April 18, 2008
This Sunday we celebrate Creation Sunday - a time to reflect on our stewardship of the Earth and all that God has given to us in our environment. The text is 1 Peter 2:1-10 - a letter to an early Christian community that reminds those followers of how their faith is nurtured by their dependence on God and how they themselves are considered a holy people. In a sermon entitled "It Begins With Us", we will look at the human cost of ignoring our natural environment and continuing to consume in our country without heeding the consequences for God's Creation. We will also consider what we can do as individuals and as a church to be responsible stewards of what God has given us. Come and join us for worship at 10AM in the Chapel!
Greeters this week are: Ken & Beth Biery
Usher scheduled are: Sandy Biehler, Lurline Brown, Angie Schnapp, and Mel Smith.
Acolyte is: Sandy Grant
Church School Teachers are: Kim Story, Krysty Leckrone, and Roberta White
On Saturday April 19th the Rummage Sale will be open from 8AM until 12 noon in Mayflower Hall, on the basement level of the church. Come and shop, then stay and help clean up if you are able - many thanks to all who have helped with the sale this year, and to our coordinator Sue Miele. The proceeds of the sale go toward the budget of our church and its ministry. Also on Saturday, from 9AM until 12 noon, volunteers are invited to help at the LA Food Bank. Those interested in helping should contact Josh Ashenmiller, Chair of Discipleship, and plan to meet at 8:30AM in the Walnut street church parking lot to carpool to the food bank.
After worship on Sunday April 20th we are holding our Spring Boutique in the parlors from 11:30AM to 1PM. Grace Rinck has organized a wonderful celebration and fundraiser for the church with food and an amazing silent auction with lots of attractive gifts - just in time for Mother's Day! Come and bid, enjoy the company of church friends and help us raise money for the work of our church! At 4PM there will be a yoga class at church - contact Marlene Pomeroy if you are interested in attending and have not come to a class before.
The Rev. John H. Pomeroy
April 11, 2008
John 10:1-10
Our scripture this Sunday focuses on a passage from John's Gospel that uses the imagery of sheep and shepherding. While we don't live in a pastoral or nomadic area, we learn again how the themes in scripture transcend time and culture. In a sermon entitled "Voice Recognition Patterning," the Rev. Anne Cohen will speak to this text and its relevance to our life today. Rev. Cohen is a member of our conggregation and will be the Interim Pastor at the First Congregational Church of Glendale (UCC) beginning in early May. We welcome Rev. Cohen to our pulpit this Sunday! A layperson-led Bible study takes place every Sunday at 9:00 a.m. in our Library. Childcare is available starting at 9:00 a.m. in our church nursery. Hope to see you Sunday!
Ushers this week are: Ron White, Kathie Arscott, Suzanne Burger, Jeff Levison & Jim Maddox
Greeters are: Barbara May and Jackie Lonnquist
Liturgist is: Nikko Nguyen
Acolyte is: Tang Annis
Church School Teachers are: Kim Story, Roberta White and Natalie Maddox
Opportunities this weekend:
Our Church Rummage Sale is taking place Saturday, April 12, from 8:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Come on down to help staff the sale or shop! Please speak to Sue Miele with any questions.
On Sunday morning following worship and coffee hour, Peter Keller will give a presentation on current work with Aid Africa and their work in Northern Uganda. He will also update us on the upcoming Fund-Raising walk on Saturday, May 3 at 3:00 p.m. for Aid Africa.
Looking ahead:
On Sunday, April 20 we will hold our Spring Boutique. Many items will be available for your purchase, including a bike from the set of Grey's Anatomy, a weekend use of a beach house in Ventura, a gourmet dinner for four, jewelry and much more! There will be a silent auction and a verbal auction with an auctioneer for selected items. Invite a friend and join us on the 20th of April. Lunch will be offered as well. Come, eat, and shop. All proceeds go to our FCC church for programs and outreach. See Grace Rinck and Lu Burd if you have questions or wish to help them.
April 2, 2008
Our text in worship this week is Luke 24:13-35 - the story of two disciples who recognize the Risen Christ in the breaking of bread together. We are asked to notice some important connections by the writers of Luke's gospel in this story. Jesus is walking away from Jerusalem toward Emmaus - a sign that the gospel is to be shared outside the Temple community, with gentiles and strangers alike. Also, Jesus is careful to frame his story within the larger story of the Hebrew prophets - a sign that the Jesus movement is not replacing Judaism, but completing an important Messianic hope within Judaism - Jews of the time are invited to participate in this movement, too. Finally, Jesus is revealed in the breaking of bread - a ritual re-enactment of the Last Supper - a sign that the gospel comes alive in communities that practice hospitality and re-experience the connection between Jesus and his followers through communion. In a reflection entitled "Gaining Recognition" we will explore practices that allow us to "see differently" with our faith. Come and join us for worship at 10:00 a.m. in the Chapel!
Acolyte is: Jennie Hart
Greeters are: Ken & Beth Biery
Ushers are: Ken Winte, Peter Keller, Marie & Bob Spencer
Liturgist is:Kyle Pomeroy
This Saturday at 9:30 a.m., Called To Care meets in the Co-Pastor's office to review the visits and calls we have made and to make plans for further visitations. At 1:00 p.m. the Lamplighters are gathering in Sylmar for a tour of the Nethercutt Museum and dinner following the tour. Contact Don and Bonnie Hughes if you would like to be included in the tour or a carpool - their number is in the church directory. At 6:30 p.m. the Dinner Club is having dinner at the Thaitalian Restaurant in Pasadena on 49 E. Colorado, just west of Raymond. Entrees range from $10-$13 and everyone is welcome to come and join the gathering! Please call the Kellers or the Meyers if you plan to attend.
On Sunday, April 6, after worship, everyone is invited to put on their work clothes and join us for a lunch and rummage moving party! Beginning at noon, we will have lunch in the East parlors, then take rummage from storage to the Mayflower Hall downstairs - items will be arranged and priced during the week for next week's Rummage Sale on April 12. At 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, Marlene will continue teaching a yoga class in the parlors - please call if you have not attended to this point and would like to begin coming to the class. On Monday, April 7, the Delta Team is serving dinner at Union Station in Pasadena, beginning at 6:00 p.m. At 6:45 p.m. on Monday, Pastoral Relations is gathering at the Pomeroy's home for dinner and a regular meeting.
The Rev. John H. Pomeroy
Mar. 2008
