The Mountain View September 2007

Pastor's Ponderings

The Mountain View

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.

September 2007

Pastor's Ponderings....

"WHY??!!"

Why do bad things happen? This is a question human beings have asked as long as there have been human beings. I have been asking this question a lot lately.

Why do miners who are trying to save their friends die in the process?
Why are hundreds of people killed in an earthquake?
Why does a hurricane rip through populated areas leaving death and destruction?
Why do young men and women just out of high school die trying to serve their country?
Why are innocent people killed because they live in places where war rages around them?

My questions could go on and on. In the Bible, Job could relate. When Job lost everything but his own life, he had a lot of questions too:

"Why did I not perish at birth, and die as I came from the womb?" (3:11).
"Why should I not be impatient?" (21:4).
"Why do the wicked live on, growing old and increasing in power?" (21:7).
"Why does the Almighty not set times for judgment? Why must those who know him look in vain for such days?" (24:1).

Many of Jobs questions were put directly to God:

"Why have you made me your target? Have I become a burden to you? Why do you not pardon my offenses and forgive my sins?" (7:20-21).
"Why then did you bring me out of the womb? I wish I had died before any eye saw me." (10:18)
"Why do you hide your face and consider me your enemy?" (13:24).

Of course, to all of Job's questioning, God basically responds, "You just don't understand." And so it is for us. We will never understand these mysteries this side of heaven. In the mean time, maybe the best we can do is instead of asking, "God, why did you do this?" or "Why did you allow this?" ask, "God what can I learn from this? How do you want me to grow from this? What good can come from this—maybe not now, but possibly some time long in the future?"

Grace & Peace,
Pastor Steve

REFLECTIONS

WET FEET
Joshua 3:12-13 NIV

I don't know about the rest of you, but to get my feet wet when outside causes me to feel very uncomfortable. In fact my first reaction is to get back to house and get those wet shoes off my feet.

In his book, "Seizing The Divine Moment," Ralph McManus tells us there are two dimensions of faith. He said the first dimension of faith is to respond in obedience to what God has said. The second level of faith is to step out in response to God’s word in a situation of uncertainty. This is with no idea of how or if the action will effect a positive or negative outcome. He goes on to say that the relationship between faith and uncertainty is inescapable.

The Israelites were told to cross the Jordan River. God also told Joshua that the water would stop as soon as the feet of the priests carrying the Ark touched the water. The rest of the people could then cross safely on dry land.

Maybe that is where the saying "he/she got wet feet" came from. The condition of Wet Feet can have a big influence on decisions we make in our lives, about a marriage, responding to God's call, building a church, getting up in front to talk, make a commitment to tithe, or any other situation where we are stepping out in faith.

We can be aware of what God has told/promised us, but to act on what we have been told means we have to step out into the unknown, an act of second dimension level faith.

It is so much more comfortable to stay within the confines of the known even if it means not living up to our potential. It is hard to give up the warmth and comfort of the home to go out at night to provide some service. I find it is much easier to let the other person do it than to get involved myself.

The first level of faith is to know and hear God. The second level is to act on that knowledge even though we are uncertain of the outcome or the details of the task. That takes us to a mature level of faith.

Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.

Peace,
Duane

Lay Leader Letter

Luke 12:49-53 "I have come to bring fire on the earth, and how I wish it were already kindled! But I have a baptism to undergo, and how distressed I am until it is completed! Do you think I came to bring peace on earth? No, I tell you, but division. From now on there will be five in one family divided against each other, three against two and two against three. They will be divided, father against son and son against father, mother against daughter and daughter against mother, mother-in-law against daughter-in-law and daughter-in-law against mother-in-law."

As I write I am off to preach in Eureka. I am also riding in a benefit ride for my friend Stephen Andrews who went home this year. I think of this passage as I remember my friend Steve. He was a big guy and gave big hugs he had a love for people. He was not afraid to talk about Jesus. Steve shared JESUS in a way that you have to respond. He did it in prisons, in the store and everywhere he went. I have noticed that it is OK to say "God" but, if you say "JESUS" people react. They either go "yeah" or something affirmative or the hair raises on their neck. I dare you to try this just say to someone outside of church as you talk that "JESUS changed my life." Then get ready to share your story. Now, if JESUS hasn’t made a difference for you don't lie, you need to give your life to JESUS. You can call me and we’ll pray together. I used to make fun of people who were open about JESUS but He changed my life.

Many of you can relate to being in a home, family or job where you are the only one who is into JESUS. If you talk about JESUS your people get all fired up and crazy. Keep up the good work, don't give up, pray and then pray some more. If you are reading this and you only are into JESUS at Christmas or Easter you need to give your life to JESUS. You can call me and we'll pray together. JESUS is ready for us to be on fire. JESUS knew he was going to go through Hell for us; we should be ready for a little heat too. Don't be surprised if you are doing the right things and you are getting beat up for it. JESUS told Peter "Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift you as wheat. But I have prayed for you, Simon that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers." (Luke 22:31-32) Peter in turn writes to all Followers of JESUS "Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that your brothers throughout the world are undergoing the same kind of sufferings" (1 Peter 5:7-9).

Now hear the Good News! In both passages we are invited to have faith in JESUS and PRAY. Even in Ephesians Paul says put on the full armor and then fight? No PRAY (Ephesians 6:10-20)

Get busy
YBIC Cory "FEAR NOT" Coward
FEAR NOT - Acts 9

A Leadership Development March Forward

Attention All MVUMC Leaders and Members of Church Committees

On Friday evening and Saturday, September 28th and 29th, the Administrative Council will be hosting and conducting a Leadership Development March Forward for all members of MVUMC leadership teams. If you are the chairperson or a participating member of any MVUMC committee or active church project, you are included. We need your involvement for this project to be successful.

This special gathering will primarily focus on development and reinforcement of good personal leadership skills, on enhancement of the leadership team for the future of MVUMC, on the Mission and Vision of our church, and on our hopes and plans for the future of our congregation. We have an ambitious and aggressive agenda that will be important to each of us individually as well as to the growth of our church.

We will meet together in a concentrated forward-focused activity from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Friday evening, September 28th, and from 8:30 a.m. to approximately 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 29th. We will have all of our gathering time at Christ United Methodist Church at 2375 East 3300 South in Salt Lake City.

Throughout our activities, the leadership enablers will be Rev. Steve Goodier, pastor at Christ UMC, Rev. Bob Kaylor, pastor at Park City Community Church, and Rev. Dave Hiester, pastor at Aldersgate UMC (Brigham City).

This event is so important that we have decided to conclude that you will surely be joining us. Put the dates on your calendar and coordinate all your plans so you won’t miss a minute! It is really important that all of us be together for all the sessions for a total experience. If you have a conflict that prevents you from sharing this real personal and church growth experience with us, please let us know by email or phone to the church office.

General Conference 2008 - Holy Conferencing

United Methodists want to change the tone of conversation and debate at the church's top legislative assembly in 2008.

Organizers of the denomination's General Conference, which meets April 23-May 2 in Fort Worth, Texas, have endorsed "Guidelines for Holy Conferencing — What God Expects of Us" as a blueprint for such conversation.

The guidelines are in response to long-held concerns that the General Conference more resembles the style and conduct by secular political bodies than the higher expectations of a faith-focused group.

The set of 10 principles focuses on respect, civility and mutual understanding, as well as ensuring that diverse voices are heard in the consideration of legislation and resolutions.

John Wesley, the founder of Methodism, believed in the use of Holy Conferencing as an organizing and governing principle. As a method of discerning God's direction for the church,

Holy Conferencing is not about "winners and losers." It focuses on discerning where God is leading us. It focuses on prayer, rational and respectful conversation, and a belief that with God, all things are possible.

Encouraging delegations, caucus groups, authors of petitions and resolutions, general agencies and anyone else connected to the General Conference to practice the principles of Holy Conferencing leading up to and during the conference.

Here are the guidelines:

Every person is a child of God. Always speak respectfully. One can disagree without being disagreeable.
As you patiently listen and observe the behavior of others, be open to the possibility that God can change the views of any or all parties in the discussion.
Listen patiently before formulating responses.
Strive to understand the experience out of which others have arrived at their views.
Be careful in how you express personal offense at differing opinions. Otherwise dialogue may be inhibited.
Accurately reflect the views of others when speaking. This is especially important when you disagree with that position.
Avoid using inflammatory words, derogatory names or an excited and angry voice.
Avoid making generalizations about individuals and groups. Make your point with specific evidence and examples.
Make use of facilitators and mediators.
Remember that people are defined, ultimately, by their relationship with God—not by the flaws we discover, or think we discover, in their views and actions.

Reprinted by permission of Deseret Morning News

'Love one another'
Saturday, July 21, 2007
By Nicole Warburton
Deseret Morning News

Missionaries help put the gospel into action by serving the needy Adam Burgett[0] didn't come to Salt Lake City 11 months ago to preach, convert and talk about God. He wanted to serve the poor and demonstrate God's love through his actions.

So instead of knocking on doors and passing out religious pamphlets, Burgett[0] has spent his days lobbying the Legislature to restore funding for Medicaid vision and dental benefits, protesting fare hikes proposed by the Utah Transit Authority and working in the emergency food pantry at the Crossroads Urban Center.

Because he's young, the 24-year-old missionary jokes that he has to lift all the heavy boxes of food delivered to Crossroads or get stuck grilling hamburgers at advocacy picnics. He's relatively quiet about his religion and mission for the United Methodist Church but will talk when asked.

"No United Methodist missionary uses words to teach people about the love of God," Burgett said in an interview, his hands moving restlessly across his knees. "I'm not interested in talking to people about God when I can show them the love of God through my actions."

He quotes a famous phrase attributed to St. Francis of Assisi, an Italian friar who founded the Franciscan order: "Preach the gospel at all times and when necessary use words."

Across the nation, at least 15 adults in their 20s are serving missions similar to Burgett's, where the focus is on service and working in locations where they can help people such as the poor, the hungry, the abused or illiterate. Burgett's mission program is known as US-2, and is administered by the General Board of Global Ministries, which is described as the global mission agency of the United Methodist Church.

US-2 missionaries serve for two years at organizations devoted to serving the needy such as the Crossroads Urban Center. The US-2 program's Web site says missionaries will "boldly re-examine their role and participation in society as they struggle with hunger, homelessness, HIV/AIDS, illiteracy, children at risk, substance abuse, racism, domestic violence and inadequate health care."

To serve as a US-2 missionary, participants must be committed to Christianity, with "an ability to express and relate it to mission objectives," according to the Web site. The United Methodist Church gives missionaries a living stipend, and the organization they serve with pays for housing and other expenses.

Crossroads has been participating in the program for at least six years.

Mary Ann Allison, who sits on the Crossroads board and is a member of United Methodist Women, said she has observed the past two missionaries at Crossroads and Burgett, and noticed great changes in their perspectives on life and poverty. "It does change their lives," she said.

The missionaries also bring enthusiasm and energy, and are examples of dedicated service.

"They serve by example rather than by preaching," Allison said. "And that in its own way, when you're serving people in the name of Jesus Christ, I guess that's kind of a sermon."

Burgett, who grew up in Nashville, Tenn., said he has experienced shocking examples of poverty while in Salt Lake City. One night, he had to go to the Crossroads Urban Center, 347 S. 400 East, to drop off an item. It was cold and dark, and he had to walk over two men sleeping on the porch to get inside, he said.

"As a society, we're so far removed from that," Burgett said.

He describes his experiences at the Legislature this year as equally eye-opening. Burgett said he had never been in a state capitol building, and then had to go up and lobby for things such as restoration of Medicaid funding, an increase in the minimum wage and removing the sales tax on food.

Burgett said he wants to return home after his mission, get his Ph.D. in ethics or theology, and teach students about social justice and helping people who are suffering. Burgett[0], who has a bachelor's degree in religion, said he didn't know what he wanted to do until he came and served in Utah.

He uses the parable of the good Samaritan as an example of helping others. The parable, which is found in the New Testament, talks about a Samaritan who came across a man who was stripped and beaten and left for dead.

Unlike others who had seen the man and passed him by, the Samaritan stopped, wrapped up his wounds, and provided lodging and care for the man. Burgett says the parable is an example of charity, but truly helping others is to go a step further, and stop the thing that causes hunger, or a man to be beaten and left for dead.

That's the goal of his mission.

"The good Samaritan helps," Burgett said. "But justice is when someone asks the question of what can be done to help the problem," and then they help fix the problem.

He continued: "I'm not interested in converting people. I'm more interested in ensuring they can eat and that they're not suffering from injustice."

For more information about the US-2 program, log onto http://gbgm-umc.org/who_we_are/mp/us2.cfm. Information about the Crossroads Urban Center can be found at www.crossroads-u-c.org

Events

United Methodist Women

Thursday, September 6, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Christ United Methodist Church Chapel.
2375 East 3300 South.

An invitation for the Women of Mountain Vista United Methodist Church to join the UWM of Christ United Methodist Church for our September General Meeting:

Program: “What is a Reconciling Community?”

Guest Speakers: Two young people from the Utah Pride Center. Utah House of Representative Jackie Biskupski, local supporter of gay rights and Rev. Handi Jo Dolloff-Holt, Pastor Trinity United Methodist Church. “What does the Bible really say about homosexuality?” And “How can we in the church respond in love?”

Everyone welcome.

American Red Cross Blood Drive
September 10

Mountain Vista UMC will be hosting our next Red Cross Blood Drive on Mon. September 10. Please mark it on your calendar and sign up for a reserved time to donate. There is a clipboard with available times to sign up for outside the church office.

If you haven't donated before, please consider this to be a good time to start. If you're a regular, then please continue to give the "gift of life" by signing up again.

You must weigh 110 lbs., not have donated within the last 56 days, and be 18 years old. (17 year olds can donate with a consent form signed by a parent). Please be reminded to drink plenty of water and eat a good meal sometime prior to donating.

If you questions, call Patti Chauza @ 566-9644 or directly to the Red Cross Donor Health Counselors @ 1-800-737-0902.

Monday 3:00-8:00 p.m. @ Mountain Vista UMC – Mark your calendars and sign up on the clipboard.

United Methodist Women
September 15-16

District UMW Annual Meeting in Durango, Colorado at First UMC.

"Mission: Possible"

Education, Global Warming and Christian Stewardship,
Registration deadline: Sept 4.
Carpooling available, contact Connee 801-942-7675
conneesch@comcast.net

2008 UMW Annual Meeting will be in Casper, Wyoming, October 19-20.

Mountain Vista Leadership Retreat

Friday, September 28, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Saturday, September 29, 8:30 a.m. to approximately 3:00 p.m.

At Christ United Methodist Church
2375 East 3300 South in Salt Lake City.

Everyone is invited!
All current and future committee and project members are encouraged to attend.

Todd Agnew Concert

Sunday, September 30
7:00 p.m.

Better Questions Tour w/ Todd Agnew, Rush of Fools & Joy Whitlock in Layton UT

2352 East Highway 193,
Layton, Utah
801-771-5433

INTO THE FUTURE

Family Promise - Salt Lake (formerly Salt Lake Interfaith Hospitality Network)

Abundance of the Heart Annual Breakfast Fundraiser
October 3, 2007
7:30 a.m.- 8:30 a.m.

Little America Hotel
500 South Main Street

Event is Free

RSVP by September 28, 2007 to Naomi @ 961-8622

Thanks again for your help!

Denver and the Mile High Orchestra

Thursday, October 11
7:00 p.m.

Christian music's premier big band plays a variety of music styles including swing, ...
fresh big band sound for the new big band era!
$5 donation at the door with a love offering for DMHO
Presented by People for Christ Ministry

For More Information: Phone: 801-814-4645
Email: sbrownson@calvaryslc.org

Venue: Calvary chapel
Address: 460 W. Century Dr. (4500 So.)

Cookie walk coming in December
Broadway play in the spring

WORSHIP AND STUDY

A Personal Invitation: September is just around the corner, and with it’s coming we look forward with genuine excitement to the beginning of another great choir year at Mountain Vista. If you like to sing, we’d like you to join us this year and be a part of our choir. We know that you’ll find the experience one of great joy!

Adult Sunday School Classes:

Living the Good Life Together: A study of Christian Character in Community will be offered this fall as one choice for adult education.

These are 12-week studies based on two teaching of Jesus, “Come and See;” “Go and Do.”

The first 12 weeks include: Listening to the Right Voices, Keeping Time, Self-awareness, Listening Alone, Listening Together.

World Religions with Doug Krieb at 9:45 a.m. Class begins September 9.

SCOUT NEWS

Girl Scouts - Troop 2120 Mondays 7:00 p.m. Sept.– May

Boy Scouts - Troop 1012 Tuesdays 6:30 p.m. year-round
Cub Scouts - Pack 4012 Tuesdays 7:00 p.m. Aug.– June

Boy Scouts Come join our Scout Troop 1012, bring a friend, and have fun-filled adventure every Tuesday! Boys from 10 ½ to 17 years are invited to join the fun! The Boy Scouts have been active all summer with hikes, campouts, service projects and fun!

Entertainment Book Fundraiser - Boy Scout Troop 1012 has the 2007/2008 Entertainment Books for sale from now until December 5th. They make great gifts and will save you, your family and friends money. The cost of the books is $20.00, 50 % of the profit will be going back to the Troop. Please Sheila if you have any questions.

Thank you,
Sheila Anderson
sganderson3@msn.com

Camping Equipment Donations Requested - Scout Troop 1012 is looking for donated camping gear. If you have gear that is no longer used; we our looking for coolers, camping stoves, folding tables, lanterns, rain gear, sleeping bags, even a trailer if someone wants to make a very generous offer, etc... The boys have been working really hard this summer. Our troop earns their own money to make the Troop run. So any donations would really be appreciated.

Cub Scouts: (August 28 at 7:00 p.m. – First Pack Meeting)
September 25 at 7:00 p.m. – Pack Meeting
A brand new year full of fun activities. Bring any friends age 7-11 (1^st –5^th grade) that would be interested in the Cub Scout program. We are looking for additional leaders for this coming year. Come join the pack and help guide the boys to becoming wonderful young men. This is a very rewarding experience.

Popcorn Fundraiser will start in September, we will be selling popcorn at the church on Sept 16th and Sept 23rd at all 3 services. The popcorn will be available to take home with you.

Scouts will be collecting food items for Crossroads Urban Center. Call Sue for more info 694-0896

Girl Scouts: (August 27 at 7:00 p.m. – parent meeting)
September 10 at 7:00 p.m. will be the Girl Scout kick off meeting.

Girls kindergarten through high school are welcome! Come join the fun, friendship and service!!

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

YOUTH

Hello Mtn. Vista!!

Jason here. I just wanted to let you know that our youth program is going great!! God just continually surprises me with everything he does for us. We recently returned from a Chrysalis weekend with some boys from this church and others. When we first arrived, we all had our reservations (even yours truly), but God was just bigger than all of that and as a result, it was an incredibly powerful weekend. I would recommend that you talk to any of the boys about their experience. I'm sure that they would love to talk to you. We have also had a couple of fund raisers this past summer that will surely help the program when it comes to future conferences and events.

We still have our weekly youth night program (Identity) every Tuesday night at 7:30pm. We are currently studying the 10 commandments and how they are still relevant today. It's been a fun and even challenging study. Also the school year will be kicking up very soon for our kids as well as our CERTS high school Christian release class. If you know or have any high schoolers I would recommend this class for them. It's a great opportunity to appreciate fellowship and to practically learn how they can continue an outward relationship with Jesus through high school and even in college.

We will continue to have more events happening in the near future. I will try to continue sending e-mails to you parents. I know how those are helpful. I'm continually blessed and honored to be apart of a congregation that seeks the living God. I will be praying for you and if you could pray for me that would be great.
God Bless!!!
Jason <><

College Students
Wesley Young Adults
Contact Terry Haven at 554-6570 or terryh@utahchildren.org
to get on the mailing list for upcoming events.

UPCOMING CONCERTS AT CLC !
2352 E Hwy 193, Layton, Utah
801-771-5433

September 8, 2007 Group1Crew
September 30, 2007 Todd Agnew
December 1, 2007 Big Daddy Weave

Methodist Teens Return from Helping at Mexican Orphanage

July 19th, 2007 @ 5:19pm
Carole Mikita Reporting
Reprinted by permission of KSL
http://www.ksl.com/?nid=148&sid=1506669

After a week in a remote Mexican village, a group of Utah young people, nicknamed "The Methodist Missionaries," have returned home.

For three summers now, members of one Methodist congregation in Holladay have sent their young people to live with and work to help those less fortunate. The teenagers returned, saying they received more than they gave.

The group from Christ United Methodist Church, in Holladay, spent last week in the blistering heat, working at a remote orphanage in central Mexico. They made a sidewalk, and they made instant friends with the 40 children ages 5 to 18 who live there. The Utah teens lived with them, ate with them and played with them.

Andrea Osojnak, a Methodist missionary, says, "The kids make it worth everything -- how they treat you, how they, like, give love to you. That moment that you arrive there, it's just amazing."

Their leaders gave them a reality check: no cell phones, Blackberries or iPods.

Rex Dabling, a Christ United Methodist youth leader, said, "What happens then is that they create this relationship with themselves and with others in the group and the other young people at the orphanage. They just stop thinking and they start feeling."

The payoff, the teens say, was not just a job well done.

Missionary Shane Reinhard said, "It's great to see the kids using the sidewalks and use the cabinets, and thanking you for the fans. But the hugs at the end and the tears shed and the ‘I love yous' are more than you could ever receive."

The young people also worshiped with their new-found friends, sharing their faith, and saw, reflected in the children's faces, the love they had given and received.

Steve Goodier, Christ United Methodist pastor, says, "When we go home, we feel like maybe by our kids loving them, we have all learned something about the love of God. And that's what it's all about."

This summer Christ United Methodist sponsored teen groups in Utah, Arizona and Mexico. The pastor says his congregation is already planning for next year's humanitarian missions.

MISSION WORK

Sandwich Mission
Sunday, Sept. 16: Make/bring sandwiches to church
Monday, Sept 17: Serve sandwiches, 5:00 pm at St Vincent DePaul Center, 500 West 200 South

For any questions, contact Geniel Woodward.

CROSSROADS URBAN CENTER
Thrift Store: 1385 W Indiana Ave (850 S)
Pantry: 347 S. 400 E.
Food of the month for September is canned meat and peanut butter.
Thrift store items for September are back to school clothes and shoes.

Please bring items to the church and they will be delivered to Crossroads.

Volunteers Needs in Holly, Colorado:

Pastor Dave Moorman of the Holly UMC needs volunteers to help with tornado recovery! To schedule you team please call Pastor Dave at 719/537-6009 or 719/940-2783.

The Holly UMC is not equipped to house and feed volunteers so you will need to make your own arrangements. Pastor Dave & UMVIM are working on the paperwork to put the project on the UMVIM list of missions, so please take out GBGM accident insurance. The form is on the web site www.rmcvim.org under “Resources”.

Huge & Marilyn can provide UMVIM team leader training if need. We can be reached at land2x@msn.com.

Rocky Mountain Conference Trip to DuLac, Louisiana:

Join others representing the Rocky Mtn. Conference for a mission trip to help rebuild from Hurricane Katrina September 9 through September 15. The group will also visit New Orleans and the UMCOR Sager Brown Depot.

Please contact Betsy Keyack at bkeyack@att.net if you would like to join this team.

GIVE THANKS! GIVE THANKS! GIVE THANKS!

Thank you for the wonderful donation of hats to the Huntsman Cancer Institute.

Julie Ragsdale
Bingam Creek Library

Dear Friends at Mtn.Vista

Thank you for your help and friendship as we take the gospel of Jesus to the prisoners in SLC. The New Chaplain starts in September.

Rick Swensen
Regional Director

Love Fund Ministry

Thank you for your generous donations to the Love Fund. The fund is refurbished and we have already helped another family in temporary need.

Your donations this year have assisted several families and individuals with travel, utilities, rent, gas and food pantry help.

HELP WANTED

Volunteers Needed at Mountain Vista:

Sunday School Teachers: Time to sign up for the fall schedule which begins Sept. 9th. We need primary and back-up teachers. Curriculum is already here.

Thank you to everyone who has helped with our children this past year!

ALSO NEEDED:

A/V system operators – see Charles H
Grant Application Writers – see Doug K
Worship Leaders, Acolytes & Ushers needed - See Clipboards in front of office.
Cleaning Crew Volunteers - Contact the church office if you can help 280-4148
Coordinator for Trunk or Treat 2007

Mothers Of PreSchoolers – MOPS – Because Mothering matters! For information contact Vanessa at 548-1279 or Cindy 280-2509. Mentor Moms, child caregivers & teachers, Moms & kids are all needed year round! This is a rewarding ministry.

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.