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Issue 19
In This Issue
Pastors Corner Statistics Remember in Prayer Spiritual Disciplines Wk Prayer Requests, May 5 Serving in the Military Condolences Change of address Pastoral Partners Homecoming Sunday Summer Camp Heifer Booth Senior Meeting Possessions Pentecost Offering Choir Spring Fling Global Mission Church Chapel on Wheels @Pollys Letters Did you Know Associate Pastor Message Kids Page Serving Sunday 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 5 6 6 6 7 7 8
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The Caller
Senior Pastor: Rev. Darrell McGowan Associate Pastor: Rev. Debra Todd Editor: Donna Woodbridge
May 12: Mothers Day 8:00 A.M. - REAWAKEN, Early Worship Service 9:00 A.M. - Classes for all ages 9:00 A.M. - All-Church Study in Chapman Lounge and Room 107 10:15 A.M. - REMEMBER, Traditional Service 5:00 P.M. - 8:30 P.M. Casa de Oracin Service, Sanctuary & FH 7:30 P.M. - REFRESH, Emergent Service May 13: 7:00 A.M. - 9:30 P.M. Chapel on Wheels Fundraiser @ Pollys 6:30 P.M. - Last All Church Study at Woodbridges 6:30 P.M. - Debra Todd Pastoral Relations Committee, CL May 14: 9:00 A.M. - Pathways of Hope, Chapman Lounge 6:30 P.M. - Mens Bible Study at Barry Woodbridges 7:00 P.M. - Casa de Oracin uses Sanctuary, Chapman Lounge and childrens Classrooms May 15: 6:00 P.M. - Discipleship Meeting 7:00 P.M. - Worship, Chapman Lounge; World Outreach, Choir Room; Stewardship/Property, Work Room Kitchen May 16: Tri-Tip at Downtown Market 3:30 P.M. - Last All-Church Study, Chapman Lounge 6:30 P.M. - Bell Choir; 7:30 P.M. Choir May 17: Region YLT use Youth Room through Saturday 7:00 P.M. - Last All-Church Study, Chapman Lounge May 18: 8:30 A.M. - Last All-Church Study at Woodbridges breakfast, 8:30 A.M., class at 9. 12:00 - 4:30 P.M. AA use Fellowship Hall 5:30 6:30 P.M. Taco Bar, Fellowship Hall 7:00 P.M. Choir Spring Fling Concert, Sanctuary May 19 : Pentecost Sunday WEAR RED 8:00 A.M. - REAWAKEN, Early Worship Service 9:00 A.M. - Classes for all ages 9:00 A.M. - Last All-Church Study in CL and Room 107 10:15 A.M. - REMEMBER, Traditional Service 11:30 A.M. - Pastoral Partners Luncheon, Chapman Lounge 11:30 A.M. 2:00 P.M. Casa de Oracin use Fellowship Hall 5:00 P.M. - 8:30 P.M. Casa de Oracin Service, Sanctuary & FH 7:30 P.M. - REFRESH, Emergent Service. 1
If you had to name the two most important Christian values what would you say? Id suggest we can't follow Jesus unless we live a life of gratitude and forgiveness. Gratitude and forgiveness nurture a perspective that is healthy, life-giving, and generous. They free us from preoccupation with ourselves by centering our lives on beauty and grace instead of disappointment and fear. Gratitude flows from awareness of our good fortune. Whether were expressing gratitude for life, for health, for beauty, for relationship, or for anything else, were acknowledging something we didnt create or develop. We humbly accept the fact that our lives are shaped by blessings we did nothing to earn. We recognize that good exists in the world and that we benefit from this good in its many different forms. As Christians, we further acknowledge that the good in life comes from God and is a reflection of God. Gratitude puts God at the center of our lives! Forgiveness is so much more than a singular act offered in response to a specific offense. Forgiveness, as Jesus describes it, is an orientation toward life. Large or small, we choose to accept life on lifes terms and to trust God to work through every circumstance. We forgive ourselves for our defects of character and we forgive others. In other words, we accept that people are human and that they will disappoint us. Forgiveness frees us from perfectionism and resentment. It grants us freedom to embrace God's mercy and grace again and again. It empowers us to live hopeful, optimistic lives. Forgiveness lets God be God and human beings be human beings. Most of us need to reinforce these principles consistently if we hope to live them out. We need to step back from our experiences and encounters so God can restore us to an attitude of gratitude and move us to forgive again, and again, and again. This week, our all-church study focuses on the Christian values of gratitude and forgiveness. The study includes a guided meditation on gratitude and another on forgiveness. Those meditations are available on our website along with the written materials that reflect on these twin values of our faith. Take time this week to read over the week five materials from the all-church study on gratitude and forgiveness. Find some quiet time to sit and listen to the guided meditations on each of these important Christian virtues. Recommit yourself to living with an attitude of gratitude and a commitment to forgive. It will improve your life, and it will improve the lives of those around you.
Sunday Statistics
May 5 13 134 (Remember Service) 8 (Reawaken Service) 9 (Refresh Service) Weekly Giving: $5,128.70 Mission: $569.80 Budget Goal: $3,881 Downtown Market: $ 1,183.40 (5/9) CROP Walk: $145 Financial Report (Year to Date 4/30): Budget - $65,977; Actual - $58,357.51; Difference: - ($7,619.49) (11:55%) 2
Remember in Prayer
Continue to pray for: the family of Donna Bagley, Helen Bailey, Dottie Bense, Harold Brickens, Mary Brill, Betty Ruth Buchanan, Linda Christman, Chris Collett, Dean Echols, Lorna & Skip Farnum, Anna Lou Horspool, Kevin & Linda Johnen, Carolyn Kenrick, Lowenn Land, Mariette Linberg, Flora Miller, Sue Miller, Denise Olson and family, Betty Rollo, John & Marj Schwenker, Julie Stuart, Claudia Tammen, Dorothy Tanner, Jack Townsend, Gil Tucker and family, and Bob Vannoy. Please pray for the following church in the Pacific Southwest Region: Wilshire Korean Christian Church 3435 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90010 Kye-Seo Um, Pastor
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Susie Wright
Richmond family
Bill Martin
Readings and Prayer Concerns for Week of May 13 May 19, 2013
Monday, May 13: Reading: Acts 2:1-13; pray for Chapel on Wheels Fundraiser taking place today at Pollys. Tuesday, May 14: Reading: Acts 2:1-6, 14 -21; pray for the Pathways of Hope Executive Committee meeting today in CL. Congregational Prayer Day, Wednesday, May 15; Reading: Psalm 104:24-34, 35b; pray for the Ministry Teams meeting tonight. Thursday, May 16: Reading: Ezekiel 37:1-10; pray for the last All-Church studies taking place this week. Friday, May 17: Reading: John 14:8-14 and Acts 2:17-21; pray for the Global Ministries Missionaries in Zimbabwe, Maryjane & Don Westra Saturday, May 18: Reading: John 14: 15-17, 2527; pray for the Taco/Totacho Bar at 5:30 P.M. and the Choir Spring Fling Concert at 7:00 P.M. Sunday, May 19: PENTECOST SUNDAY Reading: Romans 8: 14-17; pray for Pastoral Partners Luncheon in Chapman Lounge at 11:30 A.M.
Delores Giordano, Pauls aunt who is recovering from a serious illness and is now in rehab. Earl who is not taking his medication and is experiencing schizophrenic episodes. Katherine Browns sister, Joan, who is in Hoag Hospital with heart and cancer issues. Paige Richmond as she prepares for finals and finishes her final week of college Lowenn Land for strength and hope during this difficult time Cole, 12-year old boy who has stage 4 cancer. May his family be given the strength to cope
Change of Address:
Fred Evans is now in a memory care facility in Albany, OR. Please change Mildreds address: 2011 53rd Ave. SE, Apt. 75 Albany, OR 97322 mildredfred1@gmail.com
Save the Date! Choir Spring Fling Concert May 18th 7:00 P.M.
Pre-Concert Taco Bar at 5:30 p.m. Admission Bring a guest (not family member) Post-Concert Meet and Greet Chapman Lounge Transfer of Possessions
Check this column each week to see what is new. Available: Ultimate Sweater manual knitting machine, its table, instruction CD, pattern book, accessories. It has never been used, and is in its original box. $125.00 3-drawer Work Bench with Vise $100 Creative Memories albums and supplies NEW! 2 DVDs (brand new still in wrappers) Youve Got Mail & The Notebook $5 each White, glass-top, wrought iron patio table with four matching chairs, excellent condition, $200.00 In Need of: Good working used lawnmower Good used violin
We Get Letters
Letter Number 1 "It was a joy to receive your gift of $125.00 through the Office of Church Relations at Chapman University. You are actively supporting our mission to Disciples and United Church of Christ students at Chapman, as we help them grow spiritually and relationally in these pivotal years." This letter from Nancy Brink, Director of Church Relations, Chapman University, dated April 29, also included this personal handwritten note: "We know that you are exceedingly proud of Cambria, as we are! Besides her Fullbright, last Friday she won the Ronald M. Huntington award for Outstanding Scholarship--our highest academic award!" We are very proud of Cambria Findley-Grubb who will be graduating from Chapman on May 19. Congratulations, Cambria! You have been an outstanding student at Chapman and an equally outstanding representative of the faith we share through your commitment to justice and peace in the name of Christ! Our best wishes and prayers go with you as you embark on the next chapter of your life. Letter Number 2 "On behalf of Pathways of Hope (formerly FIES) Board of Directors, our dedicated staff, tireless volunteers, and the homeless and hungry we serve, I want to thank you for your generous donation of $187.50 in support of our programs." Maria Mazzenga Avellaneda, Executive Director Letter Number 3 Repeating the same sentence from Letter Number 2, Maria also thanked us for a generous donation of $300. Both of these letters were dated May 1, 2013. As usual, these letters will be posted on the bulletin board for you to read them in their entirety. Thank you for your continuing financial support of the many ministries of our congregation through both our operating budget and the special offerings we receive from time to time. The Outreach Ministry
Thank you
Susie Wright wants to thank the church for the loan of a wheelchair so she could take her friend, Katherine, to Railroad Days. She had a wonderful time.