It has now been a week since settling here in Camarillo, and everyone has been wonderful in welcoming my family and me into the life of this church and the community of Camarillo. The gifts offered by the leadership on Sunday have already provided for dinner on one of the nights as well as constant snacking while unpacking all the boxes at home. Soon, we will have a place where we call home and hopefully be able to invite folks for a meal.
My office, on the other hand, has a ways to go. I have to admit that NOT ONE BOX has been unpacked yet as I find myself busy with other matters. Getting to know folks who come by the office and learning the operations of the church take precedence over figuring out how I should organize my books at this time. As I continue to settle in, I am slowly learning the history of the church and stories that you cherish about Camarillo UMC.
This coming Sunday, you'll hear a bit about my story of how I came to the states and the joy of being called into ministry. The Scripture for this Sunday comes from the Gospel of Matthew and it is the well-known story of Jesus' parable, the Sower and the Seed. I invite you to read the Scriptural passages (Isaiah 55:10-13 and Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23) and reflect upon the nature of the sower who spreads seeds upon the different soils. May we listen to the voice of God's Spirit nudging our hearts and calling upon us to plant seeds of the kingdom that will transform the world and bring growth to the church.
I look forward to preaching this Sunday and sharing with you God's message.
Today’s worship team: Luvi Avendano, Music and Worship Arts Director, Rev. Elbert Kim, pastor; Mark Holmstrom, organ; Ja Hyun Kim, violin
Congregational officers: Anna Binney, Lay Leader; and Dante Honorico, Chairperson, Staff-Parish Relations Committee, Karen Gundelfinger, Rev. Dr. Elbert Kim
Media Team: Corey Miller, Matt Saint, Mike Nelson, Anna Binney, Don Howald
Welcome & News Centering Music:"Overture" (Fireworks Music) G. F. Handel Installation Ritual: Congregational Officers & Pastor First Reading: Isaiah 55:10-13 (NRSV)
Offering of Prayers Invitation to Giving Music Interlude: "Ave Maria" Bach / Gounod
Gospel Reading: Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 (NRSV) Sermon: "Planting My Roots" Pastor Elbert Reflection Song: "You Are the Seed" (Sois la Semilla) #583 Benediction Postlude: "Love Divine, All Loves Excelling" Benjamin Culli
Family Fun
Load up the car with family and friends for a free movie night in the church parking lot - drive in style! There will be a large screen set up that everyone in their cars can see and the sound will come through your car radio. Bring your own snacks. . *Due to COVID-19 restrictions, no food will be served by the church and guests are asked to stay in their cars. Brooks Hall restrooms will be available (make sure you have a mask to wear and practice social distancing).
Youth
CUMC Youth ZOOM Game Night
This Sunday, July 12th, 7-8:30 p.m.
Join youth director, Kristi VanKeersbilck for some favorite on-line games AND welcome CUMC's NEW Pastor, Elbert Kim and his sons, Nate and Daniel. Help welcome them to CUMC Youth! Be sure Kristi has your email address. She will send the Zoom invitation with link Sunday afternoon. Email Kristi at vankeersbilckfamily@gmail.com for more information.
SSP Choose Your Own Adventure Monday - Friday for two weeks (July 6-10 & 13-17) On ZOOM!
Anyone and everyone can participate in an online afternoon SSP session (2-3 pm or 3:30-4:30pm). CUMC Youth Alumni (& SSP counselor), Erin Kistler says: “Our participants this week seem to really enjoy our afternoon sessions, which are Choose Your Own Adventure. These are one-hour sessions offered twice in the afternoon which each participant gets to pick from nine or so differentoptions. There are some really creative and fun options such as baking, learning about advocacy, meditation, walking club, and Zoom games. I’ve attached the link below where you can read through the sessions and their descriptions. I know committing to being on Zoom all day is too much for some youth but these shorter sessions are a lot of fun and still have that great SSP community that we all love.”
CUMC Endowment Fund Scholarship College Students Don’t Procrastinate! Continuing and Prospective
Applications for the next term are available at the church office. Drop by (M-F, 9am–3pm) to pick one up. Please return your completed application with the requested information to the church office by July 24. If you need the application emailed, please contact Pam Dougherty in the church office (email: sec@cam-umc.org or call 805-482-4312)
The pictures are rolling in! If you need help having your picture taken, Contact Pam in the church office (805-482-4312). Email your favorite current photo(s) to Sierra Binney at cam.umc.social@gmail.com. ALSO: Please click here to update your church profile information too. The CLOCK is ticking...please send in by Wednesday, July 15th!
FREE Wood!
There is free wood by Mission House for anyone who can haul it away. Correction: Pastor Gary Keene and Danny Armanino chopped down the tree!
Whether you are watching the worship service on YouTube or checking out posts on FaceBook, click the Thumbs Up button for Camarillo United Methodist Church! It benefits our programming online (and it's FREE!).
In the Center of Prayer
Condolences: Joan & Tom Faragher granddaughter Kristen (age 40) died 7/1/20. Cards: 2041 Herron Ct, Camarillo 93010
Hospital: Dale Jones - Brookdale Rehab to regain strength after weeks of blood transfusions and chemo for cancer in the bone. Linda Sharp - begins chemotherapy week of July 13 at City of Hope (surgery postponed til completion of chemo). Marilyn Farwell – Admitted to CMH 7/6/20; pacemaker implant 7/10/20, possibly home 7/11/20. Ann Leffingwell's son Michael - knee surgery 7/14/20 in T.O.
Home Care Updates: Rod Preston (Susan Kline’s husband)-cont’d comfort prayers; strength for both Rod & Susan Karen Roth–6/24/20 surgery recuperation & ongoing treatment
Kindness Rocks Project
Pictured below: Rachel and Cari Fox, Hayley Sule, Miyah & Janet Kinch, Charlotte & Nancy Wood, Kristi VanKeersbilck.
Open your computer browser and go to YouTube (put “YouTube” in the search line and click return.)
YouTube shows its own search line: enter “Camarillo UMC” or “CUMC Media” and click return.
The results will show results titled “Camarillo UMC YouTube”—click on the first/top one.
Now you’ll see pictures from recent worship services, test videos, concerts, etc.
Typically, the first one on the left will show a title and image the last worship service; if you are checking in on Sunday morning for the livestream, after 9am it will show the upcoming service/sermon title plus a small box that says “Live” –when it turns red, it IS live!
Click on that to hear the worship service in real time (before 9:15am, it will play recorded music and display current announcements.)
After Sunday mornings, use these same steps to WATCH the video record of Sunday services (the most recent one is typically edited and available by Tuesday afternoon of the same week.) ***Please share this How-To with anyone you know who may be looking for this info.
For information on CUMC, its programs, and future, contact the CUMC office at sec@cam-umc.org; Senior Pastor, Rev. Gary Keene at revg@cam-umc.org; and/or Karen Gundelfinger Chairperson, Church Council and Lay Leader Anna Binney, all through the CUMC office.
CUMC Staff and Leadership information Los Angeles Episcopal Area Resident Bishop: Grant J. Hagiya North District Superintendent: Reverend James Powell Senior Pastor: Rev. Dr. Elbert Kim - elbert@cam-umc.org (direct line – 805-491-1024)(urgent matters call: 805-312-8225) Church Office Manager: Pam Dougherty sec@cam-umc.org (805-491-1023) Music & Worship Arts Director: Luvi Avendano - luviavendano@cam-umc.org (direct line – 805-491-1025) Family/Youth Ministries & Bell Choirs Director: Kristi VanKeersbilck - kristivan@cam-umc.org (direct line – 805-491-1026) Sunday School Director: Cari Fox - cariann02@gmail.com Finance Sec/Admin Assistant: Lorna Efford - finance@cam-umc.org Organist: Mark Holmstrom - keys2mark@aol.com Caring Ministries: Evelyn Williams - evelynwilliamsca@gmail.com Preschool Director: Karen Lundberg, 482-2537 –klundberg@cam-umc.org Wedding Coordinator: Karen Gundelfinger - kng.1@verizon.net
my family and me into the life of this church and the community of Camarillo. The gifts offered by the leadership on Sunday have already provided for dinner on one of the nights as well as constant snacking while unpacking all the boxes at home. Soon, we will have a place where we call home and hopefully be able to invite folks for a meal.
Load up the car with family and friends for a free movie night in the church parking lot - drive in style! There will be a large screen set up that everyone in their cars can see and the sound will come through your car radio. Bring your own snacks. . 
