Welcome to West LA United Methodist Church! Parents, children, and youth are invited to these up-coming events:

Sunday Worship Join us for worship each at 9:30 am in the Sanctuary, followed by refreshments in the Social Hall.

Sunday School for Children and Youth Parents and children sit together in worship until children are excused for classes at 9:45 AM: Nursery Room for Infants and Toddlers. Room 1 for Ages 3-4 Room 3 for Kindergarten through 2nd Grade. Room 2 for 3rd through 8th Grade. Youth Room (second floor) for 9th through 12th Grade.

Family Worship Parents, children, and youth worship together on the first Sunday of each month in the Sanctuary. “Activity Bags” are available for young children during worship. Sunday School classes are not held on Family Worship Sundays.

Asian Cultural Festival – , September 22, 2018 Bring your friends and enjoy delicious food, live entertainment, plant and produce sales, silent auction, and lots of games, crafts, and face painting for children. Festival is from 11:00 AM to 4:30 PM throughout the church. Free parking and shuttle from the Trident Center.

World Communion Sunday – Sunday, October 7, 2018 West LA UMC joins Christians around the world in celebrating Holy Communion on October 7. The English and Japanese Language congregations come together for worship at 10:30 AM followed by a potluck lunch in the Social Hall. (Please note the change in worship time on this special Sunday.)

Halloween Party – Saturday, October 27, 2018 The Youth host a costume party for children on Saturday evening, 6:00-8:00 PM in the Social Hall. Families enjoy games, crafts, snacks, and a costume parade!

Thanksgiving Card Making – Sunday, November 4, 2018 After worship at 10:30 AM, everyone is invited to make Thanksgiving Cards for persons on the church’s prayer list. All supplies are provided for this creative and thoughtful outreach to persons who may not be able to attend worship.

Youth Mission Project – Wednesday, November 21, 2018 Members of the Youth Group meet in the church kitchen to cook Thanksgiving meals for low- income families. On Thanksgiving morning, the youth and Youth Leaders deliver the meals.

Ornament Making – Sunday, November 25, 2018 Children, youth and adults create beautiful ornaments for the church’s Tree after worship at 10:30. Supplies are provided to make several ornaments.

West LA UMC * 1913 Purdue Avenue * Los Angeles, CA 90025 * 310-479-1379 * www.wlaumc.com Christmas Tree Decorating – Sunday, December 2, 2018 Children decorate the sanctuary Christmas Tree with their hand-made ornaments during the 9:30 AM worship service.

Family Christmas Program – Sunday, December 16, 2018 This intergenerational service shares the Christmas story through scripture and song during the worship service at 9:30 AM. Rehearsals are held during Sunday School on November 25 and December 2 and 9.

Christmas Eve Worship – Monday, December 24, 2018 Bring your whole family to this time-honored tradition of Worship on Monday, evening at 7:30 PM.

Trekker Retreat – Sunday/Monday, January 20 and 21, 2019 Students in Grades 3-8 will learn what it means to be Incredible Christians during this fun and educational overnight Retreat at the church.

Valentine Making – Sunday, January 27, 2019 It’s time to share love and best wishes for persons on the church’s Prayer List as we create colorful Valentine cards. All supplies are provided and everyone is invited to participate.

President’s Day – Monday, March 18, 2019 Save the date for a day-time event at the church, including stories, games, crafts, and lots of fun. Look for details in future church Newsletters.

Ash Wednesday Worship – Wednesday, March 6, 2019 marks the beginning of ; a time of study and reflection on the life, death, and resurrection of . The Ash Wednesday Worship Service at 7:30 PM will enable everyone to quietly ponder their faith journey. This service includes scripture, hymns, and the imposition of ashes.

Palm Sunday Worship – Sunday, April 14, 2019 The children will joyfully wave palm branches to welcome Jesus into at the beginning of the 9:30 worship service that marks the beginning of .

Good Friday Worship – Friday, April 19, 2019 The more solemn story of Jesus’ passion is remembered in the worship service at 7:30 PM in the sanctuary.

Easter and Lunch – Saturday, April 20, 2019 Members of the congregation join the youth in hosting a huge Egg Hunt at Stoner Park, including crafts, games, egg hunt, and hot dog lunch, beginning at 10:00 AM.

Easter Sunday Worship – Sunday, April 21, 2019 Come and celebrate the most important day of the Christian year – the joyful ! Enjoy glorious choral music and hear the good news that Jesus lives!

West LA UMC * 1913 Purdue Avenue * Los Angeles, CA 90025 * 310-479-1379 * www.wlaumc.com