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First Presbyterian C
hurch of El Cajon -- Founded in 1883 First Presbyterian Church
500 Farragut Circle, El Cajon, CA 92020 – (619) 442-2583
From the Pastor’s Pen
To the Congregation,
emory is tricky but inevitable. We cannot run away from
interpretations of the past, our experiences, or the memory of others.
Some memories we wish that we could erase, but they keep pushing
themselves into the present to either help us or haunt us. One could say that
memories are not neutral but are powerful images that affect our present state
of mind. While memory creates the possibility of connecting us to self-
understanding, it does not always become a friendly guide to self-identity.
Memory is useful when it is connected to our present life and to the
future. It can become a hindrance when memory is used to harness the past as
a club to stop the process of change. When the Psalmist cries out,
“Remember the Lord!” the writer is not saying I want you to return to a past
history when all was right. The writer is encouraging the worshiper to
remember the Lord in the present so that the future can become something
positive and joyful. Memory is not an agent of nostalgia; it is an agent for
self-identity and positive change. Nostalgia is a disrupter of the future while
spiritual remembering is an agent of change.
Churches suffer under the domination nostalgia. When this happens
growth diminishes and the slow decline of personal interest as well, until
indifference becomes a way of life to the very end. When memory is used to
empower nostalgia it is a negative force that ends in death. But when memory
is used as a source of empowerment for creating a new vision for the future,
life and its vitality is celebrated.
Golfers have a term for developing their swing--“muscle memory.”
This is why they practice so much; they want to be able to swing without
thinking about it. But before they practice the swing they must learn the
proper mechanics that will support the swing they are developing. They know
that muscles have a memory and therefore the muscles must be trained right
to make the swing a useful tool for scoring. When it comes to the church we
too must practice our faith to develop our spiritual lives to move into the
future with positive change and success. Building our “muscle memory” into
our spiritual insights and practices creates openness to the future in which
God will continue to guide, instead of a state of nostalgia. Memory is not for
discovering the past alone; it is for creating a path to the future.
Steve
October 2014
Pastor’s Pen 1
Church Leadership Updates 2
Christian Education 3
Circle Preschool 4
Scouting Programs 5
Mission Fair Flyer 6
Youth Ministries 7
Fellowship Opportunities 8
Deacons’ Corner 9
Service Opportunities 10
Our Church Family 11
Sunday Worship and Study
9:30 AM Blended Worship
Kids’ Quest, SS
1 0:45 AM Adult Education
Fall is
in the air!
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Church Leadership Updates To God be the glory! Great things He has done! 2
First Presbyterian Church of El Cajon
Income and Expense Summary -- General Fund August 2014 Financial Report
Income Month (August) Year to Date Receipts $46,796 $258,758
Expenses Month (August) Year to Date Operations $36,870 $256,342 Missions $ 2,667 $ 21,333
Total $39,537 $277,675
Income Over (under) $7.259 ($18,917) Expenses
Ushers for October
October 5 -- Ed Magee, Lynn Magee
Wayne Cleeton, Scott Farnham
October 12 – Bill Hopwood, Jerry Hane
Wayne Cleeton, Dale Maxwell
October 19 Bob Copeland, Barbara Copeland
Dale Maxwell, Scott Farnham
October 26 -- Matt Riley, Erin McDonald,
John Fischer IV, Theresa Fox
October
Communion
Communion servers
for October 5th will include
Sue Jordan, Sharmel
McCarthy, Ron Odell, and
Judi Odell. Anne Clark will assist the pastor.
communion will be by intinction.
Greeters for October 2014
October 5 The Walker Family
Marge Lane and Jan Hopwood
October 12 The Fox Family
Linda Watrous and Chuck Goff
October 19 Sharmel McCarthy and Bob Bradshaw
George and Nancy Williams
October 26 Eileen Bessent and Bernice Vavak
Rick and Ginny Wisley
HELP WANTED: If you are willing to come to
church just 30 minutes early and linger for 15 minutes,
volunteer to be a greeter. Call Ginny Wisley.
Mission Craft Fair coming soon!!
The success of the Mission Fair depends on
getting the word out to family, friends, and neighbors
about all the great crafts, jewelry, plants, art, gifts,
baked goods, etc. that will be available for sale.
PLEASE SHARE A FLYER LIKE THE ONE ON
PAGE 6 WITH SOMEONE YOU KNOW! Of course
there will be opportunity drawings for gift baskets and
a stunning quilt created by Sharon Claar. NOTE: We
have specific needs for the following:
Jewelry boxes and old jewelry items to
rehabilitate (Elsimae Cleeton)
Plants, bulbs, and succulents (Anne Clark)
Pantry items for a bake sale (Debbie Gossett)
Books and DVD’s (Ashley Jensen)
Woodworking items
Antiques and collectibles that need new
homes. (Jan Lorentzen)
Volunteers to work at the Fair and lots and lots
of shoppers!
Becky O’Connor is the Mission Craft Fair
Chairperson this year and she will be happy to answer
your questions and direct you to the appropriate person
to contact regarding donations and volunteer needs.
NOTE: This year a new feature will be a kids’ craft
table.
The 2014 Mission Fair will be held Saturday,
October 25th from 9 AM-3 PM in Richardson Hall and
after church that Sunday until noon. The proceeds are
generally used for local mission projects.
The 2014 Mission Quilt
Last Sunday, the quilt created by Sharon Claar was
presented to the congregation. IT IS TRULY
SPECTACULAR!! Tickets will be on sale from now
until the Mission Fair for $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00.
Support Missions and show your appreciation to
Sharon for this marvelous contribution of time,
finances and incredible stitching artistry. THE
DRAWING OF THE WINNING TICKET WILL BE
SUNDAY OCOTBER 26TH
AFTER CHURCH.
Spread the Word!
Christian Education Teaching people about God at their levels of age and interest. 3
Kidz Klub, a mid-week program for children from 4 years through
5th grade, started a new year on September 3rd. To participate, children
must have turned 4 by September 1st. We offer Bible study, chime choir,
and vocal choir plus dinner in a loving environment. Last week we enjoyed
a delightful Parents’ Night. Our numbers are increasing and it promises to
be a great season. If you know any children in this age group, pick up a
brochure in the narthex. As always we are delighted to have a great group of
teachers who minister to the children who attend. (photo from 2013-14 season)
he mission of Operation Christmas Child is to demonstrate God’s love
in a tangible way to needy children around the world, and together with
other local churches worldwide, to share the Good News of Jesus Christ.
Each year, First Presbyterian Church of El Cajon has offered all of our
members the chance to pack shoeboxes full of small gifts, school supplies
and hygiene items to be shipped around the world to children in need of
Christmas joy. Since its beginning in 1993 Operation Christmas Child has
blessed more than 113 million children in over 140 nations. The shoebox
gifts that you have provided have brought joy to those boys and girls
receiving them and the opportunity to hear the
Gospel. Please stop by the church office, or check in
the narthex and pick up a brochure. Boxes are to be
returned to the church by November 16th.
Kids Quest – Fall 2014
Kids Quest is our Sunday morning
program for children 4 years old through 5th
grade. The children leave church during the
‘Passing of the Peace’ and return during the
offertory. We have a team of dedicated
volunteers who teach these classes – ages 4 through 2nd grade and grades 3
through 5. Anyone who feels called to be one of those volunteers should talk
to Peggy Dow or call the church office. We always have room for more.
On Sunday, September 28, the
Adult Ed class on the renowned
theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer was
officially launched when we watched
the first DVD in a series about this
remarkable man. Bonhoeffer was
not only a theologian, he was also a
martyr, a spiritual writer, a musician,
a pastor, an
author of poetry
and fiction and a
spy. The
integrity of his
Christian faith
and life, and the
international appeal of his writings,
have received broad recognition and
admiration, all of which has led to a
consensus that he is one of the
theologians of his time whose
theological reflections might lead
future generations of Christians into
creating a new more spiritual and
responsible millennium. Famous for
his stand against Adolf Hitler and the
Nazi party, his beliefs and
convictions ultimately cost him his
life in a Nazi concentration camp.
Dietrich Bonhoeffer was one of the
most famous theologians and martyrs
of the 20th century
You can learn more about
him as the Adult Education class
meets over the next few weeks.
Those of us in attendance Sunday,
eagerly anticipate the following
segments.
What is the Church?
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Circle Preschool Our children are our joy for today and hope for tomorrow. 4
The year is off to a super start! The
children were so excited to see their many old
friends and are busy making new friends.
Even the new children slide into the routine
with ease. The teachers feel much joy
watching them eagerly learn. What a great
bunch of kids!
Our October themes are shapes,
colors, night and day, and of course
Halloween. Thank you to everyone who wore the color of the week. We had
great participation. All classes will begin a letter of the week appropriate to
each age level soon. The children may bring in Halloween costumes for
sharing on October 29th or October 31st. Please bring costumes in a labeled
bag.
A great activity we will be
sharing is carving our pumpkins and
turning them into jack-o-lanterns. We
also will make masks and sing, “Oh,
Once I had a Pumpkin.”
We still have openings in
each class. If you know of anyone
who might be interested, please share
the word. This would be much
appreciated. Any questions? If so,
Trish Drake is available in the office
or call (619) 442-2044.
Please check our website @ www.circlepreschoolelcjaon.com for all
upcoming activities, projects, openings etc. Also, look for us on Facebook!
Oh, once I had a pumpkin, a pumpkin a pumpkin,
Oh, once I had a pumpkin with no face at all;
With NO eyes, and NO nose, and NO mouth, and NO teeth.
Once I had a pumpkin with no face at all.
So I made a jack-o-lantern, jack-o-lantern, jack-o-lantern,
So I made a jack-o-lantern with a big happy face’
With BIG eyes, and a BIG nose, and BIG mouth, and BIG teeth.
So I made a jack-o-lantern with a big happy face.
Scouting News Reaching out into the community and building leaders for tomorrow. 5
All Scouting 320 Units Looking for
a few good Scouts!
This is the time of year when our Scouting
Units hope to grow with the new school year!
Although the Open House has come and gone,
Scouting is a yearlong program and the units invite all
youth in 1st grade through high school to join at any
time! If you know of a young person who is in need of
a good time, please have him/her contact us at
Scouting320-ElCajon.org or call Lory Walker at 443-
7126. Please don’t forget that girls can join the
program at age 13 and a half!
Oktoberfest & Fire Stations…
During the month of October, our Scouting
Units will be attending the Oktoberfest held by the El
Cajon German Society and also the Fire Expo held by
the El Cajon Fire Station on Lexington. If you have
never participated in these two family fun events, come
check them out with our Scouting 320 Units!
Troop 320 Survives
Summer Camp at Big Bear!
The Scouts in Troop 320 headed off for Big
Bear Campgrounds this summer for Summer Camp.
While at camp, the youth participated in the
Wilderness Survival Merit Badge requirements. In
addition to activities such as rowing, fishing,
swimming, hiking, and biking, the Scouts practiced
their First Aid skills on and as “victims.” They also
built survival shelters and practiced orienteering skills.
They were admired by other campers in the park as
they had fun completing their challenges!
Pack 320 Fall Pancake Breakfast!
November 2, Sunday
10:30 AM to 12:00 Noon
Richardson Hall
Cost $4 each or $12 for a family of 4
All you can eat…
Menu: pancakes, eggs, fruit, juice and coffee!
See you there!
Troop and Crew 320 campout at
William Heise County Park!
Troop and Crew 320 took the opportunity
to campout at William Heise County Park near
Julian in September. Although it was quite chilly
and very windy, both units enjoyed the beautiful
outdoors and then took in a tour of the Eagle
Mining Company in Julian. This event gave Crew
320 an opportunity to share Scouting with
potential new members and gave Troop 320 an
opportunity to share outdoor skills with a newly
formed troop from Ramona. Campfire and skits
were enjoyed by all.
Our Scouting 320 Units wish to thank all those
who purchased popcorn for the annual Trails’ End
Popcorn Fundraiser! This is one of the largest
fundraisers the Scouts hold each year and the funds
received go a long way
toward helping Scouts earn
their way to Summer
Camps! If you are
interested in purchasing
more popcorn, please feel
free to place your order
with Lory Walker 443-
7126. The Scouts will sell
popcorn through October!
Mission and Outreach Fulfilling the Great Commission of the Church. 6
First Presbyterian Church of El Cajon 500 Farragut Circle, El Cajon 92020 – 619-442-2583
Mission & Craft Fair Saturday, October 25
9am to 3pm FPC’s Richardson Hall
Drawing for a Handmade Quilt Baked and Canned Food Goodies
Homemade Candy and Nuts
Plants, Succulents and Bulbs
Jewelry & Artwork
Handmade Crafts & Woodworking
Antiques, Gifts & Collectibles
Church Memorabilia
Books & DVD’s
Opportunity Drawings
Café
NEW – Kids’ Craft Corner!
There is something for everyone! Invite a friend !
Proceeds will go to local
Mission Organizations
www.firstpres-elcajon.org
Youth Ministry Nurturing our youth in programs of faith-based learning and fellowship. 7
As Halloween is fast approaching, costumes are
everywhere...from the newspaper fliers to the posters
on the ceiling at Target. I love to watch kids dress
up. They’re so excited to pretend to be someone
else. Some choose dragons or superheroes, others
princesses and butterfly fairies.
Do you ever feel like you are wearing a mask? Do you ever find
yourself pretending to be someone you’re not? Pretending to have it all
together, but in reality, your all togethers are falling apart? You would
never want people to see the real you, the person behind the mask. You
would be embarrassed if you were ever “found out.”
So….we put on our masks, go about our business, and when
friends ask how we are, we smile and declare, “Great! How are you?”
Because so many of us are wearing these perfection masks, we look
around and think that we are the only Christian who is messing up. We feel
like failures. We would never admit to needing help, let alone actually
asking for it! Instead of building one another up and encouraging each other,
we pretend that we are just fine and hide behind our masks. But, God sees
through the mask right down to the real you. He sees all the flaws and
mistakes and failures and yet loves us completely and unconditionally. Isn’t
it comforting to know how much He loves us?
Psalm 139 tells us that God searches us and knows us. He knows us
completely, from the inside out. He knows a word before it even reaches our
tongue. He is familiar with our ways. He isn’t surprised by us. He knows
every thought, every worry, every joy, and every hurt. There is nowhere we
can run from His Spirit, nowhere to escape His love, no mask to hide our
person from Him. With God, we can stop pretending, take off our mask, and
allow Him to love us. How wonderful to have a God who loves us so
unconditionally!
NEW GENERATION BELL CHOIR
The New Generation Bell Choir is primarily made up of middle school and
high school youth. Homework time is from 3:30 to 4:30. Then rehearsal
begins. To join you do not need to read music or have rung before. You
simply need to be willing to learn. Rehearsals are from 4:30 to 5:20 PM.
Many ringers remain and participate in middle or high school youth group.
YOUTH GROUP FOR MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL
Our middle school and high school youth groups meet every Wednesday at
5:30 PM for an optional dinner and at 6:00 to 7:30 PM for program. Go to
facebook.com/orangeroom for more information!
COLLEGE GROUP
Our young adult group meets every Wednesday night from 7:45 to 9 PM in
the Youth Center for fellowship and Bible study, and twice a month for
social activities. The group is open to all college age young adults to age 28.
How you can help!
WE RECYCLE!
Please bring us your CRV
aluminum cans, plastic bottles
and other recyclables! Simply
leave them in the Youth Center
(or outside the door in our
recycling container) and we will
take care of the rest!
BOX TOPS for EDUCATION:
We are always collecting BOX
TOPS FOR EDUCATION that
are found on a multitude of
products. Cut them out and bring
them to the church office.
HOTEL HYGIENE ITEMS:
Save your hotel and travel size
soaps and shampoos! Bring these
to the church office for homeless
ministries.
CRAFT ITEMS:
Save felt and fabric scraps, small
wood scrap pieces from wood
projects, wine bottle corks, trays
from frozen dinners, meats, etc.
All are recyclable at the preschool
for craft projects. Also, save yarn
for the KNIT FOR KIDS
Girlfriends’ group.
We welcome you!!
Women’s Ministries Sharing together in Christian fellowship and fun. 8
Our Girlfriends’ September event, Super Friday, was a great success!
Along with lots of fun and laughter, we had the opportunity to be instructed in
some self-defense techniques that will make us safer as we go about our daily
activities.
Looking to the future, be sure to save Tuesday, December 9th for our
"Joyful Christmas" dinner and music. It is sure to be a wonderful evening! More
details will follow.
Breakfast Beauties: Next gathering for Breakfast Beauties is Tuesday, October 7th. We meet at Perry’s
Restaurant on Magnolia Avenue in El Cajon at 8:30 AM on the first Tuesday of each month. Come join in the fun.
For more information contact Irene Pash or Ginny Wisley.
Trailblazers: Join us for our weekly mall walk each Monday morning at 8:45 AM. We meet at the Charming
Charlie’s entrance to Parkway Plaza. Group leaders are Barbara Pope and Debbie Gossett. Call them for possible
additional walks during the month
Knit for Kids: Knit for Kids is still making and sending sweaters to World Vision for kids all over the world, and
baby clothes and blankets to MOMs to give to military family newborns. We also make hats for the military and
for the homeless. We look forward to seeing you at the Mission Craft Fair coming up, where we will offer many
items along with Clever Crafters. Thank you again for your support. Muriel Johnson, contact person.
Dining Divas: Thirteen of us had a great time at Black Angus on September 15th. Our next dinner will be at Bon
Giovanni’s, on Monday, October 20th. The dates for the rest of the year are November 11 and December 1. Sandy
Hood will be taking reservations starting October 13rh.
Bookies: The book we are reading for Book Club "Bookies" for October is The Chaperone by Laura Mariarty and
in November we will read Winter Garden by Kristin Hannah. We meet on the 4th Sunday of each month in
Bailey Hall at 4:00 PM for discussion and fellowship. We usually finish with a salad and dessert. Contacts are
Chris Locke and Nancy Williams. All are welcome. Bunco: The Bunco group is full and meeting regularly. Please contact Ginny Wisley if you have questions or are
interested in future groups.
Clever Crafters: This group has been working on some beautiful items for our Mission Fair, and they will
continue working year round. We meet on the 2nd Monday at 1:00 PM in Westminster Hall (along with Knit for
Kids) and usually the 4th Saturday at 10:00 AM in the Resource Room in Richardson Hall. The Mission Fair will
be on October 25th, so no meeting that day. Contacts are Joellen Collins and Brooke Palm..
NEW! - Calling all Quilters!: There has been interest in starting a Quilting Group at our church. After a short
meeting in September it was decided that future meetings will be on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 1 PM in the
Resource Room of Richardson Hall. So, we will meet again on October 14 at 1 PM. We hope you and any of
your quilting friends that are interested will come to that meeting and bring your sewing machine, if possible, and
all of the “stuff” that goes with it. We will have a cutting mat, rotary cutter, ruler, iron and ironing board available
for everyone’s use. We will demonstrate some basic quilting techniques for those wanting to learn. Please also
bring samples of simple quilt blocks so we can decide what kind of quilt we want to make. For questions, please
contact Joellen Collins (619) 447-6329.
Women’s Ministry opportunities for Bible study and growth!
Priscilla Circle: Ladies, Please join us for a new Bible Study. We are starting this year with a new book,
Acceptance & Gratitude -- Spiritual Practices for everyday life. We will have our secret sister drawing,
lively discussions and fellowship. Contact Becky O'Connor (619) 212-9103 or Peggy Dow (619) 561-
4668 with any questions you may have. We look forward to you joining us.
Naomi Circle: We meet the second Tuesday of each month at 12:00 Noon in Westminster Hall. Bring a sack
lunch and join us for fellowship and Bible Study. The contact person is Muriel McGurn.
Deacon’s Corner To God be the glory! Great things He has done. 9
Our Board of Deacons is asking members to
share staple foods for the needs of our neighbors in the
community. We do this through Bethlehem Food
Pantry, a program operated by the First United
Methodist Church of El Cajon, which works jointly
with our Deacons to supply necessities to families in
need. The Pantry is open year-round. Through this
resource, we share God’s love. Needed items include:
Canned fruits and vegetables
Canned meats – tuna, chicken, beef
Spaghetti and spaghetti sauce
Canned ravioli and Spaghetti O’s
Soups – all kinds
Hamburger Helper
Mac and cheese
Peanut butter and jelly
Powdered milk
Instant potatoes
Powdered sugar
Canned soups
Cereals
Shampoo, antibacterial soap
Handi-wipes
Diapers—all sizes newborn and up
Please leave your donations in the narthex
each Sunday.
All-Church Food Drive
led by 320 Scouting Units!!
The 320 Scouting Units
will be organizing and
conducting the October All-
Church Food Drive to benefit
Bethlehem Pantry with basic
items to fill their shelves.
They will also assist the food
bank in filling their
Christmas Food Baskets.
Our assistance of the Pantry through our
Deacons is truly needed and appreciated. You can see
the report of our contributions in the next column. The
Bethlehem Pantry is located at 717 Grant Avenue in El
Cajon (619-401-5278). The director is Gwen Johnson,
and the Pantry is open by appointment only with
Gwen. Call Chuck Goff for more information.
The Pantry Report
July/August
Donations from FPCE
July – 39 lbs.
August – 42 lbs.
Emergency Food Distribution
44 Families
July/August Bread Distribution (Mon./Sat.)
Approximately 1910 individuals
The need is great and we thank you for all that
you’re able to provide. Thank you also to our FPCEC
(VBS) youth, who during Vacation Bible School week
provided 35 youth and 7 leaders for a two-day youth
projects event at Bethlehem Pantry. The first afternoon
they arranged the donated clothing storage area, and
the second evening served food and cleaned up during
the Wednesday Community Supper at First Methodist
Church. They served over 80 people, and Gwen
Johnson, the director, said they did an outstanding job!
Christmas Baskets Special autumn collection
September 21 – corn bread
mix, canned sweet potatoes, any kind of boxed
potatoes (mashed, scalloped, etc.)
September 28 – canned corn, gravy, bouillon
cubes, flour
October 5 – cake mixes, brownie mix,
pumpkin pie mix, cranberry sauce
October 12 – Instant dry milk, Wesson oil,
canned fruits, apple or cherry pie mix
October 19 – tuna or canned meat, spaghetti,
spaghetti sauce
October 26 – hamburger helpers, macaroni
and cheese, green beans, kidney beans, yellow
beans
November 2 – sugar, powdered sugar, olives,
pickles
November 9 – cream of mushroom soup,
broth, oatmeal
November 16 – macaroni, rice, Eagle brand
condensed milk
November 23 – peanut butter, jelly
November 30 – cereals, puddings, frosting
December 7 – pie crusts, margarine, eggs
Opportunities for Fellowship and Service 10
On August 16th Cindy Graham and
Nancy Williams (both representing Christian
Education) joined Mike and Diane French
for the monthly Adopt-A-Highway clean-up
on Jamacha Rd/Hwy 54. Thank you both
very much for once again coming out early
on a Saturday morning to participate in our
community outreach program. Your
dedication to our church, and our various
activities, is to be commended! If anyone is
interested in participating in our next
highway clean-up, we will be going out
again on Thursday, October 9th, at 8:00 AM.
(Please note, the date has been changed from
our previously scheduled date of October
18th). To sign up in advance, please contact Diane French at (619) 562-
0852 or email at [email protected]. Thank you in advance for your
willingness to participate.
Join us for a church work party
November 8th, from 8:00 AM-12:00 noon, we
will have the next church next work party. We’ll be
completing some light carpentry projects. Contact Cindy
Graham (619-889-5251) if you can help.
Revenue Task Force
There was a good turn-out to the Revenue Task Force
presentation on Sunday, September 14. Information about
online giving and perpetual giving was provided to those in
attendance. Copies of that information will be available on our website
soon. Also, we will provide more information for those interested in
pursuing one of these areas.
Old eyeglasses, hearing aids, cell phones needed!
Do you have old eye glasses, hearing aids or cell
phones lying in a drawer? We have a solution to help
you clean out that drawer and help others. The Lions
Club has a mission to eradicate vision loss, and one of
the ways it works towards this end is through its Old Eye
Glasses Program. Old Glasses are collected, evaluated
and then provided to people who cannot afford them or
who do not have access to opticians. They also collect old hearing aids and
cell phones. You may place these items in the Lions Club box in the
narthex. These items will be provided to the Lions Club program. If you
have questions please see Cathy and Keith Bailes.
DID YOU KNOW??
Yes, We still send Hugs
from Home to our troops. Over
100 cool ties were sent this
summer and a box of hats will be
sent as temps cool.
Do you have extra trick or
treat candy give it to Irene Lohr
or mark it for the military and
leave it in the narthex. No, I won't
eat too much, it will be sent on to
the USS Carl Vinson for those
guys and gals to enjoy as
a Hug from Home!
What is a “Plarner??
Clever Crafters has started
a new group called Plarners. We
use plastic bags to make items
which will be used to benefit our
Missions. Some people are
crocheting or looming sleeping
mats for the homeless in our
community, and some are going
to make items such as purses and
rugs to sell at the Mission Fair.
We need all kinds of plastic bags:
grocery, newspaper, trash, bread
wrappers, etc. We also need
people to cut bags, crochet, or
loom for us. Training is available.
Our meeting is held on the 4th
Saturday of the month at 10 AM
in the Resource Room. Please
call (Linda Watrous at 619) 401-
7988 if you have questions,
would like to help, or have bags
to donate.
Thank you for your
support!
Our Church Family Sharing together as the family of God. 11
Happy October Birthday! 10/01 Martha Wright
10/03 Judith Dupree
10/06 Nanette Dall
10/07 Rita Drouin
10/08 Sue Jordan
Jennene Lehmann
10/11 Rita Daoud
Larry Scrivner
Bernice Vavak
10/12 Keith Bailes
Erin McDonald
Lesta Peisner
10/13 Marge Dosenberry
Bonnie Glenn
10/14 Lois Beland
Judith Duddles
10/18 Joan Bier
Ethel Wooster
10/20 Shelby Miller
10/21 Barbara Pope
10/22 Pat Curtis
Marlen Steins
10/23 Jan Lorentzen
Diana Macha
Kay Miller
10/25 Verna Zopfi
10/28 Blaine McAllister
10/29 Jim Henry
10/30 Bob Turk
10/31 Bond McCowan
10/31 Ron Odell
October Anniversaries! 10/01 Ben & Diane Cloud
10/08 Ron & Catherine
Harris
10/15 Jack & Avis Kearney
10/20 Richard & Andrea
Garcia
10/22 John & Barbara Ritts-
Williams
“White Cane Safety Day/Blind Americans
Equality Day”
October 15, 2014
On October 6, 1964, a joint resolution of the U.S. Congress was
signed into law. This resolution authorized the President of the
United States to proclaim October 15 of each year as "White Cane Safety
Day". President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the first proclamation. In 2011,
White Cane Safety Day was also named Blind Americans Equality Day by
President Barrack Obama. The White Cane is a tool that assists people with
vision loss to be independent, and a symbol of the blind citizens in our
society. White Cane Safety Day honors the many achievements of blind and
visually impaired Americans.
In North America the introduction of the white cane has been
attributed to the Lion's Clubs International. In 1930, a Lion's Club member
watched as a blind man attempted to make his way across a busy street
using a black cane. With the realization that the black cane was barely
visible to motorists, the Lion's Club decided to paint the cane white to
increase its visibility. In 1931, the Lion's Club International began a national
program promoting the use of white canes for persons who are blind. With
proper training, people using the white cane can enjoy greater mobility and
safety by determining the location of curbs, steps, uneven pavement, and
other physical obstacles in their path. The white cane has given people with
vision loss freedom to travel independently to schools and workplaces and
to participate more fully in the life of their communities.
The San Diego Center for the Blind and the Braille Institute in La
Jolla are two agencies that provide Orientation and Mobility Training to
people with vision loss. Please feel free to talk with Cathy Bailes for more
information.
Catharine and Keith Bailes, AIM Committee, Deacons
TBN Reflections: On Friday, August 15th, the TBN group had their
“Backyard BBQ and Beer Tasting” at the home of Mike and Diane French.
Mike BBQ/smoked a pork loin and made baked beans and everyone who
attended brought a side dish and their favorite beer (or other drink) to share.
As always, there was a lot of wonderful food along with a wonderful time of
fellowship. Backpacks were also collected at this event for PUM
(Presbyterian Urban Ministries) and, I’m proud to say that 17 backpacks
were collected that night! Thank you everyone for your kind donations.
PUM was thrilled with the backpacks.
October Christian Cruisers: Scheduled for October 18, we are to ride the
trolley out of El Cajon to downtown San Diego, then take the coaster to
Oceanside. Our lunch will be at Ruby’s after the long walk from the coaster
to the end of the Oceanside pier. This event will happen as long as we have
10 or more participants. Please call Ron & Judi Odell (445-6189) ASAP if
you plan to join us.
Lunch and a Movie will be on Monday, October 6th, in the Youth Room at
11:30. The movie title will be announced later. Cost $4.00, come and enjoy
the entertainment and fellowship.
First United Presbyterian Church
500 Farragut Circle
El Cajon, CA 92020
Phone: (619) 442-2583
FAX (619) 442-2588
E-mail: [email protected]
http//www.firstpres-elcajon.org
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October is here!
The Church Staff
Pastor Reverend Dr. Steve Locke
Assistant to the Pastor Becky Hurt
Director of Music Jan Lorentzen
Office Manager Karen King
Organist Carol Cunningham
Music Leader Erik Lingren
Circle Preschool Director Trish Drake
High School Youth Leader Becky Hurt
Middle School Ministry Katie Rick
Committee Chairs
Administration Ed Trailer
Christian Education Judy Farrar
Congregational Life Janice Fischer
Fellowship Mike French
Outreach and Membership Gary Lorentzen
Missions Doug Flick
Personnel Wanda Feldner
Worship Support Scott Farnham
Deacons Contacts Heidi McKinley, Moderator
Becky O’Connor, Session Rep
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Worldwide Communion Sunday
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Reformation Sunday
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