September 2014

 c Sunday Worship Services 9 and 11 a.m. Sunday School Pre‐K – Grade 5: 9 and 11 a.m. Adult Class: 10:15–10:55 a.m. September 14 Faith’s Open House See page 10 September 15 New Women’s Bible Study Begins See page 10 September 27 Walk to End Alzheimer’s See page 2 October 5 Harvest Dinner Auction Items Needed! See page 4 October 18 World Vision Run for Water See page 5 November 21 Faith’s Team: Run to Feed the Hungry See page 5 Coming This Fall Confirmation Class See page 13 The PresbyNews is published monthly
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2014 09 PresbyNews PresbyNews September 2014 Volume 39, Number 9 Published at 625 Florin Road Sacramento, CA 95831 (916) 428‐3439 www.faithpresby.org Pastor Jeff Chapman Associate Pastor Jim Zazzera Next PresbyNews Deadline September 20 facebook.com/ FaithPresbyterianChurch Run the Good Race!
We’re not sure that Paul was talking about actually pounding the pavement in II Timothy 4:7, but just in case, Faith has you covered! We hope you will join the Faith World Vision Team’s Run For Water, an exciting fundraiser for Ethiopia that simply requires you to run or walk a (gasp) half marathon. But, not to fear – there’s support in helping you get ready! Then there is Sacramento’s famous Run to Feed the Hungry – the family friendly 5 and 10K Thanksgiving run or walk that benefits many needy people in our area. There are Thanksgiving runs across the country but at 28,000+ participants, we’re happy to tell you that Sacramento is the largest event in the USA! See Page 5 for the details on both run/walks. And, to warm up, there’s a three mile Walk for Alzheimer’s coming up…See Page 2 for more about this event!
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Church Updates, Events, Notes and
Opportunities
Walk to End Alzheimer’s—
Save the Date! Our neighbor, St. Anthony Parish, is forming a team to participate in the Sacramento Walk to End Alzheimer’s. The three‐mile walk starts at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, September 27. All walkers are encouraged to make a donation, and those who raise or donate $100 will receive a T‐shirt. If you would like to join the team from St. Anthony, please contact Rich Fowler at (209) 603‐3441 or richowlman@gmail.com. Thank you! Presbyterian Women News
A new year is starting for Presbyterian Women. Our first meeting will be Wednesday September 24th, at the 'The Chapman's. Keep watching because we have many exciting and informative programs planned for this year. See the next page also, for some history on this group! Moderator‐‐Sandi Bilbo Vice‐Moderator‐‐Janine Menager Secretary‐‐Ardith Ramsdell Treasurer‐‐Norma Lewis Faith's List – Give or Receive Free Stuff! Invite your neighbors to ‘Join Us as We Build for the Future’ Sunday, September 14 we will celebrate the beginning of the new program year at our annual Fall Open House. Area residents will be invited via your efforts and publication in the Pocket News and we hope for a great turn‐out. Our Open House theme this year is ‘Join Us as We Build for the Future’. Please be sure to invite your neighbors, roommates, co‐workers and local friends. We are asking members to bring finger foods to share with our guests if you are able to do so. The Open House will be held between the 1st and 2nd services and after the 2nd service on the 14th. There will be music, food, fellowship and information about church programs and the building project on the patio. We look forward to seeing you there! 2014 09 PresbyNews You have heard about Craig's List. Faith's List is a similar resource to help the Faith congregation help one another. If you have something you aren't using that may help someone, simply email your item’s description and your contact information, and we'll post it. If you need an item, do the same. You can find Faith's List on our website under the Resources tab. To list your request, email the item’s description to faithslist@faithpresby.org. Remember that nothing can be bought or sold; everything must be free to be listed on Faith's List. Page 2 of 15
Family Promise at Faith
One of the local missions supported by Faith Presbyterian Church is Family Promise of Sacramento. This interfaith program helps low income homeless families achieve self‐sufficiency and regain secure housing. Faith PC is one of 16 host congregations in partnership with 10 support congregations in the Sacramento area participating in the Family Promise program. Our congregation provides safe shelter and nourishment to Family Promise guests four times a year. During our host week in August, over 50 Faith volunteers served 5 families of 8 adults and 10 children. One family moved to housing that week and another expects to move soon. The guest families asked us to express their appreciation for the warm welcome, shelter and tasty meals they received during their stay with us. Our prayers are with them. We are grateful to our volunteers and thank you for your time and talent. Every single volunteer plays a key role in this program. There are many opportunities to serve and we welcome you: cook and set up dinner, share in fellowship activities, stay overnight with the families, help transform our classrooms into sleeping quarters, pack up the Family Promise trailer at week’s end or help with linens. If you would like to volunteer or have questions, please contact: Janeil Hogue janeilhogue@aol.com or Kerrilee Blunt kdblunt@sbcglobal.net . You can also sign up on the Family Promise whiteboard near the church office or in the Narthex in October. Please join this important ministry during our next host week November 9 – 16. History of Presbyterian Women
Presbyterian Women (P.W.) have always had a mission, a voice and a place in the church. P.W.'s predecessor organizations began more than 200 years ago, when women had no role outside the home. In the early 1800's, the first P.W. organization defied societal and church conventions. These courageous, dedicated women faced the biases of men and others who felt women should remain at home. P.W. organizations did gain respect especially that of missionaries in the field, who requested women's prayers and donations. In the mid 1800's with civil strife in the nation the church split. Many years passed before the wounds were healed and the north and south were reunited. Despite regional differences P.W. has always been in the forefront of the national movement. P.W. have advocated for women and children, crusaded for the right to fair paid work for African Americans, Native Americans, people of Appalachia and immigrants. Also, they do something for a host of other societal problems. They work to stamp out hunger, exploitation of women and children, and advocate for equal rights for women in society and the church Fast Forward: In 1983, the two churches were rejoined becoming (PCUSA). Finally, in 1988, P.W. was formed. Two centuries after the first P.W. gathered to pray and give their money to the church, women now have a voice in the church and in the world. P.W. exists today because women are adaptable, determined, proactive charitable, generous and dedicated to God. 2014 09 PresbyNews Page 3 of 15
Save the Date…Invite your friends…Bring the kids…Its’ Coming October 5th at 4:00pm! Faith’s Annual Harvest Dinner and Auction Purpose Statement: The FPC Fellowship Committee is hosting a Dinner & Auction on Sunday, October 5, 2014 to raise Money for the “Pat Tatro Camper‐Ship Fund”. The funds are used to ensure that those who would not normally have the available funds to attend the Faith’s Fall Retreat, the Men and Boy’s Retreat, the Women’s Retreat and the Children’s Camp at Westminster Woods, have an opportunity and a vehicle to participate in one or more of these spiritually enriching Retreats. We will raise monies by conducting an Auction and Drawing through donations from within and outside the Faith community. We will sell Dinner Tickets to faith family and friends. We will engage the Faith Presbyterian Church Congregation to work with the Fellowship Committee on the various activities needed to put on the event. Here is the scoop on the event for this year: Prices for food and Catering services continue to rise and your Fellowship Team decided to lower the price of the meal and utilize our own faith community to serve the meal. We assure you that the event will still be exciting and fun for all! There will be a sign‐up for those of you willing to volunteer in the Narthex during September. Please contact Sheridan Smith on 916‐421‐8942 if you have any questions on what the needs are and what you can do to be part of it. Tickets are $10.00 for adults, $5.00 for youth ages 6‐18 and children under 6 are free. Tickets will be on sale starting September 7, 2014, after both services and each Sunday thereafter until the event. Buying your tickets early will help facilitate us to know how much to prepare. Please invite your friends and neighbors! Please consider donating items for our auction and drawing (New items only). Donation forms will be available in the Narthex. We need empty baskets, Time & Talent Services, Timeshare weeks, gift baskets, sports tickets, gift certificates, etc. Some items we have already received: Rogers Coffee; Tickets to the 2015 US Senior Open ‐ Del Paso CC; Noodles and Co tasting; Woodland Opera House; Atlantis Hotel Reno; Hilton Garden Inn San Mateo; Pavilion Car Care; Dean Knootz book signed; SF Ballet tickets; Old Spaghetti Factory. Please contact Jeff Simington on 916‐224‐9475 for questions regarding donations. Pull out your western wear, the Marshall is going to be in to town for this event and he is looking for a Bonanza size good time! If you have questions, please contact Sheridan Smith at 421‐8942 or any another member of the Fellowship Team. 2014 09 PresbyNews Page 4 of 15
Run for Water October 18th Join Faith Church Team World Vision October 18th and run the Folsom Blues Breakout Half Marathon (13.1k)! Team World Vision will prepare our team with training and a coach leading up to the race. You don't have to be an avid runner to participate. In fact, we are hoping that many will make this a new commitment to running and fitness. We are encouraging everyone who has a heart for mission and the people of Abaya to participate. You will receive all the training for the race and the support in fundraising that you will need. Part of the commitment will include raising funds that will go toward W.A.S.H. projects in Ethiopia. Mark your calendar and prepare to run for water for our brothers and sisters in Ethiopia! Is running or walking in the annual Run to Feed the Hungry event how you and your family traditionally kick off your Thanksgiving festivities? Or is joining thousands of others through this run/walk to support the Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services something you’ve considered doing but yet to participate? This year Faith Presbyterian will have an official team, and we want you to join us! This year’s run is Thanksgiving morning – Thursday, November 27 – rain or shine. The 10K starts at 8:15 a.m. The 5K follows at 9 a.m. The race starts on J Street, near Sacramento State campus and runs through the beautiful tree lined streets of East Sacramento. Runners and walkers of all experience levels are welcome. The team registration fee is $50 per team member and includes an upgraded technical ¼ zip long‐sleeve shirt, team photo, VIP parking, and access to the team area with coffee and morning snacks. For more information and detailed team sign‐up instructions, contact team captain Sarah Jimenez at sarahjimenez@hotmail.com or (916) 376‐7079. If you have already signed up for the run/walk but would like to switch your registration to our Faith Presbyterian team that can be done too. Now in its 21st year, the run began in 1994 with just 796 participants. According to the Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services event website, this Sacramento tradition now counts more than 28,500 participants, and is not only the largest run in Sacramento but also the largest Thanksgiving Day fun run in the COUNTRY! 2014 09 PresbyNews Page 5 of 15
Book Club Opportunities – Day and Night!
The Faith Day Time Book Club welcomes all readers. We meet the third Monday of every month except July at a members home. If you would like to join us please feel free to contact Marthe Sweet at 427‐1783 or marthesweet@sbcglobal.net. The books we will be reading are: August The House of Seven Gables September Any Book on Jimmy Carter October The Invention of Wings November The Chaperone December Good Book Exchange January Seven Pillars of Wisdom February Major Pettigrew's Last Stand March I Am the Messenger April Me Before You May Finding Nouf June Extraordinary Ordinary People The women's evening book club has selected the titles for the coming club season. We will commence with our first get together on Monday, September 22nd at 7:00pm. If you would like to be on our email list, please contact Ilah Turner at ilah.turner@gmail.com We have great discussions, fun fellowship, and "no", we don't like all the books we read. That is what gives us more to discuss. Check out our list! Flight Behavior by Barbara Kingsolver Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brown Caleb's Crossing by Geraldine Brooks Reconstructing Amelia by Kimberly Mccreight Girls of the Atomic City by Denise Kiernam I am Malala by Malala Yousafzai & Christina Lamb Those Who Save Us by Jenna Blum The Aviators Wife by Melanie Benjamin 2014 09 PresbyNews Page 6 of 15
Living in Christ's Presence:
Final Words on Heaven and the Kingdom of God
This six-week group will explore what it means to live well now in light of God's
kingdom. Vital topics for discussion will include the power of the Trinity in our lives, the
meaning of knowledge, the importance of spiritual disciplines, and much more.
Renowned theologian, Dallas Willard, has written the book and created the DVD series
which will be our guides—as we explore what it will be like to transition into the very
presence of Christ in heaven. Through these videos and book, Dallas Willard explores
what it means to live well now in light of God's kingdom. He reflects on the power of the
Trinity in our lives, the meaning of knowledge, the importance of spiritual disciplines
and much more. Dallas Willard offers poignant thoughts about what it will be like to
transition into the very presence of Christ in heaven. The group study will culminate
with the theme of offering a blessing to one another. Both the book and the DVD are
gifts of grace to anyone seeking to know Christ today. We hope you will join us!
Wednesday evenings ~
October 15, October 22, October 29, November 5, November 12, November 19
7:00 – 9:00 pm
Room E-1 (Choir Room)
Questions? Contact Alice Parente, vsas77@earthlink.net, or (916) 212-0803. Alice and Jim
Zazzera will be co-leading this group.
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Adult Formation Opportunities this Fall Adult Sunday School (Sunday Mornings, 10:15 – 11am) Mark’s Gospel – as told by Max McLean (September 14, 21, 28, October 5) Two thousand years ago, a drama unfolded that would change the course of history. Many have called it the 'greatest story ever told.' Now one of the great storytellers of our time presents this life‐changing saga in a compelling video version of Mark's Gospel. Max McLean's powerful stage performance takes us inside the story of Jesus so we can experience the events and characters that have inspired and challenged people all over the world. Max McLean's life work is making the Bible come alive for his audiences. Since 1983, he has performed Mark, Acts, and Genesis to millions of people on TV, radio, at theaters, colleges, and houses of worship across the cultural and religious spectrum. Come join us for this video and discussion. Exploring Mark’s Gospel – Going Deeper (October 12 – December 21) The gospels are the stories of Jesus’ life and the meaning of his life in our lives. The Gospel of Mark is the shortest of the gospels, but some would claim it is the most powerful. In this gospel, we see Jesus the man of action, a suffering servant, a person who calls upon his listeners to follow. It is a story of conflict and a story of hope. It is a story that points us to a new future. We will take our time with the story, seeking to be attuned to what God will teach us about the one we call Lord and Savior and about our own discipleship. Jim Zazzera will lead this class. Wednesday Evening Class Bound for Freedom: The Amazing Philippian Letters of Paul (September 10 ‐ October 8) In AD 61, St. Paul was in chains, and there was never a man freer or more alive! And what he writes from prison can set you free! These are personal letters from a pastor’s heart that reach beyond the Roman colony at Philippi, to ring with a resilience and joy that speaks freedom to every follower of Christ. 2014 09 PresbyNews Page 8 of 15
Beginning September 10th, Rev. Rick Hull leads a five‐Wednesday walk through the New Testament book of Philippians – the freedom letters of Paul! Bring a Bible and join the study each Wednesday evening at 7:00 pm in the choir room. Wednesday Afternoon Discussion (Monthly) Book Study: Getting to the Heart of Interfaith Getting to the Heart of Interfaith: The Eye‐Opening, Hope‐Filled Friendship of a Pastor, a Rabbi & an Imam (by Ted Falcon Don Mackenzie, and Jamal Rahman) is a deeply personal journey to interfaith collaboration that offers hope for an inclusive and healing way of being together in the world. Too often religion seems to fuel more hatred than love, more conflict than collaboration. Interfaith Talk Radios interfaith amigos — a pastor, a rabbi and an Imam provide a rich understanding of the road to interfaith collaboration by sharing their stories, challenges, and the inner spiritual work necessary to go beyond tolerance to a vital, inclusive spirituality. From their deep commitment and lived experience, they present ways we can work together to transcend the differences that have divided us historically. This group begins on September 3rd and meets at 2pm on the first Wednesday of each month. All are welcome to join in this exploration. Please call or email Hilde Tetlow (447‐0469, hildetetlow@gmail.com) or the church office to sign up. We look forward to seeing you in September! Jim Zazzera facilitates this discussion. Other Opportunities Starting In September (See elsewhere in this PresbyNews for complete descriptions) Breaking Free: A Women’s Study By Beth Moore A 10 Week Series on Mondays from 6:30‐ 8:30, September 15 – November 17 Living in Christ's Presence: Final Words on Heaven and the Kingdom of God A 6 Week group on Wednesdays at 7pm, October 15 – November 19 2014 09 PresbyNews Page 9 of 15
New Women’s Bible Study
Beginning Monday, September 15
6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
“Breaking Free” is a study from Isaiah, a book about the
captivity of God's children, the faithfulness of God, and the
road to freedom.
This in-depth women's Bible study draws parallels between
the captive Israelites of the Old Testament and the New
Testament believers in Jesus as the Promised Messiah. We
will look at the Book of Isaiah through the lives of the kings who ruled
during the prophet's ministry. These kings exemplify many of the obstacles
to freedom with which we must deal. Using Scripture to help identify
spiritual strongholds in our life, no matter how big or small, Beth Moore
explains that anything that hinders us from the benefits of knowing God is
bondage.
God intends for us to know and believe Him, glorify Him, experience His
peace, and enjoy His presence. Join us on Monday evenings, starting in
September, as we study God’s word to find freedom and deliverance from
personal captivity.
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FAITH CONNECTS
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. –John 14:27 There are many factors in the world that divide us. They exist among nations, in our communities, throughout congregations, in the midst of households across the globe, and within ourselves. Because of these divisions, we as God’s children can become broken. In contrast to such brokenness, Paul’s letter to the Ephesians describes peace as a spiritual bonding agent, holding us together through the love of Christ. It restores our fractured pieces to a whole, creating a connection between us. Through this, we experience the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) views peace as a core part of our identity and calling as believers. It is a central declaration of the gospel, calling us to model our lives in the pattern of the Prince of Peace, Jesus Christ. This year we invite you to take part in A Season of Peace, which culminates in the receiving of the Peacemaking Offering, traditionally taken on World Communion Sunday, October 5, 2014. The Peacemaking Offering funds the Presbyterian Peacemaking Program, which brings in international peacemakers, holds conferences, and advocates for nonviolent solutions to conflict. Twenty‐five percent of the offering is retained by our congregation for local peacemaking ministries; 25 percent is used to support presbytery and synod peacemaking efforts; and 50 percent is forwarded to the Peacemaking Program of the Presbyterian Mission Agency so that it can continue to provide assistance and resources for congregations and other bodies of the PCUSA. Please participate in this offering and help make the Season of Peace a time to renew your commitment and reaffirm your calling to peacemaking. Together, we can transform cultures of violence into communities of peace. 2014 09 PresbyNews Page 11 of 15
Asset‐Based Community Development, It’s As Easy as ABCD By Maria Rodriguez To what do children in Abaya aspire? Looking at this picture of children growing up in Abaya, I see many different expressions and wonder what lies ahead for these children. Do their parents imagine they will grow up to be parents, lawyers, pastors, or comedians? (thoughts I have had for my boys at some point) Are their parents, limited by fear of malnutrition, lack of water, and disease, simply praying their children will survive to adulthood? What are their hopes and aspirations? I’d like to tell you a story of my friend Habtamnesh. I met Habtamnesh on my first visit to Abaya in 2010. She was working as the bookkeeper for the brand new World Vision Area Development Program (ADP) in Abaya, Ethiopia. We met toward the end of our trip and I was nearing a point of emotional exhaustion. (I’d been the only female this first trip. At one point our team was considering what we were missing most from home and I said, “Ice and women.”) Habtamnesh greeted me with a hug that felt like an answer to prayer. That day our team heard a little bit of her personal story. Several things in her life story compelled me to keep her in my thoughts and prayers. On my second trip to Abaya, in 2012, I could not contain my hope in seeing her again. Habtamnesh was still the bookkeeper and she looked strong and healthy, another answer to prayer. Habtamnesh, like most of the Abaya ADP employees, grew up in the vicinity. This is an example of asset‐based community development (ABCD). “When Helping Hurts” – a book considered by our Mission Ministry – defines ABCD and contrasts ABCD to other strategies of development that can result in more harm than good. Here are some ways ABCD is happening in Abaya through the employment of local citizens: 1. Programs are developed and implemented by the people who best know the resources, complications, and potential for their ADP 2. Employees are invested in the success of the ADP…it is their families and friends who benefit from their work 3. Community members directly benefit from employment opportunities 4. Children may look to ADP employees as an example for their future The 2014 Faith Abaya Team carried with them a small token to Habtamnesh from me, a simple scarf I knitted. I doubt she has much use for a scarf in Ethiopia, but that scarf held with it many prayers. She was still working in Abaya and she sent back to me a lovely cloth scarf. Last I heard, through the grapevine that is Facebook, she was working at the World Vision district office in, Hawassa. There are times when I sit and reconsider my monthly sponsorship of two boys in Abaya. It’s not something I take lightly. As I reconsider and rededicate my resources I am always most encouraged by the people I had the opportunity to meet in Abaya. They are real people, doing real work, where every penny makes a real difference in more ways than we can imagine. Maybe one of those faces in that picture up above is thinking, “I want to work for World Vision.” Thanks be to God who is bigger and better than anything we can imagine. 2014 09 PresbyNews Page 12 of 15
Youth Updates
Youth Ministry July Update SmoothiePartyaBlast!
Munchies (Junior High Youth Group – 6th through 8th grade). Munchies will be kicking th
off on September 16 . We meet here at church (choir room for now until construction is done) from 7:00‐8:30. On the 16th we will welcome in our new 6th graders with a bang. Stay tuned for details! TheFaithyouthgatheredforanend‐of‐the‐summer
bashinthewonderfulbackyardofJohnBrophyand
RebeccaWestmoreforaBBQ,swimming,competitive
gameof“4onacouch”,andallthesmoothiesonecould
possiblydrink.
Itwasourlasteventofthesummerbeforeour8th
gradersmoveuptothehighschoolgroupandbefore
wewelcomeanewbatchofincoming6thgradersto
Munchies.
Thankstoalltheparentsandyouthleadersthatmade
thepartyagreatsuccess!
Junior High Life Groups: Junior High students are encouraged to continue to stay in for the full worship service on Sunday mornings.
High School Core Groups (9th‐12th grade) We anticipate our first core group on September 14th. We’ll welcome in our new 9th graders then. Stay tuned for details! Like us on Facebook “Youth at Faith Pres” 2014 09 PresbyNews Confirmation Class Update
Our current plan is to begin a new confirmation class this coming fall which will be open to those in 9th grade or older. We’re hoping to wait for our new Associate Pastor to be in place so he/she can lead this class. Stay tuned for details. Questions about Faith’s Youth Ministry? Contact Pastor Jeff Chapman at jchapman@faithpresby.org or 428‐3439 Page 13 of 15
Session July Highlights What is Session? Session is the governing body of our congregation. Made up of 17 members (pastors and elders) who are called by God and elected by the congregation, the Session is charged by God to oversee the ministry and mission of Faith Presbyterian Church. By God’s grace, Session works hard to make sure that we are becoming, day by day, the sort of church God wants us to become – a community loving Christ, building disciples, serving all. What has Session been up to lately? The following are some of the decisions which were made this month at Session and some of the areas of ministry which were celebrated. We hope you share in the enthusiasm of Session in all that God is doing in our midst. As a reminder, Session meetings are held the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. here at church. Unless otherwise determined, they are open meetings and church members are always encouraged to come and listen. We’ll even share our snacks! - APNC Report – John Latimer, chair of our Associate Pastor Nominating Committee, met with Session to bring the good news that the committee had called a candidate to fill this position and that this candidate had accepted the call. Pending Presbytery approval on August 28th, the candidate will be announced to the congregation on Sunday, August 31, join us at the fall retreat, and come to be voted on by the congregation in late September. - Link Hall Financing Options Approved – Session approved using a portion of our operating reserves and a portion of our memorial monies towards the Link Hall Expansion project. At future meetings, and as more information becomes available on the construction, these amounts will be clarified. - Review for Pastor Jeff Chapman – Per our bylaws, Session held an annual review for Jeff this month. At that time there was an opportunity to review how competence has been demonstrated this past year along with areas of potential growth or improvement. If you ever have any questions for any of our elders, a complete list of names, areas of ministry, contact info, and even photos can be found on our web page under the “leadership” page. www.faithpresby.org 2014 09 PresbyNews Page 14 of 15
From the Deacons’ Desk by Tammi Whitted Here comes the Fall. Vacations may be over, kids back to school and time to start back with routines and schedules. Time to take stock in how we spend our time. Where do we find purpose in our busy lives? Some of us feel weary. What can we do to strengthen our hearts? Denise Griffin, a gifted Women's Ministry leader, once shared with me these encouraging words which I would like to pass on. "Turn down the noise ‐ We are bombarded every day with commercials on TV, the computer, at the gas station and on billboards. Wherever you are, turn down the noise in your life. Use your drive home for quiet time, for something that enriches you. Turn off the news ‐ Really, I mean it! The news is a product that is sold every day; evil sells and darkness is celebrated. Forgive ‐ Bitterness and resentment eat away at the heart like cancer. It is time to let go. Name your fears and turn them over to Jesus ‐ Fear is also a cancer, usually in the form of worry. Name it and lay it at the feet of Jesus every day if you have to. Play worship music as background ‐ in your home, in your car. For one thing, the enemy hates it, but more so it enriches your spirit, mind and heart. One night a week ‐ Give it to God, to joy, to whatever strengthens your heart. Recover what once brought you joy ‐ What was it? Running? Playing an instrument? Reading? Taking walks? Go take it back; joy strengthens the heart. Tell Jesus that you love Him ‐ several times a day. As we make a practice of loving Jesus, it strengthens our hearts because this above all else is what your heart is made for." 2014 09 PresbyNews Page 15 of 15
Ethiopia Night
September 9, 2014
Dinner—6:00 pm
Program—6:45 pm
Program
“My Ethiopian Roots” - Join
us for a wonderful evening to
learn about Ethiopian life
and culture from
Edossa Geleta a friend of
Fremont and member of
Bethel Evangelical Church in
Sacramento. Also, hear the
latest updates on work with
our Shekkacho partners in
western Ethiopia.
Adults—$6.00
Children—$4.00
Fremont Presbyterian Church
Ferguson Hall
Reservations/Info
Church Office (916) 452-7132
Karen Pabst (530) 756-5768
(Child care by reservation only)
Menu
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Baked Potato w/
choice of toppings
Salad
Ethiopian Doro Wat
Injera
Dessert
September 2014
What we are studying this month:
End of Summer
Christian Education Program
During the summer months we will have all
children remain in worship on Communion
Sunday’s (1st Sun. of August and
September) and we will combine the Godly
Play class and the Kairos Quest classes
together the remaining weeks.
This modified schedule allows for
friendships to be forged with all the children
in our children’s programs when our class
sizes are small due to family vacations and
breaks that occur during the summer
months.
Lessons for September:
9/7
Communion Sunday
9/14 Josiah & the Book of the Law
II Kings 22
9/21 Isaiah & the Exile
Isaiah
9/28 Hosea
Hosea
Parents Back to School Prayer
Dear Lord, As this new school year
begins I pray that my kids will
experience the peace from you that
exceeds all understanding. I pray that
they will not worry about things they
cannot control, but that you will guard
their hearts and minds to trust in you
alone. I pray they will develop a spirit of
gratitude and thanksgiving as they look
to you daily for their needs. And I pray
that you will give them the capacity for
the joy that bubbles up from your grace
and peace. Amen
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9:00 AM Worship Service
10:20 AM Acolyte Training
(Sanctuary)
11:00 AM Worship Service
8:00 PM AA Meeting (Rm 2)
All-Church Retreat @ Tahoe
Communion Sunday
9:00 AM Worship Service
11:00 AM Worship Service
8:00 PM AA Meeting (Rm 2)
Open House Sunday
SSIP Food Collection
9:00 AM Worship Service
10:15 AM Adult Sunday
School (Rm E1)
11:00 AM Worship Service
12:30 PM Deacons' Meeting
(Rm 2)
8:00 PM AA Meeting (Rm 2)
9:00 AM Worship Service
10:15 AM Adult Sunday
School (Rm E1)
11:00 AM Worship Service
12:30 PM Fellowship Team
Meeting (Rm E1)
12:30 PM Worship Band
Rehearsal (Sanctuary)
8:00 PM AA Meeting (Rm 2)
9:00 AM Worship Service
10:15 AM Adult Sunday
School (Rm E1)
11:00 AM Worship Service
8:00 PM AA Meeting (Rm 2)
Office closed Labor Day
7:00 PM Women's
AA Meeting (Rm 2)
9:00 AM Faith
Pastors' Meeting
(Jeff's office)
1:00 PM Faith
Crafters (Rm 2)
1:30 PM Men's Life
Group (E1)
7:00 PM Session
Meeting
(Sanctuary, E1)
7:00 PM Women's
AA Meeting (Rm 2)
9:00 AM Faith Staff
Meeting (Offsite)
1:00 PM Faith
Crafters (Rm 2)
1:30 PM Men's Life
Group (E1)
5:30 PM Abaya
Meeting (E2)
6:30 PM Breaking
Free Bible Study
(Rm E1)
7:00 PM Finance
Team Meeting (Rm
2)
7:00 PM Mission
Meeting (E2)
7:00 PM Women's
AA Meeting (Rm 5)
1:00 PM Faith
Crafters (Rm 2)
1:30 PM Men's Life
Group (E1)
6:30 PM Breaking
Free Bible Study
(Rm E1)
7:00 PM Women's
AA Meeting (Rm 2)
1:00 PM Faith
Crafters (Rm 2)
1:30 PM Men's Life
Group (E1)
6:30 PM Breaking
Free Bible Study
(Rm E1)
7:00 PM Women's
AA Meeting (Rm 2)
4:00 PM Women's
Life Group (Rm 2)
7:00 PM AA
Business Meeting
(Rm 2)
8:00 PM AA
Meeting (Rm 2)
4:00 PM Women's
Life Group (Rm 2)
7:00 PM Munchies
(Rm E1)
8:00 PM AA
Meeting (Rm 2)
4:00 PM Women's
Life Group (Rm 2)
7:00 PM Munchies
(Rm E1)
8:00 PM AA
Meeting (Rm 2)
4:00 PM Women's
Life Group (Rm 2)
6:30 PM Outreach
Team Mtg (Offsite)
7:00 PM Munchies
(Rm E1)
7:00 PM Worship
Ministry Mtg (E2)
8:00 PM AA
Meeting (Rm 2)
4:00 PM Women's
Life Group (Rm 2)
7:00 PM Munchies
(Rm E1)
8:00 PM AA
Meeting (Rm 2)
2:00 PM Adult
Discussion Group
(Rm 2)
8:00 PM AA
Meeting (Rm 2)
8:00 PM AA
Meeting (Rm 2)
9:00 AM PW Board 8:00 PM AA
Meeting (Rm 2)
Meeting (Rm 2)
7:00 PM Rick Hull
Class (Rm E1)
8:00 PM AA
Meeting (Rm 2)
7:00 PM Rick Hull
Class (Rm E1)
8:00 PM AA
Meeting (Rm 2)
11:30 AM PW
Luncheon (Rm 2,
sanctuary)
7:00 PM Rick Hull
Class (Rm E1)
8:00 PM AA
Meeting (Rm 2)
2:00 PM Adult
Discussion Group
(Rm 2)
7:00 PM Rick Hull
Class (Rm E1)
8:00 PM AA
Meeting (Rm 2)
7:00 PM Chancel
Choir Rehearsal
(Offsite)
8:00 PM AA
Meeting (Rm 2)
7:00 PM Chancel
Choir Rehearsal
(Rm E1)
8:00 PM AA
Meeting (Rm 2)
7:00 PM Chancel
Choir Rehearsal
(Rm E1)
8:00 PM AA
Meeting (Rm 2)
All-Church Retreat
@ Tahoe
8:00 PM AA
Meeting (Rm 2)
8:00 PM AA
Meeting (Rm 2)
Session Retreat
(Offsite)
6:00 PM AA
Planning Meeting
(Rm 2)
8:00 PM AA
Meeting (Rm 2)
5:00 PM Rehearsal
for McNamee
Wedding
(Sanctuary)
8:00 PM AA
Birthday Meeting
(Rm 2)
8:00 PM AA
Meeting (Rm 2)
All-Church Retreat
@ Tahoe
Sacramento
Presbytery Stated
Meeting (offsite)
9:30 AM Faith
Brass Rehearsal
(Sanctuary)
Session Retreat
(Offsite)
9:30 AM Faith
Brass Rehearsal
(Sanctuary)
9:30 AM Faith
Brass Rehearsal
(Sanctuary)
12:00 PM
McNamee Owens
Wedding
(Sanctuary,
southeast wing)
9:30 AM Faith
Brass Rehearsal
(Sanctuary)
September 2014 Assistant Schedule
Worship
Service
Acolyte
Coffee Hosts
Greeters
Media Center
Offering Escort
Ushers
Worship
Assistant
Worship
Service
Acolyte
Coffee Hosts
September 7
9:00 a.m.
September 14
9:00 a.m.
September 21
9:00 a.m.
September 29
9:00 a.m.
Colin Cowling
David and Terry Fong
Bereket Chapman
Dave and Teri Williamson
Jonathan Little
Terry and Jillian Smith
Bill and Em Baker
David Nash and Silvia
Dhillon
Norma McKay
Larry and Noreen
Freund
Dallas Love
The Cowling Family
Dave Anders and Noel
Chapman
Don Sperling
Walter and Audrey
Newport
Rudy Buelher
Emma Havers
Ann Johnson and Donna
Touros
Steve and Cathy Healow
Conner and Spencer Hankey
11:00 a.m.
Matthew Sanchez
TBA
Norma McKay
Bob and Tanya Anderson
Don and Jan Sperling
David Nash and Nick
Voskes
Don Sperling
Bill and Em Baker
Vickie Chastain
Claire Pisor
11:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
David Sanchez
Kevin and Janine Menager
Emily Martin
Lyndon Thomson
Glen and Elizabeth Halford
Jim and Barbara Tracy
Rick Hom and Pat
Smith
Dick McClure
Brian and Alison
Reynolds
Kevin Menager
Greeters
Dick and Betty McClure
Christopher Robinson
Pam Rock and Zarrin
Sanchez
Rich and Janelle Hendricks
Media Center
Joe Parente
Rick Hom and Jon Coupal
Kevin and Josh Clark
Offering Escort
Ushers
Dick McClure
Jeff Simington and Julia
King
TBA
Jarvis Arellano
Jarvis and Glenda Arellano
Jarvis Arellano
Georgina Borton and Beverly
Sommerdorf
Glenda Arellano
Jim Tracy
Marilyn Becker and
Norma McKay
Roy Chastain
Bob Connett and Don
Sperling
Worship
Assistant
Lockup
Tellers
Barbara Tracy
Bob Bagby
Jarvis Arellano and Kitty Tatro
Tom Busch
Jim Tracy and Erwina
Bush