April 24, 2016 - Laguna Presbyterian Church

SPRING STUDENT ART SALE
LCAD Invites You!
April 29 & 30 — LCAD SWAP & SELL
11am - 2pm, Friday & Saturday, LCAD
LPC member Venetia Ellis, a student at Laguna
Collage of Art + Design, invites you to their Spring
Student Art Sale. Buy or trade artwork and
handmade crafts from LCAD's talented students!
J O IN IN P R AYE R
MISSION PRAYER FOCUS
• Pray for those who have recently moved from
homelessness and The Friendship Shelter, to
permanent housing.
• Pray that each of the 100 children at the
Tumaini Children's Home in Kenya, would
be sponsored this May 8th.
LOCAL PRAYER FOCUS
Judy Bergman, Jeff Brown, Arnold Forde, Tom Magill,
Herb Nootbaar, Bill Odlum, Mimi Olshausen,
Carl Post, Elaine Robinson, June Shaw,
Kathy Shoemaker, Ron Trulock, Bill Walker
Do you know someone in need of prayer?
CONTACT: Nancy Wade at 494-6802 or
complete the Prayer Request card (pew rack) and
place it in the Offering Plate on Sunday.
S T EWA R D S H I P 2 0 1 6
Trust in the LORD with all your heart. - Prov. 3:5
GIVING TO DATE: BUDGET TO DATE: YTD BUDGET VARIANCE:
$330,996
$377,108
($46,111)
Thank you for your faithful giving in support
of the mission and ministries of LPC.
Contribution Envelopes on the Church Patio (or)
Visit the "Giving" page on our website.
W E E K AT A G L A N C E
If the description fits, we invite you to attend.
MONDAY, APRIL 25
4pm, Grief Group, Youth Center
6:30pm, Caravan (Middle School), Youth Center
TUESDAY, APRIL 26
9:15am, Pastor-led Bible Study, Youth Center
10:30am, Staff Meeting, Church Office
(Church Office closed ‘til 12pm)
12:30pm, Sewing Group, Tankersley Hall
4pm, 40 Weeks, Prayer Room
7pm, Session Meeting, Hills Hall
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27
7am, Pastor-led Bible Study, Youth Center
6:30pm, Logos (High School), Youth Center
A Molokai Reunion!
THURSDAY, APRIL 28
9:15am, MOPS & Moppets, Beach Day
6:15pm, Praise Team, Sanctuary
7:15pm, Chancel Choir, Music Room
FRIDAY, APRIL 29
9:30am, MOMS' Group, Brides' Room
SATURDAY, APRIL 30
10am, Memorial Service, Sanctuary
Celebration of Life, Jim Blair
2:30pm, Memorial Service, Sanctuary
Celebration of Life, Fred McCuistion
Reception to follow in Tankersley Hall
SUNDAY, MAY 1
8:30am & 10am, Worship, Sanctuary
Jerry Tankersley preaching, 1 Peter 2:11-12
10am, Adult Education, Hills Hall
11:15am, Chancel Bell Rehearsal, Music Room
IN MEMORIAM
Jim Blair
1934 - 4/15/2016
CELEBRATION OF LIFE SERVICE
April 30, 2016
11am, Saturday, Sanctuary
415 Forest Avenue • Laguna Beach, CA 92651 • 949.494.7555 (Office) • 949.497.6465 (Fax)
www.lagunapreschurch.org
April 24, 2016
Welcome to Laguna Presbyterian Church!
M ission S tatement
In response to God’s love, we are called to be
a Christ-centered community where people can: Discover who God is and the
depth of Christ’s love;
Develop individual spiritual gifts, and
be equipped for ministry;
Demonstrate love and hope in Christ
to Laguna Beach and beyond.
In this way, we glorify God.
ADULT EDUCATION
10am, Sundays (Various Dates and Locations)
9:15am, Tuesday, Bible Study, Youth Center
7am, Wednesday, Bible Study, Youth Center
SUNDAY MINISTRY
- Infants, Children, Students 8:30am & 10am, Infants & Toddlers
Nursery (adjacent to Preschool Classrooms)
8:30am & 10am, Children
Classrooms (Preschool) or Tankersley Hall
10am, Middle & High School Students
Youth Center (below Sanctuary)
MID-WEEK YOUTH MINISTRY
(September to Mid-June - Youth Center)
6:30pm, Monday, Caravan (Middle School)
7pm, Wednesday, Logos (High School)
CHRISTIAN EDUCATORS
Anne Herzog, Preschool Director, 494-0504
Gail Onodera, Maggie Craig, Children’s Ministry
Abby Garcia, Middle School Ministry
HAPPENING TODAY
5th Sunday of Easter - The Great Fifty Days!
8:30am & 10am, Worship, Sanctuary
Rev. Dr. Steve Sweet preaching, 1 Peter 2:1-10
"LIFE-GIVING COMMUNITY"
10am, 3rd Grade Bible Presentation, Sanctuary
Brunch for Students and Families in Hills Hall
3rd Grade students are honored with a Bible
and a blessing from our Pastors.
10am, Adult Education, Tankersley Hall
"A Musical Mission to Cuba"
Speaker: Linda White, Director of Choirs
Linda White will share pictures
and stories of her recent
musical mission trip to Cuba.
She will share her first-hand
experience of the explosive
growth of the Gospel in Cuba
through the pathway of music.
11:15am, Chancel Bell Rehearsal, Music Room
FELLOWSHIP TIME - CHURCH PATIO
Coffee, Deacon Donuts & Fellowship
Church Patio & Tankersley Hall
Sign-up for Upcoming Events at Various Carts!
Check-Out our Library Cart!
Visit our "Ask Me" Cart!
PASTORAL STAFF
Rev. Dr. Jerry Tankersley,
Rev. Dr. Steve Sweet, Rev. Dr. Kathy Sizer,
Rev. Jim McCluskey & Rev. Jon Moore
(Parish Associates)
www.lagunapreschurch.org
JOIN IN FELLOWSHIP
ADULT EDUCATION
Get Connected
Grow Deeper in Faith
May 3 — PRESCHOOL OPEN HOUSE
& ANNUAL FUND-RAISER!
6 - 8pm, Tuesday, Preschool & Tankersley Hall
Come enjoy pictures of our
55 year history serving the
families of Laguna Beach.
Catch a glimpse of what
happens daily at our
dynamic preschool!
Not able to attend that
evening, but would like to
help support the school?
If you have a product, a service, or a weekend
get-a-way to donate, we would love to
place them in our silent auction. We always
appreciate your support through prayer!
April - June — ADULT BIBLE STUDY
10am, Sundays, Hills Hall
Join leaders Caroline and
Michael Millson as we
explore and discuss
together the scripture
lessons of the week. We are
currently working through
1st Peter. Bring your questions and reflections on
the morning's sermon. We are tracking with the
sermon texts each week.
CONTACT: Anne Herzog at 494-0504
EMAIL: aherzog@lagunapreschurch.org
May 5 — NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER
BREAKFAST––Make a Difference
8:30 - 9:30am, Thursday, Mission Hospital
31872 Coast Highway, Laguna Beach
Join with other members
of the faith community at
this National Breakfast
Event at Mission Hospital
Laguna Beach. We will also
honor those who make a difference in our
community. This year's honorees: Jason Feddy of
Music in Common, Andrew Kincare of the Boys
and Girls Club, and Ann Richardson, Volunteer.
Everyone is invited.
Please, you must RSVP!
EMAIL: Ann Jones at asloanj@aol.com
May 8 — GALS Group
GALS, a June Hostess is Needed
GALS Group will not
meet in May due to the
calendar conflict with
Mother's Day. If you
would like to host our
June event, please contact Mary Reiner.
CONTACT: Mary Reiner at 494-7555
EMAIL: mreiner@lagunapreschurch.org
GALS is a fun and caring group for widows of all ages.
CONTACT: Caroline Millson 464-9208
CHILDREN'S MINISTRIES
Know, Love, Serve & Grow in Christ
July 11-15 — VBS CAVE QUEST!
9am - 12pm, Monday - Friday, Tankersly Hall
Ages 3 years to 3rd Grade!
Sign-up today for this
Over-the-Top Underground adventure!
Our VBS theme this
year is Following Jesus,
the Light of the World!
Children will be grounded in the rock-solid
foundation of God's love, a love that takes us
through life's dark times.
COST: $60 first child, $40 siblings (Before 6/1)
ONLINE: https://secure.acceptiva.com/?cst=159491
EMAIL: Gail at gonodera@lagunapreschurch.org
(or) Maggie at mcraig@lagunapreschurch.org
August 8-12 — CLUB H2O Bible/Surf CAMP
9am - 2pm, Monday - Friday, Youth Center
Current 3rd, 4th & 5th Grade Students!
Club H20 is an exciting
week-long day camp led
by Pastor Steve Sweet
and high school student
leaders. Students spend
the week learning about
God and growing as a
community together studying God's Word,
enjoying skits, small groups, playing games,
surfing, kayaking, and swimming!
COST: $200
CONTACT: Abby Garcia, Middle School Director
ONLINE: https://secure.acceptiva.com/?cst=acc30f
EMAIL: caravan@lagunapreschurch.org
OUTREACH
Demonstrate the Love of Christ
RED-CROSS BLOOD DRIVE
Together, We Can Save Lives!
April 30 — WOMEN OF VISION
2pm, Saturday, The Resort at Pelican Hill
MAY 11 — RED-CROSS BLOOD DRIVE
10am - 4pm, Wednesday, Tankersley Hall
Sounds of Hope Afternoon Spring Celebration
We need HELPERS!
Come and tend the
Canteen. Distribute flyers or
posters, and spread the word
about the Red Cross Blood
Drive. Invite people to make
an appointment to donate blood.
You are invited to an
afternoon with special
musical guests Sheila
Walsh and Steve
Amerson, and volunteer
auctioneer, Jim Franklin. Women of Vision
Orange County is a ministry of World Vision.
All proceeds benefit World Vision.
CONTACT: Judy Bergman
EMAIL: jbergman1@cox.net
May 8 — MOTHER'S DAY OPPORTUNITY
9:30 - 11am, Sunday, Church Patio
Sponsorships – Tumaini Children's Home!
Honor your mother, one
of your children, a
grandchild, another
relative, or a special
friend—become a child
sponsor!
This Mother's Day our Mission Outreach
Committee will be hosting a Child Sponsorship
Drive for the Tumaini Children's Home in
Nyeri, Kenya. Please stop by the Sponsorship
Table to see the photos and information on
children who need someone just like you! Child
sponsorship can be a life-changing experience
for you and the child you sponsor.
Sponsor a child for $25 per month.
CONTACT: Ken & Daryle Lynn Cornelison
EMAIL: kenco13@verizon.net
PHONE: 494-4605
HELP FEED THE HOMELESS
Join the team!
Volunteer at the shelter located on Laguna
Canyon Road on the 2nd, 3rd, and 5th Tuesdays
and the 2nd Fridays of the month.
CONTACT: Cindy Campbell at 499-4630
DRESSES FOR AFRICAN CHILDREN
12:30pm - 3pm, Tuesdays, Tankersley Hall
Join in this sewing ministry. Materials provided.
CONTACT: Diane Cullings at 494-7245
We need Blood DONORS!
Donors, you can use RapidPass to quickly signin on the day of the Blood Drive!
A SLICE OF PIE to CELEBRATE LIFE!
We celebrate those who
give this gift of life and
are offering Apple Pie to
all donors / volunteers!
If you would like to
bake a pie for the
drive, please contact Sandy Grim.
Sign-up Sunday at the Cart on the Church Patio.
REGISTER: www.RedCrossBlood.org
Use Sponsor Code: lagunap
QUESTIONS: Laura.Rudd@redcross.org
HELPERS, CONTACT: Sandy Grim 735-7930
EMAIL: sandygrim@icloud.com
EQUADOR EARTHQUAKE RELIEF
Responding to Those in Need
On Saturday, April 16th,
Ecuador was struck by a
massive 7.8 earthquake.
World Vision is mobilizing
staff and resources to assist
communities right now. World Vision's national
director in Ecuador states:
Our staff are setting up a shelter alongside with government ministries in Manabi to aid all affected families.
In situations like this we are especially concerned about
children and ensuring their needs are met.
World Vision is launching a response in
Esmeraldas and Manabi provinces to provide
emergency kits for affected families, temporary
shelter and Child-Friendly Space.
You may donate directly to World Vision.
ONLINE: http://bit.ly/wvecuador