Lantern August 1, 2011
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Psalms Sermon Series - Summer 2011
Join us as we continue our sermon series on the Book of Psalms. Bring your Bible. All the sermons will be available online www.rbcpc.org/psalms.
Summer Psalms With Bruce
Tuesdays, July 12, 19 and August 2, 9.
4:00 p.m. Resale Shop & 7:00 p.m. RBCPC Courtyard.
Join Pastor Bruce Humphrey for a series on Psalms – an excellent way to enjoy a summer evening! All are welcome, no registration necessary.
Youth and Children Start Dates
KidsLife
Sundays, August 21, 8:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.
Until we start please worship as a family. For a complete schedule, www.rbcpc.org/kidslife. Check your e-mails in the middle of the month we will be sending out registration for this school year. Each child will need to register.
Middle School Engage
Tuesday, August 30, 7 - 8:30 p.m., Middle School Room.
This night includes all kinds of fun games, videos, and teaching from the Bible. It is an incredible time.
High School Summer Highway
Tuesday, August 30, 7 - 8:30 p.m., High School Room.
Come and hang, you’ll hear some great worship music from our Highway Band, hang out with friends, meet some new ones, watch some videos, play crazy games, and talk about High School life and how God fits into all of it.
Youth Music
Youth Choir - August 31, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m., Grades 6th - 12th
K-1 Music - September 14, 3:45-4:45 p.m., Grades K - 1st
STaRR - September 14, 3:45-5:30 p.m., Grades 2nd - 5th
Contact the Youth Music Office, (858) 487-0811, ext. 269.
www.rbcpc.org/youth-music-and-drama.
www.rbcpc.org/childrens-music-and-drama.
Tron Legacy
August 5: 6 - 9:30 p.m.
arcade games...and yummy food!
Come enjoy this movie as a family. The best part, it is free! Dinner starts at 6 p.m. and costs $5 per person. The movie will start shortly after dinner.
Discipleship
Womens Christian Book Club
Tuesday, August 16, 7 - 8:30 p.m., Room 181.
Join us for Charles Colson’s, Born Again. Contact Ellen Norton, , (858) 883-2460.
Community Bible Study
Men’s, Women’s and Youth Classes begin Mon., Sept. 12, 6 p.m.
Join us as we grow in knowledge and relationship with the living Lord by studying His Word. Youth class is for 6 - 12 graders. We will be studying: 1 & 2 Thessalonians, 1 John, Job, James, and Philippians. Bring a friend! Contact: Gary Williams (Men’s Class), (858) 673-8154,Wanda Insley (Women’s Class),
(858) 487-7124, or David Lee (Youth Class), (858) 487-8646.
Serendipity Women’s Bible Study
Starting Tuesday, September 27, 9:30 - 11 a.m.
Join us for a 10 week study of the joyful, encouraging book of Philippians. Flyers are in the Welcome Center. Contact Linda Allen, (858) 487-1667, .
Library Corner
We have many new books on the shelves. Come see what we have to offer. The library is open after services on Sunday morning. Volunteers will be there to assist you. For a complete list of new books visit, www.rbcpc.org/library.
Celebration Bible Study
Every other Thurs., starting Sept. 22, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., Room 235.
A Women’s Study: Set Apart, by Jennifer Kennedy Dean. An interactive study of the Beatitudes. Join us as we explore how we might better live our lives, truly “set apart” for God’s purpose. You don’t want to miss this study! To reserve a spot, and order your book contact Cary Boyll, (858) 774-0738, , or Deidre Hayes (858) 538-4362.
Missions
Door of Faith Orphanage Overnighter
Saturday, August 27, 9 a.m. Cost $40 per person.
Join us for the day and spend the night at the Door of Faith Orphanage in La Mission Mexico. Contact Beverly Whitman, (858) 592-0541.
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.
Operation Christmas Child
Now is the time to check weekly ads for great deals on school supplies (crayons, colored pencils, pencil sharpeners, markers, etc.) for OCC shoe boxes. Stock up now and save! Contact Cyndi Nolan, .
Presbyterian Urban Ministries
PUM is holding their annual backpack drive. To see how you can get involved click on the Presbyterian Urban Ministries.
Fellowship
Savvy Travelers Upcoming Trips
Aug. 2: 2-hour San Diego Harbor. boat cruise. Sept. 17: a trip to the Peterson Automobile Museum in Los Angeles. All trips will include lunch. Sign up on the Courtyard or contact (858) 487-0811, ext. 300.
Taste Of Germany And Austria Tour
June 16-26, 2012.
We will visit a Chocolate Factory, Reformation and Sound of Music sites, Hitler’s Eagle’s Nest and enjoy a Rhine River Cruise. Contact Pastor Neal, .
Care and Support
Grief Recovery Support Group
2nd and 4th Sundays of the month, 4 - 5:30 p.m., Room 181.
We will be extending our meetings to view and discuss GriefShare material. These meetings are open to all who are grieving a loss. Contact Sally Welty, .
Heartstrings
1st Saturday of the month, 9:00 - 11:00 a.m., Room 220.
Fun and fellowship knitting and crocheting for a cause. All skills levels welcome. Contact Cyndi Nolan, .
CPR Certification Class
Saturday, October 1, 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Cost $25.
Receive training in adult and infant CPR using 2011 guidelines of the American Heart Association. Includes instruction in AED (automated external defibrillator) and response to choking. Reservations are required. Contact the Parish Nurse, (858) 487-0811, ext. 272, .
Volunteers Needed For Visitation Ministry
Tuesday, August 23, 5:30 - 8 p.m.
Join us for this training class. Volunteers in this friendship ministry visit church members who are homebound or limited in their activities. Contact Marilyn Glover, (858) 487-0811 ext 272 .
Soaking In God's Presence
Saturday, August 13, 7:15 - 8:30 p.m., Room LL50.
Come set aside time to quiet yourself and become more aware of God’s presence. Childcare is available. Bring your own blanket and pillow, or use ours. Contact Mary Jo Coffee, .
Instantly Save $65 on Groceries
Order by Wednesday, August 17, Cost $32.
Try a Treasure Box - a practical and convenient way to save money on groceries. There are many different boxes to choose from. Cost $32. Order on the Courtyard or online. Contact Carol or John Kasser,
(858) 487-0811, ext. 304.
Stewardship
Stewardship season is fast upon us and it will be Christmas before you know it! When we mention Stewardship, many people think of “fund-raising,” “tithing,” and “sacrificial giving.” That is part of it, but Stewardship means much more. When you come down to it, Stewardship is “the conducting, supervising, or managing of something; especially: the careful and responsible management of something entrusted to one’s care.” One of my favorite stories involves a man named Zacchaeus who gets the chance to make a new beginning - he responds with extraordinary generosity, and becomes an extraordinary Steward displaying careful and generous management of all God had given him.
Zacchaeus shows us the two steps involved in being a good Steward. Being committed to Jesus and realizing that everything we have comes from him, then becoming a generous and faithful giver. The symbolic nature of this story touches on innocence, a small man, childlike unable to see, who humbles himself and climbs a tree, to see Jesus. To see Jesus requires humility and courage, like a child, as we are taught in Mark 10:15:
“Truly I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child will not enter it at all.” We get a glimpse here of this childlike, faithful and accepting behavior that will lead us to the kingdom.
For an adult to climb a tree requires humility. It also takes courage. Being out on a limb is risky, metaphorically and well as in reality. The limb might break with devastating consequences. But more important, a man like Zacchaeus in a tree might provoke laughter and disgrace jeopardizing his ability to enforce his tax collecting, his very livelihood. And in the case of Zacchaeus, it could be worse, after all, not only was he a tax collector, who was despised, he was a Jew was and viewed as a traitor, someone who betrayed his fellow man for personal advantage. To top this off, Zacchaeus was the chief tax collector, and he dealt with the tolls and taxes of a well-traveled route of commerce in Jericho. He came in contact with a large amount of people and dealt with substantial sums of money. We see Jesus using the most unlikely to serve in the kingdom, we too have a chance to serve, if we just move out on the limb, out of our comfort zone.
George Colberg
Save The Dates
MOPS
(Mothers of Preschool Students)
First Meeting, Wednesday, September 7.
All participates must register via email by August 18. Register with Melissa or Leslie, .
Crossroads Class for New Members
Tuesdays, September 13 – October18, 6:45-8:15 p.m., Room 260.
Considering joining the church? During this 6-week session you will meet the pastors, ministry leaders and get connected! Contact: Rochelle Castillo, , (858) 487-0811, ext. 213. Childcare is available.
Wednesday Night Suppers
Wednesday, September 14, 5:30 - 6:45 p.m.
The Well
Thursday, September 22, 6:30 p.m., Cost $20 includes dinner.
Sheri Rose Shepherd, Treasures of Truth. This inspiring and humorous message will make you laugh, cry, and fall in love with your Lord all over again.
Save the Date: Fashionista!
Saturday, October 1, 10:30 a.m., Fellowship Center, Cost $15.
Women’s luncheon and fashion show to introduce and benefit the alternatives womens center, a new mission of RBCPC.
