Hello Fairview and Friends!
I have missed you so! My three weeks in Chicago in the ACTS Doctorate of Ministry program were wonderful weeks of learning, growing, dreaming
and revitalizing! I gathered with clergy from around the world – Australia, Canada, Germany, New Zealand and all throughout the United States! We came from a diverse ecumenical background –Baptist, Methodist, Presbyterian, Episcopal/Anglican, Catholic, United Church of Christ, Disciples of Christ, and Lutheran. It was such a powerful experience to get to interact with other clergy who have similar life-experiences, challenges, joys, fears, loves and passion for preaching! I think this program will prove to be invaluable for both my personal preaching voice, and our own church growth. I am thrilled to share with you all I have learned, the Bible Study group already got a taste of some of it!
While I was gone you all kept the energy up! Sounds like the early 4th of July BBQ was fun! I heard lots of great comments about the guest preachers. Thank you all for hosting the neutral pulpits these last two weeks. This was a generous gift to our conference and sister church as they discern who they’re new pastor will be!
One of the most exciting things that happened while I was gone, happened last Thursday, July 3rd at about 6:20pm: Trevor Michael Lyons was born to the proud parents Leah and Mike! He’s an adorable baby with a FULL head of hair! Trevor’s been the most well behaved baby and his parents are knocking on wood that his good manners of sleeping through the night will last!
If we’re lucky, we might all get to meet Baby Trevor this Sunday! Now
that’s a good reason to come to church! See you soon!
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The Wide, Wide World of Theology!
Soil
Wet, Dry
It gives shelter
Rocky, Hard
Clay
Nicole is a third grader at a Cape May, New Jersey elementary school.
Soil
Brown, Rocky
It grows food
Soft, Squeaky
Humus
Christine is a third grader at a Cape May, New Jersey elementary school
If a healthy soil is full of death, it is also full of life: worms, fungi, microorganisms of all kinds ...
Given only the health of the soil, nothing that dies is dead for very long.
- Wendell Berry, The Unsettling of America, 1977
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Lord,
we know all about thorns and rocky ground.
Show us please the rich soil
that gives lush
fruit.
What is rich soil for the soul?
If it includes listening, please open our ears.
If understanding, open our minds.
If it is loving actions,
give us heart.
Let your Word bear
lavish fruit
through
us.
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Announcements
Missed a Sunday? Catch up on your sermons by listening at home!
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FANTASTIC FRIDAYS are BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!
JOIN US TOMORROW: JULY 11th
And mark your calendar for the next FANTASTIC FRIDAY, Aug 15th
There’s fun for everyone! Children will have crafts, games and snacks!
And adults can join together at Acapulco restaurant on Adams in Costa Mesa !
Whether you’re a kid, and adult with a child, or an adult who wants to socialize—Fridays are Fantastic!
Join us tomorrow evening at 6pm at the church, and 6:15 at Acapulco for FANTASTIC FRIDAYS!
Interested in Becoming a Member? Wonder what it means to Join the Church?
Being a member of the church is easy!
All you have to do is come to a membership class and learn more about the church,
Our church is run by its members –so why not become one and learn about how your voice and vote can have an impact.
Ask Marge or me about coming to a membership meeting!
So… think you can sing? Afraid you can’t? If you answered yes to either of these questions… Sean wants to meet you! He’ll take the singers and help them shine, and he’ll take the non-singers and teach them to sing!
Come out to the sanctuary tonight and every Thursday at 7:30pm and sing!
Sean will be gone for the next two weeks but his friend/colleague Caterie will be substituting.
Join her this evening!
Divine on the Vine: Word and Wine on Wednesdays!
Wednesday, July 16th at 7:00pm here at church
Join us for Wine, Juice, Cheese and Goodies!
Join us for Bible Study, lively conversation, spiritual and mental growth and fun!
Women’s Group is Next Wednesday, July 16th
Join the women of FCC at Libby and Rebecca’s house at 6pm
For our next Women’s Group Gathering
All Women are welcome!
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Angel Tickets are Available for August 2nd
Join us on Monday the 2nd to watch the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim Play the Baltimore Orioles
Tickets are on sale now! Only $14! Call/ Email the office or contact Pam Eastman.
Home at last,
Sarah
