The Messenger - September 11
Pastor's Corner 9-11-08
"And They're Off!"
Something about church programs in September has always felt like a horse race to me. Officially, the year might start in January, but September is the month we really get cranking with Sunday School classes, Bible Studies, Youth Fellowship, and Choir Rehearsals for all ages. Academic calendars must be set, and new patterns must be established with the changing times. On the one hand, I'm a bit wistful for the (relative) calm of Summer. On the other hand, I'm really excited to meet new participants in our programs and to reconnect with new friends.
Perhaps the greatest highlight of my week in this crazy season is watching little children walk beside my office on their way to the Angel or Cherub choirs (which have almost doubled in size through the last year). They are so cute when they walk down the hall, and it is great to reconnect with their parents, too. Every now and then, a teenager drops in the office just to chat, and I appreciate their desire to "touch base", too. I'm so much more relaxed on Wednesdays than on Sundays, and it doesn't bother me a bit to be "interrupted." So, feel free to drop by the office (up to 6 p.m.) and reconnect.
Speaking of reconnecting, wasn't it fun to see old and new friends at the annual church picnic last Sunday afternoon! The young kids always have a great time in those "jumpers", and the older kids enjoyed throwing Frisbees with Randi and Todd. Meanwhile, Hal and Sandy Clayson kept us well supplied with hot dogs (and desserts) while Allen Petker pulled together a strolling men's quartet. I don't remember the last time I heard good a "barbershop" quartet, but I know that it was fun on Sunday!
This Sunday, we're going to focus on a central means of staying connecting to God and one another in this busy time: the Bible. I know it's a complicated book that has occasionally been abused, but there is so much beauty there! This week's passage, Psalm 119:89-96, will remind us of the blessings we can receive from spending some good quality time in this book.. I hope you'll join us!
Have a great week!
Neal
Sept. 11 Calendar Highlights School is here!
| Wednesday | Breakfast
Bible Study at Carrow's |
7 am |
Contact:
Bob Erbacker |
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| Youth
Movie Night |
6:30 pm |
Contact: Todd Walter | ||||
| Prayer
Group |
7 pm |
Contact:
Keith Headley |
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| Chapel
Bells |
7 pm |
Contact:
Nan Roberts |
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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 | |||
| Student Ministries at Mulligan's | 6 - 11 pm |
Contact: Todd Walter | ||||
| Saturday | Chancel
Choir Kick Off Party |
5 pm |
Contact: Allan Petker | |||
| 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 |
A Look Ahead
- Sept. 14 - Youth Choirs Parent's Meeting
- Sept. 17 - Youth
Choirs Rehearsals Begin
- Sept. 20 -
Women's Ministry Fashion Fling
Pastor Needs Housing!
Do you have an extra bedroom in your house? Would you like to earn about $3,000 in the next 5 months? A Presbyterian Pastor named Scott Beck is looking for a room to sleep in while he undergoes training at the Los Angeles Fire Academy in San Pedro. The training is rigorous, and the study is demanding, so he won't have a lot of time to socialize. All he requests is a quiet bedroom, bath, and space for a miniature frig and microwave oven. The Academy ruins from September 22 until early February. Call Scott at 805-798-5789 if you are intersted.
GOSPEL GANG – KING’S CHORUS – SONLIGHT SINGERS
Lesley
Sirianni, director
September is here and back to school for us all! On Wednesday, September 17th we begin another season of service to God and our church family through music.
WOMENS' BIBLE STUDY RESUMES
MONDAY
SEPT. 15TH AT 7:00 PM
AND
WEDNESDAY SEPT. 17TH AT 1:00 PM
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