The New Vision
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old
has gone, the new is here! 2 Corinthians: 5:17
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Westminster Child Center
Winter 2010-11
An Encouraging Word from Pastor Kyle Volume 1, Issue 1
Dear Friends, We should not forget that the very nature of
This Christmas and New Year brings us to a God is to breathe NEW LIFE into all of us.
new era in our ministry at Eagle Rock
Presbyterian Church. I am excited by the new possibilities that are
rising up for all of us. We have a renewed
This Christmas reveals the truth that the impact sense of commitment to and with the Filipino
of Christ’s first advent is never over and Presbyterian Ministry, the Westminster Child
continues to show us God’s great plan and Center and to our outreach ministries to the
power. At the time of Jesus’ coming, some poor and disadvantaged. We have a
were clinging hopefully to God’s ancient renewed dedication to our Youth and Young
promises, but many hearts almost failed for adult ministries and to our Daily & Weekly
fear that God had forgotten. There are some Prayer Ministry.
who have been connected to our community at
Eagle Rock Presbyterian Church, who may ERPC is an exciting place to be these days
have felt the same way. But, the Lord did not as we move forward in faith. It is my
forget, beloved. God remembered us in our fervent prayer that everyone would feel the
lowly state, for His mercy endures forever blessings God is giving to us as we keep our
(Psalm 136:23). hearts and minds set on the ONE who loved
us so much that he came to us as a baby so
When the fullness of time had come, God that we would learn to love him in return. God
created a new covenant with His people Bless you all for a Merry Christmas and
through the birth of Jesus Christ. Happy New Year! PK
What is SIMBANG GABI ?
Simbang Gabi is a nine day Roman Catholic ritual practice of having early morning and evening prayer meetings that
novena performed in the Philippines over 9 days seemed similar to Simbang Gabi. These meetings were really
starting on December 16 and ending on December Services of the Word that emphasized a person’s journey to find
24. Simbang Gabi, which translates to mass at Christ. And, they were celebrated anytime before Christmas Eve.
dawn is usually performed as early as 4 or 5 in the ERPC maintains the practice of weekly prayer gatherings to prepare
morning. The last day of the Simbang Gabi, which our hearts for Christmas. This year we will gather on Wednesdays and
is Christmas Eve, is called Misa de Gallo, which Fridays.
literally translates to "Rooster's Mass" Please see our Christmas schedule
The Presbyterian missionaries began the and join us for an evening of Scripture, Prayer, and Joy.
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December Birthdays and Anniversaries 2010-2011
♥ = wedding anniversary
Gabby Bringas Dec. 7 Eagle Rock Presbyterian
♥Rommel & Lina Salinas Dec. 9 Church Information
Doris Shoop Dec. 10 PARISH STAFF
Danielle Nobles Dec. 12 Pastor: The Rev. Dr. Kyle M. Burch
Abby Gordon Dec. 16 Pre-School Director: Rhonda Sihler
Terri Lucas Dec. 23 Admin. Assnt: Miss Shayne Laurel
Belen Ehri Dec. 25 Media Technician: Mr. Rami Garcia
Music Director: Mrs. Cora A Coo
Jesus of Nazareth Dec. 25
Worship Accompanists:
Ellery Atienza Dec. 26 Mr. Carlo Estella-Nario
Joselito Coo Dec. 31 Mr. Stephen Stewart
Jon Longworth Dec. 31 Sexton: Matthew (Dennis) Buan
May God Bless you with many days Church School Teacher: Terri Lucas
Babysitters: Karen and April Bailey
January Birthdays and Anniversaries Corporate Officers
President: Benjie Buan
♥ = wedding anniversary Clerk/Secretary: Arthur Edwards
Mai Nario Jan 1 Church School Sup’t: Helen Laurel
John Miller Jan 12 Treasurer: Arthur Edwards
Sue Ann Miller Jan 14 Head Usher: Ellery Atienza
Roger Lesigues Jan 16 Session
♥Benji & Maritess Buan Jan 19 Moderator of Session:
Helen Sambor Jan 25 The Rev. Kyle Burch
Justinne Salinas Jan 26 Clerk of Session: Art Edwards
♥Ike & Letty Garcia Jan 27 Elders
Benjie Buan at large
Letty Garcia Jan 27
Leticia Garcia P.W.
Trevor Buan Jan 30 Carolyn Harris WCC (preschool)
May God Bless you with many days Vern Koehn Outreach Ministries
Bob Knott Buildings & Grounds
Judy Knott Fellowship
BUDGETING TIME! Helen Laurel Christian Education
In order for the Church to complete the budget, Jon Longworth Worship
We need your pledge. Rosalind Zachow Personnel
If you haven’t sent in your pledge card, Board of Deacons
please bring it to church as soon as possible. Ellery Atienza (chair)
THANK YOU For your Commitment to Eagle Rock Presbyterian Church! Barbara Grodeland
John Miller
PER CAPITA THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! Lorene Wilson
The Church pays a per capita tax on each member to Sheila Stephens
Maritess Buan
The Presbyterian Church (USA). Active Members assist the Merriam Cowan
Church by contributing their own per capita. January 15, 2011 Rami Garcia
is the day per capita is due and this year the amount is: $25.00 Westminster Fellowship
Please make your checks out to ERPC President: Miss Shayne Laurel
And write “PER CAPITA” in the memo line. Vice President: Mr. Matthew Buan
Celebrate Christmas at
Eagle Rock Presbyterian Church!
WEDNESDAY EVENINGS IN DECEMBER
December 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
7:00PM SINGING CHRISTMAS CAROLS
followed by the Prayer Meeting
7:30PM CHOIR PRACTICE everyone can keep singing!
FRIDAY EVENINGS IN DECEMBER
December 3 at 7:30PM SIMBANG GABI #1 Montgomery Hall
December 10 at 6:00PM Westminster Child Center Christmas Concert
December 10 at 7:30PM SIMBANG GABI #2 Place: Retirado Home
December 17 at 7:30PM SIMBANG GABI #3 Montgomery Hall
December 24 at 7:00PM CHRISTMAS EVE
CANDLELIGHT SERVICE of LESSONS & CAROLS
Joining us in our Sanctuary at Eagle Rock Presbyterian Church
Will be Occidental Presbyterian Church, Communidad Presbiteriano Iglesia, & Grace Presbyterian Church
December 31 at 7:00PM NEW YEAR’S EVE
CANDLELIGHT COMMUNION SERVICE
SATURDAY December 18, 2010 at 3:00PM
CORA’S CHRISTMAS CONCERT
Featuring the family of our Music Director, Cora A. Coo
SUNDAY Services of Worship
December 5 ADVENT COMMUNION (morning services)
December 12 Advent 3
December 19 Advent 4
December 26 Christmas 1
January 2 Celebrating Epiphany
12:30PM Jan 2, 2011 FIESTA TATLONGHARI!
On Jan 2, 2011 following the 11:30 Contemporary
Service we will have a potluck and be visited by the
THREE KINGS who will give us our scripture mottos
for the year + some special gifts!
Choir Notes by Cora A. Coo
This year marks my 10th Christmas and New Year at Eagle Rock Presbyterian Church. It has been a
decade of Learning for me. God gave me new friends from whom I have learned how to live beyond 90 and continue
enjoying each day- singing, praying, exercising, loving and trusting the Lord. In the case of Doris Thielen, who
sometimes is our only lady in the choir, besides inheriting good genes, she says she cooperates with God, doing her
part to keep healthy by taking care of herself thru’ proper food and exercise. I’m sure the love of family and friends
and filling the mind with beautiful thoughts help a lot too. Doris is an inspiration not only to me but to many others.
Being in her presence is so refreshing! Besides Doris, I remember Helen Sambor who used to be a soprano in our
Chancel choir. She’s about 2 weeks older than Doris- a very healthy woman too! And there’s Lorene Wilson… and
Elmer Lorenz. I think the rest of the folks at ERPC are younger, (or look younger!).
I’ve learned faithfulness and wise use of time from Alex Edwards. He comes to rehearsal by bus, rain or shine. Most of the time, he’s the first
one at church on Wednesday evenings, reading a book by the moonlight while waiting for the rest of the choir to arrive. He has also used his
creativity to write poems and songs. We will try to learn one of his songs for December. From
Carolyn Harris, I’ve learned cheerfulness, living with an adventurous spirit and how to lend a You are invited to
helping hand in time of need. For her, the choir has prayed the most for traveling mercies, as she Cora’s Christmas Concert
is the most-traveled. I’m sure her Mom never dreamed her 3 ½ lb. baby would be a world On
traveler! You inspire me too, Carolyn!
Saturday
Our new lady in the choir, Gigi Koteh, answered a call to ministry when she joined us. December 18, 2010
We certainly recognize your big help. Maraming salamat sa iyong tulong!. (Thank you very At 3:00PM
much for your help!) I admire Gigi’s patience and willingness to use her talents for the Lord. I
didn’t know her name is April and that she’s Rami’s Mom, and Tita Letty’s daughter, until about a year ago, although I’ve known her for quite a
while. When I learned that she has had thyroid surgery more than once and that her voice has gone down from high soprano to alto, I thanked
God for preserving her vocal cords in the surgery.
To Jon Longworth: I will always be grateful for having a piano technician and pianist in residence at our church. Aren’t we blessed to
have Jon with us? He not only sings in our choir, plays piano solos, once a quarter and tunes our pianos as needed. He also is our Worship
Committee chairman and our choir comedian. He always seems to have something to share that cracks us up. He certainly brings cheer
wherever he goes. May your tribe increase!
Benjie Buan has been singing with us since about the time Pastor Kyle became our pastor. What a big boost to our bass section! He
also sings solos, once in a while. If you remember, every time we had a joint service on Reformation Sunday, he leads out in congregational
singing, in the style of that period, showing with his hand the melodic shape of the song. He and his wife, Maritess, with their sons Kevin (in
Bible College), Matthew (V.P. of the Youth Group), and Trevor (our Jr. Deacon) come to the Classic service regularly, for which we are
thankful.
Among the men, Vern Koehn is the only one who has been with the group since I first came here. In spite of his health issues, he has
been a faithful member. He can be a tenor when needed, but most of the time he sings bass these days. Vern leads the choir in the evening
service, and is an active ESL teacher. He also has a ministry with the Koreans, once a week. He is the responsible lay leader of the evening
dinner ministry. He joined the Retreads, upon his retirement from work. I think he sometimes finds himself busier now than before his retirement!
Way to go, Vern! God will supply your needs, as you contribute to supply the needs of the church. I remember with a grateful heart, the time you
used to pick me up for choir practice and take me home later. And thank you to all the folks who join our choir to make it the SERAPHIM CHOIR
when we have joint worship services. Wish those times were more frequent!
If I enumerate all the people who have brought me encouragement, inspiration and helped me through the years, the whole New
Vision newsletter will not be enough to pay my tribute to each one. So, let me just tell you dear church family, that “I thank God upon every
remembrance of you.” (Phil. 1:3) Your smiles, encouraging comments, help in various ways and your faithfulness to God, have enriched my
life in the last ten years. Pastor Kyle, it’s a joy to work with you. You’re a super-organized person, with an eye for beauty! May this rub off on
me. God has brought you to us, in His time and we are thankful. Thank you to our veteran leaders- Bob Knott and Art Edwards, for all your
support. And to the choir’s friends and “admirers”-(Darline, Jenylle, Dona, Joan- to mention a few) You are one of the reasons, we continue
singing even when we are few! Of course, our main reason is GRATITUDE to the LORD and our DESIRE to PRAISE and ADORE our
MASTER MUSICIAN!
By the way, the sound system makes or breaks our music. Thanks to Rami Garcia and Ellery Atienza for your assistance, not only in
singing solos, but in making sure our songs are heard well, and will be heard by our shut-ins.
Surely, there is so much for which to be thankful! I look forward to the time when I can thank my Savior and Lord, in person for all His
gifts to me which includes You, my dear church family and friends! Lastly, Thank you Lord for JESUS, the REASON for the coming
SEASON. A BLESSED CHRISTMAS and HAPPY NEW YEAR to you all! Cora A. Coo, Music Director
“Tis the season to be jolly”
“’Tis the season to be jolly…” Why?
Why do we sing, give presents, celebrate?
What great event do we commemorate?
“’Tis the season to be jolly…” Why?
A time for children, for those with wondering eye—
“What marvelous gifts do we anticipate?
What wondrous person’s coming do we await?
What thrilling portent’s written in the sky?”
The shepherds heard a song; the Wisemen saw
A star. Rach came to Bethlehem and found
God’s promised gift—Incarnate Love.
The knelt and worshipped. We, too, in wondering awe,
Find Bethlehem within each heart God’s love
Has touched, in lives where grace and peace abound.
Alexander Hollands Edwards
Christmas, 2010
“Every year, Christmas waves a magic
wand over this world, and behold,
everything is softer and more beautiful.”
The Rev. Dr. Norman Vincent Peale
Something for the Children from Elder Helen Laurel
A little Christmas FUN and Education the whole family can enjoy!
Don’t forget! Sunday School 9:45AM
Children’s Bible Study Fellowship Fridays at 7:30PM
THE BIRTH OF JESUS: Read Luke 2:1-7
MEMORY VERSE: "And she brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling cloths,
and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn." LUKE 2:7
(Any child who can successfully recite the memory verse to the Pastor or an Elder gets a special prize!)
CIRCLE THE CORRECT WORDS:
1. "And it came to pass in those days that a decree went out from Caesar
Augustus that all the world should be _____." LUKE 2:1
FREED REGISTERED
2. "This census first took place while Quirinius was governing _____." LUKE 2:2
SYRIA ISRAEL
TRUE OR FALSE:
3. "So all went to be registered, everyone to his own city." LUKE 2:3
TRUE OR FALSE
4. "Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, to
the city of David, which is called Bethlehem..." LUKE 2:4
TRUE OR FALSE
5. "...because he was of the house and lineage of David." LUKE 2:4
TRUE OR FALSE
6. to be registered with Elizabeth, his betrothed wife, who was with child. LUKE 2:5
TRUE OR FALSE
CIRCLE THE CORRECT WORD:
7. "And she brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling cloths, and laid Him in a
(CRIB, MANGER), because there was no room for them in the inn." LUKE 2:7
How did you do? If you bring this completed worksheet to the Sunday School, you will get a prize!
Dear Friends:
Please come and participate in our program of Caroling on Wednesday nights and the Simbang Gabi on Friday nights.
We will have special programs for the children too!
On behalf of the Christian Education department and all of our Teachers: Manong Nemesio Tatlonghari, Miss Terri
Lucas, Miss April Bailey, Mrs. Karen Bailey, Tita Gigi Koteh, Tito Anton Koteh, We wish you all a Very Merry
Christmas and Happy New Year!
Maligayang Pasko!
~ Helen Laurel, Church School Superintendent
PRESBYTERIAN MEN of EAGLE ROCK
Meets at 8:30AM on the FIRST SATURDAY of the MONTH
For a light breakfast, Devotions, and Christian Fellowship
Contact: Jon Longworth
PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN of EAGLE ROCK
“Women’s Circle of Hope”
Meets at 8:30AM on the SECOND SATURDAY of the MONTH
For a light breakfast, Devotions, and Christian Fellowship Contact: Leticia Garcia
MISSION GIVING OPPORTUNITIES
Assistance for Pakistan
Suffering from the recent floods in Pakistan continues; if your church would like to give to support the work of Presbyterian Disaster Assistance
in Pakistan, Haiti, or another part of the world, donations may be sent to the Presbytery Office, 630 N. Dalton Avenue, Azusa, CA 91702.
Donations for the Pakistan relief effort in particular should be designated “DR000038.”
Living Waters for the World – Alternative Christmas Gift Card
Many congregations in our Presbytery have inquired about obtaining gift cards from Living Waters for the World for alternative Christmas or
other holiday/special gift giving. You can download a copy of a gift card by visiting the Mission/Ministries page of the San Gabriel Presbytery
website: http://sangabpres.org
HAPPENINGS AROUND SAN GABRIEL PRESBYTERY
You are invited to attend these events around our Presbytery
Westminster Gardens Chorus Christmas Concert Wednesday, December 1, 2010 at 3:30 p.m. in Packard Hall
“Joy In This Place” Director – Tabitha Henken Pianist – John Brunn
All are invited to share the Joy. Come early for good seating
Handel’s Messiah Christmas Concert Sunday, December 5th, 7:30 p.m.
First Presbyterian Church, Monrovia, 101 E. Foothill Blvd., Monrovia
This free concert will be performed with orchestra, 65 person choir and accomplished soloists and will be led by Music Director, Dr. Peter Green.
Childcare is available.
A Kirkin’ Christmas Sunday, December 12 – 4:00 pm; Clan Registration 3:15pm
Community Presbyterian Church – 540 E. Vine Avenue, West Covina
Featuring “The Kirkin’ of the Tartans”, The R.P. Blanford & Son Pipe Band, Special Guest Artist, Bonnie Mohr, Harpist and much more.
DENOMINATIONAL EVENTS TO PLAN FOR NEXT YEAR
Eagle Rock Presbyterian Church, Installation of Rev. Kyle Burch January 30, 2010 at 2:00PM
4848 Eagle Rock Blvd, Los Angeles CA 90041
11:00AM Sunday Worship; 12:00 noon Luncheon; 2:00pm Installation Service All Ministers and Elders are invited to attend
Living Waters for the World Golf Tournament Monday, May 16, 2011 at Via Verde Country Club.
Help our Presbytery raise funds to help train more Clean Water volunteers and for the installation of two water purification systems in Huanta,
Peru! -- Start putting your foursome together now! Non-golfers needed to volunteer to help with pre-event planning and day of the event
activities as well. To volunteer please contact Cyndie Crowell at 626-676-6767.
2011 San Gabriel Presbytery Meetings
Saturday, January 29th – First Presbyterian Church, Rosemead,
Tuesdays - 3/8 San Marino, Community, 5/10, Saturday 7/23, Tuesdays - 9/13, 11/8
You may have noticed a lot of “sprucing up” around the church! The
buildings and grounds committee has been busy updating, repairing, and
maintaining the church property this year. We are very grateful for a generous
gift made by the estate of Charline Whittum, which has allowed us to make some
capital repairs and upgrades to the church property. There are MORE upgrades in
store for the coming year. We started in the parking lot area, more as an experiment
to test certain colors and concepts before we begin the upgrade of the front of the
church.
This year we repaired and updated the air conditioning system in the
sanctuary, purchased new awnings at the entrances of Montgomery Hall and the
Sanctuary to create a more welcoming appearance.
Buildings and Grounds Next on our long list of upgrades will be the Sanctuary interior and the
front of the church property. We are planning to repaint and lay new carpet in the
Sanctuary; that will be a big project and we may need to have worship services in
Montgomery Hall for two Sundays. We have LOTS of exciting and new ideas in the
works, so stay tuned and enjoy the ride!
Merry Christmas!
-Bob Knott, chair of Buildings and Grounds
“'The glory of this present house will be greater than the glory of the former house,'
says the LORD Almighty. 'And in this place I will grant peace,' declares the LORD
Almighty.” Haggai 2:9
Transitions 2010
The following members went home to heaven this year:
Eternal Rest grant unto them oh Lord…
Lois Slocum
Stormy Rand Campbell
Charline Whittum
Luz Barradas
“9There remains, then, a Sabbath-rest for the people of
God; 10 for anyone who enters God’s rest also rests from
their works, just as God did from his.” Hebrews 4:9-10
Celebrating the Bonds of Love 2010
The following members were married in our church this year
Roy and Sylvia Chavez (reaffirmation of vows)
Catching Up and Future Celebrations in 2011
BABIES! We will soon hear the sound of babies in our community. Two families that celebrated their weddings
last year (2009) are expecting their first bundles of joy! Congratulations Roy and Christine Tatlonghari who are
expecting the stork to visit in January/February of 2011! Congratulations to Bernard and Anngerie Lesigues-
Bajar who are expecting some time in March/April of 2011! Anngerie is still active in the U.S. Airforce. She says
there is no time off until just before the baby arrives!
GRADUATIONS! Also coming up in 2011, FOUR of the members of our WESTMINISTER YOUTH FELLOWSHIP will be
graduating from High School! Congratulations Justin Salinas, Matthew Buan, Shayne Laurel, and Rochelle Lesigues!
Also, a good friend of our church, Christina Jensen will be graduating from San Francisco Theological Seminary in San Anselmo CA. The
Youth are planning a ROAD TRIP in May to attend “Pastora” Christina’s Graduation. Congratulations Everyone!
Our Seminarians: Noel Tatlonghari is completing an internship in Pacifica, CA and continuing with Biblical Languages at SFTS,
San Anselmo. Bong Bringas is busy with an internship at San Marino Community Presbyterian Church. Kevin Buan is completing his second
year of Bible College and was the stage manager (and chorus member) of a Christmas musical at Life Pacific College. Kevin also successfully
completed his Hebrew AND Greek requirements this year! Way to Go Kevin!
Every Sunday evening throughout the year, Eagle Rock Presbyterian Church has a full program of
activities for the local community. The programs officially start at 5:30PM with a Casual Vesper Service of Praise
Sunday and the Word followed by a Dinner Ministry to the poor and disadvantaged and the Westminster Youth
Fellowship. The volunteer programs actually begin around 11AM following the 9:45AM classic worship service.
Evening There are two teams that work to make the evening programs function successfully, Elder Vern Koehn
Ministries heads up the “Dinner Team” and Pastor Kyle heads up the “Worship Team” but everyone helps each other out.
Beginning after the 9:45AM Classic Worship, the Dinner Team gets the food donations from Trader Joe’s in
Glendale and after they get back to the church, they begin preparing and cooking the dinner. Every Sunday
night, the Dinner ministry feeds between 60-80 poor and disadvantaged people. Most of these people only have
this one meal of the day. Special thanks to Alex Edwards, Dirk Lowther. Sharon Radick, and Clarence
Hensley who help make the dinner. Students from South Pasadena High School and from our ESL Classes
also come and help set the tables, serve, and clean up.
While the “Dinner Team” is busy, the “Worship Team” is also preparing the Sanctuary for the guests
that arrive from around the community. People start to arrive as early as 4:30pm, just to rest and sit in the
Sanctuary as the musicians prepare for the worship. At around 4:45PM the dinner team takes a break and joins
“Uncle Vern” as he leads the high school students in a hymn sing. The students learn two “Old Tyme Gospel”
songs and present them as part of our worship experience. We affectionately call the group the “Trumpets of
Zion” and everyone has a great time.
Stephen Stewart leads our praise and worship with Rami Garcia and Matthew Buan. Pastor Kyle
teaches the Bible Study. The evening worship is different from the both morning services in that it is more casual
and the scripture study is taught like a class with each week building on the previous week. This past semester
we went through the Gospel of Luke and learned a lot of new and different things. Our Westminster Youth
Fellowship has taken on the Evening Casual Worship as a ministry and help with everything from setting up
the Sanctuary to helping with sound, lighting, ushering, music, and clean up after. Special thanks to the WYF,
Shayne Laurel, president and Matthew Buan, vice president and Trevor Buan, Paul Gamo, Danika Laurel.
There is always room for more volunteers all you have to do is to Show up and we will have a job for you.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
WESTMINSTER CHILD CENTER
YOU ARE INVITED! WCC CHRISTMAS CONCERT!
Dear Members and friends and I have been working on this year is a
of Eagle Rock Presbyterian Church, focusing of the curriculum on the
performing arts for preschool children. This
The daily life at the Westminster Child Center is year we began special courses in Dance,
always very busy as children and parents from Music, Drama, and Yoga for preschoolers.
around Eagle Rock come to our Church campus The addition and emphasis has been a and I hope you will be too! God bless
throughout the week. We are very excited and wonderful and welcome addition to the all the wonderful benefactors who
encouraged that Pastor Kyle has been called as the curriculum. This year’s WCC CHRISTMAS have supported this ministry of Eagle
installed pastor of our church. Pastor Kyle has been CONCERT is on Friday December 10 at Rock Presbyterian Church. Have a
a good friend of the child center though the years 6PM. MERRY CHRISTMAS and I hope to
and his education and experience in school see EVERYONE At the WCC
management has been very encouraging this past EVERYONE from the CHURCH is CHRISTMAS CONCERT 2010!
year. The teachers and families have been INVITED to attend this year’s concert and
impressed by the “cleaning up” and “fixing up” of the ~Rhonda Sihler, Director, WCC
to witness the work of our new music and
campus. It is a pleasure to come to school every drama teachers. We have been impressed
day! One of the creative changes that Pastor Kyle
STANDARD WEEKLY SCHEDULE for December/January 2010-11
Monday-Saturday MORNING PRAYER 7:00 AM Parsonage
Church Office Hours: Monday-Tuesday: CLOSED; Wednesday-Friday 10AM-3PM; Sunday: 9AM-11AM/4:30PM-6:30PM
Committee meetings during the second week of the month; Session meets the third Tuesday of the Month. Deacons meet the second Sunday of
the month. Presbyterian Men meet the first Saturday of the month and Presbyterian Women meet the second Saturday of the month.
MONDAY
6:30PM KEEP FIT exercise class Montgomery Hall
6:30PM Free English (ESL) Class Room 3 2nd floor
TUESDAY
10:00AM Free English (ESL) Class Room 3 2nd floor
6:00PM T.O.P.S. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly www.tops.org) Montgomery Hall
WEDNESDAY
8:30AM RETREADS (Buildings & Grounds Ministry) Montgomery Hall
10:00AM BIBLE STUDY Montgomery Hall
6:30PM KEEP FIT exercise class Montgomery Hall
7:00PM Christmas Carols & Prayer Meeting Sanctuary
7:30PM Choir Practice Sanctuary
THURSDAY
10:00AM Free English (ESL) Class Room 3 2nd floor
FRIDAY
7:30PM SIMBANG GABI: Family Bible Fellowship Montgomery Hall
7:30PM Children’s Bible Study Fellowship Room 2 2nd floor
SATURDAY
8:30AM Presbyterian Men (1st Sat) Montgomery Hall
8:30AM Presbyterian Women (2nd Sat) Montgomery Hall
9:00AM YOUTH Fellowship/CHURCH ACTION SANCTUARY
SUNDAY
(Communion is served on the First Sunday of the month)
9:45AM CLASSIC Service of Worship Sanctuary
9:45AM SUNDAY SCHOOL ALL AGES Montgomery Hall
COFFEE FELLOWSHIP following the Service
11:30AM CONTEMPORARY Service of Worship Sanctuary
COFFEE FELLOWSHIP following the Service
4:30PM MUSIC PRACTICE for the Evening Service
5:30PM CASUAL Service of Worship: PRAISE & THE WORD Sanctuary
DINNER MINISTRY for the poor and disadvantaged following the Service
6:30PM Westminster Fellowship/Youth & Young Adult Ministry
**Childcare is available at the Morning Services of Worship
E-MAIL: pastor@eaglerockpresbyterian.org Special Needs Children ARE WELCOME HERE!
WEB PAGE: www.eaglerockpresbyterian.org
Dial-a-Prayer (323) 257-5076 24hours a day
HOLIDAY PUMPKIN SOUP
Pumpkin, ginger, nutmeg and applesauce flavor this Directions: Recipe Tips: Ingredient Note:
creamy puréed soup that's elegant and satisfying. Heat the butter in a 4-quart saucepan Make sure to buy plain canned
Best of all, it's ready in just 45 minutes. over medium heat. Add the onion and pumpkin and not canned
Ingredients: cook until tender, stirring occasionally. pumpkin pie filling to use in this
2 tablespoons unsalted butter Add the flour to the saucepan and cook recipe.
1 small onion, finely chopped (about 1/4 cup) and stir for 1 minute. Stir in the broth,
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour pumpkin, applesauce, ginger and
6 cups Swanson® Chicken Broth (Regular, Natural nutmeg and heat to a boil. Reduce the
Goodness or Certified Organic) heat to low. Cover and cook for 20
1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin minutes. Stir in the heavy cream and
1 cup applesauce cook until the mixture is hot and
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger bubbling. Season with the black pepper.
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup heavy cream Prep: 10 minutes Cook: 35 minutes
Freshly ground black pepper Serves: 6
Middle East Fellowship Annual Christmas Party
COME JOIN US FOR OUR ANNUAL EVENT! Our guest speaker will be
SUSAN KOPPLEMAN
Celebrate United Nations Human Rights Day and Susan has been working for four years in Palestine
the one year anniversary of the Kairos Document. with LifeSouce, a Palestinian cooperative
Please bring a Christmas goodie to share during organization helping Palestinians to gain access to
our refreshment time. their own water. She is the granddaughter of
Holocaust survivors.
Middle East Fellowship
Of Southern California Everyone is invited
Annual Christmas Party to join us for this interesting presentation!
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2010
2:00 PM TO 4:00 PM Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
In Montgomery Hall – Carolyn Harris
At Eagle Rock Presbyterian Church
SESSION NOTES from the Clerk, Art Edwards
The Session has been spending time recently on WCC Financial Report for October
matters and is in the process of updating Session and WCC Balance 10/1/10 $200,670.17
communication and the relationship between Session and WCC. Receipts $ 23,443.84
As you know, Session called a Congregational meeting,
Disbursements $ 31,369.69
at the request of the PNC, and the congregation elected Pastor
Kyle as our permanent Pastor.
Balance 10/31/10 $192,744.32
The Session also approved the following: purchasing a Please remember to submit your pledge cards for
new computer for the church office, painting the buildings, the use 2011, so we can complete the budget for next
of the Sanctuary on Dec. 18 for the annual Coo Family concert, year.
and to hold a New Year’s Eve communion service.
PCUSA Per Capita is $25.00 per member.
Please make your checks out to ERPC & write
E-MAIL: pastor@eaglerockpresbyterian.org “PER CAPITA” in the memo line.
WEB PAGE: www.eaglerockpresbyterian.org
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9:45AM Classic Worship
11:30 AM Contemporary Worship At Eagle Rock Presbyterian Church, We are committed to spiritual
5:30PM Casual Worship growth through our relationship to God through Jesus Christ. As
6:30PM Dinner Ministry POSITIVE CHRISTIANS: We strive to inspire and motivate each other
to grow in a loving relationship with Jesus Christ so we can be all
WEDNESDAYS that God dreams, desires, and designed us to be.
10AM Bible Study
7:00PM Prayer Meeting
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7:30PM Bible Study Fellowship
Adult Program
Teen Program
Children’s Program