newsletter - july 2014

P A S A D E N A C O V E N A N T C H U R C H July 2014

EVERYONE Camp Out

An Update on the Courtyard

On June 1st, the congregation voted to go ahead with the Courtyard

Renovation Project. It is estimated to cost around $100,000 and the

Trustees have asked that the congregation support 30% of this with

offerings over and above their general support for the church. The

remaining 70% will be paid out of our investment funds. The

congregation approved this on a 62 to 9 vote.

We are thrilled to report that we have received a $6,300 gift from Club 21 who does ministry out of our

campus, and in addition we have received an anonymous gift of $6,333. Thank you so much to both of these

investors in Pasadena Covenant.

The Trustees will soon be making a presentation to help us get on board with this project, but in the

meantime you may increase our momentum by contributing to Pasadena Covenant and memo the check as

“Courtyard”. The architect is currently making drawings that we can submit to the city and when they are

finished we should be able to get an over-the-counter approval to proceed.

Sunday Morning Happenings For Adults

at 9:00 am and 10:30 am

9:00 am Classes:

Couriers Sunday, 9:00-10:15am in Fireside Room

Repeated Exposure to God’s Word will enrich and change your life. In-depth Bible Study Sundays at 9:00am in the Fireside Room, Gym building. John Wipf, teacher; Marilyn Hanks, facilitator. Coffee and good fellowship. For further information contact Marilyn Hanks (626) 791-3782.

Invitation to Study the Bible

Sunday, 9:30-10:30am in the Corner House

Everyone is invited to a Bible Study class on Sundays from 10:30 — 11:45am in the Corner House. Dr. Art Patzia, Senior Professor of New Testament at Fuller Seminary, will continue the study of the book of Colossians. All younger and older adults are invited to come to the Fireside Room. Bring your Bible and invite a friend. Contact: Art Patzia at [email protected].

The July Prayer and Praise is cancelled as many

will be still celebrating 4th of July with family

and friends. Details regarding the August 3rd

gathering will be sent out soon.

Community Potluck Dinner: Come eat with us! At Pasadena Covenant Church, we think community is important and you are important. The second Tuesday of each month is our Community Dinner, so join us this Tuesday, July 8th, from 5-8pm at Megan Dally & Steve Lamme’s home (452 Alberta St. in Altadena). It’s a potluck so bring something delicious to share.

The next Urban Ministries Team meeting will be on Monday, July 14th at 6:45pm in the Santa Barbara Room. All are welcome to join us! For more information, contact Wayne Aoki at [email protected].

Welcome All!

Welcome All! To a great view, July 2nd, of fireworks

from our front lawn! Street parking goes fast, so

please come early! Chat, share snacks, and eat ice

cream at the Hank’s home (1545 E. Mendocino St.,

Altadena). Chairs are available, but feel free to bring

your own. Join us around 8pm! Please contact Mari-

lyn at (626) 791-3782 with any questions!

PasCov Kids: Summer Sunday School • June 29-Sept. 3

Theme: Seeking God in a Beautiful & Broken World This summer PCC Kids’ Min. will be exploring God’s creation in lots of fun ways! We’ll have special programs

for preschoolers (2-5 years combined) and gradeschoolers (1st-5th gr in fall).

June 29-Aug 3, preschool: Godly Play Parables

During the 10:30 hour, preschoolers will continue their wonderful Godly Play story time. This summer will

feature Jesus’ parables, drawing lessons from nature to learn about God’s Kingdom.

June 29-Aug 3, Gradeschool: Magician’s Nephew

Gradeschoolers at 10:30 will read C.S. Lewis’ wonderful Christian allegory The Magician’s Nephew. As they read

about the creation of Narnia, kids will also learn about the creation of our own world through both Bible study

and fun nature crafts. Families may want to purchase their own copies of the book (available for under $8) to

read along.

August 10-Sept. 7, 10:30am preschool & gradeschool: The Lab: Mad About Jesus!

Brittany Burian will lead us in a special program using exciting and FUN science experiments to learn amazing

things abut God and His wonderful creation. Gradeschoolers will check into their usual upstairs classroom for

Bible study and prep, then join the preschoolers to serve as Doc Brittany’s lab assistants. Don’t miss out!

Following up at home:

Continuing the conversation at home is essential! No matter how much fun we have on Sunday mornings, it is

only a complement to the far more impactful conversations you have with you have with your kids around the

kitchen table or at their bedside. Several parents took up our challenge last fall to begin a daily ritual of asking/

praying/journaling with their kids about “where did you see God today?” This has turned into a treasured

family ritual that has yielded rich returns! If you haven’t already begun this practice, it’s not too late. Simply

take a few minutes at dinner or bedtime to ask “where did I see God active today?” and allow each family

member to share a few moments. If you take a few minutes to journal your response, it provides a great

reminder that you can look back over at the end of the week.

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Neighborhood Back-to-School Daycamp

Mon-Fri. • Aug. 4-8 • 9 am -12:30 pm

This is the second year we’ll be offering Jump Start!, a back-to-school daycamp for Madison kids (1st-5th graders), focusing on literacy skills. Last year’s program was a fun & meaningful outreach to our neighbors, especially CAN-DO Kids (our tutoring program) and Door of Hope (outreach to homeless families). Last year’s campers are already asking when this year’s camp will be held. We need your help to make that happen! There are lots of ways you can be a part:

volunteering to help 2 or 4 days with reading/writing cooking/baking, games/recreation, crafts, or

Gardening

Sharing a hobby 1 or 2 days

Making lunches 2 or 4 days

Donating school supplies, new or gently used children’s books chip, or cookies

Helping with our closing celebration on Friday, August 8th

Planning & Prayer LunchPlanning & Prayer LunchPlanning & Prayer Lunch

Join us on Sunday, July 6th, 12:30pm in the Corner House! Get more information about how you can be a part of our annual Neighborhood Back-to-School Daycamp, teaching literacy and other back-to-school skills. Last year’s campers are already asking about JumpStart! Contact Vicki Randall at [email protected].

School Supplies Needed

Our church is building relationships with over 100 elementary neighborhood kids, through the ministries of Jump Start, Madison Elementary, CAN-DO Kids, & Northwest Neighbors. Back-To-School supply sales typically begin in July! Donations can be left in the church lobby or hospitality area on Sunday mornings. These programs would love to have the help of our church in gathering the following:

Writing materials: *pencils *crayons, colored pencils & markers *mechanical pencils *dry erase or white board markers *rulers *erasers *calculators (scientific and graphing—gently used is fine)

Paper supplies: *28+boxes of copy paper *loose leaf graph paper *journals *binder paper (8.5x11 college rule only) *notebooks (not spiral) *3 hole punch pocket holders *composition books

New or Gently Used Kid Books

Craft Supplies: *paint brushes, & paints *coloring books *stickers

Additional needs: *soccer balls *jump ropes

mailto:[email protected]

To enable Pasadena Covenant Church to Seek and Share God with people of limited access to the Gospel, multiplying disciples through ministries of pioneer church planting, mobilization, and member care; and to facilitate the spiritual growth of members of PCC through

engagement with God’s mission.

Pasadena Covenant Church Cross-Cultural Ministry Fund

We consider it an honor to partner with you and your work for the Lord Jesus around the world. We thank God for you. The Cross-Cultural Ministry Team has two funding sources that we manage. The first is the annual church budget. We use those funds to provide regular missionary support to twenty individuals.

The second fund was established when former members of the church left estate gifts. That money was invested and the Cross-Cultural Ministry Team created a spending plan. We use the second fund for special projects and we invite our ministry partners to apply. The application deadline for this year’s grant is Tuesday, July 15, 2014. As a church, our goal is to seek and share Christ to a broken and beautiful world. We have 5 Key Principles that we use to evaluate the merits of projects and cross cultural approaches:

Key Principles

1. We value cross cultural ministers that exhibit a passion for Jesus and the heart of a learner (Phil 3:3-20, Mt 5:3)

2. We emphasize the importance of using forms and language that is meaningful to the target culture (Acts 17:16-34)

3. We encourage followers of Jesus to retain their identity as members of the pre-existent socio-religious community (Mk 5:1-20f)

4. We strive to demonstrate an attitude of genuine partnership with national Christians on the diverse fields where God has called us to minister.

5. We support cross cultural field workers who will assist Pasadena Covenant members to grow in vision, understanding, and engagement with God’s mission.

Furthermore, you should know that the purpose of our Cross-Cultural Ministry Team (and any funding) is noted in the header at the top of the page.

Gifts are in the range of $500-$1500.

If you have applied for these funds in the past, you will notice that this year’s application is more comprehensive. A number of new individuals have joined the Cross-Cultural Ministry Team. Most have little knowledge of our current missionaries. By asking you to submit a one page introduction and complete the seven question application, you will give members of the team valuable information to help us make a wise decision. Your completed application should be two pages or less.

Application for Funds

If you are interested in receiving a grant for the 2014 year, please email us your one page biographical sheet and your completed project application by Tuesday, July 15, 2014.

Send your answers to Paul Fletcher ([email protected]). We hope to notify recipients of grant awards by September 1, 2014.


Pasadena Covenant Church Cross-Cultural Ministry Fund (continued)

Documents Requested of Applicants for the Cross-Cultural Ministry Fund for Special Projects

2-page project statement

1-page introduction of yourself with photo to the Pasadena Covenant Church Cross-Cultural Ministry Team

Project Statement

Format Guidelines:

Up to2 pages, single spaced, 12-point or larger font size

If you would like a sample completed application to get an idea of level of detail that would be helpful for us as we consider your project, please email Paul Fletcher for a sample ([email protected]).

Content Guidelines. Please respond to the following questions. Adapt the question to the specific:

What you propose to do. State clearly your objectives, methodology and the nature of your project. Be as specific as possible. See project review criteria in the cover letter.

How you propose to do it. What is the context of the project? How will you carry out the proposed project? (e.g. methodology, logistics, time frame)

What experiences prepared you to successfully accomplish this project.

Comment on your match to this project and your credentials, ministry experience and training, personal qualities, and foreign language abilities (if appropriate) as they relate to this project.

Why this project needs to be done. (Use any of the following questions that you feel might be helpful to explain to us the significance of your project.) Why this country? What significance does it hold for the host country’s benefit? Why it is important? What benefits will it produce for the hosts, for the applicant, and Pasadena Covenant Church. Comment on the match of the project to this specific award and the mission of Pasadena Covenant Church.

How feasible your project is in terms of resources and amount of time allocated. How may local political or cultural issues impact your work? If appropriate discuss any ethical concerns and sustainability. How will your results be assessed and disseminated?

What funding you are requesting. State the specific amount you are requesting and what it will cover exactly. Provide an itemized list of costs. Also provide any other sources of funding that have been secured (names, dates, amounts) or will be sought (names, dates, amounts). If you receive a grant, where do you want us to send the money (include account name or number if appropriate)

Previous grantees should also address:

How this grant will build on your previous awards. What accomplishments and contributions resulted from your earlier grant(s)?


Weekly Programs

“Oikas”: Sunday Mornings, 9 am – 10:15 am

“Oikas” is the Greek work for House. On Sunday Mornings, we come together in the House of God to worship and learn more about the Word and one another! Hot drinks and breakfast pastries are available every week for 50 cents each.

Upcoming Events

Pool Party: Wednesday, July 9th, 6:00pm - 8:00 pm; Location TBD

Cool off with a dip in the pool! Always free and always fun!

CIY Mix | CIY Move

July 13-16 (Middle School) | July 14-18 (High School)

Faith in Christ changes EVERYTHING. This week we will spend time in the book of James, learning how a relationship with God has the power to transform every part of our lives! Time with friends, incredible worship, and challenging break out sessions make CIY a week you won’t want to miss!

Industry: Wednesday, July 23rd 6:30 - 8:30 pm in the Youth Building

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a Christian in the Entertainment Industry? Here’s your chance to find out! Come hear the stories and ask questions of Christians in the Entertainment Industry.

PCSM Open Mic and Art Night: Friday, July 25th 7:00 - 9:00 pm in the Gathering Place

Do you have talent you love to share? Maybe it’s a painting or a song, or reading a poem. Sign up to share your art and help PCSM raise money to send students to CHIC 2015.

Magic Mountain: Wednesday, July 30th 9:00 - 10:00 pm, $45 + money for lunch and dinner

Get ready to experience some of the best roller coaster around! It’s going to be a crazy day of loops and drops and AWESOME!

Pasadena Covenant Church

539 North Lake Avenue

Pasadena, California, 91101-1217

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1 Tuesday 2 Wednesday 8:00pm Welcome All! Firework Viewing 3 Thursday 4 Friday Offices & Facilities Closed 5 Saturday 6 Sunday 9:00am Classes 10:30am Worship Service 10:30am Classes 11:45am Hospitality 12:30pm Jump Start Planning Luncheon 7 Monday 7:00pm Trustee Meeting 8 Tuesday 5:00pm Community Dinner 9 Wednesday 6:00pm PCSM Pool Party 10 Thursday 11 Friday 12 Saturday 13 Sunday 9:00am Classes 10:30am Worship Service 11:45am Hospitality 14 Monday 6:45 pm Urban Ministries Mtg. 15 Tuesday

July 2014 16 Wednesday 17 Thursday 18 Friday 19 Saturday 20 Sunday 9:00am Classes 10:30am Worship Service 11:45am Hospitality 21 Monday 22 Tuesday 23 Wednesday 6:30pm PCSM Industry 24 Thursday 25 Friday 7:00pm PCSM Open Mic and Art Night 26 Saturday 27 Sunday 9:00am Classes 10:30am Worship Service 11:45am Hospitality 28 Monday 29 Tuesday 30 Wednesday 9:00am PCSM Magic Mountain 31 Thursday 7:00pm Cross-Cultural Ministry Team Mtg.

Upcoming Trustee Meeting

Monday, July 7, 2014

7:00pm, Corner House