As you prepare for worship, consider these words of encouragement to live the God-life,

“Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with

compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive

one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.

And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.”

Take time to pray for God’s insight and blessing into your life this morning.

PRELUDE Holy Spirit, Rain Down

WORSHIP IN SONG Great is Thy Faithfulness

My Faith Has Found a Resting Place

Spirit of God, Descend

Upon My Heart

Spirit of the Living God, Fall Fresh on Me

PRESENTATION OF OUR FIRST FRUITS

Offertory: “Thank You For Giving to the LORD”

LIFE OF THE CHURCH Matt Elam & Carol Benson

Aloha Sunday - Thank You for Youth and Children Leadership

During this time, ushers will pass out the friendship pads. Please sign your names

and welcome those who are sitting next to you after the service.

PRAYER OF PEOPLE & DOXOLOGY Matt Elam

SCRIPTURE READING & SERMON Karl Smith & Carol Benson

“ PCH Discipleship-A Different Kind of Road Trip - Just Come as You Are”

Tom Stephen Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17

CLOSING WORSHIP “Come, Just as You Are”

BLESSING AND BENEDICTION

We invite you to join us on the patio for coffee and refreshments

8:30 am Service

Celebration of Worship

Sunday, May 19, 2013

Pentecost Sunday

Sunday School and Youth Groups

• Preschool-5th Grade meet in the CE Building and Youth Bldg. Rm 3.

• Jr. High (grades 6-8) meet in the Youth Building Rm 4 for The MSG.

Both groups dismissed after the Children’s Moment.

Jr. High/Pipeline meets Wednesdays 6:00-7:45 pm

Sr. High/Riptide meets Thursdays 7:00-8:30 pm

Next Week

When you decide to jump on the PCH Road trip, nothing stays the same. You

change on the inside and your relationships change on the outside. Husband and

wives think differently about each other. Moms and dads see their kids differently.

Workers see their employers in a new way. We learn the art of ohana – a word that

means family and that we are always there for each other. Join us as we explore the

true meaning of Christian relationships. This would be a great week to invite your

family, friends and co-workers.

10:30 am Service

OPENING WORSHIP

PENTECOST PRESENTATION

PRESENTATION OF OUR FIRST FRUITS

Offertory: “Thank You for Giving to the LORD” Lori Maier

LIFE OF THE CHURCH Matt Elam and Carol Benson

Aloha Sunday - Thank You for Youth and Children Leadership

During this time, ushers will pass out the friendship pads. Please sign your names

and welcome those who are sitting next to you after the service.

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE Carol Benson

SCRIPTURE READING AND SERMON John Graham & Emily Hill

“PCH Discipleship - A Different Kind of Road Trip - Just Come As You Are”

Tom Stephen Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17

CLOSING WORSHIP

BLESSING AND BENEDICTION

We invite you to join us on the patio for coffee and refreshments

Ushers will bring the offering forward as we commit our gifts to be used to

further the Kingdom of God throughout our community and the world.

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National Day of Action – Saturday June 1st

Calling all MVP Volunteers: We need YOU!

Come join us with a few projects around the church and community. MV church projects, April Winter’s project, Beach Cleanup, NP Park Cleanup

Contact for more info: Trish Oestreich xxx Clayton Wright xxx

Aloha Potluck Luau Sunday June 2nd (after the 10:30am service)

Join us for a fun, Hawaiian themed lunch together!

Congratulations!

Macy Andersen &

Jill Losey

Last name A-I - Salads J-R - Hot Side Dishes S-Z - Desserts

Bless our new Channel Island University grads!Bless our new Channel Island University grads!Bless our new Channel Island University grads!Bless our new Channel Island University grads!

May 19, 2013

To be prayerful, compassionate

and humble disciples of our Lord Jesus Christ, enthusiastically sharing the message of salvation through inspired worship,

devoted study and faith that serves.

Our Staff

Rev. Tom Stephen, Pastor (tom.stephen@verizon.net)

Carol Benson, Lay Pastor (csbenson4@verizon.net)

Matt Elam, Director of Youth Ministries mattelam@verizon.net)

Mary Nelsen, Children’s Ministry (marynelsen@verizon.net)

Lori Maier, Director of Music - Priscilla Losey, Children’s Music Director

Rev. John Josselyn, First Service Music Facilitator

Toriann Garner, Choir Director - Kathy Josselyn, Pianist

Jim Lambert, Facilities Director

J.J. Shaules, Preschool Director (mrsshaules@me.com) (Preschool phone 805-499-6610)

Kathy Lambert, Administrative Assistant (montevistaoffice@verizon.net)

Erin Blackburn, Nursery Attendant

If you have any questions, please call the Church Office at 805-498-8213. You can reach us: Monday - Friday 8:30 am –12:30 pm & 1:00 - 2:30 pm.

Monte Vista Presbyterian Church 3797 W. Lynn Road, Newbury Park, CA 91320

805-498-8213

www.montevistapc.org

Prayer & Praise Reports

Prayer Requests can be added to the Prayer Chain by emailing Rich-ard Vickers at rlvickers@verizon.net and/or the church office at monte-

vistaoffice@verizon.net.

Let us know how we can pray for you by filling out a Prayer Card available in the pews & in the Friendship Pads. They can be dropped into the offering plate.

• Pray that the people of Monte Vista come to know the love of Christ in a deeper way.

• Thanksgiving & prayer for our neighbors at First Christian.

• Pray for Elizabeth Lambert, Joshua Cook, Lois Baker, the Coscarelli family

• Continued Prayers for the Ward & Widman Families, the Guiteras Family, the Medler Family, Pat Kihm, Rodolfo Vaccaro, Jazzy Betka, Rosalia & Paul

Lewis, the Lucas Family, Sally Losey, Gayle & Grace Olson, Pat Bland, Tony

Newman & Kelly, these difficult economic times, and for employment.

• Pray for Monte Vista Preschool. • Pray for the Presbytery of Santa Barbara staff: Executive Presbyter Jan

Armstrong, Stated Clerk Michelle Holmes and retired Executive Presbyter

Ken Working

What’s Happening!

Our Elders

Don Schwaiger - Missions John Losey - Youth Ministry

Finance Jeff Farrar - Property Management

Annette Bilous - PCH Discipleship Ministry Gaye Lampert - Administration

Cindy Vodraska - Clerk of Session Steve Pellnitz - Children’s Ministry/Preschool

Larry Lindsay - Worship Karen Washburn - Care Ministry

Ken Coscarelli - Evangelism/Outreach Karl Smith - Personnel

Sweet Monday Book Club (Monday, June 10th at 6:30pm) Join us at Caffe Aroma (2130 Newbury RD, NP) Contact Mardelle Koenders xxxx The book for May is: “Kisses from Katie” by Katie Davis

Blessing Bags - (Join this new mission opportunity) Waiting 4 Water small groups are putting together gallon ziplock bags filled with scrip-ture verses, resources, snacks & toiletries to be handed out to the homeless. If you would like to participate you can by picking up a list of needed items collection box will be on the patio on Sundays. Contact Juanetta Cook xxxx

Prayer Shawl Ministry (Tuesday, May 21st at 6:30 pm) Gather together to knit, crochet, and pray over blankets, shawls, and other items to be given to those who are hurting. Contact Juanetta Cook xxxx or Karen Washburn xxxx and xxxx. Visit our website at http://montevistaprayershawl@shutterfly.com

Breakfast and a Movie (Last Saturday every month at 9:00 am) The movie for May 25th is: “Evan Almighty”. At the home of Carol Ranschau. Contact Annette Bilous xxxx or Ann Riley xxxx RSVP to Alanna Jacobs and find out what to bring at xxxx

Motivational Gifts Class Are you a Server, Perceiver, Exhorter, Giver, Teacher, Administrator or Compassion Person? Come find what are your God-Given gifts and how by using them you find joy. This is only a 2 week commitment! Cost $5.00 1st Sunday: May 26 – 10:15-11:45 AM; 2nd Sunday: June 2 – 9:00-10:15 AM Sign-up on the patio or call Cindy Vodraska xxxx or Ruth Toops xxxx or email xxxx or xxxx

Mark your Calendars: Work Day - Saturday June 1 at 8 a.m. Objective 1: to assemble storage shelves for Youth Building Room 1. Facilities will provide large plastic storage containers for each ministry presently using this room. Storage is LIMITED so it is requested each concerned elder provide a member to assist with organizing their space.

Objective 2: to prep & paint green handrails along the pathway preschool playground

Christian Singles Fellowship Group (Sat. May 25th) Join us for a Train Ride to downtown L.A.’s Union Station and lunch at Olvera Street. Meet at the Camarillo Train Station at 10:00 a.m., board the train and arrive at Union Station at 12:15p.m. Return 7:10 p.m. arriving in Camarillo at 8:29 p.m.

Hostess: Ann Augustine xxxx RSVP no later than May 23rd

Cost $52.50 Round trip for reserved seats.

Women’s TLC Prayer Group (2nd & 4th Thursdays at 7:00 pm) Join us in the Fellowship Hall as we offer fellowship, prayer, and support to one another. Contact Brooke Gant xxxx for more info.

Volunteers Needed We are in need of members to volunteer as contribution “counters” or “data entry per-sonnel.” The work is done in pairs, is fun, and is a way to contribute in a special way. Please consider helping. contact: Bob Kahn xxxx