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CALLER

September 20, 2015

In This Issue
Remember in Prayer
Prayer Requests, 9/13
Spiritual Disciplines Wk
JYF/Loving Hearts
Serving in the Military
Important Dates
Disciplines
Statistics
Light a Candle for Children
Food Bags for Pathways
Sr. Adults
Homelessness: Next steps
Harvest Festival
David Matson Lectures
Reconciliation Offering
Regional Events
Pathways Events
Serving Sunday

The Caller
is published
weekly
(Deadline Wednesday
at Noon)
by
First Christian Church
(Disciples of Christ)
109 E. Wilshire Ave.
Fullerton, CA 92832
714.525.5525
email:
fullerton1stcc@gmail.com
www.fullertonfirstchristian.org

Interim Pastor:
Rev. Dale Suggs
Editor:
Donna Woodbridge
Webmaster:
Lisa Parks

Issue 38

Events: September 20 - September 27, 2015

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September 20: Dale Gone, Ed Linberg Preaching

8:00 A.M. - REAWAKEN Worship Service
9:00 A.M. - Sunday School for all ages
10:15 A.M. - REMEMBER Worship Service
11:30 A.M. - Sr. Adult meeting to discuss Chapman Tour, CL
1:00 P.M. - Casa de Oracin Service, Sanctuary & FH
12:00 P.M. - Loving Hearts Group meet at Cocos for lunch
September 21: PSWR Golf Classic, Office Closed, Donna at Classic
2:00 P.M. - Fullerton Homeless Collaborative, CL
September 22:
6:30 P.M. - BA @ Barrys
7:00 P.M. - Casa uses Sanctuary & Chapman Lounge
September 23:
7:00 P.M. - Council of Elders Meeting, CL
September 24: Tri-Tip, Casa, Coordinator
5:00 A.M. - Casa Prayer Time, Chapman Lounge
6:30 P.M.. - Bell Choir; 7:30 P.M. Chancel Choir
September 25:
6:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M.- Chapman Film School uses Chapman
Lounge and Fellowship Hall
10:00 A.M. - Speakers League, Room 107
September 26: Rock the Loch at Loch Leven All Day
7:00 P.M. - 10:00 P.M. - Casa uses Youth Room
September 27:
8:00 A.M. - REAWAKEN Worship Service
9:00 A.M. - Sunday School for all ages
10:15 A.M. - REMEMBER Worship Service
1:00 P.M. - Casa de Oracin Service, Sanctuary & FH
11:30 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. - JYF Special Guests Tea, CL
12:00 P.M. - Loving Hearts Group meet at Cocos for lunch
5:00 P.M. - Pathways of Hope Fundraiser @ Angelo & Vincis
September 28:
September 29:
6:30 P.M. - BA @ Barrys
7:00 P.M. - Casa uses Sanctuary & Chapman Lounge
September 30
7:00 P.M. - Trustees Meeting, CL
AA Groups: Sun. 8 P.M., Room 107; Thursday 8 P.M., Friday, 7:30 P.M.,
Sat. 8:30 P.M., OCYPAA, Sat. 3:30 P.M., FH
AL-Anon: Fri. Noon, Room 101A
NA Group: Tues. 7:30 P.M., FH:; OA: Tues. 7 P.M., Sun. 10 A.M., Room 107

Remember in Prayer

Continue to pray for: Jim &

Helen Bailey, Sue Bacon, Dottie Bense,
Sandra Brown, Jack Doughty, Lorna & Skip
Farnum, Carolyn Kenrick, Colleen Langston,
Flora Miller, Janet Parker, Kristine Perry,
Jeanne Randall, Norma Rill, Betty Rollo,
Gayle Schoeff, Claudia Tammen, and Bob &
Donna Vannoy.
Please pray for the following PSWR
Church:
Iglesia Sequidores de Cristo
3340 Sanborn Avenue
Lynnwood, CA 90262
Rosendo Lomeli , Pastor

Readings and Prayer Concerns for

Week of Sept. 14 Sept. 20, 2015

Monday, September 21: Reading: Esther

7:1-6, 9-10; Pray for the PSWR Golf
Classic taking place at San Dimas Golf Course
today.
Tuesday, September 22: Reading: Esther 9:2022; Pray for the Mens Bible Study beginning
tonight at Barrys
Wednesday, September 23: Reading: Psalm
124: 1-5; Pray for the Council of Elders meeting
tonight in Chapman Lounge.
Thursday, September 24: Reading: Psalm 124:
6-8; Pray for Global Ministries Missionary in
Hong Kong, Judy Chan.
Friday, September 25: Reading: Mark 9:38-41;
Pray for Chapman Film Students filming today
in Chapman Lounge.
Saturday, September 26: Reading: Mark 9:4250; Pray for PSWR Rock the Loch event at Loch
Leven today.
Sunday, September 27: Reading: James 5:1320; Pray for JYF girls as they entertain their
special guests at Tea today in Chapman
Lounge.

Attn JYF: Mark Your Calendars

JYF Tea Party
Sunday, September 27, 11:45 a.m.
Chapman Lounge

Prayer Requests, September 13, 2015

Paul Robidoux

Pat Van Vliet

Sherry Herrera
Alice Maraj

Paige Richmond

Lorraine Albrecht

Judi Smedley

Mary Ann Richmond

Everly Faith
Piombino,
granddaughter of
cousin, born 15 weeks
premature and is in
NICU
Praise for George Van
Vliet, recovering
nicely with his new
hip.
My neighbor, Don
who was taken to the
hospital on Saturday. .
My sister, Janes son
who is very sick in a
hospital back home
and she is unable to
visit.
Prayers for calm and
clarity as she takes a
qualifying exam on
Wednesday.
Also the grandmother
of my boyfriend is
struggling on the
anniversary of her
husbands death.
Brittany Clark, niece
doing well after leg
surgery.
Father, Ronald Clark
continues to recover
well.
James leaves for
College this week.
For her family as they
remember Chrisopher
on the anniversary of
his death.
The family of
Herarado Garcia who
committed suicide,
esecially his cousin,
Theresa.

Loving Hearts Luncheon

The Loving Hearts

Widow group meets every
Sunday after church at Cocos on Harbor. You
are welcome to join them. Just show up as
soon as possible after church.

Dress up in your fancy clothes and come for

food and fun!
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Serving in the Military

Adam Hawley, Deb

Taylors nephew, is back at Ft. Bliss.
Lt. Cmdr. Patrick OConner, Betty
Rollos grandson-in-law, who is stationed at
Hanford, CA.
Lt. Patrick Rollo, Betty Rollos
grandson, is at sea for several months.
PFC Brandon Vannoy, grandson of Bob
& Donna Vannoy, has been deployed to
Afghanistan for a tour of duty.
Michael J. Borden, Chief, Nancy
Geigers grandson, in Norfolk, VA.
Brandon Johnson, Army Chaplain,
Mariette Linbergs cousin, Chaplain, at Fort
Hood, TX.
Lt. Austen Packer, Laura Lee Wiggins
friend, at Oceana, NAS, in Virginia
Lt J.G. Kip Packer, friend of Laura Lee
Wiggins, has been deployed to Moron, Spain.
Pvt. Kash Cross, Ted & Sammies
grandson, deployed to Korea for a year
Mjr. Christopher Evans, cousin of
Annie Fraters who is serving in Seoul, Korea.

Disciplines Devotional For

2016

Its time to order the

Disciplines 2016, a daily devotional
guide based on the Common Lectionary. Final
price depends on the number of orders, but
will be no more than $14 for regular edition,
$17 for large print.
We will collect for the books
when they arrive. A sign-up sheet is on the
counter in the office. Deadline to order is
November 1.

Sunday Statistics

September 13, 2015 103 (Remember Service)

6 (Reawaken Service) 102 (Casa 1 P.M. service)
Weekly Giving: $3,141,06
Missions: $349.01
Budget Goal: $3,777
CWS Blankets: $60
Pathways of Hope, Food Bags: $255
Downtown Market: $407.25

Important Dates to Remember

September 26 Rock the Loch, All

day music concerts at Loch Leven.
Watch Caller for more details later.
September 27 - Pathways of Hope
Fundraiser at Angelo & Vincis
October 6, 13, 20, 27 - David
Matson lectures, Chapman Lounge
October 4 6 - Disciples Women
Spiritual Growth Retreat at Loch Leven.
October 17 PSWR Gathering,
Riverside First Christian Church
October 23 - 25 - PSWR Young
Adult Camp, Loch Leven

Light a Candle for Children

September 13 through
October 18 has been designated as
Light a Candle for Children Vigil
culminating with the church
service on October 18.
The theme for this years Childrens
Sabbath is: How Long Must I Cry for Help?
It often reflects the desperate needs of myriads
of children around the world for food, shelter,
clothing, education and more.
There will be daily devotions
distributed to the congregation the last week of
the vigil. Each Sunday Childrens Moments
will lift up a need for children and a candle
will be lit to remind us of the need of children
around the world.

Food Bags for Pathways

There are two weeks left of

our September Pathways of Hope
Food campaign (you can always bring food for
Pathways.)
If you would like to fill a grocery bag
with one product you may do so or there will
be a box in the Narthex for you to place the
items you purchase. Here is the list: pasta,
fresh fruits, veggies, beans, peanut butter, jelly,
cereal, canned chicken, canned tuna, rice. Or
no time to shop, you can write a check and
note in the memo section, Food Bags and we
will shop for you.
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Homelessness: Next Steps for Fullerton

Neighbors United for Fullerton, a
nonprofit commonly known as NUFF, is
hosting a free community forum titled
Homelessness: Next Steps for Fullerton?
from 6:45 to 8:45 P.M. Monday in the Osborne
Room of the Main Library.
The issue of balancing the citys moral
obligations to help people in need with the
obligation to uphold the law and provide
quality of life for residents and businesses will
be discussed.
The panel will feature Orange County
Supervisor Shawn Nelson, former
Assemblywoman and Fullerton Mayor Sharon
Quirk-Silva and Officer Mike McCaskill of the
Fullerton Police Department.
Information: nuffpac.org .

Harvest Festival

Its not too late to help

with this great community
outreach project being organized by Casa de
Oracin to be held on October 31, from 4 - 8
P.M. in Fellowship Hall and Patio areas. It will
be a carnival atmosphere with games, bounce
house, cotton candy, popcorn, and prizes.
Each child will go home with a bag of goodies.
We have been asked if we would like to
partner with them in this celebration.
Here are some ways we can help.
1. You can provide candy for the goody
bags. Just bring any amount that you would
like to provide to the office and Donna will see
that it gets to the right place. You can bring it
anytime. That way we will have an idea of
what we will need to purchase or
2. Help Casa de Oracin set up on
Friday and Saturday.
3. Help to staff the event from 4:00 8:00 P.M. (or any part of the time) on
the 31st
Please let me know as soon as possible
what you would like to be a part of so I can let
the Casa people know for their scheduling and
budgeting .
Donna W.

Senior Adults Met Tuesday, September

15, 2015

The Senior Adult Ministry met this past

Tuesday, September 15, for their monthly
luncheon. There were 17 of us who gathered
to fellowship together, share lunch and hear
from our speaker Rev Nancy Brink and also a
student she brought with her, Annalise who is
a senior at Chapman this year and very active
on campus. We learned a lot about the current
and future plans for the university as well as
all of the wonderful work DOC is doing with
the 100 DOC students on campus.
After the presentation and the invitation
David Moore extended to our group when he
spoke to us, about 10 of us signed up to take a
a tour of the campus. We have contacted David
who will work with Nancy on our visit. We
are looking at dates in Oct. and Nov. that
David suggested and he will need to know
how many are coming soon. Those of us who
signed up are meeting briefly on Sunday. If
you are interested in joining us look for Ed,
Ted or Sammie on Sunday for more details.
Our meeting next month will be on
Tuesday, October 20 at 12 noon. We will share
our lunch time and then move to the Sanctuary
for another delightful musical program by Ed
Zeliff. This will be Eds third concert with us.
You may recall he brought a student last time.
He may do that again this time.
Please save the date, Tuesday, October
21 and join us. Remember all seniors are
invited even if you dont usually gather with
us. Transportation is available if needed.
Contact Sammie Adams 714-993-2418.
Hopefully we will see you then.

Tuesday Night Study Series

Dr. David Matson Lectures

Every Tuesday in October at 7:00
P.M.
Title: "Preach the Gospel"
This is now the sixth year our congregation has
hosted this four-week Bible lecture series from one of the
most gifted, informed, and highly entertaining biblical
scholars in our region. We are very fortunate to
welcome Dr. Matson back to Chapman Lounge each
Tuesday evening at 7:00 p.m. during the month of
October.
This study will engage in a thorough
biblical investigation of the word "gospel" to
discover why this beloved quotation isn't true and
what impact that realization might have on the way
we think about the work and role of the church
today. Confusion about the gospel results in
confusion about our mission.
Outline:
October 6 The "Gospel" in the Old Testament:
Backgrounds
The word "gospel" doesn't occur very often
in the Old Testament, but when it does, it tells us
much about its nature as an oral event.
October 13 - The "Gospel" in the Proclamation of
Jesus
We are right to think of the gospel as
something that Jesus accomplished for us, but did
you know that Jesus actually preached the gospel
as well?
October 20 - The "Gospel" in the Writings of Paul
Paul is actually our earliest source for the
term "gospel" being used in a distinctly Christian
sense. Actually, the gospel goes back even before
him.
October 27 - Implications
If simply working for social justice is the
gospel, how does the church differ from any other
fine humanitarian organization? Is there any
compelling reason why a person should attend
your church? Do we even need the church, if other
groups and organizations can do the job better?

Concerning The 2015 Reconciliation

Offering
We will receive the 2015 Reconciliation
Offering on Sunday, September 27 and Sunday,
October 4. Resources to interpret this
offering and an envelope for you to use in being

part of it will be available this Sunday, September

20.
The Outreach Ministry,
in keeping with our practice of increasing goals for
special offerings by at least 5% over the prior years
offering, has set a goal
of $600 for this years Reconciliation Offering. Last
year our congregation gave $560 toward this
special offering.
The theme for this years Reconciliation
Offering is: BE RECONCILEDMove Together
Heal Together Bound Together. In resources
provided for us for this special offering it was
noted that . . . 2015 has catapulted the
conversation about human brokenness evidenced
in the sin of racism and perpetuated in our
institutional structures and systems. Thats true.
One can hardly listen to
a news program or read a magazine without
encountering the issue of racism in our nation. The
events that occurred in Ferguson, Missouri,;Staten
Island, New York,;Baltimore, Maryland and
Charleston, South Carolina have been major stories
for many months now.
We remind you that the Reconciliation
Offering funds projects to combat racism in
communities across the U.S. and Canada.
Our Region, for example, will be making
Reconciliation Grants to congregations and
communities who have developed specific projects
to combat racism. These grants will be given early
in 2016. Is there a project to combat racism in
Fullerton that you feel needs to
be undertaken? If so, what are your ideas about
developing and launching such a project? The
Outreach Ministry would welcome input from any
of our members about an anti-racism/proreconciliation project we could undertake by
ourselves, or in partnership with other Disciples
congregations in North Orange County.
If any of you would like to see some of our
2015 Reconciliation Offering dollars directed to
specific projects already underway in Ferguson,
Staten Island, Charleston and Baltimore, let us
know of your interest in doing this. The Outreach
Ministry will be guided
by your in-put about this matter. We will wait until
our October meeting to discuss the possibility of
directing some part of the 2015
Reconciliation Offering of our congregation for one,
or more, of these projects.
In advance, we thank you for your generous
support of the 2015 Reconciliation Offering.

Pacific Southwest Region Events

Opportunity Tickets on
Sale Now!

Today is your last

opportunity to purchase tickets for The 2015
Don Shelton Golf Classic from Donna in the
Narthex.
Opportunity Drawing (1 for $1, 6 for $5,
12 for $10, and 25 for $20.) The proceeds from
the Opportunity Drawing will be part of the
profit from the golf tournament to be
distributed to All Peoples Community Center,
Chapman Universitys DOC Students
Program, Disciples Seminary Foundation
Scholarship Fund, Eastmont Community
Center, Project Impact and the Summer Camp
and Conference Scholarship Program of the
Regional Church.
The Shelton Family Scholarship Fund
Drawing (1 for $10, 3 for $20) proceeds will be
given to the Disciples Seminary Foundation,
Don Shelton Scholarship.
The prizes for the Opportunity Drawing
are as follows: 1st Prize( 2 Tickets to the 20152016 Season of Broadway Plays at the Pantages
Theatre;) 2nd Prize (2 Tickets to the January 1st
Rose Bowl game; 3rd Prize (an iPad mini.)
The prize for the Shelton Family
Scholarship Drawing is a 5-day/4-night cruise
out of Long Beach or Miami. The winner will
have his/her choice of cruises. Transportation
to the port from which the cruise will
disembark is not included in the prize.
Thanks! Ed

ROCK THE LOCH

Regional Womens Spiritual

Growth Retreat

October 2 -4, 2015

Loch Leven
Friday evening dinner
through 11:30 a.m. Sunday
Theme: BELIEVE gives us an opportunity
to ponder, identify and share our beliefs with
one another. We will explore some scriptures,
some of our Disciples Heritage and some of the
songs we use to proclaim what we Believe.
Keynote speaker is Pastor Pam Moore
and music will be provided by her husband,
Kent Moore.
Registration fee: $175. Registration
forms are available from Donna in the office.

Regional Gathering
2015

Saturday, Oct. 17th

Riverside First Christian Church,
9:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. (Registration begins at 8)
Registration forms can be obtained
either from Donna in the office or email
Janelle Vannoy at assist@disciplespswr.org
and she will email you the link. Cost is $15 per
person, youth and children free if registered
before October 1: Registration at the event:
$20. Lunch is provided.

Young Adult Ministries

All young adults (18-33) are invited to a

weekend full of fun, fellowship, worship and
relaxation October 23 - 25. The cost is $100 for
the whole weekend. Scholarships are available.
The theme Pieces of the Puzzle will include
keynote time, the chance to rest both spiritually
and physically and the opportunity to
experience camp in a new way. Early bird/TShirt deposit ($20 non-refundable) due October
16. Check in begins at 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct.
23. Registration forms are available on the
counter in the office.

Pathways of Hope Upcoming Events:

September 27, 2015, 5:00 P.M.

Annual Angelo & Vincis Fundraiser
honoring Warren Bowen for Outstanding
Service to Pathways of Hope for 2015 and an
interactive evening with the Alchemy Theater
Production Players.
This year featuring a special new
twist The Don is Gone! An evening of
tasteful entertainment and quiet remembrance
that is sure to explode! Be a part of the
celebration of life for notorious Fullerton
Crime Boss, Carmine De Luca. Dont miss
the chance to determine who will succeed him
as Head of the Family!
Tickets are $80 per person. Call 714-6803691 for reservations, to purchase opportunity
tickets, or make donations, or go to
info@pathwaysofhope.us
FCCF would like to donate to Pathways
Fundraiser event by filling a basket with
cash. Randy Langston will be in the Narthex
after church today and September 27 to
collect your donations. Thank you for your
participation in making this a great event.
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Look Who's Dancing November 5, 2015 - Springfield Banquet Center
Tickets $35.00 each
Fullerton Celebrities will be vying for Best
Dancer in a "Dancing with the Stars" style
competition. Each dancer will be paired with a
professional dancer who will prepare them to
really "strut their stuff". In addition to a very
entertaining evening, you will be helping to
end hunger and homelessness with Pathways
of Hope. Be sure to attend and cheer on your
favorite! Dancers include:
Fullerton Fire Battalion Chief - Kathy Schaefer
Angelo's & Vinci's Owner - Cynthia Peck
Mayor Pro-tem - Jennifer Fitzgerald
Pathways Hope Committee member Mackenzie Nolan
Community Volunteers: Janny Meyer, Bob
Sattler and Zoot Velasco and more.

Kids Say The Darndest Things

A first-grade schoolteacher presented

each child in her classroom the first half of a
well-known proverb and asked them to come
up with the remainder of the proverb. Their
insight may surprise you. Remember these are
First graders:
Dont change horse until they stop
running
Its always darkest before Daylight
Savings Time
Never underestimate the power of
termites
Don't bite the hand that looks dirty
You cant teach an old dog new math
If you lie down with dogs, youll stink
in the morning
The pen is mightier than the pigs
An idle mind is the best way to relax
Where theres smoke theres pollution
A penny saved is not much
Don't put off till tomorrow what you
put on to go to bed
Children should be seen and not
spanked or grounded
When the blind lead the blind get out
of the way.
If at first you dont succeed get new
batteries
How might we finish these proverbs?
(Prov. 9:10) The fear of the Lord
(Prov. 19:1) Better the poor walking in
integrity than
(Prov. 20:10) A gossip reveals secrets;
therefore
Prayer: Thank you, O God, for the wisdom
you provide through your word. Help me to be
wise in what I do and what I say. In Jesus
name. Amen.

First Christian Church

109 E. Wilshire Avenue
Fullerton, CA 92832
Reawaken (Early Worship Service) Sunday, 8:00 A.M.
Church School for all ages: Sunday, 9:00 A.M.
Remember (Traditional Worship Service) Sunday, 10:15 A.M.
Youth Group: Sunday, 1:00 P.M.
First Christian Church . . .
Celebrating the diversity of all of Gods children,
we are Disciples of Christ practicing spirit-filled worship,
faith-building community, and passion-powered service
to our neighborhood and to the world.
Where encounters with God are not only ordinary,
theyre extraordinary!
Where invitations not only happen on occasion,
they happen on every occasion.
Where hands not only give to the needy,
they serve the least of these

Serving September 20, 2015

Serving September 27, 2015

Greeter: Randy, Rick & Helena

Herrera-Baxter family
Guest Book: Mary Brill
Coffee Host: Hospitality Ministry
Acolyte Parent: McCuen
Sound & Video: PJ Vannoy
Lay Leader: Randy Baxter
Childrens Moment: Marguerite Beal
Elders: Barry Woodbridge, Nancy Malotte,
Melody Martinez
Diaconate: McCuens Team
Prepare: Dirk & Kelly McCuen
Ushers: Dirk McCuen, Craig Wallace
Serve: Luanne Bailey, Dirk, Jan, Kelly &
Shawn McCuen, Craig Wallace
Clean Up: Jan, Kelly & Shawn McCuen
Alternate: Alice Wallace

Greeter: Rod & Jan Farley

Guest Book: Edee Stahnke
Coffee Host: Hospitality Ministry
Acolyte Parent: McCuen
Sound & Video: Clare Keech
Lay Leader:
Childrens Moment: Shawn McCuen
Elders: Kathy Robidoux, PJ Vannoy,
Judi Smedley
Diaconate: McCuens Team
Prepare: Anna Van Diest, Alice Wallace
Ushers: Kelly & Shawn McCuen
Serve: Luanne Bailey, Kelly & Shawn
McCuen, Anna Van Diest, Alice & Craig
Wallace
Clean Up: Kelly & Shawn McCuen, Paul
Robidoux
Alternate: Dirk & Jan McCuen