~~ atte By Tim Dally, Lead Pastor Seek God Share God! (Our Vision as stated should unite us, define us, direct our activities, prayers, hopes and dreams. As we find ourselves, together asa church body, in the place of "seeking" and "sharing," itis a Vision that needs tobe lived. So you will see some new words around, LIVETHEVISION, just as a reminder for this year What itis all about ‘Together we live this Vision, and we have strategies this year to reflect its intentions. When we live out “the mission of God” as.a church, we ae trying to make things happen to make God's will come true in langible ways is always good lo remeber iy His crcl Chest i the heal ~s0 we follow him and try to stay in step with His Spirit as a community of believers. For 2011 the Visior is going to lean toward the “outward focused” component ofthe Vision constantly ‘reminding us about “sharing God.” ‘We have recently been praying and talking about what kind of “disciple” we trying to create here at Pasadena Covenant Church. It probably makes sense that this would began to determine what we do and nat we don't do. We reached into the history of the Evangelical Covenant Church and are afirming four aspects" ofa disciple we ae trying to create: 1. A Biblical Disciple~ knowing about God and his truth 2. A Devotional Disciple - experiencing God in personal way 3. A Missienal Disciple - engaging in compassion and evangelism 4. A Connectional Disciple ~ committed to fellowship and ministry So the things we do and plan around here will follow the Vision, and the plans that are made willbe with the goal of creating a"disciple” with these four aspects of experience. A simple list of some ofthe “newer things” in the works for this year Hiring a new Worship Pastor ‘An emphasis on sharing our faith with others New partnerships and events to participate in the Peace and Justice ministry ‘Sermon series on Sermon on the Mount, addtessing us as a type of diseiple ‘Some new special opportunities and experiences leading up to Easter Adding some hospitality muscle to our Worship ministries _An evangelistic push with Easter and two services Continued on page 2Page 2 [Continued from previous page Sermon series addressing personal finances, the economy, and stewardship The development of a new core curriculum based on the above stated “aspects” Reintroducing this church by events and direct mail in the fll Launching a new type of small group ministry for a Fall Kickolf Alpha restarts Defining the assimilation process Some fun all-church community events in the summer Launching new multiple worship services plan each with different types of styles Creating events that will draw people into the church from the community | Adding Decision Days to the calendar Exploring what church planting needs tobe Reviewing the campus and our current and future needs attached to Vision [Upgrading our worship auditorium to enhance ministry and environment Rr Sunday Morning Happenings For Adults at 9:00 a.m. Beyond the Box ‘We meetin the Gathering Place from 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Sunday mornings wth light refreshments. All are welcome ro come. For further information, please contact Bruce Wear (626) 797- 4126 or awearGearthlink.net. Couriers All are welcome to join us for good teaching and good fellowship in the Fireside Room. We are beginning our study of the Gospel of Mark with John Wipf. Refreshments will be sewed. For further information contact Marilyn Hanks (626) 791.3782, Companions in Christ In our Sunday morning Companions in C! Discipleship to explore ways to grow as followers of Christ, Newcomers are welcome to visit to see if they would like to join our Bible study, prayer, and support group. We meet from 9:00 am—10:15 am in the group, we are using The Way of Tansforming second floor room above the Gathering Place, off the west stairway tothe balcony. For more information, please contact Jennifer Mawhorer (909) 621-2389 or imawhorter@pomona.sdu, Continued on page 3[Continued from previous page Companions in Christ Alpha Next Steps ‘We are an open group and welcome newcomers. We meet in the Corner House. For further Infermation, please contact Anita Sorenson (626) 79109116 or anitasor@pachell ne ‘We meet in the Santa Barbara Room. For futher information, please contact Randy of Marianne Hill ac (626) 798-2097 or hikerhll@ymailcom /masianne haves hill@gmailcom. Women's Ministry Women’s Book Club. | We will meet on Monday, February 28th, to discuss Lacuna, by Barbara Kingsolver. Locking ahead, we will read Latehomecome, A | Hmong Family Memoir by Kao Kalla Yang for Jour March 28, book discussion. For more information, please contact Jennifer /Mawhorter (909) 621-2389 or imawhorter@pomons.edu. Koinonia |The next Koinonia Prayer and Praise potluck will be on Sunday, February 13th, at 6:00 m,n the Commer House Tom snd Ese | Andrews will be our hosts. aca ace gt se your potluck item. Peace and Justice Peace and Justice Committee will meet on Monday, February 7th, at 6:00 p.m. atthe Kauss’ home. sorancicle Sarah Circle will meet on Tuesday, February 15th, 9:30 a.m. -noon in Fireside Room. We welcome all women from all generations to join us for service projects. Come when you Jcan during the morning. At 11:30 am. Katileen Fresque: will talk on “Sharing..my joumey of faith.” For mote information contact Mary Barkman. Visit our NEW website... ]wwopasadenacovenant.org! Coming soon: Online giving and Facebook! [Please note: All church email addreses have changed from * com" to “org”. For example, the main church office email address is now pascovl @pasadenacovenant org [Code forthe Church Parking Lot Punch in the rnurnbers 0539 (addres ofthe church). Parking cards are no longer used (please destroy your ca