PARTICIPATING IN WORSHIP TODAY Rev. Dr. John Powell, Senior Pastor Rev. Karla Shaw, Associate Pastor Don Brenneman, Minister of Music & Business Administrator New Covenant Choir Bryan Verhoye, Pianist and Music Associate Alicia McMillan, Organist and Director of Children’s and Youth Choirs Worship Band: Bryan Verhoye, David Zedaker, Dave Held, Bob Giesick Elder Ann Hill Marty Smith, member Deacon Greeters: 8:30 Mike Savacool; 10:15 Alyssa Ehrlich Ushers for September: Lou Ray Checkert, Zach Flynn, Alyson Flynn, Bill Wilson, Ellen Anderson, Jensen Briley, John Leimbach, Carol Leimbach. Media Ministries Volunteers: Pat Ogle, Alex Raugust, John Spafford, 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 Millie and Bill Gallaher in loving memory of all our relatives and friends who have passed away. The flowers are also given by David Ostrander in loving memory of his father, Frank Ostrander. Lana Brenes and Maureen Blackhall created the floral arrangements. The rose on the communion table celebrates the birth of Ava Kathleen McDonald, born September 18, 2013 to parents Colin and Jenna McDonald. Proud grandparents are Loren and Kathy McKnight. PRAYERS ARE REQUESTED FOR OUR DEPLOYED MILITARY: James Watts, Robert Cannon, Paul Kepner, 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]. Additional prayer request: There was a helicopter crash a few days ago on a deployed San Diego unit. We have church members in that squadron. Two pilots are presumed missing. Please pray for the grieving families and the squadron. 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 Reid Kitchen and
family. To request a quilt, please contact Susie Mueller at (619) 224-7070.
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 September 29, 2013 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
Toccata all’ Offertorio Voluntary in D Alicia McMillan, organist
Welcome and Call to Worship *Songs of Praise
O Worship the King Mighty to Save
Scripture Reading
No. 29 (1-3) (8:30) Rev. Karla Shaw
Festival Piece on “St. Anne” New Covenant Choir *(please sing when cued) Don Brenneman, director Psalm 91 (Page 548 in pew Bible)
Eugene Butler
Elder Anne Hill
--adapted from Guerrillas of Grace, by Ted Loder
*Response
How Great Is Our God
Marty Smith
*Song of Preparation
Love the Lord
Scripture & Sermon
“Step Up. . . In Love!” John 10 (NT page 103)
Call to Prayer
I Love You, Lord
Pastor John No. 124
Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer Invitation to Christian Stewardship
Prayer of Confession: (Unison) O God of Love, let something essential happen within me, Something more than interesting or entertaining or thoughtful, Something awesome, something real. Speak to my condition, Lord, And change me somewhere inside where it matters, A change that will burn and tremble and heal And explode me into tears or laughter or love that throbs or screams, Or keeps a terrible, cleansing silence and dares dangerous deeds. Let something happen in me which is my real self, God. (silent prayers) Amen. Affirmation of Grace
Children’s Sermon (Children to Sunday School) Joys and Concerns
Rev. Dr. John Powell
Invocation Ministry of Music
Domenico Zipoli William Selby
Offertory
Impromptu in Gb
F. Schubert
Bryan Verhoye, pianist
*Doxology with Alleluias *Prayer of Dedication *Closing Hymn
O Worship the King
No. 29 (4)
*Benediction Postlude
The Strong-Tower-Postlude
Matthias Nagel
*please stand _______________ THE CONGREGATIONAL MEETING WILL BEGIN AT 9:30 AM, IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE CLOSING HYMN.
All-Church 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 via video. Contact: Kris McCoy (
[email protected]) MEXICO MISSION TRIP—Join the team October 4-6 going to Rancho Genesis to provide health care to the families, do some building projects, and play with the niños. Go to www.pointlomachurch.org for information and forms, or contact
[email protected].
Adult Discipleship SUNDAY SCRIPTURE GROUP — 10 am in the Parlor. We have begun the Book-by-Book series on II Corinthians concerning Paul’s instruction on true leadership. Contact is Bob Simoneau at (619) 223-6248. 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
[email protected]. For free childcare contact Courtney at
[email protected]. DAYBREAK—Tuesdays from 6:40-7:40 am in the Chapel with Pastor John on I Corinthians. The Apostle Paul addresses how much the Church matters in a pluralistic world of many contrary voices and practices. Come and join this lively group! Snacks, of course. TUESDAY MORNING WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY—Women of all ages are welcome in the Parlor to study parts of Isaiah led by Pastor Karla. For more information, contact Clara Blenis at (619) 223-5950. WEDNESDAY 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 EVENING MEN’S BIBLE STUDY—4:45 pm, Parlor. We will continue our study of Exodus, led by Pastor John. This week is Chapters 26 and 27. Contact is Jerry Heidt at
[email protected]. WEDNESDAY CASUAL BIBLE STUDY—Every other Wednesday in the church library from 6-7 pm. Younger, fun adults. Study: Genesis, led by Pastor Karla. For more information contact: Ryan Swenson at
[email protected]. WEDNESDAY RefreshHER and HIM—6:30-8 pm on 1st and 3rd Weds. Contacts are Jim Grisolia at
[email protected], and Carla Stayboldt at
[email protected]. RED BRICK SINGLES – Tuesday, October 1, dinner in the Point Loma area. This group is for both men and women who are single between the ages of 21–101. This is not a dating service or a game, but an opportunity to enjoy a relaxing evening with other adults. For additional information please contact Donna Kaup at
[email protected], or (619) 224-8822.
Children’s Discipleship NURSERY – Care is available in Room 7 for infants to 2-year olds during all Sunday worship services. Director is Courtney Yates,
[email protected], or (619) 733-0608. KIDS CLUB on Thursdays—Family Life Center 2nd-6th grade, 4-5 pm; and 4 yrs-1st grade, 5-6 pm. Oct. 3 and 10: Corn Wreaths ROUTE 56 (5th & 6th grade) meets Fridays from 5-7 pm in the Family Life Center. Friends are always welcome! Upcoming dates: Oct. 11, 25; and Soup Kitchen on Oct. 30. Contact: Director Cindy Davis at
[email protected]. CHRISTMAS MUSICAL—Looking for children grades 2-5 to participate in the Christmas Eve Family Service at 5 pm. Children can audition for special parts or join the choir. Speaking, acting and singing parts available. Rehearsals on Thursdays from 5 to 6 pm. Contact Alicia McMillan
[email protected] for more information.
Senior Adult Discipleship RED BRICK SENIOR CENTER Tuesday, October 1—Program at 11 am: Flamenco music. Lunch at 11:45 am: Hot turkey sandwich. Cost is $5.00. Please make reservations by the previous Friday by contacting Leslie Hanna at (619) 223 -1633 x210. SENIOR HEALTH & SAFETY FAIRE—Wednesday, October 2, from 9:00 to 11 am, Family Life Center. Flu shots for $2 donation. Registration is required by contacting Leslie Hanna. LUNCH & LEARN—Wednesday, October 9, 11:30 am, Family Life Center. Medicare and Drug Coverage Updates. No charge, but please RSVP to Leslie Hanna.
Financial Peace University A 9-week series at PLCPC — Family Life Center Learn God’s ways of handling money with Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University Begins October 13 (Sundays) at 12 pm $100 per family—bring your own lunch Led by Elder William Hage, a Financial Representative, and Alyssa Ehrlich, an Estate Planning Attorney, the $100 fee includes all materials. Childcare is additional for a nominal fee. For more information about the series, to enroll and reserve childcare, contact Alyssa Ehrlich at
[email protected].
Calendar
Sunday, September 29 8:30 am Blended Worship, Sanctuary 9:30 am Congregational Meeting, 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, September 30 9:00 am Senior Fitness, Family Life Center 9:15 am Young Mom’s Bible Study, Parlor Tuesday, October 1 6:40 am Daybreak, Chapel 9:00 am Women’s Bible Study, Parlor 10:00 am Red Brick Seniors, Family Life Center 1:30 pm Ministry Staff Meeting, Parlor 7:00 pm Boy Scouts, Youth Center 7:00 pm Ringers ReJOYce!, Bell Room 7:15 pm Overeaters Anonymous, Room 5 Wednesday October 2 8:30 am Men@Work, Library 9:00 am Senior Health & Safety Faire, Family Life Center 4:45 pm Men’s Bible Study, Parlor 5:30 pm Personnel Committee, Room 1 6:30 pm Re-fuel, Family Life Center, Library & Parlor 6:30 pm Women’s AA, Room 5 7:30 pm High School Youth Group, Youth Center Thursday, October 3 8:00 am CBS Training, Rooms 5, 6 & 8 9:30 am CBS Classes, Rm. 7, FLC, Chapel & Nursery 4:00 pm Cherub Choir, Choir Room 4:00 pm Kids Club, Family Life Center 5:00 pm Joyful Praise Choir, Choir Room 6:00 pm Junior High Youth Group, 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, October 4—Mexico Mission Trip to Genesis 9:00 am Senior Fitness, Family Life Center Saturday, October 5 9:00 am Prayer Quilt Ministry, Family Life Center 10:00 am Rameriz Memorial Service & Reception 6:00 pm Couples in Recovery, Parlor
Youth Discipleship PROGRAM SCHEDULE WED - 10.2.13 - High School Youth Group - 7:30-9:30 pm THU - 10.3.13 - TRIBE @ Correia - Lunch Times THU - 10.3.13 - Junior High Youth Group - 6:00-8:00 pm SUN - 10.6.13 - Church - 8:30 & 10:15 am UPDATE—Our Fall semester is off to a great start! We got the chance to bid farewell to some very important people this last week. Our final graduating seniors went off to college and our very own Cristen Frost will be stepping down from her volunteer position in the ministry. She served BRICK faithfully for so many years and the staff and students have been absolutely blessed by her ministry. MEXICO MISSION TRIP—Each year our church heads down to Mexico to support Greg Amstutz and his team at Rancho Genesis. We take a team down to provide health care to the families, do some building projects for the ranch, and play with the niños. Students are able to attend at a discounted rate. Consider coming on the October 4-6 trip. Forms are available at www.pointlomachurch.org, or in the church office. Deleir Georges, Director of Youth Discipleship
[email protected] (619) 223-1633 x216
Life Events:
A celebration of life for former long-time member, Cynthia Casebolt, who passed away on September 22, 2013, will be held at First Presbyterian Church, at 2:00 pm on October 2, 2013. Leland Curtis Larson passed away September 22, 2013. A memorial service will be held on September 30, at 1:00 pm at Miramar National Cemetery.
October Re-fuel—Journey deeper in your faith.
Join us the first four Wednesdays in October from 6:30-7:45 pm for class in various rooms throughout the church. Classes last for four weeks with three tracks to choose from. Please see the table on the Plaza for more details and to sign-up. Free childcare is available upon request. Contact Pastor Karla,
[email protected] for more information.
Preaching Schedule This fall, Dr. Powell invites you to discover some biblical serendipities as we enter into preaching from the Common Lectionary, Cycle C, and going to the PCUSA website to join with Daily Lectionary readings. OCTOBER 6 “Guard the Truth” Lectionary II Timothy 1:1-14 13 “Do Your Best:” Lectionary II Timothy 2:8-15 20 “Fulfill Your Ministry” Lectionary II Timothy 3:14—4:5 27 “Finish Your Race” Lectionary II Timothy 4:6-18
Calendar — Looking Ahead Fri.-Sun., Oct. 4-6 Mexico Mission Trip Sun., Oct. 20, 4:00 pm Bryan Verhoye piano recital Sun., Nov. 10, 7:00 pm Alicia McMillan organ recital Sun., December 1 Alternative Christmas Faire Sun., December 8 at 5 & 7 pm Annual Christmas Concerts Fri.-Sun., January 24-26, 2014 Women’s Retreat
ELECTION OF OFFICERS:
ELDERS, DEACONS AND USHERS TODAY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2013 9:30 AM IN THE SANCTUARY
Good friends, Today we gather for our Annual Election of Church Officers for three (3) year terms as the Classes of 2016. That means the Church Officer Nominating Committee has been working faithfully and diligently to seek and discern God’s picks for this next chapter of service. It is my particular joy to train the Elders elected today over October through November, and Pastor Karla’s with the Deacons, and Head Usher Pat Coughlin with the Ushers. It is one of the sweet benefits of ministry, to know these good folk: ELDERS: Susan Amick, Gresham Bayne, Debbie Fountain, Bob Giesick, Dianne Grafton, Gerri Lewis, Alex Raugust, and Sunny Richley DEACONS: Amy Adams, Ben Adams, Eddie Dees, Kathy Zorn Dees, Dan Finster, Darelyn Hauck, David Hauck, Dean Kallsen, Meredith Larson, George Shinn, Dale Sundberg, and Carol Warnock. Roberta Martinez and Traci Wilkinson 1-yr. terms. USHERS: Hattie Brown, Lauren Brown, Scott Cooper, Fred Daugherty, Linda Daugherty, Carolyn Griesemer, Ray Lidstrom, Sam Przywitowski, and Wayne Smith. JUNIOR DEACONS: Audrey Hauck, and Jamie Wilkinson Please pray for them and with us, as we seek God’s highest blessing. On January 5, 2014 they will be ordained, installed, and blessed by the Laying on of Hands. In His Glad Service, I continue,
NOTICE OF MEETING OF CONGREGATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF
Pointing Ahead—September 29, 2013
POINT LOMA COMMUNITY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 2128 CHATSWORTH BLVD. SAN DIEGO, CA 92107
AT PLCPC WE SEEK TO EXPERIENCE JESUS, STRENGTHEN CHRIST’S CHURCH, JOURNEY INTO DEEPER FAITH, AND TRANSFORM OUR WORLD.
Pastor John
