Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good;

his love endures forever.

Let Israel say: “His love endures forever.” Let the house of Aaron say: “His love endures forever.”

Let those who fear the LORD say: “His love endures forever.” – Psalm 118

Let those who worship at Monte Vista say, “His Love Endures Forever!”

PRELUDE WELCOME AND OPENING PRAYER Tom Stephen

OPENING WORSHIP This is the Day the LORD has Made Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee How Great Thou Art

LIFE OF THE CHURCH Carol Benson and Matt Elam

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: “The Trees of the Field”

DOXOLOGY AND PRAYER (please stand)

SERMON “Embracing life: 2013 – The Year of Joy!” Tom Stephen Scripture: Psalm 118

PSALM 118

HIS LOVE ENDURES FOREVER!

BLESSING AND BENEDICTION

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

8:30 am Service

Celebration of Worship

Sunday, January 13, 2013

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

Youth Groups will resume meeting on January 16th and 17th

Next Week

2013—The Year of Peace! Have you received God’s blessing? Did you know that God wants to bless you with peace? Yes, peace. A strong sense of secu-rity and conficence to face the future in any and all situations—that’s the peace that God offers. God’s message of peace has been offered to all those who choose to say, “yes” to following him. Join us as we explore the peace that God offers throughout scripture and continues to offer to you today.

10:30 am Service

OPENING WORSHIP AND PRAYER MVP Praise Band

CHILDREN’S MOMENT Tom Stephen

LIFE OF THE CHURCH Matt Elam and Carol Benson

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: “Rise and Sing” Bill Davis

SERMON “Embracing life: 2013 – The Year of Joy!” Tom Stephen Scripture: Psalm 118

PSALM 118

HIS LOVE ENDURES FOREVER!

BLESSING AND BENEDICTION

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

Aging in America

Thank you to everyone who supported our seminars, Aging in America, last year. A lot of great information is being shared! Planning is underway to have four events

this year. These are great events to share with friends, neighbors, and family. Invite them to come!

If you are interested in attending our next event on Feb 2, please contact John Andersen at 805-390-5487 or at MonteVistaOffice@Verizon.net .

Saturday, February 2, 2013 9:00am to noon Topic: Where Will I Live?

Special Presentations: “Home Care”

“Comprehensive Care Facilities” “Skilled Nursing”

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.

Monte Vista Presbyterian Church pays an annual Per Capita Apportionment to the Presbytery of Santa Barbara for ecclesiastical expenses which is based upon the

membership of our church. The 2013 Per Capita is $80 per member. For your con-venience you will find a special Per Capita payment envelope included in your 2013

box of offering envelopes. Thank you for your support of the missions of our Presbyterian Church.

Annual Congregational Meeting to be held on Sunday, Jan. 27, 2013 at 7:00 PM in the Fellowship Hall.

This will be a dessert potluck. The purpose of the meeting is to review the proposed budget,

approve the Pastor's 2013 salary, and hear Annual Reports.

Please pick up your 2013 Offering Envelopes

located in the Narthex.

Christian Singles Fellowship Group

Join us for an evening of games, fellowship and Taco’s.

Hostess: Trish Oestreich xxxx

January 19, 2013 6:00 p.m.

RSVP: Trish xxxx or Alanna xxxx

New Church Directories are on the way and should arrive by the end of January! Sorry for the delay and

thank you all for keeping the faith.

January 13, 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.

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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 Sandee Sandoval, Mike and Kim Joller, Laurel Lee Castagnetto, Steve

Magoon and family mourning the loss of Ann. • 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 the Members of the Presbytery Council and the various committees serving the presbytery

What’s Happening!

Our Elders

Don Schwaiger—Missions John Losey—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 Karen Washburn—Care Ministry Ken Coscarelli—TBD

11th Annual Santa Barbara Mission Conference . ONLY 9 MINUTES, 38 SECONDS That’s how long it takes for you to register for the Santa Barbara Mission Con-ference, Jan. 25-26. Register online or fill out and send a form, which can be found at local Presbyterian and Free Methodist churches. Don’t delay! The price of regular admission goes up after Jan. 18. This year’s conference includes Brenda Salter McNeil, Scott Sunquist, Rodger Nishioka, Kevin Austin, and much more. Go to www.sbmissionconference.org.

Christian Couples Fellowship (1st Friday every month at 6:30) The Christian Couples Fellowship welcomes married couples interested in enhancing their relationship with their spouse, other couples and Christ. Contact Kelly or Frank Ladwig xxxx or xxxxx

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, January 9th 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

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. The book for January is: The Dressmaker of Khair Khana by Gayle T. Lemmon.

Breakfast and a Movie (Last Saturday every month at 9:00 am) Are you ready for a relaxing morning, great food, and a movie? Beginning Jan 26 and then on the last Saturday of each month thereafter we have just the place for you. The movie for January is: Unlikely Angel. Meet at the home of Ann Riley. Contact Annette Bilous xxxx or Ann Riley xxxx RSVP to Alanna Jacobs and find out what to bring at xxxx

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 xxxx 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

New Members Class A 3 week membership class will be offered to learn about church membership and what the Presbyterian history and beliefs are. Lunch will be served each week and child care will be provided. The class will be on Jan. 6, 13, & 20 after 2nd service from 12:00pm to 1:30pm. Sign-ups will be on the patio with Cindy Vodraska: xxxx or call the church office.

Dear Church Family, Thank you so much for all your prayers, love and support. It touched us all deeply. Thank for sharing in the "Celebration of Bethany's Life". We give thanks to The Lord for each and every one of you, for you have been such a blessing. You reached out so willingly at a time that was and is difficult. May God bless you all. In Christ's name, Carl, Karen and John Ward and Ben and Coralie Widman