Lantern December 1, 2011
- Lantern Articles
- Dec 1, 2011
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Christmas Eve
Worship Highlights
1:00 p.m
Youth & Children’s Choirs | Organ | Brass
Contemporary Worship Choir & Band
3:00 p.m.
Youth Choir | Treblemakers | Organ | Brass
Contemporary Worship Choir & Band
5:00 p.m. *
Youth Ensemble | Organ | Brass | Contemporary Worship Choir & Band
7:00 p.m. *
Chancel Choir | Joyful Noise | Sanctuary Orchestra | Organ | Brass
9:00 p.m., Sanctuary
Chancel Choir | Joyful Noise | Sanctuary Orchestra | Organ | Brass
10:30 p.m., Sanctuary
Grace Notes | Organ | Instrumental Soloists | Communion
Candle Lighting at all services
*Childcare will be offered at the 5:00 & 7:00 services
Afternoon Festivities
12:00 – 5:00 Live Animals
12:00 – 7:00 Christmas Playland Fellowship Center
12:00 – 10:30 Christmas Refreshments Courtyard
12:00 – 10:30 Shuttle service
Advent
Advent Devotional
Breakfast in Bethlehem
Saturday, December 3, 9:00 – 10:30 a.m., Fellowship Center
A fun and memorable way for families to start the Christmas Season. Breakfast: eggs, sausage and pancakes. Activities: Christmas photos, crafts, and carols. Tickets are $6 person. Contact Sheri Woodley, (858) 583-4861.
Alternative Christmas Market
Sunday, December 4, 8:30 – 11:30 a.m., Courtyard
In lieu of purchasing a traditional gift, make a donation in the name of the recipient. These “alternative gifts” represent the love of Christ, while the financial contribution will continue to spread His love throughout the world.
Christmas Inspirations
Sunday, December 4, 4:00 p.m., Sanctuary
RBCPC Music Ministry collaborates with LA Collaboration friends, Duane Funderburk, piano, and Alex Russell, violin, in a moving welcome to the season of JOY. Choir and orchestra blend with soloists to highlight traditional carols sung by all. Free. Contact Amy Wazny, .
Orchestra Nova: Messiah
Thursday, December 8, 7:30 p.m., Sanctuary
Under the direction of Jung-Ho Pak, the 20-piece orchestra will be joined by the 24-voice SACRA/PROFANA Chorus (Krishan Oberoi, artistic director) with soloists Megan Weston, Darryl Taylor, Robert MacNeil and David Marshman. Tickets available: (858) 350-0290, online, or at the door. Three tickets for the price of two (phone orders only) mention you are a member of RBCPC.
Windjammers
Friday, December 9, 6:30 p.m., Fellowship Center
A Christmas Music program featuring Grace Notes directed by Christopher Cook. Special Holiday Dinner. Advanced reservations requested. For December only contact Kay Rickles, (858) 592 - 7885. Cost $7.50 per person.
Women’s Night
December 13 and 14, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m., Rancho Bernardo Inn (Silent Auction preview will begin at 5:30 p.m.)
December 13 and 14. Tickets $30 on sale in the Preschool Office.
Women’s night will be held in the Aragon Ballroom at the Rancho Bernardo Inn. This elegant evening benefits the Preschool’s Sharing Lives Ministry, which promotes preschool experiences for all children. Tickets will be on sale Sunday, December 11, following services.
Christmas Poinsettias
Each year the RBCPC Flower Guild purchases these spectacular plants to honor or remember loved ones. The donations, a minimum of $10.00 per plant, are used for church holiday decorations with the surplus given to the Deacons for outreach programs. Please look for the special envelopes in the pews until Dec. 11.
Discipleship
Library Corner
Check out our library for inspirational stories during the Christmas Season. One Incredible Moment by Max Lucado and Why Nativity? by David Jeremiah are two suggestions for families to share. www.rbcpc.org/library.
Game Plan For Life
Thursdays, starting Dec. 1, 6 - 7:30 a.m., Fellowship Center.
We’re going to dive into six important issues facing men today and how you can become a winner in the biggest game of all...LIFE! Contact the Men’s Ministry, .
Missions
San Francisco Mission Trip Update
This Thanksgiving Holiday 44 students and staff from the RBCPC High School Ministry headed north for mission work in the San Francisco/Oakland area. The students in partnership with Center for Student Missions served the community in many different ways, from preparing pre-packaged meals for the terminally ill, tutoring underprivileged children, spending time with dementia patients, serving food to the homeless, working at the Salvation Army, passing out hygiene packets to those in need on the streets, and many, many more. This was an opportunity to show the love of
Christ and give dignity to anyone experiencing hardship going into this holiday season.
Check out our website for firsthand student stories and read more about what they experienced, not just what they did. God Bless, Matthew 5:16.
Operation Christmas Child
RBCPC contributed 628 shoe boxes this year, which will be added to over 8 million shoe boxes being sent out worldwide. Our shoe boxes are destined for children in Bangladesh, China, Indonesia, Mongolia, Nepal, Peru and the Philippines. Please pray that each child who receives a shoe box will be touched in a very special, meaningful way and that their lives may become transformed through learning about Jesus and, hopefully, asking Him into their hearts. This may be the only opportunity they ever have to hear the Gospel message.
Resale Shops Needs Furniture!
Donate furniture to the Resale Shops. Free pick up. Contact Gayle Marrett, (858) 486-5023.
Seasons Resale Shop
Find the right decorations for your Christmas parties at
Seasons. We also are accepting donated Christmas items. All purchases support RBCPC’s missions around the world.
Fellowship
Savvy Travelers 2012 Schedule
We have ten monthly daytrips planned for 2012. Costs for the first trips are being finalized, and dates and costs for the later trips will be announced during the year. Detailed information and
signup sheets for the first trips will be available starting Sunday, January 8.
the Schedule
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 - 5:00 p.m., Room 181.
The Grief Recovery Support Group continues to meet throughout the holiday season. We will meet on Christmas Day. Anyone grieving the loss of loved ones is welcome. Contact Barbara Bennett, (858) 484-4974, .
Holiday GoldenShare Box Drive
Donate by Monday, December 5, 12:00 p.m.
We are looking to give holiday Golden Share food boxes to military and needy families for Christmas. Each box costs $45. We are accepting cash or check. Visit the Courtyard for more information. Bring donations to the Welcome Center.
Parish Nurses
Sundays 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. Courtyard.
Taking an active role in your health care can help you get the best care possible. Information is available to help you prepare for doctor appointments. Blood pressure screening is available.
Soaking In God's Presence
Saturday, December 10, 7:15 - 8:30 p.m., Room LL50.
Scriptural theme: Gift of The Son. Come set aside time to quiet yourself. Rest on blankets or in a chair as Scripture, prayer, and worship music invite you to become more aware of God’s presence. Bring your own blanket and pillow, or use blankets provided. Please use the lower parking lot. Contact Mary Jo Coffee, .
Angel Tree For Military Families
Help a military family have a wonderful Christmas. Select an ornament “gift tag” from the Angel Tree near the Military Family Ministry bulletin board. The gift will be taken to the S.D. Military Outreach Ministry warehouse. Contact .
Stephen Ministry Training
Starts Tuesday, January 10 - May 2012.
Christ Caring for People through People. Instructors: Bob and Jeanette Lauer. Complete professional training and materials. Use your compassionate heart and caring soul to provide confidential care in a one on one relationship with those experiencing life challenges. If you know someone encourage them to serve. Brochures and applications available in the Welcome Center or online. Contact Marte Reynolds, , (858) 676-6765.
Visitation Volunteers
Our ministry serves church members who are homebound or limited in their activities. RBCPC Visitors can be there when family and friends cannot. Please let us know if you or someone you know would like to have a visit from a church member. Contact Marilyn Glover, (858) 487-0811, ext. 272, .
Youth
Saturdads
Saturday, December 4, 9-11 a.m., Preschool Playground.
Dad’s, bring your kids for playtime. There will be coffee, snacks, and time for play. Contact Ryan Ross, , (858) 583-4864.
High School Senior Quilt Ministry Begins
Tuesday, January 3, 7 p.m., room 250.
Join our meetings to make quilts for graduating high school seniors. Weekly sessions continue Tuesday nights, same time and location, January - March.
FYI & Save the Dates
Additional Parking Spaces!
We have re-striped the upper parking area next to the admin building to provide:
- 4 additional spaces
- Handicapped van-accessible spaces
- Family drop-off zone
Thank you to the staff and volunteers that are making this happen – what a blessing to our congregation and community!
Christmas Day Worship
Sunday, December 25, 10:30 a.m., Sanctuary.
New Years Weekend
Sunday, January 1, 8:30 a.m. Traditional.
10:00 a.m. Contemporary.
No Saturday evening, Worship Café, and Sunday 11:30 services. Regular worship services and youth programs resume January 7, 8.
Campus Closed
Monday, December 26.
In observance of Christmas Day.
Monday, January 2.
In observance of New Year’s Day.
End Of Year Giving
Please remember that your contribution to RBCPC must be received in the Welcome Center by Thursday, December 29, 2011 or postmarked by December 31, 2011 in order to receive credit in the current year. All donations received or postmarked after December 31, 2011 will be credited to 2012.
Grow Your Marriage
Sundays, Jan. 8 - Mar. 11, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., cost $15.
Join us for Safe Haven Marriage and learn how to strengthen your marriage. Limited space. Contact Scott Wood, (858) 449-1835, .
2012 Women’s Retreat: Faith, Friendship & Flannel
February 24-26, 2012, Forest Home.
The Women’s Retreat is returning to Forest Home. Enjoy a weekend away from everyday stresses and demands, to devote to your own growth – spiritually, emotionally and mentally. You can also drop off your registration in the Welcome Center until February 1. Questions? Contact Sheryll Marsh, (858)487-0811, ext 283.
