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Lantern April 1, 2011

Lantern Articles
Apr 1, 2011
Series: Lantern

Mornings with the Master
“Walking Through Holy Week with Jesus in the Gospel of John”
Monday through Friday|April 18 – 22|7:00 a.m.|Sanctuary

Monday|Neal Nybo
Tuesday|Brent Barclay
Wednesday|Ray Sparling
Thursday|Jim Marian
Friday|Mofid Wasef

Good Friday Worship Experience
“God of the Broken”
Friday|April 22|7:00 p.m.|Sanctuary
Interactive worship experience|communion

New! Easter Family Worship Service

Saturday|April 23|9:00 a.m.|Sanctuary
Family friendly|interactive worship

Easter Egg Hunt

Easter Worship Services

Saturday, Apr. 23	9:00 a.m. Family Service, Sanctuary
	6:00 p.m. Contemporary, Sanctuary
Sunday, Apr. 24	8:30 a.m. Traditional, Sanctuary
	8:30 a.m. Worship Cafe, Fellowship Ctr.
	10:00 a.m. Contemporary, Sanctuary
	10:00 a.m. Contemporary, Fellowship Ctr.
	11:00 a.m. Arabic Speaking, Chapel
	11:30 a.m. Traditional, Sanctuary

Sermon Series
Join us as we continue reading and marking up our Bibles!

April Sermon Schedule:

April 2/3 "Here I Am, Send Me" Bruce Humphrey
April 9/10 "Daniel in the Lion's Den" Bruce Humphrey
April 16/17 "Are You With Me?" Bruce Humphrey
April 23/24 "Celebrating the Discrepancies" Bruce Humphrey

Study Guides available at:
www.rbcpc.org/mark-up-your-bible

Mark Up the New Testament Lectures Series

April 5 – June 7

Join Pastor Bruce as he leads a lecture series on Mark Up Your Bible. The material will be presented on Tuesdays at the ReSale Shops from 4:00 - 5:00 pm, then repeated in the Sanctuary from 7:00 - 8:00 pm. Bring your Bibles, pens, markers and friends! The series audio will be recorded and available on-line.

www.rbcpc.org/mark-up-your-bible-lecture-series

Discipleship

Experience Transformation
Become a church leader as an Elder or Deacon. We are seeking nominations for Elders and Deacons for the next 3 year term. For information contact, Bill Bingham, or Frances Lin
(858) 487-0811 ext. 203. Nominating forms are in the Welcome Center or www.rbcpc.org/nominating-committee. Nominations accepted through June 15.

Mark Up Your Bible Lecture Series
Tuesdays, ReSale Shops, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. and RBCPC Sanctuary,7:00 – 8:00 p.m. Bruce starts his New Testament Lecture Series on April 5.

Join The Pew Angels!
Are you an early riser? We start on Friday at 7:30 a.m. and finish by 8:30 a.m. We pray, fix the slots in the Sanctuary and put bulletins together. No experience necessary, training takes 5 minutes! We are a loving caring group of angels and have a super time sharing with each other. Come and join us this Friday at 7:30 by the doors to the Sanctuary, see you there! Contact Donna Prather, (858) 592-7679.

Womens Christian Book Club
Tuesday, April 19, 7 - 8:30 p.m., Room 181.
Join us for Margaret Craven's, I Heard the Owl Call My Name. Contact Ellen Norton, , (858) 883-2460.

Library
M.L. del Mastro's All The Women of the Bible contains 400 biographical sketches as well as complete stories of 56 Biblical women. This is a comprehensive look at all the women mentioned in the Bible.

Missions

Mission Weekend
Saturday & Sunday, April 30 and May 1.
Join us for Mission Weekend and find out how you can help change the world. www.rbcpc.org/missions.

The Resale Shops Need Clothing!
Our clothing area is almost empty and our furniture area is getting sparse. To arrange pick up of your donations contact Gayle Marrett, (858) 486-5023. www.rbcpc.org/resale-shops.

Fellowship

RBCPC is on Facebook
Get involved share pictures, stories, ask questions, and connect with other members of RBCPC. Visit us on facebook and like our page www.facebook.com/rbcpc.

Windjammers
Fri., April 8, 6:30 p.m., Fellowship Center, Cost $7.50/person. Guest Pastor Mofid Wasef, Inside Egypt: A timely and insightful look at Egypt and the Church today.Reservations in the Courtyard or Welcome Center. Contact Debby and Tim Tweeten, (858) 484-5372. www.rbcpc.org/windjammers.

The Well
Thursday, April 28, 6:30 p.m., Fellowship Center, Cost $20.
Different Paths - Same Destination. Guest Speakers Crimson Bridge: Sylvia Lange and Billye Sluyter. Dinner included. Contact Dee Dee Hill, (858) 442-7253.
www.rbcpc.org/the-well.

Savvy Travelers Upcoming Trips
May 10 (Tues.) will be the Pasadena Showcase interior to see a mansion beautifully decorated by several noted designers. June 15 (Wed.) will be a walking tour of the historic Little Italy neighborhood of San Diego. Lunch included. Sign up on the Courtyard or contact (858) 487-0811, ext. 300.

Care and Support

Grief Recovery Support Group
Sun., Apr. 14, 3 - 4 p.m. and Mar. 27, 4 - 5 p.m., Room 181.
All who have lost a loved one are welcome. Contact
Sally Welty, .

Freedom From Depression
Wednesdays, starting May 4, 4 - 5:30 p.m., Room 222.
Dr. George Apkarian PhD will hold a 4 week session on Depression. Contact Dr. Apkarian, (858) 603-1718.

Heartstrings
Saturday, April 2, 9:00-11:00 a.m., Room 220.
Fun and fellowship knitting and crocheting for a cause. All skills welcome. Contact Cyndi Nolan,
. www.rbcpc.org/heartstrings.

Soaking In God's Presence
Saturday, April 9, 7:15-8:30 p. m., Room LL50.
Come rest in God's love and become more aware of God's presence. Childcare is available. Bring your own blanket and pillow, or use blankets provided. Contact Mary Jo Coffee,
. www.rbcpc.org/prayer.

Parish Nurses
Sundays, 9:30 and 11 a.m. Courtyard.
Osteoporosis makes your bones weak and more likely to break. As many as half of all women and a quarter of men over 50 will break a bone due to osteoporosis. Information on bone health. Blood pressure screening is available.

Serenity Seekers
2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month, 7 - 8 p.m., Room 223. Study for men and women seeking healing and serenity. Workbook: The 12 Steps, A Spiritual Journey. Contact Carol Gucwa, (858) 735-0436, .

Divorce Care
Tuesdays, starting May 3, 6:30 p.m., Room 256.
Support group seminar for recovery from the pain of separation and divorce will be starting soon. Contact Adrienne Burnette PhD to pre-register, (858) 449-7453.

The Treasure Box Is For Everyone!
Order by Tuesday, April 19, Cost $32.
Get a full complement of meats and vegetables or specialty boxes for $32. Order on the Courtyard, Apr. 3 & 10 or at www.thetreasurebox.org. Contact Carol or John Kasser (858) 487-0811, ext. 304.

Grow Your Marriage Dinner
Friday, April 29, 6 p.m., Fellowship Center, Cost $ 30/couple.
Famous Lovers In the Bible with Dr Doug and BJ Jensen. Tickets on sale in the Welcome Center or Sunday on the Courtyard. Contact Bruce and Cari Block, (760) 737-8339.

Stephen Ministers Ready To Serve
Life involves change, let us walk beside you during these times. If you or someone you know needs a Christian caregiver to remind them of God's presence, contact Betty Guenthard, , (858) 451-1520.

Easter Lilies
Help adorn our church this Easter by dedicating a beautiful Easter Lily or springtime plant in honor or memory of someone special to you. Donor envelopes will be in the pews and Welcome Center. Minimum donation $10. Deadline for ordering Monday, April 11, noon. Plants may be given to the Deacons to deliver to a homebound friend, hospital patient or picked up Monday, April 25 after 10 a.m.

Visitation Volunteers
Our visitation volunteers can be there when family and friends cannot. Would you or someone you know like to have a visitor? Contact the Parish Nurse on the Courtyard or
(858) 487-0811, ext. 272, .

Youth

Register For VBS: Marketplace 2011
June 20 – 24, 9:00 – 11:30 a.m., Cost $25 per child.
Register in the Family Ministries Office. Contact Sheri Woodley, . www.rbcpc.org/kidslife

Quilts for High School Seniors
Tuesdays, 7-9 p.m., Room 250.
More info in the Welcome Center or contact Janet Shannon, (858) 451-6718, .

College Musician Scholarships
Deadline for submission May 15.
Each year the RBCPC Concert Series supports the development of the talented young adults in our midst through the offering of scholarships. Musicians from RBCPC who plan to major in music with an emphasis in vocal or instrumental performance, musical theater, music education or conducting can apply. Applications, along with information regarding eligibility available in the Welcome Center.

Worship Easter Weekend as a Family
KidsLife, Middle School Ministry, and High School Ministry
resume Sunday, May 1.

Invest In Me
High School Summer Mission Trip 2011
June 18 - July 3, Peru.

Our goal is to raise $1,000 dollars per student.
We have a team of 42 heading to Peru.

Scheduled Activities in Peru:

Vacation Bible School
Street Evangelism
Building homes

Visit us on the Courtyard or pick up information in the Welcome Center. Your donations will help us change the world! Contact Jim Marian, (858) 487-0811 ext. 217. www.rbcpc/invest-in-me

Youth Musical
RBCPC Wing It Theater Proudly Presents

May 6th- 7:00 pm,
May 7th- 2:00 pm & 7:00 pm,
May 8th- 4:00 pm

Tickets: Adults $10.00, Children $5.00
(all tickets are general admissions) Tickets will be sold in the Welcome Center or Sundays on the Courtyard.