The Messenger - October 15
Pastor's Corner 10-15-08
Don't Miss This Weekend!
This Friday, October 17, several of us will be meeting at Pirate Stadium to cheer San Pedro High School in their annual football contest against the Carson Colts. As I mentioned last week, several members of our church family have worked at San Pedro High for decades, and this gives us a great opportunity to support them. This also gives us a great opportunity to cheer the kids. Those who wish to carpool (and eat at the stadium) should meet here at the church around 5:45 p.m.
On Saturday, October 18, several men from our church will attend a well-organized men's conference in Orange County from 8 to 4 p.m. This conference features a number of nationally known Christian leaders. If you'd like to attend, let Jim Peacock know TODAY (310-833-0615). Next, if you've ever thought about singing with the choir, you can join them on the choir retreat from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. on the main floor of the church as they prepare a whole variety of fun songs for Christmas. This is a very fun group of people, and they are happy to welcome visitors.
Finally, to crown it all, we'll hold a concert at 4 p.m. featuring our fabulous organist, Johannes Muller-Stosch, and an excellent trumpeter, Robert Frear. This concert is funded in part by the late Stillman Sawyer, who ardently hoped and prayed for the growth of this church. You can answer this prayer if you bring someone with you who does not usually worship in our church.
There's SO much to do and see this weekend. Don't miss it! And don't miss this opportunity to call and invite some friend.
Neal
p.s. I found out that Kim's mother passed away just a few minutes after completing this article. Thus, I will not be able to be with you this weekend. The Inquirer's Class/ Good News Brunch that was planned for Saturday morning will be rescheduled as will be the Baptism for Finley Emma Walter that was to be held Sunday. All other events will continue as planned. Even as Kim and I seek God's comfort Kim's time of challenge, we pray you may sense God's joy as you celebrate this weekend together.
Blessings and Peace,
Neal
Oct. 15 Calendar Highlights Are You Sure It's Fall ?! ?
| Wednesday | Breakfast
Bible Study at Carrow's |
7 am |
Contact:
Bob Erbacker |
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| Women's
Bible Study |
1 pm |
Contact: Kim Neuenschwander | ||||
| Children's
Devotions |
4 pm |
Contact: Sue Headley | ||||
| Cherub
Choir |
4:30 pm |
Contact: Emily Anderson | ||||
| Gospel
Gang |
4:30 pm |
Contact: Lesley Sirianni | ||||
| King's
Chorus |
5:30 pm |
Contact: Lesley Sirianni | ||||
| Sr.
High "Chill Time" |
5:30 pm | Contact: Todd Walter | ||||
| Jr.
High Fellowship |
6:30 pm |
Contact: Todd Walter | ||||
| SonLight
Singers |
6:30 pm |
Contact: Lesley Sirianni | ||||
| Chapel
Bells |
7 pm | Contact: Nan Roberts | ||||
| Prayer
Group |
7 pm |
Contact:
Keith Headley |
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| Thursday | Crew
731 |
7:00 pm |
Contact: Eric V. Beck | |||
| Chancel
Choir |
7:30 pm |
Contact: Allan Petker | ||||
| Friday | Breakfast | 8:15 am | Contact: Paul Mathews or Pastor Neal | |||
| Hangout | 7:30 - 9:30 pm |
Contact: Todd Walter | ||||
| Saturday | Co-Ed
Volleyball |
Schedule
to left |
Contact: Erik Larson, Jim Peacock | |||
| 4pm First Pres.-4 (Brad) vs. First Pres.-5 (Maureen) 5pm First Pres-1 (Dave) vs. New Life 6pm First Pres-2 (Erik) vs. First Pres-3 (Jim) |
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| Sunday | Adult Sunday School | Before Service |
Contact: Paul Mathews or Shirley Gonzales | |||
| Children's Sunday School | Begins During Service | Contact: Sue Headley | ||||
| Worship |
9:30 am | Contact: Pastor Neal or Paul Purdy | ||||
| Stillman Sawyer Memorial Concert #1 | 3 - 6:00 pm | Contact:
Kimberly Ayers |
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| Sr.
High Fellowship |
Off for Concert |
Contact: Todd Walter | ||||
| Monday |
Youth
Praise Band |
6:30 - 8 pm |
Contact:
Tim Gray or Randi Bender |
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| Women's
Bible Study |
7 pm |
Contact:
Kim Neuenschwander |
A Look Ahead
- Oct. 17 - First Presbyterian Night at Pirate Stadium
- Oct. 18 - Men's Conference
- Oct. 19 - Stillman Sawyer Memorial Concert #1
- Oct. 24-26 - Crew 731 Camping Trip to Buckhorn Campground
- Oct. 25 - Fun Fellowship Night - Pizza, Pumpkin Carving and Movies
- Nov. 25 - Thanksgiving Basket Delivery
First Presbyterian Night at Pirate Stadium
Come join us at Pirate Stadium for the Varsity football game and beginning of league play against rival Carson High.
The game startes at 7 pm and this one is sure to be WELL attended, so get there EARLY!
Tickets are $7 at the door.
Contact: Cam Beck
Special Limited Engagement - Singers Wanted
Sing with the First Presbyterian Church San Pedro Chancel Choir
Featuring
“Carols and Lullabies”
Christmas in the Southwest
by Conrad Susa
Rehearsal Schedule
Rehearsals are at First Presbyterian San Pedro 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. Thursdays, unless noted.
Singers may not miss more than 2 rehearsals without director’s approval.
Oct. 18 - Saturday 9 am - 3 pm
Choir retreat at the Church
(Attendance at Retreat is almost mandatory - for details contact Allan)
Oct. 23
Oct. 30
Nov. 6
Nov. 13
Nov. 20
Dec. 4
Dec. 11
Dec. 12 - Fri. 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Dress with Orch.
Dec. 14 (4:00 pm show - 2:30 call)
For more information“Carols and Lullabies”
Christmas in the Southwest
by Conrad Susa
Rehearsal Schedule
Rehearsals are at First Presbyterian San Pedro 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. Thursdays, unless noted.
Singers may not miss more than 2 rehearsals without director’s approval.
Oct. 18 - Saturday 9 am - 3 pm
Choir retreat at the Church
(Attendance at Retreat is almost mandatory - for details contact Allan)
Oct. 23
Oct. 30
Nov. 6
Nov. 13
Nov. 20
Dec. 4
Dec. 11
Dec. 12 - Fri. 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Dress with Orch.
Dec. 14 (4:00 pm show - 2:30 call)
Contact: Allan Petker, Director
Phone: 310-548-7260
The Year Is Almost Over.
Need a Calendar?
Student Ministries is offering 2009 Calendars, Stationary, and Christmas Cards for sale. See a student or go to their table after service to view their inventory.
Contact: Randi Bender or Todd
Walter
YOU’RE INVITED TO…THE STILLMAN SAWYER MEMORIAL CONCERTS
AT FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF SAN PEDRO
Debut Concert: organist Johannes Müller-Stosch & trumpeter Robert Frear
Works by Telemann • J S Bach • Franck • Hakim
The Stillman Sawyer Memorial Concerts are a continuing gift
to the community, celebrating the talents of local musicians of all genres
in an ongoing series of free concerts
Pre-concert Reception 3:00 pm
Sunday, October 19, 2008 at 4:00 p.m.
Contact: Kimberly Ayers
Crew 731 To Temporarily Change Meeting Time
As of Oct. 23 Venturing Crew 731 will temporarily changing it's meeting time
- from Thursday evenings at 7 - 8:30pm,
- to Thursday evenings at 6:30 - 7:45pm.
This change shall last through December and then revert to the old schedule in January.
Contact: Eric V. Beck, Crew Advisor
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