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In This Issue
September 14, 2023
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We are the Church
Rally Day 2023
This Sunday
New Worship Series: Come to the Table
Worship Information and Bulletin
Romans 14: 1-12 and Matthew 18: 21-35
You've Got Your Hands Full!
Welcome the Rev. Dr. Gail Stearns, Guest Preacher
Anaheim Reader's Theater Meeting
Next Week
Tuesday, September 19
Session will meet in person at 6 pm in the Library. Dinner will be provided.
Wednesday Bible Study- September 20
Choir Practice- September 21, 7-8:30 pm
Upcoming Events
Office Closed Friday September 15, 2023
Lunch Bunch- September 24
Gathering of Spirits - September 26
Blessing of the Animals - October 7
Flu Shot Clinic- October 8
Visio Divina Experience- October 14 from 10:30-11:30am
Memorial Service for Clif Buchanan - October 22
Ministry Opportunities
Gardening
Coffee Fellowship
Prayer Requests and Praise Reports
Giving
How to donate to the Church
Nursery Wish List
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On Sunday we celebrated the beginning of a new program year. The choir returned, ART (Anaheim Readers Theater) presented our scripture. We blessed the backpacks and the school year for our students, teachers, and school staff. Then after worship we gathered in the Garth for a hot dog lunch. Special thanks to Tracy and Dale Ramont, Mellody Anderson, Esther Fieldhouse, Carolee and Richard Ramich, and Brenda Hicks whose shopping, cooking, and set up made the luncheon a delicious treat.
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Worship Information and Bulletin
Rev. Dr. Gail Stearns will be preaching,
Romans 14: 1-12 and Matthew 18: 21-35
You've Got Your Hands Full!
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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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This Sunday we are honored to welcome Gail Stearns, the recently retired Dean of the Wallace All Faiths Chapel and Associate Professor of Religious and Peace Studies at Chapman University to our pulpit. Her interfaith work seeks to move beyond a comparative religions approach to true interfaith engagement. She is also a well-known teacher of Mindfulness, a meditation that cultivates present awareness, helps to reduce anxiety, and fosters compassion. Her most recent book, Liberating Mindfulness: from Billion-Dollar Industry to Engaged Spirituality, was published last year. Gail, a PCUSA pastor, currently serves as Moderator of the Presbytery of Los Ranchos. She is a gifted communicator, wise teacher, and delightful person. Please make her welcome.
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Join us on Zoom: HERE
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If you do not have access to a computer or smart phone,
you can listen to the service from any telephone:
Step 1:
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Step 2:
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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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IN PERSON!
Tuesday, September 19
Session will meet in person at 6 pm in the Library. Dinner will be provided.
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Wednesday Bible Study
Wednesday, September 20th, @ 10 am
All are welcome to join us in this Zoom Discussion.
Scripture: Philippians 1: 21-30 & Matthew 20:1-16
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.
Choir Practice- September 21, 7-8:30 pm
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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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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 continue to pray for Dave Lopez (Alan Lopez' brother) as his body adjusts to his heart transplant. | |
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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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