Latest & Historical News Postings From Memorial
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Christmas Offerings 2024
The Christmas Offering this year will be sent to: United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) to help with the ongoing plight of the hurricane victims. Sierra Vista Elementary School outreach program for those in need! Every Christmas, Memorial's Council decides where special Christmas offerings are to be sent. You may donate with a credit card or PayPal account via the button below....
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Christmas at Memorial 2024
WHAT CHRISTMAS IS REALLY ABOUT Live Nativity Experience the story leading up to the birth of Jesus. See more here. Blue Christmas Service, Dec 21 at 7 pm. For some people, Christmas can be a sad time if family member have been lost, or events have occurred or are occurring during the Christmas season. December 21, being the longest night,...
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Pantry Food Drive
Fill a grocery bag with these food items for needy families and homeless. Bring to the church.
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Live Nativity 2024
A 2024 Christmas card to the Clovis/Fresno community.
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Advent Sing Along & Sweet
Christmas is the time to be with friends and family to share the love of Christ. So we have the event for you. The annual Dessert Only Potluck and Sing Along is Sunday, December 1 from 4 to 5 pm in the church Fellowship Hall. Each table is will be beautifully decorated by members of the congregation. You can decorate...
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New Adult Class, Sunday 11:15
New Adult Sunday Class study beginning December 1: An Advent Study on Adam Hamilton's Book and DVD: Not A Silent Night: Mary Looks Back to Bethlehem Class meets in the Library at 11:15 after the English Service. Books will be available in class. Any videos will be played in class. Book available on Amazon No registration required. Just show up....
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Boutique 2024
Memorial's Holiday Boutique 2024 November 9, 9 am to 2 pm Admission FREE. Open to the public. Get you Christmas gifts here. Lovely Handcrafted items and delicious baked goods, Barbecue tri-tip lunch served from 11 am to 12:30 pm. $20 Drawing for Crocheted Afghan, Quilt and Doll with Wardrobe Drawing held at 1:30 1726 Pollasky Ave, Clovis in the Fellowship...
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UMCOR Disaster Relief Donate
Donate via UMCOR for Hurricane Relief (click here) Embeded Video:
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IAF
Memorial UM helps support the Industrial Areas Foundation (IAF) with funding and our members' participation. The IAF partners with religious congregations and civic organizations at the local level to build broad-based organizing projects, which create new capacity in a community for leadership development, citizen-led action and relationships across the lines that often divide our communities. Local, Central California, events and...
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United Women In Faith Meeting, Sept 14, 2024
"The importance of women in our world" ALL WOMEN (English, Hmong and Korean congregations) are invited to the FALL 2024 MEETING of the United Women in Faith Saturday September 14th, 2-4 PM Tea & Refreshments In the MUMC Fellowship Hall An Informal Meeting of the Memorial United Methodist Church of Clovis We believe LOVE IN ACTION can change the world! See the...
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Blessing of the Animals 2024
Blessing of the Animals Service, October 5 Gather at 10:30 am at the front of the church under the big white tent. Service to begin at 11 am. Bring your pet! (Pets must be on a leash, halter or in a carrier.) This is a free service for the community. Treats for the pets and people will be available. Pets...
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Youth Back To School 2024
ATTENTION YOUTH! Special Event! Ages 12 through 19 Sunday, August 25 at 1 pm Gather outside at the church for lunch and games (volleyball & etc.) to have some fun and make new friends. We would like to set some regular meeting times for the fall and winter months. Memorial has a special house for youth meetings.
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Special Combined Service
At 11 am on every 5th Sunday of the month, we will have ONE special service combining elements of both our Hmong and English services. There will be no English service at 10 am and no Hmong service at 11:15 am. There will be no Sunday School on those Sundays. Coming 5th Sundays: September 29, 2024 December 29, 2024 March...
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Like to Hike
Like to Hike? Join MUMC members in hikes to experience the beauty of nature and fellowship with others. Hikes are easy to moderate. Hikes are usually in the early morning on Saturdays. Suggest a destination that you would like. Hiking trails in Fresno County: https://www.visitfresnocounty.org/things-to-do/parks-outdoors/hiking/ Our previous hikes: Yosemite Glacier Point Trial (up) Pa’san Ridge Trail, Fresno County Rancheria Falls...
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Transformation Lab
Gather with your friends in Christ at the Transformation Lab Zoom meetings. Meetings every Wednesday at 7 pm via Zoom. An opportunity to better know others by sharing the highlights of your week, praying for each other and discussing the meanings of bible verses and other writings. Contact Andy Hansen-Smith or the church office for the Zoom link.
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Ice Cream Social for Pastor Samate, July 6
July 6th Special Ice Cream Social to meet and welcome Pastor Falamao Samate after the 11 am combined service.
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Sunday, June 23 Conference
Members: We meet in the sanctuary at 10:30 am on Sunday, June 23 for an important meeting. Purpose: We need your vote on the salary packages for our new Pastor, Falamao Samate, and Local Lay Pastor, LyChai Yang. Worship service will begin at 11 am. A farewell potluck luncheon will follow worship for Pastor Vathanak Heang and family. You may...
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New Lay Leader
Ruby Bago has agreed to take on the role of Lay Leader on a temporary basis until our new pastor, Falamao Samate, has the opportunity to make her own appointment later this year. Ruby is taking over from previous Lay Leader, Jim Jennings. It important to have a lay leader at this time because the role of a lay leader...
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Pastor Vathanak Transferred
As United Methodists, we know that we support an itinerant ministry of pastors, but it is with heavy hearts that we must say good bye to Pastor Vathanak Heang and his family. Bishop Carcaño has appointed Pastor Vathanak Heang to serve Buena Vista UMC in Alameda CA effective July 1, 2024. Pastor Vathanak has served Memorial for 3 years. Our...
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Academy Church Re-dedication, Aril 20
You are invited to the Rededication Ceremony of The Academy Church Saturday, April 20, 2024 @ 2 pm 10677 North Madsen Avenue Clovis Refreshments Provided Please RSVP to Elizabeth Tolle The Academy Church was the first Methodist Church in the Fresno area, erected in 1863. It has been lovingly restored.
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130 Year Anniversary
Academy Church The Potter Family Celebrate Memorial's 130 Year Anniversary! See video and slides shown in the service below.... Special Service Sunday April 21 at 10 am for English and Hmong languages. The Third Church Followed by Complimentary Lunch Lunch Reservations required No cost for the lunch but a free will offering will be taken. Featuring Attendance by former...
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Easter 2024
Come celebrate Easter at Memorial! Easter will be a combined English and Hmong service at 11 am, March 31. But first bring the kids for an easter egg hunt at 10:30 am. Enjoy good food and fellowship at the potluck after the service. If you plan to attend the potluck, please sign up in the Narthex on the blue pad...
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Living Last Supper 2024
Memorial's Living Last Supper 2006 (Click picture to enlarge) Come and Experience the re-enactment of the Last Supper in Leonardo Da Vinci's famous setting at Memorial. 2023 March 28 at 7 pm This play presents a short, powerful drama as each disciple reflects on the inner turmoil that each felt when Jesus announced that He would be betrayed by one...
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Lenten Sermons & Services 2024
Lent begins on Wednesday February 14, 2024 — also known as Ash Wednesday, and lasts through March 28, 2024. Rev. Vathanak will preach a sermon series on Adam Hamilton's book 24 Hours that Changed the World. Sermons based on these scriptures: 1-6 Matthew 2:1-12 The Wise Men Seek Jesus 1-14 John 1:43-51 Jesus Calls Philip and Nathanael 1-21 Mark...
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Mardi Gras 2023
Mardi Gras Breakfast for Lunch! Saturday, Feb. 10 at 11:30am in the MUMC Fellowship Hall There will be Entertainment ~ Silent Auction ~ All You can Eat Pancakes, Bacon, Sausage, Eggs $25 per person Making fund raisers FUNraisers! Tickets available at church on Sundays, from the church office or from members. To Benefit the Memorial's General Fund.
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Missionary, Katherine Parker Presentation
We are privileged to have a visit from UMC Missionary to Nepal, Katherine Parker, at Memorial on Friday, October 13 at 10 am to 11 UPDATE: Katherine's presentation on October 13 was informative, interesting and inspiring. We learned so much about her life and missions in Nepal as well as the United Missions of Nepal. World missions are an...
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Boutique 2023
Memorial's Holiday Boutique 2023 November 11, 9 am to 2 pm Admission FREE. Open to the public. Get you Christmas gifts here. Lovely Handcrafted items and delicious baked goods, Barbecue tri-tip lunch served from 11 am to 12:30 pm. $15.00 Drawing for Crocheted Afghan, Quilt, and Doll with wardrobe held at 1:30 pm 1726 Pollasky Ave, Clovis in the Fellowship...
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Blessing of the Animals 2023
Saturday, September 16 at 11 am. Animals of all shapes and sizes are welcome, as are their people. It started in the 12th century by St Francis who loved animals and nature. Churches have ceremoniously celebrated the animals since. We'll sing for them, pray for them, and show them our love. Open to the public - no admission fee. Pets...
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September to Remember 2023
Back to the 50's Dinner and Dance. SATURDAY September 30, 2023, 6:30pm – 9:00pm Tickets $25.00 each or Table Sponsorship for $125.00 ( seats 6 people) Dinner Includes: Old Fashion Hamburger, Fries, Coca Cola, & Ice Cream Sundae. Silent Auction, Also prizes for Best Performance and Best Dressed Tickets can be purchased at the church on at our Sunday service,...
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Hmong Egg Roll Sale July 8
Genuine Hmong Eggroll Take Out Saturday July 8, 2023 (a fundraiser for Memorial.) Orders accepted through Sunday, July 2. EGG ROLLS $15 per dozen Eggrolls are available for take out on Saturday July 8, 2023. Order your food and then pick it up in the Fellowship Hall on Saturday between 9:30 am and 12:00 pm. Make check payment of your...
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Summer Concert
Uncle Ephus on stage at the Reedley Opera House Summer Concert at Memorial! Entertaining Music of all kinds! Bands! Singers! Saturday, July 15th, 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm Enjoy a mixture of old country, old time, bluegrass, gospel, Christian and pop music. Snacks served during intermission. It will be cool. Open to the public! Not a worship service. Enjoy! Admission...
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Old Fashioned Hymn Sing
AMAZING GRACE, How Sweet the Sound... SING-A-LONG to OLD HYMNS Join us for an old fashioned community hymn sing! Wednesday, July 26, 2023, 11am-12:15pm in the Worship Center at Memorial UMC. Reception and Refreshments to follow! This will be a special program prepared and led by Carolyn Hagenbaugh on keyboard with on-screen lyrics. Open to the public. FREE admission! Groups...
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Sunday School Heifer Project Donate
June 20, 2023 UPDATE: We were able to purchase 15 heifers from this campaign! Thank you! June 2, 2023 Deadline Tuesday, June 6! If we give to our children’s Sunday School Heifer International (https://www.heifer.org) project, a matching donation will increase our gift to ten times as much. The children have been donating all year toward a heifer to provide milk...
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Vacation Bible School 2023
Memorial will be joining with the Universal Japanese Christion Church for Vacation Bible School this year. Please register on their site. Direct link to UJCC: https://www.ujcclife.com/vbs
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Pentecost 2023 May 28th
We will celebrate Pentecost on Sunday, May 28th. Wear RED Sunday! What is Pentecost? On Pentecost Sunday, we remember the day the disciples received the Holy Spirit in a special way. The story in Acts 2 describes a powerful wind and tongues of fire as the Holy Spirit was poured out on people from all over the world who came to Jerusalem...
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Hmong Eggroll Sale June 3
Genuine Hmong Eggroll Take Out Saturday June 3, 2023 (a fundraiser for Memorial.) Orders accepted through Sunday, May 28. EGG ROLLS $15 per dozen Eggrolls are available for take out on Saturday June 3, 2023. Order your food and then pick it up in the Fellowship Hall on Saturday between 9:30 am and 12:00 pm. Make check payment of your...
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Time Change: Fifth Sunday Combined Service at 11 am
The 10 am English language and 11:15 Hmong language services combine on the fifth Sunday of every month at 11 am. There well be NO 10 am or 11:15 am services on the fifth Sundays. But you can come early at around 10:45 for some preservice singing. Normal 10 am English language and 11:15 am Hmong language services resume the...
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Holy Week Services 2023
Maundy Thursday Service at 7 pm on April 6, at Memorial UMC; Good Friday Service at 7 pm on April 7, at Grace UMC (3362 East Balch, Fresno); Holy Saturday at 10 am on April 8 at United Japanese Church (Easter Egg Decoration) Sun Rise Service at 6:30 am on April 9, at Memorial UMC; Easter Service at 10 am...
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Living Last Supper 2023
Come and Experience the re-enactment of the Last Supper in Leonardo Da Vinci's famous setting at Memorial. Living Last Supper 2023 April 6 at 7 pm This play presents a short, powerful drama about the reflection and inner turmoil of each disciple when Jesus announced that He would be betrayed by one of them. The inspirational play will be performed...
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Climate Summit April 15
The Inaugural Interfaith Climate Summit will be held April 15 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Fresno, 2672 E Alluvial Ave, Fresno, CA 93720. The event includes keynote speaker Ron Goode, Northfork Mono Tribal Chairman, featured in a PBS documentary on indigenous, spiritually-based forest management. Goode and other local and state leaders will offer workshops in support of...
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Hmong Food Fundraiser April 15
Genuine Hmong Cuisine Take Out Saturday April 15, 2023 Experience a little Hmong culture: Click here to see Hmong cuisine in the making. Genuine Hmong Cuisine available for take out on Saturday April 15, 2023. Order your food and then pick it up in the Fellowship Hall on Saturday between 9:00 am and 12:30 pm. (a fundraiser for Memorial.) FRIED...
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Hmong Cuisine Fundraiser (March)
Genuine Hmong Cuisine Take Out Saturday March 11, 2023 Check back for future Hmong Cuisine Events Experience a little Hmong culture: Click here to see Hmong cuisine in the making. Genuine Hmong Cuisine available for take out on Saturday March 11, 2023. Order your food and then pick it up in the Fellowship Hall on Saturday between 9:00 am and...
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Season of Lent 2023
Services for Lent Season this year will be done as circuit wide service: Meet your Memorial friends at these churches for Lenten worship. Ash Wednesday Service on Feb 22, at Wesley UMC (1343 E. Barstow Ave. Fresno, CA 93710) at 7:00pm. Recorded Online Service at Wesley Maundy Thursday Service at 7 pm on April 6, at Memorial UMC; Good Friday...
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Super Bake Sale
Joint Bake Sale! For Superbowl Sunday. Feb 12, 2023 In the narthex. 10:30am - 11:30am (between English & Hmong services) Funds will be shared with the United Women in Faith and the United Methodist Men Everyone invited to bring and/or buy a baked item.
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New Adult Class Study
New Adult Sunday Class study begins Feb 12: Give Up Something Bad for Lent By: James W. Moore Class meets in the Library at 11:15 after the English Service. Books will be available in class. Book available on Amazon For info contact Andy Hansen-Smith
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Worship Topics – February through April
Feb 5th Third Sunday Before Lent Matt 5:13-20 Title: Looking Toward Lent Feb 12th: Second Sunday Before Lent Matthew 6:25-end Title: A Life Reoriented on Christ Feb 19th: Transfiguration Sunday Matthew 17:1-9 Title: Special Meeting with God Feb 22: Ash Wednesday (Service at one of the circuit churches) Feb 26 Matt 4:1-11 (The Temptation of Jesus) March 5 John 3:1-17 (Born Again)...
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Epiphany 2023
Christmas is not over. (12 days of Christmas). January 6th marks the end of the Christmas Season celebrated as Epiphany. This is the day the Wise Men came to visit Jesus. We will celebrate Epiphany Sunday on January 8th. Come Sunday and start the new year off with Christ in your life. Read more about how United Methodist celebrate Epiphany.
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Jim Scott Memorial
Celebration of the life of Jim Scott on December 23 at Memorial UMC. Memorial Service at 3 pm Reception at 4 pm.
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Egg Roll Fundraiser Dec 31
Delicious Egg Rolls made for you on Dec 31. Place your orders now by signing up in the Narthex or calling the Church Office. (Ordering via web site was provided.)
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Hmong New Year Dec 17, 2022
Hmong New Year Celebration December 17, 2022 Location: Memorial United Methodist 10am Service 12pm Lunch 1pm Activities Everyone is invited!
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Advent & Christmas 2022
Please join us in-person or online for Christmas worship Services Sunday services begin at 10 am. Arrive early in-person to enjoy special music. Topics for Advent and Christmas seasons: Nov 27th Luke 1:5-25 Prepare the Way (HOPE) 12/4 Luke 1:26-38 Birth of Jesus Foretold (LOVE) 12/11 Luke 1:39-56 Mary Visit Elizabeth (JOY) 12/18 Luke 1:67-80 Zachariah’s Prophecy (PEACE) 12/21 Blue...
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Breaking the Chains
Breaking the Chains Testimony Sunday, November 13, 2022 worship service included an important testimony from Tiffany Apodaca, Co-founder and Chief Operating Officer of "Breaking the Chains" in Fresno. See worship video on our streaming page. https://www.btcfresno.org/
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Youth Car Wash November
Youth Car Wash Fundraiser November 5 from 9 am to noon in the church parking lot. Tickets: $10 Purchase on Sunday or from the office.
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Boutique 2022
Memorial's famous annual Holiday Boutique will be held on Saturday November 12th, 9 am to 3 pm in the Fellowship Hall. Time to start gathering Christmas gifts and valuable hand crafted items.
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Crop Walk 2022
This year's walk will be on SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15, hosted by the Big Red Church (First Congregational Church of Fresno) 2131 N. Van Ness Blvd. GATHER AT 9:30 AM AND WALK AT 10:00 AM. 25% of donations will go to the CENTRAL VALLEY COMMUNITY FOOD BANK for local needs and 75% will be used by Church World Service for domestic...
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Blessing of the Animals 2022
Memorial's annual Blessing of the Animals! All are welcome! Free admission, refreshments for pets and people.
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Vacation Bible School 2022 Video
Vacation Bible School was held in conjunction with the United Japanese Christian Church in Clovis CA on August 1 - 5. A wonderful experience for our youth.
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Sermon Series for August-September 2022
Sermons for Aug-Sept 2022 8/14 Trust (by Rev. Jorge Domingues) 8/21: A Woman with a Disabling Spirit (Luke 13:10-17) 8/28: The Parable of the Wedding Feast (Luke 14:1, 7-14) 9/4: The Cost of Discipleship (Luke 14:25-33) 9/11: The Parable of the Lost Sheep, Coin (Luke 15:1-10) 9/18: The Parable of the Dishonest Manager (Luke 16:1-13) 9/25: The Rich Man and...
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Spaghetti Dinner – Aug 14
Spaghetti Dinner Take-Out - August 14th A fundraiser to help with Memorial's General Fund $15 Per Plate Includes Traditional Spaghetti, Caesar Salad, & Garlic Bread Taking Pre-Orders (This allows us to know how many dinners to prepare.) Contact: Ruby Bago (559)304-4830 Tonnah Her (559)269-8347 or Order online here: Event over. (Pick up After Church) You may Pay here for...
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Sermon Series for July 2022
Do a little reading to prepare for Sunday's sermons. July's Series: The Walk: 5 Essential Practices for Christian Life based on the book by Adam Hamilton. 7/10 Worship and Prayer: A Living Hallelujah (Psalm 95:1-7) 7/17 Study: The Importance of Listening and Paying Attention (Psalm 119:105; 2Timothy3:14-17) 7/24 Serve: Here I am, Lord, Send Me (Ruby will preach) (Joshua 24:15;...
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Vacation Bible School 2022
Vacation Bible School will be in conjunction with the United Japanese Christian Church in Clovis CA on August 1 - 5 from 5 to 8 pm. Preschool through 6th grade. More info and register now, on line at https://united-japanese-christian-church.mycokesburyvbs.com/ To volunteer to help with crafts, music, or as team leaders, please sign up at church or email the office or Connie...
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Sermon Series for June 2022
June 2022 Sermon Series: Shift This sermon series is based on a book called, “Shift: Helping Congregations Back into The Game of Effective Ministry” by Phil Maynard 6/5 Shift: From Fellowship to Hospitality (Pastor) Pentecost Sunday “My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you.” John 15:12 6/12 Shift: From Worship as an Even to Worship as...
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Children’s Sunday School July 10
Summer Sunday School will begin on July 10 Child care for children up to age 6 is still available during services.
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COVID Protocol Update
COVID Protocol Update The Covid 19 Reopening Committee agreed to maintain the Protocols until Fresno County is into the lowest Yellow Tier. We are currently in Purple, which is the highest level for positive cases per day. This includes staying masked. We are strongly recommending everyone continue to wear their masks to protect all. Coffee Hour and potlucks still not...
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Help Ukrainian People
https://umcmission.org/umcor/ukraine/ One hundred percent of all Advance contributions go to the designated cause. The United Methodist community in Ukraine, though quite small, is actively engaged in assisting neighbors in need. Global Ministries is in touch with the church’s leadership as well as with church leaders in countries welcoming those who are fleeing from violence in Ukraine.
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Living Last Supper 2022
Come and Experience the re-enactment of the Last Supper in Leonardo Da Vinci's famous setting at Memorial This play presents a short, powerful drama about the reflection and inner turmoil of each disciple when Jesus announced that the would be betrayed by one of them. This year, the inspirational play will be performed by Memorial's youth in our sanctuary...
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Good Friday Service at UJCC
Good Friday Service 2022 (A Circuit wide service) April 15, 2022 at 6pm At the United Japanese Christian Church 136 N. Villa Ave., Clovis, CA 93612
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Healthy Heart Day 2022
Healthy Heart Day March 26th at 10am In the Fellowship Hall, Lunch provided (Catered, wrapped sandwiches.) Please RSVP For Lunch Contact: Lucy Elgin or the church (559)299-4615 Please RSVP by March 24 Topic: Respiratory Infectious Disease Speaker: Dr. John Mitchell (Via Zoom) This will also be the day for CPR & AED training updates. (No certifications given)
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EGG ROLLS March 19
YOUTH EGG ROLL SALE! Funding to support Memorial Youth Missions. EGG ROLLS Pick up March 19, 2022, 9am-12pm in the Fellowship Hall. Eggrolls $15 per dozen Pay when you pick up the eggrolls. To Pre Order contact: Ruby Bago, call 559-299-4615 or order via the form below The form below will be sent to Ruby and the Office vfb...
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Adult Class Study Spring 2022
Adult Class Study for Spring, 2022 Class meets in the Library after the 10 am Sunday Service. (at about 11:15 ) Using historical information, archaeological data, and stories of the faith, Hamilton follows in the footsteps of Jesus from his baptism to the temptations to the heart of his ministry, including the people he loved, the parables he taught, the enemies...
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2022 Feb-March Sermon Topics
Do a little homework ahead of time to prepare for Pastor Heang's sermons: Sermons available via online streaming, podcast, or download from https://www.mem-umc.org/mem-umc/worship-on-line Date Scripture Title Description 2/6 Luke 5:1-11 Full Commitment Jesus chose the first disciples 2/13 Luke 6:17-26 The Mission Though the beatitudes, Jesus tells his disciples how to live the blessed life 2/20 Luke 6:27-38 Radical Love...
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Super Bowl Party
Watch the game with friends! Sunday in the Fellowship Hall.
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New Adult Class Study
New Adult Class Study for January, 2022 Class meets in the Library after the the 10 am Sunday Service. (at about 11:15 ) In this exciting and inspiring new study, Scott J. Jones helps seekers and believers to envision and practice discipleship as a way of life. Presenting Christianity from a Wesleyan perspective, Jones invites participants into a deeper, more...
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Advent & Christmas
Home for Christmas Please join us in-person or online for Christmas worship Services Sunday services begin at 10 am. Arrive early in-person to enjoy special music. Special Christmas Services: Dec 21, 6 PM Blue Christmas Longest Night Service At Memorial Dec 24, 4 PM Academy Church Christmas Service (At Academy) Dec 24, 7 PM Christmas Eve at Memorial Sermon Series...
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Longest Night Service
Longest Night Service/Blue Christmas Dec 21, at 6pm In the midst of all the wonder, joy and celebration of Christmas, with its carols, parties, decorating, baking, gift giving, and family time, it's easy for us to forget that in our own church there are many for whom the idea of Christmas joy is not part of the season this year....
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Live Nativity 2021
We are sad to announce that due to Covid complications, our annual Live Nativity for the community is cancelled for this year.
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Breakfast Fellowship
Come at 9:30 am Sunday for fellowship on the lawn before the 10 am service. Bring your own breakfast.
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Egg Rolls and Car Wash!
Saturday, Oct 9th! 8AM to noon Get the smoke ash washed off your car! And grab some fresh Hmong egg rolls! Washed by Memorial's youth as a fundraiser for the youth program. $10 a car. Call the church office (559-299-4615) for car wash tickets and egg roll orders. (Orders for egg rolls helps us to know how many to make,...
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Chime Choir Resuming
Chime Choir Practice starts at 5 pm Friday, Sept 17 in the Sanctuary. Come out and make some music. No experience necessary. Masks required.
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Blessing of the Animals 2021
Blessing of the Animals Service Saturday September 25th at 10:30 am Outside at Memorial United Methodist Church, Clovis The public is welcome. All animals must be on leash or in enclosed pet carrier.
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Worship In Person
We are worshipping indoors, in person again! With precautions! COVID is again surging and so we urge everyone to follow the reopening protocol guidelines to keep us safe. Even if vaccinated, there is strong evidence that the vaccinated can still carry and spread the virus. We want to always reduce any risk to unvaccinated adults, and to children who cannot...
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Sunday School
Youth and Children's Sunday School, Hanging Out with Jesus, will meet Sunday at 11 am in the Fellowship Hall for youth ages 12 to 19. Hanging Out with Jesus Youth is also meeting via Zoom on Wednesdays. Adult Sunday School, Growing in God's Grace meets Sunday at 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.in the Library. Current Study on: "Revival," by Adam Hamilton, about...
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Meet Pastor Heang
Come out to the Fellowship Hall Saturday morning, July 24, 2021, at 9 to 11 am, to meet and chat with Pastor Vathanak. Ask questions. Tell him a little about you. He will have some stories to tell you. This is an informal event. Please bring your own coffee and snacks. NO sharing due to COVID restrictions. Masks are required.
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Mission Thrift Shop Schedule July 2021
The Mission Thrift Shop opens for public sales on the first Friday of the Month and the Saturday following . Work days are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8 a.m. until it is too hot! Help is always needed! Stop by when you can even if it is for a short time.
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Thrift Shop Open July 2, 2021
The Mission Thrift Shop will be open July 2 and 3. Work days are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8 a.m. until it is too hot! Help is always needed! Stop by when you can even if it is for a short time.
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Welcome Rev. Vathanak Heang
A warm welcome to Rev. Vathanak Heang! We are excited to announce that Pastor Heang has been assigned to Memorial from Santa Clara United Methodist Church beginning July 1, 2021. He will be staying in the Parsonage with his wife Ivana and children. Many positive comments about Pastor Heang have already been heard by people who know or have met...
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Schedule for Summer 2021
We are starting to move back in to in-person worship and meetings. Below are the plans for summer. Worship in the Sanctuary Gather at around 9:30 am Worship begins at 10 a.m. You will need to wear a mask all the time. The playgrounds will be closed and there will be no child care. Adult Sunday School meets at 11:00...
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Pastor Janette Transferred
We are sad to say that Pastor Janette will be leaving Memorial at the end of April. She has be appointed to Santa Rosa. Pastors are appointed and reappointed to United Methodist churches by the Bishop at times of need determined by the bishop. Janette has served Memorial for 11 years. She will be missed. Pastors' appointments begin on July...
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Worship In Person Outside Begins
In Person Worship at Memorial on April 25th at 10 am. This will be or first outdoor service and This will also be Janette Saavedra's last service as our Pastor. Masks will be required and other COVID-19 precautions will be taken. Arrive at 9 - 9:30. Folding Chairs will be available, but you may bring your own chair if you...
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Easter Worship 2021
Our zoom service will be at 6:30 a.m. or Attend the recorded services any time on Sunday after 10:00 a.m. on this website (https://www.mem-umc.org/mem-umc/worship-on-line)
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AV Training
Service to the church and it's missions can take many forms. Sound, video and lighting support is aa necessary service for effective worship services and programs. This class is for AV volunteers, pastors, or anyone interested. Membership in the church not required. Cost can be reimbursed. An opportunity to serve the church and develop new skills. Church Sound Boot Camp....
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UMCOR Sunday – March 2021
For March, 2021... There are two ways to give to UMCOR. 1) Give through the Advance to a specific UMCOR mission project. 100% of your donations will go to that project. 2) Give to UMCOR for its administrative and operating costs. UMCOR Sunday is focusing on #2. The link below will get you direct to the donation page. https://advance.umcor.org/p-662-umcor-where-most-needed.aspx
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We Are Not Closed!
The church is not a building. It's the people. While our building is closed, our church is open and active. We assemble via Zoom at 4:30 pm on Saturday's for our weekly worship service that begins at 5 pm. We are meeting Saturday instead of Sunday to ease the burden on the pastor and other helpers who are involved in...
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Message From Bishop Carcaño
Bishop Minerva G. Carcaño speaks to Supreme Court ruling: CA ban on indoor religious services February 06, 2021 | by Bishop Minerva G. Carcaño February 6, 2021 Yesterday’s U.S. Supreme Court ruling on California’s ban on indoor religious services has raised questions from some of our churches in the California-Nevada Conference. I want to affirm that as a conference of...
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New Worship Online Format
NOTE: NEW WORSHIP ONLINE FORMAT BEING TESTED On January 9th, we will be using Zoom for more personal interactions during worship. Zoom worship session will be at 5 pm on Saturday. If you wish to participate, contact the pastor or church office. The Zoom worship will be recorded a posted here and on YouTube at the normal times for viewing.
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Christmas 2020
Join in Christmas Eve streaming online worship here, on www.mem-umc.org, on facebook and YouTube at 4 pm Christmas Eve. Celebrate Christmas Day with worship on line after 6 am here, on facebook, and on YouTube.
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Food Pantry
Offering care to our community in this time of need is a top priority. We will continue to have our pantry distribution on Mondays, and are working to be in line with the "best practices" to ensure the health of all involved with this ministry. Here is a list of items to pack in the bags: Pantry Items (pdf -...
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Christmas Toy Drive 2020
People that are served by our pantry can sign-up to receive toys for their children under age 12 as they come into the pantry. Toys will be handed December 21st. If you would like to support this ministry, please bring toys or monetary donations to the MUMC office by Dec 17th. More information on the children and/or needs will be forthcoming.
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Sunday School 2020
Keep connected through weekly Sunday class — offered for all ages! Sunday school schedule (via zoom) Adults (English Language) 9 am Youth 11 am Children 12:15 pm Contact your Sunday School teacher or the church office to get the Zoom access code
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Fire Buckets 2020
Fire Buckets Our Annual Conference is collecting fire buckets, and all the congregations in our circuit are invited to work together in the collection effort - and ours will be pointed toward the Creek Fire clean up. The most effective way to work together on this project is to collect funds, then purchase all the supplies in bulk. A bucket...
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Annual Conference 2020
The conference will be virtual this year Click here to read all about it. Register here. Registration deadline: September 1, 2020
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Message from Bishop Carcaño
May 22 Message from Bishop Minerva G. Carcaño: Regarding opening churches May 22 message (click)
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Holy Week 2020
Recordings of services will be available on our website "Worship On Line" MID-WEEK SERVICES Pastor Janette will do 15-20 minute devotionals: 5 pm Maundy Thursday 5 pm, Good Friday 5 pm Holy Saturday Easter Vigil All live on Facebook. (We hope to post each devotional to our website later that same evening.) EASTER SERVICES Easter Sunrise Service: will air...
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Bishop Carcaño’s Worship Services
Bishop Minerva G. Carcaño to Share 2020's Good Friday and Easter Sunday Sunrise Services Visit the California-Nevada Facebook page to join the Bishop for the Good Friday Memorial Service at 12pm PDT on Friday April 10th and at 6:15am pacific daylight time on April 12th to join the Bishop for Easter Sunday Sunrise Service.
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Worship On Line News
Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Memorial has to close its campus and hold worship services on line. You can find our on line worship on our Worship On Line Page. (click) Please email any announcements and prayer request to Pastor Janette (click to email) Our church still has expenses and missions to support through you donations. Donation page: https://www.mem-umc.org/mem-umc/donate-now
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Living Last Supper Play 2020
Come and Experience the re-enactment of the Last Supper in Leonardo Da Vinci's famous setting at Memorial This play presents a short, powerful drama about the reflection and inner turmoil of each disciple when Jesus announced that the would be betrayed by one of them. The inspirational play will be performed in our sanctuary during Holy Week. The play...
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Lenten Schedule – 2020
New Sunday Schedule for Lent Starting March 1st 9:15 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. - Chapel Service in Sanctuary 9:50 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. - Hymn Sing in Sanctuary 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. - Combined Service in Sanctuary (Hmong language supported) 11:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. - Fellowship Time 11:15 a.m. - 12:15 a.m . - Sunday School...
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December 29th 10 am Sunday Service
A time to catch up on all of the Christmas music that you might have missed! (10 am, December 29) A service in music Featuring: The children of Fresno Korean UMC The MUMC Chancel Choir The FKUMC Choir Combined Choir Pastor GyuHyun Kim The Hmong Praise Team Memorial Chime Choir Music by Yvonne and YOU as you sing favorite carols....
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Christmas Eve Services, 2019
Christmas Services at Memorial: December 24: 4 pm Candlelight & Carol's at Academy Church, 10677 N. Madsen Ave, Academy CA., 7 pm Sounds of the Season service. Kid friendly 10 pm Traditional service
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Live Nativity Walkthrough 2019
You will be magically taken back 2018 years at Memorial on Saturday & Sunday, December 14 & 15 between 6 & 8 pm as Memorial United Methodist presents its ninth annual Christmas Card to the Community featuring six inspiring scenes with live performers and music. The 20-minute walk, with a shepherd guide, takes you on the path back in time to...
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Advent Dinner 2019
Christmas is the time to be with friends and family to share the love of Christ. We have the event for you. The annual ADVENT DINNER is Sunday, December 1 at 6 pm in the church Fellowship Hall. This is our annual Christmas potluck dinner and each table is beautifully decorated by members of the congregation. You can sign up to...
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Services at Academy on October 20th
All English Services will be at the historic Academy church on Sunday, October 20th at 10 am. There will be NO 8:45 am or 11:15 am English language services at Memorial in Clovis on Sunday, October 20th. Join us at the Academy historic church for a wonderful outdoor service under the pavilion at 10 am and boutique and barbecue...
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R&R and Art
"R&R and Art" is a short way to say Rest and Relaxation, and Art. What better way to “Rest and Relax” than to have fun creating with paint? PLUS: Delicious food too! Something wonderful for every diet Saturday, October 25, 2019 at 6:00 PM – 8 P 6:00 pm check in, get your space set up with snacks and beverages...
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New Stephen Ministries Training
We will again be offering Stephen Ministry training. The classes will be held on Sundays, from 2:30-7 pm, beginning September 15, 2019. Are you feeling a nudge to become involved in a ministry that brings the love of Jesus to others in a very tangible way? Prayerfully consider becoming trained to be a Stephen Minister. Contact the church office. Stephen...
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Huddle Group
“Huddles” is a small group program designed to help participants grow in their ability to be faithful disciples of Jesus Christ. Our “pilot” Huddle group began meeting in July, and will complete “Huddle 1” course by the end of August. We will be want to have a “Huddle 2” group beginning in October. Each Huddle group meets for one hour...
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Father’s Day Lunch!
3 BUCK Ground Chuck!! After English Language Worship June 9th, 11:15 A.M. Giving thanks for all the "Fathers in the Faith” Special price of $3 per burger! What a treat!!! Bring your family & friends and join the fun!! Sponsored by UMM
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The Living Last Supper Play 2019
Come and Experience the re-enactment of the Last Supper in Leonardo Da Vinci's famous setting at Memorial This play presents a short, powerful drama about the reflection and inner turmoil of each disciple when Jesus announced that the would be betrayed by one of them. The inspirational play will be performed in our sanctuary during Holy Week. The play...
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Easter 2019
Come join us for Easter worship 6:30 a.m. Sunrise at Academy (in English) (outside in the pavilion) 8:45 a.m. Imagine! service (in English) with praise band. 10:00 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 10:00 a.m. Hmong Language service with praise band 11:15 a.m. Traditional Easter Celebration Service (in English), with choir. 12:30 p.m. Potluck lunch at Academy 2:00 p.m. Easter...
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Bible in a Year Week 40
The Bible In A Year Lent – Pentecost Week 6 of 17 April 1-6, 2019 Readings for the Week Theme of the week: Servant Songs Monday -Isaiah chapters 40 & 41 Tuesday -Isaiah chapters 42, 43 & 44 Wednesday-Isaiah chapters 45, 46 & 47 Thursday -Isaiah chapters 48, 49 & 50 Friday -Isaiah chapters 51, 52 & 53 Saturday- Isaiah...
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FUMAL (Friends of United Methodist University of Liberia)
FUMUL (Friends of United Methodist University of Liberia) For the Latest information about FUMUL go to: Winter 2019 newsletter
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Bible in a Year Week 39
The Bible In A Year Lent – Pentecost Week 5 of 17 March 25-30, 2019 Readings for the Week Theme of the week: Why do bad things happen to good people? Monday -Job chapter 25, Psalm 37 Tuesday -Psalm 6, Job chapters 26, 27 & 28 Wednesday -Job chapters 29, 30 & 31 Thursday -Job chapters 32, 33, 34 &...
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Bible in a Year Week 38
The Bible In A Year Lent – Pentecost Week 4 of 17 March 18-23, 2019 Readings for the Week Theme of the week: The conflict between the wisdom teachings and the reality of life. Monday - Psalm 15, 27 & 128, Job chapter 1 Tuesday - Job chapters 2 & 3, Psalms 34 & 39 Wednesday - Job chapters 4,...
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Lent: Gifts of the Darkwood
Memorial will help you find gifts in the darkness for this Lenten season of services, study, music, prayer and fellowship. Memorial's 10 am Sunday class will be studying Eric Elnes fascinating book, Gifts of the Darkwood. Lenten worship services will also be based on this book.
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Bible in a Year Week 37
The Bible In A Year Lent – Pentecost Week 3 of 17 March 11-16, 2019 Readings for the Week Theme of the week: Writings of Solomon Monday -Proverbs chapters 13, 14, 15, 16, & 17 Tuesday -Proverbs chapters 18, 19, 20, 21, 22 & 23 Wednesday -Proverbs chapters 24, 25, 26, 27 & 28 Thursday -Ecclesiastes chapters 1, 2, 3,...
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Bible in a Year Week 36
The Bible In A Year Lent – Pentecost Week 2 of 17 March 4-9, 2019 Readings for the Week Theme of the week: transitioning into Lent Monday -Psalm 119 Tuesday - Mardi Gras! -The entire Song of Songs (or Song of Solomon) Wednesday - Ash Wednesday -The book of Joel ,Psalm 51 Thursday -Psalm 27, Proverbs chapters 3, 4 &...
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Bible in a Year Week 35
The Bible In A Year Lent – Pentecost Week 1 of 17 February 25- March 2, 2019 Readings for the Week Theme of the week: This week is action packed! Enjoy the wonderful melodrama of Esther, followed by the pointed letter of James. These books share the distinction of being the least accepted books of the Bible! We will end...
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Bible in a Year Week 34
The Bible In A Year Apocalyptic – Week 1 of 1 February 18-23, 2019 Readings for the Week Theme of the week: This week is devoted to apocalyptic writings Monday -Daniel chapters 7, 8 & 9 Tuesday -Daniel chapters 10, 11 & 12, The book of Jude The book of Jude is NOT apocalyptic – but its focus on the...
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Bible in a Year Week 33
The Bible In A Year Psalms – week 1 of 1 February 11-16, 2019 Readings for the Week Theme: A sampling of psalms. In some Bibles the various psalms are titled. These titles are not actually part of the original writings. For fun YOU create a title for each psalm you read this week. Monday: Psalms 9, 35 & 45...
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Bible in a Year Week 32
The Bible In A Year Jeremiah week 3 of 3 February 4-9, 2019 Readings for the Week Theme of the week: Continuing Jeremiah’s telling of the fall of Jerusalem and subsequent events, this week we begin with the book of Lamentations.. Monday -Lamentations chapters 1, 2, 3 & 4 Tuesday -Lamentations chapter 5, Jeremiah chapters 40, 41, 42 & 43...
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Bible in a Year Week 31
January 28-February 2, 2019 Readings for the Week Theme of the week: Jeremiah’s story continues: In this week we read of Jeremiah’s prophetic words concerning the fall of Jerusalem and life for the exiles; persecution of Jeremiah, and the fall of Jerusalem. Monday -Jeremiah chapters 21, 22 & 23 Tuesday -Jeremiah chapters 24, 25, 26, 27 & 28, Psalms 141...
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Bible in a Year Week 30
The Bible In A Year Jeremiah week 1 of 3 January 21-26, 2019 Readings for the Week Theme of the week: We begin to read Jeremiah Monday -Jeremiah chapters 1, 2 & 3, Psalm 125 Tuesday -Jeremiah chapters 4 & 5, Psalm 53 Wednesday -Jeremiah chapters 6, 7, 8 & 9, Psalm 120 Thursday -Jeremiah chapters 10, 11 & 12,...
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Bible in a Year Week 29
The Bible In A Year Matthew/Hebrews – Week 2 of 2 January 14-19. 2019 Readings for the Week Theme of the week: This week we finish the book of Matthew and examine the letter to the Hebrews Monday -Leviticus chapter 19, Matthew chapters 21, 22 & 23, Deuteronomy chapter 26 Tuesday-Matthew chapters 24, 25 & 26 Wednesday-Matthew chapters 27 &...
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Bible in a Year Week 28
The Bible In A Year Matthew/Hebrews – Week 1 of 2 January 7-12. 2019 Readings for the Week Theme of the week: We will use this week and a half of next week on the book of Matthew; concluding next weeks’ readings with the book of Hebrews. Monday -Matthew chapter 3 & 4 Today’s reading is a little shorter because...
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Live Nativity 2018 Review
Read about the 2018 Live Nativity in the Clovis Roundup: Click here to read a review in the Clovis Roundup.
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Bible in a Year Week 27
The Bible In A Year Advent/Christmas week 3 of 3 December 31- January 4, 2019 Readings for the week Theme: Jesus' birth according to Matthew. Monday -Micah chapters 1, 2, 3 & 4 Tuesday -Micah chapters 5, 6 & 7 Wednesday -Matthew chapter 2 Before reading today’s readings, recall as much as you can of the story of Jesus’ birth....
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Bible in a Year Week 26
The Bible In A Year Advent/Christmas week 2 of 3 December 24-29, 2018 Readings for the week Theme: Jesus is born! Monday A Prophet in the midst of crisis -Isaiah chapters 1, 2 & 3 Tuesday God gives a sign -Isaiah 4, 5, 6 & 7 Be mindful of familiar lines and images. Wednesday -Isaiah chapters 8, 9 & 10...
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Bible in a Year Week 25
The Bible In A Year Advent/Christmas week 1 of 3 December 17-22, 2018 Readings for the week Theme: Exploring the promised coming of Jesus as told in Matthew and Luke. Monday An introduction to Jesus & his relatives- Matthew chapter 1, Genesis chapter 38, Joshua chapters 2 & 6 This story of Jesus begins with a genealogy. Do you recognize...
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Christmas 2018
The Season of Advent prepares for the coming birth of Jesus. Memorial' Sunday Services will take you on the journey to that blessed day. Live Nativity Saturday & Sunday, December 15 & 16 Longest Night Soup Supper Got the holiday blues? This service will help. Fellowship Hall Friday, December 21, 6:00 pm Christmas Eve, December 24 4:00 pm at the Academy...
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Bible in a Year Week 24
The Bible In A Year I Chronicles through Nehemiah – week 5 of 5 December 10-15, 2018 Readings for the Week Theme of the week: As the Israelites exiles have returned and are working to rebuild their nation they swear to do better at keeping all the laws of the covenant. This week we begin with a sampling of some...
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Bible in a Year Week 23
The Bible In A Year I Chronicles through Nehemiah – week 4 of 5 December 3-8, 2018 Readings for the Week Theme of the week: We continue the story of the return from exile, including prophets of that time. Monday - Ezra chapters 4, 5, 6 & 7, Psalms 135 & 126 Tuesday - Numbers chapter 19, Ezra chapters 8,...
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Advent Dinner
An annual tradition at Memorial Come out on SUNDAY, Dec. 2 at 6:00 PM for food, fellowship, and fun! This potluck party will get you in the Christmas mood so don't miss it! All are welcome! If you haven't signed up, come anyway and bring a guest. This is a potluck event. Individuals can host a table. This involves providing a...
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Bible in a Year Week 22
The Bible In A Year I Chronicles through Nehemiah – week 3 of 5 November 26-December 1, 2018 Readings for the Week Theme of the week: This week we will read of the Israelites going into exile, part of Isaiah pertaining to this experience, and the beginning of the return from exile. Monday 2 Chronicles chapters 32 & 33, Psalms...
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Live Nativity Walkthrough 2018
You will be magically taken back 2018 years at Memorial on Saturday & Sunday, December 15 & 16 between 6 & 8 pm as Memorial United Methodist presents its ninth annual Christmas Card to the Community featuring six inspiring scenes with live performers and music. The 20-minute walk, with a shepherd guide, takes you on the path back in time to Bethlehem to experience and...
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Bible in a Year Week 21
The Bible In A Year I Chronicles through Nehemiah – week 2 of 5 November 19-24, 2018 Readings for the Week Theme of the week: Continuing through Chronicles. Monday 2 Chronicles chapters 9, 10, 11 & 12 Tuesday 2 Chronicles chapters 13, 14, 15, 16 & 17 Wednesday 2 Chronicles chapters 18, 19 & 20, Psalm 81 Thursday 2 Chronicles...
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FUMUL Quarterly Update Fall 2018
FUMAL Quarterly Update Fall 2018
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Holidays Boutique 2018
Home for the Holidays Boutique November 9 & 10 9am – 2pm DON'T MISS... Hand crafted items & gifts. Country Kitchen Goodness. Luncheon Served Tickets available Each day:11:30 ~ 1:00 pm Drawing Tickets Make a $1 donation to the boutique and receive a “Thank you!” gift ticket or 6 for a $5 donation (need not...
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Bible in a Year Week 20
The Bible In A Year I Chronicles through Nehemiah – week 1 of 5 November 12-17, 2018 Theme of the week: This week, as we begin exploring the books of 1 & 2 Chronicles, we will start with a reminder of what is will mean for the Israelites to remain faithfully in covenant with God. The book of 1 Chronicles...
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Bible in a Year Week 19
The Bible In A Year 1 Samuel – 2 Kings Week 8 of 8 Readings for the Week November 5-10, 2018 Theme of the week: Monday-2 Kings chapters 18, 19, & 20, Psalms 55 & 59 Tuesday -Isaiah chapters 36, 37, 38 & 39, Psalms 70 & 71 Wednesday -2 Kings chapters 21 & 22, Psalm 31 Thursday -The book...
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Bible in a Year Week 18
The Bible In A Year 1 Samuel – 2 Kings Week 7 of 8 Readings for the Week October 29-November 3, 2018 Theme of the week: This week we are reading a portion of Isaiah in which the southern kingdom is being admonished not to look to Assyria for help, but to keep faithful to Yahweh. Monday Isaiah chapters 13,...
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Bible in a Year Week 17
1 Samuel – 2 Kings Week 6 of 8 Readings for the Week October 22-27, 2018 Theme of the week: The prophets confront the kings, mostly dealing with the northern kingdom. Monday Hosea chapters 5, 6, 7, 8 & 9 Tuesday Hosea chapters 10, 11, 12,13 & 14 Wednesday Amos chapters 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 Thursday Amos chapters...
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Bible in a Year Week 16
The Bible In A Year 1 Samuel – 2 Kings Week 5 of 8 Readings for the Week October 15-20, 2018 Theme of the week: The Northern kingdom creates a pattern of unfaithfulness to God Monday-I Kings chapter 22, 2 Kings chapters 1 & 2 Tuesday- 2 Kings chapters 3, 4 & 5 Wednesday- 2 Kings chapters 6, 7 &...
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Bible in a Year Week 15
The Bible In A Year 1 Samuel – 2 Kings Week 4 of 8 Readings for the Week October 8-13, 2018 Theme of the week: The united kingdom begins to unravel. This week we will begin to read some of the prophets. Great effort has been made to match up the readings of prophets with the various kings and/or events...
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ONE SERVICE, October 7th at 11:15am
We will celebrate World Communion Sunday, Oct 7th, at 11:15 am in one service with Memorial's English and Hmong congregations, and the Fresno Korean congregation. At 10 am, Sunday School for all ages and congregations. Afterwards, 12:15, a big International Potluck! Bring your favorite food to share. There will be NO 8:45 Imagine service, NO 10:00 am Hmong Language Service...
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Academy Church Sesquicentennial, October 21
To celebrate the Academy Church's 150 years, come to a Celebration Service at 10 am to 10:30 am at the Academy Church on Sunday, October 21. Afterward enjoy a tri-tip barbecue, historical exhibits, live old-time music, and plenty of old time reminiscence. $15 adult, $10 for children under 10 years for the barbecue. map Click here to see more info about the...
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Bible in a Year Week 14
The Bible In A Year 1 Samuel – 2 Kings Week 3 of 8 Readings for the Week October 1-6, 2018 Theme of the week: The rise and fall of kings Monday 2 -Samuel chapters 7, 8, 9 & 10, Psalms 60, 76, 91 Tuesday -Leviticus chapter 20, 2 Samuel chapters 11, 12, & 13 Wednesday -2 Samuel chapters 14,...
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Bible in a Year Week 13
The Bible In A Year 1 Samuel – 2 Kings Week 2 of 8 Readings for the Week September 24-29, 2018 Theme of the week: The Adventures of David. David is given credit for the book of Psalms, although it is clear that he did not write all of them. This week we will be reading many psalms while we...
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Bible in a Year Week 12
The Bible In A Year 1 Samuel – 2 Kings Week 1 of 8 Readings for the Week September 17-22, 2018 Theme of the week: This week we begin an 8 week unit on the kings of Israel. Monday Psalm 106, Number chapters 7 & 8 Tuesday Psalm 62, 1 Samuel chapters 1 & 2:1-10 Wednesday Leviticus 21 & 22,1...
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Bible in a Year Week 11
The Bible In A Year Joshua-Judges week 2 of 2 September 10-15, 2018 Readings for the Week Theme of the week: Judges We begin the week with a review of some laws and boundaries. Then we engage the series of Judges Monday Numbers chapters 5, 33, 34, & 35 Tuesday Deuteronomy chapter 27, Judges chapters 1, 2 & 3 Wednesday...
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Bible in a Year Week 10
The Bible In A Year Joshua-Judges week 1 of 2 September 3-8, 2018 Readings for the Week Theme of the week: We begin this week with a review of the covenant before jumping into the stories of Joshua’s leadership. Monday Deuteronomy chapters 28, 29 & 30 Joshua chapter 1 Tuesday Joshua chapters 3, 4, 5, 7 & 8 Yes, we...
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Bible in a Year Week 9
The Bible In A Year Torah – week 8 of 8 Readings for the Week August 27- September 1, 2018 Theme of the week: This is the final week of our adventures through the “books of Moses.” Monday Psalms 34, 111 &112 Tuesday Deuteronomy chapters 7, 8, 9 & 10 Wednesday Psalms 50, 101 & 27 Thursday Numbers chapter 27:12-23,...
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Bible in a Year Week 8
The Bible In A Year Torah – week 7 of 8 Readings for the Week August 20-25, 2018 Theme of the week: Waging War, reviewing laws Monday Numbers chapters 31 & 32 Tuesday Deuteronomy chapters 1, 2 & 3 Wednesday Deuteronomy chapters 4, 5 & 6 Thursday Deuteronomy chapters 11, 12, 13, 14, &15 Friday Deuteronomy chapters 19, 20, 21,...
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Bible in a Year Week 7
Readings for the Week August 13-18, 2018 The Bible In A Year Torah – week 6 of 8 Theme of the week: This week we will spend a few days exploring the role of the priests. Monday Numbers chapters 13 & 14 and Psalm 143 Tuesday Leviticus chapters 8, 9 & 10 Wednesday Numbers chapters 16, 17 & 18 and...
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Bible In A Year Week 6
The Bible In A Year – Torah – week 5 of 8 Readings for the Week August 6-11, 2018 Theme of the week: The stories and laws in final chapters of Exodus overlap many of the stories and laws in the books of Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy. In the coming week the chapters will be woven together in thematic ways...
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Bible In A Year Week 5
The Bible In A Year Torah – week 4 of 8 Readings for the Week July 30- August 4, 2018 Theme of the week: In the coming chapters, notice how many times we read the refrain, “If only we had stayed in Egypt….” Monday Exodus chapters 14, 15, 16, & 17 Tuesday Psalms 105 & 136 Wednesday Exodus chapters 18,...
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Friends of UM University of Liberia
FUMUL – Friends of UM University of Liberia -- supports the efforts of the University to become a leading educational institution in western Africa. To this end, we support all the educational schools that are overseen by the Liberia Annual Conference, the University, and the health institutions related to the University programs. We were blessed to have Dr. Mator Kpangbai...
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Bible in a Year Week 4
The Bible In A Year Torah – week 3 of 8 Readings for the Week July 23-28, 2018 Theme of the week: This week we complete the journey into Egypt and begin the journey out of it. Monday Genesis chapters 46 & 47 Tuesday Genesis chapters 48, 49 & 50 Wednesday Exodus chapters 1 & 2 Today we begin reading...
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Bible In A Year Week 3
The Bible In A Year Torah – week 2 of 8 Readings for the Week July 16-21, 2018 Theme of the week: The stories of Joseph Monday: Genesis chapters 27, 28, 29 & 30 Tuesday: Genesis chapters 31, 32 & 33 Wednesday: Genesis chapters 34, 35 & 36 Thursday: Genesis chapters 37, 38, & 39 Friday: Genesis chapters 40, 41...
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Bible In a Year 2
Torah – week 2 of 8 Readings for the Week July 16-21, 2018 Theme of the week: The stories of Joseph Monday: Genesis chapters 27, 28, 29 & 30 Tuesday: Genesis chapters 31, 32 & 33 Wednesday: Genesis chapters 34, 35 & 36 Thursday: Genesis chapters 37, 38, & 39 Friday: Genesis chapters 40, 41 & 42 Saturday: Genesis chapters 43, 44, & 45The Bible...
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Bible In a Year
We are going to help you read the Bible in a year starting now. To get get started – you will need a Bible! This may seem obvious, but you should put some thought into choosing the Bible you will use. The main point to is actually read the entire Bible. Whatever support you can give yourself to this goal is good! If you...
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Sermon Series: The 10 Commandments
July 1st begins the first sermon in Pastor Janette's new sermon series for this summer based on the Ten Commandments. There will be 10 sermons in this series.
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Visit from Mator Kpangbai
On Sunday, June 17, Dr. Mator Kpangeai, from the Liberian United Methodist Church spoke at both services about the progress at the United Methodist University in Libria. Memorial has been supporting the University for many years. Dr. Kpangeai discussed the new campus being built to replace old buildings an infrastructure. Funding is needed for textbooks, computers, teacher training and grants to students too poor to...
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One Service at 10 AM, June 24th
Pastor Yeu Vang In celebration of Xf Yeu Vang’s Service at Memorial UMC, On Sunday, June 24th, there will be ONE service at 10 am followed by a potluck. Pastor Yeu will be off to his next appointment in Atwater CA on July 1. (there will be no 8:45 Imagine, or 11:15 am Traditional services on June 24th)
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Great Day of Music
ONE SERVICE! Sunday, May 13 at 10 am. Come hear the favorite songs from the Chancel Coir this Sunday! Also in honor of Mother's Day. This will be a combined service that will include Hmong Language service. There will be no services at 9:45 or 11:45 am.
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Living Last Supper Play
Come and Experience the re-enactment of the Last Supper in Leonardo Da Vinci's famous setting at Memorial This play presents a short, powerful drama about the reflection and inner turmoil of each disciple when Jesus announced that the would be betrayed by one of them. Child care available for children age 6 and under. Play times: Thursday, March 29, 7pm...
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LISTEN. Lenten Worship Series.
Special Lenten Worship Series for both Traditional, 11:15 am and Imagine!, 8:45 am worship services. This Lent, we will quiet things down and heighten our attention to the “still, small voice” of God and our own True Self. Listening through prayer as well as meditation on holy texts is an ancient Lenten practice. Come and rest, come and listen. special theme in...
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Lenten Studies
Lenten Studies starting February 18th Join the Adult Sunday School class 10 am to 11 am every Sunday beginning February 18 in The Lose Library. We will be using Adam Hamilton’s DVD series "Moses: In the Footsteps of the Reluctant Prophet". Retrace the life of Moses - from his rescue as a baby to the courts of Pharaoh, his Exodus...
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Fall Fishing Excursion
Join us for deep sea fishing from Monterey on October 6th 2018. We'll be on a special charter boat with experienced skippers and deckhands to help with fishing. Women, children, guests are all welcome. 9 am to 3 pm. $80 per person. See Rick Hutchinson for more details and to register. More details will be posted on this page later....
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Live Nativity 2017
You will be magically taken back 2017 years at Memorial on Saturday & Sunday, December 9 & 10 between 6 & 8 pm as Memorial United Methodist presents its eighth annual Christmas Card to the Community featuring six inspiring scenes with live performers and music. The 20-minute walk with a shepherd guide takes the path back to Bethlehem to celebrate the true meaning of Christ’s birth. ...
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Blessing of the Animals.
Memorial United Methodist Church will celebrate a Blessing of the Animals event on Saturday September 30 from 10 to 1 PM. All pets and people are welcome. The public is invited to bring dogs, cats, birds, fish or any pet — as long as the pet is safely leashed or in an enclosed pet carrier. There will also be general prayers...
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A Messaage From Bishop Minerva G. Carcaño
8/19/2017 43 “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ 44 But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 45 so that you may be children of your Father in heaven; for he makes his sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the righteous...
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Sermon Series: Writers of Hymns
July begins the Hymn Writers sermon series. Each weeks' sermon will be about the life and story of a prolific hymn songwriter. July will concentrate on Methodist writers. All songs sung at each service will be by the songwriter of that week. The sermons will be recorded and available for listening on this site: https://www.mem-umc.org/mem-umc/sermons.
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Art Class
Learn new artistic skills or improve your artistic skills. A new Art Class is beginning at Memorial on January 6th, at 6 pm, instructed by Roberto Carlos. Meet in the Library. "Drop ins" are welcome, so you can come the weeks that fit your schedule. The supplies are provided, and each participant is asked to drop $2 in the “replenishing can” each week they...
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New Worship Schedule
New worship times for the coming months. All in the Sanctuary. 8:45-9:45 Imagine! 10-11 Hmong language 11:15-12:15 Traditional English 10-11 Sunday School for ALL ages (in English) in various rooms around the campus Hmong Language adult Sunday School 11:15-12:15 in room 2 Fellowship Time: Beverage cart in the Narthex 8:30-9:45 (mostly self serve) Full fellowship time will run continuously in the...
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MUMC Youth Off on a Mission!
Early in the morning of Thursday, August 11, eighteen of Memorial's youth and young adults depart for San Francisco on a mission. Their mission, enthusiastically accepted, is to visit and work with community gardens and food banks in the San Francisco Bay area, such as the Alameda Point Collabrative , the famous Glide United Methodist Church garden. and Bethany United Methodis Church where they will be staying. They...
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Americana Dinner and Celebration
Date: July 23, 2016 Time: 5:30 pm Menu: Picnic foods. Fried Chicken, Potato Salad, Macaroni salad, green and fruit salad. Apple Pie and Chocolate Cake for dessert. Iced Tea, Lemonade and Coffee. Casual Dress Door prizes and tickets will be available for a drawing for a Red, white and Blue Afghan hand made by Barbara Nielsen. A fun informative program planned. Be...
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Yoga with Danette Lamee
Relieve stress, improve muscle tone and balance, meet new friends. As a ministry to our members and our community, Memorial is hosting Yoga classes every Tuesday and Thursday mornings in the Fellowship Hall. Bring your own mat. 9:00 am to 10:00 am: Yoga classes for all levels. 10:30 am to 11:30 am: Chair Yoga Click for a demo Classes are open...
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20,304 Meals Packed!
Eight congregations of the Fresno/Clovis area circuit came together on January 9 to start the New Year with a Stop Hunger Now meal packing event. Hosted at Memorial UMC. 20,304 meals were packed within two hours hosted at Memorial! Special thanks to: Memorial & Wesley who each paid for at least 5000 meals. Grace that paid for more than 3000...
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Live Nativity 2015
About 350 people passed through the Centurion gates Saturday and Sunday nights. The rain on Sunday posed no problem whatsoever. The rain actually stopped for the duration of the event. The evenings were filled with joy and cheer from everyone. Thanks for attending!. You will be magically taken back 2015 years at Memorial on Saturday & Sunday, December 12 & 13 between 6 & 8...
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New Testament in a Year
Beginning July 1, 2015, sermons and studies were structured to cover the entire New Testament in a Year (NTiaY). Your assignment is to read the scriptures below. As you read, set aside your understandings of stories of Jesus and try to receive this story as if it were the first time you heard about Jesus. NTiaY Classes: Sundays: 11:00 am, Lose Library....
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Multicultural Celebration
The United Methodist Churches of the Central Valley present a celebration of the gifts and harmony that rise from our multicultural blend. Hosted at Memorial UMC in Clovis October 3, 2015 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. This is a public, community event. Bring the family. Bring a friend. (more…)
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Youth Mission Trip 2015
At 10 am on Sunday, Sept 13, there will be A special service put on by the Mission Team in the Fellowship Hall. (No services at 9:30 or 11 am) They're off! After a packing session, and sendoff "ceremony" on Friday evening (July 31). Memorial's mission team departed Saturday morning for Crownpoint New Mexico for work on an Indian reservation beginning Monday,...
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Luau 2015!
Escape to the tropics! The north lawn of Memorial will be transformed into a tropical atmosphere complete with a volcano! Enjoy a traditional luau meal, entertainment, and silent auction. You will be transported to a different land! September 12, 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm Proceeds from the luau go towards the youth mission trip and MUMC. Make reservations here, or contact the...
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She Stays!
Rev. Janette Saavedra, Senior Pastor United Methodist pastors receive their assignments for the coming year beginning on July 1st. We are so pleased to have Pastor Janette Saavedra reassigned to us for another year. In celebration of this, join us in a special blessing for Pastor Janette at this Sunday's Services (June 28) and a celebratory luncheon following the 11 am Service....
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Kathy Retires
Driven by the love of Christ, the love of the church, a commitment to enhance the ministry of the church, and the love of music, Kathy Cannon has graciously played the organ and participated in worship planning for 15 years. She now retires and Sunday, June 14th will be her last day playing the organ for Memorial. She is an...
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Camp!
At the historic Academy Church. Bring your camping gear and set up camp for the weekend of May 29-31. The Academy location should still be cool and it's not far. This is an ALL church activity. If you can't camp, come up just for the day(s). There's plenty of space for camping on the property. There are lots of activities...
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Native American Study
On Sunday, April 12, the 4 week Native American Study course began at Memorial with the history of the local native people led by Dr Bernard Navarro, professor at Fresno City College. Dr Navarro described the different nations and tribes throughout California, including the San Joaquin valley. The April 19 study was about "Native American Spirituality" led by Michael Youngblood Konkle. Video: http://youtu.be/J0kEdMc3kyw (1...
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Mural Dedication
Artist Ian Goudelock's gift to Memorial's toddler Sunday school room dedicated today. (open this post for photo gallery)
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Scout Sunday
Scout Sunday, February 8, 2015. Boy Scouts will take part in the worship services as part of their God and Church award. Scouts have been attending classes at Memorial since November 25 to earn this award. [embeddoc url="https://www.mem-umc.org/mem-umc/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Scout-Sunday-2015-z.docx" height="375px"]
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Live Nativity Walkthrough 2014
You will be magically taken back 2014 years at Memorial on Saturday and Sunday, December 13 and 14 between 6 and 8 pm as Memorial United Methodist presents its sixth annual Christmas Card to the Community featuring six inspiring scenes narrated by Newell Knudson, live performers and music. The 20-minute walk with a shepherd guide takes the path back to Bethlehem...
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Holiday Boutique 2014
Enthusiastic shoppers enjoyed home made crafts and delicious meals at The Annual Holiday Boutique for 2014 on Friday and Saturday, November 14th and 15th.
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Holiday Boutique
Memorial United Methodist in Clovis offers book-themed handmade doll outfits at holiday boutique BY RON OROZCO The Fresno BeeOctober 24, 2014 A doll's dress made by Judy Eymann-Taylor from "Amazing Grace." She makes doll outfits based on the main characters in 17 children's booka. It will be the top prize in a drawing at the Holiday Boutique of Memorial United...
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New Hmong Funeral Ministry Ready
Hmong Christian lub tsev txias thiab qhia txoj hmoo zoo los ntawm Grace and Memorial United Methodist Churches After many months of planning, Memorial's Hmong Christian Funeral Ministry is ready. The cost of Hmong funerals are expensive. Memorial and Grace United Methodist Churches are combining resources to provide a location for Christian services and dining facilities at a reduced cost for the grieving...
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Lenten Study 2014
24 Hours That Changed the World- A study by Adam Hamilton Adam Hamilton delivers solid scholarship describing how the day of Christ’s crucifixion unfolded. It also suggests that our response to Christ’s work – when it appears evil has the upper hand – can be one of courageous hope and great courage. Click here for summary and reviews. This study...
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Confirmed: Our 121,000+ meals went to the Phillipines.
We packed 121,000+ meals on October 20th just in time to be sent to the Philippines, probably through Divine guidance. Below is a confirming letter from Christopher Romero of Stop Hunger Now: "Subject: Your Meals Have Shipped to the Philippines! Friends of Stop Hunger Now, We are delighted to announce that the meals from your respective meal packaging events have been...
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Watch the Packing of 121,422 Meals!
October 20, 2013 This was a huge community event organized by Memorial and Stop Hunger Now. 121,422 meals were packed. Each meal bag serves 6 meals and costs us 25 cents per meal - $30,000. We had no idea, at the time, that our packaged meals would be desperately needed in the Philippines. Donations are still being accepted. ALL donations...
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Bishop Brown’s Message to Memorial
A special 120th anniversary message to Memorial from Bishop Brown. Click to play
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Memorial’s 120 Homecoming Anniversary
Food, music, games, old friends and the latest word direct from earlier pastors and/or their spouses was enjoyed by many at the celebration of Memorial's 120 years on Saturday, October 19th at the historic Academy Church. A deep pit BBQ dinner was served from 11 am to 2:30 pm. On Sunday, October 20, from 12:30 to 5:30 memorial packaged 121,422 meals for...
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Clovis Museum Displays Methodist Heritage
In honor of Memorial's 120th anniversary, the Clovis Museum at Pollasky Ave. and Fourth Street in Old Town Clovis has a display of photos and documents from our church’s history. The museum is open Tuesday – Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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Sermon Series: The Bible in a Year
Beginning July 7th, Pastor Janette will start her year long sermon series that will cover all books of the Bible. You can prepare for that by simply by reading the Bible. You will be informed on what to read ahead of time and there will be Sunday school classes based on that Sunday's sermon. The first class is Sunday, July...
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120,000 Meals!
On May 18, 2013, we packed 10,200 meals for the hungry. This was such a success and was so easy, we know we can do more. On October 20th, 2013,at 12:30 pm, at Memorial, we will pack 120,000 meals in bags at a huge meal packing event as part of Memorial's 120th anniversary. Each bag serves 6 meals. Packing food in bags Each...
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Change the World Day Huge Success!
A total of 10,200 bags of meals were packed in 80 minutes at Memorial Today! (May 18, 2013) Almost 50 people turned out to pack rice, soy flakes, dried vegetables bits, and vitamins in bags which contains 6 servings. These meals are to go to Afghanistan via the Trust in Education organization. Today's event was well organized by Stop Hunger Now. Some highlights of...
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Pentecost Intercultural Music
You are invited to a FREE Intercultural Music Festival at 7:15 pm on Sunday evening, May 19th in the Worship Center. Listen and learn about all three of our language ministries, and enjoy music presented in several different languages and cultural styles as well!! This event is open. to the community, so bring your friends, neighbors.
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Change The World Day
We are going to Stop Hunger Now! Sign up to help Memorial United Methodist Church package enough meals on Saturday, May 18 at 10 am, to feed 10,000 people in just 2 hours. More than 250,000 volunteers have packaged meals though Stop Hunger Now!, a hands-on mission project for all ages. The process combines rice, soy, dehydrated vegetables and flavoring...
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New TAAG Group
A new "Totally Awesome All Generations" group has been formed to take the place of the Parents Time Out group. There will be 2 events monthly: First Friday Films - on the first Friday each month. Doors open at 6:30 pm to set up BYO comfy chairs and munchies to share. Movies start at 7 pm. Will use our mega cool popcorn...
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Special Guest Soloist
At the Sunday, May 5th, 11 am worship service, we were honored to have Dr. Patrick Jacobs visiting us for a couple of weeks while here from Alabama to perform with the Fresno Grand Opera in Bernstein's Candide. He played the parts of Voltaire and Dr. Pangloss. Patrick is an Director of Vocal Studies at the University of Mobile and is music minister at the...
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Sunday Night Speaker
This Sunday, April 7th, the Parish Nurses will be assisting with the usual Sunday Night Dinner at 5 pm in Memorial's Social Hall. After dinner, at 5:45, Kathy Durham will speak on Alzheimers. What is it? How do you prevent it?
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Haiti Team Reports
Darren dancing with Hatian Since communications were poor from Haiti, the team recorded their thoughts and pictures to bring back. Continue to follow the Haiti Blog for more on going postings from the Haiti mission trip. Haiti Blog:http://mem-umc.org/haitiblog
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Yard Sale for Haiti Mission
Memorial is bustling with activity to support it's 14 members' mission trip to Haiti. The yard sale on Feb 18, 2013 helped to raise funds for the trip. See more about the mission trip here: http://www.mem-umc.org/haiti Consider donating to the Haiti mission.
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Super Bowl Party
February 3rd. Gather on the lawn about 2 pm to play a little football, then into the Social Hall when kickoff is about to happen. Bring snacks to share - make them appropriately "themed" for the day or the teams playing. You can bring comfortable chairs to sit on to watch the game. If you don't like to watch football,...
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Sunday Evening Sunday School & Dinner
Make it a routine Sunday evening event. Dinner at 5 pm. Classes for all ages start at 5:45 pm. Youth Group meets at 5:45 pm. This program will last until February 10th. Meet in the Social Hall. Keep this on your schedule for next week too - Super Bowl Sunday. Watch the Super Bowl, eat, socialize, AND attend classes....
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Last Sunday (Jan 13, 2013)
Listen to Sunday's Sermon "Wholistic Revelation" at: http://sermon.net/memumc Lord, I Lift Your Name On High by the IMAGINE! Band sung at the 9:30 IMAGINE! Service. (Memorial is licensed for streaming music by WorshipCast)
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We Paid All 2012 Apportionments!
We are happy to announced that Memorial has paid, in full, its 2012 apportionments due the Western United Methodist Conference for the first time in 17 years. Donations to Memorial UMC not only go to support the Clovis church, but also towards very important missions of the United Methodist church world wide through the apportionments. Click to view Happy Feet video
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New Year’s Eve Party!
Last year's party was fun so we'll do it again! Bring a game, puzzle, and munchies to share and hang out with fellow Christians until you are ready to go home. We'll be there through the midnight countdown. 7 pm in the Social Hall.
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Play it again, Memorial (For Haiti)
Don't you love those Christmas songs? The choir and musicians work hard to re-learn them every year, only for a very few Christmas services and it's over. The Christmas season lasts until January 6th. (the 12 days of Christmas) and we want to have one last hurrah! Join us at 5 pm, Sunday, January 6th in the sanctuary for a...
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Live Nativity Walk Through 2012
You will be taken back 2000+ years at Memorial this Saturday and Sunday, December 15 and 16 from 6 to 8 pm, as you stroll through the Live Nativity stations, singing and listening to the stories of the birth of Jesus. Enjoy hot dogs, snacks, cider, and fellowship with others in the magical atmosphere of the anticipated birth of...
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Banquet at Café Via for Haiti Mission
Sunday, October 28 at Cafe Via, 6640 Blackstone Ave. Memorial is sending a mission team to Haiti and needs to cover the preparation and transportation costs for the Haiti Team members. See more about the Haiti trip. Café Via Fundraiser for Haiti Do you enjoy meeting your friends for mealtime after worship on Sundays? The Haiti Team is having a...
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Blessing of the Animals
Saturday, October 13 at 11 am, bring your pet to Memorial for blessings. It started in the 12th century by St Francis who loved animals and nature. Churches have ceremoniously celebrated the animals since. Open to the public - no admission fee. Pets must be on leashes or caged. Food and drinks will be available to purchase at the BBQ booth
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Scouting Leadership by Memorial
Memorial is one of the leaders in promoting Scouting through the United Methodist Men and the dedicated work of member, Mike Feist. See the article on the national UMM web page about Scouting and Mike's work in Clovis. http://www.gcumm.org/men/news/2012/10-03/um-men-promote-strength-for-service-at-federal-sites
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Multicultural Combined Worship
Sunday, October 7 at 10:00 am There will be no services beginning at 9:30 am or 11:00 am. This 10 am service will be a Special Multilingual Combined Worship Service that will include elements of the Imagine, Traditional, and Hmong services. The "State of the Congregation" address & a celebration of ministry slide show will be included. After worship, a...
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Youth Swim Party
MOVIN’ ON UP SWIM PARTY! All students entering 7th – 12th grades are invited to a swimmingly fantastic party at 4pm, Sunday August 12. Contact Sara Glazebrook for details.
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Catch Up On Sermons
Prepare for this Sunday's sermon on forgiving trespasses as part of the Lord's Prayer sermon series by listening to the previous sermons on the Lord's Prayer on www.sermon.net/memumc. The series starts with "You Can Pray Very Simple" by Vickie Healy.
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Special Worship This Sunday!
BOTH the 11 AM and the 9:30 services will be held in the Fellowship Hall this Sunday, July 22. Both services will conducted by Memorial's Youth. It is a fact that our youth are planning to take over the world. Come see what they have in mind! There will be more insights into the theology of Sierra Service Project missions....
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Special Imagine Service Sunday!
Experience the Sierra Service Project at the Imagine! service this Sunday, July 22. Our youth and counselors who went on the mission trip will lead the service. They will also be sharing their experiences during the Traditional service.
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New Sermon Series Starting
A sermon series on the Lord's Prayer started last Sunday with the first sermon by Rev. Vickie Healy. Pastor Janette will continue with the second sermon in the series this Sunday titled "What Is Hallowed?"
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Memorial’s Missionaries
Memorial's Youth are away on a mission trip this week (July 1 - 7) at Rakestraw Memorial Community Education Center in central Los Angeles. This is a mission through Sierra Service Project. Their work there involves repairs and cleanup of the facility. Come Sunday an hear about their experiences on this mission project direct from them.
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JOHN NILSEN CONCERT
We are honored and blessed to present John Nilson, in concert at Memorial on June 30th at 4 pm. John is a pianist, guitarist, songwriter and recording artist and has traveled the world with his music. His CD sales are approaching one million copies and is working on he 18th CD. A "free will" offering will be taken for him...
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New Adult Class
Sundays at 11 am Andy Hansen-Smith is leading a new class which meets in a corner of the Social Hall right after our fellowship time. The current study, developed by Adam Hamilton, senior pastor of Church of the Resurrection UMC in Leawood, Kansas, deals with faith and politics. The next study is also by Hamilton, "Confronting the Controversies." In mid-July the...
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Boise Youth Choral Performance
On Sunday, June 3th at 7:30 pm in Memorial's Worship Center, the Boise Epworth United Methodist Church High School Youth Ensembles will perform for the church and community. This group travels around the country performing as a mission. The public is invited. It's free. Meet the Boise Epworth United Methodist Church High School Youth Ensembles at a Potluck in the Social Hall before...
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June/July Good News
June-July Good News 2012June 2012 calendarJuly 2012 calendar
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Korean Mission Concert
May 31, 2012, 7:30 pm at Memorial's Worship Center. This event is open to the public. Pastor Janette has heard the performers and even has met some of them. She has been raving how wonderful they are and she highly recommends that you attend.
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PENTECOST COMBINED SERVICE
Worship will begin at 10:30 am on Sunday, May 20. There will be NO services beginning at 9:30 am and 11:00 am. Don't miss this special exciting, energetic, worshipful service!
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Mother’s Day Lunch
Chef Matt Babcock will prepare a gourmet lunch dinner for ALL women on Mother's Day, May 13th at noon in the Social Hall. Bring a friend! (Men are invited too!) Tickets only $10. Proceeds go to staff appreciation gifts. Call the office, 299-4615 for reservations.
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Memorial’s Services – Live Streaming.
Internet issues fixed. Both IMAGINE! and Traditional services were successfully streamed live Sunday, and recorded. See at http://www.mem-umc.org/live
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Interest Survey
The Lenten Class is looking for spiritual growth in our congregation! We have suggested a list of things that might be ways for us to makedisciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. Please take the survey here BY 5 P.M. TUESDAY IF POSSIBLE to check things you would be interested to participate in.
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Imagine Service, Song for the Journey
A dramatic, beautiful and moving ending song for the February 5th Imagine Service. Watch and listen: For best musical experience use, good speakers, ear buds or headphones. (Memorial's streaming music is licensed by CCS WorshipCast.)
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Lenten Study
GOD'S PLAN FOR THE PEOPLE OF MUMC Join Pastor Janette for a Lenten study on Tuesdays beginning Feb 28 thru April 3rd. Enjoy a soup supper at 6pm each week, and class starting at 6:30. at MUMC. To sign up, call or e-mail the office: https://www.mem-umc.org/mem-umc/contact
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YARD SALE!
President's Day Yard Sale! Monday, Feb 20 at 9 am at Memorial. All kinds of things cheap! Help out by bringing your unused items to the church on Sunday between 8 am and noon and between 5 pm and 8 pm. Proceeds go towards helping the youth group get to our Sierra Service Project mission trip this Summer.
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District Event At Memorial
On February 3-4-5, 2012, The Central Valley District will have a learning event at Memorial that will focus on "worship and preaching." Sunday's, Feb 5th services will be designed and conducted by the leaders of this event. (more) Click here to see a list of the worship workshops you will want to attend. Your District Council on Ministries has designed this...
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NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY!
Show up any time after 7 pm. Bring along a game or puzzle & some munchies to share. Hang out with others from your faith family until you are ready to go home! We will be at the church through the countdown at midnight - when we join together for a time of prayer and praise. After a quick clean...
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CHRISTMAS TREE DECORATION PARTY NOVEMBER 27TH!
This Sunday at 6pm, everyone is invited to help the PTO and youth groups decorating the sanctuary and tree for Christmas. If you enjoy decorating for Christmas, please come and join us! There will be snacks and beverages to share. See you there!
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Holiday Boutique
SAVE THE DATE: Friday November 11, 2011 and Saturday November 12, 2011 Time 9 AM to 2 PM It's that time of year again & the Boutique women are so excited & proud of the beautiful things we have made this year. We are pleased to have welcomed new members to our group & will have many wonderful items for...
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New Sunday School Class
"When Christians Get it Wrong"', a book by Adam Hamilton at 11 am. Class is being led by Andy Hansen-Smith at 11 am Sunday.
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Fall Festival & Carnival!
Fun at Memorial UMC on Saturday, October 22 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. complete with games, food and hand-crafted items. Booths will offer jewelry, hair pretties, baby blankets, candles, potted plants, a silent auction and much more. At one booth, fair trade coffee, chocolate, crafts and jewelry sales will help provide third world entrepreneurs a living wage. Enjoy popcorn,...
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SUNDAY SCHOOL RALLY DAY OCT. 2
Sunday Oct. 2 is the first day of Sunday School, and we are looking forward to a year full of new things to learn! Sunday School is provided for all ages at 11:00 each Sunday morning. An Adult Class is also offered at this hour, starting with a reading and discussion of Adam Hamilton’s book, “When Christians Get it Wrong,”...
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CHRISTMAS IN OCTOBER! LIVE NATIVITY TEAM MEETING OCT. 2
Every year the Live Nativity event gets better and better! Yes, it was also *wetter* last year, but as always we weathered the storm together. The Nativity is planned for Dec. 17 and 18 this year, and it’s never too soon to get started working out the many details that make it such a special event. Our first planning meeting...
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ALL CHURCH CAMPING TRIP SEPTEMBER 23 & 24 & 25!
Mark your calendars for an all church camping trip Fri Sept 23, Sat Sept 24 and Sun Sept 25 at Huntington Lake! Plans are to camp at Lower Billy Creek campground. This is an individual campground so each group will need to register its own site.Usually, two or more families or groups of individuals can share a site. We will...
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SUNDAY SCHOOL PARENTS’ MEETING/MOVIE NITE SEPT. 18
The first day of Sunday School is Oct. 2, and it is going to be a great year! To get things kicked off right, the Sunday School Department wants to meet with the parents of our Sunday School kids on September 18 at 6 pm in the Lose Library. We’ll talk about our plans for the year, and want to...
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ONE Service Next Sunday, September 18, at 10:30 am
Celebration of Ministries will be a combined worship service of the Imagine!, Traditional, and the Hmong language services beginning at 10:30 am . There will be no services beginning at 9:30 or 11:00 am Sunday. Also, we will have the “Charge Conference” packets available for people to take home to read. The All Church Conference, for the purpose of electing leadership, reviewing membership,...
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CROP WALK 2011
Memorial will be there! Join us! Fresno-Clovis CROP Hunger Walk Sunday, October 23, 2011 1:30PM Registration, 2:30PM Walk The Unitarian Universalist Church of Fresno Register / Donate Online
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Special Mission Presentation-Monday, August 8 – Don’t Miss It!!
You are invited to a very special event on Monday, August 8th at 7:00 P.M. in the church sanctuary. Kevin Bonzo, son of Rich and Janet, along with his friend Jordan, will be sharing an audio-visual presentation about their recent trip to Kenya. You won’t want to miss this inspiring time where Kevin and Jordan will provide us with a...
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PTO HIKING TRIP SUNDAY AUG 7
If you want to go on a super-fun hiking trip with the PTO group, meet after the 2nd service on Sunday August 7. Please bring a sack lunch with you, and wear some shoes that were made for walking! We will drive somewhere cooler than Fresno to do the hike. Contact Ron Zastovnik with questions, or for more details.
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Good News August/September 2011
Check out the latest edition of our newsletter - the Good News! GoodNews2011-08 August GoodNews2011 - August and September Calendars
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Fun On the Fifth
Sunday, July 31 is special. It happens only 4 times a year. We have a free day! The Fifth Sunday of the month! Time for ... FUN ON THE 5th PARTY (FOF): Theme: Treasure Hunt! Come join us for an all family gathering and treasure hunt on July 31 at 6pm. We will have a treasure hunt, costume contest (best, most...
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They’re Off! – Youth Mission Trip
Our youth left early this morning for a week long mission to improve living conditions on the Yurok Indian Reservations in Humbolt County, California. A 'live' check in via cell phone during Sunday's service sent them the support, well wishes and prayers from the people of Memorial United Methodist Church.
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Old Fashioned Country Picnic, July3
Join us for an Independence Day celebration at the old, historic Academy Church on July 3rd at 4 pm. Good food and games! Bring a picnic dish for your self and to share. Check out some Academy Church history here. The Academy Church is is located on hwy 168 northeast of Clovis, 10796 North Madsen Avenue, Clovis CA 93619. map
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June 12, 10:30 am: Great Music Service!
This coming Sunday, June 12, we will worship together in a special One Great Day of Music service at 10:30 am. There will no services starting at 9:30 am and 11:00 am on June 12th. Coffee and fellowship afterwards. Arrive by about 10:25 to be sure not to miss the uplifting beginning of the service.
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Riding With The Wind!
Sunday's Smooth Sailing Sailors catching the wind on Millerton Lake.Click Here to see a Back Flip Into The Lake (A quicktime movie)
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Still a deal!
Even though the matching grant program has expired for the Parsonage down payment, donating to it now it is still a deal. For every $100 more in the down payment we save $140 of interest payments over 30 years! $1000 saves MUMC $1400 of interest. It would be cool for one last effort to raise us another $5000! Escrow...
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Friday Night Movie
All are welcome to view the movie Fiddler on the Roof tonight, Friday May 13, at 6:30 in the Social Hall. The movie is part of the Spiritual Disciplines class. There is a movie about every 3 weeks. You don't have to be attending the class to come and view the movie. (Memorial is licensed to show these movies through...
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Youth Car Wash May 14
Memorial's youth group will be holding another car wash on Saturday May 14 from 9am to 2pm at the Shell Station on Peach and Shaw Avenues. Funds go to support the quickly approaching youth Mission trip in July!
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Change The World Next Weekend.
Next weekend, May 14-15, United Methodists around the world are invited to participate in Change the World Weekend. Donations at Memorial's Ice Cream Social, Multicultural Dancing and Music Festival on May 15th will go to Nothing But Nets for campaign to eradicate malaria from the world.
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Happy Mother’s Day!
Wishing all Mom's a very happy Mothers Day! Memorial will present a special Celebration of Mothers in a 5 minute photo presentation at both services Sunday, May 8th.
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Thurs, May 5, National Day of Prayer
The Sixth Annual National Day of Prayer will be celebrated locally by The Interfaith Alliance of Central California on Thursday, May 5, 2011 7:00 p.m. at the Sikh Center of the Pacific Coast 2211 Highland Ave. Selma, CA 9366 (Exit 43 to Corcoran) The celebration will include calls for prayer from a variety of different faith traditions, and small group prayers. All participants are...
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Visit the Parsonage NOW!
Click HERE to visit the new parsonage right now! The parsonage purchase was approved at the Wednesday, May 4th charge conference. Only a couple more steps to go.
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Pentecost Music Festival!
Mark your calendars for the multi-congregation, multi-generation, multi-cultural Pentecost Music Festival on May 15th, 2011. Starting at 6 pm, there will be an Ice Cream Social on the patio with dance demonstrations and lessons. The Music concert begins at 7:30 pm in the Sanctuary. Come and experience the Imagine! band, the Memorial Chancel Choir, the Hmong language choir, the Hmong language bands,...
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Catch Fire in 50 Days
Join the Movement of God's Mission. Start with a study of the book Catch Fire in 50 Days at 6:30 pm to 8 pm on Monday nights starting on April 25th in the Library. The study will be led by George and Lucy Elgin. Download a free study guide here.
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Deadline May 5th!
Your donations to the down payment for the new parsonage before May 5th will be MATCHED by an anonymous donor up to $35,000! Memorial will receive double your donation! Now is the time to donate! Help provide the Pastor Janette and future pastors, a nice home in Clovis. Cash, Check, or credit cards accepted. Click here for the donate page....
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Parsonage Offer
Memorial has put an offer on a house to serve as the parsonage! Donate now for the parsonage and your donations will be matched by an anonymous donor. Example: Donate $500 and Memorial gets $1000! That makes the loan payment lower which ultimately makes for more funds available for missions and ministries. The DEADLINE for the matched donations is May...
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