Good News Newsletters

Get your “Good News” newsletter for September-October 2024 here! In this issue: Pastor’s Prose: Gratitude for friendships Discipleship system for MHUMC Sept. 16: Choir rehearsals start with new director Carolyn October focus: Stewardship and gratitude Updates from Trustees (there’s always something!) and Finance (weathering the summer slump) Mission team is collecting hygiene supplies in September, advocating for Good Samaritan Fund Lessons from our Sunday School children: Praising God Welcoming Bishop Sandra Olewine and more! Please send articles and photos for November-December issue by October 26 to the Newsletter Coordinator.  Read More →

Get your “Good News” newsletter for July-August 2024 here! In this issue: Pastor’s Prose: Democracy vs.? Christianity June through August:  Big issues and local theater July 10: Ibiza Vibe concert August 24 & 25: South Bay Singers concert Updates from Trustees (working on the facilities), Mission & Outreach (feeding people), Finance (managing our funds) Lessons from our Sunday School children: Stars & dreams News & changes from CA/NV Annual Conference and the General Conference and more! Please send articles and photos for July-August issue by August 26 to the Newsletter Coordinator.  Read More →

Get your “Good News” newsletter for May-June 2024 here! In this issue: Pastor’s Prose: Expressions of caring May 4 & 5: South Bay Singers concert May 26-June 2: Bread for the World campaign June 2:  About United Methodism June 7-10, CA-NV UMC Annual Conference June 2, June 30, & last Sundays:  “The Good Book” book study MHUMC Endowment:  Growing in interest Lessons from our Sunday School children: Heavenly banquet, resurrection joy Trustees:  Finishing the “Top 10,” working on the “Next 5” – also see here Images from Palm Sunday, Easter, and the meal prep session at Loaves and Fishes and more! Please send articles andRead More →

Get your “Good News” newsletter for March-April 2024 here! In this issue: Pastor’s Prose: Depending on others in time of need Mar. 24: Palm Sunday Mar. 28-30: Holy Week (Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday) Mar. 31:  Easter service and egg hunt Apr. 7: Dinner at the Shelter TBA:  “The Good Book” book study Mission & Outreach: A focus on food Lessons from our Sunday School children: Love Repair & refresh around the church – also see here Leadership Team 2024 goals and more! Please send articles and photos for May-June issue by April 26 to the Newsletter Coordinator.  Read More →