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1. First United Methodist Church of North Hollywood
GOOD NEWS
e-mail: nohofumc@pacbell.net
April 2016
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IN THIS ISSUE:
• Hope Of The Valley
Rescue Mission Thanks
• Big Sunday Coming Soon
• Boy Scout Troop 18
• Table Top Day 2016
• Waffle Breakfast
GOOD NEWS is published monthly by
First United Methodist Church of North
Hollywood, California 91601
Phone (818) 763-8231
Minerva Carcaño
Bishop
Rev. James Powell
District Superintendent
Dr. Joey K. McDonald
Pastor
Congregation
Ministers
Jeff Thomas
Director of Music
Roger Eshleman
Organist
Nylean Rapinac
Administrator
Patty Kelsey
Director, Program Ministries
Jessica Renslow
Director, Outreach Ministries
Have you ever asked a question to which you already knew the
answer? Some do this for a living as in practicing the art of
rhetoric. Jesus is asked a rhetorical question by adversaries in John
10:26, “How long will you keep us in suspense? If you are the
Messiah tell us plainly.” Those asking the question know the answer
or worse, do not really want to know.
This is one of those instances where the gospel writer lets us in on
the story. In the response offered by Jesus it is obvious they do not
care to listen. “I have told you plainly, and you do not believe.”(verse
twenty-five) Those opposed to Jesus come at his teaching much like
that old adage, “Don’t confuse me with the facts, my mind is already
made up.” They challenge the connectedness of Jesus to God
caring not to look at his life and work. However, they like sheep
don’t really comprehend. When Jesus says God creates sheep for
the fold, the sheep do not create themselves, he is talking not about
the reproductive abilities of ovines, but rather the power of God to
create souls.
Scientists can tell us with some certainty that sheep are not the
smartest of animals. They pale in comparison to horses, pigs and
most other barnyard animals. Sheep foul the same fields that they
use for food. Sheep will follow each other aimlessly even into
dangerous terrain, and are oblivious to predators. In short, sheep
need a shepherd, a good shepherd. One who will guide them, who
will keep them on the right path.
A shepherd who will protect them; who, when they stray and get lost
will seek them out, find them and bring them home. The author of
John knew Psalm 23 by heart. Furthermore, he believed Jesus lived
Psalm 23 through his heart. There was no question on John’s mind
who Jesus was. John’s chief concern was where one could find
hearing aids for those sheep unable to hear.
Your Friend and Pastor,
Joey
A NOTE FROM PASTOR JOEY

2. COME AND WORSHIP
The following Bible passages will be the basis for the 10:30 messages in April.
Please take time each week to read the selected passages.
April 3 Praise X 13 Psalm 150
April 10 When To Get Help Psalm 30
April 17 To Remove Doubt John 10:22-30
April 24 A Holy Meal Revelation 21:1-6
HIGHLIGHTS OF WORSHIP
March 6 - This morning we were entertained by our announcement team of Phillip Mottaz and Norman
Kelsey, who shared the month’s activities in March Madness fashion! Pastor Joey’s sermon, “Take A
Walk,” was based on Genesis 17:1-7,15-16.
March 13 - Deanne Cox shared a Mission Moment about our annual Easter Baskets for homeless and
needy children whose families receive services from Hope of the Valley Rescue Mission. Patty Kelsey
shared a Moment with Children about sandpaper and cotton words. Today’s message was titled, “Ten
Things To Think About” based on Exodus 20:1-7.
March 20 - Norman Kelsey sat in the lectern this morning. Pastor Joey’s sermon, “On Being Grateful,”
was based on Psalm 107:1-3, 17-22.
March 24 - Maundy Thursday Tenebrae Office of Shadows Service returned for the fifth year in a row.
Many thanks to our readers, Norman Kelsey, Deanne Cox, Doug Eboch, Muffett Brinkman, Shaun
Vieten, Libeck Kadu-Vieten, Chuck Schafer, Lynn Yoshizumi, & Patty Kelsey. for making the story of
Jesus’ final moments come to life. Norman and Patty Kelsey served communion consecrated by Dr.
McDonald.
March 25 - Good Friday worship included Roger Eshleman on the Organ and Piano. Special music by
Shaun Vieten and Francis Nyaforh, “If I Can Dream.” Pastor Joey shared a message based on Isaiah
52:13-53:12. Communion was also served this evening.
March 27 - Happy Easter! 6:30 AM Sunrise Worship, led by Norman Kelsey, was a glorious event. With
daylight savings time happening just weeks prior, we found ourselves in a wonderfully peaceful and darker
space with the cloud cover. The birds sat in the trees and sang along with us and during special music
(Because He Lives) with Libeck Kadu-Vieten & Shaun Vieten. Norman’s sermon was based on John
20:1-8 and used an analogy of Geraldo Rivera and our expectations of Al Capone’s vault, compared to
how we feel looking into the tomb today. Continental Breakfast was served on the patio following worship.
10:30 AM Main Sanctuary: Children’s Moment was led by Patty Kelsey inspired by Darwin Rinkenberger’s
Lily Cross. Jeff Thomas and Gary Solt shared their annual performance of “Change The World”.
Norman Kelsey’s special music, “Chocolate Jesus,” by Tom Waits, was shared in front of Pastor Joey’s
sermon titled, “Look For Life.” Pastor Joey’s sermon was titled, “Look For Life,” based on John 20:1-8. A
special plant was given in memory of Ted and Betty Kenessey. Coffee Fellowship was packed and
everyone enjoyed sharing some special time together with good food!

3. What’s Happening in April?
Tuesday, April 5th - Breakfast Club meets at the
Magnolia Grille. 9:00 AM. Limit 8ppl. RSVP.
Sunday, April 10th - Missions Sunday! Please
bring nonperishable proteins to donate to the Food
Pantry! (Tuna, Peanut Butter, Chili)
Friday, April 8th - Tea Fellowship at Tea Elle C in
26111 Bouquet Cyn., Santa Clarita. 11:30 AM Tea
time. Meet at 11:00 AM in the North Lot to carpool.
Sunday, April 10th - Visioning Committee will
meet following worship. Contact Doug Eboch for info.
General Luncheon
Wednesday, April 13th
12:00 NOON
Lo-Fe-Lo
$3 Donation
Includes lunch and program.
Saturday, April 30th - Board Game Night! 7PM.
Table Top Day in the Lounge!
Men’s Chorus Rehearsals
Beginning Sunday April 17th at 11:45 AM in the Choir Room.
In preparation for Mother’s Day performance at 10:30 worship,
Sunday, May 8th. All men are welcome to sing!
Wednesday, April 27th - Ruth Circle meets at 7:30
PM. Anne Roche’s Home.
Monday, April 18th - Tabitha Circle Meets at
10:30 AM in the Hand in Hand Room.
Wednesday April 27th - UMW Boutique
Workshop. 9:30 AM. Community Room.
Tuesday, April 12th- Methodist Men meet in the
Lounge. 7:30 PM. Potluck dinner, fellowship,
devotion & planning.
Wednesday, April 13th - UMW Executive Board
Lo-Fe-Lo. 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM.
Thursday, April 14th - PB & J Project. Meet in the
Lounge at 7:00 PM.
Tuesday, April 5th
9:00 AM
Magnolia Grill
Limit 8ppl. RSVP.
BOARD GAME NIGHT
Saturday, April 30th
7:00 PM
Lounge
Come enjoy an evening of playing
board games! Games provided or
bring your favorite!
Play a monster attacking Tokyo with
“King of Tokyo” or compete for
land with “Small World.”
We have kids games as well, so the
whole family is welcome.
Light refreshments provided.
Choir Rehearsal
Wednesdays
7:30 PM
Main Sanctuary
Wednesday, April 13th - The UMW General
Luncheon. Lo-Fe-Lo. 12:00 PM. $3 Donation.
Mother Daughter Brunch
Saturday, May 7th
10:30 AM
Featuring Scottish Dancers
Saturday, April 30th - Walk With God Hiking
Ministry. 9:00 AM. Fryman Canyon/Wilacre Park.
Sunday, April 24th - Waffle Breakfast. Hosted by
the Methodist Men. 9AM - 10:15 AM. Social Hall.
MM WAFFLE BREAKFAST
Sunday, April 24th
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Social Hall
WALK WITH GOD
Hiking Ministry led by Patty Kelsey
If you would be interested in scripture based devotion
and discussion while hiking in nature,
please let Patty know!

4. THE EASTER BUNNY WAS HOPPING
By Deanne Cox
Thank you to one and all for your help in donating candy and toys and preparing 130 Easter baskets for
children in need at Hope for the Valley Rescue Mission. We had a wonderful day on Palm Sunday as the
congregation assembled the treats outside the lounge. Thank you to Ralph Seybold for his help in
delivering the baskets to the Mission and to Patty Kelsey for her talent in organization.
The following notes reflect the response to these gifts--"I wanted to personally thank you for the Easter Baskets, they
were such an incredible blessing! I had so many clients asking me if there were going to be Easter baskets this year, I was
thrilled when Ken forwarded me your email. Please know that your generosity put smiles on many, many little faces this Easter.
Would you extend our gratitude to all those that participated in this project? We are grateful for you all." Sincerely, Laurie
Craft, Site Director-Help Center
"What beautiful Easter Baskets!!! They are going to make a lot children very happy. Special thanks to you and the church for
your kindness and generosity!" Ken Craft – President & CEO, Hope of the Valley
Thank you one and all for your amazing support of this mission outreach project.
Your Mission Planning Committee

5. Easter 2016 proved to be spectacular!
From the gorgeous weather, meaningful
events during Holy Week, the Children’s
Easter Party and our two services on
Easter Sunday. Wonderful memories were
created to last a lifetime.

6. STRIVE
TO
TITHE
IN
2016!
YOU’LL
BE
GLAD
YOU
DID!
The second Sunday of each month is Mission Sunday. On this Sunday it is emphasized to bring donations of canned
and non-perishable foods for the North Hollywood Interfaith Food Pantry. In addition, on the 2nd Sunday it is
requested that donations be made to Missions, using the blue envelopes labeled Mission Offering that can be found
in the pew pockets. These envelopes may be used to make donations to missions in general or to any of the various
specific missions that our church supports such as:
* Red Bird Mission
* Gary and Cindy Moon, missionaries in Thailand
* North Hollywood Interfaith Food Pantry and/or PBJ Sandwich Making Project
* Operation Gratitude
* San Fernando Valley Rescue Mission
* Hope of the Valley Rescue Mission
* Epworth Project
* Local mission projects like Easter Baskets, Care Kits for the Homeless, Discovery Arts
UMCOR in general or any of the specific UMCOR Advances such as U.S. Disaster Response (tornados, flooding,
hurricanes, etc.) #901670, International Disaster Response #982450, or Relief Supply Kits #901440
If you wish to designate where you want the money to go, please write the name of the cause on the envelope. If
you leave the envelope blank, your money will go where there is a particular current need.
Thank you for your continuing generosity in supporting all of our Mission Projects throughout the year.
MISSION ENVELOPES
By Lynn Yoshizumi

7. The Scoutmaster is the adult leader responsible for the image and program of the troop. The Scoutmaster
and his assistant Scoutmasters work directly with the Scouts. The importance of the Scoutmaster's job is
reflected in the fact that the quality of his guidance will affect every youth and adult involved in the troop.
The Scoutmaster has the responsibility to train and guide boy leaders, work with other responsible adults
to bring Scouting to boys, and to use the methods of Scouting to achieve the aims of Scouting.
Troop 18 has had 30 different men act as Scoutmaster during its 75 year existence. Some have been more
successful than others, and each has brought to the position various strength and interests which have
influenced the manner in which the Scouting program was implemented at the time. Whether the
Scoutmaster’s interests leaned toward camping, backpacking, cycling, scout skills, parent relations,
recruiting, Scout advancement, service projects, or something else, one fact is clear: each one was
motivated to do the best job possible to help develop the young Scouts into responsible adults.
Occasionally, a person can be recognized as a Scoutmaster who stands out from the pack as an
exceptionable leader. He develops a relationship with his Scouts as teacher and motivator who challenges
them to succeed in ways they thought were not possible. He extends to them unconditional love and
personal sacrifice, but with necessary discipline, and in some cases may even act as a surrogate father. The
boys respond with achievement and respect, and with an attachment that extends beyond their tenure in
the troop.
One exceptional Scoutmaster in Troop 18’s history was Jack Koch, Scoutmaster in the 1960’s, who was
my mentor as an adult leader. Jack challenged his “brush apes,” as he called them, to succeed, whether it
was hiking cross-country on a ten-mile Sierra trip, competing in Camporee competition, earning merit
badges, achieving Eagle Scout rank, or something else. To these challenges, the boys responded positively
and developed an affection for Jack which still lasts, even though he is not with us now.
I will sum this up with a brief anecdote. In 1981, Troop 18 celebrated its 40th anniversary. Jack Koch had
moved to Hayward, California a short time before and had taken his motor home to the east coast on
vacation with his wife, Darlene. He flew back for the reunion and was asked to say a few words at the
anniversary program. My wife and I were there with our daughter-in-law, who had said that she didn’t
understand all the fuss about Jack Koch. Our son was sitting a few rows ahead of us with five or six Troop
alumni contemporaries, all or most of which had become Eagle Scouts. When Jack, somewhat reluctantly,
came up the aisle to the rostrum to speak, his eyes were teary. When he came to the row where the boys
were sitting, all in uniform, they all rose as one, without prior arrangement, and saluted Jack as he came
by. Our daughter-in-law leaned over and said: “Now I get it!”
This is the seventh in a series of monthly stories about the past, present and future of Troop 18, in
anticipation of a fabulous 75th Anniversary Celebration to he held Memorial Day weekend 2016.
TROOP 18: THE SCOUTMASTER
By Jim Doggett

8. April 10th
Please bring:
* Jars of peanut butter
* Cans/pouches of Tuna
* Soups high in protein
PROJECT
By Lynn Yoshizumi
Please note that the PBJ Project is scheduled
for the 2nd Thursday of the month for April!
Thursday, April 14th
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Lounge
We switched dates with The Wesley School
2nd graders because of a field trip they were
taking on the 14th!
Please help us make 150 sandwiches that will
go to the Food Pantry!
Big Sunday started in 1999 as a single day of
service. Over the years, it has become an
independent nonprofit offering more than 2000
ways for people to help throughout the year.
Still, the biggest event remained Big Sunday
Weekend in May, an incredible three-day festival of
helping. In recent years NOHO FUMC has been
participating in an outdoor environmental activity
on the first Saturday of May.
Now, after 17 years, the organization has simply
grown too big to contain everything in one
weekend. So, in May 2016, Big Sunday Weekend is
going to expand to A Month of Big Sundays!
Big Sunday will be hosting and/or sponsoring
special events every single day of the month.
Once all of the activities have been listed on-line,
Muffett Brinkman, will select one or more for
NOHO FUMC to volunteer at.
Keep your eye out for future information about
how you can participate.
Wendy Welch with Pantry Director, Luis Oliart and friend.

9. Wishing you many blessings on your birthday!
Love, Your Church Family
April 4 Tanna Havlick
April 5 Andrew Shuford
April 7 Tara Varilek
April 12 Margaret Dixon
April 13 Lisa Cheby
April 13 Frank Flemming
April 15 Debbie Coyle
April 15 Tonya Peat
April 16 Gail Acosta
April 17 Charles Lees
April 17 Cliff Rogers
April 19 George Peters
April 23 Brian Ellis
April 24 Jim Tyree
April 27 Letha Watts
April 28 Mark Hannon
April 30 Charles Minetree
April 30 David Varney
• Tonya Peat will undergo reconstructive surgery on April
13th. She still has a few more steps to get to full recovery.
• Matt Rogers, Son of Pattie & Cliff, is struggling with
severe depression.
• Chloe Wang, co-worker of Jim Tyree, passed away at 28
years old, after a long battle with cancer.
• Baby Vivian Varney is gaining weight and is up to 5 lbs.
• David Vail, Uncle of Norman Kelsey, will begin chemotherapy soon.
• Doug Eboch’s Dad is continuing his cancer treatments for his liver and stomach.
• Ed Zung needs continued prayers for his recovery and digestive system.
• Margaret Dixon was at church during Easter and continues to do physical therapy at home.
• Gladys Woodard has not been able to get to church.
• Joyce Cunningham has been at her assisted living facility for a year now.
• Deanne Cox is officially on the Kidney transplant list at Keck USC Medical Center.
Norma Myara
Entered the church triumphant on Tuesday, March 8, 2016
Jack Smart
Husband of Pam Bloomfield Smart,
Passed away on Saturday, March 19, 2016

10. Reflections
Dr. Joey K. McDonald
Reflections are part of the weekly bulletin inserts for worship.
This writing was originally the Good News cover letter from Easter, March 31, 1991.
In writing about spring, the German poet Johann Goethe said, “So then the year is
repeating its old story again, we are come once more, thank God! to its most charming
chapter. The violets and the May flowers are its inscriptions or vignettes. It always
makes a pleasant impression on us, when we open again at these pages of the book of
life.”
Spring is an important time in the faith community. As spring is followed by summer,
fall, then winter and into spring once again, Easter is followed by Pentecost, Advent,
Christmas, Epiphany, then Lent followed by Easter again. In the Easter event, the
nurture and growth of the Lenten experience takes shape and finds full expression.
Exactly how is different for each of us, but those meanings are probably tied to
memories of past Easters.
Most of us have some memory of Easter-time as children. Even if our relationship with
the faith was developed later, we probably have some recollection of Easter. The still
new shoes and scratchy new clothes. Mom’s off key singing, Dad’s tone of voice during
the Lord’s Prayer. Fussing because your older brother got to wear a suit and we had to
wear shorts and those silly saddle oxfords. The terrific dinner at grandmother’s, the
picnic at the park or breakfast at a favorite restaurant following worship.
The one constant throughout the seasons of the year and the seasons of our lives, is the
power of those memories as they bring meaning and value to our lives. For just as spring
renews our vision of the possibilities of growth in nature, so too, Easter comes, and with
it a renewed vision of the growth we find in the grace of Christ.

11. OPPORTUNITIES FOR WORSHIP
April 3 Second Sunday of Easter. White or Gold.
Acts 5:27-32; Ps. 150 (UMH 862); Rev. 1:4-8 ; John 20:19-31
April 10 Third Sunday of Easter. White.
Acts 9:1-6, (7-20); Ps. 30 (UMH 762); Rev. 5:11-14; John 21:1-19
April 17 Fourth Sunday of Easter. White.
Acts 9:36-43; Ps. 23 (UMH 754 or 137); Rev. 7:9-17; John 10:22-30
April 24 Fifth Sunday of Easter. White.
Acts 11:1-18; Ps. 148 (UMH 861); Rev. 21:1-6; John 13:31-35
Sunday Worship Services at 10:30 AM in the Main Sanctuary
Children’s Sunday School meets at 10:30 AM in the Community Room/Nursery
Children’s Moments on the 2nd & 3rd Sundays of the month during 10:30 AM worship
Communion served on April 3rd.
8:15 AM Worship Services in Boyer Chapel
April 3 - Pastor Joey April 10- Norman Kelsey
April 17 - Patty Kelsey April 24 - Sandra Smith
Please have your articles for the Good News to the church office by April 17th for the May 2016 publication
or email them to pattyfumc@gmail.com
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