September 16, 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.
Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost
Join us for worship Sunday, September 20th, at 10:00AM. Rev. Melissa Rusler will bring the message:
“Grace – More Than Fair”
The scripture reading is Matthew 20:1-16.
THANK YOU FOR A WONDERFUL 140TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
A HUGE thank you to everyone who made our 140th anniversary celebration so special! Special thanks to our historian, Pamela Conley who worked tirelessly for months locating every bit of information she could find on our church. If you haven't seen it yet, check out the new plaque on our bell! Thanks to our vocalists & musicians for the celebratory music. And how about that magnificent transformation of our Fellowship Hall! It was a Lora Cicero production for sure. The Faith & Fellowship Team really outdid themselves with the gorgeous table settings and delicious food. And wasn't the skit by the Youth Group awesome?! Hopefully we all learned something new about the history of our church. Now onward to the future!
RISE AGAINST HUNGER.
Rise Against Hunger will be held this Sunday, September 20th, at 1:00 PM. We expect to fill 10,000 meals! Below is the registration link for people to sign the liability form beforehand:
https://act.riseagainsthunger.org/event/e798212 You may skip the page asking for donations because the money will be paid through our Missions fundraisers. Questions? Ask Carol Scott wcscott6@verizon.net
UNITED METHODIST MEN
We will be having our study this Thursday, September 17th 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. We will begin our study of the Book of Amos. Contact Carl Noblitt at carl@thenoblitts.net for more information.
LAWRENCE NORFLEET MEMORIAL SERVICE
Food pantry volunteer and recent MUMC attendee, Lawrence Norfleet, entered into heaven on September 7th, 2026. A memorial service will be held in the sanctuary this Friday, September 18th, at
11:00 AM with a reception to follow in the Fellowship Hall. Please keep his wife, Brenda, in your prayers.
SONRISERS will meet this Saturday, September 19th, at 9:00 AM in the Youth Room. This group raises money for "camperships" to help send youth and children to camp. Any questions contact Donna Dewey at 951-541-6499.
CONCERT FUNDRAISER FOR ST. LUKE'S FUND SEPTEMBER 27TH
Our very own concert pianist, Bryce Russell, will be performing a concert next Sunday, September 27th, at 1:00 PM to raise money for our St. Luke's Fund. The St. Luke's fund is the Pastor's discretionary fund to help those in need. We hope you will join us as we listen to beautiful music while raising money for a worthwhile cause.
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/445
Weekly Calendar September 16th - September 27th
Wednesday, September 16
9:00 AM Food Pantry Prep
10:30 AM Lectio Divina~ Sanctuary
6:30 PM Al-Anon~ Fellowship Hall
Thursday, September 17
9:00 AM Food Pantry Prep
9:00 AM AA Meditation Group~ Fellowship Hall Rm 8
6:30 PM United Methodist Men~ Fellowship Hall
7:00 PM Choir Rehearsal~ Sanctuary
Friday, September 18
8:00 AM Food Pantry
11:00 AM Lawrence Norfleet Memorial~ Sanctuary
Reception to follow~ Fellowship Hall
Saturday, September 19
9:00 AM Sonrisers~ Youth Room
7:00 PM Alcoholics Anonymous~ Fellowship Hall
Sunday, September 20
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
1:00 PM Rise Against Hunger~ Fellowship Hall
Monday, September 21
5:30 PM Finance~ Zoom
6:00 PM Women’s 12-step Meeting~ Youth Room
Tuesday, September 22
10:00 AM Women’s Alcoholics Anonymous~ Youth Rm
Wednesday, September 23
9:00 AM Food Pantry Prep
10:30 AM Lectio Divina~ Sanctuary
6:30 PM Al-Anon~ Fellowship Hall
Thursday, September 24
9:00 AM Food Pantry Prep
9:00 AM AA Meditation Group~ Fellowship Hall Rm 8
7:00 PM Choir Rehearsal~ Sanctuary
Friday, September 25
7:00 AM Missions Breakfast for Food Pantry Clients~ Fellowship Hall
8:00 AM Food Pantry
Saturday, September 26
7:00 PM Alcoholics Anonymous~ Sanctuary
Sunday, September 27
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
1:00 PM St. Luke's Concert~ Sanctuary
September Birthdays
2-Sep Alexander Knowles
5-Sep Arthur Anyiwo
9-Sep Katie Allen
11-Sep Suzanne Berkey
13-Sep Rachel Hudson
15-Sep Barbara Bartoli
15-Sep Brennan Breuer
16-Sep Rita Schoonover
20-Sep Ellisha Dauz
25-Sep Nancy Andrzejczak
26-Sep Andrew Huntington
26-Sep Edward Nyan
29-Sep Shirley Ricky
September Anniversaries
7-Sep 63 years Judith and Steve Adamson
9-Sep 54 years Candace and Kevin Saxman
12-Sep 55 years Wes and Carol Scott
25-Sep 66 years Ken and Marsha Ellingboe
28-Sep 30 years Joel and Cheryl Vogelgesang
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.
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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