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Mission Minute.................3Caring Ministries...............4Presbyterian Women ........5Growing FootPrints...........5Children’s Ministry ...........6Music Notes.....................7Bookends.........................7Youth News......................8Financial Report.............10PCLG At-A-Glance..........11
SP RETHEMay 2012
• Jane Fainer’s Baby Shower: May 5
• Harned & Kvamme Recital: May 6
• Sr. High Mission Sunday: May 6
• Dave Watermulder’s First Sunday: May 13
• Baby Shower for Sophia’s Layette: May 13
• PW English Garden Tea: May 19
• Handbells Spring Ring: May 20
• Annual Church Picnic: Jun. 3
• Dave Watermulder’s Instal- lation Service: Jun. 10
• Kirkin’ o’ the Tartans: Jun. 17
From the Pastor,Rev. David G. Watermulder
new is just beginning,
is that the possibilities
seem so wide open.
We don’t quite know
what shape things
will take, or where
God will lead us in
the months and years
ahead. And that’s
part of the fun! That’s
the adventure of life
together as a family of faith. When
Lisa and I visited with you all in Feb-
ruary, we met so many new people
over three days that it was almost
comical (please introduce yourself a
couple more times!). But the exciting
part is that even as we begin to get to
know each other, the story has yet to
be told. We’re not at the end, we’re
just at the beginning.
So, in the days ahead, I will look
forward to seeing you on Sunday
mornings in worship and to begin
growing together as God’s people in
this place. It’s going to be fun, it’s go-
ing to be an adventure, and it starts
this month!
Grace and Peace to you,
Pastor Dave
The boxes are
packed, the plans are
made, and the Watermulder family
is making the big move this month
to Los Gatos! We are so excited to
finally arrive and to begin life and
ministry together with our new
church family at PCLG.
In the Old Testament, God tells
the Prophet Isaiah, “I am about to
do a new thing; now it springs forth,
do you not perceive it?” It feels that
way to us these days, like God is
about to do a new thing in our lives
and in the life of this church! And
our job, our role, is to “perceive it”.
To see it. To be watching for what
God is up to in our midst and to
discover the ways that we are called
to participate in it.
One of the magical things about
a time like this, where something
PastorHead of StaffRev. David G. Watermulder
Director of YouthMinistry
Steve Fainer
Music & Publications Director
Sara L. Hancock
Children’s MinistryDirector
Chris Daly
Church Administrator and
Financial SecretaryKristy Cole
Administrative AssistantCarlo Panighetti
Handbell DirectorNorma Rose
Growing FootPrints Director
Cory Mullins
Mailing Address:16575 Shannon RoadLos Gatos, CA 95032
(408) 356-6156Fax: (408) 358-4167
www.pclg.org
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Dave Watermulder’s First Sunday Preaching at PCLG is May 13!
Let’s fill the Sanctuary on Sunday, May 13 at 10:00am to welcome Dave & Lisa Watermulder to
PCLG! Spread the word!
Dave Watermulder’s Installation Service
On June 10, 2012 at 3:00pm, the Presbytery of San Jose will formally install Rev. David G. Watermulder as the Pastor of the Presbyterian Church of Los Gatos. Please plan to attend this special worship service that will include participants from PCLG and throughout our Presbytery and beyond (including much of Dave
and Lisa’s family coming in from around the country). This will be a great opportunity for us to practice the gift of hospitality as we welcome others to PCLG. The installation service will be followed by a reception in Fellowship Hall. Be there!
Host a Dinner for 8 with the Watermulders
Interested in getting to know Dave and Lisa Watermulder in a comfortable, relaxed setting? Sign up to host them for dinner at your place! Simply choose the Friday or Sunday night you’d like to have them over, then invite 4-6 of your PCLG friends to also join you for the evening. This will be a lovely way for lots of the PCLG family to get to know the Watermulders, while allowing them to settle in without being inundated by invitations for dinners!
Not able to host, but you’d like to attend a dinner? Contact Elder Angie Smith at (408)358-5555 or [email protected].
The Annual Church Picnic will be on June 3! We’re going to do things a little different this year with a good ol’ fashioned country hoe down! Yee haw! Please
plan on attending and staying for a little while for some fun activities, including square dancing,
circle dancing, and some fun games. There’ll of course be some good barbeque, lemonade, and all the trimmings of a church picnic. Would you like to help plan the picnic or help the day of? Call Erik Khoobyarian
at (408)219-3190 or email [email protected]. The Planning Team will meet in early May, so sign up now!
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San Jose Family Shelter(Family Supportive Services)
Join us in celebrating the completion of a new family shelter, now located at 692 King Road in San Jose. The beautiful new facility can house up to 35 families for 90 days and provides much more than just
housing services.
Moreover, thanks to generous
donations by the Margaret Ross estate and others, there’s a PCLG room! Watch this space for ways we can support this valuable ministry, from preparing a weekend meal to donating new bedding.
Thanks for your generous donations of cereal and pop-top cans of meats, fruits and veggies to our local House of Hope, part of West Valley Community Services. The Brodsky family helped drop off the food and also donated two large bags of oranges, which the clients were happy to receive. House of Hope, a food pantry located on the campus of Calvary Church on Los Gatos Blvd., is open most Thursdays from 3 to 6 pm and they would love your gifts of fresh produce from your yard!
Westminster Woods! Did you know the PCLG mission budget helps support a beautiful Presbyterian camp and conference center for all ages in Sonoma County? Open houses are happening on May 1 and May 12 and summer camps for children entering 2nd grade through high school start June 24. Camperships are available by contacting Chris Daly at [email protected]. Find out more at www.westminsterwoods.org.
PCLG’s service day is always the first Monday of the month from noon to 3pm at Sacred Heart Community Service in San Jose. Join us May 3! Need a ride down to their center on South First Street? Call Martha Wills at (408)354-6527.
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For more information on mission activities at PCLG, contact Elder Martha Wills at [email protected].
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Pam Bancroft Deacon Fund
Jan Black
Kristy ColeAttendance
Bob & Tricia DaleGreeters
Lauren Finkle
Ellen Graff Hospital Baskets
Sue HansenModerator,
Publications,Home Communion
Rika HarrisConversation Corner
Tony HerzRide with Me
Beth Hobbs
Pat JonesPrayer Shawls
Jo Ann Khoobyarian
Milt Khoobyarian
Mary RaeckerBulletin Board
Barbara SnyderCards
Toneh ThompsonDeacon Secretary
Betty UlrichFlowers
Ev Wilson
Deacons are known as the heart of the church—part of the glue that holds our church family together. As a family, we need to take care of and help each other. If you recognize that one of us has a need that isn’t being met, please let one of your Deacons know so we can do our best to help.
• Conversation Corner: Look for us at the coffee hour on the fourth Sunday of each month. Do you have a name tag? We can get them for you. Our name tags are an important accessory so our incoming minister can get to know us! We also record birthdays (but not your age) and anniversaries to be recognized in the Spire.
• Drivers: We can never have too many for the “Ride with Me” program. If you feel driven to volunteer, please phone Tony Herz. For driver requests, please allow 48 hours notice whenever possible.
• Cooks: There’s no such thing as too many cooks in the kitchen with our “Caring Cuisine” program. We heartily welcome new volunteers!
• Baskets: Ellen Graff creates our lovely hospital baskets.
• Prayer Shawls: Prayer shawls are often given out in times of strife, grief or illness. If you knit or crochet and are interested in making a prayer shawl, we have yarn and patterns. Please contact Pat Jones.
• Bulletin Board: There is a bulletin board (on wheels) available in the Social Hall if you would like to post something. There are certain parameters for posting which are listed on the board.
• Home Communion: Home communion is available if you are unable to get to church. Remind us if we forget to ask you.
• Deacons Senior Lunch: There was no room on the Spring calendar for lunch, so we “fasted” and moved the luncheon to Sunday July 8th after church.
HOW TO REACH US:
Need a ride, need a meal, need to talk? The Board of Deacons can help during times of illness, grief or when the demands of daily life become too difficult. We will provide rides, meals or a friendly face to share assistance and personal com-fort.
Please call Elder Ev Wilson at 408-268-2679 for immediate response. Messages may be left at the church office at 408-356-6156 ext. 35.
PRAYER REQUESTS:
If you or someone you know needs prayers, please contact Lydia Terrill, Prayer Chain Coordinator at (408)559-3346. You may also call Elder Ev Wilson at (408)268-2679 or the church at (408)356-6156—ask for the Rev. Dave Watermulder.
Your deacons are here to help! Just look for our green name tags!
We’ve had a request from the volunteer office at Good Samaritan Hospital. They are seeking additional spiritual care volunteers to visit hospitalized patients on an interfaith basis. Good Sam does not currently have a chaplain. Contact Mary McCall, Director of Volunteer Services at (408)559-2344 or [email protected]. They would welcome previous/current Deacons or Stephens Ministers.
Presbyterian Women Circle 5 - All Women Are Welcome!Every Wednesday 9:30 am -11:00 am in Room 8
Childcare provided in the Preschool WingContact: Julie Lasher at (408) 356-0242 or [email protected]
or Angie Smith at [email protected]
Volunteer Needed!!!
The Growing FootPrints School
Board is in need of a volunteer from
the PCLG. Do you have an hour
(just once a month) that you could
donate to a worthy cause? If so,
please contact myself or Jim Stoner
and we can discuss this wonderful
opportunity. Please support your
great mission outreach program!
Blessings,
Cory Mullins
Director
May is shaping up to being a busy month for Presbyterian Women. We again
will be offering the Mother’s Day cards for the Mother’s Day Project for “Healthy
Women, Healthy Families” (formerly NetWorkers Malaria Prevention Program)
on the following Sundays: April 22, 29, and May 6 during the Fellowship Hour.
Malaria prevention is still an important part of the ministry but it now includes
pretnatal care, obstetrical services, fistula repair surgery, cercvical cancer screen-
ing, childhood immunizations, nutritional guidance and health education.
- Norma Rose
May 2 Devotional Classics Led by MarthaMay 9 Bible Study: Beatitudes Led by Angie & DanaMay 16 Book Study: Grace in a Tree Stump Led by Julie & Beth May 23 Potluck brunch to welcome Lisa Watermulder to PCLGMay 30 Devotional Classics Led by Martha (last WOW until Fall)
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Join the PCLG Travel Buddies for their next big adventure. It will be to beautiful New Zealand for two weeks and an optional extension to Australia for one week. It is planned for mid-January 2013. Everyone is invited, including singles. If you are interested in learn-ing more, call Bill Buckman: (408)356-0532.
All the women of PCLG and their friends are cordially invited to the Presbyterian Women’s
English Garden TeaA fundraiser for PW’s Mission Projects
Saturday, May 19 at 1:00pmIn the Social Hall
Women ages 8 and up are welcome.Cost is $15 for adults, $10 for children 8-12 years old. Please RSVP by May 14 in the church office. Hats and gloves are optional.
God’s Place in May:Paul and FriendsMark 16:15; Acts 9, 6In conjunction with our theme this year, “Belonging to God,” we have learned the stories of special people who have responded to the call to further God’s kingdom in this world. After Jesus’ resurrection but before his ascension, he gave this command: “Go into all the world and preach the gospel.” Among those who heard this command were the faithful disciples Peter and John. And yet the greatest apostle of all was probably Paul, who was dramatically converted from radical persecutor to fervent Christian communicator.
Memory Verse: Jesus said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the good news to all creation.”
-Mark 16:15
Easter Egg Hunt The Annual Egg Hunt despite the dampness was hopping with 40-plus children in atten-dance. Thank you to WOW for stuffing over 600(!) plastic
eggs and to our youth helpers for assisting with the event.
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May Mission For our May mission project, we will be col-
lecting containers of PB&J for CityTeam’s “Spread the Love”
program. This program provides low income families with
lunches while out of school. Please put your donations in the
designated red bins. Thank you.
God’s Place Summer Session Our summer lessons for
children in K-5th grades will focus on mission and service.
The children will explore different countries, their people and
how they live. We will also learn about some special people
who have heard God’s call to serve and assist those countries.
Two adults are needed to teach for each of these Sundays: June 24, July 15, July 29, August 12, August 26. All lessons and materials are provided (Tier 1 Safe Church clearance is required).
Preschool teachers are also needed for the summer (June 17 through August 26). The children are adorable and so much fun. The lessons are very simple and prepared in advance (Tier 1 Safe Church clearance is required). We need your help! Please sign up for a Sunday. Serve as Jesus’ disciple and spread the good news! Contact Chris Daly at (408)356-6156 x30 or [email protected].
As we come to a close on our last rotation for this season, the Children’s Ministry Committee and I would like to thank all the amazing people for their support and service to the children and this ministry. We couldn’t have these incredible classes and programs without your help. You have truly been a blessing. God bless you!
May 6 Senior High Mission Sunday
May 20 Teacher Appreciation Sunday
Jun. 3 3rd Grade Bible Presentation
Annual Church Picnic
Chris Daly, Director of Children’s Ministry Contact information: 356-6156 ext. 30 or [email protected]
Join Children’s Ministry as we thank our wonderful teachers and volunteers. Cake will be
served in the Social Hall after worship in their honor.
3 rd Grade Bible Presentation:Sunday, June 3
Calling all 3rd graders! This is a special presentation just for you. There will be a “Bible 101” party to follow in
room 8. You don’t want to miss it!
Our book sale raised just a little over $250. We divided the pro-ceeds with one half going to the PCLG Chapel, and the other portion went to the Holly Clayville Cancer Research Foundation at Stanford. Thanks so much for your support. We wonder how many of us buy, read and bring back the following year to sell again? We can start a new trend and call it “Read-cycle”
Bookends had a field trip to the new Los Gatos Library, and got a tour. It is a lovely new space that is green in many ways. There is interesting artwork and many clever architectural details. They have a classroom upstairs where they offer classes on e-readers and geneal-ogy. Check it out ! PCLG’s Book Club meets once a month. Look for Bookends flyers in the sanctu-ary narthex. New folks are always welcome. Contact Sue Hansen for more details/info: [email protected].
May In the Sanctuary of Outcasts
by Neil White
JuneA Painted House by John Grisham
JulyThe Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
by Rebecca Skloot
Holy Week and Easter this year was a blessed time for us all: contemplative,
prayerful, moving, and joyous. We all enjoyed our tradition of processing into the
Sanctuary, led by the donkey, on
Palm Sunday, palms waving. On
Maundy Thursday, hearts were
broken as we remembered the story
of Christ’s suffering through the
cantata The Weeping Tree, and on
Easter morning we gathered with
friends and family to celebrate
Jesus’ resurrection and triumph
over death!
We have a precious
few weeks together
left before the Chancel
Choir and Joyful
Voices choir break
for the summer. We
invite any and all to
join us in singing for
Dave Watermulder’s
Installation Service on June 10! Let’s give Dave a proper introduction to PCLG’s
Music Program and show him what we can do! If you’re interested, contact Sara
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You are invited to the
Annual Spring RingPresented by the Handbell Choirs of
The Presbyterian Church of Los Gatos16575 Shannon Rd. Los Gatos, CA
4:00pm Sunday, May 20 in the Sanctuary
This year’s concert will feature the two adult choirs as well as solo ringing by Paul Kvamme. It will be a varied program of sacred
and secular pieces, some arrangements of old favorites as well as new compositions written specifically for bells. Come, bring your
neighbors and friends to a fun afternoon of music.
The choir leads the procession into the Sanctuary on Palm Sunday singing “Hosanna! To the Son of David!”
Choir members pose with the donkey on Palm Sunday.
What a glorious adventure God called us into!
Christ rose,
Brian’s truck broke down,
the night was cold,
the sun was hot,
Jesus appeared to his disciples,
the rain came down,
Brian’s truck was fixed,
Christ ascended,
-the Grapevine had snow,
and a family had a home.
And the pregnant lady was perfectly fine!We’re looking forward to
sharing our little piece of God’s story with you on May 6 in
worship.
Don’t forget…Confirmation for young people begins on Wednesday,
May 2 at 7pm for any youth who’d like to discover the meaning of membership at PCLG.
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Sunday Mornings May 20th-July 1st
8:45am-9:45am in the Fireside Room
Fill out the form on this page, detach and mail to:
Presbyterian Church of Los Gatos16575 Shannon Rd.
Los Gatos, CA 95032
or register at church.
Questions: (408)356-6165.
announces its 2012
Seminary for a DayFriday, May 11 9:30am-1pm
San Francisco Theological Seminary will open its doors to the public on Friday, May 11, with its annual Seminary for a Day. This is the perfect opportunity to check out the Seminary’s historic grounds, attend lectures with SFTS professors, worship with students and staff, and experience community lunch on campus.
Registration Deadline is May 4. For events, sched-ules, information, or to register, visit: www.sfts.edu.
Sunday, May 13, 2011in the Fireside Room during Fellowship Hour
Join the Presbyterian Women as we will collect unwrapped gifts of clothing (sizes 0 to 12), toys, and books, and enjoy a cookies and punch. Monetary gifts are also accepted. All are welcome to come and see what the Layette project does each month for the San Jose Public Health Department.
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Financially, PCLG has gotten off to a good start in our first quarter of 2012. Our year-to-date pledge income is at 103% of budget and our overall income is at 106% of budget. Our pledge income is $128,277 compared to a budget of $123,984. Our overall income is $192,410 compared to a budget of $181,446.
On the expense side we are at 93% of budget through. Our overall expenses were $180,223 compared to a budget of $193,374. That means that at the end of March we actually have a profit, rather than a budget deficit. Our year-to-date profit is $12,186 compared to a budgeted deficit of $11,928. Thank you all for your generosity!
Our current pledge total is 201 pledges for a total amount of $513,456 compared to a budget of $513,600. Thanks to all of you who have pledged to PCLG for 2012. If you would still like to pledge, it is not too late. Please just call or email me and let me know.
Blessings of Christ,
Kristy Cole Financial Secretary/Church Administrator
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Spring came to PCLG’s front yard in mid-March, thanks to Carolyn Rosen and our Work Day volunteers. The 1,000 daffodil bulbs were planted last October during Fall Work Day. Carolyn is one of our in-house horticulturists and a member of the Facilities Committee. She bought the bulbs with the definite plan to get our children involved and to identify with the church. She asked Paul Kvamme (son of our church organist Margaret) if he would like to help and supervise the other kids. Carolyn says that Paul did a great job! Judy Borcherding was on her hands and knees, watching over the group. George Rose had rototilled the area earlier in preparation for planting the bulbs. A friend of ours and neighbor to the church called to tell us how much he enjoyed the daffodil display. He said he drove by twice so he could appreciate the springtime show. That’s a beautiful outreach!
- Bill Buckman
A special thanks to everyone who turned out for our Spring (and Fall) Work Days! Thank you for all you do to beautify our church.
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3 Louise Sherman6 Angie Smith8 Ellen Graff Howard Loomis10 Judith Borlase14 Alex Haynes Barb Lawler16 Barbara Koplos17 Marco Bommarito21 Sue Coates22 Ben Wagner23 Barbara Snyder
WORSHIP ON SUNDAYS
Adult Education 9:00 amWorship in the Sanctuary 10:00 am“God’s Place” Sunday School 10:15 amFellowship Time 11:00 am
FELLOWSHIP GROUPS
Presbyterian Women 1st Thursday VariousBookends Various VariousWOW, PW Circle 5 Wednesdays 9:30 amCircles 1, 2, & 3 3rd Thursday 9:30 amCircle 4 3rd Thursday 5:30 pmFriends, Food, Fellowship 2nd Saturday 6:00 pmThe Voyagers 3rd Saturday Fellowship & ServiceThe Buccaneers 4th Saturday PotluckBuoys & Gulls Various VariousMates Various VariousBetter Bones & Balance Mon/Wed/Fri 9:30 amHappy Paint Wednesday 10:30 am
COVENANT GROUPS
Baker/Attwood Covt. Monday 9:30 am Jones Covenant Monday 7:00 pmMen’s Bible Study Wednesday 6:30 amCoates Covenant Wednesday 1:30 pmCoveKnit Group Wednesday 7:00 pmMen’s Bible Study I Wednesday 6:30 amPrince Covenant Thursday 11:00 amMen’s Bible Study II Thursday 6:30 pm
MUSIC MINISTRIES
Los Cascabeles Tuesday 6:00 pmJubilee Ringers Wednesday 10:30 amEcho Bells Tuesday 7:30 pm Chancel Brass Wednesday 7:45 pmChancel Choir Thursday 7:00 pmChancel Strings Friday 7:30 pmJoyful Voices Sunday 11:30 am
YOUTH MINISTRIES
Middle School SNiFF Sunday 5:00 pmSenior High SHED Wednesday 7:00 pm
24 Briana Paul26 Taryn Smith27 Barney Byle29 Chris Daly Sally Slocum30 Alicia Bierly Laurel Brobst Gilbert Colleen Hattman Lucy Romero31 Pat Booth
6 Sue & Howard Thomas21 Amee & Brian Jones22 Karen & Charles Meggs25 Linda & Don Wagner
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The kids have grown and our church staff has changed. Help Pastor Dave, Lisa, and the rest of PCLG get to know you even better with your name and face - all in one place!
There is no obligation to purchase photos; just participate in the directory. Simply visit www.pclg.org and clink on the LifeTouch photo link. There you will find dates and times for your photo session.
No computer? No problem. We can sign you up during in the Social Hall after Sunday worship.
All members are encouraged to have their photo taken for the new PCLG directory.
Questions? Contact Kimberly Damore: (408)356-4453 or Kathy DeMerit: (408)356-3626.