Thursday’s Thoughts
Fairview Community Church
Worshiping God and Welcoming All Every Sunday at 10am
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Happy Earth Day!
I hope you were able to celebrate Earth Day yesterday –if only by acknowledging the sacred gift we are commissioned to care for –this blue ball that spins in the universe! What did you do to celebrate? Send me your Earth Day Observations and we’ll publish them in next month’s Innovator!
Here at Fairview we are celebrating Earth Week! Last week, you will have noted that we focused on Stewardship of Creation through our singing, sharing, and preaching – well, this week our choir is going to grace us with some lovely music focused on care of God’s Great Earth! How do you care for the earth? What’s your “best practice”? One of the little things I do is re-use the plastic cups I receive from Jack-in-the Box. Every day I get an ice tea (sometimes multiple times a day) and every day I bring in my cup. Just recently they switched my cup out on me – I think that they thought they were being nice by giving me a new cup. However, the truth was, as I tried to explain to them, I didn’t want a new cup –I like using my old cup, it is perfectly fine, and suits my need to fill it up with ice tea. It’s such a minor thing to do but it is one way I consciously make myself aware of the waste in our society and remind myself that I can alter my habits in a minor way to make even a small difference. After all, the more often we make choices that are environmentally friendly, the more likely it will be that we can shift our collective consciousness towards a greener world!
Not only was yesterday Earth Day, it was also Administrative Professional’s Day! We’ve got a wonderful Administrative Assistant in Cindy Condit. I’m sure that you’ll all join me in thanking her for her service! I cannot tell you how grateful I am that she’s managing our office! We’ve had some great secretaries in the past, we have certainly been blessed, but I am especially grateful to Cindy for her capable management, her strong work ethic, and her vibrant personality! I often joke that the only good thing that came out of the Prop 8 campaign, was that I found my other-half! One of the things I love most about Cindy is her heart –she has a heart for her job – a real care and concern for our congregation, and a shared commitment to the ministry we do in our community! So please join me in wishing her Happy Admin Professional’s Day! (send her an email at office@ocfairivewchurch.org)
Friends, we are coming upon our annual Pledge Day: May 3rd. You’ll be receiving a letter in the mail over the next day or two that will ask you to consider your gifts to Fairview Community Church . As we talk about what Stewardship means we are reminded that this is not you’re average fundraising drive –we’re not trying to “hit you up” for money. We are a community of people dedicated to living out the teachings of Jesus as Christians. It takes each of us to be the COMMUNITY of Fairview COMMUNITY Church . And for us to do so we are asked to give of ourselves. Stewardship is about caring for God’s community, because our church doesn’t really belong to us – somehow we’ve got to pay the bills, but more importantly than staying in the black and avoiding the red –is our belief that we are a people of God dedicated to making an impact with our ministry. So, I hope you’ll begin to consider what you can give to help us communally transform our community so that we can better serve God and God’s creation. Perhaps you are feeling a call to leadership in the church. Perhaps you want to work with our children. Maybe you’re interested in getting the word out about this wonderful little church! Or maybe you realize that you have the ability to give towards a new children’s classroom. Maybe you’re excited about the music program and the new choir and you want to be sure that our budget supports that choir. As we make plans for the next year, we need you to plan for Fairview in your life. We’ve already seen where we’re capable of going –we just need to get there! So help us to Stay the Course by pledging your time, talents, and financial gifts to the church you call home!
Looking forward to seeing you on Sunday!
The Wide, Wide World of Theology!
A Prayer for the Earth
A blessing on the fruit,
A blessing on the seed and sun,
A blessing on the root,
A blessing on our bodies,
A blessing on our souls,
A blessing of grace to make us whole,
A blessing on those who love
And work to right what’s wrong,
A blessing on those who heal,
A blessing on their song,
A blessing on the makers of peace
And who take the part of those oppressed,
A blessing on those who shine truth’s light
That all your children be blessed.
Author Unknown
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Please take a moment to read through the prayers of our community,
the prayers that matter to us, and lift them up in your hearts this moment.
If you have an a prayer request you would like to add to our list, please email or call the office714 545-4610.
PRAYER MATTERS
We are grateful for the well-being and many blessings among our church family. Yet keep in your prayers and heart . . .
church family. Yet keep in your prayers and heart . . .
Gary Blakesly was hosptialized yesterday for pneumonia. Prayers for healing and strength.
Joanne Trujillo’s father-in-law and Enrique Cancelada’s father Jose Cancelada, living in Mexico, continues to have problems with his vision and walking.
One of Joanne Trujillo’s family members was killed in an auto accident, leaving behind four children and a wife. Prayers for their family.
Flo Martin's long-time friend, Susi Tiffany, had a stroke on April 3rd and when the hospital performed her CT scan, they found she also has a large brain tumor. The tumor is untreatable because of its size and location in the frontal part of her brain. Please pray for Susi and her family.
Carol Morrison’s sister, Lynn, who has undergone chemotherapy for cancer for the past year and shown no improvement. She’s now being treated with an experimental drug for an undetermined cancer.
Gina Notrica and her family as her father’s cancer has returned and he has only a couple of months left to live.
Wayne Rash’s stepsister-in-law Barbara Gentry, who is in an intensive care facility
Jane Philipp, who continues to struggle with back problems and other health issues. She appreciates all the prayers and cards she has received from everyone.
Joan Sullivan who underwent a successful surgery on April 15th. Prayers that she will heal well and quickly!
Carol Thicksten’s nephew who was in a bad car accident. Prayers for him, their family, and all who were involved.
Fritz Tramz’s wife, Carolann, was transferred to a care facility. She is on hospice and continues to suffer from extensive pain. Continue to pray for her and strength for Fritz.
Roxanne Smith’s mother Ann Boddie who had surgery last Saturday and is recovering at Fountain Valley hospital.
The people of Gaza and the people of Israel, as we pray for a more comprehensive and lasting cease-fire and true peace while mourning the loss of life of more than 1,300 Gaza residents (400of them children) and 13 Israelis.
Those seeking new employment, in this time of severe job losses and economic hardship.
Our state and nation, during this time of transition. May we experience peace and justice for all.
Our Troops, as they perform their duties, wherever they are in the world.
All who feel the burdens of life that the burden might be lifted and God’s grace felt and accepted.
Announcements
Missed a Sunday? Catch up on your sermons by listening at home!
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If you missed Sunday’s Sermon “Earth’s Sabbath” you can hear it by clicking here!
Choir Rehearsal This Evening at 6:30pm
If you are a singer then you should definitely join us –if you’re like me and you’re not a singer –you should still join us!
Choir Rehearsal is this tonight and every Thursday at 6:30pm –count on it and have fun!
Let’s make beautiful music together!
BIG SUNDAY WEEKEND!
IT’S ALMOST TIME TO PLANT OUR COMMUNITY GARDEN !
JOIN US MAY 2nd and 3rd to SOW the SEEDS of GOD’S GARDEN HERE AT FAIRVIEW !
JOIN OUR FAIRVIEW TEAM --- SIGN UP FOR THE AIDS WALK!
We need walkers like you!
Join our team to walk on May 16th! Or Walk in SPIRIT by donating to our Fairview Team!
Join our team: Fairview’s AIDS WALK Team and select register and pick Fairview Community Church team
Or Follow This Link to visit my web page and donate to support AIDS Services Foundation Orange County through our team!
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.
if you’re interested please contact Marge Salmassy, Wayne Rashor hit reply to this email
In celebration of the earth,
Sarah
Reverend Sarah Halverson
Fairview Community Church
(714) 545-4610
No matter who you are or where you are on life ' s journey, you are welcome here!
2525 Fairview Road
Costa Mesa , CA 92626
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