Our monthly newsletter is available to read. There are many wonderful events happening in June, we hope you will join us. We will also be welcoming our new pastor in July so come and see Pastor Christian's final 4 sermons and be inspired. Then join us in welcoming Pastor Chamie July 2nd.

1. First United Methodist Church of North Hollywood
GOOD NEWS
June 2023
e-mail: nohofumc@gmail.com facebook.com/nohofumc1 www.nohofumc.org
IN THIS ISSUE:
• Raise The Roof
• Justice Sing & Pride
• Juneteenth Celebration
• Farewell Pastor Christian
• AAPI Heritage Joy
GOOD NEWS is published monthly by
First United Methodist Church of
North Hollywood, California 91601
Phone (818) 763-8231
Rev. Dottie Escobedo Frank
Bishop
Rev. Melissa Roux MacKinnon
District Superintendent
Pastor Christian Washington
Interim Pastor
Congregation
Ministers
Michael McKenzie
Director of Music
Roger Eshleman
Organist
Jesse Boone
Administrator
Nylean Rapinac
Membership & Finance Secretary
Patty Kelsey
Director, Program Ministries
Tonya Peat
Director, Digital & Social Media
Dear NOHO First Family:
It has been my privilege and pleasure to serve you in this season. Yours is
truly a church that looks like heaven in all of its colorful mosaic glory. Your
diversity, inclusiveness, compassion, and hospitality are remarkable and
appreciated by me, my family in this season of grief, and the NOHO
community.
I'd like to thank your excellent staff and committed board members for the
tireless work that they do everyday. These leaders give NOHO First the kind
of foundation that is needed to build an even more impactful expression of
Jesus in future. From your post service courtyard gatherings to your respect
and showcasing of all ethnic and lifestyle expressions, you are actually living
your wonderful statement of inclusion. You have shown me how to celebrate
all cultures in worship and fellowship and, as a pastor with a multi-ethnic call,
I am eternally grateful for what I have learned here.
Finally, on behalf of my personal tribe, I'd like to thank all of you for
welcoming me with grace and the message of "significance" with enthusiasm.
As we have said every Sunday we've been together: I am, you are, and we are
significant and created to do significant things...because God says so! My
prayer is that my significance mantra truly becomes yours as you navigate the
season of growth I predict is ahead for NOHO First.
Thank you all in advance for your prayers as we discern what is next for me
and my family. This is an exciting time of expansion and we are trusting God
to direct us to our next significant thing.
In parting, I want you all to remember this above all else (in the words of Dr.
Rudy Rasmus), "I love you and there is nothing you can do about it!"
Yours in Significance,
Pastor Christian Washington

2. June Sermon Series
Take The Red Pill: Choosing Significance Over Success
“Take the Red Pill” is a powerful three session teaching series designed to
CALL people to the fulfilling adventure ahead of them when they make
the choice to follow Jesus into Christian Significance.
June 4
June 11 The Woman at the Well John 4
June 18 Part 2: Juneteenth - You Are Already “The One” Esther 4
June 25 Part 3: Saul/Paul
HIGHLIGHTS OF ONLINE WORSHIP
Scripture Reader - Jesse Boone Vocals - Michael McKenzie Organ - Roger Eshleman
Native American Hoop Dancer - Eric Hernandez
Moment with Children - Patty Kelsey
May 7 - Jesus is THE WAY
May 14 - Jesus’ Helpers
May 21 - Majestic God
May 28 - Extravagant Kindness
Pastor Christian’s Sermon Titles & Scripture
May 7 - We Announce Our Significance | Luke 4:14-22
May 14 - We Activate Our Significance | Luke 7:18-23
May 21 - We Were Created For Significant Things | Psalm 8:1-9
May 28 - Boaz is Our Significance Coach |Ruth 2:2-9
*Online worship takes a look back at the Sunday prior.
Jesus is Our Significance Coach Hebrews 11
Acts 9
Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage & History Month | AAPI Heritage Month
May 1 - Introduction of AAPI Heritage Month with Patty Kelsey | Filipino Contributions with Jonash Poyaoan
May 7 - Korean Customs with Josie & Jackson Books | Korean food by Ye Family & Japanese snacks from Todd M.
May 14 - Asians in film by Dan Nishimura | Rice is Life by Patty Kelsey | Tokahuta-Kelsey family shared food.
May 21 - Filipino Fashion with Jonash Poyaoan | Filipino Food Fest by Poyaoan, Laciste, & Sapinoso families.
May 28 - Toroko Tribe of Taiwan Music & Dance | Taiwanese food - all from Libeck Kadu-Vieten
The journey to significance mirrors the Hero’s Journey and starts with an AWAKENING. Join us for two
deep dives into the “awakening stories” of “The Woman at the Well” and Saul/Paul with a special
Juneteenth message between them. These beloved disciples show us what it looks like to choose the
“Awakened” life of a hero from very different perspectives.
The opportunity to find greater purpose and meaning in your life awaits you…”Take the Red Pill” at
NOHO First on Sundays, June 11, 18 and 25.

4. engage in discourse about the experiences of LGBTQIA+ people and reflect on the
significance of Pride. The evening will include group singing of songs for peace and
justice, conversation led by a panel, and the opportunity to join in discussion with one
another. Beforehand, all are welcome to join us for a meal at 6:00 PM
On Sunday, June 11th Voices for Social Justice will be hosting a Pride Pop-Up in the
courtyard at 11:30 AM, after the service. They will be providing free make your own
pride flag kits complete with a variety of craft supplies. Come do crafts to show your
Pride and allyship, or take some premade kits to share with family and friends!
All events are free and open to the public! Come join us as we celebrate Pride month
through art, singing, sharing a meal, and growing as a community in our efforts to
honor LGBTQIA+ experiences. We hope to see you there!
Mark your calendars to join Voice for
Social Justice for two Pride Month events
at NoHo First UMC. Voices for Social
Justice is a nonprofit organization that
works to combine social activism with
artistic expression.
To kick off Pride Month, we will be
hosting a Justice Sing on Saturday, June
10th at 7 pm. Join us for an evening of
song, dialogue, and community as we
June 10, 2023
6pm - Dinner
7pm - Sing

5. Yay May! AAPI Heritage Month filled our hearts with love and our bellies with delicious Asian foods
once again and gave us a wonderful opportunity to get to know the Asian members of our congregation.
We enjoyed special presentations during worship about Korean culture, Asians in Film, how Rice is Life,
Filipino Fashions, and Tribal song and dance from Taiwan! Every Sunday we were blessed with a Taste
of Asia Pop-Up Pavilion in the Courtyard! Our Asian community shared their culture and food for 4
Sundays, making it a delight to participate in the life of the church during the month of May.
There truly was something marvelous about getting to know people on a deeper level via sharing stories
and food. Many thanks to those who participated and shared such gracious hospitality all month long.
History Moments:
Josie & Jackson Books, Jonash Poyaoan, Patty Kelsey, Libeck & Shaun Vieten, Dan Nishimura,
Taste of Asia Participants:
Lynne, Mauro, Jonash Poyaoan; Presily, Warlito & Jonathan Laciste; Patsy Sapinoso; Hannah &
Haeboon Ye, Josie & Jackson Books; Todd Murata; Libeck, Avery, & Shaun Vieten; Tonya, Ava, &
Ashley Peat; Morenike Lake, Sherri Perry, Myriel Tyree; Patty & Norman Kelsey, Uma Tokahuta;,
Rachel Mottaz, Casey & Jesse Boone; Joel Hernandez.
Taste of Asia Menu items by Country:
• Philippines - Pancit, Lumpia, mini sausages, so many tasty desserts, buko pandan, ube ice cream,
pineapple juice.
• Taiwan - Braised pork, rice, fried noodles, cabbage & cucumber kimchi, winter melon drink, boba tea
mochi, nougat Cookies.
• Thailand - Saikrok Isaan Sausages, Pad See Ew, Mee Grob,, sweet Thai desserts, Thai Iced Tea, Thai
coconut ice cream. Thai snacks (Pocky & Pretz)
• Vietnam - Various nut candies, Pia cakes, Vietnamese coffee mix
• Japan - Baked Rice Crackers, cookies, chocolate puff treats, caramel flavored wafters, Japanese Tea
• Korea - Handmade dumplings, kimbap, noodles, pickled cucumbers.
Thank you to everyone, who made our AAPI Heritage Month events exceptional!

9. The Rev. Dr. Joey McDonald Educational Grant
We are pleased to offer the Rev. Dr. Joey McDonald Educational grant for the 2023-2024 school year.
The Education Grant is a non-competitive grant given to those working towards a college or post-graduate
degree. It carries no academic requirement or financial need threshold. The grants will be issued up to the
amount of $1,000.00 per year, per student, until the fund is exhausted.
To qualify the student must meet the following criteria:
1. The student must be a member or related to an active church member or active constituent of North
Hollywood First United Methodist Church.
2. The student must be seeking a college-level degree (associate, bachelor, master, or doctorate). This must
be their first degree at each level. Students seeking a second bachelor or master degree will not be
eligible.
3. The student must be actively enrolled at a regionally accredited college or university in the United States.
4. A student may continue to apply through the progression of their education (associate to bachelor to
master to doctorate).
To apply for the grant students must submit a written request by July 1st of the grant year. Applications may be
downloaded from www.nohofumc.org. The application will include applicant’s personal contact information,
relationship to North Hollywood FUMC, educational goals, and verification of enrollment.
The grants will be awarded by September 15th each year. The grant checks will be sent directly to the school
before the Fall term. Students are welcome to reapply for a grant in the subsequent grant year.
The McDonald Family formed the scholarship fund in memory of Rev. Dr. Joey McDonald, who passed away
after 28 years of ministry at North Hollywood First United Methodist Church. The family aimed to support
students pursuing post-secondary education, a cause about which Dr. McDonald was very passionate. They
established the fund with donations from friends and family who wished to memorialize him.
Coming soon:
Your opportunity to help preserve our
beloved campus and secure our faith
community now and in the future.
This is for us and those who will follow. Just
as those who preceded us made today
possible you can make tomorrow a reality.
This facility, a symbol of our ministry,
matters immensely whether you worship in
church or online.
Your financial contributions are essential.
Let us build a legacy together.
Details to come.

10. June 2 Andrew Noren
June 3 Wendy Welch
June 3 Monica McLaughlin
June 6 Scott Peat
June 8 Jones Shepard
June 13 Brandon Ancheta
June 16 Anne Peters
June 17 Pattie Rogers
June 18 Danny Peters
June 18 Doug Peters
June 20 Renee Kennard
June 23 Lynne Hutton
June 24 Luna Shepard
June 30 Darrell Lake
• Jeff Thomas received results from recent tests and the doctors
diagnosis was that he did not have a serious illness! Thank you,
Lord!
• Marijane Settlemeyer’s daughter-in-law, Becky, is having heart
issues and is undergoing tests.
• Liberty Bhagat’s sister fell ill and passed away suddenly in Manila.
Liberty and Heemanshu left quickly to be with family in the
Philippines.
• Jim Tyree’s Aunt, Betty Osiek, passed quietly at the age of 92 in
St. Charles, Missouri.
• Mychal Guyton underwent an endoscopic procedure to check on his ducts and arteries. They found 3
varices and will treat them with rubber bands, regulating his diet, and medication. His next procedure
is on July 11th.
• Myriel’s sister Elaine’s husband, Ron Davis, passed away due to lung failure.
• Kris Wentworth had a successful mole removal surgery. The doctors felt enough of the cancerous tissue
was removed.
• Genelita Ancheta's father, Alfredo Garcia, had a partial colectomy on March 13th at City of Hope. He
was diagnosed with staage 4 colon cancer and will be undergoing chemotherapy soon. We were blessed
to see him at our Taste of the UK event in April. Mr. Garcia looked happy and fantastic with the love
and care of his family.
Bishop Dottie Escobedo Frank & District Superintendent, Rev. Melissa
Roux MacKinnon, have announced that Rev. Chamie Deskelkamp will
be appointed as our Senior Pastor, beginning July 1st!
Please hold Pastor Chamie in prayer, as she packs up and makes the
transition to NOHO First UMC!

11. Lectionary Readings and Calendar | Year A
June 4 Trinity Sunday. Peace with Justice Sunday. White.
Genesis 1:1-2:4; Psalm 8; 2 Corinthians 13:11-13; Matthew 28:16-20
June 11 Second Sunday After Pentecost. Pride Sunday.
Genesis 12:1-9; Psalm 33:1-12; Romans 4:13-25; Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26
June 18 Third Sunday After Pentecost, Juneteenth. Father’s Day. Green..
Genesis 18:1-15; 21:1-7; Psalm 116:1-4, 12-19; Romans 5:1-8; Matthew 9:35-10:8 (9-23)
June 25 Fourth Sunday After Pentecost, Green.
Genesis 21:8-21; Psalm 66:1-10, 16-17; Romans 6:1-11; Matthew 10:24-39
Two ways to worship with us: In-person or Online
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Communion will be served, in-person, on June 4th, at 10:30 am worship.
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“NoHoFUMC is a community that practices the all-inclusive and transforming love of God as modeled by the life
and ministry of Jesus Christ. We celebrate our diversity in race, ethnicity, marital status, sexual orientation, gender
identity, age, gender, ability, citizenship, and socioeconomic status. Moved by the Holy Spirit, we welcome all people
into the full participation of the life of the church.”