September 2014 Page No. 1 Volume 46 No. 9

September 2014

The Herald

S I M I VA L L E Y

U N I T E D M E T H O D I S T C H U R C H

ABOUT OUR CHURCH

Rev. Andy Mattick Senior Pastor

Rev. Rachel Tabutol Emerging Ministries

& Membership Pastor

Rev. Camille Mattick Children, Youth & Family Pastor

Debbie Post Administrative Secretary

Ryan Frye Front Office Assistant

Rob Courtney Music Director

Leslie Frank Organist

Mike Seckman Custodian

Susie Strombotne Child Care Provider

Laura Hole Wedding Coordinator

Mark Witman Wedding Custodian

CROSSROADS CHILDREN’S CENTER

Michelle Gordon Director

(805) 526-2887

THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH SIMI VALLEY

2394 Erringer Road, Simi Valley, CA 93065-2296

(805) 526-6231 svumc@pacbell.net

www.SimiValleyUMC.org

With over $10,000 raised, the time has come to hit the road! Mark and Rev. Andy

roll out on September 6 on their two-man, seven-day, 560 miles journey to raise

Awareness, Inspire, and Make a difference for the Imagine No Malaria campaign.

Schedule Highlights

Friday, Sept 5 - Heading up to Paso Robles, CA

Saturday, September 6

6:30 - Depart Paso Robles

Stops in Morro Bay, Los Osos, San Luis Obispo,

Arroyo Grande, & Santa Maria

6:00 - Arrive in Buellton for night

Sunday, September 7

6:30 - Depart Buellton

9:30 - Worship at St. Marks UMC - SB

Afternoon - Ventura

Evening - Oxnard

Monday, September 8

9:00 - Depart Oxnard

11:00 - Lunch in Malibu UMC

2:00 - Camarillo UMC

2:30 - Camarillo to Simi Valley

6:00 - Dinner at SVUMC

Simi Cyclists

You can drop in and spin with Andy and

Mark on the Imagine Ride on Monday

afternoon into Simi from the Camarillo/

Moorpark area or Tuesday morning from

the church to the Valley. Email Andy at

rev.andy@simivalleyumc.org for specifics.

Imagine Ride’s Simi Stop

Mark and Andy will be stopping in Simi Valley

on Monday, September 8. You are invited to

come out that night for dinner in Witman Hall

to celebrate the mid-point, hear how they are

doing, and be in fellowship with our Mission

Area friends who will come out to hear

Andy’s story with Malaria.

Monday, September 8

6:00 p.m.

Carb Load with

Mark and Andy

Wednesday, September 3

11 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Red’s BBQ will be donating 15% of your

food bill if you bring in our flier.

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REGULAR SUNDAY SCHEDULE

Childcare: For infants & toddlers in the

Nursery thru the worship service.

9 a.m. Worship with Praise Band & Choir

Signing for Hearing Impaired

Children’s Sunday School

Youth Sunday School (Sep - May)

10 a.m. Coffee Fellowship

10:10 a.m. Children’s Choir Practice (Sep-May)

10:30 a.m. Adult Sunday School 6 p.m. Youth Fellowship

Sunday, September 7, 2014

United Methodism 101: Sacraments

Communion served Preaching: Rev. Camille Mattick

Sunday, September 14, 2014

United Methodism 101: Social Holiness

Preaching: Rev. Andy Mattick

Sunday, September 21, 2014 Lessons from the Vine

Workers Matthew 20: 1-16

Preaching: Rev. Rachel Tabutol

Sunday, September 28, 2014

Lessons from the Vine Chief Priests

Matthew 21: 23-32 Preaching: Rev. Andy Mattick

September 21

Who

We

Are

Well, the time draws near… Mark Witman and I roll out

early on a Saturday morning this month. In some ways, it

is not that different from any other Saturday when I meet

Mark to spend some quality time on the back of the bike.

But this time, I carry the hopes of making a difference,

your prayers, and over $10,000 in gifts (to date) to change

lives. I am certain there will be times of struggle - muscles

tire, tires flatten, chains derail - but I trust that God will be

there!

As I go, I want to share five lessons on discipleship that I have been shaped

by during the time training for this ride.

Life is about balance. My bike touches the ground on two tires that are

less than one inch wide. I keep from falling by maintaining momentum

and balance. The life of faith is much the same, if you stop your

momentum in God’s sanctifying grace, you might fall over. I touch my

bike in just five spots - seat, pedals, and handle bars. I keep balance

through these contact points. My contact points with God are prayer,

worship, Bible study, fellowship, and service.

There are many paths to be ridden. And there are many types of bikes

and riders. Even Mark and I ride drastically different styles of bikes. The

life of faith takes many forms and many of the differences can be chalked

up to stylistic differences. While we are passionate about our experience

and history (watch a passionate debate between lycra-wearing road

cyclists and mountain-bikers some time), we must allow for the Spirit to

be at work in variety of ways. Many gifts, one Spirit. Many parts, one

Body.

I must maintain my equipment. A clean and cared for bike rides better

than one neglected. A clean and cared for body moves and feels better

than one neglected. A clean and cared for soul experiences the nudges

of the Divine better than one neglected.

I must get outside to understand my inside. The gospels remind us that

Jesus was drawn to deserted places (mountains, shores, and gardens) for

reflection and prayer. Riding has become both a physical discipline and a

spiritual one. It serves as a gauge for my mental and physical well-being.

I have found that I see our community and myself differently from the

bike - it is far more nuanced than when I am in my car trying to simply

get from point A to B. I know where the rough places are, where the

safe places are, where there are struggles, and where there is quiet.

Vision is a forward thinking enterprise. To descend a pass, like our Santa

Su, you have to commit to looking ahead. Looking around for a safe

place to bail leads to crashing. We cast our eyes down the road to see

the clear path for both our tires and our lives.

-Blessings, A

From a

Rollin’ Rev

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September Circle Meetings Teresa Circle - 2nd Tuesday Sept. 9 @ 9:00 am @ Mary Fry’s. All women are wel-

come to join the Teresa Circle for our social luncheon before our summer hiatus.

Co-Chairs Bonnie Bastian and Mary Fry - 582-1238.

Circle of Joy - 2nd Wednesday, Sept. 10 @ Joye Grove’s

Co-Chairs Sally Stewart – 584-1070; Peggy Warren 527-2872 & Claudia West 376-9135.

Circle of Faith - 3rd Wednesday, Sept. 17 @ 11:30 am @ Laura Hole’s

Chair Jeanne Corr – 527-2256

Fireside Friends - 3rd Wednesday, Sept. 17 @ 7:00 pm in the Chapel

Co-Chairs Joyce Harding – 522-1150; Helen Loring – 583-4503.

Seekers Circle - Monday, Sept. 22 @ 12:00 noon @ LaVaun Campbell’s

Co-Chairs - Julie Brennan – 579-3905; LaVaun Campbell – 526-5449.

United

Methodist

Women

UMW Board Meeting

All Officers and Circle Chairs,

are asked to attend our

On Wednesday, September 3 @ 10 am in the Chapel

Prayer Quilt Ministry

Saturday, Sept. 27 (4th Saturday of the month)

Room 10 - 9 am til noon. Bring your sewing machine to help piece or layer quilts, bring your mat and rotary cutter to make new squares, bring your

thimble and scissors to help thread ties into the quilts, or just bring your

creativity to help design a top. Or stop by to pick up fabric to wash.

Questions? Call Barbara Brown. For more information on how you can

help or to request a prayer quilt for someone, visit our web site:

simivalleyumc.org.

Coffee Chat Join Pastor Rachel and the twins for

Coffee Chat on Mondays 3-5 pm at Starbucks at Cochran & Sycamore. We will NOT meet on September 1st or 8th

due to Labor Day and a trip to Hawaii for Rachel and Warren's 5th anniversary.

In September, we will be there the 15th, 22nd, and 29th.

UMW General Meeting is Tuesday, Sept 9th @ 7 p.m. in the Chapel All women of the church are invited to come hear our guest speaker.

Joy Prim is a Young Adult Missionary in the Mission Intern Program of Global Ministries. She is a graduate of Pfeiffer University in North Carolina.

She served 18 months in Hong Kong as a Case Worker for the Mission for Mi-grant Workers. In early 2013, Joy returned to the US to continue her time as a

UMC Missionary serving with the Filipino Migrant Center in Long Beach. As a case officer, Joy assists workers who are victims of

trafficking & wage theft. Please bring an appetizer or a dessert (for 6-8) to share for our refreshments.

Call Ruth Dempsey 501-5874 if you have questions.

Save the Date

United Methodist Men’s

Annual Potato Dinner

Friday,

October 10

at 6:30 pm

Coffee Chat

Save these Dates

Fall

Craft

Sale

October 3 & 4

Holiday Gifts Galore and More!

Baked Goods - Lunch! - Car Wash Questions, contact Jeanne Corr.

Tuesday, September 9

7:30 - Depart SVUMC parking lot

8:30 - District Office

11:30 - Lunch at Santa Clarita UMC

Evening - Lancaster UMC

Wednesday, September 10

Morning - Depart Lancaster

Evening - Dinner in Ridgecrest

Thursday, September 11

Morning - Depart Ridgecrest

Evening - Independence

Friday, September 12

Independence to Bishop! (then HOME!)

Ride Schedule

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Children’s &Youth News Important Youth Related Dates:

AWWYAWWY MEETING (Adult Workers With Youth)

Tuesday, Sept. 9 in Room 12

RECYCLING RECYCLING Sept. 28Sept. 28 Drop off clean plastic &

glass items for our youth

to Recycle on the

4th Sunday of each month.

Youth Bible Study! Will be taking a break

for the summer. The group will start again in the Fall. Watch for details.

Pioneer Club is starting again! There is still time to sign your child up for our amazing mid-week afterschool

ministry! Wednesdays, from 5:30-7:00 in Witman Hall. Your child will meet in small fellowship groups to learn about God and who God

wants them to be—all while participating in activities, games, and earning badges for skills, Bible lessons, and mission moments.

Contact Pastor Camille to sign up!

Youth Sunday School resumes

September 21 ( 3rd Sunday of Month)

UMYF KICK OFF and Parent’s Meeting

Sunday, September 14! Parents are invited to join us for UMYF on

Sunday, Sept. 14 starting at 6 pm!

It is important for at least one parent, per family, to attend.

Come find out what to expect this year (and if you have a new youth

- how to transition into UMYF). Youth will meet separately to be

updated on upcoming events and discuss their expectations

and needs.

Congratulations to our NEW UMYF officers for 2014-2015!

President ~ Lili Inoke

Vice President of Spirituality ~ Joshua Austria

Vice President of Service and Mission ~ Gillian Retter

Vice President of Fellowship ~ Justin Copen

Vice President of Care and Membership ~ Astrid Aragones

Youth Handbells (6th - 12th Grades)

”Make a joyful noise to the Lord!”

Thursdays @ 7:30 pm Questions ? - Contact Stu Thomson

Appalachia Service Project coming around again! Our church has a fabulous tradition of support and contribution to the Appalachia Service Project, a home-repair ministry of the greater UMC. Every three years, a team of senior high schoolers and adults works to makes homes warmer, safer, and drier in the Appalachian region. Our next trip will be in June of 2015, but it's not too early to express your interest!

An information meeting is scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 7 at 6:30 PM in the Chapel. All are encouraged to attend to learn more about this amazing opportunity. Parents of interested teens are especially welcome to attend. Contact Barbara Witman at 583-3378 for more information.

Children’s Choir will begin

Sunday, September 14 The children gather in the Fireside Room at

10:10 am , following Sunday School. Questions, contact Sally Lionetti.

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UMM Breakfast Sunday, September 28 7:30 - 10:30 AM

in Witman Hall. Everyone is invited to enjoy a delicious breakfast

cooked by our men on the 4th Sunday of each month. The men are now rotating their menu to items like French Toast and Waffles in addition to

Pancakes and eggs. Watch the announcements for menu details!

UMM Program Meeting The next Monthly Breakfast / Program Meeting will be

Saturday, September 20 @ 8:30 am in Witman Hall

Men’s Donut Fellowship

Donuts Plus on Erringer Rd.

Thursday, September 4 @ 8 AM Drop by and enjoy some fellowship with the guys!

“Genesis to Revelation” Sundays @ 10:15 AM in Rm 10.

They are studying the book of Psalms. Led by Emily Walker.

You can join this class at anytime!

Adult Study Classes

Drop In Anytime to see what these

classes are all about!

Committee Meetings SPRC

Tuesday, Sept. 2 @ 7 pm - Chapel

Membership Monday, Sept. 15 @ 7 pm - Chapel

Preschool Board Tuesday, Sept. 16 @ 6 pm - Chapel

Wednesday, Sept. 10 @ 7 pm Education - Room 11

MEOW - Room 12 Finance - Chapel

Trustees - Fireside Room

Be sure to check with your committee chair to verify your next meeting!

Volunteers Needed

Sign up for a Sunday in

September or later in the year, on the Coffee Hour Chart in the Narthex. You can do it as a family or ask others to join you. The church provides the coffee and

punch, and if you want to bring munchies that is always nice.

Questions, call Mary Fry.

Pastor’s Study Sunday in the Chapel

@ 10:30 - 11:30 AM

Reflections on the sermon

Joann Hanson and Sondra Adair have been buying the paper goods, coffee and coffee supplies for our groups to use in

Witman Hall for several years. They usually come in every other month to check the supply and replenish the stock by

using our Smart & Final Scrip which is located in the office.

Unfortunately, for us, they need to give up

this job. Thanks for ALL your help.

The preschool is having a

FUNdraiser at

Firehouse Subs Wednesday, September 10

4 - 10 pm

They are located at:

1263 Simi Town Center Way, Suite H1

Flyers available after Sept. 7

Sunday, September 21

10:30 am in the Chapel

Everyone is welcome to attend

Administrative

Council Meeting

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GOOD TIMES LUNCH

@ Soup Plantation

Monday, Sept. 1 @ 2 p.m.

Lunch is $8.05 for seniors,

including drinks.

Come enjoy

the food and

fellowship!

Check it out: We are now on Facebook & Twitter! Like us &

Follow us!

Facebook: www.Facebook.com/SimiValleyUMC

WALKING GROUP ! Join us Monday, thru Thursday. Watch the calendar each week

for current times.

We meet in front of the Sanctuary to plot our course and

then begin our journey! Everyone is

Welcome to walk!

Starting Sunday, Sept. 14 weekly lunch after worship. We will gather after worship, to either 1) select a restaurant to go to, or 2) head over to Pastor Rachel's house to grill up some food. We will fellowship, eat, and discuss the morning's worship. On the 14th, we will gather on the patio and head out for lunch about 10:45 or 11 am. While we are waiting we will choose a place to go eat. The next week, the 21st, we will head over to the house after worship and eat around 11:15 am.

Wednesday, September 3 @ 7 pm

Theology On Tap (21-35) will meet at Red’s BBQ for a

time of food, fellowship, and fun, while supporting Pastor Andy and Mark’s ride!

Wednesday, September 24 @ 7 pm Table Fellowship Group (Ages 18 - 35) will gather at Pastor Rachel's for Breakfast for dinner. Bring a side or drink to go along with pancakes. We will have pancakes as the center of the meal (regular, banana, and we will try bacon pancakes).

Watch our Facebook page for more details on ALL dates. Not a fan of "Simi Valley UMC Young Adults" on Facebook yet? Now is a good time to go find our page and "like" it so

that you can keep up to date on the happens of our young adult program!!

Young Adults NewsYoung Adults News

Join with other volunteers and help beautify our church campus.

No experience necessary

Saturday, Sept. 6 8:00 am - Noon

IF YOU HAVE NOT REGISTERED YOUR RE-WARDS CARD ONLINE 1. Log in to www.ralphs.com 2. Click on ‘Create an Account’ 3. Follow the 5 easy steps to create an online account 4. You will be instructed to go to your email inbox to confirm your account 5. After you confirm your online account by clicking on the link in your email, return to www.ralphs.com and click on ‘my account’ 6. View all your information and edit as necessary 7. Link your card to your organization by clicking on: a. Community Rewards b. Edit my community contribution and follow the instructions c. Remember to click on the circle to the left of your organizations’ name

IF YOU ARE ALREADY AN ONLINE CUSTOMER

1. Log in to www.ralphs.com 2. Click Sign In 3. Enter your email address and password 4. Click on ‘My Account’ 5. Click on Account Settings 6. View all your information and edit 7. Link your card to your organization by clicking on: a. Community Rewards b. Edit my community contribution and follow the instructions c. Remember to click on the circle to the left of your organizations’ name

Thank you to everyone who signed up their Ralph’s Card over the past year. The funds generated from this program real helps out our Youth Group. If you have questions, please call Mark Witman. Beginning September 1, 2014 ALL Participants MUST re-register their cards for 2014-2015

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BY OUR SERVICE

Dinner Church: Dinner is served to the hungry every Saturday.

To help with this ministry call the church office at 805-526-6231.

Samaritan Center: Local resource center for the homeless is always in

need of personal care items, coffee supplies, etc. Call 805-579-9166.

Salvation Army has food items for those needing groceries. A box in the

Narthex receives your non-perishable donations. Call 805-527-1070.

PADS (Public Action to Deliver Shelter) We house the homeless overnight Saturday, Nov. 1 - March 31, through this local church sponsored program.

We Support Our

Church by Our...

PRAYERS

Prayer requests are submitted in Sunday

Worship. You may also post requests online at www.simivalleychurch.com/ prayer_request.htm.

JOYS September Birthdays 9/1 Mary Ann Driver

9/3 Bruce Campbell, Marty Martin,

Henry Patch, Ashley Stites

9/5 Jason Hole, David Seifert

9/6 Mike Seckman, Sally Stewart,

Rev. Andy Mattick

9/8 Edie VanWinkle, Wanjiku Ndungu

9/9 Lillian Burrow, Bryan Motzel

9/10 Yvette Shuster

9/11 Rob Courtney, Kyle Reynolds

9/12 Ruth Seckman, Holly Tignac,

Ken Elandt

9/13 John Cannell

9/14 John Hole, Madison McIntyre

9/15 Elizabeth Yates, Emma Horowitz

9/16 Joneel Zinto, Jennyfer Akers,

Heather Anderson, Liam Baltazar

9/17 Rebecca McKee

9/18 Peter Witman, Caesar Campos

9/19 Phil Myers

9/20 Marilyn Cameron, Jim Schneider,

Carol Keiderling

9/21 Maggie Spencer

9/23 Kathryn McKee, Jessica Waye,

David Waye

9/24 Helen Beebe, William Byard,

Dave Hautzenroeder,

Samantha Farr, Sam Watkins

9/25 Barbara Modlin, Jeannine Brummett

9/26 Mark Witman

9/27 Alley Smith

9/28 Milena Keene

9/29 Bradley Elliott, Chris Reynolds

September Anniversaries: 9/10 Jim & Sally Stewart,

Paul & Barbara Witman

9/12 Rev. Rachel & Warren Tabutol,

Bill & Janet Witt

9/20 Carolyn & Tracy Pankratz

9/22 Joel & Gloria McManus

9/23 Ralph & Barbara McLaren

Prayers of healing for: Kitty Talbert, Marilyn May, Cleo

Gerken, Gary Spellman, Betty Coletto, Lorene Clinton, Bill Byard,

Marge Blanchard, Jim McClellan, Jim Buckley, Delores Kinsinger,

Joyce Hayes, Dick Heileman, John Cannell, Dawn Hermance, Doris

Richardson, Dave Hautzenroeder, George Pyfrom, Eloise Patterson

and Jane Seaman.

BY OUR PRESENCE

Our Gifts

Offering income Needed each month

in 2014 to fund our current budget $ 48,133.12

Offering Received in July $ 37,690.50

Offering giving UNDER budget for July 2014 $ -10,442.62

Coin Drop Total for July 27 - August 17: $ 8.90

July 2014 27th 261

August 2014 3rd 220 10th 258 17th

225

Maya Raen Tabutol

and

Mark Fior Tabutol Baptized Sunday, July 27

Born: April 11, 2014

Parents: Rev. Rachel & Warren Tabutol

Jamilee Kristin Hernandez Baptized Sunday, August 10

Born: December 7, 2013

Parents: Samantha Farr & Andrew Hernandez

For Rev. Brad Resare

Saturday, September 6

10:30am @

Grand Tradition Estate

& Gardens

220 Grand Tradition Way,

Fallbrook, CA 92028

Address to send condolence

cards to the family: 801 Porter Way

Fallbrook, CA 92028

Catherine (Kitty) Talbert

22 Crescent St. Bradford, MA 01835-7223

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The

Herald Simi Valley United Methodist Church 2394 Erringer Road Simi Valley CA 93065

805-526-6231 www.simivalleyumc.org

Messy Church is Back! Join us Friday, September 5th

for MESSY BEGINNINGS!

We will hear the story of creation and have fun crafts, games,

activities, and science experiments for the entire family!

Dinner begins at 5:30 pm In Witman Hall. Bring your family—and invite a neighboring family too!

WORKship On Saturday, September 27

th, we are

tentatively going to meet at church to

offer our assistance to

CrossRoads Children's Center.

We have asked Michelle Gordon, the Director,

for projects that we can do to assist her and

the Center. Come out at 9:00 am to help

out. We will gather for a time of prayer and

singing, then work on the projects.

At 11:30 am, we will finish up and

gather for communion before departing.

Simi Valley Relay for Life

Date: October 11 & 12

9am to 9am

Where: Rancho Tapo

Community Park (Lemon Park)

Team Name: Simi Valley United Methodists

Contact: Kimi Garbo at 818-723-1581 or

blondei12@yahoo.com for questions. First Team Meeting: Wednesday, Sept. 3 6:30 pm in Room 12.

The team is open to Youth and Adults!

The Church Office will be

CLOSED

Monday, Sept. 1

in observance of the Holiday

The Heart, Soul, and Hands of

a Church are her people.

Plan to join us

Sunday, October 19,

for Laity Sunday as we

commemorate and celebrate

125 years of the Ministry of

the Methodist Church and

Laity in Simi valley.

Liturgy

The work of the people

In case you hadn't noticed, we are in

the process of remodeling ALL

of our restrooms. The restrooms

located outside the Church Office are being converted to

“Unisex” restrooms (accessible for the handicap) and should be completed by the

end of August. Also, the Men’s Restroom in Witman Hall has been demolished and is being prepared for the installation of new fixtures. During this transition, the Ladies Room in Witman Hall is “Unisex”. Please “KNOCK on the door to ensure privacy.