South District of the United Methodist Church

The South District AA represents. Stay well, everyone!

A message and a song from South District Superintendent Rev. John Farley: "I hope you will accept this little offering of lighthearted spirit in a time of often heavy, dark days. For me, putting an experience to song is one of the ways I process. So, indulge me, if you will, and take a minute to join with me with a wink and a smile."

ASL Interpreters to Translate Palm Sunday and Easter Services St. Mark's United Methodist Church and Pacific Beach United Methodist Church are excited to share that their Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday services will have ASL interpreters. Please share the word to any family, friends, or communities who might benefit from this. All of these livestream services will be available on Sunday, April 5th and Sunday, April 12th at 9 a.m. at pbumc.org/live

Community UMC of Huntington Beach used a financial gift from the South District to install a drinking fountain. Sharing this post along with an updated photo of the new fountain in the comments below.

Wonderful article about our friends young and old at St. Mark’s UMC in San Diego.

South District clergy gathered at First UMC of Escondido to pray, worship, and listen to Advent reflections. May you all experience hope, peace, joy, and love in this season of waiting for the Christ child.

We are wrapping up our week in Slidell, Louisiana, at The Epworth Project. What a wonderful experience we've had sharing God's love in real and practical ways! We definitely recommend coming here as a mission team or for a company volunteer retreat. For more information, please feel free to contact Jennifer Demaree at [email protected] and she'll connect you to the site coordinator.

Discounts available to South District members when you register for "Mobilize Your Church for a Better Ministry" Leadership Summit: https://goo.gl/Pk4aXi Use a special code: SOUTH50 Wednesday, November 6, 2019 | 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. San Dieguito UMC... Facilitators: Dr. Paul Nixon and Dr. Paul Moon

Pictured below are the 2017 and 2018 South District Mission Teams. Many of these same people are on the 2019 South District Cal-Pac United Methodist Church Greater New Orleans Disaster Recovery Mission Team that leaves in less than 2 days: October 5th - 12th South District Churches:... Community UMC, Julian - Mark Churness - Jeff Holt Foothills UMC, La Mesa - Dave Henselmeier Linda Vista UMC, San Diego - Karl Ports Ramona UMC - Jennifer Demaree - Mike Gehring - Holly Nottingham Adams - April & Mike Palmiter San Carlos UMC, San Diego - Jean Stasko University UMC, Irvine - Dale & Sharon McCart Other Cal-Pac Conference Churches: Camarillo UMC - Don & Nancy Howald First UMC of Ontario - Linda Hall - Jim & Kathy Kinley - Doug & Judy Lewis Other Western Jurisdiction Churches: Nampa First UMC, Nampa, ID - Beverly Schippmann Red Mountain UMC, Mesa, AZ - Jo Robinson Please keep these 21 team members in your prayers until their trip is over. Thank you for your support in helping them help others! Financial help is once again needed this year. Each team member has contributed $200. We need to raise about $2,000 more. Please consider sponsoring any of the following items the team will need: - One minivan rental cost per week: $700 - One round trip plane ticket on Southwest Airlines: $349 - One week of lodging and supplies for one participant: $280 - One minivan rental cost per day: $100 - One tank of gas while in Louisiana: $60 - One day of lodging for one participant: $25 Please make the check out to Temecula UMC and put 2019 Louisiana Mission Team in memo section and mail it to Temecula UMC, 42690 Margarita Rd, Temecula, CA 92592. Thank you! If you are interested in joining a district mission team in the future, please contact Jennifer Demaree at [email protected].