As you prepare for worship, consider these encouraging words from God’s word. “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which tran- scends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” God wants to bring peace to your heart and mind this morning. Seek Him through prayer and thanksgiving. PRELUDE OPENING WORSHIP Praise Band CHILDREN’S TIME Matt Elam *Commissioning of all College Students Children are dismissed for Sunday School and the Middle School Youth are dismissed for The MSG after this time. LIFE OF THE CHURCH Carol Benson During this time, ushers will pass out the friendship pads. Please sign your names and welcome those who are sitting next to you after the service. PRESENTATION OF OUR FIRST FRUITS Offertory: “Come All You Weary ” Bryon Josselyn CELEBRATIONS AND CONCERNS Bryon Josselyn SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY Philippians 4:2-9 (Pew Bible page 832) Cindy Vodraska SERMON “10th Site: The House of Peace” Carol Benson Philippians 4:2-9 CLOSING WORSHIP #495 It Is Well with My Soul BLESSING AND BENEDICTION Join us on the patio for coffee and refreshments. 10:00 Service Celebration of Worship Sunday, August 12, 2012 Sunday School and Youth Groups • Preschool-5th Grade meet in the CE Building and Youth Bldg. Rm 3. • Jr. High (grades 6-8) meet in the Youth Building Rm 4 for The MSG. Both groups dismissed after the Children’s Moment. Jr. High/Pipeline meets Wednesdays 6:00-7:45 pm Sr. High/Riptide meets Thursdays 7:00-8:30 pm Next Week Next week, we’ll be taking a short break from our study in Philippians as we welcome our guest preacher Mike As- pland. Mike is the Deputy Chief of Police for the city of Monterey, California. Mike’s blog, “Cop Stories and God Stories” continues to inspire law enforcement officers and others to consider what it means to live a life with Christ. Mike will be speaking with us putting on the full armor of God. Be sure to invite your family and friends to join us for this exciting time in worship. We only have one worship service on campus at 10:00 am during the summer. The Altar Flowers are in memory of Brian Kihm by the Kihm Family. MISSION NIGHT August 19 at 5:00 pm Mission Night with food from different cultures has been scheduled. Mark your calendars now to come in August to hear reports from Summer Mission Trips. Invite your friends and neighbors to our community outreach event at Dos Vientos Community Park on Friday, August 24 th from 5 to 7:30 pm . We will be celebrating the end of the summer season and God’s grace and goodness in our lives. This family event will be full of food, games, jolly jumps, crafts, music and most importantly, fun! Everyone is invited and it is free to attend! We are still looking for volunteers to come and help out or to donate some items to make this event one to remember! If you would like to volunteer email Erin Blackburn at xxxx or give her a call at (xxxx). We also have a donation board and volunteer sign up sheet on the patio, near the coffee table for your convenience. BONES BBQ & CHILI COOK-OFF Sunday, September 9th Time: Afternoon Save the Date! The Elks will be providing our meal this year. Proceeds help support their charities. Good Eats! Games! Fellowship! Chili Tasting! Bring your own lawn chairs and blankets. Price for BBQ meal to be announced soon. This is also Preschool Sunday!
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As you prepare for worship, consider these encouraging words from God’s word.
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with
thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which tran-
scends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
God wants to bring peace to your heart and mind this morning.
Seek Him through prayer and thanksgiving.
PRELUDE
OPENING WORSHIP Praise Band
CHILDREN’S TIME Matt Elam
*Commissioning of all College Students
Children are dismissed for Sunday School and
the Middle School Youth are dismissed for The MSG after this time.
LIFE OF THE CHURCH Carol Benson
During this time, ushers will pass out the friendship pads. Please sign your names
and welcome those who are sitting next to you after the service.
Let us know how we can pray for you by filling out a Prayer Card available in the pews & in the Friendship Pads. They can be dropped into the offering plate.
• Pray that the people of Monte Vista come to know the love of Christ in a deeper way.
• Thanksgiving & prayer for our neighbors at First Christian.
• Pray for Carole Geer, Don Benson, Janet Black, Sofia Lewis, Bev Waitt, Magdy & Helen Michael & family, Andreas Knickman, Toriann Garner’s
aunt’s family, Carole DeLacey, Helen Jacobs, John Kennedy, Rodolfo Vaccaro,
Grace Olson and Gayle, John Naftzger, Pat Kihm, Pat Bland, Tyler Patterson
(Toop’s grandson)
• Continued Prayers for Larry Augustine, Jazzy Betka, Dan Guiteras, Rosalia & Paul Lewis, the Lucas Family, Sally Losey, the Winter Bruno Family, the Med-
ler Family, Tony Newman & Kelly, Tanya Paulsen, these difficult economic
times and for employment.
• Pray for Monte Vista Preschool.
• Pray for minister members Zefjan Nikolla and Altin Hysi, pastors of the Emanuel Reformed Church of Tirana, Albania.
What’s Happening!
Our Elders
Don Schwaiger—Missions Elizabeth Wright—Youth Ministry Richard Vickers—Finance Jeff Farrar—Property Management Annette Bilous—PCH Discipleship Ministry Gaye Lampert—Administration Darrin McAfee—Outreach and Evangelism Steve Pellnitz—Children’s Ministry/Preschool Darren Holland—Personnel Larry Lindsay—Worship Karl Smith—Care Ministry Cindy Vodraska—Clerk of Session
CHURCH ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT JOB AVAILABLE As some of you know, our church administrator, Michelle Chastain will be moving to Missouri this fall. We are presently receiving resumes for her position at the church office. If you would like to know more about the position, please contact the church office for a proposed job description. We’ll be receiving resumes through August 19. If you want to know more you can contact Pastor Tom (805) 498-8213 or Darren Holland or Gaye Lampert.
Mission Night at Monte Vista Next Sunday, Aug. 19th at 5:00 pm Meet in the Fellowship Hall. * Enjoy dinner from several parts of the world: Mexico, Ukraine, Hawaii, Brazil, and Israel! * Hear the life-changing stories of our youth who went to serve as Jesus! * BRING THE WHOLE FAMILY! If you would like to help prepare some of the International Food call Susan Schwaiger xxxx.
FLASH—The MVP Church photo shoot is coming at the end of October! Here’s your opportunity to get a free photo AND be included in the 2012 church directory. More details later.
Shelter Meal (First Thursday of every month) Sign up after Church if you are willing to buy or make part of this meal. Call Shelley & Greg Barnes for more information xxxx.
Women’s TLC Prayer Group (2nd & 4th Thursdays at 7:00 pm) Join us in the Fellowship Hall as we offer fellowship, prayer, and support to one another. Contact Brooke Gant xxxx for more info.
Men’s Breakfast (Every Thursday at 6:30 am at Parkview Café) Meet to share breakfast and start your day with discussion, friendship, and fellowship while sharing thoughts on scripture in our daily lives.
Breakfast and a Movie (Last Saturday every month at 9:00 am) Are you ready for a relaxing morning, great food, and a movie?? Contact Marge Mayfield xxxx or Carol Ranschau xxxx. RSVP to Alanna Jacobs and find out what to bring at xxxx. We will be watching “The Help” this month on July 25th at Carol Ranschau’s home (xxxx
Sweet Monday Book Club (2nd Monday every month 6:30 pm) Join us at Caffe Aroma (2130 Newbury RD, NP) Questions? Call Mardelle Koenders xxxx. The book for August is Unbroken: A World War II Story of… by Laura Hillenbrand.
Short Mission Trips to Mexico Come on your first mission trip! Assist with school or building repairs. Even get a bed and hot showers. Call Bill & Sue Aby xxxx or Don & Susan Schwaiger xxxx
Aug 27– Sept 2 Oct 5-8 Dec 13-16
Prayer Shawl Ministry (not meeting in August) Gather together to knit, crochet, and pray over blankets, shawls, and other items to be given to those who are hurting. Contact Juanetta Cook xxxx or Karen Washburn xxxx and xxxx. Visit our website at http://montevistaprayershawl.shutterfly.com/
PCH Prayer Groups (every Sunday and Monday) Join us in the Choir Room on Sundays at 9:00 am and in the Youth Room on Mondays at noon. We meet for about 90 minutes. Prayers are available by con-tacting Phyllis Melampy xxxx or Susan Schwaiger xxxx
Men’s Luncheon Wednesday, August 22 at Noon This is a new group that is gathering. All men invited to share lunch and fellow-ship in the fellowship hall at Monte Vista. Lunch is provided and everyone makes a donation to pay for the lunch.
