October 7, 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.
Twentieth Sunday After Pentecost
Join us for worship Sunday, October 11th, at 10:00AM. Rev. Melissa Rusler will bring the message, "Stand Firm & Rejoice". The scripture reading is Philippians 4:1-9.
YOUTH GROUP LOCK-IN THIS SATURDAY 6PM!!!
Bring all your friends and join us for a lock-in this Saturday, October 10th, starting at 6PM and lasting ALL NIGHT LONG!! There will be games, hanging out, fall stuff and lots of food & snacks. There might even be some sleeping. Don't miss it! Pickup will be after church Sunday at 11AM.
SNACK COLLECTION FOR TEACHERS
We will be collecting sweet and salty snacks for the teachers and staff at Murrieta Elementary School next door. This time we will also be collecting Post It notes, a teacher’s best friend! You will find a box for sweet or salty snacks and Post It notes in the narthex until October 26th. Questions> Carol Scott 951 265 4066
Sunday School Learning Support Assistant
Help Every Child Feel Welcome & Supported
We are looking for a caring, patient, and compassionate person to serve as a Sunday School Learning Support Assistant. This person will provide extra guidance and encouragement to children who need additional support, helping them participate, feel included, and enjoy their Sunday School experience.
Qualifications: Experience with children preferred; First Aid/Child & Infant CPR certification required. Ministry Safe Training, background check, and Livescan required.
Time: Sunday mornings, approximately 2½–3 hours/week
Pay: Hourly, commensurate with experience
Interested in serving our children and families? We’d love to hear from you!
KAIROS PRISON MINISTRY
After a ten-year absence, our Kairos Prison Ministry team is going back into FCI Victorville. Our next 4-day event is October 8-11. Prayer support is a vital part of this ministry, so we always invite the wider Christian community to sign up for particular time slots on a prayer vigil. https://prayervigils.net/vigils/44
PAGES Circle: Praise And Gratitude for Every Season
PAGES Circle Women’s Book Group will be meeting via Zoom on Thursday, October 8th at 10:30 AM to discuss the book, WE ARE STILL HERE, by Traci Sorell. If you are interested in joining, please email Julie Noblitt at julia@thenoblitts.net and she will add you to the Zoom invite.
MISSIONS TEAM will be meeting this Saturday, October 10th at 9:00 AM in the Fellowship Hall. For more information, contact Carol Scott at wcscott6@verizon.net.
FAITH & FELLOWSHIP will be meeting on Tuesday, October 13th, at 6:00 PM in Fellowship Hall Room 4. Are you a creative party planner? Then this is the team for you! Join us in creating memorable events for our congregation. For more information contact Christina Di Gerlando at 951-532-6000.
UNITED METHODIST MEN
We will be having our study on Thursday, October 15th at 6:30PM in Room 4 of the Fellowship Hall. We will also simulcast on Zoom for those unable to attend in person. All men of MUMC are invited. For more information contact Carl Noblitt at carl@thenoblitts.net.
SONRISERS will be meeting next Saturday, October 17th, at 9:00 AM in the Youth Room. This group raises money for "camperships" to help send youth and children to camp. For more information contact Donna Dewey 951-541-6499.
Weekly Calendar October 6th - October 18th
Wednesday, October 7
9:00 AM Food Pantry Prep
10:30 AM Lectio Divina~ Sanctuary
6:30 PM Al-Anon~ Fellowship Hall
Thursday, October 8
9:00 AM Food Pantry Prep
9:00 AM AA Meditation Group~ Fellowship Hall Room 8
10:30 AM PAGES Circle Women's Book Group~ Zoom
7:00 PM Choir Rehearsal~ Sanctuary
Friday, October 9
8:00 AM Food Pantry
Saturday, October 10
9:00 AM Missions Meeting~ Fellowship Hall
6:00 PM Youth Group Lock-in~ Youth Room
7:00 PM Alcoholics Anonymous~ Fellowship Hall
Sunday, October 11
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, October 12
6:00 PM Women’s 12-step Meeting~ Youth Room
5:30 PM Board of Trustees~ Zoom
Tuesday, October 13
10:00 AM Women’s Alcoholics Anonymous~ Youth Rm
6:00 PM Faith & Fellowship~ Fellowship Hall Room 4
Wednesday, October 14
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, October 15
9:00 AM Food Pantry Prep
9:00 AM AA Meditation Group~ Fellowship Hall Room 8
6:30 PM United Methodist Men~ Fellowship Hall Room 4
7:00 PM Choir Rehearsal~ Sanctuary
Friday, October 16
8:00 AM Food Pantry
Saturday, October 17
9:00 AM Sonrisers~ Youth Room
7:00 PM Alcoholics Anonymous~ Fellowship Hall
Sunday, October 18
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
October Birthdays
2-Oct Mavis Akiyoshi
2-Oct Annette Parr
5-Oct Paula Walker
7-Oct Trinity Alcazar
8-Oct Debbie Blow
8-Oct Eva Nyan
9-Oct Pam Russell
9-Oct Skylar Sorensen
10-Oct Gini Knowles
11-Oct Leonard Jensen
16-Oct Bob Beam
16-Oct Brianna Noa
17-Oct Joe Rhodes
20-Oct Bryan Dauz
20-Oct Susan Shadwick
21-Oct Reiza Navarro
25-Oct Mike Knowles
25-Oct Carl Noblitt
27-Oct Joyce Okey
27-Oct Nick Radcliffe
27-Oct Jeff Stanley
28-Oct Wes Scott
29-Oct Renato Navarro
October Anniversaries
7-Oct 31 years Rita and Larry Schoonover
15-Oct 38 years Ed and Susan Carmichael
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. Recently caring ministry team members have started to wear caring ministry ribbons 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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