It's Not About The Religion,
It's About The Relationship!
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This week's message:
"We Have Been Changed For Good"
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Happy Midweek Dear Church!
I sound like a broken record, but I hope you are staying cool and hydrated during these extremely hot days. I would also encourage all of us to carry some cold bottled waters in our cars to give to our siblings in need. We can never know what a simple bottle of water can do for a thirsty individual.
I am so excited about this coming Sunday’s worship experience. Fire Department Battalion Chief, Rodney Ortiz and Sherriff’s Captain, Karla Menzies along with some of their staff will be our guests. As we remember September 11th, 2001 … along with the mental images that have burned themselves into our brains, we remember and honor the first responders that day. Sunday morning we will show our love and appreciation for Poway’s Finest, our very own first responders. I hope you make every effort to be in worship on Sunday. Invite your friends and family … it is sure to be a moving experience.
Tonight, Thursday, we will be launching, Confirm-not-Conform (CnC). Even if you did not sign up to attend, everyone is welcome to come and join together on a journey of theological discovery. We will gather in the Fellowship Hall at 6:00 p.m. and be done by 7:30. There will be a light supper served. If you want to come, but need child care, let the church office know so we can make arrangements for a caregiver. If you have Jr. or Sr. high school students in your family, CnC is the perfect place for them to explore their faith. I hope to see many folks tonight!
Until Sunday, know that the God who protects and guides our first responders is right here for us as well. I love being your pastor.
Holding you close and lifting you high!
Pastor Greg
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A Message from Pastor Debbie | |
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Peace,
I hope you are all having an enlightening time discovering how you are workers of faith and maybe thinking of new ways you want to put your faith in action. Today, Rocelle Melone, updated me on people that she calls and checks on. I was so thankful. Her compassion for others is her work of faith. I want to continue asking the question of you, “How have you shown the love of God today?”.
Blessings,
Pastor Debbie
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Mike Finley, brother of Susan Gurriell
Linda Wede, friend of Rosemary
Malia Noelle, great-niece of Kristie
Judy Van Dyke- In Hospice
Fred, (Freddie’s Dad) and family.
Joshua, friend of Rosemary
Rocelle Melone
Joanne Jonas
Elaine Lemon
The Melad Family
Nellie-Felicia’s Sister and Sam Weigert
Dianne Florio
Beverly Andreas
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UPCOMING EVENTS & WEEKLY NEWS | |
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Do you have any Church Photos!?
With a new church website underway, we are looking for all pictures that you may have from the past 3 years! They could be church events, people, Christmas, Easter, gatherings, etc!
Please submit them to sgurriell@gmail.com
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POINT REPRESENTATIVE/LIAISON NEEDED
Our church leadership is looking for an individual who would be interested in becoming our representative/ liaison to The Poway Interfaith Team. This wonderful organization was partly founded by our former pastor, The Rev. Glen Larsen. If you are interested, let Pastor Greg or Pat Peterson know.
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CONFIRM NOT CONFORM
September 8, 2022
6pm-7:30pm
One of the best things about our church is the diversity of experience and belief. We gather on Sundays, celebrating all God is doing, sometimes we get so caught up in our “Sunday experience,” that we forget that the call to discipleship is on our lives every day of the week.
Confirm-Not-Conform (CnC) is a program we will be using to ignite our passion for daily construction of who we are and what we hold dear. Folks have asked, “What exactly is CnC?” For lack of a better explanation, it is a confirmation
program for the entire church. CnC is designed for us each, to individually construct what it is we do believe, realizing that our beliefs can grow and change as we put our faith into practice.
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You’re Invited to a Mental Health Festival
on Saturday, September 10th
11 AM - 4 PM
Viasat Carlsbad Campus
2456 Town Garden Road
Change Your Mind is a free, one-day event that focuses on creating and sustaining mental wellness through workshops, demonstrations, presentations, and hands-on experiences led by experts from Interfaith Community Services and the San Diego mental health community.
By participating you’ll discover valuable tools you can use to care for yourself and loved ones, enjoy a day of healing self-care, be educated, and inspired, and help spread awareness about the importance of mental wellness.
Change Your Mind is a family-friendly event that welcomes all ages. Come experience wellness activities such as art therapy, live music, cultural dance performances, gong meditation, breath work, four distinct sensory activities, yoga for kids, sound baths, and more.
Advance registration is recommended. Seats may be limited for specific Presentations or Activities. Those who register will receive priority over walk-ins. Visit givesignup.org/TicketEvent/ChangeYourMind to register.
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Beach Cleanup!
Hey Church Family!
Do you love the beach and hate trash? With the current heat, a trip to the beach doesn’t sound too bad! The Outreach Board is joining in a Coastal Cleanup on September 17th at Torrey Pines State Beach from 9am to 12pm. If you would like to sign up, email Ryan Kelton at ryanafk@gmail.com, & he’ll send the link. There will also be a sheet in the Fellowship Hall. Supplies (Buckets, gloves, etc.) will be provided by I Love a Clean San Diego, though they appreciate bringing your own.
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Board of Outreach
Field Trip to Interfaith Community Services
Sunday September 18th following Worship
On Sunday, September 18th we have the opportunity to tour the magnificent facility of Interfaith Community Services in Escondido. The tour starts at 1:00 p.m. but we will head to Escondido and grab lunch at Swamis. More to come on this, but what a fun and meaningful time it will be to see the God work that is happening in this amazing organization that we love and support.
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Greetings From Outreach!
September Basket Sunday is going to be a “Do Church”!
This month we will be collecting items to create lunches for those in need at Interfaith Community Services in Escondido.
Then on September 25 we will make the sandwiches and pack the lunches together, being God’s hands for our neighbors in need.
Food is our most basic human need, yet thousands of residents in North County San Diego are food insecure. Each day at Interfaith sack lunches are distributed to people as needed and available. Interfaith distributes 300+ sack lunches daily.
We received a list to create the lunches from Interfaith. Items needed -
Soft granola bars
Applesauce
Chips
Small bottle of water or a juice box
Peanut butter and jelly
Closer to the day of packing we will need, fresh fruit such as cuties, oranges or bananas, and bread
Please help however you can. And please be there to help pack these lunches made with love.
As always thank you for supporting the outreach ministry and all of our mission. You are truly God’s hands and feet
Thank you,
Outreach Ministry
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Christmas Eve Worship 2022
It is never too early to mark your calendars for Christmas Eve Worship.
This year, Christmas Eve falls on a Saturday. CCPUCC will offer ONE worship service on December 24th, at 4:00 p.m. Make your plans now to be with us on this amazing day.
NOTE: There will NOT be a Sunday morning worship service on Christmas Day.
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The JOY of FOOD!
Each week there will be a “Recipe of the Week” for the Buzz!
There will be a red basket in the Narthex where you can drop off your favorite recipes or please email them to julie@ccpucc.org. It can be any recipe from family favorites to ones recently discovered! We will be encouraging you to share your thoughts after you made the dish too.
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This week's recipe is Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp with Asparagus!
Recipe Backround: There is not much of a story attached to this recipe I found, but I always love making it, and it always satisfies my hunger!
Sent in by Julie Hume, thank you!
Click Here for the Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp with Asparagus Recipe!
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Who's got an upcoming BIRTHDAY?
The Community Church of Poway wishes the following members a Happy Birthday. We hope you have a blessed day celebrating YOU!
Ginny Seipel September 10
Julie Hume September 10
Pam Klapproth September 10
No typo above, all three ladies have the same birthday! How awesome!
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Things to Look Forward To! | |
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On Saturday,
October 1st, “Blessing of the Animals” Gathering
We are currently looking for animal lovers in our congregation who would like to help in making this a meaningful time for our church and the Poway community.
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On Sunday,
October 2nd, “World Communion Sunday”
The Worship board is looking for folks who might have an automated bread maker that we could use to create that yummy, yeasty smell of fresh bread. If you have one we can use, let Vicki Holland know.
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On Sunday,
November 20th, CCPUCC Thanksgiving Worship and Pie Celebration".
Details are still being discussed, but after worship on that Sunday, we will gather for a homemade Pie Celebration. Hopefully, this will become a new tradition in our church community.
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Books & More
Sept. 20- Oct. 11 Books & More will be discussing The Book of Air and Shadows by Michael Gruber.
Moving between 21st Century America and 17th century England, The Book of Air and Shadows is a modern thriller that re-creates William Shakespeare's life and combines an intricately layered plot where clues are revealed after a fire destroys a rare bookstore.
Books & More meets Tuesdays at 10:00 am in the Fireside room and on Zoom:
All are welcome to join us.
https://zoom.us/j/98440622539?pwd=aG1mRjlXVDVoRHhWTWpBaHA3QXZkUT09
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Centering Prayer:
Tuesdays at 6:30 Contact Colleen Clementson
at powclem@yahoo.com or on
her cell at 858-663-6584, for the ZOOM invite
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Adult Scripture Review:
Sunday’s following online worship
Email Susan Gurriell
at sgurriell@gmail.com or
call her at (619)993-4952 for a ZOOM invite.
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Your Favorite Weekly Joke | |
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Thank you for checking out our BUZZ! Here is what you were waiting for! If you have a favorite joke or any tips to make the BUZZ even better, please send emails to julie@ccpucc.org :)
This week's joke is about corn, the reason behind this is due to a very cute, short video interview by "Recess Therapy" that has gone viral on the internet about a young boy, who really just loves CORN! If you would like to check it out, (after reading the joke of course) you can click here or click the video below!
Joke of the Day:
J: What did the baby corn, say to the momma corn?
A: Where’s pop corn?
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