RONALD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH DECEMBER 2018

VISION STATEMENT AND PURPOSE OF MINISTRY STATEMENT

Purpose of Ministry Statement: We are a responsive, respectful faith community reaching out in service to the needs of those around us with understanding, unlimited compassion and Christ centered support.

Vision Statement: Our vision of sustainable ministry is to be a center of hospitality, hope and service, responding to the spiritual and basic needs of our community.

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No place like home…for the holidays

For there will never cease to be poor in the land. Therefore I command you, ‘You shall open wide your hand to your siblings in need in your land.’ - Deuteronomy 15:11

José, Nick, “Old Rich,” Trevor, Rafi, Maria, Ryan, Chris, and Paige met me at the front door this morning. They spent the night trying to sleep and stay dry huddled next to the glass doors and windows of the sanctuary. I woke Derrick who was on the back deck, even though he knows he’s not allowed to stay there, and I went down to the back courtyard to tell CJ one more time that he cannot set up camp there.

I made two pots of coffee while they carried their blankets and belongings inside. After the usual morning pleasantries, the conversation turned more substantive. I told them that I’m working with the church’s partners at Hopelink and Ronald Commons to urge the Shoreline City Council partner with us to open the old police station as an emergency winter shelter. Since the Shoreline Police Department moved into City Hall in June 2018, the old building (1206 185th Street) has been empty while it waits to be sold. Over time, in conversations with

several different people in different settings, the same question keeps coming up: “Why doesn’t the city open the old police station for shelter?” The short answer is that the proceeds from the sale of the old police station were budgeted for the new construction and other projects.

While it would be irresponsible for us to suggest that the City remove that anticipated income from the budget, many of us are hoping to convince the City to work with us to provide shelter until the building is sold. I am keenly aware that emer-gency shelter is not a solution. Shelter is not housing. Shelter is “no place like home.” However, I’ve learned that securing housing is not as simple as wanting, striving, or working

toward it.

Some of you may have read about, heard about, or met my friend Eric who came to the church to find shelter back in

August. By most standards, Eric is one of the lucky few on the street: when I met him, he already had a transferrable Section 8 housing voucher. I call this the “golden ticket.” Because he is 55 years old, disabled, and does not struggle with addiction, he also qualifies for more housing options than most people.

Even with all those checks in the positive column, I have spent the last 12 weeks learning more than I ever want-ed to know about the unnecessarily slow, bureaucratic processes of 2 different housing authority systems.

During that same time, Eric ended up in the emergency room three times to be treated and immediately released for pneumonia and other respiratory complications resulting from his COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary

disease.) Thankfully, we are finally seeing the light at the end of this long tunnel.

RONAL D REVIEW 17839 Aurora Avenue North, Shoreline, WA 98133

206-542-2484 www.ronaldumc.org.

Pastor: Kelly Dahlman-Oeth

Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors

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FINANCE REPORT AS OF OCT0BER , 2018

Receipts:

Edward Jones - housing $ 11,000.00

Pledge Giving 133,685.20

Unpledged Giving 19,010.15

Building Use 22,465.00

Investment Income 124.52

Total Receipts $186,284.87

Less: Expenses: Payroll $ 119,550.56

Maintenance/Operations 55,491.76

Adult Education 278.63

Worship 912.18

Christian Education 1,033.64

Membership & Evangelism 435.00

Communications 762.29

Conference Apportionments 15,101.44

Missions 35.00

Stewardship/Finance 2,541.87

Church Council 328.05

Administration 3,264.38

Kitchen 670.97

Total Expenses $200,405.77

Net Income/Loss ($ 14,120.90)

We are excited about a number of ongoing projects and programs in need of additional funding, to include but not limited to: sanctuary audio visual and sound system, kitchen, youth and young adult program and expanded community/neighborhood outreach.

Thanks to all who support RONALD UMC in so many ways with your gifts.

Finance and Stewardship Committee

As I write this, I am waiting to hear from an apartment complex less than a mile from the church. Once, the Housing Authority completes their inspection, and I get the call, I will take Eric to sign the lease for his new one-bedroom apartment.

I am incredibly grateful to the beloved community of Ronald United Methodist Church. So many of you have welcomed Eric into our community, our congregation, and into your hearts. Several of us are already beginning to plan Eric’s month-long “home for the holidays” housewarming. We are working with Eric to put together a list of things he will need. Gina del Rosario-Martin has agreed put the list online and serve as the point of contact to avoid duplication. If you do not know Gina but would like to participate, contact the church office (206.542.2484) for more information.

Even as we celebrate with Eric, please continue to pray for my other siblings who will still have “no place like home for the holidays.”

With gratitude and hope,

Pastor Kelly

In Our Thoughts and Prayers: As a church and people who believe in the power of prayer, let us continue to lift up our loved ones and friends in the joys and concerns that they are experiencing in their hearts and lives…. For those mourning the passing of these loved ones: Taylor Sealey, son of Kyle Sealey and grandson of Dennis and Becky Sealey, Dan Cruz, Patrick Pascual’s nephew, Jane, youngest sister of Jean Kennison, Monina Manapat, sister of Ofelia Pascual, James Meicho, husband of Emma Lou Meicho, Gen Sison, wife of Tony Sison, Dick Fleming’s nephew’s wife, Kenneth James Clarke, son of Pastor Paula McCutcheon and Pastor Jim Clarke and brother to Aaron Clarke, Doreen Robinson, Phil Hoxter, Lil Gallagher, the older sister of Darol Reynolds, Rich Fleming, Jr., the son of Dick Fleming

Those who are experiencing health concerns: Rose Bernaldez, Agnes Fernando, Chita Jesalva, Shirley Betham, Jean Kennison, Pastor Jan Rowe, Lolita, the sister of Lulu del Rosario, Bev Jenes, DJ del Rosario, Dick Fleming, Leslie, Lydia Fernando, Lucy Maza, Rose Bernaldez, Jun Fernando, Susan De Groot the daughter of Virgie Suma-bat, Lui Asistio, Andy the son of Corky Mayberry

Those in treatment for cancer, or who are in remission: Aimee Mayuga, Chita’s cousin’s daughter, Pastor Jan Rowe, Rev. Gloria Kymn, Elise Ritter, Rusty Finley

Those in recovery from surgery: Agnes Fernando, Larry Anderson, Sandra Reynolds, Percival Martinez, Darol Reynolds and Jean Kennison

Our homebound members or in care facility: Rose Bernaldez, Ron Warner, Margaret Hyman, Cal McNamee, Fritz Schlatter, Ofelia and Patrick Pascual, Rosie Lincoln, Victor Smiley, Ken & Corky Mayberry, Bev Jenes, and Susie Hoxter

Concerns for our community, our state, our nation, and the world: For the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting vic-tims and family; for the victims of Hurricane Michael and Florence, Super typhoon Mangkhut, and the earthquake in Indonesia, as well as the many other natural disasters (earthquake and hurricanes, fires and torrential rain storms) across the United States and abroad; for our continued moral and political crisis on the issue of migrants coming into the US seeking asylum, especially where children are and have been separated from their families; for those affected by the suspension of DACA, and the anxiety and fear it creates for immigrant communities, and the chil-dren who have only truly known life in the United States; for continued rebuilding after major flooding in Florida, Cuba, Puerto Rico and the Caribbean Islands.

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DECEMBER– BIRTHDAYS

01 Natalia Cuanan 05 Rolly del Rosario 05 Toby Tobler 08 Pauline Heesacker 09 Chita Jesalva 09 Kathy Empson 10 Daisy Ocampo 12 Arnold Ayungac 13 Virginia Oconer 14 Calvin McNamee 15 Charlotte Bidstrup 19 Rosanne Lincoln 21 Marilyn Reid 23 Arlene Anderson 24 Garran Hume 25 Rufina Macalanda 26 Jesse Ocampo 27 Dan Gatcheco 28 Richmond Kusi 28 Calvin Hume 28 Corky Mayberry

DECEMBER ANNIVERSARIES

03 Fe & Ramon Roque 05 Lulu & Dani del Rosario 07 Rowena & Geno Lopez 20 Pining & Ben Roque 30 Krissy & Ken Ritter 30 Daisy & Jesse Ocampo

MISSION FOR DECEMBER

UNWRAPPED GIFTS DRIVE FOR GRANDPARENT GIFT GIVING

Please keep an eye on our Giving Tree in the Narthex. The tree is decorated with tags that name items to be pur-chased for the Grandparent Gift Giv-ing.

Ronald will host the Grandparent Gift Day on Thursday, December 20th. Hopelink clients who have grandchil-dren as well as noncustodial parents will have appointments to select gifts for children and teens. Keep this in

mind when you see good sales for things that would make good gifts. We will be setting up the Fellowship Hall as a gift room on from Dec. 18th—20th. We will need a lot of help. We will also need to recruit volunteers to be personal shoppers and to wrap gifts.

OUTSIDE GUESTS/FRIENDS They are on their feet all day, and the only pair of socks, clothes they own are very likely to be wet, especially during fall and winter season. Please bring/donate the following: Socks clothes Jackets Blankets Shoes

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Remember that donations must be received by the church before the end of the year to qualify as tax deductions.

Talk with your investment advisor about ways that you can make the most of your gifts to the church. Having your mandatory distribution from investments directed to the church may have tax advantages for you. Consider remembering your church in your estate planning. Your gift of a bequest or by naming the church as a benefi-ciary makes a statement about what you value. Bequests in recent years have helped us through the heating system crisis and have made possible other improvements.

In Memory & In Honor of…

During November the following gifts were received:

In Honor of: By: Darol Reynold’s b-day Marilyn Reid Mingh Saldana’s b-day Marilyn Reid Fe Alea Roque’s b-day Marilyn Reid Tal Cuanan’s b-day Marilyn Reid In Thanksgiving: By: My Church friends Shirley Betham

These gifts go to the memorial fund/capital campaign/chairs/sound system and are used to purchase items that enhance our worship, facilitate our fellowship, and further our mission.

A feature in our Ronald Review is a column listing the names of those who gave gifts in memory, in honor, or in thanksgiving along with the names of the honoree or the event.

ALTERNATIVE CHRISTMAS GIFTS AND CARDS

Several members of the Ronald Church Family have embraced a different way to recognize family and friends at special times of the year. Instead of giving and receiv-ing purchased gifts they are making donations to the General fund. Beautiful cards will be available for you to let someone know that you have made a gift in their honor to Ronald UMC. This is a great alternative to giving people things that they don’t need. Sign up on the large card in the Narthex and donate the money you will spend on cards and postage for RUMC members. The names will be published in the Ronald Re-view and bulletin. The money raised will support church and its mission.

EXTRA MILE GIVING

As the end of the year is fast approaching, if you are able to give an extra month’s tithe or a portion, or catch up on your pledge, you will help us finish strong. Please label checks “extra mile.” Thank you for putting the needs of your church as a priority.

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POINSETTIA ORDERS Advent season is here; and it is time to sign up

for poinsettias for the altar!

It is a tradition at RUMC to decorate the Sanctuary with beautiful live Poinsettias for this joyous and holy time of the year.

You may dedicate a poinsettia in celebration of a person or an event, in memory or of a loved one, or to honor God’s glory.

A list of donors and memorials will be printed in the Christmas Eve bulletins, Sunday December 24th.

Poinsettias maybe taken home to enjoy in your family celebrations or to bless the lives of a family member or loved ones, after our Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, Dec.24th.

Each poinsettia plant is $10.00

From the Safety Officer

Take note that there in to be NO parking (even for a few minutes) along the yellow line in front of the church, It is reserved for emergency vehicles only. You could get ticketed, or worse, you could impede those responding to an emergency. You may be thinking that you could move your vehicle if needed, but the delay could cause serious harm.

I cannot repeat this message too often. For the sake of our children, elders, and other vulnerable people, make sure that you are up to date on your vaccinations. People who have certain allergies or other medical conditions can not be vaccinated. Their safety depends upon the vigilance of others in being vaccinated. Whooping cough may not cause major symptoms in adults, but it can be fatal for infants too young to receive the DPT vaccine. Flu also presents a serious threat to the very young and the elderly.

POLAR EXPRESS -MOVIE NIGHT WITH OUR NEIGHBORS

What: Wear your jammies or something comfortable and join us for our first family- friendly movie night with our neighbors at Ronald Commons. Where: Fellowship Hall at Ronald United Methodist Church When: Friday, December 21 6 p.m. Doors open. Pizza and drinks will be available– free 7 p.m. The Polar Express on the big screen Hot chocolate with marshmallows and popcorn will be served during the movie. If you or little one(s) needs to move around, we’ll have cookies and supplies to decorate in the back of the room during the movie. Please bring cookies and decorating supplies, if you are able.

CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHT SERVICE

DECEMBER 24, 2018 7:00 PM

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COMING EVENTS Dec. 01 11:30 am UMW Christmas Luncheon/Auction Dec. 02 10:45 am First Sunday of Advent Dec. 18 2:00 pm Set up for Grandparent Gift Giving Dec. 20 9:00 am Grandparent Gift Giving day Dec. 21 6:00 pm Movie Night with our neighbors at Ronald Commons Dec. 26-30 Christmas Institute at the Firs Bellingham, WA for 7th Grade Students to 2nd Year Post– High School Jan. 02 10:00 am Martha Circle verf

Every Wednesday 4:30 pm Volunteer at POPY’s Café Every Thursday 10:30 am Bible Study Every Thursday 5:30 pm Ronald Commons Café Every Thursday 7:30 pm Choir Rehearsal Every Thursday 7:30 pm Young Adults at Jersey’s in Shoreline Every Saturday 10:00 am Choir Rehearsal Every Sunday 9:45 am Praise Team Practice Every Sunday 10:45 am Worship Service

ASSISTING IN WORSHIP

GREETERS/USHERS FOR DECEMBER

Pauline and Larry Heesacker Sam , Lori, Jacob Mina and Mario Valbuena

COFFEE HOUR 7

Dec. 02 Lydia & Agnes Fernando, Princess and Roy Yalung Dec.09 Merci & Kusi Appiah, Jonathan & Nyaradzo Mvudud Dec.16 Legaspi family & Flor Nallas Dec.23 Lopez family and Coffee Hour & Evang. Dec.30 Coffee Hour & Evangelism Committee and Gretchen Holtz

COUNTERS SCHEDULED

Dec.02 Darol Reynolds/Larry Anderson Dec.09 Noelle Paet /Harold Hill Dec.16 Harold Hill/Erick Martin Dec.23 Gina del Rosario-Martin/Clinton Carbonell Dec.30 Shelly Hogan/Gina del Rosario-Martin

Looking for a very good gift for someone special? One which they will like and which you will like giving?

Consider a gift in their name to the children and teens who live at the Jamaa Letu Orphanages in the DR Congo. Your special person will know that they are just that— special to you. Together you will know that young people will benefit from your thoughtful-ness, so appropriate during this time of celebrating the great gift of the Messiah.

It’s easy to “shop” for this gift. Make a donation to Ronald UMC for Gauthier Ndolu Mukendi. Your do-nation supports Gauthier with loving-care, shelter, food, clothing, medical care, school uniforms and an education that hopefully will give him a career and independence so important to this boy.

HOPELINK NEWS

Grandparents’ day will be Thursday, December 20th. This is a day when grandparents who are Hopelink clients can come to our own Fellowship Hall to “shop” for gifts for their grandchildren. We need

volunteers to be personal shoppers and to wrap gifts. Watch for the announcement about volunteers to set up for this important annual event.

We also need donated gifts. We are usually short on gifts for older boys. Please consider buying some ex-tras as you are doing your own shopping. It is hard enough to do without things that you need or want. It is even harder to not be able to give to those you love.