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First Press: Hooray For Rose!
First Press: Hooray For Rose!
1900 North D Street San Bernardino, CA 92405 Office 882-3308 FAX 882-0888 www.fpcsb.net
The Rev. Dr. Sandy Tice Pastor The Rev. Eric Ledermann Associate Pastor The Rev. No Falconi Ministry of Visitation The Rev. Jim Huffstutler Pastor Emeritus
SUNDAY SCHEDULE: Adult Ed. & Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship 10:30 a.m. Coffee Fellowship 11:30 a.m.
It is the Mission of First Presbyterian Church of San Bernardino, inspired by the Holy Spirit, to proclaim the good news of the Gospel of Jesus Christ through worship and celebration, and teaching and learning, so that lives are transformed and members are encouraged to use their special gifts to care for and value, as God's Beloved, each other and the community in which we live.
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Youth Ministry News
By ERIC LEDERMANN It is a new academic year and we are excited for what lays ahead who knows when or how Gods Spirit will pop up and surprise us. We have a lot planned this year, so whether or not youve joined us before, get involved and bring your friends!
If you had the power to do anything, what would you give this congregation? This was what the staff talked about at two of our meetings this spring. The answers were inspiring and telling- We long for members to have deeper Bible knowledge- words from God down in their hearts for when they need them. We spoke about more space and less hurry, a healthy pace and Sabbath. We imagine members so SUNDAY MORNINGS Church School: We have church confident and comfortable in their faith that they would be free to pray school for ALL ages (children, youth, and adults!). The youth for someone on the spot. We spoke of sheltering and comforting our class meets in room 11 (grades 6 - 12) from 9:30 a.m. to older saints, of hospitality to our neighbors that heals intimidation or about 10:15 a.m. EVERY Sunday! Kickoff is Sept. 18. divisions, of igniting the passion and gifts of young adults. It was exciting to dream. SUNDAY EVENINGS Fellowship of the Carpenter (FOC): Nearly every Sunday night at 5 p.m. youth gather in FellowAnd it is exciting in a whole new way to dream in concrete ways: As ship Hall (doors open at 4:30 p.m., come early and hang out). spring came to an end we received glad tidings of great joy. Longtime We eat, play, get to know one another, and experience the member Barbara Maupin left us an astonishing gift in the amount of fellowship of the Body of Christ! We also go on all sorts of $300,000 from her estate. The gift is undesignated, Session can use it fun adventures off campus. So, check the calendar, get inin any way it sees fit. volved, and bring your friends! The truth is, at first I felt some fear. Money is a great blessing, but it can bring dangers. All of us know families who have fought bitterly over money- and I dont want us to be one of those families. Some Youth Calendar may see this as a sign that there is less of a need for each of us to participate in supporting our ministry financially, and that would be Sept. 11 dreadful. We dont want to squander it like the Prodigal did, or to build 4:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. Fellowship of the Carpenter (FOC) meet bigger barns like the foolish man, or to bury it in the ground like the in Fellowship Hall for our big kick off BBQ so we can check in foolish servant. A gift like this requires wisdom and discernment by the with one another and do some planning for the coming year. leaders in a congregation- such opportunities are rare and precious and I dont want this one to slip through our fingers. Finally, we are all Sept. 18 so tired of cutbacks and shrinking budgets it will be hard to resist spending it all on ordinary things we have been doing without. 9:30 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Church School Kick Off Sunday! Church school officially starts and well be celebrating the Session spent some time listening to scripture and listening in silence new year in worship, too! Come be a part of it. to God and listening to each other. They decided that we should enter in to a season of discernment, where we think and pray and dream 4:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. Fellowship of the Carpenter (FOC) will together, and try to imagine what God would have us do with a gift like be investigating what the Bible says about bullies. You might this. If we use it wisely and well, it could be transformative. And we be surprised by what we find! might just demonstrate that we are good stewards of such gifts! For now, we have agreed not to use it in this years budget process and to Sept. 25 continue to live within our means. We will not spend it or make any final decisions until January. 9:30 a.m. Church School 4:30 p.m. 7 p.m. Fellowship of the Carpenter (FOC) asks how should we as Christians respond to bullies? Here are some of the things the Session heard: Be still, and know that I am God. Its OK to take some time with this, you are not in a hurry. Remember your mission and keep it before you. Dont be greedy or grabby- seek unity. This is not a gift to the congregation, but to Jesus, whatever we do, we act for him. Be courageous. Dont be afraid! So, rejoice with us! And delight in God who is full of surprises and trusts us with this great opportunity. And dream with us who might we become as a result of this, and what might we accomplish?
Upcoming Events... Mark your calendars now for these big upcoming events: Oct. 22 Knotts Scary Farm Nov. 11-13 Youth Retreat at Big Bear Conference Center Dec. 2-4 Decemberfest High School Retreat (grades 9 -12) at Westminster Woods in Occidental, Calif. If you have questions or need more information, please contact Pastor Eric Ledermann at (909) 289-9668 (texts welcome) or [email protected].
We are anointed children of God, we have been born again of the Spirit, There is a Word God speaks to the world, freedom and light to all who hear it, So let us BE the Word of the Lord: I am for you, I am for you, I am for you evermore!
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September Sparks School Successes Wont You Please, Please Help Us?
By SALLY INGLIS By LYNETTE DuCLOS ADELSON Although First Presbyterian ChildCare Center is a year-round program we still celebrate September as the beginning of our 'school' year. The pre-kindergarteners have headed off on their new adventure, the remaining children have moved up to new classrooms with different teachers, and excitement and discovery lay ahead!
We will begin at the beginning with the Story of Creation as our monthly Scripture and a focus on the character traits - Appreciation and Responsibility. We will spend the Three years ago when we changed computer month exploring the gifts of the church, our families, our childcare center and commuprograms for the church, the office staff asked nity, our country and our world. As we talk about how grateful we are for these gifts we you to fill out a detailed form about you and will also talk about our responsibility for them. It is amazing to hear a group of fouryour family. Your response was wonderful, year-olds really considering how they can be of service to their community. Last year but since then there have probably been the class decided they would pick up trash around the campus. In 2005 they insisted changes in your lives. The PC(USA) needs we do something to help the victims of Hurricane Katrina which resulted in a moving statistics on almost everything - Joan Carpen- van to New Orleans full of supplies worth over $10,000! ter can tell you all about that! - and having The real fun this month will come when the older kids take Omnitrans around our city. your information up to date makes life much They will travel out to CSUSB, through the farm-like community of Muscoy, through easier for the church office staff. downtown San Bernardino and out to the VA Hospital where they will have a snack and feed the ducks. When we talk about our world the children are invited to share special clothing, souvenirs or recipes from the culture of their family's origin. Our Food This month we are sending you a new form to Program Coordinator will provide a variety of ethnic foods including salsa, chow mein, fill out. Please help us out and take a few ravioli, curry, pita bread, pierogies, yams, and even sushi! minutes to fill out the questionnaire as completely as possible and then return it to the After a scary year with low enrollment and teacher lay-offs we are thrilled that FPCCC office. If you have any questions when you is almost filled to capacity with children who experience God's love through the misget the form, please feel free to call. Thank sion you provide. Thank you for your support. you in advance for you help!
Financial Report
As of July 31st Actual: Budgeted: Over/ (Under): Pledges Other Income Expenses Net Income $ 244,218.17 $ 19,993.79 $ 271,933.71 $ (7,721.75) 257,250.00 20,454.11 276,595.85 1,108.26 (13,031.83) (460.32) (4,662.14) (8,830.01)
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Presbyterian Women Circles will be starting this month. Our study guide for the year is: Confessing the Beatitudes. If you don't belong to a circle, see if there is one that fits your schedule, we'd love to have you join us! DEBORAH CIRCLE: Meets the third Thursday at 9:30 a.m. in the Church Library. Moderator: Nita Zwolinski: 748-0768 CIRCLE OF FAITH: Meets third Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. in homes. Moderator: Joanne Ballard: 881-2590 CIRCLE OF FRIENDSHIP: Meets third Thursday at 9:30 a.m. in Church Library. Moderator: Lynda Savage: 882-7649 CIRCLE OF GRACE: Meets third Thursday at 6:00 p.m. in Church Library. Moderator: Cindi Pringle: 887:2171 CIRCLE OF HOPE: Meets fourth Tuesday at 1:00 in Fireside Lounge. Moderator: Norma Woodward: 882-3947 CIRCLE OF KINDNESS: Meets third Monday at 7:30 p.m. in homes. Moderator: Dawn Morris: 882-3648
A special worship service is being planned for Sunday, Sept. 11, to mark the 10th anniversary of the tragic attacks upon our country. Don't miss this opportunity to reflect with your church family on our triumphs and losses in the post-9/11 world.
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September Celebrations
Sep 1 Fred and Angelina Cordova Janelle Agre Sep 2 Daisy Lane Chuck & Shelley Obershaw Sep 3 Sep 4 Sep 6 Dan Schiavone Ed Congdon Norm & Christa Wallis Tom & Donna Garza Sep 7 Sep 8 Sally Inglis Deon Garcia David Inglis Matthew Keiper Sep 9 Harry Babcock Jeanne Clark Larry & Melodee Kistner Alison Lane Rosalind & Ken Mantei Shelley Obershaw Sep 10 Christian Usher Kathleen Ray Sep 11 Sep 12 Jane Snyder Laurie Stafford Kelsey Smith Alicia Falconi Sep 13 Jeannie Marona Cal & Clara Senechal Sep 16 Robert Godby Alice Lou Hankla Sep 17 Sep 18 Sep 19 Bonnie Ainsworth Mindy Rueda Kimberly Ballard Ron Brewer Sep 21 Kevin Lee Imura Justin Prince Sep 22 Al Rueda Sep 30 ons Sep 24 Sep 26 Sep 27 Bobbie Leonard Jim Siegmund Leslie Cordova Nolan Mosley Carmen Paredes Sep 23 Mary Bolaos Michael Cummings Mary Beth Blaskey Olga Hill Roger & Joyce Ly-
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The Beautification Partnership will kickoff on Saturday, Sept. 10 from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., with a one-day citywide beautification effort tackling 60 cleanup projects throughout the City. The City is calling for 600 volunteers (ages 16 and up) to help with bark Alice Lou Hankla is celebrating her 90th Birthday and would love to and weed removal while city workers install sprinklers and landhave her church family join her for an open house. scaping.
Celebrate!
The celebration will be held on Sept. 11 at Plymouth Village in Redlands in the Brewster Room in the Lodge lower level from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Please RSVP to (909) 307-5986 before Sept. 6 if you plan to attend.
The Community Ministry Committee of the Deacons, under the direction of Lynn Usher and Trevor Cummings, is organizing a group of volunteers from our church to assist with the cleanup of Perris Hill Park. Sign up at the receptionist desk in the church office as soon as possible. More information on times and a meeting place will be provided. Lets be part of the solution in the City of San Bernardino!
Got Rest?
Come to me, Jesus said, all you who are weary or are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest On Saturday Sept 17, you are invited to a time of quiet, Sabbath, and rest for your soul. Rev. Diana Wright of Riverside Presbytery is organizing a day of quiet reflection and prayer for all who long for some peace and quiet, and some time with God. Participants are invited to arrive at 9:00 a.m. and to bring a sack lunch, a Bible, and a journal. There will be a time of welcome and opening prayer, and then plenty of time to rest, walk, journal, or read. We will eat lunch together mid-day, and then continue in silence. A brief service of worship will close the day, and the retreat will conclude at 1:00 pm. The event will take place at Magnolia Presbyterian Church in Riverside, 7400 Magnolia Avenue, Riverside. RSVP's to [email protected] would be appreciated.
Hoedown Throwdown!
Mark your calendars for Sept. 25, because there's a hoedown coming! Dust off your boots, grab your hats (western attire is encouraged this Sunday!) and get ready to have some down home country vittles, fun, and opportunity drawings. This Mariners shindig will have barbeque beef provided by Jon and Carol Valentine and all ships will be contributing to the meal. Cal and Clara Senechal will be providing music and line dancing for those who wish to participate. The hoedown will be immediately after church in Fellowship Hall. Everyone is invited and there is no charge to attend!
Mark your calendars for October 1st. at 5:00 P.M. The Mission Committee will host an evening with Sara Armstrong, PC-USA supported Mission coordinator, serving in Peru. Join us for dinner in Fellowship Hall and enjoy a presentation and discussion by Sara. She will speak about her experiences and the church in Peru. Childcare will be provided.
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On a sunny Saturday morning in May, a roomful of people (30 trustees and 20 visitors) rose to their feet in standing ovation to honor the serThe Leonard Scholarship Committee would like you to join us vice and generosity and faithfulness of one of our own. in congratulating our most recent scholarhip recipients. LynThis spring, the Board of Trustees of the University of Redlands conette DuClos-Adelson is studying spiritual guidance at Stillferred a special award on Bob Wiens, naming him Trustee Emeritus. point: the Center for Christian Spirituality. This is Lynette's Since 1979, Bob has been serving on the board, and since he had first year to receive a Leonard Scholarship. Our second entered hospice care, he had resigned. (You are probably aware that scholar is Alex Smith. Alex continues his studies at Arizona he has flunked hospice and is regularly in worship these days!) State University. His goal is a degree in Professional Golf Mangagement. Lynette and Alex were presented to the conThe Board Chair spoke about his service, his financial guidance, his gregation in June. faithful work through variously challenging fiscal conditions, and his and Marion's monetary support throughout. Then the University PresiLisa Starr, daughter of Carol and Jim Coyne is officially a dent gave him a gift, and the Chair presented a large plaque chroninewly minted PhD in geotechnical engineering. She has a position as an Assistant Professor at Cal State Long Beach in cling his leadership contributions over the years. Then the standing ovation began. the fall. Congratulations, Lisa!
One person who was there described it as awesome. In the words of Jesus let your light so shine that all can see your good works and glorify your Father who is in heaven. Congratulations, Bob!
E-mail your articles, art, suggestions, and questions to [email protected] or leave them in the editors Marissa Congdon will be traveling to Spain in November to present at mailbox in the church office. the International Conference of Behaviorists. She and her friend MeahThe deadline for the next issue is September 19. gan, will travel to Madrid and then travel by train to Granada. Wed love to hear from you!
She will return to begin work on her dissertation! Kathleen Ray would like to thank Presbyterian Women, the church staff, and the congregation for making this past Pentcost the most memorable day she's had. Being awarded the Presbyterian Women's Honorary Life Membership is a lovely acknowledgment. Korin Congdon is beginning the Master's in Social Work program at USC. Her emphasis will be in Child Advocacy. She will be part of the program via SKYPE and will be able to do her internship in Seattle through USC's partnership with various organizations in the area. She is still looking for a job so if anyone has any contacts in Seattle, let her parents know! The Food Ministry is in great need of volunteers to pack food bags on Friday mornings and to help with distribution on the third Saturday morning of each month. We gladly sign forms for students required to participate in volunteer/community outreach. Or it a family project and join us in this ever growing mission. Contact Mario Bolanos or Kathleen Ray if you're interested in helping out! Food Bagging Friday, Sept. 16, 8:30 a.m. Food Distribution Saturday, Sept. 17, 8:30 a.m. Rosalind and Ken Mantei flew to Turkey on Aug. 14 to tour the World Heritade sites of Ephesus and Hieropolis/Pamukkale as well as Santorini, Crete and Rhodes. They are also exploring nine Greek islands, including Patmos where John the Divine wrote the Book of Revelation.
The church staff would like to express their appreciation because we are blessed this month with the gifts of Kelsey Adelson who is serving as newsletter editor.
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