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I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come?
My help comes from the Lord, the maker of heaven on Earth.

 June 2007

"It's Time to Get More Christians Behind Bars!"
(Matthew 25:35-45)

How do we do as Christians in reaching out to "The People of the Five L's": the least, the last, the lost, the left-out, the loveless?

In the 2005 movie, Walk the Line, Johnny Cash is played by Joaquin Phoenix. In one scene, Cash is talking with a prison warden. The warden says, "Mr. Cash, the record company asks that you not play any songs that would remind the prisoners that they are in jail."

Cash responds, "Do you think they forgot?"

Another scene has an exchange between Johnny Cash and a record company executive. The executive says, "Your fans are church folk, Johnny. Christians. They don't wanna hear you singing to a bunch of murderers and rapists, tryin' to cheer 'em up."

Johnny says, "Well, they're not Christians, then."

I thank God for Mountain Vista United Methodist Church…

• Monthly, we take 500 sandwiches and serve them to 300 hungry people.
• This year we will be hosting homeless families at Hilltop United Methodist Church Hilltop House for three full weeks and next year for four full weeks.
• We take food and supplies to Crossroads Urban Center and to the South Valley Sanctuary.
• We have a small supply of food available at the church for emergencies.
• We give meals, clothing, and gifts to the needy at Thanksgiving and Christmas.

What about those in jail and in prison? What is our response to these people of the five L's? Jesus mentions prisoners in the top six groups of people who need our love:

• “For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat,
• I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink,
• I was a stranger and you invited me in,
• I needed clothes and you clothed me,
• I was sick and you looked after me,
• I was in prison and you came to visit me.”

IT'S TIME TO GET MORE CHRISTIANS BEHIND BARS! How can we help?

Grace and Peace,
Pastor Steve

REFLECTIONS

These Rocks Will Rise Up
Matt: chaps. 3-4 NIV

Over the years I have heard many Pastors preach on how God needs us to be His eyes, ears and voice on this earth. That He is dependent upon us to carry out the word of His love, forgiveness and His plan for humankind.

That does make a lot of sense, but is it really true? Is God really dependent upon us? I would agree that God is counting on us to carry the message, but is He dependent upon us?

We need to look no further than Matt. 3 to find out that we cannot assume any position of privilege. Jesus while talking to the religious leaders of that time pointed out that God could raise up people to worship Him from the stones on the ground, and not to count on any position of privilege with God. We were created to worship and fellowship with God but God could find worshipers elsewhere if He wanted to.

In Matt. 4 Satan acknowledges God could intervene during the temptation of Jesus to provide for and protect Jesus. However Jesus response to Satan was, "Do not put the Lord your God to the test." In other words saying that God's relationship to humankind is not based on miracles, but is based on belief, trust, and fellowship with God. In the Greek and Hebrew scriptures the word belief has the connotation that it is more than an intellectual acknowledgement, but also a taking into your heart that which you believe.

So we come back to the question, Does God Need Us? Scary as the thought is the answer is NO. God can raise up people to worship Him from the rocks around us. Don't try to test God to prove a point or to claim a position of privilege. Our relationship to a God who has changed our lives is all the proof that is needed. If others can see the changes that God has brought about in us—that is the miracle!

We hear people say, God is on our side. What we really should be saying is, we are on God's side. (If we really are.)

Does God need us? No but we need God!! As individuals, as families, as churches and as nations

Peace
Duane
June 07

Lay Leader Letter

Hello Church Family,

Well it is sure a busy time. I am getting ready for K-6 camp some of you are part of that or maybe going as a camper. We are getting closer to our building expansion. I think about how we are going to raise funds. Some people talked about writing a letter to their previous church families for funds. I got a letter from a friend recently explaining a certain Documentary on PBS called "The Mormons". I was rather embarrassed they felt slighted and wanted to set things straight. I am going to talk to them about it, but it made me wonder why we didn't get our own show; "The Methodists" A documentary by Ken Burns (or Ken Pitts maybe). What would they say about us? We got our name from some folks that were really trying to make fun of us, it was that name or the Holy Club or the Bible Moths. Our founder was a Born-Again priest who got fired up from reading Martin Luther's commentary on Romans. He got kicked out of church for preaching from the isle way in the church. He went out in the fields and went to work preaching about repentance and people turned to God. Once he felt like he wasn't doing all he could because he wasn't being persecuted that week. Luckily someone throw a rock at him so he felt better.

We have a great heritage in the west. In Utah we have a woman who ran a church and loved people in a mining town. Her name was Ada Duhigg and she ministered in a place known as Highland Boy. She lived and loved as God led her. Ada was noted in a PBS documentary called "The Copper Canyon." It was the only Church mentioned in the documentary and it was shared like this "when a miner would die and they weren't a member of a church, and the other churches wouldn't do the funeral, Ada Duhigg was always there to do the funeral." I think that was really cool and she taught my Dad Sunday School.

Another Methodist out west was Jedediah Strong Smith. Old Jed was the first white man to cross the future state of Nevada, the first to traverse Utah from north to south and from west to east. Smith was also a devout Christian from a Methodist background. His Bible and his rifle were said to be his closest companions. In his lifetime, Smith traveled more extensively in unknown territory than any other single mountain man. Most of the western slope of Wyoming's famous Teton Range is named the Jedediah Smith Wilderness after him. Some people use July 24th to celebrate his life.

I hope we leave a good legacy. One worthwhile of a film, but maybe I'll settle for a quote by Jesus "You have heard that it was said, 'Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be sons of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous. If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that? And if you greet only your brothers, what are you doing more than others? Do not even pagans do that? Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect." Or perhaps "Be careful not to do your 'acts of righteousness' before men, to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in  heaven."

YBIC Cory

Committee Reports

Trustees
Mowing Lawn Time: Please sign-up to mow our yard on the riding mower. Instruction for first timers is available. The Clipboard is in front of the office

Building Committee
The building committee has interviewed several architectural firms and is reviewing contracts and working on their final recommendation. A charge conference will be scheduled to present the selected firm for approval.

Building Committee Fundraisers
Our next opportunity to raise funds for our new building is going to be a yard sale on June 9th, 8 a.m.–2 pm. Bring donated items to the East side of the parking lot from Friday June 8th 6 pm through 7 a.m. June 9th. All proceeds will go to our Building fund. If you wish to sell your own items, sell them here for a suggested donation of $20 for sale space. Coffee and pastries will be available for a donation.
We also need some donuts and such donated to be available for shoppers.
Thanks and come join in!
Cory

The Auction Committee
The Auction Committee is pleased to announce that our final accounting has been completed and the Auction netted $19,224 for our building fund! Praise the Lord! Thank you to everyone for your donations, purchases, desserts, help and overall support.

EVENTS!

June 1st at Park City Community UMC, 7:30 - Hilltop Gospel Choir, under the direction of Roberta Shimensky, presents "Hallelujah, Anyhow!" a concert of inspiring and high energy gospel music, featuring "The Cadet Sisters" and works by Leon C. Roberts.

June 1-3 – Pinecliff Open House weekend
Plan for a weekend of fun and fellowship with lots of food, time to relax, hike and play games. Live music is scheduled for Saturday night .
June 2nd Free Pinecliff Hoe-down!
2:00 Games and Hiking
5:00 Free Supper
7:00 Music and Dancing! Live music
Call for cabin reservations or information Vern R 801-572-0417 or 808-8421

June 3rd – Kairigi Family Benefit Concert! 6 p.m. at Christ United Methodist Church
2375 East 3300 South, Salt Lake City, Utah. The concert will feature music by: Mountain Vista UMC Choir and Praise Band , Christ UMC Graceworx Band, The Wesley Bell Ringers, Trinity UMC Tongan Choir, and others!

June 3rd at Hilltop UMC, 7:30 - Hilltop Gospel Choir, under the direction of Roberta Shimensky, presents "Hallelujah, Anyhow!" a concert of inspiring and high energy gospel music, featuring "The Cadet Sisters" and works by Leon C. Roberts.

June 3rd - The Rock-n-Roll Marathon in San Diego is a fundraiser for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Please keep Linda Hartney in your prayers as she takes part in this marathon fundraiser. Donations can be made on line at: www.active.com/donate/tntdms/LindaH

June 8-10 - UMC Women's Spiritual Retreat at Pinecliff, Friday 4:30 p.m. through Sunday 12 noon. "Prayer-filled lives." It will be a weekend of rest, relaxation and spiritual renewal. Together we will learn new prayers and participate in different ways of praying. During the weekend away, we will take time to turn our hearts and thoughts to God as we pray, sing, share, eat, fellowship, play and grow in our relationship to God and each other.

Our project this year will be SEWING KITS for UMCOR. Donations needed: 3 yards of cotton or cotton-blend (solid or print, must be 3 yards of uncut fabric); pair of sewing scissors; package of needles; spool of thread; 5-8 matching buttons.
Retreat Leader: Rev. Diane Bell. Cost $45.00 Registration deadline June 4th. Call Mary Ann 801-278-9223

June 9th, 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Yard Sale Fundraiser for the Building Fund. Bring donated items to the East side of the parking lot Friday June 8th 6-9 p.m. and 6-8am June 9th. Come Shop!

June 13-16 Rocky Mountain Annual Conference in Denver
Making the Invisible Visible: Embracing Diversity – Racial Acceptance – Celebrating Inclusiveness
God Created such diversity on the planet! Let us Celebrate!
Early registration due May 25th, regular registration due June 2nd.

June 15-17 Pinecliff Jr High Retreat Weekend Grades 7-9
An incredible weekend retreat for Mid-High Youth. Meet new friends, share your faith and have a week full of fun stuffed into this amazing weekend. $65
Counselors needed
Event Director: Linda Hartney 801-253-4816
Forms http://www.rmcumcamps.com/

June 15-23 Flathead Youth Camp in Kalispell, Montana
Experience and share the Living Christ through excellent teachings, worship, games and fellowship with friends! You can be a Christian and have great, clean fun without compromising the Gospel. Cost is $340 each and includes meals, lodging, T-shirt, staff and bus transportation from Good Shepherd Lutheran Church.
We need a final count as soon as possible. Please get with Jason and make your financial commitment. Jason Stevens 598-1151

June 23 Chrysalis meeting 9-noon @ Mountain Vista UMC

June 22-24 Pinecliff Family Camp
Come for a weekend filled with fun and faith and camping with your church family. Singles, couples and families are all welcome. There are cabins, tent spaces and real bathrooms!
Children 5 and under are free, ages 6-12 are $30, ages 13 and up are $40.
Contact Lloyd 801-964-2287 or Rod & Luanne 964-8062

INTO THE FUTURE!

July 8- July 15: Family Promise IFN, Mountain Vista UMC Hosting Families at Hilltop House. Volunteers needed! Contact Jane T. 282-0765

July 9 – 13 Pinecliff Elementary Camp Grades K-6 – CAMP IS FULL!
A camp for elementary youth in Utah. Campers will come to know and understand the God of creation. Campers will join cross-age family groups and same-age cabin groups for activities. Explore God's presence in all aspects of life, meet old and new friends in singing, stories and sharing. (5 days & 4 nights). Parents of Kindergarten and First Grade campers are welcome to attend as counselors. $130
Event Directors:
Cory Coward 801-280-4136
Rev. Nancy Boswell 435-637-0127
Rev. Alane Currier-Griggs 801-737-4838
Forms http://www.rmcumcamps.com/

July 16-20 Vacation Bible School - Mornings at Mountain Vista 9 a.m. - noon
Volunteers and children needed!! Coordinator Lisa Stone 255-4324

July 16-20 VBS Evenings at Trinity UMC in Kearns.
Dinner at 5:30 p.m. and VBS 6-8:30 p.m. There will also be an adult class for the parents.

Chrysalis Weekends at Park City Community
August 2-5, 2007 Young Men's Flight
August 9-12, 2007 Young Women's Flight
"Chrysalis" is the name chosen for the youth and young adult version of The Walk to Emmaus.
Chrysalis "Flights" (for 15-18 year olds) are three-day events filled with music, praise and God's love.
Space is limited get your registration in early!

You are invited to the Annual United Methodist Volunteers in MISSION RALLY at TEMPLED HILLS United Methodist Camp (near Colorado Springs), August 16-19! You will be treated to inspirational and informative missions speakers, beautiful mountain scenery and a chance to socialize with people who love missions! More information and the registration form are at the web site www.umvimwj.com or contact Jan Kaiser at love2trvl@imbris.com.

WORSHIP AND STUDY

Summer Schedules
On summer Recess: Choir, Bells, Crafts, Men's Bible study, Disciple, Couple's Bible Study, Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts, Confirmation Class, CERTS.
Continuing through the summer: Praise Teams, Men's & Women's Reunion groups, Youth Identity, Wednesday Service, Boy Scouts, Sandwich Mission.
Please let the office know your group's Summer Schedule.

Wednesday Evening Service Change
Will continue through the summer only on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays. On the 2nd Wednesday we will have a prayer meditation and on the 4th Wednesday there will be a book club discussion.

4th Wednesday Book Club:
June 27- Life of Pi, by Yann Martell
July 25- The Gospel According to Starbucks, by Leonard Sweet
August 22- Lessons of the Turtle,  by Steve Goodier
September 26- Something by Francine Rivers

We have not selected books for the months of Oct, Nov and Dec. If you have a book you would like to recommend for the book club please send the information to Debi at debip1@msn.com. 280-0777.

NOTICES

CHRYSALIS IS COMING! GOD'S AMAZING GRACE FOR YOUTH

Who? If you are entering 10th-12th grade in the fall, don't miss this event!
Where? Park City Community Church
When? Thursday evening through Sunday afternoon…
Young Men's: August 2-5
Young Women's: August 9-12
What? An intense experience of God's grace in music, message, small-group fellowship, food, special gifts, and worship.

Pastor Steve and his son, Shane, are directing the Young Men's event, Becky Olrich and Emily Benton are directing the Young Women's event. We hope to have lots of participation—both staff and weekenders—from Mountain Vista.
Please call or e-mail Pastor Steve (280-4148; PastorSteve@MtnVistaUMC.org) to say that you want to help or to get registered.
 

Cross-Trainers - Cross Trainers is a group of runner/walkers training and participating in benefit events. Linda (566-4053)

COLLECTIONS –Save these items:
Aluminum Cans – For Mountain Vista Choir
Pop Tabs from Cans - For The Ronald McDonald House
"Box Tops for Education" - For local community services.
Soup Labels – For Red Bird Mission
"Special" moral support items – For Our Troops, see Melinda Greirson

Mothers Of PreSchoolers – MOPS – Because Mothering matters!
For information on Summer fun, contact Vanessa at 548-1279 OR Cindy 280-2509
MOPS is for every mom from all backgrounds and ages with children ages birth through kindergarten. MOPS is about celebrating motherhood, meeting needs, and making connections through relationships, resources, and brunch. We want you to be able to be the best mom you can be!

Sandwich Mission
Sunday, June 17: Make/bring sandwiches to church
Monday, June 18: Serve sandwiches, 5:00 p.m. at St Vincent DePaul Center,
500 West 200 South
For any questions, contact Geniel 233-8681
The Girl Scouts will be helping make sandwiches every other month, contact Brandee 280-9528

CROSSROADS URBAN CENTER
Thrift Store: 1385 W Indiana Ave (850 S)
Pantry: 347 S 400 E
June food of the month – canned fruit and any type of juice; large, small, canned, boxed.
June thrift store item of the month – anything for the bathroom – towels and washcloths, rugs, shower curtains.
Please bring items to the church and they will be delivered to Crossroads.

Thank You!!

Thank you to Jason Stevens for putting a new network card in the office computer! He saved the day, allowing the bulletins to be printed and emails to be answered!

HELP WANTED

Chrysalis-- Need Volunteers - Kitchen Help. contact Debi Paulsen if you can take a 2-4 hour shift or if can help make a side dish and bring it.


Volunteers Needed at Mountain Vista:
       Family Promise - IHN Hosts July 8-15 – see Jane T
       A/V system operators – see Charles H
       Pinecliff camp counselors needed
       Elementary – see Cory, Jr. High – see Linda H
       Grant Application Writers – see Doug K
       Vacation Bible School coordinator needed
       Treat coordinator is needed for 3rd service
       Children's church volunteers are needed! 11:15
       Cleaning Crew Volunteers
       Contact the church office if you can help 280-4148

SCOUT NEWS

Girl Scouts - Troop 2120 Sept. – May, Mondays 7:00 p.m. (all ages)
Cub Scouts - Pack 4012 Sept. – June, Tuesdays 7:00 p.m.
Boy Scouts - Troop 1012 meets year-round , Tuesdays 6:30 p.m. (11 ½ - 17 yrs)

Upcoming Events
June 2nd – Graduation Ceremony – BBQ/Potluck 2-5pm. The Pack will supply burgers & fixings. Bring potluck dishes, kites, bikes & helmets.
June 5th – Pack Meeting
June 9th - Webelos Hike - Day hike at East Canyon. For more information, please contact our Webelos Den Leader, Mark Gamble at 566-1933.
June 11 – Pack Committee meeting 7:15

Girl Scouts - Troop 2120 will be taking the summer off, starting again in September on Mondays at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Girls ages K-12 are welcome. For more information, please call Brandee Fox at 280-9528.

Boy Scouts meet the hour before Youth Group - IDENTITY, so come join our Scout Troop 1012, bring a friend, and have 2 hours of fun-filled adventure every Tuesday!

For more Scout-related information, please contact:
Brandee Fox (573-3515) - Girl Scouts
Dave Elwell (268-3226) - Cub Scouts
Sheila Anderson (280-6343) - Boy Scouts
http://troop1012.clubspaces.com/

YOUNG ADULTS

From: Terry Haven
Subject: C.S. Lewis Study
I have received several calls from students who have said they are interested in the study but are leaving for the summer,,, so I thought we would cancel the rest of the classes and start up again in September when everyone gets back for school. We will plan on having a few fun activities during the summer for those who are here. Hope everyone has a good summer!!!
Terry Haven
The Wesley Foundation United Methodist Campus Ministry
801-486-7993 terryh@utahchildren.org

You are invited to attend an open house at the Reinhard’s on Tuesday, June 5th 5-9 p.m. to celebrate Shane’s graduation from Bingham High School!!
R.S.V.P. Tracy 282-5742

Due Dates for Sunday Bulletin and Newsletter
For the Sunday Bulletin: Information due Wednesday of each week.
For the Mountain View: Articles due the 20th of every month. Articles on disk or e-mailed (office@mtnvistaumc.org) preferred.

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