In This Issue

November 6, 2025

We Are The Church

John Moses at Arlington Cemetery


This Sunday

New Worship Series: Glimmers of God

Sermon: Glimmering God-Incidents


This Week

Office Hours

Choir Rehearsal - November 6

Bible Study - November 12


Upcoming Events

Memorial Service for Jan Veltre - November 15

How Do You Spell Presbyterian? - November 16

Service of Thanksgiving - November 23

Hanging of the Greens - November 30

Sunday Lunch Bunch - November 30

Caroling Crawl - December 2

Gathering of Spirits - Cancelled for November and December


Pastor Nominating Progress



Ministry Opportunities

Coffee Fellowship


Prayer Requests and Praise Reports


Giving

Per Capita

We Are the Church!

This week John Moses and some of his classmates had the honor of laying the wreath on the tomb of the unknown soldier in Arlington, VA. 

THIS SUNDAY

New Worship Series: Glimmers of God

Sermon: Glimmering God-Incidents

Scripture: Genesis 50:15-21



In Psalm 139 the psalmist asks where someone could go to get away from God. And the answer is ‘nowhere.’ There is nowhere we can go that is away from God. God is always present and at work all around us. The trick is to learn to watch for and respond to God’s appearance, even if it is no more than a glimmer.

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This Week

Choir Practice - November 6

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.

Bible Study - November 12

We will be discussing Matthew 10:40-42.


Wednesdays at 10am

All are welcome to join us in this Zoom Discussion 

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Pastor Nominating Progress

The Pastor Nominating Committee (PNC) is currently working on writing a Mission Discernment Profile (MDP) for our congregation. When completed it will be used to post our position on the Church Leadership Connection (CLC) of our denomination. The profile is used by the denomination to match our position with potential candidates and also provides candidates for the position of Pastor with an overview of congregation and what we are looking for in our next pastor.


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

Upcoming Events

How Do You Spell Presbyterian? 

Sunday, November 16 after Worship

 

New to Anaheim First Pres and want to know more about who we are?

Been around for a while, but could use a refresher?

Interested in becoming a member of the congregation, but want more information about what that would mean?

 

Join us after worship on November 16 for an introduction to Presbyterianism in general and our congregation in particular. 

A light lunch will be provided and child care will be available.

 

Please let Pastor Kim or the office (714-535-2176 offices@anaheimfirstpres.org) know if you plan to attend or if you have any questions. There will also be a sign up sheet in the Narthex (translation: churchy word that means 'lobby')

Hanging of the Greens - November 30

During worship we will delight in the meaning of our traditional Advent and Christmas decorations as we begin to put them up in the sanctuary. Following worship we invite everyone to stay and help us finish decking the halls of our church. 

 

We pray that these symbols of the season that signal our Christmas preparations will also remind us of our need to prepare our hearts as well.


Sunday Lunch Bunch - November 30

Anyone who wishes may join us in going out to lunch after Worship and Hanging of the Greens. The location is TBD.

Gathering of Spirits - Cancelled for November and December


We will resume in 2026!

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.

Ministry Opportunities

Prayer Requests and Praise Reports

We give thanks for the life of Jan Veltre who entered eternal life on October 29th. Well done, good and faithful servant.


Please pray for Heidi Ingalsbe as she is at UCI Medical Center with congestive heart failure.


Please pray for those in hospice: Jack (Jason Vega’s grandfather), 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).



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), Jason Aguilar (Matt Ramirez’ brother), Mark Barrett (Emily Fuentes’ father), Dick Ramont (Dale Ramont’s father), Heidi Ingalsbe, Jim Maitland (friend of the Colemans), Jan Veltre, Peggy Coleman, Jack Kikta (Cash Reid’s uncle).


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.

Giving

Please consider making a special donation toward Per Capita for 2025.

As part of a connectional church we pay per capita apportionment per member to support the work of the larger Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). This year the amount is $44.69 and will be divided between Presbytery, Synod, and General Assembly. Every Presbyterian shares in the benefit of the PC (USA)'s system of government, so every Presbyterian is asked to share the expenses associated with coordinating and performing the functions of that system. Please consider making this special offering. You may add it to your regular offering, but please note that the donation includes an offering to per capita.


Each of you must give as you have made up your mind, not regretfully or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 2 Corinthians 9:7


Ways to Financially Support the Ministry of AFPC


  • Place your offering in the plates available in the Sanctuary on Sundays.

There are plates available in the center aisle and on the communion table.

Offering envelopes are now available for those making a cash donation.


  • Donations may also be mailed to the church office:

   Anaheim First Presbyterian Church 

    310 W Broadway

    Anaheim, CA 92805

                                   

  • Zelle to: offices@anaheimfirstpres.org
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