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VOLUME X, ISSUE I Published Quarterly
Spring 2013
A Service Designed For Seniors We have added an 11 am, Maundy Thursday service to our already busy Holy Week schedule designed specifically for seniors. Others are welcome, but at 11 am many people cannot come. For seniors, however, our 7 am service is too early and Good Friday night may be too late. Maundy Thursday is the day we focus on the commands Jesus gave his disciples at the Last Supper: to love with humility by serving one another and to remember his sacrifice. Jesus modeled that love by showing his deep respect and care for his mother. On this day, there she was standing, watching her son die. She was standing near the cross - the mother who nursed her son, who picked him up and carried him when he hurt, who taught him the very basic skills of life. Of all the people in this world, she had invested the very most in him and again, now the sword was piercing her heart also, the very one she had given herself for, the very one she had hoped would be the promise of God, there on a tree crucified. As Mary watched, we can only imagine the memories that went through her heart, the history, the dynamics, the pain, and now this... With respect to his mother who he loved dearly, there was still one thing for Jesus to do, insure his mother would be cared for. So he said to the disciple he loved, “Here is your mother.” ~ Pastor Neal Nybo Pastor Neal will preach at this service touching on how this moment between Jesus and his mother is a demonstration of Jesus’ Maundy Thursday commands. A light lunch will be served after the service.
Holy Week Palm Sunday: Sat., Sun. Mar. 23, 24, RegularWorshipTimes MaundyThursday:Thurs., March 28, 11 a.m. Sanctuary. Good Friday: Fri., March 29, 7 p.m., Sanctuary.
Easter Weekend Worship Saturday, March 30 9:00 a.m.
Family friendly worship, Sanctuary
6:00 p.m.*
Contemporary Worship, Sanctuary
Sunday , March 31 8:30 a.m.*
Worship Cafe, Fellowship Center
8:30 a.m.*
Traditional Worship, Sanctuary
10:00 a.m.*
Contemporary Worship, Sanctuary
11:00 a.m.*
Arabic Speaking Worship, Chapel
11:30 a.m.*
Traditional Worship, Sanctuary
*Childcare provided
Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, March 30, 10:00 a.m. - Noon Come bring the kids to RBCPC’s Easter Egg Hunt with live animals, games, crafts, bounce houses, face painting and a great time for all!. www.rbcpc.org/easter
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Designated Director of The RBCPC Preschool, Melissa Heinemann I began working at the preschool 16 years ago as an assistant in the classroom. During my time here, I have been fortunate to teach all ages and was given the opportunity to work as an assistant director for a few years. Last year, I was happy to take the role of Designated Director of the Preschool. RBCPC Preschool is a unique preschool as we continue to provide an inclusive environment for families who have children with special needs. We are committed to sharing God’s love through Developmentally Appropriate Programs which encourage active relationships and celebrate the uniqueness of the individual child while strengthening and supporting families in our community. This time of year we are actively enrolling for the next preschool year. This is a bitter-sweet time as we realize that some families are going to move on to new schools. Yet we are excited to grow relationships with the new families in our community. We are also looking forward to some changes on our preschool playground. The two large playground structures have served our preschool and church families for many years. This summer we are working on replacing those two playground structures. We are able to do this with funds raised through events like our Annual Craft Fair. It is a very exciting time for us. If you are ever interested in touring our preschool to learn more about our programs please feel free to call the preschool office and set up a tour time. On a personal note, this October my husband and I will celebrate our 30th wedding anniversary! We have two “children.” Zach, our oldest, was married last month. He and his wife recently graduated from Long Beach State from the Nursing Program. They both passed their Boards and are blessed with a two year contract at Long Beach Memorial. They will begin their nursing careers there starting Monday, March 25th. Our daughter Sarah is also pursuing her education in the field of Nursing at San Diego State and has one more year with the program. We are very excited for what God is doing in the lives of our children. As Matt and I transition into the next chapters in our lives we look forward to having some time to travel and hopefully one day become grandparents.
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THE ARTS FORUM NEWS February 16 to April 6 “Model Ships and Charts” The fleet is in! A flotilla of scale model ships along with an amazing array of all things nautical, including many items that were carried aboard to use for trade or commerce on sailing ships. Colorful international alphabet flags and pennants, illustrations, of nautical lines and knots are also being exhibited. View wonderfully detailed, models of the clipper ship, “Cutty Shark,” with a village surrounding the harbor complete with a light house. Another model is the British ship, “HMS Serapis,” captured during the Revolutionary War. Peruse and enjoy this installation. Lithographs, oil paintings, seascapes, nautical charts, illustrations of the art of rigging sails and even some basic hints about constructing ships in bottles can be found in the RBCPC gallery turned into a mini maritime museum. Many of the exhibits are on loan, courtesy of the San Diego Ship Model Guild along with a ship builders tool box full of implements. Upcoming Events April 6 –May 3 Preschool Art Display May 4 – June 15 All Things Musical Installation.
Windjammers Gabby Martin - Tijuana Orphanage Fri., Apr. 12, 6:30 p.m., Fellowship Center, $8.50 /person. RBCPC’s Custodial Supervisor, Gabby Martin shares her life changing story: From Less Than Ordinary To More Than Blessed. RSVP Nancy Thompsen, (858) 487-8074.
Reality Changers Fri., May. 10, 6:30 p.m., Fellowship Center, $8.50 /person. This month we will hear from San Diego based non-profit Reality Changers as they share how they are impacting the lives of students in San Diego. Please join us. RSVP Ralph Parris (858) 487-1711. www.rbcpc.org/windjammers.
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Poor Sick Boy
At The Pearly Gates
Marty, a little boy, was in church one Easter Sunday with his mother Doris, when he started feeling sick.
One Easter a priest and a taxi driver both died and went to heaven. St. Peter was at the Pearly Gates waiting for them.
‘Mummy,’ he inquired, ‘can we leave now?’ ‘No,’ his mother replied, ‘the service isn’t over yet.’ ‘Well, I think I’m about to throw up.’ Marty announced. ‘Then go out of the front door and around to the back of the church and throw up behind a bush.’ said Doris. After about sixty seconds, Marty returned to his pew, alongside his mother.
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‘Come with me,’ said St. Peter to the taxi driver. The taxi driver did as he was told and followed St. Peter to a mansion. It had everything you could imagine from a bowling alley to an Olympic size pool. ‘Oh my word, thank you,’ said the taxi driver. Next, St. Peter led the priest to a rough old shack with a bunk bed and a little old television set.
‘Yes,’ Marty answered, embarrassed.
‘Wait, I think you are a little mixed up,’ said the priest. ‘Shouldn’t I be the one who gets the mansion? After all I was a priest, went to church every day, and preached God’s word.’
‘How could you have gone all the way to the back of the church and returned so quickly?’ Doris demanded.
‘Yes, that’s true.’ St Peter rejoined, ‘But during your Easter sermons people slept. When the taxi driver drove, everyone prayed.’
‘Did you throw up?’ Marty’s Mum asked quietly.
‘I didn’t have to go out of the church, Mummy. They have a box next to the front door that says, “For the Sick”.’
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Gayle Marrett and the Resale Shops
Resale Shops Celebrate Twenty Years Did you know our resale shop has been in business for twenty years? Since opening in 1993, our shops have grown from 1000 square feet to over 8000 square feet. We have grown from one shop to four. We have established our shops as the best in the area (the words of our customers!). We have contributed over one million dollars to the many missions of our church. Our business success depends on good quality donations and cheerful, caring volunteers. There are many ways you can help. We have a truck crew that picks up and delivers every Tuesday and Friday. The crews work on a rotating basis. Crew members work about twice a month. In the shops we have cashiers, sorters and volunteers that organize certain sections of the stores. Volunteers work on a weekly, biweekly or monthly basis. We are flexible with what works best for our volunteers. Come join our team! You can visit our stores at 12845 Poway Road in Poway or call Gayle Marrett at 858/486-5023.
Savvy Travelers April Trip Wed., April 20, Los Angeles. We are excited to continue our Savvy Travelers season of trips. There are many trips planned that we welcome you to attend. Don’t know how to get started? Check by the courtyard to talk with one of our team members and see when we have our new calendar available. Our first trip of the season starts with: Round trip by train to the L.A. Conservancy docent tour of Union Station: “The Last of the Great Stations” For more information or reservations please contact: Jim McClain (858) 451-3569 & Tim Tweeten (858) 484-5372.
Concert Series: Point Loma Singers Sun., April 14, 4 p.m., Sanctuary.
The art of choral music thrives on the campus of Pt. Loma Nazarene University. Dr. Keith Pedersen conducts this outstanding ensemble where sonic beauty meets dynamic faith. Be touched by the music that faith inspires. Contact Amy Wazny,
[email protected].
Youth Musical: The Wizard of Oz Fri. - Sun., April 26 - 28, Sanctuary.
Come see RBCPC’s Youth Music department perform the classic Wizard of Oz. There will be toto, flying monkeys, the Tin Man and the whole gang! It will be fun for the whole family. Tickets on sale on the courtyard starting the end of March.
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Seniors Remember: “...each member belongs to all the others.” Romans 12:5
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Seniors, we love you! Editors: A.J. Fenlason, L. Farley Editor Emeritus: Woody Beard Data Processing: Barbara Estep
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Letters to the editors and Email addresses welcome
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Seniors Ponder “Christians need relationships to grow. We don’t grow in isolation; we develop in the context of fellowship.” Pastor Rick Warren, The Purpose Driven Church. A Message From The Editors Senior Moments is a publication to all senior members of our RBCPC family of worshipers: Take a moment to consider the events and activities that are structured to provide services, enjoyment and growth to our seniors. RBCPC’s membership goal has always been to serve the “whole” family - all genders and ages.
