“These are the commands, decrees and laws the LORD your God directed me to

teach you to observe in the land that you are crossing the Jordan to possess, 2 so

that you, your children and their children after them may fear the LORD your God

as long as you live by keeping all his decrees and commands that I give you, and so

that you may enjoy long life. 3 Hear, O Israel, and be careful to obey so that it may

go well with you and that you may increase greatly in a land flowing with milk and

honey, just as the LORD, the God of your fathers, promised you.”

PRELUDE

OPENING HYMNS A Mighty Fortress is Our God Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee

CALL TO WORSHIP AND OPENING PRAYER Tom Stephen

HYMNS May Jesus Christ Be Praised Fairest Lord Jesus

PASTORAL PRAYER Matt Elam

LIFE OF THE CHURCH Tom Stephen

• All Church BBQ and Chili Cook-off

• Deacon Sunday

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.

PRESENTATION OF OUR FIRST FRUITS

Offertory: Kathy Josselyn

DOXOLOGY AND PRAYER (please stand) Larry Lindsay

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.

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY Revelation 2:1-7 (Pew Bible page 867)

SERMON “Remember Your First Love” Tom Stephen Deuteronomy 6:4-5 (Pew Bible page 130)

A HOMEWARD COMMITMENT

CLOSING WORSHIP I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light

BLESSING AND BENEDICTION

Join us on the patio for coffee and refreshments.

8:30 Service

Celebration of Worship

Sunday, September 9, 2012

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

DEACON SUNDAYDEACON SUNDAYDEACON SUNDAYDEACON SUNDAY The first Sunday of each month is Deacon Sunday.

We have a special collection envelope to support the deacons so they can help with the needs of others in our community.

The Altar Flowers are

in Celebration of

Tom & Pat Kihm’s

42nd Wedding Anniversary!

BBQ DINNER & CHILI COOK-OFF

TODAY

Time: 3pm for chili tasting, live music & games 4pm for Elks Lodge BBQ Dinner

Tri-tip, Ribs, & Chicken, salad, garlic bread

Meal Tickets: $10 for Adults & Youth (age 11-99) $5 for Children (age 6-10)

Free for Children (5 and younger)

The Elks will be providing our meal again this year. Proceeds help support their charities.

Good Eats! Games! Jolly Jump!

Fellowship! Chili Tasting!

Enjoy Live Music with Mark Bailey!

This is also Preschool Sunday!

We want chili cooks to sign-up and compete for the trophy! Call Cindy at xxxx.

10:30 am Service

OPENING WORSHIP AND PRAYER MVP Praise Band

A TIME WITH CHILDREN Tom Stephen

The children are dismissed for Sunday School after this time.

Middle School students are dismissed for The MSG.

LIFE OF THE CHURCH & PASSING OF THE PEACE Tom Stephen

• All Church BBQ and Chili Cook-off

• Deacon Sunday

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.

PASTORAL PRAYER Matt Elam

PRESENTATION OF OUR FIRST FRUITS

Offertory: “On Eagle’s Wings” Priscilla Losey

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY Revelation 2:1-7 (Pew Bible page 867) Simon Martin

SERMON “Remember Your First Love” Tom Stephen Deuteronomy 6:4-5 (Pew Bible page 130)

A HOMEWARD COMMITMENT

CLOSING WORSHIP I Love You Lord

BLESSING AND BENEDICTION

Join us on the patio for coffee and refreshments.

Monte Vista’s Christian Couples for Christ: Invitation to all Married Couples

New groups for Christian Couples are forming in our church. The purpose is to give married couples a place to share their faith with other couples in a supportive Christian setting. We will share food and fellowship for our first meeting on the first Friday in October, the 5th at 6pm at the home of Frank & Kelly Ladwig. Please email them at xxxx or call xxxx if you are interested in attending. We extend a heartfelt invitation to all. Sign-ups today in the Courtyard after ser-vices.

September 9, 2012

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.

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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)

Michelle Chastain, Secretary (montevistaoffice@verizon.net)

Erin Blackburn, Nursery Attendant and Events Intern

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 Richard Vickers at rlvickers@verizon.net and/or the church office at

montevistaoffice@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 Tim Smith, Alanna’s friend’s newborn granddaughters, Mark Seavey, David Goeser and family, Angela Madgwick, Laura, Jeff Forgey, Travis Dow,

Virguinio Roman, Caspar, Carole Geer, Don Benson, Janet Black, Bev Waitt,

Andreas Knickman

• Continued Prayers for Dan Guiteras and family, Tyler Patterson (the Toops’ grandson), Pat Kihm, John Kennedy, Rodolfo Vaccaro, Larry Augustine, Jazzy

Betka, Rosalia & Paul Lewis, the Lucas Family, Sally Losey, Grace Olson and

Gayle, John Naftzger, Pat Bland, the Winter Bruno Family, Tony Newman &

Kelly, Tanya Paulsen, these difficult economic times and for employment.

• Pray for Monte Vista Preschool.

• Pray for the congregation and staff at Westminster Presbyterian Church of Port Hueneme.

What’s Happening!

Our Elders

Don Schwaiger—Missions Elizabeth Wright—Youth Ministry Richard Vickers—Finance Jeff Farrar—Property Management Annette Bilous—PCH Discipleship Ministry Gaye Lampert—Administration Darrin McAfee—Outreach and Evangelism Steve Pellnitz—Children’s Ministry/Preschool Darren Holland—Personnel Larry Lindsay—Worship Karl Smith—Care Ministry Cindy Vodraska—Clerk of Session

Choir Rehearsals (Tuesdays at 6:00 pm) Come join the choir for one hour of practice on Tuesdays. We sing in worship one Sunday each month and on holidays. Contact Toriann Garner xxxx.

MORE FLASH—The MVP Church photo directory Sign-ups to have your picture taken start Sunday Sept 16th, after both services. Sign up early, and get the best choices for appointment. Photo appoint-ment dates are Oct 30th-Nov 3rd. One FREE 8x10" picture + directory to each family that participates.

BSF! Bible Study Fellowship International All begin this week! Does the Bible have the answers and help I need during hard times? Even thought it is so old… is it relevant to today’s situations? Can it change my life? Check it out for yourself at BSF! This year’s study is GENESIS. Men’s Class every Monday at 6:55 pm at First Christian Church Women’s Daytime Class every Thursday at 9:15 am at Emmanuel Presbyterian Women’s Evening Class every Tuesday at 6:55 pm - Gold Coast Church, Oxnard See flyers in narthex for more information or call Susan or Don S. at xxxx

Men’s Breakfast (Every Thursday at 6:30 am at Parkview Café) Meet to share breakfast and start your day with discussion, friendship, and fellowship while sharing thoughts on scripture in our daily lives.

Men’s Luncheon Wednesday, September 19 at Noon All men are invited to enjoy lunch in the Fellowship Hall at Monte Vista. Cost for lunch is shared along with friendship and fellowship.

Breakfast and a Movie (Last Saturday every month at 9:00 am) Are you ready for a relaxing morning, great food, and a movie?? Contact Marge Mayfield xxxx or Carol Ranschau xxxx. RSVP to Alanna Jacobs and find out what to bring at xxxx. The next movie is “The Blind Side” at Marge’s home on September 29th.

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.

Sweet Monday Book Club (2nd Monday every month 6:30 pm) Join us at Caffe Aroma (2130 Newbury RD, NP) Questions? Call Mardelle Koenders xxxx The book for September is “Heaven is for Real” by Todd Burpo.

Short Mission Trips to Mexico Come on your first mission trip! Assist with school or building repairs. Even get a bed and hot showers. Call Bill & Sue Aby xxxx or Don & Susan Schwaiger xxxx Oct 5-8 Dec 13-16

Prayer Shawl Ministry (3rd Tuesday every month 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/

PCH Prayer Groups (every Sunday and Monday) Join us in the Choir Room on Sundays at 9:00 am and in the Youth Room on Mondays at noon. We meet for about 90 minutes. Prayers are available by con-tacting Phyllis Melampy xxxx or Susan Schwaiger xxxx.