VOL 121 | NOVEMBER 2016

IN THIS ISSUE

PASTOR’S

LETTER

BIRTHDAYS

ANNIVERSARIES

PRESCHOOL

MISSION

HEALTH

EDUCATION

FELLOWSHIP

GIVE THANKS WITH US! Friday • November 18th • 6:30 pm • McAulay Hall

We will be hosting our annual Giving Thanks Dinner put on by the Dea-

con / Congregational Life Committee. There is no cost but a freewill offer-

ing will be collected. Guests are asked to bring a Poptop can of fruit to

supplement our program to feed the homeless and hungry. We will enjoy

the chance to share a traditional turkey dinner with our church family! Do

come! Please RSVP to the church office by Monday, November 14th.

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BIRTHDAYS

OUR CHURCH FAMILY

New Member: Virna Bolang - received by re-

affirmation of faith at the October Session

meeting.

ANNIVERSARIES

James & Jennifer Keniston November 8th, 2008

Gary & Nancy Barsch November 10th, 1956

Mark & Dawn Olsgaard November 10th, 2006

Richard & Paula Clement November 20th, 1982

Winston & Pam Presnall November 24th, 2012

Bill & Ann Teachout November 24th, 1956

INTERFAITH SHELTER SCHEDULE

ISN guests will be sheltered at the church campus on the

following dates through the end of the year:

Oct. 29th - Dec. 17th.

Ava Pearce November 1st

Larry Schilder November 2nd

Laurie Phillips November 3rd

Robert Schaal November 4th

Katherine Fotch November 6th

Charlotte Olsgaard November 6th

Fred Baja November 9th

Tom Godfrey November 9th

Stephanie Kendrick November 11th

Scott Malmgren November 11th

Irene Malmgren November 13th

John Von Szeliski November 13th

Betty Wells November 13th

Kevin Chaney November 14th

Ricardo Flores November 14th

Connie Noren November 16th

Jean Paxton November 17th

Javier Calvo November 18th

Ty Cota-Robles November 19th

Moira Gannon November 21st

Adeline Olsgaard November 26th

Paul Blackwell November 27th

Patricia Gunderman November 27th

Richard Kraus November 27th

Betty Hill November 28th

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY BUILD

We are so excited to be part of

a coalition of Presbyterian

churches in the community

participating in building homes

for two deserving families. Unfortunately, while we

thought the groundbreaking would take place on Satur-

day, November 19th we received word that it will likely be

postponed again. However, we did want to introduce you

to the two families we are supporting:

The Alaniz Family

Mr. and Mrs. Alaniz and their

three children have been living

in an unsafe condo for over six

years. Not only is it termite-

infested, black mold has been

found in the kitchen. The prop-

erty owner claims to be unable

financially to repair the home,

and the family cannot afford to move. The family says

that owning a home would give them a sense of pride

and comfort, “knowing that we are giving our children a

mold-free and safe environment to live in.”

The Nguyen Family

Mr. and Mrs. Nguyen and

their two teenagers live in a

small two-bedroom apart-

ment, which they have lived

in for 14 years. Their teenage

son and daughter share a

bedroom, which means they

have no privacy or space.

Rodent sightings have in-

creased recently and the apartment has mold, which is

making the son sick, constantly coughing and sneezing.

The family cannot afford to move, but dreams of owning

a home with enough space for their family, a place that is

mold and rodent-free.

THANK YOU!

Thank you to everyone who sent

me cards for my birthday. I enjoyed

reading each and every one, and

feel so loved by all of you.

- Sincerely, Dottie Carlson

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R. Winston Presnall, Pastor PASTOR’S LETTER

Dear Citizens,

I hear November 9th will be a much awaited holiday - self-proclaimed by those sickened, repulsed, and over-

whelmed by this seemingly endless campaign leading up to election day on November 8th. This tongue-in-

cheek holiday proposes to a brutalized electorate a day of rest from the ad-nauseum, oft-repeated negatives

of this campaign cycle.

Proponents of “November 9th" admit it’s one more sarcastic jab

at this campaign season. The day should be marked with silence

from the candidates and every organization with an iron in this

election fire, who has branded what is right or wrong with this or

that. Silence from the pundits. No more words spewed forth from

Rush, Lawrence, Morning Joe, Rachel, and even, Peter, Paul and

Mary about all of the issues. No more utterances from a guy

named Stephen, and somebody with a British accent, named Oli-

ver. On November 9th, it all goes silent. I suppose.

“November 9th" belongs to the citizenry of this grand land, a day

to ourselves - a new festive holy day - where “I voted” stickers

can be worn on the bottoms of sneakers, on feet propped up on park benches as we, the voting populace,

rest from our election labors. It’s over! Now, silence!

But all is not silent on November 9th!

“God has made of one blood all the nations of the earth”, the Apostle Paul wrote. Here is another voice in

the whirlwind of divisive politics that pits people against people in this one nation and one world. A divine

voice that reminds us that we are one people. God intended it so.

James M. Nelson in his book Between Two Gardens, wrote about our common oneness:

“Each of us is made up of more than a trillion individual cells,

all attempting to work together and maintain one another. Our

bodies are communities with their own ventilation systems,

sewage systems, communication systems, heating units, and a

billion miles of interconnecting streets and alleys.” (P. 33) We

are the same bodies, “of one blood all the nations of the

earth.”

“A nation divided against itself cannot stand” - Abraham Lin-

coln. Neither can a body. Cancer ravages cells and turns cells

on each other. The body collapses when there is a division of the house left unchallenged.

Well, “November 9th” is not simply a sarcastic day after another divisive election. Not about silence. It is a

day to hear a Huge Voice urging us to work for unity, to preach for inclusion, argue a moral and persuasive

truth about oneness in city, nation, world and kingdom. “God has made of one blood all the nations of the

earth.“ A Huge Voice over the din of divisive politics. Let’s take our hands off our ears, open our eyes.

Warmly,

FELLOWSHIP & EVENTS

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BOOK CLUB

Begins again January 25th

The Book Club will be taking a break until

January, when we will be reading Trustee

from the Toolroom by Nevil Shute. A brief

synopsis: "Kevin's quiet life expands when

he learns of his sister's death in a ship-

wreck. Acting as the trustee for his or-

phaned niece, he sets out to recover her

inheritance now nestled in a coral reef

somewhere in the South Pacific." Until January, enjoy

reading those other books that you long to finish.

CHRISTMAS BOUTIQUE

Saturday • November 5th • 9 am-1 pm • McAulay Hall

Women Connected are hosting a Christ-

mas Boutique, featuring artisan crafts,

specialty foods, and unique jewelry and

art. Kick-start your Christmas shopping

with one-of-a-kind gifts! Free admission,

free refreshments, free raffles, and free

fellowship. Please see Dawn Olsgaard,

Ruth Fabre, or the church office for post-

cards to share with friends or neighbors

who might be interested in attending. The boutique is

a wonderful opportunity to introduce others to the ex-

citing things happening at FPCO!

COUPLES DINNER

Friday • November 11th • 6:30 pm • GSC North Rm.

Pastor Winston and Pam invite you

to attend their first Quarterly Cou-

ples Dinner. Our goal is to encour-

age community and nurture rela-

tionships among our 'young' cou-

ples in their 20's, 30's, 40's and

50's. Plus we get to know you bet-

ter! Childcare will be provided if needed. If your

spouse or significant other is not available, please

come anyway to get to know others in our congre-

gation. There is no charge for this event. Please

RSVP to Pam Presnall: pampresnall@aol.com or 949

-636-2873 to let her know if you will be attending

and if you need childcare.

SERVICE OF

WHOLENESS & HEALING

Sunday • October 30th • 6:00 pm • Sanctuary

"Healing was an integral part of

the ministry of Jesus which the

church has been called to con-

tinue as one dimension of its

concern for the wholeness of

people." (from the Book of

Order: 3.5401)

The Session of the First Presbyterian Church invites

you to join together in a Service of Wholeness and

Healing. You can offer your hearts to God for your own

reconciliation and healing, and share with others the

healing presence of our faith community and the Spirit

of our Gracious God. An opportunity for anointing will

be provided to those desirous of this beloved ritual.

Communion will also be administered during this ser-

vice.

GET YOUR PORTRAIT TAKEN FOR

OUR NEW CHURCH DIRECTORY!

Guess what is coming to

the First Presbyterian

Church? A NEW picture di-

rectory! Yes, that's right!

Lifetouch photographers

will be taking photos of us

all. This is a great oppor-

tunity for church members, participants and their

families to have a professional quality portrait taken

for a Christmas gift or Christmas card! Each house-

hold photographed will receive a copy of the new

directory for FREE, a complimentary 8x10 portrait

and the opportunity to purchase further portraits at

a church discount. Please schedule an appoint-

ment, information below.

Photography Dates & Times ( in Room E101):

Monday, Nov. 7th, 11 am - 6:30 pm

Tuesday, Nov. 8th, 10:30 am - 4 pm

Wednesday, Nov. 9th, 12:00 - 7:30 pm

Sunday, Nov. 13th, 11 am - 6 pm (fully booked)

There are 2 ways to schedule your photography

appointment:

Online through Lifetouch's scheduling webpage

from www.firstpresorange.org (under ’Fellowship &

Events’).

Immediately after church in McAulay Hall on Sun-

day, October 30th.

If you have any questions please contact the church

office at 714 538 2341.

FINANCIALS

MONTHLY HEALTH

SCREENINGS

Sun • Nov. 27th • 11am • Geneva Rm.

Susan Johnson, RN,

BSN, PHN, will measure

blood pressures for pa-

rishioners during our

once-a-month health

screenings.

TUESDAY NIGHTS

Tuesdays • From 6 pm • Various Rooms

Tuesday Night Together (TNT), 6:00 pm

- TNT is a program designed specifically

for adults who are developmentally

challenged. We prepare a home-

cooked meal, teach a developmentally

appropriate Bible Study, participate in

the TNT choir, and create meaningful

friendships and personal relationships

wi th God. Meets in McAulay

Hall. Contact Liz Calvo for further infor-

mation: LizC2806@aol.com.

Kids Kingdom, 6:30 pm - For Pre-K to

5th Grades, with nursery care provided

for younger children. Your kids will

love this interactive children's pro-

gram! Meets in the Kids Kingdom

room, led by Leanne Strommen.

OP Youth, 6:30 pm - Bring your middle-

schoolers to us! Fun, Friends, Sillyness,

Bible Study and more! Every week for

6th to 8th Grades in the basement, led

by Sarah Tannas and Norma Galeana.

Gathering Hearts Women's Bible Study,

6:30 pm - Join the women of Gathering

Hearts as we continue our study titled

‘Valuable U’, which helps women rec-

ognize their personal value through

God's eyes. Meets in the North Room

of the Grand Street Center, led by Jean

Ann Duckworth.

Contact Leanne Strommen for infor-

mation: leanne@firstpresorange.org.

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SESSION HAPPENINGS

Diane Woollett - Clerk of Session

The Hanging of the Greens, one of our beloved worship ser-

vices, is scheduled for Sunday morning, November 27th.

Many have asked for some explanation/reminder of the meaning

of the stained glass windows throughout the worship center. You

can listen in to the children’s sermons during Advent as they go

on a visual tour of these glass treasures.

Ken Zanca will be returning from his new home in La Quinta dur-

ing Advent to teach a Faith and Practice Class following the wor-

ship service.

Session is investigating the possibility of revamping the church

website and our use of social media.

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November News

"Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever."

This month on November 16th, from 6:00-7:00 pm, we will celebrate our annual "Soup and

Bread Feast" which will include a power point presentation of the children and teaching team. All

the children & their families are invited. The congregation is also invited to join us.

Having a meal together remains a time-honored expression of hospitality

and friendship.

Mealtimes can be wonderful times of building bonds of love. This is

always a well-attended, blessed time to celebrate our thanksgiving

together.

Thank you congregation for your continued prayers & support:

Jim & Shirley Mahoney blessed us with a big bundle of "little cups for wee

little hands". Many have dropped items off and we got to see you and say

Thank You! Often we find these items and it is a pleasant surprise.

Fun Facts:

The phrase "Do not be afraid" is written in the

Bible 365 times. That is a daily reminder from

God to be fearless every day.

The country India gave us the word "Pyjamas".

Wish list: Small cups for wee little hands, Kleenex,

baby wipes, fish crackers, small and large thin

white paper plates for crafts, your old towels when

you get new ones, and anything you want to

g i v e . W e a r e t h a n k f u l .

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Teresa Bernal - Interim Director of Childcare

Larry the Library Bear

wishes everyone a blessed

Thanksgiving.

Thank You to Karen

Godfrey for donating her

colorful bears to go with

the "Rainbow" books in

the library!

SOUP FEAST

Wed • Nov. 16th • 6 pm •

McAulay Hall

ALL are invited to enjoy

a cosy supper and watch

a fun presentation about

our Pre-school!

SOUP! SOUP! SOUP!

EDUCATION

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CIRCLE GROUPS

Our Lydia Circle and Mary Circle

women’s Bible study groups have

begun again:

Mary Circle: 2nd Wednesdays,

November 9th, 12:00 pm, GSCS:

This year we are using the Bible

study from Presbytery titled

Come to the Waters by Judy Rec-

ord Fletcher. Copies can be obtained by contacting

Lynda Stewart: (714) 639-5076.

Lydia Circle: 3rd Saturdays, November 19th, 9:30 am,

El0l: This year we are using the book titled Who Is Je-

sus? by Judy Yates Siker. Contact Carol Eldridge for

info and to obtain a copy of the book: (714) 544-

6936.

PAIRS AND SPARES BRUNCH

Saturday • November 5th • 9:00 am • GSCS

We continue our study of the

book 'Men Are From Mars, Women

Are From Venus' by Dr. John Gray.

This lighthearted look at gender

differences between men and

women, though stereotypical, of-

fers some noted insights to help

us understand how we relate to

each other. Please purchase a

copy of the book. It is available in

paperback and ebook. Childcare

will be provided. RSVP to the church office so we

know how many to expect: 714 538 2341.

WORD & WINE

Wednesdays • 5:30 pm • GSCS

Every week Pastor Winston offers a behind-the-

scenes look at the upcoming lectionary passage that

will be used in the sermon. Wine is optional but al-

ways available! Feel free to bring your own bottle to

share. Contact Pastor Winston for further infor-

mation or to join our Word email list: 714 538 2341

x.109.

FLAGSHIP

Friday • Nov. 11th • 6:00 pm • McAulay Hall

Our next program is

"Knowing Your Surprises",

where each one will share

something about ourselves

that no one knows, or per-

haps a dream occupation

that you would have liked to have had. Supper is

$10.00 and will be provided by Tutto Fresco. If you

have any questions, please call Lynda Stewart at

(714) 639-5076. RSVP to Shirley Birmingham (714)

538-5831 or Mary Lou Starr at (714) 974-4755.

FAITH & PRACTICE

Sundays • 11:20 am • Flippen Chapel

Class Schedule:

Worship I: October 30th: This

class explores the Reformed na-

ture of worship in its different

parts, including an overview of

the Book of Order sections on

Worship. This is a good oppor-

tunity to refresh our knowledge and answer the

question: Why do we worship this way?

Worship II: November 6th: Concluding our series:

we will look at Sacraments, the role of lay liturgist,

and Kierkegaard's influence on thinking about con-

gregational Worship.

Check press for other class topics in November.

Faith & Practice is our Sunday morning Christian Ed-

ucation class for adults following our Worship ser-

vice. All are invited to participate in, and explore, a

variety of topics and themes that we can all relate to

and apply to our own lives in faith. Come and see

what these thought-provoking sessions are all about!

CONGREGATIONAL MEETING:

BOYS & GIRLS CLUB

Sat • Oct. 29th • 9:30 am • GSC South Rm.

An exciting potential opportunity has come knocking

at the door of First Church. The Boys and Girls Club of

Tustin would like to establish a Boys and Girls Club of

Orange at the Grand Street Center. This program

would bring approximately 100 children and youth to

our facilities each afternoon for athletics, crafts and

working on computers. A meeting of all interested par-

ticipants (including Stakeholders) of the church is

scheduled. Please come and hear about this exciting

possibility!

HEALTH MINISTRY

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FLU CLINIC

Sun • Nov. 13th • 9:00 am-12:00 pm • Geneva Room

Now that fall is here, the flu season is approaching.

But so is our Free Flu Clinic! While it will be a little

later than last year, it is still before the peak of the

flu season, which occurs in January. Nurse Sue

Johnson urges you to do the following five things to

avoid catching the flu. 1) Be sure to eat nutritious

food, drink plenty of water, and get an adequate

amount of sleep. 2) Continue with your level of

physical activity. 3) Wash your hands frequently. 4)

Cover your mouth and nose when coughing or

sneezing. 5) Stay away from those who are known or

appear to be ill, whether with the flu or something

else. Both Sue and Kathleen, our Parish nurses, will

be at the church administer the vaccine to those

who wish to have it.

Thanksgiving is this month, a time when many of us overeat. Thus, it is not surprising that No-

vember is National Diabetes month. Type 2 Diabetes (also called age onset) is a growing prob-

lem in the United States. With this in mind, I thought you might like to know about the three

most common tests for diabetes: AIC, FPG, and OGTT. AIC measures your average blood glu-

cose for 2-3 weeks. An advantage of this method is that you do not have to fast. FPG stands for

Fasting Plasma Glucose and you cannot have anything to eat or drink for at least 8 hours be-

fore the test. OGTT stands for Oral Glucose Tolerance Test. This is a 2-hour test that checks

your blood glucose levels before and 2 hours after you drink a special sweet drink. It shows how your body

processes glucose. The results for the three tests are –

AIC FPG OGTT

Normal less than 5.7% less than 100 mg/dl less than 140 mg/dl

Prediabetes 5.7-6.4% 100-125 mg/dl 140-199 mg/dl

Diabetes 6.5% or higher 126 mg/dl or higher 200 mg/dl or higher

Having prediabetes puts one at a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes or cardiovascular disease. Early

treatment can return your blood glucose levels to the normal range. You can lower your risk for type 2 dia-

betes by losing 7% of your body weight and exercising moderately (such as brisk walking) for 30 minutes a

day, five days a week.

WELCOME IGLESIA 29!

First Presbyterian Church welcomes

Iglesia 29 to our campus, a new His-

panic Church which began worship-

ping here on October 23rd. They have

a weekly service on Sundays at 1:00

pm in McAulay Hall, and a weekly Bi-

ble study on Tuesdays at 7:00 pm in the Chapel. Ig-

lesia 29 is served by Co-pastors Ramiro and Melissa

Cruz. They have two children: Israel and Michelle.

Some of you may have met Melissa last month over

a treat of churros, which she provided as she intro-

duced herself during our fellowship hour. For more

information about Iglesia 29 please visit their web

site at www.iglesia29.org.

HOLIDAY HOPE

Sat • Dec. 3rd • 9 am-2 pm • Church Campus

First Presbyterian Church will host Holiday Hope

2016 in just a few weeks. This is a day of Hope and

Love for women, children and men in transition, for

participants of shelter programs in Orange Coun-

ty. This year we plan to expand the kids crafts area

to include the whole family. We will NOT be offering

clothing, however we will be offering accessories

such as purses, gloves, scarves, hats and caps for

children, women and men. We WILL be collecting

the following items for donation:

Travel-size hygiene items such as shampoo,

body wash, toothpaste, disposable razors and

lotions.

New and gently used items the children can give

to their mom and dad as gifts. A gift of a new

ball or a new doll for a child.

$5 Gift cards from Taco Bell, McDonald's, Carl's

Jr., Del Taco, Dollar Tree, Target, Walmart, etc.

We will wrap these with 2 pairs of tube socks for

the teens.

Please bring donations to the church office or con-

tact Judy Sollee: 714 858 8030.

Bonnie Sharp is heading up the collection of plates

of cookies for families.

Volunteers: We need you. We need people to escort

our families from service to service around the

campus. To give encouragement, to hold a baby

while a parent receives a service, to stay with them

and be their best friend for the day. Call Marsha

Zembower at 714-283-3842 to sign up.

The First Presbyterian is the newsletter of First Presbyterian Church of Orange.

The deadline for announcements and articles is the 10th day of each month prior to publication.

Church Staff

R. Winston Presnall, Pastor

rwinston@firstpresorange.org, extension 109

Leanne Strommen, Dir. Children, Youth & Family

leanne@firstpresorange.org, extension 110

Aaron Mosley, Director of Music

aaron@firstpresorange.org, extension 104

Teresa Bernal, Interim Director of Child Care

preschool@firstpresorange.org, extension 112

Lynn Winn, Business Secretary

lynn@firstpresorange.org, extension 108

James Keniston, Director of Communications

james@firstpresorange.org, extension 106

Sarah Tannas, Junior High Ministries

sarahkathleent@gmail.com

Norma Galeana, Junior High Ministries

norme99@aol.com

Bruce Scott, Facilities Manager

bkjscott@pacbell.net

Nancy Tsai, Organist

nancynancytsai@hotmail.com

“A Christian Fellowship that actively demonstrates the love of God through Jesus Christ

for each other and for its neighbors.”

Ruling Elders Deacons

SCHEDULE OF WORSHIP

10:00 am Worship Service

11:00 am Fellowship

11:20 am Education Class

Visit us on the web at:

www.firstpresorange.org

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Amanda Boyd

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David Compton

John Fotch

Ruth Kutcher

Bruce Scott

Jim Smith

Kate Stanley

Bill Teachout

Ilco Vandercapellen

Fred Baja

Bill Benak

Shirley Birmingham

Jennifer Cota-Robles

Jim Godfrey

Karen Godfrey

Tom Godfrey

Barbara Mantor

Mary Lou Starr

Jean Paxton

Chelsea Pickens

Bobby Westling

Diane Wilson

Barbara Yusko

Keith Yusko

191 N. Orange Street

Orange, CA 92866

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