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* * * PUBLISHED MONTHLY BY ST. MATTHEW’S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 1360 S. WENDY DRIVE, NEWBURY PARK, CA 91320 (805) 498-6910 * * *

WWW.NEWBURYPARKCHURCH.COM

May 2011

Newbury Park

St. Matthew’sSt. Matthew’sSt. Matthew’sSt. Matthew’s

St. Matthew’s United Methodist

Church

Purpose & Mission Statement

Our Purpose “To Grow in our relationship with God, ourselves, and others. To carry out the ministry of Jesus Christ.”

Mission Statement Bring spiritual wanderers and seekers into relationship with Jesus Christ. Grow as disciples in a small group community. Serve out of our calling and giftedness.

Rev. Stanley Ferguson Pastor

Church Address: 1360 S. Wendy Dr. Newbury Park, CA 91320

Phone: (805) 498-6910 Fax: (805) 498-6984

Email: [email protected] Website: newburyparkchurch.com

** ** ** ** ** Worship Services are held Sundays at 8:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.** ** ** ** **

Cinco de Mayo Celebration

at

St. Matthew’s

Sunday, May 1 at 11:15a

Come celebrate Cinco de Mayo on Sunday, May 1st after the second service. We will have a Mexican Buffet with carnitas to enchiladas. Build your own burrito, taco or tostada salad. It is a time to eat and fellowship together; while at the same time raising money to fight Malaria. The profit from our time together will be sent to “Imagine No More Malaria”. “Imagine No Malaria” is under the umbrella of the United Methodist Church. This is an opportunity to join the fight against Malaria. So join in on the fun and good food and help save millions of children by donating generously to “Imagine No More Malaria”.

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Church Family

May Birthdays

5-02 Bob Wiles

5-12 John McDonald

5-12 Estelle Cavanaugh

5-14 Scott Culler

5-14 Austin Zimmerman

5-15 Clark Lamb

5-16 Lark Detweiler

5-16 Roxanne Szafraniec

5-17 Kory Reid

5-19 Juliet Forbes

5-20 Taylor Bertrand

5-21 Kathy Martin

5-22 Bill Adams

5-24 Mika Rose Inouye

5-25 Sheryl Jacobs

5-25 Kyle Liedblad

5-26 Peter Winter

5-30 Jodi Spindel

May Anniversaries

05-2 Tom and Carol McClellan

5-12 Allen and Judy Saute

5-22 Mike and Kristin Bertrand

5-22 Tom and Gayle MacNish

Praise Sean Richardson - Has found employment. (Joanne Stone’s grandson) Shirley Watmore - Recovering from successful corneal transplant. (Dottie Lewolt) New Mary Qualls - Recovering from back surgery (Chuck Qualls’ mother) Continued to pray for: Jackie Heinemann - Continued healing . Alice McKinney - Continued healing from fractured hip. (Norma Rich) Sean Richardson - Prayers for Sean to find employment. (Joanne Stone) Margaret Gaffey - Multiple health problems. (Jan Gauwain) St. Matthew’s Youth - Prayers and guidance as we develop our Youth Program at St. Matthew’s. Verita Hooker - Prayers for continued healing and strength. Meagan Smith - Prayers for continued healing. (Tanya Blanck) Mia Stoutenborough - Prayers for continued improvement. (Paul and Judy Stoutenborough)

Prayer Chain

To put a request on the prayer chain, contact

the church office or Lynne Hartley (341-5172),

Prayer Chain Coordinator.

Pray for those in cancer treatment: Polly Detweiler - (Kent Detweiler’s mother) Cheryl - (Christy Whisman) Judy Zimmerman - (Kelloggs) Marj - (Janice McMahon) Kai Hatzidakis - (The Fords) Andreas Knickman - (BSA Troop 730) Steve -(Pastor Stan) Thomas Bittner - (Tom McClellan)

Naomi - (Christina McEachern) Gail Chaffee - (Pam Suggs) Eddie Callens - (The Fords) Jean Arndt- (Ramona Hallit) Jay Straky - (Verita Hooker) Rusty Allen - (Verita Hooker) Zona Strathearn - (Christina McEachern) Alex - (Detweiler Family)

SUNDAY JUNE 5 IS MEMBERSHIP SUNDAY

Pastor Stan will be receiving new mem-bers into St. Mat-thew’s church family. A BBQ receptions will follow after the 10:00a worship. If

you are interested in becoming a mem-ber of St. Matthew’s, please contact Pastor Stan.

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING

CHURCH DIRECTORY CHANGES

Carolyn Sylvester

427 Whitegate Rd.

Newbury Park, CA 91320

(805) 490-0226

Randy and Kathy Holzer

133 Tranquila Dr.

Camarillo, CA 93012

(805) 388-0985

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Bulletin Board

BIBLE DIALOGUE IS TAKING A BREAK

Pastor Stan is taking a break from Bible dialogue on Sunday

afternoons at 4:00p in the Fireside. Study will resume on

Sunday, May 15. See you then.

Sunday, June 5

We will recognize all the

choir members who work so

hard through the year present-

ing beautiful music during our

10:00a worship. We also

thank Kory Reid,our Music Director, and Kevin Fukagawa,

our Accompanist, for their wonderful direction and accompa-

niment.

Mother’s Day Celebration Sunday, May 8, 2011

Come worship and celebrate Mom at

St. Matthew’s during the 8:30 and 10:00a worship.

All are welcome!

MID-WEEK WORK DAY 9:00a

Every Wednesday morning, we meet in the Fireside Room

for coffee and bagels then disperse to do odd jobs around

the church property. This is a great way for fellowship as

well as getting to know the people of St. Matthew’s. If you

are interested in helping, please contact Bill Hartley, our

Trustees chair, or Pastor Stan.

MEN’S BIBLE STUDY THURSDAY AT 11:00A

St. Matthew’s men meet with Pastor Stan

every Thursday morning at 11:00a in the

Fireside Room for Bible Study. For more information,

please see Pastor Stan. All men are welcome.

WOMEN’S STUDY FRIDAY AT 12:30P

St. Matthew’s women meet every Friday after-

noon at St. Matthew’s in the Fireside Room; led

by Tina Martin. If you are interested in joining

the group, please see Tina Martin. All women are welcome.

NATIVE AMERICAN

SUNDAY

SUNDAY, MAY 8

Your generous gifts for

Native American Ministries

Sunday support...

• Native American minis-

tries with the annual con-

ference;

• Scholarships for Native

Americans attending

United Methodist schools

of theology approved by

the University Senate of

The United Methodist

Church, administered by

the General Board of

Higher Education and

Ministry; and

• Expansion of the number of target cities in the Native American

Urban Initiative, related to the General Board of Global Minis-

tries.

CHURCH WOMEN

UNITED MEET AT

THOUSAND OAKS UMC

FRIDAY, MAY 6 AT

10:00A

All women are invited to

Thousand Oaks UMC for a

gathering of Church Women

United. The program will

start at 10:00a and lunch

will follow. Thousand Oaks

UMC is located at 1000 E.

Janss Rd. in Thousand

Oaks. For more information, please call 494-7368. All women are

welcome.

Graduation Sunday is June 12

If you have a graduate in your family, and would like to

have them recognized, please contact the church office to

place them on our list. We recognize graduates from 5th

grade - College.

Mark Your Calendar!!!!

In Worship May 2011 - www.NewburyParkChurch.com Fax (805) 498-6984 [email protected]

Worship Staffing for May

May 1 - 2nd Sunday of Easter Acts 2:14a, 22-23 Psalm 16 1 Peter 1:3-9 John 29:19-31

May 8 - 3rd Sunday of Easter Acts 1:14a, 36-41 Psalm 116:1-4, 12-19 1 Peter 1:17-23 Luke 24:13-35

May 15 - 4th Sunday of Easter Acts 2:42-47 Psalm 23 1 Peter 2:19-25 John 10:1-10

May 22 - 5th Sunday of Easter Acts 7:55-60 Psalm 31:1-5, 15-16 1 Peter 2:2-10 John 14:1-14 May 29 - 6th Sunday of Easter Acts 17:22-31 Psalm 66:8-20 1 Peter 3:13-22 John 14:15-21

May 1 Preaching Jack Doman

Worship Leader Dan Overton

8:30am Liturgist Lynne Hartley

10am Liturgist Rod Womer

10am Ushers Jim Ford/Nancy Liedblad

Acolyte TBD

Counters Dan Overton/

Casey Goldberg/

Dennis Heinemann

Nursery Please sign up

Flower Casey Goldberg

Coffee The Vallance family

Sound/Recording John McDonald

Welcome/Greeter Bonnie/Scott Culler

SS Teachers Bonnie Culler/

Charlene Wardell

May 8 Preaching Pastor Stan Ferguson


8:30am Liturgist Christy Whisman

10am Liturgist Susan Roe

10am Usher Kent Detweiler/

Chuck Qualls

Acolyte TBD

Puppeteers Emma /Tanya Blanck

Counters Barbara Crowdis/

Randi Berry

Nursery TBD

Flowers The Lewolts

Coffee Please sign-up

Sound/Recording Fred Wardell

Welcome/Greeter Jan Gauwain/

John Fletcher


Janice Kakazu

May 15

Preaching Pastor Stan Ferguson


8:30am Liturgist Joan Henry

10am Liturgist Amy Tobin

10am Ushers Nathan Inouye/

John Fletcher

Acolyte TBD

Counters Marv/Judy Jacobsen/

Mike Summers

Nursery TBD

Flowers The Detweilers

Coffee Please sign up

Sound/Recording Bill Hartley

Welcome/Greeter Amy Tobin/

Nancy Liedblad


Janice Kakazu

May 22

Preaching Pastor Stan Ferguson


8:30am Liturgist Alice Huston

10am Liturgist Scott Culler

10am Ushers Marv Jacobsen/

Ralph Matthews

Acolyte TBD

Puppeteers Taylor Bertrand/

Matthew Chow

Counters Jan Gauwain/Ceil Adler

Nursery TBD

Flowers Randi Berry

Coffee Please sign up

Sound/Recording Ryan Blanck

Welcome/Greeter Bob and Pat Mohn


Charlene Wardell

May 29 Preaching Pastor Stan Ferguson


8:30am Liturgist Lynne Hartley

10am Liturgist Dan Overton

10am Ushers Randy Holzer/

Vern Wojciechowski

Acolyte TBD

Counters Dan Overton/

Casey Goldberg/

Dennis Heinemann

Nursery TBD

Flowers Jan Shear

Coffee Joanne Stone

Sound/Recording Ralph Matthews

Welcome/Greeter Judy Saute/Tanya Blanck


Charlene Wardell

TEACHER RECOGNITION SUNDAY

Sunday, June 12 will be Teacher Recognition

Sunday. We will recognize all our Sunday

School teachers who make an important im-

pact in our children’s lives.

Sign-up for Flowers or Coffee fellowship.

There are still dates available to sign-up for Coffee Fellowship or Flowers. If this is something you would like to do, please see the Charts on the Bul-letin Board to find a date to serve.

Servant Ministry May 2011 - www.NewburyParkChurch.com Updates and Ideas: Rod Womer & Barbara Karplus, (805) 499-3115, [email protected]

Upcoming Opportunities to Serve

• Cinco de Mayo & No More Malaria Luncheon - Sunday May 1

• Blood Drive - May 15

• ACTION Day of Caring - June 4

• Homeless Dinner - June 11

DON’T FORGET MANNA

Every Sunday is Hunger Sunday. We con-tinue to collect non-perishable food items for the Manna pantry. In addition to gro-cery items, Manna is in need of empty egg cartons. Please save your used egg car-

tons and bring them to church where you will find blue bins in the Narthex marked Manna Contribu-tions.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR! BLOOD DRIVE MAY 15 Our annual blood drive will be held on Sun-day, May 15 from 8:30a.m. to 12p.m. Ap-pointments can be scheduled by contacting Tanya Inouye (498-3840) or can be made

online at www.united bloodservices.org. Your donation is truly lifesaving.

MESSAGE FROM THE SOCIAL ACTION TEAM EVERY DAY IS EARTH DAY ENERGY EFFICIENCY & CLIMATE CHANGE Energy Efficiency is the easiest, fastest and least expensive way to curb climate change. Use new technologies to advance energy efficiency in your home and work-

place. Consider these actions:

• Convert/replace old incandescent light bulbs with new com-pact fluorescent lights (CGLs); now available at local stores. Through this action, individuals and organizations can reduce the effects of climate change.

• Reduce the effects of carbon, Green House Gases (GHGs), emissions from our business and homes through compliance with California’s Title 24 Building Code. This action means that new and renovated buildings will emit fewer GHGs and cost less to operate.

• Choose Energy Star home appliances and office equipment. Energy Star appliance standards are set by the USEPA and use less electricity or natural gas. This action will have a posi-tive impact on the global climate, reduce energy use and save money.

• Encourage an Energy Efficiency Ethic in your home and workplace. Turn-down thermostats and turn-off lights and appliances when not in use. Small changes in behavior are a great start.

Submitted by Tina Martin

CHILDREN’S HUNGER FUND, Thank you!! On April 2, Children’s Hunger Fund was extremely grateful to

receive 37 boxes from St. Matthew’s. Once again, your generos-

ity shines through. Thank you to those who participated in this

mission.

A.C.T.I.O.N. Area Christians Taking Initiative on Needs 2011 Serve Weekend will be Saturday, June 4th. Be a volun-teer and join the St. Matthew’s Team working at Vallecito Mobile Home Park in Newbury Park. Watch for more infor-mation and sign ups in church. If you have questions, see Donna or Jack Doman or call them at 499-6491.

MESSAGE FROM MANNA Manna asked to pass along a big thank you for our contribu-tions; they are very, very, appreciated. There is an ongoing need, that will increase with the coming of summer vacation, as children will not be receiving meals from the school pro-grams. All donations of food, baby supplies and toiletries are passed on to persons and families who can use a hand. All canned and boxed foods are accepted, right now. Much needed items that are need right now are cooking oil, jelly and rice. Fresh produce is welcome. If you are traveling this summer, bring back those little soaps and lotions, etc. Thank you for contributing to Manna. Jan Gauwain

FEEDING THE HOMELESSS ON SATURDAY, JUNE 4

St. Matthew’s will be feeding the homeless on Saturday, June 4 at St. Julies Catholic Church in Newbury Park. Please see the sign-up chart

on the Bulletin Board for what to bring. For more informa-tion on Feeding the Homeless, please see Rod Womer and/or Barbara Karplus.

HAPPENINGS May 2011 - www.NewburyParkChurch.com Fax(805) 498-6984 [email protected]

Mark Your Calendar All Church BBQ!!! St. Matthew’s will have an all church BBQ on Sunday, June 5 after the 10:00a Worship to wel-come our new members. Vern Wojciechowski will once again delight us with his BBQ Tri Tip and Chicken with all the fixins. Sign up so we know how many in your family will be attending. Donations will be accepted. All are welcome.

IN THE FAMILY

Congratulations to Debi

Dyer on receiving “the

Honor Award”, the second

highest Girl Scout award

for an Adult Volunteer, at

the April 12th Girl Scout

Leader Appreciation Ban-

quet. Also, Marcia Mi-

yasaka was awarded the Executive Volunteer Award for thirty-four

years in Girl Scouts. Christa Lamb received her 10 year pin. Girl

Scouts make an important contribution to the lives of girls and to

our community. Thank you all for your many hours of volunteer-

ing in Girl Scouts.

GIRL SCOUT ADULT

VOLUNTEERS HONORED

Angel Dancers once again delight us with

an awesome performance on Sunday, April 10

choreographed by Juliane Detweiler

Dangerous Boys gather for Adventure and Creativity

Led by Kent Detweiler and Ryan Blanck

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EASTER

AT ST. MATTHEW’S

St. Matthew’s Choir

Presented:

“Easter Anthem”

&

“Risen, Christ Is Resin”

Pastor Stan delights our

children with his

Children’s Easter

Message.

St. Matthew’s had two new visitors

for our Easter Celebration.

Lambs were presented

by Dr. Robert Rich

Dr. Robert Rich presents Easter

Lambs to our Children.

SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT

1 8:30 & 10:00a Worship 10:00a - Sunday School Women return from Retreat 11:15a - Cinco de Mayo Celebration

2 6:00p - Study (FR) 6:30p - Cub Pak Comm. (WR) 7:15p - Trustees (FR) 7:30p - Venturers

3 7:30p - BSA (SA)

4 9:00a - Workday 6:00p - Hand Bells (SA) 7:00p - Choir (SA) 7:30p - Venturers

5 11:00a - Men’s Study (FR) 6:30p - Girl Scouts (SA)

6 Church Office Closed Pastor’s Day Off 12:30p - Women’s Study (FR)

7 8:00a - Men’s Breakfast (DN) 9:00a - Venturers CPR Class (SA) 2:00p - Chinese Art (WR)

8 Mother’s Day 8:30 & 10:00a Worship 10:00a - Sunday School 11:15a - Cherub Choir

9 6:00p - Study (WR) 7:00p - Finance (FR) 7:00p - Servant Team (K/W) 8:00p - Stewardship (FR)

10 7:00p - Worship (FR) 7:30p - BSA (SA) 8:00p - Ad. Council (FR)

11 9:00a - Workday 6:00p - Hand Bells (SA) 7:00p - Choir (SA)

12 11:00a - Men’s Study (FR)


14 8:30a - Women’s Breakfast (DN) 2:00p - Chinese Art (WR)

15 8:30 & 10:00a Worship 10:00a - Sunday School 11:15a - Cherub Choir

16 1:00p - Women’s Dialogue (Nubling) 6:00p - Study (WR)

17 7:30p - BSA (SA)




21 2:00p - Piano Recital Set Up (SA) 2:00p - Chinese Art (WR) 3:00p - Piano Recital (SA)

22 8:30 & 10:00a Worship 10:00a - Sunday School 11:15a - Cherub Choir 4:00p - Bible Dia-logue (FR)

23 1:00p - Women’s Dialogue (Nubling) 6:00p - Study (WR)

24 7:30p - BSA (SA)




28 2:00p - Chinese Art (WR)

29 8:30 & 10:00a Worship 10:00a - Sunday School 11:15a - Cherub Choir 4:00p - Bible Dia-logue (FR) 5:00p - Youth (FR)

30 Church Office Closed observing Memorial Day 6:00p - Study (WR) 7:30p - Venturers (3/4)

31 7:30p - BSA (SA)

ROOM KEY (SA) Sanctuary

(WR) Wesley Room (FR) Fireside

(PS) Pastor Study (YR) Youth Room (CLR) Classroom (DN) Denny’s Restaurant, NP

Carol away on vacation

Carol away on vacation

Pastor Stan on vacation

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Return Service Requested

Rev. Stan Ferguson, Pastor

Sunday Worship: 8:30 am Informal Service 9:30 am Nursery Available 10:00 am Traditional Service with Choir and Child Care 10:00 am Sunday School - Children and Youth

St. Matthew’s in Ministry

Rev. Stan Ferguson Pastor

All the People of St. Matthew’s Ministers

Rev. Dr. Mary Ann Swenson Resident Bishop

Rev. Ms. Catie Coots District Superintendent

Carol McClellan Administrative Assistant

Kory Reid Music Director

Kevin Su Fukagawa Accompanist

Brienne Flaherty Nursery Attendant

Linda Norberg, Chair Administrative Council

Barbara Crowdis & Jack Doman Lay Members to Annual Conf.

Dan Overton Lay Leader

Kathy Martin, Chair Staff Parish Relations Comm.

Julianne Detweiler, Chair Stewardship Committee

Bill Hartley, Chair Board of Trustees

Bob Biery, Chair Finance Committee

Joanne Stone Treasurer

Delia Kellogg Financial Secretary

Barbara Crowdis Membership Secretary

BRING GROUP

TBD, Team Leader Radical Hospitality

Carla Von Zell Wedding Hostess

Team Leader, TBD Outreach/Communication

GROW GROUP

Barbara Crowdis, Team Leader Membership Care Team

Pam Pond, Team Leader Education & Youth Team

Team Leader, TBD Discipleship Ministry Team

Denise Curtis, Team Leader Worship Team

SERVE GROUP

Rod Womer & Barbara Karplus, Servant Ministry Team

Team Leaders

St. Matthew’s Mission is to BRING spiritual wanderers and seekers into relationship with Jesus Christ, to GROW as disciples in a small group community and to SERVE out of our calling and giftedness.

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