November 11, 2026 In Touch
Our Vision:
To build a community where ALL are welcome to grow in faith in Jesus through study, worship, prayer, and an invitation to serve God, our neighbor, and beyond.
Twenty-fifth Sunday after Pentecost
Join us for worship and Sunday, November 15th, at 10:00AM. Rev. Melissa Rusler will bring the message, "Use – Share – Multiply". The scripture reading is Matthew 25:14-30.
CELEBRATION SUNDAY NOVEMBER 22ND
On November 22nd we will celebrate all that God has provided by making our 2027 commitments of prayers, presence, gifts, witness, service and financial offerings. Your commitment will help us plan for the ministries God is calling us to undertake in the coming year. If you will be unable to join us that Sunday, you may return your commitment card by mail or drop it in the offering plate. You may also email Sandy Selby with your commitment at officeadmin@murrietaumc.org.
ALL CHURCH CHARGE CONFERENCE DECEMBER 7TH 6:30 PM
All Church Charge Conference will be held December 7th at 6:30 PM in the sanctuary. Rev. Rick Malec will preside over this time of worship and annual meeting.
PAGES CIRCLE WOMEN’S BOOK GROUP will be meeting via Zoom on Thursday, November 12th at 10:30 AM to discuss the book, A FAITH OF MANY ROOMS, by Debie Thomas. Email Julie Noblitt at julia@thenoblitts.net for the Zoom invite.
The Celebration of Life for Darcy Sorensen is scheduled for Saturday, November 14th, at 10:00 AM in the Sanctuary. Reception to follow in the Fellowship Hall. The family would like everyone to wear bright colors in memory of Darcy's bright spirit.
UNITED METHODIST MEN
We will be continuing our study of Amos on Thursday, November 19th at 6:30 PM in Room 4 of the Fellowship Hall. We will also simulcast on Zoom for those unable to attend in person. We will continue our study of Amos. All men of MUMC are invited. For more information contact Carl Noblitt at carl@thenoblitts.net.
LECTIO DIVINA will not be meeting November 18th.
SONRISERS will be meeting Saturday, November 21st, at 9:00 AM in the Fellowship Hall. This group raises money for "camperships" to help send youth and children to camp. For more information contact Donna Dewey 951-541-6499.
UNITED METHODIST MEN BLANKETS & SLEEPING BAGS FOR FOOD PANTRY
We are collecting blankets & sleeping bags (Clean or New) to be handed out to our Food Pantry patrons on Friday, December 4th. Our goal is to collect and hand out 175 full size and children’s blankets, throws, or sleeping bags. You can drop off the blankets in the church entryway in the bags & boxes labeled "Blanket Drive”.
IT'S THANKSGIVING BAG TIME AGAIN!
This year marks the pantry’s 26th year of operation and our 24th year giving out Thanksgiving Bags! The families that come to our food pantry start asking us weeks ahead of Thanksgiving if we are going to have bags, so we know they appreciate them. You are invited to participate by filling one or more of bags with the items listed below:
Stuffing mix, canned gravy
Instant mashed potatoes
Mushroom soup
Two cans green beans
Canned onion rings
Canned yams
Canned pineapple, crushed or rings
Brown sugar
Miniature marshmallows
Corn bread mix
Cake or cookie mix
Hot chocolate or coffee
Any extra item you want to add
Please return your bags on Sunday, November 8th or 15th for distribution Friday, November 20th. You may also donate funds for Winco gift cards that allow the families to purchase meat to go with their meal. Just mark your donations for Food Pantry.
COME DECORATE THE SANCTUARY
Calling all Christmas angels! We will need all of your help to decorate the sanctuary
Saturday, November 29th at 9:00 AM. Our sanctuary always looks so beautiful during Advent and Christmas, but decorating such a large space is a huge undertaking. Yet as they say, many hands make light work! There are decorating tasks for all ages and abilities, so we hope you will all join us for this joyous event.
CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS WITH MUSIC!
Please join us on December 13 at 1:00 PM for an afternoon of Christmas music featuring performances by our youth, choir, praise team, and instrumentalists. Following the program, enjoy dessert and holiday crafts.
CHRISTMAS CANDY ROLL SUPPLIES NEEDED BY DECEMBER 13TH
Every year United Church of the Valley hands out Christmas candy rolls to our food pantry patrons, and they are a big hit! Last year the kids had a ball putting them together at the craft workshop, so we will partner with them to do that again this year. We need curling ribbon and lots of candy! Send us your leftover Halloween candy or pick up some discounted bags at the store. All supplies can be dropped off with Sandy Selby in the church office or after church service.
Weekly Calendar November 11th - November 22nd
Wednesday, November 11
9:00 AM Food Pantry Prep
10:30 AM Lectio Divina~ Sanctuary
12:00 PM Caring Ministry~ Office Conference Room
6:30 PM Al-Anon~ Fellowship Hall
Thursday, November 12
9:00 AM Food Pantry Prep
9:00 AM AA Meditation Group~ Fellowship Hall Room 8
10:30 AM PAGES Circle~ Zoom
7:00 PM Choir Rehearsal~ Sanctuary
Friday, November 13
8:00 AM Food Pantry
Saturday, November 14
10:00 AM Darcy Sorensen Memorial~ Sanctuary
Reception to follow in Fellowship Hall
7:00 PM Alcoholics Anonymous~ Fellowship Hall
Sunday, November 15
10:00 AM Worship~ Sanctuary
10:00 AM Sunday School Pre K-5th~ Fellowship Hall
10:00 AM Youth Sunday School~ Youth Room
10:00 AM Presbyterian Church of Ghana~ Fellowship Hall
11:30 AM Study & Discussion Group~ Fellowship Hall Room 4
Monday, November 16
5:30 PM Finance~ Zoom
6:00 PM Women’s 12-step Meeting~ Youth Room
Tuesday, November 17
10:00 AM Women’s Alcoholics Anonymous~ Youth Room
Wednesday, November 18
9:00 AM Food Pantry Prep
10:30 AM Lectio Divina~ NOT MEETING
5:30 PM Nominations Team~ Zoom
6:30 PM Al-Anon~ Fellowship Hall
Thursday, November 19
9:00 AM Food Pantry Prep
9:00 AM AA Meditation Group~ Fellowship Hall Room 8
6:30 AM United Methodist Men~ Fellowship Hall Room 4
7:00 PM Choir Rehearsal~ Sanctuary
Friday, November 20
8:00 AM Food Pantry
Saturday, November 21
9:00 AM Sonrisers~ Fellowship Hall
7:00 PM Alcoholics Anonymous~ Fellowship Hall
Sunday, November 22
10:00 AM Celebration Sunday Worship~ Sanctuary
10:00 AM Sunday School Pre K-5th~ Fellowship Hall
10:00 AM Youth Sunday School~ Youth Room
10:00 AM Presbyterian Church of Ghana~ Fellowship Hall
11:30 AM Study & Discussion Group~ Fellowship Hall Room 4
November Birthdays
7-Nov Stan Fix
8-Nov Lorraine Kline
10-Nov Betty Stevenson
11-Nov Jim Gilmore
14-Nov Linda Koorndyk
15-Nov Guy Jenkins
17-Nov Michelle Dewey
19-Nov Louise McClellan
21-Nov Ken Koorndyk
21-Nov Isaac Nyan
22-Nov Kristin Barr
22-Nov Deedee Warden
24-Nov Charlie Au
24-Nov Gordon Kahre
24-Nov Dony Rosete
25-Nov Ken Hedrick
27-Nov Christian Dauz
November Anniversaries
10-Nov 25 years Joe and Dawn Rhodes
23-Nov 70 years Annie and Roger Stricker
27-Nov 43 years Tom and Laura Rothhaar
Tithes & Offerings
We are grateful for your continued support of the ministries of our church. There are multiple ways to donate to the church. You can mail in your donations to the church post office box at Murrieta UMC, PO Box 602, Murrieta, CA 92564, donate online, or put your donation in the offering plate on Sunday morning. Thank you.
Do You or Somone You Know Need Caring Support?
Caring Ministry is here to support the church body by providing meals, calls, cards and visitations. Caring ministry team members wear caring ministry ribbons at church so that if you or someone you know have a need, you will know who to contact. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to a team member!
Pat Laugalis, chair, 951-283-1363.
Prayer Request
If there is a pastoral emergency, please call or text Pastor Melissa at 714-856-6817 or Pastor Tom at 714-478-9266. Church office hours are 9:00 AM—1:00 PM, Monday-Thursday. You can also email prayer requests to mumc@murrietaumc.org or leave a prayer request on the church office voicemail at 951-677-6174.
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