The Messenger - October 28, 2011 - It's Time for Company!
"It's Time For Company!"
This is such an exciting weekend for our church! First, we are hosting an "open house" from 3 to 7 p.m. on Friday afternoon for every member of this community to tour the new sanctuary (and other parts of the church, if desired). We will show the new video system, we will show the new sound system, we will show the beautiful new furnishings, we will show the new lighting system, and we will show the great variety of programs this new design enables us to have. We will also show our deep desire to reach young parents and young adults who use electronic media to communicate in a very different fashion than their parents did.
Then, during worship on Sunday morning, we will
demonstrate some great things that haven't changed
here at First Pres--a great choral music program, a great
collection of handbells, a great array of dramatic sounds on
the organ, and a great commitment to hear and follow the call
of God. From the very beginning of our church, a large part of
that commitment involved commitment to the community that we
serve, and several community service leaders will be will be
joining us this week to celebrate that commitment. In
particular, we will host:
Tahia Hayslett, the
Executive
Director of Harbor Interfaith Services, a non-profit agency
which began an a community food panty in our church basement.
Gradually, they outgrew this facility and added transitional
housing and support for families that are in need. Soon, they
will open a beautiful new facility right down town.
Gloria Lockhart, the Executive Director of the Toberman
Neighborhood Center, a venerable outreach to neighbors in need
that began more than 100 years ago. They moved here to San
Pedro during the 1930s, and several members of our church have
supported their efforts to protect underprivileged children
and prevent the spread of gangs.
Luis Lozano, the Executive Director of the Beacon
House Association, a residential treatment program for
alcoholic and drug addicted men that our church has supported
for decades. Each participant in this program is taught that
"self-esteem comes from esteemable acts," and success requires
a lot of community service.
Trevino Cochran, the President of Achieve Youth
Services, an after school program for children and youth that
is housed here at First Pres. This program focuses on
academic skills, recreation, and character development. It
has built confidence and respect in scores of young women and
men through the years.
Mary Garland, the President of San Pedro's Meals On
Wheels, a non-profit which provides good, hot food to seniors
and shut-ins throughout our city. This food has been prepared
and sent from our church kitchen for almost 40 years.
Finally, I'm excited to say that we will receive a special commendation from Janice Hahn, who serves our community in the United States Congress. Before being elected to that position just this year, Ms. Hahn served on the Los Angeles City Council, where she supported a vast array of community service groups. She has always been a great advocate for San Pedro.
In short, it's time for company here at First Presbyterian--including the parents of all those children in our choirs. I hope you will join me in rolling out the "welcome mat." You might need to come a bit early to get a back seat. I'll see you in church!
Neal
Volleyball
There will be games this Saturday. See Jim Peacock (Phone 310- 702-6730) jimjr860@aol.com
2011 Thanksgiving Basket Program
On November 22, 2011, our church will sponsor our 16th Annual Thanksgiving Family Food Baskets for needy families in the greater San Pedro area. In our first year we delivered 58 Baskets. We really have come a long way in helping needy families celebrate Thanksgiving. If you would like to help, just fill out and send in the donation/volunteer form. Or visit the church website for more information.
OUR 16TH YEAR WILL BE DEDICATED TO THE MEMORY OF JOHN M. OLGUIN
Student Ministries News
NO SUNDAY SCHOOL THIS
SUNDAY!!! Please stay in church.
(10/30/11)
Golden State Pops: We will be selling refreshments before and during the performance on November 13th from 1:30PM to 5:00PM. If you wish to help with this fundraiser, please let Randi or Todd know.
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.
THERE IS
STILL ROOM FOR BOTH TRIPS
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
Sun, Oct 30
8:30 am - Adult Sunday School
9:30 am - Worship
11:00 am - Worship and Music Meeting
Mon, Oct 31
7:00 pm - Women's Bible Study
Wed, Nov 2
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, Nov 3
7:30 pm - Chancel Choir Rehearsal
Fri, Nov 4
5:00 pm - DST ends tonight
7:00 pm - Youth Hangout
Sat, Nov 5
5:00 pm - Communion
Sun, Nov 6
7:30 am - Adult Sunday School
8:30 am - Worship
7:00 pm - Stewardship meeting
7:00 pm - Women's Bible Study
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