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September 15, 2013

CALLER
Issue 36

Pastors Corner Remember in Prayer Spiritual Disciplines Wk Prayer Requests, Sept. 8 Serving in the Military Change of Address New Members Sr. Book Club/Seniors Disciples Women Girls Night Out Senior Retreat Statistics

In This Issue

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Events September 15 September 22, 2013

Rock the Loch Regional Gathering Pathways of Hope Meeting Notices Bread for the World PSWR Opp. Draw World Week for Peace Fullerton ACT Light a Candle for Children Prayer Vigil Serving Sunday

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The Caller

Senior Pastor: Rev. Darrell McGowan Associate Pastor: Rev. Debra Todd Editor: Donna Woodbridge

September 15: Darrell gone, Debra Preaching 8:00 A.M. - REAWAKEN, Early Worship Service 9:00 A.M. - Galatians/James Bible Study, Chapman Lounge 10:15 A.M. - REMEMBER, Traditional Service 5:00 P.M. - 8:30 P.M. Casa de Oracin Service, Sanctuary & FH September 16: Office Closed Donna at Golf Classic 6:00 P.M. - Girls Night Out @ Ricardos, La Habra 7:00 P.M. - 12 Step Class, Chapman Lounge September 17: 9:00 P.M. - Pathways of Hope, Chapman Lounge Noon - Sr. Adults Meeting, Chapman Lounge, 6:30 P.M. - BA @ Barrys 7:00 P.M. - Casa use Sanctuary, CL, and classrooms September 18: 7:00 P.M. - Council of Elders, Both Pastoral Relations Committees & Trustees meet with Susan Gonzales-Dewey, CL September 19: Tri-Tip Downtown Market 3:30 P.M. - 2nd Corinthians Bible Study, Chapman Lounge 6:30 P.M. - Bell Choir Rehearsal 7:30 P.M. - Choir Rehearsal September 22: 8:00 A.M. - REAWAKEN, Early Worship Service 9:00 A.M. - Galatians/James Bible Study, Chapman Lounge 10:15 A.M. - REMEMBER, Traditional Service 2:30 P.M. - Memorial Service for Dean Echols @ the Covington 5:00 P.M. - 8:30 P.M. Casa de Oracin Service, Sanctuary & FH LOOKING AHEAD: September 23: 6:30 P.M. - OT Bible Study @ Woodbridges; dinner: 6:30, class 7 7:00 P.M. 12 Step Class, Choir Room September 24: 6:30 P.M. - BA @ Barrys 7:00 P.M. - Casa use Sanctuary, CL and classrooms September 25: 6:00 P.M. - Discipleship Ministry Team 7:00 P.M. - Worship, Chapman Lounge; World Outreach, Choir room September 26: Tri-Tip Downtown Market 1:00 P.M. Book Club @ Jan Farleys 3:30 P.M. - 2nd Corinthians Bible Study, Chapman Lounge 6:30 P.M. - Bell Choir Rehearsal; 7:30 P.M. - Choir Rehearsal 1

Darrell

I saw this on Facebook again last week in memory of those who lost their lives in the terrorist strikes on 9/11/2001. It would serve us well to act on its sentiments everyday.

IF I KNEW If I knew it would be the last time That I'd see you fall asleep, I would tuck you in more tightly and pray the Lord, your soul to keep. If I knew it would be the last time that I see you walk out the door, I would give you a hug and kiss and call you back for one more. If I knew it would be the last time I'd hear your voice lifted up in praise, I would video tape each action and word, so I could play them back day after day. If I knew it would be the last time, I could spare an extra minute to stop and say "I love you," instead of assuming you would KNOW I do. If I knew it would be the last time There will always be another day to say "I love you," And certainly there's another chance to say our "Anything I can do?" But just in case I might be wrong, and today is all I get, I'd like to say how much I love you and I hope we never forget. Tomorrow is not promised to anyone, young or old alike, you get to hold your loved one tight. So if you're waiting for tomorrow, why not do it today? For if tomorrow never comes, you'll surely regret the day, That you didn't take that extra time for a smile, a hug, or a kiss and you were too busy to grant someone, what turned out to be their one last wish. So hold your loved ones close today, and whisper in their ear, Tell them how much you love them and that you'll always hold them dear Take time to say "I'm sorry," "Please forgive me," "Thank you," or "It's okay." And if tomorrow never comes, you'll have no regrets about today. And today may be the last chance

I would be there to share your day, Well I'm sure you'll have so many more, so I can let just this one slip away. For surely there's always tomorrow to make up for an oversight, and we always get a second chance to make everything just right.

Remember in Prayer
Continue to pray for: Dottie Bense, Harold Brickens, Mary Brill, Sandra Brown, Betty Ruth Buchanan, Linda Christman, Chris Collett, family of Dean Echols, Lorna & Skip Farnum, Anna Lou Horspool, Kevin Johnen, Carolyn Kenrick, the family of Lowenn Land, Flora Miller, Sue Miller, Jim Piper, Norma Rill, Marj Schwenker and family, Julie Stuart, Claudia Tammen, Dorothy Tanner and Bob Vannoy Please pray for the following church in the Pacific Southwest Region: Rivera Christian Church 8415 S Passons Road Pico Rivera, CA 90660 Juan Amaya, Pastor

Prayer Requests: September 8, 2013

Richmond Family Ben Stuart

Jack Matthews who is in last stages of cancer Julie having cataract surgery on Wednesday

Serving in the Military:

Adam Hawley, Deb Taylors nephew in Afghanistan. He will be gone a few more months from his wife and new baby. Lt. Patrick OConner, Betty Rollos grandson-in-law will be back home for a couple of months to help take care of his wife after surgery. Lt. Patrick Rollo, Betty Rollos grandson. He is training on a submarine in the Pacific. Joshua Reynolds, Jane Reynolds son. He is at Ft. Riley, KS dealing with PTSD and will be returning to Afghanistan soon. PFC Brandon Vannoy, grandson of Bob & Donna Vannoy, is now stationed at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. Petty Officer Michael J. Borden, Nancy Geigers grandson, who is stationed in Guam for the next year.

Readings and Prayer Concerns for Week of Sept. 16 22, 2013

Monday, Sept. 16: Reading: Luke 16: 1-13; Pray for the PSW Region Golf Classic taking place today at San Dimas Canyon Golf Course. Tuesday, Sept. 17: Reading: Jeremiah 8: 18-9:1; pray for the Sr. Adult Meeting today in Chapman Lounge. Congregational Prayer Day, Sept.18: Reading: Psalm 79:1-9; pray for our Elders, Pastoral Relations Committees, and Trustees meeting tonight with Susan Gonzales-Dewey. Thursday, Sept. 19: Reading: 1 Timothy 2: 1-7; pray for the Book Club meeting at Jan Farleys today. Friday, Sept. 20: Reading: Psalm 4; pray for Global Ministries Missionaries in Indonesia, Karen and John Campbell-Nelson. Saturday, Sept. 21: Reading: 1 Timothy 2:1-7; pray for Light a Candle for Children Vigil from now October 20. (See devotional elsewhere in Caller.) Sunday, September 22: Reading: Luke 6: 32-36; pray for the family of Dean Echols as the memorial service for Dean is held this afternoon at Covington Place in Aliso Viejo.

New Address for:

Emily Malotte L2 Goodwin Hall Point Loma Nazarene Univ 900 Lomaland San Diego, CA 92106 emalotte@gmail.com; phone 714-351-5150

Welcome New Members

Charles Holzner and Amy Perkins were baptized on September 8 at the 8 a.m. service. Please add their names and address to your directory. Charles Holzner, Amy Perkins 8025 Cyclamen Way Buena Park, CA 90622 714-805-5240 Kelly McCuen joined by Confession of Faith. Her address is already in the directory. 3

Hey GNOs
Okay youve had a month off and hopefully some of you will be able to come to our next meeting. We will meet tomorrow, Monday, September 16 at 6 PM at Ricardos El Ranchito, 1351 S. Beach Blvd in La Habra. The restaurant is Elizabeths choice. Wed love to have you join us. If youre planning on coming or need a ride, please let me know (shararhome@aol.com). Your GNO coordinator - Shar

Register For The 1st PSWR Senior Adult Retreat

The first annual Pacific Southwest Region Senior Adult Retreat will be held October 29-30 at Mary and Joseph Retreat Center, 500 Crest Road in Rancho Palos Verdes. The retreat will feature guest speaker Nancy Gordon and entertainment by Bill and Susan Seaforth Hayes from Days of Our Lives fame. Pick up a flyer and registration form in the church office, or contact Donna for more info. COST: Single occupancy $125 per person; double occupancy $95 per person, commuter $65.

The Senior Book Club

We will meet this coming Thursday, September 26, 1:00 P.M. at Jan Farleys home to discuss The Orchardist by Amanda Coplin. You still have time to get the book and join us.

Seniors Meet on Tuesday,

The Seniors meet this coming Tuesday, Sept. 17, at 12 noon for our monthly luncheon and meeting. Our guest this month is Juanita Juarez from the Fullerton Police Department. Several of our seniors have encountered scams of one kind or another and it was suggested that we have someone from the police department as a speaker to inform us of the scams that are currently being used and ways to avoid them. We meet at noon in Chapman lounge, share our brown bag lunches and then hear from our speaker. Please plan to join us. The fall events are coming and we will discuss those as well. See you Tuesday.

Disciples Women PSWR Spiritual Growth Retreat Nov. 1 3, at Loch Leven

The PSWR Disciples Womens Spiritual Growth Retreat, Friday evening, Nov. 1 to Sunday noon, Nov. 3, is a fun, inspirational get-away weekend at our Loch Leven Christian Retreat Center. Costs are: early registration - $136 for three-days due by October 1. Late registration $146. One-day (Saturday only) is $80 by October 1 and $90 after. This year there is RV parking available; cost is $95 by Oct 1 and $100 after. See Donna for registration forms.

Sunday Statistics
Sept 8. 13 100 (Remember Service) 8 (Reawaken Service 8 (Refresh Service) Weekly Giving: $3,024 Mission: $336 Budget Goal: $3,881 Downtown Market: $ 843 (September 12) AA Groups Sun. 8:00 P.M., Monday, 7:30 P.M., Friday, 7:30 P.M., Sat. 8:30 P.M., NA Group, Tues., 7:30 P.M.

Rock the Loch

Beat the heat and spend the day, Sept. 28, at our Camp and Conference grounds at Loch Leven for a fun day of music, great food, raffles, silent auctions, kids center, campus tours, speakers and our own Emily Malotte will be performing. Tickets are $10 single, $25 for family, VIP (personal shade tent and attendant) $75. Go to rocktheloch.org to purchase.

Pathways of Hope Annual Event

You are invited to Pathways of Hopes Annual Dinner and Auction Fundraiser at Angelo & Vincis Ristorante, Sunday, September 29, 550 N. Harbor Blvd, Fullerton, CA. Social Hour and Silent Auction, 4:30 pm. Dinner and Live Auction, 5:45 p.m. Ticket price $70 includes two complimentary drinks. Sponsorship opportunities are available. RSVP to info@pathwaysofhope.us. All proceeds support Pathways of Hope programs. 20th

2013 Pacific Southwest Regional Gathering.

You are invited to attend the 2013 Pacific Southwest Regional Gathering to be held at the First Christian Church, Orange on Saturday, October 19, from 8 A.M. 4 P.M. Speakers will be Rev. Dr. Sharon Watkins, our General Minister and President of the Disciples of Christ; Rev. Jose Morales from the Colorado/Rocky Mountain Region; and Rev. Rita Nakashima Brock, PhD. Rev. Jon Berquist, President of the Disciples Seminary Foundation will be the guest Bible Lecturer. You may register online at disciplespswr.org/regionalgathering 2013 or pick up a registration form on the counter in the office.

Pathways of Hope Food Bags

Every year in September, which has been designated Hunger Action Month, we collect bags of food for Pathways of Hope (PoH) Distribution Center. Please pick up one of the bags you'll find on the credenza in the Narthex as you leave the building this morning. Go to the store this week to fill it with the requested items and bring it back any Sunday this month. If you do not have the time to do the necessary shopping to fill a bag, you can still participate in this outreach project. Just make out a check, payable to our church, in the amount of $35. Mark your check: PoH Food Bags. Your gift will be combined with others to help us reach our goal of providing 75 bags of food for PoH to give to people who need help to put food on the table for their families. World Outreach

Offering Of Letters To Be Delayed

Originally, today, September 15, was set aside for our congregation to be part of Bread for the World's Annual Offering of Letters. However, due to a number of factors, it has been decided to delay this activity to a later date, possibly Sunday, October 6. Watch upcoming issues of "The Caller" for information about a new date for this activity in which we've engaged annually for a number of years. When the date is made public, we invite you to participate in the 2013 Offering of Letters. The Outreach Ministry

ATTN: All Council of Elders, Both Pastoral Relations Committees and Elders
There will be a meeting of all the above with Susan Gonzales-Dewey on Wednesday, September 18, at 7 p.m. in Chapman Lounge. Please make it a priority to be in attendance

Ministry Team Meetings

Ministry Team Meetings will be held on the fourth Wednesday of September as the Council of Elders need to meet this Wednesday. Stewardship will meet on Monday, September 23.

Today is your last chance to get your tickets

Today is your last chance to purchase drawing tickets and hopefully win a prize in the Opportunity Drawing at the PSWR Golf Classic to be held tomorrow, Monday, September 16. The prizes for this year are listed below: First Prize -- Two tickets to 7 Broadway plays at the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood, including the award winning, "The Book of Mormon." Second Prize -- An iPad Mini. Third Prize -- Two tickets to the 2014 Rose Bowl game to be played on January 1. Ticket prices are as follows: $1 for 1 ticket; $5 for 6 tickets; $10 for 13 tickets; and $20 for 25 tickets. You do not have to be present to win one of these prizes, but your name and phone number needs to be clearly written on each ticket you purchase. Due to the generosity of several friends of Don Shelton, whose memory is being honored at the Golf Tournament, we have a bonus drawing. We have purchased two tickets for the 2014 BCS game to be played at the Rose Bowl. They will be given away in a "bonus drawing" at the Golf Tournament. The tickets for this special drawing are $5 for 1 ticket and $10 for 3 tickets. This drawing is completely separate from the Opportunity Drawing described in the foregoing paragraph. By the way, in case you're certain you'll have the winning ticket, the BCS game is scheduled for Monday, January 6, next year. And you do not need to be present to win the BCS tickets. Tickets for both the Opportunity Drawing and the BCS Game will be available for purchase from Donna Woodbridge through Sunday, September 15.

World Week For Peace In Palestine and Israel

We received the following information from Global Ministries of the CC (DOC) concerning a call for prayer for the peace of Jerusalem. We pass along excerpts of their message directed to people of good will around the world - to all of you. "The Palestine/Israel Ecumenical Forum (PIEF) of the World Council of Churches invites churches, faith-based communities and civil society organizations to join together in 2013 for a week of advocacy and action in support of an end to the illegal occupation of Palestine and a just peace for all in Palestine and Israel. Congregations and individuals around the globe who share the hope for justice shall unite during the week of September 22-28 to take peaceful actions together to create a common international public witness. This annual observance of a week of prayer, education and advocacy calls participants to work for an end to the illegal occupation of Palestine, so that Palestinians and Israelis can finally live in peace. It has been more than 64 years since the partition of Palestine hardened into a permanent nightmare for Palestinians. It is now more than 45 years since the occupation of East Jerusalem, the West Bank and Gaza overwhelmed the peaceful vision of one land, two peoples. It's time for Palestinians and Israelis to share a just peace. It's time for freedom from occupation. It's time for equal rights. It's time for the healing of wounded souls. Your Outreach Ministry also suggests that while you pray for peace in Palestine and Israel also pray for peace in Syria, including an end to the civil war in that country. In addition pray for wisdom to be sought by and given to President Obama and the members of Congress in their discussion of and decision about the US making a military strike in Syria in response to Syria's recent use of chemical weapons that killed many innocent civilians, including a host of children. The Outreach Ministry 6

Fullerton ACT Group

Last week we provided a couple of opportunities to join with others of the faith community to help the homeless in our community. A couple more opportunities have surfaced this week. A bedroom size place (10 x 15) is needed to store clothes, etc. for the Fullerton Police Department to be able to access items for those in need. If you know of such a facility, please contact Coast to Coast Foundation which is the organization that sorts, catalogs and stores the items. If you would like to help, you can contact Coast to Coast at 714-860-8222 or email at info@coasttocoastfoundation.org. Coast to Coast is also in charge of collecting your donations for the liaison officers of the Fullerton Police Department to help people with motel vouchers, bus passes, etc. Your donations may be sent to: Coast to Coast Foundation 18340 Yorba Linda Blvd, Ste 107-222 Yorba Linda, CA 92886 These officers of the Fullerton Police Department are experts who are in contact with our neighbors who are homeless on a daily basis. This is an opportunity for us to be supportive and helpful to the homeless through our local police department.

Devotional for today:

Children inherently understand that loving, serving, and following God is a way of deep peace. Deuteronomy 10:12-22 walk in all his ways, to love him, to serve the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul, for your own well-being. When we think of creating a peaceful world with children, we need to let the children take the lead. Children can show us how to create and enter into this peaceful world. For many reasons, children, more than adults, are able to listen to the wise words, for your own well-being. Children inherently understand that loving, serving, and following God is a way of deep peace. They inherently understand it is for their own and others well being. We as adults so often forget that Gods teachings are good for us, are what is best for us, and are what will indeed bring peace. I pray, let the children show us. Amen. Rev. Olivia Stewart Robertson Minister of Family and Childrens Ministries Disciples Home Missions, Indianapolis, IN

Prayer Vigil
Casa de Oracion and FCCF will be having a prayer vigil on September 28. More details will be in next weeks Caller.

2013 Light a Candle for Children Prayer Vigil

You will notice there is another candle on the Communion Table for the next six weeks. The candle will be lit by our children during Childrens Moment each week to remind us to celebrate children as sacred gifts of the Divine. It provides us an opportunity to care, protect and advocate for children and important issues relating to the world of which they are a part. The theme for this years Light a Candle for Children emphasis is Turning Swords into Plowshares. Each day for the next six weeks, we will be sending out a devotional and ask that you pray for the children of the world who are being oppressed.

First Christian Church 109 E Wilshire Avenue Fullerton, CA 92832 Reawaken (Early Worship Service) Sunday, 8:00 A.M. Church School for all ages: Sunday, 9:00 A.M. Remember (Traditional Worship Service) Sunday, 10:15 A.M. Youth Groups: Sunday, 1:00 P.M. & Wednesday, 3:30 5:15 P.M.

Serving September 15, 2013

Greeter: Janelle Vannoy Guest Book: Mary Ann Richmond Coffee Host: Hospitality Ministry Acolyte Parent: Henke Sound: Kyle Fought Video: Paul/Travis Robidoux Lay Leader: Ben Stuart Childrens Moment: Lorena Garcia Elders: Sharlane Blakeley, Kathy Robidoux, Elizabeth Beech Diaconate: Pauls Team Prepare: Beverly Reinke, Paul Robidoux Ushers: Bev Reinke, Linda Johnen Serve: Rod Farley, Linda Johnen, Nancy Malotte, Anna & Dwain Van Diest, Janelle Vannoy Clean Up: Cam & Nancy Malotte, Anna Van Diest Alternates: Cam Malotte, Paul Robidoux

Serving September 22, 2013

Greeter: Sibyl Dittberner Guest Book: Paige Richmond Coffee Host: Hospitality Ministry Acolyte Parent: Acquistapace Sound: Clare Keech Video: PJ Vannoy Lay Leader: Sherry Herrera Childrens Moment: Elders: Joshua Dorrough, Craig Wallace, Norma Rill Diaconate: Pauls Team Prepare: Jan & Rod Farley Ushers: Jan Farley, Linda Johnen Serve: Luanne Bailey, Linda Johnen, Cam & Nancy Malotte, Anna Van Diest, Janelle Vannoy Clean Up: Nancy Malotte, Paul Robidoux, Janelle Vannoy Alternates: Rod Farley, Paul Robidoux 8