Hanging of the Greens – Wednesday, Nov. 29th

“It’s the most wonderful time of the year!” Time to decorate the Sanctuary for Advent/Christmas, traditionally called “Hanging of the Greens”, referring to the green wreathes and garland (and don’t forget the tree!). We will gather at 7:30 PM on Wednesday, November 29th, to deck the hall with bows of...

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One Door Closes – The Fount Account

This past Saturday, November 11th, the California-Pacific Annual Conference met in a special called session. The agenda was short: (1) Approve a budget for 2024, and (2) Vote on churches seeking to disaffiliate from the UMC. The Fount was not one of the churches voted on for disaffiliation. Because the...

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Let’s Give Thanks, Together!

On Sunday, November 19th, we will join with the other congregations that meet on our campus for a very special combined Thanksgiving Worship Service at 10:30 AM. We will not have our regular 9:00 AM service that day. Combining with La Cima, Vietnamese Evangelical, and Free Life Community Churches will...

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Seek Week Prayer Service – Nov 9th

Join with your Fountain Valley neighbors as we pray for our community, the churches and other institutions that make us strong and unique. We will gather at Beachpoint Church in Fountain Valley (17415 Magnolia Street) on Thursday, November 9th from 7pm to 9pm. Over a dozen churches in the FV...

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Women’s Christmas Tea – All Congregations

Join us for our 3rd annual Christmas Tea! Let us know how you would like to help: Set and decorate a table (bring your rarely used china and make the table festive). Help set up and/or clean up Prepare food for the tea (tea sandwiches, mini desserts, quiche or any other “tea”...

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40 Days of Prayer Update – The Fount Account

We are nearing the half-way point of our 40 Days of Prayer, and this week (on Saturday) is the Special Called session of our Annual Conference for the purpose of voting on churches seeking disaffiliation. The Fount will not be on the list of churches to be voted on, because...

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“Fall Back” Saturday Night

It’s almost time to change your clocks. Cell phones and computers should take care of themselves but your analog clocks will need to be move back an hour before you go to bed on Saturday, November 4th. If you forget to change your clocks and get here early, feel free...

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Operation Christmas Child

It’s Time to Start Packing! We have Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes in the church office. Pick one up on Sunday! You have two weeks to pack your boxes and return them to the church office. This is such a fun way to spread the love and hope of Jesus to children....

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Halloween and Butchery – The Fount Account

As we come to another Halloween, I want to make some observations. I have never really liked Halloween, even as a kid (the abundance of candy notwithstanding), but we go along with the traditions of passing out candy to “Trick or Treaters” and putting up fall decorations. And as for...

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