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March 2015
Important Dates
Is it “one step forward and two
steps back” or “two steps forward and
one step back”? It makes a difference
when we are talking about progress. We
often hear people use this phrase when
describing something that seems
frustrating or even sometimes promising
but is not making the progress they had
hoped. If someone takes one step
forward and two steps back they are
really not making forward progress at all,
they are actually falling further behind
whatever it is they are facing. But when
you take two steps forward and then just
one step back you have made progress,
but it might just be slow progress.
I don’t think there is anything
wrong with taking a step back every once
in a while. Sometimes in life we forge
ahead too quickly without accessing the
dangers or pitfalls that lie ahead so either
we take a step back or become
vulnerable in peril. Sometimes we get
out of the gate quickly only to find the
path we are on is a dead-end or filled
with obstacles. It is often wise to take a
step back and gain a broader view of
where we want to be and how we are
going to get there.
Taking a step back gives us
perspective, allows time for reflection
and evaluation, turns failures into
learning opportunities and lets us catch
our breath. After Moses led the
Israelites into freedom from Egypt they
spent 40 years wandering in the desert
because they were not yet ready for the
Promised Land. This must have felt like
they had made a giant step backward and
yet they were making progress forward.
God’s greatest desire was to usher in his
people to their promised land, a place to
call home, but following their escape
from slavery they proved themselves
unready to receive such a grand
inheritance. So, they had to take a step
back into the desert and gain some
perspective, maturity, spiritual growth
and be made ready by the challenges of
the desert to appreciate their future.
As we enter the church season of
Lent, it might feel like a step back from
the glory of the Christmas season and
the promise of hope and joy and peace,
but we too need our time in the desert to
gain perspective, spiritual maturity and to
be made ready for what lies ahead.
Throughout Lent we are encouraged to
take time to reflect, evaluate our
circumstances, learn from our failures
and gear up for the future. We are
encouraged as followers of Christ not to
lose heart but instead to strengthen our
hearts and our souls with dedicated
prayer, the shedding of excess and
generous giving for the sake of others.
During Lent we are making
forward progress to the Cross of Christ
– a place where the crucifixion could be
construed as a failure of a movement
and yet is was the exact step back needed
to provide for the glorious resurrection
and the explosion of faith that followed.
There is purpose in the season of Lent,
there is much to experience and gain
from our traditions and spiritual
exercises. (continued on page 2)
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Don Jose Fundraiser
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Meet and Greet at Church
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CHPC Blood Drive in FH
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Palm Sunday
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Children’s Easter Egg
Hunt & Continental
Breakfast for
Congregation
Inside...
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Continuation of Lissa’s
Pondering
Godsend in the News
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Children’s Ministries
Outreach
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Deacons: Mercy House,
Blood Drive,
Working Wardrobes,
Meet and Greet
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Calendar
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Birthday’s & Anniversaries
Facilities and Easter Lilies
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Youth Ministries
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Presbyterian Women
Easter Week Calendar
(continued from page 1 - Lissa’s Pondering)
Our church experienced a beautiful beginning to the Lenten Season with our Ash Wednesday service
providing a place for reflection and a reminder that we belong to God. During Lent our worship will guide us
through ways we can give up excess and indifference, take up challenges and lift up those who are hurting and
offer healing so that we might look up to the cross and experience the resurrection in new and powerful ways.
Our faithful congregation, our worshipping community has been called into an exciting future that has
begun to manifest itself in our desire to take the gospel to those who are in need and to discover the needs of
those close to home and on the fringes of our communities. Collectively we possess the gifts necessary to fulfill
our call, to turn dreams and visions into reality and to step into the future of Canyon Hills Presbyterian Church.
Over the course of the next several weeks there will continue to be ways for you to be part of this Lenten
experience of reflection and faith building. One Great Hour of Sharing Fish Banks can encourage our giving, the
Lenten Study series beginning on March 11 can encourage our spiritual growth, our Sunday Morning worship can
encourage our prayer and devotion, our Mexico Mission encourages service, and our Holy Week observations
including Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday can encourage our dedication.
You are invited to observe a Holy Lent in however you feel led by the grace of God. You are encouraged
to take that step back into the desert for a time of reflection and inspiration so that God might shape you and give
you strength and courage for what might come and so we might become together faithful followers of Christ who
offers hope and mercy and love to those who are in need. Lissa
Godsend Members in the News
(more bios next month)
Hi I’m Craig Coy and I’m proud to say that I am the Director of CHPC’s contemporary Christian Rock
Band, Godsend. What an honor to lead worship with this group of tremendously talented musicians. We have a
nice blend of young and old (I am the old one).
Joan, my wife of almost 43 years and I have been members of CHPC since 1982. Before Godsend, I
enjoyed singing with the Chancel Choir for 27 years. The music programs in our church are a very important part
of our lives.
I am a Pediatric Dentist by vocation and have had the privilege of treating many of the
children of our church. Now, I’m treating their children too! I’m also a huge football fan of my alma mater,
U.S.C., in case you didn’t know.
Joan and I have three wonderful daughters; Kelly Morgan, Courtney Amaya, and Chelsey Coy Knight. The
oldest, Kelly, sings in Godsend with me. What a joy. I always love singing with my daughters. I am a happy man.
We have been blessed also with four incredible grandchildren; Miranda – 13, Corinne -10, Maxwell – 7,
and Kayla— almost 4. We truly care about all of our wonderful friends here at CHPC. All of you are part of our
family in Christ, Blessings Craig
Roger Behle lives in Yorba Linda with his wife, Denise, and their three children. His oldest daughter,
Marlee, is a junior at Yorba Linda High School. His middle daughter, Claire, attends Travis Ranch Middle School,
and his youngest, Roger (whom he affectionately calls “Rog-o”) is in 4th grade at Bryant Ranch. Roger and his
family have attended CHPC for more than 15 years. All of their children were baptized at the church.
Roger is not one to boast, but when it comes to Roger’s musical accomplishments his wife (your author) is
certainly willing to speak up on his behalf. Before Roger became a father and a lawyer, he played lead guitar for
gold record artist, “Stacey Q.” The single, “Two of Hearts” reached the Top 10 on the Billboard Charts in the
80’s. During this time Roger appeared several times on American Bandstand with Dick Clark, MTV and all of the
major television networks. He also performed live in concert and around the country.
Since the end of Roger’s “professional” music career, he has enjoyed playing with Godsend at CHPC and
has particularly enjoyed mentoring the young musicians of the church.
When he is not lawyering, fathering, husbanding, or playing guitar, Roger enjoys competing in marathons
and triathlons. Roger is a 5-time Boston Marathon finisher and a 4-time Ironman Triathlon finisher. Most
importantly, however, Roger is a great husband and father.
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CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES
Easter Egg Hunt and Congregation Breakfast
Children’s Ministry will be hosting a Continental Breakfast
and Easter Egg Hunt on March 29, 2015.
We would like to invite the entire congregation over to the
fellowship hall for a Continental Breakfast before the hunt. After
breakfast the children of CHPC and all their friends will be invited
downstairs for a Easter Egg Hunt and picture time with the Easter
Bunny.
We look forward to hosting everyone for breakfast,
hunting Easter Eggs and visiting with the Easter Bunny.
Here are some of our future events and the dates:
Parents Day-Out – May 17, 2015
VBS – July 13-17 Everest (Conquering Challenges with God’s Mighty Power)
Taco Sunday for Mexico Mission
Outreach
COOKIES! COOKIES! COOKIES!
As you may have already realized, we are a church of cookie monsters! And why not, since calories
consumed on church property don’t count!
The Refresh Table on the patio is in dire need of COOKIES for the
next few months. If you have a special recipe you’ve been dying to share, here
is your chance! There will be a sign up sheet on the church patio starting this
Sunday, or simply contact Tammy Grant at [email protected] to select a
date to share your delectable.
Treats are not limited to COOKIES, as muffins, candies, bar-type
baked goods and the like are all welcomed! (Shhh…it’s okay to provide storebought goodies as well!)
Thank you in advance, Tammy Grant - Outreach Elder
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DEACONS
Mercy House (We help people find their way back home. )
Volunteers are needed to work in the Mercy House Homeless Shelter in Santa Ana for Mondays through
April 2015. Canyon Hills has 6 slots every Monday night at the Armory Shelter that need to be filled. Please
give Sheree Subramanyan a call at 714-912-4975 and leave a voicemail if she is not home. Just mention the date
you would like to volunteer and your phone number and she will call you back.
A sign up sheet will also be on the Connect Table on the patio after worship on Sundays if you would like
to participate in this very rewarding volunteer opportunity. Volunteers will be assisting with set-up, clean-up,
serving meals and just talking with the people in the shelter. Come join us to help out those less fortunate. The
Santa Ana Armory is located at 612 E. Warner (Warner/Main) and often volunteers car-pool to the location.
Blood Drive
Save the Date- BLOOD DRIVE March 23, 2015: Please consider signing up to donate blood durning our drive being held here at CHPC on Monday, March 23rd from 17pm. Visit the Red Cross website to reserve your appointment and get more details about the
donation process. http://www.redcrossblood.org/
Look for Connie and Karen on the patio at the CONNECT TABLE to sign up after
service starting the beginning of March and to answer any questions that you might
have. You can also email me at [email protected].
Connie Watson, Deacon
Deacons Working Wardrobes
The Deacons would like to thank those who have donated clothing to our
mission outreach program with Working Wardrobes this past year. Working
Wardrobes provides assistance to those who are in crisis - with skills training,
interview prep and practice, and business clothing to re-enter the workforce.
They provide support, build self-esteem, and offer hope to so many. Deacons have a garment bag in Room
6 for your donations of BUSINESS ATTIRE for men (suits, slacks, jackets, dress shirts, shoes, ties, and
accessories) and women (suits, dresses, jackets, blouses, slacks, shoes, jewelry, and accessories). Clothing must be
CLEAN and ON HANGERS. (T-shirts, shorts, casual/sports clothing should be donated instead to Goodwill or
Salvation Army). Thank You!
Deacon Meet and Greet
Join us for the Deacon Meet & Greet on the Patio on Sunday, March
22nd right after service. Deacons are officers of the church elected to serve as
the caring arm of the ministry. Every member and their immediate family is
assigned to a Deacon.
We minister to those who are in need, to the sick, to those seeking
friendship, and to anyone who may be in distress, both within and beyond the community of faith. We especially
like to interact with the members of our individual parishes. During the Deacon Meet & Greet it is your
opportunity to meet your Deacon and get to know them a little better. We look forward to meeting you!
The Adult Education Committee is pleased to present a meaningful and insightful program,
"24 Hours That Changed the World".
The program will begin on Wednesday, March 11, at 7:00 pm. and then run on the next
3 Wednesday evenings. Come and gain an insightful and grace-filled understanding of this Lenten Season and
the joy of Easter.
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Sunday
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Monday
Tuesday
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8:45AM Bible Study
10:00 AM Worship &
Sunday School
7:00 PM
Admin. Committee
6:30 PM Youth
Connection
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8:45AM Bible Study
10:00 AM Worship &
Sunday School
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6:00 PM Itchin’ to
Stitchin’
7:00 PM Facilities
Wednesday
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4
5
9:30 AM Women’s Bible
Study
7:00 AM Men’s Breakfast
7:00 PM Fellowship
Meeting
7:00 PM Boy Scouts
7:15PM Deacon’s
6:30 PM WNF
7:00 PM Godsend
7:15 PM Hand Bells
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9:30 AM Women’s Bible
Study
7:00 AM Men’s Breakfast
7:00 PM Boy Scouts
6:30 PM Youth
Connection
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8:45AM Bible Study
10:00 AM Worship &
Sunday School
1:00 PM Cub Scouts
3:00 PM Girl Scouts
6:30 PM Youth
Connection
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17 St Patricks Day
All Day
Don Jose Fundraiser
9:30 AM Ruth Circle
6:30 PM WNF
7:00 PM Deborah Circle
7:00 PM Godsend
7:15 PM Hand Bells
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7:00 AM Men’s Breakfast
9:30 AM Women’s Bible
Study
7:00 PM Boy Scouts
7:15 PM Session
(Newsletter Articles due)
6:30 PM WNF
7:00 PM Godsend
7:15 PM Hand Bells
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8:45 AM Bible Study
12:00 PM Blood Drive
7:00 AM Men’s Breakfast
10:00 AM Worship &
Sunday School
11:30 PM Phoebe Cir.
6:30 PM Youth
Connection
7:00 PM Alzheimer’s
Meeting
9:30 AM Women’s Bible
Study
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8:45 AM Bible Study
10:00 AM Worship &
Sunday School
11:30 AM Easter Egg
Hunt & Continental
Breakfast
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6:30 PM Youth
Connection
7:00 PM Boy Scouts
7:00 PM Women’s Book
Group
6:30 PM WNF
7:00 PM Godsend
7:15 PM Hand Bells
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Alzheimer’s Meeting
9:30 AM Women’s Bible
Study
7:00 PM Boy Scouts
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Thursday
Friday
Saturday
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6:30 PM Worship &
Music
7:30 PM Chancel
Choir
Office Closed
9:00 PM PW
Coordinating
Team
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9:30 AM Lydia Cir.
7:30 PM Chancel
Choir
Office Closed
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3:00 PM Abigail Cir.
7:30 PM Chancel
Choir
Office Closed
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7:30 PM Chancel
Choir
Office Closed
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Don’t forget
Maundy Thursday
Worship Service on
April 2nd at 7:00
PM
March 2015
Birthdays
Judy Behle
Mary Douglas
Walt Erker
James Richardson
Kelsey Dunkelman
Mary Jane Schrader
Richard Cherney
Linda Lewis
Jim Shaner
Ryan Singh
Robert Zager
Carol Marshall
Amelia Morrison
Aubrey Morrison
Dennis Sepulveda
Judi Sepulveda
Kayla Horton
Keyle Horton
Cathy Dayton
Samantha Lane
Steve Wiens
Charlyn Barton
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Anniversaries
Dale & Margaret Londre
Richard & Colleen Mcguire
Ron & Carol Gully
Bart & Mary Hovland
Walt & Louise Stewart
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Ray & Nancy Hansen
Franklin & Kathryn Hanauer
Dale & Sharon Woodward
Brad & Kelly Morgan
Bill & Leslie Berger
Doug & Christina Brown
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Megan Deiss
Nancy Hansen
Julie Duclos
Kathryn Singh
Kerilyn Counter
Glen Kaiser
Katlynn Crine
Linda Schleiger
Deanna Drum
Bill Berger
Camden O'Donnell
Benny Ramsini
Dwight Peterson
Alexandria Zager
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Facilities
The Facilities Committee is currently working on specifications for a projector, lenses, screen, computer,
cabling, and television(s) for use in our sanctuary to enhance our worship experience. This is a large and very
costly project.
It has been noted that there are some members of our congregation that have expertise in this area. We
would love your help. If you would like to help with this project, please contact me via email
at [email protected]. Thanks, Jef Schleiger—Facilities Elder
CHPC Activities
Women’s Book Group
We are reading another terrific book by one of our favorite authors, Kristin Hannah. Home Front is a
“profoundly honest look at a modern marriage and a dramatic exploration of the toll war takes on an ordinary
American Family…a story of love, loss, heroism, honor, and, ultimately, hope.” “A heart-wrenching portrayal of
one veteran’s trials points out how much training goes into preparing for war – and how little is done to teach
returning soldiers how to be parents again.” (People magazine).
Please join our group on Tuesday, March 24, at the home of Mary Douglas. We meet at 7:00 p.m. and all
women are always invited. Call Mary Douglas for more information. (714-281-1472).
Easter Lilies
Each year, for our Easter Worship celebration, lilies decorate our sanctuary as a
reminder of the new life brought forward by the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
If you would like to contribute to our Easter Lily fund, please do so by indicating on the
registration form on Sunday mornings along with your check of $9 per plant. You can also mail or
drop by the church office with your request. The deadline is Sunday, March 29th at noon.
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YOUTH MINISTRIES
Middle School Winter Camp: Snowmageddon 4
Our middle schooler’s joined over 90 others for a
weekend in Big Bear at our Winter Camp, Snowmageddon
4! Although finding snow was a bit of a challenge in these
summer-like conditions, our kids were able to snowboard
and sled for a few hours on Saturday. The speaker for the
weekend, Joe Barsha, spoke with great passion about our
freedom to make choices that encourage us and lead us
closer to Jesus Christ. Our students were able to spend
time in “Pod Groups” with other middle schooler’s
discussing the difficulties that come with making daily
choices to follow Jesus.
This year, we had the opportunity to join with Tustin Presbyterian Church and First Presbyterian Church
Orange to carpool and share activities. It was great meeting other middle schooler’s from our sister churches! On
Saturday afternoon, Bill and Leslie Berger hosted our group for some swimming, cotton candy, and games. It was
a great way for the kids to spend some unstructured time together in fellowship. Everyone had a wonderful time at
Winter Camp. Thanks so much to Alan Smith, Carter Smith, and Cameron Underwood for being awesome
counselors at camp! And thank you for your support and prayers for us during the weekend!
Confirmation Begins in April!
Confirmation is a wonderful opportunity to have fun and learn how to live out our faith. All senior high
students are welcome to join. Confirmation is a unique opportunity to ask hard faith questions and work through
them with friends and caring adults. We are all in this together!
About Confirmation
During our time together, students make informed and personal decisions toward confirming the promises
of their baptism, professing their faith, and claiming their Christian identity. This process helps students not only
understand the basic principles, beliefs, and doctrines of the reformed tradition and Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.),
but also helps them work through the question: “Where do I fit into all of this?” Through their fellowship and
studies, our hope is that students and their families build, strengthen and nurture their relationship
with God as well as relationships within their family, their peers and church family.
Confirmation classes begin Sunday, April 12 and meet from 11:30am-1:00pm. Classes continue 4/12, 4/19,
4/26, 5/3, and 5/17. Students will meet with Session on 5/19 and be
confirmed in worship on 5/31.
For more information, or to register, please contact Staci Ashby at
[email protected] or (949) 613-2616.
Join us for a night of inspiring worship with Chris Tomin!
Saturday, April 18th at Verizon Amphitheater in Irvine.
Meet at the church at 5:00pm. Tickets are $25.
Contact Staci Ashby ([email protected]) for more
information, or to reserve your ticket!
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Volunteers in blue t-shirts offer their time and
talents to rebuild communities impacted by
disaster. Immigrants and refugees gain access to
land that allows them to grow food and feed
their families. Women who have experienced
abuse work together to make changes in the
social systems that have oppressed them.
What do these stories have in common?
Hope—because God’s love is demonstrated
through the generosity of gifts to One Great
Hour of Sharing (OGHS).
By God’s grace, each day is a gift, an
opportunity for a new beginning. Through
abundant and generous gifts to OGHS, for many
years Presbyterians have faithfully heeded God’s
call to serve people seeking to reclaim and
restore their lives.
Your gift to OGHS is a gift of hope. Your gift
allows Presbyterian Disaster Assistance to
restore communities around the world affected
by natural and human-caused disasters. Your
generosity helps the Presbyterian Hunger
Program work with Presbyterians and other
partners to alleviate hunger and eliminate its
causes in this country and internationally. Your
sharing makes it possible for Self-Development of
People to affirm the dignity of all by assisting in
the empowerment of economically poor,
oppressed, and disadvantaged people.
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As a result of your gifts and the gifts of other
congregations across the church, OGHS will
continue to be a reminder that through the
simple act of sharing, we are blessed and
experience God’s abundance in surprising ways.
Last week during worship our children and
parishioners were given iconic “fish banks” as
part of our One Great Hour of Sharing program.
These fish banks represent to many generations
of worthy and sacrificial gifts that have directly
impacted lives around the world. Fish banks and
other resources will be available in the church
office and at the connect table throughout the
season of Lent as we share our combined gifts for
the work of the larger church in the name of
Jesus Christ.
To learn more about the One Great Hour of
Sharing click onto our church web site here or
you can click directly to the OGHS special
offering page.
Palm Sunday is the traditional time we collect
fish banks donations and other gifts as part of
our offering but you may give at any time during
the next few weeks of Lent.
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Presbyterian Women
PW would like to say "THANK YOU" to our congregation for the amazing job you have
done donating items for the KNOCK YOUR SOCKS OFF mission campaign. We are happy to
report that we collected over 630 pairs of socks for the men and women of Mercy House and for
the children of Anaheim's Boys and Girls Club. In addition to socks, we also collected underwear
in excess of 288 for men, women and children along with some miscellaneous items like scarves, etc.Pat
yourselves on the back for such a great job! We are so grateful for all your support!
On Saturday, May 2nd PW is hosting its annual Celebration Spring Luncheon at the Alta Vista Country
Club in Placentia. We will be sending invitations out and ALL women of the church are invited to attend. Our
guest speaker this year is from MOMS Orange County. The mission of MOMS Orange County is to help mothers
and their families have healthy babies by providing health coordination, education and access to community
services. We are inviting the congregation to help us collect baby items (a flyer and list of items will be provided in
April) to help this wonderful organization. It's so rewarding giving back to our community!
As always, if you have not joined a PW Circle and would like to please contact Mary Douglas 714 2811472 or myself 714 974-6982. We have five circles to pick from to accommodate your schedule. Bible study,
fellowship, friendship, what could be better? Enjoy this spring like weather in winter! Many Blessings,
Maria Lindsey Moderator
EASTER WEEK WORSHIP
Please join us for special times of worship and fellowship during our Easter season.
Please mark these times and dates on your calendars.
Palm/Passion Sunday – March 29: 10:00 a.m. Worship Service
Easter Egg Hunt & Continental Breakfast after Sunday Worship Service. Children’s Choir will also be
singing at service.
Let us wave those palms on High as we receive the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem with loud Hosannas!
Maundy Thursday – April 2: 7:00 p.m. Worship Service in Fellowship Hall
Good Friday Service—April 3, 12:00 Noon at First Presbyterian Church of Orange, (New Hope)
Easter Sunrise Service – April 5: 6:30 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service at The Oak Canyon Nature
Center located below the Anaheim Hills Golf Course at the bottom of Walnut.
Easter Sanctuary Worship Services – April 5: Come and worship Christ the King with choir, organ and brass
at our Traditional Worship Service at 9:00 am.
Easter Blended Service - Godsend, our choir, organ and brass will present a blend of traditional and
contemporary worship at the 10:30 a.m. Worship Service.
Joyful Noise is a monthly publication of Canyon Hills
Presbyterian Church. If you need more information
about our church or about upcoming events, please
call the church office.
Pastor:
Rev. Melissa Smith
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Staff:
Staci Ashby ………………….. Family Ministry Coordinator
Kathie Consalvi ……… Director of Children’s Ministries
Leslie Berger………………………………….Minister of Music
Lee Massie ………………………………………………..Organist
Deanne Simeone………………………….Hand Bell Director
Craig Coy……………………………………..Godsend Director
Joan Coy……………………………...Administrative Assistant
Laura Kidd………………...Office Administration Manager
Phone………………………………………………...714-637-7660
FAX…………………………………………………...714-637-8652
e-mail……………………………[email protected]
web………………………………………………canyonhillspc.org
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