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Holman in Ministry and Outreach
RESERVE YOUR AD SPACE IN THE BELLRINGER FOR THE OCTOBER ISSUE
During these difficult times, this will give Holman members, family and friends an opportunity to market their businesses for a nominal fee. The one thing we want to do is reach out to everyone who offers services that we can network with and utilize. The sizes and prices for the ad space are 1/8 or Business card – $25.00; 1/4 pg. – $50.00; 1/2 pg. – $75.00; Full pg. – $100.00. If you are interested in utilizing the Bellringer for networking to create and generate additional business, please contact Toy Hightower in the church office 323.731.7285 or send email to Bellringer@holmanumc.com.
HEART TO HEART
Today’s passage from the gospel of Luke is a difficult one.
Jesus comes across as harsh, demanding
that those around him give up everything to follow him.
He asks them to be willing to love under the threat of death and to suffer.
They must give up their possessions.
How can any person deny his or her family to follow?
It is not an easy task or an easy life.
However, Christian people should not be afraid
of the cost and sacrifice of following Christ.
Even when we falter and fail,
Jesus the Christ walks before us and behind us
to lead us, and to pick us up along the journey!
Rev. Leonardo V. Wilborn
NEW PRAYER REQUESTS
Kardia United Methodist Church
(previously known as West Los Angeles First UMC),
Pauline Marshall, Sibyl Howard Cade,
Mabel Wesley and Family,
Michelle Matthews and Family.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
SAVE THE DATE
Save the date!!
Holman’s 2010 Fall Gala
“A Season of Thanksgiving”
Thursday, October 28, 2010
More details to follow!!
For more information, contact us at 323.731.7285
ATTENTION ALL MINISTRY CHAIRS
The Holman Finance and Church Council committees will have a combined 2011 Budget Planning / Church Council meeting on Tuesday, September 14, 2010 beginning at 6:30 pm in L.L. White Hall. It is mandatory that all ministry chairs be present. Refreshments will be served.
FUSE will have a Farmer's Market (produce for sale)
on the patio Sunday, September 5th after both services.
Booksigning
Kea Taylor, photographer and author, will discuss and sign her new book, a photo journal: “I Still Do Weddings.” Ms. Taylor will appear in the Holman Bookstore, Sunday, September 5, 2010 from 9:30 am-1:30 pm. You are cordially invited to come meet, greet and participate in the discussions. Please stop by the bookstore today to preview her book. The book will be available for purchase at the signing.
PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY
continues to bloom. We are excited and encourages by the support and participation that we have received thus far. Our meet next will be held Wednesday, August 11 at 12 noon, right after the 55+ fellowship meeting. Please join us for both meetings if you can, as we work together to share in this special ministry that will bring a special blessing to others. For further information contact: Veda Neal (323) 965-1281; Pearl Crowell (323) 751-1458 or Juanita Cannon (310) 635-5289.
JOBS FOR KIDS UPDATE
HCDC and Jobs For Kidswants to once again thank all the contributors, volunteers, jobsite monitors, workshop leaders and interviewers for making Jobs For Kids 2010 a huge success!! You made numerous life-changing experiences possible. HCDC’s goal is to expand the Jobs For Kids program and provide more youth with life changing experiences. Any suggestions or feedback, contact HCDC at 323-731-0140.
H.O.P.E. COFFEE HOUSE
 – is coming up on Saturday, September 11, 2010. Mark your calendars now!! You don’t want to miss this evening of coffee and tea, desserts galore, and an amazing and wonderful smorgasbord of entertainment to cap the night off. Your donation of $10.00 will support the H.O.P.E. ministry outreach work to community agencies and families who are impacted by HIV and AIDS. Stop by the H.O.P.E. table and get your ticket, or contact Joni Arlain in the church office. Thank you in advance for joining with us in making a difference in the fight against HIV/AIDS.
Western Hoedown
 Come and get your tickets for the Western Hoedown!!! You do not want to miss this one. September 18 th is coming fast and last year was sold out!! You have never seen so many men dancing in tandem before, and with such precision!! For details see Marie Blair and stop by the table on the patio SUNDAY!!
CONNECTED IN MINISTRY
Children Youth and Family Collaborative (CYFC) is a recent recipient of the Historic Innovation Grant from the Obama Administration Department of Education. CYFC is one of 49 organizations in the nation to receive the prestigious Federal Innovation in Education (i3) Grant for its significant work with foster youth. We are looking for volunteer tutors to commit to 4 hours a week, and especially looking for retired educators to join our cause by signing letters of commitment. We need 50 committed volunteers to commit by September 1st. If you are interested, please contact Lydia or Janice at 323-730-9400. Thank you for all of your support. To God be the Glory!
Want to help end homelessness in Los Angeles? – If each church or religious group adopted one homeless family, every homeless child in L.A. would thrive with their family in a permanent, stable home. Imagine LA is a non-profit organization that will select a motivated family, find housing they can afford, and train a small group of volunteers from a church (or group of churches) to coach the family so they develop the skills to become self-supporting in 2 years. Come to Hollywood UMC on September 25 from 8:30 am to 1:00 pm to learn about this exciting program. For planning purposes, please call the district office at 323-733-4100 if you can attend.
 First Ladies High Tea – This year’s event will be on Saturday, September 25, 2010 at the
Beverly Hilton Hotel from 12:00 pm until 3:00 pm. This year Holman will be sharing tables with Wesley UMC (Pastor S. Dianna Masters). The tickets are $50 for general seating, $75 for premium seating, and $90 for VIP seating. This annual event is sponsored by LA Focus On The Word Inc. Also, please make your check payable to aforementioned. For more information or to purchase your tickets please contact Gwen Troy (310) 924.5527, or Ann Ratliff in the church office (323) 731-7285 or by email annratliff@holmanumc.com. Pick up a flyer from the Literature racks in the Lawson Multipurpose Building.
IN THE COMMUNITY
An Adopt-A-Senior Appreciation Musical Event
Come join us on Wednesday, September 22, 2010 (Lunch will be served at 1:00 pm) at USC Davis School of Gerontology, 3715 McClintock Avenue, Room 224, Los Angeles, CA 90089. Admission is FREE for seniors, ages 55 and up. Seating is limited. Must RSVP by 4 pm Wednesday, September 15 th to Tori Bailey at 310-991-6622 or email tbeventsinfo@sbcglobal.net. For Senior Sponsorships visit www.familyartscenter.bbnow.org. For Event Sponsorships contact Rippedmarketing@gmail.com.
NESHOBA: THE PRICE OF FREEDOM
Documentary film about Klansman brought to trial 40 years after the fact for the 1964 murders of Civil Rights workers James Chaney (black man), Andrew Goodman and Michael Schwerner. This compelling documentary avoids the simplistic self-righteousness in favor of troubling questions about racial reconciliation and still un-addressed injustices. Movie will have a limited run at Laemmle Musical Hall theatre (on Wilshire) and Laemmle Playhouse 7 (in Pasadena), 9-10 through 9-16. The opening weekend will include Q&A with filmmakers and family member Ben Chaney.
(HOLMAN YOUNG PEOPLE)
Youth in Junior High and High School are invited to join us for Youth Church! Youth Church has moved from 1st Sunday to 2nd Sundays. It will take place in Room 8 of the Educational Building during 8:00 am and 11:00 am services. Youth Church will restart in February. So please plan to join us for this time of worship created just for you!
CHILDREN’S CHURCH
Please note that there has been a change in the Sunday schedule for Children’s church.
They will meet on the 1st & 2nd Sundays.
SUNDAY SCHOOL
3rd & 4th Sundays.
HOLMAN UMC CHESS MINISTRY
An activity that promotes mental exercise, intellectual competitiveness, sportsmanship, initiative, respect for rules & goals. Instruction available at all levels; free chess sets for first 20 members; opportunity to advance/tournaments. The United States Chess Federation ratings system will be used to measure improvement. The Chess Ministry meets every Saturday (beginning Dec. 13th) from 12 Noon to 1:00 pm at Holman in the Educ. Bldg., Room 9.
For additional information, please contact Ben Eubanks,
(310) 968-4459 or Jacquelyn Watkins, (323) 731-0140.
LOS ANGELES DISTRICT WEBSITE
is up and ready for you to post information as needed and view all the happenings in churches across our District. Visit the website at http://www.losangeles.cal-pac.org/.
HOLMAN OUTREACH IN OUR COMMUNITY
As part of our efforts to work with our neighbors and extend our outreach to the community, we have partnered with three of our neighboring schools (Frederick Douglass Academy Charter School, Community Harvest Charter School and Mid City Magnet School) to provide staff parking and student bus pick-up and drop-off facilities to accommodate their needs. At all times we will continue to be cognizant of the needs of you, our Holman members, so that convenient parking is available for church activities and functions. We appreciate your ongoing support and understanding in this outreach.
NEED HELP PAYING FOR MEDICINE?
Help has arrived. Call 1-888-477-2669 or visit www.pparx.org. A trained specialist will answer your questions and help you apply. Know the name of the medicines you take. Sponsored by PPA (Partnership for Prescription Assistance.
DRIVERS NEEDED
We are in desperate need of Volunteer Van Drivers for our 8:00 and 11:00 am worship services. Please call the church office, (323) 731-7285 if you are interested and available.
H.O.P.E. for AIDS
The H.O.P.E. ministry is on the patio every first Sunday with current information on HIV / AIDS to raise your awareness on issues concerning HIV / AIDS. Our community continues to be impacted in great numbers by this disease. Scripture tells us my people are destroyed for lack of knowledge (Hosea 4:6). Stop by the H.O.P.E. table and pick up informational material for yourself or to share with someone else. Together we CAN win the fight against HIV / AIDS.
RADIO SPONSORSHIP
If you would like to sponsor the radio broadcast of our 11:00 A.M. Worship Service, please complete a request form found in the display racks, and submit to the church office; or you may contact Bettye Fontenot our church administrator, at 323 731-7285. Sponsorship of our radio broadcast ministry is an excellent way to celebrate those special events and achievements in your life and the lives of your loved ones. A radio broadcast sponsorship is also a wonderful way to honor and/or memorialize family and friends. The cost of a radio broadcast sponsorship is $690.
HOLMAN'S MEDIA DEPARTMENT
is looking for a few volunteers to become part of this ministry. The media crew is responsible for providing all of the audio/visual needs of the church particularly in the sanctuary. As our technology grows so does our need to have volunteers to help. No previous experience is required; we will do all of the training to prepare you. If you are interested, please contact the church office or David R. Sears at david@ms-tsc.com.
STOREHOUSE MINISTRY
Every 3rd Sunday is observed as Storehouse Sunday here at Holman. This Outreach Ministry is our opportunity to reach out to persons in our community who are in need of food. Your donations of canned goods, non-perishable items, and monetary contributions allowed us in August 2010 to provide food to 461 persons – that’s 175 women, 100 men, and 186 children.
A generous man will himself be blessed for he shares his food with the poor. Proverbs 22:9
THANK YOU FOR THIS AMAZING WITNESS!
I tell you the truth,
whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine,
you did for me.
Matthew 25:40
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