Mid-week Messenger
Sunday, December 19th, 2010
Sermon Title: "Love - Transforming Our World "
Scripture Reading: Matthew 5:43-48, Matthew 6:1
“You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your
enemy.’ But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that
you may be children of your Father in heaven; for he makes his sun rise on the evil and on the good,
and sends rain on the righteous and on the unrighteous. For if you love those who love you,
what reward do you have? Do not even the tax collectors do the same? And if you greet only your
brothers and sisters, what more are you doing than others? Do not even the Gentiles do the same?
Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect."
“Beware of practicing your piety before others in order to be seen by them; for then you have
no reward from your Father in heaven."
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Arleen Pekrul is in the hospital.
She is on medication and doing better and may go home soon.
Paulette Westphal is out of the hospital.
However, she will not be back to work until January- doctors orders!!!
Please keep her in your prayers. Aiden Cates is out of the hospital.
He is home now healing from a bout with his Crohn's Disease.
Please keep him in your prayers.
Events
ONGOING: Hanging of the Greens - The church is
progressively decorating for the present holidays. Please
contact Steve Borgard if you'd like to help.
ONGOING: Christmas Card Fund - Every year, instead
of church members sending Christmas Cards to each
other, we ask that they money used for purchasing the
card and mailing be given as a special offering to the church.
We use this money to go towards a special project within
the church to help enhance our worship experience and/or
update the "look" of the church. This year the funds are
going to Audio/Video enhancements in the Sanctuary.
Janet Morris will be collecting funds in the narthex/lobby
at the end of both services on Sunday the 19th.
If you have questions, contact the church. Last year's donations
went to purchase the hard plastic round tables and they have
already been a great use!
UNTIL DECEMBER 18th - Helping local families - We
as a church are continuing our yearly tradition of working with
the Burbank Coordinating Council to provide meals to
local families for Christmas. In our narthex/lobby, there
is a Christmas tree with ornaments that list different items
to be purchased for this endeavor. Please grab one and bring
items back by Friday the 17th. The food will be delivered
on Saturday the 18th. With questions, please contact
Dave Engel (818.823.8865) or see last week's messenger
for all the details on the families.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 18th - Flash Mob Caroling - If
you haven't seen the flash mob videos that you don't have
any free time and that's probably a good thing!
Jennifer Payne (818.395.1825) is coordinating a Burbank Flash Mob.
The flash-chorus (aka “Random Act of Cheer”) will take
place at the Burbank farmers market on Saturday, Dec. 18 at 10 a.m.
We will have a short meeting on Saturday, Dec. 11 at 2:30p.m.
in the upper fellowship hall at church in order to go over the plan,
organize groups and distribute music cues. If not everyone
can make it to the organizational meeting that is ok. On the day
of the event we will meet between 9:00 and 9:30 a.m. on the
top floor of the parking garage that is adjacent to the farmer's
market to get everyone set. Contact Jennifer for more details.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 19th - Christmas Caroling - At
5:30PM on Sunday, December 19th, we will meet at the church
and then go caroling! If you'd like to join in, please call the
church and let us know. If you have a suggested house or
convalescent home we should visit, please also call the
church and let us know. Afterward everyone is invited
to Sam Sr & Millie Engel's home for the FAMOUS ENGEL
BURGER!
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 19th - A longtime member
and friend, Murry Hammond will be performing an
intimate concert at Coffee Gallery Backstage in Altadena
at 7PM with Grey DeLisle and Alexa Woodward.
There is limited seating so please call ahead to reserve
your seat: (626.794.2424)
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 24th - Christmas Eve Service
7PM at the Church with a Reception hosted by Sam Jr &
Kathryn Engel in the Upper Fellowship Hall afterward.
Both the FCC Choir and the Saegil Choir will sing as
well as children and youth performances by both congregations.
We hope if you are in town, you'll join us.
Contact the church for more information.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 31st - Michael and Sue Cline
are having their annual game night starting at 6PM.
Please contact the Cline's (818.576.1131) for more information
Treasurer's Report - November 2010
Tithes and Offerings
Actual Budget Difference
November '10: $9,960 $10,300 <$340>
Year to Date: $130,149 $123,600 $6,549
Steve Cates, Treasurer
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Who's Serving on SundayElder: Susan Cline Deacon (9:30am): Steve Hollenbeck Deacon (11:00am): Mande Stedman Scripture Reader: Sam Engel, Sr. Nursery Help: Sue Cline UpcomingLadies Lunch Bunch: Location varies. Call the church. Thu, Dec. 16th, 12pm – 1pm Young Adults Group: Drew & Mande Stedman’s Apt. Thu, Dec. 16th, 7:30 pm Craft Loft: Third floor Classroom (A306) Fri, Dec. 17th, 11am Men’s Fellowship Group: Board Room Wed, Dec. 22nd, 7:00pm Social Concerns Meeting: No Meeting Scheduled Stay Up To The Minute OnlineChurch CalendarFCCB Youth Activities Sunday, Dec. 19th Christmas Caroling Contact Josh at 818-581-8148 or joshhelmuth@hotmail.comw/questions, or to RSVP. Kids CornerThis week in our Sunday School program, our children will be learning about: "The Magi Show the Way to Bethlehem (Advent IV)" Matthew 1-2; Luke 1-2 |
