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GRACE PRESS
Pastor’s Notes
H
e is Risen! Yes, say it again to yourself, “HE IS RISEN!” As Christians, we celebrate what our
Heavenly Father has done, He has raised His Son from the dead and for those willing to
receive Him, He has poured out His Spirit into their lives. Easter is a glorious event but it’s more
than that, it is a life changer. The resurrection of Jesus gives each of us purpose, promise and
hope; sadly these are three blessings most people live without. “What a God we have! And how
fortunate we are to have him, this Father of our Master Jesus! Because Jesus was raised from the
dead, we’ve been given a brand-new life and have everything to live for, including a future in heaven- and the future starts now!” (1 Peter 1:3 The Message)
The fact that the “future starts now” is what
Peter wants us to remember as we live-out
this resurrection reality.
How should we live?
Peter writes: “So roll up
your sleeves, put your
mind in gear, be totally
ready to receive the gift
that’s coming when Jesus arrives. Don’t lazily
slip back into those old
grooves of evil, doing
just what you feel like
doing. You didn’t know
any better then; you
do now. As obedient children, let yourselves be pulled into a way of life shaped by God’s life, a life
energetic and blazing with holiness. God said, “I am holy; you be holy.”” (1 Peter 1: 13-16)
Over the years, I have discovered that the life of a slumbering Christian is a sad life; it is not a happy
life at all. My hope is that God will awaken your spirit to His callings. My prayer is that you will
have greater courage to be His instruments, to do His work and speak out for Him, to tell others
of the night-and-day difference He made in for you – from nothing to something, from rejected to
accepted. (1 Peter 2:9-10)
Let us not forget our first love (Jesus) and let us serve Him faithfully as we seek to please Him in all
that we do.
Grace & Peace,
Pastor
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Local Missions: Operation H OPE -Vista
APRIL 2015
T
he 12th Annual Dinner and Auction for Operation HOPE – Vista was a huge success! This is one
of the local mission interests we have supported in many ways and for many years. As the ma-
jor fundraiser for the shelter, the annual dinner & auction was spectacular. So many of the people
of Grace gave of their time and talents to help bring it all together. We had a hand in the classy
table decorations and centerpieces, preparing part of the delicious meal, set-up & tear-down, the
program and the auction. Many thanks go out to those of you who solicited and donated items,
gift cards and beautiful baskets for the auction. Many of you bought tickets to donate and many
more were there to celebrate the night and bid like crazy! Bottom line, this event netted over
$30,000 for the shelter!! That amount is enough to cover one entire month of client services and
supplies as well as utilities and staffing. Praise God!!
Thank you all for making this possible!
Punch/Coffee Service and Flowers for April
Punch/Coffee
Flowers
April 5
Campbell’s Bible Study
Lilies & Mums
April 12
Terry Breen
Anna Weintre
April 19
Available
Pyong Dusang
April 26
Available
Available
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Missions Corner – Individual Missionaries
APRIL 2015
PWC Spring Luncheon
PWC Annual Spring Luncheon
Saturday, May 2, 2015
11:30am
Tickets: $25
Available for
purchase:
April 5 - April 26
Program:
Fashion Show by
DRAPER’S
&
DAMON’S
Please note: there will be no
tickets sold at the door.
OPPORTUNITY DRAWING
for an
original Quilt by
Pat Carriker
TABLE DECORATORS
NEEDED:
Show off your creative
talents and use any theme your
heart desires.
National Day of Prayer
T
he 64th annual National Day of Prayer, May 7, 2015, will have profound significance for our country. It is an
unprecedented opportunity to see the Lord’s healing and renewing power made manifest as we call on
citizens to humbly come before His throne. Our theme for 2015 is Lord, Hear Our Cry, emphasizing the need
for individuals, corporately and individually, to place their faith in the unfailing character of their Creator, who
is sovereign over all governments, authorities, and men. Dr. Jack Graham has accepted the role as Honorary
Chairman. PowerPoint Ministries is the radio and television broadcast ministry of Dr. Jack Graham in Plano, Texas. Dr. Graham is also the pastor of Prestonwood Baptist Church.
We hope you’ll join us in prayer on Thursday, May 7th in the Sanctuary!
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GRACE PRESS
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
S U N D AY S
9 & 10:30am: Worship Services
9 & 10:30am: Adult Studies
10:30am: Spanish Fellowship
10:30am: Youth Sunday School
10:30am: Children’s Sunday
School
M O N D AY S
7pm: Men’s Bible Study
7pm: AA meeting
SUN
MON
T H U R S D AY S
2pm: ASP Tutoring
6pm: Hand Bells Rehearsal
6:30pm: Bible Class
7:30pm: Choir Rehearsal
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10am Staff Fun Day
10am E & L
1pm Dorcas Cir.
7pm Trad. Visionary
Team
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12pm Telecare
4pm Personnel
Comm.
12pm Telecare
6:30pm Betrayal
7pm Maundy Thurs.
6:30pm
Wednesday Ser. Service
8am Men’s Break.
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9:30am Garden
Work Day
12pm Golf Mtg.
1pm Finance
Committee
10:30am Mission
Comm.
11am Soroptomist
10am E & L
12:15pm Staff
Mtg.
Lunch
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10:30am PWC
Luncheon
12:15pm Staff
Mtg.
5:30pm Telecare
7pm Deacons
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9am PWC Coor.
Team
10:30am E & L
12:15 Staff Mtg.
6:30pm Session
F R I D AY S
7pm: AA Meeting
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W E D N E S D AY S
10am: Bible Study
1pm: Knitting Ladies
2pm: ASP Tutoring
6:30pm: Kingdom Participants
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1 6am Sunrise Ser.
10am Egg Hunt
T U E S D AY S
5:15pm: Soup Kitchen
TUE
Michael Mann
Nancy Delp
Doug Enger
Jason Page
Earl Allen
Edna Murray
Rita Sinatra
Max Maffitt
Spencer Smith
Betty Haver
Heidi Woolsey
Morgan Gowen
Ron Riedberger
Andrew Brady
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30 Lou Drexel
Gerri Turnbull
Cameron Woolsey
Riley Wilson
Margo Smalley
Samantha Boess
Cassidy Boyce
John Kinitz
Jayne Parker
Rachel Jameson
Camille Maffitt
Mia Maffitt
Bob Stahl
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John & Polly Hamacher (67 years)
Jacques & Anna Weintre (59 years)
Greg & Lisa Mortimer (30 years)
If you have a birthday or anniversary in
April and your name does not appear
above, please contact the church office
at 760-724-0077 to update our records.
Thank you!
18th Annual Reidmuller
Invitational Golf Tournament
APRIL 2015
Golf Tournament
Friday, June 26, 2015
1pm Shotgun Start
Best Ball Scramble Format
Pala Mesa Resort Golf Course
Proceeds support the youth programs at Grace Presbyterian Church
Grand Prize: $500 COSTCO GIFT CARD*
Win a NEW CAR from TOYOTA CARLSBAD for Hole in One**
Only $125 per player!
Includes:
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Green Fees & Cart
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Short game practice & range balls
All You Can Eat Buffet Dinner
Prizes & Awards
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1 Mulligan
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6 Raffle Tickets
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Entry into all contests:
Straightest Drive
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Putting Contest
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Marshmallow Drive
Closest to the Pin on 4-Par 3 Holes
Silent & Live Auction Opportunities
Information:
To Sign Up:
Send completed Registration Form
Registration Forms available
and payment to:
now in the Church Office and
Grace Presbyterian Church
at www.gpcvista.org
1450 E. Vista Way
Vista, CA 92084
1:00pm Shotgun Start
Best Ball Scramble Format
Dinner & Awards to Follow
Online Payment & Registration:
Dinner Only Guests -$30
www.gpcvista.org
Deadline to Enter is 6/22/2015
*must be present to win
**Hole in one on sponsored hole
Prayer Concerns
Reidmuller Invitational
Sponsorship Opportunities
PLEASE PRAY FOR:
Gold Sponsor: $600 Barbara Goemer
Jean Wright
Bev Bush
Jerry Houseman
Carmen McDade
Jim Herron
includes 4 golfers with dinner, tee sign, & recognition in
event program.
Silver Sponsor: $375
includes 2 golfers with dinner, tee sign, & recognition in
the event program.
Tee Sponsor: $150 Carol Roley
Jim Stiehler
includes tee sign & recognition in the event program.
Christine Spargo
Ken Dickson
includes tee sign & recognition in the event program.
Del Snider
Mike Nicholson
Dick Woolsey
Paulina Cooley
Ed Huston
Rita Sinatra
Ed Spindelman
Sharon Boess
Ed Stiles
Sue Roberson
Erin Eldridge
Taryn Johnson
Grigorii Kirillov
Valerie Allen
Hannah Dickson
OVERSEAS
Bob Hernandez, Austrailia
Memorial Sponsor: $100 Golfer: $125 Includes all items listed above.
Tournament Supporter: $50+
includes recognition in the event program.
Business Card Ad: $50
includes business card ad in the event program.
Prize/Auction Donation
includes recognition in the event program.
To Register, Donate or for More Information:
www.gpcvista.org
760-724-0077
or pick up a registration form in the Church Office
or in the Church on Sundays.
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GRACE PRESBYTERIAN
CHURCH
1450 E. Vista Way
Vista, CA 92084
Phone: 760-724-0077
Fax: 760-724-2534
E-mail: [email protected]
www.gpcvista.org
Address Service Requested
WHERE GOD’S FAMILY
GROWS
facebook.com/GPCVista
Church Staff
Pastor/Head of Staff
Parish Associate
Youth Director/Cont. Worship Leader
Director of Community Connections
Chancel Choir Director
Organist
Hand Bell Choir Director
Office Administrator Bookkeeper
Secretary/Receptionist
Facilities
Rev. Tom Straeter
Rev. Will Bynagte
David Lashinsky
Marcos Mujica
Jayne Parker
Frances Hummel
Pat Sexton
Christie Elliott
Albina Lumetta
Balinda Dickson
Jim Aliaga
GRACE
PRESBYTERIAN
NEIGHBORHOOD CHURCH
GRACE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IS A CONFESSING CHURCH,
and we believe:
That Jesus Christ alone is Lord of all and the way of salvation.
That Holy Scripture is the triune God’s revealed Word,
the Church’s only infallible rule of faith and life.
That God’s people are called to holiness in all aspects of life.