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THE PACIFIC BEACH CHRISTIAN
Pacific Beach Christian Church
(Disciples of Christ)
Volume 68 Issue 5
May 21, 2015
Our Mission Statement
Inside this issue:
Pastor’s Column
2
June Calendar
3
Church Family
4
Ministry Beyond Our Doors
6
Prayers
Back
Cover
Annual Meeting
and
Congregational Luncheon
— Sunday June 21st
Every year our church members are invited to elect new
leadership and to adopt a budget for the upcoming fiscal year
(July 1, 2015 thru June 30, 2016). This year’s Annual
Congregational Meeting will take place over lunch on Sunday,
June 21st. All are encouraged and welcome to attend the
luncheon meeting, but only members of the church are able to
vote. The following nominees have graciously agreed to serve
a second term on this year’s board of directors. We are
grateful for their continued service to our church.
President:
Secretary:
Members at Large:
Tom Deitz
Katherine Levy
Andi Sanders & Elizabeth Schmied
The others who will continue to serve on the board until their
terms expire in 2016:
President:
Secretary:
Members at Large:
Pastor:
Robbie Frazier
Doug Trenton
Sylvia Trenton & Margaret Steinrichter
Brian Daly (Not Subject to Term Limits)
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The Pacific Beach Christian
Our “Daly” Bread
“O Lord, our Sovereign, how majestic is your name in all the earth!” – Psalm 8:1
MAJESTIC—I recently returned from a family
vacation up to Yosemite National Park. What
an incredibly beautiful place! I hadn’t been to
Yosemite in 30 years and had forgotten how
breathtaking it really is. Indeed, I would use
the psalmist’s word ‘majestic’.
While there were many memorable
hikes and experiences in our four days in the
park, the one I will cherish the most is the hike
to Glacier Point that my oldest son, Brendan,
and I did together early on a Sunday morning.
The Yosemite Valley was quiet and still except
for the sounds of the birds seemingly singing
their own songs of praise that morning. The
hike was called the “Four Mile Hike”, but it
was really 4.8 miles. Not a great distance, but
it also involved a 3,200 ft. gain in elevation. I must confess that when we got to the bottom of the trail and
looked up my first thought was “there is no way I’m going to make it up that mountain!” But I gave myself
permission to take my time and to stop along the way to enjoy the views of the valley below. Each time we
stopped to take in the beauty of it all I couldn’t help but think of that verse from Psalm 8:1 (see above). The
steep granite cliffs all around us…Yosemite Falls pouring over the side of one cliff just across the valley and
Nevada Falls doing the same on another…Half Dome reaching up to the heavens…the lush green meadows
below…and the two of us with the trail and the views virtually to ourselves. I may not have been in church
that morning, but I was definitely worshiping our amazing God!
As we neared the top we heard a loud thud that stopped both of us in our tracks. Neither of us knew
what it was…that is until we walked a little farther and could see a car parked on the street in the distance.
Our silent journey had come to an end and we exited the forest into the parking lot atop Glacier Point. In
fact, the rest of our group drove up there to meet us shortly after we finished our hike to enjoy the beautiful
views and to spare us the hike back down the mountain. One of them asked, “why would you do that
grueling hike when you could have just driven up the mountain with us?” It was a good question that I’m not
sure I had a good answer for. It really was one of those “you had to be there” experiences. How do you
explain to someone that it wasn’t really about the final destination as much as it was the journey? And how
do you describe the joy of walking alone with your son up a steep incline that both literally and figuratively
would take your breath away? And how do you give voice to the sense of awe and wonder and even worship
that emanated from deep within during the two and a half hours we had to think and reflect with no noise,
distractions or voices to interfere? The answer is you don’t. You just smile and say something like, “I don’t
know, but I would do it again.”
Appreciating the ‘majestic’ nature of our God takes time, awareness, and often it takes an opportunity
to admire the natural beauty that surrounds us (even right here in San Diego)…gifts given us to enjoy by the
Master Artist and Creator. I encourage you to make the time this spring/summer and to find the place where
you, too, can be inspired to proclaim the words uttered by the psalmist over 2,500 years ago: “O Lord, our
Sovereign, how majestic is your name in all the earth!”
—Brian
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Sunday
Schedule
June
9:00am
Adult
Sunday School
10:30am
Worship &
Children’s Church
Sun
Mon
Thu
2)
6-7pm,
6:30pm
7pm,
Heavenly Manna
Worship
Adult
7pm, Adult
Rehearsal
Bible Study
Bible Study
8:00pm
(Church)
(Trenton’s)
AA Big Book
Pastor
on Vacation
8)
Missions
Sunday
Wed
1)
Prayer
Ministry
7)
Tue
6-7pm,
Prayer
Ministry
3)
4)
Fri
5)
7am,
Sat
6)
7:15pm
Recovery
In Christ
Study
9)
7pm,
Adult
Bible Study
(Trenton’s)
7pm, PYSL
10)
11)
7am,
6:30pm
Heavenly Manna
Worship
10:30am, CWF
Rehearsal
7pm, Adult
8:00pm
Bible Study
AA Big Book
(Church)
12)
13)
7:15pm
Recovery
In Christ
11:30am
Memorial
Service
19)
20)
Study
Administrator on Vacation
14)
15)
6-7pm,
2pm, SONset
Bowling
21)
Happy
Father’s Day
12pm
Congregational
Mtg/Luncheon
28)
Prayer
Ministry
7pm,
Board Mtg
17)
18)
7am,
6:30pm
7pm,
Heavenly Manna
Worship
Adult
Rehearsal
7pm, Adult
Bible Study
Bible Study
8:00pm
(Church)
(Trenton’s)
AA Big Book
23)
24)
6-7pm,
9am
Dr. Levy Private
Workshop
-Newsletter7am,
Heavenly Manna 6:30pm
Worship
10am—Noon
Rehearsal
Games Day
8:00pm
7pm, Adult
AA Big Book
Bible Study
(Church)
Study
Prayer
Ministry
7:15pm
Recovery
In Christ
Study
22)
7pm,
Adult
Bible Study
(Trenton’s)
29)
30)
6-7pm,
7pm,
Adult
Bible Study
(Trenton’s)
Prayer
Ministry
CYFII Camp
16)
25)
5-8pm
26)
7:15pm
Recovery
In Christ
27)
9am
Explorer’s
Class
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— IN THE LIFE OF OUR CHURCH —
Volume 68 Issue 5
We were blessed to
welcome Michael
Waxman as the newest member of our church family. Michael
has been worshiping with us for a few years, but made a decision
earlier this year to become fully involved in the life of the
church. He has volunteered his time to work on projects around
the church, participated in our weekly Bible Study groups, and
even served as a counselor at Feb Camp with our high schoolers.
Michael has a passionate desire to grow deeper in his faith, has a
servant’s heart, and has an infectious joy. So we are happy to
welcome Michael more fully into our PBCC family!
Michael Waxman
4459 Noyes St. #6, San Diego, CA 92109
(602) 999-4875
Welcome New Member
Our Congratulations to
the following graduates
for a job well done!
06/02
Terri & Wendy Snyder
06/06
Tom & Pam Deitz
06/08
Roger & Susanna Clark
06/09
Shawn & Lisa Trent
06/17
Robbie & Laura Frazier
06/17
Stephen & Alissa Johnson
06/25
Jack & Kelley Dapra
06/28
Deiter & Margaret Steinrichter
06/29
RJ & Andrea Lucchesi
Graduate Degrees:
Stephen Sly (Teaching Credential - CSU
San Marcos)
Michael Sly (Master of Science in Earth
Science - UCSD)
06/06
Siri Starker
Ronnie Calabrese (Bachelor of Science in
Finance and in Business with a major in
Entrepreneurship and Corporate
Innovation from Indiana University)
Tyler Deitz (Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts and Engineering
Studies with a concentration in Computer Science and Media
Studies from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo)
06/09
Christian Julian
06/11
Lance Johnson
06/12
Ron Calabrese
06/14
Addison Griffith
06/16
Wendy Snyder
High School Diplomas:
06/18
Tyler Deitz
06/20
Shane Brunberg
06/21
Mary Podhorsky
06/25
Ben Frazier
06/26
Steve Butler
06/26
Jennifer Genovese-Osorio
06/27
Brendan Daly
06/29
Nolan Julian
06/30
Marjorie Swailes
College Degrees:
Allyson Linder – CA High School Proficiency Exam
(2013) and Marinello Beauty School (March 2015) as a
licensed Esthetician
William Morrison – Cathedral High School
Jasper Rysedorph – Horizon Christian High School
Trevor Steinrichter – Paloma Valley High School
Middle School Promotions:
Kira Johnson, Max Moore & Devin Pelletier
Elementary School Promotions:
Lance Johnson, Bibian Kim,
Brody McMoran & Joshua Rysedorph
Volume 68 Issue 5
— IN THE LIFE OF OUR CHURCH —
Several of the “crafty”
women of PBCC would
like to host a knitting group one Saturday a month
from 10:30am-12:30pm at the church. Please let
Andi Sanders (760-717-3331) or Lucie Sovinsky (858483-0357) know if you are interested in learning to
knit some simple projects. Projects can be for
yourself or charity. You do not need prior
knowledge of knitting to join us! We look forward
to knitting and fellowshipping together!
Knit Wits
In Memoriam
George Podhorsky, Sr. died last Friday after being
placed under hospice care recently for congestive
heart failure. George was a charter member of our
church going back to the church’s beginnings in
1949. Four generations of Podhorskys have made
PBCC their church home ever since. A memorial
service to honor George has been scheduled for
Saturday, June 13th, at 11:30am. His family would
welcome you to come join us as we give thanks for his
life and as we reaffirm the hope and promise of new
life we believe is his through Jesus Christ.
George Podhorsky, Sr.
February 1, 1922 — May 22, 2015
We just learned of the death of Kay Jones as the
newsletter was going to print. She died while under
hospice care in her home in Arizona after a lengthy
battle with cancer. Kay and Bob were married here at
PBCC and even joined the church thereafter as a way
of claiming PBCC as their San Diego church home.
They have been very generous supporters of our
Heavenly Manna ministry and were grateful to have
an opportunity to help with the distribution of the
burritos to the homeless during their last visit to San
Diego. Please keep Bob in your prayers. Those
wishing to send a card or note can do so at the
following address:
Bob Jones
14620 N. 19th Pl.
Phoenix, AZ 85022
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It’s that time again to size up
your shoes, thumbs and
fingers, and swing that ball
on to victory! SONset’s
going bowling after worship
on Sunday, June 14th, 2pm
at Kearny Mesa Bowl.
Small Groups
Games Day: Wednesday, May 27th,
10am—noon at Clairemont Christian Church
Christian Women’s Fellowship:
Wednesday, June 10th, 10:30am
Prayer Ministry: “Hour of Prayer” Mondays, 6pm
Recovery in Christ (RIC): Friday’s, 7:15pm
Adult Bible Study Groups:
Sunday, 9-10am,
Church Library: The Book of Ezekiel
Church Classroom: Book of Revelation
Tuesday, 7:00-8:30pm, Trenton’s (1492 Wilbur):
A Study of each Sunday’s Sermon text
Wednesday, 7:00-8:15pm, Church Library: Bible 101
Summer Camp at Loch Leven
“Wee Camp”, July 23rd-25th
Parent/Child-3yrs to entering 1st grade, $200/pair
Postmark on/before June 8th
Mini Camp, July 19th-22nd
For those entering 2nd-3rd grade.
$260, Postmark on/before June 8th
Junior Camp, July 26th—August 1st
For those entering 4th-6th grade.
$355, Postmark on/before June 15th
Chi Rho Camp, July 5th-11th
For those entering 7th-8th grade.
$380, Postmark after May 25th
CYF I, July 12th—18th
For those entering 9th-10th grade.
$355, Postmark on/before June 1st
CYF II, June 28th—July 4th
For those entering 11th-12th grade and Graduates.
$380, Postmark after May 18th
Volume 68 Issue 5
— MINISTRY BEYOND OUR DOORS —
Tijuana House Build
Church of the Valley and FCC Burbank have invited
us to join them for another Tijuana House Build
through Project Mercy on Saturday, May 30th. We
will meet at the church at 6:15am and carpool to the
border where we will meet the COV group at
7:30am. We will return to PBCC later that evening.
And remember, passports are required!
Music Notes
Thank you to Carlo Cuervo for
leading singing and worship with us at
the recent PBCC Family Camp in Julian. There was
a lot of music involved, some prepared and some
spontaneous. The Western theme allowed for
mixing in plenty of Cowboy songs with many
worship favorites.
Looking to the future, it's time to start
preparing your skit, song, monolgue, act, or whatever
for this summer's PBCC Talent Show. The PB Praise
Team will once again be available for live
accompaniment for your musical selection, so contact
us as soon as possible to ensure we have everything
you need to be the star. This is a great opportunity
to share that skit you saw or presented at scout or
church camp, so if you aren't a singer or musician
don't feel there isn't a spot for you. The show will
take place on a Sunday evening in August, with the
exact date still to be determined. Plan on being there
for another great PBCC family show!
- Jeff and Aurora Bishop
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CCSA
The CA$H4FOOD project is happening June 15June 30th. CCSA is collecting funds to be used
exclusively for purchasing food to supplement the
EFP government food that they already receive. The
government supplies, while useful, are often not
balanced in nutrition. Using these funds, CCSA
shoppers can get other needed supplies at the food
bank for rock bottom prices often including fresh
items. Any amount is appreciated as it all adds up!
You can give on-line at CCSAsandiego.org or
through our church, but please mark your donation
“CA$H4FOOD”. Thanks for your generosity!
CCSA has an urgent need of clothes for children 5
and older. They have enough toddler clothes. They
also immediately need men’s pants (waist 30-34) and
reading glasses 150+.
Women’s Retreat
Get-Away Weekend - Leave the city behind and
renew your spirit in the fellowship of other women of
faith. Not only will you enjoy the fresh mountain air,
but you will be able to attend meaningful study
sessions, relax on your own time and participate in
joyous worship. Mark your calendars for this year’s
retreat at Loch Leven on October 2nd—4th. See
Andi Sanders if you have any questions.
The Pacific Beach Christian
A Monthly publication of
P ACIFIC B EACH
C HRISTIAN C HURCH
(D ISCIPLES OF C HRIST )
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1074 Loring Street, San Diego, CA 92109
Rev. Brian Daly, Pastor
Revs. Don & Susan Gonzales-Dewey,
Regional Ministers
Rev. Sharon Watkins,
General Minister & President
Phone: 858) 483-4504
Fax:
858) 483-4504
Pastor’s Email: [email protected]
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Velasco Family
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Jo Cox
Andrea Cross
Karen Harrison
Robert Fuller
Joe Bailon
Peggy Deitz
Garrett Baumann
Angelica Pavelka
Mnichowski Family
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Alan Casey
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Stephanie
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Taylor Smith
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TJ
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Bob Cummings
Susan P.
Andie Bailon
David Shop
Joe Grippo
Michele Nolta
Michelle Faust
Bette Pegram
Charlene Perigo
Thomas Chin
Adele Shank
Jeff Danko
Kristi Sherwood
Terry Rinke
Alisha Perry
Mary Julian
Shelly McKittrick
Helen Dunn
Laura Southworth
Chekela Turner
Alyssa Montalbano
Toni McGregor
Veronica Cocking
Frank Ortez
Mavis Macfarlane
Brooke Strong
Chris Dimakos
Jennifer Kutzner
Gretchen Eichinger
Bob Bark
Christine Steffon
Jill Cobb
Dorothy Stutzman
Henry Torres
Christopher Harris
Shane O’Connell
Devin O’Connell
Patricia Spathes
Ray Hadden
Recovery In Christ
Todd Norris
Kairos Prison Ministry
Emily Rangel
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Julie Fish
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