The Mountain View January 2008

I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come?
My help comes from the Lord, the maker of heaven on Earth.

Have you reviewed your blessings from God over the year 2007 - the food, the fun, the family, the friendships, the fellowship of our church family? How will you respond in gratitude for God's love present with us through the Spirit of Jesus Christ? May Jesus' love shine through you as you love the lonely, the lost, the least, the last, and the left-out in 2008.

Mountain Vista United Methodist Church
Building Fund Drives

The 2007 Mountain Vista Building Committee has initiated 2 building fund drives that now under way. The purpose of these fund drives is to raise money to increase our down payment for the new church addition, and to reduce the monthly mortgage payments that will be needed for sustainment.

Building Drive #1: Building Material Giving Tree Campaign Goal: $10,000

The Building Tree Fund Drive provides an opportunity to share the joy of holiday giving with the Church. The Building Tree (Christmas Tree) will be located in the Sanctuary and will be adorned with 300 tags listing building material items needed for the construction of the new building along with an approximated price of that item. The tags range in value from $10 - $500.

To participate in this fund drive, simply remove a tag or tags from the tree, write your name on the tag(s), place the tag(s) in a giving envelope with your cash or check for the amount on the tag(s), and return the donation envelope to the Building Tree Collection Box located next to the tree. All tags must be returned by December 30th.

Building Drive #2: Special Recognition Fund Drive Campaign Goal: $25,000

One of the greatest satisfactions in making a charitable gift is the opportunity to pay tribute to someone who has touched you in a significant way. The Special Recognition Building Fund Program enables a supporter to provide a one-time commemorative gift to the building fund that is in Honor of or in Memory of another person. Through such a gift, you may honor a relative and perpetuate your family name, or you may recognize a mentor or friend who has greatly shaped your life. At the same time, your gift expresses your own commitment to the future of your community and provides valuable support for the church.

Gifts may be given in any amounts of $500 or more. A Special Recognition wall plaque will be placed in the Fellowship Hall of the new building identifying the people recognized. Simply pick up a Special Recognition Gift Card, fill it out, and return it to the Special Recognition Donation Box. Cards must be returned by January 30th. Donations must be returned by April 30th.

Donating Stock and Saving Taxes
Did you know that if you own stock that has appreciated in value, you can donate it to the church (or other non-profit charity), take a deduction for the full market value, and not have to pay tax on the capital gains? For example, let's say you bought stock for $500 and it is now worth $1,000. If you sell it and donate the money to the church, you would have a $500 capital gain and a $1,000 charitable deduction. If you donate the stock directly, you still get the $1,000 deduction, but you avoid the $500 capital gain. One restriction – you have to have owned the stock at least one year. With the current push to raise money for the new building, this might be a good source for funds to help out. For more details, contact Jerry Selbo at 282-1268.

This is the time! This is the time to turn over a new leaf! It's a new year, a new chance, a chance to start over. It is time to let the old year with all its problems and worries fade into the past.
Easier said than done, right? It's hard to forget past errors, bad decisions, past conflicts and world problems. We just get past the big celebration of the New Year and then we are reminded that we now owe the government money for whatever success we might have had during the past year. Sometimes it seems as though there is a conspiracy out there to keep us from moving on to a new beginning with a new perspective about life. The memory of failed New Years resolutions in the past does not provide inspiration that would encourage us to make more resolutions.

Yet it is a New Year! How can we not look to the new year without a feeling of optimism. This optimism does not come from political promises, financial hopes, or physical health. It comes from the promise given in the Bible. Promises that tell us we are new creations through Christ. (2 Cor. 5:17) We are told to forget the past, and to move on to the new life before us. Letting past mistakes and problems cloud our vision can hinder us from the good things God has promised. God has reconciled our past through Christ, can we reconcile our past? Can we move on into the new day with hope, anticipation and confidence?

God has given us his promise. Can we claim this promise and move forward with this assurance? Is this the new years' resolution that is the most important and life changing decision that we face?

I watched my two children and realized they learned from watching me. I must learn from Jesus.
Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed. (Mark 1:35)

Lord, protect us from a general mood of lethargy, from becoming tired, exhausted, disappointed, bitter, resentful, or simply bored. Protect us from the world that victimizes us by its compulsions. Transform us so we do not become or remain victims of our society and entangled in illusions of a false self, basing our worth on the world's values rather than your values. Remodel us in your own image, Lord, and free us from the victimizing compulsions of the world. Protect us from living the whole of our life as one long defense against the reality of our condition.

Instead let us be victorious in the struggle to die to the world's false self. Keep us aware that we cannot do this on our own, and remind us that only you can overcome these powers of evil. Especially keep us from temptations to a comfortable self-centeredness and despair. Keep us from modeling ourselves on the behavior of the world around us. Instead, fill us with Yourself, Your truth and fruit, so our behavior changes, modeled by your mind, and so we discover your will and know what is good, what you want, and the perfect thing to do and say.

Lord, let us fulfill our need for affirmation in you and your truth, rather than in the world's. Especially keep us from lust, anger, self-pity and greed. With Your divine power, demolish these enemies of our soul, Lord. Bring us often to that holy place where in serving you, ministry and spirituality embrace each other.

Thank You that whether or not we turn to You, You are always beside us. Cause us to be aware of your constant and faithful presence with us. Keep our eyes and mind on you. Give us the grace necessary to face our sin and leave it at the foot of your cross. Bring us to your place of healing, where we can examine our wounds, stop clinging to our fears, face our true nature, and experience the freedom we have as your children, beloved and desired. Lord, may we be like you to our children – a loving refuge and a source of strength, forgiveness, encouragement and wisdom, and so draw our children to intimacy and solitude with you. Jesus, cause us to withdraw from society each day, shake off our compulsions, and dwell in your gentle healing presence. Let us hear your voice Jesus and keep us from ever trusting in our own righteousness. Keep us from the sin of worry, from worrying about our past or future. Lord, control our tongues eyes and our stomachs. Save us indeed, and make us so radiant with your love, that we seek to serve a world that needs you. Lord, give us your wisdom and insight to diagnose the hearts of the people you have brought into our lives, and offer them your insight, comfort and consolation. Make us truly compassionate by giving us your compassion.

Lord Jesus give us the courage to respond in pure honest love with your children when they have not broken the yoke of this world's values Give us the inner disposition, though it is hard, to be with others to the place where they are weak, vulnerable, lonely or broken and to stop judging them, and evaluating them, which creates distance. Lord, cause us to become free to be compassionate. Mold us into gentle, caring, forgiving persons fully aware of our great sinfulness and God's even greater mercy, so that our lives themselves become ministry, a ministry where there is hardly any difference left between doing and being. Make us compassionate because we are deeply aware of our solidarity in brokenness with all of humanity, and make us ready and able to reach out to anyone in need.

Jesus, let us be so full of your merciful presence; we can do nothing other than minister because our whole being witnesses to the light that has come into our lives. Give us the humble pleasure of concluding our lives in total absorption in you, where all our needs are meet in you. Be near me Lord. AMEN

It was a beautiful spring morning in 2003. The little rock church on 32nd street had stirred my curiosity. Like a magnetic force each day as I drove past this building on my way home from work calling me to visit. About 2 weeks before Easter, (I was a renowned "CEO"-Christmas and Easter Only Christian) my curiosity got the best of me and I decided to give it a try. Being the professional church hopper that I was, I knew to come a few minutes late so I could sneak in, sit in the back and leave early. I remember hearing for the first time that "God doesn't love anybody more than he loves me." Looking back to that warm spring day, little did I know how much my life would change! That day was the beginning of a lifetime of friendships with people who have taught me about God's love, by being that love, showing kindness, acceptance and encouraging me to step out of my comfortable seat in the back of the church and use the talents and gifts that God has given me to Glorify God.

I have been places and done things I would only have dreamed of but would never have had the courage to do without your love and support and encouragement. Things like; singing a solo in a cantata, facilitating Wednesday evening services and Bible studies, going on mission trips to Mexico, praying out loud, helping to lead worship, dancing and singing and helping to write Broadway shows, preaching from the pulpit. My life has taken on a life of it's own. You could say my life has a purpose. I have learned that Purpose means knowing who we are in Christ and what He has done for us, then acting out our relationship and redemption by being obedient to God's will (Joyful obedience) It is the pursuit of God so God becomes the driving force, inspiration, motivation, and reason for all we do in life. That is, we devote our life, character, virtue, Spiritual Gifts, abilities, and call so the best can be realized in all people and all situations. The meaning of life is not about career, money, or power; it is about relationships and developing character. Proverbs 19:21- says "Many are the plans in a man's heart, but it is the LORD's purpose that prevails."

The reason I tell you this, is that you would know, that it is with great gratitude and love that I will humbly serve you as your Lay leader.

The primary task of the Lay Leader is:
To gather the hopes and concerns of your congregation and community; plan with others to address some of these; recommend these plans to the appropriate administrative bodies and leadership; and actively participate in and support such programs so that your community may become more loving and just.

My hope is that somehow, in some way I would be able to give back a small portion of what I have been given, that I would help each of you to live your life with a purpose. That you would know who you are in Christ and that you would know that God doesn’t love anybody more than God loves you!

Your humble servant in Christ,
debi

We want to take this time to thank every one who has been helping with the cleaning. We are in need of cleaners as we start to put together the new schedule for 2008. Some of the people who have done it for so many years would like to rotate off with the next year's schedule. Our goal is to get at least 4 on every week and presently it is on a 5-6 week rotation. For that many it only takes about 1-11/2 hours to clean. Please think about it and let us know. There is a clipboard for sign up at church.

Some people have suggested we hire out the cleaning but our budget only allows so much and we think the money should go toward keeping the sidewalks and parking lot clean, sanded/salted for the winter. We feel this is a liability issue that needs priority and too difficult to maintain 24/7. As always we appreciate your input.
Donna Kasten
Board of Trustees

THE LAST ONE OUT: If you are the last one leaving the building, please check that ALL the lights are off and ALL the doors are locked and latched. Thank you!

Mountain Vista Recycling Bin
Green Fiber Recycling can now accept more than just newspaper! Bring your junk mail, colored paper, magazines, catalogs, even books and flattened cardboard. Tell your neighbors!

Notes from the Office:
If you stopped receiving church emails December 1st and are a Comcast customer, please contact Mitch Lambdin mcl3086@comcast.net. He has researched a fix! Thank you!

Lost & found: All coats and hats in the lost & found and coat rack will be donated to Crossroads in January. Please check through the items. Thank you.

Letter from the Bishop:
Concerning the shooting in Arvada and Colorado Springs.

Our hearts hurt for those impacted by the recent events at the Youth with a Mission Center in Arvada and New Life Church in Colorado Springs. We pray for the families devastated by the loss of their loved one. We pray for those wounded in and by these events. We pray for the people who attend these ministries. We pray for the security person at the church that took the gunman's life in order to save others. And we lift up prayers for the family and friends of the gunman killed at the church.

Events such as these are always hard to understand. They have become all too common especially in places where people gather in our communities. In response it would be easy to begin to shut doors to the stranger, but that is not our way. May we continue to strive to maintain our churches as places of sanctuary and not as fortress. When events such as these breed fear, we must trust that our faith will overcome such fear. God's love will be present to overcome the reality of such brokenness.

It is our hope that persons with this level of pain or outrage might find healthy outlets and healing to prevent incidents such as these. At this time we do not know the gunman’s motive in either of these episodes; but we pray that others who contemplate striking out in violence may seek and find appropriate counsel before this kind of tragedy happens again.

As we move forward, our hope and trust remains in God. Through our faith we will, continue to carry out Christ’s ministry to the least, last and lost. We will do this with courage and conviction.

May God bring comfort and peace to all those affected by these tragedies.

Sincerely
Bishop Warner H. Brown, Jr.

Confirmation Class is coming– Starting on Sundays in January – Sign up on the Youth board or talk to Jason.

January 5th – Scout Pinewood Derby! Noon-4:00 p.m.

January 6th God and Country Awards 1:00 p.m.

January 6th First UMC SLC - Multi-Cultural Celebration
Come celebrate the Epiphany of the Lord with a festival of Christmas trees from different ethnic groups. There will be food and entertainment to help create a “culture of love” rooted in the presence of the Holy Spirit.

January 12th 9am-4pm Youth Ministry Institute classes Module 2 — "Quad Thinking"
at Mountain Vista UMC. Register by email: events@rmcumc.com

January 12th 9:00 a.m. Stephen Ministry kickoff Breakfast
January 14th 7-9:30 p.m. Stephen Ministry classes begin.
Training to be one of God’s angels on earth!
To become a Stephen Minister, individuals must complete 50 hours of training the first year, five hours of continued training during the year, and must commit to two years in the ministry with educator and peer supervision. The training prepares them to assist individuals with a variety of situations, and to recognize situations requiring professional care.
After training, Stephen Ministers and the individuals they support are matched in one-to-one, same-gender, confidential pairs. The Ministers commit to providing regular and dependable support, usually meeting at least one hour per week with the individual in need.
The time invested in the ministry has strong rewards, both for care receivers and care givers.
The class will be held on Monday evenings and will be 2 ½ hours once a week for 20 weeks, the location will alternate between Mount Olympus Presbyterian and Christ United Methodist Church. Cost is $50 for books.
Contact Betty Sargent or Pastor Steve for an application and interview before January 12th.

Crossroads is preparing for the upcoming session of the Utah Legislature. Advocacy groups sponsored by Crossroads will again be working to impact the public policy making process as it affects low income Utahns. The Coalition of Religious Communities (CORC) is planning orientation meetings on Thursday, January 17th for anyone who's interested in the legislative process and how to get involved: attend a Legislative orientation.
More information about our work can be found at: Crossroads Web Site http://www.crossroads-u-c.org

Youth Dodgeball Tournaments @ Christ UMC Saturday, January 19 (Sr High) and 20th (Jr High) Register by January 16th. Call Barb 792-7478 (see youth section for more info.)

Walk to Emmaus Gathering (potluck) for the south end of the valley is January 20th at Centenary UMC, at 3 p.m. All are welcome.

Family Promise Dates for 2008
Feb. 17-24, includes Presidents' Day
June 8-15
Sept. 21-28- Wonder if this will be at Hilltop House or MV!?
Provide meals, fellowship, overnight hosts and transportation for several families. Contact Jane to get involved 282-9765
Family Promise has a new web site: www.fpsl.org

WALK TO EMMAUS Come “walk” with Christ.
Walk to Emmaus dates:
Men’s Walk Feb 21-24, 2008
Women’s Walk Feb 28 -March 2, 2008
Space is limited, applications now being accepted in the office. (look for the letter from Bishop Brown!)

Book Club
Jan. 23 – "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls
Feb. - "When Elephants Dance" by Tess Uriza Holthe
March - "The Good Earth" by Pearl S. Buck

Adult Study - Living the Good Life Together
The next study in this series begins Sunday January 6th at 8:15 a.m. and Wednesday January 9th at 7:00 p.m. The focus for the next unit is "Forgiveness: Letting Go." For more information or to have a book ordered for you, call Holly J at 282-2695.

Couples Bible Study - 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month, 4 p.m., in the large meeting room at the Church
This is a one-hour Bible study focused on growing in our faith and enjoying fellowship. No homework, just come and share and learn. Also, don't worry if you can't be there every meeting – join us whenever you can – each chapter focuses on a separate topic! Right now we're using a study called "Faith is the Answer, But What are the Questions?" Contact Peggy and Don Porter for more information: 849-0814.

CROSSROADS URBAN CENTER
Thrift Store: 1385 W Indiana Ave (850 S)
Pantry: 347 S 400 E
Foods of the month for January are small jars of peanut butter and cans of stew.
Thrift store items for January are winter clothing and new underwear all sizes.
Please bring items to the church and they will be delivered to Crossroads.

1 John 3:18 NRSV
Let us love, not in word or speech, but in truth and action.

Sandwich Mission
Sunday, Jan 20: Make/bring sandwiches to church
Monday, Jan 21: Deliver & Serve sandwiches, 5:00 p.m at St Vincent DePaul Center, 500 West 200 South
For any questions, contact Geniel Woodward 233-8681

"Oh yeah, these are the GOOD sandwiches! Where are you from? Yeah, the Methodists make good sandwiches."

Sandwich Ministry “Lettuce Serve You”
November saw another round of sandwiches served by Mountain Vista UMC to God's children downtown at St. Vincent DePaul's soup kitchen. I stood by the garbage can where clients bring their trays and dump them before giving the dirty dishes to kitchen staff. There was a lot of wasted food. To be honest, the soup that night was unappealing, some of the desserts were stale, and fruit was bruised. However, there weren't sandwiches going into that trash can. Your efforts are much appreciated.

To lettuce or not to lettuce? Purely a matter of personal taste, time, and refrigerator contents. The clients at the center choose 'lettuced' sandwiches if they are available. However, if the sandwiches are made much before Sunday evening, the lettuce may not stay fresh enough to serve on Monday. On the other hand, I have never seen a sandwich go to waste or be passed up because of lettuce issues

Love Fund – Provides one time assistance for families and individuals in need. Please keep those in need in your prayers – God knows them by name.
During December the Love Fund provided food pantry and transportation assistance for 2 people. Thank you for your generous support so that we can reach out to others in need.

Project Linus
I hope each of you has the most wonderful celebration. By giving blankets to Project Linus you bring a little Christmas into so many children’s lives, thank you.

I have just a few items to tell you about:
- We are still having two Make a Blanket Days each month-
North Valley- the 1st Monday from 10-2. Our Savior's Lutheran Church 2500 E. 3900 S
South Valley – the 3rd Tuesday from 5-8 South Jordan Library 10673 S. Redwood
I would love to meet you and we have such a great time, we exchange ideas and share blankets making tips.
Kathy
-We gave blankets to Primary Children’s Hospital ( 16) , The Candy Cane Corner (12), The Road Home (12) and South Jordan Police Dept (6) in Nov.
- We received a thank you note from The Salt Lake County Children’s Justice Center:
Kathy- Thank you once again for the beautiful blankets- The time and work put into them is so very appreciated. The comfort they provide is essential – Thank you, CJC

Thank you to the participates for the Host Week of November 11-18, 2007-Family Promise-SL-Mountain Vista UMC and Trinity UMC

Annie Applegate, Carole Molyneux, Patti Chauza, Milly Mueller, Faye Coates Fred & Sharon Murphy, Jennifer, Josh, & Nic Coe, Jean Ann Nohavec, Brenda Dummer, Sheila Ramirez, Raedell Elizondo, Dorothy Ramseth, Cheryl Elliott, Luke Peralez, Rene & Haley Felise, Doris Pivovaroff, Angela Focht, Peggy Robison, Megan Frederick, Don & Peggy Porter, Joni Grover, Betty Ross, Linda Hartney, Keith & Judy Ross,,Salli Hollenbach, Jim & Betty Sargent, Luanna Holmes, Jerry & Cindie Selbo, Terry & Perrylee Holzworth, Jason Stevens, John, Holly, & Keren Jackson, Jane Tago, Rachel Johnson, Kristin VanStaveren, Doug Kreib Wendy Williams,
Geniel & Aidan Woodward, Tonya Woolsey.

There were 52 people from Mountain Vista UMC and Trinity UMC who overtly participated in the hosting for Family Promise-Salt Lake at Hilltop House, November 11-18, 2007. This included not only providing meals and food/necessity items; they provided themselves to help in any way they felt necessary. Many of the members of the two churches served in more than one capacity. Several provided transportation to and from the TRAX station because there was no other transportation available at the time needed.

The food provided was delicious, and the families really enjoyed them all. We had roasts, pizzas, Enchiladas, spaghetti, and a Russian soup. On Saturday night, a turkey dinner was served, curtsy of Albertson’s in Riverton via Chris and Doris. To each of you THANK YOU!
The giving of selves and food provisions, and prayers showed so much of GOD’s love with this worthwhile outreach/missions project.

GOD Bless each and every one of you.
P.S. If I have left anyone out, misspelled names, etc., please do not hesitate to contact me, Jane Tago, at 282-0765.
Check out this site for a story on Family Promise http://deseretnews.com/article/1,5143,695237517,00.html

Operation Christmas Child
The Utah Center collected 10,627 shoe boxes this year! Your participation in this project has welcomed these little ones into the arms of Jesus – Thank you! Matthew 19:14

adopt-a-box
Thanks to all who provided food for Crossroads Urban Center to distribute over the holiday season. Mountain Vista’s total this year was 664 pounds. Your Missions and Outreach Committee thanks you!

Santa's Cookie Shop: Another successful Cookie Sale has come and gone with great results despite the fear that the snow would keep people away! Huge amounts of thanks go out to a vast number of people that helped in many ways, from making cookies, buying cookies, contributing crafts, telling friends and co-workers, helping before, during and after the event.

We are at a $2200 profit from cookies, crafts and the quilt going to the building fund as of Dec. 9 with a little bit more anticipated income from the quilt drawing on Dec. 16. Special thanks to Jean Ann Nohavec for creating and donating the quilt. Thanks again to the core group that put this together and for everyone's participation, make notes of all your favorite recipes for next year's event!

Dear Friends,
Please find the enclosed check to be designated to the building fund. This gift is to honor Jean Ann Nohavec and her sewing friends. Specifically, this is to say "Thank you" for the beautiful quilt they crafted from different shirts I had.

I pray that God continues to bless you all through this Christmas season. Happy New Year!
Yours in Christ, Steve Lewis

Thank You Church Family
Thank you to all who cleaned and mowed. All who gave their service and gifts to their church and God this year!!
Thank you to all who served on committees in 2007, your work has made a difference! Thank you also to all who have answered the call to serve in 2008!!
Thank you to all those who lead and fed, brought and taught, repaired and shared and cared!

2 Corinthians 9:12 NIV
This service that you perform is not only supplying the needs of God's people but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanks to God.

Christmas Santa Program – Thank you for providing a wonderful Christmas for 3 families!

Boy Scouts: Come join our Scout Troop 1012, bring a
friend. Boys from 10 ½ to 17 years are invited to join the fun!
Court of Honors 1st Tuesday of every other month in the Sanctuary. The 2nd Tuesday meeting will be in the large meeting room. Contact Sheila for other meeting locations.
Boy Scouts - Troop 1012 Tuesdays 6:00 p.m., year-round

God & Country Programs
Ages: 11 to 17 – 2nd & 4th Sundays
Ages: 7 to 11 – 1st & 3rd Sundays
Time: 1:00 p.m. - Large meeting room
Scouts are encouraged to come and learn. Make a commitment to "Duty to God"
For additional information go to
www.praypub.org/DutytoGod.htm

Cub Scouts
Pinewood Derby time! January 5th noon-4:00 p.m.
Committee meetings will be on the 3rd Monday at 7:00 p.m. in the kitchen or office.
Pack meetings will be on the 3rd Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. in the sanctuary. Bring any friends age 7-11 (1st –5th grade) to Cub Scout meetings on Tuesdays.
Cub Scouts - Pack 4012 Tuesdays 7:00pm, Aug.– June

Girl Scouts:
Meeting Mondays @ 7:00 p.m. Girls kindergarten
through high school are welcome! Come join the fun, friendship and service!!
Girl Scouts - Troop 2120 Mondays 7:00pm, Sept.– May

For more Scout-related information, please contact:
Brandee Fox (573-3515) - Girl Scouts
Kristin VanStaveren (282-5378) – Cub Scouts
Sheila Anderson (280-6343) - Boy Scouts

Hello everyone!!!
I hope that God blessed your Christmas season and that you built great memories with your family and friends. I also pray that you are letting God change you especially around this New Years. We make a new resolution every year to make ourselves better people but I think God's calling us to a life that involves constant change and re-commitments. We've been talking a lot with our youth about what this kind of life looks like. It's been really exciting to see and hear what God is doing!!! As always, I encourage you to talk to our youth and ask them what God has been doing.
We have a lot of exciting events coming up this next that I will keep you informed about. Also our Wednesday service is going strong. I've been getting calls from some other local youth group leaders that have expressed interest in attending the Wednesday service to find out how we run the service. This is such an encouragement because it tells me that God is doing powerful things!! YEEAAHHH!!!!
Also, our confirmation class has started recently and we are open for more kids always. The class is for first year Jr. High students (6th or 7th graders depending on the school) Feel free to contact me at any time for any question. Thanks again everyone for the constant support the youth and myself receive.
GOD BLESS!!
Jason ><>

Confirmation Class is coming– Starting on Sundays in January – Sign up on the Youth board or talk to Jason.

We invite you to our 1st Annual Youth Community Dodgeball Tournaments held at Christ UMC:
Saturday, January 19, 2008 Sr High (9th - 12th) Tournament begins at 4 p.m. - registration opens at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, January 20, 2008 Jr High (7th - 8th) Tournament begins at 1 p.m. - registration opens at 12:30 p.m.
Teams consist of 6 members of the same age group (either Sr High OR Jr High) - you must have at least 1 girl on each team.
To sign up your team or get more information go to: http://www.dodgethisonline.com/cumcyouth You MUST sign up online AND all team members must sign up at the same time.
Deadline for signing up teams is as follows:
Sr High Tournament - January 16th
Jr High Tournament - January 17th
Cost is $5 per participant to be paid on the day of the event - all team members must bring signed registration forms (including release forms signed by parents) and pay fees before your team can play. Release forms will be available online after January 2, 2008. It's good to have a name for your team. Brackets for each tournament will be available 24 hrs before each tournament. Prizes will be awarded for top 3 teams of each tournament!
Address: Christ United Methodist Church - 3300 S 2375 E - SLC UT
Please contact Barb McClellan with any questions: barbmc40@gmail.com or call 801 792 7478 cell

IDENTITY - YOUTH NIGHT! (Wednesday @ 6:45)
Youth Ministry would like to invite the youth from 6th grade through 12th grade to come to Identity. Learn and grow in who you are as individuals in Christ.
The Youth will meet at 6:00 p.m. in the sanctuary to hold the Midweek Service. Identity will be held on Wednesday nights @ 6:45, after the service. Check the weekly bulletin or contact Jason.

Tentative date for the Youth Mission with Christ UMC to Casa Hogar Orphanage in Mexico 2008 is: June 30 – July 8th.

Letter from the Bishop on Walk to Emmaus:

December 14, 2007
Denver Area Clergy
Rocky Mountain Conference
Yellowstone Conference

Dear Friends,

With the New Year right around the corner, we along with others in our congregations often ponder ways to enrich our spiritual journey. I want to encourage your support and participation in the spiritual renewal movement called The Walk to Emmaus (for adults) and Chrysalis (for young people). Please consider attending as participants and then lending your leadership support. These movements are in need of our support and positive impact.

The General Board of Discipleship has worked alongside these movements to develop a set of Clergy Criteria for leading a weekend Emmaus or Chrysalis event. The purpose of these criteria is to establish a set of standards and deepen the partnership between laity and clergy during the event. If you would like more information about criteria and training please contact Rev. Skip Strickland (RMC Director of Mission & Ministry) 303-389-9456 or Rev. Bill Mullette-Bauer (YAC Director of Connectional Ministries) 406-459-0621.

The Emmaus or Chrysalis renewal movements work best when the laity and clergy work in partnership. I hope you will support these programs in your congregations, with your presence, and your prayers.

May the Holy One be present for you this Advent Season while inspiring you to renewal in the New Year.

Shalom,
Warner H. Brown, Jr.
Resident Bishop

Due Dates for Sunday Bulletin and Newsletter
For the Sunday Bulletin: Information due Wednesday of each week.
For the Mountain View: Articles due the 20th of every month. Articles on disk or e-mailed (office@mtnvistaumc.org) preferred.