Church Bulletin
October 11, 2026
Sunday Service at 10:00 a.m.
Children’s Songs: Sunday School children
Welcome: Johnny Orecchia
Call to Worship: Willino Orecchia
Leader: Beloved, God’s never-ending love spills out all around us, drawing us together in beloved community with God, neighbor, and all creation.
People: Rejoice in the Lord always, and again we say, rejoice!
Leader: God’s always-present grace surrounds us, enlivening us to love ourselves and our neighbors just as Christ loves us.
People: Rejoice in the Lord always, and again we say, rejoice!
Leader: Paul exhorts us to “work on your own salvation with fear and trembling.” How do we work on our own salvation?
People: We cooperate with grace to love God, neighbor, self, and all creation.
Leader: God’s persistent peace sweeps through us, guarding our hearts and empowering us to live as agents of God’s mercy and justice wherever we go.
People: Rejoice in the Lord always, and again we say, rejoice!
Leader: May our rejoicing overflow into our families, neighborhoods, and the whole earth, so that through our living, working, resting, and playing, God may be glorified.
All: Rejoice in the Lord always, and again we say, rejoice!
Written by Dr. Lisa Hancock, Discipleship Ministries, July 2026.
Opening hymn: #706, “Soon and Very Soon” (all verses)
Children’s song: “Where Children Belong” (TFWS #2233)
Children’s time: Sunday School younger grade
Song: “I’ve Got the Joy, Joy, Joy”
Pastor: Kata’i’i Tapa
Zoom: Meeting ID 823 2766 6345 · Passcode 227636
Crystal Springs UMC Calendar of Events
Let’s remember Crystal Springs’s prayer time at high noon every day!
“Remember God’s Presence and be Grateful! Pray for Peace.”
Mission statement: “Follow Jesus, Strive in Community, Heal the World”
October 2026 theme: “Seeking God’s Presence as We Navigate a Beautiful, Yet Brutal World.”
Lectionary Readings
September 27: Exodus 17:1–7 · Psalm 78:1–4, 12–16 · Philippians 2:1–13 · Matthew 21:23–32
October 4: Exodus 20:1–4, 7–9, 12–20 · Psalm 19 · Philippians 3:4b–14 · Matthew 21:33–46
October 11: Exodus 32:1–14 · Psalm 106:1–6, 19–23 · Philippians 4:1–9 · Matthew 22:1–14
October 18: Exodus 33:12–23 · Psalm 99 · 1 Thessalonians 1:1–10 · Matthew 22:15–22
October 25: Deuteronomy 34:1–12 · Psalm 90:1–6, 13–17 · 1 Thessalonians 2:1–8 · Matthew 22:34–46
Sunday Schedule and Program
10:00 a.m. Worship with Pastor Kata’i’i Tapa
1:00 p.m. Tongan Fellowship
Ministries & Outreach
Every Friday, 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.: Homeless outreach and meal service
Weekly devotions
- Monday, 7:00 p.m.: Centering Prayer Meditation with Ann Freeman — freeman@my.smccd.edu; Zoom ID 876 699 1662, passcode 1979
- Wednesday, 11:00 a.m.: Bible Study with Taniela Fukofuka
- Thursday, 11:00 a.m.: Tongan Centering Devotion
- Saturday, 7:00 p.m.: Lay Speakers Sharing with Pastor Kata’i’i
Regular meetings
- Youth Meeting: Every other Friday, 6:00–8:00 p.m.
- Little Dresses: Second Thursday of the month, 1:00–4:00 p.m.
- Church Work Party: First Saturday of the month, 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
- Church Choir Practice: Sundays before service, 9:00 a.m.
- Bell Choir Practice: Sundays after service, 11:30 a.m.
This Week’s Dedicated Friends
Ushers: Moto and Ana
Lay Leaders: Allan Phillips
Offering Counter: Andy Coltart
Newsletter: Laura Johnson
Children’s Sermon: Judy Riedy
Accompanist: Diane Musgrave
Music Director: Bill Alley
Scripture: Destini Brouwer
Fellowship: Potluck
Website: Viliami Fe’aomoeata (interim)
October Birthdays
Jeremy Gay — 1
Vince Kurr — 7
Terrylynn Orecchia — 6
Asipeli Leua — 11
Liliola Brouwer — 11
Kathleen Maxwell — 13
Ron Whiteside — 14
Meleane Tapa — 21
From Pastor Kata’i’i
Go to celebrate the God who is our home forever. Go and follow Christ’s example in loving God, self, and neighbor. And go with the Holy Spirit to change the world with love!
Contact
2145 Bunker Hill Drive
San Mateo, CA 94402
www.csumchurch.com
crystalspringsumc@gmail.com · office@csumchurch.com
(650) 345-2381
Office Hours
Monday: 6:00–10:00 a.m.
Tuesday: 6:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Thursday: 10:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
Friday: 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Pastor Kata’i’i Tapa
Cell: (916) 670-5098
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