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June 2015

Centennial

United Methodist Church

5401 Freeport Boulevard

Sacramento, CA 95822

Phone: (916) 452-4477

Email: centennialumc@centennialumc.com

Website: www.centennialumc.com

Office Hours:

Monday to Friday , 9:00 am to 2:00 pm

Sunday Schedule

10:30 am Morning Service, June 7

1:00 pm Fijian Service, June 7

10:30 am Combined Service, June 14

9:30 am Morning Service, June 21 & 28

12:00 pm Fijian Service, June 21 & 28

Staff

Pastor: Renae Extrum-Fernandez

Accompanist: Rick Schlosser

Hand Bell Director: Loretta Fransham

Preschool Director: Denise Tessman

Administrative Assistant: Maina Koroi

Office Manager: Barbara Wallace

Submission Deadline for inclusion in

the JULY newsletter:

Monday, June 15

From the fig tree learn its lesson: as soon as

its branch becomes tender and puts forth its

leaves, you know that summer is near. Matthew 24:32

Revised Standard Version

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ARE YE ABLE?

How is God calling you to serve?

“Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; and there are va-rieties of service, but the same Lord; and there are varieties of work-ing, but it is the same God who inspires them in every one. To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good.”

1 Corinthians 12:4-7

Mid-Year opportunities to serve the Lord abound!

Please prayerfully consider whether it would please God to share your gifts in one of these areas:

Vice Chair Church Council

Alternate Lay Member to the Annual Conference Session

Financial Secretary

Pastor/Staff Parish Relations Committee

Sunday School Assistant to the Superintendent

Nursery Coordinator

Head Usher

Ushers

Liturgists

Guest Musicians

Something else God may have mentioned to you?

IN OUR PRAYERS

Please Pray . . .

For those facing illness or undergoing tests. For those who are homebound. For all those serving in the military. For those who struggle with some form of addiction. For all those who are hungry and struggling in our world. For peace around our world and for all those places torn by

conflict and violence.

June

Bir thdays ! Vani McClain 2 Lorena Ikanivere 3 Mary Lou Hanzlik 6 Brenda Cunningham 7 Janice Schmidt 8 Ateca Tuitavua 9 Kathy Fields 10 Melissa Boettner 10 Carol Harris 13 Kathryn Eckels 14 Carol Roberts 15 Florence Pilcher 16 Mary Woo 16 Jack Harris 17 Prakash Pal 17 Ruth Barry 18 Shanon Allison 18 Judith Simms 22 Albert Locher 24 Clover Lawton 27 Joan Bales 27 Kesomi Niu 30 Lesley Iritani 30 Lia Koroi 30 Mosese Naulivou 30 Are we missing your birthday? Please give us a call in the office and let us know!

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FELLOWSHIP HOUR REFRESHMENT ASSIGNMENTS

JUNE - DECEMBER, 2015

First Sunday Fijian Language Ministry Second Sunday United Methodist Women & Prayer Shawl Ministry Third Sunday Odd Months (July, September, November) SPRC Even Months (June, August, October, December) Trustees & Finance Fourth Sunday Tongan Language Ministry Fifth Sunday May, August, November Youth & Young Adults

Thank you notes

Centennial thanks those members whose extra effort has helped our church community in the following ways: Jane Hing, for providing a

microphone. Gene Lem, his brother, and

Mark Hanzlik, for installing a new sound board.

Lesley Pilcher, for volunteering to be Centennial’s new Church Librarian and Flower Team Coordinator.

Dave Roberts and Peggy Nickerson, for all their work on the new carpet installation in Pastor Renae’s office, the church office hallway and Room 7.

“. . . for God loves a

cheerful giver.”

2 Corinthians 9:7

CENTENNIAL OFFICE NEWS

Centennial United Methodist Church now has three new staff telephone extensions with voicemail:

Barbara Wallace, Office Manager: Extension 200 Maina Koroi, Administrative Assistant: Extension 201 Renae Extrum-Fernandez, Pastor: Extension 202

The long-awaited new copier will be here in June, allowing Centennial to make copies more efficiently and affordably.

Beginning in June, the newsletter will be printed and folded in-house instead of being sent off-site. Volunteers to help fold and label the July newsletter are welcome to join office staff in this project on Tuesday, June 30. Please contact Barbara Wallace at 916-452-4477, Extension 200.

July Newsletter Submission Deadline: Monday, June 15

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Lectio Divinia “Holy reading,” where we examine a Bible text and find insight and guidance for ourselves and for Centennial. We generally use the text for the following Sunday.

Drop-in group - no commitment required. June’s meetings are:

Wednesday, June 3 at 7:00 p.m. and

Wednesday, June 17 at 2:00 p.m.

Both in Room 7 For about an hour.

Interfaith Council of Greater Sacramento

Annual Membership Meeting & Potluck

Tuesday, June 23, 2015

6:30pm to 8:00pm St.Ignatius Parish at 3235 Arden Way, Sacramento

All are welcomed, including non-members. This meeting provides a review of the work of the Interfaith Council and Sacramento Faith TV over the past year and plans for the future. Come celebrate the positive achievement of the Interfaith Council, and bring a main dish to share. For more information, contact Irene Sadler.

SSIP NEWS

From the South Sacramento Interfaith Partnership Food Closet:

The SSIP Food Closet needs paper bags! Please drop them off in the donation bin in the Sanctuary.

For more information about the SSIP Food Closet: www.SSIPFoodCloset.org

916-428-5290

THIRD SUNDAY OF THE MONTH

OFFERING

Support our denomination-wide campaign to eradicate malaria by making a $5 donation the third Sunday of each month. The ushers will pass special collection baskets. Thank you.

JINA

Immigration Legal Services

(JILS)

This Immigration Clinic happens the third Thursday of most months right here at Centennial. An appointment is necessary. Several of us volunteer and help the lawyer Sharron Williams. The initial consultation costs $80. JINA is an acronym that stands for Justicia Inmigrantes Necessita Acción Ahora! (Justice for Immigrants Needs Action Now!) In Hindi JINA means life.

For more information or to make an appointment call 510-288-8686

or email skwilliams@jinaimmigrationlaw.org

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ONLINE TRAINING FROM

United Methodist Communications

Registration is open for the following courses:

United Methodism 101 ($9.99)

Communicating Faith in the 21st Century ($29.99)

Welcoming Ministry 100 ($29)

Connectional Giving (Free!)

Four Areas of Focus (Free!)

Exploring General Conference (Free!)

A limited number of virtual seats are available and are first come, first serve. Seats will no longer be available after the course is full.

To register, visit: www.umcom.org/learn/online-training

INTRODUCING

CENTENNIAL’S NEW ACCOMPANIST

THE REV. RICK SCHLOSSER

The Rev. Dr. Rick Schlosser is the Executive Director of the California Council of Churches and California Church IMPACT and has been involved in ecumenical and interfaith ministry for over 35 years. Rick has served churches in New York, Ohio and California as both pastor and minister of music. Rick has been a choral conductor, vocal coach, director of music, and music teacher for over 40 years, including serving as minister of worship and music at two Bay Area United Methodist churches. His business background is in project management and non-profit administration as well as broad experience as a New Media Publisher for a national soccer media company. Rick holds five degrees, including music education (B.A.), sacred music/organ (B.Mus.), choral conducting (M.A.), an M.Div., and the Ph.D. from the University of California at Berkeley. He is a former director of the Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice of Northern California, and past national co-president of the Methodist Federation for Social Action. He has two daughters and recently retired after almost 9 years as senior pastor of a community church in Lake County.

Rick is very happy and blessed to be back at Centennial after many years as music director for The Journey (making him Centennial’s longest serving staff member), and hopes to make a positive contribution to the fine music traditions at Centennial, even though he knows Gerlene’s organ shoes will be a challenge to fill! Rick loves Centennial’s commitment to justice, diversity, and inclusiveness and looks forward to learning and growing with the Centennial family towards creating a Beloved Community.

UNITED METHODIST WOMEN

(UMW)

GENERAL MEETING

SATURDAY, JUNE 13

Immigration’s History

Carpool from Centennial at 9:45 a.m.

California History Museum at 10:00 a.m.

Pot Luck afterwards at Fireside Room.

Contact Mary Castro for details.

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HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!

FIVE TIPS FOR DADS By Brenda Cunningham 1. Guide your children toward a relationship with their heavenly father. Show them the love of the God you serve by being a godly man yourself. Let them see you praying, reading his word and living the faith you claim. Walk the talk. 2. Show genuine respect and love for the mother of your children. Nothing will make your kids feel more secure in love and acceptance than seeing you cherish their mom. Boys, especially, need to see how a godly man loves a woman. 3. Remember that love is the motivation for discipline. Dads discipline because they love. The two are inseparable. Seek to guide, mold and correct - all with a gentle spirit of fairness and acceptance. 4. Spend time with your kids. In your children’s eyes, time spent with them is the measure of your love. Show them they’re high on your list by giving them time. There’s no substitute. 5. Demonstrate your affection. Hug, kiss and offer a kind word. Every day tell your children you love them and then show you mean it with your actions. Senior Pastor: Mark McAdow First Church United Methodist Church Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

A Father’s Day Prayer

On this Father’s Day, we give thanks for all fathers

who accept their role to nurture, love, teach, and lead

their children.

For fathers struggling with their vocation, give them

encouragement.

For fathers separated from their children, give them

strength.

For fathers who have lost children, hold them in your

arms.

As the perfect Father of all, bless and sustain all who

care for children as you care for us.

Amen. David Maxwell Gathering Voices: Faithful Conversations from the Thoughtful Christian June 15, 2014

Important Announcement!

Summer Worship

Time Change

Starting Sunday, June 21

(Father’s Day)

English Language Service 9:30 a.m.

Fijian Service

Noon

Combined Service June 14

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UNITED METHODIST

WOMEN

Circle Meetings for MAY Northern Lights: Monday, June 1,

1:00 pm. Fireside Room. Esther Friendship: Wednesday,

June 3, 11:00 am. (Lois Albright) Fijian Women’s Circle: Sunday,

June 28. General Meeting

Saturday, June 13, 10:00 am. Immigration’s History at History Museum. Carpool from Centennial at 9:45. Meet afterwards for pot luck at Fireside Room. Contact Mary Castro for details.

School of Missions Three locations. Contact Mary Castro for registration forms. Dates for Davis campus: Aug. 7-9

FELLOWSHIP AND

STUDY GROUPS

Iritani’s Fellowship Group: Meets Tuesdays at 6:30 pm at the home of Ken and Lesley Iritani.

Fijian Bible Study Group: Meets Wednesdays at 8 pm in the Fire-side Room. Leaders: Tevita Koroi and Virisila Batiratu.

Tongan Bible Study Group: Meets Fridays at 8 pm in the Fireside Room. Leaders: Tangi and Ana Taumoefolau.

Trowels Fellowship Group: Meets the 2nd Saturday of every month except July and August. Leader: Shirley Manning.

PRAYER SHAWL

MINISTRY

3rd Wednesday of the month 10 am-12 noon in Room 7

Love to knit? Want to learn how? Want to be part of a caring ministry? Join this cheerful group of knitters on the 3rd Wednesday of the month to make prayer shawls. Shawls….made for centuries, universal and embracing, symbolic of an inclu-sive, unconditionally loving God. They wrap, enfold, comfort, cover, give sol-ace, mother, hug, shelter and beauti-fy. Those who have received these shawls have been uplift-ed and affirmed, as if given wings to fly above their troubles…

Friendship Encouragement Spiritual Growth Service Outreach

6/7/15 Communion Sunday Fellowship Host – Group 2 6/14/15 Fijian Combined Service at Centennial

6/21/15 Ifereimi Tawake & Timaima Koto Monthly Meeting 6/28/15 Tevita Koroi & Uraia Segati

2015 SUMMER CAMPS

We still have plenty of space available at all our camps! Monte Toyon Camps, Aptos, CA Toyon Kids - 3rd - 6th grade - July 6-11 Toyon LIT - 14 & 15 years old - July 6-11 Camp Quest - 7th - 9th grade - July 12-17 Impact LIT - 16-19 years old - July 12-17 Lodestar Camps, Wilseyville, CA Super Kid - 3rd - 6th grade - July 19-25 Super Camp - 7th - 9th grade - July 19-25 Lodestar LIT - 14 & 15 years old - July 19-25 Waller Center, San Francisco Senior High Leadership Camp w/ Glide UMC- 9th - 12th grade - July 26 - August 2 The Summer Camp Programs of the California-Nevada Annual Conference are about meeting the hopes and dreams of parents, and creating lifelong, life-changing memories for young people in a safe, fun, and caring environment. Questions? Contact Shari Sandoval at 916-374-1528 or campregistrar@calnevumc.org

FIJIAN LANGUAGE MINISTRY

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Looking ahead to

June and July June 3: Lectio Divina, Room 7, 7:00 p.m.

June 14: Fijian Combined Worship Service.

June 17: Lectio Divina, Room 7, 2:00 p.m.

June 17-20: California Nevada 2015 Annual Conference Session, Burlingame.

June 21: Summer Worship Time Change to 9:30 a.m. & Fijian Service at noon!

June 21: Imagine No Malaria special offering.

June 24-28: Youth 2015 - The National UMC Youth Gathering, Orlando, Florida.

July 1 & 15: Lectio Divina, Room 7 (7:00 p.m. July 1; 2:00 p.m. July 15)

July 21: UMVIM (Volunteers in Mission) Trip to Fiji.

For Sale: 2001 Ford Focus wagon. 77,000 miles. Very good condition, one owner, well-maintained, all records. Will smog before sale. Runs great. Good mileage. $2,950. Contact Lesley Pilcher.

From Cindy Kazee: Thank you for the support and interest given to the JFK Robotics team for their travel to St. Louis for the World Championships in April. The team did well, but didn't make it out of the qualification rounds into finals as we would have hoped. In the end, we ranked 25th out the 76 teams in our division, and were a runner-up for the safety award.

The league is made up of nearly 3,000 teams in 17 countries. JFK is ranked in the top 5% of teams worldwide, so we are pretty proud of what the kids accomplished. Now they know what they need to do to earn a spot at the competition next year and are already hard at work planning a return trip.

Personally, Dennis and another volunteer drove more than 4,400 miles, without any major delays or mishaps. I flew with 15 teenagers, and other than narrowly missing the flight in both directions, managed to return home with the group intact. We were able to visit a couple of museums and tour the Arch during our visit, too.

None of this would have been possible without the huge outpouring of support from our community. Thank you!

Dennis, Cindy, Zak and Kaylee Kazee

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NEWSLETTER

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UMW

History

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Potluck

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Fireside Room

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