January 20, 2016

FEBRUARY 2016 calendar inside!

Don’t miss our new sermon series, “The Important Business of Forgiveness” now through

January 31st. Pastor Steve Schibsted brings new insight to what it really means to forgive.

We are very excited to have Mike Wilkins come and lead a class

beginning on January 31st and continuing through March 6th. Join us between

the first two worship services from 10:30am-11:30am. Dr. Wilkins specializes in

New Testament theology, Christology, and discipleship. The former Dean of the

Faculty and Chair of the New Testament Department at Biola University, he now

focuses on teaching advanced exegesis classes. He is a visiting professor at

international schools, including University of Aberdeen, Asian Graduate School of

Theology, Chongshin Theological Seminary, and Sheffield University. Dr. Wilkins is

ordained in the Evangelical Free Church of America, and is the former senior

pastor of two EFCA churches. He has been married to his wife Lynne for over 44

years, and they have two married daughters and two granddaughters.

SUNDAYS—“The Kingdom of God” 1/31/15-3/6/15

Led by Mike Wilkins

10:30am-11:30am in room 206

JOIN OUR NEW WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY!

“Behind the Scenes”

THURSDAYS! 9-11am

Fellowship Hall

NOW MEETING!

Explore what God is up to “Behind the Scenes.” The amazing power and love of God is dra-

matically revealed in Exodus.

And women are central in the story! Don’t miss this life-transforming encounter with the

God who is always at work in and around us.

Large group teaching & small group discussion and prayer. The lead teachers will be Pastor

Candie Blankman and Stacey Enmeier.

Nursery provided. Register online or on the patio this Sunday!

START 2016 "The Decline and Fall of the Ottoman Empire" by Alan W. Palmer

is not an easy read. Feel free to use

other sources on the Treaty of Versailles

and the creation of the modern Middle

East . We will have a great discussion on

Feb. 12. Please come! Read ahead for

Mar.11 "Job" from the Old Testament. We will also include "Job, a Modern

Man" a play. We meet the second Friday of every month in the SCPC library. 9:30-11.

Contacts: Bob and Mary Ann Whittier, 498-4526, mawhittier@cox.net.

ATTEND OUR NEW ADULT DISCIPLESHIP CLASSES!

WEDNESDAYS—”The Christian Community” 1/13/15-2/3/15

Led by Ron Eckert, Associate Pastor

5:30pm-7pm in room 207

Jump in to this four week study with Ron Eckert!

Wednesdays 5:30-7:00 p.m. January 13th – February 3rd in Room 207

The Dangerous Act of Loving Your Neighbor by Mark Labberton

What do you see?

"Too often when we look at people we see either problems and inconveniences or the

hope that they will be perhaps a little more like me. When we begin to see others with

the eyes of Jesus, the stage is set not only for our own heart change but for a change in the world where life, authenticity, community

and justice can flourish."

Come join Ron Eckert, Associate Director of Yosemite Sierra Summer Camp and Emerald Cove Day Camp and SCPC (Parish Associate) ,

and Ryan "Lars" Gosling and build muscles for community life: consideration, seeing, renaming, and practicing…The Dangerous Act of

Loving Your Neighbor!

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FEED THE HUNGRY JANUARY 26

Due to the generosity of our congregation through the

Alternative Gift Fair, those who are hungry will receive a

special pork chop dinner this month. Help prepare and serve

the meal on Tuesday, January 26. The preparation team

begins at 2:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall kitchen and then

serves the meal at Doheny Beach around 4:30 pm.

Contact Connie Veldkamp at connie.veldkamp@cox.net.

Y-MALAWI TRIP

JULY 15-31, 2016

We plan to take an intergenerational team of

10-12 people ranging in age from teenagers

to 70 year olds.

We will serve with our partners: Fishers

Trainers and Senders, Chiefs Ministry and the

Nkhoma Youth Department. We will visit our

partners: Nkhoma Hospital, World Vision

sponsored children and Opportunity International Bank of Malawi

clients. We will worship with a local church on Sunday and if possible

climb Mt. Nkhoma with some of our partners. We will serve in

whatever ways our partners need us. The cost will be about $4,000.

To learn more about our Y-Malawi partnership and this trip, attend one

of the following information meetings: at 9:00 am or 10:45 am on

Sunday, February 21 in the church library.

Contact: Sheryl France-Moran at Sheryl@scpres.org or learn more at

www.y-malawi.org.

Sunday February 7

You can help feed hungry people in South Orange County!

Pick up a grocery bag at the Missions Cart this Sunday and

fill it with needed items that are listed on the bag. Return

the groceries on Sunday, February 7.

Contact Fred Meyer at fcmeyermhc@earthlink.net.

JOIN A TEAM FROM SCPC TO ATTEND OUR PRESBYTERY'S MISSION CONNECTIONS

SATURDAY FEBRUARY 6 (Register here and notify Sheryl at Sheryl@scpres.org.)

One of the Breakout Sessions will be:

Better Together – Lessons Learned About Citizen Dialogue by Dr.

Daniel Wehrenfennig

This session will discuss the theory and best practices of peace-

building and the important role of citizen dialogue in this process,

using examples from the Middle East, South Caucasus, Northern

Ireland and the colleague campuses.

Dr. Daniel Wehrenfennig is the Executive

Director of the Olive Tree Initiative, an

award-winning international experiential

learning program that brings students and

community members on annual educational

fact-finding trips to conflict zones around

the world (Middle East, Caucasus). He also directs the Certificate

Program in Conflict Analysis and Resolution at the University of

California, Irvine (UCI).

LEARNING ABOUT HUMAN TRAFFICKING By Jan Galati

The issue of human trafficking is one I truthfully would like to believe doesn't exist

here in San Clemente or Orange County. But it's just not the case and I believe the

more we talk about it, the more people will be willing to learn how they can make a

difference. Think of the lives that can be changed. One exciting thing I learned at the meeting on Monday,

January 11, is that across the nation, people are joining the fight. A woman visiting here from Syracuse, New

York is actively involved in her area. Yay!

I am reminded of a Scripture verse from Matthew 25:40 "Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least

of these my brothers, you did it to me." These enslaved people are God's children and they need our help.

God has led me to be the treasurer for the i5 Freedom Network, a local non-profit started as an offshoot of Hagar's Hope.

To learn how you can be involved, contact Brenda Wells at bmtwells@gmail.com.

Jan with Debbie Knutson and Gay

Redcay at the January 11 meeting

On Sunday, December 20, all 3 services packed out the sanctuary for a bi-lingual celebration of God's faithfulness in our church. Following the service we celebrated over tamales and tacos at the All Church Fiesta.

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RECEIVE INDIVIDUAL PRAYER AFTER WORSHIP If you have a need for prayer, we want to pray with you.

After the service, come to the back corner of the sanctuary, there’s a small room there where a Stephen

Minister will be waiting to pray with you.

PRAYER REQUESTS Please contact Stacey Enmeier or Sara Kavlich at prayer@scpres.org or 492.6158

with any prayer need you may have. You may also fill out the card located in the pews or at the Caring

Corner Cart. Drop off at the Caring Corner or Welcome Cart.

PRAYER QUILTS If you, a friend or loved one are recovering from illness, loss or injury, we can provide a

prayer quilt for encouragement and comfort. Contact: Carolyn Pierce at 492.4366.

PRAYER GATHERING—Sunday, February 7 10:00 AM in Room 209. Contact: Sheryl France-Moran at

sheryl@scpres.org.

Click here to go to Care & Support webpage

SUNDAY MORNINGS 2016

Mike Wilkins “The Kingdom of God” 1/31-3/6/16

10:30am-11:30am, room 206.

MEN’S BIBLE STUDIES

TUESDAY Morning Bible Study led by Pastor Charlie

and Jim Richie on the book of Matthew. 7AM in room

207. Contact Jim Ritchie at 366.9136

Friday Morning Fellowship & Bible Study 7-8AM at

Wedgewood (SC Golf Course). Contacts: Michael Boyd

at 489.2693 or Mark Roberts at 230.5494.

WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDIES

Wednesday Morning Bible Study on the Books of

Numbers and Deuteronomy. Led by Pastor Dee Hazen

at 9:15 AM in Room 207.

Wednesday Evening Bible Study on the Book of Acts,

led by Carla Freeman and Chris Blevins at 7pm will begin

Wed., Jan. 20th, 2016. Contact Carla at 949-218-7458

or carlafreeman@mac.com

WEDNESDAY EVENING DISCIPLESHIP CLASS

“The Christian Community” 1/13-2/2/16

5:30pm-7pm led by Ron Eckert, room 207.

MONTHLY CIRCLES - “Stories Behind the Traditions a

d Songs of Easter” Women's Monthly Circles with

Bible study. 2nd Thursday in the library, contact

Virginia Simmons at 949.361.9077.

2nd Friday in homes, Contact Dorothy Johnson at

949.492.5645

Thursday Morning Bible Study on the Book of

Exodus 9:00am-11:00am in Fellowship Hall. Led by

Pastor Candie and Stacey Enmeier. Sign up online.

Thursday Evening Bible Study. “Groundings” November

5-Spring 2016. Contact Sally at 492.6158 or

sally@scpres.org

OTHER BIBLE STUDIES

Hispanic Bible Study Wednesday evenings 7-9pm led

by Juan Bonilla in Spanish in the Stephens Chapel

OPEN DOOR SMALL GROUP. Sundays 10:30-11:30 AM

in Room 208. Studying Luke. Social time 10:15.

Contact: Suzanne Reynolds at 310.266.9734.

FIRST PLACE 4 HEALTH Four meeting times and places

offered. For more information about the program

contact Janet Ichinose at 949-939-4671 or

janet.ichinose@gmail.com

STEPHEN MINISTRY If your world has been thrown into crisis, if you are feeling

brokenhearted, fearful, isolated, spiritually dry, angry, or hopeless and don’t know where to

turn next, maybe turning to us could help. We are a group of regular people, not licensed

counselors, pastors, or seminary scholars. We are called Stephen Ministers. We have been

trained to go through tough times with people like you, people in crisis, until the crisis

subsides and you are able to move on. We offer completely confidential compassionate

Christian care, at no cost. We care and listen. For more information contact

bob.mcmillion@cox.net or call Bob at (949) 338-8686

CANCER SUPPORT GROUP (3rd Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM in the Sanctuary Lounge)

Support group for cancer survivors, caregivers and families. Contact: Dave Robinson (848) 842-

4206 Email: david.robinson2@cox.net

MEALS MINISTRY Provides assistance with meals during challenging times. Contact: Cyndi

Martin at 257.6114 or cyndisfunclub@cox.net.

Click here to go to Bible

Studies webpage Click here to go to Adult Opportunities webpage

MOPS Please come and be a part of a great group of Moms!

The theme is "A Fierce Flourishing" Fellowship Hall : 9-11:30am

Registration fee begins at $110 . For questions please contact:

Chelsie Pyles chelsiepyles@gmail.com , Jenny

White jennywhite7@hotmail.com

MOPS meets: The theme is “A Fierce Fourshing” In Fellowship

Hall Feb 5, 19, 26 Mar 11, 18, 25 April 15, 22, 29

May 6 (Last day) Sign up here for MOPS. Limited childcare

available ( birth –kindergarten).

MOMSNEXT The theme is "A Fierce Flourishing" room 202 :

9-11am Cost: $50. For questions, please contact Susan De Vore

at sedevore@att.net

MomsNext meets: January 20 February 3, 17 March 2, 16

April 20 May 4, 18 Sign up here for MOMS next : Moms of

elementary school age and older.

READING GROUP(2nd Friday 9:30-11 AM Resource Library).

All are welcome! Read ahead for Dec. 11: "Water to the Angels"

by Les Standiford. Contacts: Bob and Mary Ann Whittier

498.4526 or rmwhittier@cox.net

DISCIPLESHIP LIBRARY’S monthly featured book is "The

Transforming Friendship, a guide to prayer" by James Houston.

Visit our SCPC library and find riches for your spiritual journey.

WALKIE TALKIES Come and join women from our church for a

time of walking, talking, fitness and fellowship. Usually, we meet

the last Saturday morning of the month at 8:30 AM in the

church's north parking lot. For more information on Walkie

Talkies contact Linda Hughes at 949.369.1805,

lindah2508@gmail.com or Jann Tidemanis at 949.498.2028,

janneilleen@gmail.com

THE ONES (Senior Single Ladies 60+) Meets 1st Monday at 8:45-

10AM in the Library. The next meeting will be on February 1st.

The guest speaker will be Sylvia Ruiz Case Mgr. for Gilchrist

House with FAM. Contact : Carol Fields at 496.9533

J.O.Y. (Just Older Youth) LUNCH. Our next JOY Lunch will be on

February 10th! “The Velvet Frogs” Barbershop Quartet will sing

old favorites! Contact: Contact Carol Fields at 496.9533 or sign

up on the patio January 31st and February 7th.

MONDAY NIGHT GATHERING (young and young-ish adults)

Monday night at 7:00 PM at the Knutson residence. Light snacks

and beverages are provided. Just drop by or contact Brieann for

more info. Every 4th Monday is no-agenda Community

Dinner—Taco Bar Potluck! Contact brieann@scpres.org

WELCOME LOUNGE Have a cup of coffee and meet and mingle

with old/new friends on the patio in between services.

FAM (Family Assistance Ministries) MONTHLY FOOD DRIVE Sunday, February 7 at the Missions Cart. Contact Fred Meyer at fcmeyermhc@earthlink.net.

WELCOME INN Tuesday, February 23 at 2:00 pm in Fellowship Hall and 4:30 pm at Doheny State Park. Contact Connie Veldkamp at connie.veldkamp@cox.net.

SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS Contact: Ryan Romberg at

ryan@scpres.org or 492.6158 X31.

SPECIAL NEEDS SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS Willing to team

teach, playful and creative teaching style; with skills to help

kids stay on task. Parents are flexible with times, 9AM or

10:45AM. Ryan Romberg at ryan@scpres.org or 492.6158

X31.

HAGAR’S HOPE monthly meeting Monday, February 8 at 1:00 pm in the library. Contact Brenda Wells at bmtwells@gmail.com.

MEALS MINISTRY Volunteers to help provide meals to our

church family during a challenging time. Contact Cyndi

Martin at 361.5115 or cyndisfunclub@cox.net.

BUILDING & GROUNDS COMMITTEE seeks volunteers to

help with small gardening and landscape maintenance

projects on campus. Contact John Tillis at 489-4338

or jrtillis@gmail.com.

LOS RANCHOS PRESBYTERY MISSIONS SUMMIT Saturday, February 6, 2016. Register here. Contact Sheryl France-Moran at sheryl@scpres.org.

Y-MALAWI TRIP information meeting Sunday, February 21 at either 9 or 10:45 am in the library. Contact Sheryl France-Moran at sheryl@scpres.org.

Click here to go to Can I Serve? webpage

SUNDAY SCHOOL 9AM & 10:45AM (see back cover for room numbers)

PRESCHOOL (CLUBHOUSE) Wednesdays 5:30-7pm rm 102 Contact Julie Snyder at julie@scpres.org or 218.7398 ext.29

K-5th grades, will be dismissed from the 9 and 10:45 services. Pick up your elementary children in from their classrooms after the service. Preschool Sunday classes still meet as usual in their classrooms.

YOUTH CLUB (K-3) and SOL (4th-5th grade) Wednesdays 5:30—7 PM in Fellowship Hall. Contact: David Koch dpkoch@cox.net or 498.2789 for Youth Club. SOL (4-5th grade) Wednesdays, Youth Club/SOL 5:30-7pm Check-in at Fellowship Hall Fireside Room. Middle school students begin volunteering at Youth Club, High school students begin volunteering for SOL Sign up here. Contact: Tracy Huiberts at 525.2184 for SOL

MIDDLE SCHOOL (6-8TH GRADE)

THE MIDDLE Sundays—7th & 8th Grade Confirmation classes 9am-10:30am through March 6. MSM (Middle School Ministry) (6th-8th grade)

Wednesdays 7-9PM. A high energy Middle School program with games, music, a message, and small groups. Meets in the SCPC Cellar (beneath the sanctuary, accessible from the North Parking Lot). See website for weekly events throughout the year. Contact: Ryan Romberg at 492.6158 X31 or ryan@scpres.org

HISPANIC YOUTH GROUP (Middle School youth) meet in the Student Center on Fridays from 7-9pm. Contact: Saul Bonilla for more info at saul@scpres.org or 573.8059

HIGH SCHOOL

REFUGE Wednesdays, 7-9PM, Student Center, High

School Refuge - A mix of fun, friendship, music,

message, and meaning. Students are given a

chance to think and talk through life with small

group leaders from a Biblical, Christian perspective.

Contact: Ryan Romberg at 492.6158 X31 or

ryan@scpres.org

HISPANIC YOUTH GROUP (High School youth)

meet in the Student Center on Fridays from 7-9pm.

Contact: Saul Bonilla for more info at

saul@scpres.org or 573.8059

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Refuge: SCPC_Refuge

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9:00 AM Classic Service

Nursery/Childcare available

Sunday School for 2 1/2 yrs - 5th grade

9AM-10:45AM Echo The Story

High School in The Student Center

10:00 AM –10:45AM The Middle

Middle School in Room 206

10:45 AM Contemporary Service

Nursery/Childcare available

Sunday School for 2 1/2 yrs - 5th grade

12:45 PM Servicio en español en el sanctuario

Sunday School

Classrooms

2 1/2– 3 years in Room 101

4-5 years in Room 102

Kindergarten—1st in Room 201

2nd—3rd grade in Room 203

4th—5th grade in Room 205

K-5th grade join their parents in worship and

are excused to Sunday School

Parents Please register the preschoolers in and

out of their classrooms.

Incoming Kinder through 2nd grade please walk up

to the classroom the first few times until they are

secure.

Rev. Dr. Steve Schibsted Pastor Head of Staff

Rev. Candie Blankman Pastor of Discipleship

Juan Bonilla Pastor of Hispanic Ministries

Rev. Charlie Campbell Pastor of Worship

Rev. Ron Eckert Parish Associate

Rev. Dee Hazen Parish Associate

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Upcoming Family Ministry Events

Wednesdays Youth Club—Now meeting! (K-3rd grade) and SOL

(4th & 5th grade) midweek program 5:30-7pm

Wednesday, January 13– Adult Bible Study begins – Christian

Community, led by Ron Eckert, 5:30pm-7pm room 207

Wednesday, Now meeting! – Preschool Clubhouse midweek

program kickoff – 5:30-7pm

January 15-17, 3rd-5th grade Winter Camp, Forest Home

January 15-18, 6th-8th grade Winter Camp, Forest Home

Saturday, January 23 – Parents Night Out 5:30-8pm

Financial Update

(July – December 2015)

YTD Actual YTD Budget

Income $963,247 $1,127,407

Expenses $996,158 $1,044,691

Surplus/Deficit ($32,911) $82,716

*Through the first half of our fiscal year we are running a deficit and hope to make up this difference by June.

Note from Peter Sedlewicz

Business Manager

If you haven’t already picked up your giving envelopes they

are in the front office. If you would like to have them

mailed to you, please call the office and let us know.

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