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INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Children’s Ministry… ................ 2
Family Camp.. .............................. 2
Seussical Auditions.. ................. 2
BRICK Youth Ministry ............. 3
Red Brick Preschool ................. 3
Adult Ministry.. ........................... 4
Men’s Retreat. ............................. 4
Women Connecting Dinner.. . 4
Senior Adult Ministry ............. 5
Life Event....................................... 5
SERVE… .......................................... 6
Session and Staff ....................... 7
Endowment .................................. 7
Easter Fest.. .................................. 8
Holy Week .................................... 8
Easter .............................................. 8
LOOKING AHEAD
Apr 9 Easter Fest
Apr 9 Family Camp Registration Open
Apr 11 The Way of the Cross
Apr 12 The Way of the Cross
Apr 13 Maundy Thursday Service
Apr 14 Good Friday service
Apr 16 Easter Services at 8, 9:30 & 11
Apr 22 SERVE at Urban Life Farms
Apr 26 Lunch + Learn
Apr 29 Men’s Retreat
May 3 Women Connecting Dinner
May 19 Women Build
June 5 Golf 4 Good
June 26-30 Vacation Bible School
A Note from Pastor Chris
Upon retirement, I faced the task of sorting all of my
books – what do I keep and what do I give away? I
came across the book, “The Presbyterian Conflict”
written by Ed Rian. His history in the UPCUSA is well
documented. The first time I met Ed, he was a
professor and secretary at Princeton Seminary and a
member of a church where I served as Pastor. I had a
standing invitation to join Ed for lunch at Denny’s –
same table, same waitress and always pancakes with
strawberries. I enjoyed those lunches and will never
forget Ed’s advice; “Never stop reading and always
know that you can be wrong.” Great advice.
I have tried to keep Ed’s advice to keep reading books. One of my
recent favorites is a book about John Polkinghorne, entitled Quantum Leap:
How John Polkinghorne Found God in Science and Religion, written by Dean
Nelson, who is the chair of the Journalism department at PLNU. John started
his career as a physicist and was part of the team that “discovered” quarks
and other unseen bits and pieces of what makes up our universe and how
our universe came into being. At the age of 42, John changed careers and
became an Episcopal Priest. Returning to Cambridge after many years in the
parish ministry he began teaching about the subject of the intersection of
science and religion. I recommend this book to you. It can give us words to
speak and ideas to hold that will help us, as people of faith, to speak with
those whose lives are given over totally to science and technology.
I write this as Holy Week draws near and we are invited to live out
the glorious message of Jesus’ resurrection and his defeat of death on our
behalf – an invitation to live our future in light of God’s grace and Continued on page 6
APRIL 2017
Vol. 26 No. 4
Point Loma
Community
Presbyterian
Church
Sunday Classic Worship 8:30 and 10:15 am
Sanctuary
Cafe Service 10:15 am
Chapel
Rev. Dr. Chris Lenocker Interim Pastor
Rev. Karla Shaw Associate Pastor
www.pointlomachurch.org 2128 Chatsworth Blvd. San Diego, CA 92107
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Palm Sunday Services at 9:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary and Chapel
Followed by fun for all-ages at
Easter Fest from 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Easter Services at 8, 9:30 & 11 AM
Children’s Ministry Karen Connor, Director (619) 223-1633 x215 [email protected]
Sunday School at 8:30 & 10:15 am Come and learn God’s Word!
Age 4 -Kindergarten—Room 2
Grades 1-3—Room 8
Grade 3—Bible Memory Class in
Room 5 (8:30 a.m. only)
Grade 4-6 in Room 6
Childcare, ages 6 mo.-Age 3—Nursery
Route 56 on Mondays 5 to 7 pm, Family Life Center.
Dinner included ($5 donation) Friends are always welcome!
April 3: Laser Tag at Ultrazone April 17: No meeting—church office closed
Bible Memory Course
Join Grades 3 & 4 in a special Sunday School class for the 2016-2017 school year. 8:30 am in Classroom 5. Those completing the work will be awarded a personalized
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Vacation Bible School
June 26-30, 9 am-Noon
Registration Open Music, games, science
experiments, Bible stories,
snacks and more!
www.pointlomachurch.org/vbs-2017
Preschool Session is FULL.
Elementary Session for Kindergarten (by 9/1/17) - Grade 6
still have space available.
Kid’s Club on Thursdays
4-4:40 pm: Grade 2-6 4:55-5:45 pm: Age 4-Grade 1 Family Life Center
April 6: No Kid’s Club (Special Palm Sunday Choir rehearsal 7:15-8pm, Grades 2-6) April 13: No Kid’s Club (Maundy Thursday) April 20: Rainy Day paper Umbrellas
Open Auditions for Ages 6+
April 2 & 5, 7:00 pm
Performances: (Thurs-Sun) July 14-30 In conjunction with Vanguard Theater at
Westminster Church, the children of our community
are invited to audition for Seussical the Musical.
If auditioning for a singing role, come prepared to
sing a one-minute song to your recorded music.
Family Camp Registration opens April 9 October 13-15 Camp Marston | Julian, CA
Spend meaningful time together as a family to play, worship and engage in
age-appropriate activities. Cost includes 5 meals, lodging, climbing tower,
archery, Gaga, sport court, craft house, & bonfires!
Cost: $135/person. Max $540/family. Kids under 4 are FREE!
Non-refundable Deposit: $50 deposit/person or $100/family
www.pointlomachurch.org/family-camp
Contact: Lara Wood at [email protected]
SUMMER CAMP July 3-28, 9am-1pm
2-5 days/week options available Registration Now Open
PLCPC is offering 4 weeks of summer camp for
children ages 3-5 years of age. Each week will
have a different theme and biblical message.
The children will have the opportunity to ex-
plore and play in a nurturing Christian environ-
ment. Please pack a lunch and children must be
toilet trained; a daily snack provided. Please
call (619)223-3327 for more information.
GRADES 7 & 8 SMALL GROUP Sundays, during the 10:15 services
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BRICK MIDWEEK High School // Wednesdays at 7pm
Junior High // Thursdays at 6pm
Nicole Hage, Director / [email protected] / (619)223-3327 / www.redbrickpreschool.org
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For more information, contact RO Smith at [email protected]
ADULT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Build into the lives of our youth through a weekly commitment to
spend time with Grade 7-12 students. Sundays at 10:15am Wednesday at 7pm Thursdays at 6pm
TEACHER OPENINGS
The Preschool & TLC are looking for teaching staff for our next school year starting in September. We are also looking for wonderful substitutes to fill in as needed. This is a great opportunity to be part of a preschool with an outstanding reputation and to share your talents with children. We follow the public school calendar for holidays and school breaks. The Preschool is closed for the months of July and August. You must have a mini-mum of 6 Early Childhood Education Units and working towards 6 more to become a qualified teacher. If you are interested, please email your resume to Nicole at: [email protected] or call (619)223-3327
CONFIRMATION
GRADES 8-12 BEGINNING APRIL 2
Confirmation is the time when young people claim the
promises that were made on their behalf in baptism. It
is also an opportunity to learn what Presbyterians
believe and to become full-fledged members of Point
Loma Community Presbyterian Church. Students who
have not been baptized will have the opportunity to do
so when they are confirmed.
Register at www.pointlomachurch.org
Preschool Art Show
April 13 & 14, Preschool Courtyard.
We are celebrating the Week of The Young Child.
Come see all the beautiful artwork the children have
made. 8:00-9:00 AM is the best time to come by.
WOMEN’S GROUPS
Mom’s Bible Study—Mondays, 9:15-10:30 am, Parlor.
No Meeting April 10 & 17. For moms of kids
elementary age and younger. Pastor Karla is leading us
in a study on the Book of Acts.
Free childcare provided by contacting:
Tuesday Morning Women’s Bible Study—9:00 am
in the Parlor for women of all ages. No Meeting April
11. Pastor Karla leads a study on the book of Acts. For
questions contact: Clara Blenis (619) 223-5950.
Rachel Circle—3rd Mondays, 9:30 am, Library.
Speakers discuss current topics and church
activities. All are welcome to the friendship and
support in the group. For questions, contact: Judy at
(858) 565-6375.
MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) Every other
Tuesday, 9:30-11:30 am, Library. Women form
relationships with other moms to share, learn, and
grow in Christ together. Contact: Sarah Butterfield at
MEN’S GROUPS
Men@Work—Wednesdays at 8:30 am, Library. Following coffee and camaraderie, Pastor Ben Lindstrom and Em Cummins lead our study of Philippians. We then take on fix-it projects around the campus. All abilities welcome. Contact: Don Griffith at [email protected].
Wednesday Men’s Bible Study— 5:00 pm, Parlor. Em Cummins will lead our study on “The Grammar of God: A Journey through the words and worlds of the Bible” by Alva Kushner. Contact: Jerry Heidt at [email protected].
CO-ED GROUPS
Sunday Scripture Group—10 to 11 am, Parlor. We will be viewing This Changed Everything, Christian History Institutes' new documentary on the Reformation. Leading scholars from a broad range of perspectives tell the dramatic story of the Reformation, analyze its effects, and address vital questions about unity, truth, and the future of the church. Contact: Bob Simoneau at [email protected].
The Bridge Friday, April 14 & 28, 6:30-8 pm, Parlor.
A casual study group for 20s-40s. Child care is
available for a small fee. Contact: Julia Roller at
[email protected] for more info, or to RSVP.
church member to worship on a Sunday morning?
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Tuesdays, 9:30-11:30 am in the Library,
unless otherwise noted.
April 4 - Alair Olsen, MFT, “Keeping Your Marriage Alive
While Raising Kids”
April 8 - Mom's Night Out at Soda and Swine, 7:30 pm
April 11 - Mom's Morning Out, 9:15-11:45 am
April 18 - Craft Day with Raquel
April 24 - BOOK CLUB at Living Room Cafe, 7:30 pm April 25 - Playground Playdate, Liberty Station, 9:30 am
Info: www.meetup.com/playgroup-754
Contact: [email protected]
Adult Ministry
Men’s Retreat
April 29 Come join the men of our congregation at beautiful Rancho Viva for a relaxing day of faith, fellowship and some good food with our new Interim Pastor, Chris Lenocker. Jon Connor and Rob Wood will man the food, so our appetites will be in good hands. Cost: $40
Register: www.pointlomachurch.org/small-groups/adult-ministries/men/ Questions: [email protected]
Women Connecting Dinner
May 3, 5:30 pm Speaker: Rev. Carolyn “Care” Crawford of Bel Air Presbyterian
Pastor of Spiritual Formation & Soul Care
Testimonial: Dr. Mindy Coates-Smith
Tickets: $30 (includes served dinner)
Wine tickets: $5 at event
Reserve your seat at:
www.pointlomachurch.org/small-groups/adult-ministries/women/
If you are interested in volunteering, contact Zoe Feher
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Senior Adult Ministry Elaine Burrell, Director, MSW (619) 223-1633-x210 [email protected]
The Last National Park: A Life Quest Achieved
April 26, Noon-1:30 pm, Family Life Center
John W. Pearson, a long-time elder in our church, has recently completed his life
quest to visit all 59 national parks in the USA and its territories. Come and share the
memories through his very personal video presentation of “The Last National Park,”
a journey with family and friends to the National Park of American Samoa.
Bring a Sack Lunch and your questions Light refreshments provided
RSVP to Elaine Burrell at (619)223-1633, Ext: 210 or [email protected]
Red Brick Senior Center —Tuesdays in the Family Life Center 10 am: Senior Center opens for snacks and coffee
11 am: Musical Performance
12 pm: Lunch, $6, RSVP to Elaine
Meet our new Chef, Cecilia Tajonar!
4/4 Salvador Padilla—An Amazing Baritone Voice Ham and Spinach Quiche, New Potatoes, Green Salad & Dessert 4/11 The Way of the Cross—An Experiential Reflection on Jesus’ Life Self-guided tour in the Chapel, anytime between 11am-12pm Followed by Lunch & Discussion at Noon in the FLC Lentil Soup, Cheddar Cheese Scones, Salad, Fruit Parfait 4/18 SENIOR CENTER CLOSED Rejoice! Christ is Risen! 4/25 Fiddle Girl—Bluegrass & Irish Folk Music Leg of Lamb, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Vegetables with Herb Butter, & Fruit Sherbert
Reservations are required by the previous Friday. Lunches are $6.00.
Contact: Elaine at (619) 223-1633 Ext. 210
SENIOR EXERCISE CLASS
Wednesdays, 9AM Join Elke from the Peninsula YMCA
for this weekly class held every
Wednesday from 9-9:45AM in the
Family Life Center - FREE!
Endowment
Endowment: Webster's New World dictionary, Noun: That with which something is endowed; specif., any bequest or gift that provides an income for a institution or person. Institution: Point Loma Community Presbyterian Church. Person (or persons): Our congregation now and in the future.
Contribution(s), to the Endowment Fund, whether immediate or in the future, are held in perpetuity, and only the earnings are used for designated purposes. This ensures your gift will be a living memorial. When gifts and bequests are made they should specifically name the: "Endowment Fund of the Point Loma Community Presbyterian Church." One of the easiest ways to give is by a personal check. Any amount helps whether it's two digits, three digits or four more in memory of family or friends. Some recent examples the Endowment Fund has helped include: Building and Grounds—Family Life Center roof, facia and window repairs, and Preschool security project. Mission—SERVE project funds for Habitat for Humanity in Southeast San Diego.
- Lance Smith for the Endowment Committee
church member to worship on a Sunday morning?
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MARCH 1—APRIL 12 Drop off items in the Plaza on Sundays or in the Church office.
Jensen’s, Stumps and US Bank in Point Loma are also drop-off locations.
A Note from Pastor Chris (continued from pg. 1)
eternal love. I ran across something written by Aaron Smith, a
former seminary intern at a church I served in the early 2000s
and is now a seminary professor teaching systematic theology.
Aaron has a brilliant mind and a powerful faith.
Here is what he wrote:
Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross is not some theological construct to
convince our rational faculties of the meaning of our lives. Jesus’
sacrifice on the cross is the evidence of love that is so deep and so
overwhelming that we cannot deny its claim on our lives. Jesus’
death was torturous, bloody and intentional. Jesus chose to give
his life in this way in order for us to know love and the cost of our
salvation. The Son of God, “though he was in the form of God, did
not regard equality with God as something to be exploited, but
emptied himself, taking the form of a slave, being born in human
likeness. And being found in human form, he humbled himself and
became obedient to the point of death – even death on the
cross.” (Philippians 2:6-8)
This type of claim cannot be explained solely by science.
Science may be able to describe the physiological reactions to
these events, but cannot explain the why. Our faith in God
speaks to a relationship that is real: a relationship that shapes
who we are, why we are and gives guidance to who we will be.
Easter was and is the defining moment in history, when the
power of love and grace transformed death, from being the end
of all things, into a transition into the Kingdom of God.
Never stop reading and always know that you could be
wrong. Learn more and have an open mind. God will meet you
and change your life.
Shalom,
Chris
May 19
Building on last year’s
very successful event, the
women of PLCPC will
again participate with
Habitat for Humanity in
their Women Build Program. The project will be
building homes in Logan Heights. Contact:
[email protected] if you have any
questions or would like to join the PLCPC team.
SERVE project at Urban Life Farms
Saturday, April 22, 9am-12pm.
Children, Youth and their families are invited to
attend a morning of gardening service. Activities
in Southeast SD including weeding, mulching,
clearing pathways, harvesting and more!
Meet at the garden: 210 Euclid Ave, 92114.
Please RSVP to [email protected]
Consider donating food and personal hygiene
items to support the following PLCPC Mission
Beyond partners:
Presbyterian Urban Ministries
Loaves & Fishes
OB Community Dinners
Military Outreach Ministries
Requested Items:
Non-perishable food items such as canned soup, beans,
vegetables, and fruits
Cereal
Pasta
Mac & Cheese
Powdered Milk
Granola Bars
Travel size soap, toothpaste, shampoo, etc
Gift Cards to Smart & Final, Costco, etc
Checks made payable to PLCPC
Church Ministry Program and
Support Staff (619) 223-1633
OFFICE HOURS
Monday—Thursday 9 am to 5 pm
Friday– 9 am to 1 pm
Rev. Dr. Chris Lenocker, Interim Pastor
[email protected], - Ext. 202
Rev. Karla Shaw, Associate Pastor
[email protected]—Ext. 204
Ann Simoneau, Administrative Assistant—Ext. 203
Donald L. Brenneman
Minister of Music/Business Administrator—Ext. 211
Evelyn Lambino, Financial Secretary—Ext. 206
Melissa Mullins, Communications Coordinator—Ext. 209
Bob Giesick, Director of Media Ministry
R. O. Smith, Director of Youth Ministry/Café Worship Leader
[email protected]—Ext. 216
Michael Lombrano, Associate of Youth Ministries
Jewel Lacy-Holmes, Youth Ministries Admin Assistant
Elaine Burrell, Director of Senior Adult Ministry
[email protected]—Ext. 210
Nicole Hage, Preschool and TLC Director
[email protected] (619) 223-3327
Joette Correia, Assistant Director of Toddler Learning Center
[email protected]—(619) 677-3762
Karen Connor, Director of Children’s Ministry
[email protected]—Ext. 215
Cynthia Hernandez, Child Care Coordinator/
Children’s Ministry Assistant—Ext. 212
Sarah Butterfield, MOPS Coordinator—Ext. 212
Bryan Verhoye, Pianist/Music Associate
Alicia McMillan, Organist/
Director of Children’s Choirs
Church Office / Front Desk—Ext. 201
*Denotes Chair
Rev. Dr. Chris Lenocker, Interim Pastor (619) 223-1633 Ext. 202
Rev. Karla Shaw, Associate Pastor (619) 223-1633 Ext 204
Paul Diller, Clerk (619) 373-0060; [email protected]
Kathy Wright, Assistant Clerk, (619) 275-0335; [email protected]
Elder Class of 2017 Phone E-Mail Larry Blenis Youth Ministry,
Presbytery Commissioner 619-223-5950 [email protected]
Debbie Fountain Personnel*
619-226-7718 [email protected]
Allen Hobbs Worship & Music*
619-701-0485 [email protected]
Bruce Kunkel Building & Grounds*
619-564-4282
619-849-2571 [email protected]
Mark Olcott Mission Beyond*
619-795-0102 [email protected]
Bob Simoneau Evangelism & Church Growth*
619-223-6248 [email protected]
Ryan Spradling Men’s Ministry*
619-518-7580 [email protected]
Kathy Wright Nominating*
619-275-0335 [email protected]
Beth Zedaker Adult Ministry*
619-602-6910 [email protected]
Elder Class of 2018 Phone E-Mail
Greg Cuddeback Family Ministry*
858-274-9213 [email protected]
Julie Gadzala Children’s Ministry*
619-223-9734 [email protected]
Jerry Heidt Building & Grounds
619-523-0866 [email protected]
Sam Laub Mission Beyond, Endowment
408-313-4233 [email protected]
Joel Miller Stewardship*
619-370-8633 [email protected]
John Morrison Youth Ministry*
619-972-3925 [email protected]
Steve Smith Finance & Budget*
619-602-5950 [email protected]
Barbett Wood Preschool*
619-226-1644 [email protected]
Elder Class of 2019 Phone E-mail Dave Baker Family Ministry
619-224-0437 [email protected]
Linda Daugherty Worship & Music
619-224-8955 [email protected]
Mary Harker Nominating
619-222-0827 [email protected]
Dwight Kellogg Personnel
914-262-1618 [email protected]
Catherine Rodriguez Children’s Ministry
619-379-2459 [email protected]
Dave Simmons Building & Grounds
619-749-6551
619-954-9526
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Baptisms
Aidan, Liam and Stella Scholtemeyer, children of Mark and
Seana Scholtemeyer, were baptized on March 19, 2017 by
Rev. Karla Shaw in the Café service.
Daniel Lanning, son of Jacob and Lauren Lanning of Las Ve-
gas, NV was baptized on March 26, 2017 by
Rev. Dr. Chris Lenocker.
Life Events
Deaths
Rev. Robert H. Rhinehart, who served PLCPC as a Pastor of
Visitation during the 1980s. He passed away in Bozeman, MT, on
February 7, 2017.
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Easter
Holy Week
April 9 / Palm Sunday* / 9:00 AM / Sanctuary & Chapel
Celebrate Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem at the Classic service or the Café
service, then join in the Easter Fest activities
April 9 / Easter Fest / 10:00 AM—12:00 PM / Plaza
A free morning filled with fun, food and activities
April 11 & 12 / The Way of the Cross / 9:00 AM—9:00 PM / Chapel
A self-guided, experiential reflection on Jesus’ life
April 13 / Maundy Thursday & Children’s Communion Experience*
6:00 PM / Family Life Center / $5/person or $20/family
A simple meal followed by a time of worship and communion
April 14 / Good Friday Vespers / 12:00 PM / Chapel
Prayers, songs and a message.
8, 9:30 & 11 AM Please join us at one of our three Easter Celebrations
New Covenant Choir, Ringers ReJOYce! and soloists
Symphony Brass, Violin, Piano, Organ Percussion, Worship Band
The Rev. Dr. Chris Lenocker preaching at all services
*Childcare (6 months-Age 3) & Children’s Program available (Age 4-Grade 6)
www.pointlomachurch.org / 2128 Chatsworth Blvd / 619.223.1633
Palm Sunday Service at 9AM in the Sanctuary & Chapel.
Following the service, join in on the fun at Easter Fest!
Petting Zoo, Bounce House, Dunk Tank, Live Music, Food & Games