Thursday’s Thoughts
Fairview Community Church
Worshiping God and Welcoming All Every Sunday at 10am
Life is Busy!
I don’t know what my life would be like if it were not busy! Quite often I am wishing for things to slow down, but then again, I don’t know if I would have any idea of what to do with myself if I were not running around getting things done! So, I thank God for the busyness of life! It truly has been a jam packed week this week and I am crossing my fingers that I will make it through the next couple of days –but I know that I always do and I am always grateful afterwards that I had the opportunity to experience as much as I did. So, I am counting my blessings from all of last week’s beautiful craziness and am confident that I will enjoy every minute of this week’s activities as well!
Last week’s Pentecost celebration and observance of Kids’ Sunday was SO much fun! We missed Miss Frenacee very much as she focuses on caring for her injured foot. It wasn’t quite the same without her –but it was still SUPER FUN! If you didn’t know what Pentecost was about before –hopefully after the interactive sermon on Sunday you now do! With red party blowers represented the wind, and the fire wands we made representing the flames, along with the doves of the Spirit and of course everyone speaking in different languages! How fun it was to wave the fire wands and blow the wind of the Spirit! By the end we all learned that we speak the same language – the language of Love! Many thanks to Myrna Pappas who helped me plan the entire service and stayed up into the wee hours of the morning making kite frames! Likewise –much gratitude should be given to Betsy Zafuto who transformed the sanctuary from its Easter décor to the fiery red of Pentecost! I loved the drama of the red flame bursting out from the cross!
Tonight I will be joining our band and hundreds of other people as we gather together for an Interfaith Service: Telling Our Stories as we celebrate marriage and uplift equal marriage. I hope that you will join us at University Synagogue in Irvine this evening at 7pm for this inspiring service! We would love to have a strong Fairview presence!
This weekend Myrna Pappas , Marti Barmore and I are representing Fairview Community Church at the Southern California Nevada Conference of the UCC Annual Gathering. As delegates we will be voting on resolutions, taking care of the business of the larger church, and most importantly enjoying worship and fellowship time with our friends (new and old) from other United Church of Christ churches. I always love the creative worship services that are shared during Annual Gathering. I also love seeing all of the diversity within our church –I always love it when our Samoan churches share their traditions with us. It is so heartening knowing that we are a part of a diverse church, even when our own churches do not always reflect that diversity. Speaking of our denominations – in just a few weeks the American Baptist Biennial Convention will be held here in Pasadena ! If you’ve read the Innovator you know that we’re looking for volunteers to help host a party on Friday June 26th. If you’re interested please let me know or contact Myrna Pappas directly so that you can be a part of this wonderful opportunity!
This week we are going to participate in BAREFOOT SUNDAY! This is a national event where we “Take Off Our Shoes” and donate them to people who do not have any. Our very shoes will be given to people around the world who desperately need the protection and support a shoe can provide.A sad fact is that there are 300 million children in the world who have never owned a pair of shoes, while the same number of shoes were tossed into American landfills last year. We want to give people a reason to clean out their closets and help needy people while reducing the strain on our landfills at the same time. So- check your closets and see what shoes you can give away, or maybe stop into a shop and pick up some new tennies to give away! Let’s all get into the spirit and go barefoot so we can bring some SOLES for SOULS!
We’ll see you soon!
Fairview Community Church was in the news this week! Read about us here:
In the Daily Pilot: http://www.dailypilot.com/articles/2009/05/27/topstory/dpt-gaymarriage052709.txt
In the Orange County Register : http://www.ocregister.com/articles/marriage-california-halverson-2431919-equality-gay
This picture is from OC Weekly
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The Wide, Wide World of Theology!
We pray for those who have no shoes
Whose feet are worn and torn with blisters
We pray for those who have no shoes
Who walk and walk and walk
We pray for those who have no shoes
who never struggle with how to fit everything in the closet
We pray for those who have no shoes.
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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 . . .
Gary Blakesley is recovering well but slowly from pneumonia. Prayers for continued healing and strength.
Kyle Cathey, still experiencing excruciating health difficulties. Prayers for his improvement.
Carrie Lester as she leaves her job of 17 years to pursue a higher education and a new career. Also prayers for her husband Jack to get some steady employment. Prayers for faith, peace and love.
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 they mourn the loss of her father who died on May 5th. They are grateful that all were with him to say goodbye.
Virginia Ochsner and her family as they mourn the sudden loss of Virginia’s daughter Janice Dunn who suffered a massive heart attack on May 27 and died almost instantly.
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.
Frenacee Schuck who will be traveling to Reno , NV to have foot surgery on June 4.
Roxanne Smith’s mother Ann Boddie, prayers for continued healing and strength.
Joan Sullivanwho has returned home to recuperate from her surgery. Prayers that she continue to heal.
Carol Thicksten’s nephew who was in a bad car accident. Prayers for him, their family, and all who were involved.
Denise Valoff’s co-worker’s sister, Eileen needs a triple by-pass surgery. Please pray for her as they proceed with tests to see if her heart and body can withstand one.
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 out on the Pentecost Fun you can hear a little of it by clicking here!
Tonight 7pm
TELLING OUR STORIES: An Interfaith Service of Sharing
This evening at 7pm at the University Synagogue in Irvine
We will join together with many faiths to share in an interfaith service in support of Marriage Equality
Barefoot Sunday THIS Sunday
Get Ready to Take, Take Off Your Shoes
And give them to someone that really needs them!
Don’t forget to bring shoes to give away!
Yoga for Relaxation
Please join us every Tuesday at 10am for a meditative experience
For only $5 a class you can join Nathalie, our instructor, and other FCC’ers in the spiritual practice of yoga.
No experience necessary. This is intended for people of all ages. Do not be intimidated by age, ability or anything else!
See you Tuesday at 10am!
Women’s Group this Tuesday
Join the Women of Fairview this Tuesday evening
At the Home of Martha Blake
As we welcome back our former Associate Pastor and good friend:
The Rev. Joyce Smith
As she shares with us important information about Hospice Ministries
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
On the Journey,
Sarah
Reverend Sarah Halverson
Fairview Community Church
2525 Fairview Road
Costa Mesa , CA 92626
(714) 545-4610
No matter who you are or where you are on life ' s journey, you are welcome here!
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