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Rancho Bernardo Community Presbyterian Church
Sermon Series
Mornings with the Master “Walking Through Holy Week with Jesus in the Gospel of John” Monday through Friday|April 18 – 22|7:00 a.m.|Sanctuary
Join us as we continue reading and marking up our Bibles!
April Sermon Schedule:
Monday|Neal Nybo Tuesday|Brent Barclay Wednesday|Ray Sparling Thursday|Jim Marian Friday|Mofid Wasef
April 2/3 “Here I Am, Send Me” Bruce Humphrey April 9/10 “Daniel in the Lion’s Den”
Good Friday Worship Experience “God of the Broken” Friday|April 22 |7:00 p.m.|Sanctuary Interactive worship experience|communion
Bruce Humphrey April 16/17 “Are You With Me?” Bruce Humphrey April 23/24 “Celebrating the Discrepancies”
New! Easter Family Worship Service Saturday|April 23|9:00 a.m.|Sanctuary Family friendly|interactive worship
Bruce Humphrey Study Guides available at:
Easter Egg Hunt Saturday|April 23|10:00 a.m. – noon|Courtyard Live animals|games|crafts|egg hunt|bouncy houses face painting|fun for all! Easter Worship Services Saturday, April 23 9:00 a.m.|Family Service| Sanctuary 6:00 p.m.|Contemporary|Sanctuary Sunday, April 24 8:30 a.m.|Worship Café|Fellowship Center 8:30 a.m.|Traditional|Sanctuary 10:00 a.m.|Contemporary|Sanctuary|Fellowship Center 11:00 a.m.|Arabic Speaking|Chapel 11:30 a.m.|Traditional|Sanctuary
www.rbcpc.org/mark-up-your-bible.
Mark Up the New Testament Lecture Series April 5 – June 7 Join Pastor Bruce as he leads a lecture series on Mark Up Your Bible. The material will be presented on Tuesdays at the ReSale Shops from 4:00 - 5:00 pm, then repeated in the Sanctuary from 7:00 - 8:00 pm. Bring your Bibles, pens, markers and friends! The series audio will be recorded and available on-line. www.rbcpc.org/mark-up-your-bible-lecture-series
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Discipleship Experience Transformation Become a church leader as an Elder or Deacon. We are seeking nominations for Elders and Deacons for the next 3 year term. For information contact, Bill Bingham,
[email protected] or Frances Lin (858) 487-0811 ext. 203. Nominating forms are in the Welcome Center or www.rbcpc.org/nominatingcommittee. Nominations accepted through June 15.
Mark Up Your Bible Lecture Series Tuesdays, ReSale Shops, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. and RBCPC Sanctuary,7:00 – 8:00 p.m. Bruce starts his New Testament Lecture Series on April 5.
Join The Pew Angels! Are you an early riser? We start on Friday at 7:30 a.m. and finish by 8:30 a.m.We pray, fix the slots in the Sanctuary and put bulletins together. No experience necessary, training takes 5 minutes! We are a loving caring group of angels and have a super time sharing with each other. Come and join us this Friday at 7:30 by the doors to the Sanctuary, see you there! Contact Donna Prather, (858) 592-7679.
Womens Christian Book Club Tuesday, April 19, 7 - 8:30 p.m., Room 181. Join us for Margaret Craven’s, I Heard the Owl Call My Name. Contact Ellen Norton,
[email protected], (858) 883-2460.
Library
M.L. del Mastro’s All The Women of the Bible contains 400 biographical sketches as well as complete stories of 56 Biblical women. This is a comprehensive look at all the women mentioned in the Bible. www.rbcpc.org/library.
Missions Mission Weekend Saturday & Sunday,April 30 and May 1. Join us for Mission Weekend and find out how you can help change the world. www.rbcpc.org/missions.
The Resale Shops Need Clothing! Our clothing area is almost empty and our furniture area is getting sparse.To arrange pick up of your donations contact Gayle Marrett, (858) 486-5023. www.rbcpc.org/resale-shops.
Fellowship RBCPC is on Facebook Get involved share pictures, stories, ask questions, and connect with other members of RBCPC.Visit us on facebook and like our page www.facebook.com/rbcpc.
Windjammers Fri.,April 8, 6:30 p.m., Fellowship Center, Cost $7.50/ person. Guest Pastor Mofid Wasef, Inside Egypt: A timely
and insightful look at Egypt and the Church today.
Reservations in the Courtyard or Welcome Center. Contact Debby and Tim Tweeten, (858) 484-5372. www.rbcpc.org/windjammers.
The Well Thursday, April 28, 6:30 p.m., Fellowship Center, Cost $20. Different Paths - Same Destination. Guest Speakers Crimson Bridge: Sylvia Lange and Billye Sluyter. Dinner included. Contact Dee Dee Hill, (858) 442-7253. www.rbcpc.org/the-well.
Savvy Travelers Upcoming Trips May 10 (Tues.) will be the Pasadena Showcase interior to see a mansion beautifully decorated by several noted designers. June 15 (Wed.) will be a walking tour of the historic Little Italy neighborhood of San Diego. Lunch included. Sign up on the Courtyard or contact (858) 487-0811, ext. 300.
Care and Support Grief Recovery Support Group Sun., Apr. 14, 3 - 4 p.m. and Mar. 27, 4 - 5 p.m., Room 181. All who have lost a loved one are welcome. Contact Sally Welty,
[email protected].
Freedom From Depression Wednesdays, starting May 4, 4 - 5:30 p.m., Room 222. Dr. George Apkarian PhD will hold a 4 week session on Depression. Contact Dr. Apkarian, (858) 603-1718.
Heartstrings
Stephen Ministers Ready To Serve
Saturday, April 2, 9:00-11:00 a.m., Room 220. Fun and fellowship knitting and crocheting for a cause. All skills welcome. Contact Cyndi Nolan,
[email protected]. www.rbcpc.org/heartstrings.
Life involves change, let us walk beside you during these times. If you or someone you know needs a Christian caregiver to remind them of God’s presence, contact Betty Guenthard,
[email protected], (858) 451-1520.
Soaking In God’s Presence
Easter Lilies
Saturday, April 9, 7:15-8:30 p. m., Room LL50. Come rest in God’s love and become more aware of God’s presence. Childcare is available. Bring your own blanket and pillow, or use blankets provided. Contact Mary Jo Coffee,
[email protected]. www.rbcpc.org/prayer.
Help adorn our church this Easter by dedicating a beautiful Easter Lily or springtime plant in honor or memory of someone special to you. Donor envelopes will be in the pews and Welcome Center. Minimum donation $10. Deadline for ordering Monday, April 11, noon. Plants may be given to the Deacons to deliver to a homebound friend, hospital patient or picked up Monday, April 25 after 10 a.m.
Parish Nurses Sundays, 9:30 and 11 a.m. Courtyard. Osteoporosis makes your bones weak and more likely to break. As many as half of all women and a quarter of men over 50 will break a bone due to osteoporosis. Information on bone health. Blood pressure screening is available.
Serenity Seekers 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month, 7 - 8 p.m., Room 223. Study for men and women seeking healing and serenity. Workbook: The 12 Steps,A Spiritual Journey. Contact Carol Gucwa, (858) 735-0436,
[email protected].
Divorce Care Tuesdays, starting May 3, 6:30 p.m., Room 256. Support group seminar for recovery from the pain of separation and divorce will be starting soon. Contact Adrienne Burnette PhD to pre-register, (858) 449-7453.
The Treasure Box Is For Everyone! Order by Tuesday, April 19, Cost $32. Get a full complement of meats and vegetables or specialty boxes for $32. Order on the Courtyard, Apr. 3 & 10 or at www.thetreasurebox.org. Contact Carol or John Kasser (858) 487-0811, ext. 304.
Grow Your Marriage Dinner Friday, April 29, 6 p.m., Fellowship Center, Cost $ 30/couple. Famous Lovers In the Bible with Dr Doug and BJ Jensen. Tickets on sale in the Welcome Center or Sunday on the Courtyard. Contact Bruce and Cari Block, (760) 737-8339. www.rbcpc.org/grow-your-marriage.
Visitation Volunteers Our visitation volunteers can be there when family and friends cannot.Would you or someone you know like to have a visitor? Contact the Parish Nurse on the Courtyard or (858) 487-0811, ext. 272,
[email protected].
Youth Register For VBS: Marketplace 2011 June 20 – 24, 9:00 – 11:30 a.m., Cost $25 per child.
Register in the Family Ministries Office. Contact Sheri Woodley,
[email protected]. www.rbcpc.org/kidslife
Quilts for High School Seniors Tuesdays, 7-9 p.m., Room 250. More info in the Welcome Center or contact Janet Shannon, (858) 451-6718,
[email protected].
College Musician Scholarships Deadline for submission May 15. Each year the RBCPC Concert Series supports the development of the talented young adults in our midst through the offering of scholarships. Musicians from RBCPC who plan to major in music with an emphasis in vocal or instrumental performance, musical theater, music education or conducting can apply. Applications, along with information regarding eligibility available in the Welcome Center.
Worship Easter Weekend as a Family KidsLife, Middle School Ministry, and High School Ministry resume Sunday, May 1.
Rancho Bernardo Community Presbyterian Church 17010 Pomerado Road • San Diego, CA 92128 www.rbcpc.org • (858) 487- 0811
Worship Services Contemporary Worship Saturday, 6 p.m. Sunday, 10 a.m.
Non Profit Organization U.S. Postage PAID San Diego, CA Permit No. 2812
Worship Cafe Sunday, 8:30 a.m. Arabic Worship Sunday, 11 a.m. Traditional Blended Sunday, 8:30 & 11:30 a.m.
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Church Office Hours Monday through Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Vision Statement
Jesus transforms us so that we can help change the world!
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Youth Invest In Me
Youth Musical
High School Summer Mission Trip 2011 June 18 - July 3, Peru.
RBCPC Wing It Theater Proudly Presents
Our goal is to raise $1,000 dollars per student. We have a team of 42 heading to Peru. Scheduled Activities in Peru: • Vacation Bible School • Street Evangelism • Building homes
Visit us on the Courtyard or pick up information in the Welcome Center.Your donations will help us change the world! Contact Jim Marian, (858) 487-0811 ext. 217. www.rbcpc/invest-in-me
May 6th- 7:00 pm, May 7th- 2:00 pm & 7:00 pm, May 8th- 4:00 pm
Tickets: Adults $10.00, Children $5.00 (all tickets are general admissions) Tickets will be sold in the Welcome Center or Sundays on the Courtyard. SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN Based on the MGM Film (Original Choreography by Gene Kelly and Stanley Donen) Screenplay By BETY COMDEN and ADOLPH GREEN Songs by NACIO HERB BROWN and ARTHUR FREED Produced by Arrangement With Maurice Rosenfield, Lois F. Rosenfield and Cindy Pritzker, Inc. Music Published by EMI Robbns Catalog Inc. SINGING IN THE RAIN is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International. All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI, 421 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019 Phone: 212-541-4684 Fax: 212-397-4684 www.MTIShows.com The videotaping or other video or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited
