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In This Issue
September 7, 2023
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We are the Church
Thank you Conner Family Singers
This Sunday
New Worship Series: Come to the Table
Worship Information and Bulletin
Romans 13: 8-14 & Matthew 18: 15-20
The Litmus Test of Love
Anaheim Readers Theater Meeting
This Sunday is Rally Day!
Choir Returns
Blessing of the Backpacks
Hot Dog Picnic
Next Week
NO Wednesday Bible Study- September 13
Choir Practice- September 14, 7-8:30 pm
Upcoming Events
Lunch Bunch- September 24
Gathering of Spirits - September 26
Flu Shot Clinic- October 8
Visio Divina Experience- October 14 from 10:30-11:30am
Memorial Service for Clif Buchanan - October 22
Presbyterian Women's Bible Study
Ministry Opportunities
Gardening
Coffee Fellowship
Prayer Requests and Praise Reports
Giving
How to donate to the Church
Nursery Wish List
Maui Assistance
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Thank You Von Trapp Conner Family Singers
Special music on Sunday was led by three generations of the Connor clan.
Thank you Rick Connor, Carolee Ramich, and Brianna Ramich!
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Worship Information and Bulletin
Pastor Kim will be preaching, Romans 13: 8-14 & Matthew 18: 15-20
The Litmus Test of Love
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“…when two or three of you are together because of me, you can be sure that I’ll be there.” — Matthew 18:20 (MSG)
This September we will hear the call to dine with Jesus — an invitation that means much more than a simple eating experience. It never was with Jesus. The table was the place where he fed people, and also challenged them to acts of hospitality that reflect God’s way. When we say “yes” to the place at Christ’s table, we accept a way of life that embraces God’s definition of love, peace, grace, and joy. Let us celebrate the depth of communion to which we are called.
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Anyone who wishes to be part of THIS SUNDAY'S reading, please arrive NO LATER THAN 10:15 so that Chris Coleman can assign parts and we can do a run through of this Sunday's scripture reading.
If you plan to be a part of NEXT SUNDAY'S reading, please plan to stay after worship to check in with Chris and receive a copy of the full scripture to review.
If you have questions about what the readings will entail, please contact Chris at anaheimreaderstheater@gmail.com.
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The Chancel Choir Returns from Summer Break! | |
Students in Pre-K through Graduate School and all educators and school staff are encouraged to bring their backpack, computer bag, or other item that symbolizes their coming year and receive a blessing to be a blessing as they enter a new school year. | |
If you would like to help with picnic arrangements, please see Carolee Ramich | |
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Pastor Kim will be out of town for her nephew's wedding. Study will resume on September 20.
NO Wednesday Bible Study
NO Wednesday, September 13th, @ 10 am
All are welcome to join us in this Zoom Discussion.
To join us on Zoom click on this link: HERE
To join us on by telephone call:
(669) 900-9128
Meeting ID: 608 966 196
Passcode: 5352176
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Choir
Our Chancel Choir is a non-auditioned choir that is supported by the wonderful voices of our choral interns. All are welcome to add their voice as we lead the congregation in giving praise to God.
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Sunday Lunch Bunch
Several people have expressed an interest in getting together for lunch after Sunday worship, so let's give it a try!
Our next lunch date will be on Sunday, September 24, 2023, after the church service. Restaurant to be determined.
It will be fun getting to know each other better in a social setting, rather than just saying "Hi" on Sunday morning!!
Bring a friend, spouse, or significant other( if you are lucky enough to have one)
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Gathering of Spirits is an informal time of open conversation
where human spirits can connect with one another and God’s Spirit
while sipping some spirits (or soft drinks).
Windsor Browns is a Beer, Wine, and Sandwich Pub located at the corner of Center St Promenade and Clementine.
It is an easy 1 block walk from the church.
Our next meeting will be in September 26, 2023.
Meeting time changed to 5:45pm to get Happy Hour pricing!
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Presbyterian Women Invite You to the Horizon Bible Study
Interested in being part of a women's Bible Study with women from around the Presbytery? From September through May Lights of Los Ranchos meets the third Tuesday, both from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. Friends and relatives are welcome, too.
It was such fun getting to know our sisters in Christ from across Los Ranchos and discover that we all have so much in common. Not only do we study together, we care about, laugh, cry, share ourselves and our stories, make friends, and pray for each other. Several times during the year we find a restaurant midway and break bread together and leave with hugs.
“The Gospel According to Luke and the Book of Acts of the Apostles or Luke-Acts, ‘one story in two parts,’ demonstrate the unfolding of God’s redemptive purposes in human history and presents a distinctive perspective on the person and work of Jesus Christ. Written by Luke, a physician and traveling companion of Paul, the message to the early Christian community (and to us) is radical, inclusive and hope-filled.” As we join together, we can discuss ways we can apply what we learn in our own lives.
If you would like to join, please contact , Anne Sivley, Facilitator at annesivley@aol.com or (714)501-4399. Provide your name, church, phone number, and email address. Then order the study book, Sacred Encounters: The Power and Presence of Jesus Christ in Luke-Acts; expect delivery in a week to ten days.
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Fellowship and Goodies?
It's so good to see more people staying after church for the coffee,
goodies and fellowship!
One small problem! To keep the goodies coming, we are going to need
some more volunteers to bring them.
Right now, one person is doing most of it, so be a good sport and bring
some goodies, so we can continue this time of fellowship!
We can always freeze some, if we should happen to get an overabundance,
which I am hoping for!!!!!!
We can't say thank-you enough to Dale and his coffee cart, and Tracy,
who is his right hand gal. Without them, there would be no fellowship!!!
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Prayer Requests and Praise Reports | |
Please pray for David Beary, Downey Presbyterian Church, and Biola University. David is the newly installed pastor of Downey Presbyterian and is vice-moderator of our Presbytery. On Wednesday, August 30 his wife, Alina, was struck by a truck and killed while walking the family dog. Alina was a professor of philosophy at Biola. They have 2 young twin daughters. | |
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Please pray for those in treatment for cancer: John Harb (Kendall's father), Matthew Williams (Jack and Geri Baird's grandson), Catherine Morris, Bill Anderson (Bruce Anderson's Brother)
Please pray for those on hospice: Patricia Carl
Please continue to pray for the health of: Dave Lopez (Alan's brother), Harvey Taylor, Dave Lopez, Pat Chambers, Mellody Anderson, Norma Leichtweis, Daline Goode & Family (Mellody Anderson's cousin), Esther Fieldhouse, Luca ( son of Christina Cuddy's friend),Carol Talbot, Wanda Reynolds.
If you have a prayer request that you would like to add to our prayer list,
please contact the church office: offices@anaheimfirstpres.org or 714.535.2176.
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We are greatly deeply grateful for the financial support of the congregation.
We are in the midst of a challenging year with no school leasing the Calvin Building and following two years of disrupted giving patterns due to Covid.
For those who worship with us in person,
Offering Plates will be available at the back of the Sanctuary on Sundays
Donations may also be mailed to the church office:
Anaheim First Presbyterian Church
310 W Broadway
Anaheim, CA 92805
Or Give Online:
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Amazon has decided to discontinue the Smile program. We thank all who supported us through their purchases over the years. | |
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Maui Wildfires
Romans 12:15 urges the church to "Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep." As we weep over loss of life, homes, and business to wildfire in Maui, some may also want to offer a tangible sign of their compassion and prayers. We offer you the following suggestions.
Presbyterian Disaster Assistance has already been invited to provide spiritual support personnel. As time goes on, they will work with local partners to make sure that funds get to the organizations where they will be most effective. Because the administration of the office is covered by the One Great Hour of Sharing offering, every dollar donated will go to direct support of those impacted by the fires. To donate to PDA for wildfire relief click here (bit.ly/DR000165)
Also, Lahaina is Emily Fuentes' hometown. She still has many friends living there. Thankfully, all seem to have survived the fires, but many have lost everything. If you want to offer assistance in a more personal and targeted way, Emily can assure you that these Go Fund Me appeals represent families who are in legitimate need of help to rebuild their lives. If you have questions about their situations, you may contact Emily at Emilyadafuentes@gmail.com.
https://gofund.me/12be8155
https://gofund.me/8f9759c0
https://gofund.me/4a44d42d
https://gofund.me/d550c007
https://gofund.me/ebc2ee77
https://gofund.me/3ec5690b
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