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Y outh E ducation S ervice G rowth O utreach D iscipleship October 23, 2014 Volume: 51 Number: 10 A monthly publication of Pasadena Christian Church (DOC) 789 N. Altadena Drive Pasadena • CA 91107 • 626.798.0591 [email protected] Stewardship Campaign is Coming! Our theme for this year’s Stewardship Campaign is “Same Hope, New Future”. Our giving emphasis is based on Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” During the campaign, we will ask each one in our church community to prayerfully consider how you can share in God’s ongoing work in our church, community and world. Letters with a giving guide and pledge card will be sent out the week of October 27th. The pledge cards help the church plan the future ministry. We will be requesting that the cards be completed and returned by Sunday, November 16, 2014. Nancy Lahey Chair of the Stewardship Committee. Join the Women of Pasadena Christian Church in celebrating Thanksgiving. We will enjoy a potluck dinner together. After dinner, we may also have a brief presentation about the Quadrennials held last summer by one or more of the women who received scholarship funds from our church women. When: Monday November 10th, 2014 at 6:30 p.m. Where: Milt Bilderback’s home 2091 N. Roosevelt, Altadena, 91001 Please RSVP with the dish you plan to bring to Nancy Lahey (323) 255-2423 by Wednesday, November 5th 2014. November 30, 2014 Pick up your Advent Devotional In this booklet for Advent, celebrate the joy we have in Jesus every day of our lives because of his birth. Author Jerry Cattleman helps readers see through Scripture readings, reflections, prayers this includes daily activity suggestions that joy in Jesus is something to be received and embraced by each one of us this season. It also expresses that our love of God is experienced– not only during Advent—but throughout the year. Pastors corner Just Bill…. ‘Give thanks With a Grateful Heart, ‘ is a favorite hymn of mine. Gratitude sets forth a firm backdrop for ministry as I begin partnership with you. The moment I stepped into the Pasadena pulpit, you welcomed me with gracious and loving hearts. I felt this in the depths of my soul. Your energy and your compassionate spirits burst with eagerness and readiness to envision … ‘how we do church!’ A new chapter in our journey of faith has begun - - indeed. First, a few lines of my history! As you know, our ministry is not quite new. I’ve been here before! You may remember when my family and I first arrived in Pasadena in February of 1978. You called me from pastoral ministry with First Christian Church of San Jose. For the next twelve-plus years you became my church home. Since those beginning days in ‘78 and now my return in ‘14, the clock has moved forward - - beyond our imaginings. We live in a world of change, dramatic change. The technological explosion has especially impacted the way in which we live, the way we dress, the way we eat, the way in which we communicate - and even in the way we do church! I return with confidence that together, our ministry in mission here on our sacred corner of Altadena Drive and Loma Vista will stretch forth ‘upon doorsteps to the ends of the earth!’ For empowerment of this call, let’s each one ‘give thanks with a grateful heart’ coupled with faith and conviction . . . blessed by the Holy Spirit!! Bill Music Corner Sunday, October 19, was an opportunity for some great music at Pasadena Christian Church. With the installation of our new pastor, Rev. Bill Backstrom, some traditional hymns got a lively “re-do.” “Be Thou My Vision” and “Here I Am, Lord” were symbolic of new beginnings and visioning in our church, while giving each attendee a chance to think about how they make themselves available to God. The “Fly Away Medley”, sung by the Celebration Singers, was light and upbeat - reflective of the steps we take at the church to grow more fully in God’s Spirit. The choir has been busy preparing for our Christmas Concert, Sunday, December 7 at 4:00pm. The voices of many of the choir members will be highlighted individually in songs such as “Gesu Bambino”, “Riu, Riu, Chiu” (a 15th-century Spanish carol) and “Laudamus Te” from Vivaldi’s “Gloria.” One of the full choir anthems will be “A Light Will Shine”, which combines modern, lush harmonies while integrating the hymn “Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus.” Opportunities for singing carols by the whole assembly will abound. After the concert, there will be a lively “Wassail” party, with refreshments and wishes for a happy, healthy year 2015! Starting with the first Sunday of Advent, November 30, traditional carols will be prominent in the services. We look forward to the next few months of praising God – and serving one another – in song. Allis Druffel, Music Director Prayer Concerns worship Sunday Scriptures (Deaconates' and Elders please meet with the pastor before service on the day of serving in the chapel before worship) November 2 Title: The Pattern Matthew 23:1-12 Communion Elder: Offering Elder: Deacon: Lynn Chastain & Skyler Cain Communion Set-up: Skyler Cain Bread Preparation: Lynn Chastain Scripture Reader: Milton Bilderback Hospitality: Jenni Tubbs November 9 Title: Ready or not here I come Matthew 25:1-13 Communion Elder: Offering Elder: Deacon: Ian MacMillan & Felix/Andi Cordeiro-Benson Communion Set-up: Nancy Lahey Bread Preparation: Lynn Chastain Scripture Reader: Andi Cordeiro-Benson Hospitality: Kathie Reilly November 16 Title: Use Your Potential Matthew 25:14-30 Communion Elder: Offering Elder: Jim Fraser Deacon: Christopher Strayer Communion Set-up: Bread Preparation: Lynn Chastain Scripture Reader: Janice MacMillan Hospitality: Janice MacMillan November 23 Title: Love Embraces Revelation 1:4-8 Communion Elder: Offering Elder: Deacon: Kathie Reilly Communion Set-up: Kathie Reilly Bread Preparation: Lynn Chastain Scripture Reader: Hospitality: November 30 Communion Elder: Offering Elder: Deacon: Communion Set-up: Bread Preparation: Lynn Chastain Scripture Reader: Hospitality: all in the family prayer concerns And celebrations… Worship was blessed by many friends from the region and the life of Rev Backstrom- including his family- Mary K, Heather, Melissa, David & Taylor; Rev Susan Gonzalez-Dewey-co-minister of the region. All joined in supporting all of us in this journey we are embarking upon together. Joe and Joan Malcor are celebrating their 58th wedding anniversary. Allis Druffel- Her sister has been battling breast cancer for past 2 years and the chemo appears to be working as the original tumor is not growing. Linda Boyd- all the nodules from the scans last July are significantly smaller or non existent. Pasadena Christian Church was blessed on Sunday, Oct 19, with the installation of Rev William Backstrom as our transitional minister for the next 3 years For all those suffering from Cancer. For all those who are grieving the loss of a loved one. Concerns for the world, including those who lost their lives in Afghanistan recently and Poland. In Our Thoughts and Prayers… Kevin Albert, Alma Hall, Bea & Dennis Loesch, and Dolores Nance. Birthdays/Anniversaries Phyllis Wolf-November 1 Elizabeth Cain-November 9 Kathleen, Cortland-November 9 Brint Tubbs, Jr-November 13 Skyler Cain-November 25 Jim Tubbs -November 28 Outreach Thank You Notes THANK YOU!! Mary K. and I wish to take this opportunity to ‘Thank You’ for the wonderful Installation and reception Sunday (October 19). You put a great deal of thought and love into the celebration. Friends and visitors remained for the delicious and generous reception. The cupcake sheet cake honoring me was wonderful. It was exactly what I wanted! Thanks again for all your effort and love. You are a wonderful congregation with tremendous gifts. It is a pleasure to serve you and be a part of such a delightful fellowship of Christians. We have a rich and magnificent future with Christ’s leading. Peace, Bill & Mary K. Backstrom ___________________________________ October 4th Women’s Program (update) Eight women from Pasadena Christian Church and friends gathered for another very special program - “A Safe Place to Call Home” on Saturday morning, October 4th at the home of Doris Anne Hendin in Altadena. We thank Doris Anne for her warm hospitality and Mary Ann Logan for providing the delicious food for our meeting. We also thank Marley Postlewaite for sharing her experiences with us. She has been buying the food and organizing the monthly meals that our church provides to the homeless at the Adult Center in Pasadena for several years. We are thankful for our guest speaker, Greg Prout, a lead volunteer and advocate for Union Station. He explained that Union Station Homeless Services are committed to helping homeless men, women and children rebuild their lives. He told us about Union Station’s full continuum of eight programs in seven location in the San Gabriel Valley and provided us with literature fro Union Station. Nancy Lahey Dear Mary Ann and Doris Anne, I wish I remembered all the names of your special group. I want to thank all of you for your hospitality and your generosity. Saturday, October 4th 2014, was a wonderful experience for me. Thank you again for your gift to me. In gratitude, I will pass it on to Union Station… from your heart to theirs. The United States is made up of people just like yourselves… people who are compassionate, willing to give back and to make a real difference. Thank you! Sincerely, Greg Prout Union Station Representative ___________________________________ Welcome to B.J. & Megan Barlow, who placed their membership by transfer to fellowship with our congregation on September 28. We give thanks for their commitment to the life and ministry of the church and for opportunities to grow together in Christ love. 23 Message: Love Embraces ________________ 30 First Sunday of Advent Hanging of the Greens Message: Use Your Potential Elder’s Meeting 16 Message: Ready or not here I come 9 * Elizabeth Cain * Kathleen Cortland Message: The Pattern 2 All Saints Day Deaconat’s Meeting Sun 24 17 10 CWF Thanksgiving Potluck 6:30 p.m. 3 25 * Skyler Cain 18 11 Veterans Day Cabinet 6:30 p.m. 4 26 19 12 5 Happy Thanksgiving Day! Office Closed 27 Choir Rehearsal 6:30 p.m. Chapel 20 Grapevine Choir Rehearsal 6:30 p.m. Chapel 13 * Brint Tubbs Jr. 6 Choir Rehearsal 6:30 p.m. Chapel Union Station 7:00 p.m. Tue Wed Thu Sunday Services 10:30 a.m.—Worship celebration with communion; Be a Friend—Invite a friend! Mon Office Closed 28 * Jim Tubbs 21 14 7 Fri 29 22 15 8 1 * Phyllis Wolf Sat Pasadena Christian Church Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage Paid Pasadena, CA Permit No. 1608 789 N. Altadena Drive Pasadena, CA 91107 (626) 798-0591 ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED Dated Material 10/23/14 Come grow with us! October 27Stewardship Campaign Begins October 31st Harvest Festival - Victory Park - 5:00 p.m. November 2nd— All Saints Day Deaconat’s Meeting—Following Worship November 6th Choir Rehearsal - 6:30 p.m. Union Station 7:00 p.m. November 10th CWF Thanksgiving Potluck - 6:30 p.m. November 11th— Cabinet Meeting - 6:30 p.m.. November 13 Choir Rehearsal— 6:30 p.m. November 16— Elder’s Meeting –Following Worship November 20Choir Rehearsal - 6:30 p.m. November 30 First Sunday of Advent— Hanging of the Greens following worship. Don’t Forget November 2nd at 2:00a.m. set your clocks back one hour to standard time. Pasadena Christian Church is… Rooted in Christ, with roots in Pasadena Worshiping God for 100+ years Welcoming all believers to weekly communion Where those of diverse backgrounds can find a common home Providing opportunities for learning, serving, and spiritual growth through: Bible classes Small-group ministries Prayer groups Helping neighbors at Friends in Deed House Embracing diversity, serving the community. Weekly Services Sunday: 9:30 am: Bible Study 10:30 am: Worship celebration with communion 5:00 pm: Alcoholics Anonymous 7:30 pm: Adult Children of Alcoholics Thursday: 7:30 pm: Alcoholics Anonymous Monday-Friday — 11:30 am: Senior Meal Program