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As you prepare for worship, consider these words from Mother Teresa,
"We fear the future because we are wasting the today." Mother Teresa.
If we live today, we see what God has given us today, we address the problems of
today, we enjoy the blessings of today; we will experience less fear and more joy.
What are you carrying this morning? Are you fearful? Allow God’s presence right
now to be your focus as you experience worship, today.
PRELUDE
WORSHIP IN SONG Think About His Love Thy Word
When I Survey the Wonderful Cross
LIFE OF THE CHURCH Matt Elam
New Consecration Sunday Announcement
Announcement and Invitation for the Monte Vista Matters Survey
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.
PRESENTATION OF OUR FIRST FRUITS
Offertory: “Ancient Words”
DOXOLOGY AND PRAYER (please stand) Carol Benson
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.
SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY Hebrews 10:1-18 (Pew Bible page 850) Carol Benson
COMMUNION
SERMON “God’s Law, Jesus and You” Tom Stephen Matthew 5:17-20 (Pew Bible page 695)
CLOSING WORSHIP Change My Heart, O God
BLESSING AND BENEDICTION
Join us on the patio for coffee and refreshments.
8:30 Service
Celebration of Worship
Sunday, October 21, 2012
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
Anger, murder, sex, lust, forgiveness, purity. Next week, we’ll hear Jesus take
on some pretty emotionally charged behaviors. While these words were spoken
and written about 2000 years ago, they are just as relevant today as they were
back then. Invite your family and friends to join us as we continue our study in
the Sermon on the Mount. If you know someone who struggles with anger,
lust, forgiveness, this would be a great time to invite them to church. They will
find healing as we pursue Christ together.
The Altar Flowers are
in Celebration of
the Birthday of
Dean Cook
10:30 am Service
OPENING WORSHIP AND PRAYER Monte Vista Praise Band
LIFE OF THE CHURCH & PASSING OF THE PEACE Matt Elam
New consecration Sunday Announcement
Announcement and Invitation for the Monte Vista Matters Survey
The children are dismissed for Sunday School after this time.
Middle School students will be dismissed for The MSG after this time.
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.
PRESENTATION OF OUR FIRST FRUITS
Offertory: “Ancient Words”
SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY Hebrews 10:1-18 (Pew Bible page 851) Larry Lindsay
COMMUNION
SERMON “God’s Law, Jesus and You” Tom Stephen Matthew 5:13-16 (Pew Bible page 683)
CLOSING WORSHIP Ancient Words
BLESSING AND BENEDICTION
Join us on the patio for coffee and refreshments.
Monte Vista’s PCH Discipleship Groups:
Sermon Series Bible Study
A Study on the Sermon on the Mount:
Lifeguide Bible Study by John Stott
What does it mean to seek first the Kingdom in our relationships, values ambitions, fi-nances and commitment to God? Jesus' answer to these questions amazed those who first heard the Sermon on the Mount.
Classes available on the following days and times in the Choir Room. Mondays at 7:00 pm Wednesdays at 10:30 am Wednesdays at 6:30 pm (Women only) Thursdays at 7:00 pm
Holy Land Study Program in Israel: March 6-20, 2013
Our Lay Pastor Carol Benson is going to Israel next March with the Santa Barbara Presbytery's Holy Land Study Program. Please see Carol after the service to talk about the program and to pick up a brochure. For more information about the trip see the website at www.LayLeaderTraining.com, or email our registrar Bonnie Boe at [email protected]
Sunday October 28th:
Trick O’ Treat for Manna • Bring non-perishable food to worship to help support local families
• After the service @ 12:30pm, help the youth go collect bags of
food in Dos Vientos. We’ll meet in the youth room
New Consecration Sunday
November 4th Only one Service at 10:30 am
Celebration Luncheon 11:30 am—1:00 pm
“In-N-Out Burger” Truck
Congregational Meeting To elect new Elders, Deacons, and
Preschool Board Members
Sunday, October 28th Immediately following 2nd service - 11:45 am
October 21, 2012
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.
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Our Staff
Rev. Tom Stephen, Pastor ([email protected])
Carol Benson, Lay Pastor ([email protected])
Matt Elam, Director of Youth Ministries [email protected])
Mary Nelsen, Children’s Ministry ([email protected])
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 ([email protected]) (Preschool phone 805-499-6610)
Michelle Chastain & Kathy Lambert ([email protected])
Erin Blackburn, Nursery Attendant and Events Intern
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 Richard Vickers at xxxx and/or the church office at montevistaof-
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 Beverly and Don Benson, Anne and Bob, Ray Weiler (Kathy Josse-lyn’s father), Arletta Smith (Alanna’s sister), Dewey Falcone, Doug, brother-in-
law to Juanetta Cook, David Olson, Kathy Josselyn, Tim Smith’s father and
family, Mark Seavey, David Goeser, Angela Madgwick, Laura, Jeff Forgey,
Virguinio Roman, Carole Geer, Janet Black, Bev Waitt
• Continued Prayers for 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, Tanya Paulsen, these difficult economic times and for em-
ployment.
• Pray for Monte Vista Preschool.
• Pray for Retired ministers Jim Nielsen and Curtis Illingworth of San Luis Obispo, and Alan G. Stones of Ventura
• To all the faithful prayers: I am happy to report that Tyler Patterson is almost back to normal. He is back in school full-time and going nearly two weeks
without treatment for his headaches. We are praying for complete healing
soon. Your prayers and encouraging words have meant so much to us over the
past nine months. Thank you! Ruth and Larry Toops and the rest of the family
What’s Happening!
Our Elders
Don Schwaiger—Missions Elizabeth Wright—Youth Ministry Richard Vickers—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 Karl Smith—Care Ministry
“Aging in America” The seminar scheduled for November 3rd has been can-celled, but the series will continue next year with a full lineup. Announcements will be made here in the bulletin as soon as dates and speakers are confirmed.
Monte Vista Matters Survey 2012 As a Christian community, we want to reach out in love to meet the needs of our neighbors and friends. We want to pro-vide a place where your connection with God and others is strengthened. We are going to ask you to fill out a survey. You will rate us in 5 areas: Evangelism, Edu-cation & Discipleship, Service with the Community, Fellowship and Worship. Thank you ahead of time for your comments. Monte Vista Session 2012
Handel’s Messiah Part I - Would you like to sing with us??? Our Choir will be joining with First Christian Church for a community choir per-formance to be held on Saturday, December 15 at 7 pm. Practices are on Wednesdays at First Christian Church at 6:30 for one hour. Contact Toriann Gar-ner xxxx or Lori Maier xxxx
11th Annual Santa Barbara Mission Conference registration is now open. Scott Sunquist is the new dean of Fuller Seminary’s School of Intercultural Stud-ies. This internationally known scholar, teacher, and missionary will be keynote speaker at the conference, which takes place Friday evening, Jan. 25, and all day Saturday, Jan. 26, at First Presbyterian Church, Santa Barbara. Register now by going online at www.sbmissionconference.org or by picking up and completing a brochure at any of SB Presbytery’s churches or at Free Methodist Church, Santa Barbara.
Men’s Breakfast (Every Thursday at 6:30 am at Parkview Café) Meet to share breakfast and start your day with discussion, friendship, and fellowship while sharing thoughts on scripture in our daily lives.
Men’s Luncheon Wednesday, October 24th at Noon All men are invited to enjoy lunch in the Fellowship Hall at Monte Vista. Cost for lunch is shared along with friendship and fellowship. Another lunch is Oct 24.
Breakfast and a Movie (Last Saturday every month at 9:00 am) Are you ready for a relaxing morning, great food, and a movie?? Contact Marge Mayfield xxxx or Carol Ranschau xxxx. RSVP to Alanna Jacobs and find out what to bring at xxxx. The next movie is “The Blind Side” at Ann Riley’s home on October 27th.
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 xxxx for more info.
Sweet Monday Book Club (2nd Monday every month 6:30 pm) Join us at Caffe Aroma (2130 Newbury RD, NP) Questions? Call Mardelle Koenders xxxx. Book for November is Against All Odds by Jim Stier.
Prayer Shawl Ministry (3rd Tuesday every month 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 [email protected]. Visit our website at http://montevistaprayershawl.shutterfly.com/
PCH Prayer Groups (every Sunday and Monday) Join us in the Choir Room on Sundays at 9:30 am and in the Youth Room on Mondays at noon. Prayers are available by contacting Phyllis Melampy xxxx or Marge Mayfield xxxx.
Thank you so much to everyone who has been bringing their CRV recycling to Monte Vista for April's Angels over the years. It has been a great blessing and very much appreciated. At this point, however, please discontinue dropping your cans and bottles at the church for recycling. Again, it's a joy to have such a Chris-tian community who has cared so much to take part in supporting us with even these "little" things.
