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In This Issue
August 17, 2023
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We are the Church
Help for Maui
This Sunday
Worship Information and Bulletin
The Non-Prosperity Gospel
Matthew 6:33-34
Next Week
Office Closed- August 22 - August 28, 2023
Gathering of Spirits - August 22nd
Wednesday Bible Study- August 23, 2023
Upcoming Events
Sunday Lunch- August 27, 2023
Add Your Voice, Choir Practice Resumes August 31, 2023
New Worship Series: Come to the Table- Starting in September
Join the Anaheim Readers Theater
Rally Day- September 10, 2023
Choir Returns- Sept 10, 2023
Blessing of the Backpack- Sept 10,2023
Come to the Picnic Table- After Service Sept 10, 2023
Flu Shot Clinic- October 8, 2023
Visio Divina Experience- October 14, 2023 from 10:30-11:30am
Ministry Opportunities
Seeking Commissioners to General Assembly 2024
Gardening
Coffee Fellowship
Prayer Requests and Praise Reports
Giving
Nursery Wish List
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Pray for those Impacted by the 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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Worship Information and Bulletin
Pastor Kim will be preaching, The Non-Prosperity Gospel
Matthew 6:33-34
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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.
Step 4:
If prompted for a password use: 888861 followed by the #
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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 on August 22, 2023.
Meeting time changed to 5:45pm to get Happy Hour pricing!
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Wednesday Bible Study
Wednesday, August 23th, @ 10 am
Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17
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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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, August 27, 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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Choir
Choir will return to leading worship on Sunday, September 10.
Practice will begin on Thursdays from 7-8:30 pm beginning August 31.
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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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Under the direction of Chris Coleman, our newly formed Anaheim Readers Theater ministry will be presenting the scripture in our Come to the Table worship series for five weeks beginning September 3. Each week we will need between 3 and 8 readers. If you are interested in participating for one or more Sunday or have questions about what the readings will entail, please contact Chris at anaheimreaderstheater@gmail.com.
If you are available to read on September 3, please meet with Chris after worship on Sunday, August 27 to receive your part and participate in an initial read through of the script.
| 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 | |
If you are interested in more information, speak with Pastor Kim. | |
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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 | |
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Please continue to pray for Clif Buchanan who was taken to St. Jude's hospital yesterday from Main Place Post Acute Care for evaluation.
Please continue to pray for Karen and Victor Lavarreda following the fire that destroyed Victor's work garage.
Here is the address of Karen and Victor Lavarreda in case you would like to send a card. 5404 Fox Run Drive, Watauga TX 76137
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Please pray for those in treatment for cancer: 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: 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), Clif Buchanan, 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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