This week at AFPC

In This Issue

February 26, 2026

We Are The Church

Newest Elder

Friend in the Butterfly Garden

This Sunday

Lent Worship Series: Lent in Plain Sight

Sermon: Lent in Plain Sight: the Cross

Special Visitor

Communion Sunday

Coffee Fellowship

PNC Meeting

This Week

Choir Rehearsal - February 26

Glass of Cabaret - February 28

Bible Study - March 4

Upcoming Events

Buy Nothing Giveaway - March 7

Gathering of Spirits - March 10

New Bible Study - Beginning March 11

Sunday Lunch Bunch - March 29

Pastor Nominating Progress

Committee is beginning to review applications and referrals.

Ministry Opportunities

Coffee Fellowship

Prayer Requests and Praise Reports

Giving

Glimmers of Gratitude

We Are the Church!

Our Newest Elder

This last Sunday, Mellody Anderson was ordained to fulfill the remainder of the class of 2026 session term.

Friend in the Butterfly Garden

We have a new visitor in our butterfly garden, and it seems they have decided to make themselves at home! Next time you are here, see if you can spot the new cocoon!

THIS SUNDAY

Lent Worship Series - Lent in Plain Sight

Reflecting on how God's grace becomes tangible

through ordinary objects in our lives.

Sermon: Lent in Plain Sight: the Cross

Scripture: I Corinthians 1:18-25 & Mark 8:31-38

God often works through the ordinary: ordinary people, ordinary objects, ordinary grace. It is through the mundane that we hear God’s invitation to grow in faith and service. This Lent, guided by the book, Lent in Plain Sight by Jill Duffield, we will focus on ten ordinary objects that Jesus would have encountered on his way to Jerusalem (dust, bread, the cross, coins, shoes, oil, coats, towels, thorns, and stones*) and listen for the lessons that God offers to us through them.

The church has copies of the book for a suggested donation of $12. If you would like to order your own copy or read on Kindle, CLICK HERE.

Special Visitor

Marta, Linda Newby's contact from Ukraine, will be in church. She will be sharing briefly in service and will be available for conversation during coffee fellowship.

Join us on Facebook: HERE

Join us on Zoom: HERE

If prompted for a password use: 888861

If you do not have access to a computer or smart phone,

you can listen to the service from any telephone:

Step 1:

Call (669) 900-9128.

Step 2:

When prompted, please enter the

Meeting ID: 870 8084 6315 followed by the #.

Step 3:

You will be asked to enter your Participant ID which you do not need.

Press # to move past this.

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The Pastor's Nominating Committee will be meet after Worship in the Library.

This Week

Choir Practice - February 26

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.

Speak with Dr. Hughes if you have any questions.

Come support our choir intern, Jeannette Hunker!

A Glass of Cabaret - February 28

Save the date for our fan-favorite Glass of Cabaret event! Guests will be treated to a wonderful afternoon of solo and ensemble performances. All the while, sip on a variety of wines, enjoy delicious hors d’oeuvres and bid on silent auction items. Mark your calendars today to be sure you don’t miss this fun-filled event to support the OCWC!

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.

Lake Forest Community Center

100 Civic Center Drive, Lake Forest, CA

Purchase Tickets Here

Bible Study - March 4

We will be discussing Luke 21:1-4 & John 2:13-22.

Wednesdays at 10am

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

Pastor Nominating Progress

The Pastor Nominating Committee (PNC) has completed the Mission Discernment Profile (MDP) and uploaded it. They have begun to evaluate applications that they have received and will soon begin conversations with potential candidates.

If you would like to read the MDP that describes our church and the pastor we are looking to call, click HERE

Please continue to pray for the members of our PNC! Mellody Anderson, Cheri Archer, Jerry Fuentes, Carolee Ramich, Dale Ramont, Tracy Ramont.

Upcoming Events

Buy Nothing Giveaway

Tracy and Abbott will be setting up for this event on Friday, March 6 at 10am, and they would love to have some help!.

Gathering of Spirits - March 10

Join us at 5:45 pm at Windsor Browns for a time when our spirits encounter God’s Spirit in spirited discussion on wide ranging topics.

Sunday Lunch Bunch - March 29

Anyone who wishes may join in going out to lunch after worship. Location TBD.

Ministry Opportunities

Prayer Requests and Praise Reports

We give thanks for negative biopsy results for Rufina Perez-Gutierrez.

Please pray for Colleen (Jason Vega's mom) that she finds a place to live quickly and for healing for a foot infection.

Please pray for those in hospice: Cathie Ford (Lynn Budzar’s sister).

Please pray for those in treatment for cancer: Carole Chambers, Judy Jordan, Catherine Morris, Bill Anderson (Bruce Anderson's brother), Cheri’ Fawley (Mellody Anderson’s friend), Jennifer Yamaguchi (Susan Wei’s friend), Victor Lavarreda (Karen’s husband), Adriana Dunner (Tracy Ramont's friend), Kim Emery (former AFPC member).

Please continue to pray for the health of: Harvey Taylor, Luca (son of Christina Cuddy's friend), Carol Talbot, Wanda Reynolds, Pat Chambers, Cheri Archer, Alyse Hein, Jake Knell (Norma's great nephew), Dick Ramont (Dale Ramont’s father), Jim Maitland (friend of the Colemans), Peggy Coleman, Wanda Yurcic (Scott Liles' mother).

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.