The Messenger - December 4, 2007
Pastor Neal's NotesAdvent Week Two:
Picking Up Speed
I saw a bumper sticker
the
other day which said, "Once you get over the hill, you pick
up speed!"
I think that bumper
sticker
referred to the someone's age, but here, at First Pres, I think the
first Sunday of Advent must be our "hill." That's because
we began the season in a measured way, observing the Sacrament of the
Lord's Supper and some good old advent hymns. But now things really
start moving fast. Here are a few examples:
This Friday, December 7,
will be "Candy Cane Lane," a Christmas Party that we
throw with our neighbors out in Weymouth Corners from 5 until 9 p.m.
The younger children will have a chance to decorate cookies and sit
on Santa's lap. The older children will have a chance to sing carols
and listen to San Pedro's High School Band. Our Angel and Cherub's
Choirs are scheduled to perform, and we will also have a chance to
enjoy a classic Christmas film. This year, it will be projected from
Alva's across the street onto a sail hung from the outside of our
building.
This Saturday, December
8, will be "Christmas in the Holy Land," a special
dinner and program organized by our Outrigger's Club. Carolyn
Ehrlich is coordinating the menu, and several others are bringing
"props." Please contact Carolyn or Shirley Gonzales if you
would like to attend.
This Sunday, December 9,
we
will see "The Very Important Christmas Pageant,"
a fresh retelling of the very old story recounted by our Children's
Choirs. Mrs. Sirianni always does a great job on these programs, and
Mrs. Anderson's very young choirs will add a great note of joy to
this year, too. I expect they will bring much energy to our worship
at 9:30 a.m.
In addition to these
church
functions, some of us may have work or neighborhood parties to attend
within the next seven days. The bad news is that you might not
really be ready for all of this. The good news is that you can still
have lots of fun. Thus, I hope you'll join us as we "pick up
speed" on the way to Bethlehem.
I'll see you in church!
December Weekly Calendar Highlights The Church in anticipation. . .
Tuesday 04 Beachcomber Beta Group On Hiatus until Jan. 1 Contact: Verabelle Baxter
Most Commissions meet 7 or 7:30pm Contact: Commission Chairs
Wednesday 05 Breakfast Club Bible Study at Carrow's 7am Contact: Rupert Loyd
"Fisherman" mailing party 8:45am Contact: Shirley Snow
Women's Bible Study 1pm Contact: Kim Neuenschwander
Cherub Choir & Gospel Gang 4:30pm Contact: Cherubs - Emily Anderson; GGang - Lesley Sirianni
High School Fellowship 6pm Contact: Randi Bender
Kings Chorus 6pm Contact: Lesley Sirianni
Voyagers 6:30pm Contact: The Larsons
SonLight Singers 7pm Contact: Lesley Sirianni
Chapel Bells 7pm Contact: Nan Roberts
Prayer Fellowship 7pm Contact: Rupert Loyd
Jr. High Fellowship 7pm Contact: Randi Bender
"After Hours" 8-9:15pm Contact: Randi Bender
Thursday 06 Deacons "McDonald Hall" 9am Contact: Betty Loyd
Gospel Gang Technical Rehearsal 4:30-6pm Contact: Lesley Sirianni
Venturing Crew 731 7pm Contact: Eric V. Beck
Chancel Choir 7:30pm Contact: Allan Petker
Friday 07 Tennis & Breakfast 8:15am Contact: Rupert Loyd or Pastor Neal
NO Youth Hangout ----------------pm Contact: Randi Bender
Candy Cane Lane 5 -7pm Contact: Sue Headly
Saturday 08 Gospel Gang Dress Rehearsal 9am-12pm Contact: Lesley Sirianni
Youth Christmas Outreach 6pm Contact: Karen Ceaser
Outrigger Christmas Cruise 6pm Contact: Sandy Clayson
Co-Ed Church Volleyball Various Times Contact: Jim Peacock or Erik Larson
Even if you don't play, come on out and root for us! 1st Christian Church 2930 El Dorado, Torrance
That's at the corner of Maple and El Dorado. See you there! <<Map>>
Sunday 09 Adult Sunday School 8:30 - 9:30am Contact: Rupert Loyd
Children and Youth Sunday School Begins During Service Contact: Diane Bettis
Worship 9:30am Contact: Pastor Neal or Paul Purdy
>>>Eighth day and second Sunday of Advent.<<<
- Series: Gospel Gang Musical
- Theme: Advent
- Title: The Very Important Christmas Pageant
- Scripture:
- Preacher: Rev. Neal Neuenschwander
Remember these are just the Highlights... Call the church office if you need details 310-832-7597
Quick News
It's Here! It's Here!
Candy Cane Lane - Dec. 7th 5 to 9pm
It's one of Weymouth Corners annual fun events for the family. Our Cherub Choir will sing, there will be carolers, live music, dancers, a movie ("It's a Wonderful Life"), food vendors, face painting, a raffle and Santa by AIR at 6pm!!! Don't miss it!
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Christmas
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Christmas is an annual holiday that celebrates the birth of Jesus. Christmas festivities often combine the commemoration of Jesus' birth with various secular customs, many of which have been influenced by earlier winter festivals. The date as a birthdate for Jesus is traditional, and is not considered to be his actual date of birth.
In most places around the world, Christmas Day is celebrated on December 25. Christmas Eve is the preceding day, December 24. In the United Kingdom and many countries of <<Complete Article>>Spot Light on: Gospel Gang
Gospel Gang is for 3rd, 4th and 5th grades students, and they sing in worship several times during the year, including special performances during Advent and in the spring. Directed by Lesley Sirianni, they rehearse weekly on Wednesdays from 4:30 - 5:30 at the church.
Random Fact of the Week
Q: What exactly is Frankincense?
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A: Frankincense is a sweet smelling gum resin derived from certain Boswellia trees ( Boswellia sacra Flueck) which, at the time of Christ, grew in Arabia, India, and Ethiopia. Tradition says that it was presented to the Christ Child by Balthasar, the black king from Ethiopia or Saba. The frankincense trade was at its height during the days of the Roman Empire. At that time this resin was considered as valuable as gems or precious metals. The Romans burned frankincense on their altars and at cremations.
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