PARTICIPATING IN WORSHIP TODAY The Rev. Dr. John Powell The Rev. Karla Shaw, Associate Pastor Don Brenneman, Minister of Music & Business Administrator New Covenant Choir, Don Brenneman, director Alicia McMillan, Organist and Director of Children’s and Youth Choirs Bryan Verhoye, Pianist and Music Associate Ringers ReJOYce!, Ann Simoneau, director Elders Bill Turnquist, Gerri Lewis, and Dianne Grafton Deacon Greeters: 8:30 Dale Sundberg; 10:15 Fran Styles Ushers for March: Pat Coughlin, Samantha Przywitowski, Wayne Smith, Carolyn Greisemer, Aaron Whitaker, Lou Ray Checkert, Lauren Brown, and Hattie Sanchez. Media Ministries Volunteers: Pat Ogle, Alex Raugust, Chris Buffaloe, Erich McMillan, and Hank Copeland. PRAYER is a powerful source of comfort and healing. We invite you to bring to our attention those in need by contacting the church office, or noting your prayer request on a Visitor Welcome Card. Place the card in the offering or hand to an usher. TODAY’S FLOWERS are given by Diana Stephens Holman in memory “of my wonderful parents, Peggy and Ben Woodward.” Diana also created the floral arrangements. PRAYERS ARE REQUESTED FOR OUR DEPLOYED MILITARY: James Watts, Robert Cannon, Gregory White, Rick Nestor, Martin Jacquez, Scott Castlen, and Tom Daggett. To express appreciation and prayers to any of these service personnel, contact Tom and Julie Gadzala for addresses at
[email protected]. PRAYER QUILT MINISTRY: Prayer Quilts are gifts of love and prayer for someone in special need. We invite you to "Tie a Prayer" into the quilts, even if you do not know the recipients. Today’s quilt is for Melody Ledbetter. To request a quilt, please contact Susie Mueller at (619) 2247070.
The Rev. Dr. John Powell, Senior Pastor The Rev. Karla Shaw, Associate Pastor Point Loma Community Presbyterian Church 2128 Chatsworth Blvd., San Diego, CA 92107 ■ 619.223.1633 ■ pointlomachurch.org
COMMUNITY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
A Service of Worship March 16, 2014 8:30 & 10:15 am
Experience Jesus Strengthen Christ’s Church Journey into Deeper Faith Transform Our World
Order of Worship
Please remember to silence your cell phones and refrain from flash photography.
Prelude
Oh, Sing to the Lord Ringers ReJOYce! Ann Simoneau, director
Welcome and Call to Worship *Songs of Praise
OT Scripture
Rev. Dr. John Powell
Praise to the Lord, the Almighty Agnus Dei
*Invocation Ministry of Music
arr. Kevin McChesney
No. 77 (1-4) Michael W. Smith
(8:30) Rev. Karla Shaw Arise, My Soul, Arise New Covenant Choir Don Brenneman, director Psalm 121 (page 571 in pew Bible)
Dan Forrest
Elder Bill Turnquist
Prayer of Confession (unison) Catch me in my scurrying, Lord, and hold me in this Lenten Season: hold my feet to the fire of your grace and make me attentive to my mortality that I may begin to die now… to those things that keep me from living with you and with my neighbors on this earth; to grudges and indifference, to certainties that smother possibilities, to my fascination with false securities, and to my addiction to sweatless dreams. (silent prayers) Amen. —taken from Ted Loder’s Guerrillas of Grace Affirmation of Grace
*Response (Children come forward)
Great is the Lord
Children’s Sermon (Children to Sunday School)
No. 44 Elder Gerri Lewis
Joys and Concerns Elder Dianne Grafton *Song of Preparation
I Then Shall Live
Sermon:
Forgiveness Matters! Lectionary Matthew 6:14-15
Call to Prayer
What a Friend We Have in Jesus
No. 507 Pastor John No. 622
Pastoral Prayer & Lord’s Prayer Invitation to Christian Stewardship Offertory
Fairest Lord Jesus arr. Hayes & Gaspard Alicia McMillan, organist Bryan Verhoye, pianist
*Doxology *Prayer of Dedication *Closing Hymn
I Then Shall Live
No. 507 (3)
*Benediction Postlude *please stand
Recessional on “St. Anne”
Gordon Young
All-Church
Children’s Discipleship
CAFÉ SERVICE happens in the Family Life Center. Join us at 10:15 to experience this worship venue that is casual, with a band, visual art, coffee/pastries, and today’s sermon on video. Contact is Kris McCoy at
[email protected].
NURSERY CARE is available for infants to two-year olds during all worship services. Contact: Courtney Yates,
[email protected].
Adult Discipleship
ROUTE 56 on Fridays from 5-7 pm. Friends always welcome. 3/28 Do Something II
Sunday Scripture Group — 10 am in the Parlor. Today we are on Lesson 2 of our Church in the Home Lenten series with “Letters to Marc About Jesus” by Henri Nouwen. Co-leaders are Bob Simoneau at
[email protected], and Bob Edwards at
[email protected]. Young Mom’s Bible Study—Mondays, 9:15-10:30 am, Parlor. Study of Genesis led by Pastor Karla for moms of kids elementary age and younger. Contact Jen Weck at jen_weck@ hotmail.com. For free childcare contact Courtney Yates at
[email protected]. Daybreak—Tuesdays from 6:40-7:40 am in the Chapel with Pastor John. We are adventuring through II Corinthians. Come join us! Tuesday Morning Women’s Bible Study—We meet at 9:00 am in the Parlor and are studying the book of Isaiah led by Pastor Karla. For more information, contact Clara Blenis at (619) 223-5950. Women of all ages are welcome. Men@Work—Wednesdays at 8:30 am in the Library we meet with Pastor John then work on campus “fix-it” projects. Contact is Don Griffith at
[email protected]. Wednesday Men’s Bible Study—5:00 pm, Parlor. This week we’ll be into Chapter 16 of the book of Matthew. Contact is Jerry Heidt at
[email protected]. Wednesday Casual Bible Study—Every other Wednesday in the church Library from 6-7 pm. March 26 is our next meeting. This fun group led by Pastor Karla is studying the book of Genesis. No prior Bible knowledge necessary. For more info contact Ryan Swenson at
[email protected]. 1st and
3rd Weds.
Wednesday RefresHER and HIM—6:30-8 pm on Contacts are Jim Grisolia at
[email protected], and Carla Stayboldt at
[email protected].
5th Thursday at 6:30 am is a new gathering of ALL the Men’s Small Groups for fellowship and witness. Next gathering is May 29 from 6:30 to 8:00 am for breakfast at the Point Loma Café, in the back, just off Nimitz on N. Harbor Dr. Dutch treat! Contact is Gordy Lutes at (619) 222-3989, or
[email protected].
KIDS CLUB on Thursdays: 2nd-6th Gr., 4-5 pm: 4 yrs-1st Gr., 5-5:45. 3/20 Catherine Rodriguez & Honey Bear
VBS WOW! (Workshop of Wonders) June 23-27 from 9 am to noon. This is for children ages 4 years (by 9/30/13) through 6 th grade. We will have a great time of games, Bible stories, science experiments, crafts and music. Contact
[email protected] to register and volunteer.
Youth Discipleship JUNIOR HIGH LOCK-IN; March 21. $10. Junior High students will want to make their calendars for this! The lock-in is a night to remember to be a kid! It will be filled with games, dancing, movies, and snacks, along with very little sleep. Don’t miss out! HIGH SCHOOL FORT NIGHT, April 5. $10. High School students are invited to participate in a night where we turn the entire Youth Center into a GIANT fort the way we did when we were kids. This night is about rediscovering wonder and recalling our childhood sense of adventure. YOUTH SUNDAY, May 18. Our church’s annual Youth Sunday will be in May this year. This is our opportunity to lead the congregation in worship in the main sanctuary and we never take that responsibility lightly. This year is no exception and we are super excited. Both High School and Junior High students are welcome and encouraged to participate. Deleir Georges, Director
[email protected]
Senior Adult Discipleship RED BRICK SENIOR CENTER - Tuesday, March 18, 10 to 1:30. David Singer, guitarist. Lunch: Flank steak, potatoes, shredded kale with shallots, salad, rolls, and melon dessert. Cost $5. Please make your reservations by the previous Friday with Leslie Hanna at (619) 223-1633 x210. FREE BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING—Tuesday, March 18, 9:30 to 11 am in the Family Life Center.
Week of Sunday, March 16
8:30 am Blended Worship, Sanctuary 10:00 am Scripture Study Group, Parlor 10:15 am Café Service, Family Life Center 10:15 am Blended Worship, Sanctuary 11:30 am Brick Singers, Choir Room Monday, March 17 9:00 am Senior Fitness, Family Life Center 9:15 am Young Mom’s Bible Study, Parlor 9:30 am Rachel Circle, Library 10:30 am TRIBE Club at Correia Jr. High 11:00 am Church In The Home, Parlor 3:00 pm PUM Steering Committee, Library Tuesday, March 18 6:40 am Daybreak, Chapel 9:00 am Tuesday Women’s Bible Study, Parlor 9:30 am MOPS, Library 10:00 am Red Brick Seniors, Family Life Center 11:00 am Preschool Music, Choir Room 1:30 pm Ministry Staff Meeting, Parlor 7:00 pm Boy Scouts 24, Youth Center 7:00 pm Ringers ReJOYce!, Bell Room 7:15 pm Overeaters Anonymous, Room 8 Wednesday March 19 8:30 am Men@Work, Library 9:00 am Senior Fitness, Family Life Center 5:00 pm Men’s Bible Study, Parlor 6:00 pm Casual Bible Study, Library 6:30 pm Women’s AA, Room 8 7:30 pm High School Youth, Youth Center Thursday, March 20 8:00 am Community Bible Study 10:00 am Preschool Music, Choir Room 4:00 pm Children’s Choirs, Choir Room 4:00 pm Kids Club, Family Life Center 6:00 pm Junior High Youth, Youth Center 6:30 pm Café Band, Family Life Center 6:30 pm Men’s AA, Parlor 7:15 pm New Covenant Choir, Choir Room Friday, March 21 9:00 am Senior Fitness, Family Life Center Saturday, March 22 11:30 am Joette Bridal Shower, Parlor 6:00 pm Couples in Recovery, Parlor
*Deacon Lenten Food Drive* The Deacons are combining their entire year’s worth of food drives into ONLY ONE. During this season of sacrifice, please bring the non-perishable items that you’d have normally brought throughout the year. Collection boxes are located on the Plaza on Sundays, in the church office and other areas around the campus. Some church program groups are having friendly competitions with each other for the most items donated. Are you in???
Save the Dates:
Pointing Ahead—March 16, 2014
April 6 April 17 April 20 April 25-26 April 29 May 3 May 18 May 31
Greetings friends and colleagues, sisters and brothers,
Biola Univ. Women’s Chorus at PLCPC Maundy Thursday Meal & Tenebrae Service Easter Services: 8:00, 9:30, and 11:00 am Men’s Retreat “Women Rock” Connecting Dinner San Diego Master Chorale at PLCPC Youth Sunday Day of Service
Opportunities “WOMEN ROCK” CONNECTING DINNER Tuesday, April 29, 5:30—8:00 pm. Dinner cost is $25. Our speaker is Rev. Deb Mitchell, Director of Presbyterian Urban Ministries (PUM). Sign-ups will begin in two weeks on-line and on the Plaza. Invite a friend or neighbor. Free baby sitting available, but must register in advance. Contact Marty Smith for information at
[email protected], or (619) 326-8894. DAY OF SERVICE The Day of Service committee is actively seeking project leaders and new project ideas. If you would like to be a leader (at your child’s school, at local parks, etc.) contact Ed Lynds at
[email protected], or (619) 223-1472. ANNUAL CHILDREN’S AND YOUTH CHOIR FESTIVAL Our PLCPC Children’s Choirs and Brick Singers will participate on Sunday, March 23, at 4:30 pm at Foothills United Methodist Church in La Mesa. Admission is free. All interested are invited to attend this fabulous event. Contact Alicia McMillan for more information at
[email protected], or (619) 804-9830.
Join us for a Tenebrae Service and Maundy Thursday Agape Dinner on April 17. Tenebrae is Latin for "shadows." The purpose of the Tenebrae service is to recreate the emotional aspects of the Passion Story. Sign-up sheets to RSVP and volunteer to bring dinner ingredients are available on the Plaza and in the church office through April 13.
POINT LOMA COMMUNITY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 2128 CHATSWORTH BLVD. SAN DIEGO, CA 92107 619.223.1633 POINTLOMACHURCH.ORG AT PLCPC WE SEEK TO EXPERIENCE JESUS, STRENGTHEN CHRIST’S CHURCH, JOURNEY INTO DEEPER FAITH, AND TRANSFORM OUR WORLD.
I’ve just returned from a week of study leave through Princeton Theological Seminary’s Office of Continuing Education on the East Coast with a week on Leadership Dynamics. I’ve learned much and plan on seeking to integrate my reading, lectures and discussions into the fabric of our congregation in the days and years ahead! But, again, it sure is great to be home. We find two straight-forward verses today on Forgiveness. Don’t we know how difficult on the one hand and so desperately needed on the other comes this exhortation from Jesus. I hope that collectively we can discover some new strategies in our journey together. But then, isn’t Lent about the “spring” that represents the thawing out of things, the emergence of new growth, the popping up or out of new buds of fragrance and beauty and tender greens? Yes? Even in Southern California? I expect and suppose. Welcome to worship. As you savor the broad menu of opportunities to grow in this Pointing Ahead, as we are so strategically positioned here on the Point, I pray that you get the Point, for His glory and others’ benefit! God bless you and yours,
Pastor John
