april 2007 crystalcathedraltodayvol.15 no. 4

Crystal Cathedral Today! 1 APRIL 2007crystalcathedraltoday

APRIL 2007 Vol. 15 No. 4

CELEBRATEEASTERat the CrystalCathedral!Holy Week & EasterServicedetails onpg. 2.

New Event for Seniors, a newContemporary Service, and More!The Next 50 Years:Blazing New Paths!By Dr. Sheila Coleman, Director of Family Ministries

As the Crystal Cathedral Ministriesis launched into the next half century,exciting plans have been made as weassess the needs of both the global andlocal congregations. In keeping with theheritage of Crystal Cathedral and thelegacy of Dr. and Mrs. Schuller, the next50 years willbreak new, pio-neering groundfor ministryworldwide. Asthese globalplans are honedand defined, wewanted to letyou know whereour local congregation is heading andhow we are growing - especially thismonth! New plans have been (and insome cases already) implemented forour congregants of all ages:

Kid Power Plant: This year, our

Lifetime Achievement to OC’s Tourism Industry

Dr. Robert H. Schullerto Receive LegacyAward

Our beloved Founding Pastor, Dr.Robert H. Schuller, will be presentedwith the Orange County TourismCouncil’s prestigious Legacy Award atthe upcoming Service ExcellenceAwards on April 10. The award recog-nizes lifetime contributions to visitor-serving businesses and organizations.

Dr. Schuller, the first pastor toreceive the award, will be so honored forthe unique role he has played in thedeveloping face of Orange County andits cultural institutions since 1955 whenhe founded the world’s first walk-in/drive-in church. When he went on tobuild the spectacular Crystal Cathedral,

more inside… Sundays 2

Events & Calendar 3

Second Front page 4

Congregational Life 5

Care & Kindness 6

Family Ministries 8-9

Adult Fellowship 10-11

Rancho Capistrano 13

More News 14

Classifieds 14

Right around this time last year,a nine-year-old girl came up to meand asked what I was doing. “I’mreading a true storyin the Bible aboutEaster,” I answered.When she heard theword “Easter,” she litup and shared that atEaster she receivedgifts and lots ofcandy, but really did-n’t know why.

I said, “Well,Easter is about aMan who so loved allof us, that He gave usthe greatest gift of all. He was will-ing to die for us because He lovedus so much.” Her eyes got wide.

“But then after three days, he cameback to life again!” Her eyes openedeven wider.

Then she askedme the age-old ques-tion of scholars,skeptics, and seekers:“But how do youknow it’s true?”

My answer tothe girl was the sameas what I’ve sharedwith countless oth-ers who have askedthe same question. Iexplained that fourwriters of the Bible

said that they saw Jesus after Hecame back to life and that there

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Something for Everyoneat the Crystal Cathedral!

“For the Lord is good… His

truth endures toall generations.”

–Psalm 100:5

This Easter, be Blessed to Not See…Yet Believe!By Robert Anthony Schuller, Senior Pastor

Take the next step as you become more involved in your CrystalCathedral church family! Just drop in, or call 714-971-4062 for details.

ADULT BIBLE FELLOWSHIP 10:45 AM, FLC-3. Join this friendlygroup led by Beverely Muffin for enlightening Bible studiesthrough scripture, praise, and prayer.

AMERICAN DREAM BUILDERS 11 AM, FLC-234. Led by Pauland Grace Park, learn God-centered life application skills tohelp you find and build your dream.

ASIAN-AMERICAN FELLOWSHIP 11 AM, Tower Chapel. Led byJoseph Chun and David Cooper, worship, sing, pray, and fellowship (potluck) together.

BECOMERS 9 AM, FLC-230. Led by Jim Kok, this group offersunquestioned support, heartfelt prayer, and loving fellowship.

CAREER BUILDERS 9:30 AM, Tower-3. Apply faith to lives andcareers by focusing on personal and professional growth in aChristian context.

CATHEDRAL SINGLES 11 AM, FLC-4. Learn more about God,make friends, and celebrate with this dynamic group of singlesled by Sande Herron.

CHRISTIAN LIFE FELLOWSHIP 9:15 AM, FLC-231.Multigenerational prayer, praise, and worship in fun-lovingfellowship.

EARLY BIRD BIBLE STUDY 8:15 AM Tower-3. Prayer, great Bibleapplication studies, warm fellowship, and refreshments igniteour day of worship!

EXPLORERS OF FAITH 11 AM, Tower-3. Chuck Hahn helps thisgroup to explore and discover God’s timeless faith lessonsthrough modern applications.

HOMEBUILDERS 9 AM, Art Gallery. This group of adults led byGlenn DeMaster meets for loving fellowship, prayer, andunquestioned support.

NEW COMMUNITY SEMINARS 11 AM, Art Gallery. This grow-ing group offers verse-by-verse Bible studies and a place tobelong.

NEW HORIZONS 11 AM, Tower-2. Bible study, prayer, missions, and fellowship are the foundations of this friendlygroup led by James and Yvonne Richards.

REJOICERS 9 AM, FLC-127. Celebrate with this class for thedevelopmentally disabled. Enjoy lively Bible studies with visu-al aids and social activities.

9:25 & 11:05 AM

• For Preschool & Elementary-AgedKids, 2 yrs. - 5th grade

• For Infants to 2 yrs., loving Nursery Care

11:05 AM

• For Jr. High Students:“Reactive”

• For Sr. High Students:“Rev: Sunday”

more details, page 9

adult every sundayFELLOWSHIP

Hispanic SundayServices

Encouragingservices in Spanishwith Dr. Luiz Lemos1:15 PM, Cathedral6:30 PM, Chapel in

the Sky

SUNDAYEVENINGSERVICE

Close the day andmeet the week

with inspiration!6:30 PM, Arboretum

Dr. Jim Poit

Crystal Cathedral Today! 2 APRIL 2007

Authentic faith throughart, worship & community

11 AM, Arboretum, Bobby Schuller

child /student FELLOWSHIP

Sundays in the Family Life Center

MORE APRIL SUNDAYS9:25 & 11:05 am APRIL 1: Internationally renowned daredevil Evel Knievel, and the talented vocalist, former Miss America Dorothy Benham.

APRIL 15: Miss Arizona 2006, now positiveactivist, Hilary Griffith, America’s tenor Daniel Rodriguez, and classical pianist Vivian Fan.

APRIL 22: Inspirational overcomer and authorDwight Alexander, Christian recording artistDaniel Kirkley, and the Vanguard Choir.

APRIL 29: Inspirational singer-songwriterAnadara, and talented young vocalist Natalie Leonard.

Dorothy Benham

Hillary Griffith

DanielRodriguez

Vivian Fan

CelebrateEasterin the Crystal Cathedral!9:25 & 11:05 am

more on sunday

THE GATHERINGCOMMUNITY

Where Your FaithComes Alive!9:30 & 11 AM, FreedTheater NEW!

Starts April 15

Evel Knievel

HOLY WEEK: Mon. - Thurs., April 2 - 512:15 PM: Experience the weekleading up to Christ’s crucifixionand resurrection through a dailymusical prelude and message byDr. Juan Carlos Ortiz in theCrystal Cathedral.

GOOD FRIDAY: Communion Services, April 612:15 PM: Pastor Robert A. Schuller,Pastor Jim Poit, and the CrystalCathedral Choir in the CrystalCathedral. 8 PM: Pastoral staff andspecial music focusing on the“Seven Last Words of Christ” in theArboretum.

Chariya Bissonettte

Jason Catron

SUNDAY, APRIL 86:30 AM (SUNRISE), 8 AM, 9 AM,10 AM, 11 AM, 12 NOON,1:15 PM (HISPANIC), 6 PM (EVENING)Experience one of the most beautifulEaster Services in the world! Join Dr.Robert H. Schuller, Pastor Robert A.Schuller, contemporary tenor JasonCatron, gospel vocalist ChariyaBissonette, the Crystal CathedralChoir, and our Hour of PowerOrchestra with a spectacular perform-ance of the Camille Saint-SaënsSymphony III by featuring the mightyHazel Wright Organ. Pastor BobbySchuller leads the sunrise and 8 AM services, Dr. Luiz Lemos leads the1:15 PM Hispanic service, and at 6 PM, join Dr. JimPoit and the Da Capo Players for a time ofreflection and celebration. ALL SEATS ARE FREE!

8 Glorious Easter Services

calendar of eventsFor further information about any of the events listed in the calendar, go to the page indicated: (1) = pg. 1.

sunday monday tuesday wednesday thursday friday saturday

every weekat the Crystal Cathedral

m o n d a yAmerican Dream Builders, 7 PM, FLC-221. . . . 562-402-1424Band of Brothers, 7 PM, LNG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 714-971-4236

t u e s d a yWOW Study, 9:30 AM, AG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 714-971-4080Cathedral Singles, 7 PM, FLC-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . 714-971-4061

w e d n e s d a yMen’s Bible Study, 7 AM, T-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 714-971-4236Women’s Book Study, 12 NOON, FLC-3 . . . . . . 714-971-4095Sr. High, 7 PM, FLC-gym. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 714-971-4180

t h u r s d a yToastmasters, 7 AM & 7 PM, T-2. . . . . . . . . . . . 714-971-4123

f r i d a yJr. High, 7 PM, FLC-gym . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 714-971-4180Soul Food, 6 PM, FL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 714-971-4080

s a t u r d a yMen’s Bible Fellowship, 7 AM, FLC-221 . . . . . . 714-971-4236Laubach/ESL/Literacy, 9:30 AM, FLC-3 . . . . . . 714-971-4325Aerobics, 9 AM, FLC-LL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 714-971-4080

AG= Art Gallery ARB= Arboretum BKS= CC Books & Gifts CC= Crystal Cathedral CHP= Chapel-in-the-Sky FL=Family Lounge FLC= Family Life Center LL= Lower LevelRCH= Rancho Capistrano T= Tower of Hope

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GOOD FRIDAYHoly Week Services (2)

Easter EggHunt (9)

Holy Week Service (2) Divorce & GriefRecovery 2 (11)

PALM SUNDAY

EASTER SUNDAY

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Homebuilder’sRetreat (14)New MemberDiscovery (5)

New Hope Tour(6)Veteran’sFellowship (5)

Springfest (13) Mother/Daughter Tea(10)

New HopeTraining begins(6)

A.S. ScholarshipConcert (4)

Homebuilder’sRetreat (14)

Homebuilder’sRetreat (14)ARMEDFORCES DAY

Family Camp (8)

Family Camp (8) Family Camp (8)MEMORIAL DAY

Divorce & GriefRecovery 2 (11)Senior EventKick-Off (4,11)

EARTH DAY

C3 Premieres!(8)New MemberDiscovery (5)

MOTHER’S DAY WOW Potluck(10)

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Women’s RCAConference:7/19-22 (10)Holy Land Tour:10/14–23 (4)

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SEVEN DAYS THAT CHANGED THE WORLD!

Through April 7, 2007

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Front PageCrystal Cathedral Today! 4 APRIL 2007

Growing Old Graciously

Being an EncouragerBy Dr. Jim Kok, Director of Care Ministries

“May We Feel YourPresence…”By Robert H. Schuller, Founding Pastor

As our congregation prepares for a Holy Landtour this fall, I recall a trip that Arvella and I tookto our Savior’s earthly homeland a few years back.On the tenth anniversary of our church in 1965,our loving congregationpresented Mrs. Schullerand me with a trip tothe Holy Land - my sec-ond and Mrs. Schuller’sfirst. We became excitedas we imagined that,together, we would bewalking where Jesuswalked.

As we began to packand plan for this holypilgrimage, we added adaily prayer: “May we feel Your Presence in a spe-cial touch from You, O Lord, as we walk whereYou have walked.”

Several weeks later, we were climbing the Via

The number one step for gracious living atany age, but especially in the “last half” is to assessaccurately how much you have that everybodyelse needs. To successfully take this inventory

requires a setting aside ofanything that might beinappropriate modesty.This is the kind of mod-esty that belittles yourselfwith almost pious sound-ing self-discounts. It maybe a lifelong bad habit longoverdue to be set aside. Ifyou are one who chronical-ly belittles yourself or you

claim quietly to be of little value to the humanrace, it is time to stop because it is not true.

You have something every living humanbeing needs. Now in the half of your life whenother pressures and responsibilities are changingand even dropping away, a new opportunity isopen for you. It is to be an encourager of theyounger generation and your peers, as well. Whata great new title to own: “I am an encourager.”

Inside of you are piles and pounds of unspo-

ken appreciation, admiration, and adoration.Inside of you are compliments that have neverbeen expressed, kind words aching to be uttered.You have smiles to spread everywhere you go.Even if you have sprinkled a lot around already,more is generated every hour. You never run dry.

There is no human being who cannot usewhat you are carrying around. That is why youmust abandon any tendency to think of yourselfas of little value in this world. Everyone you meetneeds what you have! A few days ago, I was visit-

Have you seen and heard ouramazing young vocalist, DanielMcGrew? Daniel is an eighth gradestudent at the Crystal CathedralMiddle School. He’ll be attendingour high school as a freshman in thefall. You may not know it, butDaniel is a multi-talented youngman, who is committed to develop-ing his myriad gifts to serve theKingdom of Christ. Since he arrivedat Crystal Cathedral Schools in 3rdgrade, he has earned, annually,scholarships in drama, piano, visualarts, and of course, singing! The scholarship hasprovided private instruction all these years in the

above artistic disciplines. Danielhas worked hard, practicing toshow himself worthy and everyyear he has earned letters of recom-mendation for his hard work andeffort. However, Daniel’s numberone gift is his heart to serve theLord. He has shown himself to besteadfast in his faith and Christianwalk. The investment of the schol-arship funds in this young manwill reap fruit in the Kingdom foryears to come.

Daniel is just one student ofmany who has received scholarship for develop-

“May we feel

Your Presence

in a special

touch from You

O Lord, as we

walk where You

have walked.”

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Holy Land continued on page 15

Encourage continued on page 12

Arvella Schuller Scholarship Concert: Saturday, May 12

Talented Kids, Brian Littrell, andRobin McGraw to be AwardedBy Sheila Coleman, Director of Family Ministries

Scholarship Recipient, Daniel McGrew

Dynamic New Program for SeniorsStay Alive all Your Life!Starts Thursday, April 19, 12:30 to 2 PM

Family Life Center, Floor 4

Lunch. Music. Love. Prayer. Humor. Bible.Health. Brain-Care. Inspiration.Education. Speakers. Friendship. Information.Jim Kok, Sande Herron, Frank and Evelyn Freed,Linda Kok, Norma Wilson, Anne Waltz, and more.Reservations requested: 714-971-4032$5 per person - pay at the door

Spiritual Retreat to the Holy LandArvella and I encourage you to join Robert andDonna, October 14-23, to experience your owntouch of our Lord as you Walk Where JesusWalked. Call 714-544-5679 or go to hourofpower.org/events/wwjw_tour.

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Walked

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HOUSE OF POWER

Our “House of Power” CommunityBy Dr. Beverely Muffin

What is “community”? It is the comingtogether of two or three or more, in the case ofbelievers, where Jesus comes also, to share ourwalk and journey of faith. How, then, would onecount the coffee breaks, lunches, dinners, gather-ings, and times of one or two or more coming

together, over a fence, on astreet or in the market place,

sharing lives, embracinghearts, and reflectingGod’s love as mirrors, oneto the other?

If you would like aplace to enter “communi-ty” through the Crystal

Cathedral, then I encourage you to become aHouse of Power. We have many gathered and scat-tered all over our community, the nation, and theworld. All you have to do to become a House ofPower is to commit your life to being one filled

with faith, hope, and love, and you’re in! For more information, call 714-971-4088 or

send an e-mail to [email protected].

COMMUNITY MISSIONS

The ESL Mission is our Church’s Mission

Our ESL Center reflects the CrystalCathedral’s mission statement: “The ministry is acenter and community for spiritual growth, wherepositive attitudes are developed, were good peoplebecome better, where hurts are healed, where les-sons are learned, where friendships are devel-oped…”

In our English as a Second Language (ESL)classes, good people become better and lessons arelearned. As students learn English, positive atti-tudes do grow, indeed, as they gain hope for theirfuture success. Moreover, as we get to know eachother and share our lives together, hurts arehealed, and wonderful friendships flower andblossom.

Please help us in this mission to our commu-nity - become a tutor, or refer to us anyone youknow who desires to learn English. For moreinformation, please call Gudelia Ramirez at 714-971-4047.

LOGOS BIBLE STUDY

“The Bible: Plain and Simple” Series Continues

Logos classes continue on Monday evenings at7 PM in the Freed Theater. Join us!

Dr. Bill Creasy’s Bible study series is a system-atic, verse-by-verse, expository study of the entire

Bible, Genesis through Revelation. It consists of aweekly two-hour lecture; written introductions,notes, outlines, and bibliographies for each book ofthe Bible; color satellite maps, timelines and pho-tographs; a high-quality leatherette binder — andno homework! Students sim-ply sit back and enjoy Dr.Creasy’s dynamic weekly pre-sentations. His deep knowl-edge of the literature, lan-guages, history, and culture ofthe Bible, his love for theScriptures, his dynamic teach-ing style, and his remarkablesense of humor bring the Bibleto life as never before.

The course consists of three 10-week quarterseach academic year, and students can enter theprogram at any time, back-ordering material theymay have missed. The cost is $85/quarter and youcan register at the Box Office, 714-544-5678, orcontact Logos Ministries at 310-915-2007 (logos-min.org).

THE VETERANS OF ORANGE COUNTY

Attention Veterans!On the first Tuesday of every month, 7 - 9 PM

in the Art Gallery, experience warm fellowshipand a special guest discussing issues of interest to U.S. Veterans.

Meet other men and women who have servedor are still serving their country at this O.C.Veterans’ Group Meeting for sharing, worship, encouragement, and more.

Call for information, 714-971-4062.

April 15, 2007 • 9 AM - 1:30 PM Meet at the Family Lounge, between the Arboretum and Art Gallery

The Crystal Cathedral is a caring place to find support, encouragement, and fellowship. Learnabout God’s love and grace for us, and find your place in the Crystal Cathedral family.


Bill Creasy

TO REGISTER: sign up Sunday on the Plaza, or call (714) 971-4329

CARE MINISTRY

Need to Talk? You may call:714-NEW-HOPE (Adults). 714-NEW-TEEN (Teens).Family Counseling Center, 714-971-4222.Care Ministry, 714-971-4032.Crystal Cathedral Pastor, 714-971-4000.

CARE CONFERENCE

Care and Kindness Celebrates 10th Anniversary

The hundreds of people attending the tenthannual Care and Kindness Conference in Marchwere ignited, equipped, and inspired to shinebrightly as “The Light of the World.” To God bethe glory for the conference’s success! The CareMinistry is receiving wonderful reports of blessingfrom those who attended. Many say it was thevery best.

Each person was prayed for by a dozen CrystalCathedral “prayer warriors” before they evenstepped foot onto our grounds. The spirit of car-ing was felt by attendees and was deeply appreci-ated. Now, equipped by what they learned at theconference and empowered by prayer, they aretaking that caring spirit out into their own com-munities to watch it spread like a kindly wildfire!

NEW HOPE

Our Struggle With PrayerBy William Gaultiere, Ph.D., Director of New Hope

You and I need prayermore than we need the airwe breathe and the foodwe eat. Truly. We live byprayer and we always will– even in heaven. Prayer isthe most intimate lan-guage in existence – itconnects us with God’slove and with one anoth-er. It’s no wonder that70% of Americans prayevery day! And right hereat the Crystal Cathedral –“a praying congregation”as our Pastor Robert A.Schuller likes to remind us– over 100 people everyday reach out for prayerfrom a New HopeCounselor.

If one offers to prayfor a person, rarely willthat person decline theoffer. Yet, many peoplefeel uncomfortable and

awkward, actually, to pray aloud, on the spot, foranother person. Moreover, even when it comes toprivate prayer many of us struggle with a wander-ing mind or feel that our prayers bounce off theceiling.

We all need help to grow in our prayer life,and God has provided that help in the Bible. Forthousands of years God’s people have turned toPsalms and other passages of Scripture to guidetheir prayers. Jesus, Himself, prayed this way.

Join me as we let out our sails to catch thepowerful wind of the Spirit and use some belovedtexts of Scripture like a rudder to steer our boatstoward Christ. I’ll help you take hold of the rud-der in your hand so you can sail in prayer for yourself and others as we fix our eyes on Jesus and praythe Scriptures for one another.

What’s it like to be a New HopeCounselor?

During a free “show and tell tour” on Floor 3of the Tower of Hope on Tuesday, May 1 at 6:15PM, you’ll see the New Hope operations up closeand learn essential communication skills foreveryday relationships. New Hope’s Spring BasicTraining Class runs May 8 to June 12, 2007. CallBarbie at 714-971-4123 for more informationabout either of these New Hope opportunities.

DR. KOK’S KORNER

More Articles by Pastor Jim Kok…Go to careministry.org and, click on “Articles”

to get more sage advice and inspiration from Dr.Jim Kok, “How to Make Your Garden Grow” and“Death Must Not Win” are just two of manyencouraging articles your will find. If you do nothave access to a computer but would like toreceive an article, call 714-971-4032.

CRYSTAL CATHEDRAL FAMILY COUNSELING CENTER

For Family and CommunityThe Family Counseling Center has been revi-

talized to reflect our mission to serve families andindividuals during life challenges, including pre-marital, marital, family, and every day copingissues.

The Family Counseling Center Team consistsof a diversity of professionals whose special inter-ests include parents, children, adolescents, careerdevelopment, stress management, relationships,recovery, and more. There are bilingual counselorsfor those speaking Spanish, Vietnamese, andKorean. The focus is to reach out to each ministry,the Academy, and community with affordable


Dr. Jim Kok, Pastor of Care MinistryDr. Bill Gaultiere, Director of New Hope

Empoweredto Care!

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During a surprise presentation of the Crystal Wave Award to Pastor Jim Kok at the Care Conference, with theconference steering committee standing behind him, left to right, Craig Bourne, Debbie Bourne, Pete Petereit,Jan Petereit, Nancy Van der Plas, Jim Kok, Linda Kok (behind Jim), David Thompson, Art Gebhardt, SusanBalk, Dorothy McCrory, and Donna Grimm.

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Free seminarsponsored by theNew Hope Crisis

Counseling Center•

Led by WilliamGaultiere, Ph.D.

•Tuesday April 17,

6:45 pm, ORWednesday April 18,

12:45 pm•

Tower of Hope, Fl. 3Bring a friend!

PRESCHOOL

“Share Your Gift” Program InitiatedBy Marlene Kikta, Preschool Director

One of the goals of the Crystal CathedralPreschool is to teach children that God hasgiven each of us special gifts. Another goal is toteach our children that God wants us to share.As a result, we have started a “Share Your Gift”

program, inviting adults to come and sharetheir gifts from God with our children.

Our program got off to a great start withthe Crystal Cathedral’s own Will Jenkins (whocurrently works in the Bookstore’s warehouse),who shared his gift of music and song. WillJenkins explained to the children that musicalability was his gift from God and that he washappy to share it, especially with them. In addi-tion to singing and playing the guitar, hetaught the children a new song! It was adelightful experience for the children and, whoknows - “Mr. Will” may have just inspired afuture guitar player!

The Crystal Cathedral Preschool is nowenrolling children for the new school year thatstarts in September. Contact the office at 714-

971-4141 to register your child in our OrangeCounty “5 star-rated program!” The office staffwould be happy to give you a tour.

ACADEMY & HIGH SCHOOL

Blessing Students Through Arts,Education & EncouragementBy Dr. Sheila Coleman, Director of Family Ministries

In 1977, Arvella Schuller started a newschool model: a private Christian school withexcellent academics with the arts and Bible aspart of the core curriculum for every student. Inthe nearly 30 years since, the Crystal CathedralAcademy expanded to include an exceptionalmiddle school and outstanding high school.

The elementary, middle, and high schoolshave all received the highest accreditation reportpossible by Western Association of Schools andColleges. The high school, which is only in itssixth year, has already sent students off to highlyesteemed Universities such as Eastman School ofMusic, USC School of Architecture, and more.

At the Crystal Cathedral Academy and HighSchool, positive values are developed, creativity isvalued, friendships are formed, love is alive, andJesus Christ is Lord. For information, go to crys-talcathedral.org/academy, or call 714-971-4158.

CRYSTAL CATHEDRAL HIGH SCHOOL, ACADEMY & PRESCHOOL

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innovative, groundbreaking children’s ministryprogram was launched to an overwhelminglypositive response as hundreds of young familiesarrived, growing ourSunday Schoolovernight. It wasbecause of you whosupported this newprogram that we arecurrently reachingover twice the numberof children than wewere last September.And, under the leader-ship of Linda Poit, KidPower Plant is build-ing and increasing, inspiring the kids and theirparents to come back week after week.

C3 - Crystal Cathedral Contemporary:Having created “The most exciting children’s


counseling on a sliding scale. Counselors are avail-able for individual, couple, family, child, andgroup sessions.

Call the Family Counseling Center at 714-971-4222 for an appointment and a counselorwill return your call.

SUPPORT GROUPS

No Cost to Attend – Just Show Up!For more information about these groups

sponsored by Crystal Cathedral Care Ministries,call 714-971-4098.A.C.A. (Co-ed): Thu., 7:30 PM, FLC-236. Adult

children of alcoholic parent(s), journalingfocus.

ACES: 1st Tue., 7 PM, FLC-234. Advocates forChildren in Enforcement of child Support.

AL-ANON (Men); Thu., 8 PM, FLC-230.AL-ANON (Co-ed); Fri., 8 PM, FLC-230.ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE: 4th Fri., 1 PM T-3.

Caregivers support group.BEREAVED PARENTS/USA: 3rd Mon., 7 PM,

FLC-235. Those who have lost a child (of any age).

GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS (COED): Tue., 8 PM, FLC-221. Overcoming.

MEN AT PEACE: Thu., 7:30 PM, FLC-FRH3.Dealing with anger and/or depression. (Maymeet court-ordered requirements; check withofficer of the court.)

SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE: 1st/3rd Sun., 1:30PM, T-2. Adults who have lost loved one to suicide.

THE UNWELCOME JOURNEY: Thursday, 7PM, T-10. Widowed persons group.

Sunday School program anywhere” (according toa young father who had visited numerous pro-grams), we learned that we needed a way to con-nect with the parents of our Kid Power Kids.After researching other churches that had foundsuccess reaching the young-family demographic,the Sunday after Easter, on April 15, we willlaunch a brand new video venue called C3. (Seepg. 16 for more details.)

Senior Luncheons: And, as our congregationgrows, plans also include those for our matureadult population. As Baby Boomers becomemature adults, and as the “greatest generation”stays healthy, living longer than any generationbefore, an exciting new program has been creat-

ed to meet their needs. Pastors Jim Kok andSandra Herron have teamed up to create excit-ing monthly luncheons for our seniors! Basedon a popular workshop by Frank Freed, theseluncheons will be rich in information on aginggracefully, as well as offer a chance to strength-en connections with others. The program willbe launched on Thursday, April 19. (See pg. 4for more details.)

So, as you can see, at the Crystal Cathedralthere is something for everyone! Turn the pages ofyour Crystal Cathedral Today for more informa-tion about these programs and the many othersthat have been designed with you in mind - atwhatever stage and with whatever need. Join us!

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Kid Power Plant

is building and

increasing,

inspiring kids

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Arvella Schuller Scholarship Foundation ConcertSaturday, May 13, 7 PMChristian recording artist and Backstreet BoyBrian Littrell, and author/speaker and Dr.Phil’s wife, Robin McGraw, will receive theArvella Schuller Award for excellence infamily entertainment. Be inspired by music,drama, and dance performances of CrystalCathedral Academy students. TheFoundation grants scholarships to deservingstudents attending the academy, which wasestablished in 1977 by Arvella Schuller.


FAMILYJOIN US FOR CRYSTAL CATHEDRAL’S FAMILY CAMP 2007

Bring your family and join us at Family Camp at Forest Home on Memorialweekend, May 25-27. We’ll take care of all the planning - you just show up.Compared to a typical family vacation, Crystal Cathedral Family Camp is aGREAT value and STRESS-FREE.

Prices per person are $111 (ages 3-8), $165 (ages 9-17), and $225 (18 andolder). Included is lodging, delicious all-you-care-to-eatmeals, recreation, teaching, drama, worship, and fun!Make your reservations at the Box Office (714-544-5679), or, for more information, go to crystalcathe-dral.org/family or foresthome.org.

BLESS A FAMILY!We need help with registration costs for some of our

families. If you are able to bless others through a dona-tion, please send it to the Family Lounge c/o FamilyMinistry. Please address check to “Crystal Cathedral”with “Family Camp Scholarship Fund” in note section.

C3 - NEW “CRYSTAL CATHEDRAL CONTEMPORARY”WORSHIP SERVICE IN THE FREED THEATER!Starts Sunday, April 15, 9:30 & 11 AM!

-Live Music/Worship Band!-Live Message Video Feed!-Live Connection with Others!Connect with God…Connect with

Others…Connect with Your Faith.Experience community and a meaning-ful, new worship service designed withyou in mind! Following both services, weinvite you to stay, have a cup of Starbucks®coffee, and connect with other youngfamilies in PJ’s Heavenly Café.

PARENTS

FACING THE UNKNOWN WITH FAITH!Dear Sheila,

My daughter’s husband recently received a promotion thatwill move them out of state. I’m just heartsick. I’m a widow andthey are my only family. I cannot begin to tell you how much Iwill miss them. Should I ask themto turn down the promotion?-Afraid of Being Left Behind

Dear Afraid,Nothing is as scary as is

the unknown. You believe that you will beall alone if they leave you. The reality is that being alone is alwaysa choice. You can choose to continue to use your daughter andher family as your sole source of companionship or you can reachout to find other people and ways to fellowship.

This circumstance reminds me of an Easter egg hunt at myparents’ house. As the grandchildren ran through the house look-ing for chocolate eggs, my son Christopher (then two years old)walked up with one of my mother’s prized, antique china teapotsdangling from his arm. “Stuck,” he said. Apparently,Christopher had spotted a chocolate egg in the teapot and washolding on to it with a firm, fat little fist.

“Let go of the egg, Christopher,” said Dad, but my sonwould not let go. Eventually, Dad held out a bigger egg and, asChristopher reached for it, the teapot dropped into Dad’s hands.

I believe that God may have a bigger dream for you that youcan achieve only if you are willing, first, to let go. I think that ifallow your daughter the freedom to make her own choice, withyour blessing, you will receive a new lease on life. You will dis-cover that there are many ways to find new friends (like volun-teering or a Bible study), while keeping in touch with and visit-ing your daughter and family often.-In Christ’s love, Sheila

Family MinistriesSheila Coleman, Director

Children’s MinistryLinda Poit, Director

Student MinistryJeff Slack, Director

Ministry to Couples & ParentsBob & Michelle Cavinder

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At Family Camp…• Enjoy lots of free time

together• Celebrate each family

member’s unique gifts• Create a family mission

statement• Experience family team-

building exercises• Make new friends and

lasting memories

More details on pg. 16!

KIDSCELEBRATE EASTER!

PALM SUNDAY - April 1 is aSunday worth celebrating! Thestory of Jesus enteringJerusalem to crowds of peoplewaving palms and shoutingHosanna will be told to yourchild in a fresh new way. April 1is also “Bring a Friend Sunday!” A candy treat willbe given to you and your friend who is not a reg-ular Kid Power Plant attendee. Join us a KidPower Plant in the Family Life Center for class at9:25, 11:05 AM, and 1:30 PM.

EASTER EGG HUNT - Join us on Saturday,April 7 at 10 am in the Freed Theater. At theAnnual Easter Egg Hunt, there will be live ani-mals, fun music, door prizes, and a drama aboutthe real story of Easter. Kids, don’t forget to bringa basket!

EASTER SUNDAY - Easter is such a specialday for families to make a memory of

coming to church together to cele-brate. At Kid Power Plant, we willcelebrate Jesus’ Resurrection at the9, 10, and 11 AM services. Childrenin nursery through 5th grade will beblessed as they learn about the great-

est story ever told! Doors willopen for class registration at

8:30 AM and care will be avail-able until 12:30 PM. Crafts, the

Easter Story, and a video with popcornsnack will be a part of the programming. A largewire cross will be placed in front of the FamilyLife Center, giving children the opportunity dur-ing class time to place their flowers (long-stemtype, brought from home) on the cross. Comecelebrate with us - HE IS RISEN!

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL“TAKE THE PLUNGE” JUNE 25-19

Water Park VBS is coming this June 25-29 tothe Family Life Center. “Take the Plunge” intoObedience, Worship, Courage, Faith, and Servicewith “JP” the fun-loving penguin who reminds usto “just plunge” into God’s Word. Offered for 4-yr.-olds through 5th graders. Those participatinghave the option to join in on a day outing to alocal water park on Sat., June 30.

BLESS YOUR BABY WITH BAPTISM!Baptism is a public expression of the fact that

your child belongs to God. It is their first step ingrowing a relationship with the God who lovesthem. Contact Maureen at 714-971-4062 ([email protected]).


Parking: Families park next to Family LifeCenter and take shuttle to church!Shuttle: Stops next to Family Life Centerand other spots around campus!Quiet Room: In the Tower Lobby, watchthe service with your child.N

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SENIOR HIGH “REVOLUTION!”Revolution Wednesday @ 6:30 - 9 PM

(FLC-B22). In an upbeat and casual atmos-phere, the Revolution on Wednesdays is a safeand positive place where students can learnabout God, experience community, and havefun in the process. The night includes smallgroups, open gym, high-energy games, videos,and relevant teaching.

Rev:Sunday @ 11 AM - 12:30 PM (FLC-236). Rev:Sunday is a time for students to wor-ship God, dig deeper into the Bible, and exploretogether how to live for God. Through thepraise and worship, discussion, and Bible study,students are strengthened and encouraged intheir faith.

JUNIOR HIGH “REACTIVE!”Reactive Friday @ 5:30 - 8:30 PM (FLC-

B22). Edgy, creative, loud and fun, ReactiveFridays is a place where students can find someanswers to some of the questions that kids dealwith today. It’s a place students can be intro-duced to God and get to know Him as well; inan environment that strives to make Himunderstood through small groups and othervarious means, media and methods.

Reactive Sunday @ 11 AM - 12:30 PM (FLC-B22). Toned down a bit from Fridays, ReactiveSundays is a time where students can learnsome of the deeper truths of the faith they areattempting to own. Reactive Sunday strives toteach the Bible in such a way that students willsee it as culturally relevant and applicable to theworld they live in.

CONTACT STUDENT MINISTRIEScrystalcathedral.org/ccsm

or e-mail: [email protected]

WOMEN’S MINISTRY

EVERY WEEK!Enter the WOW-Zone! Join Rhea Zakich

Tuesday mornings at 9 AM in the Art Gallery forWOW: Women of the Word Interactive BibleStudy, April 10, 17, and 24.

Also, mark your cal-endars for the WOWYear-End Potluck withspecial guest DonnaSchuller, Tuesday, May 15, 11:30 AM in the ArtGallery. Please RSVP to Kari at 714-971-4080.

Enjoy Some “Soul Food! On Friday nights 6 -8 PM in the Lounge. we invite you to a refreshingevening Bible study for women taught by the one-and-only Kim Kimpel. April meeting dates are 13,20, and 27. For more information, please call714-971-4236.

RCA WOMEN’S CONFERENCEBy Michelle Cavinder, Director Women’s Ministries

Join the women of our church and me to trav-el to Chicago for the Reformed Church Women’sMinistries “Alive with Christ” conference (former-ly known as Triennial), July 19-22, at the beauti-ful Sheraton Chicago Hotel and Towers. The reg-istration fee includes all conference programming,tote bag, two banquet dinners, and a concert byCrystal Cathedral favorite Cynthia Clawson.

Hotel, additional meals, and transportation areextra.

You may register online at www.rca.org/alive.There is limited scholarship available; please con-tact Kari in the Women’s Ministry department formore information at 714-971-4080.

SUPPORT OPPORTUNITIESGEL: Growing Exceptional Ladies: Once a

month since Sept. 2006, we have met with nearly30 Crystal Cathedral Academy middle school girlsfor a time if fellowship, prayer, and mentoring.The girls have loved it so much that we areexpanding the program to twice a month. If youwould like to support this awesome ministry (tocover cost of books and snacks), send a check tothe Crystal Cathedral c/o Women’s Ministry.

2007 Easter Garden: Fill the cathedral withthe bright color and sweet aroma of freshlyblooming blossoms with a gift of $10 in honor ormemory of your loved one(s). Pick up formsSundays at the Box Office before April 10 to beincluded in a list that will appear online.

MEN’S NETWORK

BAND OF BROTHERSBand of Brothers is designed to help men

come together and strengthen each other throughweekly sessions that combine Biblical teaching

and small group interaction. Join us on Mondaynights, Family Lounge, 7 PM.

More than just a rally or a Bible study, theBand of Brothers provides men with an encourag-ing process that teaches them how to live lives ofauthentic manhood as modeled by Jesus Christand directed by the Word of God. Currently ourstudy is “The Quest for Authentic Manhood,”followed by “Authentic Manhood: Winning atWork and Home,” and concluding with “TheGreat Adventure” series.

For more information, call 714-971-4236.

TRAVEL MINISTRY

SHOWTIME CABARETSat., June 23, 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM, $83.

Travel by deluxe motor coach to the PomonaValley Mining Co. for a delicious lunch followedby “A Salute to the Super Stars of the ’40s to’60s” performed by professional singers anddancers with audience participation, recreatingthe days of Vaudeville and Broadway. Doorprizes will add to the fun.

FRENCH FESTIVALSat., July 14, 9 AM - 6 PM, $66 (by 6/15/07).

Deluxe motor coach transportation to SantaBarbara for this Bastille Day Celebration, whichincludes a French-style continental breakfast onthe bus. At the festival to enjoy impressionistpainters at their easels, accordionists and othermusicians, Can-Can dancers, and cabaret. SampleFrench food (crepes, escargot, pâtés, pastries, etc.),and enjoy the outdoor marketplace.

PAGEANT OF THE MASTERSSun., Aug. 19, 5 - 11:30 PM, $66. Visit one of

the summer’s most popular attractions by deluxemotor coach to the Laguna Arts Festival and theevening performance of The Pageant of theMasters, where artists magically transform liveactors and intricate sets into remarkable recre-ations of magnificent works of art.


Join Sheila Schuller-Coleman, Arvella Schuller,and Michelle Cavinder. Mothers, daughters, sisters, best friends – let’s celebrate the special women in our lives!

Reservations at the Box Office 714-544-5679


DEAD SEA SCROLLSSat., Sept. 15, 9 AM - 5:30 PM, $92. Deluxe

motor coach transportation to San Diego HistoryMuseum, where you will enjoy a catered luncheonat the Rooftop Terrace Restaurant, and a 90-min.audio tour of the Dead Sea Scrolls Exhibit, featur-ing one of the world’s greatest treasures, with freetime to explore the museum on your own.

OAK GLEN A LA MODEWed., Oct. 10, 9:30 AM -

6 PM, $60. Relax in a deluxemotor coach and arrive toenjoy a delicious lunch andapple pie dessert. Enjoy theshopping stops in pictur-esque Oak Tree Village andParrish Pioneer Ranch, estab-lished by the first settlers 120years ago. Everyone willreceive a WHOLE APPLEPIE to take home.

HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE WITH ROBERT & DONNA SCHULLER

October 14 to 23. Come “Walk Where JesusWalked” with hundreds of members of the

Crystal Cathedral and Hour of Power GlobalCongregation, Robert and Donna Schuller,Bobby and Hannah Schuller, and Ken and PamDuncan. Excellent accommodations.

NEWPORT CHRISTMAS BOAT PARADESat., Dec. 15, 2 - 10 PM, $85. Travel by deluxe

motor coach to Corona del Mar’s legendary FiveCrowns Restaurant to enjoytheir award-winning primerib dinner. Then, it’s a shortdrive to Roger’s Gardens fortheir “Christmas Fantasy”display. Next, is the BoatParade, cruising alongsidehundreds of decoratedboats and homes.

RESERVATIONINFORMATION

Go to the Box Office orcall for details and reservations, 714-544-5679.Trips and pricing are subject to change.

SINGLES MINISTRY

SINGLES MEET……throughout the week in the Family Life

Center. Pastor Sande Herron hopes you will join us!

SUNDAYS: “Back toBasics” Bible Study, 11 AM,FLC-4.

TUESDAYS: “TuesdaysTogether,” 7 PM, FLC-3.

THURSDAYS: Divorce& Grief Recovery, 6:30 PM,FLC-470. Sharon Lockett,George Hansel, and a teamof trained facilitators willlead this Phase 2 series, April5 to May 10. Participantsreceive special materials tolead one through the process.Cost is $50 in advance or$55 at the door. Childcareand a “Confident Kids” pro-gram available. Call 714-971-4061 to reserve yourspot.

MATURE ADULTS

EXCITING NEW PROGRAM FOR SENIORS!“Stay Alive all Your Life” kicks off on

Thursday, April 19, 11:30 AM - 2 PM, in theFamily Life Center, Floor 4! Then continues thesecond to last Thursday of each month.Highlights include lunch (a reasonable $5 ea.),music, love, prayer, humor, bible, health, brain-care, inspiration, education, speakers, friendship,and more. Among other Crystal Cathedralfriends, those expected to attend are Jim Kok,Sande Herron, Frank and Evelyn Freed, LindaKok, Norma Wilson, and Anne Waltz. For moredetails, call 714-971-4032.

MATURE ADULTSDr. Jim Kok

MEN’S Bob Cavinder, Director

SINGLES Dr. Sandra Herron,Director

TRAVEL Rev. Glenn DeMaster, Director

WOMEN’SMichelle Cavinder,Director

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Crystal Cathedral Books & Gifts, located in the Welcoming Center,offers inspirational books, music and gifts, unique jewelry and decorative items for the home, 9 AM - 6 PM, 714-971-4148.

Lovely Settings for Your Special Day

Crystal Cathedral Weddings

What could be more glorious than a wedding in the sparkling, light-filled Crystal Cathedral? Or more

moving than in the beautifully designedArboretum? Or more serene than in the Good

Shepherd garden? Or more exhilarating than in theChapel atop the Tower of Hope? These and otherlovely settings are available. Call 714-971-4240.

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lake, and rolling hills. Since 1995, Discovery Camp activities have

included swimming, canoeing, archery, crafts,hiking, arts and crafts, and drama with activitiesto enhance the weekly themes.

Visit our website for detailed info. and a reg-istration form you may print out and mail in, ore-mail the Camps Department at [email protected], or call 949-347-4000.

were hundreds of others who saw Him, aswell. They saw Jesus and believed, and manysacrificed their own lives testifying to that fact.And what is even more encouraging to thosewho didn’t see Him then, but believe in Himtoday, are Jesus’ reassuring words: “Blessed arethose who have not seen and yet believe”(John 20:29).

At this glorious time of Easter, I ask you topray: Dear Heavenly Father, I haven’t seen Youin person, yet I believe. I know from the Bibleand in my heart that You died so that I mightlive with hope. Please forgive my sins, and giveme the faith to keep on the positive and pro-ductive path that You have drawn for my life,the one that will eventually lead me home tolive with You in heaven, forever. Amen.

“And what is even moreencouraging to those who

didn’t see Him then, but believein Him today, are Jesus’

reassuring words: ‘Blessed arethose who have not seen and

yet believe.’”

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CARNIVAL & OPEN HOUSEThursday, May 3, 6-9 PM

FREE!Games & Challenge Course!

Dinner & Desert!A family fun time with trophies and prizes,

plus a chance to win a freeDiscovery Summer Camp week!Pre-register: 949-347-7860 or [email protected]

Presented by Rancho Capistrano Schools & Camps

ing a rest home when a woman came up to me andidentified herself. We chatted and I said to her, “You

are beautiful!” She glowed as ifshe had been plugged into anelectric socket.

Many of us find our pri-mary identity through ouroccupation. Therefore, retire-ment for some creates a dilem-ma. “Who am I now?” If theanswer has always been con-

nected to how you earned money or your role as amother or father, you may feel you are nobody now.

“You are the light of the world,” says Jesus. Thatis an identity that needs never to be extinguished.Retirement years free us for a more deliberate andintentional career in brightening our environment.

Growing old graciously is to recognize in all theyounger folks (and everybody else) around you theneed for appreciation, admiration, and encourage-ment. Gracious living finds ways to say, “You are avery wonderful, young man” – by a note, an e-mail,a card, or by word of mouth. Gracious living is giv-ing support and spirit lifting words at the car wash,the grocery store, the bank, and everywhere else.Graciousness is forgetting yourself and giving to oth-ers. You have plenty to give until your final breath.

ment of their artistic gifts. In addition, other stu-dents have received financial aide to help themwith tuition. One of our students was able to con-tinue at his beloved Christianschool when finances wheretight due to his mother’s mul-tiple kidney transplants. Yet,every year there are requeststhat go unmet due to a short-age of funds.

All of the scholarship funds are from the inter-est that is earned yearly on the Arvella SchullerEndowment Fund. This year is our 12th annualArvella Schuller Scholarship Concert where wehonor our students and raise more monies and

awareness of the scholarship fund. Save the date: Saturday, May

12 for this year’s scholarship event.Brian Littrell (of The BackstreetBoys) and Dr. Phil’s wife, the out-standing author and speakerRobin McGraw, are among ourspecial awardees for their promo-tion of family values in the arts.This is a family event, entertainingfor all ages, so we invite you to joinus and be blessed!

Your company can help… …support this fund by pur-

chasing an ad in the scholarship program. Theproceeds from your tax-deductible ad will beadded to the principal of the endowmentfund. If you are interested in finding outmore about how you may sponsor an ad,contact Myra Hammond at 714-971-4175or [email protected]. On behalfof the children - we thank you!

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Dr. Phil with honoree Robin McGraw

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this bold and creative move helped put OrangeCounty on the map. The spectacular structure,with its beautiful and award-winning gardengrounds, has become a popular tourist attractionin its own right.

This year’s program, scheduled for April 10at the Hilton Anaheim, will begin with a recep-tion at 5:30 PM, followed by dinner and the pres-entation of awards at 6:45 PM. Tickets are $75per person; a table of 10 is $750; parking is com-plimentary. For reservations and information,call 714-278-7491 or e-mail [email protected].

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Weddings, Receptions, and CelebrationsPlanning Your Wedding?

If you haven’t found the perfect place for yourspecial day, here’s some exciting news - some datesin June have become available at beautiful RanchoCapistrano. Call us no matter what the date, evenif it is fast approaching, because there are timeswhen dates open up and we can accommodateyou on short notice.

Be sure to check out our newest area: thePlaza. This stunning circular area at the EarlyCalifornia Spanish Mission-style Hacienda fea-tures a stunning fountain as its focal point, andcobblestone bricks surrounded by majestic treesand flowering plants, creating a romantic settingfor up to 300 people.

These testimonials are from brides who wereblessed by their weddings at Rancho Capistrano:

“I wanted to take a moment to thank you formaking everything at the wedding, reception, andrehearsal dinner go smoothly. Everything wasbeautiful! The food was excellent. I could notbelieve how great the staff was,” says SharonFairbanks.

Betty Turner shares, “The grounds at Ranchoare beautiful, so peaceful…all the pictures turnedout great!”

Call 949-347-4000 for more details, or visitwww.ranchocapistrano.org.

“Walking in Wisdom & Wellness” RetreatBe Empowered on the LastWednesday of the Month

WWW is a lifestyle wellness programdesigned to educate and empower you withBiblical principles and practical disciplines toimprove and manage your health and enhance thequality of your life!

Understanding the emotional, physical, andspiritual connections of health is vital to the well-

ness of the body, mind and soul as an integratedwhole. Learn the positive standards and receivethe practical tools to achieve health and wellness.Topics covered include proper nutrition, supple-mentation, physical exercise and its relationshipto eliminating the risk of disease, stress reductionand management, healthy relationships, properrest, massage, and more.

The beautiful grounds and peaceful oasis thatRancho Capistrano’s Conference and WellnessCenter offer will leave you empowered with inspi-ration and motivation that will enable you to

change the quality ofyour life for the better!Seminars are held on thelast Wednesday of themonth. ContactWellness Consultant &Facilitator Linda A.Buttson at 949-400-3130, or e-mail [email protected]. Registration islimited to 20 people, socontact Linda soon toregister.

Rancho Capistrano Christian SchoolFocusing on Each Child’s Unique,God-Given Giftedness

Your child can experience enrichment ofmind, body, and spirit with our caring and dedi-cated teachers and staff of Rancho CapistranoChristian School on an incredible 170-acre prop-erty with a pool, lake, seven championship-sizedathletic fields, chapel with staging, and more.Extracurricular programs include self-defense,theatrical arts, music, photography, and sports.

Programs include special flex schedules forMiddle school students who participate in profes-

sional sports or performing arts, and social andathletic integration programs designed for home-schoolers who are transitioning to schools. Call949-347-7860. Rancho Capistrano ChristianSchool serves preschool through 8th grade.

Fishing, Swimming, Canoeing, Arts & CraftsSummer Day Camps: June 18 - August 17

Our Popular Summer Camp programs beginon June 18 with caring counselors and a safe envi-ronment designed to make a positive impact onyour child as it energizes his or her mind, body,and spirit! Children aged 5-14 enjoy an expansivegated property with towering trees, glistening

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Crystal Cathedral Memorial Gardens Crystal Cathedral Memorial Gardens is here for you in yourtime of need, with staff members always willing to listen andhelp answer all of your questions. For more information, call714-971-4138, or go to www.crystalcathedral.org/memorial.

FEBRUARY 2007 INTERMENTSBovich, May 2/24Martin, Leonard 2/22Martin, Kathryn 2/22O Neill, Bruce 2/26O Neill, Juanita 2/26Perez, John 2/13Shafer, Miriam 2/26Vande Vusse, James 2/27

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GET IN TOUCHCrystal Cathedral . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 714-971-4000E-Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . crystalcathedral.org

New Hope Hotline24-hr. phone counseling . . . 714-New-Hope or 639-4673Web Site. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . newhopenow.orgTeenLine, 4-10 PM, M-F . . . . 714-New-Teen or 639-8336Web Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . teenline.org

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“We highly recom-mend Walking inWisdom & Wellness.You will enhancethe quality of yourlife by discoveringthe power to findhealth, wholeness,and peace. It can beyour own personalmiracle!”— Robert & Donna

Schuller

Rancho Capistrano


P.R. and Marketing Team (Gifts: Encouragement, Service, Leadership)Join other bright and creative people to developand implement new ways to invite more CrystalCathedral members and visitors into connection,service, and growth. Help build a dynamic team todo help build up our church body. All meetings onSundays while you are on campus.

Hospitality Center Team(Gifts: Hospitality, Service, Wisdom)Join the team as a Desk Greeter, CathedralGreeter, or Tour Guide. Shifts 9 AM – 12:30 PM, or12:30 - 4:30 PM, weekdays and weekends. Greattraining.

New Hope Data Entry (Gifts: Helps, Service)If you have a passion for data entry and canserve 3-4 hours a week, we need you. Greattraining and work environment. What a won-derful way to help the New Hope ministry.

Sunday Shuttle Drivers(Gifts: Hospitality, Service, Encouragement)If you love to make people feel special, joinour vital team, a volunteer experience that is

so rewarding. Drive our shuttles, attend our spe-cial luncheons, and build meaningful friendships.Drive Sundays, 9 – 10:30 AM, OR 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM once a month.

Kid Power Plant Easter Egg HuntSaturday, April 7(Gifts: Service, Hospitality, Evangelism)Arrive at 8:30 AM to set up, hide eggs, and workwith parents and kids from 10 AM -12 noon. Fami-ly fun for everyone involved.

“Live Wire” Team Leader(Gifts: Encouragement, Service, Mercy)

Do you have the energy andenthusiasm to work with kids?Join us as at Kid Power Plant toplay games and help childrenwith the interactive learningstations. It’s fun and easy. Sun-

day mornings. You won’t missworship service and you’ll make a dif-ference.

Photography Ministry(Gifts: Hospitality, Encouragement, Service)

On Sundays, station yourself by one of the

statues on campus and, as people want their pho-tos taken with their familes, offer to take the photofor them. We already have one devoted volunteercovering the Lost Sheep statue across from theCarillon.

Traffic Ministry(Gifts: Service)Help direct traffic on our campus one Sunday amonth and/or during “Glory” performances. OnSundays, you will still be able to attend worship.

Crystal Cathedral Greeters& Kiosk Host(Gifts: Hospitality, Encouragement, Wisdom)Join the team that greets and meets people onSunday morning. Serve once or twice a month.Kiosk - Hand out info. and give directions.Greeters - warmly greet and shake hands.

VOLUNTEER ONLINE at crystalcathedral.org/volunteer.Complete a profile and discover ways to becomeinvolved! OR CALL Calvie Hughson, Dir. of Involve-ment & Service Ministry, at 714/971-4321. OR [email protected]. OR SEE ROTO-RACK onthe Plaza every Sunday morning for complete listings.

Be a Part of Crystal Cathedral’s2007 Easter Lily Garden!

The lilies you provide with a gift of $10 eachin honor of memory of your loved one(s), will fillthe Cathedral with the beauty of these majestictrumpet-shaped white flowers, symbolizing puri-ty, virtue, innocence, hope, and life - the spiritualessence of Easter.

History, mythology, literature, poetry, and theworld of art are rife with stories and images thatspeak of the beauty and majesty of the elegantwhite flowers. The lily is mentioned numeroustimes in the Bible. One of the most famous

Biblical references is in theSermon on the Mount, whenChrist told his listeners:“Consider the lilies of thefield, how they grow: they toilnot, neither do they spin; andyet…Solomon in all his glorywas not arrayed like one ofthese.”

Often called the “white-robed apostles of hope,” lilieswere found growing in theGarden of Gethsemane afterChrist’s agony. Tradition has itthat the beautiful white liliessprung up where drops of Christ’s sweat fell to theground in his final hours of sorrow and deep dis-tress. The Crystal Cathedral and churches aroundthe world continue this tradition at Easter time bybanking their alters and surrounding their crosseswith masses of Easter Lilies to commemorate theresurrection of Jesus Christ and hope of life ever-lasting.

To submit your donation, go to the BoxOffice on the Plaza or call 714-544-5679 beforeApril 10. Both your name and the name of yourhonoree(s) will appear on the Crystal Cathedral

Web site following the Easter celebration.

The Schullers Visit New ZealandBy Nancy Goodwin, Crystal Cathedral Ministries, New Zealand

New Zealand, a country of just over4,000,000, sits in the southern Pacific 1,200miles from Australia, its nearest neighbor.

In February 2007, Robert and DonnaSchuller visited New Zealand. Club memberswere able to meet them as they shared an after-

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Donna and Robert greet Hour of Power viewersduring a visit to New Zealand.


noon together (very fitting for a country with astrong English heritage) in both Christchurchand Auckland.

An evening meeting was also held at eachlocation, giving many supporters and viewers theopportunity to hear the Schullers in person. Intotal, 1,400 people attended meetings and awider audience was able to hear Robert take partin an hour-long talk back show on our maincommercial radio network. The amazing effortby the Schullers, willing to fulfill the obligationsof an exhausting schedule of appearances, willbenefit for the people of New Zealand who watchand support Hour of Power. It will be reflected inthe ongoing strength of the ministry in NewZealand for a long time to come.

Robert & Donna Under theSouthern CrossBy John Townend, Director of International Ministries

In February, Robert and Donna were“Down Under” visiting the larger cities ofAustralia and New Zealand to meet Hour ofPower supporters.

In Australia, Hour of Power supporters wereinvited to special evening events in Brisbane,Sydney, Adelaide, and Melbourne. The busyfour-day schedule enabled hundreds of Hour ofPower viewers to meet and greet Robert andDonna as well as hear a powerful message fromRobert as he shared his vision for the ministriesworldwide.

Each of the events was designed to givethose who attended the opportunity to talk andpray with Robert und Donna, with many alsorequesting books to be signed by their interna-tional guests. In the days following the visit, theAustralian office staff and volunteers were keptbusy receiving telephone calls, e-mails, and let-ters from Hour of Power supporters who wereclearly delighted and encouraged by theseinspirational events.

Robert and Donna can be assured the mes-sage was loud and clear from everyone they met:“Thank you, and anytime you want to crossthrough two tropics, over one equator, past oneinternational date line, and across the PacificOcean, you’re welcomed back down under!”

Homebuilders Annual Retreat:“When He Comes”By Donna Sivachenko, Homebuilder

The Homebuilders Fellowship Class will beholding its Annual Retreat Weekend at beauti-ful Rancho Capistrano on May 18-20, startingFriday at 3 PM through Sunday at 1 PM. Thetheme, “When He Comes,” is based on Job

19:25, “As for me, I know that my Redeemerlives, And at the last, He will take His stand onthe earth.”

Special guest speakers include ExecutivePastor Dr. Jim Poit, Mr. JT Warring with a mis-sionary report entitled “Helping Kids from BellGardens to Burma,”and class Pastor Rev.Glenn DeMaster,leading us in com-munion during ourSunday morning serv-ice. Music throughoutthe weekend will beprovided by Dave andNicole Stevens.

You are invited tojoin us for this week-end of fellowship,music, good food, andinspiration. The costis $130 per person,double occupancy or$140 per person, sin-gle occupancy, andincludes two nights at Rancho Capistrano, allactivities, and five delicious meals. Call theReservation Center today, 714-544-5679. Foradditional information, please call Donna at714-271-9585. Join us for this fantastic weekend!

Dolorosa (the Way of the Cross), praying ourown quiet prayer to Jesus, our crucified Lord.However, suddenly, Mrs. Schuller became veryill and was taken to a hospital. She tells it in herown words:

“I was a very disappointed pilgrim. God sure-ly wasn’t answering my prayer. It was a painful,hot, and sleepless night with the continual groansof pain and distress drifting through my openwindow from the floor below. Daylight finallycame. It was Sunday morning and my birthday. Ifought back the tears. Today I would be missingBethlehem, Gethsemane, and the Communionservice at the Garden Tomb, the mountain topexperience in my Holy Land pilgrimage.

“Then a Christian Arab doctor stopped atmy bed, accompanied by a nurse and interpreter.I was told that I was in a Lutheran MissionHospital that was serving thousands of displacedArab refugees. I looked at this Christian doctorand his eyes became the kind eyes of my Lord.The healing touch of the nurse became that ofJesus. I knew then that my prayer had beenanswered. I had met my Lord and felt HisPresence surround me totally and completely!”

As we celebrate our Risen Lord, please praywith Arvella and me: O Lord, how we thank Youthat You are not limited to a particular place onearth, but that through Your Holy Spirit living inYour followers around the world, You continueYour ministry of teaching, healing, and loving.Amen.

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Holy Land Spiritual RenewalOCTOBER 14 TO 23, 2007

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SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE!

Sunday Mornings at theCrystal Cathedral…Experience an Hour of Power!9:25 & 11:05 AM in the Crystal Cathedral

Each and every Sunday for 27 years, thousands havepoured into the architecturally renowned Crystal Cathedralfor morning worship services. With millions more in atten-dance via television, all are able to receive a soul-lift as theyexperience the world’s most beautiful classical sacred music,encouraging testimonies by engaging guests from all walksof life, and life-inspiring messages by Dr. Robert H.Schuller and, now, Pastor Robert A. Schuller.

Whether you are a long-time church member, or a vis-itor from near or far, the experience is likethat of no other church on planet Earth.With the sounds of the exquisitely voicedchoir, or the perfectly tuned orchestra, orthe magnificently rich Hazel Wright organ,your heart and soul cannot help but betransformed.

If you yearn for an “hour of power,”where you leave renewed in your fait,hopes and dreams, then the classic CrystalCathedral service is the one for you!

Where Your FaithComes Alive!9:30 & 11 AM in the Freed Theater,Welcoming Center, Lower Level

The new C3 (Crystal CathedralContemporary) is an alternativeworship style that appeals to theneeds of young parents interestedin a Sunday service that is more contemporary than our CrystalCathedral Classic, but less edgy than “The Gathering.”

A live worship band and a young host pastor will lead the service for thefirst half hour, then see and hear, simultaneously with those in the CrystalCathedral, a live feed of the morning message. A “cry room” area with TVscreen located in PJ’s Heavenly Café is where you can retreat, yet not missthe message. Following the service will be a special time of fellowship whereyou can grab a cup of coffee and connect with friends - old and new.

If this sounds like the service that best suits you, now is the time to getin on the very beginnings of an exciting new Sunday morning experience atthe Crystal Cathedral!

Igniting, Connecting & Transforming Kids!9:30 & 11 AM in the Family Life Center

Entering through the doors of the Family Life Center,the everyday world disappears and KidPower Plant comes alive! Children are

drawn into a world filled with interactivemagnetic and hologram walls, crackle

tubes with neon lightning, and the soundsof gears and industrial music.

Plasma screens direct the children totheir assigned “Live Wire” team leaders,who make them feel welcome and generate a

sense of belonging. In small groups, the children are encouraged to choosefrom a selection of activities that are thematic and engaging.

Then the sound of industrial music signals the children to assemble intothe large group time called “Fusion.” Energizing music starts the count-down – “…5, 4, 3, 2, 1…Blastoff!” – led by “High Voltage,” the MiddleSchool hip-hop worship team. The children sing songs that teach aboutpossibilities, plugging into the power of God, and believing in their God-given dreams.

Bible stories – the core of the program – are told with humor by KidPower Plant Manager Stanley Sprocket, along with Candi Current, BobbyD. Battery, and others in “The Geared Up Gang.” During this time, thechildren learn the most important lessons in life - that God loves them andhas unique dreams for each of them!

We invite children of all ages to see what’s happening behind the doorsat Kid Power Plant!

Authentic Faith through Art, Worship,and Community11 AM in the Arboretum

According to Pastor Bobby Schuller, The Gathering is “a little churchwithin a big church. They love us, we love them, and we both work inde-pendently and as a team to further the blessed Kingdom of God on earth.

“We desire a purpose, to be aware and active socially in our local com-munity and environment, to have a profound impact in the lives of thepoor and disenfranchised, and to stand against justice. We want to expe-

rience community, andbuild it all around lovingGod and loving others.We celebrate the diversi-ty of individuals, theiropinions, and spiritualjourneys. We endeavor tolive moral ethical lives,and to be the bright sym-bol of Christ’s aboundinglove and peace in OrangeCounty.” If you seek a deep and

intimate encounter with God and desire to create life-long friendships,join other like-minded individuals at The Gathering!

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THE GATHERING

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