Ordinary Time

Tuesday, June 11, 2024

To live into the Gospel Message of Love as a community committed to offering hope to the world.

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Pastor's Corner

Friends,

I am back and still alive after a very busy, yet very good, annual conference session (ACS). As some of you know, I serve as the chairperson for worship on the Commission on ASC, meaning I organize the three major worship services and the morning devotionals, coordinate the band and other guest musicians, equip the team of volunteers, and herd the cats through rehearsals. If you thought I was M.I.A. this past week, this was why.

I did, however, have some time for fun and fellowship. There were several milestones to celebrate, including the retirement of my friend and mentor, Rev. Steve Lundin, and the ordination of two friends, Rev. Henry Pablo and Rev. Karla Lundin (yes, she's married to Steve). I was also able to join a group of fellow LGBTQ clergy for a lunch where we celebrated the changes in the Discipline and discussed how we can help our conference be more intentional with inclusion. It was also great to reconnect with colleagues and friends who I have not seen in some time.

Another highlight was Bishop Gregory Palmer of West Ohio, who served as the preacher for the Opening Worship and Memorial Service. His powerful words challenged us to keep our ACS theme, "Following Jesus", not just the main point at ACS but our main point as we move forward in the this new day in The United Methodist Church.

Lastly, I am thankful for Rev. Caiti Hamilton who came to preach at First Church. She had good things to say of her time here with you all.

I look forward to seeing you all on Sunday.

ACS Ordination Snapshot

Those ordained as elders in full connection were Sepuloni Feleunga, serving Hilltop UMC, Seaside and First Tongan UMC, Palo Alto; Saulisi Kanongata'a, serving St. Andrew's UMC and Wesley UMC, both in Palo Alto; Karla Lundin, serving Church of the Wayfarer, Carmel; Henry Pablo, serving Dixon UMC; Peter Suhn, serving Tulare UMC; and Charles White, serving First UMC, Redding.

First Church @ Roseville Downtown Tuesday Nights

Look for the First Church Roseville booth on Vernon Street at Downtown Tuesday Nights! If you would like to be involved, reach out to Dennis Bull. This is a great the word out about Roseville's First Church and the neighborhood of Downtown Roseville. The event is 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

This Week @ First Church | Mon., 6/10 - Sun., 6/16

MONDAY:

Church Office - 9:00 a.m. to Noon
Helping Hands Monday Meal - Noon. For more info or to volunteer, see Kathleen or Eleanor.

TUESDAY:

Evening Prayer Service - 6:00 p.m. via Zoom
Roseville's Downtown Tuesday Nights - 5:30 to 9:00 p.m., Vernon Street
Finance Committee - 7:00 p.m. via Zoom

WEDNESDAY:

Church Office Hours - 9:00 a.m. to Noon
United Women in Faith - Noon at Country Gables Café (699 Washington Blvd., Roseville)

FRIDAY:

Church Office Hours - 9:00 a.m. to Noon

SUNDAY:

Worship with the Rev. Angel Rivero preaching - 10:15 a.m., Sanctuary. Refreshments to follow in Backman Hall.
Ushers Team Orientation Meeting - Following Worship in Heritage Chapel.

June 2024 Birthdays!

6/5, Diana Wemple

6/11, Luz Santiago

6/16, Travis Walker

6/17, Brad Lyle

6/17, Mildred Batiste

6/17, Haylee Bray

6/19, Kaili Bray

6/21, Dorothy Nowak

6/27, Andrew Ryan Ripley

6/30, Adeline Bray

Looking Ahead & Parish Updates

First Church @ Roseville Downtown Tuesday Nights: Swing by Vernon Street for Downtown Tuesday Nights, 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., and stop by the First Church Roseville booth! For more information, contact Dennis Bull.

United Women in Faith: The final meeting of United Women in Faith, formerly United Methodist Women, will be lunch at Country Gables Café, 699 Washington Blvd., Roseville on Wednesday, June 12 at Noon. Our table will be open to all. There will be no program. We’ll resume meeting on the 2nd Wednesday in September.

Ushers Team Orientation: Help First Church extend the ministry of welcome and hospitality on Sunday mornings. The new orientation will be on Sunday, June 16, 11:30 a.m. in Heritage Chapel.

Baptism & New Members Sunday, June 23: If you are interested in being baptized and/or received as a new member and would like to be included on this Sunday, please contact Pastor Angel.

Musicians, Singers Needed for Special Music: If you would like to offer your gifts in worship during the summer, please see Eleanor Kenitzer or Pastor Angel.

On Social Media? Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube at @firstchurchroseville. Liking and sharing our content help us spread the word.

Coming Soon - Holy Grounds Lectionary Study: Pastor Angel will be starting a midweek discussion study on the assigned passages of scripture for his Sunday message. This study will take place at Fig Tree Coffee (on Vernon Street) on a weekday morning. If you're interested, please let Pastor Angel know so we can narrow down a consistent day and time. The hope is that this will start in June.

Connect with Our Pastor: Rev. Angel Rivero

Pastor Angel is available by appointment Sunday through Thursday. You may schedule an appointment with him by email, phone, or through the Church Office. He is also in the Church Office on Mondays from 9:00 am to Noon for possible "drop-in". Please note that he is typically unavailable on Fridays and Saturdays for his personal / sabbath time (unless otherwise noted).

Email Pastor Angel

First United Methodist Church of Roseville is a part of the Great Northern District of the California-Nevada Conference of The United Methodist Church.

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