Mission

Statement:

Worship God.

Equip Disciples.

Love and Serve

the World.

Sunday Morning

Worship

9:30 AM

Yorba Linda Presbyterian Church

19301 Yorba Linda Blvd.

Yorba Linda, CA 92886

714.777.6822

www.ylpc.org

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October 2017

Grapevine

“My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.

I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish.” John 10:27-28

My sister is getting ready for a big presentation at work on leadership, and she’s using a YouTube video called “How to Start a Movement.” It’s a three minute clip of a guy dancing at an outdoor concert. He is anything but cool: he flails around exuberantly, waving his hands, rocking his hips back and forth, now and then lurching into an awkward flip. But he’s absolutely free and totally joyful; he’s got the spirit of the music, and it turns out to be contagious. After a while, another dancer joins him and he is welcomed as an equal. That second dancer waves an invitation to his friends to join them, and they do. Then a few more, and within three minutes a whole crowd has formed, jubilantly dancing together.

The narrator draws an interesting conclusion from this three minute study in starting a movement. First, leadership is over-glorified. It was the first follower who made it all happen. Second, he draws attention to the way the first follower was welcomed. He was an equal, free to follow and free to add his own improvisations. He says this: “If you really want to start a movement, then have the courage to follow, and to show others how to follow. And if you see a ‘lone nut’ doing something great, have the guts to be the first one to stand up and join in.”

You and I are not followers of a ‘lone nut’ at an outdoor music festival. We are part of a movement that began over two thousand years ago. We are followers of Jesus Christ, God’s son, who came to bring eternal life for all who will believe in him. But perhaps we have underestimated the influence that joyful, exuberant followers can have on those around them. Over and over again in the scriptures, God’s people are called to be strong and courageous. Christ invites us to be bold in the ways that we follow his word. So invite others into the dance. As they join us, welcome them as equals, giving them the freedom to improvise as they serve Christ. When you see someone doing something great, join in. With all my heart, I believe that living a life of gospel faith brings freedom, joy and purpose. That’s something everyone around us needs, and it’s something we have to offer here at Yorba Linda Presbyterian Church. So let me see you dance! With you in ministry, Pastor Lynn.

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October is Mission Month

If we do our job right, it will be hard for you to miss that October is Mission Month at YLPC. I am moving into my new responsibility as Elder for Mission just as the committee moves from its usual busy to turbocharged! I am deeply impressed by all the work the members of the Mission Committee are involved in, and even more in awe of their passion and commitment. I find it notable that while the members are actively involved in Hot Meals, HIS Picnic, Habitat for Humanity, Yorba Linda Food for Families, Blood Drives, Blessing Bags, and Interfaith Council (and I’m sure I left something out!) they are far from burned out. They are, in fact, burning with purpose to serve those in need. Each is finding their own way to serve and new ideas are bubbling up daily (just take a look at my overflowing inbox)!

While the dictionary defines “mission” in a religious sense as an action involving good works, travel to foreign lands and evangelism, it also notes that a mission can be defined as an important assignment or task. The former concept is intimidating and not for everyone. But I believe we can all find our own mission, and that the Mission Committee can help those looking for an opportunity to serve to find their own passion and niche. Wouldn’t it be wonderful for each of us to emerge from Mission Month with a new sense of the variety of service opportunities that are available to us right in our own backyard?

Thank you, Roxanne Ford

Help Us Celebrate Mission Month!

Please come and hear Bethany Anderson of Solidarity/ Camino Immigration Services and Kristy White, an Immigration Attorney, speak on October 15. We’ll have lunch, then gather to hear them present on “Immigration 101: Immigration from a Biblical Perspective”.

Sign up on patio or email Roxanne Ford at mrford47@gmail.com.

Suggested Donation: $5.00 each Lunch is at 11:00 a.m. with the presentation from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Adult Night Out - October 14

Come and enjoy wine, hor d’oeuvres, and the company of great people. Join us on Saturday, October 14 at 6:30 p.m. at the Barrett's home. Bring a bottle of wine and a heavy appetizer to share! There will be plenty of soft drinks available as well! Information and sign ups are on the patio after worship.

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Children’s Ministry

Emmaus Road Sunday School

In September, children began a three part series on the story of the life of Moses. The first week we focused on the birth and life of Moses through his time as a shepherd in Midian found in Exodus 2 and 3. In the Imagination Station, children created edible Moses basket treats while learning about Moses' journey down the Nile. In the Interpretation Station, children listened, sang, and moved to several songs, which tell the story of Moses. In the Information Station, children played a life-sized board game to review the events in the life of Moses. The story of Moses is #'s 45-48 in The Children’s Bible in 365 Stories.

Spiritual Practice: Hearing God's Call

The Bible is full of examples of God speaking to his people in dramatic ways – burning bushes, dreams and visions, angel visitations, in clouds of smoke and pillars of fire. How do we hear God’s call today? How do we listen for God’s word in our own lives? Help your children understand that God is with us today, just as he was for Moses. He still speaks today! God’s voice is heard in many different ways:

1. Bible 2. Preaching 3. Worship 4. Hymns, music in worship 5. Sunday school/Bible study In the next few weeks, identify the ways God is speaking to your family. Will you answer His call?

World Communion Sunday

On Sunday, October 1, children will remain in Worship for the entire service for World Communion.

Bible Presentations

On Sunday, October 29, 3rd and 4th graders will receive Bibles during worship. Please let Kim know if you will be attending that Sunday. If you are a 5th grader who has never received a Bible from this church or any other church, please contact Kim Wisnia at kwisnia@ylpc.org.

Campus Care

October 28

Everyone is invited to join us for a YLPC

work day on Saturday, October 28 from

9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. We have several

beautification projects planned and we always

have a great time together!

Fall Festival!

October 29

Please join the Deacons for our annual pumpkin carving, chili cook off event. Mark your calendar and start digging out your favorite chili recipe! Sign up on the patio.

6. Retreats 7. Sacraments – baptism and communion 8. Prayer 9. Dreams 10. Visions 11. Conscience (the “still small voice within us”)

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Youth Ministries

Our youth ministry kicked off this fall by revisiting summer with an afternoon at the beach. It was great to have families slow down and have fun together. We all had a great time and are looking forward to more fun days together. Our youth ministry is growing and changing and with that we are trying some new things. This year, our program will look a little bit different. Students will still be provided with time to grow in their faith, serve in his name, and have fun together. We will continue our current Sunday School schedule where students engage in Bible study and fellowship. We will also continue to have special events for students to get together and celebrate life.

A key component of our new structure is bringing families together to do church together in new and exciting ways. We will also be taking the Jr. High and High School students to camp on the same weekend this Winter. They will be housed in separate cabins but will enjoy mealtime and programming together. If you missed our fall parent meeting and would like more information, please don’t hesitate to contact Michelle Almeida at studentministries@ylpc.org.

I am so excited to see what this year has in store for our youth group! Please see below for upcoming events.

Mark Your Calendars!

Saturday, October 7 Worship together at New Hope Presbyterian Church in Orange, followed by dinner at Bruxie.

Saturday, November 4

Morning Hike

Sunday, November 26 HIS Picnic

December

Roosters Food Drive at Second Harvest Food Bank

February 2-4, 2018 Winter Camp at Forest Home: Jr. High and High School combined

Final commitment deadline: NOVEMBER 12 (pending student registration

February 25 - April 8

(no class on Easter Sunday) Confirmation Classes for High School Students

Confirmation Sunday during worship on April 15

Welcome New Members!

We are delighted to welcome some new members to the YLPC community.

Carol Frazier, Karen Tsai, Lynn Melton, Danny Orozco and Alireza (Ali) Shahabi Azad

We will officially welcome them on Sunday, October 22.

Littlest Angel

For 51 years, the Littlest Angel Guild has raised funds to support the mission of CHOC Children's Hospital. Join us on October 20 for self-guided tours of six stunning homes, kitchens, gardens and entertaining spaces. There are two full house tours and four featuring great ideas for kitchens, gardens and entertaining spaces created by local designers, contractors and home owners. "Tasty Bites" and sips from local caterers, restaurants, bakeries and wineries will be offered. Shopping at our "Petite Boutique" featured at select homes. Floral arrangements and accent decorations to inspire you with ideas for your own home and entertaining spaces. Tickets are $45 and can be purchased at www.littlestangelguild.org.

Orange Community Master Chorale

The Orange Community Master Chorale, was formed in 1994 and is dedicated to "Filling the Air With Music." This group of volunteer singers has members from all over Orange County. The Master Chorale presents two major concerts each year, and is also the featured music for the annual Orange Tree lighting and Candlelight Procession each Christmas season in Old Town Orange. The OCMC has performed in England, Greece, Canada and Ireland, and recently performed Carmina Burana at Carnegie Hall in New York City. The Master Chorale will be the featured choir this year in the Chapman University Musco Center Christmas show. The group is open to any adult from Orange County who enjoys singing.

Join us for a free concert on October 22 at 4:00 p.m. right here at Yorba Linda Presbyterian Church!

October

Lauren Kittredge 10/03

William Kittredge 10/03

Carol Jacobs 10/04

Matt Kelley 10/04

Riley Roberts 10/05

Steve Hamersma 10/06

Mike Ragole 10/09

Kathryn Johnson 10/11

Phyllis Graham 10/12

MJ Watt 10/13

Joshua Rosenthal 10/14

Fred Hebein 10/19

Michelle Almeida 10/21

Lori Gube 10/22

Kyle Irvin 10/22

Kristin Matthews 10/25

Doug Sproal 10/26

Matthew Merritt 10/28

Abigail Braun 10/28

Chris Hebein 10/29

Mike Sun 10/29

Hannah Green 10/30

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Session Notes from September

September Session activities included the following: • The Session received with joy 5 new members: Karen Tsai, Carol Frazier, Lynn Melton, Danny Orozco and

Ali Azad. They also accepted, with regret, the transfer of Jim and Liz Marchant. Membership is now 227.

• Deacon Representative Debbie McCracken shared highlights, including recently concluded and upcoming activities. A request for permission to go $600 over budget was approved. Also, $353 from restricted fellowship income was approved to purchase tablecloths and cabinets. She also reported the prayer chain is being updated and will share with the congregation when finalized.

• Stewardship distributed 2018 budget planning sheets. These will be due back on November 21. Advised Session the completed Financial Audit for 2016 will be in next month’s Session packet.

• Worship elders shared that new handbell tables were purchased and the Sanctuary Bible is being refurbished. The Christmas Concert will be 12/2. There is a need for ushers and a sound board tech. Jessica Nicholson came back from Chorister’s Guild and is energizing the music program.

• Christian Ed reported Bibles will be given to 3rd

graders on 10/29.

• Facilities reported that many tasks are being completed and they have approved facility use for Master Chorale on 10/21 and 10/22 as well as a harp recital on 11/4.

• Mission committee shared that they are open to new ideas for new missions while still being passionate about current projects.

• Nominating Committee will be meeting soon to fill an elder term as well as the opening on the Endowment Committee.

• Pastor Lynn reminded Session that at the last meeting, a suggestion was made to develop a 5-year plan. Those in attendance participated in a scripture, study, share process as a first step to this strategic planning.

• All committee members, teachers and youth workers were presented and approved by Session.

Copies of the minutes are available for review in the church office.

Respectfully submitted, Chris Hills Clerk of Session

AUGUST 2017 FINANCIAL REPORT

OPERATING FUND Summary Results: Through August, we expected to receive $264,667 and actually received $304,246. Also through August, we expected to spend $267,626 and actually spent $249,943. And reserved $18,098 for funds budgeted but not spent.

MORTGAGE REDUCTION FUND Through August, we have received contributions of $47,470 and paid $14,133 in principal.

Operating Mtg. Reduction Total

Cash Position $ 289,694 $ 22,921 $ 312,615

Less: Restricted Funds* $ 139,129 $ - $ 139,129

Unrestricted Funds 150,566$ 22,921$ 173,487$

* Restricted funds are restricted to use for a specific purpose. These include designated gifts, program

reserves, payables, reserves for building maintenance, and reserves for unspent program budget.

October Upcoming Events: World Communion Sunday Sunday, October 1 9:30 a.m. Youth Group at New Hope Saturday, October 7 5:00 p.m. Adult Night Out Saturday, October 14 6:30 p.m. PW at Canyon Hills Saturday, October 14 9:30 a.m. Mission Sunday & Lunch Sunday, October 15 11:00 a.m. OC Master Chorale Concert Sunday, October 22 4:00 p.m. YLPC Work Day Saturday, October 28 9:00 a.m.

Fall Festival Sunday, October 29 10:45 a.m.

Monday_ _______________________________________________________________

Church Office Closed Hot Meals 3:00 p.m. (Second Monday of the month)

Tuesday________________________________________________________________

Church Office 9:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. Pilates Class 8:30 a.m. Priscilla Circle 9:30 a.m. (Second Tuesday of the month) Mighty Moms 6:30 p.m. (Contact Church Office for details) Esther Circle 7:00 p.m. (Second Tuesday of the month) Session Meeting 7:00 p.m. (Third Tuesday of the month) Drum Circle 7:00 p.m. (Fourth Tuesday of the month)

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Church Office 9:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. Deacons Meeting 7:00 p.m. (First Wednesday of the month) Stewardship Committee 7:00 p.m. (Second Wednesday of the month) Worship Committee 7:00 p.m. (Second Wednesday of the month) Missions Meeting 7:30 p.m. (Fourth Wednesday of the month)

Thursday________________________________________________________________

Church Office 9:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. Pilates Class 8:30 a.m. TLC Bible Study 9:30 a.m. Celebrate Singing 5:00 p.m. Gloria Ringers 6:15 p.m. AA Meeting 7:00 p.m. Chancel Choir 7:30 p.m.

Friday_________________________________________________________________

Church Office 9:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.

Saturday_______________________________________________________________ Men’s Fellowship 8:00 a.m. (First, third & fifth Saturday of the month)

Sundays________________________________________________________________

Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m. Jubilate 10:45 a.m. Christian Education Meeting 10:45 a.m. (First Sunday of the month) Single Ladies Brunch 11:00 a.m. (Second Sunday of the month)

HIS Picnic 1:00 p.m. (Fourth Sunday of the month)

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