IN THIS ISSUE

• BIRTHDAYS

• ANNIVERSARIES

• PRESCHOOL

• MISSION

• HEALTH

• EDUCATION

• FELLOWSHIP

VOL 162 | APRIL 2020

The First Presbyterian WORSHIP LIVESTREAM

Thank you to those of you that have

been joining us for Worship via our

Facebook Livestream. This is new ter-

ritory for us and we are delighted to

say that under the circumstances it is

working out really well! We are grate-

ful for your support and patience as

we navigate this together.

Log on at 9:50 am for a time of greet-

ing and fellowship messages prior to

the service if you wish. Please follow

this link to view:

www.facebook.com/firstpresorange

You do not need to be logged in to Facebook to watch, but for those of you that have

Facebook accounts we would recommend that you are logged in to skip any login

prompts, and to comment or send messages. Prayers for your health and wholeness

during this time.

Please note that once the Live service has ended the entire service is available to watch

as a recorded video on our Facebook page any time afterwards. The recording is also

available with Closed Captions which can be viewed by muting the sound on the video.

Please see page 7 for information on our Easter and Holy Week Services.

Cover Image:

Betty Wells

BIRTHDAYS

ANNIVERSARIES

Fernando & Kristel Diaz April 2nd, 2011

Bill & Ann Wells April 8th, 1956

Ricardo & Cristina Flores April 25th, 2015

Joshua Harnett April 1st

Doris Nelson April 1st

Elise McHenry April 4th

Theresa Bouyer April 5th

Alberto Torres April 5th

Rick Manzano April 11th

Kristel Diaz April 12th

Pam Presnall April 15th

Sean Kendrick April 18th

Nancy Barsch April 19th

John Burt April 20th

Lynda Stewart April 20th

William Benak April 21st

Allison Flores April 21st

Alayne Campbell April 22nd

William Johnson April 22nd

Kenneth Carson April 25th

Jim Mahoney April 25th

Judith Sollee April 28th

Kate Stanley April 28th

Marcia Vandercapellen April 28th

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COMPASSION & PRAYER LIST

Brian Bush & Family, Jim Blume, Esther Berg, Zeteo Missions,

Jeff Rogers, Nicholas Rogers, Terry & Jean Ann Duckworth &

Family, Betty McAulay, Kate Berg, James Mosley, Steve & Tra-

cy High, Kate Stanley, Tom Khazoyan & Family, Walt

Khazoyan, Jim Kroesen, Katherine Wilkes Harville, Jack-

ie, Tom Godfrey, Marie Haven, Joe Woollett, Judy Smith, John

Keniston, Jan Fleming, Ed & Carol Culbert, Jim Smith, Karin

Chaney, Judi McCoy, The Compton Family, Pat Gunderman,

The McCord Family, The Burke Family, The Mitchell Fami-

ly, Jean Paxton, Elisa Guajardo, David Compton, The Burt

Family, Fred Baja, Stella Lambert, Paul Kroesen, Beta, The

Scott Family, The McManus Family, The Sinclair Family, Rick

Wilson, The Kroesen Family, Shirley Birmingham, The Yusko

Family, Ed & Corinne Scheibel, The Huff Family, Jenny Dick-

ens & all Health Care Workers, April Taylor, Gail Telkamp,

Paul Geisert, Leanne Strommen & Family, Darlene Johnson,

The Fenton Family, and all serving military personnel.

*List is current at time of publication.

*Contact the pastoral care team for any pastoral needs at: (657)

FOOD PANTRY

Since restrictions began to stem the spread of the Coronavirus

Pandemic the church has received numerous phone calls regard-

ing our food pantry operation. As a community of faith this is

one way that we have been able to step up to meet the need of

those in the community whose lives have been upended by this

global tragedy. Those who have found themselves without em-

ployment in a moment in our world that seems to have caught us

all unaware. We have seen a spike in inquiries from those who

have not needed to make use of a food pantry before — these

are usually people who struggle with the stigma of becoming de-

pendent on a resource such as ours. But we are here and we are

filled with a Christian love that brings people together (at a safe

distance) to serve this need. The pantry has been able to operate

in spite of the restrictions, as food banks are classed as essential

services like grocery stores. It has been hard for us and for our

members and friends who fall into the category of ‘vulnerable’

and who have not been able to join us at this time to help out.

The pantry has become a place of belonging for a number of its

volunteers and this does not go unnoticed by church staff and

committee members. The example has been set for us by those

hands that serve unconditionally and those of us who are able to

serve currently are also doing so in your spirit and to keep the

pantry in good stead. On our first Wednesday of the restricted

conditions we served around 35 households - an increase of 15

from our usual 20 on a typical busy Wednesday at any other

time. On the second Wednesday of restrictions we saw an in-

crease of about the same number. Second Harvest continue to

deliver our food by the pallet once a month and we have put in

place social distancing measures to keep everyone as safe as we

possibly can. A recent survey indicates that 18% of Americans

have either lost their jobs or had their hours reduced as a result

of the Coronavirus and its impact.

ONE GREAT OUR OF SHARING Through April 12th

Join with Presbyterians worldwide in

sharing God’s love with our

neighbors-in-need around the world

by providing relief from natural disas-

ters, food for the hungry, and support

for the poor and oppressed. This

Lenten season, please give generously

to One Great Hour of Sharing.

WAYS TO GIVE:

• Through your congregation

• Donate by credit card online at:

presbyterianmission.org/give-

oghs

• Text OGHS to 20222 to give $10

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PASTOR’S LETTER R. Winston Presnall, Pastor

Dear First Family,

I hope and pray that this letter finds you well. I also hope that you are engaging in self-isolation and are home unless conduct-

ing essential public business such as groceries, medical attention, etc. These are perilous times for all of us in the pandemic of

COVID-19, especially for the weak, sickened and elderly. I will add, of note, CA experienced the death of someone under 19

years of age. Please stay home unless absolutely necessary for you to leave. None of us are exceptional. Time to deal with this

reality.

I thank my staff (your staff) for their willingness and skill to work from home. They have graciously moved their workplace to

their bedroom or den or kitchen or hall. They have worked with home distractions in creative ways. We continue to use tech-

nology to assist us. ZOOM has already worn us out! Cell phones are indispensable for quick messages, Skype, calls and feeling

connected.

I am also sad, but in agreement that our daycare/preschool had to sus-

pend full operations. This meant we could not continue the employment

of so many loving and committed care givers and educators of our city’s

children. We hope soon the facility will resume full operations. Please

pray for all of those affected and for speedy, full unemployment benefits.

Our Worship Committee encouraged and approved Facebook

livestreams that have made available to our membership with iPads,

phones and computers the opportunity to Worship together on Sunday.

Yes, it is different. You watch isolated from others who are also watching

but it isn’t the same as being in church, greeting each other personally/

physically and hearing each other’s voice in praise and prayer. I do not

like preaching to chairs, or my face on an iPhone. I need a makeup artist.

It is what it is and may transform the ways we have been at worship as a

church.

We are managing our lives in a crisis. Wrongly applied, the word ‘crisis’ in the Chinese language is not a dangerous opportuni-

ty but “a point where things happen, change...” It is change that we often consider dangerous. Routines. Old ways. Common

sense. Newness creates a crisis. Changing one’s behavior invokes a point where the other changes in response. This is a crisis

for relating.

Typically, one thing that happens in a crisis: we are disposed to panic. Panic is not the recommendation of those who teach

wilderness safety. Panic ruins the organism’s best tool - the mind. Panic buying due to a fear of dwindling supplies empties

shelves, forces more shopping, more stops at stores, increases multiple interactions with others in a time of social distancing.

Crisis can be met with panic or faithful trust in God’s abundance.

The story circulates around stewardship times. The woman in the story, with her son, faces critical shortage. The meal and oil

jars near empty. A visitor arrives (Elijah) who is hungry. The woman is compelled by hospitality to entertain him. He asks to

eat; she can only express regret in her meager supply. He, this prophet, reminds her that unannounced God’s abundance is

made known to her. She will find the meal and oil jars are not depleted.

There is tendency in crisis to shorten the tent walls, hoard the resources, limit our creative capacity to think, resort to fear-full

solutions. Cut back. Hold on. This may not be the most faithful response. What if we found ourselves sharing more than we

cut back? What if we found ourselves giving more than holding on? So, the little boy whose fish and loaves fed thousands satis-

fied not only their hunger but the hunger of God that in crisis the people of God find ways to share what they have so that all

may eat. And that talent, which proves only the treasure of one’s fearful future in scarcity, is dug up and invested so that all may

be enriched with its growth.

God has to have some way of healing our isolation...feeding our hunger...curing our panic. Faith asks us now to be generous in

not only our sharing with each other, but generous in our creative ideas that come out of a crisis. This is the point where things

happen. Hopefully, things happen because of our faith in God’s abundant love and grace and provision. God has to have help.

It is incarnate.

Stay safe.

FELLOWSHIP & EVENTS

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WHAT’S THE

CURRENT SITUATION?

The current public health emergency with Coronavirus has

left us unable to gather for Worship at the present time,

though Worship is offered as a livestream service on Sundays

until further notice. We will return to our usual proceedings

as soon as we are permitted to do so and will be keeping you

informed through the e-press, newsletter, regular mail and our

Facebook page as updates become available:

https://www.facebook.com/firstpresorange/

Church staff are currently working remotely from home and

minimizing time spent on the church campus, however, they

can still be contacted through the usual channels including

our main office phone number: 714 538 2341 during busi-

ness hours.

The Preschool is also closed, however you can still reach the

Preschool office by contacting violet@firstpresorange.org.

WE NEED YOU

MORE THAN EVER!

Although we are not physically meeting on the church

campus right now, we are dependent on your ongoing

support for our Worship, Music and Mission programs,

as well as for staff working from their own homes. All our

expenses are still ongoing: utilities, insurance, and pay-

ments to vendors and accounts. We want to maintain as

seamless an operation as we possibly can and your sup-

port is vital for that to happen. Your pledges can still be

mailed to the church office, or you can switch to giving

online through our secure portal with Faithstreet. It's easy

to set up an account and manage your tithing right from

h o m e . F r o m t h e m a i n h o m e p a g e a t

www.firstpresorange.org click the 'Give' link at the top

right to get started. Please contact the church office if you

need help or have any questions: 714 538 2341 /

lynn@firstpresorange.org.

SEWING PROTECTIVE MASKS

A phenomenon has arisen in recent

days to support the efforts to preserve

vital medical supplies for the profes-

sionals that need them. We know

there are a few sewing fiends amongst

you, sew, how about taking those off-

cuts of fabric and turning them into

quick, cheap and cheerful surgical

style masks? Although the CDC advises that bandana-type

masks such as a sewn mask should be used by medical profes-

sionals only as a last resort, there are many in our community

who would benefit from them such as those who work in

community organizations such as shelters. The current short-

age of medical grade masks is due to supply chain delays in

China as well as panic buying here in the US and elsewhere. It

is widely recommended that masks should only be worn by

the public if they themselves are sick or if caring for someone

who is. If you have masks to donate contact Jennifer Keniston

at jenniferkeniston@gmail.com and she will collect them from

your home if in the Orange area (you can leave them on the

doorstep in a bag or box). Alternatively contact her and she

can provide a list of hospitals and organizations that are ac-

cepting donations.

GAIL TELKAMP

Gail is recovering from surgery, she can receive cards at this

time at:

Orange Healthcare & Wellness Center

920 La Veta Ave,

Orange, CA. 92868 Tel: 714 633 3568

SHIRLEY BIRMINGHAM

Shirley continues to make progress in her recovery at:

Coventry Court

2040 South Euclid Street

Anaheim, CA. 92802

Tel: 714 705 0310

**Please note that under the present circumstances she is not

allowed any visitors, but you can call**

IN OTHER NEWS...

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GROCERY STORES

WITH SPECIAL

SHOPPING HOURS

Vulnerable persons that these special

shopping times apply to really should

not be venturing out to grocery stores,

but here's a list if you really needed it.

Church staff and volunteers would be

happy to pick items up on your behalf,

so feel free to message us and we'll help

you out.

SQUADRON DOGS

Your editor thought that perhaps we could all use something a bit light so I am sharing

these pictures from a slightly curious collection I have acquired. They are pictures of

military service pilots with squadron mascot dogs, mainly from the second world war. I

decided that if I found an image I would save it if it met 3 criteria:

• There is a pilot in the picture

• There is a dog in the picture

• There is an aircraft in the picture

As it turns out there are quite a number of these images around – many of them histor-

ic and showing some of the brave pilots who kept Britain safe from invasion during

WW2. There are many instances of these “four-legged aviators” throughout history

stretching right back to the Great War and further. It’s thought that the dogs provided a

great source of comfort for these young pilots, many of whom were away from home

for the first time and who quite probably would have grown up with a family pet. Stress

was high amongst the squadrons, and in the same way as dogs are used in hospitals

now to relieve patient anxiety, these canines were able to offer flight crew a welcome

break from their perhaps darker interior thoughts. And we all know that dogs offer

their love and affection unconditionally, as do all animals. For a young pilot away from

their parents or sweetheart this would have been most welcome. Make sure you give

your dog or pet a hug today. Below is a little information about each picture:

Clockwise from top left: 1. One of my favorite pictures - Johnnie Johnson as an RAF

Wing Commander in France, 1944, with his dog Sally. Johnson was credited with 34

air victories during his 27 year career. 2. Flight Sergeant James Hyde of Trinidad who

selflessly came to Britain to fly for the ‘mother country’ in 1942, pictured with his

squadron’s mascot Dingo. 3. Pilot Officer Willie Lane with pup Lucy. Lane was sadly

killed in action in 1943. 4. Pilot Officer Hugh Constant Godefroy of 403 ‘Wolf’

Squadron with 403’s Canine mascot.

LEANNE STROMMEN

Our former Children's

and Youth Ministries

leader has been very sick

with Covid-19 and has

been hospitalized for

several days. Her hus-

band Kevin has also been sick and in

hospital as a result (now home).

Leanne's recovery may be lengthy,

though she is improving slowly. If any-

one wishes to send a card please do so to

the church office and we will pass them

on.

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Violet Fenton - Director of Childcare

April News

As Pastor Winston has shared earlier in this issue, we had no option but to suspend full

operations of our beloved Preschool due to restrictions surrounding the Covid-19 pandemic.

It’s crazy how quickly things can change. Earlier in March, the Preschool was buzzing with

smiling children, busy classrooms and colorfully decorated halls. Our current plan is to re-

open the school on May 4th. In the meantime, we will continue our thematic lessons with a

live, daily ‘Circletime’ on Instagram from Monday, April 6th. Themes for this month

include weather, spring and Easter! Be sure to follow us on Instagram: @oppreschool.

Please note that due to the current public health emergency with Coronavirus, all in-person church activities have been sus-

pended until further notice.

We will observe the highs and lows of this special week with streaming of all Worship services on our Facebook page:

Palm Sunday Worship Service, April 5th, 10:00 am:

We mark the beginning of Holy Week in Worship. All friends and family are joyfully invited to view from home.

Maundy Thursday Agape Feast, April 9th, 5:30 pm:

Join us for a service derived from a traditional meal and time of fellowship that

honors the last supper and God's love for all. Communion will be served so be

prepared at home with grape juice and bread if you would like to observe the

sacrament.

Good Friday Tenebrae Worship Service, April 10th, 7:00 pm:

This special service of somber reflection will prepare us for the Easter Vigil and

the joyful resurrection of Easter Day.

Easter Sunday Worship Service: April 12th, 10:00 am:

Celebrate the resurrection of our Lord with special music and choral arrange-

ments.

BE READY FOR

VIRTUAL COMMUNION Maundy Thurs • April 9th • 5:30 pm

The PCUSA has permitted Teaching El-

ders to host Virtual Communion Services,

so for our Maundy Thursday Worship we

ask all those who wish to receive the sacra-

ment to have grape juice and bread availa-

ble at home. Pastor Winston will deliver

the sacrament as part of his Livestream

event.

EDUCATION

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WORD & WINE Wednesdays • 5:30 pm • Online

Pastor Winston is also offering his weekly Word & Wine class

as a Facebook livestream option during this period of isolation.

Why not pour yourself a glass and settle in on the sofa?

www.facebook.com/firstpresorange

You do not need to be logged into Facebook to watch as we

have a public page - you just need an internet connection! Every

week Pastor Winston offers a behind the scenes look at the up-

coming lectionary passage that will be used in the sermon. Con-

tact him to join our Word email list:

rwinston@firstpresorange.org.

HEALTH MINISTRY

April is National Foot Health Awareness

Month. Podiatrist Thomas Vail states:

“According to the American Podiatric

Medical Association approximately 20 per-

cent of the U.S. population has at least one foot problem an-

nually.” He gives the following nine tips to improve your foot

health: 1) Inspect your feet daily for injuries, cracks, peeling

or dry skin. 2) Dry your feet, even between your toes, after

showering to avoid fungal infections. 3) Don’t leave nail

polish on 24/7 which may lead to brittle nails or fungus (He

suggests 3 weeks on and 1 week off). 4) Remember your feet

need sunscreen too. 5) Stretch your feet, ankles, and lower

legs daily and before exercising to keep the muscles strong. 6)

Maintain a healthy weight through diet and exercising. 7)

Wear shoes with good support and low heels. 8) Your feet

flatten as you age. There’s a good chance you will not wear

the same size in shoes your entire life. 9) Don’t play doctor. If

you suffer a foot or ankle injury seek medical attention.

ACTIVITIES AT FPCO

We are monitoring statewide mandates and restrictions care-

fully and will return to our normal activities as soon as we are

able. In the meantime, the church has a conferencing applica-

tion, so if you would like to arrange a ‘virtual meeting’ with

each other from your home computers we can help with that

and help anyone learn the technology that would like to. Con-

tact james@firstpresorange.org to find out more.

WE’RE HERE FOR YOU

We're hoping that our church operation can act as a hub, es-

pecially at this time, if there any needs or errands that our

older church members have in light of current guidance for

those over the age of 65 (and those with health issues or com-

promised immunity) to remain at home for a period of time.

Pastor Winston, Caitlin Giusta, Ilco Vandercapellen and

James Keniston have all offered to make themselves available

if anyone needs a prescription collected or an errand run out-

side the home. Our Deacons may also be able to help. We

recommend contacting all four of us by email (see the back

page) so that we can be sure and see your message. Alterna-

tively you can contact the main church office at 714 538 2341.

Keep up with the latest official sources for news on the cur-

rent Coronavirus pandemic:

California Department of Public Health:

https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/

Guidance.aspx

Centers for Disease Control:

https://www.cdc.gov/

World Health Organization:

https://www.who.int/

VIRTUAL SUNDAY SCHOOL Sundays • 11:30 am • Online

The Kids Cove really misses all of our chil-

dren! We are offering virtual Sunday

School each week right now so you can log

your kids on for some fun, games and learn-

ing. Contact Violet Fenton to be included

on her special email access link to this

event: violet@firstpresorange.org.

BOOK CLUB

For April, the Book Club will be reading A Clown in the Trunk by Maralys Wills. This is

a memoir from an author who lives in Santa

Ana!:

The family that once took to the skies and soared on butterfly hang-gliders, now rollicks

across the landscape in other conveyances-from

a broken-down van to the QE2, from a media-hyped "Love Train" to the Orient Express. Old-

er now, but probably no wiser, Maralys Wills and her troupe

find adventure lurking where no one else would think to look.

Her writing career, as varied and offhanded as her travels, wan-ders down myriad paths, from romance novels to nonfiction to

techno-thriller to memoirs. Yet Wills never fails to see the over-

lying humor that marks her life. And she never forgets her first

and most essential role: "When you add up the total hours I've spent offering brilliant, unwanted advice to my offspring, you'd

have to know I'm mostly a mother." In this sequel to A Circus

Without Elephants, the family must again close ranks to cope

with tragedy. But once more she and her large family learn that life indeed goes on - with new members to love and new events

that excite, entertain, and defy description.

We may not be meeting in person but at the very least we can

enjoy this book at home. Stay tuned for updates. If you have

any questions, please call Lynda Stewart at 714-639-5076.

FINANCIALS

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Ruling Elders Deacons

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

Caitlin Giusta, Director of Music

caitlin@firstpresorange.org, extension 104

Violet Fenton:

Director of Childcare

violet@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

Bruce Scott, Facilities Manager

brucescotttile@gmail.com

Grace Kim, Organist

hyeyeonk@yahoo.com

“A Christian Fellowship that actively demonstrates the love of God through Jesus Christ for each other and for its neighbors.”

SUNDAY WORSHIP SCHEDULE:

10:00 am Kid’s Cove

10:00 am Worship Services:

Traditional & Contemporary

11:00 am Fellowship

11:20 am Education Class

Visit us on the web at: www.firstpresorange.org

Keegan Bell

Nancy Blake

Liz Calvo

Margaret Carson

Doug Compton

Rick Cota-Robles

Bruce Scott

James Touton

John Von Szeliski

Joe Woollett

Tom Godfrey

Jennifer Grissom

Lyra Kimball

Chelsea Pickens-Tonick

Barbara Yusko

Keith Yusko

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