CALENDAR OF EVENTS
SUNDAY MORNING SERVICES
AT 9 AND 11 AM
SUN. MAY 18,
5 pm - "Come Away to the Skies," a solo piano concert
featuring Pastor Dan Damon playing gospel songs, hymns
and spirituals. The concert will be recorded
for release as a CD. Suggested donation $10.
MEMORIAL DAY, MON. MAY
26, 9am-3pm - JUNKTIQUE
2, Annual
sale in conjunction with town-wide garage sales in
Point Richmond benefitting the Masquers Playhouse.
SUN.
JUNE 8, 5 pm - Classical Piano Concert with Peggy Salkind - Dedication of new Courtyard Patio and Reception following
the concert, $10 suggested donation will help pay for
the new patio.
SUN. JUNE 15, 11 a.m. - ANNUAL FATHER'S DAY
JAZZ SERVICE - Worship Service with Dan Damon Jazz Quartet
and Joyful Noise and Angel Choirs.
Saturdays
at 10 am: Angel
Choir practice for school-age children
and youth directed by Pastor Dan Damon. Angel
Choir performs at worship service on the first
Sunday of every month during the school year.
Wednesdays
at 7:00 pm: Joyful Noise Choir rehearsals
at 7:30 p.m. conducted by Pastor Dan Damon. Choir
sings at most Sunday services and rehearses for
annual Holiday Concert in December.
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The
Peace Pole at left says, "May Peace Prevail On Earth"
in four languages and now graces the West Richmond side of the
Church - the Peace Garden lies just behind.

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Pastor
Dan Damon's newest hymn collection, Fields of Mercy, his
fourth hymn book, is now available.
Dan
Damon is an internationally published writer of hymn texts
and tunes. You can visit Dan on the web at www.damonstuneshop.com

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Dan
has released a solo piano CD entitled "Sleepy Time Down South"
featuring popular songs from the 1940's. Dan's new CD is entitled
"like a child." Visit Pastor Dan's website at damonstuneshop.com
Dean McIntyre, Director of Music Resources, the General Board of Discipleship of the United Methodist Church, says this about Pastor Dan and his music
"Dan Damon is a man of many talents: ordained United Methodist pastor, hymn writer, tune writer, and jazz pianist.
He has contributed texts and tunes to numerous hymnals and collections, including The Faith We Sing. He has led workshops including at the national introductory event of The Faith We Sing (Nashville, 2001) and the 2005 national convocation of The Fellowship of United Methodists in Music and Worship Arts (San Francisco). Dan joins a long list of musicians with feet in both worlds - sacred and secular - including J. S. Bach, Handel, and Duke Ellington." Read this review of Dan's CD of solo piano pop and jazz songs, Sleepy Time Down South |

FUMC bedecked for the holidays
Photo by Jean Womack
The Annual Country Faire is always
a popular event!
Photos by May
Cotton
Sisters Kay Mink (l) and Kristi Johnson from Martinez attend their first ever
Harvest Faire by taking the day off from work to begin their holiday shopping. |
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WELCOME
“The people of Richmond First UMC are called to share God’s love as we minister with and to all persons in Point Richmond and beyond, providing worship, nurture, fellowship, and service. Our welcome knows no boundaries of age, race, ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, economic condition, physical or mental ability. We embrace and seek to preserve the beautiful, amazing diversity of God’s creation. We cooperate in ministry with other local churches and groups of God’s people as we participate in Christ’s mission of peace and unconditional love.” |
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The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) delivers hope and enhances human dignity through food, shelter,
health and peace projects. UMCOR, 475 Riverside Drive, Room 330,
New York, NY 10115, 800-554-8583. http://www.umcor.org
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Mid
Dornan's book on the history of the church, filled with wonderful stories
and photos, is now available for $12 ($15 with S & H). Please make
checks out to:
Memorial Fund 1st UMC
and send to:
Mid Dornan, 225 Clarence Street, Richmond, CA 94801
For
more information, you can email Mid at: midornan@sbcglobal.net
Also available at the Point Richmond History Association

Pastor Dan's new CD,
"Come Away to the Skies" a solo piano concert featuring Pastor
Dan Damon playing gospel songs, hymns and spirituals. The
concert will be recorded for release as a CD. Suggested
donation $10.

Pastor Dan in the Peace Garden
Oldest member Goldie Moblie looks on while her great-great grandson
waves to the camera from his mother's lap. In the background Helen
Valentine oversees the sale of the remaining baked goods.
On November 9, 2007 The United Methodist
Council of Bishops passed a Resolution on the Iraq War.
Thank you for your consideration, and
all that you do.
With Hope for Peace,
Adrienne Fong, PwJ Coord.
CA-NV Annual Conference, UMC |
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