February 2014

From the Pastor’s Heart
February 2014
A word of encouragement: I have been really
excited to hear from the many of you who are
reading along in the Bible. This is really great. I
hope God is really blessing you. It has been a
blessing to me to hear how God has spoken to you or
how you’ve read something different.
If you have slipped up and are a little behind,
just read a little extra each day or read some in the
morning and some in the evening. Before you know
it, you’ll be caught up. Another possibility is to start
right on today’s date and read from there and then
read Genesis and Exodus next January.
Why is it important for you to read the Bible?
Here is a quote from Alistair Begg, “The Bible is the
only source that contains the living Word of God
and by hearing and studying the text exactly as it is
written, the Holy Spirit works to open the
hearts and minds of those who seek to
understand what it says and what it means.”
Jesus said, “I am the
bread of life.” You can’t live
on one or two meals a week,
so you need to be in his word
more than just at church.
“Neglect your Bible and
nothing that I know of can
prevent you from error if a
plausible advocate of false teaching shall happen to
meet you.” J. C. Ryle
As you look at the book of Leviticus, it may
seem a little boring, but remember the Bible leads
up to Revelation. Look at all the sacrifices that man
had to make before Christ came and made the final
sacrifice. It should add another dimension of thanks
to your prayers because we no longer have to make
such sacrifices.
I just want to encourage and congratulate
each of you that are continuing to walk through the
Bible together.
Here’s What’s Inside This Issue
May God grant you a blessed month,
Pastor Kevin
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From the Pastor’s Heart
Good News Blues
2
Poetry Corner
Prayer Box
Prayer of Jabez study
Community Events
Birthdays and Anniversaries
3
Crafters, Sewing, and Ceramics
Baby Shower photographs
Wednesday Dinner Menus
4
Off the BackBurner
From the Driver’s Seat
5
Chapel Walls
Help Wanted
6
Women’s Retreat
MCC Financial
7
Suggestion Box
Why only one heart?
Cartoon
Plant Sale
Care and Share
Truck for sale
Bake Sale
Welcome to worship
8
Church Missions Events
Ladies’ Tea
Samaritan’s Purse International
Lines from the Library
9
Calendar
The
Good News Blues Band
is returning to MCC
March 16
6:00 - 7:00
Free concert
Dance With Me Tonight
Author: Kristi Day
I want to dance with you for a lifetime
Hold you close to my heart,
Stop the hands of time
Make the world give us a little more time.
To feel our bodies close swaying together
To music that only we can hear,
Letting it sweep us into Heaven
Come, dance with me there.
A person’s most useful
asset is not the head full
of knowledge, but a heart
full of love, and ear ready
to listen, and a hand
willing to help.
Four-week study on
Tuesdays
starting March 11th
7:00pm
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Please keep these people in
your prayers.
Marissa Blanyer
Shirley and Ron LaBuff
The Lindstrom family
Steve McDermott
Mark and Shirley Payne
Judy and Rich Regel & their family
Babs Settles
Ann Titlow
Joni Silva
Julia Titlow
Dave York
Some upcoming dates for
Community Events
Prayer of Jabez Bible Study
Join Pastor Kevin while
Pastor Jack Wright leads us
through this study at the First
Assembly of God Church
(on Elliott Rd.)
The Prayer Box
Good News Blues Band Concert
Sunday, March 16
6:00pm
free
Performance in the Church Hall of MCC
Community Band Concert
Thursday, March 27 7:00pm free
Paradise, Oroville, and Chico Community Bands
and the Paradise High School Band
Performance at the Paradise Performing Arts building
Ladies’ Nite Out
Thursday, April 3
If you are interested,
see Kevin for a free
book.
6:00pm
$7.
Held in the Church Hall of MCC
Paradise Community Chorus Concert
Sunday, April 13 3:00pm
$8.
Performance at the Paradise Performing Arts building
Birthdays
These are
special days for
these friends.
February Birthdays
18 Ann Titlow
21 Bob Thibault
24 Carol Stephens
March
7
Bob Matta
4 Cheryl Dewell
8
Jeff Turner
6 Wes Bristol
19 Mark Payne
7 Geoff Kliefoth
20 Shirley Shipman
24 Pat Lattimore
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Crafters and Sewing for Jesus and Ceramics
Do you ever feel really good when something has
been accomplished that is good? Well, our Carol
Stephens and Sharon Henry have worked very hard
to get our “Craft Closet” all in order. It looks so
good. We can now find things to accomplish with our
tasks of working for Jesus.
Sewing is “now in session”, hopefully to get some
clothes made for our needy children. We also will be
making adult bibs to have on hand for those that
would like to purchase them for friends and family.
In the ceramic area, I hope to pour a mold I have that
is a small vase. I have made them and then filled
them with flowers from my yard. They make nice
gifts when visiting someone in the hospital. When I
have a supply, I will post that in our Pacesetter.
In the craft area, we have come up with some items to
make for our next sale (no date set as yet). This will
coincide with the plants that we will be collecting for
the plant sale.
We are working on getting a flyer out to our
community covering what we have to offer in the
above ministries. We are hoping that some of our
younger persons will become interested in exploring
their gifts with us and do some creative fun things to
share.
Held February 1 for Petra and Aidan Russell
( photos by Susan York and Tom Driver )
Please keep us in prayer that that we will be in God’s
will and be HIS faithful servants.
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not
proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily
angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but
rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes,
always perseveres. Love never fails. 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 NIV
Members of a Christian Church
should
Love intelligently
Love sacrificially
WEDNESDAY DINNER MENUS
Salad, bread, and dessert are always available
to accompany the meal.
A Vegetarian Option is almost always available
and will be an offering similar to the meat dish.
If you want the Vegetarian Meal, ask for it at the
front of the serving line.
February 26
March 5
12
19
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April 2
chicken pot pie, salad, fresh bread
baked potato and salad bar (Ash Wednesday)
biscuits & gravy, sausage, scrambled eggs, hash browns, fruit
Taco Bar
salmon, Pasta Primavera, Asian Slaw, vegetables
Baked ham, sweet potatoes, vegetables
Love continually
Love increasingly
Love purposely
Love deeply
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Off the Back Burner
Each year Magalia Community Church does a pancake breakfast before the Donkey Derby during the
Gold Nugget Days held the last weekend of April. This year the Donkey Derby Pancake Breakfast will be on Saturday, April
26, from 7:00am to 10:00am. To do this breakfast, volunteers are needed to set up, cook the breakfast, clean and clean
tables, and keep beverages, syrup, butter, napkins, and silverware filled. If you can help with the pancake breakfast, contact
Paul Kliefoth at 872-9392. This event is a fundraiser for Magalia Community Church, and all proceeds help the church.
Also, I would like to do a Salmon and Bean-feed on this event. Contact Paul if you are able to help with this event or
have any ideas for a salmon-feed fundraiser.
At the Wednesday Dinner, spills do happen at the tables during dinner. I have noticed napkins are being used to wipe
up spills. When the tables are set up for dinner, blue towels will be placed on the tables to be used to clean up spills. W hite
towels are for kitchen use only and are not to be used outside the church kitchen. The blue towels are to be used in the
church areas other than the kitchen.
As you know, we are baking bread for the Wednesday dinners. There is a need for loaf pans we can use to make
loaves of bread. We need about twenty. All donations will be appreciated.
Remember the first Sunday of each month there is a Breakfast Buffet provided by the church. If you would like to
prepare your favorite breakfast dish on the first Sunday and share it with us, join us in the kitchen at 7:30am on the first
Sunday. We would enjoy your help. Breakfast is served from 9:00am to 10:15am.
Invite family and friends to our church on Easter Sunday to celebrate the Resurrection of
Jesus. Come early and enjoy an Easter Morning Breakfast Buffet, provided by the church between
the Sunrise Service and the 10:30 service.
Do you understand what makes our food so special? It’s not years of practice. Anyone who
has been in the kitchen can cook food that tastes good. What makes our food so special is our
“Secret Ingredient”. That ingredient, which we put into everything we cook, is our heart and our love. You can’t but it or sell
it, but you can give it. That is why our food is different.
In His Service, Paul Kliefoth, chef
From the Driver’s Seat
Today’s word for us is “stewardship”. It may be the word for the entire year. You will hear about it from
the pulpit and read about in the Pacesetter. You most certainly will read about it if you are reading the Bible in a
year with the rest of us.
God created the world and us. He gave us dominion over the creatures of the earth and this place we call
Earth. He made us responsible for them and this planet. Simply put, we are stewards of all He has given us.
Environmentalist will cheer this statement, but stewardship is much more involved than going green or protecting
owls in the north woods. God has provided us with all things for His purpose and expects us to use all for His
purpose, to carry the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the world, beginning where you are and spreading throughout the
world.
The Apostle Paul wrote two letters to Timothy explaining what Christians are
supposed to be and how they are to act. He addresses the responsibilities of elders,
deacons, teachers and most anyone who would accept a call to leadership. Although
he does not call these principles “stewardship”, accepting a position as leader in the
family of God instantly makes you a steward of God’s people, His church, His money,
His property, your very life. These passages address how leaders are to behave so that
God’s image is portrayed properly. Remember the song that Pastor Kevin sang last
Sunday, “You may be the only Jesus a person may see”. Our behavior as leaders,
Elders. Deacons, teachers or any one in leadership needs to glorify God. It isn’t easy; but as God’s stewards in
leadership, it very necessary.
Your leaders need your support and help; that’s your job. Together we can grow God’s family here on The
Ridge and around the world. Continue to pray for your leaders and your brothers and sisters in Christ.
See you in church, God Bless you All!
Tom
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Chapel Walls
as told to Betty Hanner
[ continued from last month’s
issue ]
The next few days were a flurry of activity for
Sam. After spending a comfortable night, he
decided to settle down in the shack and help
around the little chapel, when he wasn't
panning for gold or picking up odd jobs. It
would take time to replace all he had lost in the
robbery.
He fashioned a hitching post for his horse,
under a lean-to shelter he devised from sticks
and pine branches. The fire pit was now quite
serviceable, suitable for cooking, with logs close
by to sit on. Then it was time to go back to the
boarding house, where he had been staying
before he was thrown from his horse. He went to
claim the few possessions he had left there,
especially what he called his "Sunday-go-tomeetin" clothes. They weren't really special, just
clean and well mended with no obvious stains
because they were seldom worn. He also
needed his "grooming" tools. Once he had
recovered his few belongings and they were all
in place, he began to call the shack 'Home'.
Although he didn't attend church often, he
needed to let everyone at the little brown
church know he was beholden. That Sunday as
he stood before the congregation to thank them,
Sam swallowed hard to ease the lump in his
throat. He was a quiet man and not much of a
talker, but he told them of his plans to tend to
the Chapel as a way of thanking them. They
had reminded him of his Christian upbringing.
He said he would be coming to Church most
every Sunday because he wanted to know more
so he too could spread the Gospel and be a good
example. He said he wanted to be more like
them and quoted from the Bible Pastor Eli had
given him, Romans 12:13, "Share with the Lord’s
people who are in need. Practice hospitality."
Following the service the entire congregation
greeted him, shaking his hand or giving him a
hug. They even welcomed his dog, Ishi, saying
he could to come to church as well.
Without warning, Sam had a flashback of
being thrown from his horse. He still couldn't
remember how he got to the Chapel or who
robbed him, but each time he had a flashback,
he remembered a bit more. Surely he would
soon remember it all, God willing …
Tune in next month for more of Sam's story…
Sound: We need a person or two who would like to learn about sound and who
can help during the second service on Sunday. In order to learn the sound system,
you must be available during the Thursday evening choir practice, which is usually
from 5:30—7:00.
Set-up: Are you able to move a chair or help clean a floor? The more people who can help, the less often
any one person has to do it.
Firehouse: We would like to organize the upstairs Firehouse storage. There is Christmas stuff, Easter stuff,
materials, and lots of miscellaneous stuff up there. If any of it can be thrown away, that would be great. If
there are less items there, and it is better organized, it would be less a fire or rodent hazard. We’ve gone
through the Dogtown Faire room and the Crafter's closet. Let’s organize the upstairs, too.
If any of these areas of service intrigue you, please contact Pastor Kevin or Rochelle Kelley.
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Sisters in Service are considering holding a
Women’s Retreat
this year.
We would like input from our women to express your interest in such an event.
The retreat will be open to all women.
If you have any interest in this, please complete this form and turn it in to the Church Office.
Women’s Retreat - Please mark everything that fits for you.
If the price was affordable --___ I might be interested in attending a women’s retreat.
___ I am very interested in a woman’s retreat.
___ A retreat does not sound interesting.
My name ____________________________
I am most likely to attend a retreat that is
(circle all that apply)
9:00 - 2:00
9:00 - 5:00
1:00 - 6:00
10:00 - 8:00
other _________________
9:00am one day until 9:00am next day
Noon one day until 9:00am next day
Location:
At MCC
Retreat should be
At a different church or other building
I am willing to drive to get there
Up to 20 miles
Up to 50 miles
MCC Financials A full financial report for the month of January
is available for viewing in the Church Office. The
following is a very brief summary.
Balances
Dec. 31, 2013
Checking
3254.37
Savings
276.04
__________
$ 3,530.41
INCOME:
Donations
0
Tithes
4669.00
Offerings
266.21
Kitchen
1637.50
Loan
1500.00
Other income 370.00
TOTAL INCOME January
At an actual retreat site
Up to 30 minutes
Up to an hour
EXPENSES:
Building Maintenance
381.26
Youth Ministry
48.17
Insurance
800.00
Utilities
1022.97
Kitchen
2277.06
Missions
250.00
Office
278.43
Salaries
4562.05
Ministries and special events 1029.42
Misc.
9.00
TOTAL EXPENSES Jan.
$ 10,658.36
Balances
Jan. 31, 2014
Checking
1038.72
Savings
276.04
_________
$ 1,314.76
$ 8.442.71
We ended the month with $ 2215.71 less than we
started with — and we will have to repay the loan.
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Suggestion box
Have you noticed the gold-colored suggestion box in
the Entry of the Church Hall? It’s located between
the glass doors and the Office Door.
Any time you are so moved, put a suggestion or a
comment into the box. It’s there for anyone to use.
We were given two hands to hold,
Two legs to walk
Two eyes to see
Two ears to listen.
We welcome you to join us on
Sunday mornings and on
Wednesday evenings for any of
our services of praise and
worship.
We rejoice that we have the
opportunity to join together as
we celebrate the gift of living in
our Creator’s world.
We know we can laugh together,
weep together, sing together,
pray together, and worship the
Giver of amazing grace.
But why only one heart?
St. Patrick’s Day
Because the other one was given to someone for us to find.
Bake Sale in the
Church Hall
Wednesday
March 12
and
Sunday
March 16
Chapel fundraiser
A 1999 Ford 250 truck with an extended cab and tool boxes in
the truck bed has been donated to our church. We are
offering it for sale.
It’s in excellent condition. If you are interested in more
information, contact Pastor Kevin. He has the details.
In anticipation of another plant sale
this year, you are encouraged to start
rooting or repotting plants and
collecting nice pots to donate. The
past two sales have each raised over
$100.
It’s parked in our parking lot right
now.
Our Care and Share Food Pantry is almost always in
need of donations of non-perishable food items. We
also hand out individually-wrapped rolls of toilet paper
and paper towels, disposable razors, soap, and
small bottles of shampoo and shower gel.
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Our Church Missions Events
Homecoming
Missions’ Faire
May 18th
September 7h
Samaritan’s Purse International
Do you know….
Saturday, March 22
1:00 - 3:00
in the Church Hall
...............
Our theme this year is
Spring, a Time of Renewal
Our speaker will be a representative from the Magalia
Beautification Association. We are asking those who
attend to bring a packet of flower seeds to share.
We will be issuing free tickets for this event. The
tickets will be available through the church office.
If you are unable to pick up your tickets, please call
me, and I will set them aside for you.
Come, and bring a friend. We always have so much
fun at our Teas.
If you have questions or comments, call me.
Sharon Henry
327-7638
Please, if you plan to attend, pick up a free ticket so we will know
how many tables and chairs to set.
In cases of disaster . . . Fire, flood, hurricane,
tidal wave, ice storm, etc. - Samaritan's Purse is
one of the first helping agencies on the scene.
When you give a gift to Samaritan’s Purse, you
can be sure the funds are going to the cause that
you intend. It’s not wasted on administrative fees.
After sharing the story of the Good Samaritan,
Jesus said “Go and do likewise.” That is the
mission of Samaritan's Purse — to follow the
example of Christ by helping those in need and
proclaiming the hope of the Gospel.
I said, “Plant the good seeds of righteousness, and you
will harvest a crop of love. Plow up the hard ground of
your hearts, for now is the time to seek the LORD, that
he may come and shower righteousness upon you.”
Hosea 10:12
NLT
Lines from the Library
Dear Readers, we received a wonderful set of books for our young people. A great big thank you for
this donation!
This set is full of helpful ways for young people to act and grow into
responsible and caring adults. You will see titles like Handling Your Disagreements
and A Kid’s Guide to Understanding Parents and You’re One of a Kind. Many
useful ideas. Check these out, parents.
Also, three DVD’s for kids. Two are songs; one has four movies. Plus a few new books for the
“older” set.
I notice the Library is being used by many for meetings as well as reading and finding that book for
study or enjoyment. A real multipurpose place!
Thank you all who make use of the Library. And for those of you who have kept a book or DVD
too long: please return it so others can enjoy it, too. Thanks.
Blessings, from Jean in the Library
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Calendar
Sunday
Monday
2014
Tuesday
Magalia Community Church
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
19
20
21
22
Sewing for
Jesus
1:00—3:00
Dinner 5:30
Chapel 6:30
Women’s Bible
Study 6:30
23
24
25
Ceramics
&
PraiseLines
26
Game Night and
Potluck in the
Hall 6:00
27
Sewing for
Jesus
1:00—3:00
Dinner 5:30
Chapel 6:30
Women’s Bible
Study 6:30
28
Game Night and
Potluck 6:00
1
No
Men’s Fellowship
2
Free
Breakfast between
services……...
Sisters in Service
9:15—9:45am
North Room
9
3
PraiseLines
dancing
6:00
Bake Sale
Prayer Corp 11:40
Good News Blues
6:00
17
Ceramics
10:00
PraiseLines
6:00
6
11
Missions
Committee
5:30 in the
Library
12
Sewing and
Crafters
1:00—3:00
Dinner 5:30
Bake Sale
Chapel 6:30
Women’s Bible
Study 6:30
18
19
7
8
Game Night and
Potluck in the
Hall 6:00
Sewing for
Jesus
1:00—3:00
Dinner 5:30
Chapel 6:30
Women’s Bible
Study 6:30
PraiseLines
dancing
6:00
10
5
Ash Wednesday
Ceramics
10:00
Ceramics
10:00
16
4
13
14
Game Night and
Board Meeting Potluck 6:00
7:00
All are welcome to
attend the
meeting.
20
Sewing and
Crafters
1:00—3:00
Dinner 5:30
Chapel 6:30
Women’s Bible
Study 6:30
21
15
No
Men’s Fellowship
- Easter Break -
22
Game Night and
Potluck
6:00
Ladies’ Tea
1:00—3:00
The Pacesetter is now available on the internet. Go to the church’s website, and you can access
our newsletters. Would you like to receive your monthly copy by email? If so, let the Office or
Carol Stephens know, and it will be sent to you instead of a printed copy.
MagaliaCommunityChurch.org
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Caleb Roberts
Magalia Community Church
P.O. Box 165
Magalia, CA 95954
Our Goal
To reach
the lost
Our Mission
To minister
with grace
and truth
Magalia Community Church’s monthly newsletter
The Pacesetter
Wednesday:
5:30 pm - Fellowship Dinner $5.00 ea.
6:30pm - Service and Study in the Chapel
6:30pm - King’s Kids Club in the Church Hall
WEEKLY
Sunday:
8:00 am - Worship and Celebration in the Chapel
9:15 am - Adult Bible Study
10:30 am - Worship and Celebration in the Church Hall
Nursery Care (babies and toddlers)
Children’s Church followed by
Sunday School in the North Room
(grades kindergarten –7)
Senior Pastor, Kevin Lindstrom
Convalescent Ministry, Pastor Isaac Rivera
Magalia, CA 95954
13700 Skyway
(530) 877-7963
[email protected]
web site magaliacommunitychurch.org
Magalia community Church
February 2014