PASADENA COVENANT CHURCH

November 2012

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Sunday Morning Happenings For Adults at 9:00 a.m.

Couriers
Repeated Exposure to Gods Word will enrich and change your life. In-depth Bible Study Sundays at 9:00 am in the Fireside Room, Gym building. John Wipf, teacher; Marilyn Hanks, facilitator. Coffee and good fellowship. For further information contact Marilyn Hanks (626) 7913782.

Companions in Christ
Our adult Companions in Christ small group meets at 9:00 am Sundays for Bible study, prayer,

and fellowship in the room located upstairs off the west side of the balcony. Newcomers are welcome. For more information, contact Jennifer Mawhorter (909) 621-2389 or jmawhorter@pomona.edu.

Life Together
We meet on Sunday mornings at 9:00 am in the Corner House. We welcome visitors and look forward to all that God will stir up in us this new year! If you have any questions, please contact Anita Sorenson at anitasor@pacbell.net.

WELCOME NEWCOMERS!
If you started coming to our church within the past year and would like to have the opportunity to meet others from our congregation and staff, and to ask questions about our faith community in an informal setting, please join us for our Monthly Newcomers Lunch. The next luncheon will be on Sunday, November 11th from 12:15 - 1:30 p.m. at the Corner House (on the Northwest corner of Santa Barbara and Lake Avenue). All family members are welcome! In order to plan for the food, your RSVP is greatly appreciated to Marianne Hill at marianne.haver.hill@gmail.com or 626-798-2097. Please let us know if you have any dietary restrictions, and also let us know if you will be bringing preschoolers so that we can plan food and activities for them.
"On behalf of Walter Zurfluh and family, we wish to express our deep appreciation to all who participated in the memorial service for Nancy Zurfluh. We are humbled by Pasadena Covenant's generosity in providing for the reception. Thank you to the congregation for your expressions of sympathy, through cards and words of encouragement. We are also grateful for the meals that have been provided. It is a comfort to know that Nancy is with the Lord, but we will miss her very much. Please continue to pray for the family." - Walt

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A Nursing Moms Room is now available in the narthex (lobby) of the sanctuary, with a video link to the worship service. Of course, the nursery will be open as always, the new space provides an additional option for parents of infants. Many thanks to Mike Litteken and the Sarah Circle volunteers for helping make this warm and inviting! - Vikki Randall

Tuesday, November 13th (Note the change to the second Tuesday for this month only), Sarah Circle meets 9:30 am - noon in Fireside. We welcome all women to join us for fellowship and refreshments, quilting or doing a project for the CAN-DO Kids Club Tutoring Center at church. We have a rolling start so come when you can. At 11:30 Candis Fowler will share the story of her life and trust in God through tragedies. For more info, please contact Mary Barkman at mbbarkman@gmail.com

Womens Book Club

The Pasadena Covenant Womens Book Club will meet on Monday, November 26, 7:30 - 9:00 pm in the Corner House. We will discuss My Life in France by Julia Child and Alex Prud'Homme. If you have questions, please contact Jennifer Mawhorter jmawhorter@pomona.edu 909-621-2389.

The next Koinonia Prayer and Praise potluck will be on Sunday, November 4th, at 6 p.m. in the Corner House. Dean and Judy Pruitt will be your hosts. Please contact Judy to coordinate your potluck item at 626-351-9454 or by e-mail, dapruitt@earthlink.net.

The Pasadena Covenant Mens Book Club will meet in the Corner House on Thursday, November 29th, at 7:00 p.m. We will discuss Russel Banks book, Cloudsplitter, a novel about John Brown and a powerful recreation of the political and social landscape before the Civil War. Please contact Tom Andrews for more information thomasfandrews@yahoo.com or (626) 797-6190.

Peace and Justice Ministry Team will meet on Monday, Dec. 3rd, at 6:45 p.m. in the Santa Barbara Room. All are welcome to attend. For more information, contact Jamie Knauss at Knauss1@earthlink.net.

Upcoming Trustee Meeting

Monday, November 12th 7:00 pm in the Corner House

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Please help man the Bad Weather Shelter (BWS)

The BWS is run by ECPAC, but helped by various groups each night the shelter is open. Pasadena Covenant helps each Wednesday the Shelter is open between Nov. 25th through March 15th. We need individual to be on call for weather activated nights, Nov., Dec. and March, and different groups to help each of the Wednesdays in Jan. & Feb. Help is needed between 6:00 - 9:00 pm. This important ministry cannot happen without the help from a lot of people. Please help us serve those who come for food and shelter those evenings. For more info or to sing up, see the BWS table during hospitality time after worship or contact Wayne Walker at waynefredwalker@gmail.com (put BWS in Subject line).

ECPAC/ Bad Weather Shelter Annual Fundraiser: Magical, Musical Medley!

Thursday, Nov 8th

Your gracious support is appreciated!

We need the following supplies:

Concert and Silent Auction to Raise Funds for the Pasadena Bad Weather Shelter (BSW)
Thursday, November 8, 2012 at the First United Methodist Church, 500 East Colorado Blvd. Pasadena, CA 91101 6:00 p.m. - Auction and Refreshments 7:00 p.m. Performance Featuring: Magic Show by Illusionist Rex Berry Special music by The Dulcet Sisters Original compositions by Sandi Milne Holden

$25 per person or $15 per student

Tickets may be purchased at www.ecpac.net, at the door or by sending a check to: ECPAC, P.O. Box 41125, Pasadena, CA 91114, earmarked BWS Fundraiser For more information email info@ecpac.net or call 626-797-2402

Fresh Produce Mac & Cheese Spaghetti Sauce or Pasta Sauce Spaghetti or Noodles Canned Beans Potatoes Canned Soup Bulk Rice Canned Meat Baby Pampers Canned Chili

Ravioli/Spaghettios Bulk Dried Pinto Oatmeal Onions Peanut Butter & Jelly Snack Items Baby formula Baby wipes Feminine napkins Crackers Canned Fruit Canned Vegetables Fruit Juice

Please, no dented cans or outdated food.

Please bring your donations on Sunday morning and place them in the baskets under the tables outside the Gathering Place in the Sanctuary Building. We deliver the food for distribution every Monday morning.

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Weekly Programs
Oikas: Sunday Mornings, 9 am-10:15 am
Oikas is the Greek work for House. When we come together on Sunday Mornings, we come together just as we are, in the House of God. Sunday Mornings are a place where we can be totally authentic with one another and dig deep into Gods Word together.
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Selah: Wednesday Night Worship and Small Groups, 6:30-8:30 pm

Selah is our midweek program for both high school and middle school students. Selah is a Hebrew word that is used many times throughout the book of Psalms. Were not exactly sure of the meaning, but some good guesses include Pause or Stop and listen. Wednesday nights at PCSM are made to be just that: a time out in our busy week to rest and listen to God. We do this through spending quality time together, worshiping through song, and connecting in age and gender specific small groups. [Note: we will not meet the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, November 21st]

November Event
Center for Student Missions Los Angeles (CSM LA): November 9-11 $175 (Scholarships Available)
Our annual CSM LA trip is back and better than ever! We will be spending the weekend living in South LA, serving on Skid Row, and learning all about Jesus heart for the city. Spots are limited, so sign up fast!. This is an All-Youth Event.

December Event
(Mark Your Calendar!)
All Youth Christmas Party: Wednesday, December 19th 6:30-9 pm
Its going to be a very special Wednesday night as we celebrate Christmas together! Wear your ugliest Christmas sweater, bring a hilarious White Elephant Gift, and get ready to enjoy a delicious dinner together as a group!

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Sundays 9:00-10:15 am
Edge: Small Group for 4th & 5th graders
Join us Sunday mornings at 9:00 am for Edge-- a special small group just for tweens (4th & 5th graders). Edge meets in the Edge lounge, located on the 2nd floor of the gym building, and is led by Doug Berry and Suzi Edwards

Childrens Ministry November theme: Noah & Abraham

This year, all our PCC Childrens Ministries are joining PCC Student Ministries in studying the Old Testament. Our goal is for kids to see the big picture of how God is at work in the world, and how they, too, are part of Gods Great Story. Along the way we will pause to notice and celebrate what God has and is doing through feasts & festivals, including a Harvest Festival on Nov. 25th. In November we will focus both on obedience and journeys as we study Noah and Abraham. Ways to follow up at home: Things to talk about: When is it hard to obey your parents? When is it easy? What helps make it easier? When is it hard to obey God? What makes it easier? What is the longest journey you can remember taking? How did you feel about it? If you were to plan a visit somewhere new, where would you go? Things to do: Use maps, globes, and etc. to show kids ancient and contemporary Egypt and Israel. Play Follow the Leader or Simon Says and talk about following God wherever he leads. Plan your next family trip or vacation. Use a map to show the route you will be taking.

Family Advent Breakfast: Sunday, December 2nd 8:30-10:15 am

Advent breakfast is a time for the entire family to join together and shift focus from our day-today lives to anticipating with joyful expectation the birth of our Savior. All ages are invited to join us for breakfast, followed by a simple family craft and devotional. This year we will be making advent wreaths which will go along with the advent lessons we will be focusing on in our kids classes during December. Families will be given a guide that can be used to center a simple family devotional time each week leading up to Christmas. Breakfast will be provided by PCC Student Ministries, with a free will offering going to support youth scholarships.

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Cross-Cultural Communication Specialists Praise & Prayer Requests

Kitty and Lee Purgason, members of Pasadena Covenant Church, live in Pasadena and work with crosscultural ministries based in this area: Kitty teaches at Biola University in La Mirada and Lee works with the US Center for World Missions in Pasadena. Kitty shares about the recent work in which she and Lee are involved: I spent three wonderful weeks in Spain in September doing some teacher training as part of the U.S. State Departments Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. Since most of my experience has been in Asia and the Muslim world, it was interesting being in Europe. None of the conversational gambits or English study examples that were connected with spiritual things got picked up - Spaniards dont seem interested in religion. It was also valuable for me, as a teacher trainer, to be in the position of novice againnew to the language and culture, and experiencing anxiety that made me rely in fresh ways on God, and experiencing thankfulness as he came through. Please pray that whatever Gods purposes for this trip were - in my life and in the lives of the people I met - they would be fulfilled. Now I am back to my regular teaching schedule at Biola, training English language teachers. I continue to get requests from all over the world (as well as locally among those who work with immigrants, refugees, and international students) for people who know how to teach English and who have a heart for mission. Pray for the right connections. I will be giving an afternoon seminar at Urbana 2012, the Intervarsity Missions conference between Christmas and New Years, on this topic. In his work at the U.S. Center for World Mission, Lee has been juggling facets of his role as CFO, coordinating audit activities (for fiscal year ending June 30) and stewarding property management tasks. He also has been working with the development officer for some special funding projects, and with the leadership team as the Perspectives course coordinating team returns to Pasadena after several years based in Fayetteville, AR. He also serves on the Personnel Committee, recently assisting that team as they helped staff plan for funding their ministry during traditional retirement years. At the recommendation of Paul DeNeui, Lee recently finished Mary Lederleitners Cross-Cultural Partnerships: Navigating the Complexities of Money and Missions (IVPress). Given the growth of cross-cultural partnerships and business as mission efforts, he appreciated lessons learned from the authors years of experience with Wycliffe in Asia. Praises: For Kittys opportunity to train teachers of English in Spain For Lees opportunities to assist many different ministries at the US Center for World Mission Prayer: For Kittys seminar at InterVarsity Christian Fellowship's Urbana conference in December. For Lee as he continues to help coordinate the annual audit, property management and budget reviews. That the fruits of our work would be new breakthroughs among unreached people groups.

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Gift for Guests!

If you are a Guest you are invited to the Questions table located in the foyer/narthex and there is a gift for you.

New Members Class

A New Members Class will be held on Sunday, November 18th. You could choose to participate in the class or you could walk through it personally with Tim Dally. Please contact Tim if you are interested.

Opportunity to support Elizabeth House

Elizabeth House is a Christ -centered nonprofit shelter program offering refuge and restoration to homeless pregnant women & their children, dedicated to changing lives one family at a time. If your family, small group or club would like to make this Christmas special for another family in need, please consider the Adopt a Family Program--Christmas 2012. Forms are available on the information table outside the Gathering Place. You can choose the size of family you would like to sponsor and buy gifts for each family member & provide Christmas food or gift cards towards their holiday meal. The Annual Alumni Christmas party is in our gymnasium on Saturday, December 8 from 11am--2pm. This is a time when you can meet the family members, enjoy lunch & activities together, and give them the gifts you have purchased. You can choose to come for all or part of the Christmas party. If you need more information, please see Judy Wipf or call Elizabeth House at 626-5774434. Deadline to sign up to adopt a family is Wednesday, November 21st.

This holiday season, we are forming a gospel choir to participate in the service on Sunday, December 16th. Anyone who can carry a tune and clap at the same time is welcome. Extra bonus for those who can even sway! Our practices will be held on Sundays, November 4, 11, 18 and December 2nd at 1:15 pm. For questions or to sign up, please contact Dan Huang at daniel.g.huang@gmail.com.

Pasadena Covenant Church Cleaning Day: November 3rd

Join us on Saturday, November 3rd, from 8 am - 11:30 am for a cleaning day! We will be cleaning out a couple of rooms! Please RSVP to Doreen Rudder at (626) 795-9381, if you are planning on attending. Our cleaning day will be more successful if we know you are coming.

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PCC Kids Ministry Christmas Shoebox Project

During November, PCC Childrens and Family ministries will be collecting Christmas shoeboxes. Shoeboxes are sent to children in war-torn countries, refugee camps, and in developing nations. Shoeboxes need to be turned in to church on Sun., Nov. 18th. 1. Start with a standard-size shoebox. Plastic ones are great: sturdy & reusable -- helpful in refugee camps. If you wrap the box, wrap lid separately. 2. Fill your box w/ school supplies, hygiene items, toys. Hard candy is OK, but no perishable food, liquids, war-related toys, weapons or breakable items. 3. You may want to add a card with your address in case the recipient is able to write back. 4. Enclose a $7 donation in an envelope to cover shipping. Or go to www.samaritanspurse.org/ezgive to make your donation online, which enables you to track your box and find out where it is sent. Fun! 5. Affix a boy or girl label from the flyer in the worship bulletin (or print one from website above) to indicate the appropriate age level for your box. 6. Bring your shoeboxes to church on Sunday, Nov. 18th Note: If you could help deliver shoeboxes to the distribution center (in La Canada or Glendale) in the afternoon of Sun., Nov. 18th, please contact Pastor Vikki at vrandall@pasadenacovenant.org or 626/795-9381 x. 104.

Donations needed for Children's Ministry Events:

Please watch the after-Halloween sales for

bagged (individually wrapped) candy and small prizes which can be used for our neighborhood Winterfest Carnvial on Saturday, Jan. 26th Please watch your yards for small (1") dried seed pods, acorns, and mini-pinecones that can be used for our advent craft on Sunday, Dec. 2nd Donations can be placed in the basket in the narthex or given to Vikki Randall. If you have questions or want more information, contact Vikki at vrandall@pasadenacovenant.org 1st grade Gift Bibles were presented on Sunday, Oct. 14th
front row: first graders with their new Bibles back row: 1st-3rd grade group leaders

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November 2012
1 Thursday 2 Friday 3 Saturday 8:00 am Pas Cov Church Cleaning Day 4 Sunday 9:00 a.m. Classes for all ages 10:30 a.m. Worship Service 11:45 a.m. Hospitality time 12:00 p.m. Miriam Singers 1:15 p.m. Gospel Choir Rehearsal 6:00 p.m. Koinonia Prayer and Praise 5 Monday 6 Tuesday 7 Wednesday 5:45 p.m. Childrens Choir 6:30 p.m. PCSM 8 Thursday 9 Friday PCSM: CSM LA all day 10 Saturday PCSM: CSM LA all day 11 Sunday 9:00 a.m. Classes for all ages 10:30 a.m. Worship Service 11:45 a.m. Hospitality 12:00 p.m. Miriam Singers 12:15 p.m. Newcomers Lunch 1:15 p.m. Gospel Choir Rehearsal 12 Monday - Facilities Closed 7:00 p.m. Trustee Meeting 13 Tuesday 9:30 a.m. Sarah Circle 14 Wednesday 5:45 p.m. Childrens Choir 6:30 p.m. PCSM 15 Thursday 16 Friday 17 Saturday 18 Sunday 9:00 a.m. Classes for all ages 10:30 a.m. Worship Service 11:45 a.m. Hospitality 12:00 p.m. Miriam Singers 1:15 p.m. Gospel Choir Rehearsal 5:00 p.m. Prayer Walk Service 19 Monday 20 Tuesday 21 Wednesday 5:45 p.m. Childrens Choir 22 Thursday - Facilities Closed 23 Friday - Facilities Closed 24 Saturday 25 Sunday 9:00 a.m. Classes for all ages 10:30 a.m. 11:45 a.m. 12:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Worship Service Hospitality Miriam Singers BWS Weather Activated Season Begins

26 Monday 7:30 p.m. Womens Book Club 27 Tuesday 28 Wednesday 5:45 p.m. Childrens Choir 5:45 p.m. PCSM 29 Thursday 7:00 p.m. Mens Book Club 30 Friday