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December 11, 2009: Volume 79, Issue 25

• Christmas at First Church
• Handel’s Messiah
• Adult Education Classes
• Christmas Parties
• It’s a Wonderful Life
• Light from the Catacombs
• Stewardship Message

December 11, 2009: Volume 79, Issue 25

• Christmas at First Church
• Handel’s Messiah
• Adult Education Classes
• Christmas Parties
• It’s a Wonderful Life
• Light from the Catacombs
• Stewardship Message

November 27, 2009: Volume 79, Issue 24

• Kids for Habitat
• Debbie’s Trip to South Korea
• ACAC Christmas Gifts
• Rent-A-Youth Fundraiser
• Christmas Parties
• Light from the Catacombs
• Stewardship Message

November 13, 2009: Volume 79, Issue 23

• For All the Saints
• The Arts at First Church
• Christmas Market
• Announcements
• Power to the People
• Cal-Pac Job Opening
• Stewardship Message

October 30, 2009: Volume 79, Issue 22

• Women’s Retreat
• An Invitation to Handel’s Messiah
• Thanksgiving Lunch
• Announcements
• Pasadena District Mississippi Mission 5
• Consecration Sunday
• Stewardship Message

October 17, 2009: Volume 79, Issue 21

• Ed Sales Day
• Reformation Sunday Cantata
• New Members
• United Methodist Men
• In Memoriam: Dave Kennedy
• Online Giving
• Stewardship Message

October 2, 2009: Volume 79, Issue 20

• Rally Day
• Operation Christmas Child
• Labor Day Family Camp
• Youth News
• Time and Talent Saturday
• Light from the Catacombs
• Stewardship Message

September 18, 2009: Volume 79, Issue 19

• Faith Friends
• World Communion Sunday
• Claiming the Promise
• Adult Ministry Classes
• Habitat for Humanity Thanks
• Light from the Catacombs
• Stewardship Message

September 4, 2009: Volume 79, Issue 18

• Rally Day
• ACAC School Supplies
• Choir Opportunities
• Camp Wrightwood Relections
• Children’s Ministry
• Library News
• Adult Ministry
• Light from the Catacombs
• Stewardship Message

August 21, 2009: Volume 79, Issue 17

• Cinderella
• Women’s Retreat
• Family Camp
• Boy Scout Projects
• Children’s Ministry
• Light from the Catacombs
• Stewardship Message

August 7, 2009: Volume 79, Issue 16

• Vacation Bible School
• The Night Blooming Jazzmen
• Youth Edition: Choir Tour
• Youth Edition: Erica’s Manifesto
• Youth Edition: Spirit Quest
• Youth Edition: CSA Recipes
• Announcements

July 24, 2009: Volume 79, Issue 15

• Annual Conference Reflections
• Cinderella
• Reflections from Rev. Mark
• Space Use Task Force Report
• Fall Classes
• Light from the Catacombs
• Stewardship Message

July 10, 2009: Volume 79, Issue 14

• Ordination & Commissioning
• A Sermon Questionnaire
• Summer Children’s Activities
• Library News
• Stewardship Message

June 26, 2009: Volume 79, Issue 13

• New Members
• Joyce Dorn and Barbara Percey
• Vacation Bible School
• ACAC School Supplies
• Stewardship Message

June 12, 2009: Volume 79, Issue 12

• Vacation Bible School
• Social Services’ Food Closet
• Graduating Seniors
• Ms. Tresia Henry
• Harvest Festival
• Light from the Catacombs
• Stewardship Message

May 29, 2009: Volume 79, Issue 11

• Mother’s Day
• On the Archives
• Youth Summer Calendar
• Vacation Bible School
• Announcements
• Light from the Catacombs
• Stewardship Message

May 15, 2009: Volume 79, Issue 10

• A Child of Our Time
• Youth Sunday
• Meal of Compassion
• Thank You Letters
• FUMC Family Camp
• Light from the Catacombs
• Stewardship Message

May 1, 2009: Volume 79, Issue 9

• The Lord of the Dance
• Faith, not Fear
• Committees in Need
• The Library Goes Green
• Vacation Bible School
• Light from the Catacombs
• Stewardship Message

April 17, 2009: Volume 79, Issue 8

• Super Saturday
• Sandy Baker at Evening Circle
• Space Evaluation Task Force
• Spring Work Camp
• Vacation Bible School
• Light from the Catacombs
• Stewardship Message

April 3, 2009: Volume 79, Issue 7

• State of the Musical
• Bishops’ Letter
• Youth News
• Young Adult Ministries
• In Memoriam
• Light from the Catacombs
• The Spiritual Gift of Discernment
• Church Calendar and Prayer List

March 20, 2009: Volume 79, Issue 6

• Bishop Tuell to Preach
• Super Saturday
• New Camp Manager
• Family Service Opportunities
• New Members at First Church
• Light from the Catacombs
• The Spiritual Gift of Compassion
• Church Calendar and Prayer List

March 6, 2009: Volume 79, Issue 5

• Children’s Winter Camp
• Opportunities to Serve
• Heifer Project
• ACAC Feel Like a Princess or Prince
• Exploring Your Spiritual Gifts
• Church Calendar and Prayer List

February 20, 2009: Volume 79, Issue 4

• Mission Breakfast
• Opportunities to Serve
• New Assisted Listening System
• The Belrose Duo Recital
• Invitation to Membership
• Light from the Catacombs
• Gifts Redefining Stewardship
• Church Calendar and Prayer List

February 6, 2009: Volume 79, Issue 3

• 2009 Lenten Series: Exploring Reconciliation
• Women’s Retreat News
• ECPAC-Local Homeless Services
• Hidden Treasure
• Invitation to Membership
• New Assisted Listening System
• Stewardship Message
• Church Calendar and Prayer List

January 23, 2009: Volume 79, Issue 2

• Children’s Camp at Sky Meadows
• Job Opportunities
• United Methodist Men
• Christian Sympathy
• Valentines for the Library
• Historic Event at FUMC, Pasadena
• Stewardship Message
• Church Calendar and Prayer List

January 9, 2009: Volume 79, Issue 1

• Welcome New Members
• Opportunities to Serve
• Thank You!
• A Support Group Opportunity
• Coming Together in Faith
• Light from the Catacombs
• Learning Works! Charter School
• Church Calendar and Prayer List

December 19, 2008: Volume 78, Issue 26

• Coming Together in Faith
• Opportunities to Serve
• A Christmas Gift Idea
• A Support Group Opportunity
• FUMC Congregational Giving Report
• Light from the Catacombs
• Stewardship Message
• Church Calendar and Prayer List

December 5, 2008: Volume 78, Issue 25

• Sharing Our Gifts with Others This Holiday Season
• Special Music at Worship
• Rose Parade Grandstand Seating
• Make a Gift to Your Church from Your IRA
• FUMC Congregational Giving Report
• Job Search
• Stewardship Message
• Church Calendar and Prayer List

November 21, 2008: Volume 78, Issue 24

• Our Witness: A Message from Your Pastors
• ACAC Christmas Gifts and Stockings
• Register for Youth Alive
• A Dicken’s Christmas
• The Christmas Market Returns
• Light from the Catacombs
• Stewardship Message
• Church Calendar and Prayer List

November 7, 2008: Volume 78, Issue 23

• Consecration Sunday Is Coming
• Ben Clairday Earns His Eagle
• Ae-Kyong Kim in Solo Recital
• For All the Saints
• Singers Invited for the Christmas Season
• Missions, Peace and Justice Luncheon
• Stewardship Message
• Church Calendar and Prayer List

October 24, 2008: Volume 78, Issue 22

• Music to Feature Handel by Stephen Gothold
• Empty Bowl
• A Dickens’ Christmas
• Christmas Greens
• Congregational Giving Report
• United Methodist Men
• Stewardship Message
• Church Calendar and Prayer List

October 10, 2008: Volume 78, Issue 21

• Camp SkyMeadow’s 60th Anniversary
• Operation Christmas Child
• Youth and Young Adult News
• A Very Musical October
• Congregational Giving Report
• Christian Sympathy
• Stewardship Message
• Church Calendar and Prayer List

September 26, 2008: Volume 78, Issue 20

• Welcome New Members
• Special Invitation to Fall Work Camp
• What is a Reconciling Church?
• Honoring Eldon and Betty Osborn
• Big Red Barrel Donations for October
• Light from the Catacombs
• Preaching Schedule
• Church Calendar and Prayer List

September 12, 2008: Volume 78, Issue 19

• Camp Sky Meadows...in the beginning
• UMW Fall Calendar; Mexican Work Study Team
• Stewardship Message
• What Did YOUth Do This Summer?; Labor Day Arts and Crafts Camp
• Together in Faith: Opportunities in Adult Education
• Green Street Players; Christian Sympathy
• UMCOR Flood Buckets

August 29, 2008: Volume 78, Issue 18

• Stewardship Message
• Six Successful Years of the ACAC Backpack Program
• Seussical the Musical
• Christian Believer and Jesus in the Gospels Classes
• Aldersgate Fellowship Celebrates 67 Years
• Light from the Catacombs
• Outcome of the Special Meeting of the Church Council
• Rally Day

August 15, 2008: Volume 78, Issue 17

• "Together in Faith" Adult Growth Opportunities Coming This Fall
• Pathfinders' Annual Cook-Off Set for September 13th
• Home Groups: How're We Doing?
• Stewardship Message
• It Was a Wonderful Week...FUMC 2008 Vacation Bible School
  
• Aloha from FUMC's New Associate Pastor, Allison Mark
• Light from the Catacombs: Annual Sunday School Picnic
• Looking for Lost Sheep
• FUMC Monday Night at the Movies August 25th
  features the hit movie "Juno"
• FUMC's August Calendar of Events and Prayer List

August 1, 2008: Volume 78, Issue 16

• Thank You to the Osborns
• Not Just Another P.K.
• Outside the Library Box
• Stewardship Message
• Explore Pasadena with Allison!
  
• Calling All Green Street Players!
• Don't Miss Seussical the Musical
• Scenes from Youth Choir Tour 2008
• Light from the Catacombs
• FUMC's August Calendar of Events and Prayer List

July 18, 2008: Volume 78, Issue 15

• George
• Do You Sketch or Draw? The Arts Committee Needs You!
• ACAC Backpacks
• Stewardship Message
• Make Music Pasadena a Great Success!
  
• Evangelism and Hospitality Needs Volunteers
• Seussical the Musical Is Here!
• Boy Scout Troop 27 Participates in Flag Day Ceremony
• Light from the Catacombs: Rev. Freeman Daily Bovard - "My Hero"
• FUMC's July and August Calendar of Events and Prayer List

July 11, 2008: Volume 78, Special Edition

• Letter to the Congregation from your Pastors
  Re: Same -Gender Marriage

July 4, 2008: Volume 78, Issue 14

• FUMC Financial Progress Report
• First Church Receives Grant
• Have Bike, Will Travel
• Stewardship: "Dependence Day"
• Vacation Bible School, July 14-18, Just Around the Corner!
  
• Children's Summer Sundays
• Harvest Festival Anyone?
• Library Vision
• Light from the Catacombs: "The Blue and the Gray"
• FUMC's July Calendar of Events and Prayer List

June 20, 2008: Volume 78, Issue 13

• FUMC Welcomes New Members
• Important Information For Children and Families of FUMC
• Broadway 'a la Carte
• General Conference Reflections
• VBS July 14-18, "Beach Party: Surfin' Through the Scriptures"
  
• ACAC Backpacks
• Stewardship: Too Much Noise
• Support Bake Sale That Supports Mexico Mission Trip
• FUMC's June & July Calendar of Events and Prayer List

June 6, 2008: Volume 78, Issue 12

• FUMC Graduates: Class of 2008
• Pasadena Prenatal Clinic Donations
• Mission Accomplished: Thanks To Your Generosity
• All Brass Concert June 9th
• Disaster Relief Funds Report
• Light from the Catacombs: The Civil War and Our Veteran Ministers
• Stewardship: No Pain, No Gain
• Vacation Bible School Coming July 14-18, 2008
• FUMC's June Calendar of Events and Prayer List

May 23, 2008: Volume 78, Issue 11

• Growing Pains
• All-Church Meeting Set for Sunday, June 1st
• Beach-themed Vacation Bible School Gearing Up to Hit the Waves!
• Confirmation Sunday Photo Gallery
• Summer Choir Begins June 22nd
• FUMC Supports Boston Avenue UMC Choir
• New Arts Committee Opportunities - Please Join In
• Friendship Days is Going to Solvang
• FUMC's May and June Calendar of Events and Prayer List

May 9, 2008: Volume 78, Issue 10

• Times of Celebration
• Social Services: Putting a Face on "Mission"
• Beach-themed Vacation Bible School Gearing Up
• Stewardship: What In The World Is Going On?
• History Inscribed in the New Pulpit Bible
• Greening FUMC
• Youth Sponsor Elegant Mother's Day Tea May 11th
• Christian Sympathy
• FUMC's May Calendar of Events and Prayer List

April 25, 2008: Volume 78, Issue 9

• Important Information for the Entire FUMC Community
  Regarding the Closure of FUMC Weekday Preschool
• Stewardship: M is for Mission
• Library Resources: Secular Books on Your Faith Journey
• Mission Team to Mexico Forming
• FUMC Core Values: Let's Celebrate Together on Sunday, May 4th
• Confirmation Sunday, May 4th
• The Fantastical, Magical Musical, SEUSSICAL Auditions May 31st
• Calling Faith Friends
• Attention Young Adults!

April 11, 2008: Volume 78, Issue 8

• In the Afterglow?
• Stewardship: Time to Pay Caesar His Due
• Library Resources: Extra! Extra! High School and College Seniors
• Volunteers Needed to Help Fill Diaper Bags for Pasadena Prenatal Clinic
• Palm Sunday Photo Gallery
• Vacation Bible School Beats Gas Prices
• The Fantastical, Magical Musical, SEUSSICAL Coming This Summer!
• A Share with Care

March 28, 2008: Volume 78, Issue 7

• Home Groups, A New Beginning at FUMC
• Another Successful Heifer Project Drive Wraps Up
• Library Scavenger Hunt, April 1-27, 2008
• Celebration for Union Station April 5th
• Genesis Fellowship Group Off to a Great Start!
• New Opportunities for Christian Formation: "Why I Am a Christian"
• Annual Men's Retreat April 26th and 27th
• Friends and Family Lunches Need Volunteers

March 14, 2008: Volume 78, Issue 6

• Holy Week Features "Walking the Labyrinth"
• Stewardship: "When Presence is a Present"
• The Faith We Sing (or ought to!)
• Annual Palm Sunday Picnic March 16th
• Welcome New Members
• Mozart Requiem to be Sung for Maundy Thursday
• Easter Sunday Mission Offering
• Annual Super Saturday is March 29th

February 29, 2008: Volume 78, Issue 5

• Mark Your Calendar for Holy Week
• Stewardship: "A Steward In the Truest Sense of the Word"
• Heifer Project News
• Youth Fundraiser March 12th at CPK
• Rev. Gary M. Keene Preaches in Bishop's Stead
• Friends and Family Jambalaya Recipe
• Light from the Catacombs: FUMC's Chinese Mission
• A Few of My Favorite Things

February 15, 2008: Volume 78, Issue 4

• The Lenten Journey
• FUMC Architecture History
• Stewardship: "The Results are Final!"
• Aldersgate Fellowship: In Days of Yore -Memories of the City of Pasadena
• Dinner and Communion a Part of 2008 Lenten Study
• United Methodist Men Salute Boy Scout Troop 27
• Visioning Committee Asks "Got Values?"
• February Calendar of Events and Prayer List

February 1, 2008: Volume 78, Issue 3

• Children's Camp at Sky Meadows
• A Story from the Mission Field in Mexico
• Remembering Peter Beam
• Info on Lenten Study Series "Behold the Lamb of God"
• Celebrating the Chapel
• Stewardship: "So THAT'S What Stewardship Means!"
• Valentines to the Library - 2008
• February Calendar of Events and Prayer List

January 18, 2008: Volume 78, Issue 2

• "Thank You, Bob Rhodes"
• Your Giving is Greatly Appreciated
• Refugees Crowd into South African Church
• Meet Our New Member
• Quilts' Fantastic Journey
• A New Year
• Nature Play Garden News
• Calendar of Events

January 4, 2008: Volume 78, Issue 1

• Scenes of Christmas 2007
• Questers Sponsor Luncheon Honoring Virgil Bryant
• Another Opportunity to Give: Sharing a Meal
• Advent Workshop Thank You
• What Happened to 2007?
• Light from the Catacombs
• New Adult Ministry Opportunity
• Pasadena District "How-To" Workshop
• Why Go to Church?
• Unclaimed Church Directories
• Altar Flowers for 2008
• ACAC Thank You
• The Story of Sarah Revealed
• End of Year Contributions
• Yarn Ministry
• Calendar of Events

December 21, 2007: Volume 77, Issue 22

• The Wonder of Christmas Eve
• Isn't Gratitude Grand?
• Music Department Seeks Housing for Tennessee University Singers
• We Give Thanks for Memories
• Light from the Catacombs
• "Wayne Brubaker" Sunday
• Winter Youth Potluck
• Pathfinder's Epiphany Party
• Highlights of Advent Family Workshop
• Calendar of Events

December 11, 2007: Volume 77, Special Edition

• Advent & Christmas Events at FUMC

December 7, 2007: Volume 77, Issue 21

• Prepare for Both Comings
• Missions Corner
• The Glorious Music of Christmas
• Christmas Through the Years at FUMC
• Adult Sunday School Opportunities
• The Mouse and the Ogre
• Children's Ministry - Important Dates
• Highlights of Consecration Sunday
• Calendar of Events

November 23, 2007: Volume 77, Issue 20

• From The Top 10% by Dr. Frank Trotter
• Missions Corner
• On Stewardship: A Personal Testimony
• Mission to Mississippi Update
• Thank You
• Christmas Parties & Luncheon
• Scenes from Sunday School Harvest Party
• Culinary Maven
• Calendar of Events

November 9, 2007: Volume 77, Supplement

• "Curious" Premier

November 9, 2007: Volume 77, Issue 19

• Welcome New Members
• More Library Titles
• Light from the Catacombs
• Pasadena Methodist Foundation's Donor Gifts
• Advent Workshop
• 53rd Annual Holiday Homes Tour
• Youth & Young Adult Travel

October 26, 2007: Volume 77, Issue 18

• For All the Saints
• Chancel Choir Performs Bach Cantata for Reformation Sunday
• Light from the Catacombs
• Looking for Lost Sheep
• Special Library Gifts This Year
• Consecration Sunday

October 12, 2007: Volume 77, Issue 17

• The Church of Today
• Spotlight on: Care for our Youngest
• Rally Day Highlights
• Social Services Need a Few Good Men
• First Church Choirs Welcoming New Members
• Evening Circle Host Int'l Discussion & Dinner

September 28, 2007: Volume 77, Issue 16

• Sanctuaries of Safety
• Work Camp at Sky Meadows
• Rally Day Highlights
• "Together In Faith" Series Classes
• Light from the Catacombs
• Mississippi Rebuilding Project

September 14, 2007: Volume 77, Issue 15

• More Thoughts on the Front Door
• Highlights of Labor Day Camp
• Dimacali Family Shares Camp Experience
• "Together In Faith" Series Classes
• Lay Speaking Ministries
• Memorial Elevator

August 31, 2007: Volume 77, Issue 14

• A Few Full Pews Short
• Surpassing Our Goal of 60 Backpacks
• "Together in Faith" Spiritual Growth Series
• Pasadena District Worship Service
• UMW Hilltoppers Host Meet & Greet
• Questers Announce Next Meeting
• Survey of Favorite UMC Hymns
• Auditions for Fall Drama
• Recycle for Sight
• Library News
• Rally Day Schedule

August 1, 2007: Volume 77, Issue 13

• Reaching Out!
• Pasadena Methodist Foundation
• Synagogue Libraries Conference 2007
• Vacation bible School Highlights
• Youth in Mission
• Youth Choir Tour
• Refinished Doors

July 1, 2007: Volume 77, Issue 12

• From Dr. Trotter
• Summer Fun
• Annual Conference
• Nature Playground
• Vacation Bible School
• 60 Backpacks
• Goodbye
• Worship Schedule

June 1, 2007: Volume 77, Issue 11

• The 'Fifty-Five' Drive
• Celebrating Ministry
• What Does the Church Say About...
• VBS
• Honoring Commitment
• FUMC Grad Banquet
• Welcome New Members!
• Spring Cleaning
• Evening Circle
• Emergency L.I.F.E. Line
• Attention!
• Aldersgate
• What's New with Drama?
• Confirmation
• Hilltoppers
• Congratulations!
• Calendar of Events
• Worship Schedule

May 18, 2007: Volume 77, Issue 10

• A Look at Our Generosity
• Celebrating Ministry
• Young Adult Conference
• George Mann to Speak at UMM
• Summer Musical
• Altar Flower Order Form
• Vacation Bible School
• Aldersgate Forum News
• United Methodist Men Happenings
• Pasadena Blues Club
• Preschool Press
• Calendar of Events
• Worship Schedule

May 4, 2007: Volume 77, Issue 9

• Blessing Shared, Faith Expressed
• Prayer Quilt "Thank You's"
• Thank You...
• New Member Class
• Book About Moses
• Lent & Easter Mission Offering
• Vacation Bible School
• Getting Ready
• Discernment Continues
• Summer Musical
• Parking Lot Sale
• Mother's Day Babysitting
• Youth Choir Tour Angels
• Calendar of Events
• Worship Schedule

April 20, 2007: Volume 77, Issue 8

• Mississippi Mission
• Church Parking Lot Sale
• Preschool Passover in the Library
• "Feel Like a Princess Day" Thank You
• A Heifer "Thanks"
• Friendship Days
• Hand-Sewn Quilt to be Auctioned
• Genesis: In the Beginning
• Confirmation Class
• Preschool Press
• Calendar of Events
• Worship Schedule

April 6 , 2007: Volume 77, Issue 7

• Rev. Frank Trotter Jr.
• Preparing for Easter
• New Short-Term Disciple Class
• All-Church Parking Lot Sale
• Friendship Days
• Pathfinders
• Aldersgate Forum News
• Details from Debbie
• AIDS Project Tariro
• Library to Support Heifer Project
• Preschool Press
• Special Session of the Church Conference
• Calendar of Events
• Worship Schedule

March 23, 2007: Volume 77, Issue 6

• Important March 25 Events
• The Connection System at Work
• Small Group Study Opportunities
• Heifer Project
• Sunday School Spotlight
• Summer Youth Musical
• Preschool Press
• Friendship Days
• Holy Week Events
• UMW Evening Circle
• Mooooo...ving Time Again
• Youth Choir Invites Tour Angels
• Pathfinders
• Calendar of Events
• Worship Schedule

March 9, 2007: Volume 77, Issue 5

• Call to Pray: A Vigil
• Giving Through the Connection
• After the Valentines
• Friendship Day Adventure
• Hilltoppers
• United Methodist Men
• Finding God at Camp Sky Meadows
• Try Tithing
• New Members
• Stuffed Animal Collection
• Super Service Saturday
• Music at FUMC
• Free Lunch & Theater
• Calendar of Events
• Worship Schedule

February 23, 2007: Volume 77, Issue 4

• Ashes, Bread and Wine
• Giving Through the Connection
• Friends & Family Lunch
• United Methodist Men February Event
• Pathfinders
• Prayer Quilt Thank You
• As a Preschool Parent
• Heifer Project
• A Little Drama
• Chamber Choir Performance
• Girl Scout Sunday
• Friends In Deed
• The Cruciform Life
• Lent Services and Activities
• United Methodist Men March Event
• Aldersgate
• Jr. High Convention
• Preschool Press
• A Second Worship Service
• Calendar of Events
• Worship Schedule

February 9, 2007: Volume 77, Issue 3

• What Forms Your Life?
• Ministry & Mission
• Tune In
• A New Name!
• Prayer Quilt Ministry
• Feel Like a Princess Day
• Friendship Days
• Valentines to the Library
• Adult Hike-In Camping Retreat
• Altar Flowers
• Sunday School Spotlight
• Remembering Roy Miller
• Tried Tithing?
• Thanks for the generosity of all
• Calendar of Events
• Worship Schedule