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The Messenger - October 14, 2011 - The Disco Decade

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"The Disco Decade"



Having now devoted sermons to the founders of our church and the generations of First Presbyterians that fought in each of our world wars, it's time to turn our attention to the survivors of our nation's next biggest crisis: the 1970s! Of course, I say that tongue-in-cheek, but if you've ever tried to look good in leisure suits or caused sparks in a microwave or tried to explain to your children what actually happened in the back of those VW vans, you probably know what I'm talking about. You may not have risked your life at Normandy or Verdun, but, to paraphrase FDR, the embarrassment of some choices can “live in infamy” forever!


Fortunately, there were several good things that came out of the 1970s here at First Presbyterian Church. The first was a closer look at the social teachings of our savior, Jesus Christ. Then, from that look, came a whole series of new outreach efforts. Some of these were:


    The “Fish” food pantry for the hungry (now part of Harbor Interfaith Services)

    Church-sponsored Bible studies in the prisons and worship services in our local retirement homes.

    The Hoffman “Half Way Houses” for returning inmates from Terminal Island

    San Pedro's “Meals on Wheels” program for shut-ins

    A major commitment by key church groups to “adopt” several refugees from Southeast Asia who were helped to find food, shelter, and employment until they could “make it” on their own here in the USA, and

    A growing cadre of female church leaders who learned to stand “toe to toe” with our strong men.


This Sunday, I'll be preaching about the decades when“baby boomers” came of age, the lessons we have learned, and the blessings God has brought through the tumult of that era. I'll be using Luke 4, verses 18-19, a long neglected text that many scholars now call the “Mission Statement” of our Lord. You might be surprised to hear exactly what it says.


I'll see you in church!


Neal



Student Ministries News

Car Wash:  We will be having a car wash on October 22nd from 10:00AM to 2:00PM in the church parking lot.  Teens plan to help wash the cars that day!!  Pre-sale tickets will be available from our teens.

Disneyland Christmas Event:  This year, we will be going to Disneyland on December 10th for our Christmas celebration.  Admission cost is $62.  Food will be extra.  For more information please contact Randi or Todd.

Winter Camp:  Pondo’s Christian Camp - January 13-15, 2012.  Cost for the camp is $164 plus extra for skiing or snowboarding.  A $50 deposit will hold a spot for you.  Deposits are due on October 16th.

Mission Trip:  We will be going back to the Navajo Reservation with YouthWorks - July 14–21, 2012.  Cost is $288.  Get your $50 deposit in now.  Don’t miss out this experience. Deposits are due on October 16th.

Recycling drive for youth:  We will be recycling #1 plastic bottles and aluminum cans.  If you would like us to pick them up at your house simply call Todd.

 

Student Ministries Staff

Randi Bender & Todd Walter

Email:  rdbender44@aol.com

Tel: (310) 832-9717 (home)

(310) 562-9243 (cell)




Calendar

Fri, Oct 14
7:00 pm - Youth Hangout

Sat, Oct 15
6:30 pm - Youth Pizza and Game Night

Sun, Oct 16
8:30 am - Adult Sunday School
9:30 am - Worship

Mon, Oct 17
7:00 pm - Women's Bible Study

Tue, Oct 18
7:30 pm - Session Meeting

Wed, Oct 19
7:00 am - Bible Study at Carrow's
1:00 pm - Women's Bible Study
4:00 pm - Homework Hangout
4:00 pm - Angel Choir Rehearsal
4:00 pm - Parent Hangout
4:30 pm - Cherub Choir Rehearsal
5:00 pm - Gospel Gang Choir Rehearsal
5:45 pm - Dinner for Jr. and Sr. High Schoolers
6:15 pm - King's Chorus Choir Rehearsal
7:00 pm - Handbell Choir Rehearsal
7:00 pm - Prayer Group
7:15 pm - SonLight Singers Choir Rehearsal

Thu, Oct 20
11:30 am - Forever Young Luncheon
7:30 pm - Chancel Choir Rehearsal

Fri, Oct 21
7:00 pm - Youth Hangout

Sat, Oct 22
8:30 am - Men's Breakfast
6:00 pm - Outrigger Cruise

Sun, Oct 23
8:30 am - Adult Sunday School
9:30 am - Worship


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