bay, CA 93442

Our CHURCH NEWS

North District Conference Saturday May 4, 9:30 – 12:30

Telecast at SLOUMC

Leadership Meeting Sunday May 5, 11:15 am

Planning for Pastor Paula

Messy Church – Topic is Family Wednesday May 8, 5:00- 7:00 pm

Emmanuel Choir

Many thanks to Jack Marzano and the Emmanuel Choir Members for their beautiful performance

on Easter Sunday.

Vets Hall Dinner May 20 at 4:30 pm

Come and join is in this supportive Ministry, providing 90 - 100 people with a hot meal and fellowship. On the menu is Meatloaf, Rice Pilaf,

Vegetables and Green Salad. See the signup sheet posted in the Narthex.

For our current Mission, “Clean Up & Warm Up” we are collecting new washcloths and bath towels

& gently used or new sweatshirts and blankets through May 19 when they will be blessed during

worship and shared at the Vet’s Hall Dinner.

Vacations Pastor Paula will be on vacation May 25 to June 1.

Kerry will be on vacation May 20 to May 24.

May Worship

May 5 Communion

Eyes Wide Open

Acts 9:1-20

May 12 The Power of Faith

Acts 9:36-43

May 19 Leveling the Playing Field

Acts 11:1-18

May 26 Trish Fisher-Guest Speaker

Breathe, Listen, Respond

Acts 16:9-15, Ps 67

May Food for Thought

Bible Study with Pastor Paula

Join us Wednesday Mornings - 10:00 am

for Scripture and conversation; applying the word to our daily lives.

May 1 Acts 9:1-6, (7-20) Psalm 30, Revelation

5:11-14, John 21:1-19 May 8 Acts 9:36-43, Psalm 23, Revelation 7:9-

17, John 10:22-30 May 15

Acts 11:1-18, Psalm 148, Revelation

21:1-6, John 13:31-35

May 22 Acts 16:9-15, Psalm 67, Revelation

21:10, 22-22:5, John 14:23-29 May 29 Acts 16:16-34, Psalm 97, Revelation

22:12-14, 16-17, 20-21, John 17:20-26

We hold these members & friends in our prayers Joan Baldwin Brian Hillenburg Amy Cutter Theresa MacKinnon Judilyn Duba Jack Marzano Ian Erickson Frances McCay Joyce Fox Carolyn Neuman Nika Georgihou Celeste Rhine Brian Hillenburg

Jane Rhine Mickie Hooks Arlene Stone Michael Kaney Bertha Tyler

Jim & Jeanette Ragan

Esther Sisters Thursday, May 9 at Noon

Everyone is welcome to attend our Salad Luncheon

honoring our Pre-School Teachers and Staff from

Noon to 1:45 pm.

Because of the teachers schedules they will rotate

times to come into the Fellowship Hall.

Please bring your favorite addition for salad –

lettuce will be provided and come a little early

so we’ll be all setup. All Ladies of the church are

welcome – Come Join Us!

Sunday Worship Sign Ups

We are always looking for people to step up and sign up

to join in for worship duties. It’s easy, fun, and inspiring to

share during our worship time.

The Church Book Club will meet

Thursday, June 6 at 2:00 pm. We welcome anyone who would like to join us.

The book selected for May is "Mao's Last Dancer" by

Li Cunxin, published in 2003.

The story is set in a poor village in China,

telling a remarkable story of a young man's life

from bitter poverty to stardom.

We look forward to discussing it at our meeting

at Fay Fletcher’s home, 684 Fresno Ave,

Morro Bay, 805-776-5047.

Other Church News

Special thanks to the Esther Sister Ladies who volunteered before Palm Sunday with their spring

cleaning mission in the Sanctuary. Corners were cleaned, pews and doorknobs

polished and windows washed! We appreciate their hard work very much.

Sunday Movie Matinee May 12 - Those interested in seeing the current

movie showing at the Bay Theatre meet in front of theatre at 1:15 pm.

Bible Study After Dark Join us for an informal gathering and Bible Study at 6:30 pm on the first, second and fourth Wednesday

of each month. May 1 - 'Hope Complains', Job 24:1, 9-12, 19-25

May 15 - 'Hope Satisfies’; Job 42:1-10 May 22 - 'God's Divine Glory Returns', Ezekiel 43:1-12

May 29 - 'The Altar: A Sign of Hope', Ezekiel 43:13-21

The Children’s Center

Sylvester’s Fundraiser Combo’s are back!

Children’s Center fundraising campaign starts April 22nd.

The $20.00 Combo card is good for any 2 burgers & large basket of fries and can be redeemed at any of

the three Sylvester’s locations. Checks payable to: Sylvester’s Burgers

50% of each purchase supports UMCC Help support UMCC and enjoy a yummy Sylvester’s Burger!! Cards

for sale in church office.

Mother’s Day Pancake Breakfast

Friday, May 10 at 10:30 am

Join us or bring your favorite Preschooler for a

special breakfast and tribute to the special

Moms, Grandmas, Aunts and Sisters in our lives.

Join your favorite preschooler for some yummy

pancakes, hugs and special memories.

Planning Ahead

Next Vet’s Hall Dinner Monday July 15

UMCC Preschool Graduation June 5 at Noon

Farewell Potluck Brunch for Pastor Paula

Sunday, June 23 11:15 am

Welcome Pastor Stephen Meadors Sunday, July 7

Annual Yard & Bake Sale! Mark your calendars! Saturday, August 17

Estero Bay United Methodist Church Mailing Address: P.O. Box 234 Morro Bay, CA 93443 3000 Hemlock Avenue, Morro Bay, CA 93442 805-772-7644, email: ebumcmb@yahoo.com Website: www.morrobayumc.org Changing Tides Newsletter May 2019

Estero Bay United Methodist Church Sunday Worship, Childcare and Bible Enrichment at 9:45 am

All are welcome!

May 2019 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 Food for Thought Bible Study 10:00 am

Bible Study After Dark 6:30 pm

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3 4 North District Simulcast 9:30am @ SLO UMC

5 Joyful Noise 9:00 am Sunday Worship 9:45 am

6 Pastor Paula Retreat 6&7

7 Noon Praying/Alone Together Cambria Dinner5:30 AA Men’s Meeting 8:00 pm Kerry Out 7&8

8 Food for Thought Bible Study 10:00 am Messy Church 5 -7 pm

9 Esther Ladies Lunch & Meeting Noon

10 UMCC Mother’s Day Breakfast 10:30 am

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12 Joyful Noise 9:00 am Sunday Worship 9:45 am

Happy Mother’s Day

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14 Noon Praying/Alone Together AA Men’s Meeting 8:00 pm

15 Food for Thought Bible Study 10:00 am Bible Study After Dark 6:30 pm

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19 Joyful Noise 9:00 am Sunday Worship 9:45 am Pentecost Sunday

20 Vet’s Hall Dinner 4:30 pm

21 Noon Praying/Alone Together Cambria Dinner 5:30 pm AA Men’s Meeting 8:00 pm Kerry Vacation this wk.

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Food for Thought Bible Study 10:00 am Bible Study After Dark 6:30 pm

23 24 June Newsletter Articles

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26 Joyful Noise 9:00 am Sunday Worship 9:45 am Pastor Paula vacation this week Trish Fisher Guest Speaker

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Memorial Day

28 29 Food for Thought will not meet this week Bible Study After Dark 6:30 pm

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