As you prepare for worship, consider these quotations,

“Many Spirit-filled authors have exhausted the thesaurus in order to describe God

with the glory He deserves. His perfect holiness, by definition, assures us that our

words can't contain Him. Isn't it a comfort to worship a God we cannot exaggerate?”

- Francis Chan

“The more you pray, the less you'll panic. The more you worship, the less you worry.

You'll feel more patient and less pressured.” – Rick Warren

PRELUDE Holy Spirit, Rain Down WORSHIP IN SONG And Can It Be? You Servants of God I Cannot Tell Why He Whom Angels Worship

LIFE OF THE CHURCH Matt Elam & Tom Stephen

Aloha Sunday and Memorial Day Recognition

During this time, ushers will pass out the friendship pads. Please sign your names and welcome those who are sitting next to you after the service.

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE Tom Stephen

PRESENTATION OF OUR FIRST FRUITS

Offertory: “Family Prayer”

DOXOLOGY AND PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING

SCRIPTURE READING Colossians 3:18-4:1 SERMAN

“ PCH Discipleship-A Different Kind of Road Trip - Ohana and More”

Tom Stephen Scripture: Colossians 3:18-4:1

CLOSING WORSHIP “For All The Saints”

BLESSING AND BENEDICTION

We invite you to join us on the patio for coffee and refreshments

8:30 am Service

Celebration of Worship

Sunday, May 26, 2013

Aloha Sunday

Sunday School and Youth Groups

• Preschool-5th Grade meet in the CE Building and Youth Bldg. Rm 3.

• Jr. High (grades 6-8) meet in the Youth Building Rm 4 for The MSG.

Both groups dismissed after the Children’s Moment.

Jr. High/Pipeline meets Wednesdays 6:00-7:45 pm

Sr. High/Riptide meets Thursdays 7:00-8:30 pm

Next Week

Join us next week as we celebrate our senior class of 2013 with Grad Sunday and conclude our study in Colossians. We’ll look at how Paul sends final instructions to the church in Colossae as a way to be watchful and thankful no matter what the next stage of life brings!”

10:30 am Service

OPENING WORSHIP

LIFE OF THE CHURCH Matt Elam and Tom Stephen

Aloha Sunday and Memorial Day Recognition

During this time, ushers will pass out the friendship pads. Please sign your names and welcome those who are sitting next to you after the service.

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE Tom Stephen

PRESENTATION OF OUR FIRST FRUITS

Offertory

SCRIPTURE READING Colossians 3:18-4:1 “PCH Discipleship - A Different Kind of Road Trip - Ohana and More” Tom Stephen Scripture: Colossians 3:18-4:1

CLOSING WORSHIP BLESSING AND BENEDICTION

We invite you to join us on the patio for coffee and refreshments

Ushers will bring the offering forward as we commit our gifts to be used to further the Kingdom of God throughout our community and the world.

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Aloha Potluck Luau Sunday June 2nd (after the 10:30am service)

Join us for a fun, Hawaiian themed lunch together!

Last name A-I - Salads J-R - Side Dishes S-Z - Desserts

Married Couples Group Summer Gatherings

Visiting the Garden of Eden

Saturday June 22nd, July 20th and August 17th

Married couples of all ages are invited to meet in homes together to have a catered pasta dinner, inspired discussions and fellowship.

Make it a “date night” and come share in the fun.

Cost is $17 per couple

Sign up after service in the Courtyard June 2nd or contact: The Ladwigs xxxx or The Wrights at xxxx

GIFTS CLASS TODAY!

The Motivational Gifts Workshop is being held this morning at 10:15 in the Fellowship Hall. We have room for you to attend as a new participant or as a

returning participant. Welcome!!

GRAD SUNDAY Coming June 2nd

May 26, 2013

To be prayerful, compassionate

and humble disciples of our Lord Jesus Christ, enthusiastically sharing the message of salvation through inspired worship,

devoted study and faith that serves.

Our Staff

Rev. Tom Stephen, Pastor (tom.stephen@verizon.net)

Carol Benson, Lay Pastor (csbenson4@verizon.net)

Matt Elam, Director of Youth Ministries mattelam@verizon.net)

Mary Nelsen, Children’s Ministry (marynelsen@verizon.net)

Lori Maier, Director of Music - Priscilla Losey, Children’s Music Director

Rev. John Josselyn, First Service Music Facilitator

Toriann Garner, Choir Director - Kathy Josselyn, Pianist

Jim Lambert, Facilities Director

J.J. Shaules, Preschool Director (mrsshaules@me.com) (Preschool phone 805-499-6610)

Kathy Lambert, Administrative Assistant (montevistaoffice@verizon.net)

Erin Blackburn, Nursery Attendant

If you have any questions, please call the Church Office at 805-498-8213. You can reach us: Monday - Friday 8:30 am –12:30 pm & 1:00 - 2:30 pm.

Monte Vista Presbyterian Church 3797 W. Lynn Road, Newbury Park, CA 91320

805-498-8213

www.montevistapc.org

Prayer & Praise Reports

Prayer Requests can be added to the Prayer Chain by emailing Rich-ard Vickers at rlvickers@verizon.net and/or the church office at monte-vistaoffice@verizon.net.

Let us know how we can pray for you by filling out a Prayer Card available in the pews & in the Friendship Pads. They can be dropped into the offering plate.

• Pray that the people of Monte Vista come to know the love of Christ in a deeper way.

• Thanksgiving & prayer for our neighbors at First Christian. • Pray for Elizabeth Lambert, Joshua Cook, Lois Baker • Continued Prayers for the Coscarelli family, the Ward & Widman Families,

the Guiteras Family, the Medler Family, Pat Kihm, Rodolfo Vaccaro, Jazzy Betka, Rosalia & Paul Lewis, the Lucas Family, Sally Losey, Gayle & Grace Olson, Pat Bland, Tony Newman & Kelly, these difficult economic times, and for employment.

• Pray for Monte Vista Preschool. • Pray for the Minister member at large Julia Fogg of Thousand Oaks and

retired minister Jill Martinez of Oxnard

What’s Happening!

Our Elders

Don Schwaiger - Missions John Losey - Youth Ministry

Finance Jeff Farrar - Property Management

Annette Bilous - PCH Discipleship Ministry Gaye Lampert - Administration

Cindy Vodraska - Clerk of Session Steve Pellnitz - Children’s Ministry/Preschool

Larry Lindsay - Worship Karen Washburn - Care Ministry

Ken Coscarelli - Evangelism/Outreach Karl Smith - Personnel

Sweet Monday Book Club (Monday, June 10th at 6:30pm) Join us at Caffe Aroma (2130 Newbury RD, NP) Contact Mardelle Koenders xxxx The book for Jun is: “Molokai” by Alan Brennert

Blessing Bags - (Join this new mission opportunity) Waiting 4 Water small groups are putting together gallon ziplock bags filled with scrip-ture verses, resources, snacks & toiletries to be handed out to the homeless. With your continued donations we should have 50 more bags ready in 2 weeks. Thank you for supporting this ministry. If you would like to participate you can by picking up a list of needed items. A collection box will be on the patio on Sundays. Contact Juanetta Cook (xxxx)

Prayer Shawl Ministry (Tuesday, June 18th at 6:30 pm) Gather together to knit, crochet, and pray over blankets, shawls, and other items to be given to those who are hurting. Contact Juanetta Cook xxxx or Karen Washburn xxxx and xxxx. Visit our website at http://montevistaprayershawl@shutterfly.com

Breakfast and a Movie (Rescheduled to June 1st, at 9:00 am) The movie for June 1st is: “Evan Almighty”. At the home of Carol Ranschau. Contact Annette Bilous xxxx or Ann Riley xxxx RSVP to Alanna Jacobs and find out what to bring at xxxx

Motivational Gifts Class Are you a Server, Perceiver, Exhorter, Giver, Teacher, Administrator or Compassion Person? Come find what are your God-Given gifts and how by using them you find joy. This is only a 2 week commitment! Cost $5.00 1st Sunday: May 26 – 10:15-11:45 AM; 2nd Sunday: June 2 – 9:00-10:15 AM Sign-up on the patio or call Cindy Vodraska xxxx or Ruth Toops (xxxx or email xxxx or xxxx

Day of Action at MV - Saturday June 1 at 8 a.m. Check your e-mails for list of projects both large and small that need your special expertise, muscle or helping hands. Contact: Jim Lambert xxxx

Women’s TLC Prayer Group (2nd & 4th Thursdays at 7:00 pm) Join us in the Fellowship Hall as we offer fellowship, prayer, and support to one another. Contact Brooke Gant xxxxfor more info.

Volunteers Needed We are in need of members to volunteer as contribution “counters” or “data entry per-sonnel.” The work is done in pairs, is fun, and is a way to contribute in a special way. Please consider helping. contact: Bob Kahn xxxx or xxxx

PCH Prayer Groups (every Sunday and Monday) Join us in the Choir Room on Sundays at 9:30 am. Is there a good time for you to pray with us during the week? Contact Phyllis Melampy xxxx or Marge Mayfield xxxx

National Day of Action – Saturday June 1st

Calling all MVP Volunteers: We need YOU!

Come join us with a few projects around the church and community. MV church projects, April Winter’s project, Beach Cleanup, NP Park Cleanup

Contact for more info: Trish Oestreich xxxx Clayton Wright xxxx