The Mountain View September 2004

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.

When the people saw that Moses was so long in coming down from the mountain, they gathered around Aaron and said, "Come, make us gods who will go before us. As for this fellow Moses who brought us up out of Egypt, we don't know what has happened to him." Aaron answered them, "Take off the gold earrings that your wives, your sons and your daughters are wearing, and bring them to me." So all the people took off their earrings and brought them to Aaron. He took what they handed him and made it into an idol cast in the shape of a calf, fashioning it with a tool. --Exodus 32:1-4

Have you ever had someone come to you with a problem they have with another person, and you felt compelled to do something about it? Of course you have. Everyone has. This phenomenon in called "triangulation." Two people are having trouble dealing with one another, so they focus their energies on a third person. That person is being "triangled" into the situation. In the Exodus passage, the people are unhappy with Moses, but they take their problem to Aaron instead of to Moses. Aaron wants to fix the problem, so he gets involved--in a very unhealthy way, you may have noticed!

We do the same kind of thing time and time again. We want to help. We want people to get along. So we get involved in problems we have no power to resolve and no business trying to resolve. A good response for Aaron to have made to the malcontents might have been, "It must be very hard holding onto all of this frustration. I wonder what you are going to say to Moses when he comes back down the mountain?"

Give the responsibility back to the person with the grievance. Don't be strangulated by being triangulated. Avoid taking on issues which belong to two other people. In allowing yourself to be triangulated, you will only make it possible for the other two to avoid their problem even further by focusing their frustration on YOU!

Lifeline College and Young Adult Fellowship

First Meeting!!!

Sunday, September 12, 2004
After 11:00 a.m. Service
A pizza lunch will be provided.
Please RSVP by September 2nd.

Contact Phillip Harris at
281-9565 (home) or 502-7467 (cell)
Lifelinecyf_mtvista@yahoo.com (e-mail)

Barb McClellan was installed as the building usage coordinator in the spring of 2004. She is responsible for ALL scheduling of the building.

If you are responsible for scheduling meetings, gatherings, etc., in the church then you need to fill out a Building Usage Form for the coming year. We are renewing all usage commitments in September of each year.

This includes ALL building usage, except Sunday Services and Sunday School, i.e. ALL Praise Team/Choir/Band practices, Committees, Support Groups, Emmaus Reunion Groups, Classes, Wednesday Praise Services and Support groups, EVERYTHING! It does not matter whether your group has been meeting since the building opened its doors, or whether it's a new function. It doesn't matter whether it's a one-time meeting or an ongoing commitment. It doesn't matter whether your meeting is scheduled for morning, noon, or night, or even weekends.

Many groups have already filled out their forms...if you haven't, or if you have any questions about whether you have or not, you would be wise to check with Barb.

This is the result of so many groups needing space to meet their needs. We have had some instances of more than one group scheduling things at the church and conflicts arising. Please remember to check with Barb BEFORE you plan any new activity or meeting. Groups that fail to reserve space for their meetings/gatherings may be "bumped" if all space is being used during their planned meeting time.

You may call Barb at 969-7478, or see her at church, to get a Building Usage Request Form. They are also available in the Office. Please keep in mind the filling one out does not guarantee you space...it needs to be reviewed by Barb prior to approval.

The Joyful Sound
"Music of Joy and Praise"

The Joyful Sound, a vocal ensemble of "filled with the Spirit" Christians from the Salt Lake Valley exists to proclaim the joy of serving Christ! Please come and join in the excitement that is part of that journey through His Kingdom!

Sunday Worship Services
September 19, 2004
8:30 and 11:00 a.m.

Having just returned from vacation I should find myself rested, refreshed and ready to take on my responsibilities. As I told Pastor Steve and Nancy, I tried to take a vacation from everything. I didn’t read anything that required thinking. I read books that I could predict the end before I finished the first chapter. I spent time relaxing. I did come back feeling rested and feeling good about spending time with the family.

Now, it’s back to work; another article due for the newsletter! What do I write about? What thoughts do I have to share that might help someone else?

The psalmist sang about his cup overflowing. My cup doesn’t feel like it is overflowing. Is it empty? I spent my vacation time renewing my physical self and paid little attention to my spiritual self.

Virginia Satir, a well-known expert in interpersonal relations, said that we have to keep refilling our cup in order to share with others. It seems that our spiritual self is like a flower garden. It needs frequent watering and attention. It needs frequent weeding. The flowers need to be kept clear of bugs that eat the petals and leaves and to be protected from cutworms that destroy the roots. Without constant attention and care, the garden loses its ability to share its beauty with others.

We also hear a lot today about the need to take care of our physical being. We are advised to eat right, avoid fat, to exercise and get plenty of rest in order to enjoy a healthy life. Also to avoid the soft tummy!

The Bible suggests that we need to pay the same sort of attention to our spiritual needs for a healthy spiritual life. Paul, writing to Timothy, said that physical training is of some value, but the value of godliness is of even a greater value.

Maybe the two, physical and spiritual, work together. Could it be that God created us in such a way that we need take care of both in order to keep our cup full? It certainly appears to be true. Only from our abundance are we able to share with other spiritually and physically.

September 5, 12	Daxton Buller
September 19, 26	Josh Coe
October 3, 10	Abbie Siex
October 17, 24	Emily Haden
November 7, 14	Dillon Fayerweather
November 21, 28	Emily Peralez
December 5, 12	Mary Smugala
December 19, 26	Courtnie Ackerschott

If you are not available on these dates, please contact Kathy Buller or Linda Hartney.

Pack 4012, chartered by Mountain Vista Untied Methodist Church, invites you and your son to become a part of one of America’s leading values-driven organizations. Cub Scouting is a valuable resource that can help families accomplish worthy goals while building and strengthening relationships within the family.

Cub Scouting combines fun with educational activities and lifelong values. It also helps parents to help their boys strengthen character, develop good citizenship, and enhance both mental and physical fitness. In addition, the program provides boys with positive peer groups and tools to shape their future.

In Cub Scouting, boys in grades 1-5 learn ideals like honesty, bravery, and respect. These values help boys make constructive decisions throughout their lifetimes and gives them the confidence they need to grow and develop. Cub Scouting teaches boys what is right, in part by encouraging them to reflect on lessons learned through Cub Scouting activities.

Pack 4012 will be hosting a scout round-up where the boys and their parents can find out more about Cub Scouting. We encourage every boy to bring a buddy. Join us for more information and to meet the Pack leadership.

Mountain Vista United Methodist Church
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11
3:00 – 5:00 p.m.

ENCOURAGE YOUR PASTOR

If you like the pastor’s sermons,
Why not stop and tell him so?
It will give him inspiration –
More than you will ever know.

If you like the work he’s doing,
Do not be afraid to say;
It will give him added courage
For the burden of the day.

If you think he’s being partial
To some members of his flock,
He is merely being friendly –
Do not start a lot of talk!

Just remember he has trials,
Just the same as you and I;
Though he can’t please all the people,
Neither could our Lord on high.

If you have a word of kindness –
Not a lot of flowery praise –
You should let your pastor know it;
It will brighten up his days.

The Worship Committee will be sponsoring a class on how to run the sound board and projection system in September. There is room in the class for about six people, and we are asking that you only sign up for the class if you are willing to be called upon to help out with some of the services. We are getting an increasing number of requests for Audio Visual Support and need more people who are willing to help.

If you are interested, please contact Mitch Lambdin at either 566-3697, or mitch.lambdin@comcast.net

Every Wednesday night at 6 p.m. we have a come-as-you-are church service. It is just the pick-me-up you might be needing!! Afterwards we have a light supper provided by different families. From 7:30-8:30 we have a men’s support group, women’s support group, Bible study, jr. high, sr. high and children’s group that meet for fellowship. Join us!!!!!!

We are looking for one to two more Piano/Keyboard Players, who are interested in supporting either the Choir, Praise Team, or both.

If you are interested, please talk to:
Mitch Lambdin: mitch.lambdin@comcast.net
Richard Stevenson: kb7rpk@att.net

Don't forget the Sandwich Mission. Every third week of the month we make and serve sandwiches as an outreach mission.

The dates for September are:
Sunday, September 19: make/or bring sandwiches, 2 p.m.
Monday, September 20: serve sandwiches, 5 p.m. at St. Vincent DePaul Center, 500 West 200 South. (Usually finished by 6:30 p.m.)

KITCHEN SUPPLIES NEEDED:

SUGAR

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 (mtnvista@aros.net) preferred.