Rev. Bob Isip
Reading: John 1:43-51
9:15 AM Worship | 12:46 | 18.4 MB | Play Sermon
Sermon: The Discovery of Beauty
January 15th, 2012 · Audio, Pastor Bob
Masks… Music… Mardi Gras!
January 11th, 2012 · General
February 11, 2012 — 6:00 PM
In New Orleans, Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday) is a big celebration before Lent. Being the flexible Methodists we are, our church will celebrate on February 11 instead, which makes it Fat Saturday. There will be lots of prepared special food, (Cajun/Creole) music, mask making and a Mardi Gras parade. It is an all-church, all-age FUN raiser and a great opportunity to bring a friend to Torrance First. There will be a donation basket to defray costs, but there is no charge to attend.
We would greatly appreciate help with organizing, cooking, decorating, crafts, cleanup and especially musicians for that New Orleans jazz sound! There will be a sign up sheet on the bulletin board by the church office for these things or food donations. We are open to your ideas and talents to make this the most fun it can be. Thanks! – Barry & Margie W.
Contact the Church office for more information and contact info.
Christmas Thanks
January 10th, 2012 · Pastor Bob
Dear Friends,
Many thanks to all of you who made advent and Christmas a very special season: the Worship Ministry Team for coordinating greens, banners, paraments, advent candles, the wreath, and the Christmas tree; the various individual readers, candle lighters, musicians, soloists, choirs, greeters, acolytes, ushers, audio and visual operators; all of you who donated poinsettias and other flowers; the Outreach Ministry Team who gave us the opportunity to reach out to the world with the Alternative Christmas Fair; the Education Ministry Team who put on a heartwarming children’s pageant with the wonderful animated cast of characters, and the support of parents and all helpers who made this happen; the Filipino Fellowship for a lavish lunch, and all other refreshment providers; and last but not least, our staff for their outstanding detail work throughout.
On a personal note, I would like to express my deep gratitude to our congregation for all the wonderful gifts – the cards, gift certificates, baked goodies and sweets, clothing, monetary gifts, and books. The cornucopia of gifts that started with the recognition of my birthday and then flowing through the season. My heart overflows with joy for such generosity and kindness.
As we launch into a new year and a new worship schedule, I did want to mention that I will be undergoing an additional change. With my tenants moving out of my house and the possibility of re-financing my mortgage, and in anticipation of Marlou B.’s impending arrival, I will be moving back to Altadena to live in mid-January. As soon as I’m situated, I’ll provide you with a home phone number.
May the blessings of advent and Christmas, and the goodness of our God propel us into the new and exciting journey of 2012. Once again, my sincere appreciation to all of you who help make our church a beautiful and wonderful place to learn, grow, worship, and live out our faith.
— Pastor Bob
Sermons: Remember Your Baptism
January 8th, 2012 · Audio, Pastor Bob
Rev. Bob Isip
Reading: Mark 1:4-11
Tearing Open
9:15 AM Worship | 9:26 | 13.6 MB | Play Sermon
Awakening…
11:15 AM Worship | 11:36 | 16.7 MB | Play Sermon
Sermon: Moving Target
January 1st, 2012 · Audio, Pastor Bob
Rev. Bob Isip
Reading: Matthew 2:1-12
12:04 | 17.4 MB | Play Sermon
