the

CALLER

September 6, 2015

In This Issue
Remember in Prayer
Prayer Requests, 8/30
Spiritual Disciplines Wk
Serving in the Military
2016 Calendars/Loving Hearts
Thank You
Choir
Important Dates
Disciplines
Statistics
Giving Statements
Harvest Festival
Light a Candle for Children
Parlor Class
David Matson Lectures
Food Bags for Pathways
Letters
Blanket Month
Regional Events
Week of Compassion
Serving Sunday

The Caller
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weekly
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by
First Christian Church
(Disciples of Christ)
109 E. Wilshire Ave.
Fullerton, CA 92832
714.525.5525
email:
fullerton1stcc@gmail.com
www.fullertonfirstchristian.org

Interim Pastor:
Rev. Dale Suggs
Editor:
Donna Woodbridge
Webmaster:
Lisa Parks

Issue 36

Events September 6 - September 13, 2015

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September 6:
8:00 A.M. - REAWAKEN Worship Service
9:00 A.M. - Sunday School for all ages
10:15 A.M. - REMEMBER Worship Service
1:00 P.M. - Casa de Oracin Service, Sanctuary & FH
12:00 P.M. - Loving Hearts Group meet at Cocos for lunch
September 7: Labor Day Holiday - Office Closed
September 8:
9:00 A.M. - Pathways of Hope Executive Board, CL
7:00 P.M. - Casa uses Sanctuary & Chapman Lounge
September 9:
7:00 P.M. - Discipleship Ministry Team, Chapman Lounge
September 10: Tri-Tip, Donna, Coordinator
5:00 A.M. - Casa Prayer Time, Chapman Lounge
7:30 P.M. Chancel Choir
September 11:
10:00 A.M. - Debate Club, Room 107
September 12:
8:00 A.M. - DMF/CASA Breakfast, CL
10:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M. - Native Daughters, Fellowship Hall
September 13: Rally Day
8:00 A.M. - REAWAKEN Worship Service
9:00 A.M. - Sunday School for all ages
10:15 A.M. - REMEMBER Worship Service
1:00 P.M. - Casa de Oracin Service, Sanctuary & FH
12:00 P.M. - Loving Hearts Group meet at Cocos for lunch
September 14:
7:00 A.M. - 9:30 P.M. - Chapel on Wheels Fundraiser @ Pollys
6:30 P.M. - OCCS, Chapman Lounge
September 15:
9:00 A.M. - Worship Committee, Chapman Lounge
12:00 P.M. - Sr. Adults Meeting, Chapman Lounge
5:30 P.M. - Pathways of Hope General Board, Room 101A
6:30 P.M. - BA @ Barrys
7:00 P.M. - Casa uses Sanctuary & Chapman Lounge
AA Groups: Sun. 8 P.M., Room 107; Thursday 8 P.M., Friday, 7:30 P.M.,
Sat. 8:30 P.M., OCYPAA, Sat. 3:30 P.M., FH
AL-Anon: Fri. Noon, Room 101A
NA Group: Tues. 7:30 P.M., FH:; OA: Tues. 7 P.M., Sun. 10 A.M., Room 107

Remember in Prayer

Continue to pray for: Jim &

Helen Bailey, Sue Bacon, Dottie Bense,
Sandra Brown, Jack Doughty, Lorna & Skip
Farnum, Carolyn Kenrick, Colleen Langston,
Flora Miller, Janet Parker, Kristine Perry,
Jeanne Randall, Norma Rill, Betty Rollo,
Gayle Schoeff, Claudia Tammen, and Bob &
Donna Vannoy.
Please pray for the following PSWR
Church:
Wilshire Korean Christian Church
3435 Wilshire Blvd. # 101
Los Angeles, CA 90010
Kye-Seo Um, Pastor

Readings and Prayer Concerns for

Week of September 7 September
13, 2015

Monday, September 7: Reading:

Proverbs 1: 20-33;Pray for the Global Ministries
Missionary in the Philippines, Eleazar
Fernandez.
Tuesday, September 8: Reading: Psalm 19: 1-6;
Pray for Pathways of Hope Executive Board
meeting in Chapman Lounge today.
Wednesday, September 9: Reading: Psalm 19:
7-14; Pray for the Discipleship Meeting tonight
in Chapman Lounge.
Thursday September 10: Reading: James 3: 15a; Pray for the Chancel Choir as it begins the
fall season.
Friday, September 11: Reading James 3: 5b-12;
Pray for the Home School Debate Club
beginning today in Room 107.
Saturday, September 12: Reading: Mark 8:2730; Pray for Judi Smedley and her Native
Daughters group meeting today in Fellowship
Hall.
Sunday, September 13: Reading: Mark 8:3138; Pray for our congregation as we begin the
Fall Season and Rally day today.

Loving Hearts Luncheon

The Loving Hearts Widow

group meets every Sunday after
church at Cocos on Harbor. You are welcome
to join them. Just show up as soon as possible
after church.

Prayer Requests, August 30, 2015

Ted & Sammie
Adams
Cam Malotte

Ed & Mariette
Linberg

Grandson, Pvt Kash Cross

left on Saturday for Korea.
Keep him and his wife,
Sierra in your prayers.
Sue Malotte, on the
anniversary of her dear
friend, Marge Jennings,
death two years ago.
Prayers for Darwin Mann
and family on the passing of
his wife, Mary Jane.

Serving in the Military

Adam Hawley, Deb

Taylors nephew, is back at Ft. Bliss.
Lt. Cmdr. Patrick OConner, Betty
Rollos grandson-in-law, who is stationed at
Hanford, CA.
Lt. Patrick Rollo, Betty Rollos
grandson, is at sea for several months.
PFC Brandon Vannoy, grandson of Bob
& Donna Vannoy, has been deployed to
Afghanistan for a tour of duty.
Michael J. Borden, Chief, Nancy
Geigers grandson, in Norfolk, VA.
Brandon Johnson, Army Chaplain,
Mariette Linbergs cousin, Chaplain, at Fort
Hood, TX.
Lt. Austen Packer, Laura Lee Wiggins
friend, at Oceana, NAS, in Virginia
Lt J.G. Kip Packer, friend of Laura Lee
Wiggins, has been deployed to Moron, Spain.
Pvt. Kash Cross, Ted & Sammies
grandson, deployed to Korea for a year
Mjr. Christopher Evans, cousin of
Annie Fraters who is serving in Seoul, Korea.

Gods Creation Calendar

If you are looking for a

great wall calendar either for
yourself or as a gift, here is
the perfect opportunity and a
really great deal. The pictures for 2016 are
beautiful. The 2016 Calendars and pocket
calendars are on the counter in the office. The
calendars are $4 each which is my cost (what a
deal!) So do your Christmas shopping early.
Donna
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Thank You

We would like to thank

David & Amy Styffe, Luanne Bailey,
Leslie Beck, Craig Wallace and Bill Martin for
getting lots done on the All-Church Work Day
last Saturday. Also thanks to Donna
Woodbridge for always making the coffee to
keep us going and Bill Henke for weeding and
adding mulch to the Fellowship Hall front
garden.

Discipline s Devotional For 2016

Its time to order the

Disciplines 2016, a daily devotional
guide based on the Common
Lectionary. Final price depends on the number
of orders, but will be no more than $14 for
regular edition, $17 for large print.
We will collect for the books
when they arrive. A sign-up sheet is on the
counter in the office. Deadline to order is
November 1.

And Another Thank You

Dear FCCF Congregation

Thanks once again for your great
generosity in supporting the JYF Takes a
Stand Against Hunger lemonade project.
On Sunday, August 23, the Lemonade
stand collected $261 plus $123 on August 2 to
donate to Pathways of Hope.
We cannot thank you enough.
Marguerite & JYFers

Welcome back Choir

Look forward to seeing you on 9/10 to
start up another exciting year. What you
haven't sung in a choir in a long time? Well
come join us at 7:30 on that Thursday in the
sanctuary. We love new members. However,
new and old members beware - the Farmer's
Market is still on so parking can be
'adventurous'. Look forward to seeing you
there. Bell choir I'll see you a week later and
we'd love new members especially as Deb will
be leaving us in October and that leaves at least
one position open".
Shar - pitch hitting for Mitch

Sunday Statistics

August 30, 2015

89 (Remember Service)
7 (Reawaken Service) 100 (Casa 1 P.M. service)
Weekly Giving: $3,101.05
Missions: $310.11
Budget Goal: $3,777
CWS Blankets: $145
Bibles & Hygiene Kits: $125
JYF Lemonade Stand: 261.76

Important Dates to
Remember

September 13 Rally Day

September 26 Rock the Loch,
All day music concerts at Loch Leven. Watch
Caller for more details later.
September 27 - Pathways of Hope
Fundraiser at Angelo & Vincis
October 6, 13, 20, 27 - David
Matson lectures, Chapman Lounge
October 4 6 - Disciples Women
Spiritual Growth Retreat at Loch Leven.
October 17 PSWR Gathering,
Riverside First Christian Church
October 23 - 25 - PSWR Young
Adult Camp, Loch Leven

Third Quarter Giving Statements

The Stewardship Committee will

provide an end-of-the-third-quarter giving
statement to anyone who requests one. If you
would like one, please call or send an email to
the office, drop a note in the collection plate to
Luanne and well print and have them
available in the Narthex in early October.
Save a tree, save a stamp, save the
landfills! Thank you!
Stewardship/Property Ministry Team

Light a Candle for Children

September 13 through October 18 has

been designated as Light a Candle for
Children Vigil culminating with church
service on October 18.
The theme for this years Childrens
Sabbath is: How Long Must I Cry for Help?
It often reflects the desperate needs of myriads
of children around the world for food, shelter,
clothing, education and more.
There will be daily devotions
distributed to the congregation, plus each
Sunday during Childrens Moments a candle
will be lighted to remind us of the need of
children around the world.

Harvest Festival

So far we have 5 people

who will help with this great
community outreach project being organized
by our sister church, Casa de Oracin to be
held on October 31, from 4 - 8 P.M. in
Fellowship Hall and Patio areas.
It will be a carnival atmosphere with
games, bounce house, cotton candy, popcorn,
and prizes. Each child will go home with a bag
of goodies.
They have asked if we would like to
help and work with them in this project and
get to know each other better. This is where we
come in. Here are a few ways that you can
share in this ministry
You can provide candy for the goody
bags. Just bring any amount that you would
like to provide to the office and Donna will see
that it gets to the right place. You can bring it
anytime. That way we will have an idea of
what we will need to purchase or
1. Casa de Oracin will be setting up
on Friday and Saturday and would
appreciate any help we can provide.
2. Help to staff the event from 4:00 8:00 p.m. (or any part of the time) on
the 31st
Please let me know as soon as possible
what you would like to be a part of so I can let
the Casa people know for their scheduling and
budgeting .
Donna W.

Parlor Class To Begin New Course On

September 13

As part of their session this past Sunday,

the members of the Parlor Class chose a new
course of study. Its the first book in a series of
four books by Henri Nouwen that have been
published as the Henri Nouwen Spirituality
Series. The first book is A Spirituality of
Living. In this book Nouwen, the late French
Catholic Priest, identifies three essential
disciplines for maintaining a life of
discipleship. They are: solitude, community
and ministry. This study invites its participants
to find out how to become Spirit-filled Christ
followers. The cost of the book needed to
participate in this course is $9.99. We have
ordered twelve books to begin our class
sessions on September 13 at 9 A.M. in
Chapman Lounge. If youd like to join us,
wed welcome your presence and your
participation.
There are three other titles in this series
of books, published by Upper Room. They are:
A Spirituality of Homecoming, A Spirituality
of Caregiving and A Spirituality of
Fundraising. In light of our experience with
the first book in this series, we may choose to
use one, or more, of the remaining three titles
after we complete A Spiritualityof Living.
The beginning of the fall program of our
congregation is a good time to join a study
group. There are literally hundreds of other
options for study in small groups. The
Discipleship Ministry would be delighted to
help you form a group with other adults to
study a course that interests you.

Tuesday Night Study Series

Dr. David Matson

2015 October 7:00 P.M. Tuesday
Evening Lectures
Title: "Preach the Gospel"

This is now the sixth year our congregation has

hosted this four-week Bible lecture series from one of
the most gifted, informed, and highly entertaining
biblical scholars in our region. We are very
fortunate to welcome Dr. Matson back to Chapman
Lounge each Tuesday evening at 7:00 during the
month of October.
"Preach the gospel at all times; when
necessary, use words." Most of us have heard
these words, usually attributed to St. Francis of
Assisi. Some of us have even quoted them on
occasion. They certainly describe the ethos of
most main-line Protestant churches, who
would rather feed the homeless than tell
people about Jesus. But there are two problems
with the above quotation: 1) St. Francis never
said them; 2) they aren't true. Both may
surprise you, especially the second. This study
will engage in a thorough biblical investigation
of the word "gospel" to discover why this
beloved quotation isn't true and what impact
that realization might have on the way we
think about the work and role of the church
today. Confusion about the gospel results in
confusion about our mission.
Outline:
October 6 The "Gospel" in the Old Testament:
Backgrounds
The word "gospel" doesn't occur very
often in the Old Testament, but when it does, it
tells us much about its nature as an oral event.
October 13 The "Gospel" in the Proclamation of
Jesus
We are right to think of the gospel as
something that Jesus accomplished for us, but
did you know that Jesus actually preached the
gospel as well?
October 20 The "Gospel" in the Writings of Paul

Paul is actually our earliest source for

the term "gospel" being used in a distinctly
Christian sense. Actually, the gospel goes back
even before him.
October 27 Implications
If simply working for social justice is the
gospel, how does the church differ from any
other fine humanitarian organization? Is there
any compelling reason why a person should
attend your church? Do we even need the
church, if other groups and organizations can
do the job better?

Food Bags for Pathways

In the past we have given

you the opportunity to take a bag
and fill it with specific foods for a family. The
Pathways Distribution Center has been
rearranged (see picture) so this year we are
asked to just bring any of the items listed
below. If you would like to fill a grocery bag
with one product you may do so or there will
be a box in the Narthex for you to place the
items you purchase. Here is the list: pasta,
fresh fruits, veggies, beans, peanut butter, jelly,
cereal, canned chicken, canned tuna, rice. Or
no time to shop, you can write a check and
note in the memo section, Food Bags and we
will shop for you.

We Get Letters . . .

This letter, dated August 26, is shared,

in part, through the Caller. The full letter is
posted on the bulletin board.
On behalf of Pathways of Hope Board
of Directors, our dedicated staff, tireless
volunteers, and the homeless and hungry we
serve, I want to thank you for your generous
donation of toys and $80 for the Holiday
Community Program. Thank you for your help
in supporting our programs.
Maria Mazzenga Avellaneda, Executive Director

Blanket Month Wrap up

Thank you everyone for your

generosity during the Blanket
Month. Even with the heat and humidity, you
helped us surpass our goal of 159 blankets) by
four blankets - a total of 163 blankets to those
in need. YOU ARE AN AWESOME
Congregation. The winners of the Yogurtland
gift coupons were Duane & Phyllis Elliot, Sue
Malotte, and Laura Schaffel.
The Outreach Ministry Team

Opportunity Tickets on
Sale Now!

The tickets for the 2015

Don Shelton Golf Classic are available for you
to purchase on Sundays from Donna in the
Narthex now through Sept. 20.
Opportunity Drawing (1 for $1; 6 for $5,
12 for $10, and 25 for $20.) The proceeds from
the Opportunity Drawing will be part of the
profit from the golf tournament to be
distributed to All Peoples Community Center,
Chapman Universitys DOC Students
Program, Disciples Seminary Foundation
Scholarship Fund, Eastmont Community
Center, Project Impact and the Summer Camp
and Conference Scholarship Program of the
Regional Church.
The Shelton Family Scholarship Fund
Drawing (1 for $10, 3 for $20) proceeds will be
given to the Disciples Seminary Foundation,
Don Shelton Scholarship.
The prizes for the Opportunity Drawing
are as follows: 1st Prize( 2 Tickets to the 20152016 Season of Broadway Plays at the Pantages
Theatre;) 2nd Prize (2 Tickets to the January 1st
Rose Bowl game; 3rd Prize (an iPad mini.)
The prize for the Shelton Family
Scholarship Drawing is a 5-day/4 night cruise
out of either Long Beach or Miami. The
winner will have his/her choice of cruises.
Transportation to the port from which then
cruise will disembark is not included in the
prize.
Thanks! Ed

Confronting the Powers: An Anti-Racism

Workshop
What is the difference between racism
and personal prejudice? How can we
dismantle racism internally and socially? Why
does racism still grip the U.S.? Facilitators:
Sandhya Rani Jha and David Bell.
Join us on Friday, September 18, 1:00 8:00 P.M. & Saturday, September 19, 9:00 A.M.5:00 P.M. at Westminster Gardens, 1420 Santo
Domingo Avenue, Duarte, CA 91010
Suggested Donation: $10. For more info:
contact Payuyo@gmail.com
Co-sponsored by
Progressive Christians Uniting

ROCK THE LOCH

Regional Womens Spiritual

Growth Retreat

October 2 -4, 2015

Loch Leven
Friday evening dinner through 11:30 a.m.
Sunday
Theme: BELIEVE gives us an opportunity
to ponder, identify and share our beliefs with
one another. We will explore some scriptures,
some of our Disciples Heritage and some of the
songs we use to proclaim what we Believe.
Keynote speaker is Pastor Pam Moore
and music will be provided by her husband,
Kent Moore.
Registration fee: $150 before September
1, 2015 and $175 after September 1.
Registration forms are available from Donna in
the office.

Syrian Refugees Crisis Surrounding the Middle East and Europe

W H AT 'S H A P P E N I N G
The news has been filled this first week of September with chaotic scenes. 3-year old Alyan
Kurdi, along with his brother Galip, their mother, and nine other Syrian refugees drowned during
an attempt to pass the Aegean Sea in hopes of finding safety (over 2500 others have been lost in
recent months attempting similar escape). Outside of the Hungarian capital of Budapest, trains
packed with Syrian refugees have been halted at the order of the authorities, while the migrants
inside refuse to leave because they know that they cannot survive being returned home.
Since the beginning of 2015, over 100,000 displaced persons from Northern and Middle
Africa, Syria, Afghanistan, and Iraq have been registered in Hungary alone, but the authorities are
unable to handle all the needs of the migrants as the numbers continue to rapidly increase. All
countries surrounding the crisis region are feeling the same strain on their resources, and the
situation will only continue to become more dire.
For the past four years, the crisis in Syria has been escalating. Unimaginable violence and
unrest across the Middle East and Northern Africa has grown to a level that has created one of the
greatest humanitarian crises in current memory. Not since the Second World War have we seen
such high numbers of refugees and displaced persons desperately seeking safety and refuge in
lands not their own.
This week, we have been confronted with a visible image of exactly what is at stake: the lives - many of
which have been lost - of men, and women, and small children... all of whom are beloved children of God.
At this moment, the Church is being called to respond. Through Week of Compassion and
its partners, the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the United States and Canada have been
working to provide support and refuge to those in need. Below are a few examples of work that is
already underway, as well as continuing opportunities to respond to the needs of those who are
living through the crisis.
W H AT W E H AV E B E E N D O I N G
Week of Compassion has been working with partners inside the country of Syria, as well as
in the surrounding countries of Jordan, Lebanon, Greece, Serbia, Turkey and Hungary in
providing emergency assistance to the million of refugees who are fleeing the conflict. Just in the
last month, Week of Compassion has been working with our partners in providing the following
emergency aid:
Water, sanitation, and hygienic items to individuals, especially children and women
Essential medicines and medical supplies and equipment
Psychological, emotional, spiritual, and social support for children and their mothers in
refugee camp
Distributing clothes, blankets and other non-food items in refugee camps in preparation for
the winter cold season
Building emergency shelters for the increasing number of refugees
H o w Yo u C a n H e lp
1 . D O N AT E
100% of your gifts designated "Syria Humanitarian Crisis" will directly go to help Syrian
refugees and those who are internally displaced in the Middle East and in Europe
2 . R E F U G E E E M E R G E N C Y H O S P ITA L IT Y K IT S
You and your congregation can put together essential welcome kits for refugees when they
arrive safely in the United States. Click here to view instructions.
3. HELP SPONSOR REFUGEES
Through Church World Service and Disciples Refugee and Immigration
Ministries, congregations within 50 miles of any partner CWS office are urged to Pick 3 for
Refugees to serve as a Welcoming Team for newly arriving refugee families. Please contact the
CWS office closest to you, or Disciples Refugee & Immigration Sharon Stanley, 202-957-7826 or
sstanley@dhm.disciples.org. to help resettle refugee families

First Christian Church

109 E. Wilshire Avenue
Fullerton, CA 92832
Reawaken (Early Worship Service) Sunday, 8:00 A.M.
Church School for all ages: Sunday, 9:00 A.M.
Remember (Traditional Worship Service) Sunday, 10:15 A.M.
Youth Group: Sunday, 1:00 P.M.
First Christian Church . . .
Celebrating the diversity of all of Gods children,
we are Disciples of Christ practicing spirit-filled worship,
faith-building community, and passion-powered service
to our neighborhood and to the world.
Where encounters with God are not only ordinary,
theyre extraordinary!
Where invitations not only happen on occasion,
they happen on every occasion.
Where hands not only give to the needy,
they serve the least of these

Serving September 6, 2015

Serving September 13, 2015

Greeter: Laura Schaffel

Guest Book: Phil Forbes
Coffee Host: Hospitality Ministry
Acolyte Parent: McCuen
Sound & Video: Travis Robidoux
Lay Leader: Cam Malotte
Childrens Moment: Dale Suggs
Elders: Sherry Herrera, Randy Langston,
Mitch Hanlon
Diaconate: McCuens Team
Prepare: Paul Robidoux, Dirk McCuen
Ushers: Kelly & Shawn McCuen
Serve: Luanne Bailey, Dirk, Jan, Kelly &
Shawn McCuen, Paul Robidoux
Clean Up: Jan, Kelly & Shawn McCuen
Alternate: Anna Van Diest, Alice Wallace

Greeter: Mariette Linberg

Guest Book: Ted Adams
Coffee Host: Hospitality Ministry
Acolyte Parent: McCuen
Sound & Video: Paul Robidoux
Lay Leader:
Childrens Moment:
Elders: Luanne Bailey, Pat Vannoy,
Phil Forbes (HC)
Home Communion: Randy Langston, Pat
Vannoy, Mitch Hanlon
Diaconate: McCuens Team
Prepare: Anna Van Diest, Alice Wallace
Ushers: Jan & Dirk McCuen
Serve: Luanne Bailey, Dirk, Jan McCuen,
Anna Van Diest, Alice & Craig Wallace
Clean Up: Jan, Kelly & Shawn McCuen
Alternate: Anna Van Diest, Alice Wallace
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