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Day 5, December 5, 2020 . . . An Advent of Hope

by pastorwfumc · Comments (0)
05 Dec

Christmas, 1962

When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let’s go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about.”  So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger.  ~~~ Luke 2:15-16, New International Version

When I was young, we lived in several parts of the country.  Most holidays would be marked with a family gathering and shared meal.  Whatever relatives were nearby and available were part of those events, and the role of host home was rotated among all.

But Christmas was different. Christmas morning was a time for my sister and I to be with our parents.  We’d play Christmas carols on the record player, stay in our pajamas most of the morning, try out new toys, and enjoy the sparkly “icicles” and lights on the tree.  Later, dinner would be a special meal prepared by both Mom and Dad.  Regardless of where we were living at the time, the time together made it special.

As in the original Christmas story, when Mary and Joseph celebrated the birth of Jesus in their makeshift home, the specific location of the home was less important than being together.

Prayer for Advent Hope (Joyce Rupp, O.S.M.):  Help me to sit quietly in hope, and to close my eyes to create space to entrust myself to you, O God.  Amen.

Wanda G., Morgan Hill United Methodist Church

 

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Tags : Advent, advent 2020, advent calendar, Advento, Christmas 2020, family friendly, Getting ready for Christmas, Primera Iglesia Metodista Unida de Watsonville, special event, watsonville first united methodist church

Blessing of the Animals Online Gathering

by pastorwfumc
10 Oct

It’s time for the Blessing of the Animals Online Gathering, premiering on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020 at 10:00 am, and available thereafter, on our Facebook and YouTube pages. I love this service and hope you do, too. It’s clear our task is to project and care for the animals–even the wild ones. Or to put it another way, we all have a place in the choir–or congregation! If you have a pet and want to join along, please do. We are also offering free “Certificates of Blessing” for those who are able to bless their animals with us. Just let us know the details of your animal–name and date you join in. 

I leave you with this blessing:

“God, the Divine Eagle, is strong enough to care for you and me. The mighty Creator of this vast universe has wings strong enough to save you – from your fears, from your present trouble, from your weakness, from yourself, and from your sins.

All of us have sins which enslave us, that hold us captive in weakness. But this God, who majors in strength, bursts asunder the chains of our bondage. So strong are the wings of our Eagle-God that even [God’s] name carries deliverance for us.”

I pray you are delivered by the Holy One. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Peace,
Pastora Robin

Categories : Pastor's Blog
Tags : adoración, Blessing of the Animals, children and youth, Community, evento especial, free, kids, Music, niños y jóvenes, Pets, Primera Iglesia Metodista Unida de Watsonville, special event, watsonville first united methodist church, Worship

Peace with Justice Online Gathering with Chief David Honda

by pastorwfumc
14 Jun

Dear Ones:

Chief Honda kneeling at protests in Watsonville, CA.

We are celebrating “Peace with Justice,” Sunday for our Online Gathering on both our Facebook and YouTube pages. It’s a timely subject. I say, let’s get real with our faith.

My message includes an exclusive interview with David Honda, Chief of the Watsonville Police Department.

We talk about the tragic death of George Floyd, police violence, peaceful protests vs. looting, defunding the police, taking a knee and more.

I hope you’ll join us.

Yours in Christ,
Pastora Robin

 

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Tags : adoración, Black Lives Matter, Chief David Honda, church, Community, COPA, evento especial, family friendly, Interview, Online Gathering, Peace with Justice, special event, Watsonville, watsonville first united methodist church, Watsonville PD, Watsonville Police Department, Worship

A Compass & Native American Ministries Sunday Online Gathering

by pastorwfumc
25 Apr

Dear Ones:

We are excited to update you on our latest Online Gathering, slated to premiere this Sunday, April 26, at 10:00 am.  See the links on this website for easy access.  But I have a question first.  Do you have a compass? 

You know, one of those little dealies you might have used as a Boy or Girl Scout, to find your way around in the woods? 

These days, most of us don’t have an actual compass sitting around the house.  But there are plenty of ’em in the App store of your smartphone.  They’re free and easy to use, and they help us figure out the 4 directions: North, East, South and West.  

HINT: If you’d like to join me this Sunday, please use your compass to determine the directions at your home before we start.  There’s a special blessing in store for you, and you’ll be able to join right in.  

I’m also thinking maybe we need to make better use of our spiritual compass, too.   United Methodist Pastor Charley Reeb puts it this way: “A compass always points to magnetic north to help us travel in the right direction. The good news is Jesus gave us “true north” in his teachings. When we are lost and confused all we have to do is remember Jesus’ most important lesson and we can get on the right path again.”  That sounds good to me!

This week in our Online Gathering we celebrate Native American Ministries, one of the special offerings taken in United Methodist Churches to benefit Native people and their communities within our denomination.   But that’s not all.  My Native American friend Derrick Rainbow will be sharing a special prayer with us, too.  Plus, there’s beautiful music and messages brought to you by our Worship Team.  It’s definitely a group effort, and we hope you’ll come.  Can’t make it Sunday?  That’s okay too, as our Online Gatherings are posted on Facebook and YouTube, giving you plenty of time to find us.   See you soon!

Peace,

Pastora Robin

“It is time for humanity to reset our spiritual compass from self-centeredness to other-centeredness.” Bernice King

 

 

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Tags : @watsonville1stumc, actividad familiar, adoración, children and youth, church, Community, evento especial, familias, families, family friendly, niños y jóvenes, Online Gathering, Primera Iglesia Metodista, special event, sunday worship, watsonville first united methodist church, Worship

The Celebration Continues! Join us for our Earth Day Sunday Online Gathering

by pastorwfumc
18 Apr

Dear Ones:

Writer Robert Frost once said, “The people I am most afraid of are the people who are scared.”  We know what happens when people act from a place of fear.  Just look at the world today—it’s scary!  Admittedly, there’s more than enough to be afraid of.  In a pandemic, anything can happen.  

The question is, how do we cope?  How can we keep on going when so many things we’ve always relied on seem to be falling apart before our very eyes?  To put it another way, how can believers like us face our fears?  How can we move towards peace and healing even in times like this?  And where oh where is our courage? 

That of course is where God comes in.  Whatever way you want to describe it—a Higher Power, Creator of the Universe, mysterious and Almighty Yahweh, or Holy Spirit—we believers know that the buck doesn’t stop with us.  We know deep in our hearts where we belong, and that is together.   That’s the only way I know to face our fears.

And you know what else?  Even now, we trust that God is here.  

This Sunday, our celebration continues!  Join us for our Earth Day Sunday Online Gathering on April 19th, premiering at 10:00 am.  You won’t want to miss it.  As always, it can be viewed later on our Facebook or YouTube pages–just search the name of the church: Watsonville First United Methodist.  To make it easier to find, just go to our website.  One click and you’re there!  

Plus, there’s one more “first” for us.  Our talented website developer has added a “Donate” button to our website.  When it’s time to give your tithes and offerings, we’re here to help.  Check it out online at our church website, below.  And see you soon!

Yours in Christ,

Pastora Robin

 

Categories : Pastor's Blog, Uncategorized
Tags : adoración, children and youth, church, Earth Day, evento especial, familias, niños y jóvenes, Online Gathering, online gatherings, special event, watsonville first united methodist church, Watsonville Special Event, Worship

We’re Almost Ready for Our Easter Online Gathering April 12

by pastorwfumc
11 Apr

Dear Ones:

We’re almost ready for our Easter Online Gathering, featuring our talented worship team and musical guests!

But that’s not all. Over the past two days, we’ve given away 65 lilies to local church families plus our Watsonville NETworX families, along with over 440 plastic Easter eggs, candies, and the written story of Easter for kids in English and Spanish, for those with children in the home.

This was one special Holy Saturday I can tell you!

Premiering at 10:00 am, all of our Sunday morning Online Gatherings can also be viewed later on our Facebook Page or YouTube. To make it easier to find them, both our Facebook and YouTube pages are now linked to this website! One click and you’re there. 

I can barely wait! See you then.

Yours in Christ,

Pastora Robin

Categories : Pastor's Blog
Tags : adoración, Easter, evento especial, niños y jóvenes, Primera Iglesia Metodista, special event, watsonville first united methodist church, Worship

Online Gathering Sunday

by pastorwfumc
28 Mar

Now more than ever we need the love of God. Please join us on Sunday at 10 am for a special Online Gathering as we learn to worship God in a new and exciting way. Don’t miss it! 

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Tags : adoración, children and youth, church, Community, evento especial, family friendly, special event, watsonville first united methodist church, Watsonville Special Event, Worship

COPA 15 Years Anniversary 2018 // Aniversario de 15 años de COPA 2018

by officewfumc
07 Sep

Categories : News
Tags : 15 year anniversary, aniversario de 15 años, Bilingual special event, Communities Organized for Relational Power in Action, convention, COPA, COPA anniversary, COPA Leaders, evento especial, familias, families, Líderes de COPA, Mission Outreach, special event, Watsonville NETworX

Interfaith Prayer Service 2018 // Servicio de Oración 2018

by officewfumc
29 Jun

JOIN US & COPA

  • For a local action in response to family separations at the Mexico-U.S. border.
  • To urge Congress to legislate a sustainable solution to immigration.
  • To call upon local officials to work with us on issues affecting the immigrant community.

ÚNETE A NOSOTROS Y COPA 

  • Para una acción local en respuesta a la separación de familias en la frontera de Mexico.
  • Para insistir a la asamblea de congreso a tener una solución legistativa de inmigración.
  • Para llamar a los funcionarios locales a trabajar con nosotros en asuntos que afectan a la comunidad inmigrante.

SUNDAY, JULY 1st, 2:30 pm  // DOMINGO, 1 de JULIO, 2:30 en la tarde 

St. Mary of the Nativity Church // Parroqia Santa Maria de la Natividad, 424 Towt St., Salinas, CA.

 
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Tags : Acción, Action, Anuncio publico, Bilingual special event, COPA, COPA Immigration Campaign, COPA Leaders, evento especial, Immigration, Inmigración, interfaith, Líderes de COPA, Public announcement, special event

Pajaro Valley Children’s Center Fireworks 2017 // Fuegos Artificiales 2017

by officewfumc
26 Jun

Pajaro Valley Children’s Center
4TH OF JULY Fireworks Fundraiser

 

Support the Pajaro Valley Children’s Center this year by purchasing your fireworks packs at their booth!

1459 Freedom Blvd
Near the Celebrations Party Store
July 1st – 4th
9:00 am to 10:00 pm every day!

If you have any questions, please call PVCC
at (831) 722-3737.

 

 

 

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Tags : 4th of July, children and youth, evento especial, familias, families, Fireworks, Fireworks sale, July 1st-4th, niños y jóvenes, Pajaro Valley Children's Center, Recaudación de Fondos, special event, Venta de Fuegos Artificiales
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