Evangelism is a scary word for some people. Going door to door, talking to people about the 4 Spiritual Laws can be daunting. But evangelism doesn’t have to be like that. In fact, evangelism is really only effective when it flows naturally from who you authentically are. It starts with...
Prayer on Sunday Mornings
A spontaneous movement of prayer has sprung up on Sunday mornings before worship, and you are invited to participate. Come early (10:00 AM) and gather at the front of the Sanctuary to pray for our church. We are praying for spiritual break-through, revival and the Holy Spirit to move in...
Office Closed in Observance of Labor Day
The office will be closed on Monday, September 7th in observance of Labor Day. Normal business hours will resume on Tuesday, September 8th.
September 2015 Family Communique
Please click on the link below to view the September newsletter. The Family Communique Sept 2015
Office Closure
The office at Fountain Valley United Methodist Church will be closed on Friday, August 21st and Monday, August 24th. Please feel free to call the office and leave a message, 714-962-2593. Someone will return you call on Tuesday, August 25th. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you.
Worship Leader/Music Minister Needed
Fountain Valley UMC is looking for a very special person to fill a newly-created staff position: Worship Leader/Music Minister. This is a part time position (10 hours per week, on average) to focus on leading Sunday morning worship at the 10:30 AM blended service. It includes planning the worship set and the...
Another Missionary Report From Julie Green
In July, I was asked to observe the Culture Meets Scripture Workshop in Papua New Guinea order to give the trainers feedback on the course. Culturally defined significant events can be times of intense struggle for believers living in non-Christian communities. This workshop works with church leaders to help them equip those they serve to resist pressures to...
Pastor Glen to go on Sermon Planning Retreat
During the week of August 24th, Pastor Glen will be on a sermon planning retreat. He will be praying and seeking God’s direction in planning his preaching for the coming year. Please be praying for him as he engages in this retreat that God will fill him with the Word...
Report from Missionary Julie Green
In May Julie Green, a missionary FVUMC supports, had the privilege of being a part of a cross-cultural leadership development initiative. The Asia Area leadership team hosted a coaching training workshop for Asia Area leaders. The thinking is that leaders who use coaching skill in their leadership roles listen better and ask better questions and in turn, become...
Prayer and Healing Service
August has five Sundays, so it’s time for our Prayer and Healing Service, held on the fifth Sunday of months with five Sundays! Prayer and Healing is a gentle, casual, intimate time of worship and prayer with a time of teaching as well. It starts at 7:00 PM and goes until everyone...