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The Lighthouse
November 2014
THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH
(Disciples of Christ)
OF PACIFIC GROVE
A Spiritual Sanctuary
for the
Thinking Christian.
442 Central Ave.
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
Phone: (831) 372-0363
Daniel Wm. Paul, MDiv.
Pastor
E-mail:
churchoffice
@pacificgrovechurch.org
Website:
www.pacificgrovechurch.org
Sunday Schedule:
Worship Service
Fellowship
11:00 AM
After Worship
In essentials, unity.
In non-essentials, liberty.
In all things, charity.
Notes From the Lion’s Den
Gratitude is the fairest blossom which springs from the soul.
Henry Ward Beecher
Gratitude bestows reverence, allowing us to encounter everyday epiphanies, those transcendent
moments of awe that change forever how we experience life and the world.
John Milton
Going to religious places gives me clarity. When I am sitting there, I am in a state of gratitude
with my defense mechanism down and am open to receiving that energy, that gives me clarity as at
that time, you are listening to your heart. The heart shows you the direction in life. The mind exists
only to execute your emotion.
Arjun Rampal
Perhaps nothing helps us make the movement from our little selves to a larger world than
remembering God in gratitude. Such a perspective puts God in view in all of life, not just in the
moments we set aside for worship or spiritual disciplines. Not just in the moments when life seems
easy.
Henri Nouwen
“Say thank you!”
Awkward words for a child to hear. In some cases, the resulting words come out as
hypocrisy, because in some cases a child isn’t really very thankful and says the words
because the words should be said in a polite setting. The words said because they should
be said, not because they are felt.
But, in some cases, “Say thank you!” is an amazing lesson to be learned. Because in
some cases, a child is overcome with gratitude and the feeling doesn’t quite trigger the
brain to inspire the profound words. As Gertrude Stein said, “Silent gratitude isn’t very
much to anyone”. And so the gentle nudge from a parent makes the soul-mind connection
to articulate the gratitude. Moving the child from feeling to doxology. From gratitude to
thanksgiving.
Like most things of the spirit, it seems that gratitude creeps into the soul and can choose
to linger. And, like most things of the spirit, it sometimes quietly knocks on the door of
the mind. Sitting alone in the quiet of the sanctuary today, gratitude swam through my
soul allowing me a meditative glow. Suddenly, gratitude pushed a playful splash into my
wet brain and my entire being moved from a subtle glow to a noticeable warmth.
And before I could make sense of it, or even realize what was happening, my eyes moved
to the highest reaches of the ceiling and my lips whispered, “Thank you”.
Thanksgiving!
Dan
November in the Church
Thanksgiving Elder
Communion Elder
291623
30-
(Elder of the month)
Flowers
Refreshments
Worship Leaders
Save your receipts for what you spend on refreshments and
give to Dawn Wilson so you can be reimbursed!!
2-Jackie Burns
2-Bingaman’s
Bingaman's
9-Dawn Wilson
9– Open
Annual Mtg
16-Barbara Brose
16– Charles & Barbara
23- Open
23-Steve Brydon
Charles & Barbara
30-Ken Rockefeller
Thanksgiving Dinner
30- Open
Open
(Deacon of the Month: Ken Rockefeller )
Happy November Birthdays
2– Frances Weesner
10– Conrad Newberry
5– Gayle Albee
10– Ethan McCluskey
6- Barbara Bigelow
12- Sarah Ragent
7– Kathleen Kennedy
18–Sean Dremel
9– Kathleen Kennedy
20-Stephanie Bacheller
10–Ken Rockefeller
10– Anita Flanigan
Happy November Anniversary’s
11-Craig and Barbara Bigelow
11-Reuben and Magali Negron
12-Floyd and Elaine Viau
26-Pat and Anita Flanigan
November 2014
Sunday
Sun
Monday
Mon
Tuesday
Tue
Wednesday Thursday
Wed
Thu
Friday
Fri
Saturday
SSSa
1
All Saints Day
2
3
4
5
Meditation
@ 10:10
Worship @
11:00 am
9
10
11
Lunch
Bunch @
noon
12
13
Annual Mtg
17
18
Choir
Practice @
7 PM
Bible Study
@ 1:00
19
20
Stewatdship &
Finance @
6:30 PM
Worship @
11:00 am
Friends of
Homeless
Women
Brunch
23
24
Board Mtg @
7:30 PM
Choir
Practice @
7 PM
25
26
Interfaith
Community
Thanksgiving
Worship at
the Carmel
Mission 7 pm
Choir
Practice @
7 PM
Meditation
@ 10:10 AM
Worship @
11:00 am
Thanksgiving
Dinner
30
1st Sunday of
Advent
Hope
7
Taize Worship
at First
Methodist
Church 7 pm
8
Regional
Church
Youth meet
here for Fall
Fest
overnighter
14
15
21
22
28
29
Lunch
Bunch @
noon
Worship @
11:00 am
Meditation
@ 10:10 AM
Trustees
Mtg @ 6:30
PM
Choir
Practice @
7 PM
Meditation
@ 10:10 AM
16
6
CWF
meeting
10;30
Lunch
Bunch @
noon
Bible Study
@ 1:00
27
"Holy" Casserole Cookbook
Thanks to everyone who has supported the cookbook sales efforts. We still have LOTS of
cookbooks left to sell.
Think of your friends who might be interested in giving our cookbooks as Christmas
gifts. Please just keep it in mind-- you never know when your casual conversation will
result in a sale. Thanks! Cindy
2014……...
Don’t Forget to Sign Up
for Refreshments and Flowers!!
Save your receipts for what you spend on refreshments,
and you can be reimbursed!!
Thanks for all your help.
The sign up chart is in Jones Fellowship Hall
Christmas Shoe Box Program
Suggested items to put in the Christmas Shoes Boxes
Toys: Small cars, balls, harmonicas, yo yo’s, jump ropes, small Etch A
sketch, slinkys, small toys that light up with extra batteries.
Hygiene Items: Toothbrushes, toothpaste, bar soap (in plastic bag), combs,
washcloths, lip balm (chap stick), and band aids.
Other items may include: T-shirts, socks, ball caps, sunglasses, hair clips, toy
jewelry, watches, flashlights (extra batteries).
These call all be dropped off in the corner of the Jones Fellowship Hall by the
message board.
If you don’t want to shop, you can donate $7.00 a box for the shipping and
handling. You can make your check out to CWF (Christians Women
Fellowship) and give it to Lenora Kennada, Jackie Burns or Eppie Hoover.
Thank You for ALL of your support!!!!
Eppie
Blue Theology
learning/serving
group touring the
greenhouse at
Asilomar with
Ranger Bill
Garner. They got
to plant
lots of the
indigenous
plants at some
nearby sand
dunes
Help Keep the Church on Budget
How You Can Help:
Continue your tithes and offerings.
Catch up on your Capital Campaign pledges.
Recommend the church for weddings and as meeting space for local groups.
2014
Tithes &
Capital
Budget
Offerings
Campaign
$73,000
$20,000
$56,717
$13,740
+2.69%
-6.30%
General Fund
Investment
Building
Fundraisers
Dividends
Usage
$16,400
$14,535
$8,400
$12,794
$11,521
$3,320
+3.01%
+4.26%
-35.48%
After 3rd
Quarter
Over/
Under
Budget
Brianna Henderson and her little baby brother
dressed for Halloween
Annual Meeting
Please mark your calendars for November 9th after our worship service for our
Annual Meeting where we will vote on our yearly budget and new positions in our
church. You will have an opportunity to have any questions answered you may
have. There will be finger foods served in Jones Hall after the meeting.
Eppie Hoover our 2014 Silver Chalice Recipient
and her family of boys!!
Silver Chalice recipient Eppie Hoover receiving special check
for her Christmas Shoebox Program
RUMMAGE SALE WAS A HUGE SUCCESS!!!
BIG THANK YOU! To all of you who helped with the incredible Rummage
Sale we had on October 19th. And thanks to all those who spent long hours
helping Jean prepare during the weeks and months prior to the sale.
Jean Saltsman....we couldn't have done this without you. You make
everything run so smoothly, look so nice, clean, and neat!
Thanks so much for all the long hours you put in! Your church family is
deeply grateful and our hearts are filled with so much love and joy for you!
Working hard at our Annual Rummage Sale!!
First Sunday in Advent
November 30th
Please start thinking ahead to the Advent /Christmas Season when we have an
opportunity to honor and remember our friends and loved ones by purchasing a
poinsettia to be displayed in the sanctuary during this time. Please purchase and
bring in your own poinsettias through November and December so they can be
arranged and ready to go by Christmas Eve, in which your remembrances will be
printed for the Christmas Eve bulletin. Let’s fill the church with red this wondrous
season.
Your inserts for honoring or in memory can be sent to the Church Office
or given to Sandi Ellis
Christian Women’s Fellowship (CWF)
November 20th @ 10:30 AM
Lunch Bunch @ noon
Bible Study @ 1:00
Bring a friend and join us!!
YOUR "SHARES" CARD?
Your SHARES card credits each user with one
point for every dollar spent for groceries you
purchase at the SAVE MART, SMART FOODS,
FOOD MAX AND LUCKY supermarkets. Easy
Money: Did you know that if 20 individuals or
families spent an average of $70.00 weekly
using their Share Card, the church budget would
have an extra $2,000 a year!!!! So, think
SMART and do your part!!
For more information and to get your card, see
Jackie Burns!!
CWF - Christian Women's Fellowship invites you to
participate in our church’s Outreach Project to
HAMILTON HOUSE: An Emergency Shelter for
displaced & battered women and their children (A
PART OF SHELTER OUTREACH PLUS)
Their funding has been drastically cut!
WE CAN HELP!
We will be supplying "HOUSEHOLD CLEANING"
products for the HOUSE.............such as:
Dishwashing Soap (Dawn) (not for a dishwasher)
Laundry Detergent, Bleach, Dryer Sheets, Toilet
Bowl Cleaner, Floor Cleaner, All Purpose Cleaner.
LOOK FOR THE BOX LABELED
"HAMILTON HOUSE"
in the fellowship hall to deposit your items.
The Christian Women’s Fellowship cordially invites you to attend the Annual
Church Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner on Sunday, the Twenty-Third of November
served immediately after worship. Your suggested donation of $10/person will
benefit the continuing ministries of the Church Women’s Fellowship.
The Lighthouse
c/o The Christian Church
442 Central Avenue
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
Church Administration
Moderator: Neal Heckman
Vice Moderator: Jackie Burns
Board Secretary - Erin Farquhar
Financial Secretary - Cindy Heckman
Chief Financial Officer - Dawn Wilson
Chair of Trustees- Jean Saltsman
Chair of Elders– Nancy Bingaman
Chair of Stewardship & Finance-Ed Kilgore
Chair of Deacons– Marc Bingaman & Alex Pardi
Church Clerk - Linda Henderson
Church Secretary - Sandi Ellis
Pastor - Dan Paul
Organist— John Shykun
Pianist– Heidi Toy