The Messenger - May 12 , 2008
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Pastor Neal's Notes
We hear them declaring the works of God in our own tongues!
Acts 2:11
Wasn't it wonderful to hear the gospel proclaimed in music last Sunday morning? Handel's "Utrecht Jubilate Deo" must be one of the most joyful works of praise ever composed. And wasn't it fun to hear this proclaimed on Pentecost, a day when the church celebrates all the various dialects, accents, and styles in which the gospel has been proclaimed?
This Sunday, you have yet another chance to hear the Word of God afresh. That's because Kathy Sebring, a promising student from Fuller Seminary, will be filling the pulpit in my place. Like so many women and men that God has recently called to ministry, Kathy brings a wealth of experience from the corporate world: first, as a life insurance salesperson; then, as a stockbroker; then, as the Director for Development at the YWCA homeless shelter in Santa Ana. She has also done extensive volunteer work for the American Cancer Society and the First United Presbyterian Church of Long Beach. She enjoys playing golf, watching movies, visiting with friends, and spending time with her parents, who recently celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary.
As you listen to Kathy preach, I'll be hearing the Word proclaimed with Kim, Andrew, and Chris in Honolulu. If you need to reach me during the week, our office manager, Shirley Snow will have our contact information in Hawaii. You are also welcome to contact our lay pastor of visitation, Rupert Loyd. We hope you have a truly blessed week.
Aloha!
Neal
April 28 Calendar Highlights The Comforter Is Here!
Shirley is out of the office Mon - Wed this week.
| Monday | Women's Bible Study | 7:00 pm | Contact: Kim Neuenschwander | |||
| Stewardship
Commission |
7:00 pm | Contact:
Jerry Drenckhahn |
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| Tuesday | Beachcomber Beta Group | 2:30 pm | Contact: Bob Erbacker or Pastor Neal | |||
| Cub Scout Pack 1203 | 6:30 pm | Contact: Shane Armstrong | ||||
| Adult
Discipleship Commission |
7:00 pm |
Contact: Erik Larson | ||||
| Wednesday | Breakfast Club Bible Study at Carrow's | 7:00 am | Contact: Bob Erbacker | |||
| Women's Bible Study | 1:00 pm | Contact: Kim Neuenschwander | ||||
| Cherub Choir | 4:30 pm | Contact: Emily Anderson; | ||||
| Gospel Gang | 4:30 pm | Contact : Lesley Sirianni | ||||
| High School Fellowship | On Hiatus |
Contact: Todd Walter | ||||
| Kings Chorus | 6:00 pm | Contact: Lesley Sirianni | ||||
| Voyagers | 6:30 pm | Contact: The Larsons | ||||
| SonLight Singers | 7:00 pm | Contact: Lesley Sirianni | ||||
| Chapel Bells | 7:00 pm | Contact: Nan Roberts | ||||
| Prayer Fellowship | 7:00 pm | Contact: Keith Headly | ||||
| Jr. High Fellowship | 7:00 pm | Contact: Todd Walter | ||||
| After Hours" | 8-9:15 pm | Contact: Todd Walter | ||||
| Thursday | Forever
Young Luncheon |
11:30 am | Contact: Betty Loyd | |||
| Chancel Choir | 7:30 pm | Contact: Allan Petker | ||||
| Venturing Crew 731 | 7:00 pm | Contact: Eric V. Beck | ||||
| Friday | Tennis & Breakfast | 8:15 am | Contact: Paul Mathews or Pastor Neal | |||
| Crew 731 Campout -
Joshua Tree |
12:30pm |
Contact: Eric V. Beck | ||||
| Youth Hangout | 7:30 - 9:30 pm | Contact: Todd Walter | ||||
| Saturday | Presbytery
Meets in Hawaii |
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| Co-ed Volleyball | See below left. | Contact: Erik Larson, Jim Peacock , Maureen Bradford, or Brad Tapie | ||||
David's Team ----- See email schedule Jim's Team ----- End of Season Erik & Carrie ----- End of Season Brad & Maureen - See email schedule |
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| Sunday | Adult Sunday School | 8:30 - 9:30 pm | Contact: Paul Mathews or Shirley Gonzales | |||
| Children and Youth Sunday School | Begins During Service | Contact: Sue Headley | ||||
| Worship
- Pulpit Guest |
9:30 am | Contact: Pastor Neal or Paul Purdy | ||||
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| Crew
731 Returns From Campout |
12 pm |
Contact: Eric V. Beck | ||||
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PDA earmarks $100,000 to aid Myanmar relief
Appeal is also issued to support long-term recovery
by Evan
Silverstein
and Jerry
L. Van Marter
Presbyterian News Service
LOUISVILLE — Presbyterian Disaster Assistance
(PDA) has committed $100,000 in emergency assistance to aid survivors
of last week’s devastating cyclone in Myanmar, the worst disaster the
country has . . . <Complete
Article> Evangelicals lament a politicized faith
PC(USA)’s John Huffman: ‘Our umbrella is large’
by Adelle M.
Banks
Religion News Service
WASHINGTON —
Evangelical Christians should be defined by their theology — and not
their politics . . . <Complete
Article>
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