As you prepare for worship, consider these words;

“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith – and this not from your-selves, it is the gift of God – not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are

God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” Ephesians 2:8-10

Prepare your heart and mind to enter into worship this morning.

PRELUDE CALL TO WORSHIP John Josselyn

OPENING HYMNS AND PRAYER Blessed Assurance Man of Sorrows Near the Cross He is Exalted LIFE OF THE CHURCH Carol Benson and Tom Stephen

Waiting 4 Water

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: “Only One Life to Offer”

DOXOLOGY AND PRAYER (please stand)

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY Numbers 21:4-9 John Graham SERMON “Embracing Life: 2013 the Year of God’s Love” Matt Elam Scripture: John 3:14-17

COMMUNION

PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION Matt Elam CLOSING WORSHIP “The Love of God” BLESSING AND BENEDICTION

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

8:30 am Service

Celebration of Worship

Sunday, February 3, 2013

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

TODAY IS DEACON SUNDAY

The first Sunday of each month is Deacon Sunday. Please support the Deacons so they can help with the needs of others in our church and community.

For your convenience we have a special collection envelopes in the pews.

Next Week

2013 – The Year of God’s love! You are made to know and feel love. Everyday, God extends His love to you to meet that need. You are fully and completely loved. The way we experience hope, joy and peace is through Christ. God’s gift to you in Christ came from His deep and abiding love for you.

10:30 am Service

OPENING WORSHIP MVP Band

LIFE OF THE CHURCH Carol Benson and Tom Stephen

Waiting 4 Water

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: “Amazing Grace” Brandon Ragan SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY Numbers 21:4-9 Larry Lindsay SERMON “Embracing Life: 2013 the Year of God’s Love” Matt Elam Scripture: John 3:14-17 COMMUNION

PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION Matt Elam

CLOSING WORSHIP “The Wonderful Cross”

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.

The 2013 Per Capita is $80 per member. Payments may be sent to church office or placed in the offering plate on Sunday.

Please pick up your 2013 Offering Envelopes in the church office.

PCH Discipleship Groups Bible Study

Waiting 4 Water: The Easter Journey Encounters with Jesus

This 10-week Bible Study will follow Pastor Tom’s Sermon Series. Please signup in the Courtyard after 1st and 2nd Service.

Studies will begin the week of February 17th. Contact: Annette Bilous xxxx

Today!

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February 3, 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.

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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)

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 of-fering 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 Sandee Sandoval, Mike and Kim Joller, Laurel Lee Castagnetto, and Russ

Johnson

• 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, Tanya Paulsen, these difficult economic times, and for em-ployment.

• Pray for Monte Vista Preschool.

• Pray for the Congregation and staff at First Presbyterian Church of Lompoc and Pastor Randy Working

What’s Happening!

Our Elders

Don Schwaiger - Missions Youth Ministry - TBD Richard Vickers - 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 - Outreach Karl Smith - Personnel

Christian Couples Fellowship (1st Friday every month at 6:30) The Christian Couples Fellowship welcomes married couples interested in enhancing their relationship with their spouse, other couples and Christ. Contact Kelly or Frank Ladwig 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, February 13th 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

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 Koend-ers xxxx. The book for February is: “The Quilter’s Homecoming” by Jennifer Chia-verini

Breakfast and a Movie (Last Saturday every month at 9:00 am) Are you ready for a relaxing morning, great food, and a movie? Beginning Jan 26 and then on the last Saturday of each month thereafter we have just the place for you! The movie for February is: “Enchanted Cottage”. Meet at the home of Ann Riley. Contact Annette Bilous xxxx or Ann Riley xxxx RSVP to Alanna Jacobs and find out what to bring at xxxx.

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 9:30 am and in the Youth Room on Mon-days at noon. Prayers are available by contacting Phyllis Melampy xxxx or Marge Mayfield xxxx

Forest Home Men’s Retreat (April 12-14th) Great inspirational speakers, and music to take you to the mountaintop! Enjoy the weekend with your MV brothers, and make new friends. $185 pp. Food & Lodging included. Early Friday golf outing $45 extra. Contact Jeff Losey xxxx or Clayton Wright xxxx

Christian Singles Fellowship Group (February 10th 2:00 pm) Join us for an afternoon matinee. Shakespeare’s: “The Twelfth Night” 2pm at The Camarillo Community Theater. Contact/RSVP: Ann Riley xxxx or Alanna Jacobs xxxx

Recycle Program for April Recycling for April was suspended temporarily but now, thanks to the Deacons and Neal Monroe, the program is underway again. There are two collection containers located near the Youth Rooms. Please bring your recyclable cans and bottles only. Contact Neal Monroe: xxxx