Don’t forget to order Poinsettias! The deadline is Monday, December 4th. The price is $10.00 per plant. Let’s get a lot of plants out on display! Order forms are available in church, or at the church office. For mail-in orders, download the following PDF ordering form and mail to: Garden Grove United Methodist Church, 12741…
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John Gonzales Past Away on November 18th, 2017
It is with much sadness that I share the news that my husband, John, passed away yesterday morning. He had suffered a stroke a month ago and fought mightily to overcome it. We are comforted to know that he died during his sleep, with Christ as his protector, and has moved on to see what…
United Methodists Offering Support for Sutherland Survivors
Mark R. Mitchell, lay leader of Flores United Methodist Church and the Las Misiones District of the Rio Texas Conference, has organized local professionals to offer free help to families affected by the Nov. 5, 2017, massacre at nearby First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs, Texas. Along with grieving, Mitchell — lay leader of nearby…

Gospel Reading for this Sunday, November 12th, 2017
The Reading from the Gospel for this Sunday will be: Matthew 25:1-13 English Standard Version (ESV) The Parable of the Ten Virgins 25 “Then the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps[a] and went to meet the bridegroom.[b] 2 Five of them were foolish, and five were wise. 3 For…

GGUMC E-News for November 9th, 2017
Sunday, November 12th 9:30 a.m. – Rev. Dr. Bau Dang’s sermon will be “Ready Anytime” using the Scripture Matthew 25:1-13. 11:30 a.m. – Vietnamese Worship in the Chapel. 7:00 p.m. – Vietnamese Worship in the Chapel. Coming Events Saturday, December 2nd, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon – Come and help deck the hall, or Sanctuary as the case may be! Get a jump-start on Christmas…
Youth Group News for November
Link to Nicole’s Photo’s: http://www.ggumc.net/gallery-items/2017-youth-group-costume-party/ For Dear Youth, Parents, and Volunteers, I hope everyone is enjoying this cooler weather. We had a fun October with a Halloween themed meet-up to win at games or volunteering for “Trunk or Treat.” There are pictures at the link above. Enjoy! Sunday November 5th we will be hosting a Chili Cook…

GGUMC E-News for October 26th, 2017
Sunday, October 29th 9:30 a.m. – Rev. Dr. Bau Dang’s sermon will be “Our True Worth” using the Scripture 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8. This morning our special musical guest is Taylor Carol, Ray Woods’ former student at Dana Hills HS. Taylor is a survivor of a rare form of childhood Leukemia who found a home in the Dana Hills Choir. There is much…

Annual Holiday Bazaar, Nov. 4th, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
Shop for holiday books, baked goods, jellies, and craft items. Items for sale from church members and other vendors. You never know what you may find. It’s a neighborhood shopping safari!

Ray Woods, Chancel Choir Director, Receives VFW California Teacher of the Year Award in Dana Point
Ray Woods Awarded VFW California Teacher of the Year Ray Woods, South Orange County School of the Arts at Dana Hills High School Vocal Music teacher, was awarded the Orange County AND California Teacher of the Year by the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Awarded at the City of Dana Point on October 17, 2017….

United Methodists help, struggle amid wildfires
Excerpt from www.umc.org/news-and-media/united-methodists-help-struggle-amid-wildfires By Mary Jacobs Oct. 12, 2017 | UMNS Another view of Senikau Momoka’s property after wildfires swept through California on Oct. 9. Momoka, who is a member of First United Methodist Church of Santa Rosa, took shelter there. Photo by Kelly Vaughn, courtesy of First United Methodist Church. To view a large version…